Fort Fisher (LSD 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF

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Lieutenant Commander Randy W. Clark ' p r

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF BMCM(SW) R.C. HENSON Master Chief Henson was born 28 December 1943. He joined the Navy 15 January 1962, served 4 years, 3 months, 28 days and then entered the civiHan sector until 09 May 1966. He rejoined the Navy 24 November 1974 and has served in the Boat- swain ' s Mate rating since. His duty stations include: Naval Station Charleston - 1962-1963 USS SELLERS ( DDG 11) - 1963-1966 USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) - 1974-1976 Naval Station Subic Bay - 1976-1978 Assault Craft Unit One - 1978-1980 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island - 1908-1981 USS BERKLEY (DDG 15) -1981-1985 Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor - 1985-1988 USSINGRAHAM(FFG61) -1988-1991 USS ESSEX ( LHD 1) -1991-1994 USS FORT FISHER ( LSD 40 ) - From 1994 In the last twenty-five years of my Naval career, I have experienced many Mediterranean cruises and Western Pacific de- ployments, and have participated in a variety of operations and exercises. However, WESTPAC 1994-95 will be the deploy- ment which I remember the most. Simply stated, each Sailor and Marine did his job with pride and conducted himself in a professional manner. Our Sailors and Marines were outstanding ambassadors for the United States, carrying themselves with pride with every task they were called upon to perform. I will have to go a long way to find a better Sailor Marine team than the FORT FISHER team. The senior leadership can hold their heads up high-they have the best, most professional Sailors and Marines that the United States could ask for. R.C. HENSON BMCM(SW)USN k Er MiSWiJoeeflnoT. J i MMCMiSWjJaaus E. ;| Ik Sadural M B. Munoz 1