Samuel Perez Jr. (born April 2, 1958) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Rear Adm. Samuel Perez Jr., (Born April 2, 1958) a native of El Paso, Texas, is a 1980 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served aboard the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964), USS Knox (FF 1052) and USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). His at-sea commands include command of USS Reclaimer (ARS 42), command of USS Vincennes (CG 49), command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and command of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1. During his tour as commander, CSG-1, he completed a 5th Fleet deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.