Ashland (LSD 48) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF KEITH L. ROHNERT MASTER CHIEF MACHINERY REPAIRMAN (SURFACE WARFARE) UNITED STATES NAVY Master Chief Machinery Repairman (Surface Warfare) Rohnert was raised in Whittier, California, and joined the Navy after graduating from Whittier High School in 1965. After completing Machinery Repairman A school he served a one year tour at Naval Station. Midway Island. He next served in the Inside Machine Shop on USS HECTOR (AR 7) until he separated at his expiration of active obligated service in 1968. After returning to active duty in 1969, Master Chief Rohnert served on board USS CADMUS ( AR 14) until 1971 This was followed with a tour on board USS SIMON LAKE ( AR 33) working m both the Inside and Outside Machme Shops. In 1 976 he received orders to the Navy ' s Nuclear Power Unit at Ballston Spa. New York, and was assigned to the Maintenance Group as an Instructor Machinist. In 1979 he s. --. f J J to COMPETENT ( AFDM 6) and served as Repair Officer, Dock Master and Command Senior Chief. In 1983 he reported to Navy Recruiting District. Louisville. Kentucky, and served as the Western Zone Supervisor in EvansvUle Indiana. In Ma 1986 Master Chief Rohnert reported aboard USS SPRUANCE (DD 963) as Command Master Chief. He completed the Enlisted Tactical Action Course (ETAC) in 1987 and the Senior Enlisted Academy in 1991. In January 1991 he reported to Precom Det ASHLAND (LSD 48) tor duty as Command Master Chief. His awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (gold star) a nd the Navy achievement Medal (gold star). Master Chief Rohnert is mamed to the former Kathenne Ann Schuster of Bergenfield. New Jersey. The ' ha e two daughters. Elizabeth and Amy. and one son. Curtis.

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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN CHRISTOPHER LEGG, U.S. NAVY EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) Lieutenant Commander Legg was born in Syracuse. New York, on 15 October 1958. He graduated from Skaneateles Central High School in 1976 and was accepted at the University of Rochester and the Navy ROTC program. Lieutenant Commander Legg graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and was commissioned in May 1980. He was assigned to the Surface Warfare Officer School Command, Newport, Rhode Island. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Officer School Basic course in October 1980. Lieutenant Commander Legg attended Damage Control Assistant School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before reporting to USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST 1196) homeported in Little Creek, Virginia, where he served as Damage Control Assistant and Electrical Auxiliaries Officer. During this tour he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. Lieutenant Commander Legg transferred in August 1983 to the Surface Warfare Officer School Command as an instructor and Division Head at the Division Officer School, serving there until December 1986. Lieutenant Commander Legg graduated from the Department Head course in August 1987. He was assigned to L SS CONNOLE ( FF 1 056 ) as Chief Engineer until March 1 990, completing his Command-at-Sea qualifications. He then reported to the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, completing the ten-month resident course at the College of Naval Command and Staff earning its Master of Arts Degree in National Security Policy and a Master of Science Degree in Management at Salva Regina College. Lieutenant Commander Legg then attended the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk. Virginia, prior to reporting in July 1991 as Joint Duty Officer, United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, Advance Secretariat, Panmunjom, Korea. He served in this billet until July 1992, when he reported to Surface Warfare Officers School Command. Newport. Rhode Island, for the Prospective Executive Officer course of instruction. Lieutenant Commander Legg has been assigned as Executive Officer. USS ASHLAND (LSD 48). since December 1992. Lieutenant Commander Legg is authorized to wear the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various other campaign and service awards. Lieutenant Commander Legg is married to Nancy J. Thomas. They reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with their daughter, Courtney and son, Brendan.

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EDWIN D. ANDERSON MASTER CHIEF ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SURFACE WARFARE) UNITED STATES NAVY Master Chief Electronic Technician (Surface Warfare) Edwin D. Anderson was bom in Slocomb. Alabama. After graduating from Slocomb High School, he joined the United States Navy in September. 1965. He attended recruit training at Great Lakes Recruit Training Center. Illinois. After completing recruit training, he reported aboard USS STODDARD (DD 566). homeported in San Diego, CA. After leaving STODDARD, he attended Electronics Technician A School in Great Lakes, and was then assigned to USS ALGOL (LKA 54) as an Electronics Technician, Third Class. He returned to Great Lakes again to attend Electronics Technician B School. Upon completion, he was assigned to USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) in January, 1972. His next assignment was the pre-commissioning unit for USS SPRUANCE (DD 963). the first of the SPRUANCE Class destroyers. During this tour he was advanced to Electronics Technician. First Class. In 1976 he transferred to the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG 7) Land-Based Test Center in Ronkonkoma. NY. where he assisted in developing the combat systems for the PERRY class of Fast Frigates. He was advanced to Chief Petty Officer during this tour. Master Chief Anderson returned to sea on the pre-commissioning unit for USS KIDD (DDG 993). During this period he was selected by DESRON 10 to deploy with USS STUMP (DD 978) during their Persian Gulf Deployment. His next assignment was the pre-commissioning detachment for COMPHIBRON 12. in duties including Combat Systems Officer. First Lieutenant. Assistant Combat Systems Readiness Officer and EMO. During this period he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. Following these duties, he reported aboard USS SHREVEPORT ( LPD 1 2 ), where he was selected for advancement to Master Chief After completing his tour on SHREVEPORT. he reported aboard USS BRISCOE (DD 977) in July. 1990. where he served as LCPO for Combat Systems. Electronics Materials officer, and Command Master chief He transferred to USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) in November. 1993, to assume the duties of Command Master Chief His awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Medal (2). Sea Service Ribbon (6), Battle E (5). Southwest Asia Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation (2). Master Chief Anderson is married to the former Dorothy M. Frey of Marion, children: his sons, Dewey A. and Ryan M., and a daughter, Rene D. He is the father of three