James J. Malloy

James Joseph Malloy (born 1963) is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy, who last served as Deputy Commander, United States Central Command from September 21, 2020, to July 2022.

Malloy served as the Commander United States Naval Forces Central Command/United States Fifth Fleet. He assumed command on December 7, 2018, following the death of Scott Stearney. He previously served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy. Malloy was commissioned upon his graduation from United States Naval Academy in 1986. He holds an M.S. degree in systems technology (command, control and communications) from the Naval Postgraduate School, an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College and a Master of Health Sciences degree in emergency and disaster management from Touro University.

Awards and decorations

Surface Warfare Officer PinNavy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersLegion of Merit with one gold award starDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal w/ 4 award starsJoint Service Commendation Medal w/ oak leaf clusterNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 3 award starsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 award starsJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" Ribbon with 2 Battle E devicesNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal with 1 service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 3 service starsNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service RibbonThe Khalifiyyeh Order of Bahrain, 1st classNavy Expert Rifleman MedalCommand at Sea insigniaUnited States Central Command Badge