Vulcan (AR 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chairvof-Command

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER ALVIN N. ROBERTS, JR. Commander A.N. Roberts, Jr. enlisted in the United States Navy in May 1966. During his enlisted service he served as a Boatswains Mate on board USS JAMESTOWN (AGTR-3), USS MARS (AFS-1), small craft in Vietnam, USS NORTHAMPTON (CC-1) and USS LEAHY (CG-16). Upon graduation from Florida A M University in 1973, with a B.S. in Education, Cdr. Roberts attended Florida Atlantic University earning a Masters Degree in Education. In February 1975, he was commissioned an ensign and attended Diving and Salvage, SWOS Basic and Communications Officer Schools. He served as First Lieutenant, Diving and Salvage Officer on board USS BRUNSWICK (ATS-3) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and interim duty as Executive Officer on the USS TWAKONI (ATF-114). In 1979, Cdr. Roberts graduated from Surface Warfare Department Head School. He completed departmental tours as Engineer Officer on board USS TALBOT (FFG-4) and First Lieutenant on board USS CANISTEO (AO-99). Subsequent assignments included Commander Training Command United States Atlantic Fleet from 1983 to 1985 as the Seamanship, Amphibious, Navigation, Supply Training Curriculum Manager, and Scheduler. And later Commander Amphibious Group Two from 1985 to 1987 as Ship’s Scheduler Current Operations. Prior to reporting onboard the auxiliary repair ship, USS VULCAN (AR-5), Cdr. Roberts attended the Unites States Marine Corps Command Staff College in Quantico, Virginia and the Prospective Executive Officer School in Newport, Rhode Island. Commander Robert’s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy Achievement Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Battle Efficiency Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with two stars, Vietnam Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Ribbon. Chain-of-Command

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Command Senior Chief HMCS Seth C. Larson A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Command Senior Chief Seth C. Larson is the son of Chet and Joanne Werden. After enlisting in the Navy in April 1973 and completing Recruit Training at Great Lakes, Illinois Senior Chief Larson remained at Great Lakes where he attended Hospital Corpsman lA’ School. Upon completion of ‘A’ school Senior Chief Larson was assigned to the Naval Hospital Great Lakes. After 14 months at his first assignment he attended Basic Lab ‘C’ School from January to May 1975. Upon completion he reported to the Naval Facility Detroit where he was assigned as a lab technician. In September 1976 he proceeded to Bethesda Naval Hospital where he attended Advance Lab School for one year. Reassignment to Naval Hospital Great Lakes followed his graduation where he was assigned as Chemistry Supervisor and Leading Petty Officer. With his second assignment at Great Lakes completed he proceeded to his first sea duty assignment on board USS TARAWA (LHA-1), homeported in San Diego, CA. Here Senior Chief Larson was assigned as the leading petty officer. During his assignment onboard USS TARAWA he was advanced to chief petty officer. Assignment to the Training Command, Great Lakes from September 1985 to October 1988 followed after completing the four-week Instructor Training School. Before reporting onboard USS VULCAN on December 16, 1988 he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, Rhode Island. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University. His personal awards include the Navy Achievement Medal (2), Good Conduct Medal (3), Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense, Navy Expiditionary and Sea Service ribbons. Command Senior Chief Larson is married to the former Diane Buss. They have three children, Amy, Kristy and Seth C. Jr.