Stephen P. Bickle

Mr. Stephen P. Bickel assumed his current duties as Deputy to the Garrison Commander for Fort Gordon on August 11,  2025. His previous assignment was as Deputy to the Garrison Commander, U.S. Army Garrison – Presidio of Monterey, CA.

Mr. Bickel is a career member of the Army Civilian Corps.  Since becoming an Army Civilian, he has served in a variety of staff positions in Headquarters, Department of the Army and the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. His prior positions include Acting Chief of Current Operations, Installation Planning Specialist, Program Manager, Strategic Planner, and Deputy to the Garrison Commander for Fort Walker, VA.

His awards include the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service (2012), Superior Civilian Service Award (2017, 2025), Meritorious Civilian Service Medal (2021), Civilian Service Commendation Medal (2016, 2024) and Civilian Service Achievement Medal (2021).

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University in 2000 and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2018.