America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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AI1Nf'RfOBERT R. WITTENBERG A native of San Fernando, California, Captain Wittenberg was commissioned on 8 june 1956 following graduation from the United States Naval Academy. He remained at the Academy unti November 1966 assigned as an assistant football coach with the Physical Education Department He entered flight training at Pensacola, Florida and was designated a Naval Aviator in lxlay 19152 Following a summer of flying NROTC Midshipmen in the T-34 at Corpus Christi, Texas. li entered fleet replacement training in the A-6 Intruder at VA-128, NAS Whidbey island, lF.7a.sl'ii ton. Captain Wittenberg reported to VA-196 where he made two combat cruises - one aboard all RANGER UCVA 611 and one aboard USS ENTERPRISE QCVAN 651. . In Gctober, 1971, he reported to' U. S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent Eiver. Mfarjl Following graduation, Captain Wittenberg was assigned to the Weapons System Test Ordnance branch, where he flew numerous aircraft on a variety of weapons tests. After returning to VA-128 in September, 1975. Captain iWittenberg again reported 1 for two more Western Pacific deployments aboard USS QC .7Ali 352. In September, 1978, he reported to VA-128 where he served as the Executive Cffficer unti August, 1980 at which time he reported to VA-115 aboard USS llfillDiWAY ICU' 4213 forvfard de- ployed at Atsugi, japan. .Captain Wittenberg assumed Command in April. 1981. Captain Wittenberg next reported to the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Gperations for Air lWarfare assigned as the A-6,Program Coordinator until july 1984. He then attended the Na- tional 'War College at Fort McNair, Washington, DC. Captain Wittenberg returned to VA-128. at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington where he served as the Commanding Gfficer until Gctober. 1986.1-Ie then was assigned as the Special Assistant for Flag Matters to the Chief of Naval Person- nel in Washington, DC until December, 1988. .- y On 8 july, 1989, Captain'Wittenberg assumed command of Carrier Air Wing ONE while on board USS AMERICA ICV 661 in the North Arabian Sea. ' Captain Wittenberg's decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal. Air Medal 7175, Navy Commendation Medal, and other servicefcampaign awards. A y.', He is married to the former Diana Hawks of Colorado Springs, Colorado. They reside in Virgin- ia Beach, .Virginia with.-'their daughter Aimee. Jeff attends. college at San1Diego State and Lisa attends thgQ.:UniversityVof.,Washingt,on. 1 It A-L: 1' IUA. -l' u' . 9 . . A q

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