# Jeromy B. Williams

Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who as of 2025, is serving as the commander of Special Operations Command Pacific.

## Naval career

Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron(Red) commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2015 to 2017. He was the field commander of a really famous US mission in 2011.

## Awards and decorations

| Badge | SEAL Insignia | SEAL Insignia | SEAL Insignia | SEAL Insignia | SEAL Insignia | SEAL Insignia |
| 1st Row | Silver Star w/ 2 awards stars | Silver Star w/ 2 awards stars | Silver Star w/ 2 awards stars | Defense Superior Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster | Defense Superior Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster | Defense Superior Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster |
| 2nd Row | Legion of Merit | Legion of Merit | Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" device, silver 5/16 inch star and bronze 5/16 inch star | Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" device, silver 5/16 inch star and bronze 5/16 inch star | Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster | Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster |
| 3rd Row | Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters | Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars | Joint Service Achievement Medal | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
| 4th Row | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars | Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star | Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star | Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 4 bronze service stars | Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 4 bronze service stars |
| 5th Row | Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 4 bronze oak leaf clusters | Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 4 bronze oak leaf clusters | | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation |
| 6th Row | National Defense Service Medal w/ service star | National Defense Service Medal w/ service star | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ service star | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ service star | Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars | Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars |
| 7th Row | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Humanitarian Service Medal | Humanitarian Service Medal |
| 8th Row | Armed Forces Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star | Armed Forces Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star | Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 silver service stars and 2 bronze service stars | Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 silver service stars and 2 bronze service stars | colspan="2" | Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
| 9th row | NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia | NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia | Rifle Marksmanship Medal | Rifle Marksmanship Medal | Pistol Marksmanship Medal | Pistol Marksmanship Medal |
| Badge | Naval Parachutist insignia | Naval Parachutist insignia | Naval Parachutist insignia | Naval Parachutist insignia | Naval Parachutist insignia | Naval Parachutist insignia |
| Badge | Command-at-Sea Insignia | Command-at-Sea Insignia | Command-at-Sea Insignia | Command-at-Sea Insignia | Command-at-Sea Insignia | Command-at-Sea Insignia |