Tripoli (LPH 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Todd was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned as an Ensign in June 1962. After temporary assignment in USS GUNS-TON HALL KLSD-59, he proceeded to flight school in Pensacola. He completed flight training and received his wings as a Naval Aviator on De- cember 6, 1965 at NAAS, New Iberia, LA. Captain Todd's first aviation assignment was in VS- 41 as a fleet replacement pilot from December 1965 to May 1964. This was followed by a three year assignment to VS-25, which included two de- ployments to the Western Pacific flying the S2E. ln June 1967, Captain Todd returned to the Na- val Academy, this time as a Company Officer. Dur- ing this tour he earned an MS degree from George Washington University. From June 1970 to Novem- ber 1970 he returned to VS-41 again as a fleet replacement pilot, followed by a tour in VS-29 from November 1970 to December 1972. He served as Assistant Maintenance Officer, Admin Officer and Operations Officer, and made another WESTPAC deployment. Following his VS-29 tour Captain Todd attended the Armed Forces Staff College from December 1972 to May 19735. In May he reported to the White House for a two-year tour as Naval Aide to the President. Captain Todd returned to VS-41 in January as a fleet replacement pilot and instructor pilot for a one-year tour. He detached in January 1977 and reported to VS-S55 as Executive Officer. ln May 1978 he assumed command of VS-55 and continued as Commanding Officer until August 1979. As Execu- tive Officer he made another WESTPAC deploy- mentg during his tour as CO the squadron de- ployed to the Mediterranean. Captain Todd returned to Washington D.C. in August 1979 as a student at the National War Col- lege until June 1980. This was followed by a tour T. S. TODD Captain, USN Commander, Amphibious Squadron FIVE as the Aviation Officer Community Manager in OP- NAV QOP 1325 from July 1980 to December 1981. In January 1982, Captain Todd reported to the Senior Officer Ship's Material Readiness Course at Idaho Falls, ldaho. He completed the course and associated training, reported to USS RANGER QCV- 61J and assumed duties as Executive Officer on 27 October 1982. Upon completion of that tour, he reported to Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet as Force Personnel Officer. Detaching in March 1985, Captain Todd reported to USS TRIPOLI QLPH-105, where he sewed as Commanding Officer until April 1987. Captain Todd is married to the former Barbara Addkison of San Diego, and they currently reside there with their three daughters, Lisa, Laura and Jennifer.

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J. C. McKinley Captain, USN Chief Stab' Oiiicer Amphibious Squadron FIVE Captain McKinley graduated from Ohio Universi- ty in 1964 and Naval Officer Candidate School in 1965. Upon completing a tour aboard the USS PAUL REVERE CLPA-2483 as Boat Engineering Divi- sion Officer and Assistant Boat Group Command- er, he served as Oliicer in Charge of a PCF fPatrol Craft Fastl for one year in Viet Nam, where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. In 1970, Captain McKinley retumed to active duty after three years of civilian life, graduating from the Naval Destroyer School in 1971. I'Ie served on the USS RUPERTUS CDD-8511 as Weap- ons Officer, where he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Commendation Medal for duties performed in that assignment. ln 1975, Captain McKinley reported to the Fleet Combat Training Center where he directed Weap- on System and Combat System Training courses. Returning to shipboard duty in 1976, Captain Mc- Kinley was assigned to the USS TARAWA CLHA-15, where he served as the Combat Infomiation Cen- ter and Operations Officer. Upon completing this tour, he served as the Executive Officer on the USS FREDERICK KLST-11845. In 1981, Captain McKinley reported to the Com- mander, Naval Sea Systems Command, where he served in the Surface Ships Directorate as the Ex- ecutive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy for Logis- tics. He was awarded a Gold Star in lieu ofa third Navy Commendation Medal. After graduating from the Industrial College Of the Armed Forces in June 1984, Captain McKinIeY assumed duties as Commanding Officer of the USS FRESNO KLST-11825 from October 1984 through December 1986. During his command tour CHP' tain McKinley led FRESNO through two extended Western Pacific deployments and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He assumed his pre' sent assignment as Chief Staff Officer to Com- mander Amphibious Squadron FIVE in Januafy 1987. Captain McKinley is married to the former Kath- leen Roberts of San Diego, California and they have two daughters, Kelly and Jennifer.