Born in Jersey City, New Jersey; Command Master Chief Arroyave enlisted in the U.S. Navy delayed entry program and reported for boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL in August 2006. He graduated from Hospital Corpsman “A” school in March 2007.

His first assignment was with 2nd Marine Logistics group in Camp Lejeune North Carolina from July 2007 through July 2010. He served as General Line Corpsman for Combat Logistics Battalion 6 for his first deployment to Iraq in 2008. 

His second assignment was at Naval Submarine Base New London from July 2010 through July 2014. During his tour there he served as the Medical fleet Liaison for 22 Submarines as well as earned his Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification and pioneered the Navy’s first Tier 3 Combat Medic course. 

His third assignment was with 1st Marine Division from July 2014 through September 2017. During his time there he worked as the Lead Inspector for the Commanding General’s readiness inspection team, as well as the Leading Petty Officer for First Battalion Fourth Marines where he deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to support Pacific foreign relations and was part of the first Battalion to insert into Syria. Upon his return from deployment, he was selected to the Rank of Chief Petty Officer.

His fourth assignment was as an Instructor at Hospital Corpsman “A” School in Fort Sam Houston Texas from September 2017 through September 2020. During his time as an Instructor he managed the Navy’s largest Tactical Combat Casualty Care program and earned his Master Training Specialist Certification. 

His fifth assignment was with 7th Marine Regiment, where he was selected to the rank of Senior Chief and was assigned as the Navy Senior Enlisted Leader from September 2020 to August 2023. 

His sixth assignment is the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the USS Augusta from Aug 2023 through May 2024 where he was selected for Command Master Chief. He was responsible for the overall training and development of 86 enlisted Sailors. 

He currently serves as the Command Master Chief for the Fighting Redcocks Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two.  

He is married to Jaclyn Arroyave, a retired Senior Chief. Together they have three children, Lillian (15) Sebastian (8) and Emmett (4). 

Command Master Chief Arroyave holds a bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development from the University of Incarnate Word.. His awards include: two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, three Navy Achievement Medals, and various unit and campaign awards. 

 

Last Updated: 18 July 2025