John F Kennedy (CV 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF WILLIAM F. WALSH AVCM, USN Master Chief WALSH was appointed to the position of Command Master Chief on 3 April 1978 after having reported aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY in September 1977 from the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Washington DC. where he served as an enlisted detailer. Master Chief WALSH entered the Navy In October 1950 commencing with recruit training at NTC. Newport, Rhode Island. After Graduation from AT AL A School in September 1951, his first regular assignment was with O R. Naval Air Station. Norfolk. Virginia. Master Chief WALSH has served with HS-3. USS INTREPID, USS LEXINGTON, USS SHANGRI-LA, and USS CONSTELLATION. These sea tours were interrupted by shore tours with FASRON Five. NAS. Jacksonville. Florida; NWS. Fallbrook. California: NWS. China Lake. California; VC-7. NAS. Miramar. California; NAMTRADET. NAS. North Island. California, and SUPERS. Master Chief WALSH was born and raised in Peabody. Massachusetts, and has been on continous active duty since his original enlistment. He is presently residing in the Norfolk Virginia Beach area with his wife, the former Mary M. CONNOLLY of Norfolk.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER PAUL M. FERAN, USN Commander Paul M. FERAN assumed the duties of Executive Officer of the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) on 8 April 1978. Commander FERAN entered the Navy in January 1957 under the Navy Aviation Cadet Program. He reported to Pensacola. Florida and was designated a Naval Aviator upon completion of flight training in July 1958. Commander FERAN has se .ed with Guided Missle Group TWO, Attack Squadron ONE - UNDRED SIX, The Defense Intelligence School, Office of th Chief of Naval Operations, Attack Squadron ONE HUNDREL twENTY-SEVEN, Attack Squadron FIFTY, USS FORREST s , and USS INTREPID. During 1974 and 1975 he attended the Air War College and Auburn University, earning a Masters Degree in Political Science. He reported aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY in September 1975 where he served as Air Operations Officer and Operations Officer prior to assuming his present duties. Commander FERAN has been awarded eight Air Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (Air Wing TEN, USS INTREPID), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (six devices), Vietnam Service Medal (Two stars). National Defense Service Medal, and Navy ' E ' Ribbon (USS JOHN F. KENNEDY). A native of Duluth, Minnesota, Commander FERAN is married to the former Louella J. LOKEY of Pensacola, Florida. They have two children, Elizabeth and John.

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CARRIER GROUP TWO Robert F. Schoultz was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on February 9, 1925. He attended the University of Nebrasl a at Omaha where he joined the NROTC program. After flight training he was designated Naval Aviator and commissioned Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, September 1, 1945. He subsequently advanced in rank to Rear Admiral to date from February 13, 1974. In March 197; ' , Rear Admiral Schoultz was ordered as Vice Director for Operations, J-3, Joint Chiefs of Staff until he detached to attend the Senior Officers Ship Material Management course enroute to Commander Carrier Group TWO. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, American Campaign REAR ADMIRAL ROBERT F. SCHOULTZ, USN Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with six bronze stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. Rear Admiral Schoultz has served as CIC Controller of Commander Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron FIVE, Executive and Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron NINETY-THREE, Operations and Executive Officer on board USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42), and Command- ing Officer of the USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59). Rear Admiral Schoultz has attended George Washington University, where he obtained his B.S. degree and numerous military schools. He is married to the former Rosemary Parker of Falls City, NE and they have two sons, Robert and Scott.