Michael P. Donnelly (admiral)
Michael P. "Buzz" Donnelly (born March 25, 1967) is a United States Navy rear admiral and naval flight officer who has served as Director of Air Warfare of the United States Navy since August 3, 2023. He most recently served as the commander of Carrier Strike Group 5 and Task Force 70 from October 2021 to June 2023. He previously served as the 37th commander of United States Naval Forces Korea, concurrently serving as commander of Navy Region Korea and Task Force 78 from April 2019 to September 2021. Donnelly also served as the commanding officer of from April 2016 to September 2018, with prior command tours as the final commander of from October 2013 to its decommissioning in September 2014, and commander of Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154). He was promoted to captain effective February 1, 2011. In February 2023, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral. References 1967 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Villanova University alumni Military personnel from Maryland United States Naval Flight Officers Recipients of the Air Medal Naval War College alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Navy rear admirals (lower half)