Steven Lowell Parode (born 1964) is a

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in the

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and a seasoned intelligence officer. Since November 2023, he has been serving as the Acting Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI) and the Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence (DDNI), along with being the Director of Naval Intelligence Activity (DNIA). His career in the Navy began with his commission in 1986, and he has held various prominent roles, including Director of Intelligence at the United States Strategic Command.

Career

Parode's naval career, which began in 1986, includes significant service during the

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aboard the and with the

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during the

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. He has also served as a task force commander with the

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. After retiring from active duty in 2020, Parode transitioned to civilian service as the executive director of the

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in 2022. His current roles, which he assumed in November 2023, involve overseeing Navy intelligence activities and policies and representing the Navy in the Intelligence Community. Rear Admiral Parode is believed to have been last active duty officer in the United States Navy to have served aboard a battleship making him the last battleship admiral.

Education

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- B.A. in History (Soviet Studies), 1986 *

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– M.A. in National Security Studies (American Government) *

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– Distinguished Graduate

References

1964 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Military personnel from Washington, D.C. University of California, Los Angeles alumni Georgetown University alumni Naval War College alumni United States Navy personnel of the Gulf War United States Navy personnel of the Iraq War Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal United States Navy rear admirals (upper half) {{US-navy-bio-stub