Chandler (DDG 996) - Naval Cruise Book

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. ' OFyMk Commanding Officer Cdr. S.G. Smith Commander Steven G. Smith is from Brielle, New Jersey. He attended high school at Valley Forge Military Academy and is a 1969 graduate of the University of Texas, with a Bachelor ' s Degree in Industrial Management. He has done graduate work toward a Master ' s Degree in International Affairs at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Following commissioning in 1969 through the NROTC program. Cdr. Smith served at sea for almost ten years. Assignments include; Boilers Electrical Officer, USS UHLMANN (DD 687), Officer in Charge of NASTY Class Fast Patrol Boats (PTF), and Officer in Charge of SEAL Team Support Boat Detachments in Vietnam while serving with Boat Support Unit One. While in Vietnam, Cdr. Smith was Boat Officer for over 80 Seal Team and Kit Carson Scout special warfare operations. Following service with COSRIVRON ONE, Cdr. Smith served as navigator and administrative personnel officer of USS DALE (CG 19), and then attended department head school in Newport, R.I. Subsequentlv assigned as Chief Engineer of USS CLAUDE V. Rl ' CKETTS (DDG 5), Cdr. Smith led her engineering department to the first red engineering E in the ship ' s historv ' , and earned a Navy Commendation Medal for his actions during RICKE I I IS successful rescue alongside USS BELKNAP (CG 26) during that ship ' s disastrous fire. He was then assigned as Material and Combat Systems officer on the staff of Commander, Detroyer Squadron THIRTY-ONE and while deployed also served concurrently for several months as Operations Officer of the USS BUCHANAN (DDG 154). Cdr. Smith ' s most recent sea tour was as executive officer of USS HORNE (CG 30). Ashore, Cdr. Smith served from 1978 to 1981 in the Naval Military Personnel Command as a Lieutenant Commander Assignment Officer and later as Assistant Captain Assignment Officer. Most recently he served as Head, Surface Warfare Officer Training and Professional Development on the staff of Deputy of the Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare). Cdr. Smith is married to the former Kathleen M. Hargrave of Portland, OR. They have two daughters, Erin Kathleen and Kelly Kimberlee.

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DESRON23 Capt. W.E. Kelley Captain William E. Kelley is a native of Los Angeles, Calif. The son of a policeman, he grew up in the Watts section of that city and attended public schools there before graduating in 1960 from Whittier College in Whittier, Calif., with a degree in sociology. While in Whittier, he served as Student Body President and was active in many extra- curricular activities. After two years as a professional program director with the Young Men ' s Christian Association, including a year with th e YMCA of Sweden, he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an ensign. U.S. Naval Reserve, in December 1962. He was augmented into the regular Navy in 1964. Captain Kellev has served in a variety of billets in USS HERBERT J. THOMAS (DDR 833), USS BERKELEY (DDG 15), USS CHIPOLA (AO 63), USS COLLETT (DD 730), and as Executive Officer in USS O ' CALLAHAN (FF 1051). He was the first Commanding Officer in USS CLARK (FFG 11), placing that ship in commission in May 1980 at Bath, Maine. All of these ships, except CLARK, were part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was a Company Officer at the U.S. Naval Academy from 1970 to 1972 and served as an Aide to the Commander, U.S. Taiwan Defense Command in Taipei, Taiwan from 1975 to 1977. He was Special Assistant for Equal Opportunity to the Chief of Naval Operations from June 1977 to July 1979. From September 1982 to December 1986, he served in three different billets on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. While in the Surface Warfare Division, he was the FFG-7 Ship Class Program Coordinator and subsequently became a long-range planner representing the U.S. Navy as a member and Chairman of an international committee proposing design and procurement of a common NATO frigate for the 1990s. Prior to leaving the Pentagon, he was the Congressional and Policy Coordination Branch Head for the Director, Navy Program Planning. He assumed command of Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-THREE in May 1987. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Presidential and Navy Unit Co;nmcndations and awards for service in Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, and the Middle Ea.st. Captain Kelley earned a Ma.ster of Science degree from the George Washington University in 1972 and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College. His off duty interests include HO Scale Model Railroading, fishing, and listening to good jazz. Captain Kelley is married to the former Joann Oliver of Los Angeles, Calif Fhey have two sons, Darren and Jason, who were both born in Annapolis, Md., and are now in high school. They reside in Coronado, Calif

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Executive Officer LCDR D. T. Vilotti Lieutenant Commander Daniel T. Vilotti born and raised in Northern California and graduated from Ukiah High School in June 1971. He attended the United States Naval Academy from June 1971 to June 1975. Attained a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering and was com- missioned as an ensign upon graduation from the Naval Academy. His first tour of duty was aboard USS ENGLAND (CG 22) from December 1975 to September 1978 as Missile Officer and CIC Officer. In September 1978 he was ordered to CINCPACFLT Staff as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief for Operations and Plans. He then attended Surface Warfare Office School Department Head course from December 1980 to August 1981. Upon graduation from Department Head School and Gas Tur- bine Engineering Training was assigned as Chief Engineer aboard USS DAVID R. RAY (DD 971) from September 1981 to June 1983. Second half of Department Head split tour was as Weapons Officer in USS LEAHY (CG 16) from August 1983 to March 1985. After completion of a two-year tour in Washington, D.C., as Surface Junior Officer Detailer and Sea Coordi- nator reported to USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) and assumed duties as Executive Officer in January 1988. His personal decorations include the Navy Commenda- tion Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle E (three awards), and various unit and service awards. Lieutenant Commander Vilotti is married to the former Anne King of Rancho Santa Fe. They have two sons, Peter and John.