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Who is Steve Tuttle?Steve Tuttle is a democratic candidate for County Commissioner representing District 4.
Steve was born in California, but was raised in Texas. Steve's father served in the United States Marine Corps while his mother was a factory worker and stay-at-home mom. He has two sisters, Jennifer and Jessica. When Steve was 16, his family moved to Crofton, MD. Steve graduated from Arundel Senior High in 1996. Moved to action after the terror attacks on 9/11/01, Steve joined the United States Navy. While stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station from 2005 to 2008, Steve fell in love with St. Mary's County. After 11 years of service with the Navy, Steve accepted a job with a contractor at NAS PAX. In 2013, Steve married his husband Phillip in Leonardtown. Phillip is a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a member of the military police. |
Military Service
Steve was living in Baltimore, MD, on September 11th, 2001, when he saw the terrorist attacks. Spurred to action, the next day, he enlisted in the Navy. His first deployment was on the USS Vinson (CVN-70), patrolling the operating area of the USS Kitty Hawk while it was in the Persian Gulf. Steve earned the National Defense, Sea Service, and Global War on Terrorism ribbons during this deployment.
In August of 2003, he was transferred to Pensacola, FL, for training to become a "PR" Aviation Life Support Technician. Upon completion, he reported to Brunswick, ME, to Patrol Squadron 26 "VP-26" and was deployed to Sigonella, Sicily. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Kosovo Campaign Medal.
Steve reported to PAX River with VXS-1, the squadron attached to the Naval Research Laboratory. He earned his "EAWS" Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist wings and his second Navy Achievement Medal. In 2008 he transferred back to Pensacola for C School training and in 2009 he reported to FRC Norfolk as "I" Level Maintenance. After four years in Norfolk, Steve decided to return to PAX River as a civilian and currently works as an Aviation Life Support Technician.
In August of 2003, he was transferred to Pensacola, FL, for training to become a "PR" Aviation Life Support Technician. Upon completion, he reported to Brunswick, ME, to Patrol Squadron 26 "VP-26" and was deployed to Sigonella, Sicily. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Kosovo Campaign Medal.
Steve reported to PAX River with VXS-1, the squadron attached to the Naval Research Laboratory. He earned his "EAWS" Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist wings and his second Navy Achievement Medal. In 2008 he transferred back to Pensacola for C School training and in 2009 he reported to FRC Norfolk as "I" Level Maintenance. After four years in Norfolk, Steve decided to return to PAX River as a civilian and currently works as an Aviation Life Support Technician.
Why should I vote for him?
Steve Tuttle is a moderate Democrat who believes in building community connections. He has dedicated his life to serving the country and the local community.
Steve has served on the board of various local organizations including the St. Mary's County Animal Control Advisory Board, several HOA's, PFLAG, the Democratic Central Committee, and Wrapping Arms 'Round Many (WARM). Steve's passion lies in working with the WARM program to help homeless members of the community secure emergency shelter during the winter months in St. Mary's County. His efforts have been instrumental in creating partnerships with many local churches and volunteer groups to help the community.
Steve has served on the board of various local organizations including the St. Mary's County Animal Control Advisory Board, several HOA's, PFLAG, the Democratic Central Committee, and Wrapping Arms 'Round Many (WARM). Steve's passion lies in working with the WARM program to help homeless members of the community secure emergency shelter during the winter months in St. Mary's County. His efforts have been instrumental in creating partnerships with many local churches and volunteer groups to help the community.
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