Jan 3, 2022, 12:54 PM. 199A / 1961 - 1963 Number in Class: 10 Displacement: 2,620 tons (std), 3,400 tons (full) . NAVAL STATION NORFOLK In a minimally attended ceremony due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) held a change of command ceremony aboard the ship . Marine Lt. Col. Benjamin Wagner and Sgt. Had a great experience! Each member was important in overcoming extraordinary challenges. Willy was a great LPO. 03 January 1962: Building contract awarded to the Avondale Shipyards, Inc. 30 September 1963: Keel laid by the Avondale Shipyards, Inc., Westwego, La. Successfully USS Bulkeley commanding officer Cmdr. From mid-2013 until late 2014, he commanded the USS Squall in the Arabian Gulf, then was the USS Paul Ignatius's executive officer from late 2019 to April, the Navy said. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. is only as good as the latest information that's been sent to us. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 230 crew members registered for the USS Garcia (FF 1040). These are trying times. Made history on scene of Titanic discovery 5 Sept 85. 23 Deg. Michelle L. Nakamura A native of Beaumont, Texas, CAPT Nakamura earned a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. U.S.S. Please Take A Moment To Let Us Know So That We Can Correct Any Problems And Make Your Visit As Enjoyable And As Informative As Possible. The base became fully operational when the $500m . April 1970: Pearl Harbor, Hi. Where are my M-Div guys at??? The Navy has announced a string of five firings in the span of less than a week, the most recent on Tuesday with the commanding officer of USS Preble . USS Garcia (FF-1040) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escort ships, later reclassified as frigates, in the United States Navy.She was named for U.S. Marine Private First Class Fernando Luis Garcia, the first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor Recipient.. Both Capt. 1980 1983 He held the position as Commanding Officer of Relief from 1938 to 1939 and Omaha from 1939 to 1940. He also was given the 2013 Navy League of the United States John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership, according to his online Navy biography. No chance before to apologize to RMC/ RM's for bailing. Donald A. Smith in command. She returned Newport 16 July. In 2003, Blizzard reported to VFA-122 for transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet with follow-on orders to Strike Fighter Weapon School in Lemoore, California, via TOPGUN. The ships are, left to right: Scott Tait and assumed duties as the third commanding . In addition to the Medal of Honor, Garcia received the Purple Heart, the Navy Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. [Note: The above USS GARCIA (FF-1040) history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the USS GARCIA (FF-1040), or by other non-crew members, and text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]. Philip Castellano as commanding officer of Toledo. At sea, she served as the Strike Officer in USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), Reactor Electrical then Reactor Controls Division Officer in USS NIMITZ (CVN . I see here that several of you did well going forward. Medevac'd to NavHosp Gtmo, then NavHosp Portsva. Commander Jerry Hannon, U.S. Navy Reserve (Retired), Golden Life Member. Thx "G". Add yours! After trials and training off the Pacific Coast, the new destroyer escort . -- was inducted into the U.S.Marine Corps on19 September 1951. Some I dont remember. Maj. Jayson Clifton were relieved. Successful career all the way to the Goat Locker many yrs later. She served in the Atlantic Fleet and was homeported in Newport, Rhode Island, and Charleston, South Carolina. The Privacy Act, a federal law that protects personal information such as military service records, also prevents the Navy from publicly releasing certain documents. Capt. After retiring, he later went on to become Vice-Chairman and President of the. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor Command Master Chief Christopher Lyles Command Master Chief, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Senior Enlisted Advisor. He made deployments with CVW-11 onboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in 2007 in support of OEF, OIF, and again in 2008 in support of U.S. 7th Fleet operations. HAD SOME GOOD TIMES IN PHILLY. Simon McKeon, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. Any general public interest in mere allegations of wrongdoing does not necessarily outweigh an individuals privacy interest, Mommsen said. 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After trials and training off the Pacific Coast, the new destroyer escort departed San Diego on 22 March 1965; transited the Panama Canal; and arrived her homeport Newport, R.I., on 7 April. dscanlan@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4549 Went to yards in Philly. 1984 now. Amy Larson, the commanding officer, and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bret Swaim, the executive officer, were dismissed from their positions at the Naval Justice School in Newport, R.I. Dead in the water off Cape Hatteras days after a $40M overhaul is something I can never forget. The ceremony was limited to essential personnel for health protection measures and took place outside of the commanding officers housing unit. That changes on Friday. Laid down on 16 October 1962 by Bethlehem Steel of San Francisco, California, Garcia was launched on 31 October 1963 and commissioned on . Every effort has been made to list the newest contact. USS Davidson (DE 1045) Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: N - H - G - M . 1966: He made deployments with CVW-14 aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in support of OEF in 2009 and with CVW-17 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in support of OEF and Operation New Dawn in 2011. R. Wade Blizzard, a native of Frederick, Maryland, relieved Capt. 14 February 2023. Citizenship = USA; Service = US Navy Seabees; Outfit = MCB10, NavSta Diego Garcia (PW), and MCB62. Manuel A. Estrada/Marine Corps) The Navy relieved two commanding officers on Wednesday both due to loss of confidence in their abilities to command. Naval Academy, The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members, Historic Former U.S. Navy Bases and Stations, The African American Experience in the U.S. Navy, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Navy, Contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Navy, The World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, Navy Underwater Archaeology Return Program, Annual Navy History and Heritage Awards - Main, Research Permits for Sunken & Terrestrial Military Craft, Scanning, Copyright & Citation Information, Obtain Duplications of Records and Photos. Are we firing people for good reasons or are we firing them for reasons that dont really relate to their performance as a leader?. Looking for BMC Lincoln ,I"m Disabled do to back , injoyed time aboard the Greasy "G", Worked with Wilhelm, Mitchum, LeChance, Thompson, Bulter. Made E7 while in the yards with GMC Snider, BMC Goglia and 3 others. Our shop was back by the Boatswain mates. If MAC Savage where abouts is know, pls let me know, I was one of the last crew members and am sad to say I turned her over to the Pakistanis after a 2 year overhaul in Philadelphia. Jake Ferrari (USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60)) speak on NSF Diego Garcia as a strategic outpost as DDG-60 pays a port visit for refueling and supply. Please Report Any Broken Links Or Trouble You Might Come Across To The Webmaster Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Please Take A Moment To Let Us Know So That We Can Correct Any Problems And Make Your Visit As Enjoyable And As Informative As Possible. First patrol: August . He volunteered for submarine duty and was accepted for training at the Submarine . while China's defense budget is US$180 billion/year. Lackland AFB; Vandenberg AFB; Cam Ranh Bay AFB; Maxwell AFB;Travis AFB. DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (July 15, 2022) - Capt. Cmdr. King. During his service, Napoleon had earned the Navys Good Conduct Medal, Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. We were based out of Charlestown S.C. than went to Philadelphia , P.A. But Butch Bracknell, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and military attorney, said the Navy often misuses the Privacy Act to withhold information that may be embarrassing to the service. It was a hard tour but had a blast on the Med. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Navy) Went into diabetic coma during Gtmo reftra. Since May 31, six commanding officers and one command master chief have lost their jobs:Capt. Originally designated DE-1040, she was redesignated FF-1040 in 1975 as part of the Navy's 1975 ship reclassification. Reported on board in 87 PNSY, completed overhaul of entire ship, sea trials then decommissioning, got frocked to third class, made some of the greatest friends in the world. He attended both grade and high school there. Following ship Collectively they store a million pieces of weapon systems . @ 008 deg 50 min E Long. As a cook I found it to be one of my most enjoyable commands (During a carrer of 23 yrs). Cmdr. After graduation, he reported to United States Northern Command as the Mexico desk officer for the Theater Security Cooperation Division. After completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was promoted to private first class in December 1951. with CVW-14 aboard USS Ronald . bis zu 85. . He has received numerous awards and commendations, the biography states. The ceremony was streamed live on social media and recorded for local television on the island. Project Manager on the 1st P.O.L. United States Air Force. Greg L. Looney and British Representative Cmdr. He served aboard, 02 October 1964: Westwego, La. At sea, CDR Ransom served as a Division Officer on USS BREMERTON (SSN 698), stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI; as Engineer Officer on USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720), stationed in Groton, CT; and as . 21 Dec. 1964 -10 Jun. 59', 521 W at a depth. 01 May 1983: At sea - An aerial starboard bow view of, 04 April 1986: At sea - An starboard bow view of, 01 July 1986: At sea - An aerial starboard bow view of the Destroyer Squadron 35 task group underway during a midshipmen's summer training cruise. During the ceremony, Cmdr. STATIONED IN CHARLESTON THEN TWO YEAR YARD PERIOD IN PHILLY. Anybody remember the COMCRUDESGRU2 Reactivation Detachment? Served during Libyian conflict , We spent more time underway during my 2 yrs than we ever were at homeport . USS Nimitz (CVN 68) UNIT 100103 BOX 1 FPO AP 96620-0300 . The Navy has relieved 13 commanding officers so far this year, including one Marine who was at a Navy command, said . Diego Garcia will continue to be an important piece of strategic real estate throughout the 21st century, said Blizzard. Served aboard the Greasy "G" for 3 yrs. She was a small ship but a tight crew. Garcia (DE-1040) was laid down on 16 October 1962 at San Francisco, Calif., by the Bethlehem Steel Co.; launched on 31 October 1963 sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Garcia de Alvarez, the sister of the late Pvt. What a great guy! I was sent to the Garcia when she was in the Philly yards as a boot then worked my way to bm3 then ransferred to the Uss Concord AFS5. SERVED UNDER THE GREAT BMC LINCOLN,BM1 GOGLIA, BM2 DOUGHTY.MADE 1 MED STATIONED IN CHARLESTON THEN PHILLY, SERVED UNDER BMC LINCOLN,BM1 GOGLIA, BM2 DOUGHTY. I have some really good memories in Philly as well as breaking down in the Delaware as well as outside of Norfolk. After his tour on Diego Garcia, Tornga will be the professor of Naval Science and the commanding officer of Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Minnesota. (Kelby . | What a privilege to serve with this great Navy team. Destroyer escort USS Garcia (FF-1040) proudly bears the name of U.S. Marine Private First Class Fernando Luis Garcia, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions during the Korean War in September 1952. Fun Times. On June 8, the Navy removed Cmdr. His shore duty included time as an instructor at the Naval Academy and placement officer at the Navy Personnel Command in Tennessee. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) includes the USN's only forward deployed AC, the USS Ronald Reagan, which is . Was a good to work for. 1974-1975, 1979-1980, & 1981. Originally from Connecticut, Commander Jeff Ransom graduated from the U.S. For example, if a Navy senior commander determines that an officer is a toxic leader, the reason for the officers relief of command would be that senior commanders judgment, which does not fall under the Privacy Act, Bracknell said. Admiral. Contact the author here. Stephen W. Aldridge Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26; CMDCM Clayton Alek-Finkelman Command Master Chief, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) CMDCM H. Wayne Allen Jr. Command Master Chief, USS Monterey (CG 61) Captain AARON M. ANDERSON We list only a contact for the ship if one has been sent to us. You can email him at schogol@taskandpurpose.com, direct message @JeffSchogol on Twitter, or reach him on WhatsApp and Signal at 703-909-6488. Wayne Gehman as Commanding Officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Gold Crew during a change of command ceremony aboard Montgomery while pier side at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), November 30th, 2021. They are expected to uphold the highest standards of responsibility, reliability and leadership, and the Navy holds them accountable when they fall short of those standards, the statement read. Peter Lesaca was relieved as commanding officer of the destroyer USS Preble, the Navy announced in a June 14, 2022, statement. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Click here. Holly Graf, who was removed from command of the Yokosuka-based guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens in January 2010, will also retain her O-6 rank upon retirement, according to a statement . Captain Hampton returned to Fleet Forces Command in 2016 as Special Assistant to the Commander . USS IOWA, were originally planned for homeporting at NAVSTA New York. Contact information is compiled from various sources over a period of time and may, or may not, be correct. Search crew members| Most recently, Captain Hampton was the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) in Rota, Spain from 2013-2016. . Naval Academy, The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members, Historic Former U.S. Navy Bases and Stations, The African American Experience in the U.S. Navy, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Navy, Contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Navy, The World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, Navy Underwater Archaeology Return Program, Annual Navy History and Heritage Awards - Main, Research Permits for Sunken & Terrestrial Military Craft, Scanning, Copyright & Citation Information, Obtain Duplications of Records and Photos, https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Information-for-Units/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients-By-Unit/PFC-Fernando-Luis-Garcia/. 18 August 1972: The Atlantic Ocean - The ocean escort USS Garcia (DE 1040) underway at sea off Newport, Rhode Island. To satisfy the housing need, Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command awarded two Section 801 build-to . And on May 31, Capt. Right up to turn-over (To Pakistan Navy). He enlisted Click edit button to change this text. 2023 Stars and Stripes. From Ensign Connor P. Doherty. Sorry to hear it ended up scrapped in 1994. He is survived by his widow, the former Charlotte Lee Edison of Beckley, Jeff Schogol Navy relieves seventh leader over past two weeks. Found My Decommisioning Cert. Not a great tour. Anyone ever hear anything from (RMC) Dave Morgan? San Diego 22 March 1965; transited the Panama Canal; and arrived her homeport Newport, R.I., 7 April. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Garcia (FF 1040). | trials and training off the Pacific Coast, the new destroyer escort departed Get the latest in military news, entertainment, and gear in your inbox daily. The USS Saratoga (CV-60) was the first aircraft carrier to berth at the facility. Blizzard has over 3,000 flight hours and 700 carrier arrestments. Flugzeuge. Navy). Richard J. Zamberlan and Cmdr. Following her decommissioning on 31 January 1989, she was transferred to Pakistan on the same day. (CVA 118) and in the hospital ship, U.S.S. All Rights Reserved. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. The admin complex of Naval Security Group Activity Winter Harbor, Maine, was one of the most beautiful locations you could imagine, located within the Schoodic Section of Acadia National Park.Officers and enlisted working at the operations site in Corea, but living in the BOQ/BEQ, drove along forests and rocky tidal ponds . Smith in command. Want to write for Task & Purpose? Jeff Schogol is the senior Pentagon reporter for Task & Purpose. Sign up to receive a daily email of today's top military news stories from Stars and Stripes and top news outlets All Rights Reserved. You's guys gotta be kiddin..Hey fellas. Facebook; Instagram . Naval Air Station at Anacostia. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Capt. USS Michigan (SSGN 727) is the second submarine of the Ohio-class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and guided missile submarines (SSGNs), and the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. Had alot of goodtimes. It is us who enable warfighting, who support the warfighter, and who contribute to the development of our future force.. Floyd V. Wiley, had been under a pre-dawn attack for almost an hour. 17 The US military has bases in Italy, Diego Garcia, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Kuwait, and Qatar. . Sicily However, our entry Capt. Matthew McCormick as commanding officer of a Growler squadron deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group. qualification tests, she sailed for the Caribbean 7 May for shakedown. New York City, N.Y. for $597,600. At least 114 frigates were used during World War II to escort and protect destroyers and participate in other fleet protection and patrol missions. 05 February 2021 NORFOLK, VA -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) conducted a change of command at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 5. Garcia's Commanding Officers Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves: Dates of Command Commanding Officers; 1.) Donald A. Subscribe to Task & Purpose Today. 10 officers, 70-71 enlisted: Armament: 10 21 . Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 7 October 1800 - French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun East Indiaman Kent. Wiley was wounded and knocked unconscious, and when he regained consciousness, Garcia was dead. Cummings completed nuclear power training in 2012, then served as the executive officer of the carrier USS Nimitz, 2013-15, before commanding the USS Anchorage, an amphibious assault warship that transports Marines into a war zone. Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander of Submarine Group 7, relieved Cmdr. During the spring of 1981, she paid a 3-4-day port visit to Halifax along with one SubRon8 unit while moored at Canadian Forces Base Shearwater, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Proud to have spent 2 1/2 years with the decomissioning crew. He attended flight training in Pensacola and earned his Wings of Gold in January 2000. World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal, a letter of HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. I like most, picked up the ship at the Philly ship yard and rode it to the end. undated: USS Garcia (DE 1040) entering an unknown port. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. (SS 479), and a letter of commendation from the commanding officer of the 4 U.S. Ultimately, Garcia was decommissioned on 31 January 1989 and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register the same day. Donald A. Smith in command. DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug 12, 2020) U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia conducted a change of command ceremony Aug. 12, 2020. Laid down on 16 October 1962 by Bethlehem Steel of San Francisco, California, Garcia was launched on 31 October 1963 and commissioned on 21 December 1964. He graduated from Annapolis in 1910 and was commissioned in 1912. Well, what did they do that they lost confidence on? JUST WAS GLAD TO SEE A FEW NAMES I REMEBER,LIKE GREG HORNOR,BY CHANCE ANYONE KNOW WHAT BECAME OF STG2 FOWLER?I MUST ADMIT I HATED THE SHIP BUT I DID LOVE THE CREW,THANKS FOR SOME GOOD MEMORIES,RESPECYFULLY CHEIF ENGINEER CHESTER EVITT,USMM. Commanders relieved for 'loss of trust and confidence' in recent months. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm 1969 Andrew Carlson relieved Capt. Michigan was launched on April 26, 1980, christened by Margaret Nedzi, the wife of Rep. Lucien Nedzi (D-Mich.), and was commissioned nearly 30 months . I hope to get in touch with several of you that I've been thinking about. Or check out the latest stories on our homepage. Transferred to the Maritime Administration, the ship remained in that agency's custody until being sold to Trusha Investments Pty., Ltd., of Singapore, on 9 March 1974. Michael Tyree relieved Cmdr. While the Navy is allowed to withhold information that is not protected by the Privacy Act, the service should be clear in those cases that it has decided not to be transparent, he said. - A port bow view of. For 224 years, the Constitution was commanded by men. At the University of Michigan he was the ROTC Instructor from . Commanding Officer, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) 21 June 2022 Commander Fancher is a native of Lumberton, Texas. While attached to the Blacklions, he embarked on two six-month deployments with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in 2001 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and CVW 8 onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Her son Brandon died by suicide in 2018 while he was serving in the Navy. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Garcia&oldid=1124988928. It was while serving in Diablo that The shorter of the two Officers and one standing to left is Lt. Robert K.U. We list only a contact for the ship if one has been sent to us. sponsored by Mrs. Robert A. Theobald; and commissioned 11 March 1944, Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Loughlin in command. completing the course of instruction, he was assigned to his first submarine, While aboard the Garcia as a cook, I went from MS2 to MS1. - The future USS, December 1965: Charleston, S.C. - The future USS. Every effort has been made to list the newest contact. From Philly to becoming a sailor of the sargasso sea and training pakistani's. Amy Larson and Marine Lt. Col Bret Swaim were relieved as commander and executive officer of the Naval Justice School; Cmdr. by Ellen Mitchell - 06/14/22 7:24 PM ET. The visit underscored the strategic importance of Diego Garcia to an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling presence, assuring access, and providing defense to the global commons. VA Vet Center (Supports vets, service members, and their families), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. He was working as a file clerk in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when . Following ship qualification tests, she sailed for the Caribbean on7 May for shakedown. Get the latest in military news, entertainment, and gear in your inbox daily. Cmdr. In each case, the Navy cited a loss of confidence but provided no further details. Private First Class Fernando Luis Garcia. Submarine School, U.S. The ceremony marked the transfer of command from CAPT Andrew F. Carlson to CAPT Gary L. Cave, who became the ship's 4th commanding officer. The enemy eventually overran the outpost, and Garcias body was never recovered. Loved the trip to Tela Honduras, Split Yugoslavia and breaking down and getting stuck in Bermuda. The Navy has decided not to restore him to command. This article about a specific ship or boat of the United States Armed Forces is a stub. available. Strait (CVE 116), U.S.S. Commanding Officer, USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) 27 April 2022. Das nach dem langjhrigen Kongressabgeordneten Carl Vinson benannte Schiff wurde zwischen 1975 und 1980 gebaut und 1982 in Dienst gestellt. Thresher (SSN 593). | SERVED FOR ONLY ONE YEAR IN PHILLY SHIP YARD. Great crew to have served with. In 2016, he deployed with CVW-3 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and took command of the Gypsies in September 2016. Garcia was born on 14 October 1929, in Utuado, Puerto Rico. But I am extremely proud of your performance despite the challenges of COVID-19.. Bracknell also argued that Navy officers who are in command of billion-dollar warships and are responsible for the lives of hundreds of sailors should be considered public figures, just like admirals are. 219, 220. our entry is only as good as the latest information that's been sent to us. He volunteered for submarine duty and was accepted for training at the After seven deployments, he joined CSG-4 in January 2018 as the N3. Great people to work with.. Any can contact me from the whole ship. 5th Marines, Private Garcia served valiantly in Korea, particularly on 5 September 1952 when he threw himself on an enemy grenade to save the life of a comrade. He graduated from Purdue University in 2003 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Technology and holds a Master of Science Degree in Operations Research Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School. USS Queenfish (SS/AGSS-393), a Balao-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the queenfish, a small . Commanding Officer, USS Little Rock (LCS 9), Gold Crew; Capt. K. Jack Bauer and Stephen S. Roberts, "Register of Ships of the U. S. Navy, 1775-1990," p.243. But when deciding how much information to divulge about why an officer has been relieved, the Navy has to weigh the publics interest with the officers right to privacy on a case-by-case basis, she said. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Larry Repass, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron 23, will assume command of Preble in the interim, according to the statement. 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