Hue City (CG 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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LCDR M. A. Johnson A native of Potomac, Maryland, Lieutenant Commander Johnson graduated in December 1987 from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, receiving his commission via ROTC. I T I Lieutenant Commander Johnson ' s initial tour was as First Lieutenant, Main Propulsion Assistant and then Navigator in USS THOMAS S GATES (CG 51) from September 1988 ti September 1991. During his tour, THOMAS S. GATES deployed to OPERATION DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM. In September 1991, he went ashore to serve in NATO as Aide-de- Camp for the Deputy Commander-in- Chief, Iberian Atlantic Area, located in Lisbon, Portugal. In June of 1994, Lieutenant Commander Johnson earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Following a brief exchange tour with the Brazilian Navy, he deployed to the Mediterranean J Sea as Operations Officer in USS ■ RAMAGE (DDG 61). He then went on to serve as Operations Officer in USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) from September 1997 to May 1999. During this tour, M GETTYSBURG participated in W OPERATION DESERT FOX in the Persian Gulf and earned two consecutive Battle Efficiency Awards. 1 Most recently. Lieutenant Commander Johnson served as a strategic planner on the staff of the Director, Strategy and Policy Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. He then went on to serve on special assignment ■ as a program analyst for the Director, ■ Navy Quadrennial Defense Review in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations He reported aboard HUE CITY in November 2001. I Lieutenant Commander Johnson ' s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Army Achievement Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards). He is married to the former Valeria Locatelli da Cunha of Rio de Janeiro. They reside in Kensington, Maryland, with their two children. Deployment 2002

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Commanding Officem CAPT Richard G. Hoffman, Jr Captain Richard G Hoftman was bom m Munich. Germany, while his 1 father served with the US Army overseas He attended The Citadel, graduating with a Bachelor ol Science degree m Biology and receiving his commission in 1975 I j Captain Hoflman ' s first sealo! ' was aboard USS ROARK (FF 1053) where he served in several Division officer positions and received his Surfao Warlare Qualification He next served al sea as Chief Engineer of USS ANTRIM (FFG 45) He completed his Deparlmen head rotation as Matenal Combat Systems officer, then Operations Officef with Destroyer Squadron 24. I f Captain Hoffman was next assigned as Executive Oflicer in USS STEPHEN W GROVES (FFG 29). Following shore duty he commanded USS DE WERT (FFG 45). He also serve as Operations Officer and Chief of Staff j for Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer ' Group 12 ENTERPRISE Battle Group. Captain Hoffman ' s most recen shore assignment was m the Pentagon on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Surface Warlare Directorate where he was the resources and requirements officer (or the Tomahawk cruise missile system. Other shore assignments include the Bureau a Naval Personnel as an assignment officer. Headquarters Marine Corps as tl Navy Aide to the Commandant, and in the Operations Directorate of U.S. Central Command His professional education includes the Naval Postgraduate School. Monterey California, where he received his Maslei of Science degree m Oceanography an The National War College Personal awards Include the Legion of Ment. Defense Mentonous Service Medal. Meritorious Service MeO (live awards). Navy Commendation Medal (three awards) and vanous campaign and service awards. Captain Hoffman and his wife. Pat. have two daughters, Chns and Linda 4 USS Hue City (CG-66)

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C()M I, ' n ' I. HTTrR ClITIEF CMDCM(SW) Mark A. Dubiel 1 Master Chief (SW) MARK A. DUBIEL I entefed the United States Navy in November 1980 Following completion of recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, he attended electronic warfare technician training at NTTC Corry Station Pensacola. FL He reported to his first assignment. USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34), as the leading EW Being the first electronic warfare technician assigned, he oversaw the installation of the AN SLO-32 and established the electronic warfare work center He attained the rank of First Class Petty Officer and earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare qualification. He deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean In May 1987. he reported to USS DOYLE (FFG 39) as leading EW He attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer and he deployed to the Arabian Gulf. In October 1989. he transferred to Fleet Training Center, Mayport FL He was designated as a Master Training Specialist and presented the Association of Old Crows Award for training. After transferring in October 1992. he reported to USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CO 58) as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of OT Division. He attained the rank of Senior Chief He deployed to the Mediterranean and Adnatic Sea. In August 1995. he reported to Commander Carrier Group SIX, as Assistant Electronic Warfare Officer and attained the rank of Master Chief. He completed his tour in December 1998. during which he deployed to the Northem Atlantic. Arabian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea. and Adnatic Sea onboard USS AMERICA (CV 66). USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20). and USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN 74) He reported in January 1999 to staff of the Chief of Naval Operations as the Requirements Officer for Surface Ship Electronic Warfare Systems He was selected for the Command Master Chief Program and assumed duties aboard USS HUE CITY (CG 66) June 2001 His personal awards include the Mentorious Service Medal. Navy Commendation Medal (three awards). Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), and Good Conduct Medal (tive awards). 6 LSS Hue City (CG-66)