CAPT Neil Gabriel

Deputy Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15 (CDS 15)

05 April 2025 CAPT Neil Gabriel is a native of Mullica Hill, New Jersey. He holds a 1996 Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and he holds a 2000 Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware. He was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School program in October 2001.

At sea, CAPT Gabriel served in USS Chafee (DDG 90) as signals warfare officer and assistant operations officer. His department head tours were onboard USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) as operations officer and as combat systems officer in USS Monterey (CG 61). After serving as executive officer, he commanded USS Dewey (DDG 105).

His tours ashore include subsurface direct support officer at Naval Security Group Activity Fort Meade, Maryland, and training liaison officer at Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific. He then reported to Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet as surface warfare lead for current operations, and then as executive assistant to Director, Maritime Operations, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He then served as branch head for Surface Placement, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-413). His most recent shore assignment was in the Joint Staff J5 Washington, D.C.

CAPT Gabriel reported as Deputy Commander, Destroyer Squadron FIFTEEN in March 2025.

CAPT Gabriel is entitled to wear the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.