Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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PNCM Bruce E. Rowe United States Navy Master Chief Rowe's career in both the Navy's air and surface communities began with his graduation from Great Lakes RTC and assignment aboard USS Kretchmer CDER 329D in 1962. Subsequent assignments included USS Courtney QDE 1021j and Patrol Squadron 23 before his first tour of shore duty at NAS Quonset Point, R.I., in 1968. Master Chief Rowe returned to the fleet with an assignment to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Seven before returning to shore duty with Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, ME., in 1973. Command Master Chief SS ASSAU LHA 4 In 1977 Master Chief Rowe, then a Petty Officer First Class, returend to sea duty with a string of commands which included a tour as Command Career Counselor at VAW-121 at NAS Norfolk and Assistant Personnel Officer on both the USS Charleston CLKA 113D and USS Barney CDDG 65 before returning to shore duty as Personnel Officer at Per- sonnel Support Detachment, Norfolk, VA. In 1986, Master Chief Rowe marked his third return to sea duty when he reported aboard USS NASSAU QLHA 4? where, after a brief assignment as Assistant Personnel Officer, he became the Command Master Chief in 1987. W1 J E y z

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Executive Officer SS ASSAU LHA 4 Captain Vion was born in Nesconset, New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1965 and was commissioned in the grade of Ensign upon graduating from Officer Candidate School in 1966. Following commissioning, Captain Vion was assigned to USS Westchester County CLST 1167j Yokosuka, japan, as Damage Control Officer and Engineer Officer. He was reas- signed in 1969 as an InstructorfDepartment Head at the Naval Damage Control Training Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following an assignment as Assistant Opera- tions Officer on USS Julius A. Furer CFFG 6j, he attended U.S. Naval Destroyer School and subsequently reported for duty in 1972 as Engineer Officer, USS john King CDDG 3b. Captain Vion next served as Academic Director at Surface Warfare Officer's School in Newport, Rhode Island. During this tour, he earned his MED degree from Providence Col- lege in january of 1978 and was designated as an Education and Training Subspecialist. After attending the Armed Forces Staff College, Captain Vion was assigned as Executive Officer USS Barney CDDG Captam Charles P. Won United States Navy 6j. In june of 1980, he reported for duty as Chief Staff Officer, Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty-six. Fol- lowing this tour, he served as Executive Officer, Fleet Com- posite Operational Readiness Group Two. From january 1985 to February 1987, Captain Vion served as Commanding Offi- cer, USS Manitowoc CLST 11805 before reporting to USS NASSAU CLHA 45 as Executive Officer. In addition to the Bronze Star Q wf Combat Devicej, Meri- torious Service Medal CwfGold Starj, Navy Commendation Medal CwfTwo Gold Starsj, and Navy Achievement Medal Qwf Combat Devicej, Captain Vion is also authorized to wear Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit and Meritorious Unit Commendations, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry wf device, Na- tional Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cam- paign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal C14 Starsj, Navy Ribbon and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon C 5 Starsj. Captain Vion is married to the former Carol Annjohanson of Long Island, New York. They have two daughters, Chris- tine and Cheryl, and a son, Charles, all presently residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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