James W. Kilby
Born1963 (age 60–61)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankAdmiral
Commands heldVice Chief of Naval Operations
Carrier Strike Group 1
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Monterey
USS Russell
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

James Wells Kilby[1] (born 1963)[2] is a United States Navy admiral who serves as the vice chief of naval operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[3][4][5]

Raised in Pound Ridge, New York, Kilby is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[3]

In July 2021, he was nominated to succeed David Kriete as deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[6][7] In July 2023, he was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice chief of naval operations. On January 5, 2024, he was promoted to admiral.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 125. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Vice Admiral James Kilby". www.navy.mil. July 31, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ https://www.iitsec.org/-/media/sites/iitsec/link-attachments/agenda-details/newsignatureeventfinal.ashx?la=en
  5. ↑ Stone, Ken (May 27, 2014). "Capt. Kilby Named to Lead Navy Post Here; Carl Vinson Skipper Is Shipping Out". Times of San Diego. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ "PN821 — Vice Adm. James W. Kilby — Navy". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8190292/adm-kilby-assumes-role-vice-chief-naval-operations


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