Colonel
Stephen Maranian ‘84

Bucknell University, B.S. ‘88
Webster University, M.A. ‘00
United States Army War College, M.S. ‘13

Bio

Field Artillery Officer, United States Army

Commander, 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment, Ramstein, Germany; Operation Odyssey Dawn – Libya
Executive Officer, Directorate of Training, Headquarters Department of the Army, Pentagon
Commander, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Bamberg, Germany & Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan
Special Assistant to the Commanding General, United States Army Europe, Heidelberg, Germany
Deputy Operations Officer, 1st Infantry Division, Würzburg, Germany and Operation Iraqi Freedom – Iraq
Executive Officer, 1st Infantry Division Artillery, Bamberg, Germany and Operation Iraqi Freedom – Kuwait

Decorations and Awards

The Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal (2), the Meritorious Service Medal (5), the Army Commendation Medal (7), the Air Force Commendation Medal (2), the Army Achievement Medal (5), and the NATO Meritorious Service Medal. Various unit awards, expeditionary and service medals. 
The Combat Action Badge, the Senior and Canadian Parachutist Badges, the Army Staff Identification Badge. The 2011 United States Army Europe Professional Writing Award.

Advice to Students

Get involved, make a difference, and cherish every moment with your family!

Inducted November 20, 2012