Mark was nominated by his wife, Kirsten McMichael:
PO1 McMichael has served in the US Navy for the last 9 years. He is a devoted father to two children who look up to him. Since we got married, the Navy has taken us on four moves, two deployments, and countless long hours at the office. PO1 McMichael has gotten numerous awards for his hard work and is wanting to make the Navy a lifelong career.