Jason M. Vanderhaden

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Jason M. Vanderhaden
MCPOCG Jason M. Vanderhaden 2018.jpg
Official portrait, 2018
Born Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Coast Guard
Years of service1988–2022
Rank Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
Awards
Alma mater

Jason M. Vanderhaden is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard from May 17, 2018 to May 19, 2022. As MCPOCG, Vanderhaden served as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard on all enlisted personnel matters. [1] As a matter of protocol, this gave him precedence equal to that of a three-star officer (vice admiral). [2]

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Assignments

Since enlisting in the Coast Guard in May 1988, MCPOCG Vanderhaden has served in a number of positions, including:

Education

Vanderhaden is a graduate of Class 114 of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, the National Defense University’s Keystone Command Joint Senior Enlisted Leader Course, the Harvard Kennedy School Leadership in Homeland Security Course and other service-related schools. Vanderhaden holds a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior University. Vanderhaden is also a graduate of the International Academy of Gourmet Chefs where he was honored to be Valedictorian of the graduating class of 2018. [1]

Family

Vanderhaden and his wife have two adult children who are both currently serving in the United States Coast Guard.

Awards and decorations

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Coast Guard Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal ribbon.svg Operational Distinguishing Device.png 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg
U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Operational Distinguishing Device.png 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon.svg USA - CG PUC Hurricane Katrina.png
DHS Outstanding Unit Award.png Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award ribbon.png Coast Guard Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Operational Distinguishing Device.png 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Operational Distinguishing Device.png 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg Meritorious Team Commendation ribbon.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg Coast Guard Excellence Ribbon.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg
Bicentennial Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Coast Guard Good Conduct ribbon.svg Silver-service-star-3d.svg Silver-service-star-3d.svg
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg 9-11 Ribbon.svg
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U.S. Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon.svg
U.S. Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Restricted Duty Ribbon.svg
CG OS Tour Ribbon.svg Coast Guard Expert Rifleman Ribbon.svg Coast Guard Expert Pistol Shot Ribbon.svg
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USCG - Commandant's Staff Badge.png   USCG - MCPOCG.png
Insignia Enlisted Cutterman Insignia (permanent) [1]
1st row Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal [3]
2nd row Legion of Merit [1] Meritorious Service Medal with one gold award star [1] Coast Guard Commendation Medal with two gold award stars and "O" device [1]
3rd row Coast Guard Achievement Medal with three gold award stars and "O" device [1] Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon [1] Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with hurricane device [1]
4th row Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award [1] Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award [1] Coast Guard Unit Commendation with three gold award stars and "O" device [1]
5th row Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with three gold award stars and "O" device [1] Meritorious Team Commendation with three gold award stars [1] Coast Guard "E" Ribbon with two gold award stars [1]
6th row Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation [1] Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal with two silver service stars [1] National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star [1]
7th row Global War on Terrorism Service Medal [1] Humanitarian Service Medal [1] Transportation 9-11 Ribbon [1]
8th row Special Operations Service Ribbon with one service star [1] Sea Service Ribbon with two service stars [1] Restricted Duty Ribbon [1]
9th row Overseas Service Ribbon [1] Rifle Marksmanship Medal with expert device [1] Pistol Marksmanship Medal with expert device [1]
Insignia Advanced Boat Force Operations Insignia [1]
Badge Commandant Staff Badge [1] Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Badge [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 "Master Chief Jason M. Vanderhaden Command Master Chief Deputy Commandant for Missions Support (DCMS)". U.S. Coast Guard. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  2. "Order of Precedence – OPNAVINST 1710.7J (NOTES: 7)" (PDF). JMAR Protocol Training and Consulting. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2019. Senior Enlisted Service Representatives (SMA, SGMMC, MCPON, CMSAF, etc.) are typically afforded precedence equal to that of a three-star officer and are placed somewhere midway between the senior and junior general/flag officer present. This is not an exact rule, but one which can used to arrive at the proper placement for most situations.
  3. "Coast Guard Holds Change of Watch Ceremony for Master Chief Petty Officer". 20 May 2022.
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2018–2022
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