Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

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Executive Officer CMDR Joseph B. Wilkinson Jn Commander Joseph B. Wilkinson Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1972. His first tour was onboard the USS BAGLEY (FF-1069) where he served as Gunnery Officer, First Lieutenant and Navigator. During his tour, BAGLEY operated throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean. From there he went to De- partment Head school in Newport, Rhode Island. He then transferred to the commissioning crew of the USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) where he served as Weapons Officer. Commander Wilkinson received orders to the USS THOMASTON (LSD-28), where he was Operations Officer and again saw duty in the Pacific. Upon request, he was then transferred to the office of the Chief of Naval Opera- tions where he served as Head of Ship ' s Manpower Require- ments. In 1983 he returned to the west coast and reported aboard the USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) as Combat Systems Officer. He assumed his present duty as Executive Officer of the USS DENVER (LPD-9) in January 1986. Commander Wilkinson ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. He has also received various campaign awards. He is married to the former Arlene M. Sakowich of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 4 Executive Officer

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