Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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GSCM(SW) WEAVER Gas Turbine Master Chief (Surface War- fare) Gary Eugene Weaver is a native of Hickory, North Carolina. He graduated from St. Stephens High School in Hickory, North Carolina. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August 1967, completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San An- tonio. Texas. He completed Jet Engine Me- chanic A school at Chanute Air Force Base. Follow-on assignments included tours at Little Rock Air Force Base; Utapao. Thai- land; Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport. Louisiana; and Torrejon Air Force Base, Madrid, Spain. He was honorably discharged in June 1974. In May 1978, GSCM(SW) Weaver elected to continue his military career and joined the naval Reserves as an ADJ2. GSCM(SW) Weaver was assigned as a student at Namtra- det NAS Cecil Field, Florida for ADJ A school, with a follow-on assignment to Cor- sair Attack Squadron (VA-66) embarked aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. In December 1982, he was assigned to VT-26 at NAS Beeville, Texas. GSCM(SW) Weaver converted to the Gas Turbine rate in November 1983. Upon grad- uation from Gas Turbine A and C schools in June 1984 at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to the USS JOHN YOUNG (DD 973). In 1988, GSCM(SW) Weaver was as- signed to Naval Recruiting District, San An- tonio, Texas. Following this tour, he was as- signed to USS INGERSOLL (DD 990) as the Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineer and col- lateral duty as Command Master Chief. From December 1993 to January 1996, his primary duty was USS INGERSOLL ' s Com- mand Master Chief GSCM(SW) Weaver ' s personal awards in- clude: Navy Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards); Navy Good Con- duct Medal (4 awards); and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (2 awards). Additionally, he holds the following citations: Meri- torious Unit Commendation (7 awards); Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Navy Unit Commendation; Navy Expeditionary Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 awards); National Defense Service Medal (2 awards); Southwest Asia Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5 awards); Battle Effi- ciency Ribbon (3 awards); and the Navy Recruiting Ribbon. Master Chief Weaver is married to the former Gayla Fay Dickey of Beeville, Texas. They have four children and four grand- children.