Michael D. Stevens

Michael D. Stevens
Stevens in September 2012
Nickname(s)	"Mike"
Born	October 10, 1964 Hamilton, Montana, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1983–2016 (33 years)
Rank	Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
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	Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6)
Relations	Sherill Stevens (father)

Michael D. "Mike" Stevens (born October 10, 1964) is a United States Navy sailor and the current 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]

Early life and education

Stevens was born on October 10, 1964 and grew up in the U.S. state of Montana. He graduated from Arlee High School in May 1983.

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.

Stevens is an Honor Graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Peter Tomich Award for exceptional military excellence from the Senior Enlisted Academy.

Career

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.

Stevens's other assignments have included: Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis, Minnesota;, HM-14 Norfolk, Virginia, HM-18 Norfolk, Virginia, Aviation Schools Command Pensacola, Florida, HS-4 San Diego, California, VC-8 Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic Norfolk, Virginia and U.S. Second Fleet 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.

In January 2009, Stevens was selected as the Command Master Chief for United States Second Fleet.

Stevens was selected in August 2010 as the 16th Fleet Master Chief for U.S. Fleet Forces Command. On March, 16, 2016 it was announced that Master Stevens would retire on September 2, 2016 after 33 years of Naval Service.

Awards and decorations

• Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia
• Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist insignia
• Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Identification Badge

Medals and ribbons

	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 with two bronze service stars
	Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
	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

• Service Stripes (8 awards).

References

1. "Navy MCPON MasterChief Petty Officer Mike Stevens Fleet Forces". NavyTimes. 2012.