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Michael Driscoll

CNOCM (SW/AW) USN (RET)

 

Why I am a Marauder

 

In the time that I have known Ken, and considering my extensive military service, I understand, and appreciate the importance of the Marauder Mission.

I consider it a necessity, a priviledge, an honor, as well as a duty to serve our fallen Veterans in any capacity. What better way could there be than to help bring closure to the families of these heroic MIAs.

 

I look forward to working with the Marauder team and participating in this monumental MIA recovery mission to return to their families the remains of American servicemen who died unaccounted for on foreign soil in service to our country.

 

Mike Driscoll

 


Background: Mike Driscoll

Current Residence: Key West, Florida

Michael Driscoll was born on St. Patrick’s Day and raised in Queens, New York. His dad was an Irish New York City Police Officer and his mom an Irish housewife. Mike joined Troop 13, Boy Scouts of America, at age 12 and his dad became the Troop’s Scoutmaster. Mike went on to become an Eagle Scout. Several weeks after graduating from St. Helena’s High School for Boys, he enlisted in the United States Navy for a 33-year career, initially as a Boiler Technician and becoming a command master chief.

His most memorable tours were as Command Master Chief of Naval Air Station Key West and Command Master Chief of USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75). This assignment was his most rewarding. He was responsible for getting the crew ready to cruise on the ship’s maiden voyage. During the six month combat cruise, the crew’s performance was unequaled as there were no injuries, loss of life or liberty incidents. He was a key character in the Learning Channel’s documentary, “Super Carrier 24/7,” filmed while underway.

After a highly successful tour on board USS HARRY S TRUMAN, the Navy waived the mandatory 30 year retirement, requesting him to be Commander Naval Forces Japan Regional Master Chief. He was recognized by the Chief of the Maritime Self Defense Force for his work with the Japanese Navy’s command master chiefs, a first award of its kind for any U.S. or Japanese Sailor.

Mike Driscoll completed 15 major deployments and has numerous awards and medals that include the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), Good Conduct Medal (eight awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (ten awards) and other unit and campaign awards.

He holds life membership in the following organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Americans Veterans, Non-Commissioned Officers Association, Senior Enlisted Academy Alumni Association, and Surface Navy Association. He is a member of the Key West Military Affairs Committee, Key West Art and Historical Society, Key West Maritime Historical Society, The Florida Historical Society and Library of Florida History, Navy League, Fleet Reserve Association and American Legion. He is an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Underwater Swimmers School, Key West, Florida. He volunteers his time as a member of the Key West Citizens Review Board who reviews and investiges complaints by citizens against Key West Police Department and is a member of NACOLE, the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. He is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders as well as a member of Moore’s Marauders.

He has earned a career certificate in Corrections and a Bachelors Degree in History/Government. He is a certified SCUBA diver and a licensed U.S. Merchant Marine Officer. He resides in Key West, Florida, with his wife Suzanne and their wonder dog, a rescue German Shepherd named Turk.

 


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