Constellation (CV 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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RADM David T. Hart, Jr., originally from Yonkers, N.Y., was commissioned at the Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, R.I., in 1972. His initial sea tour included duties as Combat Information Center Officer and later First Lieutenant with USS Glennon CDD 8401. Following graduation Cwith distinction1 from the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, he served as Operations Officer in USS Charles P. Cecil CDD 8351 and later as Engineering Officer in USS Racine CLST 11911. Subsequently, he commanded USS Tacoma CPG 921, USS Bronstein CFF 10371, and USS Kinkaid CDD 9651. He commanded Destroyer Squadron FIVE from June 1995 through March 1997, serving as the Pacific Fleet,s first Sea Combat Commander with the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Battle Group. RADM Hart served ashore as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, London, England, and as Aide and Flag Secretary to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, CA. In Washington, D.C., he served as the Strategic Planning Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, and later as the Military Assistant for U.S. Navy Programs, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. His most recent assignment was Deputy Director, Surface Warfare, on the staff of Chief of Naval Operations. RADM Hart graduated Magna Cum Laude from Iona College in 1967. He earned a master's degree in English from the State University of New York at Albany in 1971, and a master's in Management from Salve Regina University in 1984, while attending the Naval War College, where he graduated with highest distinction. He is a distinguished Graduate of the National War College, Washington, D.C., class of 1993. RADM Hart's personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit Ctwo awards1, Meritorious Service Medal Cfour awards1, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit awards. During his command tour, Destroyer Squadron FIVE was awarded two Meritorious Unit W Commendations. V

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CAPT Langley is a native of Bos- sier City, La. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from McNeese State University in May 1971 and was commissioned in April 1974 through the Aviation Officer Candidate Program in Pensacola, Fl. Following designation as a Naval Aviator in Feb. 1975, CAPT Langley reported to VT-27 for instructor duty, training student Naval Aviators in the T- 28 BIC. In June 1977, he reported to VS-41 for training in the S-3A Viking. In May 1978, he reported to VS-29, making a Western Pacific Deployment aboard USS Ranger CCV 613 and an extended Western Pacific!Arabian Gulf Deploy- ..,,, 5, Q' ment aboard USS Kitty Hawk CCV 631. - In Jan. 1982, he reported to VS-41 for duty as an FRS instructor. At VS-41, he served as Model Manager for the S-3A. He next reported to the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Va., where he graduated in .Iune 1985. CAPT Langley served his department head tour inVS-21, making an extended deployment aboard USS Enterprise CCVN 655, in 1986, to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. After his department head tour, he served as the S-3A Training and Readiness Officer for Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Upon completion of that tour he reported in 1987, to Naval Military Personnel Command in Washington, D.C., where he served as Assistant Branch Head for the Major Staffs Placement Branch. While serving at Naval Military Per- sonnel Command, CAPT Langley was selected for command. He reported to VS-37 in Dec. 1989 for his tour as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer. He assumed command of the squadron in June 1991. During his tour, he made a deployment to the Arabian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield aboard USS Independence CCV 621 and embarked on USS Kitty Hawk CCV 631, where he made two deployments, one to the Arabian Gulf and one to the Western Pacific. In Dec. 1994, CAPT Langley reported to Commander Carrier Group ONE where he served as Operations Officer. While serving at Commander Carrier Group ONE, he was se- lected for major command. In Sept. 1995, he Destroyer Group ONE in June 1997. CAPT Langley has accumulated over 6,700 flight hours, 5,200 in the S-3 aircraft, and 610 carrier landings. He is married to Marty Shively, formerly of Dayton, Ohio. 'T 'X - reported as Chief of Staff, Commander Cruiser-