Chandler (DDG 996) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER A native of Plainview, New York, Commander Andrews graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Oceanography. He was commissioned as an En- sign in November 1974. Commander Andrews has served at sea in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. His initial tour was as Damage Control Assistant and then Navigator in USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34). Commander An- drews next afloat tours were as Operations Officer in USS BUCH- ANAN (DDG-14) and then Operations Officer for COMDESRON SEVEN. He later served as Executive Officer in USS CUSHING (DD-985). Commander Andrews assumed command of USS CHAN- DLER (DDG-996) in February 1993. Commander Andrews ' tours of duty ashore in addition to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. California, where he earned a Mas- ters degree in Management, included tours as CRUDESPAC Place- ment Officer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C.; Student Naval War College, Newport R.I.; and Head, Surface Man- power Requirements Branch (OP-393) in the Office of Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, Washington D.C. Commander Andrews awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, four awards of the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. OMMANDER VINCENT JOHN ANDREWS COMMANDING OFFICER USS CHANDLER DDG-996 COMMAND COMMANDING OFFICER AT SEA

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Lake was bom in Chula Vista, CA on August 31, 1959. He grew up in Amarillo, TX before entering The Citadell in Charleston, SC. He was commissioned an Ensign in May 1981 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Officer School in October 1981, LCDR Lake reported to the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982) where he served as Fire Control Officer and Damage Control Assistant. LDCR Lake completed deployments to the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf before being assigned as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Base, Charleston, SC in May 1984. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in December 1986. LCDR Lake reported as Engineer Officer aboard the Norfolk, VA based destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD 979.) While assigned to CONOLLY, LCDR Lake completed a Mediterranean deployment. Law Enforcement Operations and a Selected Restricted Availability. In August 1988 LCDR Lake transferred to USS PONCE (LPD 15) where he served as Engineer Officer. He participated in Law Enforcement Operations and a Planned Maintenance Availability. Following his tour in USS PONCE. LCDR Lake attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he graduated with distinction, obtaining a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Fol- lowing Postgraduate School, LCDR Lake attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. LCDR Lake reported aboard CHANDLER and assumed duties as Executive Officer on 1 November 1993 while deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. LCDR Lake is married to the former Cori Rehmeyer of Amar- illo, TX. They have four children: Jennifer, Joseph, Amanda and Shannon, and they reside in Chula Vista. CA. LCDR. LAKE EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) EXECUTIVE OFFICER