Barbey (FF 1088) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commanding Officer Commander Lee F. Gunn Commander Gunn was born in Pontiac, Michigan on 20 February, 1942. He graduated from Bakersfield (California) High School in 1960 and the University of California, Los Angeles in 1965 and was commissioned an Ensign from the UCLA Naval ROTC Unit. Following commissioning, he served in USS EVERETT F. LARSON {DD-830) as First Lieutenant, ASW Officer, and finished this tour as Navigator. Subsequent to completion of Destroyer School Department Head Course, Commander Gunn served in USS O ' BRIEN (DD-725) as Operations Officer. During his next sea tour he served as Executive Officer of USS ALBERT DAVID (FF-1050). Commander Gunn assumed command of USS BARBEY (FF-1088) in December 1981. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey (Master of Science, Operations Research), the National War College and the Senior Officer Ships Material Readiness Course. Other shore assignments have included: Command Opportunity and Promotion Analyst, Bureau of Naval Personnel; Aide and Flag Lieutenant, Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Atlantic Fleet Cruiser-Destroyer Placement Officer, Bureau of Naval Personnel; and Surface Officer Programs Manager, Military Personnel and Training Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Commander Gunn ' s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (Combat V), and Navy Achievement Medal, in addition to service and campaign ribbons. Commander Gunn is married to the former Lily Hood of Bakersfield, California. They have two children, Eric and Amber and currently reside in San Diego, California.

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Commander James B. Greene, Jr. Commander James B. Greene, Jr., a native of Arlington, Virginia, received his commission through the NROTC program upon graduation from Brown University in 1964. His tours of sea duty include engineering billets on USS BARRY (DD933) and USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-32) and Executive Officer of the USS LEADER (MSO-490) and USS SEMMES (DDG-18). Commander Green, also served as Flag Secretary Aide to Commander Amphibious Group One. When ashore. Commander Greene attended the U.S. NAVAL DESTROYER SCHOOL and NAVAL POST- GRADUATE SCHOOL where he earned Masters of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administra- tion Weapons Systems Acquisition Management. Prior to assuming command of the USS BARBEY (FF-1088), he served as Plans and Programs, Division Director of the Surveillance Radar Subgroup, Naval Sea Systems Command. Commander Greene was relieved by Commander Gunn on 17 December, 1981 and is currently assigned to THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, NAVY DEPART- MENT, WASHINGTON, DC. Commander Greene ' s awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with seven stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the Navy E Ribbon, third award. Commander Greene is manied to the former Diane Montgomery of Forest Hills, New York. The Greene ' s have four children: Jamie, Kelly Ann, Kevin, and Kathleen.

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Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Richard W. Kalb Lieutenant Commander Richard W. Kalb received his commission through the NROTC program upon graduation from Vanderbilt University in 1969. His tours at sea have included assignments in USS SOUTHERLAND (DD-743). USS HOEL (DDG-13). USS CORRY (DD-743), and USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116). Ashore he served as aide and First Lieutenant to the Director of the Inter-American Defense College in Washington, DC and attended the Spanish Naval War College in Madrid, Spain. Lieutenant Commander Kalb ' s awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Combat Action ribbon and the Spanish Cross of Naval Merit.