When he was appointed the twelfth MCPON in 2008, Rick West had 27 years of fleet experience, including six tours at sea, in leadership positions aboard submarines and surface ships. After his tenure he retired after three decades of Naval service.
Sponsored by:
Rick
D.
West
1963
–
Born:
Rising Fawn
,
Georgia
Home:
Trenton
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Master Chief Petty Officer of the NavyAction Date:
December 12, 2008 – September 28, 2012
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy from 12 December 2008 to 28 September 2012. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.