Chandler (DDG 996) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF YNCM(SW I ATKINSON Command Ma ler Chief USS CHANOI.HR iDIXl W.I Master Chief Yeoman Clyde E. Atkinson. Command Master Chief, was bom in Glcndale. Cahfomia on 14 September 1952 and grad- uated from North Mollwvood High School in June 1970. He enlisted in the Navy in April 1971 and commenced Recruit Training in San Diego in August 1971 . he completed Yeoman A School at Naval Training Center, San Diego in Januan. 1972 and reported aboard USS OGDHN (LPD 5) in Februan. of that year. While he was alx)ard. OGDEN earned the Battle E and completed a ten and one half month Western Pacific Deployment that included mine sweeping duties in Haiphong Harbor during Operation End Sweep. In May 1974. Master Chief Atkinson was transferred to Naval Devel- opment and Training Center Fleet Maintenance Assistance Group. Pacific (DATC FMAGPAC) where he served in the Engineering Schools Depart- ment until .August 1975. From October 1975 to September 1976 he sensed aboard USS MOBILE (LKA 115.) In October 1976 he reported to Naval Communication Area Master Station Eastern Pacific (NAVCAMS EASTPAC). Honolulu where he sen cd as Leading Yeoman at the Wahiawa Headquarters site until March 1980. Returning to San Diego in May 1980. Master Chief .Atkmson reponed aboard I ' SS BRONSTEIN (FF 1037) where he completed a deplovment to the Western Pacific, was designated an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, and served as Ship ' s Secretarv. Legal Officer, and Division Officer until April I9S.3. He was promoted to Chief Petty Officer on 16 May 1981. In April I98.V he reported to the Bandits of Fighter Squadron ONE TWENTY ' SIX {VF-126) at Naval Air Station Miramar. San Diego. Cali- fornia. While with VF-126. he sened as Administrative Department Lead- ing Chief Petty Officer, a short term as Command Master Chief and was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer on 16 .XpriJ 1985. He was selected for promotion to Master Chief Pettv Officer in April 1987 and reported lo I ' SS R.ANGER (CV 61 ) that same month. After serv- ing as Administrative Department LCPO. he assumed duties as Command Master Chief in October 1988. During his tour. RANGER completed two Western Pacific Indian Ocean deploMiients and earned the Baltic 1 ' and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Master Chief Atkinson ' s decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards). Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (four awards). Battle li Ribbon (two awards). Good Conduct Medal (five awards). National Defense Service Medal (two awards). Armed Forces Expeditionarv Medal (two awards). Vietnam Service Medal. Southwest Asia Service Medal. Sea Service De- ployment Ribbon (live awards). Vieln.im Campaign Medal, and the Ritle Marksmanship Ribbon Master Chief Atkinson has two sons. M.uk. ,ige 10 and Brv.in. age 14. and a daughter, Stephanie, age 6 ((). t.M l) MASTER CIIIEI

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Lake was bom in Chula Vista, CA on August 31, 1959. He grew up in Amarillo, TX before entering The Citadell in Charleston, SC. He was commissioned an Ensign in May 1981 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Officer School in October 1981, LCDR Lake reported to the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982) where he served as Fire Control Officer and Damage Control Assistant. LDCR Lake completed deployments to the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf before being assigned as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Base, Charleston, SC in May 1984. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in December 1986. LCDR Lake reported as Engineer Officer aboard the Norfolk, VA based destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD 979.) While assigned to CONOLLY, LCDR Lake completed a Mediterranean deployment. Law Enforcement Operations and a Selected Restricted Availability. In August 1988 LCDR Lake transferred to USS PONCE (LPD 15) where he served as Engineer Officer. He participated in Law Enforcement Operations and a Planned Maintenance Availability. Following his tour in USS PONCE. LCDR Lake attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he graduated with distinction, obtaining a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Fol- lowing Postgraduate School, LCDR Lake attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. LCDR Lake reported aboard CHANDLER and assumed duties as Executive Officer on 1 November 1993 while deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. LCDR Lake is married to the former Cori Rehmeyer of Amar- illo, TX. They have four children: Jennifer, Joseph, Amanda and Shannon, and they reside in Chula Vista. CA. LCDR. LAKE EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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