Mike Lumpkin
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Michael D. Lumpkin was appointed as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict on April 25, 2011. He simultaneously assumed duties as Acting Assistant Secretary for the same office. On November 1, 2011, Michael A. Sheehan
was nominated as Assistant Secretary, but has not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Previously, Mr. Lumpkin served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. Mr. Lumpkin is a retired United States Navy SEAL Commander - a proven combat leader who served as the former Deputy Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has military experience at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of national policy. Mr. Lumpkin has also deployed to Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and the Philippines in support of our nation’s ongoing Global War on Terrorism. His experience also includes planning and executing counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations in Central and South America. He has a Master's Degree in National Security from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Mr. Lumpkin was born in Oceanside, California
, grew up in Vista, California
and graduated from University of California, San Diego
.
, grew up in Vista, California
and graduated from University of California, San Diego
.
Mr. Lumpkin has a Master's Degree in National Security Affairs and he is recognized by the Department of Defense as a specialist in both the Western Hemisphere and Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict.
As a Navy SEAL, Mr. Lumpkin served eight operational tours and one as Commanding Officer of a Team. Two of these assignments were in the Republic of Panama
which served as his operational hub. In Latin America
, he was formally recognized by the Armed Forces Preparedness Association for his Outstanding Contributions to National Security while conducting counter-narcotics operations. Mr. Lumpkin also served as the Officer in Charge of the training and readiness of all West Coast SEAL Teams. The Teams he trained performed magnificently in the invasion of both Afghanistan
and Iraq
while sustaining no casualties.
Lumpkin's final assignment in the military was in United States Special Operations Command Office of Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C.
where he served as liaison to the United States Congress on policy and appropriation issues supporting our nation's Special Operations Forces.
During his 21 years of service, Mr. Lumpkin has received over 40 commendations and awards and was selected for promotion to Captain (O-6). He was a general election candidate in California's 52nd District's
Congressional race in the 2008 elections.
On April 25, 2011, Mr. Lumpkin was appointed as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict at Department of Defense.
Michael A. Sheehan
Michael A. Sheehan is a United States author and former government official and military officer.-Education:Sheehan graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in New Jersey in 1973 and the United States Military Academy in 1977...
was nominated as Assistant Secretary, but has not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Previously, Mr. Lumpkin served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. Mr. Lumpkin is a retired United States Navy SEAL Commander - a proven combat leader who served as the former Deputy Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has military experience at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of national policy. Mr. Lumpkin has also deployed to Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and the Philippines in support of our nation’s ongoing Global War on Terrorism. His experience also includes planning and executing counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations in Central and South America. He has a Master's Degree in National Security from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Mr. Lumpkin was born in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile...
, grew up in Vista, California
Vista, California
Vista is a city in north San Diego County, California. It was incorporated January 28, 1963 and became a charter city on June 13, 2007. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the City of Vista has a Mediterranean climate...
and graduated from University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
.
Early life and education
Mr. Lumpkin was born in Oceanside, CaliforniaOceanside, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile...
, grew up in Vista, California
Vista, California
Vista is a city in north San Diego County, California. It was incorporated January 28, 1963 and became a charter city on June 13, 2007. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the City of Vista has a Mediterranean climate...
and graduated from University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
.
Mr. Lumpkin has a Master's Degree in National Security Affairs and he is recognized by the Department of Defense as a specialist in both the Western Hemisphere and Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict.
As a Navy SEAL, Mr. Lumpkin served eight operational tours and one as Commanding Officer of a Team. Two of these assignments were in the Republic of Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
which served as his operational hub. In Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, he was formally recognized by the Armed Forces Preparedness Association for his Outstanding Contributions to National Security while conducting counter-narcotics operations. Mr. Lumpkin also served as the Officer in Charge of the training and readiness of all West Coast SEAL Teams. The Teams he trained performed magnificently in the invasion of both Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
and Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
while sustaining no casualties.
Lumpkin's final assignment in the military was in United States Special Operations Command Office of Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
where he served as liaison to the United States Congress on policy and appropriation issues supporting our nation's Special Operations Forces.
During his 21 years of service, Mr. Lumpkin has received over 40 commendations and awards and was selected for promotion to Captain (O-6). He was a general election candidate in California's 52nd District's
California's 52nd congressional district
California's 52nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in San Diego County. The district consists of many of San Diego's suburbs, including Lakeside, Poway, Ramona, La Mesa, and Spring Valley....
Congressional race in the 2008 elections.
Political positions
- Self-proclaimed "fiscal conservative".
- Advocate of personal responsibility.
- Gun owner.
SEAL Commander
During his military career as a US Navy SEAL, Lumpkin was assigned to eight operational tours and one as Commanding Officer of a Team. Two of these assignments were in the Republic of Panama. Other assignments included serving as Commanding Officer of Naval Small Craft Instructional and Technical Training School which trained foreign nationals in riverine and maritime operations. During the September 11, 2001 attacks, he was assigned as Officer in Charge of the training and readiness of all West Coast SEAL Teams. In 2004, Lumpkin served as the Deputy Commander of all Special Operations in Iraq where he supervised the daily operations of over 2000 Special Operators working in over 40 locations throughout the country. While in Iraq, he also oversaw the operations of 6 High Value Target interrogation facilities and was the principal planner for the establishment of the personal security detail for Interim Iraqi Government. His final assignment in uniform was at United States Special Operations Command Office of Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C. where he served as liaison to the United States Congress on policy and appropriation issues supporting our nation’s Special Operations Forces.2008-2010
After retiring from the US Navy in 2007, Mr. Lumpkin worked as Director of Business Development for ATI, a mid size defense firm.2011
Until January 2011, Mr. Lumpkin was Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He assumed the position of Deputy Chief of Staff at Department of Veterans Affairs in January 2011.On April 25, 2011, Mr. Lumpkin was appointed as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict at Department of Defense.
Awards and decorations
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- 7 Meritorious Service Medals
- 2 Navy and Marine Corps Commendations Medals
- 2 Joint Service Achievement Medals
- 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
- Combat Action Ribbon
- 2 National Defense Service Medals
- 7 Sea Service Ribbons
- 2 Overseas Service Ribbons
- 2 Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation
- 2 Meritorious Unit Commendations
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Korean Service Medal
- SW Asia Service Medal
- Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terror Service Medal
- Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal
- Expert Rifle Marksmanship Medal
- SEAL Warfare Device
- Surface Warfare Device
- Command at Sea pin
- Shore Command pin
- Combatant Craft Patrol Officer
- USN/Marine Corps Gold Jump Wings
- Venezuelan Special Operations Instructor badge
- Venezuelan Diver badge
- Venezuelan Master Jump Wings
- Certificate of Appreciation from DEA Colombia