USS Stethem
Executive Officer (May 2009 - May 2011) 
CDR Michael DeVore
Executive Officer (May 2009 - May 2011)
Commander DeVore received his commission and a B.S. in Chemistry Education from Purdue University in 1995. He received his Masters degrees from Georgetown University in 2002 and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2006.

At-sea assignments include Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer in USS TAYLOR (FFG 50), Fire Control Officer in USS CARNEY (DDG 64), Operations Officer in USS MAHAN (DDG 72), and Commanding Officer in Patrol Coastal Crew FOXTROT while embarked in USS TYPHOON (PC 5) and USS HURRICANE (PC 3).

Shore-duty assignments include service as Assignments Officer in the Surface Distribution Division of the Bureau of Naval Personnel and Executive Assistant to the Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems Directorate (J6), U.S. Joint Forces Command, in Norfolk, Virginia. He also completed student tours under the Navy’s Pol-Mil Masters program at Georgetown University and at the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia.

 NEWS
DDG 63 Port Visit in Okinawa
USS Stethem Makes Port Visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa White Beach Festival
USS STETHEM (DDG 63) arrived today in Okinawa, Japan to participate in the 2010 White Beach Festival.
USS Stethem (DDG 63) aligns course in preparation for an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean
USS Stethem Arrives in Donghae for Exercise Foal Eagle 2011
DONGHAE, Korea (Mar. 17, 2011) - USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in the port of Donghae, Republic of Korea (ROK), March 17 for a visit in preparation for exercise Foal Eagle 2011.
Stethem Sailors Strengthen Ties in Russia
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), departed the port city of Vladivostok after a five-day visit beginning July 1.
USS Stethem Arrives in Russia
USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, for a scheduled port visit July 1. The visit provides an opportunity to promote stability in the Asia-Pacific region by demonstrating that the United States and Russia are committed to a regional partnership and the growth of foreign relations.
USS Stethem DDG 63
Stethem Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Cmdr. Henry C. Adams relieved Cmdr. Shan M. Byrne as Stethem's commanding officer. Guests in attendance included the family of Robert Stethem, the ship's namesake, and keynote speaker Capt. Charles Williams, commander, Destroyer Squadron 15.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stetham (DDG 63) is underway in the western Pacific Ocean.
Stethem, along with DESRON 15, Participates in Undersea Warfare Exercise
The USS Stetham (DDG 63) is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. Stetham is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is participating in Undersea Warfare Exercise
Camp Zama Co-Op Offers Japanese Soldiers Tour of USS Stethem
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- A group of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers from various regions visited Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Stethem (DDG 63) Aug. 12
Retired Chief Boatswain's Mate (SEAL) Ken Stethem receives a bronzed master chief cover from Chief Intelligence Specialist
USS Stethem Holds Honorary Master Chief Frocking For Namesake
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 24, 2010) Retired Chief Boatswain's Mate (SEAL) Kenneth J. Stethem receives a bronzed master chief cover from Chief Intelligence Specialist Dan Mayfield and Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Jeff Kuhlman, both assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), during a ceremony to celebrate his brother and ship namesake, Robert D. Stethem's, honorary frocking of to the rank of master chief petty officer. Steelworker 2nd Class Robert Dean Stethem was killed aboard TWA
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West visits the USS Stethem
MCPON Rick West Visits USS Stethem
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West crosses the brow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) to meet with Sailors during his visit to Fleet Activities Yokosuka
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is assisted pier side by local tugboats.
USS Stethem (DDG 63) in Okinawa, Japan
OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 11, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is assisted pier side by local tugboats.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is underway in the East China Sea.
Stethem Makes Port Visit to Hong Kong
HONG KONG - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit during the Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 4.
Sailors watch Indian sailors transport officers in rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of exercise Malabar 2011.
US, Indian Navies Kick Off Malabar 2011
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2011) Sailors assigned aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watch Indian sailors transport officers in rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of exercise Malabar 2011.

 Served with...
Commander Hank Adams

Start Date: May 2009
End Date: May 2011

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Command Master Chiefs
Commander Hank Adams

Start Date: May 2009
End Date: May 2011
CDR Michael “Brent” DeVore

Start Date: May 2011
End Date: November 2012
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