Michael D. Stevens

Michael D. Stevens (born October 10, 1964) is a retired United States Navy sailor who served as 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]

Michael D. Stevens
Stevens in September 2012
Born (1964-10-10) October 10, 1964
Hamilton, Montana
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1983–2016
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Commands heldMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (4)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal

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]

Stevens holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College and has completed: 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]

Sailors from USS John Finn (DDG-113) being visited by Stevens in September 2015.

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 United States 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, Stevens reported to Naval Air Station (Pensacola) and assumed the duties as the base Command Master Chief. In August 2006, Stevens reported to HM-14 as the Command Master Chief. After a brief but 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 United States 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 United States Fleet Forces Command,[5] before being 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 after 33 years of naval service.[7] The Chief of Naval Operations announced the selection of the 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy on 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]

In January 2019, Stevens left Viqtory to become national executive director of the Navy League of the United States, a nonprofit military service organization that supports the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.[12]

Awards and decorations
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia
Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist insignia
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Identification Badge
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
 Meritorious Service Medal with three gold award stars
 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four award stars
 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with silver award star
 Coast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation
 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with two bronze service stars
 Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device
Navy "E" Ribbon w/ Wreathed Battle E device
 Navy Good Conduct Medal with one silver and three bronze service stars
 National Defense Service Medal with service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
 Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
 Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four service stars
Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal from Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Liberation Medal from Kuwait
Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device
Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device
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References
  1. Office of the MCPON (4 October 2012). "West's last 'Hooyah,' Stevens takes helm as MCPON". The Flagship. Military Newspapers of Virginia.
  2. LaGrone, Sam (September 2, 2016). "New MCPON Giordano Assumes Office". USNI. U.S. Naval Institute.
  3. Staff (2012). "Mike D. Stevens: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy". U.S. Department of Defense.
  4. Staff (2016). "MCPON (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens". America's Navy. U.S. Department of the Navy. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. MCPON Public Affairs (16 March 2016). "Thirteenth MCPON Announces Retirement". America's Navy. USA Department of the Navy.
  8. Office of the MCPON (9 June 2016). "Fleet Master Chief Giordano Selected as 14th MCPON". America's Navy. U.S. Department of the Navy.
  9. Carey, Martin L. (2 September 2016). "13th MCPON Retires, 14th Takes Charge". America's Navy. USA Department of the Navy.
  10. 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.
  11. Staff writer (2018). "We Believe Veterans are Better Off for Their Service". Viqtory.
  12. https://www.navyleague.org/file/news/Retired-Master-Chief-Petty-Officer-of-the-Navy-Michael-D-Stevens-Named-New-Navy-League-Executive-Dir
Military offices
Preceded by
Rick West		 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
September 28, 2012 – September 2, 2016		 Succeeded by
Steven S. Giordano
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