Mike Dumont

Michael Joseph Dumont is an American retired flag officer, naval aviator and vice admiral in the United States Navy who last served as deputy commander of United States Northern Command and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Dumont served in the United States Army for five years as an aviator and paratrooper and later, he joined the United States Navy.

Education Dumont attended Brunswick High School, graduating in 1978.

Military career Dumont was born in Brunswick, Maine, and was commissioned in the United States Army as a second lieutenant. Before joining the United States Navy, he served five years as an army aviator and paratrooper, and later established his career associations with the United States Navy as a naval aviator. At the joint command level, he was assigned to command operational units, including a squadron. He was later appointed as a special assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of United States European Command. Dumont served as chief of staff, and defense representative to Pakistan and deputy chief of staff for stability and support operations. Later, he was assigned to joint command the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and chief of staff and deputy chief of staff for strategy, resources and plans. Besides serving at a naval component command United States Naval Forces Europe – Naval Forces Africa, he was also appointed deputy director for Political-Military Affairs. His prominent assignments include deputy director for strategic initiatives and later, vice director.

After serving at various posts, Rear Admiral Dumont was later nominated for the appointment of vice admiral rank and was subsequently appointed as the deputy commander for United States Northern Command and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

University president Since July 7, 2023, Dumont has served as interim President of the California State University Maritime Academy.

Awards and decorations

Naval Aviator insigniaDefense Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersLegion of Merit w/ 1 gold award starDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal w/ 2 award starsJoint Service Commendation MedalArmy Commendation Medal w/ 1 oak leaf clusterJoint Service Achievement MedalNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalArmy Achievement MedalJoint Meritorious Unit Award w/ oak leaf clusterNavy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy E RibbonNaval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service starNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalAfghanistan Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalNavy & Marine Corps Overseas Service RibbonArmed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device, "M" device and bronze award numeral 2NATO Medal for service with ISAFMultinational Force and Observers MedalNavy and Marine Corps Parachutist InsigniaCommand at Sea insigniaJoint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge