Command Master Chief
Photo of CMDCM(FMF/SW) Richard S. Moriarity, Command Master Chief, 1st Marine Logistics Group
Command Master Chief, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG)
Command Master Chief (Fleet Marine Force/Surface Warfare) Richard S. Moriarity joined the Navy October 1982, and attended Recruit Training at Recruit Training Center (RTC), San Diego, Calif.
After RTC, he attended Basic Radioman “A” School San Diego Ca, and after graduation reported to USS New Jersey (BB-62). He deployed in support of the multinational peacekeeping forces in Beirut, Lebanon.
In Apr 1985, he transferred to VP-91 located at Naval Air Station Moffett Field, Mountain View, Calif.
In 1987, he was assigned to USS Denver (LPD-9). While on board, he struck for the Hospital Corpsman rating. He attended Basic Hospital Corpsman "A" School at Naval Sciences Health School, San Diego, Calif., and reported to Naval Hospital Long Beach (NHLB) in August 1990.
In 1990 – '91, he augmented 1st Battalion 2nd Marines aboard USS Guam (LPH-9) in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm.
After his return to NHLB, he applied for and was accepted to the Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman School (SFIDC). After graduation in 1993, he was assigned to 1st Battalion 7th Marines where he deployed and completed a deployment to Okinawa, Japan.
In 1997, he transferred to Field Medical Service School (FMSS) where he was the Resident Medical Provider for staff and students and served as Academics Chief.
In 1998, while at FMSS, he was awarded the Master Training Specialist 9502 Navy Enlisted Classification Code.
In Sept. 2000, he reported to 9th Communication Battalion as the Senior Medical Department Representative/Independent Duty Corpsman.
In Dec. 2002, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and again in Oct 2003, this time to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In Nov. 2003, he reported as the Senior Enlisted Leader to Edson Range Camp Pendleton, Calif., from where he is reported to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
On Sept. 10, 2004, he assumed the office of Command Master Chief at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Calif.
He is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy class 118 (brown)
On July 15, 2005, he assumed the office of the Command Master Chief at Field Medical Training Battalion Camp Pendleton, Calif
On August 11, 2008, He report to 1st Marine Logistics Group Camp Pendleton Ca and assumed the duties of Command Master Chief.
His decorations include: Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards); Army Commendation Medal; Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards); Combat Action Ribbon (two awards); Presidential Unit Citation; Navy Unit Commendation (three awards); Meritorious Unit Commendation (two awards); Navy Good Conduct Medal (four awards); Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon; Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal (two awards); Southwest Asia Service Medal (two awards); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (with Marine Corps device); Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (seven awards); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait); Expert Rifleman Medal; Expert Pistol Shot Medal.
