CDR Thomas m. Freismuth

Director, U.S. National Ice Center
Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Ice Center

Commander Thomas m. Freismuth is a native of Wheeling, WV. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the College of Charleston, a Master of Science degree in Astronomy from the University of Iowa, a Master of Science degree in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Physical Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School.

CDR Freismuth reported to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in 2007 as a Nuclear Power School Instructor. He served as an instructor in Enlisted Mathematics and Officer Physics and Mathematics, as well as the Assistant Director of the Officer Department.

In 2011, CDR Freismuth was selected for a lateral transfer to the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) community. He reported to the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, MS where he stood up the Survey Sea Component. He led a division of Sailors in bathymetric and hydrographic surveys onboard T-AGS 60 PATHFINDER class survey ships.

CDR Freismuth reported onboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) in 2018 as the QO Division Officer. He led his team through the first Dynamic Force Employment deployment in a challenging environment above the Arctic Circle, and a second combat deployment in the SECOND, FIFTH, and SIXTH Fleet AORs in support of Operations FREEDOM’s SENTINEL and VIGILANT OSPREY.

In 2021, he reported to COMMANDER, SUBMARINE GROUP TWO where he led the Information Warfare department conducting theater undersea warfare in the SECOND Fleet AOR. CDR Freismuth reported to FLEET WEATHER CENTER NORFOLK as the Operations Officer overseeing the resource protection, safety of navigation and safety of flight in the SECOND, FOURTH, and SIXTH Fleet AORs.

CDR Freismuth’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (3). He was also awarded the Oceanographer of the Navy’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the Oceanographer of the Navy’s Commander Mary Sear’s Award for leadership.

CDR Freismuth currently serves as the Commanding Officer, Naval Ice Center, and the Director, U.S. National Ice Center.