George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Admiral Alexander J. Krekich - Commander GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTLE GROUP RADM Alexander J. Krekich was bom in Passaic. New Jersey, on March 19, 1943. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Science from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1964 and was commissioned an ensign. His sea duty assignments include: USS WARRINGTON (DD 843) as the antisubmarine warfare officer; USS DAVIS (DD 937) as the engineer officer; USS JOHN KING (DDG 3) as executive officer; USS AINSWORTH (FF 1090) as commanding officer; and as commanding officer of USS BELKNAP (CG 26); flagship of die U.S. Sixth Fleet, based in Gacta. Italy. In addition, RADM Krekich also served as chief of staff to the Commander, Second Fleet and Striking Fleet Atlantic. He also served in Da Nang, Vietnam with Coastal Division TWELVE as an officer-in-charge of a fast patrol craft (SWIFT Boat). His shore asignments include: the Bureau of Naval Personnel in the enlisted assignment division; aide and flag lieutenant to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; senior examiner on the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Propulsion Examining Board; cruiser-destroyer program coordinator for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare; and executive assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. RADM Krekich was promoted to Flag Rank in February 1992 and was awarded his second star in October 1994. His first assignment as a flag officer was as Deputy Director for Strategy and Policy, (J-5) on the Joint Staff. RADM Krekich assumed duties as Commander George Washington Battle Group on August 12, 1993. RADM Krekich earned his Master of Science degree in Computer Systems from George Washington University. He also graduated with honors from the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, and with highest distinction from the U.S. Naval War College. Newport, Rhode Island. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal. Legion of Merit (with three gold stars). Meritorious Service Medal (with three gold stars), the Navy Achievement Medal with combat “V”, and the Combat Action ribbon. RADM Krekich is married to the former Barbara Lynn Schramm of Whippany, New Jersey. They have two sons, Alexander Joseph, Jr. and Andrew' Jon. 254 GW Battle Group