Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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 Executive Officer CDR S. G. Smith Commander Steven G. Smith was borne in Newark. New Jersey on 3 August 1946 to George C. and Nancy Price Smith. He attended high school at Valley Forge Military Academy and is a 1969 graduate ot the University of Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Management. He has done graduate work toward a Masters Degree in International Affairs at tho Catholic University of America in Washington 0. C. Following his commissioning in 1969 through the Naval ROTC Program Commander Smith served extensively at sea for almost ten years. Assignments included: 8oiiers Eiectncai Officer USS UHLMANN (DD-687), Officer-in-Charge of NASTY CLASS' Fast Patrol Boats (PTF) and Officer-in-Charge of SEAL Team support boat detachments in Vietnam while serving with Coastal River Squadron ONE. Navigator Admin Officer USS DALE (CG-19), Engineering Officer USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5) and Material Combat Systems Officor COMDESRON 31 Staff: Prior to assuming his duties as Executive Officer of HORNE Commander Smith served in the Naval Military Personnel Command as an Assignment Officer. Commander Smith has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and a Gold Star in lieu of second award. Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award. Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, various Campaign and Service Medals and Vietnamese Unit Awards. Commander Smith is married to Kathleen M. Hargrave of Portland Oregon. They have one daughter. Erin. Commander Smith was detached during the deployment. His next assignment is as Head. Surface Warfare Training Plans (OP-391) Office of the CNO. Washington. D. C. Commander. United States Navy, departing ... 12 wmmmmgmmmmgrn

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Executive Officer LCDR T. M. Ahern Lieutenant Commander AHERN was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1948. He entered the U. S. Naval Academy from Ridgewood, New Jersey. After graduating in 1970, he reported to USS ROBISON (DDG-12) in San Diego, California, where he served for three years as Gunnery Assistant and later Fire Control Officer. After attending the Naval Oestroyer School Department Head Course in 1974, LCDR AHERN was assigned as Operations Officer aboard USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058). In 1976 he reported to USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) where he served as Engineor Officer. In 1979 he was assigned to the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island where he served as an instructor in the Department Head Course within the Combat Systems Division. He assumed command of USS AFFRAY (MSO-511) on 5 September 1981. LCDR AHERN assumed the duties of Executive Officer on 19 December 1983. LCDR AHERN is married to the former Eileen O'Connell of Newport. Rhode Island. LCDR and Mrs. Ahern have one daughter. Catherine. . and a new exec reports. «gsraai 13 WBaSttm ■