Joseph E. Tofalo

Vice Admiral Joseph Edward Tofalo is a United States Naval officer. Until 3 August 2018, he served as: Commander Submarine Forces; Commander Submarine Force Atlantic; Commander Task Force 144; Commander Task Force 84; Commander Allied Submarine Command. Capt. Joe E. Tofalo makes his final remarks as commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 3

Early life and education Joseph Tofalo was born to Margaret Tofalo, a member of the United States Navy WAVES, and United States Navy Captain Francis Tofalo. Tofalo grew up in Upstate New York. As a youth he became an Eagle Scout and was named the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year in 1977.

Tofalo graduated from the United States Naval Academy with distinction in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. He also has a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Catholic University of America.

Naval career Tofalo was a career submariner. He has served on , , and . He served as commanding officer of and Commander, Submarine Squadron Three. In December 2013 he relieved as director, undersea warfare division, N97, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia.

On 11 September 2015 he relieved as commander, Submarine Forces; commander, Submarine Force Atlantic; commander, Task Force 144; commander, Task Force 84; and commander, Allied Submarine Command, Norfolk, Virginia. On 3 August 2018, he was relieved as commander, Submarine Forces &c. by Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard.