University of South Carolina NROTC - Salvo Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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COMMANDER OLOF M. CARLSON, USN COMMANDER CARLSON is com- pleting his first year as Executive Officer of the Unit. He came to us from his last assignment as Airwarfare Officer with the staff of the Commander, U. 5. Seventh Fleet. COMMANDER CARLSON was gradu- ated from Ohio State University in after being both a contract and scholar- ship midshipman. In addition, he has earned a Masters Degree in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. During his naval career he has served with several iet attack organizations, including command of Attack Squadron 153 aboard the USS ORISANY iCVA-34i in the Gulf of Tonkin. Also, COM- MANDER CARLSON has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. As a naval aviator and former NROTC student, COMMANDER CARLSON is a strong advocate of the Flight Indoctri- nation Program iFIPi. As a concerned educator, COMMANDER CARLSON is also interested in preparing midshipmen tor what life holds in store, emphasizing knowledge and sound personal integrity. All told he is oh outstanding officer and gentleman, and a most welcome addition to our staff.

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN JOHN H. FITZGEREL CAPTAIN JOHN H. FITZGEREL is now in his third year as Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit of the University of South Carolina. During these years CAPTAIN FITZGEREL has accomplished much in the job of molding quality Naval and Marine Corps Officers. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL came to the Unit from his last tour as Executive Director of the Navy Department of Legislative Af- fairs. Other prior duty statians include the Chief of Staff, Naval Support Activity, Da- Nang, Republic of Vietnam and Commanding Officer of the destroyer, USS VOGELESANG. He has also served as Strategic Operations Officer, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Liaison Officer in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. During his career which began in July, 1942, CAP- TAIN FITZGEREL has served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL received his baccalaureate degree from Muhlenberg Col- lege, Pennsylvania and the Masters Degree in International Affairs from George Washing- ton University. He was graduated from the Naval War College Senior Course. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL and his wife Jessanne have four children; a son, Hill, and daughters Nancy, Betsy, and Carol. We of the NROTC Battalion continually turn to CAPTAIN FITZGEREL for both timely encouTagement and motivation. We certainly get it. A sincere thank you goes out to CAPTAIN' FITZGEREL for the de- dicated work he has done, is doing, and will do on behalf of the NROTC Unit, University of South Carolina. 40 HOURS A WEEK, PETE!

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LT. GOLDFINCH reported to Carolina in January, 1972 after several years of experience in the Naval service. After enlisting into the submarine service in 1960 he was accepted into the NESEP program which culminated in his graduation from Vanderbilt University in June, 1968, with a baccalaureate de- gree in Mechanical Engineering. After service with the USS Forrest Royal iDD872i and the Naval Advisory Group in Vietnam, LT. GOLDFINCH assumed his duties here as Senior Instructor. As an officer with both professional knowiedge and sincere personal insight, LT. GOLDFINCH accomplishes much in pre- paring prospective Ensigns for their duties. LT. GOLDFINCH is also the advisor for the Compass and Chart Society and the Mermaid Fleet. LIEUTENANT ALBERT GOLDFINCH, USN MAJOR E. M. RINGLEY, USMC MAJOR RINGLEY is now in his second year as Marine Officer Instructor. Wearing another hot, , MAJOR RINGLEY directs the Mid- shipman Battalion organization. A more than capable educatort and administrator, his leadership and insight have served to guide the midshipmen officers in their duties within the battalion. MAJOR RINGLEY was com- missioned as a second lieutenant in January 1959, immediately after being graduated from Virginia Poly- technic Institute and the Officer Candidate Course at Quantico, Virginia. Some of MAJOR RINGLEY'S past duties include Combat Cargo Officer aboard the USS CHILTON iAPA-38i, Officer-in-Charge of recruiting for the State of West Virginia, Operations Officer of the ist Battalion, 9th Marines in Viet- nam, and Enlisted Budget Officer, Headquarters Marine Corps. In ad- dition, MAJOR RINGLEY received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from West Virginia in 1969.