La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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OFFICERS Harry T. Rittenour Captain May 1987 -Present Captain Rittenour is a native of Piketown, Ohio. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968 and was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1969. His first assignment was to Attack Squadron 125 in Lemoore, California, for training in the A-7B aircraft. He joined Attack Squadron 215 in 1970 and made two combat deployments aboard USS Oriskany (CVA-34). In 1973 he transferred to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5 in China Lake, California, where he worked as a project officer in electronic warfare. Captain Rittenour attended the University of California - Los Angeles and received a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1978. He was next assigned to Attack Squadron 122 for training in the A-7E aircraft. Upon completion, he reported to Attack Squadron 56 aboard USS Midway (CV-41), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, where he made three deployments to the Indian Ocean. In 1981 Captain Rittenour was assigned to Attack Squadron 192 as Executive Officer and deployed aboard USS America (CV-66). In 1982 Captain Rittenour assumed command of Attack Squadron 192 and deployed as a component of Carrier Air Wing 9 aboard USS Ranger (CV-61). Captain Rittenour was selected for Nuclear Power Training in 1983 and reported as Executive Officer of USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in 1985. While assigned to the Enterprise he deployed to the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Captain Rittenour has accumulated more than 3,300 night hours, 750 arrested landings and 200 combat missions while flying the A-7, A-6, A-4 and S-2 aircraft. He has been awarded the Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and several unit and service campaign ribbons. He and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Alameda, California, with their four children, Shannon, Michael, Robert and Matthew.

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COMMANDING Hubert F. Tahaney, Jr. Captain April 1986 -May 1987 Captain Tahaney received his commission through the OfTicer Candidate Program in December 1962. His sea assignments have included duty on USS Charles Berry (DE-1035); USS Sproston (DD-577); as shipboard advisor to the Vietnamese Navy; as Aide Flag Secretary on Staff, COMSERVGRU Three CTF 73; Executive Officer of USS Sample (FF-1048); Commanding Officer of USS San Bernardino (LST- 1189); and Chief Staff Officer, COMPHIBRON Seven. Other assignments have included duty as a student at the Naval Destroyer School and at the Navy War College, Command and Staff Course; in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Enlisted Distribution Branch; on the staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and as Readiness and Training Officer on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He graduated from St. Peter ' s College in New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. Captain Tahaney also holds a Master of Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. His significant decorations and service awards include the Bronze Star with Combat V , Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Expeditionary Medal. Captain Tahaney is married to the former Mary Lynn Bliss of Port Huron, Michigan. The Tahaneys have two children, Kathleen and Patrick, and reside in San Diego, California.

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CHANGE OF COMMAND