Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF MMCM MARK M. MACE Master Chief Mark Mace graduated LaQuinta High School, Orange County California in 1976. After completing Orlando Boot Camp in 1977, he continued training at Machinist Mate A school in Great Lakes. 111. He has served onboard the following ships: USS LYNDE McCORMICK (DDG-8). USS FOX (CG-33) USS BERKELEY (DDG-15), USS DULUTH (LPD-6) where he earned Duty Auxiliaryman and Engineering Officer of the Watch qualifications. Shore duties inlcuded tours at the Equipment Repair Shop and Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity San Diego and Curriculum Coordinator and Instructor at Fleet Training Center San Diego. Master Chief Mace is Enlisted Surface Warfare and Master Training Specialist qualified. He reported to USS KINKAID in May 1997. Master Chief Mace married Pamela in 1978 and has two daughters, Kimari and Michelle.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR ANN CLAIRE PHILLIPS Originally from Annapolis, Maryland. Lieutenant Commander Ann Claire Phillips is a 1983 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French. She received her commission through the Naval Reserve Officer ' s Training Corps Lieutenant Commander Phillips ' initial sea tour was in USS LEXINGTON ( A VT 1 6) where she served as First Division Officer. Assistant Damage Control Assistant , and Repair Division Officer. During that tour, she spent several months onboard USCGC DAUNTLESS (WMEC 624). conducting Law Enforcement Operations in the Caribbean. She then transferred to USS JASON ( AR 8 ). serving as Navigator and Combat Information Center Officer and completed a Western Pacific deployment during OPERATION PRAYING MANTIS. After attending Department Head School. Lieutenant Commander Phillips reported to USS CAPE COD (AS 43 ) As Chief Engineer, serving through two deployments including an emergent deployment in support of DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM. Her next assignment was as Operations Officer in USS SAN JOSE ( AFS 7 ). homeported in Agana. Guam. While onboard, she participated in multiple joint exercises and served as Afloat Logistics Coordinator, deploying during Operations DESERT STORM. SOUTHERN WATCH, and RESTORE HOPE. Lieutenant Commander Phillips then served as a Department Head instructor at Surface Warfare Officers School Command. Newport. Rhode Island, instructing Anti-Surface Warfare. Operations. Logistics, and Shipboard Readiness and Training. She is a designated Master Training Specialist. Prior to reporting to USS KINKAID ( DD 965 ) as Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander Phillips served aboard the staff of Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group THREE as Flag Secretary, deploying with the CARL VINSON Task Group and participation in Joint Exercise RUGGED NAUTILUS, and Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and DESERT STRIKE. Lieutenant Commander Phillips ' personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (Two Gold Stars in lieu of Third Award), Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of Second Award), and other service and campaign ribbons. She is a member of the United States Naval Institute (USNI). the Surface Navy Association (SNA), and the University of North Carolina Alumni Association. Lieutenant Commander Phillips ' interests include sailing and windsurfing, running, cycling, birdwatching. classical music and art

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