Daniel William Dwyer[1] (born 29 October 1966)[2][3] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, strategy, and warfighting development of the United States Navy since 2 August 2024, and briefly as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development in early 2024.[4] He most recently served as the commander of United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk from 2021 to 2024.[5] He served as director of plans and policy of the United States Cyber Command from 2020 to 2021, and as Vice Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command from 2015 to 2016.[6][7][8][9] Born and raised in Alameda, California, Dwyer graduated from the California Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in marine transportation in 1988. He later earned a Master of Science degree in computer information science from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts degree in foreign affairs and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[6]

Daniel W. Dwyer
Official portrait, 2021
Born (1966-10-29) October 29, 1966 (age 58)
Alameda, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1988–present
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUnited States Second Fleet
Joint Force Command Norfolk
Naval Air Training Command
Carrier Strike Group 9
Carrier Air Wing Seventeen
Carrier Air Wing Eight
VFA-106
VFA-27
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Alma materCalifornia Maritime Academy (BS)
University of Phoenix (MS)
Naval War College (MA)

Military career

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In March 2023, Dwyer was nominated for assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development.[10][11] In July 2024, he was nominated for assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, and strategy.[12][13]

Awards and decorations

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Dwyer provides remarks after assuming command of the United States Second Fleet on 19 August 2021
 
 
   
         
        
        
     
 
          
     
 
Naval Aviator's Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
with award star
Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
with strike/flight numeral "4" device
Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
with three award stars
Joint Service Achievement Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
with three award stars
Army Achievement Medal
Navy Combat Action Ribbon Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
with three bronze service stars
Navy "E" Ribbon
with three Battle E devices
National Defense Service Medal
with bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal
with two bronze service stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with two bronze service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal
with two bronze service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
with one silver and two bronze service stars
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
with two bronze service stars
NATO Medal Ribbon (non-Article 5) Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia

References

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  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

  1. ^ "Active-Duty Navy Promotions to the Permanent or Temporary Grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer". Washington, D.C.: Chief of Naval Operations. December 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  2. ^ Birth Index, 1905–1995. Sacramento, California: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1990. p. 162. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  4. ^ "United States Navy Flag Officers (Public), August 2024" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet Change of Command". DVIDS. Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Rear Admiral Daniel Dwyer". www.navy.mil. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ Affairs, Carrier Air Wing 8 Public (14 November 2013). "Cheever relieves Dwyer at CVW-8". Military News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Rear Adm. Dwyer Interview during Valiant Shield 2018". www.mvs.usace.army.mil. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  10. ^ "PN461 — Vice Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer — Navy". U.S. Congress. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  12. ^ "PN921 — Vice Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer — Navy". U.S. Congress. 8 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 10 July 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Air Wing Eight
2012–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 9
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Naval Air Training
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development of the United States Navy
2024
Office abolished
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development of the United States Navy
2024–present
Incumbent