Douglas G. Perry

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Douglas G. Perry
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Born1967 (age 54–55)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1989–present
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldSubmarine Group 9
Submarine Development Squadron 5
USS Pasadena (SSN-752)
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)[1]
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Marquette University (MS)

Douglas Gordon Perry[2] (born 1967)[3] is a United States Navy rear admiral and submarine warfare officer who serves as the director of the Undersea Warfare Division of the United States Navy since July 16, 2021.[4][5] He most recently served as the commander of Submarine Group 9 from January 25, 2019 to June 8, 2021. Prior to this, Perry served as director of joint and fleet operations of the United States Fleet Forces Command, with command tours as commodore of Submarine Development Squadron 5 from March 2014 to April 2016 and commanding officer of the USS Pasadena (SSN-752) from October 2006 to February 2009.[6][7][8][9]

Perry earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1989. He also holds a master's degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University.[10]

Awards and decorations[]

Rear Adm. Perry (left) receives the Legion of Merit from Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon (right) during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on June 8, 2021.
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Gold star
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Gold star
Bronze star
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Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Defense Superior Service Medal w/ bronze oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit w/ three award stars Meritorious Service Medal w/ award star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ award star Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ award star Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy E Ribbon, 4th award
Navy Expeditionary Medal National Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ four bronze service stars Navy Arctic Service Ribbon Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia in silver w/ two service stars Deep Submergence Insignia in gold
Command at Sea insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References[]

  1. ^ "Douglas Perry receives the Legion of Merit". Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "PN151 — Navy, 101st Congress (1989-1990)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 177. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  4. ^ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. ^ Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Gray (January 25, 2019). "Submarine Group 9 Conducts Change of Command Ceremony". dvidshub.net. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Ives (June 8, 2021). "Submarine Group Nine Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "Command of SUBDEVRON 5 changes". Kitsap Sun. April 1, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "USS Pasadena (SSN-752) History". U.S Carriers.net. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rear Admiral Douglas Perry". U.S. Navy. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
Military offices
Preceded by
Commanding Officer of USS Pasadena (SSN-752)
2006–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commodore of Submarine Development Squadron 5
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Joint and Fleet Operations of the United States Fleet Forces Command
2017–2019
Succeeded by
Commander of Submarine Group 9
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the Undersea Warfare Division of the United States Navy
2021–present
Incumbent


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