Yellowstone (AD 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Robert J. Norman Jr. began his naval career in 1961 at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland and received his commission in June 1965. His first ship, USS ENGLAND (CG-22). saw combat action off the coast of Vietnam while in support of the Seventh Fleet. In July 1967 he received orders to USS LIMPKIN (MSC-195) where he spent a one year tour as Executive Officer. In 1969 Captain Norman graduated from the Naval Destroyer School and returned to combat operations off the coast of Vietnam as Weapons and Engineering Officer aboard USS COCHRANE (DDG-21). He earned his Masters of Science in Operations Research Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. In 1973 he was assigned as the last Commanding Officer aboard USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) before it was turned over to the U.S. Naval Reserve Fleet in 1975. Following his tour aboard ENGAGE Captain Norman was assigned as Officer Promotion Planner at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C. From 1978 to 1980 Captain Norman was assigned to USS KIRK (FF-1087) as Executive Officer. In 1980 he reported to COMNAVSURFLANT for a tour as Engineering Readiness Training Officer. Before reporting aboard USS YELLOWSTONE in July 1988, Captain Norman served as Deputy Senior Member for the Propulsion Examining Board at CINCLANTFLT. Captain Norman's personal awards include two Navy Commendation Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal. 13

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Captain Robert J. Norman Commanding Officer

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Commander Robin L. Adams Executive Officer