Ramsey (DEG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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PREPARATIO A DEPE DE T ' CRUIIE On this cruise We were able to show our families some of the Squadron's and RAMSEY's capabilities. AT THE HELM. X'aA 'S , HELO OPS MRS. ASHURST. LUNCH THIS IS SAILING!

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EXEC UTI E OFFICER ugust 196 -March 19 O RICHARD E. ONG, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, USN LCDR ONG was born in Oakland and raised in Lafayette, California. He received his commission as Ensign USNR in 1957 through the NROTC program at Oregon State College. LCDR ONG's first duty assignment was as First Lieutenant, Gunnery Offi- cer, and Supply Officer aboard USS REXBURG KEPCER-8555. This was followed by duty as Battalion Commander and Ordnance Officer at the Recruit Training Command in San Diego. While attached to the Recruit Training Command he augmented into the regular navy. Returning to sea duty in july, 1960, LCDR ONG reported as CIC Officer to USS LEONARD F. MASON QDD-8521. In March 1961 he was assigned to Destroyer Division 32 Staff as Operations and Chief Staff Officer, and in May 1962 was ordered to additional duty to DESRON 3 Staff. LCDR ONG reported to the Staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet in February 1963, serving as Administrative Assistant in Operations. After two years with CINCPACFLT Staff he reported to the missile frigate USS COONTZ CDLG-95 as Operations Officer. In july 1966 he was transferred to Danang, Republic of Vietnam where he served as Plans Officer for Commander U.S. Naval Support Activity Danang. While attached to NSA Danang he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. LCDR ONG reported to RAMSEY in August 1968 from studies at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., where he attended the School of Command and Staff. In September 1968 he received the Master of Science Degree in Inter- national Affairs from George Washington University. LCDR ONG is married to the former joane JOCHUMS of Berkeley, California.

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UNDERWAY WE STPAC FIRST WATCH OPS FAMEX?