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Tyree Barnes

Commanding Officer - NTAG Red River

06 April 2022

NTAG Red River
Commander Tyree Barnes, a native of Hampton, Virginia, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer.
NTAG Red River
Commander Tyree Barnes
Commander Tyree Barnes, a native of Hampton, Virginia, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer.
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Commander Tyree Barnes, a native of Hampton, Virginia, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer.

CDR Barnes' first Division Officer Tour was onboard USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66), where he served as the Electronic Warfare Officer and Assistant Operations Officer onboard.  There, he independently deployed once to FIFTH Fleet AOR for Counter Piracy Operations off the Horn of Africa. 

 

His second Division Officer Tour was onboard USS LABOON (DDG 58) as the Training Officer and Assistant Operations Officer where he independently deployed to SIXTH Fleet AOR in support of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Operations Ashore.  

 

Transitioning ashore, CDR Barnes was assigned to Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Newport News (SUPSHIPNN), where despite being a Surface Warfare Officer he was hand-selected to serve in an Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) capacity as the Combat Systems Project Supervisor for the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH). From August 2013 to April 2016, he oversaw the integration and delivery of complex combat systems, managing multi-million dollar efforts across industry and Navy stakeholders. His outstanding performance in this technical acquisition role earned him the Acquisition Professional Qualification Designator (APQD) in Production, Quality, and Manufacturing.
 
Following Department Head School, CDR Barnes reported to USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56) where he served as Weapons Officer and subsequently as Combat Systems Officer from March 2017 to June 2019.

 

Selected for Early Command, CDR Barnes reported to USS SENTRY (MCM 3), first serving as Executive Officer from February 2020 to April 2021 before assuming Command from June 2021 to October 2022. As Commanding Officer, he led USS SENTRY to exceptional operational success, including the longest MCM underway transit in over a decade and successful implementation of emerging TTPs during FIFTH Fleet operations. Under his leadership, SENTRY earned the Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic Battle Efficiency (“Battle E”) Award for sustained warfighting readiness, crew excellence, and mission accomplishment.

 

From November 2022 to January 2024, CDR Barnes served at Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 9.0 as the Fleet Readiness Officer for DDG 1000 Integrated Combat Systems, marking a return to acquisitions where he bridged fleet operational needs with technical program delivery for the Navy’s most advanced surface combatant. His work enhanced Zumwalt-class system integration and lifecycle sustainment, reinforcing his growing role as a dual-domain SWO-Acquisition Professional.

 

CDR Barnes reported as Executive Officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River in Dallas, Texas in March 2024 and assumed Command of Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River in May 2025.
 
Personal awards include the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2).