Capt. Eric J. Skalski, USN
Dean of Students
 

Capt. Eric J. Skalski, a Florida native, entered the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program in 1985 and initially served as a Machinist’s Mate at Submarine Base Pearl Harbor. In 1988, he completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S Class 153), beginning his distinguished career as a Navy SEAL.

Commissioned as a SEAL limited duty officer in 2002, he became an unrestricted line officer in 2012. His operational assignments include SEAL Team Three, SEAL Team Five, SEAL Team One, and Task Force Archipelago under Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines. He also served as operations officer for Task Unit Trident in Afghanistan and as commander of Special Operations Command Forward-Mexico. Skalski has deployed to the Persian Gulf, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the Pacific, where he led critical missions in support of U.S. strategic objectives. 

His shore tours include roles at the Defense Language Institute, Naval Special Warfare Unit Eight, and Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command. He also served as deputy commander for Commander Task Force 66 and commanding officer of the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training Command, where he oversaw training efforts vital to partner nation forces. His awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), among others.