Military Sealift Command Biographies

Commander, Military Sealift Command

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson is a graduate of the Naval War College, Naval Postgraduate School, and

Deputy Commander, Military Sealift Command

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Kimberly Walz hails from Crownsville, Maryland, and is a 1992 graduate of the U.S. Naval

MSC Far East Commander

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Captain Reyes is a native of Defiance, Ohio. He enlisted in the Navy in 1993 under the Seaman

Executive Officer, USNS Comfort

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Captain Stewart grew up as a USCG dependent, with her family settling in Virginia. In 2001, she was

MSC Central Commander

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Captain Cherie R. Taylor is a native of Brooklyn, New York and enlisted in the United States Navy in

Executive Director, Military Sealift Command

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:25:00 GMT

Mr. Hood serves as the Executive Director of the United States Navy’s Military Sealift Command,

Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Three Commander

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Captain Mortensen is a native of Murdock, Neb., and attended the U. S. Naval Academy earning a B.S.

MSC Europe/Africa Commander

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:26:00 GMT

Capt. Todd Penrod is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida. His enlisted as-signments include: Naval

Director, Maritime Operations

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:02:00 GMT

Mr. Hein was appointed Director, Maritime Operations (DMO) at the Military Sealift Command (MSC) in

MSC Pacific Commander

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:24:00 GMT

A native of San Jose, California and 2001 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Capt. Dustin

Commanding Officer: USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Captain Grace Lumaban Key is a native of San Diego, California. She attended the University of

Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Two Commander

Press Operations — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Captain John Fritz is a native of Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio State University in 1992

MSC Atlantic Commander

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Captain Jamie Murdock is a native of Ticonderoga, NY. A graduate of the University of Florida, he

Counsel

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:10:00 GMT

Mr. Timothy P. “Tim” Murphy is the Counsel to the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command

Command Master Chief, Military Sealift Command

Press Operations — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:59:00 GMT

Force Master Chief Steven W. Bosco, a native of Bayshore, New York, enlisted in the United States

Executive Officer, USNS Mercy

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Captain Darla Dietrich, native of Wharton, Texas, entered the U.S. Navy in July 2002 by direct

Command Senior Chief, USNS Comfort

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Chief Pete Ming is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and enlisted in the Navy in March of 2003.

Commanding Officer: USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Captain Charles Dickerson enlisted in the U.S, Navy as an undesignated seaman recruit in 1993. He

Chief of Staff, Military Sealift Command

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:47:00 GMT

Capt. Cunningham is a native of Tampa, Florida. He was awarded a four year NROTC scholarship to

Command Master Chief, USNS Mercy

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Command Senior Chief Andrew Redman entered the United States Navy in August 2006. He completed