Michael D. Stevens
| Michael D. Stevens | |
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 Stevens in September 2012 | |
| Born |
October 10, 1964 Hamilton, Montana, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ |
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| Years of service | 1983–2016 (33 years) |
| Rank |
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| Unit | Office of the Chief of Naval Operations |
| Commands held |
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy U.S. Fleet Forces Command (FLTCM) United States Second Fleet |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6) |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcpon13 |
Michael D. Stevens (born October 10, 1964) is a United States Navy sailor and former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). He became the 13th MCPON on September 28, 2012, when he accepted the passing of the ceremonial cutlass from outgoing MCPON Rick D. West.[1] He was succeeded by Steven S. Giordano on September 2, 2016.[2]
Early life and education
Stevens was born on October 10, 1964 and grew up in Montana. He graduated from Arlee High School in May 1983.[3]
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College; Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government "Leadership in Crises"; Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education; Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education; and the National Defense University Keystone course.[4]
Stevens is an Honor Graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Peter Tomich Award for exceptional military excellence from the Senior Enlisted Academy.[3]
Career
Stevens shipped to Basic Training in San Diego, California in June 1983. He attended Aviation Structural Mechanic "A" School in Millington, Tennessee and his first duty assignment was VQ-2 Rota, Spain.[3]
Stevens's other assignments have included: Navy Recruiting District (Minneapolis); HM-14 (Norfolk, Virginia); HM-18 (Norfolk, Virginia); Aviation Schools Command (Pensacola, Florida), HS-4 (San Diego); VC-8 Roosevelt Roads Naval Station (Ceiba, Puerto Rico); Naval Air Station (Pensacola); Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic and U.S. Second Fleet (both Norfolk, Virginia).
In October 2002, Stevens was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer and assigned to VC-8, (Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico) as the Maintenance Master Chief and Command Master Chief. In October 2003, Master Chief Stevens reported to Naval Air Station (Pensacola) and assumed the duties as the base Command Master Chief. In August 2006, Master Chief Stevens reported to HM-14 as the Command Master Chief. After a brief but highly successful tour, in September 2007, he was selected by Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic to serve as the Wing Command Master Chief for the largest Helicopter Wing in the U.S. Navy.[3]
In January 2009, Stevens was selected as the Command Master Chief for United States Second Fleet, and then in July 2010 as the 16th Fleet Master Chief for U.S. Fleet Forces Command,[5] before finally selected as the 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy in June 2012.[6]
On March 16, 2016 Stevens announced that he would retire on September 2, 2016 after 33 years of Naval Service.[7] The chief of naval operations (CNO) announced the selection of the 14th master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) June 9, 2016.[8] Steven S. Giordano took charge from Stevens on 2 September 2016 during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.[9]
Post Navy career
Six days after his retirement, on September 8, 2016 Victory Media announced Stevens as its chief operating officer.[10] In January 2018, Stevens was promoted to CEO of Viqtory, formerly Victory Media.[11]
Awards and decorations
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Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia |
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Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist insignia |
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Identification Badge |
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- 8 gold Service Stripes.
References
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- ↑ Office of the MCPON (4 October 2012). "West's last 'Hooyah,' Stevens takes helm as MCPON". The Flagship. Military Newspapers of Virginia.
- ↑ LaGrone, Sam (September 2, 2016). "New MCPON Giordano Assumes Office". USNI. U.S. Naval Institute.
- 1 2 3 4 Staff (2012). "Mike D. Stevens: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ↑ Staff (2016). "MCPON (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens". America's Navy. U.S. Department of the Navy. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ↑ U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs (July 30, 2010). "U.S. Fleet Forces Command Selects New Fleet Master Chief". United States Navy. U.S. Department of the Navy.
- ↑ Faram, Mark D. (June 27, 2012). "Fleet Forces chief named next MCPON". Navy Times. Gannet Government Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013.
- ↑ MCPON Public Affairs (16 March 2016). "Thirteenth MCPON Announces Retirement". America's Navy. USA Department of the Navy.
- ↑ Office of the MCPON (9 June 2016). "Fleet Master Chief Giordano Selected as 14th MCPON". America's Navy. U.S. Department of the Navy.
- ↑ Carey, Martin L. (2 September 2016). "13th MCPON Retires, 14th Takes Charge". America's Navy. USA Department of the Navy.
- ↑ Matis, Susan (September 8, 2016). "Victory Media Hires Outgoing Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens as Chief Operating Officer". Victory Media. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017.
- ↑ Staff writer (2018). "We Believe Veterans are Better Off for Their Service". Viqtory.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rick West |
13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy September 28, 2012 – September 2, 2016 |
Succeeded by Steven S. Giordano |