Michael Steffen

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]

Michael J. Steffen
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1992–present
RankRear Admiral (lower half)
Commands heldNaval District Washington
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Maritime Support Wing
HSL-60
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)
Alma materVirginia Tech
University of San Diego (MS)

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]

In March 2022, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral.[5]

References
  1. "Naval District Washington Holds Change of Command". DVIDS.
  2. "Outgoing commander says NAS Fort Worth has 'room to grow'". The Star Telegram.
  3. "There's a new skipper at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base". The Star Telegram.
  4. "Rear Admiral Michael Steffen". www.navy.mil.
  5. "PN1870 — Rear Adm. (lh) Michael J. Steffen — Navy, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
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