Waddell (DDG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER JAMES LENUS McCLANE, USN Commander James Lenus McClane. USN. graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1970. He then served on the USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG 23) as Missile Gunnery Assistant. Fire Control Officer, and Combat Information Center Officer. Upon completion of this initial sea tour, he attended the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School. Monterey. California, entering with the first group to attend the Weapons Systems Technology curriculum. After receiving a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1976. he attended the Department Head course at Surface Warfare Officers School. Newport, Rhode Island. Commander McClane then reported to the USS BUCHANAN (DDG 14) as Weapons Officer. After selection as the commissioning Combat Systems Officer for the USS Tl-CONDEROGA (CG 47) in 1980. he participated in the first series of AEGIS training courses at Combat Systems Engineering Development Site. Moorestown. New Jersey. Commander McClane served onboard TICONDEROGA from pre-commissioning through her first deployment, which included participation in the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force off Beruit. Lebanon. He then served as Executive Officer on the USS BELKNAP (CG 26) until June 1986. He has commanded WADDELL since February 1987. Commander McClane s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star) and the Navy Achievement Medal. Commander McClane is married to the former Carol Lynn Prodanovich of San Diego. They reside in San Diego with their sons. John and Michael. It's not over til it's over! Leading the way

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES ROSWELL POPLAR III, USN Lieutenant Commander Poplar. USN. graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1974. He served in USS LEAHY (DDG 16) as Gunnery Assistant. ASW Officer, and Navigator and participated in the historic US USSR ship exchange visit (Lenningrad) in 1975. Upon completion of this initial sea tour, he reported to Vanderbilt University as an NROTC instructor. After receiving a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1981. he attended the department head course at Surface Warfare Officer's School Newport. Rl. Lieutenant Commander Poplar then reported as the commissioning Operations Officer in USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG 23). He then served as First Lieutenant in USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36). Both ships were Battle E” winners and ANCHORAGE received the prestigious Arleigh Burke Award during his tour. Upon completion of department head tours, he was selected as Flag Secretary for Commander Training Command. U.S. Pacific Fleet and served in that capacity for two years. He is currently the Executive Officer of Warship WADDELL (DDG 24) and has been selected for the grade of Commander. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal. Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards). Lieutenant Commander Poplar is married to the former Helen Arlantico of San Diego. They have three children - Steve. Brenda, and Eric. “Where are your gloves. XO? “It's a tough job. but... ” 7