Commander, Navy Region Northwest Biographies

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Press Operations — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Captain Stacy M. Wuthier is a native of Denver, CO. She enlisted in the US Navy in 1995 as a nuclear Machinist Mate and completed prototype training at MARF at NPTU Ballston Spa, NY.

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Press Operations — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Bill Bulis graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1990 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and earned his Naval Aviator wings in September 1993. Bill has deployed aboard several aircraft carriers in support of operations around the globe, most recently in 2010 as the Air Boss on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). He has logged over 2,800 military flight hours and 480 arrested landings on 11 different aircraft carriers flying the E2-C Hawkeye and T-45 Goshawk.

CO

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:55:00 GMT

Captain Alexander Baerg is a native of Everett, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Captain Baerg’s operational assignments include tours as Chemical and Radiological Controls Assistant and Tactical Systems Officer on USS GEORGIA (SSGN 729), Navigator on Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS‐1), Engineer on USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724) and Executive Officer on USS MAINE (SSBN 741). He commanded USS NEBRASKA (SSBN 739) where his crew was awarded the 2020 Pacific Fleet Arleigh Burke Trophy for their extraordinary improvement upon departing from a refueling overhaul.

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Press Operations — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:04:00 GMT

Capt. John W. Hale, a native of Kingsport, TN, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. He completed initial nuclear propulsion training in Charleston, SC, and Ballston Spa, NY, and completed Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) via the Air Command and Staff College.

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NSE PAO — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Cmdr. Dillon Jackson is a native of Kemmerer, Wyoming and a 2001 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. He reported for flight training in Pensacola, Florida and was designated as a Naval Aviator in August 2004.

Region Commander

Press Operations — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:44:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Jonathan Townsend is a native of New Woodstock, New York. He was commissioned in 1995 through the U.S. Naval Academy and designated a naval aviator in 1997. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the College of Command and Staff at the Naval War College. He is also a 2023 alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI.

CMC

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:28:00 GMT

Master Chief Jeffery Flemming is a native of Omaha, Ne. He enlisted in the US Navy in July of 1993.

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Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:22:00 GMT

A native of Vernal, UT, Lieutenant Slade enlisted as a Naval Aircrewman in 2006. She was qualified as an Electronic Warfare Operator and BigLook on the EP-3 at VQ-1 from 2008-2011. Later she was a Loadmaster and Crew Chief on the C-20 at VR-51 in Kaneohe Bay, HI from 2011-2013.

CO

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:21:00 GMT

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Commander R.J. Jameson graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering Systems.

CMC

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:17:00 GMT

Master Chief Petty Officer William Kumley is the Command Master Chief for Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Wash. He is the primary advisor to the commanding officer on matters concerning the morale, welfare, health, and discipline of more than 600 enlisted men and women. The base serves as the host command for the Navy’s fleet throughout the Pacific Northwest, providing exceptional installation services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of its hosted war-fighting commands, tenant activities, and personnel.

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Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:15:00 GMT

Captain Jeremy A. Miller, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, began his naval career as a Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate at the University of Florida graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

CMC

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:11:00 GMT

Command Master Chief Anthony D. Bush is a native of Greensburg, Indiana. He enlisted in the Navy in 2001 and following Basic Training in Great Lakes, IL, he attended Intelligence Specialist “A” school, Operational Intelligence and Ground Intelligence “C” schools at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC), Dam Neck, VA.

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Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:10:00 GMT

A native of Sonoma, California, Commander Joshua Overn graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and earned his commission through the University of Idaho NROTC unit.

CO

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:08:00 GMT

Capt. Nathan Gammache enlisted in the Navy as an undesignated Seaman Recruit reaching the rank of Petty Officer Third Class before being selected for the Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering.

CMC

Press Operations — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:05:00 GMT

Master Chief Brown, a native of Walhalla, SC, enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1997. He completed Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, Nuclear Field "A" School in Orlando, FL, and Basic Submarine School in Groton, CT. In September 1998, he reported to USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) in Bangor, WA. He earned his Submarine Warfare Insignia in March 1999. He rose through the ranks where he achieved the rank of First Class Petty Officer.