Muchow joined the
United States Navy in 1964 and was assigned to the . Later, he was stationed at
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. After serving with
Destroyer Squadron 22, Muchow was stationed at
Naval Hospital Philadelphia. Muchow then served aboard the before being transferred to the
9th Marine Regiment in
Japan. Later, he was assigned to the
Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force and the
United States Central Command. Muchow was Deputy Chief of Chaplains from 1991 until 1994, when he became Chief of Chaplains. He remained in the position until his retirement in 1997. Awards he received during his career include the
Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the
Defense Superior Service Medal and the
Legion of Merit. ==Personal life==