Command Master Chief
CMDCM (AW/SW/IW) Kenneth J. Nixon

Command Master Chief Kenneth J. Nixon enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1992.  Following completion of basic training at Naval Recruit Training Command Orlando, Florida, he reported to Yeoman "A" School in Meridian, Mississippi.  Follow on tours included: USS Dubuque (LPD 8), Sasebo, Japan; USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Alameda, California; Commander, Amphibious Squadron (COMPHIBRON) 5, San Diego, California; Secretary of the Navy, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia; Commander, Naval District Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, Washington, District of Columbia; Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (COMEXSTRKGRU) 3, San Diego, California; Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, Norfolk, Virginia; Commander, Navy Medicine National Capital Area and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, Operations, Plans and Strategy (OPNAV N3/N5B), Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, Naples, Italy and Navy Talent Acquisition Group Carolina, North Carolina.

He currently serves as Command Master Chief at Patrol Squadron (VP) 16.

His academic achievements include a Master's Degree from American Military University (Honor Graduate), Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina, and Associate's Degree from American Military University (Honor Graduate), and United States Coast Guard Senior Enlisted Academy (Honor Graduate).  He also graduated from Command Master Chief and Chief of the Boat Capstone, Class 168.

Nixon’s warfare qualifications include Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, and Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist.

His personal decorations include Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal (one award), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (three awards), and various service and campaign awards.