Commander David K. Chareonsuphiphat

U.S. Coast Guard

 

Commander David Chareonsuphiphat was born in Bangkok, Thailand and grew up in San Diego, California.  After graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in May of 1990, he served aboard USCGC Sherman (WHEC 720) as a student engineer qualifying as an Engineer Officer of the Watch and Deck Watch Officer.  After his afloat tour he was assigned to Civil Engineering Oakland (CEU) in the construction project management branch. 

In April 1993, he reported to Pensacola, FL to complete his flight school training and received his wings a year and half later (Sept 1994).  Upon completion of flight school he reported to Air Station Barbers Point in Oahu, Hawaii (1994-1999).  While upgrading to first pilot and aircraft commander in the HH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, he completed his MBA.  He also served as the facility engineer when the U.S. Navy was forced to leave Barbers Point during the base realignment and closure process.  His next aviation tour was Air Station Los Angeles (1999-2003) where he became the Unit Standardization Officer/Instructor Pilot (lead pilot to train upcoming instructor pilots/junior pilots) and served as the Supply Officer and Assistant Operations Officer.

CDR Chareonsuphiphat has a Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy and passed the Engineer-in-Training test from the state of Connecticut.  In addition, he earned a Masters Degree in business from Embry-Riddle University, graduating with distinction.

CDR Chareonsuphiphat’s awards include two Coast Guard Commendation Medals, two Achievement Medals, the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Secretary’s Outstanding Unit Award, Coast Guard Unit Commendation, five Meritorious Coast Guard Unit Commendations, two Meritorious Team Commendations, Coast Guard “E” Ribbon, Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, the Transportation 9-11 ribbon, Special Operations Service ribbon and the Coast Guard Rifle and Pistol ribbons.