Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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Executive Assistants EMCM Chatman 3M Coordinator FCCM (SW) Wright Command Master Chief LT P. Jensen Chaplain MAC Rasing Chief Master at Arms NCI Springer Career Counselor TMCM McAllester Command Master Chief 7

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Executive Officer CDR T. M. Ahem Commander Ahem was bom in Baltimore. Maryland in 1948 He entered the US Naval Academy from Ridgewood. New Jersey. Alter graduating in 1970, he reported to USS Robi- son (DOG 12) in San Diego, where he served for three years as Gunnery Assistant and later Fire Control Officer. After attending the Naval Destroyer School Department Head Course in 1974. Cdr Ahem was assigned as Operations Officer aboard USS Meyerkord (FF 10S8). In 1976 he reported to USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) where he served as Engineer Officer In 1979 Ik was assigned to the Surface Warfare Offic- ers School in Newport Rh »de 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 September 5. 1981. Cdr Ahem assumed the duties of Executive Officer on December 19. 1983 and was relieved in August 1985 Cdr Ahem is married to the former Eileen O'Connell of Newport. Rhode bland Cdr and Mrs Ahern have one daugh- ter. Cathenne Executive Officer LCDR D. C. Casper Lieutenant Commander Casper, the son of Mrs Ruth Casper, was raised in Purdy. Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia graduating in 1971 with a bachelor of science degree. He was commissioned as an ensign via the NROTC program upon graduation and was promoted to his present grade in 1980 Lieutenant Commander Casper was initially assigned to the USS Buck (DD 761) as Damage Control Assistant (DCA) and subsequently to the USS Worden (DLG 18) in September 1972 where he also served as DCA In April 1974 he rejx rted for duty as CIC Officer on USS Gridley (CG 21). His next assignment was as an NTDS instructor at Fleet Combat Training Center. Pacific from 1976 to 1979 Following duty under instruction in the SWOSCOLCOM Department Head Course he joined USS Rea- soner (FT 1063) as Weapons Officer. This tour was followed by assignment as Engineer Officer on USS St. Louis ( LKA 116) from 1982 to 1983. He attended the College of Naval Command and Staff at the Naval War College, graduating in March 1985. Lieutenant Commander Casper holds a masters of Science degree in systems management from the University of Southern California and a masters of art in international relations from Salve Regina College In addition to various service medals. Lieutenant Commander Casper has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal Lieutenant Commander Casper is mamed to the former Brenda Hurt of Tulsa. Oklahoma They have two children. Craig and Patricia.

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 Wives Sweethearts In June, before the Odyssey began, the men of Home took the opfxirtumty to express their heartfelt a| preciation to their wives and sweethearts for the support they give us as we serve USS Home, the Navy and our country. A dinner and harbor cnnse were given in their honor. The life of a Navy professional is oik that requires dedica- tion. long hours, and the hardship of family separation. No man could perform to the l est of his abilities unless he was secure in the knowledge that those at home supported and encouraged his efforts. Through their sacrifices and continued support, they have contributed greatly to the well-being and readiness of our Navy. For that we extend to you our gratitude and appreciation. They are indeed a jxirt of the Home Team s