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Ben Gabbard

Ben Gabbard

Surface Warfare Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Officer at USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

  • Education

    • Naval Postgraduate School

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Systems Analysis

      Activities and Societies: A full time job The Science of Decision Making. A scientific approach to the solution of problems in the management of complex systems that enables decision makers to make better decisions. (The OR Society)

    • United States Naval Academy

      2004 - 2008
      Quantitative Economics Operations Analysis

      Activities and Societies: Navy Football, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    • Broadneck High School

      2000 - 2004
      Diploma College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

      Activities and Societies: Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Indoor Track and Field, National Honor Society

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      May 2008 - now
      Surface Warfare Officer

    • Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2019
      Deputy Director, Reserve Forces Antiterrorism and Force Protection

      Policy development and execution for Navy Reserve Force-wide Antiterrorism and Force Protection programs. Direct oversight of 6 regional commands, 123 Navy Operational Support Centers, 70 Weapon and Armory management programs, and a core team of 6 subject matter experts and program assessors. Implemented data-driven approach to process and performance improvement.

    • Navy Operational Support Center Alaska

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2022
      Commanding Officer

      Leading a full-time staff in the training and administration of Alaska's Reserve Sailors to provide mobilization-ready assets to surge and operational requirements. Serving as the Navy's sole unit commander in the Last Frontier.

    • Anchorage School District

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Substitute Teacher

    • USS Harpers Ferry

      Jan 2023 - now
      Executive Officer

      Responsible for all administrative, disciplinary, and organizational functions in a U.S. Navy Amphibious Warship and her 350+ person crew.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Notary Public

      United States Department of Defense
      Apr 2014

    • Operations Research and Analysis

      Naval Postgraduate School
      Mar 2021

    • Human Systems Integration (HSI)

      Naval Postgraduate School
      Oct 2019

    • Joint Professional Military Education

      U.S. Naval War College
      Nov 2020

    • Combat Lifesaver Training

      Defense Health Agency
      Mar 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Meritorious Service Medal Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific Fleet Feb 2025
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Meritorious Service Medal COMNAVRESFORCOM Jul 2022
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Commendation Medal COMNAVRESFORCOM Sep 2019
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy and Marine Association Leadership Award Navy and Marine Association Jun 2019 Recipients were selected by their peers for exhibiting the highest levels of excellence in leadership.
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Shiphandler of the Year COMDESRON 22 Mar 2019
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Commendation Medal COMDESRON 22 Feb 2019
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Tactician of the Year COMNAVSURFOR Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Commendation Medal COMDESRON 22 Jul 2017
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Commendation Medal Navy Region Southwest RCC San Diego, CA Apr 2015
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Achievement Medal USS ANZIO Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Ben Gabbard
      Navy Achievement Medal USS MAKIN ISLAND May 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Stock Boy

      Issued by Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on Nov 2024
      Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyAssociated with Ben Gabbard

    • Blue and Gold Officer

      Issued by United States Naval Academy on Jun 2020
      United States Naval AcademyAssociated with Ben Gabbard

    • Site Captain

      Issued by Alameda County Sheriff's Office on Mar 2013
      Alameda County Sheriff's OfficeAssociated with Ben Gabbard