STGCM Michael Gonzales
Senior Enlisted Advisor (July 2010 - July 2012) |
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Master Chief Petty Officer Gonzales enlisted in the Navy January 1987 and completed recruit training at RTC San Diego, CA. He graduated from SONAR Technician class “A” school at Fleet Anti Submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific San Diego CA. in May 1987.
His first duty station was aboard USS ROBERT E. PEARY (FF 1073) stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI. His subsequent sea commands were USS BREWTON (FF 1086), USS STETHEM (DDG 63), USS O’KANE (DDG 77), USS HALSEY (DDG 97) As the weapons department leading Chief Petty Officer. Master Chief Gonzales is currently serving in Destroyer Squadron Twenty Three as the Senior Enlisted Leader and Anti Submarine Warfare Officer.
Master Chief Gonzales’ shore tours include MK 116 mod 7 ASWCS instructor at Fleet Anti Submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific, San Diego CA. Training and Readiness Center Det. Pearl Harbor, HI and Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific as the Force Alcohol and Drug Control Officer.
His formal military training includes the MK 116 mod 7 ASWCS operator and maintenance technician, An/SQQ-89(V)15 Journeyman, Senior Enlisted Academy Class 123 (BLUE) and the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course class 70.
Master Chief Gonzales holds an Associate degree from Coastline Community College. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and various service and unit awards.
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Pacific Partnership Commander Engages MediaWASHINGTON D.C. (NNS) – The mission commander for Pacific Partnership 2011 met with representatives of the domestic and foreign press during a trip to the nation’s capital beginning Feb. 27 and ending Mar. 4. US Navy Prepares Sixth Pacific Partnership MissionSan Diego ( March 4, 2011) - The U.S. Navy will launch its sixth annual humanitarian assistance mission in the Pacific later this month, helping countries in the area prepare for the next natural disaster. Pacific Partnership 2011 in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Mar. 28, 2011) Capt. Jesse A. Wilson, Commander of Destroyer Squadron 23, observes amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) maneuvering into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. New Zealand Joins Pacific Partnership 2011New Zealand (Thursday, 31 March 2011) - A contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZ Defence Force) personnel will head for the Pacific early next week onboard the HMNZS CANTERBURY, as the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership gets underway. Pacific Partnership Team AdditionsNew Zealand - The French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) will work closely with NZ Defence Force personnel and those from a number of nations as part of Pacific Partnership. Pacific Partnership Crosses the LineABOARD USS CLEVELAND, AT SEA-- Davey Jones arrived aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), carrying with him orders from his master, King Neptune to cleanse the ship of its pollywogs, or landlubbers who had yet to cross the Equator. Pacific Partnership Team Arrives in TongaVAVA’U, TONGA – The Pacific Partnership team pulled into port off the coast of Vava’u April 13, to begin the first phase of the 2011 mission with representatives from Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and the United States. Pacific Partnership Departs TongaVAVA’U, Tonga – The Pacific Partnership 2011 team departed Vava’u, Tonga aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) April 23 after 11 days of working side-by-side with the people of Tonga. Two Ships, One Partnership MissionAT SEA, Aboard USS Cleveland and USNS Comfort – Two ships are underway this summer from Baltimore and San Diego conducting humanitarian assistance missions in the U.S. Pacific and Southern Command areas of responsibility. Pacific Partnership Arrives in HawaiiJOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii– The Pacific Partnership 2011 (PP11) mission arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7). California Girl Helps with PP11 MissionLt. j.g. Courtney Natter is the training officer assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, currently finishing up Pacific Partnership 2011 as the protocol officer. DESRON 23 Change of Command CeremonySAN DIEGO - Master Chief Sonar Technician Michael A. Gonzales presents Capt. Jesse A Wilson Jr., commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 with the command pennant during his change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Pacific Partnership Team Arrives in VanuatuESPIRITU SANTO, Vanuatu – The amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), part of the Pacific Partnership 2011 team, pulled into port off the coast of Espiritu Santo April 28, to begin the second phase of the 2011 mission with representatives from Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and the United States. Pacific Partnership Departs VanuatuESPIRITU SANTO, Vanuatu – The Pacific Partnership 2011 team departed Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) May 9 after 10 days of working side-by-side with the people of Vanuatu, marking the first time a U.S. Navy vessel has sailed to Vanuatu for a mission since World War II. St. Louis Native Helps with PP11 MissionHe’s from St. Louis. He’s 36 years old. He’s a US Navy Sailor. He’s smart. He’s zany. He’s OS1 Michael Pope , the Operations Specialist attached to Pacific Partnership 2011. |
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