Rear Adm. (Ret.) Scott Jones hails from Florida where he enlisted in the Navy in 1974.  He is a 1981 graduate of Florida State University and a 1996 graduate of the U.S. Naval War College. He was awarded a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies and a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs.  

A surface warfare officer, Jones has deployed across the globe in minesweepers, frigates, destroyers, and helicopter carriers.  In his most recent fleet assignment, he commanded Expeditionary Strike Group Seven.  His earlier service includes command of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), USS Hawes (FFG 53), USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Devastator (MCM 6) where he deployed to 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet theaters and earned five Battle Efficiency "E" awards.

Jones also served at sea aboard the USS Marvin Shields (FF-1066), USS Hepburn (FF-1055), USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078), and USS Semmes (DDG- 18) as main propulsion assistant and chief engineer.

Ashore, Jones also served in joint and combined tours as a flag officer; he was the senior naval advisor to the Head of the Iraqi Navy and the director Combined Multinational Naval Training Force - Iraq from 2009 to 2010.  His earlier assignments involved requirements, programs, and force structure assessments as well as engineering related positions both overseas and on Navy and Joint staffs. He served as executive assistant to the Commander, United States Fleet Forces from 2005 to 2007 and commanded the Surface Warfare Officer School from 2007-2009.

Jones' personal awards include the Legion of Merit (six awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and other service medals and ribbons.  He is the recipient of the 2001 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership.

Last Updated: 18 January 2022