HOF Recipients

"The NPS Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of NPS's most distinguished alumni and friends who, through the attainment of positions at the highest levels of public service, have made the greatest contributions to society, their nations and to the Naval Postgraduate School. "

	Admiral Mike Mullen Inducted August 11, 2009 Admiral Michael Glenn Mullen was appointed the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) on October 1, 2007. Mullen previously served as the Navy's 28th Chief of Naval Operations from July 22, 2005 to September 29, 2007. In 1985, Mullen graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science degree in Operations Research, and in 1991.		General Michael Hagee Inducted May 23, 2009General Michael W. Hagee was appointed the 33rd Commandant of the United States Marine Corps from 2003-2006. Hagee retired from the Marine Corps on January 1, 2007. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.
	Admiral James D. Watkins, USN (Ret.) Inducted April 20, 2005 Admiral James D. Watkins, Naval Academy Class of 1949, is a 1958 graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, with a master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He served equally aboard surface ships and submarines. President Reagan selected Admiral Watkins to become the 22nd Chief of Naval Operations on June 30, 1982, capping a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades.		Admiral Henry H. Mauz, Jr. Inducted November 19, 2003 Admiral Henry Mauz, Jr. retired from active duty in 1994 as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Mauz's education includes the Naval Academy, Naval War College, and a graduate degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and three awards of the Navy Achievement Medal.
	Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, USN (Ret.) Inducted February 23, 2006 Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, who graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1960 with a bachelor of science, was presented the prestigious medal by NPS President RDML Wells during the ceremony. Meyer is the founder of real time shipboard systems engineering where 60 ships now employ his AEGIS technology. “I am completely stunned and surprised,” said Meyer of his induction.		General John A. Gordon Inducted September 16, 2004 General John A. Gordon, USAF (Ret.), a veteran of 32 years in the Air Force, served in the White House as the President's Homeland Security Advisor from June 2003 to June 2004. He holds an BS from the University of Missouri , a MS from the Naval Postgraduate School , and an MBA from New Mexico Highlands University.
	Vice Admiral Arthur K. Cebrowski Inducted January 13, 2003 Vice Admiral Cebrowski holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Villanova University and a 1973 Master's with Distinction in Computer Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. He retired from the Navy in 2001 after serving as President of the Naval War College and is currently Director, Office of Force Transformation, Office of the United States Secretary of Defense.		Professor Lui Pao Chuen Inducted March 28, 2002 Professor Chuen (NPS '73) holds a Masters of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Professor Chuen has modernized the Singapore military Singapore military, establishing an operations analysis organization within the Ministry of Defense that focuses on information technology, systems engineering, and operations research. He also established a cooperative education program between the NPS and the National University of Singapore.
	The Honorable James G. Roche Inducted September 27, 2001 The Honorable James G. Roche was appointed the 20th Secretary of the United States Air Force in 2001. He is responsible for the Air Force's functioning and efficiency, the formulation of its policies and programs, and the implementation of decisions and instructions of the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense. Secretary Roche holds a MS from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Doctorate from Harvard's Graduate School of Business Administration.		Former Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White Inducted September 27, 2001 Mr. White's career in the U.S. Army included two tours in Vietnam and service as Commander, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment; Commander, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, V Corps; and Executive Assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1974 with a Master's degree in Operations Research. Mr. White served as the 18th Secretary of the Army from May 2001 to April 2003.
	The Honorable Dan Albert Inducted February 23, 2007 The Honorable Dan Albert was the mayor of the city of Monterey from 1986-2006. He is a dedicated visionary who helped establish the Naval Postgraduate School as a cornerstone of higher education, and is recognized for his leadership in community efforts to support DoD activities in Monterey, CA.