Constellation (CV 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captian Alan M. Haefner EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) Captian Alan M. Haefner is a native of Wilmington, Delaware. Upon graduation from the University of N Haven with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newpc Rhode Island, receivING his commission in 1974. After attaining surface warfare qualification during his init assignment on board USS TARAWA (LHA- 1 ), he entered flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator 1977. Captian Haefner ' s initial aviation assignment was with the Golden Falcons of HS-2 where he made l deployments to the North Arabian Sea on board USS RANGER (CV 61) in support of the Iranian Hostage Cris In June 1984, Commander Haefner reported to Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC-4 ' ' where he served as Special Placement Officer for Graduate Education Programs. Assigned to the Taskmasters HS- 1 in October 1 984, he served as a Flight Instructor in the SH-3 Sea King and the squadron ' s Training Offic In January 1986, Captian Haefner reported to the Chargers of HS- 14 and served as the squadron ' s Administrati Operations and Maintenance Officer respectively. During his tour, he deployed twice on board USS RANGER (i 61) in support of Seventh Fleet surge operations and to the North Arabian Sea for Earnest Will Operations. In J 1988, he assumed the duties as Flag Secretary to Commander, Anti-Submarine Warfare Wing, U.S. Pacific Fie Captian Haefner reported to the ' Eightballers ofHS-8 as the Executive Officer in March 1990 and was on stati on board USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) at the start of Operation Desert Shield. Upon assuming command of Hi in June 1991, he led the squadron through the unprecedented forward deployed CV-swapout of USS MID WAY (( 41) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) and then the full transition from the SH-3H Sea King to the SH-60F i Hawk helicopter and air wing integration. In 1993, Captian Haefner graduated with honors from the Australian Joint Service Staff College in Canber Australia. He assumed the duties as Executive Officer of USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) in December 19 Captian Haefner has accumulated more than 3,500 flight hours. His decorations include the Meritorious Serv Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with GoldStar, Navy Achievement Medal and numerous other unit and serv awards. Captian Haefner is married to the former Lorraine Clavet of Wilmington, Delaware. They reside in San Diego w three children, Kimberly, Melissa and Michael. 16

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AVCM (AW SW) John R. Martin COMMAND MASTER CHIEF USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) Master Chief Martin was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 14, 1949. A son of a Navy man, he was reared ar attended schools at many locations graduating high school in Imperial Beach, California. After high school, 1 enlisted in the navy in December 1967 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Center, San Dieg California. Upon completing Interior Communications Electrician A School at Service School Command Ss Diego, he reported on board the USS MYLES C. FOX (DD-829) in Newport, Rhode Island. Upon completion of his first enlistment, he reenlisted under the SCORE Program, changing his rate to Aviatic Electronic Technician. After completing Avionics A School and Advanced First Term Avionics C School ; Naval Aviation Technical Training Center in Millington, Tennessee, he reported to Helicopter Squadron One i Quonset Point, Rhode Island. His next assignments were consecutive sea tours in Patrol Squadron Ten, where he was advanced to Chief Petl Officer and qualified as a Naval Aircrewman, and Patrol Squadron Eleven in Brunswick, Maine. Transferring 1 shore duty, he was assigned as the Assistant Chief Petty Officer in Charge at Naval Air Maintenance Trainir Group 1036, NAS North Island where he was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. After completing the Senior Enlisted Academy, he reported to Fighter Squadron Fifty-One at NAS Miramar as tt Quality Assurance Supervisor. Soon after reporting, he was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer and assume the duties of Maintenance Master Chief. In January 1990, he reported to COMNAVAIRPAC as the Avionics Support Equipment Coordinator. Whil there, he qualified as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and was selected as the COMNAVAIRPA Command Master Chief. He returned to sea duty in February 1993, reporting on board USS GRIDLEY (CG-21) as the Command Mast( Chief Here he earned Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. Upon USS GRIDLEY ' S decommissioning, Maste Chief Martin reported to USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) as the Command Master Chief. Master Chief Martin ' s personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Meda Good Conduct Medal (6) Humanitarian Service Award, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5). He is als entitled to wear other unit and campaign awards. He is married to the former Regan Eserhut and has thre children: Clifford, Christopher, and William. Clifford and Christopher presently serve in the Navy.