Elrod (FFG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE Lt. Commander R. Chandler Swallow United States Navy I Lieutenant Commander Swallow was born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised ir Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated with a BA in Mechanical Engineering frori Tulane University in 1985. And was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Whi x at Tulane, he served as Battalion Commander of the Naval Reserve Officer Trainijii Corps. Commencing Nuclear Officer training in May 1985, he completed the nucleai training curriculum and the Surface Warfare Officer School prior to arriving at his firs sea tour in October 1986 aboard the USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38). There he served af Repair Division Officer, Reactor Electrical Division Officer, and Main Propulsion Assis- tant. From September 1989 through January 1991 he served as Main Propulsion Assis- tant, and Reactor Training Assistant on the USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25). Ashore, he earned his Master of Science Degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgradu ate School. From November 1993 through November 1995, he served as Operations Offi cer and Tactical Action Officer on the USS ELLIOT (DD967). Lt. Cmdr. Swallow nexi served as Reactor Mechanical Assistant aboard the USS ENTERPRISE {CVN-65) He detached from the USS ENTERPRISE in December 1997 and completed his Joint Pro fessional Military Education, Phase 1. In June 1998, he reported to the USS ELROE (FFG-55) as Executive Officer. Lt. Cmdr. Swallow ' s next assignment is Chief Staff Offi cer of Destroyer Squadron 50, in support of Fifth Fleet operations. Lt. Cmdr. Swallow ' s decorations include the Meritorious Serive Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with twc gold stars. Navy Achievement Medal and various service and campaign medals. Lt Cmdr. Swallow married the former Tina Van Hook of Newport, RI. while they both attended the Naval Post Graduate School. She is a Lt. Cmdr. serving as NCTAMS Detach- ment Hampton Roads Officer in Charge. They have one son. Beau.

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OFFICERS Commander Robert W. Bougher United States Navy n I ommander Bougher was born in Philadelphia and raised in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 5on of Captain Wesley R. and Mrs. Nancy A. Bougher. He is a graduate of Villanova Uni- prsity and has Masters prepared by both the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University. Commander Bougher ' s first sea duty was on the USS BERKELEY (DDG-15) i7 here he served as Electrical, Auxiliaries, Boilers Officer, and Fire Control Officer. Sub- Sequent sea tours include Chief Engineer, USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964); Examiner, pacific Fleet Propulsion Examining Board, Executive Officer, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN. Shore duty assignments have included Officer Recruiter, Naval Recruiting District Har- risburg, Pennsylvania; Strategic Planner, Strategy and Policy Directorate, Navy Staff ;N86); and most recently. Chief of Staff Program Executive Office for Theater Air Defense. I ommander Bougher ' s personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service th edal (3 awards). Navy Achievement Medal, and various other service and campaign lii iwards. In 1981, Commander Bougher asked his high school sweetheart, the former ivi jeorgiana Frey of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania to marry him. Much to his surprise, in jhe agreed, and today they have two children, Jermifer 14 and Robert Jr. 9. The family gs -esides in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia. th K itc ui d(

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OFFICERS : I I III Lt. Commander Fredrick W. Rischmiller United States Navy ii jeu tenant Commander Rischmiller was born in Buffalo, New York. He was raised in illiamsville, New York, son of Mr. Fredrick W. and Mrs. Joan M. Rischmiller. He is a t Graduate of the University of Rochester and received his Masters Degrees from the Naval rj ' ostgraduate School and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. ieutenant Commander Rischmiller ' s first sea duty tour was on the USS RENTZ (FFG- 16) where he served as the Electronic Readiness Officer. Auxiliaries and Electrical Offi- er as well as Main Propulsion Assistant. Subsequent sea tours include Electrial Officer ;is[.n the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70); Chief Engineer on the USS CLARK (FFG-11); and li(:hief Engineer on the USS STOUT (DDG-55). ju lieutenant Commander Rischmiller ' s personal decorations include the Navy Commen- ex lation Medal (3 Awards), Naval Achievement Medal, and various other service and cam- )aign awards. ' TO 01 I w ' i U otl cb 9