Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG Anthony P. Bannister Disbursing Otficer A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, LTJG Bannister entered ttie United States Navy in 1995. After graduating from Recruit Training Center, Great Lal es, Illinois, hie transferred to Naval School of Health Sciences in San Diego, CA to attend Basic Hospital Corps School. Upon graduation, LTJG Bannister received orders to Naval Hospital Pensacola where he served in the Emergency Medical Services department as an EMT and the Pediatrics department. In December 2000, LTJG Bannister graduated from Troy State University with a Bachelor of Business Management. Consequently, he was commissioned at Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL on May 1 1 , 2001 . His follow on tour was at Naval Air Station Pensacola as a special assistant to the Supply Officer. Directly following that tour, LTJG Bannister took orders to Naval Supply Corps School where he attended Basic Qualification Course for Supply Officers Afloat. His initial sea duty assignment was in USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) where he reported as the Disbursing Officer in April 2002. During that tour he completed the Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer qualification. LTJG Bannister is married to the former April Danielle Whitmore of Pensacola , FL. They currently reside in Virginia Beach, VA. LTJG Brent A. Rotirbaugti ASWO LTJG Rohrbough was born in Harrisonburg, VA and enlisted in the Navy in 1994. He attended Electricians Mate Nuclear Field A School and Naval Nuclear Power school in Orlando Florida. He next transferred to Charleston, SO for nuclear prototype training at Moored Training Ship (MTS-635) before reporting to USS Pintado (SSN-672) in Pearl Harbor, HI in 1996. Upon decommissioning the USS Pintado in 1998 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA, he reported to USS Alaska (SSBN-732B) homeported in Bangor, WA. He was selected for ECP. He attended Naval Science Institute during the summer of 1999 and then transferred to the University of Washington Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. Upon commissioning in March 2001, he reported to USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) for temporary duty prior to reporting to Surface Warfare Officer ' s School in Newport, Rl in May 2001. LTJG Rohrbough began his first Division Officer tour as Anfi-Submorine Warfare Officer aboard USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) in December 2001. LTJG Rohrbough is married to the former Michele Denise Farmer of Chesapeake, VA.

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n Kelly A. Colloton Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve V LIEUTENANT r Kelly Colloton, a native of Nassau, New York, graduated from Columbia High School in 1997. At Columbia, Ensign Colloton lettered in Ctieerleading, played in the bond, and was elected to membership in the National Honor Society. Ensign Colloton was commissioned in 2001 through the Officer Canidate School. A Criminal Justice Major, Ensign Colloton was a President of Sigma Delta Tau National Sorority and played third man on the women ' s lacrosse team. Ensign Colloton reported aboard ARLEIGH BURKE in May 2002. While serving as P Leuitenant, Ensign Colloton completed a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Her awards include the National Defense Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbion. Ebony Johnson Lieutenant Junior Grade, U.S. Naval Reserve Ordnance Ofticer Ebony Johnson, a native of Sumter, South Carolina, graduated with honors from Sumter High School in 1997. At Sumter High, Lieutenant Junior Grade Johnson participated in various clubs, played in the school ' s concert and jazz band, and was elected to membership in the National Honor Society. Lieutenant Junior Grade was commissioned in 2001 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program of Cornell University. An Economics major. Lieutenant Junior Grade Johnson played various intramural sports such as ice hockey, floor hockey, and ultimate frisbee. As a midshipman. Lieutenant Junior Grade Johnson participated in summer cruises on USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50), and USS SPRUANCE (DD 963). She was also selected to serve as Company Executive Officer of Cornell University ' s Naval ROTC Unit during her senior year. Lieutenant Junior Grade Johnson reported aboard ARLEIGH BURKE in May 2002 and earned her Surface Warfare Qualification in February 2003. While serving as Ordnance Officer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Johnson completed a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Her awards include the National Defense Ribbon, Battle Efficiency E, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

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a Archer S. Pangilinan Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve Combat Electronics Officer Archer Pangilman, a rnative of New Jersey, graduated with honors from Academic High School in 1991. At Academic High, Ensign Pangilinan lettered in soccer, was in student government, and was elected senior class president. He joined the Navy in 1991 and started his career as a nuclear trained machinist mote. He served on board the USS OHIO SSBN 726, USS ALABAMA SSBN 731, USS Pittsburgh SSN 727, IMF Bangor for shore duty. Ensign Pangilinan was commissioned in 2002 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Norfolk State University. A Sumo Cum Loude Physics, Moth and Naval Science major. Ensign Pangilinan was the first to Graduate from the new STA-21 Program. As an Officer Candidate, Ensign Pangilinan was an important asset to morale and welfare of other midshipmen in the battalion. He was a squad leader, mentor and tutor. Ensign Pangilinan reported aboard ARLEIGH BURKE in April 2003. While serving as Combat Systems Electronics Officer, Ensign Pangilinan completed a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. His awards include two Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, three Good Conduct Ribbons and two Notional Defense Ribbons. He is happily married to the former Ana DeLeon, a native of Calgary, Canada and have twin Daughters, Kayla and Komille. The Pangilinan family resides in beautiful Chesapeake. Oscar E. Bowlin Lieutenant, U.S. Naval Reserve Fire Control Officer Lieutenant Bowlin enlisted in the Navy in 1 986 and attended Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. After completing various Navy schools at Great Lakes, Groton, CT and San Diego, CA, LT Bowlin was promoted to Sonar Technician (Submarines) Third Class. His first assignment was the USS Lopon (SSN-661 ) in Norfolk, VA in 1988. While assigned to the Sonar Division, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for conducting an Acoustic Analysis Survey on the USS Arleigh Burke, providing valuable acoustic signature discrepancies for the Navy ' s newest Destroyer. LT Bowlin completed two Mediterranean Sea deployments and one Arctic Ocean Special Operation, prior to the decommissioning of USS Lopon at More Island, CAin 1991. LT Bowlin then served aboard the USS Jacksonville (SSN-699) in Norfolk, VA for two years, participating in on extensive yard period, sea trials and new weapon system testing. In 1993, LT Bowlin was promoted to STSl (SS) and transferred to Oceana Naval Air Station Security Detachment in Virginia Beach, VA. LT Bowlin served as a Base Policeman and the Administrative Officer. In 1996, LT Bowlin was selected as Sailor of the Year, received a Navy Commendation Medal and selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program. In 1998, LT Bowlin was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Old Dominion University. He graduated cum laude, majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology. LT Bowlin reported aboard USS ARLEIGH BURKE in August 2000 and earned his Surface Warfare Qualification in February 2001 . While serving as OrdnanceOfficer, LT owlin completed a