Vice Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He holds a master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College.

At sea, as a junior officer he deployed with Attack Squadron 75 aboard USS Enterprise and with Strike Fighter Squadron 81 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, both assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17. He completed his department head tour with Strike Fighter Squadron 136, attached to Carrier Air Wing 7 aboard USS John F. Kennedy and USS George Washington. He commanded Strike Fighter Squadron 146 and deployed twice with USS John C. Stennis assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9.  He also commanded Carrier Air Wing 2 while assigned to USS Ronald Reagan as the strike warfare commander for Carrier Strike Group 9.

Czerewko also served with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and deployed as battle director with the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, Al Udeid, Qatar.

Ashore, he was a fleet replacement squadron instructor pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 as assistant safety officer and assistant training officer; electronic warfare branch chief for the Joint Staff Deputy Director for Global Operations (J-39); and resource sponsor for Naval Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Capabilities as director, Battlespace Awareness.  He also stood up the Digital Warfare Office on the Navy Staff; and as chief of staff for Commander, Naval Air Forces. 

As a flag officer, Czerewko served as the deputy director for Global Operations (J-39) on the Joint Staff; director for Fleet Integrated Readiness and Analysis, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; commander, Carrier Strike Group 4 and as the 21st commander of Naval Education and Training Command.

Czerewko assumed duties as the Navy’s 61st Chief of Naval Personnel August 1, 2025.  Serving concurrently as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (manpower, personnel, training and education) (N1), he is responsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education resources for the U.S. Navy. He leads more than 26,000 dedicated professionals engaged in the recruiting, talent management, training and development of over 400,000 Navy personnel. His responsibilities include overseeing Navy Recruiting Command, Navy Personnel Command and Naval Education and Training Command

He is the recipient of various personal awards and unit decorations and the Navy and Marine Association Leadership Award in 2002 and 2004.

Last Updated: 1 August 2025