Steven J. Walker
Military Professor Wargaming Department
Biography
Cmdr. Steven Walker, U.S. Navy, is a surface warfare officer. He first deployed aboard USS Thomas C. Hart (FF 1092) in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Ashore, he taught at Surface Warfare Officers School Command. Following a break in service and transition to the Naval Reserve, he supported operational level of war (OLW) planning on the 7th Fleet Staff. He served as an OLW planner and Future Operations Synch director while deployed to Kuwait in support of CJTF-Operation Inherent Resolve. He deployed to CJTF-Horn of Africa to serve as Global Force Manager. Additionally, he served in command of underway replenishment and Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron units.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Desert Storm
- Joint Operations
- Maritime History
- Operational Warfare
- Surface Warfare
Professional Highlights
Began wargaming at U.S. Naval War College
Student at U.S. Naval War College
CJTF-HOA Global Force Manager
Education
M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2024, National Security and Strategic Studies (JPME II)
Graduate Certificate, U.S. Naval War College, 2024, Maritime History
M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2017, National Security and Strategic Studies (JPME I)
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1989, Political Science
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