Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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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