Charles W. Bowen

Charles W. Bowen
MCPOCG Charles "Skip" W. Bowen
Nickname(s)"Skip"
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Coast Guard
Years of service1978–2010
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
AwardsCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards)
Coast Guard Commendation Medal (4 awards)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal (3 awards)

Charles W. "Skip" Bowen was the tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG).[1] He assumed the position from MCPOCG Frank A. Welch on June 14, 2006, and was relieved on May 21, 2010, by Michael P. Leavitt. Bowen was previously assigned as the Officer-in-Charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon.

  1. ^ "Charles W. Bowen: 2006–2010". United States Coast Guard. 2012-01-26. Archived from the original on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2013-02-02. Master Chief Charles W. "Skip" Bowen was the tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.