Durham (LKA 114) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER Captain John A. Miller was born in Wilmington, Dela- ware on December 28, 1934. He attended the University of Delaware from 1952-1954 and entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in November 1954. Upon com- pletion of flight training in May 1956, he received his commission and wings. From June 1956 to April 1958 Captain Miller was at- tached to Attack Squadron VA-26. Three years of in- slructer duty followed in VA-125 at Naval Air Station Moffett Field. In July of 1961, Captain Miller reported to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Cali- fornia, for two years to complete his Bachelor of Science Degree. Captain Miller joined VA-1 12 in December 1963 and in March 1966 reported to the Staff of Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, as the Force Scheduling Officer. Captain Miller then reported to VA-1 22 at Na- val Air Station, Lemoore in September 1967, and transi- tioned to the A-7 aircraft. He subsequently joined VA- 146 and in July 1969 detached and reported to the U.S. Naval War College, for the Command and Staff Course where he graduated with distinction. Upon completion he was ordered back to VA-1 46. He joined them in January 1971 as Executive Officer, and assumed com- mand in December 1971. A tour aboard USS HAN- COCK followed from March 1973 to February 1975 where he served as the Navigator and Overhaul Coordin- ator. He reported in March 1975 to Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet where he served as the assistant Force Readiness Officer and the Air Training Officer until June 1977. Captain Miller ' s personal awards include four Distin- guished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star with Combat V, the Meritorious Service Medal, four individual and nine- teen strike flight Air Medals, the Presidential Unit Cita- tion, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. Captain Miller holds a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Southern Califor- nia. Captain Miller is married to the former Mary R. Sigel. He and his wife reside in Chula Vista, California, with their two daughters, Kristen and Tina. CAPTAIN JOHN A. MILLER

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COMMANDER NIGEL E. PARKHURST EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Nigel E. Parkhurst of Clackamas, Or- egon, received his commission in June 1963, upon graduation from Oregon State University. Following his first duty assignment as Main Propulsion Assis- tant on USS MULLANY (DD 528), he attended the U.S. Naval Destroyer School in Newport, Rhode Is- land. He then reported to USS RICHARD S. ED- WARDS (DD 950) as Engineer Officer, to be fol- lowed by duty as Staff Material Officer for Com- mander Destroyer Squadron ONE. Commander Parkhurst had additional sea duty as Damage Control Assistant on USS CONSTELLATION (CVA 64) and Executive Officer of USS THOMASTON (LSD 28). In 1970 and 1971 Commander Parkhurst was as- signed as Special Intellige nce Officer on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Korea. He has served ashore as Weapons Training Officer for Commander Training Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Damage control Training Officer for Commander Naval Forces Pacific Fleet. Commander Parkhurst is married to the former De- lores E. Bee of Portland, Oregon. He and his wife reside in Chula Vista, California with their daughter, Melissa.