Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Bruce P. McClure Lieutenant Commander Bruce P. McClure was born in Oak Park. Illinois. March 17, 1949. He graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois, and entered the United States Naval Academy, graduating with the class of '71. Upon receiving his commission as an Ensign, he reported to the Patrol Gunboat USS SURPRISE (PG-97) as the Weapons Supply Officer. In 1973, he entered the Nuclear Power program, training in Mare Island, California and Idaho Falls, Idaho. He then served a tour in USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) as E and M Division Officers, successively. In 1976, LCDR McClure reported to the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho as a Training Officer. This was followed by the Surface Warefare Officer School department head course at Newport. Rhode Island, and assignment in 1979 as Electrical Officer in USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). He left EISENHOWER and reported back to the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Idaho Falls as the Executive Officer in 1980, and reported to USS ARKANSAS in October 1983. Lieutenant Commander McClure is married to the former Margaret Susan Graff of Springfield, Virginia. They have a son, Jason, and make their home on Yerba Buena Island. San Francisco. California. 3

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COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Malcolm W. Chase Captain Malcolm W. Chase, was born in Rutland, Vermont, on February 23, 1939. Upon graduation from Rutland High School, he entered the United States Naval Academy and was graduated with the class of ’61. Upon receiving his commission as an Ensign, he reported to the destroyer USS DAVIS (DD-937) for an 18 month tour in the Gunnery Department. His next assignments were to Destroyer School and to duty as Engineer Officer of USS MITSCHER (DL-2) In 1964, Captain Chase entered the Surface Nuclear Power Program with train- ing in Bainbridge, Maryland, and West Milton, New York, followed by duty with the pre-commissioning crew of USS SCHO- FIELD (DEG-3) as Engineer Officer, and Operations Officer of USS LYNDE McCOR- MICK (DDG-8). In 1968, he reported to USS BAINBRIDGE DLGN-25) for duty as Main Propulsion Assistant. Following a two year tour at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Operations Research, Captain Chase served on USS KING (DLG- 10) as Executive Officer, until her decommis- sioning for modernization. A short tour on the staff of Commander Naval Air Force, United States Pacific Fleet was followed by duty as Executive Officer of USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) from February 1976 to July 1978. After serving as the Senior Member, COMNAVAIRPAC COM- NAVSURFPAC Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team, Captain Chase reported to USS BARRY (DD-933) as Commanding Officer. He assumed command of USS ARKAN- SAS on December 10, 1982. Captain Chase has been awarded two Navy Commendation Medals and is entitled to wear several campaign and expeditionary medals. Captain Chase is married to the former Lorna L. Brown of Rutland, Vermont. They have a daughter, Catherine, and a son. Brian. Their home is in Alameda. California.

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF NCCM(SW) Courtland R. Johnson USN Master Chief Navy Counselor Courtland R. Johnson was born 22 November 1928 in Kingsburg, California. He began his military career in the U. S. Merchant Marine in 1944, serving as an Able Seaman on oil tankers in the Aleutian Islands and Territory of Alaska. On 6 March 1946, the Master Chief enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served at various posts in CONUS, and with the 20th Air Force, Guam. M. I. After performing various duties in both flying and non flying status, he was discharged with the rank of Corporal. Master Chief Johnson enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in November 1948. Serving at various posts and stations in CONUS, in 1950 the Master Chief was assigned to the First Marine Division as a .30 caliber machine gunner, and machine gun section leader. His regiment, the 1st, under the legendary Colonel Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, participated in every major campagin with the enemy from the invasion at Inchon, north to the Manchurian border. He is a survivor of the bloody Chosin Reservoir campaign in North Korea. He then served in posts in Occupied Japan, and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. He was discharged as a Platoon Sergeant while serving with the 6th Automatic Weapons Battery. Twenty-nine Palms, California. The Master Chief then enlisted in the U. S. Army Military Police Corps, where he served as a Criminal Investigator and Battalion First Sergeant at various Army posts. He was honorably discharged with the rank of First Sergeant in 1958. During the period Master Chief Johnson was not on active duty, he served with the Selma. California, Police department, holding the ranks of Patrolman, Sergeant. Detective, and Assistant Chief of Police. He also served with the Pasadena Police Department as a Patrolman, Motorcycle Officer, and Detective. In May 1966, Master Chief Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Navy with the rank of Chief Yeoman. He has served as a Recruiter, and Chief Recruiter, served on the Staff of the Commandant. 12th Naval District. Treasure Island, California. Naval Marine Corps Reserve Centers, Fresno and Pasadena. California, and while serving in USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) participated in operations “Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind” in Vietnam and Cambodia. In March 1974, he changed his rate to Navy Counselor, advancing to Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was one of the first Master Chief Petty Officers assigned to the Command Master Chief Program and the first Surface Master Chief to serve in such a billet at Naval Air Station. Moffett Field, California. In June 1979, he was selected to become the eighth Force Master Chief for Commander Patrol Wings. U.S. Pacific Fleet, Moffett Field. California. In 1982, he was one of four runners-up for Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. In August 1983, he was the first Bureau Command Master Chief ordered to fill that billet in USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) During his career. Master Chief Johnson has served in: USS GENERAL BLATCHFORD (AP-153); USS GENERAL BREAKINRIDGE (AP 170); USS ALFRED H NOBLE (AKA 218); USS GENERAL WILLIAM A MANN (AP I 13); USS LST 318; USS MOUNT MCKINLEY (LCC-7): USS WILTSIE (DD 766); USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65); USS HANCOCK (CVA-19); USS KANSAS CITY (AOR 3). and USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) In addition to the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge, the Master Chief wears the Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; 2 Navy Achievement Medals; 3 Navy Presidential Unit Citations; Army Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster; 3 Navy Unit Commendations; 2 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations; 3 Navy Battle Efficiency Awards; 5 Navy Good Conduct Medals; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and 21 other campaign and service medals. His foreign awards include the Korean Presidential Citation with Oak Leaf. Master Chief Johnson is married to the former Loretta Faye Woods of Sanger. California. They have one son, and a granddaughter. 4