John Paul Jones (DDG 53) - Naval Cruise Book

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FORMER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Command Master Chief QMCM(SW) Tony Wells QMCM(SW) Tony Wells is a native of Detroit, Michigan and enlisted in the US Navy in 1972. After Recruit training at Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Quartermaster A School in Newport, Rhode Island. In February 1973 he reported to USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-1 ) the first of many duty stations, including COMUSNAVPHIL Subic Bay. Naval Station Long Beach, USS WICHITA (AOR-1 ), USS WABAS (AOR-5). USS FLINT (AE-32). and the Bureau of Naval Personnel as the Senior Quartermaster Detailer. Master Chief Wells is the recipient of many awards and decoration which include the Navy Commendation MedaKtwo awards). Meritorious Unit Commendation. Naval Battle Efficiency Ribbondhree awards). Good Conduct(five awards). National Defense Service MedaKtwo awards). Sea Service Deployment Ribbon(four awards) and the Navy Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon. Master Chief Wells also wears the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia, awarded after qualification in August 1982 aboard USS WICHITA (AOR-l ). QMCM(SW| Wells holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New York. In September 1991 he reported aboard USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), to assume duties as Chief of the Ship. Master Chief Wells is the father of two children, Terrencc and Toya. Master Chief Wells transferred from USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) to Fleet Technical Support Center Pacific where he is the Command Master Chief.

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USS JOHN PAUL JONES We need this chair in the Log Room The Infamous Wardroom