Executive Officer, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
Cmdr. William Dougher is a native of Glens Fall, New York. He graduated from Queensbury High School in June 1991. Upon completing basic training in September 1991 at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill, Dougher reported to USS Roanoke (AOR-7) Deck Department as a non-designated Seaman. After choosing the rate of Boatswain Mate, he continued his enlisted career onboard USS John Young (DD-973), Fleet Training Center San Diego, as a rescue swimmer instructor and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), where he was promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in September 2001.