John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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ENDURING FREEDOM