Detroit (AOE 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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K 4..- ffl! l ll E? CAPTAIN RONALD R. BOYLE Captain Boyle is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended La Salle College prior to entering Flight Training in February 1956 as a Naval Aviation Cadet QNAVCADJ. He was commissioned an Ensign and designated a Naval Aviator in August 1957. Captain Boyle's first aviation tour was VA-15 and VA-165 at NAS jacksonville, Florida flying the AD-6 Skyraider where he made a Caribbean and two Mediterranean cruises on board USS F.D. ROOSEVELT QCVA-42j. In july 1961, he reported for instructor duty with VA-44 and VA-45 at NAS Cecil Field, Florida where he transitioned to jets and instructed in the AD, A4 and the TF-91. Captain Boyle served as aide and Flag Lt to COMTRALANT from july 1964 to 1966. ln November 1966 he reported to VA-46 at NAS Cecil Field and .deployed to WESTPAC in USS FORRESTAL QCVA-591 flying A4's. After FORRESTAL'S disasterous fire, he reported to VA-15 in USS INTREPID QCVA-111 until completion of their WESTPAC deployment. Following two years at the Naval Postgraduate School from june 1968 to 1970, during which he earned a B.A. in International Relations, he reported to Commander Carrier Division Six as Strike Warfare Officer. While attached he made two deployments to the Mediterranean aboard USS SARATOGA QCVA-601 participating in the Jordanian crisis and the CV concept evaluation. Upon completion of A-7 Transition Trainings at VA-174, Captain Boyle reported to VA-46 as Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer making two Mediterranean deployments in USS IOHN E. KENNEDY QCVA-67j. In September 1975, he reported as Operations Officer at USS F.D. ROOSEVELT QCVA-42j making the final Mediterranean cruise for F.D.R. prior to her decommissioning. From September 1977 until February 1980, Captain Boyle was assigned to the Office of the DCNO QAIR WARFAREJ as co-ordinator for aviation RDT 84 E and Program co-ordinator for the FKA-18 HORNET. Captain Boyle has flown over 5000 hours and has 750 Carrier landings. His awards include three individual air medals and the Navy Commendation Medal. Captain Boyle, his wife, the former Frances Godfrey of Philadelphia, and their six children, Ray, lack, Ann, lim, Mike, and Tim presently live in McLean, Virginia.

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I 1 L.- 1 WM - Ill 2 CAPTAIN IEROME F. WATSON Captain Watson wasiborn in Brooklyn, New York where he attended local schools through freshmen year at Fordham University. He entered the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1955. Designated a Naval Aviator in 1956, his first assignment was Attack Squadron 46 flying F9F-8B and A4 type aircraft. He made Sixth Fleet deployments aboard USS INTREPID QCVA-11j and USS ROOSEVELT QCVA-42j. In 1961, he was transferred to Attack Squadron 44 as a Light let Attack Instructor and also as A4 Maintenance Officer. In 1964, Captain Watson was assigned to the joint Staff Of ClNCSTRlKEfUSClN CMEAFSA at MacDiIl AFB, Tampa, Florida, Wl1Gl'6 he served as an Emergency Action Officer. He graduated from the Naval Wi-If College, School of Command and Staff in 1966 and was transferred to Attack Squadron 174. He was the first A7A CORSAIR II replacement pilot and the 67th pilot to fly that aircraft. He was a cadre member of Attack Squadron 86, the first East Coast squadron, and deployed aboard USS AMERICA QCVA-661 to Southeast Asia in 1968. 1 He graduated from the Naval War College, School of Naval Warfare In 1970. In addition he earned a Master of Science in International Affairs Degree from George Washington University. He was assigned to Attack Squadron 174 as Maintenance Officer. From 1971 - 73, hetwas Executive Officer then Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron 37. Hp made both Sixth and Seventh Fleet depl0ymGm5 aboard USS SARATOGA QCV-60j. l -In 1973, he was Readiness Officer on the Staff of Commander Tactical Wings, Atlantic. From 1974 thru 1976 he was Executive Officer of USS SARATOGA. During those two years he made an additional two Sixth Fleet deployments. Transferred to the Staff of Commander Naval Air Force, U5- Atlantic Fleet, he served as Force Training Officer. From 9 March 1979 Ihfll 20 August 1980, he was the Commanding Officer of USS DETROIT fAOE-4l- Following command of the USS DETROIT, Captain Watson assumed command of Service Squadrom Two. I Captain Watson's individual Decorations include Four DistinguISl1CCl Flying Crosses, Bronze Star, Four Air Medals, joint Service Commendation and Navy Commendation Medals. .He is married to the former Patricia DeWageneire of Chicago and Slfautf F rida and they have five children.

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