Ramsey (FFG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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'Qtazra gi , r C0 MA R T RREL I. CLARK, USN Commander Clark is a native Philadelphian and a graduate of Temple University. He was commissioned through Officers Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island in August 1964 and served his initial sea tour in USS MARIAS IAO-57l as Assistant First Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer. In August 1967, after a one year tour in the Republic of Vietnam with the U.S. Naval Advisory Group, Commander Clark reported aboard USS MAC DONOUGH IDLG-8l for an eighteen month assignment as First Lieutenant. Following graduation from the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, Rhode Island in August 1969. Commander Clark served for two years as Engineer Officer, USS KEPPLER IDD-765l. In October 1971 he reported to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland for duty as a company officer in the Office of the Commandant. In August 1974 Commander Clark attended the Command and Staff Course of the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island where he graduated with high distinction. He then served in USS HARRY E. YARNELL ICG-17l as Engineer Officer from October 1975 until June 1977. His follow on assignment was as Executive Officer, USS AYLWIN IFF-10811 ln June 1979 Commander Clark reported to the Naval Military Personnel Command, Washington, D.C. for a two year tour as Head, Enlisted Surface Technical Ratings Assignment Branch. In June 1982 he completed a one year senior officer course of study at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University. Washington, D.C. On 22 December 1982 Commander Clark assumed command of USS RAMSEY IFFG-2l. His military decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, two awards, the Navy Achievement Medal. and various unit commendations, theater and service medals. Commander Clark is married to the former Mary Grace Daly of South Hadley, Massachusetts. They have two children, Terry and Timothy.

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EXECUTIVEO IC' R Commander Slaight is a native New Yorker originally from Staten Island. As a graduate of the United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland, he earned his commission in 1969 and started his first tour of duty on board USS Van Voorhis CDE-1028l as Communications Officer. In January 1972, after completing a one year tour in the Republic of Vietnam with the United States Navy Advisory Group, Commander Slaight reported as a student to the U.S. Naval Destroyer School in Newport, Rhode Island. ln October 1972 Commander Slaight reported on board USS Badger KEFG-10712 as Operations Officer. after which he served as tactics instructor for the Department l-lead course of the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Officers School. In July 1980 Commander Slaight completed a two year tour with Commander Carrier Group 8 as Assistant Surface Operations Officer. I-le then attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey. California earning a Masterfs Degree in System Technology. ln July 1982 he become Executive Officer of USS Parsons lDDG-31l until her decommissioning in December 1982. On 3 January 1983 CDR Slaight reported on board USS Ramsey CFEG-2l as Executive Officer. His military decorations include two Navy Commendation Medals, and various unit commendations. theater. and service medals. Commander Slaight is married to the former Mary Jane Carrol of Annapolis, Maryland. They have three children, James, Mathew, and Erica.