Boone (FFG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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LCDR Paul R. B. Kcmiedy EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Ki ' nni ' d - was bom in Hamlet, North Carolina July 10, 1956 and enlist- od in the Navy in Atlanta, Georgia in March 1975. After completing bootcamp and personnelman A school, he was assigned to USS Uanger (CV-61) and completed a deployment to the Western Pacific. Following his sea tour, PN2 keniied - ser ed as a station keeper at the Na al Reserve Center, Atlanta. Dur- ing this assignment he was selected to participate in the newlv established Unlisted Commissioning Program and was transferred to the University of South Carolina to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Graduating in December 1981, LCDR Kennedy attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island where he was commissioned an Ensign, United States Navy in June 1982. Following Surface Warfare Officer ' s School, he was assigned from 1982 to 1985 in USS TEXAS (CGN-39) where he served as First Lieutenant and Com- munications Officer and completed two deployments including an around the world deployment from Norfolk, VA to the ship ' s new homeport in San diego, C . From 1985 to 1987, LCDR Kennedy was an Assistant Professor of Naval Science at the NROTC Unit, .Auburn Uni ersity. After attending Department Head School, he was assigned as Operations Officer in USS Taylor (FFG-50) homeported in Charleston, SC. As a split Department Head tour, he then ser ed in Destroyer Sc-juadron Twenty as ASW ASUW and Operations Officer making a deployment to the Mediterranean in 1990. LCDR Kenned)- then taught at Surface Warfare Officer ' s School Command specializing in Combat S stems. During this tour LCDR Kennedy received des- ignation as Master Training Specialist and completed a Master in Arts degree in Education from Uni ersit - of Rhode Island. He then attended the Naval War College Command and Staff course and was awarded a Master ' s Degree in Foriegn .Affairs. LCDR Kennedy was assigned as E, ecuti e Officer, USS Boone (FFG-28) in February 1995. His personal decorations include the Navy Commendation medal (three awards) and the navy achievement Medal. LCDR Kennedy is married to the former Paula Kay Brown of Jacksonville, FL. They have four children, Kristen, Cody, Kevin and Carley. H i ' m-i LCDR Kennedy explaining some intricate detail to a soviet officer while visiting During an underway replenishment, LCDR Kennedy gives the USNS JOHN USS Boone. LENTHAL a nostalgic look back at a gentler, kinder Yacht Club, recognizing the Navy ' s birthday.

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Left: Addressing the crew during one of many awards ceremonies onboard Boone during her deployment. Ik ' low; One of Comniiinder I lughes ' li ;hti ' r moments. ■ 3 Wfi Mift jW f ' ■(HH MOKlrj kw a ?sfl iilsV Far left: The captain prepares physi- cally and mentally for the much cele- brated football game in CORFU, GREECE, between the wardroom and the CPO mess. The wardroom von the game, 40-0. Abo e: CDR Hughes welcoming visi- tors to the USS Boone. The Boone host- ed thousands of isitors during her deployment. Left: During a farewell dinner for LTJG Radzik in Corfu, Greece.

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Left: WclcDiTiing Admiral Mike Boorda, Chief of Naval Operations. Above: Just do as I do... and say what I sav, and make me proud! Far left: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Mostly the best of times. Left: I know it ' s around here some- where!