Milton Sands

Milton "Jamie" Sands currently serves as Commander at Naval Special Warfare Command, overseeing logistics, training, and operational planning for Navy SEAL and SWCC Teams. Prior experience includes serving as Chief of Staff at USSOCOM, Commanding Officer of SEAL Team EIGHT, and Vice President at the Joint Special Operations University. Sands has held various leadership roles across multiple command levels within the US Navy, with significant experience in counterterrorism and operations management, including serving in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Military and Strategic Leadership from National Defense University and a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography and Physics from the United States Naval Academy.