John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER XDctoher 11, 1996 -May 1, 1936 rC v xivd Winncfdd gradmud in 1978 wiih K r ors in Aerospace Enqine nnq from tfie Gtorgia Institute of Technology and received his commission at tfie same time from the Georgia Tech NROTC program. He autnded flight training and received his Win s of Go Win June 1980. , r r. rr ..t-o . lollowing F-14 fleet replacement training, he served his first fleet torn at Vt-ZA, based at Naval Air Station Miramar in 5an Die O; California, During this tour, he re- ceived his Wing Landing Signal Officer qualification and participated: in two deploy- ments to the Indian Ocean aboard USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) and USS RANGER (CV 61). Captain Winnefeld then joined the staff of the Navy lighter Weapons 5cfiooC (TOPGUN) in 1983, where he served as head of the Training Depar ment. I Following completion of fleet refresher training in 1987, he joined VF-1 wfiere ' served a s Operations OJ ftcer, participated in two deployments to the Indian Ocean aboard USS RANGER (CV 61) and was selected as the 1989 Gmmmari ' Topcat of Year . During tfiis period; VF-1 was awarded two consecutive BattCe E ' s and the Jose Clifton Award. In February 1990, Captain Winnefeld reported to the Operations Directorate (J-3; of the Joint Staff. Here, he served as Central Command Branch Officer in the Joint Op] emtions Division tfurin Operations DE5ERT 5HIELD and DE5ERT 5T0RM and re- ( ceived: tfie Ad:miraC WiCCiam J. Crowe Joint 5taJJ Action Oftcer of the Year awant. H tfien served: or one year as Senior Aide to General Collin Vowell, Chairman ofthejoix Chiefs of Staff . In 1993 Captain Winnefeld reported aboard VF-Zll where he served as Lxecntivt Officer and Commanding Officer. During this period the Fighting Checkmates deployed to the Arabian, Gulf for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH a6oanC LLS5 NIMITZ (CVN 68), and won the Pacific FCeet BattCe E award. In 1994; Captain Winnefeld graduated with the Highest Distinction jrom the U.S. NavaC War Co CCe e off campus program. Winnefeld also attended the Navy Nuclear ■ Power ScfiooC in Orlando, Florida, where he was the recipient of the Vice Admiral Wii liam W. Behrens, Jr. award as the honor graduate of his class. Captain Winnefeld reported to LLS5 JOHN C. 5TENNI5 (CVN 74) in OctoBer 1996 and: served: as Executive Officer until May 1998. He currently serves as Com- manding Officer of the USS Cleveland homported at NavaC Station 5an Die o. Captain Winnefeld ' s awards include the Legion of Merit Medal, the Defense Met torious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal. Captain Winnefeld is married to the former Mary Werner of Mtnomonie, Wiscoi si?t. Tfiej ' reside with their s on James in San Diego. EArecutive Officer

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COMMANDER WADE C. TAL 35

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WiiliW CAPTAIN TAMES A« WINNBE E;«ecwtive Officer