Scott Pappano
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 | 1989–2025 |
| 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) |
Scott W. Pappano (born c. 1967) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Navy (research, development, and acquisition) since 26 June 2024 to March 2025.[1] He previously served as the program executive officer for strategic submarines,[2] and as the commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.[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]
Pappano retired from the Navy in March 2025 after over 33 years of service.[7]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "To consider the nominations of: Mr. Michael P. Cadenazzi, Jr. to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy; and Vice Admiral Scott W. Pappano, USN to be Principal Deputy Administrator National Nuclear Security Administration | United States Senate Committee on Armed Services". www.armed-services.senate.gov. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
External links
- Media related to Scott W. Pappano at Wikimedia Commons