Stephen Koehler
Stephen Koehler | |
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| Nickname(s) | Web |
| Born | April 15, 1964 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Third Fleet Carrier Strike Group 9 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) USS Bataan VFA-143 |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) |
| Alma mater | Joint Forces Staff College Naval War College (MNSA) University of Colorado Boulder (BS) |
Stephen Thomas "Web" Koehler (born April 15, 1964)[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the 31st Commander of the United States Third Fleet.[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
Koehler was born in Norfolk, Virginia[1] and raised in San Diego, where he graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1982.[6] He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1986. Koehler holds a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College and also graduated from the Joint Staff College and the Navy Nuclear Power Program.
Koehler was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) in 1986[7] and designated a naval aviator in March 1989. His command tours include the Pukin' Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, USS Bataan (LHD-5), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), and Carrier Strike Group 9. Other seaborne assignments include tours in Fighter Squadron (VF) 211, VF-41 and executive officer of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). He was the Director of Operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from June 2018 to October 2020.
Koehler was originally slated to replace Andrew L. Lewis as commander of the United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk in March 2020; despite being confirmed by the Senate, he did not assume command.[8]
In April 2022, Koehler was nominated for assignment director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff and senior member of the Military Staff Committee of the United Nations.[7][9][10]
Awards and decorations
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References
- ^ a b "Certificate of Birth". Births, 1864-2016. No. 023907. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia Department of Health. 1964.
- ^ "Vice Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ "Koehler takes command of U.S. 3rd Fleet". U.S. Pacific Fleet. U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler". Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ "Stephen T. "Web" Koehler". Retrieved 2021-04-22.
- ^ The Horizon. Vol. 8. San Diego, California: Mt. Carmel High School. 1982. p. 97.
- ^ a b LaGrone, Sam (April 26, 2022). "Franchetti Tapped for VCNO; 3rd Fleet Koehler to Joint Staff, Cheeseman to CNP". USNI News. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "PN1678 — Rear Adm. Stephen T. Koehler — Navy". March 20, 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". United States Department of Defense. April 26, 2022.
- ^ "PN1985 — Vice Adm. Stephen T. Koehler — Navy". United States Congress. April 25, 2022.
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- People from Norfolk, Virginia
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