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2014-09

Naval Postgraduate School

Commencement Ceremony / Class of

September 2014

Naval Postgraduate School Administration

Monterey, California, Naval Postgraduate School

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/43491

SUMMER QUARTER COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

September 26, 2014

King Hall

President

V ADM RONALD A. ROUTE, USN (RET.)

Provost

DR. DOUGLAS HENSLER

Chief of Staff

CAPT DEIDRE MCLAY, USN

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

DR. DOUG MOSES

Dean of the School of International Graduate Studies

DR. JAMES WIRTZ

Dean of the Graduate School of Operational and Information Sciences

DR. GORDON McCORMICK

Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

DR. PHILIP A. DURKEE

Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy

DR. BILL GATES

Dean of Research

DR. JEFF PADUAN

Dean of Students

CAPT MATTHEW VANDERSLUIS, USN

Dr. Douglas A. Hensler Provost

Naval Postgraduate School

Dr. Douglas A. Hensler became the 141h Provost of the Naval Postgraduate School on June 5,

2013. Prior academic service includes Dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University (2008-2013), Dean and Sid Craig Endowed Dean's Chair in the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno (2005-2008), and the W. Edwards Deming Distinguished Professor of Management at the University of Colorado at Boulder in a joint appointment to the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Leeds School of Business. At Boulder he also served as Co-Executive Director of the Robert H. and Beverly A. Deming Center for Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Hensler has travelled extensively and built a network of international contacts and partnerships. He has served as Special Advisor to the Australian Organisation for Quality (NSW) and as an adviser to the Special Adviser team of the Scottish First Minister. From 2002 to 2005 he served on the Academic Advisory Board of e-TQM College in Dubai, UAE.

Before returning to the academic community, Dr. Hensler achieved a highly successful management career that includes 13 years in project, staff and line management positions at two technology driven companies. These positions include nuclear industry quality assurance management and aerospace industry quality engineering management, plant quality management, production management leading an organization of 250 personnel, and R&D management leading an organization developing state-of-the-art process improvements involving applied research.

Dr. Hensler has provided training and consulting to American Airlines, CH2M-Hill, Texas Utilities, Sulzer, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Micro Motion, FEMA, Sporian Microsystems, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, and the Fulfillment Corporation of America. Doug's most recent appointment includes working with CEO's and other executives of the Wichita aviation community including Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna, Bombardier/Learjet, Boeing and Hawker Beechcraft, along with Koch Industries and Coleman (The Outdoor Company).

Dr. Hensler's academic preparation includes a BSE in Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences from Princeton University, an MBA from the University of Portland, and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Washington. He is a licensed professional engineer in Quality Engineering in the State of California.

The Honorable Sam Farr Congressman, California 201h District

Congressman Sam Farr, a fifth-generation Californian, represents the state's beautiful Central Coast. Throughout his 20-year tenure, Mr. Farr has been a leading advocate for California agriculture, an outspoken activist for affordable housing and a champion of the oceans.

In Congress since 1993, Farr serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which oversees the distribution of the federal budget. Farr is the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration, as well as sits on the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

Mr. Farr co-chairs the Congressional Organic Caucus, Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus, Defense Communities Caucus, House Oceans Caucus, and Unexploded Ordnance Caucus.

Prior to serving in Congress, Farr served twelve years in the California State Assembly and six years as Monterey County Supervisor. He graduated from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and attended the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the University of Santi Clara. He began his career in public service in 1964 serving in the Peace Corps in Colombia. He is fluent in Spanish. He was raised in Carmel, California, and is married to Shary Baldwin Farr. The Farrs have one daughter, Jessica, and two grandchildren, Ella and Zachrey.

PLATFORM PARTY

First Row (left to right)

Lieutenant Commander Robert Nelson USN Chaplain

Colonel Christopher Smithtro USAF Senior United States Air Force Representative

Colonel Mitchell J. McCarthy USMC Senior United States Marine Corps Representative

Colonel Emmons, USA Representing the Dean of the School of Operational and Information Sciences and Senior United States Army Representative

The Honorable Francis X. Taylor Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security

The Honorable Sam Farr Congressman, California 201

h District

Vice Admiral Ronald A. Route, USN, (Ret.) President

Dr. Douglas Hensler Provost

Dr. Bill Gates Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy

Dr. Philip Durkee Dean of Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Dr. James Wirtz Dean of the School oflnternational Graduate Studies

Dr. Ralph Robertson Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Captain Matthew Vandersluis USN Dean of Students

Second Row (left to right)

Dr. Peter Denning Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Dr. Peter Chu Chair of the Department of Physical Oceanography

Dr. Daphne Kapolka Representing the Chair of the Department of Physics

Dr. Garth Hobson Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Dr. Mohammed Hafez Chair of the Department ofNational Security Affairs

Dr. Wendell Nuss Chair of the Department of Meteorology

Dr. Ron Giachetti Representing the Chair of the Department of Systems Engineering

Dr. Cynthia Irvine Chair of the Cyber Academic Group

Dr. Dan Boger Chair of the Department of Information Sciences

Dr. Robert Dell Chair of the Department of Operations Research

Professor Fred Drake Dean of Academics, Naval War College

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Processional ................................................................................................ Del Monte Brass

Grand Marshal ........................................................................ Professor Craig Rasmussen

Faculty Marshal ............................................................. Associate Professor Rene Rendon

Platform Marshal ......................................................................... Professor Sherif Michael

Military Marshal ................................................................................. Major Chad Seagren

Master of Ceremonies ......................................................... Captain Matthew Vandersluis

*Presentation of Colors ..................................... Naval Postgraduate School Color Guard

*National Anthem ...................................................................................... Del Monte Brass

*Invocation ........................................................... Lieutenant Commander Robert Nelson

Introduction of Speaker ..................................................... Vice Admiral Ronald A. Route

Address to Graduates ................................................................ The Honorable Sam Farr, Congressman, California 20•h District

Presentation of Candidates .......................................................... Provost Douglas Hensler

Announcement of Degrees .................................................. Captain Matthew Vandersluis

*Benediction ......................................................... Lieutenant Commander Robert Nelson

Recessional ................................................................................................. Del Monte Brass

*The audience will stand.

Notes:

1. As a courtesy, for those of you with young children, we have set up a family friendly room which is located in the basement of King Hall with streaming video of the graduation. The ushers in the back of the auditorium can give you directions to the family friendly room.

2. The President cordially invites graduates, faculty, and guests to a reception in honor o the graduates in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom at Herrmann Hall immediately following the ceremony.

GRADUATION A WARDS

Monterey Council Navy League Award for Highest Academic Achievement -Capt Robert Dush, USMC This 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.

Naval Postgraduate School Superior Service Award -LT Barry Scott, USN This award is presented to a student who demonstrates dedication to service, superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and the local Monterey area.

The Hans Jones Award for Excellence in Thesis Research in Special Operations and Irregular Warfare or Security, Stabilization, Transition and Reconstruction -LT Barry S. Scott, USN This award is presented on the basis of the quality of the thesis in which its primary and substantive focus is in intelligence, irregular warfare, special operations, combating terrorism, counterinsurgency, SSTR or homeland defense.

Marine Corps Association Superior Service A ward for Outstanding U.S. Marine Student Capt Jose Gonzalez, USMC This award is presented to a Marine Corps student based on his/her 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 Scott J. Porter, USA This award is presented to an Army student who maintained an outstanding academic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement.

1241h AFCEA John McReynolds Wozencraft Electrical and Computer Engineering

Academic Honor Award - LT Jamie Lynn Johnson, USN This award is presented for academic excellence and best demonstrated professional qualities in one of the following programs: Electronics, Intelligence.

Naval Postgraduate School Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Department of Defense Student - Ms. Emily Burke, Civilian This award is presented to a Department of Defense student who has maintained an outstanding academic record, exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement.

Naval Postgraduate School Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for International Students - LCDR Tom Neels, German Navy This 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.

Graduate School of Business and Public Policy Faculty Outstanding International Student Award - LCDR Tom Neels, German Navy This award is presented to an outstanding international graduate based on academic achievement, thesis research, motivation, and community involvement.

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Regional Security Studies -Capt Zachary Paul Jones, USMC This award is presented to a U.S. military or civilian student in the Department ofNational 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 John David Carter, USAF This award is presented to an officer for overall scholarly achievement.

The International Student A ward for Excellence in Regional or Security Studies -CPT Mahmut Durmaz, Turkish Army This award is presented to an officer for academic performance evaluated in terms of overall scholarly achievement.

The Gary Kildall Award for Computing Innovation - LT Lance Alt, USN This award is presented to a student whose thesis work has demonstrated the greatest impact and value for US defense and security through computing in honor of Gary Kildall, the NPS professor known as the father of the personal computer operating system.

The Surface Navy Association's Award for Excellence in Surface Warfare Research -LT Daniel Ryan, 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 Navy

Chief of Naval Operations Award for Excellence in Operations Research -LT Daniel Ryan, 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.

Chief of Naval Operations Undersea Warfare Award - LT Ander Heiles, USN This award is sponsored by the National Security Industrial Association and presented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement to the USW Curriculum graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and exhibited those qualities indicative of an outstanding military officer.

Monterey Kiwanis Club Outstanding International Student Award -COL Anibal lntini, Argentine Army This award is presented to two outstanding international students based on academic standing and achievement, and involvement in community affairs.

Military Operations Research Society Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Award -LT Christian Seymour, USN This award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in graduate research directe 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.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Computer Science Award -LT Brandon Pontius, USN This award is presented in recognition of excellence in Computer Science to the outstanding graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Information Technology Management Award -Capt Robert Epstein, USMC This award is presented to a graduate, who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Commander George L. Phillips Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation Award - Mr. Chee Siong Ong, Singaporean Civilian This award is presented to the outstanding graduate in MOVES who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Fleet Cyber Command Award for Academic Achievement in Cyber Operations -CPT Ryan Kelly, USA This award is presented to an outstanding Cyber Systems and Operations or Applied Cyber Operations graduate on the basis of academic performance and thesis quality.

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Award in Electronic Systems Engineering­Maj Michael V. Prato, USMC This award is presented to a graduate for distinguished academic achievement in the advanced Electronic Systems Engineering program.

Submarine Force Undersea Warfare Curriculum Award- LT Sean Hanley, USN This award is presented to a resident graduating U.S. Navy or International student who has maintained an outstanding academic record in the Undersea Warfare Curriculum.

Meyer Award for Outstanding Student in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) -Mark Stevens, Eric Allen Williams, Eric C. Rosenberg, Gregory J. Walsh, Lauren Elizabeth McKay, Angela Beth MacMurray, Adam A. Scharl, Steven Wayne Gilbert, Jr., and Austin Joseph Mruczek This award is presented to an outstanding Department of Defense graduate of the Distance Leaming Systems Engineering degree program who has demonstrated superior academic performance.

The Louis D. Lisl<ln Award for Excellence in Business and Public Policy -CAPT Jeffrey Bitterman, USN and LCDR Robert Cassidy, USN This award is presented to a graduating student based on exceptional academic ability.

The Philip Zimbardo Award -Mr. Jamison Moody, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Utah This award is presented to the student in each graduating cohort who best embodies Zimbardo's example of combined scientific and applied excellence. Candidates for the award are nominated, and the recipient chosen, by a CHDS faculty awards committee.

The Curtis H. "Butch" Straub Achievement Award (Homeland Security) -Sylvia Moir, El Cerrito Police Department, California This award is presented to the student in each graduating cohort whose leadership, integrity, vision and intellectual courage best honor the man who, in founding CHDS, demonstrated his commitment to the development of the discipline of homeland security, to public service, and to risk and change as the cornerstones of both. Nominations are put forward by the students in the cohort, and the winner selected from those nominees by the faculty.

Naval Sea Systems Command Award in Naval/Mechanical Engineering­LCDR Jonathan Schiel, USN This award is presented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in the Naval/Mechanical Engineering Program.

Faculty Awards

Distinguished Professor Award- Dr. Cynthia E. Irvine, Cyber Academic Group and Dr. Uday Apte, Graduate School of Business and Public Policy Presented to a faculty member who has merited recognition for his or her scholarly accomplishments and lasting educational contributions to the Naval Postgraduate School.

The Richard W. Hamming Teaching Award -Associate Professor Michael Freeman, of the Department of Defense Analysis This award is presented to a faculty member whose contribution to student learning is demonstrated both in and out of the classroom through excellence in instruction and thesis advising.

The Lieutenant Commander David L. Williams Outstanding Professor Award -Ms. Jodi Stiles, Center for Homeland Defense and Security This award is presented to a faculty member of the School of International Graduate Studies who has demonstrated the greatest dedication and therefore had the greatest impact on learning and intellectual growth of students, in residence and abroad.

Meyer Award for Teaching Excellence in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning)­Kristin Giammarco, Dr. Donald Muehlbach, and Javier Salmeron This award is presented to an outstanding faculty member of the Distance Leaming Systems Engineering degree program who is recognized by the students for teaching excellence and/or exceptional contributions to the students' overall learning experience.

All awards were previously presented

GRADUATES

(D) - Students recommended for With Distinction (T) - Student recognized for an Outstanding Thesis (J) - Students receiving their Joint Professional Military Education * - Students graduating in absentia

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering CDR Charles W. Hewgley IV, USN

Capt Tan Ngo, USAF

Doctor of Philosophy in Astronautical Engineering (J) CDR Jeffery King, USN

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Oceanography Ms. Jenna Brown, Civilian

Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology Ms. Sue Chen, Civilian

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics CDR Ricardo Vigil, USN

Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Studies MAJ Kevin McCaskey, USAF

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences CAPT Wayne Porter, USN (Ret.)

Mechanical Engineer LT Conrad Bickings, USN

LCDR Jonathan Schiel, USN LT Nicholas Fredrick Vilardi, USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa) (J) Maj Michael E. Clark, USMC (J) Capt Robin J. Fonseca, USMC

*(J) Maj Marykitt B. Haugen, USMC GySgt Andrew J. Hodges, USMC

MAJ Gregory Edward Czyzyk, USA CPT Moez Guenaien, USA CPT Spencer Johnson, USA

CPT Ryan Murray Loviner, USA MAJ Jose A. Moreno, USA

CPT Stephan Antoine Pereira, USA MAJ Scott J. Porter, USA

CPT William C. Schneck, USA *LCDR Christopher L. Maurer, USN

(J) LT Carlos Magno Roe, USN (J)L T Ryan Joseph Sisler, USN

(J)L T Steven Dorman, USN Maj Clifford Anderson, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Far East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific) *(D) Capt Zachary Paul Jones, USMC *Maj Joseph Gregory Parker, USMC *Capt Nicholas Micah Smart, USMC

MAJ Dean Patrick Allen, USA CPT Jackson R. Irish, USA

MAJ Bill Scott Thomas, USA *(J) LT Jen Chieh Chen; USN

*(J) LCDR Jeffrey R. Dundon Jr., USN (J) LCDR John Daniel Burklund Fine, USN

*LCDR Joel Edward Leath, USN Capt Aaron Thomas, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere) *(D) Maj Brian K. Briscoe, USMC

(J) LT Andrew T. Bartholomeaux, USN (J) LT David Nelson Kahkonen, USN

*(J) LT Christopher Douglas Lavette, USN (J) LT Roldan J. Crespo Pabon, USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Europe and Eurasia) MAJ Christopher Allen Connor, USA

MAJ Aaron D. Selph, USA MAJ Dhramen P. Singh, USA Maj Thomas M. Carson, USAF *Maj John David Carter, USAF

2Lt Kendrick Talamantez, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Civil-Military Relations) CPT Mahmut Durmaz, Turkish Army

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Stabilization and Reconstruction) l Lt Gfikhan Aki;:e~me, Turkish Army

Master of Arts in Security Studies <Defense Decision-Making and Planning) (D,T,J) MAJ Seth Michael Womack, USA

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Strategic Studies) (T,J) MAJ Marco J. Lyons, USA (J) LT Benjiman D. Coyle, USN (J) LT Angel D. Cruzcruz, USN

*(D,T) LCDR Christian Patrick Richer, USN *LT Barry Scott, USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense) *LT Geoffrey L. Glickstein, USN

(J) LT Christopher Ray Knapp, USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Combating Terrorism: Policy and Strategy) Ms. Emily Ann Burke, Civilian, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense) CDR Kevin Ettrich, United States Navy

Col Wendy Wenke, Alaska Air National Guard Lieutenant Mark Arezzi, Fire Department of New York

Undersheriff Devon Bell, Placer County Sheriffs Office, California Ms. Lisa Chervon, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems

Detective Sergeant First Class Timothy Coyle, New Jersey State Police Captain Tom Davis, Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, Washington State

Division Chief Martha Ellis, Salt Lake City Fire Department, Utah Lieutenant William Fitzpatrick, Gwinnett County Police Department, Georgia

First Lieutenant Michael Johnson, Michigan State Police Captain George Johnstone, La Habra Police Department, California

Special Agent in Charge Robert Kierstead, U.S. Secret Service, Washington State (T) Ms. Jessica Kirschbraun, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

*Captain Paul Liquorie, Montgomery County Department of Police, Maryland Chief of Police Sylvia Moir, El Cerrito Police Department, California

Mr. Jamison Moody, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Utah Specail Agent in Charge Brian Murphy, U.S. Secret Service, Maryland

Mr. VincentNoce, Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Chief Jeffrey Payne, Dayton Fire Department, Ohio

Mr. Charles Perino, Oregon Business Development Department Ms. Abigail Sanford, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, California

Mr. Carl Simpson, Denver 911 Mr. Matthew Speer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, South Dakota

Lieutenant Robert Suarez, Des Moines Fire Department, Iowa Captain Todd Taylor, Virginia State Police

Battalion Chief Thomas Walsh, Seattle Fire Department, Washington

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering *Maj David Gustafson, USMC

(T) Capt Sung Park, USMC Maj Michael V. Prato, USMC (D) LCDR Troy Bailey, USN *LCDR Jeremy Braud, USN

LT Jamie Lynn Johnson, USN LT Hui-Chen Lai, Taiwan Navy

LT Dmitry Sh vets, USN Capt Amir Jerbi, Tunisian Air Force

Maj Gilnam Oh, Republic of Korea Air Force Mr. Ng Yeow Chong Daniel, Singapore Technologies Engineering

Ms. Tan Min Yan, Singapore Technologies Engineering (Electronics)

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) *Mr. Christian P. Bell, Lockheed Martin, Syracuse, New York

Master of Science in Physical Oceanography (J) LT Ander Heiles, USN

(J) LT Vance Villareal, USN (T) LCDR Joo Eon Shim, Korean Navy

Master of Science in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography *(J) LCDR Michael Harris, USN

(J) LT Jeff Seibold, USN

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering LT Conrad Bickings, USN

(J) LT Bryan Carlson, USN (J) LT Kennan Coleman, USN

LT Jason D. Paradis, USN (D,T) LCDR Jonathan Schiel, USN

(J) LT Steven Terjesen, USN (T) LT Nicholas Fredrick Vilardi, USN

LT Sandra Wyman, USN (D,T) Mr. Tan Choon Ming Martin, Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ms. Serene Teo Hui Fen, Singapore Technologies Engineering (Marine)

(T) Mr. Yang Kangjie Roy, Singapore Technologies Aerospace

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) ME5 Koh Chuan Heng Erik, Republic of Singapore Navy

Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering LT Thomas Manemeit, USN

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Aerospace Engineering) *Maj Mark Amspacher, USMC

*Maj Paul Wright, USMC *LCDR David Belew, USN *LT Michael Bernard, USN *LT Collier Crouch, USN

*LCDR Christopher Lovelace, USN *LT Evan Mowle, USN *LT Daniel Peters, USN *LT Joseph Pope, USN

*LCDR Jon Silverberg, USN *LT Eric Stone, USN

*LT James Wrightson, USN

Master of Science in Systems Engineering MAJ Foo Ceying, Republic of Singapore Army

(D) Mr. Goh Wei Jun, Defence Science and Technology Agency, Singapore (D) ME5 Lee Joong Yang, Singapore, Republic of Singapore Air Force

Ms. Loo Sok Hiang Candy, Singapore Technologies Engineering (Kinetics) (D) Mr. Tng Chung Siong, Defence Science and Technology Agency, Singapore

*LCDR Jeffrey Dean Rogers, USN (T) Mr. Nicholas Henry Albrecht, Naval Air Systems Command, Weapons Division

Mr. Rudolph Pamelar Banzali, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity Mrs. Rebecca Aniela Boxerman, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

*Mr. Shane Christopher Brockway, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Juan P. Cabungcal, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Troy J. Caruso, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division Ms. Brandi Lenore Chestang, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

Mr. Richard Alexander Childress, Jr., Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division Mr. Zachary Andrew Ellis, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Justin G. Fox, Naval Air Systems Command Mr. Steven Wayne Gilbert, Jr., Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

Mr. Brian Christopher Hartman, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems - Marine Systems *Mr. Andrew P. Holbrook, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division Mr. Stephen L Hoyer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

*Mr. Wade Michael Johnson, Naval Sea Systems Command, Dahlgren Division *Mr. Wesley Garrett Johnston, Naval Air Systems Command, Aircraft Division

*Mr. David Andrew Kaniss, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Mr. Kou Kong, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake

*Mr. Steven C. Kroll, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Hillar Lago, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Christopher J. Laing, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Ricky Wai-Hang Leung, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Mr. Ivan Lugo, Naval Sea Systems Command, Panama City Division *Ms. Angela Beth MacMurray, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Matthew R. Magalhaes, Naval Undersea Warfare Center *Mr. Keith Edward Mastran, Naval Air Systems Command

*Ms. Lauren Elizabeth McKay, Naval Air Systems Command Mr. Jesse James Miles, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division *Mr. Frank Niedzwiecki, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Jason Michael Powell, Naval Air Systems Command Mr. Gregory D. Pryor, Naval Air Systems Command

Mr. Aamir Qaiyumi, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division Mr. Nathaniel Jamamil Quijano, Naval Air Systems Command

*Ms. Emily Robison, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division *Mr. Eric C. Rosenberg, Naval Air Systems Command

Mr. Andrew Liu Sack, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Division *Mrs. Laura Marie-Elkovich Samaroo, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division *Mr. Greg S. Sauve·, Spectrum Dominance Team, Fleet Readiness Center, Jacksonville,

Florida *Mr. Adam August Scharl, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Mark Robert Stevens, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Mr. Wildin Simon, Naval Surface Warfare Center

*Mr. Anthony T. Simpson, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division Ms. Michele Medina Ta-a, Marine Corps Systems Support Activity

*Mr. James Allan Tims, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division *Ms. Kimberly Erin Tomasino, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division

*Mr. John Valentine Tonello, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Gregory J. Walsh, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division

*Mrs. Katie Lynn Whatmore, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

Master of Science in Engineering Systems *CDR Christopher L Canniff, USN

*Lt Col Thomas A. Atkinson, USMC Mrs. Ashleonte I. Davis, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division

*Mr. Andrew Smith Dzara, Marine Corps Systems Command *Mr. Neal W. Marrs, Naval Air Systems Command

*Ms. Amy Lauren McCormack, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division *Mrs. Katherine Siedel Mueller, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

*Mr. Stephen J. Shellhammer, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Mr. Eric Allen Williams, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management (T) LT Joshua Allen Reeder, USN

LT Victor Cruz, USN CDR Steven A. Newton, USN CDR Adam Hartly Stone, USN

Capt Jacob Michael Hempen, USAF Ms. Ellen Marie Chang, Northrop Grumman

Mr. Mark Daniel Kinney, Naval Sea Systems Command *Mr. Eddie E. McCown, USAF

(T) Mr. Austin Joseph Mroczek, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Systems Center Pacific

(T) Mr. Daniel K. Reighard II, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Mr. Mitchell Devere Seime, Program Executive Office for

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (T) Mr. Montrell Filmore Smith, Naval Sea Systems Command

Mr. Thomas Wilson, Naval Air Systems Command

Master of Engineering Acoustics <Distance Learning) *Robert Cortese, Civilian

*Shane Creel, Civilian Phillip Duckett, Civilian

*Rosemary Forbeswoodside, Civilian *Ryan Galego, Civilian

*Mary Johnson, Civilian *James Madden, Civilian

*Larry Mannings, Civilian *Timothy Mertens, Civilian

*Christopher Myers, Civilian *Phan Phan, Civilian

*Terrell Radford, Civilian *Ronald Smalley, Civilian

*Sean Squire, Civilian *Michael Taskoski, Civilian

•Alex Trask, Civilian *Matthew Walters, Civilian

*Soutongonoma Zongo, Civilian

Master of Science in Applied Physics MAJ Matthew Lavallee, USMC

(T,J) LT Sean Hanley, USN

Master of Science in Combat Systems Technology CPT Edwin Toh, Republic of Singapore Army

Master of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations (T) CPT Ryan Kelly, USA

(T) CW4 Lorenza Mosley, USA (J) LT Kenneth Baugess, USN

(J) LT Jason Chamberlain, USN (J) LT Samuel Chung, USN (T,J) LT Mark Javate, USN

*(J) LT Seann Mckenna, USN (D,J) LT David Scott, USN

Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations ITI Chukwuemeka Agbedo, USN

(D) ITI John Paulenich, USN CTNC Kenneth Rea, USN

Master of Science in Computer Science *(T,J) Maj Ryan Barnes, USMC (T) Capt Buck Bradley, USMC (J) Capt Charles Casey, USMC Lt Col Robert Davis, USMC

(J) Capt Joseph Lukefahr, USMC Capt Bradley Palm, USMC Capt Ryan Richter, USMC *Maj Patrick Seipel, USMC

*CPT Yavuz Tepetam, Turkish Army CPT Aymen Yahyaoui, Tunisian Air Force

(J) LT Lance Alt, USN *LT Nicholas Bitto, USN

(J) LT Andrew Branham, USN (J) LT Nathan Desso, USN

(J) LCDR Edgar Jatho Ill, USN LT Ioannis Kechaoglou, Hellenic Navy

(J) LCDR Sean Nelson, USN (J) LT Isaac Patterson, USN

(D) LCDR Brandon Pontius, USN LT Mark Turner, USN

Mr. Ling Yu Xian Eldine, Defence Science and Technology Agency, Singapore (D) Mr. Wee Toon Joo, DSO National Laboratories, Singapore

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Ms. Sarah Carlisle, Physics Department, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Science in Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Capt Chen-Fu Hsiao, Taiwan Air Force

(D,T) Mr. Ong Chee Siong, Defence Science and Technology Agency, Singapore (T) LCDR Ricardo Sampaio Bastos, Brazilian Navy (D,T) Mr. Tan Hock Woo, Singapore Technologies

Master of Science in Information Technology Management (T) Maj Richard Beeson, USMC (J) Capt Andrew Butler, USMC

Maj Christopher Cannon, USMC (J) Capt Jason Carter, USMC

*(T) Capt Robert Dush, USMC (D,T,J) Capt Robert Epstein, USMC

*(T) Capt Robert Featherstone, USMC (J) Capt Jennifer Gladem, USMC (T) Capt Jose Gonzalez, USMC

*(T,J) Maj Michael Liguori, USMC Maj Keystella Mitchell, USMC

(J) Capt William Southward Ill, USMC (T,J) Capt Joshua Waddell, USMC

MAJ Muhammad Rafiq, Pakistan Army (T) CPT Omit Tellioglu, Turkish Army CDR Alexander Koch, German Navy

Master of Science in Systems Technology {Command, Control & Communications) (T) COL Anibal Intini, Argentine Army

Master of Science in Remote Sensing Intelligence (T) Ms. Shelli Cone, Scitor Corporation

2nd Lt Amanda Sharpe, USAF

Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering (T) Capt William Coleman, USMC (D,J) Capt Austin Duncan, USMC

(T) Lt Col Henry Hurt, USMC Capt Adam Yang, USMC

MAJ Muhammad Rafiq, Pakistan Army L TJG Ercan Aras, Turkish Navy

LCDR Mohsin Raza, Pakistan Navy

Master of Science in Operations Research (D,T) CPT Ittai Bar-llan, Israel Defense Forces

*L TC Joseph Snel, USAR (J) LT Monica Amagna, USN

(D,J) LT Cyrus Anderson, USN *(J) LCDR Lewis Anderson, USN

*(J) LT William Bickel, USN (J) LT Sylvester Campos, USN (J) LT Dustin Crawford, USN

(J) LT Michael Dickenson, USN (J) LCDR Lee Eubanks, USN (D,J) LT Kevin Kerno, USN

*(J) LCDR Benjamin May, USN (D,J) LT Daniel Mintzer, USN

(J) LT Andrew Olson, USN (T,J) LCDR Bryan Rex, USN

*(J) LT Jason Ross, USN (D,J) LT Daniel Ryan, USN

(T,J) LT Christian Seymour, USN (T,J) LCDR Nicholas Ulmer, USN

(J) LT Blake Wanier, USN Mr. Ng Kok Wah, Singapore Technologies Engineering

Master of Human Systems Integration LT Shawn Johnson, USN

LCDR Thomas Jones, USN LCDR Kimberly Maryman, USN

Jared Sapp, Department of Defense Civilian Kristin Schweitzer, Department of Defense Civilian

Jessica Shihady, Department of Defense Civilian Josey Wales, Department of Defense Civilian

Master of Systems Analysis MAJ John Cheatham, USARNG

MAJ Thomas Porter, USA *LT James Black, USN *LT Jacob Boggs, USN *LT Justin Kelly, USN

(J) LCDR Nancy Moulis, USN *LT James Teal, USN

*Daniel Martir-Negron, Department of Defense Civilian

Master of Business Administration (T) LCDR Tom Neels, German Navy

Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Management *(D) Capt Robert Dush, USMC

Capt Austin Duncan, USMC Capt Adam Yang, USMC

Executive Master of Business Administration *LCDR Mark Asahara, USN

(D) CAPT Jeffrey W. Bitterman, USN *CDR Angel Boord, USN CDR Kevin Boykin, USN

*LT Matt Brown, USN *LT Stephen Bruner, USN

LCDR Justin S. Campbell, USN *(D) LCDR Robert Cassidy, USN

*CDR Tim Davis, USN *LCDR Jason Duffie, USN

*CDR Shawn Edward Frazier, USN *LCDR Stanley Faulds, USN

LT Cam Fulrath, USN *LT Andrew Paul Gibbons, USN *(D) CDR Lucas P. Kadar, USN

*LCDR Donald Wade Mcllvaine, Jr., USN LT Scott Miller, USN

*LT Tyler Moore, USN *LCDR Scott M Morrill, USN

LCDR Jack E Morris, USN LCDR Kevin Morris, USN LCDR Alice P Moss, USN

*LT Kenneth J Prindle, USN *CDR John M Quillinan, USN

*LT Kyle Terwilliger, USN *LT Gregory M. Valdez, USN

LCDR Christopher Worthy, USN Ms. Barbara Alahverdizadeh, Department of the Navy

Ms. Palak Amin, Department of the Navy Mr. Aaron Prince Avant, Department of the Navy

Mr. John Ryan Breckenridge, Department of the Navy Ms. Joanne C Chiang, Department of the Navy

Ms. Jeri L Costello, Department of the Navy Mr. David Cruz, Department of the Navy

*Mr. Jason R Dean, Department of the Navy Mr. Johnarthur L Duke, Department of the Navy

Ms. Jenny Giang, Department of the Navy Ms. Amy Graeca, Department of the Navy

Ms. Karen E Ketcham, Department of the Navy Ms. Lisa Marie Lee, Department of the Navy

Ms. Kines Marie Montgomery, Department of the Navy Ms. Cathy Lynn McGowan, Department of the Navy

Ms. Verna A Moreno, Department of the Navy Ms. Bethany Lee Murphy, Department of the Navy

Mr. Michael Ouellet Ms. Dee Pryor, Department of the Navy

Ms. Jennifer Miedzinski Reeves, Department of the Navy Mr. Juan Rivero, Department of the Navy

Ms. Jacqueline Marie Eno, Department of the Navy Mr. Eamon Spiegel, Department of the Navy

Ms. Oga Turner, Department of the Navy Ms. Sue Zarzuela, Department of the Navy

Master of Science in Program Management *Capt Eric S. Hovey, USMC

*Capt Larry C. Wiggins, USMC LT Jeremy Westcott, USN

*Mr. James A. Bennett, Civilian *Mr. Buane B. Delaine, Civilian

*Mr. Carl-Paul D. DeSantis, Civilian *Mr. Frederick W. Evans, Jr., Civilian

*Mr. Patrick J. Hart, Civilian *Ms. Pamela Healy, Civilian

Ms. Jayne M. Higginbotham, Civilian *Mr. Eric Horcick, Civilian

*Mr. Robert M. Kaiser, Civilian *Mr. John Kimball, Civilian

Mr. David M. Lewis, Civilian Mr. Darrin Loken, Civilian

*Mr. Edward Lundstrum, Department of the Army *Mr. Scott P. McConnell, Civilian

Mr. Steven Natole, Civilian Mr. Alejandro Ramirez, Civilian

• Mr. Jacob M. Rubinstein, Civilian *Mr. Sangwon Sok, Civilian

*Ms. Alicia Jean Thomas, Civilian *Mr. Derek S. Vick, Civilian *Mr. Daniel Welsh, Civilian *Ms. Emily Whaley, Civilian

DEL MONTE BRASS "Semper Musica"

Mrs. Amanda Reyes, Conductor

TRUMPET

Bob Johannsen, Civilian (Ret.) LT Brad Nott, USN Jonathan Gonzalez Capt. Kim Julka, USMC CAPT Carol O'Neal, USN (Ret.) Emily Burke MAJ James Ryan, USA (Ret.)

Kip Route Kathleen Bailey

CLARINET

Aileen Houston LT Todd Williamson, USN

SAXOPHONE

John Oh

FRENCH HORN

Roger Stopper COL Robert Hylton, USAF (Ret.) Rachael Bay

BARITONE

SGT David Reyes, USA

TROMBONE

COL Bill Fast, USA (Ret.) Prof. Douglas Fouts Matt Shonman

Libby Baugess Dr. Chris Brown, Ph.D. Amanda Rose Coleman

Maj Paul Marko, (USMCR)

PERCUSSION

LCDR Peter Morisseau, USCG LCDR Tim Householder, USN Melissa Capps