Air Command and Staff College
Assignment:Senior Naval Adviser
Location: Maxwell AFB, Montgomery AL
Dates: 1994 - 1998Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), the Air Force's intermediate professional military education (PME) school, prepares field grade officers of all services (primarily majors and major selects), international officers, and US civilians to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government arenas. Geared toward teaching the skills necessary for air and space operations in support of a joint campaign as well as leadership and command, ACSC focuses on shaping and molding tomorrow's leaders and commanders. The college's academic environment stimulates and encourages free expression of ideas as well as independent, analytical, and creative thinking.
Assignment:Senior Naval Adviser
Location: Maxwell AFB, Montgomery AL
Dates: 1994 - 1998Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), the Air Force's intermediate professional military education (PME) school, prepares field grade officers of all services (primarily majors and major selects), international officers, and US civilians to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government arenas. Geared toward teaching the skills necessary for air and space operations in support of a joint campaign as well as leadership and command, ACSC focuses on shaping and molding tomorrow's leaders and commanders. The college's academic environment stimulates and encourages free expression of ideas as well as independent, analytical, and creative thinking.
USS Underwood FFG 36
Assignment: Executive Officer
Location: Mayport, FL
Dates: 1992-1994
Homeported in Mayport, Florida, UNDERWOOD is the twenty-ninth OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS Guided Missile Frigate and the first in the third generation (Flight III) of the class.
Assignment: Executive Officer
Location: Mayport, FL
Dates: 1992-1994
Homeported in Mayport, Florida, UNDERWOOD is the twenty-ninth OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS Guided Missile Frigate and the first in the third generation (Flight III) of the class.
Commander, Mine Warfare Command
Assignment: Flag Secretary
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1990 - 1992The U.S. Navy's Mine Warfare Command (MINEWARCOM) was established on 1 July 1975 in Charleston, South Carolina. Initially, Commander, Mine Warfare Command (COMINEWARCOM) served as a technical advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on all mine warfare matters including readiness, training, tactics, and doctrine. COMINEWARCOM coordinated mine countermeasures (MCM) matters with the fleet commanders, who controlled air, surface, and undersea mining and MCM assets.
Assignment: Flag Secretary
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1990 - 1992The U.S. Navy's Mine Warfare Command (MINEWARCOM) was established on 1 July 1975 in Charleston, South Carolina. Initially, Commander, Mine Warfare Command (COMINEWARCOM) served as a technical advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on all mine warfare matters including readiness, training, tactics, and doctrine. COMINEWARCOM coordinated mine countermeasures (MCM) matters with the fleet commanders, who controlled air, surface, and undersea mining and MCM assets.
United States Army Command and General Staff College
Assignment: Student
Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS
Dates: 1989 - 1990The US Army Command and General Staff College (USACGSC) educates and develops leaders for full spectrum joint, interagency and multinational operations; acts as lead agent for the Army’s leader development program; and advances the art and science of the profession of arms in support of Army operational requirements.
Assignment: Student
Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS
Dates: 1989 - 1990The US Army Command and General Staff College (USACGSC) educates and develops leaders for full spectrum joint, interagency and multinational operations; acts as lead agent for the Army’s leader development program; and advances the art and science of the profession of arms in support of Army operational requirements.
Commander Destroyer Squadron Nine
Assignment: Material Officer
Location: Long Beach, CA
Dates: 1987 - 1989Commander, Destroyer Squadron NINE directs, oversees and assists its Squadron Ships in achieving and maintaining the highest levels of material, operational and personnel readiness for the conduct of sustained naval operations; develops and formalizes doctrine, operational procedures, tactics and associated training requirements; and serves as the Sea Combat Commander and Maritime Interdiction Operations Commander within the assigned Carrier Task Group within THIRD, FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleets. The Squadron also performs the duties of Submarine Operating Coordination Authority and Helicopter Element Coordinator within a Carrier Task Group
Assignment: Material Officer
Location: Long Beach, CA
Dates: 1987 - 1989Commander, Destroyer Squadron NINE directs, oversees and assists its Squadron Ships in achieving and maintaining the highest levels of material, operational and personnel readiness for the conduct of sustained naval operations; develops and formalizes doctrine, operational procedures, tactics and associated training requirements; and serves as the Sea Combat Commander and Maritime Interdiction Operations Commander within the assigned Carrier Task Group within THIRD, FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleets. The Squadron also performs the duties of Submarine Operating Coordination Authority and Helicopter Element Coordinator within a Carrier Task Group
USS Oldendorf (DD-972)
Assignment: Chief Engineering Officer (Cheng)
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Dates: 1986 - 1987Oldendorf was the tenth Spruance- class destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf, one of the most distinguished surface warfare flag officers to serve during World War II. She was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi beginning December 27, 1974. Was Launched on October 21, 1975 and was commissioned on March 4, 1978.
Assignment: Chief Engineering Officer (Cheng)
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Dates: 1986 - 1987Oldendorf was the tenth Spruance- class destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf, one of the most distinguished surface warfare flag officers to serve during World War II. She was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi beginning December 27, 1974. Was Launched on October 21, 1975 and was commissioned on March 4, 1978.
Naval Postgraduate School
Assignment: Student
Location: Monterey, CA
Dates: 1984 1985 The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is an accredited research university operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, Engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees. The school also offers research fellowship opportunities at the postdoctoral level through the National Research Council research associateship program
Assignment: Student
Location: Monterey, CA
Dates: 1984 1985 The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is an accredited research university operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, Engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees. The school also offers research fellowship opportunities at the postdoctoral level through the National Research Council research associateship program
USS Richard K Turner (CG-20)
Assignment: Combat Information Center Officer
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1982 - 1984The keel of the USS RICHMOND K. TURNER was laid on January 9, 1961 by New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey. One of nine Leahy-class "double-ended" guided missile destroyers. I served while RKT was undergoing an extensive baseline overhaul at Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC from January to December 1982. During this overhaul TURNER received numerous updates to modernize her combat systems suite. She was also fitted with the Vulcan Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS) for self defense against cruise missiles.
Assignment: Combat Information Center Officer
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1982 - 1984The keel of the USS RICHMOND K. TURNER was laid on January 9, 1961 by New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey. One of nine Leahy-class "double-ended" guided missile destroyers. I served while RKT was undergoing an extensive baseline overhaul at Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC from January to December 1982. During this overhaul TURNER received numerous updates to modernize her combat systems suite. She was also fitted with the Vulcan Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS) for self defense against cruise missiles.
USS Leader (MSO - 490)
Assignment: Chief Engineering Officer (Cheng)
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1979 - 1982
The USS Leader (MSO 490) was a Minesweeper, Ocean Going, launched in September, 1954. I deployed twice and received numerous awards. See History
Assignment: Chief Engineering Officer (Cheng)
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: 1979 - 1982
The USS Leader (MSO 490) was a Minesweeper, Ocean Going, launched in September, 1954. I deployed twice and received numerous awards. See History
Officer Candidate School (OCS)
Assignment: Student
Location: Newport, RI
Dates: 1978 - 1979
OCS is designed to give you a working knowledge of the Navy (afloat and ashore), to prepare to assume the responsibilities of a Naval Officer, and to begin developing you to your fullest potential. OCS is extremely demanding; morally, mentally, and physically. Personal Honor, Courage, and Commitment was tested at OCS and cadets are challenged to live up to the highest standards of these core values.
Assignment: Student
Location: Newport, RI
Dates: 1978 - 1979
OCS is designed to give you a working knowledge of the Navy (afloat and ashore), to prepare to assume the responsibilities of a Naval Officer, and to begin developing you to your fullest potential. OCS is extremely demanding; morally, mentally, and physically. Personal Honor, Courage, and Commitment was tested at OCS and cadets are challenged to live up to the highest standards of these core values.
United States Marine Corps
Assignment: Amtrack Repairman
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Dates: 1974 - 1978
Served as a diesel mechanic for amtracks during my four year tour. Graduate Marine Corp Boot-camp (San Diego) in 1975.
Assignment: Amtrack Repairman
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Dates: 1974 - 1978
Served as a diesel mechanic for amtracks during my four year tour. Graduate Marine Corp Boot-camp (San Diego) in 1975.
