Joseph D. Stewart
| Joseph D. Stewart | |
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then Major General Stewart, USMC
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| Born |
July 9, 1942 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
United States Marine Corps United States Maritime Service |
| Years of service | 1964-1998 (USMC) 1998-2008 (USMS) |
| Rank |
Major General (USMC) Vice Admiral (USMS) |
| Commands held |
Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics United States Merchant Marine Academy (1998-2008) |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Joseph D. Stewart, also known affectionately by the midshipmen of the United States Merchant Marine Academy as "Joey D," (born July 9, 1942) is a retired United States Marine Corps major general, who after his retirement from the Marine Corps, was appointed as Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on August 1, 1998. He retired from the U.S. Maritime Service with the rank of vice admiral on September 30, 2008.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Stewart graduated from the Severn School in 1960 and the United States Naval Academy in 1964. Vice Admiral Stewart earned a master's degree in Operational Research from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and a master's degree in Management from Salve Regina College and the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island.
Stewart played lacrosse while at the Naval Academy, playing on three straight national championship teams.
Upon his graduation from the Naval Academy, Stewart entered the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. During his thirty-four-year Marine Corps career, he served in a variety of command and staff positions. He commanded a tank company, a supply battalion, and a defense distribution depot. He has also served as an instructor and athletic coach at the Naval Academy. As a major general, he served as Commander, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany in Georgia. Stewart served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics at the U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C..
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