William J. Houston

William Joseph Houston (born 1968) is a United States Navy admiral, serving as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program since 10 January 2024. He most recently served as commander of the Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command from 2021 to 2023. Previously, he was the Director of Plans and Operations of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Deputy Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and the Commander of Submarine Group 8.

Raised in Grand Island, New York,

Awards and decorations

Officer Submarine Warfare insigniaNavy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal w/ 1 bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit w/ 4 award starsMeritorious Service Medal w/ 3 award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 4 award starsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalNavy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" Ribbon with three Battle E awardsNavy Expeditionary MedalNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 4 bronze service starsNavy Arctic Service RibbonNavy Expert Rifleman RibbonNavy Expert Pistol Shot RibbonSilver SSBN Deterrent Patrol insignia (5 awards)Command at Sea insigniaOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge