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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 Irgens
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Submarine Warfare Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Lieutenant Irgens was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. While at Purdue, she was on the rowing team, earning a spot on the All-Region and All-American teams. During her senior year of college, she joined the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program in order to serve in the Submarine force. After graduation, she reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and commissioned in October 2011.
After commissioning, she reported to Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina to begin her nuclear training. After graduating from Nuclear Power School, she attended Submarine Officer Basic School in Groton, Connecticut and then completed Nuclear Power Training Unit Prototype in Charleston before reporting to USS GEORGIA GOLD in Kings Bay, Georgia.
While serving on the USS Georgia, she was the Reactor Controls Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Assistant Weapons Officer, Assistant Engineer, Strike Officer, and Anti-Terrorism Officer. She completed two deployments vital to national security and a 16-month Maintenance and Modernization period.
Lieutenant Irgens was recognized as the Squadron Sixteen Junior Officer of the Year for 2016. Her personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.
In October 2016, she reported to the University of Washington Naval ROTC Unit as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science and the Nuclear Power Officer.
She currently resides in Seattle, Washington with her husband Matthew De Villers. She is an avid long distance runner and competes for the All-Navy Running team.
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.
LT Kirby
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 with his fiancée Brittany.
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.
MSgt Ledesma
Assistant Marine Officer Instructor
University of Washington NROTC
Master Sergeant Ledesma was born in San Antonio, Texas. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 21 July 1998 and attended recruit training at MCRD San Diego, California. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California to be trained as a basic rifleman.
Upon graduation, he was ordered to Personnel Administration School, at Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. There he attended Unit Diary Clerk Course and became a Unit Diary Clerk. On March 1999, Private First Class Ledesma was transferred to Personnel Support Detachment 18, Marine Air Combat Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and served as the unit diary clerk. On September 1999, he was promoted to Lance Corporal.
He later received orders to Okinawa, Japan assigned to Installation Personnel Administration Center, Camp Foster. There he was assigned as a member of the Automated Systems Administration Program’s web design team. On December 2000, he was promoted to Corporal and on August 2003, promoted to Sergeant. In September 2003, he attended Sergeant’s course at Marine Corps University in Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.
In December 2003, he received orders to Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing and served as the Data Chief. He deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2.2 and again for Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07. In December 2006, he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In June 2007, Staff Sergeant Ledesma received orders to Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. SSgt Ledesma then attained the rank of Chief Drill Instructor. In February 2010, he was promoted to rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
In January 2011, Gunnery Sergeant Ledesma received orders to the Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Center, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. He served as the Operations Center Staff Non-Commissioned Officer-in- Charge where he supported the Marine Corps Enterprise Network.
In December 2012, Gunnery Sergeant Ledesma received orders to the Office of the Commandant, Headquarters Marine Corps, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. He served as the Communications Chief to the Commandant, Assistant Commandant, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
In May 2014, Gunnery Sergeant Ledesma received orders to the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He is currently serving as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor which requires him to thoroughly indoctrinate the Midshipmen into the Navy and Marine Corps culture.
Master Sergeant Ledesma’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a gold star in lieu of second award and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award.
Master Sergeant Ledesma is married to the former Joelle MacCormac from Vancouver, British Columbia and has a daughter, Alexa, age 15. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.
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.
Capt Johnson
Professor of Naval Science
Commanding Officer
University of Washington NROTC
Captain Johnson is a native of Bethesda, Maryland, and a 1987 graduate of Miami University where he earned a BA in History. He was commissioned via ROTC. He has served at sea as Commander, Destroyer Squadron NINE and Sea Combat Commander for the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Strike Group; Commanding Officer, USS SHOUP (DDG 86); Executive Officer in USS HUE CITY (CG 66), deploying for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM; Operations Officer in USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) and USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64), participating in Operation DESERT FOX; and First Lieutenant and Navigator in USS THOMAS S GATES (CG 51), deploying for both DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM.
Ashore, Captain Johnson’s most recent assignment was to the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as that unit’s first Commanding Officer. He has also served as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commander, US Pacific Command; Deputy Chief, Future Operations Division (J35), Operations Directorate of US Pacific Command; as Executive Assistant to the Navy Chief of Legislative Affairs; as Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations; as a Program Analyst for the Director, Navy Quadrennial Defense Review 2001; as a Strategic Planner on the OPNAV staff (N513); and as Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commander, Iberian-Atlantic Area, a NATO command located in Lisbon, Portugal.
He holds a MA in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School, and he is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, as well as other personal and unit level awards and citations.
Captain Johnson assumed command of the NROTC Unit at the University of Washington in January 2016.
