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| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Special Warfare Development Group |
| Awards | Silver Star Medal |
Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who as of 2024, is serving as Deputy Director, Special Operations and Counterterrorism, J-3, Joint Staff.
Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994. [1] Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. [2] Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2014 to 2017. [3]
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References
- ^ "Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams". March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Special Operations Command Pacific Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams Commander" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ "U.S. Navy – Former Commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group". U.S. Department of Defense.
External links
- "Official Navy Biography". United States Navy.
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- United States Navy SEALs personnel
- United States Navy personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- United States Naval Special Warfare Command
- United States Navy admirals
- SEAL Team Six personnel
- Naval War College alumni
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Humanitarian Service Medal
- Living people
Jeromy B. Williams | |
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| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Special Warfare Development Group |
| Awards | Silver Star Medal |
Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who as of 2024, is serving as Deputy Director, Special Operations and Counterterrorism, J-3, Joint Staff.
Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994. [1] Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. [2] Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2014 to 2017. [3]
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References
- ^ "Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams". March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Special Operations Command Pacific Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams Commander" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ "U.S. Navy – Former Commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group". U.S. Department of Defense.
External links
- "Official Navy Biography". United States Navy.
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- United States Navy SEALs personnel
- United States Navy personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- United States Naval Special Warfare Command
- United States Navy admirals
- SEAL Team Six personnel
- Naval War College alumni
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Humanitarian Service Medal
- Living people