Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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LIEUTENANT HEZEKIAH NATTA EMO LT Natta was bom in ST. Croix U.S.V.I. Moving to Augusta, GA in 1982 he graduated from Lucy Laney High School in 1986 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon graduation from Boot Camp, he attended Basic Enlisted Submarine School, STS A school and several C schools before reporting onboard USS George Bancroft (SSBN 643) in Charleston, SC in January 1988. Re-enlisting under the STAR program in 1989 he was advanced to Second Class Petty Officer and awarded AN BQQ-5 C school. Upon the completion of C school he reported onboard USS Greenling (SSN 614) in Groton, CT. In 1993, LT Nafta was Command Advanced to First Class Petty Officer and transferred to USS Parche (SSN 683) in More Island, CA. Selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 1996. Commissioned under the Limited Duty Officer program in July 1998. Upon Completion of LDO training in PensacoJo, FL he reported to USS Austin (LPD 4) as the Electronics Material Officer. In 2001, he transferred to USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) as the Electronics Material Officer. LTjg WILLIAM L. SCARBOROUGH LTjg Scarborough was born in Corpus Christi, TX. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy in 1991. After graduation from basic training, he reported to Nuclear Field MM A-School. In January of 1992, he reported to Security Police School at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He then reported to U. S. Naval Facility Argentic, Newfoundland Canada. In November 1994 he reported aboard USS MOUNT WHITNEY for duties in M-Division. Upon completion of initial enlistment, LTjg Scarborough departed active duty to return home to Texas to pursue a college degree. ENS Scarborough joined the U.S. Naval Reserves while attending college at Texas A M University at Kingsville. While assigned to the reserves, he pursued a rating conversion to Builder and was assigned to NMCB 22 DET 0722 in Corpus Christi, TX. In May of 2000, LTjg Scarborough received a Bachelor ' s of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He then applied for Officer Candidate School and was accepted in Aug of 2000. In December of 2000, he was commissioned Ensign in the United States Naval Resen e. Upon Completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rl, LTjg Scarborough reported aboard USS ARLEIGH BURKE in August of 2001, for duties as Communications Officer and assumed duties as Admin Officer in March of 2003. LTjg Scarborough ' s personal decorations include Battle E (3), Good Conduct, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Sea Service Deployment, Overseas Service, National Defense (2) and 45 Col. Marksman Medals.

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Christopher A. Durant Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve Main Propulsion Legal Officer Chris Durant, a native of Florence, South Carolina, graduated from South Florence High School in 1998. At South Florence High, Ensign Durant, was an active member in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, advancing through the ranks up the position of Battalion Commander. He also was an active member and player of the basketball and football teams. He also played with the school ' s jazz band during his freshman year. Ensign Durant was commissioned in 2002 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at University of South Carolina. A Business Administration major. Ensign Durant specialized in the fields of Human Resources and Insurance Risk Management. As a midshipman. Ensign Durant held several positions including, squad leader, platoon leader, Athletics Officer, Drill Team Commander, and also was on the Color Guard. Prior to his senior year, he participated in the challenging and strenuous. Mini BUD S boot camp, in Coronado, California. Ensign Durant reported aboard ARLEIGH BURKE in December 2002 after completion of SWOS and Legal School. He just recently earned his Engineering Officer of the Watch qualification in May 2003. While serving as Main Propulsion and Legal Officer, Ensign Durant completed a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and RESOLUTE BEHAVIOR. His awards include the Military Service Ribbon, and soon to follow. Sea Service, and Combat Action Ribbons. ENS Corbin D. Morris AUXO ENS Morris was born in Little Rock, AR. and enlisted in the Navy in 1996. He received a Bachelor ' s of Science Degree in Industrial Technology at University of Arkansas. He enlisted into the Navy in December 1996. He served as a Plane Captain and Avionics Technician on the S-3 Viking at Sea Control Squadron VS- 33. He received a Battle E Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, and qualified as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. He was awarded Junior Sailor of the Quarter of Sea Control Wing Pacific Fleet in 1999. He attended Officer ' s Candidate School in Pensacola, FL. He was commissioned in January 2002. During his TAD assignment as Main Propulsion Officer aboard USS ARLEIGH BURKE, ENS Morris was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.

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LTJG THOMPSON XIAO DAMAGE CONTROL ASSISTANT LTJG Xiao was born in China and came to the United States ot Annerica in 1986. He attended City College of New York and graduated with a Bachelor ot Science degree in Electrical Engineering in June 1996. LTJG Xiao enlisted into the Navy in February ot 1997. After connpleting Boot Camp and GSE A school, LTJG Xiao reported to the USS Velio Gulf (CG72) and served as a Gas Turbine Electrical Technician for nearly two years. LTJG Xiao deployed to the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Baltic seas while serving onboard USS Velio Gulf. Following this tour, LTJG Xiao was selected to attend OCS in the winter of 1999. Three months later, LTJG Xiao graduated and was commissioned in February 2000. Following his commission, he reported to USS Arleigh Burke for 5 months TAD duty as the Engineering Training Officer. He qualified as EOOW before he reported to Surface Warfare Officer ' s School in Newport, Rl. At the completion of SWOS, he returned to USS Arleigh Burke(DDG-51) for his initial division officer tour. As Damage Control Assistant, he worked shoulder to shoulder with his people and lead by example achieved zero damage control discrepancies during the Light Off Assessment 2002, zero damage control related incident during EDSRA 2002 and the successful completion of the Initial Assessment and Underway Demo 2002 as the acting MPA DCA. Pass the FEP first time up with the highest grade on the waterfront. As the DCA, he lead his damage control organization show to the world that the Arleigh Burke ' s DC organization con and know how to fight the real fires with skills and determinations to win, to support our combat missions for the deployment of 2003. As the repair division officer. Repair division has the highest advancement rote in this command for the past two years. He firmly believes that he works for his people. LTJG Xiao qualified Engineering officer of the watch and Surface warfare officer pin. His next assignment is Navigator for a destroyer. LTJG Xiao is happily married to the former Lily A. Yang of Bronx, New York. She is a Registered Nurse. They hove two incredible boys: Johnny 43 months, Vincent 27 months. The Xiaos reside in Kempsville, Virginia 3each. Destroyermen Jackets x