Cmdr. James Hagerty
Commanding Officer, USS Bainbridge (DDG 96)
28 April 2022
CDR James Hagerty is a native of Baldwin, NY. He graduated with merit from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. In 2008, he earned a Master of Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School.
At sea, he served as First Lieutenant in USS SHILOH (CG 67), Training Officer in USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62), Flag Lieutenant to the Commander, THEODORE ROOSEVELT Carrier Strike Group, Operations Officer in USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), and N3/Operations Officer in Destroyer Squadron SEVEN.
Ashore, he served as Flag Aide to the Director, Surface Warfare Division (OPNAV N86), Surface Warfare Congressional Liaison (OPNAV N96), and Deputy Legislative Assistant, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
CDR Hagerty reported to USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG 96) as Executive Officer in July 2020 and Fleeted up to Commanding Officer in February 2022.