Captain Andrew G. Peterson

Commanding Officer, NSA Charleston

A native of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Captain Andrew G. Peterson III graduated with highest distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in May 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He later earned a Master of Science in Financial Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College.

Commander Todd A. Kamins

Executive Officer, NSA Charleston

A native of Los Angeles, California, he enlisted in the Navy in 1991 through the DIVEFARER program and upon the retirement of the program, struck Boatswain’s Mate and advanced to BM1 before accepting a commission as a Deck Limited Duty Officer.

CMDCM(SW/SS) Joel Brandt

Command Master Chief, NSA Charleston

A native of Darke County, Ohio, Master Chief Brandt joined the world’s finest Navy on December 7th, 1999.  He attended Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.  After graduation, he reported to Charleston, South Carolina where he attended Nuclear Field A-School, Nuclear Power School, and completed his training at Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) onboard the Moored Training Ship 635.