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COMMANDER MARK JOSEPH HIMLER FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS KITTY (CV-63) j A native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Commander Himler graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April 1 976. He entered the Aviation Office r Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida receiving his commission in October 1 976. Following flight training in . Pensacola, Florida, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer in July 1 977 and then reported to Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO 1 for replacement training in the A-6 Intruder. Upon completion of the Fleet Readiness Squadron he reported to the Sunday Punchers of Attack Squadron SEVENTY-FIVE and completed two deployments to the Mediterranean aboard USS SARATOGA (CV 60). Commander Himler reported to Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO in May 1 98 1 and served as a Flight Instructor and system Weapons Phase Head. In June 1 984 he reported to the Warhorses of Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE and participated in Operations Prairie Fire and El Dorado Canyon against Libya while deployed to the Mediterranean aboard USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). In November 1 986 he was assigned to the staff of MEDIUM ATTACK WING ONE and served as the A-6 N ATOPS Model Manager and Wing Safety Officer. In November 1 988 he reported to the Tigers of Attack Squadron SIXTY-FIVE where he served as Maintenance and Operations Officer completing one deployment to the Mediterranean aboard USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). In November 1990, Commander Himler reported to the staff of the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare) as A- 1 2 AX Assistant Requirements Officer. In December of 1 991 , Commander Himler took command of Strike Weapons and Tactics School Atlantic providing functional level tactics and weapons related training to F- 1 4 and A-6 Intruder Aircrew and Ordnancemen at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. He reported to Va 36 in August 1 992 and served as Executive Officeruntil September 1993, when he assumed command. Commander Himler presided at the disestablishment of the squadron in March 1 994. In April 1 994 he reported to the staff of Cruiser Destroyer Group Two embarked aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73 ) as Staff Air Operations Officer. From June 1995 until December 1996, Commander Himler was assigned as the Executive Officer, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63 ), homeported at Naval Air Station North Island, California. Personal decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, and Air Medal, five Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement Medals, and various service ribbons. He has accumulated nearly 4()()0 hours and 900 landings in the A-6 Intruder. Commander Himler is married to the former Carla Kent of Pine City, Minnesota. They reside in Coronado, California with their daughter Laura 20 ' ,- ,. i- ' xo
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