Command Senior Enlisted Leader
AWOCM Gregory I. Cunningham
Master Chief Petty Officer Gregory I. Cunningham is a native of Mansfield, Texas, enlisted in the Navy in February 2001 after graduating from Northglenn High School in Denver, Colorado. After the completion and of basic training at RTC Great Lakes in May, he attended Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS), and AW “A” School in Pensacola, Florida. He then graduated from Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron 30 (VP-30) in August 2002.
Cunningham’s duty assignments consist of VP-46, Fleet Support Unit Detachment Ten, VP-30, VP-45, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, Florida, VP-26, and OPNAV Sea Duty Component Detachment Dallas.
His qualifications include Acoustic Warfare Instructor, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor, Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Operator, and Master Training Specialist.
Cunningham graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 221-Khaki) in March 2019. Master Chief Cunningham assumed the duties as Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School in December 2023.
Cunningham’s warfare qualifications include Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist and Aviation Warfare Specialist. His personal awards include six Air Medals, five Naval Commendation Medals and one with/ Valor, three Naval Achievement Medals, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and numerous unit, service, and campaign awards.