Lieutenant Colonel Seamus Carey, a native of New York, commissioned from the United States Naval Academy in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in English Literature. After completion of The Basic School, he was designated an Aircraft Maintenance Officer.

Lieutenant Colonel Carey served fleet tours with MALS-26, MALS-29, VMM-266, and MALS-12 in a variety of roles ranging from Division Officer to Executive Officer. In the supporting establishment, Lieutenant Colonel Carey served tours in acquisitions with Marine Corps Systems Command and the F-35 Joint Program Office.

Lieutenant Colonel Carey holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master’s degree in Military Studies from resident Command and Staff College. He has also earned Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certifications in both engineering and logistics.

Lieutenant Colonel Carey is married to the former Alexandra Chioini and they have two daughters, Colette and Sloane. His personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.