Elliot (DD 967) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER I LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ERIC J. J. MASSA, EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Massa, son of Retired Captain and Mrs. Emiddio IVIassa, grew up overseas primarily in Soutii America. Following graduatior from the United States Naval Academy he was posted to the tall ship ARA LIBERTAD where he participated in an around the work sailing cruise. He was then ordered to the American Embassy and served in various units of the Argentine Navy during the Falkland, Malvinas conflict in the South Atlantic. Returning to the United States he became a member of the commissioning crew of the Battle- ship NEW JERSEY and deployed twice aboard her. LCDR Massa subsequently reported to Commander, Amphibious Squadron Three; and deployed in support of the presidential trade summit in the far east and later transitioned to Amphibious Squadron Seven where he! functioned as the Operations officer until his posting to Department Head School. Following Weapons Officer training LCDR Massa as! sumed duties as Weapons Officer in USS BROOKE. On USS JOUETT he participated in the New Threat Upgrade installation and del ployment to the Persian Gulf where he remained during the initial stages of Operations Desert Shield and Storm. After reporting foil shore duty as a Junior Officer Detailer, LCDR Massa was selected As Aide and Flag Secretary to Commander Military Sealift Command headquartered in Washington DC. LCDR Massa reported as Executive Officer in USS ELLIOT in the fall of 1994. He is married to the former Miss Beverly Jacobsen and resides with their three children in San Diego. l