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AMPHIBIOUS Co mmodo re Larry W. Nelms
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SQUADRON FIVE aptain Larry W. Nelms was born in Farmington, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science de- gree from Southwest Missouri State Uni- versity in Zoology and Chemistry and a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. He entered the Navy through the Aviation Officer Candidate Pro- ram and was designated a Naval Aviator 1 May 1972. His first assignment was with Helicop- r Anti-Submarine Squadron FOUR, The lack Knights, embarking in USS ICONDEROGA (CVA 14), USS KITTY AWK (CV 63) and USS RANGER (CV 61). I December 1975, he reported to Helicop- n Anti-Submarine Squadron TEN as an istructor pilot and COMNAVAIRPAC H-3 ATOPS evaluator. His next tour, in Au- ust 1978, was as Air Boss aboard USS enver (LPD 9) where he earned his Sur- ice Warfare Officer (SWO) designation, ollowing the USS DENVER, Captain Nelms Hended Naval Postgraduate School where e received a Master of Science degree in anpower. Personnel and Training Analy- is. In December 1 982, he reported back to elicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron OUR, where he served as Administrative, Maintenance and Operations Officer while deployed aboard USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Subsequently, he served in Washing- ton D.C. as Chief of Naval Operations Flag Idministrative Aide to OP-12 (Total Force Programming and Budgeting Division). Captain Nelms reported to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TWO, the World Famous Golden Dragons, as Executive Officer in December 1986 and assumed command in May 1988. Th e squadron was awarded the Battle E and CNO Safety award during his tour. Following his command tour, he re- ported to COMNAVAIRPAC in November 1989 serving as Helicopter Training and Readiness Officer. In March 1991, he re- ported to USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) as Executive Officer. During his tour, the ship replaced the USS MIDWAY (CV 41) in Yokosuka, Japan. In August 1992, CaptainNelms attended the Industrial Col- lege of the Armed Forces (ICAF), in Wash- ington D.C. Following ICAF, he reported to COMNAVAIRPAC as Assistant Chief of Staff for Aircraft Carrier Training and As- sessment (N7). Captain Nelms was Commanding Of- ficer of USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) from January 1 995 to November 1 996. The ship was awarded the Battle E and Safety Award during his tour. He reported as Operations Officer (N3), AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON THREE in January 1997. He reported as Commanding Officer (Com- modore) of Amphibious Squadron Five on May 15 1997. Captain Nelms ' personal awards in- clude the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Ser- vice Medal (3 awards). Navy Commenda- tion Medal (3 Awards), Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Ku- wait).
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