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Mr. Patton
Supply Technician
University of Washington NROTC
Mr. Patton is from Chicago, IL. He was enlisted in the Army for two years, most of which was spent in Germany. He ended his term as an E-4 with an MOS as Supply Technician. He joined the Coast Guard in 1979 as a Seaman Storekeeper and retired in August 2007 as a Chief Warrant Officer after 28 years of service. He has 11 years of sea duty and has been stationed aboard 6 Coast Guard Cutters, serving as a Department Head/Supply Officer aboard two. Mr. Patton has been awarded five Coast Guard Achievement medals, seven Good Conduct medals, two Armed Forces Expeditionary medals, two National Defense Service medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, and the Humanitarian Service medal. He is married to wife Deborah and they have three children, Kevin, Samantha, and Linda.
LT Chris Murray
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Submarine Warfare Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Lieutenant Chris Murray was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. During his junior year of college, he joined the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program in order to serve in the Submarine force. After graduation, he reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and commissioned in October 2012.
After commissioning, he reported to Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina for his nuclear training. After completing Nuclear Power School, he attended Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut and then qualified at the Nuclear Power Training Unit Prototype before reporting to USS CHICAGO in Guam.
While on the USS CHICAGO, LT Murray served as the Reactor Control Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Assistant Weapons Officer, and Quality Assurance Officer. He completed eight missions vital to national security and multiple accelerated maintenance periods.
In September 2017, he reported to Destroyer Squadron 50 in Bahrain. He served as the Anti-Submarine Warfare officer and helped plan five major multinational naval exercises.
His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.
LT Murray reported to the University of Washington NROTC unit in August 2018. In addition to his duties as an instructor, LT Murray is pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and playing golf.
Lt Arthur
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Aviation Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Lieutenant Arthur was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She graduated in the top 5% of her class from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and language study minors in Spanish and Chinese. Lieutenant Arthur graduated with distinction and was awarded the Admiral Dewey Award for the midshipman who stands highest in professional courses in naval weaponry and who excels in the weapons phase of at-sea training.
Lieutenant Arthur reported to Pensacola, Florida in 2009 for training as a Naval Aviator. She trained in the T-34C in Corpus Christi, Texas with VT-27 and in the TH-57 B/C in Milton, Florida with HT-8. Upon receiving her wings in 2011, she completed her training in the MH-60R in San Diego, California with HSM-41. She reported to the HSM-78 “Blue Hawks” in 2012. She completed a seventh fleet deployment with HSM-78 Combat Element One onboard the USS Kidd, DDG-100 in 2014 and participated in RIMPAC 2014 onboard the USS Ronald Reagan. During this tour Lieutenant Arthur served as Air Operations Officer for her detachment as well as squadron Readiness Officer and Assistant Training Officer.
Lieutenant Arthur will be pursuing a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington in the Fall of 2016. Her personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
In December 2015, she reported to the University of Washington Naval ROTC Unit as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science and is serving as the unit’s Aviation Officer and Neptune Company Advisor. She currently resides in Seattle, WA.
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Nursing & Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)
University of Washington NROTC
Lieutenant Kirby orientated from Vancouver, Washington. He enlisted in the Navy in 2004 and attended recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Recruit Training Command, he attended Gunners Mate “A” school then attended the Vertical Launching System “C” school before reporting to USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) in May 2005, based out of Norfolk, Virginia.
While serving in USS Oscar Austin, he qualified as the command Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmer and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lieutenant Kirby was selected to the FY09 Seaman to Admiral-21 program, then transferred from USS OSCAR AUSTIN in January 2010.
In December 2012, Lieutenant Kirby graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University and commissioned through the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Command in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lieutenant Kirby reported to USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) and served as the First Lieutenant. While serving aboard, he deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of theater Ballistic Missile Defense operations. In July 2015, Lieutenant Kirby was selected as a “Fleet-up” and continued to serve as USS RAMAGE’s Fire Control Officer. As the Fire Control Officer, he deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
In April 2017, Lieutenant Kirby received orders to the University of Washington’s NROTC. He is currently the unit’s SWO & Nursing Advisor and Midshipmen Summer Cruise Coordinator.
He resides in the greater Seattle area.
Capt Stone
Marine Officer Instructor
University of Washington NROTC
Captain Stone was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in October of 2002 and attended recruit training in San Diego, California the following February. Upon completion of his entry level training and military occupational specialty school, Captain Stone was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he served as an artillery scout observer. While stationed at Camp Lejeune, Captain Stone completed deployments to Iraq and Okinawa, Japan.
In 2007, Captain Stone received orders to the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) in Norfolk, Virginia. While at EWTGLANT, he served as a fire support instructor for the Fire Support Coordination Course, Tactical Air Control Party Course, and the newly developed Joint Fires Observer Course.
In 2009, Captain Stone was selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) and subsequently attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his degree in May of 2012. Upon commissioning, he attended The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia followed by the Armored Basic Officer Leaders Course in Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2013, Captain Stone received orders to 1st Tank Battalion in Twentynine Palms, California. While there, he deployed to the Pacific as the tank platoon commander in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Captain Stone reported to the Naval ROTC at the University of Washington in May 2016 where he currently serves as the Marine Officer Instructor, Battalion Operations Officer, and the Command Fitness Leader. Captain Stone’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star and the Combat Action Ribbon.
GySgt McBride
Assistant Marine Officer Instructor
University of Washington NROTC
Gunnery Sergeant McBride enlisted in the Marine Corps on 22 July 2002 from Seattle, WA and attended Recruit Training at 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA. Upon completion, he received training at Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Pendleton, CA. Following MCT, he reported to Marine Corps Engineer School, Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejeune NC.
In March 2003, Private First Class McBride reported to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Engineer Support Company, Camp Lejeune, NC. In October 2004, Lance Corporal McBride was promoted to Corporal and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in April of 2005.
In July 2006, Corporal McBride was promoted to Sergeant and executed orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, where he served as a Utilities Chief. In March 2007, Sergeant McBride again deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In July 2008, Sergeant McBride reported to Drill Instructor School, Class 4-08, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA. Upon completion of Drill Instructor School, Sergeant McBride was then assigned to Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. During his tour as a drill instructor, he filled the billets of a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor and Chief Drill Instructor. Sergeant McBride was promoted to Staff Sergeant in November 2010.
In January 2012, Staff Sergeant McBride was selected to serve as an Instructor at Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA where he instructed the Basic Warrior Training and Standard Operating Procedures packages.
In October 2012, Staff Sergeant McBride received orders to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Engineer Support Company where he served as a Utilities Section Chief.
In October 2015, Staff Sergeant McBride received orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, where he served as a Utilities Chief and Assistant Battalion Operations Chief. Staff Sergeant McBride was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in November 2015.
Gunnery Sergeant McBride’s personal decorations include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in lieu of second award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal in lieu of fifth award.
He is married to the former Sagrario Cienfuegos of Nayarit, Mexico and they have three children: Selenne, Dominik, and Yasmeen.
CDR Sledge
Professor of Naval Science
Executive Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Commander Christopher Sledge is a native of Oak Harbor, Washington, and graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Following his designation as a Naval Aviator in 1994 he reported to the Seahawks of HSL-41 at NAS North Island, California, for training in the SH-60B. He joined the HSL-49 Scorpions in 1995, completing deployments on USS SHILOH (CG 67) and USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57) and earning selection as the squadron’s Pilot of the Year for 1998. Commander Sledge returned to the HSL-41 Seahawks in 1999 for duty as a flight instructor and reported to USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) in 2001, where he served as Assistant Air Officer and completed an extended deployment in support of combat operations in Afghanistan.
Commander Sledge joined the BattleCats of HSL-43 in 2003, completing the maiden deployment of USS PREBLE (DDG 88) before serving as squadron Operations Officer. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 2006 with a Master of Military Art and Science (Military History), earning recognition as winner of the Arter-Darby award for military history writing. He subsequently reported for duty as Deputy Safety Officer on the staff of Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific, in San Diego.
In 2010 Commander Sledge was assigned to USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) in Everett, Washington, as Safety Officer, where he deployed twice to FIFTH Fleet. He reported to Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San Diego in 2012 and served as Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility Officer. He graduated with distinction from the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, in 2016 with a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies. In June 2016 he reported to NROTC Unit, University of Washington for duties as Executive Officer.
Commander Sledge has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours and his personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Flight Award), and other personal and unit-level awards.
Captain Michael Lockwood
Professor of Naval Science
Commanding Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Captain Lockwood was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and is a 1991 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was commissioned via NROTC.
He has served at sea as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans (N3/N5) – Commander, Task Force SEVEN ZERO/Battle Force SEVENTH Fleet/GEORGE WASHINGTON Carrier Strike Group; Commanding Officer, Assault Craft Unit ONE; Chief Staff Officer, Destroyer Squadron NINE; Executive Officer, USS O’KANE (DDG 77); Assistant Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel (N1) – Commander, NIMITZ Carrier Strike Group; Combat Systems Officer/Weapons Officer in USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52); Fire Control Officer in USS THOMAS S GATES (CG 51); and Main Propulsion Assistant/Combat Information Center Officer in USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH 11). Captain Lockwood has completed nine deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, DAMAYAN, and RESTORE HOPE.
Ashore, Captain Lockwood’s most recent assignment was to Tactical Training Group Pacific in San Diego, California, where he served as Operations and Plans Syndicate Chair. He has also served as Maritime Division Chief (J32), Operations Directorate of North American Aerospace Defense Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and at Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DC; and Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.
He holds a MS in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, and an MS in Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, as well as other personal and unit level awards and citations.
