Bronstein (DE 1037) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 15 text:

LT Charles L. Bonham EXECUTIVE OFFICER LT Bonham was born in Richmand, California, and graduated from the California Maritime Academy with a degree in Marine Engineering He holds a Third Assistant Engineer's license in the Merchant Marine. After serv- ing six months with the Merchant Marines, he entered the Navy in 1961 and was initially as- signed to USS INTERPRETER QAGR-143 as Main Propulsion and Damage Control Assis- tant. Additional assignments included Exec- utive Officer, USS KODIAK QLSM-161Jg stu- dent, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Engi- neering Officer, USS STORMES QDD-78055 and Aide! Flag Lieutenant to Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group NORWAY. LT Bonham received the Navy Unit Com- mendation for rescue duties performed following the 1964 earthquake in Alaska. He also holds the Navy Expeditionary, Vietnam Service, and National Defense Medals. He is married to the former Pam Prahl of 1 Seattle, Washington. They have three chil- dren, Scott, 6g Karen, 5g and Tracy, 2.

Page 17 text:

LT A, W. Swinger Operations Officer The Operations Department is responsible for all radio communications, electronic warfare, intelligence collection, radar information, dissemination of operational information, navigation, medical services, maintenance of electronic equipment, and administrative and postal services for the ship. This multitudinous mission was carried out efficiently and effectively during the deployment by the 45 highly-skilled, team- spirited officers and men of the three di- visions 4OI,OC,OEJ that make np the Opera- tions Department aboard BRONSTEIN. Thanks primarily to the tireless efforts, never-ending zeal, and professionalism of the men in Ops, BRONSTEIN received well-done from six flag-rank Com- manders While assigned to Seventh Fleet operations.