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Capt. B. E. Johanson Commanding Officer USS DENVER(LPD-9) Captain Johanson, a native of Salem, Oregon, entered the Navy in April 1 977. He attended Recruit Training in San Diego, Machinist ' s Mate A school at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois and Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida. Following completion of Nuclear Power Training, Captain Johanson was selected for a Navy Scholarship Program at Jacksonville University, where he graduated with a Bach- elor of Science Degree in Chemistry (Summa Cum Laude) in 1 980. Following graduation. Captain Johanson reported for flight training at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida where he was designated a Naval Flight Officer in May 1 981 . He completed Fleet Replacement Training in the A-6E Intruder and the following year reported to VA-1 45 where he completed deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean onboard USS RANGER and USS KITTY HAWK. In 1986, Captain Johanson completed training at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and served as Project Officer for the Navy ' s A-6F test program and several advanced ordnance projects. In 1988, Captain Johanson reported for duty as the Strike Operations Officer for Commander, Carrier Group THREE. During this tour he completed deployments onboard USS CARL VINSON and to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he provided the initial Tomahawk Cruise Missile planning for Operation Desert Storm. During the Gulf War, Captain Johanson was assigned to the Pentagon ' s Crisis Action Team, where he provided the daily war plans brief to the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1 991 , Captain Johanson reported for duty as an Instructor at the Navy ' s Strike Warfare Center in Fallon, Nevada where he served as Tactics Department Head and in 1992 he reported to VA-95 as Operations Officer. While assigned to the A-95 Green Lizards , he completed a deployment to the Arabian Gulf onboard USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN and flew missions in support of Operation Southern Watch (Iraq) and Continue Hope (Somalia). Captain Johanson completed his Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at the Naval War College in 1 995 and then reported as Executive Officer of VS-29 in 1 996, where he com- pleted his sixth WESTPAC lndian Ocean deployment onboard USS KITTY HAWK. The next year he took command of the VS-29 Dragonfires and led the squadron through a highly successful set of workups and deployment to the Persian Gulf onboard USS CARL VINSON. In November 1 998, he was selected once again to attend the Navy ' s Nuclear Power School, this time in preparation for duties as Executive Officer of USS RONALD REAGAN, the Navy ' s newest Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier. Following a highly success- ful stand-up of the plankowner crew, he reported for duty in May 2002 as Commanding Officer, USS DENVER (LPD 9). His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards). Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards). Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards) and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2 awards).
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Denver History The names of Amphibious Transport Docks are taken from U.S. cities, which have been named for famous American explores. Denver, Colorado is named for James W. Denver. James Denver was an early founder of the state of California, serving as State Senator, Secretary of State and as an U.S. Senator. He went on to become Governor of Kansas and a Brigadier General during the Civil War. The DENVER motto of A Mile High, A Mile Ahead alludes to our strong abiding ties to the city of Denver, Colorado. USS DENVER (LPD 9) is the third ship of the fleet to bear this name. Her keel was laid on 7 July 1964 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle, Washington. DENVER was launched on 23 January 1965, and commissioned on 26 October 1968, christened by Mrs. John Love, wife of the governor of Colorado. The first DENVER, Cruiser No. 14, served from 1 904- 1 933 in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. Her primary action was as convoy escort from 1917-1918 during World War 1 . The second DENVER (CL-58), a light cruiser, saw action from 1942-1960. CL-58 participated in the bombardment and consolidation of the Solomon Islands, the landing and group operation at New Georgia and the Treasury-Bougainvillea Operation in 1 943. Additionally, CL-58 was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her role in the Battle of Empress in Augusta Bay. In 1 944, CL-58 was part of the Marianas Operation, the Western Caroline Islands Operations and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In 1945, CL-58 took part in the Luzon Operation, the Manila Bay - Bicol Operations, the Consolidation of Southern Philippines, the Borneo Operations and Third Fleet operations against Japan. During her 34 years, DENVER has made numerous deployments, including five to Vietnam. In April 1 975 after an expedient embarkation of Marine Battalion 3 9 A DENVER was off to Vung Tau, Vietnam. While remaining off Vung Tau awaiting decisions stabilizing our role in America ' s final pullout of Vietnam, DENVER assumed a key role in the emergency evacuation of Vietnam. In one ensuing effort, DENVER rescued 1 ,400 victims of the collapse of the South Vietnamese government. In 1991 DENVER acted as the primary control ship for all amphibious ships in support of Operation Desert Storm. On 24 February, embarked Marine and Navy units were tactically off-loaded off the coast of Al Mishab. Saudi Arabia just 20 nautical miles south of the Kuwait border. The units performed various combat roles in support of the successful ground assault phase of Operation Desert Storm. DENVER was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for operations during the war. DENVER was involved in many vital operations and exercises on her last deployment. While in the Arabian Gulf DENVER joined other forces of the Fifth Fleet supporting Operation Southern Watch. DENVER and the 15th MEU also participated in several multinational exercises. DENVER and the 1 1 th MEU lead the way on her most recent deployment, her 1 8 , which took her to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Arabian Gulf. She departed San Diego on 15 June 2002. DENVER was chosen to be the Flag Ship for Exercise Infinite Moonlight Infinite Shadow in Jordan and Exercise Eager Mace in Kuwait. Denver also conducted Humanitarian Assistance Operations in East Timor. Port visits included Pearl Harbor, HI; Singapore; Manama, Bahrain; Darwin, Australia and Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. First USS Denver (C-14) (1904) Second USS Denver (CL-58) (1942)
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