Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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r ETC(SW) PHILIPGARY KINNEER JR. CE DIVISION LCPO ETC Kinneer was born in Aurora, Colorado on 13 ' ' of February 1966. After graduating from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill SC, he entered the Navy in July 1984. After graduation from basic training he reported to the USS San Diego, 1 Division. He struck for ET and in 1986, attended ET A school in Great Lakes. Graduating A school in 1987, he was advanced to Petty Officer Third Class and reported to Combat Systems Training School Command, Mare Island for LINK C school. Upon graduation, he reported for duty as the LINK technician onboard the USS Wainwright (CG 28) in Charleston, SC where he was advanced to Petty Officer Second Class. Transferring in 1990, he reported for duty to Naval Telecommuncations and Computer Center, Charleston SC as the AIS Security Officer and Maintenance Department Leading Petty Officer. In 1993 he was advanced to Petty Officer First Class. In 1994, he received a 1 year unaccompanied tour to United States Forces Korea as the Theater LINK WMMCCS TCCS GCCS technician. In 1998 he transferred to the USS Mitscher (DDG 57) as CE Division Leading Petty Officer. In 2000 he screened for duty as an Instructor and transferred to Fleet Combat Systems Training Command Atlantic, Dam Neck VA. He was promoted to Chief Petty Officer and served as the LINK WSN-7 CEC LHD EXCOMM Division LCPO. Kinneer is married to the former transferred to the USS Arleigh Burke as the CE Division Leading Chief. Patricia Ann Taylor of Brookfield, Illinois. They reside in Virginia Beach, VA and have one daughter Kristina and one son Philip. ETC ' s personal awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2 Navy Commendation Medals, Joint Service Achievement Medal, 5 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, 5 Good Conduct Medals, and various unit awards. ' GSCSCSW) Stephen A. O ' Conner Engineering Departnnent Leading Chief Petty Officer k ]K GSCS Stephen A. O ' Conner was born and raised in Dunkirk, Indiana. After graduating from high school, he lived and worked in Cleveland, Ohio for two years. He joined the United States Navy in 1985. After graduation for recruit training and GSE A school, he reported for duty on the USS Dewert (FFG45) until February 1988. Following GSE C school he reported to USS Howes (FFG53). In September 1990, he reported aboard GTMO, Cuba for physical security duty. Following this tour, he reported aboard USS Arleigh Burke (DDG51) for three years. In May of 1996 he then reported aboard FCTCLANT Dam Neck as Command Fitness Coordinator and DAPA. In July 1999 to present Senior Chief O ' Conner reported back aboard USS Arleigh Burke for a second tour of duty. GSCS O ' Conner personal decorations include 5 Navy achievement Medals and 5 good conduct medals. BMC(SW) CHARLES EVAN GUM DECK DIVISION LEADING CHIEF PEnY OFFICER BMC Gum was born in Seattle, Washington on 07 Jul 1968. After graduating from High School in Clovis New Mexico, he entered the Navy on December 1986. He accepted orders to the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) as WD Division leading Chief Petty Officer in Sept 2002. BMC Gum has two sons. Lance and Jored.BMC Gum ' s personal awards include The Navy Commendation Medal, 6 Navy Achievement medals, 4 Good Conduct Medals and various unit awards.