Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - Naval Cruise Book

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REAR ADMIRAL JOHN R. BATZLER U.S. NAVY COMMANDER, CARRIER GROUP THREE COMMANDER. BATTLE GROUP CHARLIE FEB-MAY 1S85 Rear Admiral John Richard Batzler, son of Mr. and Mrs. WiUiam E. Batzler, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., on Dec. 9, 1932. A graduate of La Jolla High School, La Jolla, Calif., he also attended the University of California at Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. Commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 1955, RADM Batzler reported for flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and received his wings in January 1957. As a photo reconnaissance pilot with VFP-63, he completed deployments to the Western Pacific aboard USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) and USS ORISKANY (CVA-34). RADM Batzler served for one year at the U.S. Naval Academy as a mathematics instructor and three years at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Md., as a graduate Navy test pilot and project pilot in the Weapon Test Systems Division. Reporting to Fighter Squadron 31 in November 1965, he served as Maintenance and then Operations Officer aboard USS SARATOGA (CV-60). A west coast tour with Fighter Squadron 96 followed, where RADM Batzler served as the squadron ' s Operations Officer while completing his first combat tour to Southeast Asia on USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). U.S. Naval Postgraduate School followed, culminating in a Masters Degree in computer systems management in 1969. In 1970, he reported to Fighter Squadron 24 as Executive Officer and became Commanding Officer in July 1971. Following a year of nuclear propulsion engineering training in June 1973 and a short tour on the staff of Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, he reported to USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) as Executive Officer in January 1975. In January 1977, RADM Batzler assumed command of the Pearl Harbor-based USS ASHTABULA (AO-51). In February 1979, RADM Batzler became the Commanding Officer of USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). The highlight of this tour was the shooting down of two Libyan SU-17 Fitter aircraft by NIMITZ-based VF-41 TOMCATS. After his change of command on NIMITZ in February 1982, he was promoted to flag rank and was assigned to the organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as the Deputy Director for Operations (Reconnaissance, Space, Electronic Warfare, and C3 Countermeasures). RADM Batzler assumed command of Carrier Group THREE on board USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) June 25, 1984. RADM Batzler has flown more than 50 different Navy aircraft, and his combat experience includes more than 270 missions in Vietnam. RADM Batzler ' s awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, numerous Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal and various service and campaign ribbons for participation in the Vietnam conflict. RADM Batzler is married to the former Carolyn Wright of Exeter, Calif. They have three children: Michael, Karen, and Gregory Shane.

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l ' R wm -ii ' iS e ssgsap Ba 3H . ' ■•. ■; ..■.-■.-.:-■.■■ :- 5; |e; - k -c «, -V ' REAR ADMIRAL JOHN W. NYQUIST U.S. NAVY COMMANDER, CRUISER DESTROYER GROUP 5 COMMANDER, BATTLE GROUP CHARLIE MAY 85 Rear Admiral John W. Nyquist, son of the late RADM Walfred Nyquist, USN (Ret.), and Irma Beske Nyquist. was born in San Diego, Calif. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1951 after a year at the University of Minnesota. Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1955, RADM Nyquist reported to USS OZBOURN (00-846) and served in the Engineering Department. Other sea duty has included Executive Officer, USS PRIME (MSO-466); Weapons Officer, USS COCHRANE (DDG-21); Executive Officer, USS SEMMES (DDG-I8); and Commander Destroyer Squadron THIRTY-SIX. RADM Nyquist also served in the Republic of Vietnam with the Joint U.S. Public Affairs Office from 1968 to 1969. Shore assignments have included ordnance engineering studies at the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, Calif.; duty on the staffs of Commander Antisubmarine Warfare Force, Pacific; the Bureau of Naval Personnel; and two tours in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, including duty as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare). Following his selection to fiag rank in February 1981. RADM Nyquist was ordered as Director, Command and Control Support Systems and Information Systems Division, where he served from May 1981 to September 1982. He was then reassigned within the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Director, Surface Combat Systems Division, where he served until February 1985. RADM Nyquist assumed command as Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group FIVE, homeported in San Diego, Calif., on May 5, 1985. RADM Nyquist has been awarded the Legion of Merit with two gold stars, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. He is married to the former Penelope Ann Lyon of Menlo Park, Calif. The Nyquists have two children, Tom and Andrea. CAPT David W. Hoffman Chief of Staff DESRON I 25