El Paso (LKA 117) - Naval Cruise Book

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,... Captain Roy Cash graduated from Memphis State University in 1962 and was commissioned in May 1963 after completion of Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rl. Shortly thereafter, Captain Cash reported to Pensacola for Naval Aviation Observ- er training. He then reported to VF-101 at NAS Key West for F- 4B training, then to VF-41 at NAS Oceana. After a ten month tour, Captain Cash was ordered back to Pensacola to begin flight training, becoming the first F-4 RIO to retread. Captain Cash reported once again to VF-101 for F-4B training and then to VF-33 aboard USS AMERICA. After an eight month deployment, VF-33 returned to NAS Oceana and became one of the first squadrons to transition to the new F-4J, ln 1968 the Tarsiers deployed to WESTPAC. Captain Cash flew over 130 combat missions and on 10 July he was credited with downing a MIC-21, the first by an F-4J, and the first MIG kill of the Vietnam conflict by an AIRLANT squadron. Following his tour with VF- 33, he reported to the 58th Tactical Fighter Wing, Luke AFB in Phoenix, AZ for an exchange tour with the US Air Force. ln August 1971, Captain Cash reported to VF-121 at NAS Miramar for refresher training, then jonied VF-213. He made two deployments to WESTPAC with the Black Lions, including a ten month combat cruise to Southeast Asia where he flew another 175 combat missions, bringing his total to over 300. Subsequent tours of duty included the Naval War College in Newport Rl, and OPNAV in Washington DC. Captain Cash has subsequently commanded Navy Fighter Weapons School at NAS Miramar, Carrier Air Wing 14 onboard USS CORAL SEA, and Fighter Wing One at NAS Oceana. He assumed command of USS EL PASO on 30 Aug 1985. Captain Cash is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. They have a daughter, Kellye, and a son, Carey. Captain Cash and his family reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. '

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CUMMANDING OFFICER USS EL PASO ROY CASH JR CAPTAIN U.S. NAVY

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COIVIIVIANDING OFFICER MSSG 26 LtCol Foster was born February 26, 1946 in Sumter, S.C. After graduating from Pembroke University in January 1968, he joined the Marine Corps Officer Candidate program and was ordered to the 51st Officer Candidate course on his 22nd birthday. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 1968 and completed his basic officer training in October at the Basic School, Ouantico, Virginia. After completing the Ground Supply Officer course in December 1968, he was ordered to the 5th Marine Division and served as the 13th Regimental Headquarters Battery Supply Officer until August 1969. After a brief assignment with the 5th Marine Division, he was ordered to the Fleet Marine Force Pacific, where he served as the MCB, Camp Butler S-4!Supply Officer until October 1970. Returning to the US, he was assigned to duty with the Second Marine Division where he served as 2nd Motor Transport S-4lSuppIy Officer, followed by an assignment as the OIC, Supply Management Team, Headquarters Battalion. His efforts earned him a second Navy Achievement award. After graduating from the Amphibious Warfare class of 1975, he returned to MCB, Camp Butler, Okinawa and served as OIC Shop Stores until August 1976 when he was ordered to the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany Georgia. He served as the Supply Specialist for the Landing Vehicle Track QLVTI and on promotion to Major, became the head of the Clothing Support Branch. After three years with the Marine Corps Inventory Control Point, he was reassigned to the Defense Construction Supply Center as the Executive Officer. During his tour with the Defense Construction Supply Center he completed a Masters degree and also received a Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments. He graduated from the Ma- rine Corps Command and Staff College in June 1983, and was or- dered to the Second Force Service Support Group. He assumed the Group Supply Support Officer duties from July 1983 until 13 Aug 1985, when he was assigned the duties as CO., MSSG 26. Lieutenant Colonel Foster is married to the former Nancy Holder of Lillington, North Carolina. They have three daughters, Pamela, Mary, and Sylvia. 6