THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 1995 TAG: 9503010525
SECTION: MILITARY NEWS PAGE: A8 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
WORKMAN TO NORFOLK: Navy Lt. Shannon Workman, a pioneer in women's aviation, is being transferred to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 at Norfolk Naval Air Station, where she will fly C-9B Skytrain II transport aircraft. Workman became the first woman to qualify as a combat pilot on the carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, but was removed earlier this year because of her difficulties in landing the EA-6B Prowler jet on the ship. She is to report to the new squadron in April, joining eight active-duty pilots and 31 reserve pilots.
- Staff report
COMINGS & GOINGS
RELOCATIONS
The command of Cruiser-Destroyer Group Two and its staff of 60 moved to Norfolk this week as part of the closing of the naval station in Charleston, S.C. The squadron commander, Rear Adm. Alexander J. Krekich, also serves as commander of the George Washington Battle Group.
The closing at Charleston also brings to Norfolk the guided-missile frigate Elrod, scheduled for arrival Friday. The Elrod is named for a World War II Marine Corps hero and is commanded by Cmdr. Hubert L. Broughton II. The crew of 214 receives annual income of more than $7 million.
COMMISSIONING
The new guided-missile destroyer Laboon arrives in Norfolk today from Maine for its commissioning March 18. Named for a Navy chaplain, the ship is commanded by Cmdr. Douglas D. McDonald. Its crew of 337 receives annual income of more than $8.6 million. The Laboon joins four other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers at Norfolk Naval Station.
PROMOTIONS
Six area naval officers are among 27 nominated by President Clinton for promotion to the one-star rank of rear admiral. They are: Capt. John J. Bepko III, commanding officer of the supply ship Supply; Capt. Robert C. Chaplin, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Wasp; Capt. Malcolm L. Fages, chief of staff for Carrier Group Eight; Capt. Gregory G. Johnson, commander of Carrier Air Wing Three; Capt. Joseph J. Krol Jr., chief of staff for the U.S. Strategic Command Special Activities Atlantic; and Capt. Robert G. Sprigg, commanding officer of the carrier George Washington.
CHANGE OF COMMAND
Capt. Jerry Schill relieves Capt. Guy E. Myslivy as commander of Amphibious Squadron Eight. Schill is reporting from the staff of the Navy's European forces. Myslivy is transfering to the office of the Chief of Naval Operation.
BY THE NUMBERS Graphic STAFF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN PUMPS UP THE PANAMANIAN ECONOMY SOURCE: Air Force News Service [For complete graphic, please see microfilm] by CNB