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Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Christopher Valdes, a boatswains mate aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk.

May 5, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Christopher Valdes

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Christopher Valdes, a boatswains mate aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk.

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Craig Morris, an aviation maintenance technician at Air Station Sacramento

April 28, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Craig Morris

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Craig Morris, an aviation maintenance technician at Air Station Sacramento

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

April 14, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Amy Berghel

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron, a storekeeper assigned to Headquarters Regional Support Team!

April 7, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron, a storekeeper assigned to Headquarters Regional Support Team!

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris, a boatswain’s mate and the officer in charge at U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk, New York.

March 31, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris, a boatswain’s mate and the officer in charge at U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk, New York.

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch from U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile!

March 17, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch from U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile!

“A good chief knows when to step forward and when to step back. A good chief is the person who has the right answer, but doesn't always say it first. A good chief applauds the crew when they succeed, and chastises himself when they fail.”

March 10, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Mike Rushane

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Mike Rushane, a marine science technician and the “bullpen” chief at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon, an electrician’s mate stationed at Sector Field Office Moriches U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Feb. 24, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon, an electrician’s mate stationed at Sector Field Office Moriches U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Ryan Romesberg, a damage controlman from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone!

Romesberg’s leadership is remarkable as he tackles being the damage controlman chief aboard the cutter and the command fire marshal.

He has worked vigorous hours to complete repair party inventories prior to the Coast Guard accepting the new cutter.

He goes above and beyond to be an active leader in the chief’s mess. He coordinated a barbecue for phase one cutter personnel in Pascagoula, Mississippi to keep moral high.

Romesberg ensures he is always available to mentor, develop, and assist junior personnel.

He recently created a damage control plan to assist in qualifying multiple members for initial duty sections.

When asked what makes a good chief?

“A good chief is a chief that doesn't ask their members to perform tasks they wouldn't be comfortable doing themselves. Lead from the front. Not a ‘do as I say’ type of leader.”

What advice do you have for junior members?

“Don't rush to get out of your first unit as a non-rate. If you really want to go a specific rating with a long school list, it is worth the wait. Set goals early and often.”

Thank you for your dedication, leadership and forward thinking!

Feb. 10, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Ryan Romesberg

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Ryan Romesberg, a damage controlman from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone!

Feb. 3, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Felix Castillo, Jr.

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Felix Castillo Jr., a boatswain’s mate stationed at U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan!