Valdez (FF 1096) - Naval Cruise Book

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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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W Y W ...H -.-.Kgs-am.. if f ,,, .a, - M . ...Ir,.a..-.,.,-.1:4u-nn.::11v1.:-r,s4am-p.....c..-u.n........n--i-' 'qxfef' Commander Kenneth C. Jacobsen, USN Commanding Officer Commander Kenneth C. Jacobsen was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 18, 1939. He was graduated from the University of Louisville and commissioned an Ensign 5 June 1960. His first tour from June 1960 to August 1961 was a CommunicationsfCombat Information Center Officer in USS BRYCE CANYON CAD-361. He next served in USS T.E. CHANDLER IDD-71 71, first as Communications Officer then as Navigator until October 1963. After duty as a student at Naval Schools Mine Warfare, he served as Executive Officer and Navigator of USS RIVAL KMSO-4682. In September 1965, Commander Jacobsen assumed command of USS UMPQUA IATA-2092. This tour was followed by duty from May 1967 to May 1968 as an advisor to River Assault Group 31 and 32 with the Naval Advisory Group, Vietnam. He then served until September 1970 in the Plans and Policy, Pacific Area section on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. A distinguished graduate of the Naval War College in 1971, Commander Jacobsen was Executive OfficerfNavigator of USS GLOVER KAGFF-12 until March 1973 when he assumed duties as Director, Naval Communication School in Newport, Rhode Island. Commander Jacobsen holds the Bronze Star CCombat VJ, Navy Commendation CCombat VJ, Gold Stars in lieu of second and third award of Navy Commendation Medal CCombat VD. Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious ,Unit Commendation. He is married to the former Carol Stoltz of Fern Creek, Kentucky. They have two daughters, Susan Turner, 16, and Kristen Elizabeth, 10, and a son, Kenneth Chester II, age 8. ' 25415 4' ...wa Wim, A g4a...M'awm,.i.,...,

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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