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Naval Postgraduate School

Commencement Ceremony / Class of

September 2009

Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)

Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/39375

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PresidentVADM DANIEL T. OLIVER, USN (Ret.)

Executive Vice President and ProvostDR. LEONARD A. FERRARI

Chief of StaffCOL ANDREW P. BOERLAGE, USAF

Dean of School of International Graduate StudiesDR. JAMES WIRTZ

Dean of Graduate School ofOperational and Information Sciences

DR. PETER PURDUE

Acting Dean of Graduate School of Engineeringand Applied Sciences

CAPT DAN BURNS, USN

Dean of Graduate School of Business and Public PolicyDR. BILL GATES

Dean of ResearchDR. KARL VAN BIBBER

Dean of StudentslExecutive Director of ProgramsCAPTJ. M.WYNN, USN

Vice Admiral Daniel T. Oliver, USN (Ret.)President

Naval Postgraduate School

Vice Admiral Daniel T. Oliver USN (Ret.) was appointed by the Secretary of the Navy to bePresident of the Naval Postgraduate School as of 1 April 2007. Commissioned in 1966through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Virginia, hebecame a Naval Aviator and piloted the Navy’s P-3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, specializing indetecting and tracking submarines. He completed eight operational deployments around theworld during the Cold War with the Soviet Union, commanding Patrol Squadron Sixteen andPatrol Wing Two. As a Flag Officer, he served as Commander, Fleet Air ForcesMediterranean, and commanded coalition air operations in support of the United Nations’embargo of the former Republic of Yugoslavia.

Vice Admiral Oliver served on the personal staffs of two Chiefs of Naval Operation. In hisfirst Flag assignment as director, Total Forces Training and Education Division, hesupervised mobilization of naval reservists called to active duty during Operation DesertStorm. He later served sequentially as director of the OPNAV Assessment Division, FleetLiaison Division and Programming Division. In these capacities, he was instrumental inshaping a balanced investment program for all Navy resources during the post-Cold Wardrawdown.

In September 1996, Vice Admiral Oliver became the Chief of Naval Personnel and DeputyChief of Naval Operations for Manpower and Personnel. He was the primary advocate forSailors, both officer and enlisted, from recruitment through retirement. In this position, heformulated and instituted personnel policies that guided the Navy through a critical transitionfrom a post-Cold War drawdown to a steady state force.

After retiring from active duty in February 2000, he was active in the private sector as asenior executive and board member of a number of companies and civic organizations,mostly involved with government contracting in the Information Technology sector.

Vice Admiral Oliver holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from the University of Virginiawhere he also served as an associate professor of Naval Science. Vice Admiral Oliver is agraduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program and was a WhiteHouse Fellow.

Dr. Leonard A. FerrariProvost

Navy Postgraduate School

Dr. Leonard A. Ferrari was appointed Provost of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) inJuly 2006. Since becoming Provost, Dr. Ferrari has spearheaded a new Strategic Planinitiative, proposed new collaborative efforts with regional research and education institutionsand launched new efforts to make campus academic and business processes more effective

Prior to becoming the Provost, Dr. Ferrari was the Dean of Research at NPS withresponsibility for oversight of research, grants and contracts, the research activities of theModeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulations Institute (MOVES), the Cebrowski and MeyerInstitutes, policy issues and supervision of sponsored programs, oversight of the NPSResearch Initiation Program (RIP) and the development of new research relationships andprograms with federal, state and civilian organizations. Under his leadership, sponsoredprograms grew at a rate of nearly 25% per year. Dr. Ferrari played a lead role in thedevelopment of industry and relations with the UC system and several universities in theWashington Capital Region (WCR) as well as strengthened programs and collaborations willLawrence Livermore National Laboratories.

Dr. Ferrari has published approximately 100 research articles in electrical engineering andhas spent thirty years in academic faculty positions in addition to more than ten years inindustrial research and development positions. He was Department Head of the BradleyDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering and later Vice Provost for SpecialInitiatives and Executive Director of the Institute for Information Technology at Virginia Tech.Prior to that time, he was a faculty member at the University of California, Irvine andAssociate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies for the School of Engineering. Dr.Ferrari also has more than ten years of experience in private industry with Bell & Howell andthe Polaroid Corporation.

He holds a B.S.E.E. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.S.E.Efrom Northeastern University. His Ph.D. degree is from the University of California, Irvinewith research work in spatially varying digital filters.

Dr. Ferrari’s research is in the areas of signal and image processing, medical imagingsystems, computer graphics and multi-media systems. His most recent research is in thearea of spline computations for computer graphics and data compression, where he hasproduced extremely efficient computational procedures. He recently created the 2-5-2spline, a mathematical basis function suitable for all sIine applications that has superiorproperties and computational advantages over conventional B-splines. Dr. Ferrari and hiscolleagues have used the new spline algorithms and concepts in the development of lowpower circuits for high quality computer graphics and data compression in multimediasystems.

Major General Thomas L. Conant, USMCCommanding General, 31 Marine Aircraft Wing

Major General Conant is presently serving as the Commanding General, 3d Marine AircraftWing, taking command on 7 August 2009.

He is a former resident of Jackson, Michigan and a 1975 graduate of Central MichiganUniversity (BSBA) and The Platoon Leaders Course. He graduated from The Basic School in1976 and subsequently was designated a Naval Aviator in 1977. He has a Masters of MilitaryStudies with Honors in Defense Management (Program and Acquisition Management) fromAmerican Military University.

He has commanded HMLA-167; Marine Aircraft Group 36; and served as CommandingGeneral of Training Command, and Deputy Commanding General of Training and EducationCommand.

Major General Conant has served in 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rdMarine Aircraft Wing, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing as an AH-1W and UH-1N Assault SupporlHelicopter Pilot.

His staff duties have been as a Rotary Wing Monitor Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC);Aide-de-Camp Commanding General Marine Forces Atlantic/Il Marine Expeditionary Force;Faculty Advisor, USMC Command and Staff College; Joint Chiefs of Staff, J8; and BranchHead Aviation Plans, Programs, and Budget, Department of Aviation.

Major General Conant’s General Officer staff tours have included Assistant DeputyCommandant for Aviation, Department of Aviation, HQMC; Assistant Deputy Commandantfor Programs and Resources, HQMC; and Director, Capabilities Development Directorate,Marine Corps Combat Development Command and Director for Strategic Planning andPolicy (J5), U.S. Pacific Command.

Major General Conant has participated in various operations overseas to include,noncombatant evacuation operations in Liberia (Operation Sharp Edge), contingencyoperations in Haiti (Operation Support Democracy) and peacekeeping operations in Somalia(Operation Restore Hope and UNOSOM).

Major General Conant is a graduate of the USMC Amphibious Warfare School, USMCCommand and Staff College, and Marine Corps War College.

PLATFORM PARTYSCHEDULE OF EVENTS

First Row (Left to Right)

Commander Thomas HallUSNCommand ChaplainNaval Postgraduate School

Colonel Sue Ann SanduskyUSACommandantDefense Language InstituteForeign Language Center

Colonel Andrew P. BoerlageUSAFChief of StaffNaval Postgraduate School

Major General Thomas L. ConantUSMCCommanding General3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Vice Admiral Daniel T. Oliver, USN (Ret.)PresidentNaval Postgraduate School

Dr. Leonard A. FerrariExecutive Vice President and ProvostNaval Postgraduate School

Captain Mark Huber, USNMilitary Associate Dean School of theInternational Graduate Studies

Captain Dan Burns, USNActing Dean of the Graduate School ofEngineering and Applied Sciences

Dr. Jeffrey KnorrChairman, Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering

Dr. Knox MilisapsChairman, Department of Mechanical andAstronautical Engineering

Captain J. M. WynnUSNDean of Student/Director of ProgramsNaval Postgraduate School

Second Row (Left to Right)

Dr. Jim EagleRepresenting the Department ofOperations Research

Dr. Phillip DurkeeChairman, Department of Meteorology

Dr. Harold A. TrinkunasChairman, Department of National SecurityAffairs

Dr. Carlos BorgesChairman, Department of Mathematics

Commander Rebecca Stone, USN, PhDRepresenting the Department of PhysicalOceanography

Dr. Daphne KapolkaRepresenting the Department of Physics

Dr. Peter DenningChairman, Department of ComputerScience and Representing the Dean of theGraduate School of Operational andInformation Sciences

Dr. Ray BuettnerRepresenting the Department ofInformation Sciences

Dr. Mathias KolschChairman, Department of Modeling, VirtualEnvironments and Simulation Institute

Dr. David OlwellChairman, Department of SystemsEngineering

Dr. Bill GatesDean of the Graduate School of Businessand Public Policy

Dr. Gordon McCormickChairman, Department of Defense Analysis

Dr. Rudy PanholzerChairman, Space Systems AcademicGroup

Professor Fred DrakeDean of Academics, Naval War College

Processional Naval Postgraduate School Audio Visual

Grand Marshall Professor John Mutty

Faculty Marshall Professor Craig Rasmussen

Faculty Marshall Professor Sherif Michael

Military Marshall Lieutenant Colonel Vaughn Pangelinan

*presentation of Colors Naval Postgraduate School Color Guard

*National Anthem Naval Postgraduate School Audio Visual

*lnvocation Commander Thomas Hall

Introduction of Speaker President Daniel T. Oliver

Address to Graduates Major General Thomas L. ConantCommanding General, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Presentation of Candidates Provost Leonard Ferrari

Announcement of Degrees Captain Janice M. Wynn

*Benediction Commander Thomas Hall

Recessional Naval Postgraduate School Audio Visual

Notes: The President cordially invites graduates, faculty, and guests to areception in honor of the graduates in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom at HerrmannHall immediately following the ceremony.

A cake cutting ceremony will be conducted at the reception 15 minutes aftercompletion of graduation.

*The audience will stand.

The audience is requested to hold their applause until the last graduate hascrossed the stage.

As a courtesy, for those of you with young children, we have set up a familyfriendly room which is located in Spanagel lOlA with streaming video of thegraduation and some refreshments. The ushers in the back of the auditoriumcan give you directions to the family friendly room.

SEPTEMBER 2009GRADUATION AWARDS

The Outstanding United States Air Force Graduate Award, Department ofNational Security Affairs - MAJ Keith E. Gibeling, USAPresented to an officer for academic performance evaluated in terms of overallscholarly achievement

The Gary Kildall Award for Computing Innovation —

MAJ Jenny Tam, USA, and LT Paul Farrell, USNPresented to a student whose thesis work has demonstrated the greatest impact andvalue for US defense and security through computing. The award is presented inhonor of Gary Kildall, the NPS professor known as the father of the personal computeroperating system.

The Hans Jones Award for Excellence in Thesis Research in Special Operationsand Irregular Warfare or Security, Stabilization, Transition and Reconstruction(SSTR) — LCDR Aaron W. Park, USNPresented on the basis of the quality of the thesis in which its primary and substantivefocus is in intelligence, irregular warfare, special operations, combating terrorism,counterinsurgency, SSTR or homeland defense.

Louis 0. Liskin Award for Excellence in Business and Public Policy —

Mr. Kevin P. Puma and CDR Gerald T. Heyne, USNPresented to a graduating student based on exceptional academic ability.

Admiral William Adger Moffett Space Systems Award -

LT Christina Hicks, USNPresented annually at the September graduation to an outstanding graduate of theSpace Systems curricula who has graduated since the last award.

Monterey Council Navy League Award for Highest Academic Achievement -

LCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USNPresented to a graduating USN, USMC, USCG, or NOAA student who has maintainedan outstanding academic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesisresearch, motivation, and community involvement.

Naval Postgraduate School Outstanding Academic Achievement Award forDepartment of Defense Student - LCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USNPresented to a Department of Defense student who has maintained an outstandingacademic record as exhibited by academic achievement, thesis research, motivation,and community involvement.

Naval Sea Systems Command Award in NavaUMechanical Engineering -

LCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USN and LCDR Peter Kendall, USNPresented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in theNaval/Mechanical Engineering Program. The criteria for the award includesdemonstrated academic excellence measured by marks attained, contents of thesis,and demonstrated leadership potential in Naval/Mechanical Engineering.

The Northrop Grumman Student Award for Excellence in Systems Engineering —

LCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USNRecognizes the student(s), who in the opinion of the Systems Engineering faculty havedistinguished themselves by scholastic excellence, their contributions to the systemengineering capstone project, and overall leadership.

Naval Intelligence Foundation, Admiral B. R. Inman Award for OutstandingPerformance in the Field of Intelligence — LT Brian L.P. Schulz, USNPresented to an officer graduate in any curriculum who has advanced the awarenessand knowledge of the Naval Intelligence community through the professional,academic, and community achievement.

Meyer Award for Teaching Excellence in Systems Engineering (DistanceLearning) — Professor John Osmundson, and Lecturer Gregory Miller,Presented to an outstanding faculty member of the Distance Learning SystemsEngineering degree program who is recognized by the students for teachingexcellence and/or exceptional contributions to the students’ overall learningexperience.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Award -

LT Neil B. Schafer, USNPresented for academic excellence and best demonstrated professional qualities inone of the following programs: Electronics, Intelligence, Command, Control andCorn m unications.

Monterey Kiwanis Club Outstanding International Student Award —

1 StLT Volkan Sonmezer, Turkish Air ForcePresented to an outstanding international student. Selection criteria for this award isbased on academic standing and achievement, and involvement in community affairs.

Naval Postgraduate School Outstanding Academic Achievement Award forInternational Students - LT Athanasios Tsoutsas, Hellenic NavyPresented to a student who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement,conducted notable thesis research, maintained motivation and a serious interest in thecommunity, and who has interacted well with other students in the interest ofinternational alliance.

Naval Postgraduate School Superior Service Award —

Maj Derek O’MalIey, USAFPresented to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding dedication toservice while at NPS 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 Student —

Maj Derek O’MaIIey, USAFPresented for outstanding service based on community service, leadership, militarybearing, and academic achievement.

Marine Corps Association Superior Service Award for Outstanding U.S. MarineStudent — Maj John F. Dobrydney, USMCPresented to a graduating Marine Corps student in any curriculum for superior service.The award is presented on the basis of superior contributions to the student body,professional community, and local Monterey area.

The Surface Navy Association’s Award for ExcellenceIn Surface Warfare Research - LT Brian Barrick, USNPresented to a graduating student from any curriculum whose thesis topic and qualityof supporting research demonstrate the greatest potential for contribution to theSurface Navy.

Space Systems Operations Award for Academic Excellence -

LT Brian Barrick, USNPresented to an outstanding student in Space Systems Operations who has graduatedsince the last award. Selection criteria for this award is based on Quality Point Rating,thesis, academic achievement, and extra curricula activities.

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Award in Electronic SystemsEngineering - Maj Devin 0. Licklider, USMCPresented for distinguished academic achievement in the advanced ElectronicSystems Engineering program.

Chief of Naval Operations Undersea Warfare Award —

LT Paul M. Blodgett, USNPresented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement to the USWCurriculum graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance andexhibited those qualities indicative of an outstanding military officer.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport Award for Excellence inUndersea Warfare Technology - LCDR Hartwell F. Coke, USNPresented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in any curricularprogram with a thesis that relates to one or more of the NSWC surface warfareproduct lines.

Military Operations Research Society Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate ResearchAward — CPT Marco Draeger, German ArmyPresented in recognition of outstanding achievement in graduate research directedtoward improving military force utilization. The primary award criterion is research,which leads to demonstration of or potential for increased operating effectiveness ofcurrently available or near term assets.

Chief of Naval Operations Award for Excellence in Operations Research —

LT Scott David Scherer, USNPresented to an USN or USMC graduate on the basis of academic achievement,experience tour performance, thesis work and demonstration of those qualitiesindicative of an outstanding military officer.

Chief of Naval Operations Information Warfare Award -

Capt Marcus E. McNabb, USAFPresented in recognition of excellence in the Information Systems Warfareprogram to the graduate who has attained and outstanding academic record and whohas exhibited outstanding leadership qualities.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Information Technology Management Award- LT Aaron Geary, USNPresented to a graduate, who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance,thesis quality and leadership ability.

Commander George L. Phillips Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation -

LT Heiko Abel, German NavyPresented to the outstanding graduate in MOVES who has demonstrated outstandingacademic performance, thesis quality and leadership ability.

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Computer Science Award —

Capt David Dreier, USMCPresented in recognition of excellence in Computer Science to the outstandinggraduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, thesis qualityand leadership ability.

Submarine Force Undersea Warfare Curriculum Award -

LT Nevin A. McChesney, USNPresented annually to the resident graduating U.S. Navy or International student whohas maintained an outstanding academic record in the Undersea Warfare Curriculum(525/526) at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Meyer Award for Outstanding Student in Systems Engineering (DistanceLearning) — Mr. John Roy Bush, Mr. Victor J. Glover, Mr. Lawrence A. Bochenek,Mr. James J. Sintic, Mr. Lance A. Flitter, and LtCol Jeff Dixon, USMCRPresented to an outstanding Department of Defense graduate of the DistanceLearning Systems Engineering degree program whom has demonstrated superioracademic performance.

Naval Sea Systems Command Award in NavallMechanical Engineering -

LT Brian McLain, USNPresented in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in theNaval/Mechanical Engineering Program. The criteria for the award includesdemonstrated academic excellence measured by marks attained, contents of thesis,and demonstrated leadership potential in Naval/Mechanical Engineering.

The Curtis H. “Butch” Straub Achievement Award —

Assistant Chief Patrick Burke, D.C. Metropolitan Police DepartmentPresented to a graduating CHDS student with an exemplary academic and citizenshiprecord while in the CHDS Master’s Degree program. The award winner will be astudent who has excellent grades, who has written an outstanding thesis, and whohas helped the most in providing leadership and energy for the CHDS MA program.

The Zimbardo Award for Graduates of Master in Arts National Security Studies(Homeland Defense and Security) Department of National Security Affairs -

Lieutenant Sean Newman, Fire Department City of New YorkPresented to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security student whoseperformance in the Masters program best embodies the highest levels of academicachievement and outstanding leadership. Candidates for the award may benominated, and the recipient chosen, by a CHDS faculty awards committee.

Rear Admiral Thomas R. McClellan Award for Academic Excellence in theGraduate School of Business and Public Policy -

CDR James A. Stanley, USNPresented based upon academic performance, professional commitment, andleadership potential.

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Faculty/Staff Awards

The Richard W. Hamming Teaching Award —

Associate Professor Thomas W. Lucas Department of Operations ResearchPresented to a faculty member whose contribution to student learning is demonstratedboth in and out of the classroom through the excellence in instruction and thesisadvising.

The Lieutenant Commander David L. Williams Outstanding Professor Award —

Senior Lecturer Don BonsperPresented to the faculty member of the School of International Graduate Studies whohas demonstrated the greatest dedication and therefore had the greatest impact onlearning and intellectual growth of students, in residence and abroad.

Meyer Award for Teaching Excellence in Systems Engineering (DistanceLearning) — Professor John Osmundson, and Lecturer Gregory Miller,Presented to an outstanding faculty member of the Distance Learning SystemsEngineering degree program who is recognized by the students for teachingexcellence and/or exceptional contributions to the students overall learningexperience.

GRADUATES

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering*MAJ Yang, Jia Horng, Taiwan Army

CDR William Anthony Lintz, USNCDR Thaddeus Owens Walker Ill, USN

Capt James Caldwell, USAF

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering+LCDR Jason S. Hall, USN

CDR Michael Anthony Hurni, USN

Doctor of Philosophy in Operations ResearchCDR David M. Ruth, USN

Doctor of Philosophy in MeteorologyMaj Mark S. Allen, USAF

Electrical EngineerLT Athanasios Tsoutsas, Hellenic Navy

Mechanical EngineerLTJG Epameinondas Palmos, Hellenic Navy

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Middle East. South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)+LT Michael R. Dillon, USN

Maj Elliot Mora, USMCCapt David Conrad Bills, USAF

Capt Aaron L. Davis, USAFMaj Mark S. Jones, USAFCapt Nathan Ruiz, USAF

Capt Steven Torres, USAFCapt Nicholas D. Unruh, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Far East, Southeast Asia, Pacific)Maj Brian P. Anderson, USAFMaj Jeffrey Michael Dill, USAF

Capt Darrell Ray Pearman, USAFMaj Eric Sutton, UAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Western Hemisphere)*MAJ Suzi Hanako Kozuki, USA

MAJ Brian David Woolworth, USA

All Awards previously presented at an Awards Ceremony

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Europe. Eurasia)LT loannis Kagioglidis, Hellenic Navy

*Capt Bryan L. Kill, USMCCapt Brian D. Chandler, USAF

Maj Kyle M. Cone, USAFCapt Robert A. Fields, USAF

Maj Loree J. Filizer, USAFMaj Keith E. Gibeling, USAF

*Maj Shane Jeremy Hamacher, USAFMaj Jessica Jo Pinto, USAFCapt Michael E. Sian, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Stabilization & Reconstruction)LTC Slaven Blavicki, Bosnian and Herzegovina Army

Maj Samwel Mang’era Mayenga, Kenya ArmyLT Jihoon Perry Choi, USN+LCDR Aaron Park, USN

+LT James Allen Walker, USNMaj Amy S. Bumgarner, USAFMaj Sean P. Sutherland, USAF

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Defense Decision-Making)xMaj Edward Daniel Casey, USAF

Ms. Rebekah Kaitlin Dietz, Civilian, NSA Department

Master of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)Lt. Col. Kirk Sampson, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Northern Command

Mr. Brady C. Downs, Lieutenant Commander, USCG*LCDR Joseph Meuse, USCG

LT Joel Ferguson, USCG*Detective Tracey Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department

Mr. Eric Bleakney, U.S. Northern CommandAssistant Chief Patrick Burke, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Mr. Nick Catrantzos, Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaMs. Yi-Ru Chen, Office of the City Administrator, Executive Office of the Mayor,

Washington, D.C.Mr. Daniel Cowden, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority

Captain Reba Gonzales, Seattle Fire DepartmentMr. David Heller, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska

Mr. Mark Holmstrup, Transportation Security AdministrationMr. Vance Kuhner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chief Aaron Kustermann, Illinois State PoliceCaptain Kirk Marlowe, Virginia State Police

Mr. Paul McNeil, Washington State Emergency Management DivisionLieutenant Sean Newman, Fire Department City of New York

Ms. Nicole Quinn, Division of Public Health, DelawareMs. Wendy Rude, Washington State Department of Health

Ms. Karen Sohrakoff, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesMr. Troy Sowers, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sacramento, California

Ms. Jody Woodcock, Pierce County Emergency Management, Washington

Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringLT Mylene Rose Arvizo, USN

+LT William Robert Hurd, USNLT Jonathan Pads Javier, USN

LT loannis Kagioglidis, Hellenic NavyLT Joseph Edward Kramer, USN+LT Neil Brendan Schafer, USN

+LT Stuart William Schneider, USN+LT Jennifer Leigh Shafer, USN+LT Wesley Allen Simon, USN

+LT Paul Leonard Stence, Jr., USNENS David Kenneth Taweel, USN

xLT Tsoutsas Athanasios, Hellenic Navy+LT Antonio Valle, USN

Maj Russell Wayne Becker, USMCMaj Devin O’Leary Licklider, USMC

Capt Ricardo Ernesto Miranda, USMC+Maj Steven Robert Schnur, USMC

1 SILT Volkan Sönmezer,Turkish Air Force

Master of Science in Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)*Mr Brian T. McNamara, Headquarters, Naval Reactors

Master of Science in Mechanical EngineeringLT Mollie A. Bily, USN

+LT Andrew Paul Caprari, USNLCDR Samuel F. Cordero, USN

+LCDR Justin Augustus Dowd, USNxLCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USN

XLCDR Peter Kendall, USNLT Joseph E. Klopfer, USNLT Andrew Maurice, USN

*XLT Brian K. McLainUSNLT Mark A. Schuchmann, USN*LCDR Benjamin Zittere, USN

JCLTJG Epameinondas Palmos, Hellenic Navy

Master of Science in Astronautical EngineeringMAJ Christopher John Ortiona, USA

Paul Oppenheimer, Naval Research Lab, Washington, D.C.

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics+LT Aaron Christopher Geary, USN>LT Nikolaos Petrakos, Hellenic Navy

Capt Marcus E. McNabb, USAFMs. Angela Marie Puetz Kim, Naval Postgraduate School

Master of Science in Operations ResearchxCPT Marco Draeger, German Army

+LT John Paul Babick, USN+LCDR Luis Angel Bencomo, USN

* +LT Ryan Philip Beshany, USN+LCDR Bradley Bloye, USN

+LCDR Robert Michael Bruce, USN+LT Juan Luis Carrasco, USN

+LCDR Robert Michael Corley, USN+LT Peter Anthony Field, USN

+LT Samuel Vince A. Fonte, USN+LT Jason Gerard Jeanpierre, USN

+LCDR Patrick J. Kelly, USNLT Li, Pei-Chieh, Taiwan Navy

+CDR Christopher David Marsh, USN+LT Deanne Beth McPherson, USN

+LCDR Allen Rivera, USNic+L.T Scott David Scherer, USN

+LT Edward M. Valdez, USN+LCDR Kurt Edgar Wilson, USN

Ms Seryoung Cynthia Park, Department of Defense Civilian

Master of Science in Systems AnalysisLCDR Morris Daniel Carr, USN

*LCDR Jeremy R. Hill, USN*LCDR Robert A. Lewis, USN

*XCDR William Gardner Rhea, USN*xLCDR Mark Brendan Sucato, USN*LT Frank Joseph Weisser Ill, USNLCDR Andrew Royal Wood, USN

*Capt Shawn Allen Hoffman, USAF*Capt Alvin M. Otero, USAF

*Ms Tinya L Coles-Cieply, Department of Defense CivilianMr David J. Esarey, Department of Defense Civilian

*Ms Shannon M. Krammes, Department of Defense Civilian*Ms Lynne M. Krogsrud, Department of Defense Civilian

Mr Stephen Michaluk, Jr., Department of Defense CivilianMr Peter F. Stoddard, Department of Defense Civilian

Master of Science in Physical Oceanography+LT Sarah L. Heidt, USN

LT Nicola Wheatley, Royal Navy

Master of Science in Applied Science (Physical Oceanography)+LT Ulysses Zamora, USN

Master of Science in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography+LCDR Hartwell F. Coke V, USN

LCDR Guillermo Coil Florit, Spanish Navy+LCDR John Paul Garstka, USN

+LT Jeffrey T. Greeson, USNLT Patrick J. Havel, USNLT Natalie Laudier, USN

Master of Science in Applied Physics+LT Paul Blodgett, USN

Master of Science in Computer ScienceMAJ Jenny Kai Yee Tam, USA

*LCDR Richard Guy Bensing, USN+LT Jonathan S. Durham, USN

+LCDR Theodore M. Trevino, USN+LT Andrew Turner, USN

+Maj Brad P. Boitnott, USMC+Maj Trevor B. Clark, USMC

+Maj David Charles Cox, USMC>xCapt David J. Dreier, USMC

Capt Sean Michael Forester, USMCCapt John H. Frushour, USMC

Capt Brian McBeth Hawkins, USMCCapt Daniel E. Krehiing, USMC

>+Capt James E. Regan, USMC>LT Georgios Kokkinopoulos, Hellenic Navy

LT Nikolaos Petrakos, Hellenic NavyMr. Jeffrey Allan Wiley, Jr., Federal Cyber Corps

Ms. Jessy Kate Cowan-Sharp, National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Master of Science in Information Technology ManagementMAJ Marion McBride, USA

+LCDR James Edward Ellis Jr., USNx>+LT Aaron Christopher Geary, USN

+LT Patrick Neil Kilcrease, USN+LT Douglas John Koch, USN

>+LCDR Christopher Welch Odell, USN+LT Andrew Phillip Rivas, USN+LT Mateo E. Robertaccio, USN

Master of Science in Meteorology+LT Sarah L. Heidt, USN

*+LT Westley Noel Simancas, USN+LT Christopher Allen Vann, USNCapt Jonathan S. Disbro, USMC

>xMaj John Frank Dobrydney, USMCCapt Ryan M. Geer, USMC*Maj Jason McHuen, USMCCapt Shane Jenson, USMCCapt Robert R. Price, USMC

Capt Brian Thomas Real, USMC*Maj Mark C. Welch, USMC

Capt Wayne Tracy Young, USMCCapt Chen, Han-Chiang, Taiwan Air ForcexCPT Mustafa Masacioglu, Turkish Army

Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering+LCDR Mark R. Alexander, USN

LT Brian S. Anthony, USN+LT Alexander J. Beecroft, USN

*+LT Jason B. Homer, USN+LT Michael J. Knoops, USN

LT Ricky Fai Mui, USN+LT Eric W. Sears, USN

Maj Bronchae M. Brown, USMCCapt Ruben Eugene Mann, USMC>xCapt Marcus E. McNabb, USAF

Master of Science in Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering>LTJG loannis Koromilas, Hellenic Navy

LT Tsai, Yen-Chang, Taiwan Navy1SILT Mustafa Gokhan Erdemli, Turkish Air Force

iclstLT Volkan Sönmezer, Turkish Air Force15tLT Enes Yurtolu, Turkish Air Force

Masters of Science in Systems Technology(Joint Command, Control, and Communications (C3))

LT Joi Cunningham Spencer, USN

Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations+LT Anthony Jamar Freeman, USN

Master of Science in Modeling. Virtual Environments & SimulationMAJ Shannon W. Ayers, USA

MAJ Brett D Lindberg, USA+LCDR Joshua Jeremy Burkholder, USN

+LT Kenneth Jafe Maroon, USN‘+LT Jason A. Nelson, USN+LCDR Tariq Rashid, USN

LCDR Jeffrey Scott Williams Sr., USNMaj Christian Raymond Fitzpatrick, USMC

Maj Craig R. Schwetje, USMCxKptLt Heiko Abel, German Navy

Capt Serhat çamur, Turkish Air Force

Master of Science in Systems EngineeringLT Lawrence Brandon, USN

XLT Clint Hoskins, USNXLCDR Jon P. Letourneau, USN

XLCDR Erik Nesteruk, USNLT David C. Schafer, USN

CDR Gustavo Joseph Vergara, USN*LtCol Jeffrey Bennett Dixon, USMCR

LT Choi, Hanwool, Republic of Korea NavyMr.Lawrence A. Bochenek, MarineCorps Systems Command

Mr. Robert Johnston Brooks, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding — Gulf CoastMr. Richard Donald Elgart, Marine Corps Systems Command

xLance A. Flitter, Naval Surface Warfare Center —Carderock DivisionMs. Kathryn Hunt, Marine Corps Systems Command

Mr. Yancy Thomas Jeleniewski, Marine Corps Systems CommandMr. Peter Joseph Manternach, Marine Corps Systems Command

*Mr. Jonathan Reap, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command AtlanticMs. Brenda Hartsfield Roach, Program Executive Office — Land Systems

Mr. Scott Michael Robins, Northrop Grumman Corporation*Mr. Steven Donald Schroeder, Program Executive Office - Ships

Mr. John Thomas Shotwell, US Army Warfighter Information Systems — Tactical*Mr Brian H. Song, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific

Master of Science in Systems Engineering Management*LCDR John Roy Bush, USN

LCDR Victor J. Glover, Jr., USN*MAJ Mark Ryan Hadley, USAF

*Capt Wilhem Perez, USAFCAPT Wellington V.G. Phillips, USAF*CAPT Travis Gavin Willcox, USAF

Mr. Christopher John Barrett, Naval Air Systems Command*Mr. Michael Peter Begin, Naval Air Systems Command

Mr. Erik Arthur Bjorkner, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding — Gulf CoastMs. Heather Burke, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center

Mr. Davis Insop Choi, The Boeing CompanyMrs. Jennifer Foil, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

‘Mr. Thomas Charles Irwin, Marine Corps Systems CommandMr. SeEm Van Le, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific

*Mr. Luis Martinez, Space and Misile Systems CenterMr. James William McDermott Jr., Naval Air Systems Command

Mr. James Donald Pierce Jr., Naval Sea Systems CommandxMr. Joseph Francis Sheltry, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Mr. Michael Shane Stegelman, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding — Gulf CoastMr. John Frederick Teply, Cubic Applications Inc.

Master of Science in Engineering Systems*Mr Gerard Brennan, US Army Warfighter Information Network — Tatical

*Mr. Thomas P. Hedge, Naval Surface Warfare Center — Dahlgren DivisionMr. Michael J. Martini, US Air Force — National Air and Space Intelligence Center

*Mr Paul J. Rakow, Naval Surface Warfare Center — Carderock Division*Mr James Joseph Sintic, US Army Warfighter Information Network - Tactical

Executive Master of Business AdministrationLCDR Christopher P. Amen, USN

*LT Ron J. Arellano, USN*LT Daniel W. Brown, USN

LCDR Tyson J. Brunstetter, USNJCDR Mark S. Carlton, USN

*LT Douglas Spencer Chase, USN*LT Matthew B. Courtney, USN

*CDR Frederick E. Crecelius, USNCDR Gregory Davis, USN

*LT Lance M. Denham, USN*LT Peter J. Firenze, USN

*CDR Jeffrey S. Freeland, USNLCDR Shawn T. Henning, USN*xCDR Gerald T. Heyne, USNLCDR Hans P. Landefeld, USN

LCDR Tim McDougall, USN*XCDR A.J. McFarland, USN*CDR Peter A. Mimes, USN

*LT David Muyu, USN*LCDR Hezekiah Natta, USNCDR David A. Norley, USN

*CDR George M. Perry, USN*CDR William C. Pugh, USN*LT Andrea M. Ragusa, USN

*LT John K. Reid, USNLT George Parascos Roland, USN

CDR Clark A. Schroeder, USN*LCDR Kelly Shekitka, USN

*CDR James C. Slaight, USNCDR Robert G. Soderholm, USN

LT Shawn P. Spooner, USNCDR James A. Stanley, USN

*CDR Richard B. Thomas, USN*LT Timothy E. Topping, USN

*LT James Udall, USN*CDR Robert W. Wedertz, USN*LT Dennis A. Wischmeier, USN

LCDR Richard G. Zeber, USN*David M. Anderson, Department of the Navy

xFrank Paul Calantropio, Department of the Navy*xKevin D. Conowitch, Department of the Navy

Stephen Wayne Doty, USWCJohn R. Kammerer, Department of the NavyMichael T. McCord, Department of the Navy*Joseph R. Prisella, Department of the Navy

Nick Wilson, Naval Reactors

Master of Science in Contract ManagementEric W. Boorom, Department of the Army

Colleen E. Grasso, Department of the ArmyRonald M. Hansen, Department of the Army

Dma T. Jeffers, Department of the ArmyPamela Jones, Department of the ArmyDee A. KIaft, Department of the Army

Unhui Ko, Department of the Army*Kimberly C. Lyall, Department of the Army

*Shannon M. McBride, Department of the Army*Ralph M. Neely, Department of the Army

*Alan Paret, Department of the Army*Neeladevi P. Penmatsa, Department of the Navy

Valerie A. Pettygrue, Department of the ArmyxKevin P. Puma, Department of the Army

Judith S. Rubinstein, Department of the Armyx.Beth A. Scherr, Department of the Army

Master of Business Administration>+LT Thomas R. Bowman, USN

Katherine Oropeza, Department of the Navy

Master of Science in Defense AnalysisxMaj Derek J. O’Malley, USAF

Master of Science in Space Systems Operations>LCDR Mark A. Angelo, USN

XLT Brian Barrick, USN+LT Zachary Jackson Conley, USN

x+LCDR Lawrence T. Dorn Jr., USNLT Neil Hawkes, USN

>+LT Christina Hicks, USN>+LCDR Christopher S. Malone, USN+LCDR Anthony Terrell Saxon, USNCapt. Christopher A. Jones, USMC+Maj Christine K. Rabaja, USMC

1st Lieutenant David A. Jablonski, USAF*Michael R. Francis, Northrop Grumman

*- Students Graduating In Absentia

x- Students recommended for With Distinction

>- Students whom are recognized for an Outstanding Thesis+ - Students receiving their Joint Profession Military Education

September 25, 2009