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Congratulations to our 2021 Fall Quarter Graduates!

 

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On behalf of Provost Dr. Scott Gartner, Faculty and NPS staff –
Congratulations on receiving your degrees today!

Graduates,

On behalf of Provost Dr. Scott Gartner, Faculty and NPS staff – Congratulations on receiving your degrees today!  We are proud of what you have accomplished here at NPS, and look forward to all that you will accomplish back in the Fleet and operational forces.

Today, we held our third in-person graduation in King Hall and were able to have friends and family join us for the first time since December 2019. It was great to see so many of you. As I mentioned in my remarks, I want to recognize your hard work, perseverance and flexibility especially in these trying circumstances.  

I am grateful that we were able to have another distinguished NPS alumni join us to provide the commencement remarks, Lieutenant General Eric P. Wendt (US Army, retired). LTG Wendt was the highest ranking Green Beret in the Army and retired as Commander of NATO Special Operations Headquarters. His stories and insights from his career were inspiring and will serve you well!

As I mentioned in my comments, you are helping to add to the rich history of our institution. This month marks the 70th anniversary of NPS in Monterey, and while NPS was established in 1909 at the Naval Academy, it wasn’t until we moved here in December 1951 that NPS truly flourished. As students, you achieved great things while here in Monterey. Now as graduates, you are well prepared and poised to make an even greater impact as leaders of our nation’s defense forces, coalition militaries and partner agencies.

Lastly, I believe the crucible of an NPS degree forges lasting bonds. Stay in touch with each other as friends, shipmates and colleagues.  Know that NPS is here to help you throughout your careers.  Your success is our mission!

Fall Quarter graduates, take pride in your accomplishments and in your new hard-earned status as NPS alumni. It is indeed well deserved!  The NPS graduation page is great to share with family/friends and includes all graduates, awardees, a video featuring some of your classmates and more...

With the holidays upon us, let us celebrate with a congratulatory heart, but also a reflective mind, and take this time to remember the freedoms we enjoy are because of those who serve in harm’s way today, unable to be home with their friends and family.

With that perspective in mind, congratulations again, safe travels and all the best in your next tours!

With great respect and in abiding service,

Ann E. Rondeau, Ed.D.
Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
President, Naval Postgraduate School

 


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NPS Fall Quarter Graduation – Dec. 17, 2021 (full)

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Eric P. Wendt, an NPS alumnus and former commander of NATO Special Operations Headquarters, offered the commencement address for the NPS 2021 Fall Quarter class on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in King Auditorium. The event marked the third in-person graduation ceremony at NPS since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Congratulations 2021 Fall Quarter Graduates!

Watch some of our 2021 Fall Quarter graduates share their experiences at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) as the university celebrates its latest class of new alumni. Through advanced, relevant graduate education and challenging thesis research, these high-performing students reflect the collective work of their class, where applied research and discovery is focused on critical Navy, Marine Corps and defense issues.

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the Naval Postgraduate School ... Before your post-NPS career can "take flight" spend a few minutes checking out this pre-flight inspired Graduation Safety Video brought to you by your student leadership on the President's Board of Student Affairs and the NPS Office of University Communications.

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NPS Distinguished Alumnus Congratulates Fall Quarter Graduates, Encourages Continued Applied Education

MC2 Tom Tonthat

Recognizing the achievements of the latest graduating class, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its Fall Quarter 2021 graduates on Dec. 17 during a graduation ceremony held inside King Auditorium, and broadcast live on the web around the world.

NPS President retired Vice Adm. Ann E. Rondeau welcomed the graduating class and the family members who joined them for the in-person ceremony. Read more...


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A total of 331 U.S. and international military officers, and DOD civilians, completed their studies this quarter. The Fall Quarter class includes 116 U.S. Navy graduates; 30 U.S. Marine Corps graduates; 75 U.S. Army graduates; 2 U.S. Coast Guard; 50 U.S. Air Force graduates; 49 DOD civilian graduates, and 9 international graduates representing 7 countries.

 

(D) - Students recognized for “With Distinction” 
(T) - Students recognized for an “Outstanding Thesis” 

(J) - Students receiving their Joint Professional Military Education 

(M) - Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer Scholar 

* Students graduating in absentia 

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering 
*Mr. Cuong Ton, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division 

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences 
Paul Ronald Shigley 

 

Astronautical Engineer 
(D,T,J)Maj David T. Richey, USMC 
LT James Dillon Summerlin, USN 
(D,T)LT Daniel Takashi Watanabe, USN 

 

Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering 
(J)LCDR Kyle W. Decker, USN 
(J)LT Mitchell A. Kempisty, USN 
*(J)LT Brooks T.N. Lane, USN 
LT Garrett R. Patrick, USN 
LCDR Timothy Andrew Polyard, USN 
(D,T,J)Maj David T. Richey, USMC 
(J)LCDR Daniel Lee Robey, USN 
(J)LT Anthony Seda, USN 
(D,T,J)CDR Matthew L. Sevier, USN 
LT James Dillon Summerlin, USN 
(D,T)LT Daniel Takashi Watanabe, USN 

 

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 
LT Caleb H. Achor, USN 
LT Allison D. Adamos, USN 
*LT Aaron Santiago, USN 
*LT Carlos J. Diaz-Colon, USCG 

 

Master of Science in Systems Engineering 
(D)LT Gladys Vanessa Anuat, USN 
(T)LT Edward A. Anuat, USN 
LT Kyle Joseph Diatte, USN 
LT Janice Lindsey Mallery, USN 
LT William Aaron Melton, USN 
(D)LT Austin Bernell Taylor, USN

 

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management 
(J)MAJ Dominic Francis, Adams, USA 
*(J)MAJ Ena G. Baran, USA 
*(J)MAJ James N. Berry III, USA 
(J)MAJ Randy W. Bookwalter, USA 
(J)MAJ Andrew Joseph Brown, USA 
(J)MAJ Jason Mark Bulson, USA 
(J)MAJ Angela Denise Burton, USA 
(J)CPT Matthew W. Carter, USA 
(J)MAJ Brian J. Clayton, USA 
(J)MAJ Joshua L. Cook, USA 
*(J)MAJ Troy Davidson, USA 
*(J)CPT Caleb Ely, USA 
*(J)CPT Zach Feterl, USA 
*(J)CPT John Folger, USA 
(J)MAJ Gregory S. Griffith, USA 
(J)CPT Pete Hamill, USA 
*(J)CPT Johnathan W. Hardin, USA 
(J)MAJ Larry V. Kemp, USA 
*(J)MAJ Jeff Klobucar, USA 
(J)MAJ Jacen P. Lanclos, USA 
(J)MAJ Brittney Leigh Jackson, USA 
(J)MAJ Patriciaclaire Miaga, USA 
*(J)MAJ Jean’Shay Delight Moore, USA 
*(J)CPT Christopher J. Nelson, USA 
*(J)CPT Rodrick Andre Polk, USA 
*(J)CPT Kirk Porter, USA 
*(J)MAJ Christian Ray, USA 
(J)CPT Porter W. Riley, USA 
*(J)CPT Khalid T. Salim, USA 
* (J)MAJ William C. Salisbury II, USA 
*(J)MAJ Eric C. Scholl, USA 
*LTC Mark Lloyd Scott, USA 
*(J)CPT Jonathan C. Shelton, USA 
(J)CPT Quentin Sica, USA 
*(J)MAJ David Terhune, USA 
CPT Andrew K. Umstead, USA 
*(J)MAJ David T. Vance, USA 
(J)MAJ Marguerite (Meg) Vermillion, USA 
*(J)MAJ Nicolas Villegas, USA 
*MAJ Will Warren, USA 
*(J)MAJ Bryan E. Weiss, USA 
(J)MAJ Joseph B. Wiley, USA 
*(J)MAJ James Phillip Williamson, USA 
*(J)MAJ Paul Wolfe, USA 21 

 

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 
LT Brandon James Carter, USN 
LT Zachary James Everhart, USN 
(T)LT Daniel Stephen Green, USN 
LT Monica Therese Lavris, USN 
(J)LT Larry Jun Pineda, USN 
LT Michael Christopher Wakeland, USN 

 

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) 
Ms. Marilyn Azucena Contreras-Soto 
Mr. Christopher M. Coronel 
Mr. Frank Anthony Datello 

 

Master of Science in Systems Engineering 
*Capt Kyle J. Curley, USMC 
(T)CDR Zachary N. Capacete, USN 
(T)Mr. Ray Anthony Ashworth, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division 
*Mr. Gregory Barr, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific 
*Mr. Nolan James Bunker, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 
Port Hueneme Division, White Sands Detachment 
(T)Mr. Matthew Casim, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
*Mr. Oscar Ismael Cedillos, Naval Surface Warfare Center Detachment White Sands Missile Range 
*Mr. Tylong Chheung, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
Ms. Irene Cho, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division 
*Mr. Ryan Todd Collier, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic 
*Mr. Richard Cornish, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity 
(T)Mr. Garrett D. Dong, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
*Mr. Craig Earls, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division 
Mr. William Flores, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Division Port Hueneme 
*Mr. Allan Freeman, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
*(T)Mr. Joshua Gutterman, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
*Mr. Adam Christopher Ortega, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
Mr. Josué L. Ramos-Calvario, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific 
(D)Ms. Lauren L. Reichert, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division 
*(T)Mr. Carlos Rios Mora, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme 
(D,T)Mr. Jeffrey Smith, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division 
(T)Ms. July Thomson, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division 
*Mr. Gregory R. Burns, NAVSEA Warfare Center, Dahlgren Damneck Activity 
*Ms. Mary D. Mesa, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific 
*Mrs. Savannah Wood Self, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division 
Mr. Jared B. Spears, Farragut Technical Analysis Center, Office of Naval Intelligence 

 

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management 
*LCDR John C. Hannah, Jr., USN 
Mr. Jonathan Burnette, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific22 

 

Master of Science in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography 
*(J)LCDR Michael Adamski, Jr., USN 
LCDR Michael Chapman Becker II, USN 
(J)LCDR Alexander Wade Cavins, USN 
(D,J)LCDR Matthew Kemp Hardie, USN 
(D,J)LCDR Meredith A. McKaig, USN 
*(J)LT Christopher Ryan Mortenson, USN 
(J)LCDR Jacqueline Zimny, USN 

 

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 
ENS Jorge Vasquez, Jr., USN 

 

Master of Science in Engineering Acoustics 
ENS Richard Lawrence Wyman III, USN 

 

Master of Science in Applied Physics 
*Capt Mark Daniel Vetere, USMC 
*LT Rochelle Elizabeth Clark, USN 
(D)LT Tyrel Daniel Frank George, USN 
LT Brent Wayne Morrison, USN 
LT Adam Joseph Nichols, USN 
LCDR Antonios Sklavounos, Hellenic Navy 

 

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) 
*LT Neal P. Hutsell, USN 
*LT Thomas S. Morgan, USN 
*LT Michael E. Heatherly, USN 

 

Master of Science in Engineering Science Aerospace Engineering 
*John A. Mumford, USN 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa) 
*Capt Abigail Oviatt, USMC 
*Capt Elizabeth Sinclair, USMC 
(J)LCDR Jonathon R. Bice, USN 
(J)LCDR Kendra B. Carter, USN 
(J)LT LaShaundra S. Collins, USN 
(J)LT Danielle M. Garbarino, USN 
(D)Maj David J. Butler, USAF 
Maj Christopher F. DarConte, USAF 
Maj Scott F. Gregory, USAF 
Maj Nathan R. Jolls, USAF 
Maj Justin B. Leo, USAF 
(D)Maj Barbara Denise Vayda, USAF 
';/,2 Lt Madison J. Warfel, USAF 23 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (East Asia and the Indo-Pacific) 
(J)CPT Lawrence G. DeLeon, USA 
CPT Seulki Sun, Republic of Korea Army 
(J)LT Michael C. Canavati, USN 
(D,T,J)LT Matthew J. Lindsay, USN 
LCDR Michael R. Malin, USN 
*(J)LCDR Casey L. Veronie, USN 
(J)LT Raymond C. Wettstein, USN 
Maj Sean MD Batson, USAF 
Maj Johanna M. Kraemer, USAF 
Capt Olivia B. McQuilkin, USAF 
Capt John J. Novotny, USAF 
Maj Tiffany A.K. Swope, USAF 
Capt Osbert Xiao, USAF 
(T)Maj Mijung Chu, Republic of Korea Air Force 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere) 
(J)MAJ Corey R. Keiffer, USA 
*(D,J)MAJ Derek T. Repp, USA 
Capt Amelia C. Beaton, USAF 
Maj Elias Corcho, USAF 
*Maj Christian Delgadillo, USAF 
Capt Jeffrey M. Fotakis, USAF 
Capt Alex W. Lee, USAF 
Capt Christine M. Martinez, USAF 
Maj Misael E. Villatoro, USAF 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Europe and Eurasia) 
(J)Maj Alex M. Lang, USMC 
(J)CPT Casey A. Kapetanov, USA 
*(D,J)MAJ Yeong M. Lee, USA 
(J)MAJ Rachel K. Strader, USA 
(T,J)LCDR Cameron D. Jennison, USN 
(J)LT Mathew J. Scott, USN 
Capt Darren R. Canlas, USAF 
Capt Jeffrey S. Elmore, USAF 
Capt Roy L. Niederlander, USAF 
*Maj Jesse M. Prater, USAF 
Maj Adam D. Steinmetz, USAF 
Capt Ari B. Valdez Encinas, USAF 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Strategic Studies) 
(T)Maj Galih Kusumayuda, Indonesian Air Force 
Maj Han Geun Lee, Republic of Korea Air Force 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense) 
CPT Samuel E. Averitt, USA24 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Combating Terrorism: Policy and Strategy) 
COL Raul K. Jerrick, Guyana Defence Force 
Capt Daniel Cservolgyi, Hungarian Defence Forces 
MAJ Fraser N. Sinoya, Malawi Army 

 

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense) 
Captain Muhammad Ashraf, New York City Police Department 
Sergeant First Class Daniel Cunning, New Jersey State Police 
Mrs. Carrie Eichelberger, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Virginia 
Ms. Kaylee Engle, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services; Washington, DC 
Mrs. Jaclyn Francis, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington, DC 
Captain Kevin Haight, Idaho State Police (Retired) 
Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Heiser, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue 
Mr. Antoine Kelly, Volvo Cars USA; South Carolina 
Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Santa Fe County Fire Department (Retired) 
Mr. Michael Locke, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services; California 
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Miller, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; California 
Ms. Brittany Miller, Santa Rosa Fire Department; California 
Sergeant Patrick Mullane, New York Police Department 
Chief of Police Paul Pazen, Denver Police Department 
Mr. Erik Rau, Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal 
Ms. Jill Raycroft, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management 
Mr. Joseph Simons-Rudolph, North Carolina State University 
Mr. Michael Sullivan, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services; California 
Ms. Bethany Tiernan, Amtrak Police Department; Washington, DC 
(D,T)Ms. Alana Tornello, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 
Lieutenant Robert Wyckoff, Denver Police Department 

 

Master of Science in Computer Science 
(J)LT Charles Albert Allen, USN 
(J)LT Joshua Uson Meister, USN 
(J)LT Kha Minh Nguyen, USN 
(J)LCDR John Calvin Pressley, USN 
*(J)LT Nicholas Royce Villemez, USN 

 

Master of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations 
(J)LT Elissa Soojin Kim, USN 
(T,J)LT Bridger A. Smith, USN 

 

Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations 
CPO Jean Philip Jasmin, USN 
MGySgt Travis Hollingshead, USMC 

 

Master of Science in Network Operations and Technology 
(T)ENS Tyler David Easlick, USN 

 

Master of Human Systems Integration 
Maj Gabino Espinoza Mata, USMC

 

Master of Science in Defense Analysis 
*(J)Maj Wesley Dyson, USMC 
(J)MAJ Benjamin A. Arbitter, USA 
(J)MAJ John F. Bassette, USA 
(D,J)MAJ John S. Berger, USA 
(D,J)MAJ Kevin A. Butler, USA 
(J)MAJ Kurt A. Carlson, USA 
(J)MAJ Nigina Cruz, USA 
(J)MAJ Artur M. Dominiak, USA 
(J)MAJ Sean P. Donnelly, USA 
*(T,J)MAJ Travis M. Florio, USA 
(J)MAJ Frank G. Foss, USA 
*CW3 Jason Gambill, USA 
(J)MAJ Aaron L. Gookins, USA 
(J)MAJ Jacob Groves, USA 
(J)MAJ Noel Jordan, USA 
(J)MAJ Kyle E. Martin, USA 
(J)MAJ Christopher Pinkerton, USA 
*(T,J)MAJ Alex E. Plotkin, USA 
*(T,J)MAJ Barbara J. Plotkin, USA 
(J)MAJ Aaron Siebenaller, USA 
(J)MAJ John B. Waits, USA 
(J)MAJ Charles M. Ware, USA 
(J)MAJ Canyon C. Yeamans, USA 
(J)LCDR Berry T. Brown, USN 
(J)LCDR Peter J. LeBlanc, USN 
(J)LT Ryan A. Satanek, USN 
(J)LT Ben W. Silvertooth, USN 
CPO Michael P. Walls, USN 
(D)Maj Brian A. Branagan, USAF 
(J)Maj Alfred J. Cannin, USAF 
Lt Col Joshua D. Gramm, USAF 
*(J)Maj Travis Klare, USAF 
(T)Lt Col Regan F. Lyon, USAF 

 

Master of Science in Operations Research 
*(J)MAJ Mark P. Adams, USA 
(T)ENS Carissa K. Baldwin, USN 
(T)ENS Braedon M. Mead, USN 
ENS Edrie John C. Orpilla, USN 
*ENS Steel J. Templin, USN 
ENS Patrick M. Urrutia, USN 

 

Master in Human Systems Integration 
LCDR Amanda F. Lippert, USN 
LT Benjamin L. Scripture, USN 
LCDR Mia Marbella, USN26 

 

Master of Business Administration, Acquisitions & Contract Management 
*(J)Capt Nancy De Avila Alvarado, USMC 
(J)Capt Annette Giselle Gonzales, USMC 
Capt Bradley Austin Hoover, USMC 
(J)Capt Brandon F. Mitchell, USMC 
*(J)Capt Justin R. Moore, USMC 
*(J)Capt Spencer Davis Preston, USMC 
*(J)Capt Joseph T. Reese, USMC 
*(J)LCDR David Joseph Disanto, USN 
(J)LCDR Kyle P. Ellis, USN 
*(J)LCDR Jason P. George, USN 
(J)LCDR Jaron Z. Goldstein, USN 
*(J)LCDR Justin Michael-Hyun Hunnell, USN 
(J)LCDR Erin Cathleen Walsh, USN 
(J)LCDR Michael Andrew Wiesman, USN 
MSgt Malcom J. Asher, USAF 
Capt Peter Aaron Barringer, USAF 
*Capt Jacob M. Cross, USAF 
*(T)Capt Willis C. Crouch, USAF 
Capt Brett A. Hagen, USAF 
*(D)Capt Sherry A. Jacobson, USAF 
1st LT Therysa Marye King, USAF 
(T)Capt Ian D. Larsson, USAF 
(T)Capt Matthew Keith Marshall, USAF 
Capt Geer Patrick Mcgee, USAF 
(D)Capt Mitch Daniel Mickley, USAF 
Capt Craig E. Miles, USAF 
*(T)1st LT Austin LaDon Morris, USAF 
*(T)1st LT Kevin P. Peaslee, USAF 
(D)Capt Andrew Peng Shih, USAF 
Capt Lane Allen Spinks, USAF 
Capt Patrick L. Stark, USAF 
Capt Piara Anjuli Swank, USAF 
(T)Capt Lee Michael Whitworth, USAF 

 

Master of Business Administration, Systems Acquisition Management 
ENS Annalee Blake, USN 
(J)LT Charles D. Heard, USN 
(D)LCDR Kenneth Au, USCG 

 

Master of Business Administration, Defense Systems Management 
LTC Tuomas Antero Pernu, Finland Army 

 

Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management 
(J)LCDR Samuel Opoku Adjei, USN 
(J)LCDR Crette O. Hendricks, USN 
*(J)LCDR Jason Leo Potvin, USN 
*(J)LCDR Patrick C. Shane, USN27 

 

Master of Business Administration, Materiel Logistics Support Management 
*(T)Maj Adam Thomas Deitrich, USMC 
Capt Kory T. Delehanty, USMC 
*(J)Maj Geoffrey Lancaster, USMC 
*Capt Edward Morales, USMC 
(D,T,J)Maj Jordan M. Reid, USMC 
(D)Maj Keith Q. Rudolf, USMC 
(T)Maj Conor William Stewart, USMC 
Capt Mitchell B. Stuetelberg, USMC 
(J)Maj Jonathan R. Thomas, USMC 
(T,J)CDR James T. Beaman, USN 
*(J)LCDR Jason C.D. Lemma, USN 
(J)LCDR Samuel V. Mendoza, USN 
(T,J)LT Benjamin Paul Traylor, USN 

 

Master of Business Administration, Financial Management 
Capt Clinton Lee Combs, USMC 
*Capt Robert James Izquierdo, USMC 
*Capt Matthew Everett Mappin, USMC 
(D)Capt Spencer James Morris, USMC 
Capt Barney R. Schmidtke, USMC 
(J)LCDR Evan Raydel Bloxham, USN 
*(T)CDR Marty E. Burns, USN 
(J)LT Frank James Chavez, USN 
(J)LT Emily Elizabeth Cooper, USN 
*(D,T,J)LT Patrick Ryan Eberhart, USN 
(J)LCDR Felix Flores III, USN 
(J)LT Pamela Stephanie Goly, USN 
(J)LT Barret W. J. Goman, USN 
(J)LT Ashraful Haque, USN 
(J)LT Cody J. Kinser, USN 
*(J)LT Crystal L. Kube, USN 
(J)LT Christopher W. Masters, USN 
(J)LTJG Nicholas D. Wagoner, USN 
(J)LCDR Lucas Alan Willoughby, USN 

 

Master of Business Administration, Logistics Information Technology 
(T,J)MAJ Shawntria M. Mosley, USA 
*(J)LCDR Frederik J. Auliveld, USN 
(J)LCDR Gabriel R. Caldwell, USN 
*(J)LCDR Sean Philip Mercier, USN 

 

Executive Master of Business Administration 
*CDR Martin Fentress, USN


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 Monterey Peninsula Council of the Navy League LCDR Tom Winant Highest Academic Achievement Award – CDR Matthew Sevier, USN 
This award is presented to a graduating United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, or National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration student, who has maintained an outstanding academic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement. 

 

Captain David S. Bill, Jr., Leadership Award – CDR Matthew Sevier, USN 
Award acknowledges faculty or student officers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. This recognition is intended to support the school’s mission of promoting combat readiness. 

 

The Space Systems Engineering Award for Academic Excellence – CDR Matthew Sevier, USN 
This award is presented to an Army student who has maintained an outstanding academic record. 

 

Naval Postgraduate School Superior Service Award – Maj Christopher DarConte, USAF 
This award is based on superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and local Monterey area. 

 

Association of the United States Army, General Joseph W. Stilwell Chapter, Award for Outstanding Army Student – MAJ Kevin A. Butler, USA 
This 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. 

 

Air Force Association Award for Outstanding U.S. Air Force Student – Lt Col Regan F. Lyon, USAF 
This award is based on outstanding service and is sponsored by the Monterey Chapter of the California Air Force Association. 

 

The Pat Tillman Leadership Award – Lt Col Regan F. Lyon, USAF 
This award is presented to acknowledge student officers who have distinguished themselves in Security Affairs in Department of Defense Analysis. 

 

Marine Corps Association Superior Service Award for Outstanding U.S. Marine Student – Maj David Richey, USMC 
This award is presented to an outstanding student based on quality point rating, thesis, curricular, and extracurricular activities. 

 

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Academic Excellence – Capt Mitch Mickley, USAF and Maj Jordan Reid, USMC 
This award is presented to a Master of Business Administration student based on academic excellence, personal excellence, and contributions to the quality of the educational program, to fellow officers, and to the community 15 

 

Conrad Scholar Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Financial Management – CDR Marty Burns, USN and LT Patrick Eberhart, USN 
This award is presented to an outstanding officer in the Financial Management community who has demonstrated academic excellence, presented a financial management essay for publication, and exhibited the potential for outstanding leadership while attending the Naval Postgraduate School. 

 

Department of the Navy Award for Academic Excellence in Financial Management – LT Patrick Eberhart, USN and Capt Spencer Morris, USMC 
This award is presented to Financial Management students who demonstrate overall academic performance, academic excellence in financial management courses, high leadership potential, future ability to contribute to professional, academic, and public forums while meeting the highest standards of stewardship of the National Trust and thesis excellence. 

 

Astronaut Michael J. Smith, and Astronaut William C, McCool, Astronautics Award – LCDR Kyle Decker, USN 
This award is presented to an outstanding graduate of the Space Systems curricula based on overall academic excellence, applicable extra-curricular activities, and career potential. 

 

CDR Philip A. Murphy-Sweet Memorial Award for Excellence in Acquisition – LCDR Michael Wiesman, USN This award is presented to a graduating USN, USMC, or Department of the Navy civilian student who has demonstrated academic research, and professional excellence in the Acquisition and Contract Management, Systems Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or Program Management curricula. 

 

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Regional Security Studies – Maj Barbara Denise Vayda, USAF 
This award is presented to the 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, evaluated in terms of its overall scholarly achievement, or outstanding service to the Armed Forces or the Department of Defense. 

 

The Outstanding United States Air Force Graduate Award, Department of National Security Affairs – Major Barbara Denise Vayda, USAF 
This award is presented to an officer for overall scholarly achievement. 

 

The International Student Award for Excellence in Regional or Security Studies – Major Mijung Chu, Republic of Korea Air Force and Major Galih Kusumayuda, Indonesian Air Force This award is presented to an international military officer or civilian student for academic performance evaluated in terms of overall scholarly achievement. 

 

The Surface Navy Association’s Award for Excellence in Surface Warfare Research – LT Monica Lavris, USN 
This 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 Navy16 

 

Naval Sea Systems Command Award for Excellence in Systems Engineering – LT Edward A. Anuat USN 
This award is presented in recognition of distinguished scholastic achievement in Systems Engineering. 

 

The Jack J. Jensen Meteorology and Oceanography Award – LCDR Michael Becker, USN 
This award is presented to a U.S. or international student who has produced a thesis with notable academic rigor that has potential to provide new operational capabilities or techniques to the Meteorology and Oceanography Community 

 

Military Operations Research Society Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Award – ENS Carissa Baldwin, USN This award is presented in recognition of 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 – ENS Braedon Mead, USN 
This 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. 

 

Naval Supply Systems Command Award for Academic Excellence Management – LCDR Samuel Adjei, USN 
This award is presented to an outstanding U.S. Naval Supply Corps officer in Systems Management at the Naval Postgraduate School. The award is made based on academic achievement, research excellence, and contribution to the professional and civilian community and faculty recommendations. 

 

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) Award for Academic Excellence – Capt Lee Whitworth, USAF 
This award is presented to a military United States Air Force or Department of the Air Force civilian in the Acquisition and Contract Management, Systems Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or Program Management curricula for academic achievement as demonstrated by scholastic excellence and thesis research. 

 

Distinguished Professor Kenneth J. Euske Dean’s Medal for Innovative Contribution to National Defense, and the Graduate School of Defense Management – Capt Matthew Marshall, USAF 
This award is presented to a graduating student, or a team of up to four members, whose thesis or project is considered by the Awards Board and the Dean to present an innovative “potential” significant contribution to a National Defense issue or create a new competitive advantage. 

 

RADM Donald R. Eaton Logistics Award for Outstanding Achievement – Maj Keith Rudolf, USMC 
This award is presented to a graduate of Material Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Transportation Management curricula for academic achievement and contributions to logistics communities as demonstrated by scholastic excellence and thesis project research.17 

 

Foreign Area Officer Association Award for Excellence in International Affairs – Major David James Butler, USAF 
The award is presented to recognize the student, who in the opinion of the National Security Affairs Department faculty have distinguished themselves by outstanding thesis or major paper in international affairs, based on the quality of the research and overall scholarly achievement. 

 

Naval Intelligence Foundation, Admiral Bobby Ray Inman Award for Outstanding Performance in the Field of Intelligence – LT Michael Canavati, USN 
This award is presented to an officer graduate in any curriculum who has advanced the awareness and knowledge of Naval Intelligence and assisted in development of related knowledge 

 

Naval Sea Systems Command Award for Excellence in Combat Systems – LT Rochelle Clark, USN 
This award is presented in recognition of distinguished scholastic achievement in Combat Systems Engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement, research excellence, and leadership potential. 

 

The Graduate School of Defense Management Faculty Outstanding International Student Award – LTC Tuomas Pernu, Finnish Army 
This award is presented to an outstanding international graduate based on academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement. 

 

The Curtis H. “Butch” Straub Achievement Award – Ms. Alana Tornello, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. 
This award is presented to a graduating CHDS student with an exemplarily academic and citizenship record while in the CHDS Master’s Degree program. The award winner will be a student who has excellent grades, who has written an outstanding thesis, and who has helped the most in providing leadership and energy for the CHDS MA program. 

 

Meyer Award for Outstanding Student in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) – CDR Zachary N. Capacete, USN and Ms. Lauren L. Reichert, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division 
This award is presented to an outstanding Department of Defense graduate of each Distance Learning Systems Engineering degree program who has demonstrated superior academic performance. 

 

Naval Sea Systems Command Award for Excellence in Combat Systems – LT Rochelle Clark, USN 
This award is presented to a Naval Postgraduate School faculty member who has exhibited outstanding research efforts in science and engineering.

 


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