James P. Downey

James Peter Downey (born 1964)^[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the commander of Naval Sea Systems Command since January 3, 2024.^[2] He served as the program executive officer for aircraft carriers from 2019 to 2023.^[3]

James P. Downey
Official portrait, 2024
Born	1964 (age 59–60) New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Naval Sea Systems Command Navy Regional Maintenance Center
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2)

Raised in New York state, Downey graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY with a B.S. degree in economics and computer science in 1986. He was commissioned as an ensign in 1987. Downey later earned an M.S. degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1997.^[3]

In April 2023, Downey was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and appointment as commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command.^[4][5]

References

1. Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. U.S. Government Printing Office. October 1, 1990. p. 138. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
2. "NAVSEA Change of Command". DVIDS. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
3. "Rear Admiral James Downey". www.navy.mil.
4. "PN460 - 1 nominee for Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
5. "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.

External links

• Media related to James P. Downey at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by William J. Galinis	Deputy Commander for Surface Warfare of the Naval Sea Systems Command and Commander of the Navy Regional Maintenance Center 2016–2019	Succeeded by Thomas J. Anderson
Preceded by Brian K. Antonio	Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy 2019–2023	Succeeded by Casey J. Moton
Preceded by Thomas J. Anderson Acting	Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command 2023–present	Incumbent