James Kilby
James Kilby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1986–present |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Naval Operations Carrier Strike Group 1 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center USS Monterey USS Russell |
| Conflicts | Gulf War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
James Wells Kilby (born 1963) is a United States Navy admiral who served as the acting chief of naval operations in 2025, and as the vice chief of naval operations since 2024. He previously served as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command from 2021 to 2024.