CAPT Mike Rodriguez

Commanding Officer

Captain Mike Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, NV graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from National University. At sea, Captain Rodriquez served as Division Officer, USS Chicago (SSN 721); Weapons Officer, USS Alabama (SSBN 731) Blue; Executive Officer, USS Michigan (SSGN 727) Blue; and Executive Officer, USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Captain Rodriguez’s shore assignments include Liaison Officer, Naval Special Warfare Group Three; Operations Officer, Strategic Systems Programs, Chief of Training and Exercises for Plans and Policy, U.S. Strategic Command; Deputy Commander Submarine Squadron Fifteen. His personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (three awards) as well as multiple unit and service awards.

In January 2026, Captain Rodriguez assumed duties as Frank Cable’s 25th Commanding Officer.