CMDCM Keona Johnson
Command Master Chief, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119)
19 January 2024
A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Master Chief Johnson enlisted in the United States Navy October 2000, and graduated Recruit Training Command Great Lakes December 2000.
Master Chief Johnson subsequent overseas, sea and shore duty stations include USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), USS BARRY (DDG 52), USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77), USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43), USS HUE CITY (CG-66), and USS COOPERSTOWN (LCS 23). Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonnier, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Sasebo.
Command Master Chief Johnson is currently serving as USS DELBERT D. BLACK Senior Enlisted Leader. She is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy Class 224 (Purple Group), and CMC/COB class 221. Additionally, she has also had the privilege to assist in the annual Advancement Exam Readiness Review for the LS rating. Master Chief Johnson has an Associate Degree in Business Management.
Her decorations include five Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medals, eight Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, Meritorious Volunteer Service Metal, and various unit recognitions. Command Master Chief Johnson has served in the World’s Finest Navy for 23 years.