COMDESRON SEVEN
Senior Enlisted Leader (April 11, 2011 - September 3, 2012) 
ENCM Richard Cazares
Senior Enlisted Leader (April 2011 - September 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer Cazares enlisted in the Navy in November 1982 and completed recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, IL and completed Enginemen “A” school at NTC Great Lakes, IL in March 1983.

His first duty station was aboard USS PROTEUS (AS-19) stationed in Agana Guam. His subsequent sea commands were USS FREDERICK, (LST 1184), USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD52), PCU GREENBAY (LPD 20), and USS GERMANTOWN (LAS 42). He assumed duties as the Engineering Department LCPO, Senior Enlisted Leader and Assistant Material Officer for COMDESRON SEVEN September 2009.

Master Chief Cazares’ shore tours include Naval Amphibious Base Coronado boat house, SIMA San Diego outside repair and engine shop, Afloat Training Command San Diego as Instructor, trainer and diesel assessor.

His formal training includes Engineman “C” Marine Diesel Maintenance course Senior Enlisted Academy Class 21.

Master Chief holds an Associates degree from Coastline Community College and is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree from National University.

His personal awards include Navy Commendation Medal (two awards) Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (four awards) and various service and unit awards.

 NEWS
USNS Mercy departs for Pacific Partnership 2012
SAN DIEGO - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) transits San Diego Harbor as the ship departs for Pacific Partnership 2012.
Change of Command 2011
DESRON 7 Changes Command
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 12, 2011) – Capt. Peter M. Driscoll Jr. passes through sideboys after being relieved of command in the Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 change of command ceremony on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). Capt. James Morgan relieved Driscoll Jr. as commodore of DESRON 7.
SWO Of the Year Award 2011
DESRON 7 Sailor Named Year's Top Surface Warfare Officer
PACIFIC OCEAN - A Sailor from Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 7 was named the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) of the Year Aug. 29 during a ceremony on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Capt. James Morgan, Commander awards Petty Officer 1st Class Rachelle C. Mercado, a plaque after being named DESRON 7 SOY.
Destroyer Squadron 7 Names 2011 Sailor of the Year
SAN DIEGO - Capt. James Morgan, Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, recognized Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Petty Officer 1st Class Rachelle C. Mercado, as Carrier Strike Group 7 Sailor of the Year (SOY) for 2011, aboard destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) March 19.

 Served with...
Captain Peter M. Driscoll, Jr.

Start Date: July 2009
End Date: April 2011
Captain Jim Morgan

Start Date: June 2010
End Date: April 2011
CAPT Jim Morgan

Start Date: April 2011
End Date: October 2012
CAPT Paul J. Schlise

Start Date: April 2011
End Date: October 2012
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