Hewitt (DD 966) - Naval Cruise Book

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ff .- Y '..h' all., I l l 'Y' I I l COMMANDING OFFICER Commander George G. Galyo, USN, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduating, he attended the Surface Warfare Officers School, followed by an assignment to the USS JOHN HANCOCK CDD 9815 as First Lieutenant and than CIC Officer. While assigned to USS HANCOCK he deployed to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Persian Gulf. Upon completion of his first sea tour, he attended the Naval Post Graduate School where he graduated with distinction, and earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a sub-specialty in Weapons Technology. After a year in the Nuclear Power School pipeline he reported to USS VIRGINIA CCGN 385 as Electrical Officer. During his tour USS VIRGINIA deployed to the Mediterranean, won the Battle EH and Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. Additionally, he concurrently served three months as Chief Engineer on USS STUMP CDD 9785 during their Mediterranean and Persian Gulf deployment. Following Department Head School, he reported as Combat Systems Officer on USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD CDD 9685 where he completed the maj or conversion to VLS, SQQ-89, Outboard II, and conducted the significant certification and work-up cycle for deployment. Then he was assigned as Engineering Officer onboard USS TEXAS CCGN 395 for her major Refueling Overhaul. After his Department Head tours, he attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College where he graduated with distinction. He was subsequently assigned to USS TICONDEROGA CCG 475 as Executive Officer. During his tour TICO deployed to the Mediterranean, and eamed her first Battle Efficiency En and the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. His next shore assignment was Officer in Charge of the Atlantic Fleet Surface Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team, followed by assignment to OPNAV N80 staff as Head Maintenance Analyst in N avyls Programming Division. Commander Galyo is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal, and various Service awards. Commander Galyo is married to the former Susan Lynn Salter of Charleston, South Carolina. They have three children, Michelle, George Gary, and Gail. CAPTAIN WISHES HE WAS A WOG AGAIN ....... YEAH RIGHT! Q.