Tortuga (LSD 46) - Naval Cruise Book

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The XO takes rare break for some fun. . 4 LCDR RoN AASLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Aasland graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1978, with a degree in Econom- ics. His first assignment was as Prospective Communications Offi- cer in USS LEFTWICH QDD 9845, and subsequently as it's first Com- munications Officer until August 198O. Upon promotion -to LTQjg5, he fleeted up to Navigator and Administrative Officer. In 1982, Commander Aasland was assigned duties as Officer-in- Charge of the Naval Brig in Seattle, Washington. Following graduation from Department Head School, Com- mander Aasland served as Opera- tions Officer in USS NEWPORT QLST 11795, homeported in Little Creek, VA, from 1986 to 1988. Com- mander Aasland's second Depart- ment Head tour was as First Lieu- tenant in USS GUADALCANAL QLPH 75, homeported in Norfolk, ,,,,.,--Q VA, from 1988 to 1990. On his next assignment, he attended the U.S. Marine Corpg Command and General Staff Course at Quantico, VA where he completed.the first phase of his joint Military Education. He fol- lowed this tour in 1991 by attending the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, where he completed the final phase of his joint Military Education. In November, 1991 Commander Aasland assumed duties as the sec- ond Executive Officer in USS TOR- TUGA QLSD 465, homeported in Little Creek, VA. Commander Aaslandis personal awards include the Navy Commen- dation, and eight service awards. Commander Aasland is married to the former Margo Corkins of Davision, MI. They have two daugh- ters, Megan and Katie, who reside in Chesapeake, VA. The CO and XO survey the goings on.

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DR TEPHE D. GIL ORE COM DI G OFFICER 1ljUL 92 Commander Gilmore grad- iated from the U.S. Naval Xcademy in 1974 with a degree n Economics. His initial duty lssignment was in USS SAGLEY QFF 10695 as Damage Iontrol Assistant and 1st Lt. 'rom Nov. 1974 to Jan. 1978. Subsequently, he was assigned o the Naval Military Personnel Iommand as ADP Section -lead for officer and enlisted letailers, and concurrently as a Nhite House Social Aide. Upon completion of Surface Narfare Officer Department lead School, Commander Hilmore served as Combat Sys- ems Officer on board USS ELLIOT CDD 9675 from Feb. l981 to Dec. 1982. His second Department Head tour was as Engineer Officer on board JSS SCENECTADY QLST l185j from Apr. 1983 to Dec. l984. Commander Gilmore tttended the Royal Australian Staff College in Sydney, Aus- ralia fromjan. tojul. 1985 fol- PRE.,E T lowed by assignment to the staff of Commander, Amphibi- ous Group Three from Jul. 1985 tojul. 1987, as Flag Sec. From Oct. 1987 to june. 1989 he served as Executive Officer, USS GERMANTOWN QLSD 421. Following his Execu- tive Officer tour, Commander Gilmore attended the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA and subsequently was assigned as the Assistant Surface Commander Assign- ment Officer at the Bureau of Naval Personnel from jun. 1990 tojan. 1992. Commander Gilmore assumed command of USS TORTUGA QLSD 465 in jul. 1992, as her second Com- manding Officer. Commander Gilmore's awards include two Meritori- ous Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, and various other service awards. Commander Gilmore is married to the former Robin Mitchell of Sacramento, CA. They have four children. ww, , W W, ff My We-, . wi, V, 4' NWN xx,. C ..... .. .. . f X .,., X . fhe CO's paperwork is never finished Wham.-,.,.,,, FSA Gilmore serves up chow

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BLT COMMANDING OFFICER LT. COL. JOHN K. LYNN LtCol Lynn of Atlanta, GA, earned his BA in History at the Univ. of Georgia 8a was commissioned in 1970 through the PLC program. Upon graduation from TBS he reported to the 2d Marine Div. where he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander with Co. M, 3d Batt., 2d Marines. In July, 1972 he reported to the 3d Marine Div. in Okinawa where he served as the XO and CO of Co. A, 1st Batt., 4th Marines. Upon his return to the U.S. in july, 1973, Lt Lynn was assigned to the MCRD, Parris Island, SC, where he served as a Series Commander and Company Com- mander with the 3d Recruit Training Batt. In Aug., 1975 he reported to the Marine Corps Base, Qiuantico, VA as a stu- dent in the Amphibious Warfare School. Following AWS, he was reassigned to TBS where he served as a Staff Platoon Com- mander, Company XO and Tactics Instructor. In july, 1978 he returned to Okinawa for duty with the 3d Marines Div. where he served as the Batt. Asst. S-3 and as the CO of Co. B, lst Batt., 9th Marines. Fol- lowing this tour he was assigned as the Officer Selection Officer in Austin, TX from 1979 to 1982. In july, 1982 Maj. Lynn reported to Headquarters Marine corps, where he served in the Plans, Policies and Opera- tions Department. In Aug., 1985 he reported to the Marine Corps Develop- ment and Education Command and Staff College. Following C8cSC, LtCol. Lynn was reas- signed as an instructor at the Amphibious Warfare School. Injuly, 1988 he reported to the 2d Marines Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, NC for a two year airfground exchange tour. While with the Wing, he served as the Plans Officer for Marines Aircraft Group 14fXO for MAG 40. In july, 1990 he reported to the 2d Marine Div. where he served as the Plans Officer 8c the Asst. G-3. LtCol Lynn assumed command of 2d Battalion., 2d Marines on 10vIuly, 1991. LtCol Lynn is married to the former Marianthi Lollis of Watkins Glen, New York. They have two children, Marissa and Lisa. CAPT. MATT HORTON CO OF TROOPS Captain Horton grew up in Wellsville, NY and attended the U.S. Naval Academy, igraduating with the class of 1982. After graduation and commissioning he attended The Basic School in Quantico, VA. From The Basic School he received orders to Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, graduating in 1983. Captain Horton's first permanent duty station was with Battery E, 2X 11 where he worked as Forward Observer, Fire Direc- 'tion Officer, Platoon Commander, and finally Battery Executive Officer from 1983-1986. Following this tour Captain Horton served as Commanding Officer Service Co, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa from 1986-1987. From Okinawa Captain Horton report- ed to the Naval Amphibious School, Coronado, CA where he was a course manager and instructor for amphibious warfare, Indoctrination, Amphibious Warfare Planning, and Naval Embarked Advisory Team QNEATJ from 1987-1989. From 1989-1990 he was a student at Amphibious Warfare School. Upon graduation from Amphibious Warfare School Captain Horton was assigned as S-3A CAssistant Operations Officerj for 1st Battalion, 10th Marines from 1990-1991. Captain Horton assumed command of Battery B, 1f10 in May, 1991.