Jeffrey Jablon Explained

Jeffrey T. Jablon
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1987present
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Submarine Group 10
Submarine Development Squadron 5
Awards:Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Alma Mater:Virginia Tech
James Madison University (MBA)
Spouse:Trish Jablon[1]

Jeffrey Todd Jablon[2] (born 1964)[3] is a United States Navy vice admiral and submarine warfare officer who has served as deputy chief of naval operations for installations and logistics since December 2023. He most recently served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet from April 29, 2021 to June 15, 2023. He previously served as director of military personnel plans and policy of the United States Navy.[4] [5]

Raised in Frostburg, Maryland, Jablon graduated from Virginia Tech in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He later earned an M.B.A. degree from James Madison University.[4]

In September 2023, Jablon was nominated for promotion to vice admiral with assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for installations and logistics.[6] [7]

Awards and decorations

Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Navy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit w/ four award stars
Defense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal w/ two award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ three award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ award starJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit Commendation w/ two bronze service stars
Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy E Ribbon, 3rd awardNavy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ two bronze service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service starsNavy Arctic Service Ribbon
Deep Submergence Insignia in gold
Command at Sea insignia

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Image - Alamy. 2021-06-04.
  2. Web site: PN693 — Navy, 101st Congress (1989-1990). 2021-06-04. U.S. Congress.
  3. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 152 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-14.
  4. Web site: Rear Admiral Jeffrey Jablon. May 5, 2021. U.S. Navy. 2021-06-14.
  5. Web site: Petty Officer 1st Class Michael B Zingaro. COMSUBPAC Changes Command. 2021-04-29. 2021-06-04. dvidshub.net.
  6. Web site: PN943 — Rear Adm. Jeffrey T. Jablon, 118th Congress (2023-2024). 2023-09-05. 2023-09-06. U.S. Congress.
  7. Web site: Flag Officer Announcements. 2023-09-06. 2023-09-07. U.S. Department of Defense.