Captain Chuck Litchfield
Executive Officer (February 2010 - February 2012) |
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CAPT Litchfield was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy in 1988 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1989.
His first operational assignment was with the HSL-44 Swampfoxes in Mayport, Florida flying the SH-60B. He completed two carrier battle group deployments to the Arabian Gulf embarked in USS ELROD (FFG 55) and USS STUMP (DD 978). In 1993, he was recognized as the HSL-44 Officer of Year.
CAPT Litchfield was selected for the Naval Postgraduate School/Test Pilot School Cooperative program where he completed a Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and graduated with Naval Test Pilot School, Class 110. While serving as a developmental test pilot at the Naval Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron in Patuxent River, Maryland, he conducted developmental flight test and evaluation of the H-60 Armed Helicopter integration, the MH-60R/S Common Cockpit design and the MH-60R Flight Envelope/Gross Weight Expansion program.
From 1999 to 2002, he served as a department head with the HSL-42 Proud Warriors in Mayport, Florida. While embarked in USS HAWES (FFG 53), his two SH-60B helicopters directly supported recovery operations for USS COLE (DDG 67) during Operation DETERMINED RESPONSE. He also served as the squadron Maintenance Officer and was recognized as the 2001 COMHSLWINGLANT Officer of the Year.
CAPT Litchfield’s tours ashore include: Chief of Naval Operations staff, Office of Aviation Budget, Programming and Assessment, as an aviation budget programmer; and Standing Joint Force Headquarters, United States Northern Command as a Team Chief. While at USNORTHCOM, he led forward deployed elements for National Special Security Events, Space Shuttle Support operations, hurricane relief and other Defense Support to Civil Authority missions.
While HSL-46 Executive Officer in 2005, he led two divisions of H-60s conducting search and rescue operations in support of JTF KATRINA/RITA. CAPT Litchfield commanded the HSL-46 Grandmasters from May 2006 to June 2007 during which the squadron won consecutive Sikorsky “Golden Wrench” maintenance awards and deployed seven detachments in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and the Global War on Terrorism.
CAPT Litchfield was selected for major sea command in FY-09. He has also completed the Aviation Safety Officer course, Air Force Command and Staff College (JPME Phase I correspondence), and the Joint Staff College (JPME II) course. He qualified Officer of the Deck Underway while on USS HAWES (FFG 53). He has flown 34 different type model series aircraft and has logged over 3000 flight hours. CAPT Litchfield’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2).
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Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Bob Hope IV mans a 25 mm gunGunner's Mate 3rd Class Bob Hope IV mans a 25 mm gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the command platform for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antonio D. Ramos/Released) Dawn Blitz 2010100524-N-7881L-061 PACIFIC OCEAN - A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during flight operations on the first day of the ship's Dawn Blitz exercise. Bonhomme Richard Transports Unique Aircraft for RIMPACBonhomme Richard left San Diego on June 14 with two Czechoslovakian-built 1964 and 1965 Aero-Vodochody airplanes, modified with U.S. standard small turbojet J60 engines. These planes will simulate air to surface missile attacks for training purposes, during RIMPAC. USS Bonhomme Richard and Other Ships Holds RIMPAC Medical ExerciseUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors role-playing as medical casualties from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) were flown to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for treatment during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 mass casualty exercise July 9 Bonhomme Richard Conducts MISSILEX for RIMPAC 2010PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted a live-fire missile exercise July 9 while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, a biennial multinational exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness and improve multinational interoperability. Bonhomme Richard Sailors Lend a Helping HandPEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participated in various community service projects June 28 to July 2 during a port visit to Pearl Harbor, in conjunction with the biennial multinational Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercise USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010PACIFIC OCEAN - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 combined task force transit the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2010. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, is a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. Sisters Share Experiences Aboard Bonhomme Richard During RIMPACPacific Ocean - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 carries supplies to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) during a vertical replenishment. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. Navy Searches for John Paul Jones' ShipSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy, in conjunction with the Ocean Technology Foundation (OTF), the British Royal navy and the French navy, is leading participation in a search for the remains of the revolutionary warship Bonhomme Richard off the coast of Flamborough Head, England, the week of Sept. 10 Working In The FogSAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2010) A view of the amphibious assault ships USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in early morning fog. USS Bonhomme Richard Earns Consecutive Blue H AwardSAN DIEGO (Apr. 9, 2011) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) earned its second Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness Award, or Blue "H", recognizing excellence in command health promotion programs. The award was announced, April 1. Bonhomme Richard Exceeds NMCRS GoalSAN DIEGO - USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Sailors completed the final calculations of their fund-raising for the 2011 Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) fund drive efforts May 5, with a total that exceeded the commands goals. Fleet Week at Seattle Seafair ConcludesSEATTLE - Fleet Week concluded at the 62nd annual Seattle Seafair Aug. 8 when U.S. Navy ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed from the Port of Seattle. USS Bonhomme Richard to replace USS EssexThe U.S. Navy announced Aug. 19, the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), currently homeported in San Diego, will be forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, to replace the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6) Remembers 9/11USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea - Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) marked the 10th anniversary of 9/11 prior to pulling in from a brief underway period Sept. 8. USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge for San Francisco Fleet Week 2011SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2011) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge, signaling the beginning of San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. This year's event begins Saturday Oct. 8 with the Parade of Ships. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area. Second Senior Leadership Summit HeldSAN FRANCISCO - A Senior Leadership Seminar (SLS) was held aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Oct. 6. It continues through Oct. 7. The seminar focuses on federal response capabilities to local and state requirements in the event of a major natural disaster in the San Francisco Bay Area. USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) welcomes students from elementary schoolCapt. J. L. Harnden, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), welcomes 5th graders aboard the ship from Gerald R. Ford Elementary School in Indian Wells, Calif. Bonhomme Richard has maintained a partnership with the school for more than ten years. |
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