Mauna Kea (AE 22) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR J. M. KACZMARSKI JULY 1988 - MARCH 1990 LCDR Joseph Kaczmarski was commissioned an Ensign in May 1976 via a NROTC Program after com- pleting a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting at University of Louisville. Following Surface Warfare Offi- cer School in San Diego, California he reported to USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) where he worked in the Weap- ons, Operations, and Deck Departments. In April 1981, he was subsequently ordered to Commander, Naval Sur- face, Pacific Fleet as a manpower specialist. He returned to sea duty as the Ship Control Officer on Pre-commis- sioning Unit GARY (FFG 51). In October 1986, he trans- ferred to Commander, Destroyer Squadron 33 in San Die- go where he was assigned as the Operations Officer. He reported to USS MAUNA KEA as the Executive Officer in July 1988. LCDR Kaczmarski ' s decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal with one gold star, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Battle Efficiency Ribbon with two E ' s, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one bronze star. LCDR Kaczmarski i s married to the former Martha Brandt of Kiel, West Germany. They have one daughter, Veronica.

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iJ i OFMiR, COMMANDER T. H. GORSKI U.S. NAVY Commander Gorski, a native of Toledo, Ohio, was commissioned from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1971. Upon commissioning, he was assigned to USS GLENNON (DD 840) where he served as Damage Control Assistant and First Lieutenant. Following the Department Head Course at Destroyer School, he reported to USS DYESS (DD 880) in May 1975 and served as Engineer Officer. In January 1977, he reported to USS TRUCKEE (AO 147) as First Lieutenant. In May 1979, Commander Gorski completed the Recruiting Officer Management Orientation Course and report- ed to Navy Recruiting District Michigan where he served as Officer Programs Recruiter and Officer Programs Offi- cer. In July 1981. he was reassigned as Officer Programs Inspector for Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, Standardization and Audit Team Inspector General. In Sept ember 1982, Commander Gorski reported to Commander, Service Squadron TWO and served as Staff Material Officer. While there he was additionally assigned as Engineer Officer in USS SURIBACHI (AE 21) and in USS DETROIT (AOE 4). In June 1986, he reported to USS VULCAN (AR 5) as Executive Officer. Commander Gorski assumed command of USS MAUNA KEA on 9 January 1989. Commander Gorski ' s decorations include Meritorious Service Medal. Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Commander Gorski is married to the former Patrice Nicolette Demars of Toledo, Ohio. They have two children, Michael and Katherine. CO- 7

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR P. A. ANDERSON MARCH 1990 - PRESENT LCDR Paul Anderson was commissioned an Ensign on 19 April 1975 through the NROTC scholarship pro- gram at Jacksonville University. He reported to USS ROBISON (DDG 12) as B and M Division Officer and later served as the Main Propulsion Assistant. He was subsequently ordered to USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) where he performed duties as M Division Officer and As- sistant Training Officer. Shore duty awaited him next at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Tacoma. Washington for three years. After a brief tour as a civilian, LCDR Ander- son returned to the Navy as a Training and Administra- tion of the Naval Reserve (TAR) Officer and proceeded to Oshkosh (by gosh) , Wisconsin where he commanded the local reserve center. After graduating from Depart- ment Head School in 1985, he assumed duties as Chief Engineer of USS LANG {FF 1060) and USS SHASTA (AE 33). He reported to USS MAUNA KEA as Execu- tive Officer in March 1990. He is married to the former Kum Sun An of Seoul, South Korea. xo- 9