Santa Barbara (AE 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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Lieutenant Commander Donald A. Frahler, USN Lieutenant Commander Donald A. Frahler. United States Navy, was born in the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. The son of Commander fRetiredj and Mrs. Andrew L. Frahler, he has called many cities and states his home. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 4972. His first tour of duty following graduation was in USS HOLLISTER CDD788j. He served in both the weapons and engineering departments. ln May 4975, Lieutenant Commander Frahler commenced Department Head Training at the Surface Warfare Officers' School Command in Newport, Rhode lsland. He next served as Weapons Officer in USS DAVIS fDD937j, from February 4976 to August 4977. His following tour was as Operations Officer aboard USS MOUNT BAKER IAE-341. ln June 4979, Lieutenant Commander Frahler reported to the Naval Military personnel Command, Washington, D.C., as Surface Warfare lnitial Assignment Officer. He later served as the Department Head Assignment Officer for year groups 4974 and 4975. Lieutenant Commander Frahler assumed command of USS ENGA GE CMSO433j on 47 July 4982. He assumed duties as Executive Officer aboard USS SANTA BARBARA CAE-28j on 28 September 4984. He has been awarded several theater and campaign ribbons including the meritorious Unit Citation and the Combat Action Ribbon while serving in USS HOLLISTER CDD-7882 off the coast of North Vietnam. Lieutenant Commander Frahler is married to the former Sharon Lynn Gotaas of Winnetka, lllinois. They have two daughters, Jori and Kristen. 9

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