Leftwich (DD 984) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER DANIEL R. BOWLER, USN Commander Daniel R. Bowler, a native of Annapolis, Maryland, attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1970. Following commissioning, he served aboard USS TURNER JOY (DD 951) as the Main Propulsion Assistant. From November 1971 to August 1973, he served as Engineer Officer and Executive Officer of USS WELCH (PG 93). Commander Bowler then attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1973-1974 as a participant in the Junior Line Officer Science Education Program (Burke Program), earning a M.A. in International Relations. Returning to sea in November 1975, he served as Engineer Officer, USS ALBERT DAVID (FF 1050) through August 1977. After attending the Prospective Engineering Officer Course at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Idaho Falls, he reported for duty as an Engineer Instructor, Department Head Course, and Plant Manager, 1200 PSI Propulsion Plant Trainer, Surface Warfare Officers School Command where he served from 1978-1980. From April 1981 to October 1982, Commander Bowler served as Executive Officer, USS OUELLET (FF-1077). Following this tour, he served as Chief Staff Officer, Destroyer Squadron THIRTY-THREE from December 1982 to June 1984. He then served as Fleet Schedules and Services Officer on the staff of Commander, THIRD Fleet from July 1984 to November 1986. Commander Bowler’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award, and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is married to the former Susan Maier of Adelphia, Maryland. They have two children, Shane and Brandy.

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COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON THIRTY FIVE CAPTAIN I. LARGUIER, JR., USN Captain Larguier was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island on 18 December 1964. Past assignments include tours as Communications Officer and Combat Information Officer on USS FLOYD B. PARKS (DD 884), Executive Officer on USS CLARION RIVER (LSMR-409) and Operations Officer and Engineer Officer on USS BRONSTEIN (FF 1037). In 1970, he assumed duties as Commanding Officer, USS ENDURANCE (MSO 435). From 1972 to 1974, Captain Larguier was a student at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. From 1974 to 1976, he served as an exchange officer at the Brazilian Navy Training Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Following his return from Brazil he served as Executive Officer, USS MORTON (DD 948) homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In 1978, he reported to the Staff, Commander in Chief United States Pacific Command where he served until 1979. From 1979 to 1980, Captain Larguier was a student at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following graduation from the U.S. Army War College he was ordered to the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he served in the Western Hemisphere Division, Plans and Policy Directorate. Captain Larguier assumed command of USS OUELLET (FF 1077) in September 1982. Following that tour he served on the Staff of Commander in Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet from February 1985 until July 1986. Captain Larguier is athorized to wear the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Staff Commendation Medal. Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal with seven stars, Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Medal (second class), and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. He is a proven subspecialist in Politico-Military Affairs (Latin America), and holds a Master’s Degree from the George Washington University. He is married to the former Masil Richard of Lafayette, Louisiana and they have two children, Christina and Monique.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Ainim LCDR RICHARD R. ARNOLD, USN LCDR Richard Arnold, a native of Boonville, Missouri, attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1975. Following commissioning, he served aboard USS FANNING (FF-1076) as the Gunnery Officer. LCDR Arnold then attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California from 1978 to 1980. He earned an M.S. degree in Administrative Science. Returning to sea in October 1980, he served as Combat Systems Officer aboard USS MERRILL (DD 976) through 1984. In July 1984, LCDR Arnold reported as Assistant Officer in Charge of the COMNAV-SURFPAC LANT Tomahawk Tactical Qualification Team. In September 1985, LCDR Arnold was transfered to Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic, Dam Neck, Virginia as their first Cruise Missile Officer. LCDR Arnold assumed duties as Executive Officer, USS LEFTWICH (DD 984) in May 1987. LCDR Arnold’s home is Aiea, Hawaii. He is married to Jeannette Cutino of Monterey, California. They have two children, Katherine and John. LCDR Arnold’s Awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award and the Navy Commendation Medal.