Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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3M COORDINATOR: TMC(SW) BOSQUEZ PLANKOWNERS OF NOAH ' S ARK: GMM 1(SW) SKODAK AND NCl(SW) VAUGHN

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1 LCDR Seely reported onboard INGERSOLL in May of 1995. He quickly established a routine and set forth his standards. LCDR Seely arrived at the beginning of INGERSOLL ' s busy training schedule, and helped coor- dinate its completion. He had the pleasure of being the Executive Officer throughout the entire Western Pacific Deployment. He was responsible to the Commanding Officer for day-to-day operations and for the material con- dition of INGERSOLL. His responsibilities included administration, training, and cleanliness.

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I AWCM(AW AC) SHELDON I A Command Master Chief Sheldon, the son of the late Robert A. Sheldon and Joyce L. Mosher, was born in Stockton. California on 14 May 1954. He graduated from Highland High School in 1972. In January 1973. after a semester at Bakcrsfieid Junior College, Mas- ter Chief Sheldon joined the Navy. (i , H « } V itt ■ » M - w His sights were set on new. exciting experi- jl J H • 9 ences. He volunteered for flight duty as an a I Hh i Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator (AW). After graduation from A School, he attended several specialized courses on his way to his first squadron, VP-4, Barbers Point, Hawaii. In 1975, after a couple of Western Pacific deployments, he was transferred to three Tactical Support Centers in succession in- cluding sites at Moffctt Field, California; Sig- onella, Sicily; and Kcfiavik. Iceland. During those nine years, he became well known for his superior leadership qualities and un- equalled technical skill. Early in 1982. he was recognized for his vast knowledge of his rating, recruited by the Naval Military Personnel Command, Arling- ton, Virginia to become a Rating Detailer. Early in this tour, he was selected for ad- vancement to Chief Petty Officer. In 1985, he reported to the first LAMPS MK III Fleet Replacement Squadron, HSL-41, San Diego, Californ ia for duties as ri 5 ' Training Department Leading Chief k - s ' ' Petty Officer. Onboard only a few months, he . MM fefei advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer tl i m 9 ml subsequently assigned additional du- 9 mm ' ties as Senior Chief of the Command. It was V during this assignment, he established a goal v ( ? t of being inducted into the coveted Command W ' Master Chief (CM C) Program. L Shortly after his transfer from HSL-41 in 1989. he was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer, selected for assignment to a Com- mand Master Chief billet with VF-1 14, Miramar, California, embarked on USS ENTERPRISE and later on USS LINCOLN. After a very successful tour, he was transferred to the staff of COMASWINGPAC, San Diego, California where he assumed the duties as Wing Aircrew Training Officer, responsible for West Coast Naval Aircrew Programs. Upon disestablishment of COMASWINGPAC in 1993, Master Chief Sheldon was again recruited for another distinctive as- signment as the initial Command Master Chief and driving force in the establishment of the first-ever LAMPS MK III Type Wing. He supported eight Command Master Chiefs and over 2.000 enlisted personnel from geographically separated. Pacific Fleet LAMPS MK III Squadrons. Familiar with the solid link between surface and air assets and possessing first-hand experi- ence with the overall LAMPS team concept. Master Chief Sheldon actively pursued the opportunity to become the Command Master Chief of a LAMPS MK III capable warship, resulting in his current assignment aboard USS INGERSOLL. Now in his 23rd year of dedicated service, he maintains his aviation warfare designation and also his Naval Aircrewman NATOPS Qualifications in the SH-60B helicopter. He often fiies missions with the Air Department in addition to performing his demanding and varied duties in support of the Captain and crew. He is married to the former Lyn Parker-Bailey of Redding, California. They have three children, Megan, Brandonn, and Bridgette.