Michael Mabee

Command Sergeant Major Michael Mabee (U.S. Army Ret.) retired from the federal government in 2026 with 45 years to the day under oath to defend the Constitution. He is a veteran of both Persian Gulf wars, serving with the U.S. Army as a Platoon Sergeant in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Provide Comfort and later as a brigade level Command Sergeant Major in Iraq during OPERATION Iraqi Freedom. He also participated in two humanitarian missions to Guatemala. Michael was decorated by both the U.S. Army and the federal government for his actions on 9/11/2001 at the World Trade Center in New York City.

In addition to his official government service, Michael has provided many years of service to the American public. He is the author of "The Civil Defense Book: Emergency Preparedness for a Rural or Suburban Community" and has conducted public interest research on the security of the electric grid because of the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in undergirding the very survival of our country. Michael has been featured on 60 Minutes, quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, CNN, Newsweek and many other media outlets and publications on grid security. Michael has intervened and submitted testimony in over 200 federal dockets on electric grid security issues. He has participated in federal rulemaking related to grid security and has written the leading reference empowering communities to prepare for and survive a long-term power outage. 

Michael continues to write and speak about emergency preparedness for a long-term blackout, works with the Secure the Grid Coalition to hold the government and the electric industry accountable to protect the U.S. electric grid, and works with communities and governments to build a culture of preparedness.