Lieutenant Christopher Pearre
Lieutenant Chris Pearre is a native of Jefferson City, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy in March 2008 as a Master-at-Arms and was later commissioned through the Limited Duty Officer program as a Security Officer. LT Pearre holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior University and a Master of Business Administration from National University, graduating with distinction.
His enlisted tours included Harbor Coxswain at Naval Station Norfolk, Watch Commander at Naval Air Station Sigonella, ATTWO and Tactical Craft Coxswain at Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, where he earned his qualification as an Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist, and as a Physical Security Specialist at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Security Training Assistance and Assessment Team (NCIS STAAT).
His officer assignments include service at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, where he served as the Training Officer; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, where he was the Installation Security Officer; and Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2 Training and Evaluation Unit, where he served as the Assistant Officer in Charge. Pearre will assume the duties of Executive Officer for Maritime Expeditionary Security Training and Evaluation Unit (MESTEU) 2, July 1, 2025.
His personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (5), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. He is authorized to wear the Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist insignia, the Navy Security Force Officer insignia, and the Small Craft Officer insignia. He is also a qualified Master Training Specialist.