Scott W. Pappano (born c. 1967) is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development, and acquisition) since 26 June 2024.[1] He most recently served as the program executive officer for strategic submarines.[2] He previously served as the commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.[3]
Scott Pappano | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1967 (age 57–58) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | PEO Strategic Submarines PEO Columbia Naval Undersea Warfare Center Comprehensive Test Facility USS Buffalo (SSN-715) Submarine Development Squadron 12 Tactical Action Group |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) |
In May 2024, Pappano was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development, and acquisition).[4][5]
On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Pappano to be Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, pending Senate confirmation.[6]
References
edit- ^ "United States Navy Flag Officers (Public), July 2024" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Eckstein, Megan (6 March 2019). "Navy Appoints Admiral to Oversee Columbia Sub Effort".
- ^ "Rear Adm. Scott W. Pappano". Naval Sea Systems Command.
- ^ "PN1760 — Rear Adm. Scott W. Pappano — Navy". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 17 May 2024.
- ^ "PN22-21 - Nomination of Scott Pappano for Department of Energy, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". Congress.gov. Library of Congress. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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