His operational tours include the USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD 981), Patrol Squadron FOUR FIVE, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Patrol Squadron SIXTEEN, Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron ONE, Executive Assistant to the Commander of U.S. SEVENTH Fleet onboard USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), and Defense Threat Reduction Agency Mission Assurance Chief.
Captain Trumbull has numerous deployments to the FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH and SEVENTH Fleets; conducted combat operations; conducted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations; and held foreign submarines at risk around the world.
His non-operational tours include Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN (Weapons and Tactics Unit), Patrol Squadron THIRTY (Fleet Replenishment Squadron), Requirements Officer and Executive Assistant to the Director of Naval Air Warfare, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Capabilities, and Special Advisor to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare Systems/Director of Naval Intelligence.
Captain Trumbull has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School in Washington D.C. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medals, the Air Medal, Navy Commendations, and the Naval Achievement Medal.
Last Updated: 10 July 2025