Elrod (FFG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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Command Master Chief ABCM (AW SW) Lany D. Bowden Larry Darnell Bowden was born in Mt. Olive North Carolina. Ht attended South Lenoir High School, graduating in June of 19711 Immediately following High School, he enlisted in the Unitec States Navy. He attended Boot Camp in Orlando, Fl. In Angus- 1981, he checked in on the USS NIMITZ, where he was selectee Chief Petty Officer. Subsequently he reported to Naval Recruii Training Command in Orlando, Fl., where he mentored seven com panics, all finishing first and designated Commanding Compan} Color Company. The highlight of his tour came in August 1986 when his company earned the Hall Of Fame Company. His next assignment was aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, where he was selected for Senioi and ultimately Master Chief Petty Officer. He was selected for the Command Master Chie program in June 1996. In January 1997 master Chief Bowden reported aboard the USS ELROD as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Bowden ' s Decorations include the Nav) Commendation medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal with two gold stars six good conduct Medals and various other unit commendations and awards. Mastei Chief Bowden and his wife, the former Peggy Sutton of Kinston, NC, Have two children Tiffany and Keisha, who received her BA from Virginia State University. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE FCCM (SW) Cary J. Oakley Born in Charlotte, TN., Master Chief Oakley joined the Navy November 1977. Upon completion of basic training he reported tc the USS MANELY (DD-940) as an undesignated seaman. In Decem- ber 1980, at the rank of Boatswain Mate Second Class, he was assigned TAD to Correctional Custody Unit, Naval Submarine Base New London CT, where he served as section leader until July 1982 In August 1982, Master Chief Oakley changed his rating to Dat£ Systems Technician and reported to Great Lakes, IL and Mare Island Ca. for training. Subsequent Tours of Duty include SIMA, Charleston, SC, USS AMERICA (CV-66), COMNAVAIRLANT, FCTCLANT Dam Neck, VA, and USS NICHOI SON (DD-982). He also served as Senior Instructor at Dam Neck, Va., of Tactical Date Systems C school, as well as Acting Command Master chief onboard USS DONALE COOK {DDG-75). In October 1999, Master Chief Oakley graduated from the U.S. Nav Senior Enlisted Academy, and reported immediately to USS ELROD {FFG-55) wher he assumed his duties as Command Master Chief. His personal decorations include the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and numerous unit awards and citations. Mastei Chief Oakley is married to the former Tobi A. Jackson of Boston, MA. They reside ir Virginia Beach with their three sons: Brandon, Kevin and Dylan. 10

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CS-2 DIVISION ST -ih TM ENS T. Laurie STG2 (SW) M. Brehm STG2 (SW) J. Simpson III STG2 (SW) B. Keener STG2 (SW) C. Tribble STGC (SW) R. Millei STG2 (SW) V. Meza STG3 V. Morrison 12