The Honorable Sean J. Stackley served at sea as a Surface Warfare Officer and later as an Engineering Duty Officer with assignments in ship design and construction, maintenance, and as LPD 17 Program Manager. Following his Navy career, he served as a professional staff member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, was appointed as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) and served as Acting Secretary of the Navy (January to August 2017). He was the longest serving Assistant Secretary in Navy history. In 2019, he became president, Integrated Mission Systems, at L3Harris Corporation.
The Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) is given annually to a graduate of the United States Naval Academy nominated by a member of the Association and selected by the DGA Selection Panel. The recipient will receive a medal and is expected to attend the DGA Ceremony.
