Cleveland (LPD 7 CL 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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LNCM (AW) RODNEY E. McPHERSON USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Master Chief Rodney E. McPherson was bom in Portland, Oregon. He is a graduate of Benson High School in Portland, and entered the Navy in September 1971, attending Recruit Training in January 1972. After completion of boot camp. Master Chief McPherson ' s first assignment was on board USS LEXINGTON (CVT 1 6), followed by assignment to Naval Legal Service Office, Pensacola, Florida, where he was promoted through Legalman First Class. After a short tour at Naval Legal Service Office Detachment, Lemoore, California, he returned to Florida aboard USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) where he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. After another tour of shore duty. Master Chief McPherson returned to sea on board USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), where he made three Indian Ocean deployments and also received his wings for Air Warfare. He completed another tour in Washington, D.C. head Legalman Detailer prior to being selected for the Command Master Chief Program. He reported on board USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7 ) in March 1994. Master Chief McPherson ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with four gold stars, and various other naval campaign and service awards. KKK U»J i2 fe: U- ' r

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