Monticello (LSD 35) - Naval Cruise Book

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c o M M A N D I N G O F F I C E R Commander Bruce A. Tager Commander Tager enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and advanced through the ranks to Petty Officer First Class. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the Unrestricted Line in 19?6 through the USN Integration Program. Since 1956, Commander Tager has served in various capacities. He has experience on Destroyers first as Weapons Officer, then later as Executive Officer of the USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS lDD- 50l. In addi- tion, he has had two previous commands, USS PAGE COU.XTY I LST-10761 and USS COOKi LPR-IJOl. Prior to taking command of the MONTICELLO, Commander Tager was at the Fleet Computer Program- ming Center, Pacific, where he served as Head of the Amphibious Warfare Development Division.

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