Jeffrey Trussler

Summary

Jeffrey Eugene Trussler (born 1963)[2] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence from June 5, 2020 to August 2023. As the DCNO for Information Warfare, Trussler is the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations regarding information, command and control, networks, cybersecurity, intelligence, electronic warfare, battlespace awareness and precision navigation. He previously served as the Director of Future Plans of the United States Navy.[1][3][4][5] Trussler is a member of the Cherokee Nation who was raised in Oklahoma. He graduated from Miami High School (in 1981) and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College.[1] Trussler earned a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1985 and later received an M.A. degree in managerial economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1992.[6]

Jeffrey Trussler
Born1963 (age 60–61)
Oklahoma[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–2023
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldDirector of Naval Intelligence
Undersea Warfighting Development Center
Task Force 69
USS Maryland (SSBN-738)
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

References edit

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  1. ^ a b c "Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trussler". www.navy.mil. July 30, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 114. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. ^ Burgess, Richard R.; Editor, Senior (November 13, 2020). "Adm. Trussler: Information Warfare 'All About Speed for Advantage'". {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Navy gets new deputy CIO". FedScoop. June 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Closing Keynote: Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler". Defense News. April 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "Special Guest – Rear Admiral Jeffrey Trussler". A D-Day 75th Anniversary Story. Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
Military offices
New office Commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center
2015–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Matthew J. Kohler
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence of the United States Navy
2020–2023
Succeeded by
Scott W. Bray
Acting