Chancellorsville (CG 62) - Naval Cruise Book

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.S. Senator Charles S. Robb Principal Speaker Senator Charles S. Robb was born on June 26, 1939. He at- tended Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin receiving his BBA in 1961. He then received his law degree in 1973 from the University of Virginia. Prior to attending law school in 1970, Senator Robb fulfilled his NROTC scholarship obligation and began active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps. He remains a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and his ten decorations and awards include the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and the Bronze Star with Combat V. Senator Robb began his legal career in the U.S. Court of Ap- peals in Richmond, Va., with a judicial clerkship after which he became associated with a Wash- ington law firm. In 1977, Senator Robb was elected Lieutenant Governor and served in that capacity through January 1982. Senator Robb was elected Governor of Virginia in 1981 receiving more votes for the state's highest office than any candidate in Virginia history. He served as Virginia's 64th governor from 1982 to 1986. During his term as governor, he served on numerous committees and associations including Chair- man ofthe Southern Governors' Association, Chairman of the Democratic Governors' Associa- tion, and Chairman of the Educa- tion Commission of the States. Following his term as Governor of Virginia, Senator Robb re- turned to the private practice of law. However, he remained politi- cally active and in 1988, he was elected by the people of Virginia to the United States Senate. Senator Robb currently serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Com- mittee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Senator Robb is married to the former Lynda Bird Johnson. They reside in McLean, Virginia with their youngest daughter Jennifer. The Robbs' other daughters, Lucinda and Catherine currently are attending college.

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Captain Gordon H. Rheinstrom, USN Commanding Oflicer Captain Gordon H. Rheinstrom, U.S. Navy, was born in Evanston, Illinois on 13 January 1942. He attended Denison University, Granville, Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He was commissioned an Ensign upon completion of Officer Candidate School in July 1966. Captain Rheinstrom served on USS MOUNT McKINLEY CLCC 75 and USS JULIUS A. FURER CFFG 65 until August 1969. Upon completing the Department Head Course at the Naval Destroyer School in March 1970, Captain Rheinstrom served as Operations Officer, USS MAN SFIELD CDD 7285 and Weapons Officer, USS EVER- SOLE CDD 7895. Following a tour as an instructor in the Tactical Action Officer Course, Fleet Combat Direction Systems Train- ing Center, Pacific, Captain Rheinstrom assumed command of USS GRAND RAPIDS CPG 985 in February 1973. Forward deployed to the Sixth Fleet throughout most of his tour, Captain Rhein- strom was relieved in Naples, Italy in August 1974. From November 1974 to May 1976, he served on USS I-IAWKINS CDD 8735 as Executive Officer. Upon detachment, Captain Rheinstrom reported for duty as a Junior Officer Assignment Officer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. In December 1977, he reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and served as Aide! Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations CSurface Warfare5 until February 1980. From July 1980 to Decem- ber 1981, Captain Rheinstrom served as Executive Officer on USS FOX CCG 335. He com- manded USS FLETCHER CDD 9925 from August 1982 to July 1984. In August 1984 he reported for duty at the Naval Military Personnel Command, first as Head, Surface Junior Officer Assignment Branch and in April 1986 assumed duties as Chief of Staff, serving until April 1988. Captain Rheinstrom has been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of third award and the Navy Commendation Medal. In addition, he is author- ized to Wear the Meritorious Unit Citation and various theatre and service medals. Captain Rheinstrom is married to the former Judith Allyn of Hingham, Massachusetts. The Rheinstroms have two daughters, Victoria and Elizabeth, and reside in Annandale, Virginia.