Meet special guest, U. S. Navy Vice Admiral Scott Pappano and learn about U.S. Navy's NUPOC Program!

Vice Adm. Scott W. Pappano is a native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering and also holds a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

At sea, Pappano served onboard USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705), USS Albuquerque (SSN 706), USS Michigan (SSBN 727 Gold), and USS Ohio (SSGN 726). He commanded USS Buffalo (SSN 715) while forward-deployed in Guam.

After selection as an acquisition professional, Pappano served in the Special Operations Forces Mobility Program Office (PMS 399); as executive assistant to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command; and as major program manager for the Strategic and Attack Submarine Program Office (PMS 392).

Pappano was assigned as Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) in July 2024. His previous flag assignments include Program Executive Officer, Strategic Submarines; Commander, Naval Undersea Warfare Center; and Director, Comprehensive Test Facility.

Pappano served on teams that have been awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Navy “E” Ribbon.

Come meet U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, Scott Pappano and learn more about the U.S. Navy NUPOC Program!