Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson promoted Michael Pena from the rank of Senior Officer to Lieutenant in a ceremony at the Police Headquarters building Tuesday morning.

Lieutenant Pena began his employment in the Corpus Christi Police Department in August of 1993. He was previously employed in the United States Air Force where he served in Operation: Just Cause in 1989 (which was the invasion of Panama); Operation: Desert Shield and Operation: Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991 (known as the Persian Gulf War).

Lieutenant Pena was born in Dallas, Texas and moved around as his father served in the United States Army. Lieutenant Pena graduated from American High School in Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant Pena’s badge was fastened onto his uniform in the ceremony by his wife of 8 years, Velma Pena. Congratulations, Lieutenant Mike Pena and good luck with your new assignment as first line supervisor of officers in the street.