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COMPHIBRON EIGHT CAPTAIN J. C. VAN SLYKE, JR. Captain James C. Van Slyke. Jr.. a narive of Downers Grove, Illi- nois, graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy in November 1961. His first assignment was aboard the USS BUCK (DD 761 ) as the Communication Officer. In February 1964 Capt. Van Slyke attended U.S. Naval Postgradu- ate School as a student in the Engineering Science curriculum. After completing his schooling he was Operations officer aboard USS PLATTE (AO 34) during 1965-1967. After completion of Destroyer School in 1968. he was assigned as Operations Officer of USS EPPERSON (DD 719) until October 1969. He then assumed command of USS MEEKER COUNTY (LST 980). After leaving the Meeker County he attended the Armed Forces Staff Col- lege in 1971. His next assignment as a strategic planner for the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff. During this tour, which lasted from August 1971 to July 1974, he earned a Masters Degree from Creighton University. Capt. Van Slyke was then selected to participate in the Navy ' s Personnel Exchange Program, subsequently being assigned as Senior Staff Officer for Surface Operations at the headquarters of Com- mander, Maritime Forces Pacific in British Columbia, Canada. In February I9 ' ' 6 Capt. Van Slyke was named Executive Officer of USS EL PASO (LKA I I 7). where he served until February 1978. In April of 1978 he assumed command of USS SPIEGEL GROVE (LSD 32) He served as Commanding Officer of the amphibious landing ship un- til April 1980. In August 1980 he became Commanding Officer of Navy Recruit- ing District Albuquerque, where he served for two years. Capt. Van Slyke reported to Commander Amphibious Group Two in late 1982 for duty as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans. In 1983 he became Chief Staff Officer for Commander Amphibi ous Group Two. In December 1984 he assumed command of USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13). serving there until March 1987. Capt. Van Slyke assumed duties as Commander Amphibious Squadron Eight in April 1987. His awards included the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star. Merito- rious Service Medal. Joint Services Commendation Medal. Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and other campaign and service medals. Capt. Van Slyke is married to the former Gwynne Larson of Lo» Angles, California. They have two children, Jimmy and Susan, and re- side in Virginia Beach. Virginia.
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