Steve was nominated by his wife Daitra Johnson:
My husband has been active duty for 30 years. As a Navy mustang (prior Chief and now a Lieutenant Commander), he has worked relentlessly in service of our country.
I would love to honor him as he retires at the end of this month. He is my best friend, mentor, and hero. Steve is ready to move into a new life chapter as a stay at home dad (baby due in December!) while I continue to serve on active duty. I couldn’t be more proud of him!