John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Christopher L. Stathos graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1 977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering. Following graduation, he attended Nuclear Power School in Oriando, Florida; Nuclear Prototype Training in Windsor Locks, Connecticut and Basic Submarine Officer Training in New London, Connecticut. In March 1979, Captain Stathos reported onboard USS TuUibee (SSN 597). He served as Electrical Officer, Reactor Controls Assistant and as Weapons Officer. After completion of the Submarine Officer Advanced Course in New London, he was assigned as Engineer Officer of USS Richard B. Russell (SSN 687) in July 1983. During this tour, the ship completed a two year ocean engineering conversion, completed its first Pacific deployment and was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Battle E . In July 1 987, he reported to Submarine Squadron Twenty Two in La Maddalena, Italy, as Squadron Engineer and Material Officer, where he managed refits for both submarines and surface ships deployed to the MediteiTanean Sea. Following completion of Prospective Executive Officer School in October, 1989, Captain Stathos served as Executive Officer of USS Georgia (SSBM 729) (Blue) and completed three strategic deterrent patrols. In March 1992, he reported to the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff in Omaha, Nebraska, and was assigned to the Provisional Staff in U.S. Strategic Command. With the standup of U.S. Strategic I Command in June of 1992, he assumed duties in the I Operations and Logistics Directorate (J3 J4) as Chief, j Current Operations Missile Branch. Captain Stathos commanded USS Cincinnati (SSN 693) from October 1994 until the ship ' s decommissioning in July 1995. He was assigned as Deputy Commander for Training on the staff ofg Commander, Submarine Squadron Eleven in San Diego, California from August 1995 to January 1996. Captain Stathos commanded USS Hampton (SSN 767) fromg April 1996 until January 1998, completing the ship ' s first North Atlantic deployment. From January 1998 to February 2000, he was assigned to the Headquarters, Supreme Allied Command Atlantic, as Branch Head, Manpower and Personnel. Captain Stathos commanded Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, California from April 2000 until August 20© 1 . His current assignment is Chief of Staff, Carrier up Seven. Captain Stathbjawards include the Defense Superior Service Medal,t T£ on of Merit, the Joint Meritorious Service;Medal, th i gtorious Service Medal (four awardij, the Navy.Commendation Medal (three awards), and the- ' MVy Achievement Medal (two awards). , W . ( tain Stathos isfmarried to the former Marylee McGee of Laurelv Dejaware. They have two daughters, Shannen aodgRgfe i- ENDURING FREEDOM 1 1

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■m — M- ' d f k M 4 et , L ifi ■• .ig . - Rear Admiral James M. Zortman is the Commander of Carrier Group Seven embarked in VSS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) homeported at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. He assumed command on 19 October 2001. == Initial sea duty assignment was as Damage Control Assistant aboard USS Gray (FF-1054). Following flight training at NAS Pensacola and training in the A6 Intruder, subsequent sea duty and squadron assignments have included Attack Squadron 95 aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and USS America (CV-66), Attack Squadron 128, Assistant Navigator aboard 55 Constellation (CV-64), and Attack Squadron 95 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Rear Admiral Zortman has commanded the Medium Attack Warfare School Pacific, Attack Squadron 52 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen aboard USS Enterprise. Assignments to shore and staff billets have included Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing, Joint Staff Directorate of Operations (J-3), 10 USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group Fellow, and Executive Assistant to t he Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Rear Admiral Zortman served as the Director of Politico-Military Affairs on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. He advised the CNO and Secretary of the Navy on world-wide politico- military policy matters, provided Department of the Navy representation on multinational boards and committees, served as the host for the Navy-to-Navy staff talks series, and represented the CNO in conventional security assistance and technology transfer programs. Rear Admiral Zortman has logged over 2,500 ' hours and 900 carrier landings. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit awards. Rear Admiral Zortman was born in Onawa, Iowa. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1973 with a degree in Economics. He is married to the former Kathie Loers of Oak Harbor, Washington. They have two children, Ben and Brenna.

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Master Chief Worden was T5om arid raised in Lawrence, Kansas. After graduating from Plainwell High School in 1 98 1 , he entered the Navy under the Delayed Entry Program and subsequently entered Basic Training at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes. After graduating from Electronic Warfare A and C schools, he received orders to the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) and was assigned to the Op- erations Warfare Division. During this tour, he had the opportunity to make one Western Pacific deployment. In 1985 he received orders to Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group, Surface Detach- ment Two, Naval Air Station North Island, CA. Dur- ing this tour, he performed as Team Leader for Sur- face Teams Six, Eight, Nine and Ten on seven dif- ferent surface combatants, auxiliaries and the elec- tronic warfare range Fallon NV. He played a sig- nificant part in the successful development of new tactics and material to support aviation and surface electronic warfare systems. Moreover, during this tour he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. In Janu- ary 1 990, he was transferred to Fleet Combat Train- ing Center Pacific as the Electronic Warfare Of- ficer course manager. During this tour, he earned the title of Master Training Specialist. His first as- signment as a Leading Chief Petty Officer was aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During which time he completed a deployment to the Arabian Gulf and two Inter-deployment training cycles. At the end of his tour, he was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. In June of 1996 he reported to USS 1 2 USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) :: ' Princeton (CG 59) for assignment as Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Signals Warfare Division. Dur- ing his tour he assumed the Operations Department Leading Chief Petty Officer billet, completed R IMPAC 96 and 98, a six month Counter-Narcotic Deployment and a deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Significant career achievements Qualifications: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (CVN 70), Combat Direction Watch Officer (CVN 70), Officer Of the Deck in port (CVN 70), Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CG 59), Surface Sub-Surface Warfare Coordinator (CG 59), Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (CG 59), Force Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (CG 59) Tour Goals: Fusion of C2W with all warfare disciplines.