Dennis Velez

Dennis Velez is a United States Navy rear admiral and surface warfare officer who serves as the commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 since April 6, 2022.[1][2] He most recently served as the commander of Navy Recruiting Command from April 3, 2020 to March 25, 2022.[3][4] He previously served as the senior military assistant to the 76th United States Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, with tours as commanding officer of the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62).[5][6]

Dennis Velez
Official portrait, 2022
BornAdjuntas, Puerto Rico
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1992–present
RankRear Admiral (lower half)
Commands heldCarrier Strike Group 10
Navy Recruiting Command
USS San Jacinto (CG-56)
USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62)
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)

He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He earned a master’s degree in Information Technology Management. Also has a Master of Science MS in Management Information Systems from Touro College.

Military decorations and awards

Among Rear Admiral Velez's military decorations are the following:
Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
1st Row Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit w/ one gold star Meritorious Service Medal w/ three gold stars
2nd Row Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ three gold stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ one gold star Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
3rd Row Navy Achievement Medal Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy "E" Ribbon w/ Wreathed Battle E device
4th Row Navy Expeditionary Medal w/ one bronze service star National Defense Service Medal w/ one bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
5th Row Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal w/ two bronze service stars Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal
6th Row Humanitarian Service Medal w/ one bronze star Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ three bronze stars Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon w/ three bronze stars
7th Row NATO Medal Navy Rifleman Marksmanship Ribbon with Expert Device Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Expert Device
Command at Sea insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References
  1. "Carrier Strike Group 10, GHWBCSG Changes Command". DVIDS. Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
  2. "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  3. Anderson, Cody (2020-06-11). "CNRC Welcomes RDML Dennis Vélez". dvidshub.net.
  4. "Rear Admiral Alexis T. Walker". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  5. "Rear Admiral Dennis Velez". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  6. "UNITED STATES NAVY FLAG OFFICERS (Public), March 2021" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-03-23.


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