Ramage (DDG 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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Change of Command i On ll February, 2007, CDR Randell W. Dykes, USN, assumed command of USS RAMAGE as Commanding Officer from CDR James Dick, USN. CAPT Franken, Commodore Destroyer Squadron 28, presided over the morning festivities which included a steal-beach picnic on the starboard amidships quarterdeck. CAPT Davis Commanding Oflicer, USS VELA GULF, a mentor to CDR Dick was the honored guest. CDR Dick was RAMAGE's 7th Commanding Officer, and will be remembered well by all who served under him. Fair Winds and Following Seas, CDR Dick! 1 0 Changing Q41 'nmmanrl At an all-hands cer- emony on the flight deck, CDR Dykes assumes command of USS RAMAGE, be- coming the her eighth Commanding Ofhcer.

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Command Master Chief Gerald M. Coulson, CMDCM March 2006 - Present 'W Gerald J. Coulson was born November 28, cu 1962 in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Graduating from Norwin Senior High School in 1982, he entered the Navy under the delayed entry program on December 31, 1981. On October 12, 1982, he reported to Naval Training Center, Great Lakes for basic training. Upon completion of basic, he reported to Aviation Support Equipment Maintenance Technician class '6A', school in Millington, Tennessee. sMaster Chief Coulson reported to his first command USS DUBUQUE CLPD-85 on 17 Sept 1983, in San Diego, California. After completing a Western Pacific deployment, the ship switched homeport to Sasebo, Japan. In September of 1986, he transferred to Naval Air Station ,Whidbey Island, Washington, assigned to Aviation Intermediate V at Maintenance Department QAIMDJ, Support Equipment Division. He then transferred to NAS Adak, Alaska, AIMD in June 1990. His promotion to chief petty ofiicer, in 1993 was the highlight of this tour. His next assignment took him to NAS Lemoore, California in May 1994, he reported to AIMD Support Equipment Division. In November of 1997, he transferred to USS CARL VINSON CCVN 705 in Bremerton, Washington, where he served as IM4 Support Equipment LCPO. He completed a Pacifrc!Arabian Gulf deployment in 1999. He promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer during this tour. From June 2000 through March 2003 he was assigned to NRD Seattle. He served as Zone Supervisor for the State of Alaska, the nation's largest recruiting zone. After completion of the Navyis Senior Enlisted Academy in May of 2003, he reported to the USS ENTERPRISE CCVN 651 as IM-4 Division Officer, completing a Mediterranean!Arabian Gulf combat deployment in 2004. He promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer during this assignment. In April of 2006, he accepted the position of AIMD Leading Chief Petty Officer and transferred to the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CCVN 695. During this rewarding tour, Master Chief Coulson selected for the Command Master Clgef Program Master Chief Coulson reported aboard USS RAMAGE QDDG 611 as Command Master Chief in Feb 2007. Master Chief Coulsonis awards include Navy Commendation Medal Clive awardsj, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal fsix awardsj, Navy volunteer Medal, Good Conduct Medal feight awardsj. Fnmmuml .Vustvr l'hi4flQ Acting Q 9 , if

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