Kalamazoo (AOR 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT EDWARD J. FAHY, JR 93 MAR TO PRESENT r F 4 WT 5 Plffl .. a J i c m r T •f T!?Si: Mi « l P Captain Fahy graduated from the US Naval Acad- emy in 1 970 and was designated a Naval Aviator in April 1 972. Following A-7E training in Lemoore, California he reported to VA-22 in December 1972. During two extended deployments to WESTPAC in USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43 ), he participated in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon, and rescue operations for the SS MAY AGUEZ. In July 1 975 he reported to VT-9 as LSO and Standardization Officer. In Decem- ber 1976 through May 1979 he served as an instructor at the Navy Academy, and earned his masters Degree in Administration from George Washington Univer- sity. Captain Fahy next reported to Commander, Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN embarked in USS FORRESTAL (CV-59), completing two extended de- ployments to the Mediterranean. He next reported to V A- 1 05 as a department head embarked in USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) for the inaugural around-the- world cruise, as well as a first-ever deployment of a Navy A-7E squadron with the Fleet Marine Force Pacific at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan from June through December 1984. In April 1985 he reported to Com- mander, Tactical Wings Atlantic as Operations Officer. In May 1987, he reported as Executive Officer of VA- 46 and assumed command in November 1988. Captain Fahy reported as Deputy Commander, CaiTier Air Wing SIX in May, 1 990 and following participation in Operation Provide Comfort while embarked in USS FORRESTAL he detached in July 1991 for assignment as a student at the Naval War College, Newport. Captain Fahy ' s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Navy Commendation Medal . He has nearly 5 ,000 flight hours and has made over 1,000 carrier an ested landing. He and his wife Andrea currently reside in Hampton, Virginia.

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RELIEVE THE WATCH RELIEVE THE WHEEL, AND THE LOOKOUT ON DECK. . .

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT DAVID C. LUNDAHL 91 JUL ro 93 MAR David Carlton Lundahl was bom in Warren, PA, on 20 JUNE 1945. He attended Penn State University and graduated in June 1967 with a B.A. in history and concun ' ently received his commission through the NROTC program. His initial assignment was aboard USS NEOSHO ( AO 1 43 ) homeported in Norfolk, V A, where he served as the Liquid Cargo Officer and A and R Division Officer. In April 1 969, Captain Lundahl assumed his duties as E.xecutive Officer of USS UTIN A ( ATF 1 63 ) home- ported in Little Creek, VA. After his initial three years of sea duty, he served as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander Service Force Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, VA, from July 1 970 to June 1972. Following an eight month tour in OPNAV OPNAV (OP-96) as Special Projects Officer, Captain Lundahl attended Destroyer School in Newport, RI, from Febmary to August 1973. Upon graduation, his first department he ad as- signment from September 1973 to July 1975 was as Weapons Officer of USS OUELLET(FF 1077) based in Pearl Harbor, HI. Captain Lundahl ' s second depart- ment head tour followed immediately aboard USS FLINT ( AE 32 ) homeported in Concord, CA where he served as Operation Officer until February 1977. From April 1 977 to May 1 980, he spent two years as Executive Officer, Navy Recruiting District, Rich- mond, VA, and one year attending the University of Richmond under the Advance Education Program where he obtained his MBA. Captain Lundahl was again transfeiTed to Pearl Harbor, HI where he served as Commanding Officer, USS BOLSTER (ARS 38 ) from September 1 980 through July 1982. Following his command, he served for three years on the Joint Staff of Commander in Chief Pacific Com- mand as a budget and strategy action officer in the Plans and Policy Directorate. Captain Lundahl next commanded USS WILLIAMETTE ( AO 1 80) homeported m Pearl Harbor, from March 1986 to August 1988. During his command, WILLIAMETTE won the Battle E twice, was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Navy Expedi- tionary Medal, and completed a 1987 around-the-world cruise in support of Battle Group B . Captain Lundahl ' s personal decorations include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal ( 2 ), the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. In September 1988, Captain Lundahl reported to BUPERS as the Surface J.O. Branch Head, and in August 1989 became Deputy Director, Surface Warfare Officer Distribution Division. On 10 July 1991, Captain Lundahl assumed com- mand of USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6). Captain Lundahl is married to the former Elaine Alice Rupnik of Bethel Park, PA. They have two sons, David, Jr. ( 1 7) and Derek (15).