Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Oceanography
CDR David Reid Lewis, USN

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences
Mitchell McCarthy

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Capt Matthew T. Lowery, USMC
MAJ Yu Kheng Denny Cheng, Republic of Singapore Navy
(J)LCDR Bart David Ellison, USN
(J)LT Ashton T. Miller, USN
(J)LCDR Elizabeth R. Norrell, USN
LT Alexander Wolfgang Schacht, USN
Ms. Marcea M. Ascencio, Edwards Air Force Base

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Mr. Joseph D. DeLatte, Department of Defense
Ms. Lora J. Harbison Department of Defense
Ms. Katherine Therese Rowe, Department of Defense
Mr. Joseph Michael Volsch, Department of Defense
Mr. Joseph Alan Workman, Department of Defense

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(D,T,J)LT Jeffrey C. Mitchell, USN
LT Nicholas O. Perez, USN
LT Denzel T. R. Reina, USN

Master of Science in Engineering Systems
(D,T)CPT Seungwan Cho, Republic of Korea Army

Master of Science in Systems Engineering
LT Marcella Herster Dudley, USN

Master of Science in Space Systems Operations
CPT Heidi D. Beemer, USA

Master of Science in Physical Oceanography
(J)LT Kristen Ainslie, USN
(J)LT David A. Kramer, USN

Master of Science in Meteorology
1st Lt Sean Christopher Heslin, USAF

Master of Science in Physics
(J)LT Jack Robert Brault, USN

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)
ENS Jacob C. Lochmann, USN
ENS Austin S. Hunt, USN
LT Thomas S. Morgan, USN

Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Maj Joseph John Davin, USMC
(J)Maj Joseph Samuel Madren, USMC
Maj Richard John Jacobs, USMC
Maj Danie Neil Saaiman, USMC
(D)LT Curtis D. Bolen, USN
LT Anup Fanish Engineer, USN
CDR Brian Christopher Fredrick, USN
LT Matthew Scott Hutson, USN
LCDR Ryan William Miller, USN
LCDR Eric Lynn Myers, USN
LCDR James William Stranges, USN
(D)LCDR Brian Christopher Thorpe, USN
MAJ Patrick Casey O'Donnell, USA
MAJ Wesley Wade Paulsen, USA
(D)MAJ Andrew Carl Poler, USA
MAJ Gregory Thomas Sievers, USA
Mr. Daniel Bethancourt, Department of Defense
Mrs. Melissa Rose Byron, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Mr. John Edward Carslon V, Naval Air Systems Command
Ms. Victoria Chien Yi Chu, Naval Air Warfare Command, Weapons Division
Mr. Andy Quan Dang, Naval Air Systems Command
Mr. Owen Finch Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
Mr. William Charles Garrity, Jr., Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Ms. Alexandra L. Kilmon, Naval Air Systems Command
Mr. Paul T. Kim, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
Ms. Mariana Magaña, Naval Air Systems Command
Mr. Shawn Michael Nibert, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Mr. Tony Pacheco, Naval Air Systems Command
Mr. Matthew Ryan Phares, Naval Air Warcraft Center, Aircraft Division
Mr. Christian Najee Proctor, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
Ms. Julia Elizabeth Roscher, Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Division
(D)Mrs. Bridget Rose Shideler, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Mr. Wesley Tyler Wathen, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Mr. Daniel J. Wirth, Naval Air Systems Command

Master of Science in Engineering Systems
LT Scott Nicholas Nieman, USN
CW4 David John Fish, USA
Mr. William Paul Blickley, Civilian

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management
LT Daniel Thomas Beaton, USN
Mr. Gerald Matthew Smith, Naval Sea Systems Command

Master of Human Systems Integration
Capt John Douglas Mccormack, USMC
LCDR Amanda Fern Lippert, USN

Master of Science in Operations Research
(T)CDR David Barnhill, USN
(J)LT Brian Allen Howell, USN
LTJG Yixuan Ben Liu, USN
(D,T,J)LT Kevin Daniel Lutz, USN
(T,J)LT Daniel Brian Pulliam, USN
(J)LT James Christopher Wiltshire, USN
(J)LCDR Ian Andrew Brenner, USN
(J)LCDR Aaron Brolin Fish, USN
(T,J)LCDR Christopher Norman, USN
Maj Patrick Donald Bergman, USMC
LT Austin Adcock, USN
LCDR Jermaine Edward Armstrong, USN
LT Isaac M. Derego, USN
LCDR Kevin William Jack, USN
LT David Mann, USN
LCDR Joshua Alan Meyers, USN
LCDR Michael S. Miller, USN
LT Joshuah Don Young, USN
Mr. Stephen Bernard Williams, Civilian

Master of Cost Estimating and Analysis
Mr. Kareem Ali, Civilian
Mr. Renaldo Aponte, Civilian
Mr. Ryan Carey, Civilian
Mr. Lincoln Clifford Cummings, Civilian
Mr. Robert Lee Dunn, Civilian
Ms. Samantha Guerci, Civilian
Ms. Janice Marie Hoffman, Civilian
Mr. Jacob H. Hoisington, Civilian
Ms. Alannah Yukiko Ito, Civilian
Mr. Ivens Nicholas Jean, Civilian
Ms. Katherine Marie Jeffery, Civilian
Mr. John Henry Lanier, Civilian
Mr. Charlie Dalton Lorance, Civilian
Mr. Brian Douglas Mcguire, Civilian
Mr. Quade Andrew Miller, Civilian
Mr. Andrew Rodney, Civilian
Ms. Candice Schultheis, Civilian

Master of Science in Defense Analysis
CW3 James Gregory Hall, USA

Master of Science in Computer Science
(T)CPT Jihye Kim, Korean Army
(J)LT Jeremy Maldonadodelrio, USN
LCDR Eric Thomas Regnier, USN

Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations
CPO Sasha Keshia Drew, USN
CPO Charles William Heinen, USN

Master of Science in Network Operations and Technology
MAJ Raymond George Blockmon, USA

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)
Capt Joshua K. Mills, USMC
(J)LT Tony H. An USN
(D,T,J)LT Tyler J. Barker, USN
(T,J)LT Harvey D. Manley III, USN
(T,J)LCDR Jordan T. Penland, USN
(J)LCDR David J. Miller, USN
Maj James D. Camp, USAF
Capt Megan C. Lambert, USAF
Maj Joshua R. Levine, USAF
(D)Maj Celestine K. Lukshis, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Far East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific)
Capt Matthew T. McClure, USMC
(J)LT Mark McGuire, USN
LCDR Janine E. Miller, USN
(J)LTJG Anthony A. Ullman, USN
Maj Ross M. Biechler, USAF
Maj Daniel F. Schultz, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere)
MAJ Jason R. Harris, USA
(J)LT Nicholas I. Bryant, USN
(J)LCDR Molly G. Carrigan, USN
(J)LT Alex J. O'Konski, USN
(J)LT Brandon C. Suter, USN
(J)LT Shane R. Ralph, USN
(J)LT Daniella P. Sepulveda, USN
Capt Julio D. Armijos, USAF
(D)Maj Lyndsey L. Horn, USAF
Maj Christian E. Ocasio, USAF
Maj Nicholas M. Rapp, USAF
Maj Miguel A. Vasquez, USAF
Maj David G. Beszeditz, USSF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Europe and Eurasia)
(J)MAJ William L. Foulks, USA
MAJ Daniel P. Zuniga, USA
(J)LT Nicholas A. Compton, USN
(J)LCDR Ryan R. Sherwood, USN
Maj Thomas D. Antonoff, Jr., USAF
(D)Maj Michael D. Morris, USAF
Maj Marvin L. Opperman, USAF
(D)Maj Gerald D. Patton, USAF
Maj Lia A. Harris, USAF
Maj Pennie M. Reiswitz, USAF
Ms. Michelle G. Smith, Department of Defense Civilian, The Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Civil-Military Relations)
CDR Abdul K. Dumbuya, Sierra Leone Navy
Mr. David Gunashvili, Georgia Ministry of Defense

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Strategic Studies)
(J)LT Marshall J. Halper USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)
(J)MAJ Corey J. Lester, USA
(J)LT Alexander F. Reese, USN
(J)LT Kenneth A. Shook, USN
CAPT Marco P. Gines, Philippine Coast Guard

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Combating Terrorism: Policy and Strategy)
CPT Anders Suvari Estonia Estonian Defense Forces

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)
LT C. Field Cassiano, United States Coast Guard; Guam
CDR Derek Cromwell, United States Coast Guard; Italy
Sergeant Christopher Bagby, Bakersfield Police Department; California
Mr. Eric Baker, Texas Department of Public Safety
(D)Chief Martin Birkenfeld, Jr., Amarillo Police Department; Texas
Sergeant Austin Black, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Battalion Chief Craig Michael Cooper, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue
Assistant Chief of Police Joshua T. Cousins, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Captain Stephen Espinoza, New York City Police Department
Senior Special Agent Marcy Gallagher, United States Secret Service; Washington, D.C.
(T)Mr. Jonathan Mark Graham, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Washington, D.C.
Mr. Darin Hanson, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
(T)Lieutenant Brian Hollan, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
Senior Special Agent Laura Hughes, United States Secret Service; Georgia
Mrs. Jessica Korbel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington, D.C.
Supervisory Special Agent Kimberly Lokhard, United States Secret Service; Maryland
Ms. Ashleigh Makuch, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
Ms. Lauren McLane, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Massachusetts
Mr. Dominick Mireles, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Captain Michael Pulliam, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
Lieutenant Robert Reyna, Modesto Police Department; California
Lieutenant Richard Ridlon, Massachusetts State Police
Dr. Janice Russell, California Highway Patrol
Mr. Nathan Szabados, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; California
Captain Nicholas Vaughn, Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Office of the Inspector General
Private Robert Taylor Wagner, Indianapolis Fire Department
Ms. Katie Witt, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Washington, D.C.
Ms. Elisabeth Yerkes, Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Captain Christopher Zam, New York City Fire Department

Master of Science in Management, Defense Systems Analysis
(D,T)Maj John M. Bailey, USMC
(J)Maj David R. Conlan, USMC
(J)Capt Ian James Cunningham, USMC
(D,T,J)Maj Kevin Charles Druffel-Rodriguez, USMC
(T)Capt Amanda K. Henegar, USMC
(J)Capt Shannon A. Kelly, USMC
(T)Capt Nicholas A. Norville, USMC
Capt Kramer E. Sampson, USMC
Capt Jeffrey C. Simonton, USMC
Maj Elvin Vasquez, USMC

Master of Science in Management, Manpower Systems Analysis
Maj John P. Cruz, USMC
(D,J)Capt Brandon Scott Eliason, USMC
Capt Megan E. Kilber, USMC
(J)Maj Jordan Tyler Lester, USMC
Capt Brent M. Ogden, USMC
Maj Jason A. Oldenkamp, USMC
(D,J)Maj Stephen E. Otis, USMC
Capt Cody E. Pennington, USMC
(J)Capt Alexander M. Pincus, USMC
Capt Julie Marie Schumacher, USMC
(T)Capt Ansley R. White, USMC
(J)LT Jude S. Akpunku, Jr., USN
(J)LT Kitrina Love Berrios, USN
(J)LT Anthony Caballero, USN
(J)LT Michael L. Crawford, USN
(J)LT John J. Heyde, USN
(J)LT Keyaira C.S. Jackson-Seales, USN
LCDR Robert J. Kenning, USN
(J)LT Mark Andrew Knutson, USN
(J)LTJG Brian Suarez Pajarillo, USN
(J)LT Christopher G. Smith II, USN
(J)LT Katherine Mary Steele, USN
(J)LT Wei Y. Wu, USN
(D,J)LCDR Kevan McCurnin Mellendick, USNR

Master of Business Administration, Acquisition & Contract Management
(J)Capt Melanie Joe Molano, USMC

Master of Business Administration, Materiel Logistics Support Management
(D,J)Capt Barry B. Loseke, USMC

Master of Business Administration, Systems Acquisition Management
Tyller W. Williamson, Department of the Navy

Executive Master of Business Administration
LCDR Thomas Adams, USN
LT Caleb Bekemeier, USN
LCDR Brian Blaschke, USN
LT Eric Boyd, USN
LCDR Bradley Conroy, USN
LT Dianna Cozzens, USN
LT Carolee Dearmon, USN
LT Jonathan Denn, USN
CDR Roger Dube, USN
LT Annuel Felipe, USN
LT Douglas Furman, USN
LT Chad Henderson, USN
CDR Rudolph Herrera, USN
Maj Daniel Jernigan, USMC
Maj Matthew Kloby, USMC
Capt Matthew Krempel, USMC
Maj Jason Laird, USMC
LT John McCabe, USN
LCDR Jonathan Nelson, USN
LT Casey McMurry, USN
LCDR Nathan Noakes, USN
LCDR Nicholas Perez, USN
(J)LCDR David Scherr, USN
LT Nicholas Taylor, USN
CAPT David Thomas, USN
LT Aaron VanDriessche, USN
LT Blake Wallace, USN
CDR Erin Wilfong, USN
CDR Nathan Wonder, USN
CDR Daryl Wong, USN
LCDR Matthew Woods, USN
Ms. Brittany Bailey, Department of the Navy
Mr. Christopher Barrett, Department of the Navy
Mr. Ethan Bloxam, Department of the Navy
Ms. Beth Bond, Department of the Navy
Mr. Justin Bostic, Department of the Navy
Mr. Christopher Camacho, Department of the Navy
Ms. Shanita Durham, Department of the Navy
Mr. Karl Fosback, Department of the Navy
Ms. Amy Inglis, Department of the Navy
Ms. Hien Le, Department of the Navy
Ms. Kerry Martin, Department of the Navy
Ms. Jacqueline McMaster, Department of the Navy
Mr. Brandon Miller, Department of the Navy
Ms. Kimberly Perez, Department of the Navy
Ms. Jennie Sargent, Department of the Navy
Ms. Asia Vaughan, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr. Leland Lebaron

Monterey Peninsula Council of the Navy League LCDR Tom Winant Highest Academic Achievement Award – Maj Kevin Druffel-Rodriguez, USMC

Award is presented to a graduating USN, USMC, USCG, or NOAA student who has maintained an outstanding academic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement.

association of the United States Army, General Joseph W. Stilwell Chapter, Award for Outstanding Army Student – MAJ Daniel Zuniga, USA

Award is presented to an Army student who has maintained an outstanding academic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement.

Naval Postgraduate School Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for International Students – CPT Anders Suvari, Estonian Special Operations Force

Award is presented to a student who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement, conducted notable thesis research, maintained motivation and a serious interest in the community, and who has interacted well with other students in the interest of international alliance.

Air Force Association Award for Outstanding U.S. Air Force Student – Maj Celestine K. Lukshis, USAF

Award is sponsored by the Monterey Chapter of the California Air Force Association and is presented for outstanding service.

Naval Postgraduate School Superior Service Award – Maj Celestine K. Lukshis, USAF

Award is based on superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and local Monterey area.

Marine Corps Association Superior Service Award for Outstanding U.S. Marine Student-SSgt Warren Diffey, USMC

Award is presented to a graduating Marine Corps student based on superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and local Monterey area.

The John McReynolds Wozencraft Electrical and Computer Engineering Academic Honor Award - ME5 Yu Kheng Denny Cheng, Republic of Singapore Navy

Award is based on academic excellence and best demonstrated professional qualities in one of the following programs:  Electronics or Intelligence.

The Surface Navy Association’s Award for Excellence in Surface Warfare Research – LT Daniel Pulliam, USN

Award is presented to a graduating student from any curriculum whose thesis topic and quality of supporting research demonstrate the greatest potential for contribution to the Surface Navy.

Military Operations Research Society Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Award – LT Daniel Pulliam, USN

Award recognizes outstanding achievement in graduate research directed toward improving military force utilization.  The primary award criterion is research which leads to demonstration of, or potential for, increased operating effectiveness of currently available or near-term assets.

Chief of Naval Operations Award for Excellence in Operations Research - LCDR Christopher Norman, USN

Award is presented to a Navy or Marine Corps graduate based on academic achievement, experience tour performance, thesis work and demonstration of those qualities’ indicative of an outstanding military officer.

Chief of Naval Operations Undersea Warfare Award – LT David A. Kramer, USN

Award is presented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement to the Undersea Warfare curriculum graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and exhibited those qualities indicative of an outstanding military officer.

Naval Sea Systems Command Award in Naval/Mechanical Engineering – LT Jeffrey C. Mitchell, USN

Award recognizes distinguished academic achievement in the Naval/Mechanical Engineering Program.

Chief of Naval Personnel Award for Academic Excellence in Manpower Systems Analysis - LCDR Kevan Mellendick, USN and Capt Brandon Eliason, USMC

Award is based on academic performance, professional commitment, and leadership potential.

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Management - Capt Barry Loseke, USMC

Award is presented to an MBA student based on academic excellence, personal excellence, and contributions to the quality of the educational program, to fellow officers, and to the community.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Computer Science Award – LCDR Eric Regnier, USN

Award is presented to an outstanding Computer Science graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Meyer Award for Outstanding Student in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) - Alexandra L Kilmon and CDR Brian Christopher Fredrick, USN

Award is presented to an outstanding Department of Defense graduate of each Distance Learning Systems Engineering degree program who has demonstrated superior academic performance.

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Regional Security Studies – Maj Lyndsey L. Horn, USAF

Award is presented to a graduating U.S. military or civilian student in the Department of National Security Affairs for the outstanding thesis in regional security studies based on the quality of the thesis.

The Outstanding United States Air Force Graduate Award, Department of National Security Affairs - Maj Lyndsey L. Horn, USAF

Award is presented to an officer for overall scholarly achievement.

The Curtis H. “Butch” Straub Achievement Award – Chief Martin Birkenfeld, Jr., Amarillo Police Department; Texas

Award is presented to a graduating CHDS student with exemplarily academic achievement and has written an outstanding thesis and helped the most in providing leadership and energy for the CHDS MA program.

The International Student Award for Excellence in Regional or Security Studies – CDR Abdul K. Dumbuya, NAVY, Sierra Leone

Award is presented to an international military officer or civilian student for academic performance evaluated in terms of overall scholarly achievement.

FACULTY AWARDS

Meyer Award for Teaching Excellence in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) – Timothy P. Anderson and Douglas L. Van Bossuyt

Award is presented to an outstanding faculty member of each Distance Learning Systems Engineering degree program who is recognized by the students for teaching excellence and/or exceptional contributions to the students’ overall learning experience.

The Graduate School of Defense Management Executive Master of Business Administration Teaching Excellence Award – Dr. Eddine Dahel, Graduate School of Defense Management

Award is based on the students’ recognition of outstanding teaching and contributions to the students’ overall learning experience.  Students are asked to identify the instructor who most notably demonstrated superb command of program content, excellent teaching skills, and establishment of a positive classroom environment.