CDR Justin Reeves

Commanding Officer, USS Colorado

CDR Justin Reeves, a native of Sterling, Virginia, graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and commissioned through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program. He holds a master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Following commissioning, CDR Reeves served aboard USS La Jolla (SSN 701) as a division officer during two Western Pacific Deployments, USS Maine (SSBN 741)(Blue) as the Navigation Officer during four strategic deterrent patrols, and USS Virginia (SSN 774) as the Executive Officer.

Ashore, CDR Reeves served as an intelligence analyst for the U.S. Pacific Command Joint Intelligence Operations Center, Regional Employment Officer for Commander Submarine Forces Atlantic, Operations Officer for the Chief of Naval Operations Operational Support Branch, and Deputy for Future Initiatives at Submarine Development Squadron Five.

CDR Reeves has earned the Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation, Navy Commendation, and Navy Achievement Medals, as well as several unit and service awards.