CDR Ryan Kelly

Executive Officer, USS DANIEL INOUYE (DDG 118)

13 March 2023 Commander Ryan Kelly is a native of Annapolis, Maryland, and received a commission from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in 2007. He holds an undergraduate degree in Quantitative Economics from USNA and a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.

His at sea assignments include: 1st Lieutenant onboard USS HUE CITY (CG 66); Reactor Electrical Division Officer onboard USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77); Plans and Tactics Officer onboard USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52); and Reactor Electrical Assistant onboard USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70).

Ashore, he served as a company officer at USNA and as speechwriter for Director, Naval Reactors.

His decorations include various personal, unit, campaign and service awards.