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| U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks |
“I am honored and humbled by this promotion and assignment to CNFK,” Calfee said. “I appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our Navy and our Nation.”
Calfee is no stranger to the Asia-Pacific region. He served two command tours in the area – one as the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer, USS McCampbell, and one as the commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser, USS Shiloh.
“Having previously served in two overseas command assignments as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan, I’m thrilled to return to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility in this assignment to work alongside our outstanding U.S. Navy sailors and civilians here in Korea,” Calfee said.
Calfee graduated from Toms River, New Jersey, High School East in 1992 and earned his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy 1996. He earned advanced degrees from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 2003 and from Princeton University in 2019
In addition to commanding CNFK, Calfee is assigned additional duties as the naval component commander, U.S. Forces Korea, naval component commander, United Nations Command in Korea and deputy naval component commander, Combined U.S./Republic of Korea Command.
The mission of Commander Naval Forces Korea is to provide leadership and expertise in naval matters to the Republic of Korea (ROK) by improving institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies, strengthening the collective security efforts in Korea and the region.
Calfee can join other sailors serving around the world commemorating a major milestone as the U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
As Calfee and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy and protecting the American way of life.
Calfee is no stranger to the Asia-Pacific region. He served two command tours in the area – one as the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer, USS McCampbell, and one as the commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser, USS Shiloh.
“Having previously served in two overseas command assignments as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan, I’m thrilled to return to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility in this assignment to work alongside our outstanding U.S. Navy sailors and civilians here in Korea,” Calfee said.
Calfee graduated from Toms River, New Jersey, High School East in 1992 and earned his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy 1996. He earned advanced degrees from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 2003 and from Princeton University in 2019
In addition to commanding CNFK, Calfee is assigned additional duties as the naval component commander, U.S. Forces Korea, naval component commander, United Nations Command in Korea and deputy naval component commander, Combined U.S./Republic of Korea Command.
The mission of Commander Naval Forces Korea is to provide leadership and expertise in naval matters to the Republic of Korea (ROK) by improving institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies, strengthening the collective security efforts in Korea and the region.
Calfee can join other sailors serving around the world commemorating a major milestone as the U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
As Calfee and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy and protecting the American way of life.