Diving Officers


250212-A-WF586-1255 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 12, 2025) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jordan Defarcy and Navy Diver 3rd Class Brandon Ibarra, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, demonstrate removal of equipment for surface supplied dive training during International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Brown)

Diving Officers

 

 

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Even though we are dedicated to assisting the country’s Navy divers, this website has no affiliation with the United States Navy or any other government agency. Its purpose is for the enjoyment of and passing along information to all members ofthe organization.

Executive Director Jim Phalin, Retired US Navy MDV

The NDA Board of Directors:

President: John Porter, Retired US Navy Captain

Leland "Skip" Lash, Retired US Navy BMCS/DV

Shawn Fanning Retired US Navy/MDV

Bill Sherman Retired SK2/SS

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Email: jim@navydivers.org

Phone Number: (858) 243-1774

By Laws

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