Bataan (LHD 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Norma L. Hackney Executive Officer laptain Hackney is a native of Bradenton, Florida. In 1978, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida and received her commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Program. Captain Hackney ' s first assign- ment was to Naval Data Automation Command, Washington, D.C. as an Economic Analyst. In 1980, she transferred to USS PROTEUS (AS 19), homeported in Guam, as the Damage Control Assis- tant and Engineer Officer. In 1985, Captain Hackney graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. Her follow on tour was aboard USS YOSEMITE (AD 19), Mayport Florida, as Engineer Officer. In 1988, she graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia and reported to the Joint Staff, J8, to serve as an Opera- tion Analyst. Captain Hackney was Executive Officer aboard USS MERRIMACK (AS 179), Norfolk, Virginia, from 1991 to 1992. Afterwards, she was assigned to the OPNAV Staff N81, as Head Surface Analyst. From November 1994 until November 1996, Captain Hackney was the Commanding Officer of USS WILLAMETTE (AO 180). The highlight of this tour was deploying to the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf as a member of the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Battle Group. Her next assignment was to Surface Warfare School, Command Department, Newport, Rhode Island to instruct Prospective Commanding Officers and Executive Officers. In June 1998, she became Executive Officer of USS BATAAN (LHD 5). During her various afloat assignments, she sailed to the Mediterranean, Western Pacific, South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and the Caribbean. Personal awards include the Defense Meritori- ous Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medals, Navy Commendation Medal as well as various other expeditionary and unit awards. During a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation drill. Captain Hackney greets some of the arrivals from Puerto Rico. il HMJMl i Mm

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w I STAND RELIEVED y a ' - ' Captain Taylor graduated in 1971 from Harrington College, •Rhode Island where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation and served three years as a Hospital Corpsman. Captain Taylor was commissioned an Ensign in August 1974 upon completion of Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida and designated a Naval Aviator in August 1975. Following flight training. Captain Taylor reported to HM- 1 2 in Norfolk as an H- 53 pilot and squadron legal officer. From September 1978 to September 1981 he served in Washington, D.C. at the Bureau of Naval Personnel as an assignment officer, on President Reagan ' s inaugural committee, and as a Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern Officer. He returned to sea duty at HSL-37, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, where he made two LAMPS deployments aboard USS KNOX (FF-1052) and USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF- 1067). In November of 1984, he reported to the College of Command and Staff, U.S. Naval War College. Captain Taylor graduated with honors as the U.S. student in the Naval Staff College international class, and earned M.A. degrees in National Security and Strategic Studies from the NWC, and International Relations from Salve Regina College. Captain Taylor returned to the Norfolk fleet in January of 1986 as a squadron operations officer. Maintenance Department Head and Detachment Officer-in-Charge. In January 1 988 he returned to Washington to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (Aviation Warfare). During his tenure as Commanding Officer of HSL-37 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, the squadron won the 1992 CNO Safety Award, Top Torpedo Award and deployed detachments to support operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From April 1 993 to May 1 995 he served as Operations Officer aboard USS INCHON (LPH- 1 2) in support of operations off Somalia and Haiti. He reported to the staff of Supreme Allied Command Atlantic in June 1995 where he served as a staff officer responsible for the coordination of Partner- ship for Peace activities and providing advice on NATO enlargement issues until April 1997. Captain Taylor assumed duties as Commanding Officer, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) in July 1998. Personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2) and other service, campaign and unit awards. Captain and Mrs Taylor, the former Carolyn Gettys of Livonia, MI, are the parents of Matthew, Katheryn, and Zachery. The Taylors currently reside in Virginia Beach, VA. Viig M ftV Captain David C. Taylor Commanding Officer JULY 98 to DEC 99 ill... ' .

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mm m. aster Chief Conklin reported to B ATAAN from .duty as the Force Master Chief, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. His prior Command Master Chief tours include USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Conolly (DD979). Master Chief hails from Paterson, N.J., where he enlisted in the Navy in July 1969. He attended bootcamp at RTC, Great Lakes, IL and later gradu- ated from Damage Controlman Class A School. In September of 1970 he reported to the Mayport-based destroyer USS William C. Lawe (DD 763). His next sea duty was aboard the Charleston- based guided missile destroyer USS Semmes (DDG 18) as Repair Division LPO. In 1982 he reported aboard USS Conolly (DD 979) for his first of two tours in the Norfolk-based ship. He served as Repair Division LCPO and later as the Damage Control Assistant. His next sea tour was in 1988 when he reported aboard the Norfolk-based amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) after graduating from the Senior Enlisted Academy at Newport, RI. Aboard Saipan he served as Repair Division LCPO, Fire Marshal, and Ballast Officer. Ashore, Master Chief Conklin was a recruiter at Naval Recruiting District, Newark, NJ, from 1976- 80. From 1985-88, he served as the Senior Instructor and Curriculum Model Manager for the Afloat Safety Officer and Safety Petty Officer courses. Master Chief Conklin Qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist in October 1981. He was designated a Master Training Specialist by COMTRALANT in 1986. Later that same year, he recieved Fathom magazine ' s Writer of the Year award from the Naval Safety Center. A 1994 graduauate of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institution, he also earned an Associate of Science degree in general studies from Mohegan Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations Management from Golden Gate University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Master Chief ' s personal awards include the Meritori- ous Service Medal (1 star), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal (3 stars) and the Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (1 star). He also wears the Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (1 star). Battle Efficiency Award (2 E ' s), Navy Expeditionary Medal (1 star). Southwest Asia Service Medal (1 star), Sea f in ' iti 2 m E DCCM (SW) Robert T. Conklin Command Master Chief Service Deployment Ribbon (4 stars). Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Navy Expert Rifle Medal and Navy Expert Pistol Medal. Master Chief Conklin and his wife of 25 years, the former Kathleen Kane of Nutley, NJ reside in Virginia Beach, !«« -iV« ' ' '