Cmdr. Vincent A. Bove

Commanding Officer, USS Tucson

CDR Vincent A. Bove, a native of Seneca Falls, NY, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategic Policy from the National Defense University’s Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS).

After completing the initial submarine training pipeline, CDR Bove reported to USS NEW MEXICO (SSN 779) in Norfolk, VA as a division officer, undergoing new construction and post shakedown availabilities. As a department head, he served as the Combat Systems Officer aboard USS ALBANY (SSN-753) in Norfolk, VA during ALBANY’s Engineering Overhaul and split toured to be the Combat Systems Officer on USS HELENA (SSN 725). CDR Bove executed one EUCOM deployment while serving on HELENA and awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation and Squadron SIX Battle Efficiency “E.” In his most recent sea tour, he served as the Executive Officer aboard USS JOHN WARNER (SSN 785), executing one EUCOM deployment and was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation and the Squadron SIX Battle Efficiency “E”.

His shore duty assignments include tours as an OIC forward deployed in Afghanistan, an instructor at the US Coast Guard Academy, the Operations Officer at Commander, Task Force 69, and as a Joint Planner and Executive Assistant to the Commanding General of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC).

His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Army Commendation Medal, Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Two awards), and various campaign and unit awards.