John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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I MM mmm REARADIVORAL RALPH E ' BENNT ' ' SUGG CCG-6

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COMMANDER ARRTFR GROUP SIX A Native of WfiiteviCCe, North Carolina, Rem Admiral SM qs qradmiaifrom North Carolina State University in May 1969. He. was commissioned an Ensign ihrou k the NavaC Ojficer Candidate Program in Itbruary 1970 and tamed his ' NavaC Aviation win s in May 1971. k Rear Admiral Suggs ' tjctensivt operationaC career 6e an upon completion of A-6 Replacement Pilot training in Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO. He tfien re- ported: to Attach 5quairon 5EVENTY-FIVE, wftere he served as Squadron First Lieutenant, Line Division Ojficer, NATOP5 Ofker and Landing Signal Officer (L50). After two Mediterranean deployments with USS SARATOGA (CV 60), he returned to Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO as an Instructor PiCot and Carrier Qualification Phase Head. Upon completion of A-7E cross training, he was as- signed to Carrier Air Win 5IX as Air Wing LSO and deployed on the USS IN- DEPENDENCE (CV GZ). SxK months Cater, he joined Attack Squadron THIRTY- FfV E ancC tfien deployed to Bosnia for Operation DELIBERATE FORCE, and Catc to Haiti for Operation UPHOLD DE MOCRACY. Asfiore, RADM Suggs has attended the Armed Forces Staff College in 1980; served: as Hag Secretary to the Commander in Chief U.5. AtCantic FCeet, from No- vember 1984 to 1986 and: as Executive Assistant to tfie Deputy Commander in Chief U.5. NavaC Forces Europe, from February 1989 to February 1991. FoCCowin command of USS AMERICA (CV GG), Rear Admiral Suggs was selected for the six -month Chief of NavaC Operations ' Strategic Stxdies course at the NavaC War College in Newport, Rfiode IsCand:. He was selected for flag rank in May 1996 and: assigned as Director for Operations, Plans Policy, U.5. At- Cantic FCeet, in June 1996. In December 1997, Admiral Suggs assumed the duties as Commander Carrier Group SIX Commander 5TENNIS BattCe Group, Rear Ad:miraC Suggs ' awards and decorations include four Legion of Merit Medals, Defense Meritorious Service MedaC, Meritorious Service MedaC, two Navy Commendation MedaCs and: numerous other awa rds. Rear AdmiraC Suggs is married to the former Phyllis Ann Barbour of Wilmington, North CaroCina. 20 m CCG-6 I

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CHIEF OF STAFF ARRTFR CROUP SIX Captain Jamci Kane was bom in Lakehirst, New Jersey and qradmtedfrom the United States NavaC Academy in June 1973 witR a Bachelor of Science degree. He sxibsequentiy attended NucCear Power 5cfiooC at Mare Isiand, Calif omia and NucCear Prototype in Icfafto FaCCs, Ickfio, followed by Submarine School at Groton, Comiecdcxit, Captain Kane reported aboard the USS 5T0NEWALL JACICSON (55BN 634)iGold Crew) in Tebruary 1975 where he served as Sonar Officer and Main PropuCsion Assistant completing five patrols. He tfien servetf as Weapons Oftcer on board USS BREMERTON (55N 9 68) from 1978 to 1980. From Marca 1980 to OctoBer 1983, Captain Kane was assigned to IIS5 ' 5EAW0LF (55N 575) as Navigator Operations OJ r and Special Projects Of- ficer, completing two Pacific deployments. He tfien servetf as Executive Officer on board USS WHALE (55N 638) from December 1983 to December 1986, com- pCetin tRree AtCantic deployments. Trom December 1986 to December 1988, he served as the Tactical Systems Director on the staff of Submarine Development Squadron TWELVE. f In August 1989 Captain Kane assumed command of USS ALBUQUERQUE (55N 706) and served as the Commanding Officer until May 1992. During tfiis period, USS ALBUQUERQUE completed one deployment and m e:Ktensive Depot Modernization period. After being relieved, Captain Kane reported to the staff of Submarine Group TWO wfiere he was assigned as the Head of the Tactical Weap- ons Training and Certification Team. Injamiary 1994, he reported to the staff of the Commander, Submarine Force, U.5. AtCantic FCeet wftere he served as the Pro- spective Commanding Officer Instructor untiC Marcft 1996. He assumed command of the USS EMORY 5. LAND (AS 39) in May 1996, remaining in command until NovemBer 1997. He tfien reported to Carrier Group SIX for duty as Chief of Staff. 22 CCG-6