A native of San Diego, California, Cmdr. Stephanie Biehle graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2006, earning a Bachelor of Science in English. She reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola for flight training in October 2006 and earned her Naval Aviator Wings in October 2008. In November 2008, Biehle reported to the HS-10 “Warhawks” for initial fleet training as an SH-60F/HH-60H helicopter pilot.
Biehle began her operational flying in August 2009 with the “Legendary Black Knights” of HS-4. While a “Black Knight,” she deployed aboard the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), participating in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Operation TOMODACHI, and RIMPAC 2010 and 2012. Biehle’s non-flying jobs included serving as the Legal Officer, SAR Officer and NATOPS Officer. As the NATOPS Officer, she managed the squadron’s transition to the MH-60S Armed Helicopter system.
Following her tour with HSC-4, Biehle reported to the HSC-2 “Fleet Angels” as an MH-60S FRS instructor. During her tenure at HSC-2, Biehle served as the Legal Officer, Aircraft Division Officer and Lead Scheduling Officer.
In 2015, Biehle reported to COMSPAWAR SYSCOM as the Flag Aide to RDML David H. Lewis. Biehle served as the Flag Aide from May 2015 to October 2016. During her time as a Flag Aide, CDR Biehle completed a Masters of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies with a focus in Counter-Terrorism from the Naval War College and completed her Executive Masters in Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School.
In 2017, Biehle joined the “Wildcards” where she served as the squadron Safety Officer and Admin Officer and Operations Officer.
In 2019, Biehle joined the “Merlins” at HSC-3 where she served as the squadron Admin Officer and the Command Advisor on Pregnancy and Parenthood (CAPP).
In 2021, Biehle reported to DCNO N1 where she served as the Deputy Chief Enterprise Architect/Transformation Technical Director and program lead for Fleet Manning Requirements Determination (FMRD)/Shore Manning Requirements Determination (SMRD).
In 2024, Biehle reported to NAS Whiting Field where she is currently serving as the Executive Officer.
Biehle has accumulated hours in the SH-60 F/H, MH-60S and MQ-8B/C. Her awards include a Meritorious Service Medal (1 award), Navy Commendation Medal (5 awards), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1 award), and various service awards and ribbons.
Last Updated: 2 June 2025