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United States Navy

Chain of Command

Donald John Trump

Commander and Chief | President

Donald John Trump

The 45th and 47th president of the USA

Vice President

James David Vance

James David Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate. As a Senator, he was a pushing issues such as revitalizing American manufacturing, and fighting for the prosperity of working-class families across the country.

James David Vance
Mike Johnson

Speaker of the House

Mike Johnson

American lawyer and politician. He has served as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. Johnson began his political career by winning a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2015.

Secretary of State

Marco Rubio

Rubio wrote and passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which represents the greatest turning point in U.S.-China relations in decades. He also co-led the Hong Kong Relations Act, and the VERDAD Act.

Marco Rubio
Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense

Honorable Pete Hegseth

Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard. He participated in a number of active-duty deployments during his time in service.

Secretary of Navy

Honorable John Phelan

John Phelan (born 1964), is an American businessman and art collector, and government official currently serving as the 79th United States secretary of the Navy under

John Phelan
Admiral Daryl Caudle

Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Daryl Caudle

Adm. Daryl Caudle is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He was then commissioned after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Caudle holds advanced degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School, Master of Science in Physics; from Old Dominion University, and Master of Science in Engineering Management.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

John Perryman

John Perryman, a 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, served in various senior leadership positions and earned numerous personal decorations. He began his career as a Submarine Electronics Technician and later became Chief of the Boat.

John Perryman
Rear Admiral Gregory C. Huffman

Naval Education and Training Commander

Rear Admiral Gregory C. Huffman

He has logged over 2,900 flight hours in 28 different aircraft types and accumulated over 750 arrested landings. Personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (six awards), Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards, one with Combat V), and various campaign, unit and service awards.

Naval Service Training Commander

Rear Adm. Matthew T. Pottenburgh

Rear Adm. Matt Pottenburgh, of Galena, Ohio graduated from The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design and received Distinguished Naval Graduate honors from Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. He holds a Master of Science in Operations Management and Finance from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University Dwight D. Eisenhower School.

Rear Adm. Matthew T. Pottenburgh
Mr. Bruce Nolan

Director of NJROTC

Mr. Bruce Nolan

Mr. Bruce Nolan, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, found his passion to serve and learned to lead as an NJROTC cadet at Brother Martin High School. He earned a Navy ROTC scholarship while at the University of Mississippi and commissioned into the Navy as an Ensign in 1994. He designated as a Naval Aviator in 1997. He holds a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego.

Area 22 Service Manager

Master Chief Ken Ballard

An energetic retired Department of Defense professional with over 28 years of experience, he specializes in Leader Development, Marketing, Relationship Management, and Operations. Committed to organizational growth and workforce development, he has enhanced Leadership and Human Resources Management throughout his career.

Master Chief Ken Ballard
Chief Killian

Naval Science Instructor

Chief Killian

This is our naval Science Instructor.

Petty Officer Lowry

Naval Science Instructor

Petty Officer Lowry

Petty Officer Lowry served as a Master at Arms, where he developed expertise in leadership, security, and mentorship. His time in the Navy instilled in him the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, which continue to guide his teaching and leadership today.

Unit Cadet Commanding Officer (CO)

Cadet Lieutenant Jesus Cruz

He is a junior, and he enjoys playing volleyball. If you ever need help, please reach out to Cadet Lieutenant Jesus Cruz, and he will always be here to listen to everyone's concerns and help if needed.

Cadet Lieutenant Jesus Cruz
Cadet Villanueva

Unit Cadet Executive Officer (XO)

Cadet Villanueva

"Make my Unit Great Again"

Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEL)

Cadet Chief Pena

He Deals With dissatisfied Cadets, Cadets that have complaint about the unit, Investigate and report on all complaints and/or suggestions

Cadet Chief Pena