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Current Service Status
USN Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Chief Warrant Officer 4
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Current/Last Service Branch
Supply Corps Technician
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Current/Last Primary NEC
752X-Warrant Officer - Food Service Warrant
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Line Officer
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Primary Unit
1998-1999, 752X, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pascagoula, MS
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Previously Held NEC
CS-0000-Culinary Specialist
9515-Equal Opportunity Program Specialist
MS-3529-Wardroom/Galley Supervisor
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Service Years
1969 - 1999
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1969-1969, NCTC, Gulfport, MS
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1969-1969, Naval Station (NAVSTA) San Diego
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1969-1972, CS-0000, USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5)
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1973-1974, CS-0000, Naval Disciplinary Command
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1974-1976, 9515, Commander Naval Telecommunications Command (COMNAVTELCOM)
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1976-1976, MS-3529, FTC (Staff) Norfolk, VA
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1977-1979, MS-3529, Naval Air Station (NAS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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1979-1982, MS-3529, USS Worden (CG-18)
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1982-1984, MS-3529, NTC Orlando, FL (Cadre)
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1985-1987, 752X, USS San Diego (AFS-6)
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1987-1989, 752X, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport, FL
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1989-1991, 752X, USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36)
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1991-1993, 752X, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pascagoula, MS
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1993-1996, 752X, USS America (CV-66)
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1996-1998, 752X, CNO - OPNAV
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1998-1999, 752X, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pascagoula, MS
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Reflections on CWO4 Cunningham's
US Navy Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY.
A very long family service in the Military. Just the correct thing to do to carry on the family tradition. And it follows today, my son is currently in the Navy.
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
Started out as a non-designated CB. Crossed over to SN, first ship I decided to strike for CS (Commissary Man), and the rest is history. Retired as the senior Supply Warrant in the Navy.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
This is in no particular order: Vietnamese Junks tracking us in the Tonkin Gulf. Raid on Hiaphong Harbor. Cua Viet River raids. Quang Tri City. Vinh Linh North Vietnam. Hon Mat Island, North Vietnam. Being attacked by a North Vietnamese Mig....Bombs hit USS Higby. USS Sterret shot down MIG with a missile. Air strikes in Serbia and Bosnia.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
All of them. They were all unique in their own way. Great shipmates. Just had a lot of fun on each one.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Too many to list. But one that stands out is the Bicentennial Celebration of our country. Was stationed in Washington DC and attended the festivities. Great day in history.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
Meritorious Service Medal from USS America (CV-66), the first of two. Worked hard and accomplished a lot thanks to a great crew and shipmates.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
CSCS Charlie Dearstien. My LPO from 1969 - 1972. Hard man to work for, but learned so much. He had a theory that turned out to be a good one. Building a Sailor is like building a house. Make a strong foundation before you put up the walls and it will last forever.
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
A young Seaman from 3rd division on board USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) threw a #10 can of haze gray paint over the side from the 01 level, and it sprayed paint all over COMSEVENTHFLT helicopter. It was funny in a not so funny way. Still chuckle over it.
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
Evidence Technician of local Police Dept.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
VFW and American Legion.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
Decision making. Process data and make the necessary adjustments to complete tasks. Life is a process that constantly changes. The military life helped me tremendously to learn to adjust to the changes that occur. Team work. No where is teamwork more important than in the military. To take that and apply it in your day to day life in CIVLANT is a major plus.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE NAVY?
Keep your head on a swivel, and never give up.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
A lot. Great to get in touch with shipmates that you would think you would never hear from again.
DMR
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