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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..4,, I W , -. PNCMZ swp JOHNNIE BR1sTow A Master Chief Johnnie Bristow attended Taylor High School, Taylor, Michigan before he entered the Army. He served three years in the Army Airborne. During this time, he was primarily assigned to Ft. Bragg, NC, and as an early enterprise, he and a friend founded a sport parachuting club. ' . I-n April 1963, Master Chief Bristow enlisted in the naval service and since that time he has served on seven ships. His shore duty assignments have included recruiting duty in Columbia, SC, staff duty with the Office of Chief of Naval Operations,Vat the Bureau of Naval Personnel, with the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Pensaco- la, FL and the Staff of Personnel Support Activity, Charleston. SC. Master Chief Bris- tow's recent assignments was plankowner with the recommissioning crew of USS IOWA IBB 611 and commissioning crew of USS THOMAS S. GATES ICG 531. ' He has- attended George Washington University, the University of South Caroli- na, New Hampshire College and Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University. While assigned to duty in the South Carolina area, Master Chief Bristow earned an FAA certification as a commercial pilot and single and multi-engine and instrument flight instructor. He has taught flyingnat Charleston AFB, SC, Pensacola, FL, and Nor- folk, VA Navy flying clubs. Master Chief Bristow is also a certified scuba diver and ai member of .Capital Divers in Washington, D.C. ' A A Master Chief Bristow wears the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal 63rd awardb, Navy Achievement Medal 13rd awardl and the Combat Action Ribbon. Master Chief, Bristow is married to Faye CTaylorJ Bristow of Graham, North Carolina. They have a son John Jr., age twenty-five, and two daughters, Theresa, age twentyfsix and Patti, age eight. The Bristow's currently residein Virginia Beach, VA.