Kidd (DDG 993) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain William -I. Flanafjan. -Ir. I ' SN, graduated i ' rom the Ias.sa(.■huset Maritime Academy in 1964. After three years service in the U. S. Merchant Marine, he reported to the commissioning crew oi ' the ainpliil)ious transport dock USS DL ' BUQl K (LPl)-S) tor duty as navigator. Subsequent Iv he ser ed as Operations Officer in USS PARSONS (UD(i-;5:5). Upon being assigned to shore duty in W ' asliington D.C., Captain Flanagan assumed duty as the Executive Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Personnel Affairs. This assignment was followed by duty as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel, and as the 197.S-74 Chief of Naval Operations P llow. In July 1974, he was assigned as Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations for Management Matters. Through 1975 and 1976, ( aptain Flanagan commanded the fast frigate USS BKONSTEIN (FF-10;{7). His most recent assignment was as the .Administratixe .Aide to the Secretary oi the . avy. Captain Flanagan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Maritime Transportation and a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science, and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School. Among his decorations are the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Del ' ense Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with twelve stars, the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. In 1979 Commander Flanagan was named One of the Ten Outstanding Voving Men of America the U. S. -Jaycees. and he received the .Arthur .S. Flemming Award. He is married to the former Susan Flanagan have three children. Lyons of Metuchen, New Jersey. Captain and Mr This book is dedicated to the patriots who have given so freely ol ' themselves and iheir spirits so that the great tradition of service with honor continues in our great Navy. Through the contribution of every man, USS KIDD will continue to proudly represent the willingness of the United States to contribute to the quest for world peace. We have spent an important part of our lives serving our Nation together, as such we will share this common bend always. I have been extremely fortunate to have spent the past three years with the finest men in any Navy, ever and I am forever in your debt for the inspiration you provided for a man whose proudest moment in life will have been to serve as YOUR Captain.

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COMMANDING OFFICER

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EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONING COMMANDER WILLIAM G. SUTTON U. S. N. Commander William G. Sutton, USN, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1970. After participating in the Immediate Graduate Edvication Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he reported to USS JONAS INGRAM (DD- ;5X) for duty as Anti-Submarine Warfare Olficer. He then served as Weapons Officer in USS PAUL (FF-1()80), and as Operations Officer and Navigator in USS SUKIBA- CHI (AE-21). Commanfler Sutton ' s most recent assignment was as an instructor in Naval Systems Kngineering at the United States Naval Academy. Gonimander Sutton holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Among his decorations are the Meritorious Ihiit Commenda- tion, Battle E Ribbon, National Defense Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He is married to Lieutenant Commander p]lizaheth Sutton, currently assigned to the Stalf ot Commander in Chief, V. S. Atlantic Fleet.