Capt. James C. Hagerty
Chief Staff Officer, Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic
23 February 2026
CAPT 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 Masters of Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
At sea, he served onboard USS SHILOH (CG 67), USS ROBERT SMALLS (CG 62), USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), and on the Staffs of Carrier Strike Group TWO and Destroyer Squadron SEVEN.
He served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG 96).
Ashore, he served two tours in OPNAV N96 and one tour in Joint Staff Legislative Affairs.
His most recent assignment was Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic.