John Kawolsky

John Kawolsky joined Starfleet to follow in his father's footsteps. At the age of 22, John graduated from the Starfleet Academy Tactical Course with the rank of Ensign and was assigned to the Intrepid class as a security officer.

After three years service onboard the Allegiance, Kawolsky was promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) and assigned as Chief of Security aboard the Nebula class.

During the Dominion War, the Apollo was assigned to Task Force Alpha and charged with destroying some of the Dominions' most important shipyards. During this mission, several ships, including the Apollo, were destroyed. Many crewmembers were able to abandon ship before its destruction. Kawolsky was among the survivors.

A year into the Dominion War, Kawolsky was given a special promotion to Lieutenant Commander for his efforts on the Apollo. By this time, he had been assigned to the Norway class as acting first officer, due to a personnel shortage, and the Galaxy class  as Chief Tactical Officer.

In 2382, John Kawolsky transferred to Shadow Fleet division and, in 2383, qualified to become a bridge commander and was promoted to the rank of Commander. He then assumed the position of First Officer aboard the Nova class, under Captain Kayla Harper.

A year later, and due to the departure of Captain Harper, Kawolsky was promoted to Captain and assumed command of the Discovery, a position which he currently holds.