Tortuga (LSD 46) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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Emory L. Campbell was born on Sept. 22, 1950. Following graduation from high school in Coal City, WV, he enlisted in the Navy in December, 1968. Following initial training Master Chief Born Feb. 9, 1949 in Vaiden, Mississip- pi, Sergeant Major Campbell enlisted in the Marine Corps in Nov 1967. Following recruit training at MCRD Paris Island he 6 OSCMQSWJ EMORY L. CAMPBELL COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Campbell's first tour was on USS JOSE- PHUS DANIELS QDLG-275. His second duty station was as Branch Station recruiter-in-charge Petersburg, Va. On this tour he completed an Associate of Arts Degree, and was Runner-Up for NRD Richmond, Va, Recruiter of the Year. Master Chief Campbell next served on USS LAWRENCE QDDG-45 as LPO, AIC, 8c ASAC. He was selected as SOY and CPO in 1978, and subsequently transferred to USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS QDDG-55. While deployed in 1979, he was selected for and assigned to NMPC, Washington D.C. as an Operations Specialist detailer. Master Chief Campbell then attended the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, RI. Upon completion of this course he returned to sea 'duty at Fleet Deception Group, Atlantic, as OIC of OPDEC detachments aboard USS PETERSON QDD-9695 and USS BRISCOE CDD-9775. Selected for MCPO in 1984 while deployed aboard BRISCOE, he returned to FLTDECGRULANT as Command Mas- ter Chief. Transferring to Fleet Combat Train- ing Center, Atlantic in 1987, he estab- lished the 'office of Manpower and Per- sonnel for the training directorate before selection as Command Master Chief. In Sept., 1989 he assumed duties as Force Master Chief, TRALANT, where he remained until assuming duties as Command Master Chief onboard USS TORT UGA QLSD-465 in july, 1991. Master Chief Campbell is an Englisted Surface Warfare Specialist, and is autho- rized to wear the Navy Commendation Medal ftwo awardsj, the Navy Achieve- ment Medal Ctwo awardsj, and various unit citations and service awards. Master Chief Campbell is married to the former jean Millner of Norfolk, VA. They have a daughter,jill. SERGEAN T MAjOR STEVE A. CAMPBELL BATTALION SERGEAN T MAJOR was assigned to Marine Barracks 8th and I in Washington D.C. serving with lst Pla- toon of Guard Co and at Camp David, MD. In 1968 he served with the 26th Marines, the 9th Marines, and 5th Recon Battalion in West Pac. Returning to the U.S. in 1969 he was assigned to G Co., 2nd Batt., 2nd Marines Camp Lejeune as a machine gun squad leader. In 1971 he transferred to Marine Barracks Panama where he served as section leader, sergeant of the guard, and NCOIC of guard detachment Galeta Island. In 1975 Sergeant,Major Campbell transferred to Camp Pendleton, CA where he served with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines as a rifle platoon sergeant, F company gunnery sergeant, and finally as Battalion Operations Chief. In 1977 he transferred' to 3rd MARDIV in Okinawa, japan and was assigned to 3rd Batt., 9th Marines where he served as the 81 mm mortar platoon sergeant and H8cC com- pany gunnery sergeant. Sergeant Major Campbell completed recruiting school in 1979 and was subse- quently assigned as an 8th district recruiter in jonesboro, AR. In 1980 he returned to Camp Lejeune as a gunneiy and 1st sergeant,with various companies within the battalion. Following this tour he served as I8cI lst sergeant for Battery C, 1st Battalion, 14th Marines in jackson, Mississippi from 1986-1989. In 1989 Sergeant Major' Campbell returned to the 2nd Marine Division and was assigned to 2nd Batt., 2nd Marine as the battalion sergeant major. Sergeant Major Campbellis awards include the Navy Commendation Medal Ctwo awardsj, the Combat Action Ribbon, and various unit and service awards. . Sergeant Major Campbell is married t0 the former Yvonne Day of Mississippi. They have one daughter, Stevanie.