Steven Grayson Smith (born 3 August 1946), is a former United States Navy Rear Admiral. He ended his military career in January 2003 after 34 years. Smith received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals, four awards of the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals with Combat "V". References 1946 births Living people People from Brielle, New Jersey Valley Forge Military Academy and College alumni McCombs School of Business alumni Naval War College alumni United States Navy admirals Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal American chief operating officers Military personnel from New Jersey