Kevin M. McCoy
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Vice Admiral Kevin M. McCoy is a native of Long Island, New York and joined the United States Navy
in 1977. McCoy is currently the 42nd commander of Naval Sea Systems Command
.
at Stony Brook with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In June 1989, McCoy earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an engineer's degree in Naval Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
. In May 1994 McCoy earned a Masters in Business Administration Degree from Emory University
.
in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
. In October 1982, he attended the Submarine Officer's Basic Course in New London, Connecticut
and reported to USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626) in January 1983 as part of the Engineering Duty Officer Dolphin Program. In August 1983, Rear Adm. McCoy reported to Mare Island Naval Shipyard
and served as both a Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Ship Superintendent, as well as Shipyard Docking Officer, and completed submarine qualification.
McCoy served at Charleston Naval Shipyard
from July 1989 through May 1994 while attending Emory University. In June 1994, McCoy relieved as Repair Officer on USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36). He completed Surface Warfare qualification in June 1995 and in July 1996 he reported for duty as Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Maintenance Support Office in Norfolk, Virginia. There, he was Program Manager for the Advanced Industrial Management Program supporting the Shipyard and NADEP communities. In July 1998, McCoy reported to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
where he served as Business Officer and Operations Officer until June 2001. In October 2001, he became the 80th Commander of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
. In March 2004, he was selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral
(Lower Half). In November 2004, he was assigned as the Assistant Deputy Commander of Industrial Operations of the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard
, Washington, DC where he served as the NAVSEA Deputy Command for Ship Design, Integration and Engineering.
Upon selection to flag rank, McCoy served as assistant deputy commander of Industrial Operations of the Naval Sea Systems Command from 2004-2005. From 2005-2008, he served as the Naval Sea Systems Command’s chief engineer. In June 2008, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of vice admiral and was assigned as the 42nd commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.
On July 1, 2010 McCoy presented 25 civilians with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism
for their direct support for counter-improvised explosive device efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
from the American Society of Naval Engineers
as "Fleet Engineer of the Year" during his tour onboard USS L.Y. Spear.
Vice Admiral Kevin M. McCoy is entitled to wear:
United States Navy
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in 1977. McCoy is currently the 42nd commander of Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Sea Systems Command
The Naval Sea Systems Command is the largest of the U.S. Navy's five "systems commands," or materiel organizations...
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Education
In May 1978, McCoy graduated from the State University of New YorkState University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
at Stony Brook with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In June 1989, McCoy earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an engineer's degree in Naval Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
. In May 1994 McCoy earned a Masters in Business Administration Degree from Emory University
Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
.
Service
In September 1978, McCoy began his career at Naval Reactors Headquarters and completed seven months of instruction at the Bettis Reactor Engineering SchoolBettis Atomic Power Laboratory
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory is a U.S. Government-owned, contractor-operated research and development facility located in the Pittsburgh suburb of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. It solely focuses on the design and development of nuclear power for the U.S. Navy....
in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 20,313 at the 2010 census....
. In October 1982, he attended the Submarine Officer's Basic Course in New London, Connecticut
New London, Connecticut
New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States.It is located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, southeastern Connecticut....
and reported to USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626) in January 1983 as part of the Engineering Duty Officer Dolphin Program. In August 1983, Rear Adm. McCoy reported to Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
The Mare Island Naval Shipyard was the first United States Navy base established on the Pacific Ocean. It is located 25 miles northeast of San Francisco in Vallejo, California. The Napa River goes through the Mare Island Strait and separates the peninsula shipyard from the main portion of the...
and served as both a Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Ship Superintendent, as well as Shipyard Docking Officer, and completed submarine qualification.
McCoy served at Charleston Naval Shipyard
Charleston Naval Shipyard
Charleston Naval Shipyard was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina and part of Naval Base Charleston...
from July 1989 through May 1994 while attending Emory University. In June 1994, McCoy relieved as Repair Officer on USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36). He completed Surface Warfare qualification in June 1995 and in July 1996 he reported for duty as Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Maintenance Support Office in Norfolk, Virginia. There, he was Program Manager for the Advanced Industrial Management Program supporting the Shipyard and NADEP communities. In July 1998, McCoy reported to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is a United States Navy shipyard covering 179 acres on Puget Sound at Bremerton, Washington...
where he served as Business Officer and Operations Officer until June 2001. In October 2001, he became the 80th Commander of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard , often called the Portsmouth Navy Yard, is a United States Navy shipyard located in Kittery on the southern boundary of Maine near the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is used for remodeling and repairing the Navy's ships...
. In March 2004, he was selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
(Lower Half). In November 2004, he was assigned as the Assistant Deputy Commander of Industrial Operations of the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard
Washington Navy Yard
The Washington Navy Yard is the former shipyard and ordnance plant of the United States Navy in Southeast Washington, D.C. It is the oldest shore establishment of the U.S. Navy...
, Washington, DC where he served as the NAVSEA Deputy Command for Ship Design, Integration and Engineering.
Upon selection to flag rank, McCoy served as assistant deputy commander of Industrial Operations of the Naval Sea Systems Command from 2004-2005. From 2005-2008, he served as the Naval Sea Systems Command’s chief engineer. In June 2008, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of vice admiral and was assigned as the 42nd commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.
On July 1, 2010 McCoy presented 25 civilians with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism
The Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism is a medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense.It was created and approved to recognize and honor the contributions and accomplishments of the civilian workforce of the Department of Defense in direct support of the armed...
for their direct support for counter-improvised explosive device efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Awards
In March 1997, at the rank of Commander, McCoy was awarded the Claud A. Jones AwardClaud A. Jones Award
The Claud A. Jones Award is a prestigious award presented annually to the "Fleet Engineer of the Year" by the American Society of Naval Engineers since 1987...
from the American Society of Naval Engineers
American Society of Naval Engineers
The American Society of Naval Engineers is a professional association of American naval engineers. Naval Engineering includes all arts and sciences as applied in the research, development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and logistic support of surface and subsurface ships and...
as "Fleet Engineer of the Year" during his tour onboard USS L.Y. Spear.
Vice Admiral Kevin M. McCoy is entitled to wear:
- Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
, with Gold Star - Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
, with two Gold Stars - Navy Commendation Medal, with Gold Star
- Meritorious Unit CommendationMeritorious Unit CommendationThe Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions....
- Battle Efficiency "E"
- Humanitarian Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalThe Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under...
- and other awards.