Leadership

Rear Admiral Ron J. Piret

Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

Rear Adm. Piret is a native of Chico, Calif., and graduated in 1993 from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Oceanography. He holds master’s degrees in oceanography and meteorology from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, R.I., where he graduated with distinction.

Dr. Joe Calantoni

Technical Director, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

Dr. Joe Calantoni is the Technical Director at the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command where he serves as the principal civilian manager and technical advisor to the Commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) and Task Group 80.7 (CTG 80.7).

Command Master Chief Jessica N. Mihailin

Command Master Chief, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

Master Chief Jessica Mihailin was born in Queens, N.Y., and raised in New Fairfield, Conn. She enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1998 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. She completed AG-A1 School and reported to her first duty station onboard Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, in October 1998.