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c o u ■o Commander Alfred (Al) Collins was born in Warner Robins, GA. He enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and advanced through the rank of Operations Specialist Chief Petty Officer. He achieved his education during off duty hours at the University of South Alabama, National University and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). While enlisted, his assignments included USS LEXINGTON (CVT 1 6), USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST1189),NavalTraining Center, Orlando, FL and USS PEGASUS (PHM 1 ). In August of 1983 Chief Collins was commissioned as an Ensign in theLimited Duty Officer program. His first commissioned tour was in USS PEGASUS (PHM 1) as combat system division officer.ln January 1 984 he was transferred to USSTRUXTUN (CGN 35) in San Diego, CA. He was assigned duties as Systems Test Officer (STO) and Assistant Operations Officer. His first shore assignment came in February 1 987, where he was assigned to the Navy Tactical Interoperability Support Activity as Test Director for Navy ' s Tactical Digital Information Links. After serving in the Limited Duty Officer programfor four years, Lieutenant Collins laterally transferred to the Surface Warfare unrestricted line. He completed the Surface Warfare Officer curriculum in Newport, Rhode 2 Island and was assigned as Operations Officer in USS ENGLAND (CG 22) in San Diego, CA. During ENGLAND ' S 1 990 deployment to the Arabian Gulf, Lieutenant Commander Collins play a key role in Commander Middle East Force ' s immediate reaction to Iraq ' s invasion ofKuwaitonAugust2ND. In October 1992, he was transferred to the Bureau of Naval Personnel Washington, D.C. to serve as Branch Head for Enlisted Bonus Programs in theCompensation and Policy Coordination Division. Upon completion of his assignment in Washington, D.C. Lieutenant Commander Collins attended eight-month curricula in tactics, doctrine and marine engineering in preparation for Command at Sea. OnJuly 7, 1995 Lieutenant Commander CollinstookcommandofUSS GLADIATOR (MCM 12) while the ship was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea operating with NATO Mine Warfare forces. The change of com- mand occurred during a port visit to Lisbon, Portugal. After his deployment to the Med- iterranean and in response to the potential mine threat in the Arabian Gulf,theNavy permanently assigned two Mine Counter- Measure ships to the region. In November 1997 Lieutenant Commander Collins and his crew was ordered to the Arabian Gulf to command USS ARDENT (MCM 11). Upon completion of his command tour on USS ARDENT in March 1998, CommanderCollins was transferred to shore duty and assigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. There he served asthe Force Personnel Officerand Program Manager for the Women-at-Sea Program. After serving on the staff for one year Com- mander Collins was selected to serve as Executive Assistant (EA) to the Commander. Commander Collins ' personal decorations include theMeritorious Service Medal with gold star,Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars. Navy Achievement Medal with three gold stars, and Navy Good Cond- uct Medal with two bronzestars. He has been awarded the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious UnitCommendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze star, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with silver star, Expert Pistol Ribbon, and Kuwait Liberation Medal (KUWAIT). ■
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FITZGERALD year 2000 history The Officers and crew of USS FITZGERALD started the new millennium (CY-2000) with a vision to master every aspect of Surface Naval Operations at Sea. That vision led to record setting achievements throughout the year. A year that included: all phases of the Inter- Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC), participation in the largest and most complex naval exercise in the Pacific Fleet (RIMPAC 2000), Inservice Procurement Board (INSURV) material inspection, live torpedo, Harpoon, 57 54 and SM-2 missile firings and culminated with a deployment to the troubled Middle East. All along the way, the Officers and Men of FITZGERALD persistent pursuit of excellence resulted in a spate of successes unprecedented in the ship ' s four-year history. In every aspect of Surface Warfare, USS FITZGERALD performed with the utmost poise, professionalism and style. Performances during the Inter-Deployment Training Cycle received noteworthy acclaim. The Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) was completed in a single day with outstanding results. A Missile Firing exercise (FIREX I) and Torpedo Firing Exercise (TORPEX) were immensely successful. Moving on to advanced training; FITZGERALD sailed West for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2000. Through the course of this challenging and highly successful exercise, FITZGERALD: performed duties as Surface Attack Unit Commander for Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise 00-2, engaged two high speed targets during a Stream Raid exercise and a low-flying (50ft) SupersonicTarget with spectacular results, provided emergent astern refueling relief for USS SALVOR as it towed two hulks to the Pacific Missile Range Facility, successfully engaged one of the hulks during a HARPOONEX, participated in the complex Theater Ballistic Missile Defense (TBMD) exercise, PACIFIC BUTZ.and performed Officer in Tactical Command duties during Exercise TEAMWORK NORTH 00. The crew ' s finely honed skills were manifested again during Mid-East Force Deployment Exercise (MEFEX) Phases I, II and III, which culminated in Texas Thunder,a 2-day Tomahawk exercise in which FITZGERALD performed duties asTSC and LAC simultaneously. FITZGERALD hosted numerous inspections and visits during the year and received superlative marks in the Medical and Dental Readiness Inspections, Explosive Safety Inspection, and COMN AVSAFECE Safety Survey. FITZGERALD ' S excellent material condition was validated during a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) visit in August. High marks were attained in cleanliness and preservation, while FITZGERALD ' S quality of shipboard life was evaluated as being above fleet average All other evaluations and assessments remained current through the competitive cycle. In the way of innovation, FITZGERALD introduced many new procedures and Systems designed to improve overall quality of life. FITZGERALD was chosen to receive a Textile ducting system that decreases the amount of ambient noise in ventilation system flow. FITZGERALD greatly enhanced its operational capabilities, as well as crew morale, with the completion of the IT-21 Increment Five install. FITZGERALD ' S inventive use of the Battle Force TeamTrainer (BFTT) continued to pave the way for the fleet-wide implementation of this important training system. As the show ship on the San Diego waterfront, FITZGERALD continued to represent the Surface Warfare community in the most positive light. The crew was very active in community service activities, including: a Maui beach clean up project, the Meade Elementary School mentoring program and a vigorous Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) with foreign sailors during RIMPAC 2000. FITZGERALD ' S Navy and Marine Corps Relief effort was first among all Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet destroyers. In USS FITZGERALD, combat readiness and mission accomplishment created a cause and effect attitude that drove the crew to generate exemplary results in every endeavor, but not at all costs. Quality of life was preserved through careful planning and personnel management. The ship sustained a twelve- section duty rotation that provided every Sailor quality time off while retaining ample time for mission planning and execution. Our commitmentto Safety, Mission Excellenceand Warrior Spirit have manifested itself in a warship ready to execute any tasking, at any time, and in any place. As a result of the hard work and dedication of her crew, FITZGERALD was recognized as the most combat ready ship in the entire Pacific Fleet, and was awarded the coveted Spokane Trophyforthe 2000calandar year.
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