CMDCM (SW/AW) James M. Honea
Command Master Chief (September 2010 - September 2012) |
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Master Chief Honea enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1987 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California. Upon completion of his training, he reported to USS JOHN A MOORE (FFG 19). Subsequently he served onboard USS JUNEAU (LPD 10), USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8), USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) and USS GRIDLEY (DDG 101). His shore assignments include Navy Reserve Readiness Command Oklahoma City, OK, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD and Commander Naval Region Southwest, San Diego, CA. He also completed an IA assignment as Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy Embedded Training Teams, Combined Joint Task Force PHOENIX, deployed to Afghanistan. Currently serving as Command Master Chief, USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18). His personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards) and numerous unit and campaign awards.
Master Chief Honea is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Command Master Chief Course.
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USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18) Pre-DeploymentPACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2011) -Engineman 1st Class Kevin Jones explains the capabilities of the command and control center to Ensign Patrick Love aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting pre-deployment work-ups as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. USS New Orleans Sailors, Marines Celebrate Black History MonthUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - Sailors and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployed aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) celebrated Black History Month with a celebration hosted by the ship's diversity committee, Feb. 18. USS New Orleans Prepares for DeploymentSailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) departed Naval Base Point Loma July 20 following a six-day deperming evolution in preparation for the ship's scheduled deployment. USS New Orleans, 11th MEU Train to Combat PiracyThe crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) along with an embarked Maritime Raid Force (MRF) from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted its first joint boarding training mission during a pre-deployment exercise. USS New Orleans Involved in InterdictionAmphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) recovered an estimated 1,800 pounds of alleged contraband from a small boat off the coast of San Diego Aug. 20. USS New Orleans Hosts Health Fair at Sea for Sailors and MarinesAt Sea - The Health Promotion Committee aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) sponsored a command health fair Oct. 3 as the ship conducted certification exercises off the coast of Southern California. The health fair promoted a healthy lifestyle among the crew and increased awareness about health issues Sailors and Marines may face during the ship's upcoming deployment. USS New Orleans Departs San Diego for Scheduled DeploymentSAN DIEGO –- The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Naval Base San Diego, on a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. USS New Orleans Kicks Off ‘United Through Reading’ ProgramUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea –- The religious ministries team aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) launched its “United Through Reading” (UTR) program for Sailors and Marines to use throughout the ship’s deployment. USS New Orleans Sailors Conduct Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection DrillsUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) participated in a series of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) exercises, Dec. 5 as the ship continued on its current deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Marines, Sailors arrive in Cambodia for professional exchangeREAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia - Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit came ashore here Dec. 11 from amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) to begin a cooperative exercise with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces focusing on medical subject-matter-expert exchanges, mass-casualty response, community outreach, jungle familiarization and platoon and company movements. 11th MEU Corpsmen Conduct Combat Stress Training aboard USS New OrleansUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea -- Hospital corpsmen assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted combat stress training Dec. 9 while deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) as the ship conducted operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Small-Arms Live-Fire Exercise Aboard USS New Orleans (LPD18)111229-N-PB383-537 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2011) Sailors conduct a small-arms live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released) USS New Orleans Hosts Reception in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted a reception on the ship’s flight deck for senior military and civilian officials from the U.S. United Arab Emirates and other foreign nations, Jan. 10. USS New Orleans Sailors, Marines Take Advantage of VITA ProgramUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea - With the 2011 income tax filing deadline quickly approaching, Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) are taking full advantage of the Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program offered on board the ship, March 19-24. USS New Orleans Health Services Hosts Safety StanddownUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - The Health Services department aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted safety stand-down training for Sailors and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, May 11. USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor Arrive In ThailandPHUKET, Thailand - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), along with embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), arrived in Phuket, Thailand May 14, for a scheduled port visit. USS New Orleans Earns Second Consecutive 'Blue H' AwardUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) earned its second consecutive Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness award, also known as the "Blue H" award, for excellence in health promotion programs, May 4. Sailors, Marines Serve Community in ThailandPHUKET, Thailand - Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in several community service projects with the Royal Thai Navy May 15. USS New Orleans Makes Port Visit to Sasebo, JapanSASEBO, Japan - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sasebo, Japan for a scheduled port visit, June 1. USS New Orleans Arrives in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. USS New Orleans Sailors Visit VeteransSEATTLE - Sailors honored local veterans , at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle division during Seattle Seafair Fleet Week 2012. |
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