Saipan (LHA 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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CAPTAIN ROBERT K. BARR EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS SAIPAN Coptoin R. K. Borr is from West Pdlm Beoch, Florido where he enlisted in the United Stotes Novy in lvldrch 4954. He served in the USS PRAIRIE QAD45J ond the USS GRAPPLE QARS-75 before he wos commissioned on Ensign, USN in October 4964. Upon completion of Limited Duty Officer Condidote School, Coptoin Borr wos ossigned to the USS CABILDO fLSD46Q where he served os Domoge Control Assistont ond Bollosting Officer. Coptoin Borr Ougmented to unrestricted line ond wos ossigned to CIC Troining ot Glynco, Georgio prior to joining the USS WALLER CDD-4465 os Operotions Officer in July 4965. From Morch 4967 to Morch 4968, Coptoin Borr commanded the USS ROCKVILLE QEPCER-8543. Following commond of Rockville, Coptoin Borr served in shore dssignments which included: Director of Novigotion ond Leddership Troining ot Fleet Troining Center, Norfolk, Stoff Novdl Gunfire Officer ossigned to 3rd Morine Division, Okinowo, Heod of Sofety lnformotion Division ot the Novol Sofety Center's Surfoce Ship Directorote, ond Live Ordindnce Ronge Officer ot Vieques lslond, Puerto Rico. He hos dttended Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Virginio. Coptoin Borr served os Executive Officer, USS HALEAKALA CAE-25j from Jonuory 4975 until October 4976. He commonded USS PLYMOUTH ROCK CLSD29j from November 4978 until Jonudry 4984. Coptoin Borr's personol owdrds include Meritorious Service Medol, Ndvy Commendation Medol with Bronze Stor ond the Ndvy Achievement Medolwith Bronze Stor. Coptoin Borr is- morried to the former Shirly Anne King of Providence, Rhode lslond. They hove o doughter, Victorid ond d son, R. Kenney lll.

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F4 Captain J. W. Renard graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign, U. S. Navy, in June 4955. Immediately following commissioning he served in the destroyer USS GEORGE K MACKENZIE QDD836j prior to attending Submarine School in January 4957 After Submanne School Captain Renard reported aboard USS HARDER 1555683 where he served until June 4964 He then attended the U S Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California com pleting Weapons System Curriculum in June 4963 Following training at Guided Missile School Dam Neck Virginia Captain Renard served as Navigator and Operations Officer in the commissioning crew of USS TECUMSEH QSSBN-6281 until August 4966 when he reported to USS BONEFISH CSS582j as Executive Officer From April 4968 to March 4970 Captain Renard commanded USS BARBEL fSS580y CAPTAIN JOHN W. RENARD COMMANDING OFFICER USS SAIPAN Following command of BARBEL, Captain Renard served ashore in assignments which included: Submarine Officer Detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel Battalion Officer and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent at the U S Naval Academy Student at National War College Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy For Manpower and Reserve Affairs and OS Director of the Officer Professional Developmem Division in the Bureau of Naval Personnel cciproin Renard commanded uss RALEIGH ruvort from August 4978 to January 4984 Captain Renard s personal awards include the LGQIOVT of Merit with star Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal Captain Renard is married to the former Donna MacKenzie of New London Connecticut They have two daugr rs Kathryn and Josie and a son John 1 i r l I u - 1 I ' ' 1 . . 1 . - 1 1 . . . , I I - 1 1 , . . . . . I . . . . . , I l 1 ' ' ' u 1 I 1 1 ' 1 ' a . I I HQ . I ' -f 1 , 1

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Captain Burnham C. McCatfree Jr. was born in San Diego. California and graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in June 19511. His initial assignment was in USS MIDWAY QCVA40 as Assistant Navigator. followed by a one year tour in USS NEWPORT NEWS QCA-1485 as Communications Watch Officer and Boilers - Main Engines Officer, and two years in USS GEARING CDD710J as ASW Officer and Weapons Officer. He reported in December 1958 to USS TRAVERSE COUNTY CLST-1160i for duty as Executive Officer. From September 1960 to May 1963 he was assigned to the Staff, Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force as an ASW Project Officer. ln the next three years he was Executive Officer of USS RUSHMORE 050143 and USS RICH CDD820J. Following instruction at the Armed Forces Staff College, in January 1967 he reported to Commander Cruiser- Destroyer Force. U. S. Atlantic Fleet for duty as Force Torpedo Officer. In June 1969 he was assigned to The Staff of CAPTAIN B. C. MCCAFFREE JR. COMMANDER AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON TWO Command Naval Support Activity, DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, as Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans. From September 1970 through June 1972 he served as Commanding Officer, USS JOHNSTON CDD-8211. H6 then reported for duty to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, where he served in the Strategic Plans, Policy, Nuclear Systems and NSC Affairs Division until June 1976. From September 1976 until November 1978 he commanded USS SHREVEPORT CLPD12J, followed by eighteen months as Chief of Staff for Commander Amphibious Group TWO. On 20 November 1980 he assumed command of Amphibious Squadron TWO. ln addition to various theater and service medals, Captain McCaffree has been awarded the Legion of Merit twice. the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal. He is married to the former Erlend Elizabeth Carlton of Houston, Texas. They have two daughters, Eli: ace and Debora.