As XO, helped the CO pass the NAVSTA's firstever HAZMAT inspection in 1987, created the Jim Piner navigation award in 1988, hosted the SNFL change of command in 1988, overcame HUGO Sep 1989, and converted my old ship GARCIA to the Pakistani Navy in 1990.Was fortunate to work for Capt Frank Mark Conway, III and Capt Larry Gionet. Ms Sherri, our secretary, kept it all running.

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