John Bradley Skillman (born 1964) is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as deputy chief of naval operations for integration of capabilities and resources since December 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Programming of the U.S. Navy from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the Director of Enterprise Support of the United States Navy.
In October 2026, Skillman was nominated for promotion to the rank of admiral and assignment as vice chief of naval operations pending confirmation by the Senate.
Awards and decorations Surface Warfare Officer InsigniaCommand at Sea insigniaOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Navy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with three gold award starsMeritorious Service Medal with two gold award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three gold award starsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award with bronze oak leaf clusterNavy Unit Commendation with bronze service starNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation with bronze service starNavy "E" Ribbon with four Battle E awardsNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with silver service starNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service RibbonCoast Guard Special Operations Service RibbonNATO Medal for Non-Article 5Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with sharpshooter device
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