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DOUGLAS EICHINGER
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
 
 Master Chief Eichinger joined the Navy in
August 1976. He went to Boot Camp in Orlando, Florida then was assigned to
Machinist's Mate "A" School in Great Lakes, Illinois. After graduation
from "A" School, his first duty assignment was USS JOUETT (CG-29) in San Diego,
California where he made 2 deployments to the Western Pacific. It was onboard USS JOUETT
that he was advanced to Petty Officer Third and subsequently to Petty Officer Second
Class.
Master Chief Eichinger left active duty from July 1980 until February
1982. Following a brief NAVET training, he reported for duty to the USS HORNE
(CG-30) in San Diego, California where he made 2 deployments to the Western Pacific.
He was advanced to First Class Petty Officer and served as LPO of
"M" Division.
In March 1987 he was transferred to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and was subsequently
advanced to Chief Petty Officer. He performed duties as the command Educational Services
Officer.
In August 1989 he reported to the USS ROANOKE (AOR-7) in Long Beach,
California where he made 1 Western Pacific and 1 South American deployments. In 1991 he
volunteered for and was accepted to the Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor Program.
After attending an intensive 12 week training he reported to Naval Hospital
Great Lakes, Illinois where he was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. In January 1995
he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 65, in Newport, Rhode Island. He returned
to Great Lakes and served as the Leading Chief Petty Officer for the Mental Health
Department.
After a highly successful tour he was selected for Master Chief Petty
Officer. He reported in June 1996 to USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) in Norfolk, Virginia
where he made 1 Mediterranean deployment. He volunteered for and was selected
for the Command Master Chief Program. Master Chief Eichinger reported to VF-32 in April
1998.
Master Chief Eichinger is authorized to wear the Enlisted Surface
Warfare Specialist pin, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal (5) and
various campaign and unit awards.
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