Albert David (FF 1050) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS ALBERT DAVID FF-1050 WESTPAC 1982 i

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COMMANDER GEORGE A. KLEIN III, USN Commander George Klein was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on 18 October 1942. He attended the U. S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1966 with a B. S. degree in Naval Science. His initial tour of duty was on board USS COGSWELL (DD 651) where he served as Damage Control Assistant. After completing the Department Head course, U. S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, R.I., in February 1969, he served as Engineer Officer, USS HENRY W. TUCKER (DD 875), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. He commanded the ocean tug USS SIOUX (ATF-75) from July 1971 to October 1972. From December 1972 until July 1975, he served as a junior officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. In July 1975 he reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations where he served as Administrative Assistant (Personal Aide for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare (OP03). From December 1976 until June 1978 he attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA., where he earned a Master of Science degree in Financial Management. In October 1978 he assumed duties as Executive Officer of the USS FANNING (FF 1076), which participated in both Korean and Indian Ocean Contingency Operations while assigned to the U. S. SEVENTH Fleet. Before reporting to the USS ALBERT DAVID (FF 1050), he served as Chief Staff Officer, Commander Destroyer Squadron THIRTEEN from July 1980 to February 1982. Commander Klein ' s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Republic of Vietnam Forces Meritorious Unit Citation. He is married to Lieutenant Commander Terry Owens Klein who is presently assigned to Fleet Combat Direction System Support Activity, San Diego. His daughter Lexi resides in Monterey, CA.