Newport (LST 1179) - Naval Cruise Book

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A x ,fp Commander Timothy A. Kok is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Cthen congressmanj Gerald R. Ford, and graduated with a Bachelor of Naval Science degree and a commission as an Ensign in 1970. Commander Kok served as a Main Propulsion Assistant and CIC Officer on USS FISKE CDD 8425 from 1971 to 1973, and on the staff of Officer Candidate School in 1974. In August 1974 he reported as Navigator of USS LASALLE CABG 33, the flagship for Commander Middle East Force, and resided in Bahrain with his wife through March 1976. He served as Operations Officer of USS PIEDMONT CAD 171 from April 1976 to March 1979. ' After attending the Naval Department Head Course, Commander Kok reported to USS CONYNGHAM CDDG 173 in February 1979 as Engineer Officer for a two year tour that included a decrewed overhaul in Bath, Maine. He served as Operations Officer of USS PORTLAND CLSD 373 from April 1981 to May 1983, and as Operations and Plans Officer on the staff of Commander Amphibious Squadron Six from june 1983 to to December 1985. A In March 1986 Commander Kok assumed duties as Executive Officer of USS MOUNT WHITNEY CLCC 203, the flagship for Commander Second Fleet. Upon detachment from USS MOUNT WHITNEY in March 1988, he entered the command pipeline and assumed command of USS NEWPORT on 1 October 1988. During his command tour, USS NEWPORT deployed twice in the Mediteranian Sea on MARG 1- 89 and MARG 3-903 participated in an Exercise Team Work and two FLEETEX'sg and completed a highly successful docking phased maintainance availability. During the MARG 3-90 deployment, USS NEWPORT participaated, as well, in the Liberian contingency, Operation Sharp Edge. COMMA DER TIMOTHY A. KOK COMMA DI G OFFICER OCT 88-7 FEB 91 , .p f CDR KOK addresses the crew in Barcelona. ,..,,,..-..,,,vt,......,.,.-qfnmq-f.W1i.i.f:i 1'-'f : 1 . H - - --ff '- ' t 5 R Q I Q 5 i 3 i E 5 5 V Commander Kok's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Com- mendation Medal Cthird awardj and the Navy Achievement Medal as well as numerous service and campaign awards. Commander Kok is married to the former Susan Jane Handy of Saint johnsbury, Vermont. They reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Relaxing off Mamba Station.