Command Master Chief Jorge A. Reyes-Velez, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, graduated from San Pedro Martir High School in May 1988. He enlisted in the United States Navy and reported for Basic Training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois in June 2000. Upon completion he reported to Aviation Electricians Mate “A” school in Pensacola, Florida.
His first assignment was to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he served as a quality assurance representative on P-3C aircraft electrical, navigation, and instrument systems. He then attended Automated Electrical Component Test System (AECTS) operator and maintainer “C” school in Cherry Point, North Carolina, in-route to his assignment with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. During his tour he served as production controller, and avionics department leading petty officer (LPO).
He then reported to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 in Oak Harbor, Washington, where in 2009 he was appointed to the rank of chief petty officer. His assignment included: electrical branch chief, maintenance chief, and quality assurance supervisor. Following this assignment he served at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island, as a recruit division commander where he led nine Officer Candidate School divisions, two Officer Development School classes, and one Direct Commissioning Officer Indoctrination class on becoming naval officers. He then reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 in support of Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 where he was selected to the command senior chief program in 2017.
Command master chief tours include Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific, Atsugi, Japan, in support of C7F, NAVAIR, and Commander Fleet Readiness Centers. USS Cole (DDG 67) in support of USFF, COMSURFLANT, and DESRON 28. NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK in support of Commander Navy Region Mid Atlantic and Naval Supply Systems Command. He currently serves onboard Naval Support Activity South Potomac. Master Chief Reyes-Velez is a graduate of the Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 184), Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course, and Major Command course. He has earned a baccalaureate degree from Hawaii Pacific University in business administration. He is married and has four children.
His personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards), Iraqi Campaign Medal (two awards), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and various other unit and campaign awards.
Last Updated: 15 January 2025