Michael D. Stevens

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.

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.

Career
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.

Master Chief Stevens’s other assignments have included VQ-2 Rota, Spain;, 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, Master Chief 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.

Master Chief Stevens’ academic achievements include an Associate’s Degree in Administrative Management Studies; Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education; Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education; Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government “Leadership in Crises”; and the National Defense University Keystone course.

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

Master Chief Stevens was selected in August 2010 as the 16th Fleet Master Chief for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Awards and decorations

 * Navy air warfare.jpg Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia
 * En-NavyAircrew.jpg Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist insignia
 * MCPON Full.png Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Identification Badge

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

Medals and ribbons

 * Service Stripes (7 awards).