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