Our Leadership

Captain Douglas J. Pegher

Commanding Officer, Center for Security Forces

Capt. Douglas J. Pegher, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He earned his commission in December 1997 after successfully completing Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida.

Larry A. McFarland

Executive Director, Center for Security Forces

Mr. Larry McFarland was born and raised in Colorado, graduated from Jacksonville University, and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program in 1984.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and in Marine Science, and he has a Master of Science in Community Health/Occupational Medicine.  He completed twenty years of military service in 2004.

Commander David M. Aliberti

Executive Officer, Center for Security Forces

Commander Aliberti, a native of Groveland, MA, graduated from Bridgewater State University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science, and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1999. He graduated from American Military University in 2010 with a Master of Arts in Homeland Security; the Naval War College in 2014 with a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies; from Missouri State University in 2022, with a Master of Science in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Studies, and is designated a WMD Fellow from National Defense University.

Command Master Chief Ryan Murray

Command Master Chief, Center for Security Forces

Command Master Chief Petty Officer Ryan W. Murray, a native of Atlantic, Iowa, entered the U.S. Navy in 1998. He is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 209/Green) to include Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat training (Class 184)