CDR Ivan Dobrev

COMMANDING OFFICER, USS DEWEY (DDG 105)

17 January 2025 A native from Bulgaria, CDR Dobrev immigrated to the United States in 2004, enlisted in the US Navy in 2005, and earned his commission from the Officer Candidate School in 2008.  He has a Master of Science degree in Marine Transportation Engineering from the Naval Academy - Varna, Bulgaria and a Master of Business Administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University.  He also completed JPME Phase 1.

CDR Dobrev's assignments at sea include Operations Specialist on USS CARR (FFG 52), Auxiliaries Officer and Main Propulsion Officer on USS BARRY (DDG 52), Navigator on USS CARNEY (DDG 64), Chief Engineer on USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110), and Combat Systems Officer in Destroyer Squadron THREE ONE.  During these tours, CDR Dobrev completed four deployments in FIFTH, SIXTH, and SEVENTH Fleet Areas of Operation.  He most recently served as the Executive Officer on USS MILIUS (DDG 69).

Ashore, CDR Dobrev served as a Naval Science Instructor, Carnegie Mellon University NROTC Unit, U.S. Pacific Fleet's Lead Joint Exercise Planner for Southeast Asia, and Fleet Training Standards Manager for the Commander, US Pacific Fleet.

CDR Dobrev's personal decorations include the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards).