Detroit (AOE 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Cdr. Greg Bradford Executive Officer Commander Greg Bradford was born at the North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, CA May 8, 1948, the son of a Naval Aviator. He earned his Bach- elor of Science Degree in Electrical engineering from Auburn University. Commander Bradford's first permanent duty as- signment was from September 1972 to September 1974 on USS Vesole CDD-8787, homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. His first billet was EMO when Vesole deployed to the Indian Ocean. He sub- sequently relieved the ASW Officer before going to REFTRA in Guantanamo Bay and deploying to South America for UNITAS IV. He commenced pre-com- missioning training as ASW Officer on USS Paul F. Foster IDD-9645 in October 1974 and placed her in commission in February 1976. After leaving Foster in her homeport of Newport, R.I., he left for the De- partment Head Course in October 1976. After grad- uating with distinction, Commander Bradford re- lieved as Operations Officer on USS Kirk IFF-10877, forward deployed in Yokuska, japan. He split-toured to USS Truckee lAO-1477, homeported in Norfolk, as First Lieutenant, taking her out of commission in january 1980. Commander Bradford's first and only shore tour was at the joint Deployment Agency, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL, from February 1980 to March 1982. He returned to sea as First Lieutenant on USS Nimitz from May 1982 to September 1984. After a short assignment to the SURFLANT staff from October-December 1984, he relieved as Ex- ecutive Officer on USS DETROIT February 15, 1985. Commander Bradford's awards include the De- fense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commen- dation and Navy Expeditionary Medal. Commander Bradford is married to the former Sylvia Ann Beryhill of Hampton, Arkansas. They have a son, Charles William. Commander Bradford's daily jogging helped him earn a completion award at the Rota, Spain Triathalon, a grueling test of physical endurance. 'Commander Bradford was a regular presence at re-enlistments and advancements. r I I I I I I 4 t I I

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The Secretary Of The Navy Washington The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION to COMMANDER UNITED STATES SIXTH FLEET AND UNITS OF UNITED STATES SIXTH FLEET for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For exceptionally meritorious service in naval operations supporting national security objectives off the Libyan coast from 23 March 1986 to 31 March 1986. In the face of extreme provocation, which erupted into air and surface engagements, the officers and men of Task Force SIXTY coolly persevered in a highly visible naval freedom of navigation operation, ATTAIN DOCUMENT III, under the eyes of the world, and successfully challenged the unlawful Libyan claim to international waters of the Central Mediterranean. Task Force SIXTY's readiness and determination dealt decisively with attacks from Libyan ground forces and active threats from Libyan naval forces which challenged American exercise of freedom of the seas during Operation ATTAIN DOCUMENT III, destroying the attacking and threatening units. The superbly planned and brilliantly executed operation decisively demonstrated the determination of the United States to operate naval forces lawfully in the international waters and airspace of the world, in the face of military response and threats of reprisal. ATTAIN DOCUMENT III sharply reduced Libyan credibility and prestige along the North African littoral, and significantly enhanced American prestige in this strategic region. By their resolution and keen combat readiness, steadfast perseverance, and unfailing devotion to duty, the officers and enlisted personnel of Task Force SIXTY reflected great credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. ! Secretary of the Navy

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OFFICERS - qrmmp LT 1. Hand, Cwoz R. Hewleue, CWO3 1. Harris, LT al. White, ENS C. Goodall, ENS M. Young, LT W. Barham, CDR G. Bradford, LCDR j. Jolley, LTIG j. Pirmann, LCDR B. Wilson, LT M. Ahern. 1BackQ ENS L. Rich, LCDR P. Watson, ENS D. Price, LT B. Todd, ENS G. Fulgham, LCDR W. Hufham, LT K. Burke, ENS S. Skinner, CWO4 D. Grout, LTJG R.,Gross, ENS D. Osadjan. i .AIR DET OFFICERS - LT MCDon earty, LTJG Kanakis, LT Ward, LCDR-