Upon graduation, he reported for duty onboard USS BRUNSWICK (ATS-3), Sasebo, Japan; and designated as a diesel mechanic. His fleet assignments includes: USS FT MCHENRY (LSD-43), Sasebo, Japan; USS HERON (MHC-52), Ingleside, Texas; USS RAVEN (MHC-61 ), Bahrain; USS FALCON (MHC-59 ), Ingleside, Texas; USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN-77), Norfolk, Virginia, USS MONTGOMERY (LCS-8) Gold Crew, San Diego, California and Naval Special Warfare Unit ONE, Guam. In addition, Master Chief Bernal completed shore assignments at Port Operations, Sasebo, Japan; and two tours at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
 

Master Chief Bernal is currently serving as the Command Master Chief onboard Beachmasters Unit One. He is currently taking classes for his Bachelor Degree in Human Resources at Ashford University. Additionally, Master Chief Bernal graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy Class 188 and the Command Master Chief/COB course. He has earned his Enlisted Surface, Aviation and Expeditionary Warfare designations.
 

His decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5 awards) and various unit and campaign awards.