THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, May 17, 1995 TAG: 9505160341
SECTION: MILITARY NEWS PAGE: A6 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 84 lines
EXCHANGE REOPENING: The Little Creek Exchange, which closed for renovation Jan. 29, will reopen June 1. More than $2.2 million of base monies and another $1.5 million in NEXCOM proceeds went to gut and remodel the facility. The roof, heating and air-conditioning systems, lighting, fixtures and flooring have been replaced, and the parking lot enlarged. Some of the new shops and services opening June 1 include: a cappuccino cafe, a tape and CD superstore, a candy counter and beauty shop with tanning booth.
MILITARY HONORS: Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel A. Baxter, an air traffic controller at Norfolk Naval Air Station, received the American Red Cross's highest award - the Certificate of Merit - for helping save the life of a public works employee who was shocked by 2,400 volts of electricity. Two civilians also were honored in the rescue, Clarence W. Lafon and Douglas L. Ellington. . . . Sgt. 1st Class Michael Brown of Norfolk is among 12 Army recruiters to receive the ``Recruiter Ring,'' the highest achievement award offered by the Army Recruiting Command. Eight levels of proficiency must be reached to qualify for the award. . . . Sgt. 1st Class Anita D. Jordon has been selected the active-duty Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in competition completed at Fort Monroe in Hampton on Friday. Jordon, assigned to Fort Jackson, S.C., is the second female to win the Army-wide competition. Staff Sgt. Bruce Clark, of Morehead, Ky., was named Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year. Twenty-four top Army drill instructors took part in the competition.
- Staff report
COMINGS & GOINGS
ARRIVALS:
The Norfolk-based destroyer tender Shenandoah and its 1,446-member crew are scheduled to arrive home at 9:30 a.m. today at Pier 5 of Norfolk Naval Station following a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. The ship, commanded by Capt. Larry W. Darling, attended 17 other vessels, completed more than 5,500 repair jobs and 85 fly-away missions.
The destroyer Deyo, previously besed in Charleston, S.C., arrives at its new home in Norfolk Friday along with its crew of 24 officers, 331 enlisted personnel and $12 million annual payroll. In addition, 175 families are moving to Hampton Roads. The move was caused by the decision in 1993 to close ther Charleston Naval Station. The Deyo is commanded by Cmdr. Jeffrey Maydosz.
COMMAND CHANGES:
Cmdr. Dan Cloyd relieves Cmdr. Brad Goetsch as commanding officer of Fighter Squadron 84, the Jolly Rogers. Cloyd had been serving as executive officer of the F-14 Tomcat squadron. Goetsch has been assigned air operations officer of Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight. The squadron will be dissolved Oct. 1.
Cmdr. David R. Carlson assumes duties as officer in charge of Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment, Norfolk, from Cmdr. John E. Dedon. Carlson previously served as assistant officer in charge. Dedon is retiring after 24 years of naval service.
Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. Sciancalepore relieves Lt. Cmdr. Richard F. Laughlin as commander of the Atlantic Fleet's Integrated Logistics Overhaul Activity at St. Julien's Creek Annex in Portsmouth. Sciancalepore reports from Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, where he was the supply officer. Laughlin is retiring after 30 years. Graphic STAFF MORE CALLS TO ``ATTENTION'' During World War I, the military averaged one officer for every 27 enlisted people. The current ratio is 1 to 5.4 Here's a breakdown. SOURCE: Dept. of Defense Military Family Clearinghouse [For complete graphic, please see microfilm] by CNB