Douglas G. Perry

Douglas Gordon Perry (born 1967) is a United States Navy vice admiral and submarine warfare officer who serves as the commander of the United States Second Fleet. He previously served as the director of the Undersea Warfare Division of the U.S. Navy from 16 July 2021 to 24 July 2023. He most recently served as the commander of Submarine Group 9 from January 25, 2019, to June 8, 2021. Prior to this, Perry served as director of joint and fleet operations of the United States Fleet Forces Command, with command tours as commodore of Submarine Development Squadron 5 from March 2014 to April 2016 and commanding officer of the from October 2006 to February 2009.

Perry earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1989. He also holds a master's degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University.

Military career

In May 2023, Perry was nominated for promotion to vice admiral. On 12 January 2024, he became commander of the United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk.

Awards and decorations

Rear Adm. Perry (left) receives the Legion of Merit from Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon (right) during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on 8 June 2021

Submarine Warfare Officer InsigniaDefense Superior Service Medal w/ bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit w/ three award starsMeritorious Service Medal w/ award starNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ award starNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ award starJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy E Ribbon, 4th awardNavy Expeditionary MedalNational Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ four bronze service starsNavy Arctic Service RibbonNavy Pistol Marksmanship RibbonSSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia in silver w/ two service starsDeep Submergence Insignia in goldCommand at Sea insigniaOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge