Vice Adm. Joe Cahill is a native of St. Albans, Vermont and a 1992 graduate of the University of Maine.

Cahill’s sea tours include USS Constellation (CV 64), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) and USS Russell (DDG 59). He commanded USS Monsoon (PC 4) and USS Preble (DDG 88). His major command was USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) where he served as the Integrated Air and Missile Warfare commander for Carrier Strike Group NINE.

His shore tours included the Joint Staff, Indo-Pacific Command, three tours on the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff with roles in Strategy & Policy (N5SP) and Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9), the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center and the Naval War College.

As a flag officer, Cahill served as deputy director for Resources and Acquisitions, Joint Staff, J8, commander, Carrier Strike Group FIFTEEN, as well as commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic.

He assumed duties as commander, Naval Surface Forces and commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet on July 3, 2026.

Last Updated: 13 July 2026