Newport (LST 1179) - Naval Cruise Book

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Executive Officer LCDR JOHN R. GRAY USN Lieutenant Commander john R. Gray is a native of Manassas, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967 and was selected for the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program CNESEPD in 1972. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder and grad- uated with an Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and a commission as an Ensign in 1976. Lieutenant Commander Gray served as Electronics Ma- terial Officer and First Lieutenant in USS TRUENT CFF-1095j from March 1977 to January 1980. From March 1980 to March 1982, he attended the Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey, California gradu- ating with a MS in Operations Research. Ordered to the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in May 1982, he graduated in December and reported to USS VALDEZ QFF-10961, a Naval Reserve Frigate, as Weapons officer. He served as Operations Officer on USS FARRAGUT CDDG-375 from june 1984 to March 1986 and as Tactics and Doctrine Of- ficer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force US Atlantic Fleet from March 1986 to May 1988. In August 1988, LCDR Gray assumed his present duty as Executive Officer on USS NEWPORT. Lieutenant Commander Gray's awards include the Navy Commendation Medal 3rd Award, Navy Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award, and Sea Service Deploy- ment Ribbon. Lieutenant Commander Gray is married to the former Roberta J. Graybar of St. Francis, Wisconsin. They have three daughters and reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. W ini - W f

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unique and very important one. The SEA helps the enlisted crew members with his experience and knowledge through advising, counseling, and being accessible for their problems or questions. In addition, he provides a vital link between the Captain and the crew. Chief Petty Officer Woods' 17 years of active service has included duty assignments at EM A School, USS SIMON LAKE QAS-339, USS CANOPUS CAS-345, NAVCAMSDED, Naples, Italy, and now the NEWPORT, to which he reported in March 1985. EMCQSWJ Woods is originally from Harriman, Tennessee. He is married to the former Amalia Aragon and they have three chil- dren. EMCSW Woods' position as Senior Enlisted Advisor QSEAJ is a Senior Enlisted Advisor EMCQSWQ BILLY G. woons