Cushing (DD 985) - Naval Cruise Book

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Is it always this cold in the summer here? Chief of Staff CAPT. Francis D. Meyer Captain Meyer is a native of Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Dr. and Mrs. K. H. Meyer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967 with a BA in Zoology Pre-Medicine. He received his commission from Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Meyer has had sea tours in USS Swerve (MS 0-495), USS Bronstein (DD-1037), and USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7). He has commanded USS Preserver (ARS-8) and USS Patterson (FF-I061). He was also Chief Staff Officer of Service Squadron EIGHT. His shore tours have included the Naval post-Graduate School, where he earned a master of Science degree in Computer Systems Management; the U.S. Naval Academy; Fleet Combat Direction Support Activity, Dam Neck, VA; and the Joint Staff. Captain Meyer ' s decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 gold stars). Navy Commendation Medal (2 gold stars). Joint Meritorious Service Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Coast Guard Unit Commendation (with Operational Distinguished Device), Battle E Award (with 2 E ' s), National Defense Service Medal (I bronze star). Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 bronze stars), Vietnam Service Medal (1 bronze star). Humanitarian Service Ribbon (2 bronze stars). Sea Service Ribbon (1 bronze star), and the Naval Reserve Ribbon. Captain Meyer is married to the former Patricia McCarthy. They have three daughters: Alyssa, Jaclyn and Chrystie.

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Commander Leonard W, Capello Commander Leonard W. Capello, son of Charles and Marian Capello, was born in Manchester, Massachusetts. A graduate of the Naval Reserve Officer Candidate program at Pennsylvania State University, he received his commission in 1972. After commissioning. Commander Capello was assigned to USS William R. Rush (DD 714} where he served as Electronics Material Officer, First Lieutenant and navigator. Other sea duty assignments have included Missile Systems Officer on USS Josephus Daniels; Operations and Weapons Officer, USS Davidson (FF 1045); Weapons Officer. USS Worden (CG 24) and Chief Staff Officer, Commander Destroyer Squadron FIFTEEN. Shore assignments have included duty as Naval Operations Officer in the Current Operations Division, Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Command and TOMAHAWK Requirements Officer in the office of the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare). Commander Capello ' s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars) and various unit award and campaign medals. Commander Capello is married to the former Jean M. Fitzgerald of Manchester, Massachusetts. The Capello ' s have two children, Catherine and John. C0MM iNDIMG

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Executive Officer LCDR Peter H. Hendrikson Lieutenant Commander Hendrikson is a native of New York City, the son of Benno and Ulla Hendrikson. A 1975 graduate of Columbia University he received his commission after completion of Officer Candidate School in 1978. Lieutenant Commander Hendrikson s first sea assignment was to USS CORRY (DD 817} where he served as Combat Information Center and Electronic Maintenance Officer. Follow on sea duty assignments have included Missile Systems Officer on board USS RICHMOND K TURNER (CG 20); Executive Officer, USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448); Operations and Combat Systems Officer, USS REUBEN JAMES (FG 57) and Assistant Surface Operations Officer Commander Carrier Group THREE. Shore assignments have included duty as Instructor of Naval Science at the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Easton Maryland. Lieutenant Commander Hendrikson ' s personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (with gold star) and various unit and campaign medal. Lieutenant Commander Hendrikson is married to the former Anu M. Joonas of Astoria, New York. On the count of three , lighters ready? . . . Is that fruit salad or chile?