Vandegrift (FFG 48) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Thomas R. Andress Lieutenant Commander Andress is a I978 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Science. He was a member of the Naval Officer Training Corps and at graduation was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. Lieutenant Commander Andress completed his initial sea tour onboard USS EDSON CDD-9463 as Gunnery Officer, Fire Control Officer, Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and First Lieutenant. During the assignment. EDSON was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for service as the Atlantic Fleet Engineering School Ship, and also completed extensive operations in the Caribbean. From l982 to l985. Lieutenant Commander Andress was assigned to Fleet Training Corps, Guantanamo Bay. Cuba, where he served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and as Training Liaison Officer for United States Navy, Coast Guard, and foreign navy ships undergoing Refresher Training. He was designated a Master Training Specialist for Anti-Submarine Warfare by the Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Training Command. Returning to shipboard duty in l986, Lieutenant Commander Andress reported to the Pre- Commissioning Unit for RODNEY M. DAVIS QFFG-605 as prospective Combat Systems Officer. Following commissioning in l987 and shakedown, the ship transferred to Seventh Fleet and shifted its homeport to Yokosuka, Japan. Following completion of a deployment to the Arabian Gulf, RODNEY M. DAVIS participated in an unprecedented port visit to Shanghai, China. Lieuten- ant Commander Andress reported to USS VANDEGRIFT CFFG-483 as Executive Officer in De- cember of I989. Lieutenant Commander Andress' personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal. His wife, Krystal, is a native of Glenside, Pennsylvania. They have a daughter, Lauren, who is seven years old. They currently reside in Garden Grove, California. X ...-T.---......,-,.-..4..,.... ., . e rx so ? ff! X LTJG Melvin teaches XO The Pose. 6 7 vi I m issed you Daddy.

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LTJG G. Hughes msg, HAPPY? Yeah, but why in the shower? LT R. Larwood QW LTJG G. Rasor LT D. Reese LTJG C. Sison ENS M. Zimmerman 8 K 'ee - N ys ENS A. James LT T. Jara LTJG G. Melvin LTJG A. Oropeza X. X su ss S. LT Mee waits patiently. 3' fi . I I