Michael Steffen
Michael J. Steffen | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (lower half) |
| Commands held | Naval District Washington Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth Maritime Support Wing HSL-60 |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech University of San Diego (MS) |
Michael J. Steffen is a United States Navy rear admiral and naval aviator who serves as the 92nd Commandant of Naval District Washington and deputy commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region since June 22, 2021. As commandant, he is responsible for the management and administration of all Navy shore installations in the National Capital Region, including the area's maritime defense. He previously served as deputy commander of the United States Second Fleet, with tours as commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth from August 2015 to April 2017 and commander of the inactive Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 60 (HSL-60) “Jaguars” (now HSM-60).[1][2][3]
A native of Bedford, Virginia, Steffen graduated from Virginia Tech in 1992. He received an M.S. degree in global business leadership from the University of San Diego.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Naval District Washington Holds Change of Command". DVIDS.
- ^ "Outgoing commander says NAS Fort Worth has 'room to grow'". The Star Telegram.
- ^ "There's a new skipper at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base". The Star Telegram.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Michael Steffen". www.navy.mil.
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