CMDCM(SW) Roy Re', Jr.

Commnad Master Chief (December 2009 - December 2011)

CMDCM(SW) Roy Re', Jr.
Command Master Chief (December 2009 - December 2011)

Master Chief Re’, raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Marion Abramson High School. He worked in the family’s business of construction until September of 1986. He enlisted in the Navy on September 6, 1986 and reported to Basic Training in RTC Orlando, Florida.

After graduating Basic Training he reported to Seaman Apprenticeship Training at NTC Orlando. Upon graduating Seaman ATD he received orders and reported aboard USS TATTNALL (DDG-19) home ported in Mayport, Florida. After two years onboard TATTNALL, Signalman Third Class Petty Officer Re’ did a duty swap and reported to USS LUCE (DDG-38), in Mayport, where he soon advanced to Signalman Second Class Petty Officer. In September of 1990, SM2 Re’ transferred to USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) for pre-commissioning home ported in San Diego, California, where he served as Work Center Supervisor and Department 3-M assistant.

In June of 1993 he reported to Navy Recruiting District Montgomery, Alabama and was advanced to Signalman First Class Petty Officer. In June of 1996 SM1 Re' transferred to USNS NIAGARA FALLS (TAFS-3) stationed in Guam. He was selected to Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year for 1997. After two years onboard NIAGARA FALLS he transferred to USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973) home ported in San Diego, CA. Shortly after, he was advanced to Chief Signalman on September 16, 2000. Within a week SMC Re’ reported to Navy Training Center, Great Lakes where he served as an Instructor and Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor.

SMC Re' earned his Associates Degree from the College of Lake County in May of 2003.

The Navy disassembled the Signalman rate and in November of 2003 SMC Re’ converted over to Master at Arms. After completing Master at Arms “A” school on 7 April 2004 at Navy Technical Training Center, Lackland Texas he transferred to Navy Air Landing Field San Clemente Island where he soon advanced to Senior Chief Master at Arms. In December of 2005 he reported to USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG-57) serving as Command Master at Arms.

SMC Re' earned his Bachelor in Criminal Justice from National University in April of 2007. He transferred in November of 2007 and graduated from Senior Enlisted Academy and shortly afterward reported to Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion, Guantanamo on February 10 2008. In April of 2008 he was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer.
Master Chief Re’s awards and qualifications include: Navy Commendation Medal (4), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6), Good Conduct Medal (6), Sea Service Ribbons (6), Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Anti-Terrorist / Force Protection Training Supervisor and various other unit and campaign awards.

NEWS

Harpers Ferry’s Search for ‘Biggest Loser’ Ends

The Sailors and embarked Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) competed in the finals of a “Biggest Loser” contest promoted by Ship’s Recreation Committee, Morale Welfare and Recreation, March 22.

US Support to ROK Salvage Operations Changes Leadership

YELLOW SEA (NNS) -- Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. Rich Landolt, has assumed the duties as the senior naval officer in charge of U.S. Navy assistance to the Republic of Korea (ROK) in their salvage efforts for the ROKS Cheonan Apr. 5. His ship, USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), will serve as the U.S. Afloat Staging Base for this operation and he has brought with him portions of his staff and portions of Amphibious Squadron 11, commanded by Commodore Mark Weber.

Harpers Ferry conducts change of command ceremony

YELLOW SEA - (l to r) Rear Adm. Richard Landolt, Cmdr. Marvin E. Thompson, Cmdr. Antonio Hull and Lt. John Connolly salute during a change of command aboard USS Harpers Ferry.

Fire Controlman 1st Class John Morrison paints a railing during a community service project

Harpers' Community Service Project at the Tsukumoen Home

SASEBO, Japan - Fire Controlman 1st Class John Morrison, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), paints a railing during a community service project at the Tsukumoen home for the physically and mentally challenged

Sailors Cheer During Damage Control Olympics Firefighting Ensemble Relay

Damage Control Olympics Firefighting Ensemble Relay on HF

SASEBO, Japan (July 9, 2010) Sailors cheer for a teammate carrying an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) can during a damage control Olympics firefighting ensemble relay on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

Heading To Hawaii for RIMPAC

PACIFIC OCEAN - The mine countermeasures ships USS Devastator (MCM 6) and USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) are underway near Hawaii to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) departs Sasebo Harbor for an annual patrol in the western Pacific Ocean

LSD 49 Departs Sasebo for Annual Patrol in Western Pacific Ocean

SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 1, 2010) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) departs Sasebo Harbor for an annual patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. Harpers Ferry is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group

Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter as it lands on the flight deck of USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

Harpers Ferry is on Patrol in the Western Pacific Ocean

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 8, 2010) Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean, and is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group

LSD 49 Participating in Valiant Shield 2010

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) in combat rubber reconnaissance craft approach the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Maloney applies a banding patch to a simulated ruptured pipe during a general quarters.

General Quarters Drill Aboard USS Harpers Ferry

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2010) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Maloney applies a banding patch to a simulated ruptured pipe in main machinery room No. 2 during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).

Service members run for safety after hooking a pole pendant to an SA-330j Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment.

USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Vertical Replenishment

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2010) Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Jones, left, assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Ryan Bruning, run for safety.

Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Sailors Donate Clothes to Typhoon Victims

SUBIC BAY, Philippines - Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) donated a tri-wall (a large cardboard box) of clothes, toiletries and canned goods to the Olongapo City chapter of the Philippine Red Cross, Oct. 25.

USS Harpers’s Ferry (LSD 49) during "Bring Your Kid to Work Day

USS Harpers Ferry Sailors Participate in “Bring Your Kid to Work Day”

SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 4, 2011) – Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Clark and Lt.j.g. Dennis Rollins show their children the various types of firefighting equipment on board USS Harpers’s Ferry (LSD 49) during "Bring Your Kid to Work Day.”

USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

Commanders of USS Harpers Ferry and USS Germantown Exchange Command

SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 21, 2011) - USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) swapped commanding officers and crew during an exchange of command ceremony April 21, at Fleet Activities Sasebo.