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Captain Dana R. Potts was Kaiserslautern, Germany and a graduate of Texas A M University. While at A M he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science and was commissioned an Ensign in August 1978. After being designated a Naval Flight Officer in September 1980, Captain Potts reported aboard VF 171 for F4 replacement training. Upon completion he was assigned to VF 161, the “Rock Rivers aboard USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, he served from December 1981 to December 1984 making multiple deployments to the Indian Ocean and North Pacific. Captain Potts reported to VF 101 in February 1985 to transition to the F14A. Following transition, he remained at VF 101 as an instructor and served as Senior Schedules Officer and Assistant Operations Officer. In November 1987 he reported to VF 103 where he served as Assistant Operations Officer and Operations officer. During this tour he completed a unique deployment on board USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) in which the ship changed homeport from Norfolk to San Diego. In December 1988 Captain Potts transitioned to the F-14 A (PLUS) and began workups and the initial carrier qualification for this aircraft on board USS SARATOGA (CV 60). Captain Potts reported to Commander, Tactical Wings Atlantic in November 1989 as Anti Air W arfare officer and Assistant Operations Officer. During this assignment he planned and orchestrated the Air To Air Missile Operational Advisory group and acted as Flag representative for the F-14 air to ground program and F-22 Navy Advanced Tactical Fighter. In November 1991 Captain Potts reported to Carrier Air Wing THREE as Operations Officer and completed a Mediterranean COMMANDS?. CAEEIBA Alt' tflNG SEVENTEEN CAEYAIN DANA ft. POTTS deployment on board USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). This deployment included Adriatic and east Mediterranean operations in support of PROVIDE PROMISE and PROVIDE COMFORT. In August 1994, Captain Potts was assigned to VF 154 aboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). Forward deployed in Atsugi, Japan, he assumed command in November 1996. He made multiple deployments including support of Korean contingency operations, to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, and to the Philippine Sea during the Taiwan crisis. He reported as special assistant to Commander Fleet Logistics Western Pacific, Atsugi Japan in February 1997. He then reported to the National War College in August 1997 and graduated the following June. Captain Potts then reported as the Military Staff Assistant for Naval Aviation, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Director. Operational Test and Evaluation. Captain Potts then reported as the Deputy Commander of Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN in September 2000. He then assumed command as Commander of Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN in April 2002. During his aviation career. Captain Potts has accumulated over 3,400 flight hours and over 1000 carrier landings. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, two Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal. Navy Achievement Medal, and various other service awards.
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I R!------------------------------------- ptain Guadagnini was born in Long each, CA on 1 December 1957. After ‘graduation from Woodrow W ilson High School, he attended Long Beach City College prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, graduating with distinction in 1980. After a brief tour with the Navy Fighter Weapons School, he entered flight training, earning his wings in 1982. In .June 1983 he went to VA-65, where he made two deployments flying the A-6E Intruder aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). In July of 1986, he attended the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School. After graduation, he served at Strike Aircraft Test Directorate as a project pilot and was the first Navy pilot to fly the A-6F. He returned to USNTPS as a fixed wing performance and flying qualities instructor. After A-6 and F-14 refresher training, he reported to CVW-8 as LSO and Strike Operations Officer. During his tour, CVW-8 performed the shakedown cruise of USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and deployed aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) for combat operations in support of Operations Desert Storm and Provide Comfort. For his efforts he was named COMNAVAIRLANT LSO of the Year in 1991. In September 1991, he reported to VA-65, serving as the Safety Officer and Maintenance Officer. In May of 1993, he was assigned to the Office of Senator John McCain as a Legislative Fellow. Following his Fellowship, he worked as an aide in BUPERS and at CINCPACFLT. Captain Guadagnini reported as Executive Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 15 in April 1996 and deployed with CVW-8 aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY(CV 67). He assumed command in July 1997 and led the squadron in combat operations as part of Operation Deliberate Force over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Operation Southern Watch over Iraq. After command, he worked as a liaison between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Congress. DEPUTY COMMANDER CARRIER AIR tflNG SEVENTEEN CAPTAIN MARK D. GUADAGNINI In August of 2000, he happily returned to sea duty as Operations Officer, Carrier Group EIGHT, deploying in USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT for Operation Enduring Freedom combat operations. Captain Guadagnini then reported as the Deputy C ommander of Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN in April 2002. Captain Guadagnini has over 4000 hours of flight time in 45 different aircraft. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Combat “V,” and various campaign awards.
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