Daniel Cheever

Daniel Lyle Cheever^[2] (born 1963)^[3] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as Commander, Naval Air Forces since 31 January 2024.^[4] He most recently served as chief of staff of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command from 2022 to 2023.^[5] He previously served as the Director of Plans, Policy, and Strategy of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command from 2020 to 2022. He previously served as the Commander of Carrier Strike Group 4.^{[1][6][7][8][9]} Raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, Cheever earned a Bachelor of Business degree from Western Illinois University in 1986. He joined the Navy in 1988 and, after flight training, was designated a naval aviator in 1990.^[1]

Daniel Cheever
Official portrait, 2024
Nickname(s)	Undra[1]
Born	1963 (age 61–62)
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1988–present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Naval Air Forces Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Carrier Strike Group 4 Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center Carrier Air Wing Eight VFA-147
Battles / wars	Gulf War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4)

In March 2023, Cheever was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as Commander, Naval Air Forces.^[10][11]