Joseph E. Tofalo
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VADM Joe Tofalo
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| Nickname(s) | Joe |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | Vice Admrial |
| Commands held | Submarine Group 10 |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal |
Vice Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo is a United States Naval officer. A career submarine officer, he currently serves as: Commander Submarine Forces; Commander Submarine Force Atlantic; Commander Task Force 144; Commander Task Force 84; Commander Allied Submarine Command.
Joseph E. Tofalo was born to Margaret Tofalo, a member of the United States Navy WAVES, and United States Navy Captain Francis Tofalo. Tofalo grew up in Upstate New York. As a youth he became an Eagle Scout and was named the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year in 1977.
Tofalo graduated from the United States Naval Academy with distinction in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. He also has a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Catholic University of America.
Tofalo is a career submariner. He has served on USS Flasher (SSN-613), USS Michigan (SSBN-727), and USS Montpelier (SSN-765). He served as commanding officer of USS Maine (SSBN-741) and Commander, Submarine Squadron Three.
Tofalo's shore assignments include being an aide to the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, serving on the Chief of Naval Operations staff and Joint Staff, and being assigned to the United States Joint Forces Command Joint War Fighting Center. He served as senior member of the Tactical Readiness Evaluation team and Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor for the Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic. After major command, Tofalo served as executive assistant to the commander, Fleet Forces Command, and as executive assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
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