- Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, my family was tight and hard
working. I was the youngest of five strapping boys. My parents and
older brothers always told me hard work would get you far in life!
I joined the U.S. Navy in 1979 as a Fireman Recruit, I recommissioned
and served onboard the USS Belknap (CG26) until April 1985 when
I
left as a Second Class Petty Officer. I then reported to and
recommissioned the USS Missouri (BB63) as a First Class Petty
Officer in May 1985. I spent two years onboard the Missouri with
a
tour around the world.
- In 1987, I received orders to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great
Lakes in Illinois to become a Recruit Company Commander.
I made Chief in 1988, at RTC, which was an outstanding feeling.
While at RTC, I pushed nine divisions of recruits, serving proudly
with each and every one.
Nicolas of Guam and we have a son named Alan
- I received orders in June 1991 to the USS Mauna Kea (AE22),
my first non-combatant. This was another good duty station.
After three and a half years I made Senior Chief Petty Officer.
In June 1995, I received orders to RTC Great Lakes for my
second tour of shore duty for the best kept secret in the Navy,
BOOT CAMP. I pushed two divisions of recruits and was placed
in various billets of supervision from Ships LCPO (Leading
Chief Petty Officer), Basic Military Training Group Assistant
Fleet LCPO, Service Week Supervisor and to my present job
as 2ND Fleet BMTG LCPO.
- In May 1998, I was pinned to Master Chief Petty Officer; this is
the top for me.
Well the only thing left is CMC (Command Master Chief Program),
which I have been selected for. A more challenging job awaits somewhere.
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