Naval Aircreman-Tactical Helicopter Master Chief (Retired) David W. Crossan is a native of Huntington, West Virginia. He served the United States Navy for over 30 years, deploying with 10 Helicopter Detachments while on Sea-Duty from Jacksonville, Florida, Norfolk, Virginia and Forward Deployed Navy Forces theatres. During his career, he served as an Enlisted Naval Aircrewmen / Search and Rescue Swimmer, a Weapons and Tactics
Instructor, Recruiter, Recruiter in Charge, and Navy Special Operations/Special Warfare Operator Mentor.
After being selected to Master Chief, served as the Chief of Naval Operations Search and Rescue Model Manager, the West and East Coast’s Fleet Replacement Squadron Training Department Leading Chief Petty Officer, Commander Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) Wing, Pacific, and Atlantic Operations, both as the HSM AWR Ratings Community Leader on behalf of over 750 Enlisted Naval Aircrewmen / Search and Rescue
Swimmers.
His Navy career awards include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (1 gold star), Navy Achievement Medal (1 silver star) as well as numerous other campaign and service awards. He retired from Active Duty in 2019, and resides in Morganton, NC with his wife Dr. Rebecca Crossan, and their five children: David Ryan, Dylan, Hayden, Brooke, and Danika.
Master Chief Crossan has been a member of the Naval Helicopter Association for two decades, formerly serving as the first National Senior Enlisted Advisor for the organization, as well as serving as a Trustee. He also is the President of the Oak Hill Fire and Rescue Department Auxiliary, and serves as an Active Board Member of the Department.