Joseph Maguire

Who is Joseph Maguire?

Joseph Maguire retired from the United States Navy as a Vice Admiral in 2010. Prior to retiring from active duty, he was the Deputy Director for Strategic Operational Planning at National Counterterrorism Center. NCTC's mission is to lead the U.S. Government in strategic operational planning and counter-terrorism intelligence in order to combat terrorist threats to the U.S. and its interests. Previously, Vice Admiral Maguire was Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Navy's component of the U.S. Special Operations Command and the Special Operations Component of the U.S. Navy. His first flag assignment was in United States Special Operations Command as the Director of Strategic Assessments and Resources.

He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a foundation which provides scholarship grants as well as educational counseling to the children of fallen Special Operations troops. The foundation also provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded warriors and their families.

Maguire is highly revered as a leader in the U.S. Navy SEAL community.