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Captain M.B. Nordeen Commanding Officer aptain Nordeen was born on January 3. 1943 in Centuria, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin in River Falls and graduated in June 1966 v ith a Bachelor of Science Degree. He entered the Aviation Officer Candidate (AOC) program and was commissioned an Ensign on September 30, 1966. Following flight training, he was designat- ed a Noval Aviator on January 10, 1968. Captain Nordeen reported to VA-44, Jacksonville, Florida for training in the A-4 Skyhawk. After completion of training he reported to the Sunliners of VA-81 where he deployed the Mediterranean aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Undergoing transition with VA-81 in February 1970 to the Navy ' s newest Corsair, the A-7E, he once again deployed to the Mediterranean aboard the USS FORESTALL (CV 59). Captain Nordeen was selected for the Pilot Exchange Program (PEP) In August 1971 and was ordered to duty with the Royal Australian Navy 724 Squadron, Ranas, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia. While attached to the 724 Squadron he served as an instructor in the A-4G Skyhawk and MB 326H Macchi. In October 1973, Captain Nordeen reported aboard the USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CV 42) as flight deck officer. During this period he deployed twice to the Mediterranean. Following attendance at the Armed Forces Staff College in January 1976, and replacement pilot training at VA-174, Captain Nordeen reported to the WALDOS of VA-66 in December 1976. He deployed twice more to the Mediterranean aboard the INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) and the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). His next assignment in June 1979 was with the Staff Commander Light Attack Wing ONE .as Administrative Officer. Replacement pilot training followed at VA-174 in January 1980. In June 1980, Captain Nordeen reported to the VA LIONS of VA-15 OS Executive Officer and assumed command in September 1981 During this tour, the VALIONS deployed once to the Indian Ocean and once to the Mediterranean aboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) in support of the Iranian hostage crisis and the Israeli PLO conflict in Lebanon. In October 1982, Captain Nordeen achieved a major personal milestone when he logged his 1,000th carrier arrested landing. Captain Nordeen reported to the staff of the Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, In January 1983 where he served as Attack Training Officer and Atlantic Fleet F A-18 Hornet Introduction coordinator. In September, 1984, he reported to the VA-174 HELLRAZORS and served as the East coast A-7 Fleet replacement squadron ' s 19th Commanding Officer. Captain Nordeen reported to USS MIDWAY (CV-41) in February 1986 where he served as Executive Officer. Captain Nordeen became the 17th Commanding Officer of USS MARS (AFS-1) on 25 February 1988. He is married to the former Pot Isaac of LIndstrom, Minnesota. They reside in Novate, California with their two children, Jeff and Krista.
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