Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS Blue Ridge Executive Officer Cmdr. Pete Hackett Seventh Fleet Flag Secretary Cmdr. Matt Garside 8 C5 USS Blue Ridge OSCM(SW AW) Vince Balla Seventh Fleet ETCM(SW) Thomas H. Sheppard C OHtkcTK

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evadk 7tttt five Chief of Staff Capt. Jon W. Greenert Capt. Jon W. Greenert, the son of Patrick and Aline Greenert, is a native of Butler, Penn. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ocean Engineering. Greenert ' s sea as- signments include Electrical Material Of- ficer, USS Flying Fish (SSN-673); Electrical Ops Engineering Of- ficer, USS Tautog (SSN-639); Executive Officer, USS Michigan (SSBN- 727) (gold); Commanding Of- ficer, USS Honolulu (SSN-718); and Commodore, Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven. His shore assignments in- clude Staff Fire Control Officer, Commander Submarine Force Pacific; Program Analyst, OPNAV Staff, Washington, D.C.; CNO Strategic Studies Group; and Head, Navy Program Plan- ning and Development, CNO Staff. While serving in com- mand of USS Honolulu, the ship was awarded the COMSUBRON Seven Battle Ef- ficiency E (1991 and 1992); the Antisubmarine Warfare A ; the Engineering E ; Anti-Sur- face Warfare A ; Supply Readi- ness E ; Communica- tions Readiness C ; and the Medical Readi- ness M . Prior to reporting as Chief of Staff of Sev- enth Fleet, he served as Commander, Subma- rine Squadron Eleven COMSUBPAC Repre- sentative, West Coast. His decorations include the Legion of Merit (three awards); the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards); the Navy Commenda- tion Medal (four awards); the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards); and various unit and campaign awards. He is the recipient of the 1992 Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Vice Admiral Stockdale Award. Greenert and his wife Darken have three children: Jonathan, 14; Brian, 12; and Sa- rah, 8. s OKtktTK wint DHMWHIBH

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KwwyaflfVMWBW nrt Visit SSUTP X A Saipan high school color guard greets Blue Ridge as it moors at its first port on Southern Swing. Known as the Land of 24 Karat Sunsets, Saipan is comprised of several natural miracles of geology, biology and climate to create the fas- cinating chain of landfalls in the Western Pacific. The three main islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian each have their own unique personalities. Saipan is the largest of the islands, being the center of activity, the capital and home to most of the big resort hotels and shopping venues. Right: Lt.j.g.John Duenas, a native of Saipan, greets his mother who watched the ship pull in. Right: OS3 Frederick Asa and HM3 Jacob Pizana found shopping and sightseeing a great way to start the cruise. s QHrnCTK WPK£ S