Daniel W. Dwyer

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Daniel W. Dwyer
Vice Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer (2).jpg
Official portrait, 2021
Born (1966-10-29) October 29, 1966 (age 55)
Alameda, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1988–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Second Fleet
Joint Force Command Norfolk
Naval Air Training Command
Carrier Strike Group 9
Carrier Air Wing Seventeen
Carrier Air Wing Eight
VFA-106
VFA-27
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Alma materCalifornia Maritime Academy (BS)
University of Phoenix (MS)
Naval War College (MA)

Daniel William Dwyer[1] (born October 29, 1966)[2][3] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the commander of United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk since August 20, 2021.[4] He most recently served as director of plans and policy of the United States Cyber Command from July 11, 2020 to August 2021. Previously, he was the Vice Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command from August 2015 to August 2016.[5][6][7][8] Born and raised in Alameda, California, Dwyer graduated from the California Maritime Academy with a B.S. degree in marine transportation in 1988. He later earned an M.S. degree in computer information science from the University of Phoenix and an M.A. degree in foreign affairs and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[5]

In June 2021, he was nominated and confirmed for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as the commander of the United States Second Fleet, succeeding Andrew L. Lewis.[9]

Awards and decorations[]

Dwyer provides remarks after assuming command of the United States Second Fleet on August 19, 2021.
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Gold star
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Bronze star
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Bronze star
Bronze star
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Naval Aviator's Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
with award star 		Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
with strike/flight numeral "4" device 		Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
with three award stars
Joint Service Achievement Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
with three award stars 		Army Achievement Medal
Navy Combat Action Ribbon Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
with three bronze service stars 		Navy "E" Ribbon
with three Battle E devices
National Defense Service Medal
with bronze service star 		Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal
with two bronze service stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with two bronze service stars 		Iraq Campaign Medal
with two bronze service stars 		Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
with one silver and two bronze service stars 		Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
with two bronze service stars
NATO Medal Ribbon (non-Article 5) Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia

References[]

  1. ^ "Active-Duty Navy Promotions to the Permanent or Temporary Grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer". Washington, D.C.: Chief of Naval Operations. December 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, California: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 162. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet Change of Command". DVIDS. Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Rear Admiral Daniel Dwyer". www.navy.mil. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ Affairs, From Carrier Air Wing 8 Public. "Cheever relieves Dwyer at CVW-8". Military News. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "Rear Adm. Dwyer Interview during Valiant Shield 2018". www.mvs.usace.army.mil. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "PN723 - 1 nominee for Navy, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. June 22, 2021. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

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Military offices
Preceded by
 Commander of Carrier Air Wing Eight
2012–2013 		Succeeded by
Daniel L. Cheever
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 9
2018–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Naval Air Training
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Plans and Policy of the United States Cyber Command
2020–2021 		Vacant
Preceded by Commander of the United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk
2021–present 		Incumbent


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