CMDCM Benjamin Lee Washington

Command Master Chief, USS Boxer (LHD 4)

26 July 2024 Command Master Chief Benjamin L. Washington, a native of Rochester, N.Y., enlisted in 1997. He is a graduate of Operations Specialist ‘A’ school, the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 202 Gold) and Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course (Class 174). Washington holds an Associate’s degree in General Science from National University.
 
At sea, CMDCM Washington deployed aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Decatur (DDG 73), USS Thach (FFG43), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), USS Bunker Hill (CG52), and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).

Ashore, he served at Fleet Antisubmarine Warfare Training Center, Center for Surface Combat Systems Detachment, and Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE. 

Washington currently serves as Command Master Chief of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), Enlisted Surface and Aviation Warfare insignias and numerous campaign awards.