CDR Steve Mack
COMMANDING OFFICER
USS HAWAII (SSN 776)

Commander Mack is a native of Wheaton, Maryland.  Enlisting in the Navy in 1986, he was trained as an Electronics Technician and selected for the Nuclear Enlisted Commissioning Program in 1988 as a Second Class Petty Officer.  He attended the University of New Mexico earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1991. 

Following nuclear power training, he reported to USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) (GOLD) where he completed five strategic deterrent patrols between 1993 and 1996. 

In 1996 he was selected for the Submarine Scholarship Program at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Lab.  He earned a Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Post Masters Certificate for Advanced Study in signal processing.

In 1999 he reported to the USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691) as the Navigation and Operations Officer.  While on board, the ship completed two North Atlantic deployments and was awarded the Battle Efficiency “E” for 1999 and 2000, the Red & Green Navigation “N” for 2000 and two Meritorious Unit Commendations for independent operations.

In 2002 he was selected as the first US Submariner to attend the British Submarine Command Course – ‘Perisher’.  He spent six months training with the Royal Navy on advanced submarine tactics and operations.  Upon successful completion, he reported to Submarine School where he held assignments as the Assistant Director for Officer Training and Director Modernization Training Team.

In February 2005 he completed the Submarine Command Course and reported to the USS VIRGINIA (SSN 774) as Executive Officer.  While onboard, the ship completed her maiden deployment and was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation for independent operations. 

Following completion of his Executive Officer tour in 2007, he reported to Australia as Principal Staff Officer for Operational Preparedness and the Tactical Development Officer at the Submarine Headquarters at HMAS STIRLING, Western Australia.