USS Roosevelt (CVN 71) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Admiral David E. Frost is a native of Long Prairie, Minnesota. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Naval Science degree and was commissioned in the Navy as an Ensign in June 1963. He served for over two years on a destroyer before reporting to flight training in March 1966. He was designated a Naval Aviator in June 1967 and was assigned to the fighter community flying the F-4 Phantom. He served in five fighter squadrons, flying F-47s and F-14,s, including tours as an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School CTOPGUNJ, and as Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadrons 1 14 and 101. Rear Admiral Frost has had three Washington assignments. He served as the Fighter Placement Officer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, as the F- 14 Program Coordinator, and as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare COP-055. He assumed command of the supply vessel USS SEATTLE in August 1984 and served as Commanding Officer until June 1986. Under his leadership, the ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency MEM and a Navy Unit Commendation. He took command of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA in August 1986 and served as Captain until March 1988. During his tour, SARATOGA won two consecutive Battle Efficiency '4E s. A Rear Admiral Frost was selected for flag rank in November 1987 and was assigned as Commander, Naval Space Command in March 1988. He assumed the duties as Commander, Carrier Group EIGHT in April 1990. During his aviation career, Rear Admiral Frost has accumulated more than 3 ,300 flight hours and 800 carrier landings. His personal awards include two Legions of Merit, four Meritorious Service Medals, 12 Air Medals with the Combat MV , and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Rear Admiral Frost is married to the fonner Marjorie Raby of Oswego, New York. They have three sons: Matthew, Adam, and David.