Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER DANNY L. WATERMAN LCDR, U.S. NAVY Lieutenant Commander Danny L. Wat- erman hails from Richmond, Virginia and was graduated from North Carolina State University, completing a BS in Electrical En- gineering. He received his commission via NESEP in 1976. His first sea tour was aboard USS HAL- SEY (CG-23), homeported in San Diego, where he served as First Lieutenant and Fire Control Officer, participating in deployed Battle Group operations to the Western Pa- cific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Oman. After attending SWOS Department Head course in Newport, Rhode Island, he was assigned as Combat Systems Officer aboard USS HARRY W. HILL (DD-986). While on HARRY W. HILL, he participated in deployed Battle Group operations to the Western Pacific, Indian, and South Pacific Oceans. His follow-on Department Head tour was aboard USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), where he served as Combat Systems Offi- cer. During his tour, the ship participated in deployed Battle Group operations in the Western Pacific, Indian, South Pacific Oceans and Gulf of Oman. His next assignment was at COM- NAVSURFPAC, where he served as the Anti-Air Warfare Officer. Responsible for various projects, he was involved in the Pa- cific Fleet introduction of Infrared Targets, 25mm Chain Gun, Night Vision devices and the Combat Systems Assessment Team. Among his decorations are the Meritori- ous Service Medal, two Navy Commenda- tion Medals, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Bat- tle E Ribbons and National Defense Med- al. He is married to Christina Lee. They have one son, Andrew, and currently reside in Santee, CA. 10

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF EMCM(SW) James J. BUNKERS was born in LeMars, Iowa. He has served as Command Master Chief since Octo- ber 1987 aboard USS CALLAGHAN. Master Chief is a true “sea duty sailor, serving aboard USS SAMUEL GOMPERS (AD-37), USS T.E. CHANDLER (DD-717), USS FORSTER (DER-334), USS EPPERSON (DDE-719), USS ORION (AS-18), USS NEW JERSEY (BB- 62), USS SARATOGA (CVA-60) and USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994). During his career, he has made nine deploy- ments on these eight ships. One of the highlights of his short time ashore was attending the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy — a senior-level school for which competition is keen. He has over 30 years of Naval Service (26' 2 Active Duty and 3Vi Reserves). His numerous decorations include a Navy Commenda- tion Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, five Good Conduct awards. Combat Action Ribbon. Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, several Battle Efficiency awards, Navy and Meri- torious Unit Commendations, and the Navy and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Master Chief BUNKERS has been married 30 years to his wife, Virginia. The Bunkers have three daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Lucy. Two of his daughters are in the U.S. Army Reserves and the other is in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Master Chief Bunkers resides in Hemet. California. 12