George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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 Capt. Malcolm P. Branch ■ V

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Rear Admiral Henry C. Giffin, III, was born in Bronxville, New York, on Noverr ber 16, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nav .! Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1967 and was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. His sea duty assignments include tours of duty on USS STICKELL (DD 888) as Communications Officer Electronics Material Officer Operations Officer; on USS WARRINGTON (DD 843) as Operations Officer; on USS BLANDY (DD 943) as Executive Officer; and as Commanding Officer, USS DOMINANT (MSO 431), USS BRISCOE (DD 977), and USS THOMAS S G ES CG 51). During these command tours he participated in Cuban Refugee, Lebanon Crisis, Courier Drug, and Desert Shield Storm operations. He has served a$n3R|me Nav, ing Center; U.S. Naffiyademv Ph Director of Candidate Guidance Officer; Office of the Chief of Plans Branch, Surface Warf, ecutive Assistant tOftN sion. Rear Admiral Giffin Wa loied to Flag Rank in July 1992 and completed his first Flag Officer assignment in Novern05WfPfas Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, Allied Forces Southern Europe. In March 1995. Rear Admiral Giffin became Commander, George Washington Battle Group, and earned his second star in June of that year. Rear Admiral Giffin earned his Master of Science Degree in Industrial Personnel Management from George Washington University. Additionally, he graduated with highest distinction from the National War College. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; the Legion of Merit with gold star; the Bronze Star; the Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars; the Vietnam Honor Medal First Class; and various service and campaign awards. Rear Admiral Giffin is married to the former Steven Cramlet of New York. They have three daughters; Aaron, Ryan, and Ashley. pry GrouMjknam, and Naval Officer Train-ucation Department, and later as Assistant ersonnel Command as an Assignment hs as Hdad. Surface Warfare Training or and Tuning Requirements Division; and Ex-rations, Navy Program Planning Divi- Command 3

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Captain Malcolm Parker Branch was born in Denver, Colorado. He attendee the University of Wisconsin on a Naval ROTC scholarship, graduating with ho: and commissioned an Ensign, USN, in 1969. Captain Branch then reported te the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where in 1970 he received a Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Following graduate study. Captain Branch began flight training, receiving his Wings of Gold in February 1972. He subsequently served in and deployed with three A-7E Corsair II squadrons: VA 27 from 1973 to 1975, pad|cip tina in the evacuation of Saigon: VA192 from 1981 to 1984. during which tim composite air wing detacl 27 again, serving as E tured the Battle “E”, Safety his tour. Between squadrto in electronic warfare f%«g Officer of the Light as Officer-in-Charge of the largest lie of the Philippines: and VA The “Royal Maces cap-ance Excellence during •erational Test Director Group 7: Commanding ations Officer for Com- mander. Carrier Groi Following a 19-montn training period in the Nuclear Power Program. Captain Branch was the commissioning Exeajfcye Officer of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Subsequently, Captain Branchcommanded USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20), the Fighting Flagship of CommandeTseconoHeet. during her transformation to the Navy's prototype joint afloat command and control platform. He returned to USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in April 1995 to become her third Commanding Officer. Captain Branch’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu of second award. Navy Commendation Medal, and various unit commendations and campaign awards. He has flown more than 3,000 hours in 19 different tactical aircraft and accumulated more than 600 carrier landings. He is a proven subspecialist in Aeronautical Engineering. Captain Branch is married to the former Nancy Watson of Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Command 5