La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Admiral John F. Addams Commander Middle East Force Rear Admiral John F. Addams was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and attended public schools in that city. Following graduation from Harvard University in 1952, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I., and was commissioned an ensign in May 1952. He is a graduate of the Naval War College and has a master's degree in interna- tional affairs from George Washington University. Rear Admiral Addams has extensive service in cruisers and destroyers of both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. He served in the com- missioning crews of USS William V. Pratt CDLG 135 and USS Jouett CCG 295. He commanded USS Cochrane CDDG 215 and was awarded two Bronze Stars for his performance of duty during combat operations off the coast of Vietnam. He has also commanded Destroyer Squadrons 5 and 7, and he has served on the staffs of Commander Destroyer Flotilla 2 and Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group 8. His shore tours have included duty on the faculty of the Naval War College, in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Rear Admiral Addams was selected for promotion to his present rank in February 1981 and reported for duty as the Deputy Chief of Naval Education and Training in July 1981. On July 6, 1983, Rear Admiral Addams relieved Rear Admiral Charles E. Gurney III as Commander Middle East Force. In addition to the Bronze Star, Rear Admiral Addams has been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal and various unit commendations and campaign medals. Rear Admiral Addams is married to the former Ellen Waugh of Boston, Massachusetts. They have two married sons.

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Captain Brent . Bennitt HOC.. Captain Brent M. Bennitt, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, received his commission in 1964 upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Naval Science degree and graduated with honors. He was designated a Naval Aviator in December 1965. A veteran pilot, Captain Bennitt flew 221 combat missions in Viet- nam and has served as a Navy test pilot and flight test instructor. His career has included tours with several attack squadrons, serving as com- manding officer of Attack Squadron 105. He has served as flag lieute- nant and personal aide to the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, and most recently as Executive Officer of USS Nimitz QCVN 685. Among Captain Bennitt's awards are the Air Medal C3 individual awards, 17 strike flight awardsl, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V C3 awardsj, Vietnamese Air Gallantry Cross, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnamese Meritorious Unit Commendation, Queen's Commendation for meritorious achievement in aerial flight CUnited Kingdomj, and the Navy Expeditionary Medal for service in Lebanon. He is also a member of the International Society of Ex- perimental test pilots. Captain Bennitt is married to the former Beverley Diane Brumfield of Kansas City, Missouri. The Bennitts have a daughter named Sarah.