Rear Admiral

Stephen D. Barnett
Rear Admiral Stephen D. Barnett, USN, c. 2022
Bornc. 1969 (age 54–55)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1991-present
Rank Rear admiral
Commands heldNavy Region Hawaii
Navy Region Southwest
Navy Region Northwest
Naval Base Coronado
VP-47
Alma mater

Stephen D. Barnett (born c. 1969) is an active duty United States Navy officer and career naval flight officer who serves as the commander of Navy Region Hawaii since June 17, 2022.[1] He most recently served as commander of Navy Region Southwest from July 16, 2021 to May 23, 2022,[2] and before that as commander, Navy Region Northwest from March 2021 to June 2021.[3][4]

Early life and education

Barnett is a native of Columbia, Tennessee. He is an alumnus of Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, and Troy State University, where he earned his Master of Business Administration. He earned his commission at Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1991.

Military career

At sea, Barnett reported to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington as a naval flight officer. He has also served as the operations department administration officer on board USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), and served as a department head for VP-5 stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. As commanding officer of VP-47 stationed at Kaneohe, Hawaii, he led the squadron on a simultaneous deployment to Japan and Iraq, executing more than 250 missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his tour, the squadron completed more than 950 sorties comprising 5,000 hours.

His assignments ashore include serving as a detailer at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, directing the assignments of more than 1,000 naval aviators; naval flight officer instructor for VP-30, NAS Jacksonville; assistant Joint Requirements Oversight Council Secretariat, assisting in the evaluation and development of joint force requirements on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Barnett served as senior program analyst for Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV N80), he monitored naval aviation's $137 billion annual budget, and as deputy executive assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Additional assignments include deputy director of the Resource Management Division for the Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower Personnel, Training, and Education); commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado, California, and later as chief of staff for Commander, Navy Region Southeast and Commander, Navy Installations Command. He then served as deputy commander, Navy Installations Command.

Barnett assumed duties as commander, Navy Region Northwest in March 2020 and relinquished command to Brad J. Collins in June 2021.[4]

In March 2022, he was reassigned as commander of Navy Region Hawaii, succeeding Timothy Kott.[5] He relinquished command of Navy Region Southwest to Rear Admiral Bradley N. Rosen on May 23, 2022.[2]

In February 2023, Barnett was nominated for promotion to rear admiral.[6][7] Barnett was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 5, 2023.[8]

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References

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  1. ↑ Hall, Greg (2022-06-17). "Navy Region Hawaii Holds Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. 1 2 Vincent, Joseph (2022-05-23). "Navy Region Southwest Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. Navy Region Southwest. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  3. ↑ "San Diego to get new 'Navy Mayor' in change of command Friday". San Diego Union-Tribune. July 16, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Nakahara, Liane (2021-06-18). "Navy Region Northwest gets new Region Commander". dvidshub.net.
  5. ↑ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  6. ↑ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  7. ↑ "PN370 — Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  8. ↑ "Navy Flag Marine General Officers Confirmed This Week". United States Naval Institute. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
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