Ashland (LSD 48) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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