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2014-03

Naval Postgraduate School

Commencement Ceremony / Class of

March 2014

Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)

Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/40111

WINTER QUARTER COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

March 28, 2014

King Hall

President

VADM 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 TOM MACRAE, USN

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

Naval Postgraduate School

Retired Vice Adm. Ronald A. Route comes to the appointment as President, Naval Postgraduate School with over twenty years of leadership experience at the senior executive and operational level, which included responsibilities in graduate education, program requirements and resources, international affairs, research and development, and ethics.

Route's significant career assignments include President of the Naval War College, and Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command. He also served in two earlier flag officer assignments leading major divisions on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Director of Navy Programming and Director, Politico-Military Affairs.

A career Surface Warfare Officer, Route's sea duty included assignments and deployments in cruisers, destroyers, frigates and aircraft carriers; he commanded the AEGIS cruiser USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70) and the guided-missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DOG 45). His most recent command at sea was the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group often ships plus the embarked carrier air wing.

Capping his active duty career of more than 36 years, his last assignment was as the Naval Inspector General, working directly for the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations, where he directed an inspection, assessment and studies program that provided Navy headquarters leadership and major Navy commanders worldwide with important policy, organizational and ethics insight.

After retirement from the Navy in 2008, Route spent more than three years as a senior vice president at Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd. - an executive-level consulting firm specializing in defense industry and government business.

On Sept. I, 2013, Route completed his term as President of the Surface Navy Association, a position he had held for nearly five years. He has also been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, since 1998.

Route holds a Bachelor's of Science in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Master's of Science in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also served as the Navy's Senior Military Fellow on the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, and attended the Executive Business Course, Kenan-Flager Business School at the University of North Carolina

Dr. Douglas A. Hensler Provost

Naval Postgraduate School

Dr. Douglas A. Hensler became the 14th 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 ofe-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 of250 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.

PLATFORM PARTY

First Row Cleft to right)

Lieutenant Commander William Riley USN Chaplain

Commander Marc Aparicio USCG Senior United States Coast Guard Representative

Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Green USAF Representing the Senior United States Air Force Representative

Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey House USA Representing the Senior United States Army Representative

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

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. Gordon McCormick Dean of the School of Operational and Information Sciences

Dr. Mohammed Hafez Representing the Dean of the School of International Graduate Studies and Chair of the Department of National Security Affairs

Captain Tom MacRae USN Dean of Students

Second Row Cleft to right)

Dr. Peter Denning Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Dr. Robert Dell Chair of the Department of Operations Research

Dr. Knox Millsaps Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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

Dr. Wendell Nuss Chair of the Department of Meteorology

Dr. Peter Chu Chair of the Department of Physical Oceanography

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

Dr. Clifford Whitcomb Chair of the Department of Systems Engineering

Dr. Rudy Panholzer Chair of the Space Systems Academic Group

Dr. Cynthia Irvine Chair of the Cyber Academic Group

Dr. Dan Boger Chair of the Department of Information Sciences

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 Dave Otwell

Military Marshal •....................................•...........•....•.......... Major Jan-Hendrick Zurlippe

Master of Ceremonies ....•.•.•..•.•••••.••............•....•...•............................ Captain Tom MacRae

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

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

*Invocation........................................................... Lieutenant Commander William Riley

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

Address to Graduates .................................................................. Provost Douglas Hensler

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

Announcement of Degrees .•.•••.•.••••.••••.••.••.•.•.•••••.••••.•.•.•••.•••••.•.•••..•.• Captain Tom Mac Rae

*Benediction ••.•.••••.•.•••••••••••••.•••••.•.••.•.•••.•.•••.••••••••• Lieutenant Commander William Riley

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

*The audience will stand.

Notes: 1. During the announcement of degrees, the audience is requested to hold their applause until the last graduate has crossed the stage.

2. 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.

3. The President cordially invites graduates, faculty, and guests to a reception in honor of 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 Achievement­LCDR Robert Storer, USN 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 Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Department of Defense Student- Ms. Alana Tweed, Department of the Navy Award is presented to a Department of Defense 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 - MAJ Adam "Davey" Crockett, Australian Army 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.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Policy Faculty Outstanding International Student Award - MAJ Adam "Davey" Crockett, Australian Army 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 Business and Public Policy -MAJ Adam "Davey" Crockett, Australian Army and LCDR John Bowman, USN Award is presented to a graduating student based on exceptional academic ability.

Naval Postgraduate School Superior Service Award - LT Endia Mendez, USN Award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to service while at NPS on the basis of superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and the local Monterey area.

Marine Corps Association Superior Service Award for Outstanding U.S. Marine Student - Maj Paul Goguen, USMC Award is presented to a graduating Marine ,Corps student. The award is presented on the basis of superior contributions to the student body, professional community, and local Monterey area.

Air Force Association Award for Outstanding U.S. Air Force Student­Maj Jack Nelson, USAF Award is sponsored by the Monterey Chapter of the California Air Force Association and is presented for outstanding service.

The Surface Navy Association's Award for Excellence in Surface Warfare Research -LT Michelle Haggett, 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.

Monterey Kiwanis Club Outstanding International Student Award -LT Gokay Huz, Turkish Coast Guard Award is presented to an outstanding international student based on academic standing and achievement, and involvement in community affairs.

The Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Regional Security Studies -LT Joseph L. Pruce V., USN 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 International Student Award for Excellence in Regional or Security Studies -LCDR Junhong D. Kwok, Singapore Navy Award is presented to an officer for academic performance evaluated in terms of overall scholarly achievement.

The Outstanding United States Air Force Graduate Award, Department of National Security Affairs - Maj Jorge F. Jaramillo, USAF Award is presented to an officer for overall scholarly achievement.

The Hans Jones Award for Excellence in Thesis Research in Special Operations and Irregular Warfare or Security, Stabilization, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR)­Maj Jorge F. Jaramillo, USAF This award is presented on the basis of the quality of the thesis in which the primary and substantive focus is in intelligence, irregular warfare, special operations, combating terrorism, counterinsurgency, SSTR or homeland defense.

Military Operations Research Society Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Award -LT David Hebert, USN 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 -LT David Hebert, USN Award is presented to a Navy or Marine Corps graduate on the basis of academic achievement, experience tour performance, thesis work and demonstration of those qualities indicative of an outstanding military officer.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Information Technology Management Award -LCDR Randall Everly, USN A ward is presented to a graduate, who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Space Systems Operations Award for Academic Excellence - LT Colin Boyle, USN Award is presented to an outstanding student in the Space Systems Operations curriculum, based on Quality Point Rating, thesis, academic achievement, and extra curricula activities.

Admiral William Adger Moffett Space Systems A ward - LCDR Brian Fredrick, USN Award is presented to an outstanding graduate of the Space Systems curricula.

Fleet Cyber Command Award for Academic Achievement in Cyber Operations -LCDR David Bergesen, USN Award is presented to an outstanding Cyber Systems and Operations or Applied Cyber Operations graduate based on academic performance and thesis quality.

Chief of Naval Personnel Award for Academic Excellence in Manpower, Personnel, and Training Analysis - LT James Golliday, USN Award is presented based upon academic performance, professional commitment, and leadership potential.

Meyer Award for Outstanding Student in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning)­Erik R. Merk; Stephen M. Williams; Alain C. DeLeon, and Wilson F. Casillan 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 Curtis H. "Butch" Straub Achievement Award -Lieutenant Stephen Max Geron, Dallas Police Department, Texas 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.

The Philip Zimbardo A ward -Deputy Chief Trevor Womack, Stockton Police Department, California Award is presented to the student in each graduating cohort who best embodies Zimbardo's example of combined scientific and applied excellence.

Joint Rear Admiral Jack Jarabak/Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition/National Defense Industrial Association Award for Excellence in Undersea Warfare Technology - LT David M. Camp, USN Award is presented to an outstanding officer student, who successfully completes any curricular program and a thesis, which demonstrates outstanding potential for application to undersea warfare technology.

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Award for Excellence in Applied Physics Research - CDR Nicholas Brandt, USN and LCDR Donald Ricketts, USN Award is presented to a student for outstanding research in applied physics that has the potential to positively impact future Navy ~d Marin Corps systems and operational capability.

FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS

The Richard W. Hamming Faculty Award for Interdisciplinary Achievement­Dr. Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research This award recognizes innovative accomplishments that support and enhance interdisciplinary activities at NPS. Such contributions might include creative course materials, effective mentoring of students, and research within interdisciplinary curricula. Favorable consideration will be given to efforts that involve NPS students in a collaborative manner and to efforts that show evidence of having been particularly stimulated and nurtured by the NPS environment.

The Lieutenant Commander David L. Williams Outstanding Professor Award -Assistant Professor Arturo Sotomayor, Department of National Security Affairs Award is presented to the faculty member of the School oflnternational 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.

Award for Teaching Excellence in Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) -Douglas J. MacKinnon; Ronald R. Carlson; Brigitte T. Kwinn, and Dr. Paul Montgomery Award is presented to an outstanding faculty member of each Distance Learning Systems Engineering degree programs who is recognized by the students for teaching excellence and/or exceptional contributions to the students' overall learning experience.

All awards were previously presented

(D) - Students recommended for With Distinction (f) - Stt1dents recognized for an Outstanding Thesis (J) - Students receiving their Joint Professional Military Education (P) - Student receiving degree posthumously • - Students graduating in absentia

GRADUATES

Doctor of Philosophy in Software Engineering Mr. Daniel Chang, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Doctor of Philosophy in Modeling. Virtual Environments & Simulation MAJ Yang Chuan Hao, Taiwanese Army

Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Analysis L TC Christian Klaus, German Army

Mechanical Engineer LCDR Sotirios Margonis, Hellenic Navy LCDR Spyridon Plessas, Hellenic Navy

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa) *Capt Sean Nicholus Blas, USAF

*Capt Patrick L. Frost, USAF Ms. Rachel Davis, Civilian, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Far East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific) CPT Daniel Kim, USA

*(J) LT Seth Isaac Ephrussi, USN (D,T,J) LT Joseph Louis Pruce V, USN

(J) LT Michael A. Schelcher, USN Maj David T. Kim, USAF

Capt Mandy J. McHugh, USAF MAJ Khoo Seo Wie Serene, Singapore Air Force

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere) MAJ Roger Antonio Carvajal, USA

(J) MAJ Omar M. Roberto-Caez, USA (J) LCDR Zathan S. Baker, USN

(J) LT Bettina Cory, USN (J) LT Nathaniel C. Fetting, USN *CDR Joanna C. Jackoby, USN

(D,J) LCDR Robert J. Storer, USN LCDR David Yokers, USN

Capt Nicolas Alejandro Aquino, USAF (T) Maj Jorge F. Jaramillo, USAF

Maj Oscar R. Martinez, USAF Capt Corey J. Robinson, USAF

Maj Wilfredo Ruiz, USAF

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Master of Arts in Security Studies (Europe and Eurasia) Maj Carlos Maximo Barela, USMC

(J) LT Casey Jude Travis, USN *LT Antonio T. Jones, USN

(T,J) Maj Jack Nelson, USAF Maj Damon Smith, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Civil-Military Relations) L TC Bobby Chand, Nepalese Army

L TC Chok Bahadur Dhaka), Nepalese Army 1 LT Omer Ery1lmaz, Turkish Army

*(T) LCDR Daniel Kwok, Republic of Singapore Navy Ms lryna Kabanenko, General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ms Maka Petriashvili, Georgian Ministry of Defense

Master of Arts in Security Studies <Defense Decision-Making and Planning) COL Jamal Algahtani, Saudi Arabian National Guard

Master of Arts in Security Studies <Homeland Security and Defense) (J) LT James Anthony Barkley, USN

(J) LT Cameron A. Carlson, USN (J) LT Brian J. Jones, USN

(J) LT Richard C L Kreutzer, USN (D,J) LT Samuel A. Morgan, USN

*(J) LCDR Jonathan R. Pohnel, USN (J) LT Kyle Edwin Recker, USN

(J) LCDR Dustin Joseph Schouten, USN (J) LCDR Barcley W. Stamey, USN

(J) LT Paul J. Valcke, Jr., USN

Master of Arts in Security Studies <Homeland Security and Defense) CAPT Timothy Wendt; U.S. Coast Guard; New Orleans, Louisiana

LtCol Mathew Wenthe; Air National Guard; Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Mr. Damon Arnold; Chicago State University, Illinois

Deputy Inspector Loma Atmore; Nassau County Police Department, New York Ms. Niurka Calcano; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement; Washington, DC

Deputy Mayor Eileen Decker; City of Los Angeles, California Mr. Payton Flynn; National Protections and Programs Directorate, Maryland

Mr. James Gehring; Transportation Security Administration, Virginia Lieutenant Stephen Max Geron; Dallas Police Department, Texas

Mrs. Cristina Hamilton; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Washington, DC Lieutenant Thomas Healy; Fire Department of the City ofNew York

Ms. Sydney Hoffman; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC Battalion Chief Glen Holder; San Diego Fire Rescue Department, California

Mr. Kelly Huston; California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento Deputy Chief Keith Johnson; Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Virginia Special Agent in Charge Paul Johnson; United States Secret Service, Kentucky

Ms. Danielle Lehman; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, California Assistant Special Agent in Charge Monica Mapel; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Texas

Lieutenant Sam McGhee; Aurora Police Department, Colorado (P) Mrs. Dawn Mehlhaff; Californa Emergency Management Agency

( T )*Ms. Jeanie Moore; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC Lieutenant Kirk Nichols; San Diego Harbor Police Department, California

Deputy Fire Chief Edward Pearson; District of Columbia Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department, Washington, DC

Assistant Chief Cherie Penn; Minneapolis Fire Department, Minnesota Ms. Lori Pesci; Summit County Public Safety, Ohio

Supervisory Federal Air Marshal Serge Potapov, Federal Air Marshal Service, Virginia

Assistant Chief Marc Shaw, California Highway Patrol Captain Martin Tierney; West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida Battalion Chief Todd Tuggle; Fresno City Fire Department, California Deputy Chief Trevor Womack; Stockton Police Department, California

Lieutenant Rudolph Zupanc, Ohio State Highway Patrol

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (J) LT Richard Andrew Ali, USN

ME5 Chong Sze Sing, Republic of Singapore Navy LT Micah D. Munden, USN LT Adam Mel Osborn, USN

LT Ashley Marie Wessel, USN

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) *Mr. Evan Ross Hayes, Naval Reactor

*Ms. Nakia Morgan, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Atlantic, North Charleston, South Garolina

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (T) LT Michelle Haggett, USN (T) LT Timothy Mayer, USN

(D, T) LCDR Sotirios Margonis, Hellenic Navy (T) LCDR Spyridon Plessas, Hellenic Navy

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) *L TJG Ste,Yen Holdcroft, USN

*ENS James Steele, USN

Master of Science in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography (J) LT Weston Coby, USN

Master of Science in Engineering Acoustics (J) LT Luis E. Estrada, USN (J) LT David M. New, USN

Master of Science in Applied Science (Acoustics) *(J) LT Matthew D. Owens, USN

Master of Science in Operations Research LCDR Brennan J. Kemper, USN

Master in Human Systems Integration *Mr Richard Paul Thompson, Department of Defense, Dahlgren, Virginia

Master of Systems Analysis *(D) CDR Nicholas A. Brandt, USN

LT Carl R. Glass, USN *LT Jake W. Holland, USN

CAPT Bradley T. Jensen, USN *LT Aaron C. Johnson, USN

LCDR Brennan J. Kemper, USN *(D) LT Ryan Klamper, USN

*LCDR Matthew J. Lanasa, USN *LT Christopher J. McDonald, USN

*LCDR Donald Ricketts, USNR *Mr Michael D. Lay, Department of Defense, Patuxent River, Maryland Mr Rulon N. Walker, Department of Defense, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Master of Cost Estimating and Analysis *Ms Monique Anneker, Department of Defense, Washington, DC *Mr Anthony E. Boyda, Department of Defense, Washington, DC

*Mr James Campbell, Department of Defense, Hanscom Air Force Base, Hawaii *Mr Gino Davis, Department of Defense, Washington, DC

*Ms Alicia B. Flores, Department of Defense, San Antonio, Texas Mr Daniel R. Germony, Department of Defense, Warren, Michigan

*Mr Jeffrey Hamman, Department of Defense Contractor, Washington, DC *Mr Brian S. Jacobs, Department of Defense, Washington, DC

*Ms Stephanie Leung, Department of Defense, Patuxent River, Maryland *Mr Kevin G. Metcalf, Department of Defense, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Ms Rebecca S. Meyer, Department of Defense, Fort Mammoth, New Jersey *Mr Breon A. Michell, Department of Defense, Washington, DC

*Mr Michael Musatow, Department of Defense, Dahlgren, Virginia Ms Connie Ann Nunnelee, Department of Defense, Contractor, Everett Washington

*Ms Zara P. Nunziata, Department of Defense, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington Mr Allen Pardoe, Department of Defense, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

*Ms Burapa Parkjitta, Department of Defense, Patuxent River, Maryland *(D) Ms Nora Pencola, Department of Defense Contractor, San Diego, California

*Mr Zachariah J. Sayre, Department of Defense, Tinker, Air Force Base, Oklahoma *Mr Harry A. Sherman, Department of Defense, Fort Belvoir, Virginia *Mr Jeffrey Smith, Department of Defense, Patuxent River, Maryland

Mr Jason J. Tadeo, Department of Defense, El Segundo, California Ms Mariam M. Uzunyan, Department of Defense, El Segundo, California

*Mr Joel C. Walor, Department of Defense, Dahlgren, Virginia *(D) Mr Rodney H. Yerger, Department of Defense, Washington, DC

Master of Science in Operations Analysis *(D,J) LT David Hebert, USN (T) LCDR Roger Jacobs, USN

(T,J) LT Jeffrey Kee, USN (J) LT Sarah Lynch, USN

*(J) LCDR Kevin McMullen, USN (T,J) LT Brett Robblee, USN

Master of Science in Systems Engineering *(J) LT Jeffrey Hogan, USN

*L TJG Jillian Jacquelynn Lewis, USN Mr Lim Jun Ming Kelvin, Defence Science Technology Agency, Singapore

Mr Teo Kuan Wei Edmund, Defence Science Technology Agency, Singapore Mr. Jeffrey Alyn Andrus, Naval Air Systems Command *Ms. Lindsay R. Benner, Naval Air Systems Command *Ms. Lauren Ann Bodin, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Wilson F. Casillan, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division *Mrs. Colleen Margaret Cino, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division

*Mr. Satbir Singh Dhillon, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Thomas Mitchell Galloway, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Hughlyn Henderson, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. David Mathias Hohn, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Timothy Michael Lane, Naval Air Systems Command Mr. Cesar Octavio Martin, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Gary Nelson, Naval Air Systems Command Ms. Christie Le Nguyen, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division

*Mr. Michael M. Pensenstadler, Naval Air Systems Command *Ms. Sarah Reich, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Bernard Salcedo, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Amish Sheth, Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Stephen M. Williams, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Peter Edward Witkowski, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division

*Mr. Jason Oliver Wong, Naval Air Systems Command Mrs. Amanda LaZar Young, Naval Air Systems Command

Master of Science in Engineering Systems *LCDR Brent A. Alan-Olde, USN

Mr. David Hoopengardner, Naval Air Systems Command *Mr. Erik R. Merk, .Naval Air Systems Command

*Mr. Ryan Olsen, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division *Mr. Javarus R. Walker, Naval Air Systems Command

Mr. Hojong Yu, Naval Air Systems Command

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management *Mr. Adam Al Saleh, Naval Sea Systems Command, Port Hueneme Division

*Mr. Raymond Wai-Kei Chun, Naval Sea Systems Command, Port Hueneme Division *Mr. Kevin Michael Compher, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

*Mr. Zachary Adam Crane, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Mr. Alain Carlos DeLeon, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

Mr. David Allen Faulk, Naval Sea Systems Command, Port Hueneme Division *Mr. Curtis Katinas, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Indiana

Ms. Julie Ann Ligman, Naval Sea Systems Command, Port Hueneme Division *Ms. Hang Thanh Nguyen, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Indiana

Mr. Aaron J. Oostdyk, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Mr. Brandon Duane Will, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

Mrs. Victoria Woods, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

Master of Science in Space Systems Operations (J) LCDR Brian Baker, USN (W,J) LT Colin Boyle, USN

(J) LCDR Charles Cha, USN (J) LT Matthew Faulkenberry, USN

LCDR Brian Fredrick, USN LT Adam Herring, USN (J) LT Keith Rinne, USN

(J) LT Jared Smearman, USN

Master of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations (J) MAJ Darien Pitts, USA

(T,J) LCDR David Bergesen, USN (J) LT Miguel Cueva, USN

(D,J) LT Daniel Flemming, USN (J) LT Jason Hughes, USN

(J) LT John Lundgren Jr., USN (J) LT Wylie Mcdade, USN

(J) LT Jeffrey Whitsett, USN (J) LT Jerry Wyrick, USN

Master of Science in Computer Science (J) LT Samuel Fleming, USN (J) LT Nicholas Lange, USN

(J) LCDR Vincent Nguyen, USN (T,J) LT William Parker, USN

(J) LT Tony Tran, USN L TJG Gokay Huz, Turkish Coast Guard

*Mr. Alex Hudson, Space and Naval Warfare System Center Charleston, South Carolina *Mr. Richard Leitner, Space and Naval Warfare System Center Charleston, South Carolina

(T) Mr. Riqui Schwamm, Information Sciences Department, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Science in Information Technology Management (J) LCDR Randall Everly, USN

(J) LT David Limmer, USN (J) LT Cameron Mackley, USN (J) LT John VanAssche, USN

(D) LCDR Sotirios Margonis, Hellenic Navy

Master of Science in Network Operations (D,J) LT Dusty Bartlett, USN

(J) LCDR Anthony Bumatay, USN LT Raymond Castillo, USN LT Richard Dentler Jr., USN

(D,J) LT Isaac Donaldson, USN (J) LT Grant Graeber, USN

LCDR Kevin Johnston, USN (J) LT Van Stewart, USN

(J) LT Carlton Summerville, USN

Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering Capt John Mooney IV, USMC

Executive Masters in Business Administration •Maj Eric Anthony Brown, USMC

Capt Thomas Buettner, USMC *Maj Jim Huether, USMC

*Maj Kent J. Miller, USMC Capt David Salvador Rubio, USMC

*LT Ian Paul Adams, USN *CAPT Doug Beaver, USN *CDR Rod Behrend, USN

LT Kenneth Paul Bond, USN (D) LCDR John A. Bowman, USN

CDR Trupti Brahmbhatt, USN LT Eric D. Brooks, USN *LT Ronnie Cituk, USN *LT Zack Dalbom, USN *LT Marcus Elliott, USN LT Tim Fehrenbach, USN *LCDR Adam Fox, USN

CDR Donald Gaines, USN *LCDR Shaine Garrison, USN

*LT Darby R. Gray, USN *CDR Scott L. Greenstein, USN

*LT Ravon Harris, USN *CDR Kevin Healy, USN

*LT Jeremy D. Holcomb, USN *LT Anisa Kaplenk, USN

LT Tim R. Lacy, USN *CAPT Craig E. Lee, USN

LT Jason Locke, USN LCDR Dante Mack, USN

LCDR Kelly Joanne Mahaffey, USN *LCDR Heriberto G. Mireles, USN

LT Robert Molinaro, USN

*LCDR Anthony Morales, USN *LT Christopher Picken, USN

LCDR James Presler, USN CDR Dan Raphael, USN

*LT Mike Rutherford, USN *(D) CDR Joel M. Schofer, USN

*LT Richard P. Shiels, USN LCDR Matthew Drescher Stoll, USN

*CAPT Mark Stoops, USN *LT James F. Sullivan, USN

LT Richard John Terrio 11, USN LCDR John M. Timothy, USN

(D) Mr. George K. Gafka, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson, Space Center Mr. Jose Garcia, National Aeronautics and

Space Administration Johnson, Space, Center (D) Ms. Lara Kearney, National Aeronautics and

Space Administration Johnson, Space Center *Ms. Cynthia Knight, Department of the Navy Mr. Bradley J. Niese, National Aeronautics and

Space Administration Johnson, Space Center (D) Mr. Joseph L. Williams, National Aeronautics and

Space Administration Johnson, Space Center

Masters of Science in Program Management *Maj Barron E. Mills, USMC *Maj Edwin Norris, USMC

•capt. Lynette D. Bates, USAF *LCDR Julius J. Lim, USN

Mr. Richard Chandler *Mr. Kevin A. Jones

Ms. Sharon M. McNally *Mr. Matthew J. Pandullo

Mr. Joseph Russell Mr. Poppi Turlich

Brian T. Watson, U. S., Civilian, USA

Master of Science in Management (J) Maj Christine Bariletti, USMC Capt Ryan F. Capdepon, USMC Capt Alexandra L. Cole, USMC

(T) Capt Christoper S. Czepiel, USMC Maj Alan C. Dinsdale, USMC

Capt Raul P. Garza, USMC Maj Sheral L. Ryan, USMC

Capt Kimberly Sonntag, USMC MAJ Theresa Strebel, USMC

(T,J) LT Clinton Ceralde, USN

(J) LCDR Earl Crawford, USN (J) LT Jacqueline Evans, USN

(T,J) LT James D. Golliday, USN (J) LT Christopher L Harvie, USN

(J) LT Ezra T. Hatch, USN LT Timothy Henderson, USN

(J) LT Renaldo N. Hollins, USN (J) LT Sobondo Josiah, USN

LCDR Nathalie C. Kocis, USN (J) LT Kelly M. Leszczynski, USN

(J) LT Endia T. Mendez, USN (J) LT Luis N. Ortiz, USN

LT Edward M. Prendergast, USN (J) LT Adam R. Turpin, USN (J) LT Audra M. Vance, USN

Master of Science in Manpower Systems Analysis MAJ Adam Crockett, Australian Army

IL T Emrah Ibis, Turkish Army *CPT Erdal Seker, Turkish Army

IL T Caglan Tuncbilek, Turkish Air Force

Master of Business Administration Capt Mitch A. Bruce, USMC Maj Paul J. Goguen, USMC Maj Terry D. Harper, USMC

Maj Courtney D. Jones, USMC Capt James D. Allen, USA

*L TC Joseph R. Blanton, USA IL T Mehmet Simsek, Turkish Army

LCDR Pakphum Phairotchananan, Royal Thai Navy LCDR David K. Ashby, USN

Mr. Joel G. Gomez, Naval Postgraduate School Ms. Alana M. Tweed, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Management Capt John Mooney IV, USMC LCDR Randall Everly, USN

LT Dav}d Limmer, USN

DEL MONTE BRASS "Semper Musica"

CAPT Carol O'Neal, USN (Ret.), Conductor Mr. Kelly Pohl, Conductor

TRUMPET

Bob Johannsen, CIV (Ret.) LT Brad Nott, USN Capt Kim Julka, USMC LCDR Eric McMullen, USN MAJ Nathan Kartchner, USAF LT Rudy Zupanc, Ohio State Highway Patrol

CLARINET

Sara Fullerton Aileen Houston

FLUTE

Kip Route

SAXOPHONE

John Oh CTT2 Tom Norbot

FRENCH HORN

Roger Stopper Kira Waxer COL Robert Hylton, USAF (Ret.)

BASSOON

Amanda Reyes

BARITONE

SGT David Reyes, USA

TROMBONE

COL Bill Fast, USA (Ret.) Dr. Douglas Fouts Kelly Pohl

TUBA

Libby Baugess Nicholas Kelley Dr. Chris Brown, UC Santa Cruz

PERCUSSION

LCDR Peter Morisseau, USCG LCDR Tim Householder, USN Kristen Thompson

BAGPIPER

Michel d'Avenas