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James E. Pitts | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Submarine Group 7 Undersea Warfighting Development Center Submarine Squadron 7 USS Tucson |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
James Edward Pitts[1] (born 1964)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral who has served as the Director of Warfare Integration since October 2, 2020. Previously, he served as the commander of Submarine Group 7.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Raised in Milton, Florida, Pitts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.[3] He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in December 1992.[9] His master's thesis was entitled Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?.[10]
In April 2023, Pitts was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities.[11][12]
References
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- ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 125. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "The Day - Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton gets new leader - News from southeastern Connecticut". Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts". Stripes Japan. November 13, 2018. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Seapower (July 15, 2020). "Navy Announces New Flag Assignments". Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Undersea Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command". DVIDS. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Graduation Exercises" (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. December 17, 1992. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ Pitts, James Edward (December 1992). "Thesis". Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "PN546 — Rear Adm. James E. Pitts — Navy". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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