James F. Caldwell Jr.

James F. Caldwell Jr.
Born (1959-03-24) March 24, 1959
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1981–2024
RankAdmiral
Commands
Awards
Alma mater
RelationsAdmiral Jehu V. Chase (great-grandfather)

James Franklin "Frank" Caldwell Jr. (born March 24, 1959) is a retired admiral in the United States Navy who last served as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a job once held by the program's creator, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover. He previously served as Naval Inspector General.

From August 31, 2022 to his retirement, Caldwell was the Navy's Old Goat, the longest serving United States Naval Academy graduate on active duty, having received the award and accompanying title from Admiral William K. Lescher.