Stein (FF 1065) - Naval Cruise Book

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l l r l E Executive Officer Richard W. Hyde, Jr. Commander Richard W. HYDE Jr. was born in Bethesda, Maryland. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and received a Bachelor of Science Degree upon graduation in 1968. After commissioning, he reported to the USS BLUE KDD-744i and served as Navigator. ln July 1970 until May 1971 he served onboard USS HORNE CCG-30l as Gunnery Officer and subsequently transferred to Vietnam for duty as an advisor. He then reported to the Naval Destroyer School in August 1972, in preparation for his Department Head tour as Weapons Officer on the USS SHERMAN KDD-9311. In August 1975 he returned to Destroyer School as an instructor until December 1978. He then reported to USS CONSTELLATION QCV-641 as First Lieutenant and served in that capacity until May 1981. Following this tour he reported aboard the USS STEIN IFF-10651 as Executive Officer. Commander HYDE is married to the former Anita Quasebarth of San Diego, California and has two children, Rebecca, age 9 and Trey, age 5. He currently resides in Newport, Rhode Island where he is attending the Naval War College.

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,mivmrrrurvvff 1 , iiiiiixxiiiiiiwx Wmixi i 'Ulf W' 5. r 1 , f9tttxiE QW' .- , L .. D . f .mips-V' are :fi -9 r Jig- . . 'fluff' Commanding Officer Harold J. Grosser, Jr. Commander Harold J. Grosser, Jr., a native of New York, was born in New York and attended primary schools there. He attended the State University of New York Maritime College in Bronx, New York, and was graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meterology. Upon commissioning, he was sent to his first assignment as Combat Information Center Officer f Electronics Material Officer onbaord USS NEOSHO QAO-1431 in Norfolk, Virginia. Following this, he attended Submarine School in New London, Connecticut, and reported to USS HALFBEAK QSS-352D in June 1966, and undertook duties as Assistant Engineering Officer, Communications Officer, and Supply Officer. ln October 1968, he moved to San Diego and commenced duties as Engineering Officer, Operations Officer and Navigator on USS RONQUIL KSS-396l. In July 1971, he reported to Submarine Development Group One Staff and worked on the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Project, and he became Officer-in-Charge of the Deep Submergence School. I-Ie then moved to Officer-in-Charge of Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle One in August 1972. His next tour began in August 1974 in USS TROUT QSS-566l as Executive Officer. Following this, in August 1976, he returned to Submarine Development Group One as Officer-in-Charge of Deep Submergence School and Deep Submergence Systemsf-Deep Submergence Rescue Systems Project Officer. ln August 1978, he then reported to Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island for instruction before becoming Executive Officer in USS HECTOR KAR-7l. In November 1980, he began instruction for command of USS STEIN CFF-1065l which he assumed in June 1981. Commander Grosser wears the Navy Commendation Medal C4 awardsl, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for service onboard USS RONQUIL KSS-396l. ln addition, he wears the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 stars, the Navy Expeditionary Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He is qualified to command submarines, surface ships and deep submergence vehicles, and holds a Coast Guard Merchant Marine License. He currently resides in San Diego, California.

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ln Memor O I-ITC Ronald E. Lovaas I IWIIIIIIII f II .IMIIIIIII UZ, Vfvf , I II I III I , f I I II,I I I II I ff, , I IIWI , s s ,, ,, fr f if ' i f if f i C ' -K ' mmf W, , The men assigned to STEIN knew Chief Lovaas well since he reported aboard in April of 1980. In his position as Leading Chief Petty Dfficer of the Damage Control Work Center in the Engineering Department, he proved daily his abilities to initiate action to correct material deficiencies, counsel his men, and participate in the wide range of ship's activities. Chief Lovaas went the extra mile to insure that his plans were brought to fruition, providing that element so necessary for successful shipboard operations. His desire, ability, and actions to improve working and living conditions made STEIN a better ship. Chief Lovaas' untimely death was a blow felt throughout this command. A part of ourself was lostg we will never forget him, not only for what he did, but for what he taught us and the example he provided. May 1982 X