Austin (LPD 4) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1998

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I E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R iminictor ommander Tranoris was born in Neptune, New Jersey and h «iw used in Asbury Park, New Jersey,. He is a 1984 graduate F Boston University receiving a Bachelor ' s Degree in Po- tical Science. He was commissioned through the NROTC ogram upon graduation. is initial assignment was as Boilers Officer followed by issiles Officer and Gunnery Officer onbard USS BIDDLE re 34) homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. He then reported » the Naval Safety Center in January 1 988 for duties as a ombat Systems Safety Analyst and Surveyor. He returned » sea as Boilers Officer onboard USS IOWA (BB 61) in lev 1988. In June 1990, he was assigned as the Plans and cial Operations Officer at Fleet Tactical Deception Group tlantic. After completing the Department Head course, he reported to San Diego. California in May 1992 for duties as Engineer Officer onboard USS DURHAM (LKA 114). In March 1994, he was assigned as Material Officer for Com- mander, Destroyer Squadron ONE. He returned to Norfolk, Virginia in August 1996, reporting onboard USS WASP (LHD 1 ) as first Lieutenant. Commander Tranoris personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Achieve- ment Medal, as well as other unit and service awards. He holds a Master ' s Degree in Business from Webster Univer- sity. He is married to the former Lisa Wefald of Westwood, Massachusetts. They reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia with their two sons, Peter and Paul. USS Austin 5

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c o M M A N D I N G O F F I C E R I i » ' ii Commander Richard S. Callas was bom in Boston. Massachu- setts, and raised in Newton and Wellesiey. Massachusetts. He is a 1978 graduate of Boston College, receiving a Bachelors De- gree in Political Science. He entered the Navy through the Of- ficer Candidate School and received his commission in Septem- ber of 1979. His initial assignment was as a Towed Array Surveillance Sys- tem (TASS) Officer and Assistant Navigator on board USS MCCLOY (FF-1038) homeported in Norfolk. Virginia. He then reported to Okinawa. Japan, in June 1983 for duties as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to commander. Amphibious Group ONE CTF- 76. After completing the Department Head course in December 19X4. he reported to USS NICHOLSON (DD-982) as Operations Officer. In February 1987, he was assigned as Operations and Plans Officer (N3) for the staff of Commander. Amphibious Squadron TWO. In December 1988. he reported ashore to the 4 USS Austin Surface Warfare Officer School Command as an instructor ii I combat Systems and Amphibious Warfare, where he was twiaj selected as Instructor of the Year. In July 1992. he reported USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) as executive Officer. January 1994. he reported ashore to Commander. Surface Wa fare Development Group, assigned as the Ship ASW Readine Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) Program Officer and lalj became the Director of Undersea Warfare. Commander Callas personal decorations include the MeritorioB Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (two award the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards), as well as othe unit and service awards. He hold a Masters Degree in Internaj tional Relations from Salve Regina University and is a gradua of the Naval War College Non-Resident Program. Commanc Callas is married to the former Nancy Ann Conway Framignham. Massachusetts. They have two daughters, Call and Elizabeth.



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Master Chief Gray entered the Navy in August 1974 shortly after gradu- ating from high school. After completing recruit training in Orlando, FL he reported to NATTC Memphis. TN for training as an Aviation Electronics Technician (AT). In November 1975. he transferred to his first command. Training Squadron Three (VT-3) at NAS Whiting Field in Milton. FL. where he was a plane captain and electronics technician for the T-28B C aircraft. His next assignment was to Attack Squadron Thirty Five (VA-35) based at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. While in VA-35. he worked as an electronics technician and Quality Assurance Representative for the A-6E TRAM and KA-6D aircraft and made three deployments onboard the USS NIMITZ (CV-66). in- cluding participation in Operation Evening Light to rescue the Ameri- can hostages in Iran and Freedom of Navigation exercises in the Gulf of Sidra. Following that assignment. Master Chief Gray returned to Orlando. FL as a Basic Electricity and Electronics instructor for Service School Com- mand, where he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer in 1984. He re- turned to sea duty in January of 1 986 onboard the USS AMERICA (CV- 66). His duties included Avionic s Division LCPO and Production Con- trol CPO for the Aircraft Intermediated Maintenance Department ( AIMD). During that tour, he qualified as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare « ... .r ..«r . 1 1 »« j;» J 1 « ...u; u include combat operations in the Gulf of Sidra against Libya. His next shore duty was with the staff of Commander. Fighter Wing ONE (CFW-1 ). based at NAS Oceana, where he served as the Avion- ics Electronic Warfare (EW) Advisor and Controlled Equipment Man- ager for all Atlantic Fleet F-14 squadrons. While assigned to CFW-1. he personally coordinated the redistribution of limited EW and Phoi Reconnaissance assets during the simultaneous deployment of five A lantic Fleet aircraft carriers to the Arabian Gulf during Operations Dese Shield and Desert Storm . ' ' In 1992. Master Chief Gray attended the Senior Enlisted Academy i Newport. RI then reported for duty on the staff of Commander. Carrie Air Wing SEVEN (CVW-7) as the Damage Control Assistant. Duriii that period. CVW-7 and the maiden deployment of the USS GEORC.l WASHINGTON (CVN -73) and participated in NATO operations i the Adriatic Sea and operations against Iraq in the Arabian Gulf. George Washington. Master Chief Gray qualified as an Enlisted Sm face Warfare Specialist (ESWS). In 1996. he returned to shore duty . Naval Air Station Norfolk, where he was assigned as AIMD Leadiii; Chief Petty Officer. There he was advanced to Master Chief Petty 01 ficer and selected for the CMC Program. In January 1998. he reporter to the USS AUSTIN (LPD-4) as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Gray ' s awards and decorations include the Navy Con mendation Medal (two awards). Navy Achievement Medal (two awards Navy Unit Commendation (three awards) Meritorious Unit Commen dation (two awards). Battle E Ribbon (two awards). Good Condik Medal (six awards). Navy Expeditionary Medal. National Defense S Service Deployment Ribbon (four awards) and the NATO Medal. Master Chief Gray is married to the former Vicki Joyce of ChesapeaK V A. They reside in Chesapeake with their three daughters. Jana. Meg and Tara. USS Austin

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