G. Dean Peters

Gordon Dean Peters^[2] (born 1963)^[3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the commander of the Naval Air Systems Command from May 31, 2018^[4] to September 9, 2021. He previously served as the Program Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault, and Special Mission Programs of the United States Navy.^[1][5][6][7] Peters graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 and was designated a naval aviator in 1986.^[1] He earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1992.^[8] Peters also holds a post-graduate degree in telecommunications and has graduated from the Naval Test Pilot School.^[1]

G. Dean Peters
Born	1963 (age 61–62) Louisville, Kentucky[1]
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1985–2021
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division PMA-274 HX-21
Awards	Legion of Merit (3)