Lewis Puller (FFG 23) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Faces of Command CDR J.R. MacLuskie 30 November 90-10 December 91 CDR J.B. Schmidt 3 -21 August 1991 Among the highlights of CDR Schmidt ' s tour were the memorable port visit to New Westminster, B.C. and the eventfull transit down the Frazier River CDR W.A. Lillard 10 Decemer 1991 - Present (L.A. Raiderettes visite, EJeoember 1991) CDR R.E. Smith 13 September - 11 October 1991 CDR Smith took the ship on our second trip to Canada for exercises on the Nanoose Torpedo range. The transit north included port visits in Victoria, B.C. and Seattle, WA. 138

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Commaiifcler William A. Lillard United States Navy Commanding Officer 10 Dec 91 - Present CDR LiUaKi was bom on 27 August 1946 in Front Royal, Virginia. He attended North Carolina Methodist College in Fayetteville, N.C, receiving a B.A in Business. He enlisted m the Navy in 1968 as a machinist mate and was assigned to the USS Springfield (CLG 7) until 1972 when te entered Naval Officer Candidate School. He was commissioned an Ensign in May of 1972. CDR Lillard ' s sea tours include 1 st Lieutenant Navigator aboard USS O ' Hare (DD 889), 1st Lieutenant ASW Officer aboard USS Leahy (CG-16), Material Officer for DESRON Six CHENG aboard USS MacDonough (DDG 39) aixi XO aboard USS Tattnall (DDG 19). In 1982 he entered Naval Post Graduate School and received his Masters degree in Computer Science and Information Management in 1984. In 1986, CDR Lillard was assigned as Chief Staff Officer for DESRON 14 In 1988 , CDR Lillaid was assigned to CINPACFLT as Chief of the Automated Data Processing Division responsible for all headquarters non-tactical computer systems and programming support to the Worldwide MiUtary Command and Control System (WWMCCS). CDR Lillard assumed command of USS Robison (DDG 12) in March 1991 , deploymg immediately to the Eastern Pacific for countemarcotics operations. After USS Robison was decomissioned on 1 Oct 91 , he was assigned to DESRON 33 until assuming command of USS Lewis B. Puller on 10 December 1991. w j , x • • CDR Lillard ' s decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (4), Navy Achievement Medal, Combat AcUon Ribbon Deployment Ribbon (7). He is married to the former Judith Fields of Jacksonville, FL. They have three daughters, Shannon, Page and Leigh Anne, all residmg m San Diego. Page 137

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Master Chief Petty Officer Gary L. Laabs United States Navy Command Master Chief BMCM Laabs was bom in Aurora, South Dakota. He entered the Navy on August 22, 1971, attending boot camp in San Diego, California. His sea tours include: USS Whipple (DE-1062), USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36) and USS Willamette (AO-180). Shore commands include: Safety Supervisor for Subbase Transportation Pearl Harbor, craftmaster for Naval Station Water Transportation and asst. public works officer at the Naval Communications Station East Pacific. BMCM Laabs is married to the former Bertha Carvalho of Moilili. Hawaii. They have two daughters, Teressa and Crystal, and one son, Gary Junior. Lieutenant Commander John R. Ericson United States Navy Executive Officer LCDR Ericson received his commission through the NROTC scholarship program at Marquette llniversity. His sea tours include: 1st LT MPA aboard USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2), XO aboard USS Affray (MSO-51 1). and Operations Officer aboard USS Kauffman (FFG-59). Ashore, LCDR Ericson served as Enlisted Programs Officer at NRD Milwaukee, as well as complefion of a tour at the Naval War Colle ge where he received his MA in National Security and Strategic Studies. Additionally, he has an MS in Management. LCDR Ericson is married to the farmer Katie Sherman of Appleton, Wisconsin. They have two daughters; Stephanie and Emily. Page 139