Command Master Chief
CMDCM (SW/AW/EXW/IW) BERNARD M. HYPPOLITE
Command Master Chief Bernard M. Hyppolite is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and graduate of Lafayette High School in June 2003. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Aug. 19, 2004, beginning his service with Recruit Training (RTC) in Great Lakes, Illinois, followed by the Seamanship Apprentice School. In December 2004, he reported to his first duty station aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in Norfolk, Virginia, where he served in 1st Division of Deck Department as a Boatswain’s Mate (BM). It was during this assignment that he earned his 3rd Class Petty Officer rank.
Hyppolite transferred to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in Aug. 2008 and served in 2nd Division of Deck Department, where he advanced to Petty Officer 2nd Class. In May 2010, he reported to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he cross-rated to Master-at-Arms.
In September 2012, he graduated from Master-at-Arms "A" School in San Antonio. He was later promoted to Chief Petty Officer in 2016, Senior Chief Petty Officer in 2020, and ultimately selected for the Command Senior Enlisted Program in 2024.
Hyppolite's career includes serving at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Base Bahrain, USS New York (LPD 21), Harbor Patrol Unit San Diego, Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 1 Detachment Guam, and USS Cleveland (LCS 31).
Currently, he serves as the Command Master Chief of Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 16 “War Eagles” in Jacksonville, Florida.
Hyppolite holds an Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, as well as a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Trident University International. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, (three awards) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, (six awards) and a variety of campaign and unit commendations. He is also a graduate of the US Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 225, Khaki) and the CMC/COB Class #24110.