Coral Sea (CVA 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND AT SEA A Biography

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Captain Paul A. Peck, Commanding Captain Paul A. Peck, a native of Birminjjham, Michi- gan, has been in the Navy for 29 years. In this time he has served in numerous assignments at sea and ashore, including a tour with the Naval Air Training Command at Pensacola, Florida and the Naval Air Systems Com- mand. Captain Peck was assigned to the commissioning crew of the USS KITTY HAWK as the Air Operations Officer. From 1963 to 1965 he served as the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron 94. Then came a tour of duty at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. Captain Peck assumed command of Attack Carrier Air Wing NINE in July 1967, participating in the Vietna- mese conflict from the USS ENTERPRISE. In 1968 he joined the staff of the Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific Fleet at San Diego, California. In November 1971, Captain Peck was ordered to the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) as Commanding Officer. On November 2, 1972 he relieved Captain William H. Harris as Commanding Officer of the USS CORAL SEA. Among his medals are a Bronze Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Captain Peck holds a B.S. from Northwestern Universi- ty and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Uni- versity of San Diego. Captain Peck is married to the for- mer Betty Mae Aeunert, and they have three daughters. FACINd Captain F eck (in the bridge. He is responsible for the safely, well being and morale of his command as well as for its mission. LEFT Captain Peck cuts a cake. ABOVE Captain Peck in the TV .Studio answers ques- tions phoned in by the crew. BELOW Captain Peck leaves on one of the many calls he must make in port .