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For their help in developing
these Ship's Co. Pages

Leigh D. Allvord
M Div. * 1958-1960
Richard E. Binder
S3 Div. * 1974-1975
Michael Craven
A Div. 1962-1965
Dave Foley
"Sparrowhawk"
V0 Div. * 1980-1983
Earl D. Galloway
V1 Div. * 1960 - 1963
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1 * 1964-1967
OZ Div. * 1970 - 1974
Pat Little
V2 Div. 1967 - 1971
OX Div. 1984 / 1985
Ron Phillips
CR Div. * 1977 - 1980
Stanley Richardson
RVAH-12 * 1971
Bill Sullens
V1 Div. * 1959 - 1963
Steve D. West
A Div. * 1976 - 1978


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1959 Shake Down
Dave Foley
"Sparrow Hawk"
VO Division
1961 Med Cruise
Charles D. Arnold
OE Division
1965 WestPac Cruise
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1
1966 / 1967 Med Cruise
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1
1971 / 1972 Med Cruise
John Zieba
VAW-122
1974 / 1975 Med Cruise
Richard E. Binder
S-3 Division
1977 Med Cruise
Steve D. West
A Division



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Special Thanks Also To
Ron Phillips
CR Div. * 1977 - 1980

For Upgrading My Old
Computer by Donating a
Dell Dimension 8100
Running XP professional


My Apologies
To those who have sent
their names and additional
information, that I have
not yet added.

This project has become
very large and though I
work on it almost every
day, it is impossible
for me to keep up.

I will continue to add the
names and information as
quickly as I can.

Thank You All
For Your Support
George Fetherman AN
V1 blue shirt then
Rep 8 red shirt
& hot suit man
1958 - 1960



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Command Master Chief
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV-62

The Command Master Chief (CMC) serves

as the special assistant to the Commanding Officer
in all matter pertaining to the health, welfare, job
satisfaction, morale, utilization, advancement and
training of enlisted personnel.

The CMC maintains an open door policy, which
means that anyone can speak to the Command
Master Chief at anytime without routing a Special
Request Chit, or asking permission from anyone
to do so. Just call and make an appointment.



Name
Rate
Photo
Comments
G. Chambers AVMC
1974 - 1975
AVMC
FLAG
*
Charles H. Bashore QMMC
"Charlie"
Feb 1977 - Feb 1978

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QMMC
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*
Bobby J McWilliams ETCM
1978 - 1979
ETCM
FLAG
Memorial
Robinson NCCM
1979
NCCM
FLAG
*
Miguel R. Nunez AOCM
1980 - 1982
AOCM
FLAG
*
James A. Malone ABCM
1983 - 1984
ABCM
FLAG
*
Wallace E. Kirby ASCM
1984 - 1985
ASCM
FLAG
*
R. Stone MMCM
1989
MMCM
FLAG
*
Victor G. Perry ABCM
1990
ABCM
FLAG
*
Bill W. Allen ABHCM
Billy
1991 - 1992
ABHCM
FLAG
*
Burr H. Walker NCCM
1992 - 1995
NCCM
FLAG
*
Ashley K. Dwiggins MMCM
1995 - 1998
MMCM
FLAG
*


AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As the senior enlisted leader to the Commander/Commanding Officer on all matters relating to enlisted policy, Fleet, Force, CNO-Directed, and Command Master Chiefs report directly to the Commander/Commanding Officer; however, they must work closely with the Executive Officer, Chief of Staff, or Deputy in the dissemination and promotion of command policy. They will function as an integral element of the chain of command.

2. Authority and responsibilities of a Fleet, Force, CNO-Directed, or Command Master Chief shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Maintain and promote effectiveness and efficiency of the chain of command.
b. Assist Commander/Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to welfare, health, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, and training of enlisted personnel in order to promote traditional standards of good order and discipline.
c. Advise Commander/Commanding Officer on formulation and implementation of changes in policy pertaining to enlisted personnel.
d. Attend meetings as directed by Commander/Commanding Officer to keep apprised of current issues and provide a representative enlisted input.
e. Participate in ceremonies honoring command members including all reenlistment and award ceremonies.
f. When appropriate, represent or accompany Commander/ Commanding Officer to official functions, inspections, and conferences.
g. Participate in receptions and hosting of official visitors to the command.
h. Upon invitation, and as approved by the Commander/ Commanding Officer, represent the command and the Navy at community and civic functions.
i. Other duties include chairing, coordinating, monitoring of, and participating in the following:

(1) Command orientation/indoctrination division.
(2) Command sponsor program.
(3) CPO/PO indoctrination courses.
(4) Enlisted warfare qualifications program.
(5) Professional development board.
(6) Command retention team.
(7) Awards board (considering enlisted personnel).
(8) CPO initiations.
(9) Sailor of the Month/Quarter/Year programs.
(10) President of CPO Mess (Afloat).
(11) Family programs, OMBUDSMAN, family service center liaison.
(12) Family Advocacy Program.
(13) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) program.
(14) Commissary and Navy exchange advisory boards.
(15) General mess and ship's store advisory boards.
(16) Humanitarian reassignment/hardship discharge screening boards.
(17) Command physical readiness program.
(18) Recreation advisory boards.
(19) Command disciplinary review board.
(20) Career Information Program Management.
(21) Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program.
(22) Command Assessment Team.
(23) Command Training Team.
(24) Command Advancement Program.
(25) Single Sailor Programs.



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