Command Master Chief
CMDCM(SW/AW) Gabriel J. Sinner
Command Master Chief Sinner is a native of Riverton, Wyoming. He enlisted in October 2001 and graduated from Recruit Training Command in January 2002.
At sea, Sinner served on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Juneau (LPD 10), USS Denver (LPD 9), USS Essex (LHD 2), and USS Mason (DDG 87). While aboard USS Essex, he served as the Steam Generating Plant Inspector (SGPI) and “Top Snipe”. While aboard USS Mason, he served as the Command Master Chief. He earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia aboard USS Kitty Hawk. He’s also qualified as an Engineering Officer of the Watch aboard USS Juneau, USS Denver, and USS Essex.
Ashore, Sinner served at both Southwest Regional Maintenance Center and Southeast Regional Maintenance Center as the Steam Generating Plant Inspector. He also served at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters as the U.S. Navy’s “Top Snipe.”
Sinner is a graduate from the Senior Enlisted Academy and CMC/COB course. He was promoted to Master Chief in 2015 while serving as “Top Snipe” onboard USS Essex, He served as the Command Master Chief for Afloat Training Group Mayport.
Sinner is currently assigned to Tactical Operations Control Squadron (TOCRON) 11 as the Command Master Chief.
Sinner’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (five awards) and various personal, unit, and campaign awards.