Iwo Jima (LPH 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR W.J. Mulcahy Past Operations Officer WN 1 ,. -W , 8' CDR Je. Howard CDR 40' Wamon Operations Officer Arr Offncer

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Past Executive Qllicer CDR Howard W. Ewy United States Navy W l 1' Commander Howard W. Ewy assumed duty as USS IWO JIMA executive officer on 1 June 1970 following a one year tour of duty as Air Officer. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Commander Ewy was com- missioned in the Navy upon graduation from the University of Colorado in June 1952, receiving his commission through the NROTC Regular program. After commissioning he reported to the USS GEORGE CLYMER, an amphibious transport, and served aboard the CLYIVIER during the latter part of the Korean War. ln 1953 Commander Ewy reported to Pensacola, Florida for flight training. Since his designation as a Naval Aviator he has served as a flight instructor in the Naval Air Basic Training Com- mand, Training Officer in Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Three, Retention Officer on the Staff of Commander Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, and head of the Career lnformation section in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Following his Washington assignment, Commander Ewy reported to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Eight, where he served as the Operations Officer. His tour of duty immediately prior to reporting to the IWO JllVlA was as Commanding Officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four, the Apollo recovery squadron. Commander Ewy is married to the former Elizabeth Rose Franklin also of Denver. They have seven children, Melissa, Brendan, Dana, Kate, Elizabeth, John and Sarah. ll

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