CAPT Jeremiah D. Jackson

EXECUTIVE OFFICER, USS MICHAEL MONSOOR (DDG 1001)

21 January 2025

Captain Jerry Jackson, a native of Huntington Beach, CA, graduated from Oregon State University in 1999 with a degree in History and a commission though Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). He also earned a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Naval War College.

At sea, Jackson’s first Division Officer tour was in USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG 13) as the Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer before taking part in a crew swap to USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15). His second Division Officer tour was in USS SHOUP (DDG 86) where he served as the Anti-Submarine Officer and Force Protection Officer. Jackson’s Department Head tours were as the Chief Engineer in USS STERETT (DDG 104) and USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62). He then served as the Flag Secretary for the CARL VINSON Carrier Strike Group.

He was the Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer for USS SAMPSON (DDG 102). He also was Commanding Officer for USS DECATUR (DDG 73). Jackson then served as Assistant Operations Officer and the Operations Officer for Carrier Strike Group THREE. He completed nine deployments at sea that have included operations in the Arabian Gulf, Eastern Pacific and with the Standing NATO Fleet.

Ashore, Jackson served as the Navy Liaison Officer to I Marine Expeditionary Force where he deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a planner for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Division in the Strategic Stability Directorate of the Joint Staff Strategy, Policy and Plans Directorate. He recently served as Director for Future Operations for Naval Forces Europe, Naval Forces Africa, and SIXTH Fleet.

Jackson’s awards include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and service awards.