Buchanan (DDG 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER JAMES B. GOODMAN LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, USN LCDR Goodman is a native of Arvada, Colorado. While growing up in that suburb of Denver, he was involved in many activities includ- ing AAU swimming, gymnastics, Boy Scouts, and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. He graduated from Arvada Senior High School in 1971 and sub- sequently attended the University of Idaho at Moscow. Idaho. While at Idaho, he was selected for the Professor of Naval Science Scholarship award and received a full NROTC Scholarship appointment. During his stay at Idaho, LCDR Goodman studied Geography and History and was a varsity swimmer for the University team. Graduating in 197.5 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography and a regular commission as an Ensign, he attended the basic Surface Warfare course at Surface Warfare School in Newport, R.I. His first assignment was as First Lieutenant then Navigator of USS BRADLEY (FF- 1041 ). In 1978. after earning his Surface Warfare designation, he continued on sea duty on board USS ENGLUND (CG- 22) as CIC officer. This tour was followed in 1980 by instructor duty and branch head for Cruiser NTDS Combat Systems courses at Fleet Combat Training Center, Pacific, San Diego, CA. In 1982, he attended the Department Head Course at Surface War- fare Officer School, Newport, Rhode Island. This tour was followed in early 1983 bv duty as Weapons Officer in USS LYN DE MCCOR- MICK (DDG-8). In 198.5, he transferred to USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) where he also served as Weapons Officer. In 1987. LCDR Goodman reported to the Naval War College as a student in the College of Command and Staff. During this tour, he also earned a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Salve Regina College, Newport, R.I. This tour was followed in 1988 with duty as Exec- utive Officer of USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14). LCDR Goodman besides being a Surface Warfare Officer is coded a subspecialist in Weapons Systems Engineering and in Strategic Plan- ning. His personal decorations and awards include the Navy Achieve- ment Medal (three awards). Naval Expeditionary Medal. Humanitar- ian Service Award. Battle E Ribbon, and Sea Service Ribbon. LCDR Goodman is married to the former Sandra A. Soler of Mi- ami. Florida a bilingual elementary school teacher. The Goodman ' s have two children, Madeleinr and Paul.

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cm )imG « COMMANDING OFFICER LEE S. GURKE COMMANDER, USN Commander Gurke is a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. He graduated from Bismarck Junior College in 1966 and enlisted in the Navy. After recruit training he attended Electronics Technician A School at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. His first assignment was as an Electronics Technician onboard the USS GURKE (DD-783), a destroyer named after his uncle, Henry Gurke, a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. While on the GURKE, he was selected to participate in the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NESEP). He subsequently attended NESEP preparatory school at NTC San Diego and then was ordered to the University of Kansas as a student. In 1971 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics and was commissioned an Ensign. He subsequently attended Nuclear Power School at Bainbridge, Maryland, and the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit at Ballston Spa, New York; graduating in 1972. His next assignment was as the Auxiliaries Officer and later the Reactor Training Assistant in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). In 1976 he served briefly as the Assistant Weapons Officer in the USS DOWNES (FF-i070) before reporting to the staff of the Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet as the Assistant for Nuclear Ship Maintenance and a member of the joint COMNAVSURFP AC COM- NAVAIRPAC Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team. While on the NAVAIRPAC Staff he earned a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern Cali- fornia. In 1978 he attended the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, subsequentlv reporting to the USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) as the Electrical Offi- cer. Following this tour he served as the Operations Officer in USS FOX (CG-33). In 1983 he returned to the USS ENTERPRISE as the Chief Engineer. In 1986 he reported to the Office of the Chief Naval Operations assigned to the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare) as the Surface Warfare Pla ns and Requirements Officer. Commander Gurke ' s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Navy Commendation Medal and the Enlisted Good Conduct Medal. He is married to the former Sharon McCue of Island Park, NY, who is also a Navy Commander. The Gurkes have two daughters, Mar- ion and Leigh. ICDRG iiiiliutiuh «i»nllnni aHako.l»t mnlffliiirB

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AU- COMMAND MASTER CHIEF I i SHCM(SW) JACOBSON Master Chief Petty Officer (Surface Warfare) Jacobson entered the Navy in January 1962. Master Chief (SW) Jacobson served at sea on board the USS PROVIDENCE (CLG-6) for two tours, the USS CHARLES F. ADAMS (DDG-2) and the USS KITTY HAWK (CV- 63), reporting on board the USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14) in February 1988. His shore tours included duty at NAVCOMSTA, Sidi Yahai, Mo- rocco, NAVSECGRUACT, Skaggs Island, California, Naval Station Midway Island, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Master Chief (SW) Jacobson also performed as the Assistant Commissary Store Officer NAS Mar- imar. Commissary Store Officer NTC San Diego and as Command Mas- ter Chief. Navy Resale Systems Office, Southern California. Master Chief (SW) wears the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Rib- bon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal with Sil- ver Star, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal w star, Navy Marine Corps Overseas service ribbon, and the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Pin. Master Chief (SW) Jacobson and his wife Seiko, reside in San Diego with his daughters. Michelle and Sherry. Master Chief (SW) Jacobson also has a daughter, Lynn, and two grandsons, Jay and Steven, also residing in San Diego, CA.