Pine Island (AV 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER JAMES D. HAZARD UNITED STATES NAVY Commander James D. Hazard was born in Gaylord, Michigan, on ,luly 18, 1920. A graduate of the class of 19441 at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, he selected aviation as a specialty and was designated a Naval Aviator in September, 1944. Commander Hazard served as Navigator on the CVE-98, and Executive Officer of VP-62, FASARON 112, and FASRON 115. ln June, 194-9, he was an assistant professor of Naval Science at the University of Michigan. ,After a tour of duty in Fleet Logistics Air Wing, Atlantic, he became assistant administration head at the Naval Academy. Prior to reporting to USS PINE ISLAND, Commander Hazard served as Executive Officer and, subsequently, Commanding Oflicer of PATRON 417.

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y CAPTAIN HARVEY P. LANHAM UNITED STATES NAVY CAPTAIN Harvey P. Lanham entered the U. S. Naval Academy in 1933. As midshipman, he was editor of the 'G Log , and won the Commander James Edward Palmer Prize. Graduated and commissioned Ensign in June of 1937, he- subsequently advanced to the rank of Captain. Following graduation, he served on the USS NEW MEXICO until 1940, when he reported to N. A. S. Pensacola, Florida, for flight training. After being designated Naval Aviator in October, 19410, he joined Bombing Squadron 6 based on the USS ENTERPRISE. He later served as Commander, Bombing Squadron 81, Commander, Fighter Squadron 81, Commander, Air Group 21, and Commander, carrier Air Group 81. He has also served as Commander, Air Group 5, Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Carrier Group 5, and Executive Officer of the USS ORISKANY. . Captain Lanham acted as executive assistant and-senior aide to Admiral Arleigh Burke, Chief of Naval Operations prior to assuming command of the PINE ISLAND on the lst of September, 1959. At the present time, Captain Lanham is Commanding Officer of the USS INDEPENDENCE. Captain Lanham is the holder of numerous medals and decorations for outstanding and heroic achievements, including the Silver Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, six Air Medals, a Presidential Unit Citation for service aboard the USS ENTERPRISE, and a Navy Unit Citation for service aboard the USS WASP. Captain Lanham is married to the former Miss Shirley M. Vance, who lives with their' two children in Temple City, California. ' - 1

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fVLs 1 I 'Y it COMFAIRWI G O E co MT IP TFOR - Y The Taiwan Patrol Force is a major tactical force of the Seventh Fleet Through its various punits, it maintains constant air and shipping surveillance in the Ryukyus, Taiwan, and the Philippines area against any possible aggression. The COMTAIPATFOR is responsible for upholding the high level- of training and readiness required for all units. In addition, it helps train, the Nationalist .Chinese Navy. COMTAIPATFOR operates permanently in the Ryukyus, Taiwan, and the Philippines area, making it necessary to periodically change its home aboard the Seaplane tenders that serve as flagships. The Flag remained aboard PINE ISLAND for the entire WESTPAC cruise. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN W. GANNON, USN Rear Admiral John Wendell Gannon, USN, was born is Ashly, North Dakota on April 10, 1909. C ' i He graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, in 1931, and after completing, flight training, he became a Naval Aviator in 1934 During World War II, he served as Navigator on the USS LEXINGTON and as Executive Oflicer on the USS CAPE GLOUCHESTER. He also served in various carrier and patrol squadrons. s Admiral Gannon has served on the stall of Headquaters, Hawaiian Sea Frou tier, and Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and the Naval War College. He has served as Commanding Oflicer of the USS LEXINGTON. Prior to becoming Command er, U. S. Taiwan Patrol Force, Admiral, Cannon was attached to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D. C -