CDMCM (SW/AW) Theodore M. Verschueren
Command Master Chief (April 2010 - April 2012) |
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Master Chief Verschueren is a native of Fountain Valley, California and graduated from Fountain Valley High School in 1983. He enlisted in the Navy in February 1986. After completion of Fire Controlman "A" and "C" schools in August of 1987, he was assigned to his first ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) home ported in Norfolk, Virginia.
In June 1990, Master Chief Verschueren departed for Fire Controlman "C" school and was later assigned to the USS Roark (FF 1053) home ported in Treasure Island, Calif. Master Chief Verschueren decommissioned USS Roark in December 1991, and headed for AN/SPS 48E Radar "C" school in Mare Island, California with follow on orders to USS Arkansas (CGN 41) home ported in Alameda, California. In August 1994, Master Chief Verschueren finally has his first chance at shore duty when he reported for duty at Navy Recruiting District (NRD) San Francisco. During his tour of recruiting he achieved Recruiter of the Year for FY96 and Recruiter -in-Charge of the Year FY97.
Master Chief Verschueren left NRD San Francisco in November 1997 and reported for duty aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) home ported in San Diego , California . During his tour he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer and also qualified as Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. Following his tour onboard USS Boxer, Master Chief Verschueren reported for duty at NRD San Diego in March 2001. During his tour of recruiting he was advanced
to both Senior and Master Chief Petty Officer in addition to qualifying as a Zone Supervisor. In June 2004, Master Chief Verschueren was assigned to the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the C5I Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. It was during this tour that he applied for the Command Master Chief program while performing interim CMC duties in the absence of the CMC during a six month deployment.
He has served as the Command Master Chief for USS McCampbell (DDG 85) from April 06 to July 07 and due to a hull swap, served as the Command Master Chief of USS Gary (FFG 51) from July 07 to March 08. USS Gary was awarded the Pacific Fleet Command Retention Excellence award during his tour. He is presently serving as Command Master Chief aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6).
His personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), Good Conduct Medal (six awards) and various other campaign awards.
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BHR Celebrates Black History MonthUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea - USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) celebrated African-American History Month Feb. 25 commemorating the accomplishments and contributions of African-American women, in line with the national theme this year "Black Women in American History and Culture." Revolutionary Gator Earns Battle "E" - Again!USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea (NNS) -- Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) earned the Battle "E" award for the second consecutive year Feb. 27 for its performance, demonstrating the highest state of battle readiness in 2011. 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. USS Bonhomme Richard Visits Okinawa, JapanJAPAN, Okinawa - The Wasp-class Amphibious Assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) moors in Okinawa, Japan for a brief port visit. The ship is en route to relieve Wasp-class Amphibious Assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Replenishment at Sea on USS Bonhomme RichardPACIFIC OCEAN - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during an underway replenishment in the Western Pacific. |
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