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NROTC Unit Hampton Roads
Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Booklet
NROTC Unit Hampton Roads was commissioned 1 July 1982. The unit introduced tan innovative concept, a “consortium,” to the NROTC program. Under this concept, Hampton Roads is the first unit to offer complete Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program at three separate campuses: Hampton University, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University. The command has permanent instructor, staff, office space, and training facilities at each university, yet the unit and its battalion of midshipmen are integrated into a single command structure.
NROTC Unit Hampton Roads
Commanding Officers
HAL J. SUTPHEN
ROLAND B. BESSEY
DARRYL A. STUBBS
R. RICHARD WHALEN
THOMAS S. WEAVER
KEITH H. LARSON
PATRICK HUNT
VERNON C. HUBER
JOHN A. BROWN, JR.
KELLY B. BARAGAR
Captain Hal J. Sutphen
Captain Sutphen attended Brown University on a Navy ROTC scholarship and graduated from Tuft’s University with a doctorate in political science and international law.
He pursued a career as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer with sea assignments including command of an experimental patrol craft, and ocean minesweeper and an ammunition ship.
He moved to Norfolk to establish and command the NROTC Unit at Hampton Roads. His last tour of duty in the Navy was director of Navy sailing, overseeing the Navy’s professional recreational sailing programs worldwide.
Captain Roland B. Bessey
Captain R. B. Bessey is the Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA. He was born in Camden, NJ and graduated from Rutgers University in 1959 with a B. A. in Political Science. He remained in school and earned his Masters Degree in Political Science in 1961.
Captain Bessey completed Officer Candidate School in 1961 and was commissioned an Ensign in November, 1961. He served his first tour aboard the USS Bearss (DD 654) as Combat Information Center and Communications Officer. He then reported to the USS Kankakee (AO 39) where he served as Operations Officer and First Lieutenant. A shore tour followed where he served as instructor and class counselor for NROTC Unit, Columbia University. A tour as Executive Officer onboard the USS Avenge (MSO 423) followed along with a later tour onboard the USS Tillamook (ATA 192) where he served as the Commanding Officer. In 1971, he was assigned as a student at the Armed Forces Staff College, followed by a tour at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington DC where he served as the Head of Service College and Post-Graduate School Placement Branch. Following a tour at Rutgers University as a doctoral student, he was assigned as the Executive Officer onboard the USS Kansas City (AOR 3). He than reported to the USS Pyro (AE 24) as the Commanding Officer which was followed by a tour as the Chief Staff Officer of Commander, Service Squadron Three. He then reported to the Commander-in-Chief, US Atlantic Fleet Headquarters as the director of Strategy and Policy. Captain Bessey assumed his present assignment in May, 1985.
His personal decorations and awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy Expeditionary Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze star; National Defense Service Medal; and Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars.
Captain Darryl A. Stubbs
Captain Darryl A. Stubbs was born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1940. He entered the Navy in 1960 as a Naval Aviation Cat and received his wings and commission at Chase Field I March 1962. Captain Stubbs’ initial assignment was F-8 replacement training at VF-174 and upon completion reported to VF-11 deployed in the Mediterranean (MED) aboard USS Roosevelt. After three MED cruises in VF-11, he reported to VF-174, NAS Cecil Field, Florida as an instructor pilot. After one year as an F-8 instructor, he transitioned to the A-7A when the squadron was recommissioned VA-174 in 1967 and was one of the first pilots to fly the A-7.
In November 1967, he reported to Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in government and international relations, two years later. His next sea duty assignment was as catapult and arresting gear officer aboard USS America where he made one WESTPAC and another MED cruise.
In December 1972, he reported to VA-43 at NAS Oceana, Virginia where he was Operations Officer for two and one-half years flying the A-4 Sky Hawk. He was instrumental in the creation of the East Coast Air Combat Maneuvering adversary program and the redesignation of the squadron as VF-43.
In the spring of 1974, Captain Stubbs reported for F-4 replacement training at VF-101, Oceana, Virginia and was subsequently assigned to the VF-74 BEDEVILERS. During this sea duty tour, he served as Operations Officer and Maintenance Officer and made two more deployments to the MED, on board USS Forrestal and one aboard the USS Nimitz on her maiden cruise. During this time, the BEDEILERS of VF-74 were awarded both the Admiral Joe Clifton Award as the “Number One” fighter squadron in the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Safety Award. For his contributions to this effort, Captain Stubbs was designated as the Atlantic Fleet Fighter Pilot of the year for 1976.
In January 1978, Captain Stubbs reported to Advance Jet Training Squadron 24 (VT-24) as Executive Officer and than Commanding Officer. Under his leadership, VT-24 received both the Naval Air Training Command Efficiency Award and the CNO Award.
After his command tour Captain Stubbs was assigned in August 1980 as Air Operations and Plans Officer on the staff of Battle Force Sixth Fleet (Commander Task Force Six Zero (CTF 60)/Commander Task Force Five Zero Two (CTF 502). While assigned to the battle force, he was directly involved in planning and execution of many National and NATO operations/exercises.
Following this tour of duty, he attended the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island from November 1982 to November 1983.
From War College he returned to Naples, Italy as Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and the staff of Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe. In July 1985 he was appointed Chief of Staff, a position he held until April 1988. He assumed command of NROTC Unit Hampton Roads in May 1988.
During his aviation career, Captain Stubbs has accumulated over 4,000 flight hours and 630 carrier arrested landings. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Management. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Unit commendation, Naval Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device.
Captain F. Richard Whalen
Capt Dick Whalen, son of a career Naval Officer, graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1959 and the U. S. Naval Academy in 1963.
His sea assignments began in USS Steinaker (DDR 863) where Captain Whalen served until 1965. Next followed a tour as Executive Officer in USS Middlesex County (LST 983) from February 1966 through June 1968. Subsequently, Captain Whalen served as Operations Officer in USS Wainwright (CG 28) from July 1972 through February 1974. He became Executive Officer of the USS Elmer Montgomery (FF 1082) in April 1975 for an eighteen month tour. In June 1981, Captain Whalen assumed command of USS Thomas C. Hart (FF 1092), serving there though June 1983. During the tour Hart received the 1982 CINCLANTFLT “Golden Anchor” award for excellence in personnel programs. He reported to PRECOMUNIT Mobile Bay in Pascagoula, Mississippi in August 1985 and served as the first Commanding Officer of the USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), the Navy’s sixth Aegis cruiser, through July 1988. During his tour, Mobile Bay was recipient of the COMNAVSURFLANT Anti-Air Warfare Award; all eight Battle Efficiency Awards, the Ney Memorial Award and the RADM Thompson Trophy for Navy public affairs excellence.
Assignments ashore have included duty as a navigation instructor at the U. S. Naval Academy 1968-71; Assistant Director of Procedural Control and Fiscal Management Division in the Naval Military Personnel Command 1977-80; Director of Professional Development and Surface Warfare Programs Manager at the Naval Academy 1983-85, Director for Manpower and Personnel 1988-89 and Deputy Director of Operations, U. S. Atlantic Command 1989-91.
Captain Whalen holds a Masters Degree in Management from George Washington University. He is a distinguished graduate of the Naval Destroyer School and the Armed Forces Staff College. Captain Whalen’s awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with gold stars in lieu of second and third awards, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation and other campaign ribbons.
Captain Thomas S. Weaver
Captain Tom Weaver is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and his Masters Degree from Providence College. His service education includes: Officer Candidate School, Destroyer School, Armed forces Staff College, Naval War College and the Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness Course in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Captain Weaver has served shipboard tours aboard USS Ranger (CV 61), US Loeser (DE 680), USS Horne (CG 30) and USS Sellers (DDG 11). His Executive Officer tour was aboard USS Forrest Sherman (DD 931). In February 1983, he assumed command of USS Trippe (FF 1079). During his tour Trippe won two Battle “E” in DESRON FOUR and two “Hook’EM” Awards for ASW excellence in the SIXTH Fleet. Following his command tour, Captain Weaver was assigned to USS Forrestal (CV 59) were he served as Chief Engineer for two years.
His shore duty assignments include a tour in Washington DC as personal aide to Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, Officer in Charge of 1200 PSI Mobile Training Team, Charleston, South Carolina, and the Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Newport Rhode Island and was Commanding Officer of the Fleet and Mine Warfare Training Center, Charleston, South Carolina.
Captain Weaver served as Commanding Officer, USS Sierra (AD 18) from March 1989 – March 1991. During his tour, Sierra (AD 18) won the coveted Battle “E” Award.
Following his major command tour in Sierra, Captain Weaver assumed command of Destroyer Squadron TEN. In September 1992, Destroyer Squadron TEN and TWO were combined under the Navy’s reorganization plan and Commodore Weaver was selected to remain in a dual role as Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWO and Commander, Naval Surface Group, Norfolk.
Captain Weaver has been award the Legion of Merit with a Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, Naval Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and various campaign and service medals
Captain Keith Larson
Captain Keith H. Larson was born in Lakewood, Ohio. A 1965 graduate of Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, he completed Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an Ensign in June of 1967.
Initial sea tours included duty aboard USS Thaddeus Parker (DE 369) and USS Thomas J. Gary (DER 326). Upon completion of the Surface Warfare Officer School’s Department Head Course, he reported to the pre-commissioning crew of USS Bowen (FF 1079) and remained aboard for a two and half year tour as Weapons Officer.
Then a Lieutenant, Captain Larson next returned to Surface Warfare Officer School were he taught combat systems and oceanography to Department Head Students and prospective Commanding Officers. This was followed by attendance at the Naval War College, Command and Staff Course, in the fall of 1975. Other shore assignments include tours as Executive Officer, Naval Recruiting District, Peoria, Illinois and on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, Tactical Readiness Division (OP-935E).
Sea tours have included assignments as Assistant Surface Operations and Material Officer for Commander-Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWELVE, Executive Officer, USS Lawrence (DDG 4) and the commissioning Executive Officer, USS Wasp (LHD 1). He has commanded USS Gallery (FFG 26), USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG 17) and Amphibious Squadron TEN. Prior to assuming command of the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC Unit, he served as Chief of Staff for Commander, Amphibious Group FOUR.
Captain Larson’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards, the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Captain Patrick W. Hunt
Captain Patrick W. Hunt was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on 13 December 1951. He is the eleventh of twelve children born to James and Geneva Hunt.
Captain Hunt graduated from William R. Davie High School, located in Roanoke Rapids, in 1969. He completed his undergraduate studies at North Carolina Central University in 1973, earning a B. S. Degree in Business Administration. Captain Hunt earned a Masters Degree in management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California in 1992.
Captain Hunt enlisted in the navy on 5 April 1974. He received his commission on 27 March 1975 after completing Officer Candidate School. His previous assignments included: Chief, US Navy Mission, USMILGP Bogota Columbia; Director, ACLANT System Support Center; Commanding Officer, USS Monongahela (AO 178); Flag Secretary, Combat Logistics Group TWO; Executive Officer, USS Seattle (AOE 3), Chief Engineer, USS Merrimack (AO 179); Chief Engineer, USS Trippe (FF 1075); Freshman Officer Instructor, NROTC Unit Southern University; Waterfront Maintenance Officer, Special boat Unit TWELVE; Auxiliaries Officer, USS Mobile (LKA 115).
Captain Hunt earned the following awards and commendations; Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Awards), Navy Unit Commendation, Coast Guard Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency Award (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal, and the Sea Service Medal (4 Awards).
Captain Vernon C. Huber
Captain Vernon C. Huber, a native of Huron, South Dakota is a 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, having earned a Bachelors degree in aerospace Engineering and a commission as an Ensign through the NROTC program. He later received a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Systems Engineering from University of West Florida.
Upon completion of initial training at VT-10 NAS, Pensacola, Captain Huber was assigned to VAW 120 at NAS, Norfolk and designated a Naval Flight Officer in May 1976. He was assigned to VAW 122 in USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) an USS Independence (CV 62) deploying to the Western Pacific and Mediterranean Sea. In 1979, Captain Huber reported to VAW 120 as a Flight Officer Instructor, Naval Air Training Operations Procedures Standardization Officer, E2C Model Manager and Assistant Operations Officer.
Captain Huber’s next assignment took him to VAW 126 and USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) were he served as Assistant Maintenance Officer, Administrative Officer and Operations Officer. During his tour with VAW 126, he completed a Mediterranean deployment; the majority which was spent off the coast of Lebanon. Following his Department Head tour, Captain Huber reported to the Naval Military Personal Command, Washington DC as the VAW Placement Officer and later service as the Assistant Aviation Captain Detailer. Captain Huber reported for his second tour as a “STEELJAW” with VAW 122 on 26 January 1989, to serve as the Executive Officer. He assumed the title and position of Commanding Officer of the “STEELJAWS” in June 1990. In September 1991, Captain Huber reported to the Naval War College, Newport RI earning a Masters of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies and assumed command of VAW 120 “GREYHAWKS” in November 1992. In April 1995, Captain Huber reported to the U. S. Atlantic Command as the Chief of Command and Control Operations Division.
He returned to the “HAWKEYE-GREYHOUND” community in April 1997 as the Commander, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Atlantic serving as the Commodore for two years. Captain Huber reported as Chief of Staff to Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 8 in May 1999. In August 2001, Captain Huber took command of the largest and finest NROTC Unit at Hampton Roads.
Captain Huber has over 5,000 hours in the E2C Hawkeye. His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Captain John A. Brown, Jr.
Captain John Brown was born 17 July 1957 in Winston Salem, North Carolina and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in 1975 and the Virginia Military Institute in May 1979, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and earned his wings as a Naval Aviator in August 1980.
His early assignments included: Flying the RH-53D in HM-16 where he deployed in support of Second, Third and Seventh Fleet exercises and operations (1981-1983); HM-12 as instructor pilot in the RH/XH-53D/E helicopter (1983-1986); Assistant Air Operations Officer on Board USS Nassau (LHA 4) (1986-1988); Placement Officer (BUPERS N433J) for Helicopter Combat Support (HC) and Mine Countermeasures (HM) communities (1988-1990); department head tour in HM-14 where he served as the squadron’s Operations Officer during DESERT STORM mine clearing operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf (1990-1993); Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Helicopter Tactical Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet (1993-1994).
Captain Brown entered the Naval War College in August 1994 and earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies upon graduation in June 1995. He reported aboard HM-15 as Executive Officer in September 1995 and assumed command of the squadron in September 1996.
Following his tour as Commanding Officer, Captain Brown served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Requirements, Readiness and Tactics to Commander Mine Warfare Command until July 2000. He entered the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in August 2000 and earned a Master of Science Degree in National Resource Strategy in June 2001. In December 2001 he assumed command of Helicopter Tactical Wing. U. S. Atlantic Fleet, where he served until November 2003, when he assumed his present position as Commanding Officer, NROTC Unit Hampton Roads.
Captain Brown’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with two starts, Navy Commendation Medal with two stars and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Captain Kelly B. Baragar
Captain Kelly Baragar assumed command of NROTC Unit Hampton Roads in October 2006.
Captain Kelly B. Baragar was born and raised in Middleville, Michigan. He attended the United States Naval Academy where he received a B. S. degree in Chemistry and was commissioned an Ensign on 26 May 1982.
In June 1982, Captain Baragar reported to VT-10 for initial Flight Officer Training at NAS Pensacola. Upon completion of advanced Naval Flight Officer training with VT-86, he received his Naval Flight Officer Wing in November 1983.
In December 1982, he reported to the “Grim Reapers” of VF101 at NAS Oceana, VA for initial training in the F-14A. In October 1984 he was assigned to “Ghost Riders” of VF-142 for duty in the F-14A Tomcat and completed one cruise to the Mediterranean embarked onboard USS EISENHOWER (CVN-69).
In June 1987, Captain Baragar reported to the Navy Fighter Weapons School at NAS Miramar, CA for instructor duty flying in the F-5F and TF-16N. He served as squadron’s Administration Officer and Fleet Air Superiority Training (FAST) Officer.
In June 1990, he returned to the fleet serving as Safety, Operations and Maintenance Department Head with the “Bounty Hunters” of VF-2. He completed two deployments to the Arabian Gulf embarked onboard the USS RANGER (CV-61) flying the F-14A and participated in Operations “Desert Shield”, “Desert Storm”, and “Southern Watch”.
In October 1993, Captain Baragar reported to the Commander, Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, in San Diego, CA for duty as the F-14 Training and Requirements Officer. In November 1995, he was selected as the Flag Lieutenant for Commander, Naval Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
In March1996, he reported to the Naval War College in Newport, RI where he completed a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies with the College of Naval Command and Staff.
In April 1997, Captain Baragar reported to the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Resources, Warfare Requirements and Assessments), Air Warfare Directorate as F-14 Requirements Officer.
In June 1999, he returned to the “Bounty hunters” of VF-2 as the Executive Officer and assumed duties as the Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron TWO on 25 August 2000. He completed two deployments to the Arabian Gulf embarked onboard the USS Constellation (CV-64) flying the F-14D and participated in Operations “Southern Watch”.
In January 2002, on reported to the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as the Assistant Air Officer and assumed duties as the Air Officer in March 2003. He completed a 15 month Extended Docking Ship Repair Availability and one deployment to the Arabian Gulf participating in Operations “Iraqi Freedom” and “Enduring Freedom”.
In May 2006, he completed as Executive Masters of Business Administration course of study with Troy University, graduating with distinction.
Captain Baragar has accumulated over 3000 flight hours in various aircraft. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Individual Strike Flight Medal with Valor (three awards), Strike/Flight Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various unit and campaign awards.
Alumni Biographies
Class of 1995 – Stephanie A. Ruen: Assignment as an ENS in USN, NC to Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Cardiac Care Unit for two years. Nominated for Nurse of the second Quarter 1997.
Assignment as a LTJG to Post Anesthesia Care Unit 1997-1999. Education and Training Officer two years, last year Assistant Division Officer and Nurse of the third Quarter. Second year started on MSN in Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist at ODU.
1999 assigned as Division Officer and CNS to Progressive Care unit at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. Completed CNS Aug 2000.
After 5 year obligation to NC, transferred to Naval NC Fleet Reserves to the training Department.
2001 to present Contract RN and now Government Service (GS-11) in Post Anesthesia Care Unit at NMCP. Education and Training Officer, (trying to get an official CNS position) and staff RN.
Resides in Portsmouth with her family. Hoping ODU will put together an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program soon. Otherwise, will wait until her youngest graduates from High School before leaving the area for an ACNP program.
Class of 1985: Captain Craig L. Herrick Supply Corps United States Navy
Captain Craig L. Herrick received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Old Dominion University in 1985. He received his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program.
After completing Surface Warfare Officer School, he served in USS Coontz (DDG 40) as Communications Officer and subsequently as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and Assistant Operations Officer. Capt. Herrick transferred to the Supply Corps and served as Supply Officer in USS Sumter (LST 1181). He later served as Stock Control Officer and subsequently Assistant Supply Officer in USS Acadia (AD 41). His most recent tour was as Supply Officer in USS Peleliu (LHA 5) where he completed a deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and supported the Navy's first Expeditionary Strike Group.
Capt. Herrick's initial shore assignment was at the Aviation Supply Office where he served as Weapons Systems Manager for Communications/Navigation Systems and then as Uniform Inventory Control Point (UICP) Inventory and Financial Systems Manager. He later served at
the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego as Information Technology Planning Officer and subsequently as the Assistant Regional Business Officer and Special Assistant to the Commanding Officer. He served as Resale and Subsistence Action Officer in the Office of the
Chief of Naval Operations. His most recent shore assignment was as Afloat Supply Readiness Officer on the staff of the Commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet. Capt. Herrick received a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Information Technology Management. His thesis on Desktop Decision Support Systems has been published in several management science journals. He is currently serving as Executive Officer, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego.
The captain wears the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (four awards) and the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards). He is qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer, Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer and Naval Aviation Supply Officer and has earned five Battle Efficiency Awards with the supporting mission area awards.
Class of 92: Commander Roy A. Drake
Lieutenant Commander Roy Drake is currently serving at United States Pacific Command Joint Petroleum Office.
Born in Albany, Georgia, Lieutenant Commander Drake enlisted in the Navy in 1981 as a Nuclear Power Machinist Mate. He completed eleven enlisted years and as a First Class Petty Officer, he was selected for the Enlisted Education Advancement Program in 1988. In 1990, he was selected to the Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Lieutenant Commander Drake earned his Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology at Idaho State University in 1990 and his Bachelors in Political Science at Old Dominion University and was commissioned as a Supply Officer in 1992. In August 1993, he completed the Supply Basic Qualification Course and the Joint Aviation Supply and Maintenance Material Management Course. In December 1995, he completed the Army Quartermaster Advanced Petroleum Management Course. He has since completed Master Degrees from Southern New Hampshire University (March 1999) and the Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey (June 2003). He completed JPME I at Naval War College at NPS and JPME II at Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk Virginia. He is a member of the Acquisition Professional Community. His subspecialties include Operational Logistics (S), Petroleum Management (R), Logistics Management-Transportation (P), and Supply Chain Management (P). He has 12 Additional Qualification Designations associated with Logistics and Supply.
His tours as a commissioned officer include: Stores/Aviation Stores Officer, USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3), where he participated in the NEO operations in Somalia; Fuels Officer, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; Supply Officer, USS Duluth (LPD-6), while deployed, he provided support in the Gulf of Aden to the USS Cole; Navy Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California; Naval Central Command, Bahrain (volunteered to a 6-month tour between first and second semesters of NPS in support of Operation Enduring Freedom); and is currently assigned to United States Pacific Command as the Joint Petroleum Operations and Automation Officer. Current items that he is involved in are Department of Defense Tactical Fuels Transformation, Web-Based Bulk Fuel Contingency Reporting, and Joint Collaboration tools. He will depart Pacific Command in July 2006 and report to Defense Supply Center-Richmond Virginia as the Aviation Readiness Officer.
He is the Resident Advisory Board President of Halsey Terrace in Honolulu Hawaii and was selected as a part time professor at Wayland Baptist University. His hobbies include networking, tennis, basketball, and music.
His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal, and various campaign/unit ribbons.
Assistant Professor of Naval Science: Jon Walsh, LCDR, USN
I was Assistant Professor of Naval Science Spring 1998 to Spring 2000. I taught courses at Hampton University and ODU. During the time, I also worked toward an MS in Mechanical Engineering at ODU. After leaving, I served as the Engineer Officer aboard USS Maine (SSBN 741), a Trident submarine in Kings Bay, GA. I completed a Master of Engineering Management degree at ODU in August, 2004. Now I work at the Navy's Supervisor of Shipbuilding office at Northrop Grumman - Newport News shipyard. My most recent project has been the delivery of USS Texas (SSN 775), the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced submarine.
My e-mail is walshjb2@supship.navy.mil
Regards,
LCDR Jon Walsh, USN
Assistant Project Officer
Code 159.2JW.M
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, USN
4101 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
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C: 757-846-5847
Class of 93: LTJG Ashley Fuller
LTJG Ashley Fuller enlisted in the United States Navy in May 1992 as an Electronics Warfare Technician. After graduating from A and C schools, he served in two ships, USS THACH (FFG 43), forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and plank owner of USS HOPPER (DDG 70), stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI.
In 1999, LTjg Fuller was selected for commissioning under the Seaman to Admiral Program and was assigned to the Hampton Roads NROTC unit, Old Dominion University, for training and commissioning.
Shortly after arriving at Old Dominion, then Officer Candidate Fuller, was selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
At Old Dominion, LTjg Fuller graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2003, completing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology and commissioned an Ensign. The Hampton Roads NROTC Unit (LT Chris Handwerk) as well at the Engineering Technology department nominated LTjg Fuller for the university’s highest honor, the Kaufman Award. In May 2004, LTjg Fuller was awarded the Kaufman Award and recognized by the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Vern Clark and university president, Rosanne Runte during the university’s commencement speech.
A summary of activities while at Old Dominion is listed below:
Honors and awards
• Awarded the USAA Spirit Award for contributions to school student organizations for the 2001-2002 school year (one award in the region each year).
• Selected as the Hampton Roads Navy Recruit Officer Training Corps. outstanding Officer candidate in 2002 (three awarded in the region each year out of 300).
• Awarded the Military Excellence Medal by the American Legion for demonstrating leadership in the Navy Recruit Officer Training Corps in 2001 (one award in the region each year).
• Inducted into Golden Key National Honors Society (2000).
• Awarded the Kovner Scholarship for academic Merit in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology (2000).
Campus activities
• President of the Blue and Gold Society (2001), a student organization with over 50 members that helps members determine if the military is right for them (2001) and prepares members for service as Naval Officers. I have also held the positions of Vice-president (2002) and Secretary (2000). I spent approximately 10 hours a week planning meetings and events such as ship tours, ship driving simulators, and guest speakers.
• 2nd vice chair of the ODU College Republicans (2002), a student organization of over 50 members that promotes local and national elections (5 hours a week spent).
• Active member of the Honors College (2000 – 2002). Members of the Honors College support volunteer activities and organizations.
• Organize campus blood drives through the local Red Cross chapter.
• Voluntarily tutored students in Calculus through Honors College referral.
Community and professional activities
• Co wrote and Vice-president of a new volunteer project named “Project Skylight”, which organized ODU students into a mentorship network. Project was successfully implemented at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club in downtown Norfolk and was used to tutor over 100 intercity kids in Math and Science.
• While a member of Volunteers for Special Engineering, designed, engineered, and manufactured a leg elevation devise, which would prevent complications due to epilepsy coupled with multiple sclerosis (2000).
• Working with the American MAGLEV Corporation as an Engineering assistant on the Old Dominion University campus, utilizing education in major (Electrical Engineering Technology) as well as minor (Mechanical Engineering Technology) courses to help erect the first Magnetic Levitating Transportation system in the United States (2002).
Internships, outside study, research and publications
• As a member of the Old Dominion University Engineering Honors College, He has completed additional research in Transmission Networks.
After receiving a commission, LTjg Fuller was assigned as OI division Officer and ultimately CIC Officer in USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) Mayport, FL. VICKSBURG served as Air Defense Commander during the JOHN F. KENNDY Strike Group’s 2004 deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet AOR in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF).
LTjg Fuller exercised the Engineering Duty (ED) option, redesignated as an ED Officer December 2004, and admitted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology in March 2005. He has completed one year of study in the Naval Construction and Engineering program at MIT currently pursuing an Engineers Degree in Naval Architecture and a Master of Science in Engineering Systems Design (ESD). He and his wife spend their spare time, what little there is, mountain biking, watching the Red Sox and preparing their home for a new baby girl.
LTjg Fuller is married to Charlet S. Fuller from Pensacola, FL. Charlet graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She works as a teacher in the Weston Massachusetts public school district. Ashley and Charlet have been married since November 1994 and are expecting their first child in July.
LTjg Fuller has earned the Engineer-In-Training designation and has been a member of ASNE since March 2003.
Class of 87: Gene Zarrillo
Jun - Apr 1979-80 Boot Camp and BT 'A' School, NTC Great Lakes - BTFN
Apr - Jan 1980-81 USS Lawrence (DDG 4), Naval Base Norfolk - BT3
Jan - Aug 1981-82 BOOST, NTC San Diego - BT2
Aug - May 1982-87 ODU, BS MET - MIDN
May - Mar 1987-88 SWOS DOC, NTC Newport RI - ENS
Mar - Jan 1988-91 USS Vreeland (FF 1068), MPA, ASWO - ENS-LTjg
Jan - May 1991-93 Naval Postgraduate School, MS System Technology - LT
May - Jan 1993-94 SWOS DHC, NTC Newport RI - LT
Jan - Jun 1994-95 USS Cushing (DD 985), CHENG - LT
Jul - Apr 1995-97 COMDESRON 31, MATL OFFICER - LT
May - Present USNR, Several units and positions - LT-CDR
Class of 99: Janet H. Day
LT Janet H. Days graduate from Old Dominion University with honors May 1999 with a B.S. I was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) as a Surface Warfare Officer.
After graduation from SWOS I completed two tours on the USS Mahan (DDG 72) as Electrical/Auxiliaries Officer and Navigator under the new Division Officer Sequencing Plan (DOSP).
While onboard Mahan qualified Officer of the Deck Underway, Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Officer of the Watch. Completed two deployments on Mahan and transferred to Monterey Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) where I completed an MBA specializing in Manpower Systems
Analysis in addition to Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) phase 1. Currently, heading to department head school and slated to USS Forest Sherman (DDG 98) as Chief Engineer.
While attached to Hampton Roads NROTC had the opportunity to participate in various community events to include Veterans Home Visitations and Monarch Athletic events. I was Team Manager for NROTC basketball team which afforded the opportunity to visit several colleges and universities like Cornell, North Carolina State, Villanova and several others. It was a blast! I enjoyed the camaraderie and ROTC experience at Hampton Roads and made several friends that I continue to keep in touch with today.
LT Janet H. Days, USN
Human Performance Technologist Center for Personal Development HP DET 1993 Tartar Ave, Bldg. 572 Room 103 Virginia Beach, VA 23461-1933 (757) 492-0841; DSN 492-0841 Fax 492-0925
Mobile (757)560-9556
Here is my current information: I live in Stratford, CT with my wife Joan, formerly Schaffer of Fairfield, CT, and my two daughters Corinne, 8, and Haley, 5. Joan is a 1990 graduate of Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY (BS Psychology). Since 1992, I have been the Asst. and Power Plant Superintendent for South Norwalk (CT) Electric and Water (SNEW), a small
municipal utility with about 55 employees. We recently retired our old diesel generators and are (hopefully) planning/developing a new natural gas- and oil-fired generation plant and associated substation upgrade. I also am the substation engineer, a plant operator, project engineer, and the environmental coordinator for the elec. dept.
After my Dec. 1988 graduation from ODU (BS Elec. Engr. Tech.), I completed Naval Nuclear Power School (when it was still Orlando), then Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Ballston Spa, NY (S3G), then Submarine School at New London. I was assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit/USS Alexandria (SSN-757), an improved Los Angeles class fast attack boat. We spent a year being built at Electric Boat in Groton, launching, and then a year doing sea-trials/commissioning.
During that time I also did TDU on the USS Dallas (SSN-700) in the Med during Desert Shield and got to visit Naples; La Maddalena, Sardinia; and Toulon (and a day trip to Paris), France. While on the Alexandria I served as the Torpedo/Fire Control Officer and the Reactor Controls Assistant and we visited Roosevelt Roads, PR (also closing), Fort Lauderdale, and Port Canaveral. After the Alexandria, I served for about a year as the Submarine Squadron TWO (SUBRONTWO) Asst. Squadron Secretary (Admin. Officer) while awaiting a Medical board discharge. There I did PA work, NJP/JAG investigations, Navy Relief fund drive, admin boards, awards and correspondences, etc. I volunteered for this billet since the engineering office had too many nucs and not enough to do. I enjoyed (most of) my Navy time and feel proud to have served. ODU, HRNROTCU, and the USN were the firm stepping stones for my current, and challenging, career in public power. I look forward to hearing from USN/USMC friends from 1984-1988+. Warm regards,
Class of 86: Dave Vosteen, Major
Major Dave Vosteen, Class of 1986 (Plankowner). Will retire from active duty June 2006. Its been a good 20 years. TBS Jun 1986, Flight School 1987-1988, designated Naval Aviator Nov 1988, Harrier pilot in Cherry Point from 1989-2003. UDP to WestPac, Desert Storm, FAC at 2nd
Tank Bn, TBS Instructor, OCS Company Commander, 2 MEU Floats (Kosovo and OEF), OIF off Bataan. Currently stationed at NAS Corpus Christi attached to Chief of Naval Air Training as a flight instructor at VT- 22. Have flown T-34, T-2, TA-4J, AV-8B, AV-8B II+, T-45, T-44 (BE-9L Beech Twin). If you plan on going to flight school, drop me a line. I can gouge you up on making it through.
Class of 02: Gwendolyn Major
I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I joined the US Navy in 1991 and began my career as an Aircraft Electrician. During this time I was stationed at San Clemente Island and NAS North Island at VS-33 located in San Diego, Ca. Here I worked on S-3‘s and did my first deployment onboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). From there I transferred to AIRTEVRON ONE (VX-1) in Lexington Park, Maryland where I worked on the HS-60B SEAHAWK, S-3 VIKING, and P-3 ORION as a maintenance technician and later moved up to working as a Quality Assurance Representative. I was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program prior to my transfer from VX-1 and began my career as a Naval Officer.
In Aug 2000, I began my studies at Old Dominion University as part of the Hampton Roads NROTC consortium. During my time at the NROTC unit I learned so much in such a short period of time. The best part for me was all the friends I made along the way. It definitely helps to know that you have a support group that understands all the pressures that college life can bring. The senior leadership was very supportive as well; they made sure you understood the lesson and were always available to answer questions. My time at Hampton Roads NROTC was definitely a time to remember. I graduated in May 2002, with Baccalaureate degrees in Finance and Accounting earning a GPA of 3.3. From there I proceeded to SWOSDOC, Newport Rhode Island. I reported to my first Division Officer tour as First Lieutenant onboard USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66). In October 2002, I took part in the Sea Swap to the USS LABOON (DDG 58) and served as the Electrical Officer and the Quality Assurance Officer. I qualified as Surface Warfare Officer onboard USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66).
While attached to the Mighty IWO JIMA (LHD 7), I serve as the Assistant Damage Control Officer, responsible for training and PQS qualification for the entire ships compliment of 1200+. Overall I am the primary assistant to the DCA, responsible for the training and management of 10 Repair Lockers. I also lead over 75 personnel who are comprised of DC, DCPO and R Divisions. My Qualifications include EOOW, EDO, Ballasting Officer, OOD U/W, TAO and CDO. My long term goals include earning a Masters Degree upon my transfer to shore duty. I will transfer from my current command in February 2007. The Surface Warfare Officer Community is challenging and only the strong will survive. Nothing good in life comes easy and I wouldn’t trade my experience for anything. My tours as a Surface Warfare Officer haven’t always been the best, but I have managed to accomplish all of my goals. I am proud to say that I am a Surface Warfare Officer.
Class of 92: RODNEY D. DANIELS
Lieutenant Commander Rodney Daniels was born in Paris, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University in 1992 and received a Masters of Science degree from Old Dominion University in 1999.
Lieutenant Commander Daniels enlisted in the United States Navy in June 1987. Following his commissioning through the BOOST and NROTC Programs, he served as the First Lieutenant in USS HERON (MHC 52) from April 1993 to June 1996. His next sea duty tour was as the Fire Control Officer in USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) from October 1996 to February 1998. His department head tours were as the Operations Officer in USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) from December 2000 to May 2002 and COMDESRON 22 from May 2002 to March 2004. His post-department head sea tour was as the Flag Secretary for CARRIER STRIKE GROUP 10 from April 2004 to June 2005. LCDR Daniels assumed his duties as Executive Officer USS COLE (DDG 67) in October 2005.
Lieutenant Commander Daniels’ shore duty assignment was the Flag Aide to the SACLANT Chief of Staff from February 1998 to January 1999.
Lieutenant Commander Daniels has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Three Gold Stars, Navy-Marine Corp Achievement Medal with One Gold Star and various unit and campaign awards.
Lieutenant Commander Daniels is married to the former Miss Bunni Lynn Mackle of Johnstown, PA.
PROFESSIONAL:
Commissioned May 1999, Old Dominion University, BS in Computer Science
Aviation Preflight Indoctrination from May 1999- Oct 1999
Primary Flight Training VT-4, Pensacola, FL; Oct 1999 – Jan 2000
Intermediate Flight Training VT-4, Pensacola, FL; Jan 2000 –Aug 2000
Advanced Flight Training: N/A
Designated NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER, June-2001
Fleet Replacement Squadron (VAW-120) VAW-120, Aug 2000-Dec 2001
VAW-124, Jan 2002 - Feb 2005
Jobs: ADP, Legal, Asst Aircraft Divo, QAO, Perso, NFO NATOPS
Deployments OIF, CAG 8, Feb 2003 – May 2003 Instructor, Fleet Replacement Squadron (VAW-120) Feb 2005 - Present
Jobs: Systems Phase Head, ESM SME, NFO Representative NATOPS Consolidation Team
Class 89: Jared A. Keys
Commander Jared A Keys USN was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Following graduation from Hampton University with a BS in Management, CDR Keys received his Navy commission through NROTC Unit Hampton Road May 12, 1989
CDR Keys has served on numerous Naval warships including the USS Crommelin (FFG 37), an Oliver-Hazard Perry-Class Frigate and the USS Hayler (DD 997) an Spruance Class Destroyer. During his three sea tours CDR Keys has held the billets of Main Propulsion Assistant, Chief Engineer, Combat Information Center Officer, and Assistant Operations. During this time, he has conducted counter narcotic operations in and around South, Central America and the Caribbean, and combat operations in the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Gulf launching strikes against Al Qaida targets in the Sudan.
CDR Keys has also served at the US Naval Academy acting as Head Minority Admission Officer. During his tour at the Naval Academy, he saw minority admissions increase from 7 percent nationwide to 12 percent. While there, he earned an MS degree in Information Systems from Bowie State University.
More recently CDR Keys held the position of Executive Officer onboard the USS Cape St George CG 71 a Ticonderoga -Class Cruiser. During his tour on the Cape, he conducted combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving as XO, the USS Cape St George was the only US Navy ship to launch tomahawk strikes from both the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf.
Most recently CDR Keys served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Maintenance and Logistics for Commander Carrier Strike Group Two, embarked on USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 3 stars, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 2 stars, and numerous other decorations. In addition, during his first tour, CDR Keys was acknowledged as Middle Pacific Junior Officer of the year.
Currently, CDR Keys holds the position of Executive Officer at the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC Consortium. The NROTC Consortium is based at Old Dominion University and draws students from ODU, Hampton University, and Norfolk State University. Participating students are put through a 4-year training pipeline which upon graduation results in the earning of a bachelors degree and a commission as an Officer in the Navy or Marine Corps.
CDR Keys is married to the former Hope M Quinn of St. Louis, MO. They have 3 children, Jared 9 and Hailey 6 & Jeremy 1.
Class of 03: Lieutenant Junior Grade Keith R. Paquin
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Paquin was raised in the U.S. Air Force and graduated high school in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1993 and reported to NTTC Orlando, Florida for Basic Training. Following graduation, he attended Yeoman “A” School in NTTC Meridian, Mississippi and reporting to the Chief of Naval Operations staff (N091) for duty in August 1993. After advancing in rate to YN2, he submitted a rating conversion package to Crypto logic Technician Technical and reported to NTTC Corry Station, Florida for training. Upon graduating, he was assigned to Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-142) in Whidbey Island, WA, deploying in support of Operations Desert Fox, Northern and Southern Watch in Saudi Arabia and Operation Endearing Freedom in Kosovo. In 2000, he was advanced to CTT1 (AW) and selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program. He graduated in 2003 from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA with a BS in Political Science, geography minor and selected the Surface Warfare community.
After commissioning, LTJG Paquin reported aboard USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) serving as Admin, Electrical Officer and Assistant Chief Engineer from October 2003 to January 2005. During his tour he deployed and surged to the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
He reported to Riverine Squadron ONE in February 2006 for duty as Assistant Officer in Charge, Detachment ONE and graduated for the USMC School of Infantry, USMC Small Unit Leaders and Joint Tactical Air Controller courses.
LTJG Paquin has earned various personal, unit and campaign awards. LTJG Paquin is married to the former Jamie Burns of Houston, Texas, and they have two sons, Tyler and Henry.
Kristen M. Clarke LTJG, NC, USN
Married to Stephen R. Clarke in 2000 (while in unit) Commissioned May 2003
Son: James William Clarke born July 7, 2004 Daughter: Rose Marie Clarke born March 20, 2006
Pregnant, due September 14, 2007 will put on LT in May 2007 Worked as staff nurse at NMC-P since June 2003 EOS May 2007- will resign commission at that time
Class of 88: CDR Craig W. Roegner
Commander Craig W. Roegner is a native of Falls Church, Virginia. He graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and was commissioned through the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in December 1988. As a second-generation sailor he was assigned to the USS Ouellet (FF 1077), which allowed him to complete two sea service deployments and serve as the Damage Control Assistant and Combat Information Center Officer. On board the USS Ouellet he earned his Engineering Officer of the Watch; Officer of the Deck (Underway) and his Surface Warfare Officer designations.
After becoming a professional law enforcement officer, he affiliated with the Navy Reserves as a Selective Reservist in 1991. As a junior officer in the Naval Reserves he held leadership positions in several different units. From 1991 -1999, he was assigned to several Naval Control of Shipping units (NR COMSC HQ DET 106, NR NCSLO CARIB/SAMER 406, and NR NCS/NCC/M/N 106); a Military Sealift Command unit (NR COMSC HQ DET 106), and a Bureau of Naval Personnel unit (NR BUPERS 6 COMP 206). Annual Training accomplishments while assigned to these units include: Assigned to the Military Sealift Command Inspector General’s Office reviewed Fraud Waste and Abuse cases and updated MSC Damage Control Manual (1992); served as the Assistant Battle Watch Commander for Unfailing Reach (1993); and completed the Mine Warfare Familiarization School. While on Annual Training at the BUPERS 6, Casualty Assistance Branch from 1995-1996, he developed and implemented the Korean and Vietnam POW/MIA incident database used by BUPERS personnel to track and maintain over 10,000 records. Personally contacted many grieving families, their CACOs, and Parent Commands; served as administrative support and a briefer to the Flag Officer Casualty Action Board (FOCAB); resolved over 25 time sensitive casualty and seriously ill or injured family issues including SGLI benefits, personal property, and death benefits.
Since joining the Naval Reserve, Cmdr. Roegner he was been recalled to active duty for special work (ADSW) on three (3) separate occasions. Initially, he was hand selected by the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (DCNP) to be recalled to active duty, where he served as the Assistant Section Head of the Navy’s Casualty Assistance Section at the Bureau of Naval Personnel from 1995-1996. In this role, then Lieutenant Roegner, filled a Lieutenant Commander billet and qualified as a Casualty Assistance and Family Liaison Watch Officer, where he handled calls from Navy families in the midst of personal tragedies and also routinely briefed senior Flag Officers on sensitive casualty cases and family issues at the Flag Officer Casualty Action Board (FOCAB);.
Subsequently, he was recalled to active duty on two other separate occasions, between 1997 - 1999, where he completed assignments as an action officer for the Bureau of Naval Personnel (Pers-6), Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), and for the Commander, Naval Recruiting Command. While working for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) he served as the Protocol Officer and Coordinator for 1998 Secretary of the Navy’s Retiree Counsel Conference and routinely briefed the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He also served as the POW/MIA Liaison Officer where he was responsible for organizing the National League of Families POW/MIA Conference for over 500 family members and dignitaries. Also while recalled to active duty, he served as the Pers-62, Divisional Relocation Project Manager, where he coordinated the relocation Pers-62 to Millington, Tn. Then in 1998-1999, he served on ADSW as the Project Manager for BRAC directed relocation of the Navy Recruiting Command, where he coordinated the physical relocation of 302 billets to Millington, Tn.
In 1999, after completing these tours, then Lcdr. Roegner reported to Naval Reserve Destroyer Squadron Six (NR DESRON SIX) where he began serving on the Commodore’s Naval Reserve staff. While assigned to NR DESRON SIX, he completed three (3) Department Head tours and served as the unit’s Executive Officer. Annual Training accomplishment while assigned to Destroyer Squadron Six include JMCIS Watch Officer (1999); Underway Demonstration (UD) and Navigational and Engineering Check Ride evaluation of the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32); updated Maritime Interception Operation (MIO) polices and AT/FP polices; UNITAS 2002 support, and completed the Joint Special Operations University, Dynamics of International Terrorism course (2003). During his tenure with NR DESON SIX, the unit earned the Naval Reserve’s prestigious Leo V. Bilger Award from the Commander, Naval Surface Reserve Force for attaining the highest levels of mission accomplishment and readiness for three consecutive years in a row.
From October 2003 – October 2005, he assumed command of Naval Security Force Jacksonville (NR NSF JAX), where during his plank owner tenure as the Commanding Officer of this newly established NSF unit, NR NSF JAX provided an unprecedented 4,800 man-days of operational support to Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s Security Department. Annual Training accomplishments include serving as Director of Security/Force Protection Officer Ashore and On Scene Security Force Commander for the 2004 and 2005 NAS Jacksonville Air Show and Fleet Week. He also served as a briefer and subject matter expert at the Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Leadership Symposium (2004). Under his leadership, NR NSF JAX was recognized as the number one operational support provider of any NSF unit in the entire Naval Reserve Force for Fiscal Year 2005 and as a result the unit was awarded the Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Jacksonville’s Unit of the Year (2005).
In October 2005, Cmdr. Roegner was selected to serve as the Executive Officer for Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit Detachment 110 (NR MSC EPU 110) located at the NOSC Houston. From April 2006 – December 2007, Cmdr. Roegner became the interim Commanding Officer after the formally assigned Commanding Officer was mobilized be Kuwait. In these roles, Cmdr. Roegner has served as the Port Operations Watch Section Supervisor for the Eastern Ready (CPX 2006) and as the Officer In Charge for the Humanitarian Support of the Shore (HSOTS, Guatemala 2007). Personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), Armed Forces Reserve Service Medal along with a Battle “E” Efficiency Award and various service awards.
In his civil service role, he serves as a Senior Special Agent and Public Information Officer with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice from the American University, School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC and is a member of several service and academic honorary societies to include Federal Law Enforcement Officer’s Association, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice). Cmdr. Roegner is an active member of his church and is married to the lovely and intelligent former Ms. Kimberly Dawn Wilson.
Point of Contact Information:
Cmdr. Craig W. Roegner, USN
P. O. Box 466
Crestwood, Kentucky 40014
W: (502) 753-3556
H: (502) 243-3613
Email: craig.roegner@
Class of 89: Stefan J. Perry
Lieutenant Commander Stefan Perry is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and holds a Master's of Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle University. He entered the Navy through NROTC from Old Dominion University in December of 1989. After completing flight training, Lieutenant Commander Perry's first assignment was with the Black Stallions of HC-4 in Signorelli, Sicily where he participated in Operations Southern Watch, United Shield, and Deny Flight
Lieutenant Commander Perry's next assignment was with the VT-28 as a Primary Flight Instructor at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. He finished his tour with Training Wing FOUR as a Standardization Instructor training the new flight instructors for both VT-27 and VT-28.
In November 1998 Lieutenant Commander Perry reported aboard USS AUSTIN(LPD-4) as the Mini Boss and became Airboss by July 1999. As Air boss, he oversaw the flight operations during the Egypt Air Recovery operation off of Rhode Island and completed a med cruise with Det A of HMM-264. During this period he trained pilots and flew with the Croatian Air Force MI-17 crews in FCLP's and Day DLQ's aboard USS Austin.
Lieutenant Commander Perry completed his fleet Department Head tour with HC-4 in Sigonella, Sicily, where he was the Detachment One OIC in Fujairah, UAE for Operation Enduring Freedom.
From January 2004 to December 2006 LCDR Perry has been flying C-26’s as a Transport Plane Commander and Instructor from Naples Italy throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. Next tour will be in Pensacola at the Aviation Safety School beginning 2007.
Lieutenant Commander Perry is married to the Anne-Marie Ozkosar of Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have five children, Kathleen, Mairin, Gabriella, Duncan and Colin.
LCDR Perry second from left
Class of 99: LT Christine M. Tysor
Graduated from Marian High School in 1994 and attended Jacksonville University that fall. After one year at J. U., she transferred to Old Dominion University where she was awarded an NROTC scholarship. She received her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy on august 27, 1999 was ordered to Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training with the Air Force at Vance Air Force Base, Enid, OK. She trained in the T-37 Tweet from November 1999 until August 2000. Following her combined API, Primary and Intermediate training, she was assigned to Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHTEEN (HT-18) at NAS Whiting Field where she flew TH-57b/c ranger. She received her wings of gold on March 30, 2001 was ordered to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron EIGHT (HC-8) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, VA flying the CH-46D, UH-46D and HH-46D Sea Knight Helicopters.
LT Tysor deployed as Assistant Training Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, COMSEC Officer, Publications Officer, and Physical Fitness Assessment Coordinator with HC-8 detachment (DET) Two in USNS Saturn from July 23, 2002 until September 1, 2002 after performing a cross deck with the GEOSEIS Puma helicopters. She returned to NAVSTA Norfolk via the USNS Sirius. Six days later, LT Tysor joined DET 1 in Augusta, Italy and completed that cruise in USNS Supply during Operation Enduring Freedom.
LT Tysor returned December 20, 2002 and was lucky enough to enjoy Christmas at home with her family. In February 2003, because of situations arising in Iraq, a “short-fuse” DET was put together and LT Tysor deployed in USNS Sirius from February 7 – May 31 2003, having the opportunity to transit into the Persian Gulf and support over 150 coalition ships which were sent to the Gulf for Operation Iraqi freedom.
On May 32, DET 3 again performed a cross deck with GEOSEIS Puma helicopters and moved to the USNS Spica, which brought LT Tysor back to the waters off the coast of Norfolk, VA on June 30, 2003.
Throughout her deployments, LT Tysor had the opportunity to visit Italy, Greece, Gibraltar, Malta, Turkey, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
As a helicopter pilot, Lt Tysor flew over 800 mishap-free flight hours and held qualifications such as Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC), Functional Check Pilot (FCP) and Aerial Gunnery Pilot, executing such diverse missions as Vertical Replenishment(VERTREP), Search and Rescue, executive transport, fleet logistics support ammunition cross-deck and deck landing qualifications. She served as Ground Training Officer, Physical Fitness Assessment coordinator, Public Affairs Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, Personnel Officer and Division Officer for Avionics, Para loft, 1st LT and Administration while at HC 8 during her time in the squadron from January 2001 – July 2004.
She was ordered to the NROTC Unit at Virginia Tech where she instructs incoming freshmen in Introduction to Naval Science and Sea power/Maritime History as the Forth Class Midshipmen Advisor. She is also currently acting as Supply Officer, CFL coordinator, IFS military supervisor, and the Recruiting Officer.
She lives with her husband of 5 years Eric and the have a 15 month old son named Chase. LT Tysor is set to rotate May 2007.
Class of 02: Daniel Glover II
I live locally in Chesapeake, and I am currently stationed at HM-14 in Norfolk, flying the MH-53E. Here is a quick bio of my commissioned career:
August 02: Graduated ODU
October 02: Completed IFS training at Chesapeake Regional Airport
Jan 03: Transferred to API in Pensacola, FL
Jun 03: Completed API, transferred to Primary Flight Training in
Corpus Christi, TX
Apr 04: Completed Primary, transferred to Advance Helicopter
Training in Milton, FL
Dec 04: Winged Aviator, transferred to AWSTS for MH-53E FRS, Norfolk,
VA
Oct 05: Transferred to HM-14, Norfolk, VA
Class of 94: LT Norbraten
LT Terry D. Norbraten was born in Springfield, IL, graduated in June 1981 from Saugus High School, Saugus, CA and a month later enlisted in the United States Navy. After graduation from Boot Camp and Airman Apprentice training at RTC / NTC San Diego, CA he reported to Attack Squadron 42, NAS Oceana, VA as an A-6E Intruder Plane Captain where he completed two visual weapons deployments to NAF El Centro, CA and a carrier qualification detachment aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). In October 1983, LT Norbraten reported to Avionics Class "A" school in Millington, TN where he became a member of the US Navy's Crackerjack Marching Unit. In April 1984, LT Norbraten reported to Naval Aircrew Candidate School, Pensacola, FL, then attended follow on fleet aircrew training at Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12, NAS Norfolk, VA where he earned his gold Naval Aircrew wings. He was selected to remain as a Fleet Aircrew Instructor training Fleet replacement AMCM aircrewmen, promoted to Third Class Petty Officer in July 1985, awarded Sailor of the Month for October 1985, promoted to Second Class Petty Officer in July 1986 and served until November 1987 when he separated from active duty and enlisted in the Selective Reserves. LT Norbraten’s assignment as a SELRES was as the first ever qualified Naval Reserve AMCM First Crewman for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 18, NAS Norfolk, VA. In July 1998, LT Norbraten re-enlisted in the regular Navy and reported to Helicopter Composite Squadron 1, NAS North Island, CA as the Avionics Division Leading Petty Officer. He was promoted to First Class Petty Officer in January 1991 and earned his Enlisted Air Warfare wings in April 1992. He also earned an A.S. Degree in Digital Technology from San Diego City College in the summer of 1992. In February 1993, LT Norbraten reported to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, NAS Alameda, CA where he deployed for MARCOT 93-1 on the USS DULUTH (LPD-6) off the southern coast of Victoria, British Columbia. LT Norbraten was then selected to participate in the Enlisted Commissioning Program in June 1993 and reported to the NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads, VA where he earned a B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University, received news that he was selected for Chief Petty Officer, but elected to be commissioned an Ensign, United States Navy in July 1994. There, LT Norbraten was service selected as a Naval Aviator and attended the Aviation Maintenance Officer’s course and Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, NAS Pensacola, FL in July 1995 with follow on Primary flight training with the US Air Force's 35th Flying Training Squadron at Reece AFB, Lubbock, TX flying the T-37B Tweetie Bird. LT Norbraten was then selected for intermediate tactical air training and flew the T-2C Buckeye with Training Squadron 19, NAS Meridian, MS in 1996 where he promoted to LTjg, but had difficulties with carrier type landings and subsequently selected to attend Surface Warfare Division Officer's training at NETC, Newport, RI in August 1997. LT Norbraten’ first division officer assignment was to report to the USS AVENGER(MCM-1) as the Operations and Administrative Officer and deployed to the Sixth Fleet AOR in the Spring of 1999 conducting exercises with various NATO Surface Mine forces supporting the Inchon Task Group 99 for operations ALCUDRA 99/MIREM 8, OLIVES VERTES, and GALLURA 99. There, LT Norbraten was promoted to LT, earned his Officer of the Deck (Underway) qualification and Surface Warfare Officer’s insignia. In October of 2000, LT Norbraten reported to the USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as the Main Propulsion Assistant ending his tour as the Damage Control Assistant and Engineering Repair Coordinator for a scheduled ROH. TICONDEROGA deployed to the South American AOR for Counter-drug Operations and as flagship for UNITAS 42-01, TEAMWORK SOUTH, SIFOREX and SINKEX for the USS La Moure County (LST-1194) in the winter/spring of 2001. In September 2001, LT Norbraten deployed with TICONDEROGA for Operation Noble Eagle. There, LT Norbraten earned his Engineering Officer of the Watch (Gas Turbine) qualification. In the summer of 2002, LT Norbraten reported to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA to attend the Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES) curriculum. During his second year of attendance, he was selected to re-designate as a 1600 in the Information Professional (IP) community. In December 2004, LT Norbraten graduated with a Master’s of Science Degree in MOVES and earned a 6202 subspecialty code for modeling and simulation. After more than 22 years of Naval service, LT Norbraten was placed on the retired list effective 0000 on March 1st, 2005. LT Norbraten’s personal decorations include the Navy / Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Sea Service Deployment ribbon (w/ bronze star), Expert Rifleman Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Surface Warfare Officer's Insignia, Naval Aircrew Insignia and the Enlisted Air Warfare Insignia. LT Norbraten has three daughters and a son, Amanda (23), Melinda (20), Brittany (14) and Alexander (1mo) and resides in Salinas, CA.
Class of 84: Brian Ricardo
I am Brian K. Ricardo, and I am an original member of the first class from summer 1982. I first met the staff during ODU student orientation in July 1982. I was a squad leader for Alpha Company 1st Platoon as a freshman, continued as such during my sophomore year, as the unit at all three schools began to grow. I was assigned to the Color Guard and the "Sail Company" during my junior year, as well as an Assistant Platoon Leader in Alpha Company. During the summer, I was unable to complete my summer cruise because I was injured for most of the year because of an Achilles rupture tear I suffered while playing intramural football for the unit, so I was assigned as the Summer Orientation XO (1985). At the beginning of school, I was promoted to Alpha Company Commanding Officer and in December 1985, I was promoted to the position of Battalion Operations/Training Officer. I was Navy option, with an interest in Surface Warfare. I was married on May 10, 1986, the day after the final exams of my senior year, in a Navy style ceremony at a Navy Chapel, with many of the Midshipman serving in the wedding party. I graduated on May 11, 1986, with a BS in Criminal Justice in May 1986, and was commissioned as an Ensign later that week (May 16, 1986). A few weeks later I reported to USS Saipan (LHA-2). In August 1986, I then transferred to Surface Warfare Officers (Basic) School in Newport RI, with follow-on training at Steam EOOW School. In February 1987, I returned to USS Saipan (LHA-2), where I was assigned as the Fire Control Officer. I served aboard Saipan from Feb 1987 until Feb 1990, over touring so that I could go to shore duty. While on Saipan, I earned my Surface Warfare qualification, as well as the other normal SWO qualifications, as well as selected for Department Head School. I then transferred to Commander, Nuclear Weapons Training Group, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., where I qualified as a Master Training Specialist, instructing 5 courses. In March 1992, I departed active duty, went into the reserves, and immediately reported to Special Boat Unit 24, as a patrol boat officer. In December 1992, we decommissioned SBU-24, as we lost our platform (Mk 45 patrol boats). I then reported to Naval Reserve Unit CINCLANTFLT DET 106, where I was assigned to the Crisis Action Cell, as a Crisis Action Watch Team Officer. In October 1994, I transferred to Navy Reserve Law Enforcement and Physical Security Unit 0186 (LEPSU) (NAS Oceana) as Admin Officer. I continued in that unit as Training Officer, Operations Officer, Executive Officer and in September/October 2001, while in the capacity of acting Commanding Officer, I mobilized the entire unit for operations in supporting the war on terrorism, deploying my unit members to several bases throughout the world. In September 2003, I was transferred to the reserve staff of Commander, Navy Mid-Atlantic Region, Norfolk, Va., as Training Officer. In October 2004, I was transferred back to Navy Reserve Force Protection LEPSU NAS Oceana, where I served as the Senior Advisor to the unit. I was promoted to LTJG in May 1988 and Lieutenant In May 1989. I was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in November 1994 and then promoted to Commander in October 2002. I retired from the Navy Reserves on September 1, 2006.
After leaving active duty in March 1992, I was employed as a civilian Special Agent with the U. S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, serving in the Norfolk (VA) Field Office until July 1999. In August 1999, I began my career with the Virginia Beach Police Department, serving as a patrol officer with various assignments until February 1, 2006, when I was promoted to Sergeant. I am currently assigned as a patrol supervisor at the Fourth Precinct.
I am married to my high school girlfriend, Melissa, and we have two children. We live in the Fairfield section of Virginia Beach. Our daughter Megan is 17, a senior at Kempsville High School, a varsity cheerleader, who has already accepted admission to Old Dominion University to major in Graphic Design. our son Christopher, soon to be 13 years old, is a seventh grade Honor Roll student at Kempsville Middle School, with interests in skateboarding, boogey boarding and playing the drums.
Thanks for all your work in this endeavor. We were never officially recognized as plank owners of the newly formed unit, but some kind of recognition like that would really be nice as well. I will attempt to locate photographs from the unit for you.
Class of 06: ENS Sokolowich
I was born on June 22, 1973 in Lexington, KY, and joined the Navy in April of 1995, as a Nuclear Electronics Technician.
Served onboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
from May 1997-April 2001. While assigned to the USS Nimitz, was part of the first conducted Nimitz class carrier refueling overhaul.
I reported for Nuclear Field 'A' School Instructor duty from May 2001-January 2003.
Selected for STA-21, attended NSI in Newport, RI and then reported to
HRNROTC in May 2003. I majored in Biology, minored in Criminal Justice.
Served as Delta Company Commanding Officer and Battalion Commanding
Officer. Graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2006, and received commission. I was further selected as METOC Option officer, which she accepted.
Reported to NITZE on June 15, and have held positions of Assistant Navigator, Admin Officer, and took over as Communications Officer in December of 2006. Currently on deployment until Summer 2007. Following tour onboard, expects to transfer to METOC Option.
Class of 88: Penny (Wilson) Azcarate:
I graduated in 1988 (I was Battalion Cmdr my last semester) and was commissioned in the Marine Corps.
After spending four years on active duty to include a tour in Saudi during Operation Desert Storm, I transferred to the reserves and went to law school.
I was a prosecutor in Fairfax Virginia for five years and then went into private practice where I handle both criminal and civil cases.
In addition, I am a substitute judge for general district courts in Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington.
I married another alum, Eddy Azcarate (89). He also participated in Operation Desert Storm and is now a Fairfax County Police Officer.
He was a gang detective for several years before taking on his new post as a public affairs officer for the force.
We both have recently gotten out of the reserves as Majors and we have four children.
Class of 95: LCDR Craig Alan Hill
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Lieutenant Commander Hill graduated from Old Dominion University in 1993 and earned his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp Unit, Hampton Roads.
As a division officer, LCDR Hill served as Electrical Officer and Combat Information Center Officer in USS Briscoe (DD-977) and Navigator in USS Simpson (FFG-56). During these tours, he completed deployments to both Middle East Forces and Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean.
After graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, with a Master of Science in Systems Engineering, LCDR Hill returned to sea, serving as Operations Officer in USS Stump (DD-978) and USS Cape St. George (CG-71). While serving in Cape St George, the ship participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in both the European and Central Command theaters
Ashore, he served as Requirements Officer for the Zumwalt-Class Destroyer program in the Surface Warfare Directorate of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
LCDR Hill has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards) in addition to numerous campaign and unit awards.
Class of 94: LCDR Duane Decker:
Sometimes the quiet of the country can make a person long for something a little louder. In the case of Lt. Cmdr. Duane Decker, the call of the Navy convinced him to leave his rural home of Gillett, Pa., in search of something more.
"I'm from a pretty rural area where it was either milking cows or joining the Navy," he said. "The Navy was my way out."
But now as the new maintenance officer for the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division, Decker has shed the small-town image, while now donning the robe of the ranking officer.
"It was kind of intimidating at my first appearance here," Decker said, "but because of my background, I feel pretty comfortable."
Decker enlisted in the Navy in September of 1982 as an aviation electrician. Upon completion of AE "A" school he reported to Fighter Squadron 101 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. In 1986, Decker transferred to the VF-142 "Ghostriders" at Oceana. After a short stint with Grumman Aerospace as a civilian, he returned to the fleet with the VF-31 "Tomcatters" of Oceana.
"I never really anticipated doing the full 20 years. I felt it was just going to be a stepping stone in my life," Decker said. "However, my wife wanted to move back to the Hampton Roads, Va., area and since it's pretty expensive to just pack up and move, I told her I'll go back into the Navy so we can be close to that area."
Decker didn't miss a beat as he was then selected as Sailor of the Year for VF-31, then entered the enlisted commissioning program in 1991 and transferred to Newport, R.I. for training.
Decker received his commission in May 1994 through Old Dominion University's Reserve Officer Training Corps program after earning a degree in electrical engineering. Following aerospace maintenance duty officer training and designation in Pensacola, Fla., he reported to the VF-41 "Black Aces" at Oceana in September of 1994.
In December of 1997, Decker was assigned to Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. where he earned a master of science degree in logistics management.
In August 1999, Decker reported to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as an AIMD officer. In August 2001, he reported here to PMA-260 Support Equipment Program Office.
His sea service includes five Mediterranean/Persian Gulf deployments. His decorations include two Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy Achievement Medals, and various unit and service awards. Decker is married to the former Patty Ann Georgandis of Salem, Mass. They reside in Lusby with their son, John.
Class of 03: Shaun Dennis
LTJG Shaun E. Dennis was born and raised in Baltimore Maryland. He enlisted in the Navy in June of 1992 and received his initial training at RTC Great Lakes. He attended Electricians Mate “A” school in September 1992 through April 1993. His first Assignment was USS Guadalcanal LPH 7 out of Norfolk. His next assignments were USS Merrimack AO-179, USS Monongahela AO-178 and EWTGLANT where he was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program. EM1 Dennis’s attended Naval Science Institute in Newport Rhode Island in June 2001 and went on to Old Dominion University where he earned a BS in Criminal Justice and received his commission as a Ensign in the United States Navy in December 2003. His first division officer tour was as the ADCA onboard USS Kearsarge LHD-3 where he earned his Surface Warfare Officer qualification. He is currently assigned as the Fire Control Officer and Air Defense Officer onboard USS Ross DDG- 71 out of Norfolk. LTJG Dennis lives in Chesapeake with his wife Andrian and their 3 daughter Otazsia, Alexandria, and Cheylsi.
LT Deutch class of 99:
I am an alumni of Hampton University class of 2001 and I just qualifed as an Engineering Duty Officer. I am stationed at Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) Yokosuka, Japan and am currently the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) Surface Ship Type Desk Officer, who is responsible for overseeing the maintenance availabilites for all 11 surface ships stationed here in the FDNF.
LIEUTENANT CONNIE M. DOERING Class of 01:
Born in November 1971, Lieutenant Junior Grade Connie M. Doering grew up in Freeville, New York where she graduated from Dryden Jr. Sr. High School in June 1989. She entered the Navy, at age seventeen, in September of the same year and attended recruit training at RTC Orlando. She entered Seaman Apprenticeship Training (SAT) in November 1989. After SAT, in January 1990, Seaman Recruit Doering reported aboard USS SIERRA (AD-18), in Charleston, South Carolina. While there, she was promoted to Ship Serviceman Third Class after striking out of deck and was “CAPPED” to Second Class.
Almost five years later, Ship’s Serviceman Second Class Doering reported to SH “C” School at RTC, Norfolk, Virginia where she finished top of her class. She then reported to the USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41), in June 1994, in Norfolk, VA. When the ship decommissioned in January 1996, Ship’s Serviceman Second Class Doering reported to Naval Support Facility, Thurmont, Maryland. After a short tour, she reported to Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, Virginia Beach, Virginia in January 1997 as an Administrative Assistant for seven training codes.
In December 1998, Ship’s Serviceman Second Class Doering was accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program and attended Naval Science Institute from June to July 1999. In August 1999, she began attending Norfolk State University. She graduated Norfolk State University in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Management Information Systems.
After receiving her commission, she reported to Surface Warfare Officer School Command, Newport, Rhode Island for SWO pipeline training en route to USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC/JCC-20). Reporting aboard in December 2001, she served as the 2nd Division Officer, the Aviation Facilities Coordinator and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer then went on for a second tour serving as the Combat Information Center Officer and then Auxiliaries Officer. She obtained her Officer Of The Deck, Steam EOOW and SWO Qualification while onboard.
July8, 2004 she reported to Afloat Training Group, Norfolk and became the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Division Officer. She attended school full time for her Masters’ Degree in Business Administration (MBA). August 2007 she is reporting to Department Head School in Rhode Island.
Lieutenant Doering is married to Christopher G. Doering of Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania who is currently stationed at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck. She has three children, Kayla M. Calhoun (15), Mason L. Calhoun (13) and Paige Marie Doering (2).
Class of 85: CDR Tim Howlin:
I was in the very first class of NROTCU Hampton Roads. I graduated on May 18th, 1985. I went to ODU. I was the Midshipman Battalion Commander for the entire school year 84/85.
I spent 20 years as a Naval Officer. First five as a SWO, then 15 as a Cryptologist. I had various jobs, including two tours at the NSA.
I retired as an O-5 in 2005. I am now in the US Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Courier, and live in Frankfurt, Germany.
Class of 01: LT TERESA S. MITCHELL
LT Mitchell is a native of Fitzgerald, GA where she graduated from high school in May 1993. In June 1993, she entered the service and began her naval career at Recruit Training Command Orlando, Florida. She completed two enlisted tours at NAB Coronado and NAVSTA San Diego. While assigned at NAVSTA San Diego, she was selected for the Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) and graduated June 1997.
In August 1997, she began her bachelors’ degree at Hampton University. She graduated from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at Hampton University in May 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Upon graduation, she was commissioned as a United States Naval Officer.
In June 2001 she reported to Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) in Newport, RI. She completed both the Basic and Advanced Engineering courses.
In January 2002, LT Mitchell reported as the Assistant Damage Control Officer to USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) home ported in Norfolk, VA and deployed in support of Operation ENDURING/IRAQI Freedom (OEF/OIF). During her time onboard she achieved her Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) qualification.
In November 2003 she reported to Commander Destroyer Squadron Thirty One (CDS 31) as the Assistant Operations Officer where she deployed with USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) home ported in Bremerton, WA as the Sea Combat Commander for the Carl Vinson Strike Group.
In July 2005, she reported to Commander, Navy Region Southeast in Jacksonville, FL as a Force Protection Officer where she became the Assistant Antiterrorism Officer (ATO). She was an essential watch officer for the Regional Operation Center (ROC) during hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. While onboard, she changed designator from Surface Warfare Officer (1115) to Human Resource Officer (1200).
In January 2007, LT Mitchell reported as Assistant Officer in Charge, Personnel Support Detachment Afloat West providing administrative, personnel, pay and transportation support to Naval Ships and associated deployable units within the PSA West Area of responsibility.
Her personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal as well as several unit citations.
She holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, from Webster University. She is currently completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase One offered by the Naval War College, Newport, RI.
LT Teresa S. Mitchell is the daughter of Martha Williams and George Whitfield and is married to LT Derrick Mitchell of Fitzgerald, GA. They have two daughters, Derrica Mitchell, age fifteen and Deshawna Mitchell, age twelve.
Class of 88: CDR James E. McGovern
Commander James E. McGovern is a native of Virginia Beach, Va. He is a 1988 graduate of Norfolk State University, and a 2006 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Commander McGovern’s initial fleet assignment was on the USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST 1197), where he served as the 2nd Division Officer, Auxiliaries and Electrical, Navigator and Main Propulsion Assistant. While on BARNSTABLE COUNTY, they deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South America. Following his tour on BARNSTABLE COUNTY, he was assigned as pre-commissioning Operations Officer for the USS TYPHOON (PC 5). While on the TYPHOON, she completed the first trans-Atlantic crossing and Mediterranean deployment of a Patrol Coastal class ship. His initial shore tour was to Surface Warfare Officers School Command, where he served as Watch Standing Unit Lead.
After Department Head School, he reported as First Lieutenant to the USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. While serving on the FORT MCHENRY they participated in several multinational exercises with countries in the Western Pacific. His Second Department Head tour was on the USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) as the First Lieutenant, also in Sasebo, Japan. During his tour on the BELLEAU WOOD, the ship conducted humanitarian operations in East Timor and completed a hull swap with USS ESSEX (LHD 2). Following his Department Head tours, Commander McGovern returned to sea to command USS KINGFISHER (MHC 56). While in command of KINGFISHER, they completed a deployment with Mine Warfare Readiness Group One to conduct bottom surveys of strategic ports on the U.S. East Coast. Commander McGovern returned to shore as Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve Center Baltimore. Following completion of his tour in Baltimore, he was assigned as a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Class of 89: CDR TODD A. LEWIS
Commander Todd A. Lewis is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. He graduated in December 1989 from Norfolk State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Technology and received his commission through NROTC.
Commander Lewis’ initial fleet assignment was in USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40), where he served as 1st Division Officer, OI Division Officer and Assistant Operations Officer. While in MISSISSIPPI they deployed to the Red Sea in support of DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM.
His initial shore tour was to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he received a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in robotic and control systems. After Department Head School, he reported as First Lieutenant in USS PORTLAND (LSD 37) in Norfolk, Virginia. While serving in PORTLAND, they participated in several multinational exercises with countries in the Mediterranean Sea. His second Department Head tour was in USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), also in Norfolk. During his tour in KEARSARGE, the ship landed Marines in Kosovo and conducted humanitarian operations in Turkey following the 1999 earthquake.
Following his department head tours, Commander Lewis attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, where he received a Master of Arts degree in Military Studies. He was next assigned to the United States Southern Command in Miami, Florida where he served in the J-3 as the UNITAS exercise chief.
Commander Lewis next served as Executive Officer in USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) in Sasebo, Japan. During his tour in JUNEAU, the ship deployed to the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa in support of GWOT initiatives. Following his Executive Officer tour, he returned to sea as the Operations Officer in USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), in Norfolk, Virginia.
Commander Lewis and his wife Rhonda been blessed with four daughters, Mia (21), Kyris (11), Briana (5) and Britani (5). Commander Lewis has earned various personal and unit level awards.
Class of 92: LCDR Weatherly
LCDR Weatherly is a native of Farmland, Indiana. He enlisted in the Navy in August of 1980 rising to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer prior to being commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program at Old Dominion University in 1992.
Following completion of the Nuclear Propulsion training pipeline and the Surface Warfare Division Officer’s course ENS Weatherly was assigned to USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) as the Electrical Division Officer. His next assignment was as the Communications Officer onboard USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) where he completed a UNITAS and West African Training Cruise.
LT Weatherly then attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned his Master of Science degree in Engineering Acoustics as part of the Undersea Warfare curriculum.
LCDR Weatherly returned to USS ENTERPRISE as the Reactor Controls Assistant during which ENTERPRISE participated in the first stages of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. He then reported to USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) as the Assistant Operations Officer and Training Officer. It was in this tour that he fleeted up to Operations Officer while KEARSARGE served as flagship for Commander Amphibious Task Force East in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
Following his Department Head tours, LCDR Weatherly attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia.
LCDR Weatherly’s personal decorations include the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (silver star in lieu of sixth award), the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous unit and expeditionary awards and ribbons.
Class of 93: Eric Byman, MD
Graduated ODU/NROTC-UHR 1993.
Served my obligated time in USN, then left service to study medicine.
Graduated Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2002.
Went through residency training at Univ. of Cincinnati 2002-2005.
Returned to Virginia Beach where I now work as a physician.
Married; wife Aimee and son Paul (our second child is due in September).
Hope that helps.
Eric Byman, MD.
I am James Long of
NROTC Unit Hampton Road, ODU chapter.
James Long was commissioned in Dec 1988 and attended SWOSDOC and gas turbine engineering school in Newport, Rhode Island. Ensign Long was assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy in the operations division. He spent 3 1/2 years on the ship deployed to Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His division officer tour included billets as the First Lieutenant and Auxiliaries Engineering Officer. He was the General Quarters Officer of the Deck and earned a Surface Warfare Officer qualification as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Lieutenant Long left active duty in December of 1992 and began work at Techmatics, Inc, as a Systems Analys! t supporting PMS 400, the Aegis Program Manager. He applied to Medical School and was accepted to East Carolina University in 1993. Dr. Long graduated from East Carolina School of Medicine in 1997 and attended Georgetown University for his Internal Medicine residency. He completed residency and was awarded Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 2000. He is now an owner and partner in a large Internal Medicine practice in Northern Virginia.
Class of 98: Darren Hinds
ROTC instructor at Univ. South Carolina
I am currently deployed in Iraq, working Prior enlisted Nuke
ODU 1998 grad
Flight school
SH60B pilot out of Mayport, FLwith 2-8 Cavalry.
Thanks,
Darren Hinds, LT
Class of 02: LT Deron Krietemeyer
ODU Class of '02 - Enlisted in the Navy in August of 1990 in the Nuclear Power Field. Completed Nuclear Propulsion training in October 1991.
I served 2 tours as an instructor at Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston, SC and one sea tour aboard the ex-USS California (CGN-36).
I was selected for the Seaman-to-Admiral program in July of 2000. I graduated with honors (B.S. Business Administration, Finance) in December 2002.
Selected as a naval aviator and entered flight training in May 2003 with VT-3. I was selected for carrier aviation pipeline (E-2/C-2) in December 2003. Trained with VT-31 in Corpus Christi, TX and VT-22 in Kingsville, TX where I earned me wings in July 2005.
Selected E-2 pipeline at the FRS (VAW-120) in September 2005 and completed carrier qualification in May 2006.
Currently assigned to VAW-125 In Norfolk, VA. Returned from an 8 month combat deployment with CVW-7 and the USS Eisenhower.
United States Navy
Lieutenant Commander Wyatt was born September 18, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon graduating from Admiral King High School, Lorain, Ohio he entered the United States Navy in August 1981. After completion of basic training and initial training as an Electrician’s Mate, was assigned to USS Tarawa (LHA-1) from September 1987 to May 1987, which supported the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force Beirut, Lebanon while deployed in 1983; and deployed twice more to the Western Pacific in 1984 and 1986.
After completing Advanced Maintenance Training/EM-C7 School at NTC Great Lakes in 1987, he was assigned to USS Milwaukee (AOR-2) from October 1987 to September 1989, which deployed with Commander Carrier Group Six in 1988 to the Persian Gulf. During this tour, he was selected for the Enlisted Education Advancement Program (EEAP) and transferred to Naval Education Support Center Atlantic in September 1989 to attend Tidewater Community College. In May 1991, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electronics, and was selected for the Navy’s Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP).
Assigned to Hampton Roads NROTC Unit as an Officer Candidate in August 1991, he attended Old Dominion University. In August 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and was commissioned an Ensign and designated as a student naval aviator. In 1995, while assigned to VT-27 in Corpus Christi, Texas, he was redesignated to surface warfare community. Upon completing the division officer course at Surface Warfare School Command in Newport, Rhode Island, he reported as Main Propulsion Assistant, USS La Moure County (LST-1194) in May 1996 deploying to South America supporting UNITAS’96. He later served as the Weapons Officer.
In June 1998, he reported to USS Samuel B. Robert (FFG-58) as the Ordnance Officer. In December 1999, Lieutenant Commander Wyatt returned to Surface Warfare School Command to attend the department head course. After graduation, he served as Chief Engineer, USS Patriot (MCM-7) forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan from August 2000 to March 2002.
In April 2002, he was assigned to Commander Amphibious Squadron Six serving as the Material Logistics and Force Protection Officer, which deployed in 2003 with the IWO JIMA Amphibious Ready Group in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force Liberia Operations. He then reported to Afloat Training Group-Atlantic in January 2004 and served as Director of Topside Warfare and Force Protection Officer until December 2005.
In January 2006, Lieutenant Commander Wyatt reported to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) while deployed to FIFTH Fleet. There he served as Assistant Combat Direction Center Officer. He later served as Combat Direction Center Officer until July 2007, until reporting in August 2007 as the Deputy Director of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection on the staff of Commander Second Fleet.
Lieutenant Commander Wyatt is married to the former Amber Mahan of Knox City, Texas and has daughter Heather and sons Ryan-Marcus, Chandler and Donovan. His awards include Navy Commendation Medal (4), Secretary of the Navy Letter of Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal (3), Military Outstanding Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (7), Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, and various campaign and unit awards
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Retirement article on LT Terry D. Norbraten
Location: Wa-267 Bldg. 246 MOVES Institute Monterey, CA — Main Language: en
LT Terry D. Norbraten was born in Springfield, IL, graduated in June 1981 from Saugus High School, Saugus, CA and a month later enlisted in the United States Navy.
After graduation from Boot Camp and Airman Apprentice training at RTC / NTC San Diego, CA he reported to Attack Squadron 42, NAS Oceana, VA as an A-6E Intruder Plane Captain where he completed two visual weapons deployments to NAF El Centro, CA and a carrier qualification detachment aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70).
In October 1983, LT Norbraten reported to Avionics Class "A" school in Millington, TN where he became a member of the US Navy's Crackerjack Marching Unit. In April 1984, LT Norbraten reported to Naval Aircrew Candidate School, Pensacola, FL, then attended follow on fleet aircrew training at Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12, NAS Norfolk, VA where he earned his gold Naval Aircrew wings.
He was selected to remain as a Fleet Aircrew Instructor training Fleet replacement AMCM aircrewmen, promoted to Third Class Petty Officer in July 1985, awarded Sailor of the Month for October 1985, promoted to Second Class Petty Officer in July 1986 and served until November 1987 when he separated from active duty and enlisted in the Selective Reserves.
LT Norbraten’s assignment as a SELRES was as the first ever qualified Naval Reserve AMCM First Crewman for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 18, NAS Norfolk, VA. In July 1998, LT Norbraten re-enlisted in the regular Navy and reported to Helicopter Composite Squadron 1, NAS North Island, CA as the Avionics Division Leading Petty Officer.
He was promoted to First Class Petty Officer in January 1991 and earned his Enlisted Air Warfare wings in April 1992. He also earned an A.S. Degree in Digital Technology from San Diego City College in the summer of 1992.
In February 1993, LT Norbraten reported to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, NAS Alameda, CA where he deployed for MARCOT 93-1 on the USS DULUTH (LPD-6) off the southern coast of Victoria, British Columbia.
LT Norbraten was then selected to participate in the Enlisted Commissioning Program in June 1993 and reported to the NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads, VA where he earned a B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University, received news that he was selected for Chief Petty Officer, but elected to be commissioned an Ensign, United States Navy in July 1994.
There, LT Norbraten was service selected as a Naval Aviator and attended the Aviation Maintenance Officer’s course and Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, NAS Pensacola, FL in July 1995 with follow on Primary flight training with the US Air Force's 35th Flying Training Squadron at Reece AFB, Lubbock, TX flying the T-37B Tweetie Bird.
LT Norbraten was then selected for intermediate tactical air training and flew the T-2C Buckeye with Training Squadron 19, NAS Meridian, MS in 1996 where he promoted to LTjg, but had difficulties with carrier type landings and subsequently selected to attend Surface Warfare Division Officer's training at NETC, Newport, RI in August 1997.
LT Norbraten’ first division officer assignment was to report to the USS AVENGER (MCM-1) as the Operations and Administrative Officer and deployed to the Sixth Fleet AOR in the Spring of 1999 conducting exercises with various NATO Surface Mine forces supporting the Inchon Task Group 99 for operations ALCUDRA 99/MIREM 8, OLIVES VERTES, and GALLURA 99.
There, LT Norbraten was promoted to LT, earned his Officer of the Deck (Underway) qualification and Surface Warfare Officer’s insignia.
In October of 2000, LT Norbraten reported to the USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as the Main Propulsion Assistant ending his tour as the Damage Control Assistant and Engineering Repair Coordinator for a scheduled ROH. TICONDEROGA deployed to the South American AOR for Counter-drug Operations and as flagship for UNITAS 42-01, TEAMWORK SOUTH, SIFOREX and SINKEX for the USS La Moure County (LST-1194) in the winter/spring of 2001.
In September 2001, LT Norbraten deployed with TICONDEROGA for Operation Noble Eagle. There, LT Norbraten earned his Engineering Officer of the Watch (Gas Turbine) qualification. In the summer of 2002, LT Norbraten reported to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA to attend the Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES) curriculum. During his second year of attendance, he was selected to re-designate as a 1600 in the Information Professional (IP) community.
In December 2004, LT Norbraten graduated with a Master’s of Science Degree in MOVES and earned a 6202 subspecialty code for modeling and simulation. After more than 22 years of naval service, LT Norbraten was placed on the retired list effective 0000 on March 1st, 2005.
LT Norbraten’s personal decorations include the Navy / Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Sea Service Deployment ribbon (w/ bronze star), Expert Rifleman Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Surface Warfare Officer's Insignia, Naval Aircrew Insignia and the Enlisted Air Warfare Insignia.
LT Norbraten is married to the former Sarah Victoria Evans of Monterey, CA, has three daughters, Amanda, Melinda, and Brittany, and a son, Alexander and resides in Salinas, CA.
CDR Jimmie Miller, USN
Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles
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CDR Jimmie L. Miller, a native of Paterson, N. J., enlisted in the United States Navy in 1983 as an Aerographer’s Mate. In 1987 he was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program and attended Old Dominion University. After graduating with honors in May 1990, with a B. S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, he was commissioned an Ensign through NROTC Unit Hampton Roads.
Upon completion of initial submarine training at Submarine School, New London, CT. in February 1992, he reported to USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN 663) where he served a 32-month assignment as Electrical Assistance, Main Propulsion Assistance, and FWD Department Head during the ship’s inactivation period. Following a successful sea tour, CDR Miller was assigned to NROTC Unit Hampton Roads in Norfolk, VA where he taught several college courses at Old Dominion, Norfolk State, and Hampton Universities. Additionally, as the Unit recruiter, his efforts directly contributed to NROTCU Hampton Roads growing to become the largest unit in the nation.
Following his tour as an NROTC instructor and recruiter, CDR Miller reported to Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC). Upon completion of SOAC in November 1997, he reported as Combat System Officer on USS JAMES K. POLK (SSN 645) where he completed several deployments with Seal Delivery Team 2, including a six-month Mediterranean deployment.
In October 1999 CDR Miller reported to Theodore Roosevelt Battlegroup as the Submarine Operations Officer, where he was instrumental in the Battlegroup completing the Navy’s first dual Carrier Battlegroup operation during JTFEX 2000, and Baltic Exercise 2000. Following his assignment on the Battlegroup Staff, CDR Miller transferred to the Tactical Readiness Evaluation (TRE) Team assigned to Commander Submarine Forces Command.
Six months after reporting to the TRE team, CDR Miller was assigned duties as Flag Aide to VADM Mike Mullen, Deputy CNO for Resources, Requirements, and Assessments. CDR Miller completed his tour at the Pentagon in December 2002 and relieved as Executive Officer USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 740)(GOLD). Under his leadership, the USS RHODE ISLAND received 3 consecutive Battle Efficiency awards. Following two successful deterrent patrols, CDR Miller returned to Commander Submarine Forces to assume duties on the N8 staff as Warfare Development, Requirements and Programs Officer. CDR Miller served as Executive Officer Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles CA from August 2007 to August 2008. In August 2008, he assumed command of Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles CA.
The first African American to be awarded the Fredrick D. Warder award for Outstanding Achievement, CDR Jimmie Miller’s other awards include Meritorious Service Medal, six Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement Medals, a Good Conduct Medal and two National Defense Service Medals.
Judge Penney Azcarate - 88
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Gen Al Gray (ret) & Judge Azcarate
Penney S. Azcarate was formally sworn in as a new judge of the Fairfax County General District Court on June 6, 2008. She was elected by the Virginia General Assembly to fill the vacancy created by Judge Robert Smith’s appointment to the Circuit Court.
Judge Azcarate graduated from the George Mason University School of Law. She previously served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County for five years. Since leaving the prosecutor’s office, she has been in private practice at the firm of Briglia & Hundley, P.C. emphasizing on criminal defense and civil litigation.
In 2006, Judge Azcarate was selected as a substitute judge at the district court level in Fairfax County. During her tenure, she has heard cases in the Fairfax County General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, as well as serving as a substitute judge for district courts in neighboring counties and jurisdictions.
Judge Azcarate was raised primarily in southern Virginia’s Prince George County and obtained a bachelor degree in criminal justice from Old Dominion University. Upon graduating, Judge Azcarate was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. She served four years on active duty as a communications officer stationed in Camp Pendleton, California participating in Operation Desert Storm. After active duty, Judge Azcarate transferred to the Marine Reserves and was honorably discharged at the rank of Major.
Judge Azcarate resides in Falls Church with her husband and children.
Commander John B. Vliet
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CDR J. B. Vliet was promoted 01 APR 2007 and selected for XO/CO Fleet up (CDR CMD) 15 APR 2007.
He transferred from NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSWC) Dam Neck, Virginia in June 2008 and reported to COMOMAG Corpus Christi, Texas.
CDR Vliet’s most recent assignment was from SEP 07-JUN 08 where he served as a Strike Force Interoperability Officer (SFIO).
He was directly responsible to NAVSEA 05W, TYCOM’s, FLT CDR’s and CO NSWC Dam Neck for C4I and Combat Systems’ installation and modernization throughout the U.S. Navy’s Surface Fleet.
Prior to CDR Vliet’s tour as a SFIO he was assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer in USS NASSAU (LHA 4) from OCT 05-SEP 07. Additional assignments prior to USS NASSAU include assignment as the Information Warfare/Operations (IW/IO) Officer for 2D MARDIV in Camp Blue Diamond, Ramadi, Iraq from JAN 05-SEP 05; Naval Gunfire Officer for 2D MARDIV, Camp Lejeune, N.C. from JUN 04-JAN 05; Time Sensitive Targeting Officer at CJTF-Horn of Africa from OCT 03-JUN 04.
Sea duty tours: USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) from MAY 82-JAN 85; USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) from MAY 90-JAN 92; USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) from JAN 92-AUG 95; USS MAHAN (DDG 72) from MAY 99-JUN 2001; PRESINSURV SEA DUTY DET from JUN 2001- AUG 2003; USS NASSAU (LHA 4) from OCT 2005-SEP 2007.
Shore duty tours: Instructor at U.S. Naval Gunnery School, Great Lakes, Ill. from JAN 85-MAY 90; Student, NROTC, Old Dominion University from AUG 95-JAN 97; AEGIS Computer Program configuration management, NSWC, Dahlgren from JAN 97-MAY 99.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Education, Training and Development from Southern Illinois University.
CDR Vliet’s personal awards include The Meritorious Service Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy Achievement Medal (7), and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (9).
Events
2005
First Winner
Officer Candidate Cheryl Q. Castro, USN, is a rated Hospital Corpsman enrolled in a Nursing Major at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and assigned to the Hampton Roads NROTC Consortium Unit. She entered a 4-year college program, on active duty, through the Seaman to Admiral (STA 21) Program and aims to be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation.
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CNO Thanks NROTC Programs For Creating Future Leaders
Story Number: NNS040511-05
Release Date: 5/11/2004 9:56:00 AM
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By Chief Journalist Walter T. Ham IV , Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) programs around the nation are creating superb naval officers to lead the Navy Marine Corps team in the 21st century, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark said during his May 8 address at the Hampton Roads NROTC commissioning ceremony at Norfolk State University.
“If I had my way, I would in fact be commissioning every individual that raised their right hand to become an officer in the United States Navy,” said Clark. “I believe that you, as a group, represent everything that is so good and promising about the future of our services.”
“Today, it is my pleasure to commission both Ensigns in the United States Navy and 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps,” Clark continued. “The Navy and Marine Corps have never been closer than they are today. Ever.”
Along with the 70 other NROTC programs around the country, Clark said the Hampton Roads NROTC class, comprised of students from Old Dominion University, Hampton University and Norfolk State University, is another example of the Navy’s commitment to the growth and development of its Sailors. Thirty-seven of the 47 officers in the class he commissioned had prior fleet experience.
“You are a testament to the growth and development of the young men and women that are serving in the Navy today,” Clark said. “It is our task to give the young men and women who make a decision to serve in the military the tools so that they can succeed, and as they progress, we do give them more responsibility.”
The CNO also emphasized that graduating NROTC classes now assume their new charge: the full weight and responsibility of their commissions.
“As Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, you will focus first on mission accomplishment and victory. Everything that you have done in your life up to now has prepared you for this moment,” Clark said. “Your country and your leaders are placing special trust in your abilities and your character. We are vesting authority in you along with your commission--the authority to lead.”
“You are getting ready to lead the most impressive, the most awesome enlisted force that I have ever seen since I joined the Navy in 1968. They are magnificent,” Clark said. “This is a sacred trust, but I am confident that you are well prepared. I’m confident that you are ready.”
Clark said he was glad to receive the invitation to the commissioning ceremony, because it gave him the chance to thank not only the Hampton Roads NROTC program, but also NROTC programs around the nation.
“This is my opportunity to say thank you to the Hampton Roads NROTC consortium and to all the NROTC units around the country because you, the NROTCs of the United States of America, create superb leaders for our Navy and our Marine Corps,” Clark said. “They are the foundation of what we want to be.”
Pictures from May 2004
Commissioning Ceremony
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AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter
April 2002 Chapter News
In April, the Hampton Roads Chapter had the honor of presenting two AFCEA Educational Foundations scholarships to students affiliated with the Hampton Roads NROTC Unit. The 2002 Vice Admiral Jerry O. Tuttle Science and Technology Scholarship was presented to Navy Officer Candidate Henry Amdasue, at the Chapter's April 9 meeting. On April 13, an AFCEA Educational Foundation NROTC Scholarship was presented to Officer Candidate Ron Hemmelgarn at the Unit's Pass-In-Review ceremony.
Captain Frank Hunt, USNR, Deputy Director of the Communications Directorate of the Joint Forces Command - Homeland Security was principal speaker at the Chapter's April meeting. He described the Common Relevant Operational Picture (CROP) application being developed at JFCOM to facilitate web-enabled information sharing by Homeland Defense and Civil Support forces.
Planning is underway for the 13th Annual Golf Classic scheduled September 6 at the Bide-a-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth, VA. Contact Committee Chairman Tony Orlando
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Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship Committee Chairman Bob Patton congratulates Navy Officer Candidate Henry Amadasue, winner of the 2002 Vice Admiral Jerry O. Tuttle Science and Technology Scholarship
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Veterans Day Run ODU 2005
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Veteran’s Day 2006
Brian Boone, economics major and
Navy ROTC student, is top scholar
Brian Scott Boone of Norfolk was honored as the Outstanding University Scholar at December commencement. The award is presented by the Alumni Association to the student with the highest academic grade point average.
Boone earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the College of Business and Public Administration and posted a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Boone, who was a Navy ROTC student, also received the Hampton Roads Navy League Council Outstanding Navy Graduate Award for the highest academic or professional standards.
An ensign in the U.S. Navy, Boone is stationed at Norfolk Naval Base. He is the son of Lori Ann Boone of Norfolk
Navy ROTC unit gets new leader
Capt. Vernon C. Huber assumed leadership of the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit (NROTC), headquartered at Old Dominion, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 25 at Little Creek Amphibious Naval Base. He succeeds Capt. Patrick Hunt.
The Hampton Roads NROTC Consortium, commissioned in 1982, provides complete NROTC programs at three universities: Old Dominion, Norfolk State and Hampton. The consortium offers technical training, producing professionally ready, highly motivated commissioned officers for service in the Navy and Marine Corps.
The future of NROTC is bright, said Huber. "As the Navy moves fully into the 21st century the need for well-rounded individuals with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds is greater than ever," he noted.
"The geographic location of our three campuses, and the outstanding and diverse educational opportunities they provide, make us the ideal choice for a majority of the individuals selected for this transition. We are one of the largest units in the Navy and continue to grow each year. The future is not only bright for NROTC in general, it is very bright for Hampton Roads."
Huber, a native of Huron, S.D., is a 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a commission as an ensign through NROTC. He later received a master's degree in aeronautical systems engineering from the University of West Florida.
During his more than 25 years of naval service, Huber served as a flight officer, flight officer instructor, administrator, executive officer, commanding officer, and most recently as Chief of Staff to Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 8.
"Our principal mission is to provide professional and leadership training to students in order that they may become commissioned officers at the completion of their undergraduate studies," said Huber. "The combined classroom and in-the-field experience we offer forms a solid foundation upon which newly commissioned officers can build their career."
Huber's personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Veterans Day observance
Members of a Marine Corps honor guard bow their heads in prayer during the university's Veterans Day observance Nov. 13. At left, the Alumni War Memorial plaque is unveiled in its new location on Kaufman Mall. The plaque now bears the additional names of four members of the Old Dominion family who died in the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon: alumnus Navy Cmdr. Robert Schlegel, and graduate students Army Spc. Craig Amundson, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Elseth and Army Lt. Col. Karen Wagner.
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Run for Freedom set for April 3-8 around campus
ODU Army and Navy ROTC, members students and faculty will run the American flag one mile around the campus 24 hours a day April 3-8 to honor every service member lost since the start of the War on Terror.
Money raised will go to the following charities to benefit the families of those who lost their lives: Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Freedom Alliance and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
The ROTC programs are seeking volunteers to help raise funds, run the flag or both. The Run for Freedom will culminate with a large-formation run for the last mile onto Kaufman Mall, where there will be a ceremony at approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 8. The final mile is open to anyone interested in running.
Registration tables will be set up from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 16-18, 23, 25 and 30 and April 1 in the South Mall of Webb Center.
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University’s ROTC units did “magnificent job” on Run for Freedom
Congratulations to the Old Dominion University ROTC units for what appeared to be a most successful event, the Run for Freedom. I was very moved by President Runte’s kind and insightful remarks at the closing ceremony.
This was such a meaningful way to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and provide for their children’s college educations. The ROTC units did a magnificent job in both the logistical and emotional support behind this community project. They should be proud of the message they sent around the globe!
I am grateful that First Command Financial Planning was allowed to participate in a small way. We were all very honored to run for those that have been killed, and their families. We, like Old Dominion University, appreciate and are thankful for the freedoms we enjoy, as those that wear the cloth of the nation serve and protect our way of life. Norfolk and Hampton Roads understand this more than most, but the Run for Freedom showed the world how we feel! Thank you.
– Jeffrey S. Geraci
Virginia Beach Region Agent
First Command Financial Planning
Kaufman Prize goes to engineering technology grad
Ashley E. Fuller of Jacksonville, Fla., a December 2003 graduate with a degree in electrical engineering technology, was honored as this year’s Kaufman Prize winner May 6 at the Student Honors and Awards Banquet.
A Navy ensign and a division officer in his ship’s combat information center, Fuller was an Honors College student and a member of the ODU Blue and Gold Society, which included a term as president. He received the USAA Spirit Award and the Bob Walker Excellence Award.
He was a member of Volunteers for Special Engineering, the Society of Naval Engineers and the Golden Key National Honor Society, and served as an engineering ambassador.
The Kaufman Prize, which carries with it a $10,000 award, was established by Landmark Communications Inc. to acknowledge graduating seniors who have exerted exceptional and constructive influence on the university, its students or the community by demonstrating the highest qualities of leadership and service.
Kimberly Tansey of Norfolk, a May graduate with a degree in physical education/exercise science, won the second-place Kaufman award, which includes a cash prize of $2,000. Tansey’s many activities included serving as president of the Student Ambassadors. She plans to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy at ODU
Army, Navy ROTC leaders are not your average cadets
Student leaders who are charged with molding the next generation of Army and Navy officers find that it takes a firm hand, an agile mind and an even-handed temperament.
“You don’t have the leverage you do in a military setting where, if someone doesn’t do the work you can take their pay,” said Lt. Col. Barry R. Hendricks, professor of military science and director of ODU’s Army ROTC program. “Trying to motivate your peers – your classmates – is not easy. You need to counsel and develop a leadership style.”
Commanding respect and leading by example may come easier for this year’s Army and Navy ROTC cadet battalion commanders, however. Wallie Lacks and Elizabeth Sokolowich are not your typical ROTC leaders. Both seniors, they already have several years of military service to their credit, a background not often found in student commanders.
At age 31, the father of a 16-month-old daughter, veteran of deployments in Bosnia, Albania, Zaire (now the Congo), Kosovo and Iraq, as well as having served in the personal presidential helicopter service with Marine One for Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, Lacks certainly is a positive role model for his 130 Army ROTC charges.
A criminal justice major, he maintains a 3.91 GPA, is fit at a level that only comes from rigid self-discipline and expects nothing less from those he leads.
“It’s very much like being a good parent or older brother. I tell them if I can do it at 31 and they’re just 20 or 21, that makes them change their attitude and step up,” Lacks said.
The son of a Marine who “placed the military above family,” he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993, just after graduating from Poquoson High School.
Recalling his own frame of mind at the time of his enlistment, Lacks said, “I was rambunctious, an idiot, I needed a turn-around and after 13-weeks at Paris Island I saw the light!”
Drawing from that experience he said of his current assignment, “I don’t micromanage them. I put them in charge, in positions of responsibility because I know when I was coming up, being micromanaged drove me crazy.”
Says Hendricks, “He’s not your average college student. He brings experience in here. With that experience comes a respect that is its own leverage.”
Lacks, however, prefers to downplay his military background in favor of his current day-to-day leadership. “Talk the talk and walk the walk is what it’s all about. Show them what you are doing every day to be the best.”
Sokolowich, also 31 and a biological sciences major, takes a similar approach to the 260 Navy cadets in her charge.
“We have a lot of opportunities for them to take leadership roles,” she explained. “I don’t always know the 100 percent right thing to do, but I can see giving people the added responsibility helps them to step up.”
Capt. John A. Brown, professor of naval science and head of ODU’s Navy ROTC program, is certainly happy to have cadets such as Sokolowich under his command. He employs the strategy of pairing “straight stick” midshipmen, those fresh out of high school, with more mature cadets like Sokolowich who are part of the Seaman to Admiral program.
“That is absolutely a great tool for us,” Brown said. “Midshipmen are more likely to turn to them more easily for advice and guidance. Also, it’s an important mentoring role for our officer candidates to take on.”
A former Navy nuclear enlisted person, Sokolowich is also married to a Navy “nuke” currently deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and has a 16-year-old step-daughter to raise while attending classes and leading cadets.
Both Lacks, with eight years of military service, and Sokolowich with 10 years in the Navy, say they can still relate to their fellow students’ concerns by recalling their own military career tracks.
In Lacks’ case it was the offering of deployment that kept him focused on his decision to pursue a military career.
“Somebody says deployment and I’m there – let’s go. Of course I’ve always being in the wrong place too many times – Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Iraq.”
Sokolowich said that while she was “an attitude problem” in her early years, she rarely had a moment’s doubt about remaining in the military. “I knew it was my life from the first day. Still, that fourth year was the rough one, where you thought, ‘Maybe I am done.’ It’s not always easy.”
She said she found her heart’s desire as a nuclear training instructor before enrolling at Old Dominion. “I loved that. I would do that every day for the rest of my life.”
Seven Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) units and 13 commands and activities from throughout the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) organization have been named to the NETC 4th quarter Honor Roll for Retention Excellence.
The Retention Excellence program rewards Naval Education and Training subordinate commands of all sizes for meeting or exceeding established retention criteria and limiting attrition.
“The Retention Excellence Award Program supports our Sea Warrior commitment to maintain fleet readiness through aggressive retention programs and policies,” said Vice Adm. Kevin Moran, NETC commander. “Our commitment to retaining the very best Sailors for continued service in the 21st century directly impacts the Navy’s operational readiness and mission accomplishment.”
The program looks at retention statistics in four separate categories. Zone A focuses on first-term Sailors with six or less years of service with a target retention rate of 53 percent. The goal is higher - at 69 percent - for Zone B Sailors with 6 to 10 years of service. For Zone C, career Sailors with 10 to 14 years of service, the goal is set at 85 percent. The final category limits attritions at 18 percent or less.
Each quarter, Fleet Program Managers tabulate data from the Enlisted Master File (EMF) based on transactions occurring during the reporting period. NETC claimancy commands that meet or exceed these retention standards are named to the Retention Honor Roll and receive permission to fly the Honor Roll Pennant at their command. Commands that make the honor roll at least twice during the fiscal year qualify for the annual Retention Excellence Award.
To allow smaller commands to compete on an equal basis, there are special provisions that even the playing field. For instance, if a command has transactions in only two of the three categories during a quarter, the zone without any transactions will be counted as 100 percent. Commands can only use this default for one zone per quarter providing they meet all other criteria. Additionally, commands that are named to the honor roll for one quarter and have no disqualifying transactions during the subsequent quarter, retain their honor roll status.
Significant achievement in command retention may also be rewarded. NETC echelon III commanders and commanding officers may nominate, by standard Naval letter, subordinate commands that do not meet the specific benchmark requirements for retention but demonstrate significant improvement during any particular report period. These nominations will be assessed and validated at NETC headquarters.
Commands named to NETC’s fourth quarter honor roll include: Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Lemoore, Calif.; Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Whidbey Island, Wash.; Naval Air Technical Training Center Pensacola, Fla.; Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston, S.C.; Moored Training Ship (MTS) 2; Nuclear Field ‘A’ School, Charleston, S.C.; Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston, S.C., (General Shore Tour); Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Unit, Maritime College, Bronx, N.Y.; NROTC Unit, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; NROTC Unit, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.; NROTC Unit, University of Southern California, Los Angeles; NROTC Unit, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.; NROTC Unit, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.; NROTC Unit, Hampton University, Hampton Roads, Va.; Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola, Fla.; Center for Information Dominance Learning Site, Corry Station, Pensacola, Fla.; Center for Information Dominance Corry Station, Pensacola, Fla.; Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.; Company Commanders, Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.; Naval Construction Training Center, Point Hueneme, Calif.; and the Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
2005 Retention Excellence Award-winning commands are scheduled to be announced by NETC in January 2006. These “golden anchor” commands will receive plaques and letters of commendation from NETC for their efforts, and will be authorized to display their achievements by painting their command’s anchor gold for the year following the announcement.
One of the largest shore commands in the Navy, NETC is comprised of more than 22,000 military and civilian staff personnel at 167 subordinate claimancy activities and detachments coast to coast, as well as in Hawaii and Japan. NETC has a daily average of nearly 48,000 officer, enlisted, and government civilian students training in more than 3,600 different courses.
Sergeant Major of Recruit Training Regiment
The Sergeant Major of the Recruit Training Regiment is
Sergeant Major Adam C. Terry .
Sergeant Major Adam C. Terry was born in Columbus, Miss., on Nov. 24, 1961. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Aug. 25, 1980, and graduated recruit training at Parris Island on Nov. 17, 1980. Upon graduation, he attended Infantry Training School, Camp Geiger, N.C., where he was assigned the military occupational specialty of 0311.
Upon completion of infantry training, he was transferred to Kilo Company, 3 rd Battalion, 8 th Marines, 2 nd Marine Division, in Jan 1981. During his tour with 3/8, he deployed twice to the Mediterranean. He also participated as a member of the Multi-national Peacekeeping Force, Beirut, Lebanon from August 1982 through February 1983. He was meritoriously promoted in May of 1983.
Upon completion of his tour with 3/8, he received orders to Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California. Upon completion of Mountain Leaders’ School, he served as an instructor in Unit Operations, Special Operations, and the Instructor Qualifications Course. In 1986 he was assigned to Parris Island as a drill instructor and senior drill instructor with Fox Company, 2 nd RTBn. He also served in Support Battalion as an instructor for Basic Warrior Training. He was promoted to staff sergeant in October 1988.
Following his successful tour on the drill field in 1989, he returned to 2 nd Marine Division ,where he was assigned to 1 st Battalion, 6 th Marines. There he assumed duties as a platoon sergeant and company gunnery sergeant for Charlie Co. During his tour with Charlie Co., he deployed to Southwest Asia and participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
In June of 1992 he reported to Naval Reserve Officers Training Course duty in Hampton Roads, Va., and served as the assistant Marine officer instructor for Old Dominion, Norfolk State and Hampton University. During his tenure there, he served as a sergeant instructor at Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Va., in the summer of 1994. He was promoted to gunnery sergeant in August 1995, and returned to 2 nd Marine Division and was assigned to Kilo Co, 3 rd Battalion, 8 th Marines. While with Kilo Co., he deployed to Okinawa, Japan, and Africa during Operation Assured Response, Monrovia, Liberia. He was promoted to first sergeant in 1999.
In March 1999, he was assigned to the School of Infantry East, Infantry Training Battalion. He served as company first sergeant of Bravo Co., Weapons Co., Delta Co., Advanced Infantry Training Co. and Headquarters & Service Co. He was promoted to sergeant major in 2003 and was reassigned as the sergeant major of the Infantry Training Battalion. In July of 2004, Terry received orders to Parris Island and was assigned to 4 th Recruit Training Bn. He served as the battalion sergeant major until June of 2005 and served as the sergeant major for 3rd Recruit Training Bn. from June of 2005 to November 2006. He is currently serving as the sergeant major of the Recruit Training Regiment.
Terry’s personal awards include the Navy/ Marine Corps Commendation Medal (gold star in lieu of 3rd award), Navy / Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat V (gold star in lieu of 3 rd award) and the Combat Action Ribbon.
MOAA:
The Spring Pass in Review ceremony was held at Norfolk State University for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit Hampton Roads. This ceremony is normally held on the NSU Football Field but with cool weather and high winds, it was held inside the Gymnasium. The Hampton Roads Chapter MOAA presented an award for outstanding leadership to Officer Candidate James Reynoso. The NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads was commissioned 1 July 1982, and brought into being an innovative concept known as the “NROTC Consortium.” Under this concept, Hampton Roads was the first unit to offer complete NROTC programs at three separate institutions, including Hampton University, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University.
I am posting an article from Todays Virginia Pilot concerning ENS
Voss a August 2005 Alum:
"Sailor found dead in parked car in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS - Police found a sailor on a Norfolk-based ship slumped
dead behind the wheel of a parked car Monday morning.
Police are calling the incident a homicide.
Cory Allen Voss, 30, of the 700 block of Mayland Drive in Newport
News was stationed aboard the Elrod, according to police.
Just before 7 a.m. Monday, officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call found Voss inside a car in a parking lot in the 600
block of Thimble Shoals Blvd. in Newport News.
According to police, the body was bloody and had a wound to the torso. Voss was pronounced dead at the scene.
The person who called police thought Voss had been sleeping."
Navy officer found dead recalled as 'kind-hearted'
By JACK DORSEY, The Virginian-Pilot
© May 3, 2007
NORFOLK - The Navy officer found shot to death early Monday in Newport News "excelled" and "was just driven to get back to the fleet" when he was commissioned two years ago, according to the commander of the ROTC program at Old Dominion University.
Ensign Cory Allen Voss, 30, spent about nine years as an enlisted sailor when he was picked in 2003 for the "seaman to admiral" program initiated by then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Boorda.
With prior college courses, Voss completed the three-year program and was commissioned as an ensign in just two years, Cmdr. Jared Keys said Wednesday.
Fellow officer candidates reminisced about Voss, who was discovered in his truck on a secluded street nearly 3 miles from his house, as word spread of his death.
"I know he had two kids, a boy and a girl," said Barbara Ebnet, who is to be commissioned Saturday.
"I remember in the fall of '04, at the end of the semester, he told us, 'We're not having a huge get-together, but my wife and I are hosting a party at home,' " and he invited friends over, Ebnet said.
Eric Dunbar, also an ROTC candidate, said "he was a really good down-to-earth person, typical good-old-boy, kind-hearted, family man."
Voss enlisted in the Navy in 1996 and a month after being commissioned began serving aboard the guided missile frigate Elrod in Norfolk, the Navy said Wednesday.
Previously, he served aboard the frigate Halyburton and destroyer Thorn, with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2 at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base and with the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, the Navy said.
Voss apparently left his Newport News home in the 700 block of Mayland Drive about 11 p.m. Sunday to go to the Langley Federal Credit Union's ATM machine at City Center at Oyster Point, said Newport News police officer Harold Eley.
His body was found about 6:30 a.m. inside his gray Ford Ranger pick up in the 600 block of Thimble Shoals Blvd., police said.
Police had not been able to find a weapon and have not named a suspect, Eley said. Investigators met on Tuesday and gathered some new information, he said, but that has not been released.
The Elrod has planned a private memorial service aboard the ship at 10 a.m. Friday, the Navy said.
Reach Jack Dorsey at (757) 446-2284 or jack.dorsey@.
VICE ADM. HARVEY TO DELIVER SPEECH AT NAVY/ARMY ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
Vice Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., chief of naval personnel and deputy chief of naval operations, will be the guest speaker and commissioning officer at the 2007 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps of Hampton Roads spring commissioning ceremony. The event will take place at Old Dominion University's Ted Constant Convocation Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5.
The ceremony will mark the first graduation combining the Navy and Army units.
During the ceremony, 41 midshipmen and officer candidates from Old Dominion, Norfolk State and Hampton universities will be commissioned as ensigns in the U.S. Navy and three as second lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps. Seven as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army will be commissioned from Old Dominion University.
Vice Adm. Harvey assumed duties as the Navy’s 54th chief of naval personnel in 2005. He serves concurrently as the deputy chief of naval operations. A Baltimore native, he received his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1973 and immediately began training in the Navy’s nuclear propulsion program.
Harvey has served at sea aboard the USS Enterprise, USS Bainbridge and USS McInerney, as reactor officer on the USS Nimitz and as executive officer on the USS Long Beach. He commanded the USS David R. Ray, USS Cape St. George and Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight/Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group. He has deployed to the North and South Atlantic, the Mediterranean, Baltic and Red seas, the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf.
Walk on 21st to honor service members who have died in wartime
ODU’s Military Student Union will sponsor a “Walk to Remember” April 21 to honor service members who lost their lives in operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
Following a short ceremony at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, starting at 1 p.m., participants will walk to the Colley Avenue bridge, where each will be given a flower to drop in the water. In all, 3,400 flowers will be released, representing the number of U.S. troops who have died to date.
The walk is open to the campus community and the general public. Donations will be accepted for the Matthew Wallace Patriot Scholarship, named in memory of the brother of current student Abigail Wallace, and son of ODU alumni Keith and Mary Bopp Wallace, who died last July while serving in Iraq.
For more information or to make a donation to the scholarship fund, go to .
HU NROTC STUDENTS WIN AWARDS
Hampton, VA - Hampton University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit students will be presented with the following awards at the annual awards ceremony April 10 at Norfolk State University's Brown Theater.
Robert Crosby, a sophomore chemical engineering major from Norfolk, Va., will receive the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Reserve Officers Association award.
Jason Deutsch, a junior chemical engineering major from Chesapeake, Va., will receive the Military Order of World Wars award.
Vincent Johnson, a freshman nursing major from Hampton, Va., will receive the Reserve Officers Association award.
Dallas King, a senior biology major from Chesapeake, Va., will receive the Sons of the American Revolution award.
Tory McCain, a senior architecture major from Heath Springs, S.C., will receive the Daughters of the American Revolution award.
Renee Reynolds, a senior computer science major from Upper Marlboro, Md., will receive the American Defense Preparedness Association Navy League, Williamsburg Council award.
Tanya Smith, a freshman biology major from St. Louis, Mo., will receive the General Society of the War of 1812 award.
Cherie Taylor, a junior physical education major from Virginia Beach, Va., will receive the National Sojourners Reserve Officers Association award.
Annual awards recognizing superior leadership, academic and military excellence and physical fitness skills will be presented to the students by representatives of military, civic and service organizations.
Cross Town Agreement
NROTC Unit Hampton Roads along with Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University signed a Cross Town Agreement with Tidewater Community College on Monday June 25, 2007.
The Cross Town Agreement will allow students at Tidewater Community College to who desire to become officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps to participate with the NROTC Unit to achieve their goal
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President Roseann Runte, Tidewater Community College President Deborah DiCroce, Norfolk State University President Carolyn Meyers and Capt. Kelly Baragar, commanding officer of the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC, gathered last month on campus to sign a memorandum of agreement between the Hampton Roads NROTC unit and TCC, adding to the Navy’s first multi-institutional national NROTC consortium.
Former Submarine Officer Leads By Example
By Mark O. Piggott
COMNAVSUBFOR
Public Affairs Office
Cmdr. Jimmie L. Miller ’90 has come a long way from the streets of Paterson, N.J. An electrical engineering technology graduate and the first African American to successfully complete the “nuclear power pipeline” from Old Dominion’s NROTC unit, Miller last June received the 2005 Frederick B. Warder Award for outstanding achievement from the Naval Submarine League.
The award recognizes a specific action, contribution or continuing performance which most positively influenced the reputation, readiness or future well-being of the submarine force.
Miller, 42, was honored for his actions as executive officer aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island from July 2003 to February 2005. He is currently assigned to N811 Assessment on the staff of Commander, Naval Submarine Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk.
“This award doesn’t belong just to me,” Miller said upon receiving the honor. “It belongs to my three department heads who really did their job, and allowed me to do mine.”
Miller took his experience of surviving in a tough neighborhood and turned it into a lifelong career. “I grew up in the projects of Paterson, N.J., which was probably the toughest area in a very tough city,” he said.
He studied meteorology at Rutgers University before joining the Navy in 1983 as an aerographer’s mate. In 1987, he was accepted in the Enlisted Commissioning Program and three years later received his degree from ODU and ensign commission through NROTC Unit Hampton Roads.
On the Rhode Island, Miller said he was always conscious of being a role model for young African American sailors serving aboard the submarine. “In African American culture, the way we train our children is to look up to those who have gone before you.”
The thing he most enjoyed was the diversity on the boat. Miller noted that the commanding officer was Hispanic, born in Panama, while he as executive officer was black and the chief was white. “I called it the diversity ship.”
During his tenure as executive officer, Miller built an atmosphere of cooperation and consistency. “We performed every day the same way,” he said, “whether the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was on board, whether dependents were riding during a ‘Tiger Cruise’ or whether we were out doing sea trials.”
The Rhode Island consistently has been recognized as one of the top boats in the Atlantic Fleet, and Miller boils it down to one simple philosophy: “We cared.”
While seeing to the day-to-day affairs of the submarine, Miller, an ordained Methodist minister, was traveling two hours every Sunday to Gainesville, Fla., to minister at the Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion Church.
He credits this part of his life with helping him in his Navy career. “You need to have a moral courage and moral fiber to be in command. You have to lead by example.”
Miller considers winning the Warder award an honor, but sees his opportunity to be a role model for African American sailors and other youth a reward beyond compare.
Senior Luncheon
The Navy ROTC hosted a luncheon for graduating seniors and current alumni on Thursday, April 10 at the ODU Alumni Center.
Administrative and Program Specialist, Donald Nash, led the event and presented senior Josef Patterson (August ’08) with the Distinguished Student Award. Guest speaker, Lieutenant Jason Redman ’04, gave a heartfelt speech sharing his story of how he was injured in battle while in Afghanistan.
He also spoke about the honor, courage, and commitment it takes to be a Navy Seal and the importance of giving back to those injured in war. Redman encouraged all graduating seniors to stay connected to ODU and their fellow Seals and superiors within their training corps.
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Lieutenant Jason Redman ’04
addresses students and alumni
VADM Williams Visits ODU
Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., commander, U.S. Second Fleet, speaks to Norfolk State University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) students Feb. 9, during a Norfolk State Black History Month program. Williams, a member of the Centennial Seven (the first seven African American officers to serve as commanders of submarines) encouraged the students to be committed to excellence as a standard and spoke about the importance of diversity in the Navy
Midshipman Boswyck Offord presents a challenge coin to Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., during a ceremony at Norfolk State University Feb. 9, after the university’s Black History Month program. Williams, a member of the Centennial Seven (the first seven African American officers to serve as commanders of submarines) encouraged the students to be committed to excellence as a standard and spoke about the
MAJOR GENERAL WILSON VISITS O.D.U.
Major General Cornell A. Wilson Jr., Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (left), seen here with Captain Jerry Parchman, MOI Hampton Roads (right) , spoke with students attending a Marine Leadership & Mentoring Forum at Old Dominion University on Feb 18. Maj. Gen. Wilson shared some of the insights gained during his more than 30 years service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
After much praise from the students and staff, Maj. Gen. Wilson made a second trip to the university on March 26th to speak to the entire Hampton Roads ROTC Consortium, sharing more leadership experiences and giving insight on future operations and the importance of the Navy/ Marine Corps team
Carls’ research focused on facial recognition software and the ability to predict the effects of aging over time and then determining when to re-enroll a subject in a biometric system. Carls said currently available facial recognition software loses the ability to identify a subject as they get older.
“My research focused on predicting when a person’s template wouldn’t be useable any longer due to aging. Instead of waiting until the software rejected a subject, it would flag the software operators and let them know that the subject needed to update their biometric template,” said Carls.
As biometric scanning becomes more prevalent within the Department of Defense security infrastructure, the ability to anticipate potential security problems is vital.
“Template renewal currently uses two approaches: continuous or static. The continuous method renews the template at every opportunity available. This is costly and time consuming. Static renewal does not renew the template until the individual is being rejected by the biometric system. This causes a decrease in security by possibly allowing another individual to gain access,” said Carls.
Carls said the research he conducted over the past three years will be put to good use.
“One of the goals of this particular scholarship program is to develop systems that will enhance DoD information technology capabilities,” said Carls. “I worked directly with the DoD’s research and development center for biometrics, Biometric Fusion Center in West Virginia. They’ll be evaluating my research for possible implementation in the field.”
In 2005, Carls applied and was selected for the Information Assurance Scholarship Program(IASP). IASP is a three-year, Department of Defense financed, graduate program that focuses on computer science.
As a prior enlisted Sailor, Carls said there are a number of scholarship programs available for active duty Sailors that are underutilized.
“There are a lot of missed opportunities. Many of the seats reserved for Sailors don’t get filled for one reason or another,” said Carls. “I started my educational path as an enlisted Sailor by taking PACE courses at my first command, USS Wasp (LHD 1), and I continued to take advantage of every opportunity the Navy had to offer.”
Since enlisting in the U.S. Navy 22 years ago, the Allentown, Pa. native has earned a Bachelor in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, a Master’s in Computer Science at the US Naval Postgraduate School and now a PhD CS from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Carls recently reported aboard Kearsarge as the Assistant Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Combat Systems and Intelligence (C5I) Officer.
Spring 2009 Senior Luncheon
Another sucessful Senior Luncheon is now history. Fifty Seniors, Alums, Staff and Vistors came together last Thursday, April 9, 2009, to eat, talk, and tell sea stories.
The NROTC Chapter’s Distinguished Student Award was presented to Officer Candidate Blondet, the outstanding May and August graduating senior.
LT Andros (03) was the quest speaker, and his talk covered his time at the unit and adjusting from being an Enlisted Sailor to and Officer. LT Andros also talked about the value of Chief Petty Officers to young Officers.
Mr. Floyd Freesen from Town and Gown also spoke about his experiences as an Officer commissiong through a NROTC program.
USS Little Rock Association - 2008
First Navy/Marine Winner
Staff Sergeant Geoffrey R. Lancaster, USMC is a participant in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program, enrolled as an Accounting Major at Old Dominion University in Norfolk where he maintains a 3.64 GPA. He is attached to the Hampton Roads NROTC Unit in which his leadership and combat experience are important in mentoring others. His 10 years of outstanding service as an infantry Marine will stand him in good stead as he takes his place in the officer corps as a 2ndLt.
SSgt Lancaster’s service in the infantry includes two combat tours in Iraq with a Scout/Sniper team, and several deployments to Japan and to Cuba. In addition, he was selected this year to serve as the NROTC Battalion’s Sergeant Major, and is also is a mentor to all Marine-option midshipmen, and chairs the Midshipman of the Month selection board.
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(Left to right) CDR Espiritu, XO; Bob Baker, USS Little Rock Associatio; SSgt Lancaster; LT Domzalski; and Capt Parchman.
On October 9, 2008, USS Little Rock Association member Bob Baker, LCDR. USN (Ret) visited Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA to present the 2008 USS Little Rock Association scholarship award to Staff Sergeant Geoffrey Lancaster, USMC. Bob made the presentation at 6:15AM a the units morning formation. Bob recounts: " The entire unit was alert, despite the early hour. I addressed them and extended greetings from the Association, shared a brief history of the LITTLE ROCK, including my time aboard as an enlisted Radioman, and then shared with them the genesis and growth of our Association and our scholarship program."
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ODU NROTC & ROTC Students Take Part in Memorial Formation Run on Sept. 11
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The Army and Naval ROTC units at Old Dominion University conducted their fourth annual 2.5-mile formation run around the campus and across Kaufman Mall in the early-morning hours of Sept. 11. About 350 students participated in the run, which was part of a Patriot Day commemoration that concluded with a speech by Capt. Mike Barea, the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC unit commander. Barea told the students that there will be a defining moment in each of their careers in which all of their training, hard work and dedication will prepare them to be ready.
The run was coordinated by the students and led by Capt. Jerry Parchman, a Marine officer instructor. In addition to attending class and participating in school activities, Old Dominion's ROTC students assemble, manage and lead military functions for their respective service branches.
"The active-duty students have chosen to serve or continue to serve during this uncertain time of war," said Marine Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Lancaster, who is the Navy ROTC battalion sergeant major. "And the candidates who were mostly too young to serve at the time, are now stepping forward to volunteer and lead their troops as officers in today's military."
Alums who have reach the rank of Captain
Craig L. Herrick
Lana D. Hampton
Elaine Hogg
Craig Roegner
John J. McCraken
James E. McGovern
Commanding Officer
Rome Ruiz
Robert Clark
Sam Norton
James McGovern
Todd Lewis
James Ramondo
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