USS Essex
Command Master Chief (September 2011 - December 2011) 
ITCM (SW/AW) Martin J.  Ruane
Command Master Chief (September 2011 - December 2011)
Master Chief Martin J. Ruane, a native of Chicago, Illinois, enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program in September 1987. He completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California in November 1988 and reported to Naval Training Center, San Diego, California where he completed Radioman “A” School.

Upon graduation, he reported to USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) in Sasebo, Japan. Other fleet assignments include, USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) and USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). In addition, Master Chief Ruane completed shore duty assignments at NAVCOMTELSTA Far East Detachment Sasebo, Japan, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific in Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Afloat Training Group, Middle Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Master Chief Ruane is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 146 (Grey), and is currently assigned to USS ESSEX (LHD 2) in Sasebo, Japan. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Information Technology Management and has earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare, Aviation Warfare, Master Training Specialist, and Afloat Training Specialist designations.

His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5 awards), and various unit and campaign awards.

 NEWS
USS Essex (LHD 2) launches a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile during a live-fire missile exercise
USS Essex (LHD 2) ARG Departs for Western Pacific Patrol
SASEBO, Japan - Ships of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Sasebo, Japan Sept. 21 to begin a patrol of the Western Pacific region. During the patrol, Essex ARG will embark and work with elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to complete an amphibious integration training and certification exercise off the coast of Okinawa.
AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 214 lands on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2)
AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 214 lands on the flight deck of the USS Essex LHD2
AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 214 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Essex is part of the forward deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and is conducting operations in the Western Pacific.
USS Essex (LHD 2) Sailors Complete Ordnance Onload Prior to Deployment
USS Essex (LHD 2) Sailors Complete Ordnance Onload Prior to Deployment
SASEBO, Japan - Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) completed an ordnance onload Sept. 23, to prepare for their deployment.
High mobility multi-purpose vehicles with the 31st MEU drive onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) at White Beach Naval Facility Okinawa
USS Essex embarks 31st MEU Aviation Combat Element
After completing the onload of the ground elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) got underway to embark aircraft with the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element (ACE).
USS Essex (LHD 2) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Justin Mitchell, right, fires the shot line to USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9)
USS Essex Completes Replenishment at Sea
PHILLIPINE SEA - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS), which included a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) of supplies, with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) Oct. 3.
Marines assigned to the 31st MEU prepare to disembark the USS Essex
Essex Arrives in Subic Bay for Amphibious Landing Exercise
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) prepare to disembark the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).
Sailors take the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held aboard USS Essex
Essex Hosts Naturalization Ceremony in Subic Bay
Eighteen Sailors became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Oct. 31.
Marine Corps 236th Birthday Celebration
Essex Celebrates Marine Corps’ 236th Birthday
Sailors and Marines aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) celebrated the Marine Corps’ 236th birthday on the ship’s flight deck Nov. 10.
USS Essex Embarks Indonesian Military Liaison Officers
INDIAN OCEAN (NNS) -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) embarked four Indonesian military liaison officers during its current deployment, Nov. 14.
USS Essex (LHD 2)
USS Essex and Stethem Arrive in Bali for Port Visit
BALI, Indonesia (Nov. 20, 2011) - The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Bali, Indonesia Nov. 20 for a port visit during their deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
USS Essex (LHD 2)
USS Essex Hosts Reception in Bali, Indonesia
BALI, Indonesia – Senior military and civil officials from the U.S. and Indonesia attended a reception hosted onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Nov. 20 to celebrate cooperation between the two countries.
USS Essex Celebrates Thanksgiving At Sea
INDIAN OCEAN – Sailors and Marines aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex came together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at sea.
Sailors man the forward lookout watch on the signal bridge of USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship arrives in Manila for a port visit.
Essex Arrives in Manila for Port Visit
MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 28, 2011) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 30 for a port visit.
Essex Completes Patrol of Western Pacific
SASEBO, JAPAN (Dec. 8, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returned to Sasebo, Japan Dec. 8, after completing a two-and-a-half month patrol of the Western Pacific.
USS Essex LHD 2
Japanese Artist Gives Thanks to Essex Through Artwork
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2011) - Mr. Takashi Shima, a painter and photographer for over 50 years, visited the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Tuesday Dec. 13 to deliver a painting of the ship to the commanding officer, Capt. David Fluker, in recognition of its participation in Operation Tomodachi. The water color painting shows Essex at sea during flight operations with several CH-53E Sea Stallions flying overhead.

 Served with...
Captain David Fluker

Start Date: April 2010
End Date: April 2012
Commanding Officer

Start Date: November 2010
End Date: November 2012
Captain Daniel Dusek

Start Date: May 2011
End Date: April 2012
US Navy Recruiting | No Fear Act | FOIA | USA.gov | US Navy | US Marine Corps | Navy Reserves | Individual Augmentee | Veterans Crisis Line This is an official United States Navy Website. This US Government system is subject to monitoring. Please read our Privacy Policy notice.

The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense, or the United States Department of the Navy of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the United States Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy  does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site.
Share