Rear Admiral Justin Kubu was raised in Anderson, SC.  He graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and was commissioned through the Naval ROTC Program in 1995.  He earned a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School and a Masters of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Rear Admiral Kubu’s sea duty assignments include Division Officer tours in USS COLE (DDG 67) and Department Head tours in USS LASSEN (DDG 82).  He commanded USS CHAFEE (DDG 90), USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and Amphibious Squadron SEVEN.

Ashore, he served on the CNO Staff as campaign analyst in Assessments Division (N81), warfighting capabilities analyst in the Force Structure, Resources and Assessment Directorate (J8) of the Joint Staff, Director for Fleet Training (N72) at Surface Warfare Schools Command in Newport, Rhode Island, Executive Assistant to Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center and Director for Operations/N3 on the staff of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and various other personal, unit and service awards.

Last Updated: 22 July 2024