Dwight Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Naval Cruise Book

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2,427fz7faa,w,faem.f4sa.fW,4.mfW,+s7. RADM Daniel J. Murphy Jr. was born in Newport, R.I., and raised in a Navy family. Upon graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970, he was assigned as Gunnery Officer in USS Edson, a destroyer based at Long Beach, Calif. While in Edson, he also served as Combat Information Officer and Navigator, and participated in the Vietnam Conflict. After attending Naval Destroyer School in Newport, R.I. and, he reported to USS Richard L. Page, a guided-missile frigate based in Athens, Greece. During 1973 and 1974 he was deployed continuously to the Mediterranean. RADM Murphy reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in 1975, where he was assigned to the Plans and Policy Directorate. In early 1978 he was detailed to the U.S. Department of State as a military analyst in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. From 1979 to 1980, he attended the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, receiving a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy. In December 1980, RADM Murphy assumed duties as Executive Officer in USS Goldsborough, a guided- missile destroyer based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Returning to Washington in September 1982, he was the Admin- istrative Aide to the Secretary of the Navy for three years. In August 1985, he took command of USS Kidd, a guided-missile destroyer based at Norfolk, Va. In 1987 Kidd deployed to the Arabian Gulf and participated in Operation Earnest Will, the protection of Kuwaiti-flag vessels during the Iran-Iraq War. In February 1988, RADM Murphy was assigned as Executive Assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic and Commander-in-Chief U.S. Atlantic Command. In 1990 he served as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. During 1991 and 1992, as Commander Destroyer Squadron Fourteen, he deployed with the America Battle Group to the Mediterranean and commanded the Red Sea Task Group enforcing United Nations economic sanctions against Iraq. In November 1992, RADM Murphy was selected to flag rank. In May 1993, he was assigned for a second term as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. In July 1994, he assumed command of the Eisenhower Battle Group and Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight. In October 1994, the Eisenhower Battle Group departed Nor- folk for a six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean. Decorations include the Legion of Merit Cfive awardsj, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal Cthree awardsj, and various unit awards and campaign medals. ' RADM Murphy is married to Pamela Burroughs of Nederland, Texas. They have two children, Daniel and Kate.