Shepherds and Warriors salutes S&W board member, Master Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Walt Haven.
Walt enlisted in the US Coast Guard Reserve on 23 JUN 1986 and served a combined 30 years of reserve and active-duty service, from which he retired as a Command Master Chief. His operational experience included search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and anti-terrorism force protection operations within the US, Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Middle East. Some of his operational qualifications include Boarding Team Member, Utility and Tactical Coxswain, and Tactical Action Officer. He is also a graduate of the USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy and the USCG Command Master Chief Senior Enlisted Leadership course. Walt is thankful to have had strong, Christ-centered shipmates and mentors throughout his military career. He also appreciates the Coast Guard experiences that drew him closer to God.
In civilian life, Walt continues to serve his God and country. He is an Engineering Geologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers and a lay leader in his home church. He holds Bachelor’s and Master of Science Degrees in Geology, along with a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, all from North Carolina State University. Walt is also a licensed Professional Geologist in North Carolina.
Walt and his wife (aka much better half), Pam, live in Wilmington, NC and enjoy assisting their church with small group bible studies, beach baptisms, and visitor and member support services.
Walt was blessed to have been raised in a Christ-centered home. He formally accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior around the age of 12, during a church-led prayer session.
As a board member at Shepherds and Warriors he is invaluable. Walt is the consummate teammate and godly voice of reason that guides the board and officers.
Some of Walt’s favorite biblical life verses are Joshua 1:9, Psalm 62:1-2, Proverbs 24:16, and Colossians 3:23-24.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will never be shaken” (Psalm 62:1, 2).
