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Biden Administration Nominates New Navy NAVSEA Commander, Air Boss and Lead For Warfighter Development

Biden Administration Nominates New Navy NAVSEA Commander, Air Boss and Lead For Warfighter Development
Rear Adm. James Downey, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for aircraft carriers. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Defense Department on Wednesday announced the White House nominated new people to take over as the head of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA); Naval Air Forces and Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, called the Air Boss; and deputy chief of naval operations for Warfighting Development, N7, within the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV). Rear Adm. James Downey was nominated to become vice admiral and commander of NAVSEA. He has served as Program Executive Officer (PEO)…

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