Inchon (LPH 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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STAT' 'NCHO 4' Mons sill INSIGNE AND MOTTO OF USS INCHON The ship's motto and insigne are derived from the con- gratulatory message General Douglas MacArthur sent to the Fleet following the successful Inchon landings on September 15, 1950: The Navy and Marines have never shone more brightly than this morning. The star appropriately embodies these words and also suggests the four cardinal directions. symbolic of the ship's potential for ranging the globe in support of U. S. vital interests. Superimposed on the star, the shield represents the projection of the national image implicit in the deployment of the Navy-Marine Corps team. This partnership, so crucial to the success of the Inchon land- ings, as well as to the fulfillment of the ship's mission, has its roots in many years of close association, courage, and sacrifice. The officers and men of USS INCHON are dedicated to the traditions and ideals signified by her motto and insigne: Never More Brightly or with more willingness to serve has a fighting ship joined the Fleet.

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Captain Andrew A Granuzzo Commanding Officer, USS INCHON QLPH 12l Captain Andrew A. Granuzzo was born in Brooklyn, New York on 1 December 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 2 October 1958 and served in Airship Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE and Airship Squadron ONE at Lakehurst, New Jersey. He entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in July 1961 and was commis- sioned an Ensign and designated a Naval Aviator in February 1963. He reported to HS-1 at NAS Key West, Florida for Fleet Replacement Training followed by his first sea tour with HS-11 making North Atlantic, Medi- terranean, and Caribbean deployments in USS WASP and USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN. ln June 1966, Captain Granuzzo reported to NAS Fallon, Nevada, serving as a SAR pilot until reporting to HS-1 in September 1967 for duty as an instructor pilot. In July 1969, Captain Gran- uzzo was selected for exchange duty with the Royal Navy and reported to Royal Naval Air Station CUL- DROSE in Cornwall, U.K. He served in Royal Naval Air Squadrons 700S and 826 making Mediterranean and Far East deployments aboard HMS Eagle. ln July 1971, Captain Granuzzo was ordered to HAtLl- 3. He completed Army Gunship Pilot Training and re- ported to Vietnam in December 1971 where he served until squadron decommissioning in March 1972. Cap- tain Granuzzo was then ordered to HT-8 to participate in the Baccalaureate Degree program. In HT-8 he served as a primary flight instructor and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of West Florida in January 1974. ln August 1974, Captain Granuzzo reported to the Armed Forces Staff College for duty under instruction and graduated with the 56th class in January 1975. He then reported to HS-10 for the Replacement Pilot Training and joined HS-6 in August 1975, where he served as Operations Officer until Janu- ary 1977. Captain Granuzzo then served briefly on the Staff COMHSWING ONE. In August 1978, he reported to HS- 15 as Executive Officer. Captain Granuzzo subsequent- ly served as Commanding Officer of HS-15 from Sep- tember 1978 to January 1980. He reported to USS FORRESTAL QCV 59l in April 1980 and served as Navi- gator until April 1982. Captain Granuzzo then attended the National War College and graduated in 1983. Or- dered to the staff of DCNO fAir Warfarel in the Penta- gon, Captain Granuzzo served as OP-554 until April 1985. On 11 October 1985 Captain Granuzzo assumed Command of USS INCHON QLPH 12l. Captain Granuzzo's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Na- tional Defense Medal. He is married to the former Mary Ellen Gillmore of Pensacola, Florida. They presently reside with their three children, Lisa, Pamela and Mi- chael in Alexandria, Virginia.