Inchon (LPH 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMPHIDRON TWO CAPTAIN DENNIS 5. STROLE USN Captain Dennis 5. Strole entered the United States Navy in June 1957, following his graduation from Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia. His first tour of duty was with Patrol Squadron Four, permanently deployed to Naha, Okinawa. This tour was followed by tours of duty at Mobile Intelligence Produc- tion Unit, Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia and General Line School in Monterey, California. Captain Strole was designated a Naval Flight Officer in October 1962, following comple- tion of the Naval Observer Course at Glynco, Georgia and F-4D training in Fighter Squadron 121 at NAS Miramar, California. He joined Fighter Squadron 21 in November 1962 and flew over 100 combat missions in Vietnam. His next tour of duty was with Fighter Squad- ron 121 as an instructor. In July 1967 he reported to the Staff of Commander Seventh Fleet, Detachment Charlie, at Tan Son Nhu- tAir Dose, Republic of Vietnam as the Air Operations Officer. Subsequently he attend- ed the Naval War College Command and Staff Course from August 1966 to July 1969, while concurrently attending the George Washington University where he received a MS degree in International Affairs. In De- cember 1969, following F4 refresher training, he served as Maintenance and Operations Officer in Fighter Squadron 74 at NAS Oceana. In August 1971, Captain Strole reported to the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Oper- ations (Air Warfare) serving as assistant F- 14 Program Coordinator for two years. He re- ported to Fighter Squadron 1, as Executive Officer, in October 1973 and served in this capacity until April 1974 and then as Com- manding Officer until July 1976. He assumed command of Fighter Squadron 124, the F- 14A Fleet Readiness Squadron, in August 1976 at NAS Miramar, California. At the com- pletion of this tour of duty, December 1977, Captain Strole reported aboard USS MIDWAY (CV-41) in Yokosuka, Japan and served as Executive Officer until January 1930. Follow- ing the completion of several schools, he assumed command of USS DULUTH (LPD-6) in July 1960. Upon completion of this tour, De- cember 1961, he reported to the Command- er Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet at NAS North Island, California, serving as the Force Readiness Officer until October 1963. Cap- tain Strole reported as Commander Amphibi- ous Squadron Two in January 1964. Captain Strole ' s awards include the Merito- rious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Com- mendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation and theatre ribbons for operations in Que- moy-Matsu, Vietnam. Korea and the Indian Ocean.

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W • ! , il COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN JACK W. LOVELL CAPTAIN JACK W. LOVELL, USN, was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fol- lowing graduation from high school in June 1955, he entered the United States Naval Academy and graduated in June 1959. He reported to the Naval Air Training Command and was designated a Naval Aviator in No- vember 1960. His initial sea duty was with Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 29 flying the 5- 2F. During this tour he completed three de- ployments to the Western Pacific aboard the USS KEARSARGE (CVS-33) and participated in the recovery of MA-8 and MA-9, the first two space ventures to be recovered in the Pacific Ocean. Subsequent tours were with Training Squadron 21 as a flight instructor; Command- er Key West Force as Aide and Flog Lieuten- ant; Fighter Squadron 31 on board USS SARA- TOGA (CV-60) as Maintenance Officer flying the F-4J; and Fighter Squadron 101 as Flight Instructor and Department Head. In October 1974, then LCDR Lovell reported to Fighter Squadron 96 on board USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) as Executive Officer. In June 1975, he assumed command of Fighter Squadron 161 on board USS MIDWAY (CV-41). In October 1976 he reported to Fighter Wing One as Chief of Staff. In Febru- ary 1960, following a brief tour at COMNA- VAIRLANT, he reported to USS JOHN F KEN- NEDY (CV-67) as Executive Officer. In Sep- tember 1981 he reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Head, Tactical Air Warfare Section (OP-962E) under the Di- rector of Navy Research Development Test and Evaluation (OP-098). He commenced training enroute to USS INCHON in August 1983. Captain Lovell assumed command of the USS INCHON on 3 March 1983. Captain Lovell has in excess of 5300 flight hours, of which 3000 are in fighters, and he has 750 carrier landings. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Com- mendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal. Captain and Mrs. Lovell, their daugh- ter, Jennifer and son, John, currently reside in Va. Beach, Virginia.

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COL ROSS 5. PLASTERER COMMANDING OFFICER 22D MARINE AMPHIBIOUS UNIT Colonel Ross S. Plasterer was born in Leba- non, Pa. and was commissioned a Second Lieu- tenant in 1957 following his graduation from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. He en- tered flight training in 1956 and was designat- ed a Naval Aviator in July 1959. Col. Plasterer ' s aviation assignments have included tours with HMR-264, HMM-162, HMX- 1, HML-167 and HMM-165. His staff assign- ments have included Officer in Charge, OSO, Philadelphia; Helicopter Projects and Oper- ations Officer VX-5 China Lake, California; Comptroller Management Services Officer NARF, Cherry Point; head of Disbursing Branch, Fiscal Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps; head of the MAG-26 MAG-29 Reorganization Team 2d MAW, and CO. of HMM165 and MAG-29. Colonel Plasterer assumed his present command as Commanding Officer 22nd Ma- rine Amphibious Unit on July 1 1, 1964. He is a graduate of Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics from Lebanon Valley College, a Master of Business Administration degree from Widener College, Chester, Pa., and a Master of Public Administra- tion degree from the University of Southern California. Col. Plasterer holds the following personal decorations: three Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star with Combat V. the Air Medal with two gold stars and Bronze Numeral 52, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon and Presidential Service Badge. Colonel Plasterer has accumu- lated over 76,200 hours of flight time. Colonel Plasterer is married to the former Lesley L. Laigle of Jennings, Louisiana and his children are Michael, Kevin, Penny and Judi.