Stephen F. Williamson
| Born | Bowie, Maryland[1] |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
RADM Stephen F. Williamson is a United States Naval officer. In 2015, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced that President Barack Obama had nominated Capt. Stephen F. Williamson for the rank of Rear admiral (lower half).[2]
Williamson has served tours on USS Lynde McCormick (DDG-8), USS Long Beach (CGN-9)[1] and commanded the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until 2015.[2] Williamson reported as the director for Fleet Maintenance, United States Pacific Fleet in October 2015.[3]
Education
Williamson attended the University of Maryland and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from George Washington University.[3] He attended the Naval Postgraduate School and became an engineering duty officer while earning his Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1996.[3]
Awards
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal[1]
- Legion of Merit[1]
- Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards)[1]
- Joint Service Commendation Medal[1]
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards)[1]
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards)[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Rear Admiral (Select) Stephen F. Williamson Director For Fleet Maintenance U.S. Pacific Fleet". U.S. Navy Biographies. United States Navy. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- 1 2 "Shipyard commander nominated for rear admiral". Kitsap Sun. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Rear Admiral (select) Stephen F. Williamson Director, Fleet Maintenance (N43)". Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. United States Navy. Retrieved 10 August 2016.