Tripoli (LPH 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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CAPTAIN JOHN W. PETERSON UNITED STATES NAVY Born in Lynn Massachusetts, Captain Peterson earned his degree in Economics from Dartmouth Col- lege and was commissioned an Ensign in June 1967 through the Aviation Officer Candidate Program. Fol- lowing flight training, he was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1968 and reported to VA-44 at NAS Cecil Field to commence training as a Light Attack Pilot in the A-4B. His long association with the Light Attack Community' began with sea tours with VA-106 on USS IN- DEPENDENCE CCV-62J, VA--36 on USS FORRESTAL QCV-591 and transition to the A-7E with VA-66 again on USS INDEPENDENCE. Subsequent tours included time as a Flight Instructor with VA-45 and VA-174, three years as Catapult Officer on USS ROOSEVELT CCV-421 and a Department Head tour with VA-37 on USS SARATOGA CCV-605. In August of 1981, Captain Peterson reported to VA-46 where he served as Executive Officer and Com- manding Officer on USS AMERICA KCV-665 until June 1984. After his initial command tour, he attended the Naval War College where he graduated with distinction in June 1985. Following the War College, Captain Peterson took command on VFA-106, the East Coast FIA-18 FRS, in December 1985. In Febru- ary 1987, he assumed command of Light Attack Wing ONE at Cecil Field. In April of 1988, Captain Peterson reported to USS SARATOGA QCV-601 as Executive Officer where he served until September 1989. In May of 1990 he took command of USS ST LOUIS QLKA-1165 where he remained until December 1991. Captain Peterson assumed duties as Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 on 27 February 1992. Captain Peterson has accumulated over 4000 hours in three generations of carrier based Light Attack Aircraft. He has earned the Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, and various other ribbons and awards. Captain Peterson is married to the former Kristen Gaye Stott of Jacksonville, Florida and has three sons: Eric 21, an NROTC Senior at Vanderbilt University, Jeffery 16, Alex 7, and a daughter Meredith, age 6.

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DCCM S. McLemore Command Master Chief COMMAND MA TER CHIEF Master Chief Steven W. McLemore was born 23 Septem- ber 1954 in Harlingen, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy on 26 April 1972 under the school guarantee program and at- tended basic training at RTC, San Diego, CA. After comple- tion of basic training he attended Damage Control A school at NTTC, Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA. and Hull Maintenance Technician A school at NTC, San Di- ego, CA. He has served at the following commands: The USS Simon Lake AS-33, USS Canopus AS-34, recruiter at NRD Houston, Texas, NRS Port Arthur, USS Schenectady LST- 1185, USS Elliott DD-967, senior instructor at Fleet Train- ing Center, Damage Control School, San Diego, CA., USS Nimitz CVN-68, and reported to the Tripoli in July 1992 as Command Master Chief. Before reporting to the Nimitz, Master Chief McLemore graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy at Newport, Rhode Island. Master Chief McLemore has completed four western Pa- cific deployments. He qualified as an Enlisted Surface War- fare Specialist in 1984 aboard the USS Elliott. Master Chief McLemore is married to the former Ann McBride of Winnie, Texas and resides in Santee, CA. with their three daughters Suzann, Vickey, Lisa and son Steven Jr. 2 M IDI 's 'S .M CMC, XO and LTJG Meyers laughing at Captain's Call, take 7. 9 I Now that's an unusual act. CMC judging talent contest. 13 ,E-,TH , ,, ,.,.,..,...r... W... -...----A -A - ---

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