Fitzgerald (DDG 62) - Naval Cruise Book

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Mark W.Harris Lieutenant Commander Mark Harris is a native of Huntington, New York. He at- tended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and graduated in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Technology. ■ Lieutenant Commander Harris began his naval career with the NROTC program at Purdue University and was commissioned an Ensign in December 1 986. His initial sea tour followed as a member of the commissioning crew in USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56) serving as Anti-Surface Strike Warfare Officer and Navigator. As a Department Head he served as commissioning Weapons Officer in USS MITSCHER (DDG 57) and completed a follow on tour as Combat Systems Officer. Lieutenant Commander Harris is presently serving as the Executive Officer onboard USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62). Lieutenant Commander Mark Harris ' tours ashore include duty as Strike Leader Attack Training Syllabus (SLATS) Instructor and Tomahawk Strike Planner at the U.S. Naval Strike Warfare Center, Fallon, Nevada; and on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Surface Warfare Directorate (N86), Land Attack Warfare branch. ■ Lieutenant Commander Harris ' personal awards include the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as various service and campaign awards. .