Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER MICHAEL E. BOYD Commander Michael E. Boyd graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point. New York in June 1997 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Merchant Marine license as a Third Mate. Following commissioning and completion of the Surface Warfare Division Officer Course at SWOSCOLCOMDET Coronado he reported to USS REASONER (FF-1063) where he served as Communications Officer and Navigation Administrative Officer until July 1980. In August 1980 he was detailed as prospective ASW Officer in the commissioning crew of USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994). serving onboard through September 1982. Ordered ashore, in October 1982 he returned to SWOSCOLCOMDET Coronado where he served as an instructor for combat systems, seamanship and navigation. In September 1984 he attended the Department Head Course at SWOSCOLCOM NEWPORT graduating in April 1985. Following graduation, he served two consecutive tours as Combat Systems Offier. The first was in USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) from June 1985 through December 1986 followed by USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) from March 1987 through December 1988. In March 1989 he assumed duties as Executive Officer in USS RENTZ (FFG-46) where he served until October 1990. In November 1990 Commander Boyd reported for duty on the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare (OP-03) where he served as Head, Surface Warfare Plans and Policy Branch (OP-391) until October 1992. Following reorganization of OPNAV, he assumed duties as Deputy. Surface Warfare Manpower and Training Requirements Branch (N869B). In August 1994 he reported to the Naval War College Newport RI earning a Masters Degree from the College of Naval Warfare in June 1995. Upon graduation he returned to San Diego as Operations Officer on the staff of Commander, .Mloal Training Group Pacific where he served through March 1996. Personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two gold stars in lieu of second and third awards) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Commander Boyd is married to the former Roberta Ann Skarban of Onconto Falls, Wisconsin. They have three children. Shannon, Sean and Steven.