Decatur (DDG 31) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Captain ■ Commander Michael J. Mills Commanding Officer 3 July 1981 - 28 May 1983 Commander Mills was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Mary ' s College, Winona, Minnesota and after attending Officer Candidate School was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy in June 1964. Commander Mills ' initial assignment was in USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) in the Pacific. He was subsequently assigned to the staff of Commander, Military Sea Transportation Service, Far East in Yokohama, Japan. After attending the Naval Destroyer School Department Head Course he served in USS HOEL (DDG-13) as Operations Officer. He was then assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Commander Mills attended the Naval War College in 1974-1975 and graduated with high distinction. Assigned to USS REEVES (CG-24) from September 1975 to January 1977 he then assumed the duties as Executive Officer of USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG-7) from April 1977 to October 1978. From December 1978 to November 1980, Commander Mills served on the staff of the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. Commander Mills is married to the former Karen Marie Mooberry of Benson, Minnesota. They have one daughter, Sandra.

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