Command Master Chief Damien A. Pulvino

Master Chief Damien A. Pulvino, a native of Seattle, Washington, enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1997. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported to Naval Training Center, Great Lakes where he completed Radioman “A” school.

Upon graduation of Radioman “A” school, he reported for duty with Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam. His follow on fleet assignments were USS Vincennes (CG 49), U.S. 7th Fleet, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the USS George Washington (CVN 73), all forward deployed out of Yokosuka, Japan. In addition, Master Chief Pulvino completed a shore assignment at Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Pacific, at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

Pulvino was selected for the Command Senior Chief Program in 2013. He served as the command senior chief and command master chief aboard the USS Patriot (MCM 7), forward deployed out of Sasebo, Japan. Command Master Chief Pulvino reported as the command master chief of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125  in 2016.

Pulvino holds an associate degree in Information Technology from Wayland Baptist University. Additionally, Master Chief Pulvino is a distinguished graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy Class 176 and the Command Leadership School Class 123. He has earned his Enlisted Aviation Warfare, Surface Warfare, and Information Warfare designations.

His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards), and various unit and campaign awards.