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Commander Charles L. Gatewood

Executive Officer, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story

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CDR Charles L. Gatewood is a native of Council Grove, Kansas.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1997 and completed recruit training in Great Lakes, Illinois.  He graduated from Excelsior University with an MBA in Finance and Accounting.  In October 2009, he was commissioned as an ensign under the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) program.

His enlisted assignments as a rated Boatswain’s Mate include USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD 52), where he was a “plankowner” and completed the ship’s maiden deployment; Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois; USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) where he was selected to Chief Petty Officer; and USS INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2), where he was selected to be commissioned.

Assignments since his commissioning include USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49); USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76); Joint Base Charleston South Carolina; USS ANCHORAGE (LPD 23); USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Board of Inspection and Survey, and USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74).

CDR Gatewood reported as Executive Officer, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story in July 2025.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Air Force Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), Air Force Achievement Medal and various campaign, unit, and service awards.

Last Updated: 3 December 2025

 

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