Michael D

Michael is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland. He’s currently serving active duty in the United States Navy as a Special Warfare Chief Petty Officer with over 23 years of experience. Before joining Navy Special Warfare, he served as a Quartermaster/Signalman in the fleet for 7 years. First duty station was in Norfolk, Virginia on the USS-ELROD (FFG-55). His next duty station would be Whidbey Island Air Station in Washington State. During this time, he would qualify for BUD/s training in Coronado, CA. After passing qualification in 2005, he served on several platoons in Seal Team Three, would then move on to become a Diving instructor, and later rejoin the community at Seal Team Seven. He’s now stationed at the parent command Naval Special Warfare Group ONE.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from University of Charleston and is currently enrolled in a Masters of business for Veterans (MBV) at the University of Southern California. Michael and his wife live in San Diego, California and have one son.