Duncan (FFG 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR ROSS D. BARKER COMMANDING OFFICER Commander Ross D. Barker was born in Englewood, New Jersey. Commissioned in November 1963, he was ordered to the USS DAMATO (DD-871) where he served in the Engineering and Weapons Departments until August 1965. He entered the Naval Destroyer School in September 1965 and upon completion augment- ed from U.S. Naval Reserve to Regular U.S. Navy and reported aboard USS GEARING (DD-710) where he served as the Weapons Officer. From March 1968 to March 1969 Commander Barker served on the Staff of Commander Costal Surveillance Force (PCE-880) in Sheybogan, Wisconsin from April 1969 to July 1970. His next tour as a Detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel until assigned as Flag Lieutenant for Commander U.S. SIXTH FLEET in August 1972. In June 1975 he completed studies at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He then served as Executive Officer of USS BRUMBY (FF-1044J. Prior to his assignment as Commanding Officer of the USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) Commander Barker served as Aide Assignment Officer in the Naval Military Personnel Command. Commander Barker wears the Bronze Star Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Presi- dential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation and various campaign and service medals. Commander Barker is married to the former Barbara Maski of Jersey City, New Jer- sey; they have two children Rhett, and Vanessa.