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Scott Pappano

U.S. Navy admiral

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Scott Pappano was a naval officer.

Scott W. Pappano (born ) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development, and acquisition) since 26 June 2024 to March 2025. He previously served as the program executive officer for strategic submarines, and as the commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

In May 2024, Pappano was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development, and acquisition).

On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Pappano to be Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on September 18, 2025, and he assumed office later that month.

Pappano retired from the Navy in March 2025 after over 33 years of service.

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