Lewis Puller (FFG 23) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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Commander Harry S. McGee United States Naval Reserve SELRES Cooidinator CDR McGee graduated with a BS in Business Administration from California State University, Chico in August 1 973. From the wild life of Chico he reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI for training. He was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy in November 1 973 . CDR McGee ' s sea tours include Gunnery assistant CICO aboard USS WiUiam M. Wood (DD-715), and Boilers Officer aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43). After his release from active duty, CDR Mcgee obtained his MBA from use. CDR McGee ' s SELRES tours include Asst. Operations Officer, SELRES Administrator, SELRES Coordinator aboard USS Lang (FF-1060), and SELRES Administrator aboard USS Wadsworth (FFG-9). CDR McGee is married to the former Anne Harder of Port Orchard, Washington. Lieutenant Commander Fredrick V. Martin III United States Naval Reserve SELRES Administrator LCDR Martin graduated from Long Island University with a B.A. in Political Science in 1979. He received his commission from OCS in September of 1979. LCDR Martin ' s first sea tour was aboard USS Halsey (CG-23). This tour included assignments as Boilers Officer, Electrical Officer, Auxilliaries Officer, Assistant Chief Engineer and Navigator. Since his release from active duty, LCDR Martin has served as Navigator and Assistant Chief Engineer aboard USS Lang (FF- 1080). He reported aboard USS Lewis B. Puller in April of 1988 as Assistant Chief Engineer and finally Selres Administator. LCDR Martin is married and has two children. 140