Cmdr. ANDREW T. BARTHOLOMEAUX
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)
25 August 2025
A native of Macungie, Pennsylvania, Commander Bartholomeaux graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and earned his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He completed his Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I at the Naval Postgraduate School in 2014 while earning his Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere). He completed JPME Phase II at the Joint Forces Staff College as part of Joint and Combined Warfighting School 23-1.
At sea, he served as a weapons and electronic warfare division officer aboard USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52); training officer aboard USS Porter (DDG 78); and weapons officer, plans and tactics officer, and combat systems officer aboard USS Higgins (DDG 76).
His initial shore assignment was at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, and he completed a follow-on tour at Surface Warfare Officer School, Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as the director of strategic communication and facilities officer. In September 2020, he completed the integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) warfare tactics instructor (WTI) training pipeline, where he earned the Arleigh Burke Leadership and Top Tactician awards. He completed his WTI production tour as a lead Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training planner at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Fleet Training – Pacific branch. He then served as a joint planner at Joint Task Force – National Capital Region in the plans and operations directorate (J35).
He is currently serving as the Executive Officer onboard USS FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98).
His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), and various service and campaign awards.