Title: Assistant Chief of Staff for Material Readiness with Expeditionary Strike Group Two
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Ramona, California, United States
Kevin Bacon, Assistant Chief of Staff for Material Readiness with Expeditionary Strike Group Two at the U.S. Navy, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Military for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Naval Engineering.
Mr. Bacon has established a successful career in the U.S. Navy, marked by more than three decades of dedicated service and progressive leadership. In 2025, he assumed the role of assistant chief of staff for material readiness with Expeditionary Strike Group Two, where he leads a large and diverse engineering department across multiple ships. Mr. Bacon’s responsibilities include overseeing the operation, management and repair of hybrid electric propulsion plants, as well as managing high voltage power distribution, engineering plants, utilities and facilities on U.S. Navy vessels. His expertise in plant operations and repair engineering has been instrumental in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of naval assets.
Before his current position, Mr. Bacon’s military service included significant roles, such as chief engineer for the U.S. Navy, beginning in 2023, and senior engineer with the Board of Inspection and Survey from 2021 to 2024. He also served as the chief engineer, material readiness department head and commander of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One between 2018 and 2021. In this capacity, he directed engineering operations and maintenance for a fleet of advanced combat ships. Earlier, Mr. Bacon succeeded as the main propulsion assistant aboard the USS America, where he successfully trained and developed personnel in engineering, plant operations, casualty control and prevention, starting in 2016.
Mr. Bacon’s earlier assignment as a class maintenance execution manager for Commander Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One started in 2014. He also excelled as the chief engineer with USS Independence Blue Crew from 2011 to 2014 and as the main propulsion assistant and ship’s material maintenance officer aboard USS Wayne E. Meyer between 2008 and 2010. Mr. Bacon began his naval career as an enlisted machinist mate before commissioning as a naval officer, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and technical mastery.
Playing a pivotal role in his professional development, Mr. Bacon studied at Touro University International in Cypress, California, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, in 2001 and a Master of Business Administration in strategic leadership, summa cum laude, in 2007. He later completed all but dissertation requirements toward a doctorate in organizational psychology at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2018. These academic pursuits have equipped Mr. Bacon with advanced knowledge in organizational behavior, strategic planning and leadership skills that have directly supported his success in managing complex engineering operations within the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his operational duties, Mr. Bacon has contributed to professional literature as an author and contributor for Crow Magazine. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his leadership abilities and technical acumen. He was the recipient of the Commander Naval Surface Forces Peer Leadership Awards in both 2007 and 2014. Mr. Bacon’s commendations include six U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 10 U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Commendation Medals and three Meritorious Service Medals.
The fulfillment Mr. Bacon found in mentoring younger service members inspired him to remain in the military, focusing on developing future leaders. He attributes his accomplishments to a willingness to research and analyze factors impacting material readiness, as well as a genuine concern for others’ development. He believes that building strong teams is essential for meeting the diverse responsibilities faced by naval officers.
Looking ahead, Mr. Bacon aspires to assume command within the U.S. Navy in a training or professional development capacity. Although not eligible to command a warship due to officer designation constraints, he remains committed to making a lasting impact by guiding and shaping future generations of sailors and leaders. Mr. Bacon is determined that his legacy will be defined by the individuals he has trained and developed, who will build upon his experiences to achieve even greater success for the U.S. Navy and the nation.
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