CDR Christopher M. Descovich

Past Commanding Officer, USS STERETT (DDG 104)

14 July 2022 A native of Hercules California, CDR Descovich graduated from the California Maritime Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation and commissioned through the Merchant Marine Reserve Program.

At sea he completed his Division Officer tours aboard USS MILIUS (DDG 69) as 1st Lieutenant and Fire Control Officer, then USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53) serving as Weapons Officer then Combat Systems Officer.  He most recently served as Executive Officer in USS STERETT (DDG 104).

Ashore he served as Flag Aide to the President of the U.S. Naval War College, Branch Chief for Current Maritime Operations at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and post Department Head Detailer at Navy Personnel Command.

CDR Descovich holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Technology (JC4I) from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.  

His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various other campaign and unit awards.