Seattle (AOE 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commanding Dfficer Captain Gerald Hoewing N F 1 Captain Gerald L. Hoewing was born on 6 Feb 1949 in Keokuk, Iowa, He was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree at Iowa State University and received his commission in May 1971 through the NROTC scholarship program. Captain Hoewing was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1972. After A-7E Fleet Replacement Pilot training with Attack Squadron ONE TWENTY-TWO at NAS Lembore, California hejoined Attack Squadron ONE FORTY-SEVEN where he completed two deployments to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean aboard the USS CONSTELLATION ICV 641. Following a tour of duty as A-7E Model Man- ager and Instructor Pilot with Attack Squadron ONE TWENTY-T WO, he served as a department head with Attack Squadron NINETY-FOUR. He made one deployment to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean aboard the USS KITTY HAWK ICV 631, where he participated in the initial response to the Iranian hostage crisis. In December 1980, Captain Hoewing reported to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron FIVE at Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, where he served as Operational Test Director for the FA-18 Hornet Operational Evaluation IOPEVAL1. Following A-7E refresher training, Captain Hoewing was assigned as Operations Officer with Carrier Air Wing SIX completing three Mediterra- nean Indian Ocean deployments aboard USS IN- DEPENDENCE ICV 621 and USS FORRESTAL ICV 591, including combat operations in Lebanon. Af- ter attending National War College in Washington D.C., during the 1986!1987 academic year, he reported for duty as Executive Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHTY-ONE in February 1988 and assumed command of the SUNLINERS ! in May 1989, where he deployed aboard USS SARATOGA ICV 601 during Operation Desert Shield. After his command tour, he served as the Aviation LCDR! Junior Officer Assignment Branch Head at the Bureau of Naval Personnel until June of 1992. In January 1993, after nearly six months of various schools, Captain Hoewing became the siX- teenth Commanding Officer of USS SEATTLE IAOE 31. Captain Hoewing has amassed more than 4,500 flight hours and 850 carrier landings in A-7, F-14 and FKA-18 aircraft. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal I3 awardsl. Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various campaign and unit awards. Captain Hoewing resides with his wife Charlotte and daughter Sara, while his S011 Sean attends Auburn University. 4.3

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