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SUBJ/2021 VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the 2021 recipients of the Vice Admiral 
James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award.  Commander Ronald H. Rumfelt, 
Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5) (U.S. Fleet Forces) and 
Commander Steven C. Lawrence, Commanding Officer of USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 
723) (Pacific Fleet) were selected for their inspirational leadership. 
 
2.  This fleet award was established in honor of VADM James Bond Stockdale, 
whose distinguished naval career symbolized the highest standards of 
excellence in both personal example and leadership. The award is presented 
annually to two commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of 
commander or below who are serving in command of a single ship, submarine, 
aviation squadron, Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) team, naval special warfare 
squadron, SEAL delivery vehicle team, special boat team, explosive ordnance 
disposal mobile unit, mobile diving and salvage unit or Navy special 
clearance team during the nomination cycle.  Candidates are nominated by 
peers who themselves must be eligible for the award. 
 
3.  The 2021 winners were chosen from among nine outstanding finalists in a 
review process that included screening at the fleet commander level and final 
selection by a board of senior officers. 
 
4.  The following finalists deserve well-earned congratulations: 
    a.  Pacific Fleet finalists: 
        (1) CDR Michael S. McGuire, Commanding Officer, USS KEY WEST  
(SSN 722) 
        (2) CDR Robert C. Watts, Commanding Officer, USS JOHN PAUL JONES  
(DDG 53) 
        (3) CDR Matthew D. Gleason, Commanding Officer, USS COMSTOCK 
(LSD 45) 
        (4) CDR Ryan T. Mattson, Commanding Officer, Electronic Attack 
Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) 
    b.  U.S. Fleet Forces finalists: 
        (1) CDR David W. Fassel, Commanding Officer, USS NEWPORT NEWS  
(SSN 750) 
        (2) CDR Christopher M. Norris, Commanding Officer, USS JAMES E. 
WILLIAMS (DDG 95) 
        (3) CDR Richard B. Litchfield, Commanding Officer, USS THOMAS HUDNER 
(DDG 116) 
        (4) CDR Clinton A. Cornell, Commanding Officer, Explosive Ordnance 
Disposal Mobile Unit 2 (EODMU 2) 
 
5.  CDR Ronald Rumfelt and CDR Steven Lawrence, as well as all finalists, 
should be justifiably proud of their achievements. 
 
6.  Awards will be presented at a ceremony to be determined at a later date. 
 
7.  This NAVADMIN will be kept for record purposes and will remain in effect 
until canceled or superseded. 
 
8.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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