Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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April 1989 to April 1991; C School in Pensacola, FL from May 1991 to February 1992; USS Nicholson (DD-982) Homeported in Charleston, SC from March 1992 to February 1995; He did Theater Ballistic Missile Defense working with Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) and the Army Space Command while at Naval Space Command from March 1995 to April 1998; operated a war-gaming system for training Amphibious and Carrier Battle Group Staffs, as well as operate an Amphibious Warfare Demostrator while at EWTGLANT from May 1998 to October 2000; USS Ramage (DDG- 6 1 ) homeported in Norfolk, VA from November 2000 to November 200 1 . Chief Springer joined the Admiral ' s Destroyer and crew during EDSRA in November 200 1 . Chief Springer ' s personal awards include ESWS, a Navy Commodation Medal, an Anny Commodation Medal, a Navy Achievement Medal, Three(3) Battle ' E ' , Four(4) Good Conduct Medals and various campaign and deployment awards. He is married to the former MaGirlie Almario, a native of Bagac, Bataan, Philippines. He has three children, there names are Ainsley, Amina and Ariana. The Z H Springer ' s currently reside B in Chesapeake, Virginia. OSC(SW AW) Gerald Davis JR OSC(SW AW) Davis was born in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating High School he joi ned the Navy in 1984. After graduation from basic training and A school he reported to USS Vincennes (CG-49)PCU until April 1988. He then reported to USS Gettysburg (CG-64) PCU until Novennber, 1994. Then CSC Davis reported to CCDG-12 until February 1997. OSC Davis reported to Fleet Training Center ASW Center for Instructor Duty until September,2000 when he reported to USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). OSC(SW AW) Davis personal decorations include Navy Comnnendafion Medal (1), Navy Achievement Medal (6), Good Conduct Medal (4). GMC(SW) MICHAEL BENTLEY WALL Born in Portland Oregon in 1965. Family of 5 which includes wife Rondo, Daughter Somantho (15), and two sons - Seth ( 1 3) and Austin (11). Joined the Navy in 1982 and reported to my first command in August 1983 aboard the USS New Jersey BB-62. Follow on Commands have been; NTC Great Lakes, USS Philippine Sea CG-58, FTC Damneck 5 inch C School Instructor, USS Gettysburg CG-64, FTSLANT Tech Sup Moyport, USS Caron DD-970, ATG Det Everett Wash, and USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51 . Major Qualifications achieved include; Associates of Arts Degree (Majoring in Electronics Engineering), Afloat Training Specialist, and Combat Systems Team Leader While at ATG Everett, Ships Weapons Coordinator(SWC) while attached to DD-970, and ASUWC duties aboard USS Gettysburg and USS Arleigh Burke. Attending Theological Seminary (3 years) in pursuit of Pastorial Degree. ry STGC(SW IUSS) Thomas J. Kuhrt u A native of Buffalo, NY. I j , STGC Kuhrt has been on Hi l B active duty for 19yrs. He F graduated from RTC ■ %. Great Lakes. His first duty ' 1 station was the USS Lexington(AVT-16) as on undesignated seaman. After graduating from OTA A School and my first duty assignment was NAVFAC Adok Alaska. He was promoted through 2 ' class during that

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Chief Roseberry Chief Hospital Corpsman j Chief Roseberry was born fr, in Hartford, Connecticut. m iSii Following graduation V from Middleton High K I School in Middleton, Tennessee, he enlisted in the Navy in September 1984 and reported to RTC Great Lakes for Recruit training. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended Hospital Corp A school also in Great Lakes. He later attended Independent Duty Corpsman C school in Portsmouth, Va. He currently holds a AA degree from the University of Maryland and is currently progressing toward a physician assistance degree. His tours of duty have included the USS Texas (CGN 39), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), Special Boat Unit Two (USS Fireboit PC 10), tours at Naval Hospital Millington, Tn., Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fl., and overseas tours at Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, Naval Hospital Guam, Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. His awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, numerous unit and campaign ribbons. Chief Roseberry is married to the former Jeanette Diaz and both enjoy their three children, Robert II, Matthew and Laura. EMMinE COURTNEY PNC(SW) UNITED STATES NAVY PERSONNEL CHIEF Emmitt Courtney, a native of Waco, Texas, graduated with from Waco High School in 1 979. At Waco High School PNC(SW) Courtney played football, baseball and played the trumpet in the concert band. PNC(SW) Courtney enlisted in the Navy on 3 July 1979 and attended recruit training at RTC San Diego California. PNC(SW) Courtney ' s fir st duty station was onboard the USS RICH (DD 820), In Philadelphia, PA. Subsequent sea duty commands were, USS MANLEY (DD 940), USS HAWKINS (DD 973), USS RALEIGH (LHD 1) and the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). Shore Duty stations include PSD Washington, D.C, Navy Recruiting District, Washington, D.C COMINEDIV ONE TWO FIVE, Charleston, SC, BUPERS Washington. D.C. and PERSUPACT Naples, Italy. PNC(SW) Courtney reported aboard ARLEIGH BURKE in November 2002. While serving as Personnel Officer, he completed a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. His awards include the two Navy Commendation Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, five Good Conduct Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and seven Sea Service Deployment Ribbion. He is married to the former Vanessa Jackson, a native of Texas. They have three children, Alexander, Taylor and Tyler Courtney. The Courtney ' s reside in Norfolk. Michael P. Springer CPO, U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare EWC(SW) Springer, a native of New England, graduating from Noble High School, in 1 986. Between his Junior and Senior year, he enlisted into the U.S. Naval Reserve and completed boot camp before his Senior year. While in the Reserves Chief Springer was attached to the USS Fulton (AS- 1 1 ) and completed EW A school in 1987, then transtened to Active Duty in Febmaiy 1 989. 1 lis duty assignments after entering Active Duty include: USS Sterett (CG-31) homeportcd in .Subic E av, Philippines from

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our. He was transferred to NAVFAC Brawdy, Wales. His subsequent tours have included NOPF Dam Neck, NAVFAC Keflavik Iceland (selected to CPO), Navfac Argentia New Foundland, NRD Los Angeles California, Comnnander Undersea Surveillance Va.. He is currently the WA LCPO on board USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). STGC Kuhrt ' s wife is Susan, and he has three daughters, Leslea, Margrette, and Hannah. FCC{SW) MICHAEL A. BLACK FCC (SW) Black was born in Latrobe, PA on 24SEP1958. Upon graduating from Bayside High School, he entered the Navy in Oct 1977. After basic training in Great Lakes, IL he attended SK A school in Meridian, MS, and was assigned a two year tour at Assault Craft Unit Two, Little Creek, Va. Upon transfer he reported for duty aboard the US Mount Whitney, (LCC 20). After 3 years of broken service, he re turned to the Navy and Great Lakes, IL. After graduating from Fire Controlman A School and MK86 C School he reported the USS Tarawa (LHA-1) for a five-year tour. Upon completion, he returned to Great Lakes, IL serving at MK86 C School maintenance department. In 1994, he rotated back to sea where he served aboard and decommissioned the USS Conolly (DD 979) in Mayport, FL in 1998. Upon transfer, he reported to Great Lakes, IL, taught Electronics Technician A School and served as Course Officer for MK86 C School. Upon completion of MK160 GWS C School he accepted orders to the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) May 2003. FCC Black ' s personal awards include 3 Navy Achievement medals, 6 Good Conduct Medals, and various unit awards, and has an Associate of Arts Degree from the University of Phoenix. GMC(SW) Robert R. Dumont A native of Fall River, MA, Chief Dumont enlisted in the Navy on 23 March 1983. He attended recruit training of Great Lakes, IL. Sea duty assignments include USS MCANDLESS (FF-1084), USS CAPPODANNO (FF 1093), USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41), USS GUAM (LPH-9) and presently USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). His shore duty assignments include SIMA Newport, Rl, COMREGSUPPGRU, Norfolk. ITCS(SW)ANTHONY (TONY) ADAMS BIO Graduated from ST. Clairsville High School in 1987 and left for the United States Navy. Senior Chief Adams is the Leading Chief Petty Officer for the Combat Systems Department. After graduation from basic training he reported to RM A school. Graduating A school in 1 988 he reported for duty as a plank owner onboard the USS Defender MCM-2. Transferring in 1990 he reported for duty to Commander Amphibious Group Two embarked onboard the USS Nassau LHA-4 forward-deployed ISO Operation Desert Shield Storm. He earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification during this tour of duty. In 1992 he reported to SSC San Diego for Radioman 07 school. Upon completion of 0 school he reported to Naval Ocean Processing Facility Dam Neck VA. In 1994 he was selected for orders and reassigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group Dam Neck VA. In 1998 he transferred to Naval Computer Jelecommunications Station Bahrain for a 1