John Gumbleton

John E. Gumbleton (born 1967)^[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral.

John Gumbleton
Official portrait, 2024
Born	1967 (age 56–57) Baltimore, Maryland[citation needed]
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1989–present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Expeditionary Strike Group 3 USS Boxer (LHD-4) HSL-48

Education

Raised in Falmouth, Massachusetts, Gumbleton graduated from Falmouth High School in 1985.^[2] He then earned a B.S. degree in environmental engineering from Norwich University in 1989. Commissioned in May 1989, Gumbleton was designated a naval aviator in October 1990 after completing flight school. He later received an M.S. degree in information systems from George Washington University and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.^[1][3][4]

Career

Gumbleton has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget and Director of Fiscal Management of the United States Navy since May 1, 2020. Previously, he served as the Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 from 2019 until April 13, 2020.^[3][5][6][7]

In April 2023, Gumbleton was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as the deputy commander of United States Fleet Forces Command.^[8][9]

References

1. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 179. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
2. Yearbook. Falmouth High School. 1985. p. 118.
3. "Rear Admiral John Gumbleton". www.navy.mil. August 3, 2020. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
4. "USS Boxer (LHD-4)". NavSource Naval History. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
5. "U.S. Navy Plans to Cut Part of Higher Ed Funding, Requests Increase to Sexual Assault Prevention and Mental Health - Higher Education". June 2, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
6. Eckstein, Megan (August 3, 2021). "Year-long continuing resolution would cost the Navy $14B in spending power". Defense News. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
7. "Department of Defense Press Briefing on the President". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
8. "PN543 — Rear Adm. John E. Gumbleton — Navy". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
9. "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.

External links

• Media related to John E. Gumbleton at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by Cedric E. Pringle	Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 2019–2020	Succeeded by Philip E. Sobeck
Preceded by ???	Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget and Director of Fiscal Management of the United States Navy 2020–2023	Succeeded by Benjamin G. Reynolds
Preceded by James Kilby	Deputy Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command 2024–present	Incumbent