Independence (CVA 62) - Naval Cruise Book

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Tj pi § If ' fA II- 1 Captain Sam Rorex, Jr. Executive Officer 21 December 1964-17 March 1966 Captain Jolin E. Hansen Executive Officer 17 March 1966-10 June 1966

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Captain John P. Fox Commanding Officer 25 Aug 1966 Captain John P. Fox received his wings and was commissioned as Ensign in December 1941 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. His first duties were as a flight instructor at NAS, Jacksonville and later at NAS Grosse Isle, Michigan. In June 1943, he joined the Pacific Fleet as a fighter pilot flying from various escort carriers. From Novem- ber 1944 to June 1947 he was attached to Night Composite Squadron 2 and was Officer-in-Charge of night fighter detachments in USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT and USS LEYTE. fHis next assignment was at the Naval Intelligence School and Naval Language School after which he was assigned as Assistant Naval Attache, Madrid until 1952. Captain Fox then reported to the Naval Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland as Test Progress Officer. In 1954 he assumed Command of Fighter Squadron 123 and later was assigned to the Staff of Carrier Division 3. From 1957-1960 Captain Fox attended the Naval War College for a year followed by two years on the Staff. In 1960-1961 he was Executive Officer of USS BON HOMME RICHARD, and on the Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. After completing the Stote Depart- ment Senior Seminar in Foreign Policy, he assumed command of USS FORT SNELLING. Prior to taking command of INDEPENDENCE, he wos assigned to the Staff of Commander-in-Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

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Cdr Frederick B. Bromley Executive Officer 10 June 1966