Doug Perry

Vice Admiral Doug Perry, 58, is a specialist in underwater navigation who has been appointed to lead the Joint Force Command at Norfolk, Virginia, as of January 2024. He is responsible for overseeing U.S. military operations in the Atlantic, including the Arctic region, and has recently taken on additional responsibilities for the defense of Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. His leadership has been marked by increased collaboration with Northern European navies, particularly Norway, amidst rising geopolitical tensions regarding Greenland.