Aylwin (FF 1081) - Naval Cruise Book

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c M o a m s m t a e n r d C h • 1 e f 9 I I Master Chief Gerald D. Miles is a man with broad military experience. He served first with the U.S. Marine Corp from September 1963 until June 1964. The U.S. Army was next in line. His tour with the Army spanned three years, during which he was a member of the 2nd Armored Division ( Hell ON Wheels ) and the 4th Armored Division, 94th Artillery in Nuremburg, West Germany. He was honorably discharged in May 1967. Master Chief Miles joined the U.S. Navy in January 1968 and after boot camp he went to the USS BAUER (DE 1025). Other Duty stations include the USS WILTSIE (DD 716), NTC Orlando, USS SIERRA (AD 18), FTG Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USS COCHRANE (DDG 21), and USS AYLWIN (FF 1081). BTCM Miles is married to the former Patricia Ann Wiestmiller of St. Petersburg, Florida. Will), Hi 17 -

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E O X f e f c • 1 u C t e • 1 r V e Commander Philpot received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Talladega College, Talledega, Alabama, and received his commission from Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island on 8 May 1970. Following his commission, Commander Philpot ' s first assignment was in USS ABNAKI (ATF 96), where he served as Supply, Operations, and Communications Officer. In December 1970, Commander Philpot reported for duty to the Montgomery Navy Recruiting District, Montgomery, Alabama. In July 1973, Commander Philpot reported aboard USS NIPMUC (ATF 157) as Executive Officer and Navigator. Following Department Head School and several intermediary schools. Commander Philpot reported aboard USS PARSONS (DDG 33), in April 1976 as the Weapons Officer. In October 1978, Commander Philpot reported aboard USS GUADACANAL (LPH 7), as the Navigator. Subsequent to serving on USS GUADACANAL, Commander Philpot served as Executive Officer of both Minneapolis Navy Recruiting District, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1980 — August 1982; and Assault Craft Unit, Coronado, California, September 1982 — August 1983. Commander Philpot relieved as Executive Officer onboard USS AYLWIN 15 November 1984. Commander Philpot is authorized to wear the Sea Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy E Ribbon, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (with Bronze Star). Commander Philpot is married to the former Othello Hamler of Northport, Alabama. 5

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Officer Country infCorp EK iDE Left to right, Front row, ENS James F. Stascavage, ENS Robert B. Sullivan, ENS Ronald C. Merritt, Middle Row, CAPT Michael J. Marchetti, LT Jeffrey W. Welch, LT David D. Vaughn, LTJG Peter S. Hayes, LTJG Edward C. Simmons, LTJG Phillip J. Kunetka, CDR Carlton G. Philpot, Back row, LTJG James J. Moss, LT John R. Wilson, LT Michael A. Gray, LTJG Alex H. Plewniak, LTJG Patrick A. Reno, LTJG Jam« B. Melvin, LCDR Paul H. Case, LT John P. Sperr n