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MASTER CHIEF PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST
FRANK GORMAN
Reserve Command Master Chief
United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Sector Delaware Bay
Master Chief Port Security Specialist Frank Gorman enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve in March 1990; and was assigned to Reserve Unit 2, Captain of the Port New York, then Activities NY, and finally to Sector NY. On July 13, 2009, he reported aboard Sector Delaware Bay and assumed the duties of Reserve Command Master Chief.
Recalled to active duty on September 11, 2001, and again in 2003 and 2006, he has served a total of 50 months on active duty during three activations in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
MCPO Gorman advanced to E7 on January 1, 2000, attended the CPO Academy in July 2000, and was Initiated a Chief on October 5, 2000. He is a life member of USCG Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA), former President of the Kleckner Chapter NY Area CPOA; and holds membership in the American Legion, the Naval Institute, Navy League, and the Fleet Reserve Association.
As a drilling reservist, MC Gorman has held various Marine Safety & Security qualifications, served as a qualified crew member on the WYTL Class harbor tugs, was the reserve non rate training manager and Education Services Officer at Sector New York for nine years, and also served as the Collateral duty Silver Badge.
In his civilian life, MCPO Gorman resides in Avon by the Sea, NJ. Born and raised in Manhattan, MCPO Gorman summered in Avon before permanently relocating there in 1986.
A life member of the Avon Fire Department, he has provided volunteer service
to the community since 1987, and served two years as fire chief. He is also
a life member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Relief Association; he also
served two years as a member of the Borough's Planning Board (1993 – 1994).
MCPO Gorman is currently serving a four year term as the Commissioner of
Public Safety for the Borough of Avon by the Sea.
Upon his 1987 graduation from Fordham University he accepted full time
employment at NJ TRANSIT, where he had previously interned since 1983. He is
currently a Manager of Fare Collection and Point of Sale Systems for NJ
TRANSIT in Newark, NJ.
MCPO Gorman’s military awards include two CG Commendation Medals, the SECDOTs September 11th Medal, two CG Achievement Medals, Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, CG Good Conduct Medal, four CG Reserve Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Medals, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze hourglass, “M” device, and numeral 3, the Marine Safety Insignia, several unit and team commendations, and other awards.
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