Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF STCM (SW) R. A. Hood Master Chief Sonar Technician Robert A. Hood enlisted in the Army Reserve in November, 1955. He joined the Navy in January, 1958, and attended Recruit Training center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Master Chief Hood ' s first duty station was the USS Hunt (DD-647), home ported in Newport, Rhode Island. In April 1962, he reported for duty at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guanta- namo Bay, Cuba. He was stationed at Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Florida, from February 1964 until April 1966. Master Chief Hood was then assigned to the USS Van Voorhis (DE- 1028), Newport, Rhode Island. In July 1967 Master Chief Hood began a three year tour at USN-MCRTC, Columbia, South Carolina. In March of 1970, he reported to the USS Damato (DD-871) as Leading Chief Sonar- man until September, when reassigned to the USS Vesole (DD- 878) Charleston, South Carolina, until October, 1974. Upon completion of this assignment he reported to the Fleet Anti- submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific, San Diego, Cali- fornia, until October, 1978. He then reported to CTG 168.1 (PACFAST) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Completing a three year tour. Master Chief Hood returned to the Fleet Anti Submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific, until October, 1984, when he was assigned to the USS Duluth (LPD 6) where he presently serves as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Hood is married to the former Glenda Rhodes of Bossier City, Lousiana.

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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.

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JUNE 18, 1987 There was a sadness in having to leave our families and friends for such a long time, but we were confident that we could count on them for the firm support and inspiration that would get us through those long six months so far from our homes. As the book illustrates, we made it through those six months, shining every step of the way. The crew met every challenging situation with a determination and effi- ciency that strengthened Duluth ' s reputation as The Gator Navy ' s Finest and The pride of the Pacific Fleet 12 DEPARTURE