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Chief Petty Officer Michael G. Holmes Jr. was born September 14, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Wayne County, Mississippi. He graduated from Wayne County High School on May 24, 1998, and entered the United States Navy, attending basic training at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, Illinois, on June 03, 1998. He attended Aviation Ordnance “A”

school at Naval Aviation Technical Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola, Florida, from August - October 1998 and Air-Launched Guided Missiles Intermediate Maintenance “C” school “ at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) North Island, California on November 16, 1998.

He reported to his first duty station onboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, where he served from December 18, 1998, to June 01, 2002. He was assigned to the G-1 Flight Deck Division of the Weapons Department, where he completed two combat deployments in support of Operations Allied Force and Noble Anvil. He was advanced to Third- and Second-Class Petty Officer while earning the Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification and breast insignia. His oldest daughter, Destinii Alexis Holmes, was born on May 24, 2002.

On July 02, 2002, he attended Specialist in Law Enforcement Training (MA “A” school) in Norfolk, Virginia, earning the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 9545. He then reported to his second duty station at Public Safety Provost Marshal Storefront Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Portsmouth, Virginia, where he served from August 05, 2002, to July 22, 2005. He performed duties as a Patrolman, Armorer, Chief of the Guard, Harbor Patrolman, Field Training Officer (FTO), and Assistant Watch Commander.

On September 06, 2005, he attended F/A-18E/ F Stores Management System Organizational Maintenance school at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia, earning the NEC 8341. He then reported to his third duty station at FITRON THREE TWO (VF-32), which soon became STRKFITRON THREE TWO (VFA-32), located at NAS Oceana, Virginia, where he served from September 21, 2005, to August 03, 2010. During his tenure, he held positions as Ordnance Branch Leading Petty Officer, Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO), Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), and Command Fitness Leader (CFL). While attached, he completed two combat deployments onboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN-75) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was advanced to First Class Petty Officer and designated the Sailor of the Year. His second-oldest daughter, Iyana Renee Holmes, was born on August 21, 2007.

On October 01, 2010, he attended Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) Corry Station, Florida, earning the NEC 9502. He then reported to his fourth duty station at NATTC Pensacola, Florida, where he served from October 15, 2010, to October 07, 2013. He served as an Aviation Ordnance "A" School Instructor, Deployability Advisor, and CFL during his tenure. While attached, he was selected to join the United States Army ranks as an Individual Augmentee (IA). He was assigned to LAW-AND-ORDER DETACHMENT J and completed three months of training at Fort Bliss El Paso, Texas, and McGregor Range, New Mexico, earning the NECs 800G and 818G. The training included Basic Combat Unit (BCU) member tactics, Military Police (MP) law & order procedures, High-Risk Personnel (HRP) security measures, FBCB2BFT (Blue Force Tracker) instruction, Combat Lifesaver Course, and Kuwait Police Orientation Course. For nine months, his unit was assigned to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, located within the sovereign State of Kuwait. He held positions as Operations Leading Petty Officer, Watch Commander, and CFL during his tenure. After his return to NATTC Pensacola, he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer and earned the Master Training Specialist qualification.

On December 05, 2013, he reported to his fifth duty station onboard the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, where he served until January 04, 2015. He was assigned to the G-3 Division of the Weapons Department, where he completed two deployments, including the Southern Seas, three aircraft carrier hull swaps between the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), and USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76). During his tenure, he held positions as Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO), Aviation Warfare Specialist Coordinator, and Various Chief Petty Officer (CPO) season leads. In addition, he earned the Surface Warfare Specialist and Information Warfare Specialist qualifications and breast insignia. The highlight of this tour occurred when he met his beautiful bride, Mary Lentrell Holmes, who is also a Navy Chief Petty Officer.

On February 10, 2016, he reported to his sixth duty station at STRKFITRON ONE NINE TWO (VFA-192), located at NAS Lemoore, California, where he served until January 31, 2018. He held positions as Avionics/Armament LCPO, Ordnance Branch LCPO, Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO), CFL, and CPO Secretary. While attached, he completed two combat deployments onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) in support of Operation Key Resolve.

On April 02, 2018, he attended MH-60S Armament Organizational Maintenance school at CNATTU North Island, California, earning the NEC 8389. He then reported to his seventh duty station at COMMANDER, HELICOPTER SEA COMBAT WING PACIFIC (CHSCWINGPAC), located at NAS North Island, California, on May 08, 2018, where he served until November 26, 2020. During his tenure, he held positions as LCPO, CFL, and CPO Mess President. He completed his associate and bachelor's degrees while earning a Military Outstanding Volunteerism Medal (MOVSM). His son, Michael G. Holmes III, was born on June 15, 2018. His youngest daughter, Maicyn Noell-Demani Holmes, was born on October 20, 2020.

On January 15, 2021, he reported to his eighth and final duty station onboard the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), homeported at Naval Base San Diego (NBS), California, where he served until June 30, 2022, culminating 24 years and 28 days of honorable service. He was assigned to the G-1 Division of the Weapons Department, where he completed one combat deployment in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom's Sentinel. During his tenure, he held the position of LCPO. He started his master's degree in information technology with a concentration in Critical Infrastructure Security.

Chief Holmes' academic achievements include an Associate of Science Degree, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Master of Education Degree (class of 2026), Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education, and Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education.

Chief Holmes' personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy Achievement Medal (three awards), Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteerism Service Medal, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Insignia, Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist Insignia, and a host of unit awards and accolades.

Master Chief Luttery is a highly decorated retired veteran who proudly served in the United States Navy for an extraordinary 30 years. Over the course of his distinguished career, he contributed to some of the most pivotal moments in modern military history, including active service during the Gulf War as well as the Global War on Terrorism. His deployments encompassed major operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, where his leadership, discipline, and expertise were vital in supporting missions critical to both national security and global stability. His service record reflects not only his technical skills and operational readiness, but also his dedication to mentoring and guiding the sailors under his command, many of whom credit him with shaping their careers and instilling in them the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

Following his retirement from active duty, Master Chief Luttery transitioned into education, continuing his commitment to service by shaping the next generation of leaders through the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program. He currently serves as the Senior Naval Science Instructor at Martin Luther King Jr. High School, where he is the primary instructor for Naval Science 1. In this role, he introduces cadets to naval traditions, maritime history, leadership principles, citizenship development, and the importance of discipline and teamwork. His students often remark on his ability to balance the rigor of military training with genuine mentorship, guiding them not only in their academic and extracurricular pursuits, but also in their personal growth as responsible young men and women.

A proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, Master Chief Luttery’s roots have always been grounded in his hometown community. He pursued higher education after his military career, demonstrating the same perseverance and drive that characterized his service. In 2016, he graduated with honors from Shorter University, earning a Master of Arts in Business Studies with cognates in Non-Profit Management. This advanced degree further reflects his commitment to leadership and his desire to give back, equipping him with the knowledge to bridge his military expertise with service-oriented leadership in civilian life.

Outside of his professional commitments, Master Chief Luttery is a dedicated husband and father. He currently resides in Georgia with his wife, Kim, with whom he has built a strong and supportive partnership throughout the many challenges and triumphs of military and family life. Together, they have raised two children who are now young adults, each pursuing their own paths while carrying forward the values of integrity, perseverance, and faith instilled in them by their parents.

Whether in uniform or in the classroom, Master Chief Luttery’s life has been defined by service—service to his country, to his community, to his family, and now to the students who look to him as both an instructor and a role model. His story reflects resilience, dedication, and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation for leadership, citizenship, and excellence.