Thach (FFG 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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IlI+ 0 412 'as PRESENT 'WW -0- COMMANDING OFFICER CDR WTLLIAM A. SHEEHAN UNITED STATES NAVY Commander Sheehan is a native of Glens Falls, New York. Following graduation from Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, CDR Sheehan was assigned to USS NEWPORT CLST 11795, homeported in Little Creek, Virginia. He served for three years in the Deck and Engineering Departments as Gunnery Officer and Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer. During his tour in NEWPORT, he participated in a Mediterranean deployment and was designated a Surface Warfare Officer in 1985. In March 1986, he reported for duty as Combat 'Information Center Officer in USS TRIPPE CFF 10755 at Charleston, South Carolina. During his tour in TRIPPE, CDR Sheehan participated in a Mediterranean deployment, a North Atlantic deployment, and qualified as a Tactical Action Officer. Commander Sheehan attended the 'Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California from 1987- 1989. After earning a Masterls Degree in Computer Science he attended the Surface Warfare Office Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island. Commander Sheehan's next assigment was as Operations Officer in USS BAGLEY CFF 10695 at San Diego, California. During his tour in BAGLEY, CDR Sheehan participated in a Central American deployment, and completed his command qualifications. In December 1991, he reported for duty as Operations Officer in USS MISSISSIPPI CCGN 405 at Norfolk,'Virginia. During his tour CDR Sheehan participated in a South and Central American deployment and the first ever operational Tomahawk Block III cruise missile qualification. Returning ashore, CDR Sheehan attended the Army Command and General Staff College, Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. He then served as Chief, Systems Integration Branch at the Joint Warfighting Center, Fort Monroe, Virginia from 1994-1996. In July 1997, CDR Sheehan took command of USS CARDINAL CMHC 605, and served as the shipis Commissioning Commanding Officer, until January 1999. Following command he reported to N85 on the Chief of Naval Operations staff as Deputy Branch Head for Mine Warfare. Commander Sheehan assumed command of THACH on 22 June 2001 while underway in the Arabian Gulf. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal Ctwo awards5, the Navy Commendation Medal Cthree awards5, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Commander Sheehan is married to the former Janet Proffitt of Weaverville, California. They presently reside in Rancho Santa Fe, California. C OMMANDING OFFICER 5

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Commander Richard Daniel is a native of South Texas and a 1981 graduate of Texas ASLM University. After attending Surface Warfare Officers School, San Diego, California, he served in USS ROBERT E. PEARY CFF 10735 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as Damage Control Assistant and as Navigator. While in PEARY, Commander Daniel qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. Commander Daniel's next assignment was in USS NEW JERSEY CBB 625 in Long Beach, California. His tour included assignments as Electrical Division Officer, Main Battery Fire Control Officer, and Assistant Weapons Officer. Following NEW JERSEY, Commander Daniel attended Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where as a distinguished graduate, he earned a Masters of Science in Systems Technology CJoint Command, Control and Comrnunications5. C OMMANDING OFFICER 4 FORMER COMMANDING OFFICER CDR RIC W. DANIEL UNITED STATES NAVY In 1988 Commander Daniel attended Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School, Newport, Rhode Island, and upon graduation reported to USS MERRILL CDD 9765 in San Diego, California, as Combat Systems Officer. Following MERRILL he reported as Combat Systems Officer in USS ARKANSAS CCGN 415 in Alameda, California. After his department head tours, Commander Daniel reported in 1 992 to the staff of the Commander THIRD Fleet, embarked in USS CORONADO CAGF 125 in San Diego, California, as Surface Warfare and Cruise Missile Officer. In 1993 he reported as commissioning Executive Officer in USS STETHEM CDDG 635 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and San Diego, California. While serving in STETHEM, Commander Daniel was selected as the 1996-1997 Federal Executive Fellow to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Medford, Massachusetts. In 1997 after completing his fellowship at Fletcher, Commander Daniel served in the Policy Division of the Joint Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate. He assumed command of THACH in October 1999. Commander Daniel was relieved of command by Commander William A. Sheehan on 22 June 2001 while conducting Maritime Interdiction Operations in the Arabian Gulf. Following THACH, Commander Daniel reported to Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five for duty as Operations Officer. In addition to various campaign and service medals, Commander Danielis decorations include thfr Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal Cwith two gold stars5, the Joint ServiC6 Commendation Medal, the NHVY Commendation Medal Cwith three gold stars5, and the NHVY Achievement Medal. 'r E 1. r, ul I S. K 1 h 1 i I I I 1

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LCDR Kevin Flanagan is a native of New York City and a 1984 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. i LCDR Flanagan, s initial sea tours were as Communications and Boilers Officer in USS JUNEAU CLPD 105 and Battery Control and Assistant Operations Officer in USS LEAH Y CCG l65. Following instructor duty at the United States Naval Academy, LCDR Flanagan attended Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School. LCDR Flanaganis next sea tour was as Operations Officer in USS GETTYSBURG CCG 645. Following GE TTYSB URG, LCDR Flanagan attended EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR KEVIN P. FLANNAGAN UNITED STATES NAVY the Naval War College where, he earned a Masters of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies, Upon graduation from the Naval War College, LCDR Flanagan was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, San Diego, Califomia as Flag Secretary. In 2000 LCDR Flanagan reported to USS THACH where he is currently serving as Executive Officer. In addition to various campaign and service medals, LCDR Flanagan's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal Cwith two gold stars5, and the Navy Achievement Medal Cwith two gold stars5. LCDR Flanagan is married to the former Mary Ellen Kiely and has a son, Daniel. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDMC GLENN ST. PIERRE S UNITED STATES NAVY CMDMC Glenn Thomas St. Pierre is a native of Submarine Warfare Lafayette, Louisiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1978 and received recruit training at RTC San Diego, California. After Boot Camp, he attended Sonar Technician HA and ANISQS-26CX Operator Schools. CMDMC St. Pierre has served on the following ships: USS J ULI US A. F URER CFFG-65, USS STEPHEN W GROVES CFFG-295, and USS COPELAND CFFG- 255. His shore tours have been as Squadron Training Assistant for Commander, Destroyer Squadron EIGHT, ANISQQ-89CV52 Sonar Course Supervisor at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, CA., Force Anti-Submarine Warfare Assistant for Commander, Navy Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, CA., and Command Master Chief and Anti- EXECUTIVE OFFICER cl? CMC 6 Analyst for Commander Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-ONE, Sea Combat Commander embarked in Uss JOHN A C. STENNIS CCVN-745. On 30 January 01, Master Chief St. Pierre reported to THACH as the Command Master Chief. In addition to various campaign and service medals, Master Chief St. Pierre's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine C01'pS Commendation Medal Cwith two gold stars5, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Cwith one gold SIHYSD, and Navy Good Conduct Medal Cwith four bronze stars5. f