Daniel W. Dwyer

Daniel William Dwyer (born 29 October 1966) is a retired 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 from 2 August 2024 to 15 August 2025, and briefly as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development in early 2024. He most recently served as the commander of United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk from 2021 to 2024. 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. 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. In July 2024, he was nominated for assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, and strategy.

Awards and decorations

Naval Aviator's BadgeDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of MeritBronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal Air MedalJoint Service Commendation MedalNavy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalJoint Service Achievement MedalNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalArmy Achievement MedalNavy Combat Action RibbonNavy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" RibbonNational Defense Service MedalArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service MedalAfghanistan Campaign MedalIraq Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment RibbonNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service RibbonNATO Medal Ribbon (non-Article 5) Navy Expert Rifleman MedalNavy Expert Pistol Shot MedalCommand at Sea insignia