Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Leonard F. Picotte, USN Captain Leonard F. Picotte is a graduate of Northern Michigan Univer- sity. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1963. Captain Picotte ' s initial sea tours included duties on USS SARSFIELD (DD-837), USS HORNET (CVS-12), USS HEMERBURG (DE-1015) and USS PRI- CHETT (DD-561). He also served as Executive Officer, USS POINT DEFIANCE (LSD-31). Prior to USS DULUTH (LPD-6), Captain Picotte had two commands: USS MARATHON (PG-89) and USS ALAMO (LSD-33). Significant shore duty includes two tours with the Bureau of Naval Personnel, first as a Placement Officer during 1968-1971, then returning in 1982 as the Commander Detailer. Captain Picotte was also Commanding Officer of Surface Warfare Officer School in Coronado, California and Executive Officer, Naval Station, San Diego. He is a graduate of the Naval Destroyer School, Armed Forces Staff College and Naval War College, Senior Course. Captain Picotte ' s decorations and awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Meritori- ous Unit Commendation. Captain Picotte is married to the former Sandra Whiteley of Provi- dence, Rhode Island. COMMANDING OFFICER 9

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COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Leonard F. Picotte, USN

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LCDR Terry Warren Tilton, USN LCDR Mark Kevin Adrick, USN 1 ■i ■H 1 1 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER TERRY WARREN TILTON, USN LCDR Terry Tilton is from Anamosa, Iowa. Upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy in July of 1973, he was commissioned in the Navy. After commissioning, he served as Assistant First Lieutenant on USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST 1189) until December, 1974. He then became the ASW Officer on USS TRUXTON (CGN 35) for the next two years. In May, 1977 LCDR Tilton was assigned to the Pacific Fleet Combat Training Center for duties con- cerning NTDS Tactical Development. He left there in February, 1979 and spent the next six months at Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island. LCDR Tilton then served successive sea tours as Combat Systems Officer on USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964) until September, 1981 and as Chief Engi- neer on the USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST 1189), returning to her seven years after his original post- commissioning assignment there. In October, 1983, he commenced a two year assign- ment with the Propulsion Examing Board and then reported to USS DULUTH (LPD 6) to serve as Ex- ecutive Officer in November, 1985. LCDR Tilton ' s awards include the Navy Commen- dation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, two Bat- tle Efficiency Ribbons, and the Navy Marksmanship Ribbon. He was married to the former Sandra Lane in June 1973. They have two children, Tania, age 9 and Trent, age 6. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MARK KEVIN ADRICK, USN LCDR Mark Adrick is from Cincinnati, Ohio. Upon graduating from Miami University in May of 1977, he was commissioned in the Navy. After commissioning, LCDR Adrick completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in August, 1978. He was assigned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida as a Search and Rescue Pilot and Line Divi- sion Officer until May 1979. Upon completion of SH- 3 transition training, LCDR Adrick was assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron FIFTEEN (HS-15). In July, 1982 he completed his sea tour with HS-15 and was subsequently assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ONE as a flight instructor training replacement pilot in the SH-3 Sea King. In January, 1986. LCDR Adrick reported to USS DULUTH (LPD 6) to serve as Air Officer and subse- quently Executive Officer. LCDR Adrick ' s awards include the Navy Com- mendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation, Navy Expeditionary Medal and two Battle Efficiency Ribbons. He was married to the former Susan Evans in September, 1976. They have two children, Ryan, age 8 and Justin, age 4.