Then-Rear Adm. Jim Malloy, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 in 2016. US Navy Photo
The Pentagon has tapped an admiral with extensive Middle East experience to lead the U.S. Navy’s forces in U.S. Central Command.
Vice Adm. James Malloy, current deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy (N3/N5), has been nominated to lead U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command following the sudden death of former commander Vice Adm. Scott Stearney on Dec. 1.
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