Caron (DD 970) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commander Peter D. Squicciarini entered the United States Naval Academy from Blue Point on Long lsland, NY. He graduated with the Class of 1975 with a Bachelar's degree in Oceanography, Following graduation, Commander Squicciarini reported to Surface Warfare Omcers School Newport, for his initial warfare training. Commander Squicciarini reported to U55 McCandless IFF-10842 in 1976 in which he served for three years as the Anti-submarine Warfare Officer. He deployed to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and Caribbean during his Hrst seo tour, He returned to the Naval Academy in 1979 where he served as an instructor in the Seamanshp and Navparion Departmenr, Additionally, Commander Sauicciarini served as the Officerin-Charge of the Naval Academy's Yard Parrol Craft and ocean sailing yochrs. Commander Sauiccarini graduated from Department Head School in 1982, and reported to U55 Srump CDD-9781 in Norfolk. He served for two years as Engineer Officer in Stump and deployed to the Persian Gulf, North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea, ln 1984 Commander Sauicciarini reported to U55 Pegasus CPHM-12 as Executive Officer. if if I' vo ! WE 'ff During his tour, Pegasus operated out of Key West, frequently transiting up the east coast in support of Battle Group and Law Enforcement Drug interdiction Operations, Commander Squicciarini reported to the OfHcer of the Chief of Naval Operations in 1986, where he served as the Cruiser-Destroyer-Hydrofail material condition program coordinator COP6211 After two years in Washington, he returned to seo as Executive Officer in U55 Thom IDD-9882, homepotted in Charleston. Commander Squicciarini again deployed to the Mediterranean and Caribbean during this assignment. Commander Squicciarinis most recent assignment, prior to reporting for command, was in the Bureau of Naval Personnel where he served as Atlantic Fleet Cruiser Destroyer placement officer and ultimately as the Head of the Surface Ship Placement Branch. Commander Saulcciarinis personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star and Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star, Commander Squicciarini is married to the former Anne Steffens of Sevefflfl Paris, MD. They have three children, Lisa, Peter and Mary Kate. The Sauicciarinis reside in Larchmont, Norfolls, VA,