Johansson is commanding officer
for Patrol Squadron 4

Navy Cmdr. Michael Johansson, son of Elaine and Harold Johansson of Williamson, has assumed the duties and responsibilities of the commanding officer assigned to Patrol Squadron 4, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Prior to assuming command, Johansson served in various shore and sea billets including training officer, Patrol Squadron 47, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Naval aide to the Vice President, Washington, DC; and executive officer, Patrol Squadron 4.

Johansson's awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with one Combat 'V' for valor.

Johansson is a 1980 graduate of Williamson High School. He joined the Navy in 1980.

He is a 1989 graduate of Troy State University, in Alabama.

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