John Young (DD 973) - Naval Cruise Book

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Lieutenant Commander Robert D. Reilly, Jr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Reilly of Winnetka, Illinois was born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from the University of Washington in 1975. After receiving his commission through the NROTC program LCDR Reilly was assigned to USS EDSON (DD-946) where he served as Combat Infor- mation Center Officer and Damage Control Assistant. Fol- lowing completion of Department Head schooling 1979, LCDR Reilly reported for duty as Prospective Operations Of- ficer and commissioned USS FLETCHER (DD-992) in July, 1980. Following his tour onboard FLETCHER LCDR Reilly reported for duty as Engineering Officer, USS STER- ETT (CG-31) homeported in Subic Bay, Republic of the Phi- lippines. In July, 1984 LCDR Reilly reported for duty in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Commander in Chief, United States Pacif- ic Fleet for duty in the Fleet Readiness section of that staff ' s Operation Department. Following his tour at CINC- PACFLT, LCDR Reilly assumed duties as Flag Secretary for Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, homeported in San Diego, Ca. In May, 1988 LCDR Reilly assumed duties as Executive Officer oif USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973). Lieutenant Commander Reilly ' s decorations and awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (with Gold Star), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Ser- vice Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (with Bronze Star), and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Lieutenant Commander Reilly is married to the former Carol L. Jacob of Serverna Park, Maryland. They have one daughter, Catherine Moore (Katie), born in January, 1987. I FINALLY MADE IT E X u V e Officer

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COMMANDER STEPHEN F. RESSER, USN Commander Resser, raised in New Jersey, graduated from high school in Metuchen, New Jersey and then attended the United States Naval Academy where he graduated and was commissioned as an Ensign in June of 1973. Commander Resser served his initial sea tour in the Engineering department of USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-1 16) as Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer as well as Main Propulsion Assistant. In December of 1976, he was ordered to the USS CARON (DD-970) Pre-Commissioning unit where he served both as Main Propulsion Assistant and Engineering Officer. A 1978 graduate of the Surface Warfare Officer school Department Head course he assumed duties as Engineering Officer in USS PETERSON (DD-969) in December that same year. Commander Resser then served as Officer in Charge of the COMNAVSURFLANT, Gas Turbine Mobile Training Team, Norfolk, Virginia from October 1980 until June 1982. His next assignment was as a member of the CINCPACFLT, Propul- sion Examining Board from February 1983 until March 1985. He subsequently served as Executive Officer in USS FLETCHER (DD-992) from June 1985 until January 1987. Followed by duty as an Instructor at the Senior Officer Ships Material Readiness Course, in Newport, Rhode Island from February 1987 until March 1988. Commander Resser assumed command of USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973) in June 1988. Commander Resser ' s personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars and the Navy Achievement Medal. Commander Resser is single, currently resides in San Diego, Ca. and is a sailing enthusiast. He is the son of Frank and Ella Resser of Port Charlotte, Florida.

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UNDERWAY, DECEMBER 14, 1988