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8-gun sloop-of-war which served as flagship in 1845. She was dismantled in 1848. The second Alabama Navyman killed during the bombing of II and was ajppommissioned in 1945
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Amphibi- ous Transports are named for cities which in turn take their names from Americans who have made exemplary contribu- tions in the exploration and develop- ment of this country. So it is that the USS AUSTIN (LPD 4) was named for the city of AUSTIN, capitol of TEXAS, and honors Stephen Fuller Austin, Texas settler and patriot. The lone star in the insignia symbolizes this association in name with the history of Texas. Additionally, the color scheme has been adopted from the seal of the city of Austin. The fort serves the dual purpose of representing The Alamo and symbolizes the strength brought to our amphibious force with the addition of the USS AUSTIN to the fleet. The cross flanked by wings is indicative of faith in the concept and purpose of the AUSTIN ' S vertical envelopment capability. The lamp is a reminder of the necessity for eternal vigilance. The AUSTIN motto, Potestas Maritimas per Mobilitate ( Seapowe ' through Mobility ) emphasizes her capability of delivering combat-ready troops and dispatching them with precision, requiring only minimal time in transit, to any regions on the globe. The AUSTIN insignia functions to provide her officers, enlisted and guests with a constant reminder of her link with the historical past and her signifi- cant role in the future of preservation of freedom.
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gi COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER WILLIAM DAWSON VALENTINE, JR. William D. Valentine, Jr., a native of Costa Mesa, California, enlisted the Navy in 1974. He attended the Naval Acade- my Preparatory School, graduating in the summer of 1975. He continued on to the United States Naval Academy, earning in June 1979 a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. Following graduation from the Academy and completion of Surface Warfare Officer School Basic, Commander Valentine ' s reported for sea duty assignments on the USS Orleck (DD 886) as Communications Officer, Electronics Material Officer, Navi- gator ana Administration Officer and attained qualification as Surface Warfare Officer, and the USS Mobile (LKA 1 1 5) as Oper- ations Officer. Following his sea duties, he attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California, and earned a Master of Science Degree in Management in December 1985. Following completion of Department Head Training, Com- mander Valentine reported for duty aboard the USS Niagara Falls (AFS 30) as Operations Officer. Commander Valentine ' s next tour of duty was as Joint Combined Exercise Coordinator and Principal Advisor to the Com- mander for Naval Matters at Commander, US Forces Japan in Yokota, Japan, during which he completed requirements for designation as Joint Subspecialty Officer. He later served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Wabash (AOR 5), completing that tour in October 1992. Commander Valentine ' s next assignment was as Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies and Joint Combined Exercises as Amphibious Group Two. In November 1 994, he commenced his education at the Naval War Col- lege, earning a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Business and graduating with distinction in November 1995. Commander Valentine ' s singular list of decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy Commenda- tion Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Commanaer Valentine is married to the former Deborah Hemmesch and is the proud father of two daughters, Courtney Anne and Chelsea Amanda, and son Chance Andrew. The Valentines currently reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. S ( ommandinq v fficer
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