Michael J. Vernazza (born c. 1968) is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the commander of Naval Information Forces.[1] He most recently served as the commander of the Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific. He previously served as the commander of the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center.[2]

Michael Vernazza
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1968 (age 55–56)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1990–present
RankVice Admiral
CommandsNaval Information Forces
Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific
Naval Information Warfighting Development Center
Navy Information Operations Command Georgia
AwardsLegion of Merit

In May 2024, Vernazza was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of the Naval Information Forces.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Vice Adm. Michael Vernazza". Naval Information Forces. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Rear Admiral Michael Vernazza". United States Navy.
  3. ^ Pomerleau, Mark (May 9, 2024). "Navy to get new information boss".
  4. ^ "PN1702 - 1 nominee for Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  5. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and United States Tenth Fleet
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Tenth Fleet
2019–2020
Preceded by Commander of the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center
2020–2022
Succeeded by
New command Commander of the Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Naval Information Forces
2024–present
Incumbent