Valdez (FF 1096) - Naval Cruise Book

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, --,Ly ct. Liferrspr . : . --, Events Since Our Middle East T rip N-Lg. U.S. Atlantic Fleet Visit 16 March 1976 . . one ship visit is worth reviewing a thousand reports . . . the cleanliness of the VALDEZ is indicative of truly superior leadership . . V. the sustained efforts to ensure USS VALDEZ continues to exemplify the highest professional standards has not gone unnoticed . . Gun Shield replacement R. E. ADAMSON, JR VADM USN Commander Naval Surface Force

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Lieutenant Commander Thomas W. Yankura Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Thomas William Yankura was born August 23, 1940, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where he attended public schools. He graduated from Springfield -College in 1962, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and received a Master of Science in Community and International Service in 1963. He entered the Navy through Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. After commissioning in 1964, he embarked upon his career as a surface warfare officer in the destroyer force. During his early career, LCDR Yankura served as the ASW officer aboard the USSjOHN R. PIERCE IDD-7531, and following graduation from the Navy Destroyer School, he completed two tours as a destroyer engineer officer, first aboard the USS WILKINSON IDL-5j and then aboard the USS JONAS INGRAM IDD-9382. Additionally, he completed a tour as Officer-In-Charge of a Combat Coastal Patrol Detachment in Vietnam and was assigned to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in the division of strategic plans and policy. From August 1973 to August 1975, LCDR Yankura attended graduate school and was awarded a Master of Education and advanced study degree in Guidance and Psychological Services. In December of 1975 he became XO of the VALDEZ LCDR Yankura holds the Bronze Star medal with the Combat He is married to the former Ann Scott of Springfield, Mass. They live in Charleston, S.C., with their son Thomas, 5, and daughter Michaelene, 2.

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.V I X - .mn-f :.,'f.: All sag if . u V. I -V . Q Admiral james L. Holloway III, USN -is .Www a w w Q :L we Chief of Naval Operations X Visit 18 March 1976 s - I R ' .sxf gs ' r 5 A ,, . . if the Fleet is clearly and capable of carrying out its mission and functions in defending the United States and responding to crises in the areas of the world remote from our own national borders. then it will be perceived as such by potential adversaries, and their perceptions will serve to deter War and hostile acts which could lead to conflict. Our paramount national interest in promoting peace through a stabilizing influence will have been realized . .