James E. Pitts
James Edward Pitts (born 1964) is a United States Navy rear admiral who has served as the Director of Warfare Integration of the United States Navy since October 2, 2020. Previously, he served as the Commander of Submarine Group 7. Raised in Milton, Florida, Pitts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. He later earned an M.A. degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in December 1992. His master's thesis was entitled "Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?" James E.