Master Chief Baenen: Gold Badge Leadership Position
1. Master Chief Baenen has my strongest endorsement for assignment as a Reserve Command Senior Enlisted Leader – Gold Badge. With his extensive knowledge of Coast Guard missions as well as Reserve personnel expertise, MECM Baenen an ideal candidate for a Reserve Gold Badge leadership position. MECM Baenen consistently displays the highest levels of professionalism, experience and empathy that are invaluable to ensuring a healthy Reserve workforce. My confidence in his abilities is such that MECM Baenen has filled in as the primary CMC when the Active Duty (AD) CMC has been TAD or on leave.
2. As the Reserve Command Master Chief for Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach (LA-LB), MECM Baenen is actively engaged in the Sector Chief’s mess and ensures
the Reserve enlisted leadership is well informed and engaged on both Reserve and AD matters via regular conference calls which MECM Baenen instituted. MECM Baenen has been instrumental in ensuring Sector LA-LB CCTI’s have had noteworthy reserve participation through active engagement of CCTI in its entirety; from his engagement of newly advanced chiefs, to his diligent mentoring of them through the entire process. He does this while concurrently ensuring Reserve chiefs are present to assist with the execution of CCTI activities.
3. MECM Baenen’s sharp military appearance is an example to all and his observation of protocol and tradition is exemplary. He is physically fit, within weight standards, and his adherence to a regular physical fitness plan at the gym also includes arduous hiking and biking activities.
4. MECM Baenen’s Secret interim security clearance is in process and I have the utmost confidence in his ability to handle sensitive matters.
5. MECM Baenen is in full compliance with all medical and dental requirements.
6. MECM Baenen has a steadfast commitment to the Coast Guard’s core values. His actions and demeanor personify honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Furthermore, MECM Baenen exemplifies the Commandant’s guiding principles of Service to Nation, Duty to People, and Commitment to Excellence. I rely heavily on him to accurately gauge the health of the Reserve workforce, ensure a high level of morale and carry-on the highest traditions of the Coast Guard.
7. Thank you for the opportunity to endorse MECM Baenen for a Gold Badge position, I am convinced he will succeed and provide phenomenal counsel and service to the Reserve Corps wherever he is assigned.
2. As the Reserve Command Master Chief for Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach (LA-LB), MECM Baenen is actively engaged in the Sector Chief’s mess and ensures
the Reserve enlisted leadership is well informed and engaged on both Reserve and AD matters via regular conference calls which MECM Baenen instituted. MECM Baenen has been instrumental in ensuring Sector LA-LB CCTI’s have had noteworthy reserve participation through active engagement of CCTI in its entirety; from his engagement of newly advanced chiefs, to his diligent mentoring of them through the entire process. He does this while concurrently ensuring Reserve chiefs are present to assist with the execution of CCTI activities.
3. MECM Baenen’s sharp military appearance is an example to all and his observation of protocol and tradition is exemplary. He is physically fit, within weight standards, and his adherence to a regular physical fitness plan at the gym also includes arduous hiking and biking activities.
4. MECM Baenen’s Secret interim security clearance is in process and I have the utmost confidence in his ability to handle sensitive matters.
5. MECM Baenen is in full compliance with all medical and dental requirements.
6. MECM Baenen has a steadfast commitment to the Coast Guard’s core values. His actions and demeanor personify honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Furthermore, MECM Baenen exemplifies the Commandant’s guiding principles of Service to Nation, Duty to People, and Commitment to Excellence. I rely heavily on him to accurately gauge the health of the Reserve workforce, ensure a high level of morale and carry-on the highest traditions of the Coast Guard.
7. Thank you for the opportunity to endorse MECM Baenen for a Gold Badge position, I am convinced he will succeed and provide phenomenal counsel and service to the Reserve Corps wherever he is assigned.