Barbour County (LST 1195) - Naval Cruise Book

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PXO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER James P. KELLY was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from his homes- tate of New Jersey and, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and commissioning in 1966, he reported to USS Harry E. HUBBARD (DD 748). His subsequent duty stations were the USS CANBERRA (CA 70); Fleet Command Advisory Unit of U.S. Naval Advisory Group, Vietnam; Staff, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific where he also earned a Master of Science in Management Science; Staff, Destroyer Squad- ron TWENTY-ONE; USS RICHARG S. EDWARDS (DD 950) USS VANCOUVER (LPD 2); Naval Amphibi- ous School, Coronado, California and reported onboard USS BARBOUR COUNTY (EST 1195) to assume the duties as the Executive Officer on 14 July 1979. He is married to the former Marguerite Marsh and they live in San Diego, California with their two sons. RXO LCDR James Kelly EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER Ronald V. BERG hails from Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Washington State University in March 1966. He received his commission from the Officers Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. LCDR BERG reported USS BARBOUR COUNTY (EST 1 195) in January, 1978. P ' -ior to which he served at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island as a student. His previous duty assignments have been aboard USS EVANS (DE 1023); USS SPHINX (ARE 24); and USS WILTSIE (DD 716). He was at one time Aide and Administrat to the Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in New Orleans, Louisiana. LCDR BERG is married to the former Patricia Torney of Spokane, Washington. They have three children and live in Bonita. California. LCDR Ronald Berg

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c o M M A N D I N G CDR T.D. Greeson O F F I C E R Commander Tommy D. GREESON was born in Mooresville. North Carolina on 5 August 1940. Upon graduation from Clemson University in January 1963, he entered Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an Ensign, USNR. Commander GREESON was initially assigned to USS FEARLESS (MSO 442), where he served as Mine Countermeasures Officer, Supply officer, and Operations Officer. In March 1966 he received orders to the Naval D-stroyer School, Newport. Rhode Island. After graduating in December 1966, he reported to the USS STRONG (DD 750) where he served as Operations Officer until March 1969. From May 1969 to March 1971, he commanded USS CHEBOYGAN COUNTY (LST 533) and USS NESPELEN (AOG 55). October 1974, he earned his Master of Science Degree in Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. From there he reported to USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) as Executive Officer. In August 1976, he entered the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to assuming command of USS BARBOUR COUNTY (LST 1 195), CDR GREESON was on with Staff of Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, Virginia. CDR GREESON is married to the former Patricia Anne CHARPIA of Summerville, South Carolina. They live in Bonita, California area.

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