USS Higgins
First to Fight!
Command Master Chief (November 2009 - November 2011) 
CMDC(SW/AW) Bobby A. Maddox
Command Master Chief (November 2009 - November 2011)

Master Chief Petty Officer Bobby A. Maddox enlisted in the United States Navy in August of 1984. Following Basic Training, he attended AQ “A” School in Millington, TN and upon graduation from “A” School in October of 1985, laterally converted to the FC rating. He reported to his first duty assignment, USS MISSOURI (BB-63), home ported in Long Beach, California in November of 1985 followed by an assignment to USS KNOX (FF-1052) in January of 1990, also berthed in Long Beach.

His first shore duty assignment began at Naval Ordnance Center, Seal Beach, Fallbrook Detachment in January of 1992. At completion of that tour Master Chief reported to USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) in July of 1995 as a MK 86 Gunfire Control System Technician. He spent five years onboard ANTIETAM and next reported to ATG Pacific, San Diego (N7 Department) in October of 2000 where he helped develop and implement shipboard Objective Based Training scenarios. During that assignment, he was also selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, completing the course in July of 2001.

His next duty assignment was to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego in June of 2004, where he served as LCPO for Command Support Services Department. He terminated the shore duty assignment in July of 2006, one year early, to report to USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76) where he served as both the Weapons Department and Combat Systems Department LCPO.

He was selected into the Command Master Chief Program in February of 2009 and subsequently completed the Command Master Chief Course in Newport, Rhode Island, graduating in March of 2009.

Master Chief Maddox is authorized to wear the Enlisted Surface and Air Warfare Specialist Designations. His personal awards include: the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (six awards) as well as numerous unit awards.

 NEWS
Sailing Through a Lightning Storm
Sailing Through a Lightning Storm
ARABIAN SEA (March 11, 2011) - USS Higgins (DDG 76) sails through the Arabian Sea during a lightning storm.
USS Higgins (DDG 76) participates in a Community Relations Project at the Al Noor
U.S Navy Destroyer Sailors Participate in UAE COMREL
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (May 16, 2011) USS Higgins (DDG 76) participates in a Community Relations Project at the Al Noor: Center for Children with Special Needs.
Promotion Ceremony
Promotion Ceremony Onboard USS Higgins
ARABIAN GULF (May 22, 2011) Commander Rome Ruiz, Commanding Officer onboard USS Higgins (DDG 76) promotes ENS Samantha Carnahan, ENS Gregory Franklin, ENS Anthony Formosa, and ENS Patrick Shannon to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.
Higgins Crew Makes A Difference In Haiti
On their way home to San Diego from a scheduled deployment in the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility, Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) crew members were diverted to Haiti in the wake of a devastating earthquake.
Higgins, first U.S. Navy ship to arrive in Haiti, returns to San Diego
The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) will return to San Diego Feb. 3 after an independent deployment of more than six months. Higgins circumnavigated the globe and performed a variety of tasks in support of the national maritime strategy.
Sailor performs regular maintenance on the davit quick release hook and releasing mechanism.
Sailor performs regular maintenance on the davit quick release hook and releasing mechanism
100506-N-2259P-073 SAN DIEGO (May 06, 2010) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Moges Gebrekidan performs regular maintenance on the davit quick release hook and releasing mechanism aboard USS Higgins (DDG 76). (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elena Pence/RELEASE)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with crew members aboard the destroyer USS Higgins
Gates Thanks Sailors for Mediterranean-Haiti Deployment
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2010) U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with crew members aboard the destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins recently returned from an around-the-world deployment and was the first ship to arrive in Haiti, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in January 2010
USS Higgins (DDG 76)
Higgins to Deploy to Fifth Fleet Area
SAN DIEGO (Jan. 20, 2011) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) will depart San Diego Jan. 20 on a six-month independent deployment to the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
USS Higgins (DDG 76) anchors off the coast of the Maldives
USS Higgins Makes Port Call to Maldives
MALDIVES (Feb. 25, 2011) - USS Higgins (DDG 76) anchors off the coast of the Maldives as Sailors gather on the starboard bridge wing with Higgins Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Rome Ruiz. This port visit provides the crew with cultural and professional exchanges with the people of the Maldives. (U.S Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Alex T. Mabini)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Marines board the flight deck of USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a multi-national training exercise
USS Higgins Participates in Visit Board Search and Seizure portion of Exercise Iron Siren
ARABIAN SEA (May 18, 2011) United Arab Emirates (UAE) Marines board the flight deck of USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a multi-national training exercise titled IRON SIREN with two UAE warships.
MIDSHIPMAN TRAINING ONBOARD USS HIGGINS
Midshipman Training Onboard USS Higgins
ARABIAN GULF (May 20, 2011) Summer has arrived along with training opportunities across the country.
Live Gunnery Exercise Onboard USS Higgins
Midshipmen Train Aboard USS Higgins
SAN DIEGO – Five Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen from various universities reported aboard USS Higgins (DDG 76) for training, June 4.
Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare) Anthony A. Belbeck, MDAA Missile Defender of the Month for May 2011.
Missile Defender of the Month
Fire Controlman Chief Petty Officer (Surface Warfare) Anthony A. Belbeck, United States Navy, of the USS Higgins (DDG 76) was selected as Missile Defender of the Month by the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA).
USS Higgins (DDG 76) renders honors to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
USS Higgins Sails into Hong Kong for a Port Visit
USS Higgins (DDG 76) renders honors to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as the destroyer sails into Hong Kong for a port visit.
USS Higgins (DDG 76) off the coast of Haiti refueling aircraft
USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) Returns to Home Port
SAN DIEGO – The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) returns to its homeport of San Diego after an independent eight-month deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR).

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Before...
CDR Rome Ruiz

Start Date: November 2009
End Date: November 2011

 Served with...
CDR Rome Ruiz

Start Date: November 2009
End Date: November 2011
Lieutenant Commander Alex T. Mabini

Start Date: February 2010
End Date: February 2012
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