Fox (CG 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Jose L. Betancourt was born in Temaulipas, Mexico, on 17 August 1948. He graduated from Pan American University in 1971 with a B.A. (cum laude) in English and Spanish. His initial sea tour was aboard USS FREDERICK (LST-1184) where he served as Communications Officer for two years and as Operations Officer for one year. Following six months as a student at the Surface Warfare Officer School Command Department Head Course, he reported in April 1976, to USS JOHN S. McCain (DDG-35) as the the Weapons Officer. His tour was followed by assignment as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Forces, Marianas from April 1978 to June 1980. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt was selected for atten- dance at the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and completed the Command and Staff Course in August, 1980. He reported to USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) in November 1981 where he served as Weapons Officer until December 1982. From February 1983 to December 1984, he was assigned to NMPC-61, Washington, D.C. where he served as an assistant for Equal Opportunity Affairs and as a Special Assistant for Minority Affairs in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel and Training), OP-01. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt reported aboard USS FOX (CG-33) in April, 1985 where he assumed the duties of the Executive Officer. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt ' s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

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LCDR Ray C. Burley LCDR David A. Gelenter LCDR Marvin R. Caddell LT Christopher Otto LT Richard A, Lepper LT Michael S. Qiiinn 24