McFaul (DDG 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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LT James Harney Operations Officer LT Harney joined the Navy in 1 992 and attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1 996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. After completing Surface Warfare Officer School in 1 997, he reported to USS Ross (DDG-7 1 ). In 1999, he transferred to USS Peterson (DD-969), and in 2001 attended Naval Postgraduate School, where he received a Mas- ter of Science degree in Computer Science. He completed the War College Non-Resident ' s Diploma and completed ment Head School before reporting to USS McFaul in )04. He is married to the former Tanya Marion Harding and ey have one daughter, Laurie (5). nt encompasses all activities needed to maneuver the ship safely, ;ly. This department is not only responsible for navigation, but also . maintains and operates radars and display systems both the bridge and in the Combat Information Center. Operations department personnel are keenly involved in any evolution involving ship ' s movement and position relative to land and other vessels. They maintain, use and manage McFaul ' s extensive collection of maps and charts and the ship ' s largest division — First, or Deck division — belongs in Operations Department and is exhaustively involved in the physical upkeep of the ship and her boats. OSCS(SW) Michael DeGarmo Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief DeGarmo grew up all over Texas but calls Irvin, Texas, his home. He entered the Navy in 1 982; his past commands include USS Bagley (FF-1069), USS Cimarron (AO-177), COMUSNAVCENT, USS Anzio (CG-68), COMCARGRU TWO, USS Ramage (DDG-61), and Afloat Training Group Norfolk. He has been happily married to his wife Shirly for 12 years and enjoys fishing, woodworking, traveling, and reading. His goal in life has always been to do 30 years in the Navy teaching young sailors how to be outstanding sailors.