Commander Gately graduated from the US Navel Academy with a degree in Physics. He served as an Electronic Warfare Officer, Combat Information Center Officer and Navigator. Commander Gately received his Masters of Science in physics in 1992. He has commanded the USS Guardian and the USS Samuel Rogers while the ship was on counter drug deployment.
He has been awarded two Meritorious Service Medals, a Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is currently stationed in Florida.
