Jeromy B. Williams Explained

Jeromy B. Williams
Branch:	United States Navy
Serviceyears:	1993–present
Rank:	Rear Admiral
Commands:	Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Awards:	Silver Star Medal

Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who as of 2024, is serving as Deputy Director, Special Operations and Counterterrorism, J-3, Joint Staff.

Naval career

Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994.^[1] Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom.^[2] Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2014 to 2017.^[3]

Awards and decorations

Badge	SEAL Insignia
1st Row	Silver Star w/ 2 awards stars			Defense Superior Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
2nd Row			Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" device, silver 5/16 inch star and bronze 5/16 inch star		Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
3rd Row	Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters		Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars		Joint Service Achievement Medal
4th Row	Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars		Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star		Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 4 bronze service stars
5th Row	Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 4 bronze oak leaf clusters
6th Row	National Defense Service Medal w/ service star		Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ service star		Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars
7th Row	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal		Global War on Terrorism Service Medal		Humanitarian Service Medal
8th Row	Armed Forces Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star		Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 silver service stars and 2 bronze service stars		colspan="2"	Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
9th row	NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia		Rifle Marksmanship Medal		Pistol Marksmanship Medal
Badge	Naval Parachutist insignia
Badge	Command-at-Sea Insignia

External links

• Web site: Official Navy Biography . United States Navy .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams. March 12, 2024.
2. Web site: Special Operations Command Pacific Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams Commander . U.S. Department of Defense. en-US.
3. Web site: U.S. Navy – Former Commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group . U.S. Department of Defense. en-US.