USS TARAWA

Industry: Amphibious assault ship

Description

USS Tarawa (LHA-1) is a United States Navy amphibious assault ship, the lead ship of her class, and the second ship to be named for the Battle of Tarawa during World War II. Tarawa was decommissioned on 31 March 2009, at San Diego Naval Base. Length: 820′ Decommissioned: 31 March 2009 Aircraft carried: Up to 35 Helicopters and 8 AV-8B Harrier II VSTOL aircraft Commissioned: 29 May 1976 Nickname(s): Chicken of the Sea, Kickin' Chicken, Big T Speed: 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)

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USS TARAWA Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kevin Halfacre Kevin Halfacre Millington, Tennessee Details
Kevin Halfacre's USS TARAWA Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Director, Officer Recruiting at Navy Recruiting Command
Industry Military
Experience
Navy Recruiting Command  March 2014 - Present
US Navy  December 1999 - Present
USS CARL VINSON  February 2012 - March 2014
United States Central Command  January 2010 - January 2012
Navy Recruiting District New Orleans   January 2008 - January 2010
Military Entrance Processing Station Louisville   October 2003 - October 2005
USS Klakring   2002 - 2003
USS Tarawa   2000 - 2002

Skills
Navy, Military Experience, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Training, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Policy, Team Building, Security Clearance, Command, Program Management, Leadership Development, Defense, Leadership

Education
Naval Postgraduate School   2005 — 2007
MS, Management/Econometrics/Manpower Systems Analysis

Jacksonville University   1997 — 1999
BS, Geography

Santa Fe Community College   1992 — 1995
AA, Engineering

Bob Weissenfels Bob Weissenfels Richland, Washington Details
Bob Weissenfels's USS TARAWA Experience February 2008 - April 2009
Job Operational Systems Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Industry Program Development
Experience
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  October 2014 - Present
Tactical Air Control Group ONE   June 2012 - June 2014
Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific  April 2009 - May 2012
USS TARAWA   February 2008 - April 2009
HSC 23   October 2006 - January 2008
HSC-5   2001 - 2004

Skills
Military, Helicopters, Electronic Warfare, Aircraft, Leadership Development, DoD, Program Management, Navy, Aviation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Military Operations, Team Building, Team Leadership, National Security, Command, Aerospace, Operations Management, Flight Safety, Training, Flights, Project Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Military Experience, Operational Planning, Government, Defense, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Commercial Aviation, Analysis

Education
Naval War College   2001 — 2002
Joint Professional Military Education Phase I

Naval Postgraduate School   1999 — 2001
MS, Aeronautical Engineering

United States Naval Academy   1986 — 1990
BS, General Science

GTPS

Lorne M. Richardson Lorne M. Richardson Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
Lorne M. Richardson's USS TARAWA Experience July 2003 - July 2007
Job Workforce Education
Industry Education Management
Experience
Afloat Training Group  July 2010 - September 2012
USS Cowpens   July 2007 - July 2010
USS Tarawa   July 2003 - July 2007

Skills
Multi Tasking, Multilingual, Analysis, Computers, Report Writing, Film Production, Workforce Development, General Administrative..., Educational Technology, Strategic Leadership, Naval Operations, Training Specialist, Managing Database, Military, Navy, Military Experience, Training, Leadership, Military Operations, Leadership Development, Military Training, Force Protection, PowerPoint, Global Command and..., Tactical Data Links, Employee Training, Career Counseling, Organizational..., Human Resources, Staff Development, Conflict Resolution, DoD, Security Clearance, Government, Command, Policy, Career Development, Program Management, Operational Planning, Team Building, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Workforce Education, 3.69

Central Texas College   2001 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies, 3.89

Central Texas College   2001 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Applied Technology, 3.89

Shenandoah Turner Shenandoah Turner United States Details
Shenandoah Turner's USS TARAWA Experience April 2002 - February 2005
Job Military Professional
Industry Military
Experience
US Navy  December 2010 - July 2011
US Navy, USS Nimitz   July 2010 - December 2010
US Navy, USS Nimitz   May 2009 - August 2010
Detainee Operations   October 2007 - February 2009
Naval Leadership Facilitator   February 2005 - October 2007
USS Tarawa   April 2002 - February 2005
AIMD   April 1999 - February 2002

Education
The National University   1999 — 2002
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies

Marvin D Collins, M.A. Marvin D Collins, M.A. Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Marvin D Collins, M.A.'s USS TARAWA Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Senior Technical Support Engineer I at Raytheon Intelligence & Informations Systems (IIS)
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Raytheon Technical Services Company  March 2010 - Present
US Navy  July 2006 - September 2008
NIOC San Diego   September 2004 - July 2006
EWTGPAC  2002 - 2004
1st Battalion 11th Marines   2000 - 2002
NOPF Dam Neck   1998 - 2000
USS California   1995 - 1998
USS Tarawa   1992 - 1995
USS Valley Forge   1987 - 1992
RTC Great Lakes  1984 - 1987

Skills
Training, Navy, Security Clearance, DoD, Military, National Security, Command, Military Operations, Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, Weapons, Operational Planning, Electronic Warfare

Education
Norwich University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Diplomacy

Regents College   2000 — 2000
B.S, Liberal Studies

Bradford Crain, MBA Bradford Crain, MBA Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
Bradford Crain, MBA's USS TARAWA Experience February 2007 - March 2009
Job Executive Officer Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four Eight, CDR
Industry Military
Experience
HSM-48   August 2015 - Present
HSM-40   October 2014 - July 2015
NATO Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples   March 2012 - October 2014
HSM-75   August 2009 - February 2012
USS TARAWA   February 2007 - March 2009
HSM-41  April 2004 - January 2007
HSL-46  February 2001 - March 2004
Naval Flight School   June 1998 - January 2001
Nuclear Power Training   December 1990 - August 1994

Skills
Operations Management, Safety, Military Aviation, Helicopter Operations, Joint Military..., Crisis Management, Leadership, High level of initiative, NATO, Security Clearance, Training, Aircraft Maintenance, Navy, Command, Operational Planning

Education
University of Phoenix   2006 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management, Graduated with 3.97

Air Command and Staff College   2012 — 2013
Joint Professional Military Education I, Military Education

Naval Postgraduate School   2004 — 2006
Certification, Defense Contracting

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1994 — 1998
BS, Electrical Engineering

Shannon Gordan Shannon Gordan Alexandria, Virginia Details
Shannon Gordan's USS TARAWA Experience 2006 - 2007
Job None at None
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
University of Western Florida   2011 - 2013
LCS CLASSRON   2009 - 2010
Commander Amphibious Squadron One   2007 - 2009
USS TARAWA   2006 - 2007
USS TARAWA   2005 - 2006
United States Naval Academy  2001 - 2005

Skills
DoD, Navy, Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Government, Management, Engineering, Software Documentation, Human Resources, Navigation, Inspection, Military, Security Clearance, Military Operations

Education
University of West Florida   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3.71

United States Naval Academy   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's of Science, Oceanography

Bill Haynes, CFA, CPA Bill Haynes, CFA, CPA Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Bill Haynes, CFA, CPA's USS TARAWA Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Finance Professional
Industry Financial Services
Experience
First Command Financial Planning  June 2010 - Present
Monitronics International  December 2006 - July 2009
UT Southwestern  October 2005 - December 2006
Southwest Airlines  March 1999 - October 2005
USS Tarawa   1992 - 1995

Skills
Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budget Process, Strategic Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement..., Management, Finance, Forecasting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Business Planning

Education
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business
MBA, Finance

The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Economics

Steven Fuselier Steven Fuselier United States Details
Steven Fuselier's USS TARAWA Experience May 1996 - January 1999
Job Director of Reserve Operations at Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support   October 2013 - Present
US Navy  October 1990 - Present
Coastal Riverine Group ONE   September 2010 - October 2013
U.S. Naval Central Command   March 2009 - August 2010
Reserve Component Command Northwest   September 2006 - March 2009
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound   July 2005 - September 2006
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE  August 2002 - July 2004
Navy Cargo Handling Battalion FIVE   January 1999 - July 2002
USS TARAWA   May 1996 - January 1999
TRW, Avionics Systems Division   November 1993 - May 1996

Skills
Systems Acquisition and..., LEAN Green Belt..., Operational Logisitics, Seabee Combat Warfare..., Surface Warfare Supply..., Program Management, Government, Leadership, Defense, Team Building, Management, Procurement, Government Contracting, Logistics, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Operations Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Military Logistics, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Security, Readiness, Proposal Writing, Logistics Management, Human Resources

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2014 — 2014
Advanced Executive Program Certificate

Naval Postgraduate School   2011 — 2013
Executive MBA, Business Administration

Marine Corps University   2004 — 2005
Master of Military Studies

University of Washington   1986 — 1987
BA Business Administration, Finance

Glen Gassman Glen Gassman Dubuque, Iowa Area Details
Glen Gassman's USS TARAWA Experience December 1994 - October 1997
Job Veterans Employment Specialist at Iowa Workforce Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Hillcrest Family Services  November 2011 - Present
Iowa Workforce Development  November 2007 - Present
USS Nimitz  December 2004 - September 2006
ACU-1   October 2001 - October 2004
USS Constellation  October 1997 - October 2001
USS Tarawa   December 1994 - October 1997
NAS Alameda, CA   February 1992 - October 1994
USS Carl Vinson  December 1989 - February 1992
USS Midway   January 1987 - December 1989

Skills
Veterans, Training, Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Military, Crisis Intervention, Defense, Government, Policy, Conflict Resolution, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Security, Public Speaking, Program Management, Community Outreach, Workforce Development, Veterans Benefits, Army, Security Clearance, Team Building, Case Managment, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Mediation, Program Development, Weapons, Marriage Compliance, Mental Health, Command, Tactical Operations, Military Experience, Social Services, Organizational..., Navy, Firearms, Counterterrorism, Homeland Security, DoD, National Security, Water Boarding, Intelligence Analysis, Physical Security, Operational Planning, Non-profits, Risk Assessment, Aircraft, Aviation, Weapons & Tactics...

Education
Grand Canyon University   2011 — 2014
MS, Addictions Counseling, GPA: 3.36

National University   2001 — 2004
BS, Criminal Justice

George Maple, MBA, SSGB George Maple, MBA, SSGB Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
George Maple, MBA, SSGB's USS TARAWA Experience 1995 - 1999
Job Logistics Engineer at Bendix LLC
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC  November 2013 - Present
Harlan Bakeries, LLC  March 2013 - November 2013
Heartland Food Products  August 2012 - March 2013
FedEx Express  July 2009 - May 2012
FedEx Express  July 2009 - March 2011
Emerson Climate Technologies  May 2007 - January 2009
Emerson Climate Technologies  May 2004 - May 2007
Emerson Climate Technologies  January 2000 - May 2004
USS Tarawa   1995 - 1999

Skills
Minitab, Value Stream Mapping, SAP, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Training, Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Program Management, Software Documentation, 5S, Blueprint Reading, Crystal Reports, Project Planning, CMM, Warehousing, Team Leadership, Testing, Troubleshooting, Human Resources, Transportation, Transportation..., Customer Service, Team Building, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Coaching, Kaizen

Education
Purdue University   2012 — 2013
Advance Lean Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering

Purdue University   2012 — 2012
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Industrial Engineering

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2010
MBA, Busisness Administration

Wilberforce University   2006 — 2007
BA, Organazational Management

Sinclair Community College   2001 — 2006
AAS, Industrial Engineering

Scotland School for Veteran's Children   1989 — 1992
High School Diploma

George Rissky George Rissky Houston, Texas Area Details
George Rissky's USS TARAWA Experience March 2000 - June 2001
Job North America Gas Compliance Management System Coordinator at BP
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
BP  October 2013 - Present
BP  June 2012 - September 2013
Phillips 66  September 2011 - May 2012
ConocoPhillips  July 2008 - September 2011
US Navy  May 1985 - October 2008
Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa   June 2006 - June 2007
Commander, Naval Forces Europe  July 2003 - June 2005
Navy Center for Tactical Systems Interoperability (NCTSI)   August 2001 - June 2003
USS Tarawa   March 2000 - June 2001
USS Chancellorsville  October 1988 - November 1991

Skills
Leadership, Security, Auditing, Access, Security Clearance, Program Management, Military, Risk Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Navy, Team Building, Government, Project Planning, Engineering, Analysis, Budgets, Operations Management, Safety Management..., Policy, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Management, DoD, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Training, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Operational Planning, Command, Military Operations, Petroleum, Supervisory Skills, Organizational..., Risk Assessment, Military Experience, Nuclear, Organizational...

Education
Naval War College   1998 — 2001
JPME I, Strategic Affairs

National University   1992 — 1994
Masters, Public Administration

Iowa State University   1981 — 1985
BA, History

Benet Academy   1977 — 1981

Jeff Dunlap, Capt USN (Ret.) Jeff Dunlap, Capt USN (Ret.) Greater San Diego Area Details
Jeff Dunlap, Capt USN (Ret.)'s USS TARAWA Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Director Business Development
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Vencore Inc.  May 2015 - Present
BAE Systems  April 2011 - May 2015
JPEO Joint Tactical Radio Systems (Airborne, Maritime, Fixed station)   April 2008 - March 2011
CAPT Engineering Duty Officer   1986 - 2010
SPAWAR PEO C4I PMW-120   November 2005 - April 2008
USS RONALD REGAN   2003 - 2005
NAVAIR  2001 - 2003
USS TARAWA   1999 - 2001
SSC PAC  1996 - 1998
Charleston Naval Shipyard  January 1993 - June 1996

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Big Picture Thinking, Tactical Planning, Big-picture Thinking, Systems Engineering, C4ISR, DoD, National Security, Training, Command, Weapons, Military, Integration, Navy, Earned Value Management, Military Operations, Leadership, Program Management, Intelligence, Managerial Finance, Government, Business Development, Information Assurance, Strategic Planning, Security Clearance, Defense, Electronic Warfare, Government Contracting, Operational Planning, SIGINT, Top Secret

Education
Defense Acquisition University   2002 — 2010
Lvl 3 certification, Program Management

Naval Postgraduate School   1990 — 1992
M.S, Mechanical Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   1982 — 1986
B.S, Mechanical Engineering

Barr Kimnach Barr Kimnach Greater San Diego Area Details
Barr Kimnach's USS TARAWA Experience April 2007 - November 2008
Job Executive Officer at HSM49
Industry Military
Experience
HSM-49   February 2015 - Present
North American Aerospace Defense Command  July 2012 - June 2014
United States Northern Command  October 2012 - October 2013
HSM-75   November 2011 - June 2012
HSL-45  February 2009 - November 2011
USS TARAWA   April 2007 - November 2008
NMAWC  February 2006 - April 2007
HSM-41  February 2004 - February 2006
HSL-43  December 2000 - February 2004
VT-6, HT-8, HSL-41   June 1998 - November 2000

Skills
Navy, Military, Tactics, Security Clearance, Defense, Organizational..., Force Protection, Weapons, Intelligence Analysis, Information Assurance, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Program Management, Government, Emergency Management, Systems Engineering, Helicopters, Counterterrorism, Flights, Electronic Warfare, Training, Military Aviation, Government Contracting, Exercises, Earned Value Management, Aircraft, Policy, Joint Military..., Special Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Radar, Foreign Policy, Flight Safety, Crisis Management, Readiness, Interagency Coordination, Military Training, UAV

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2004 — 2007
MBA, Finance

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1994 — 1998
BA, Economics & History

Xavier High School   1990 — 1994

Maggie Radich Maggie Radich Coronado, California Details
Maggie Radich's USS TARAWA Experience January 2002 - February 2004
Job International Relations
Industry Military
Experience
Maggie's World Kitchen   August 2010 - Present
Vinottimo, LLC   November 2007 - August 2008
VINOTTIMO, LLC   November 2006 - August 2008
US Navy  February 2004 - May 2005
COMPHIBRON SEVEN   February 2004 - May 2005
US Navy  May 2001 - May 2005
US Navy  January 2003 - February 2004
USS TARAWA   January 2002 - February 2004
US Navy  January 2002 - February 2004
US Navy  January 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Command, Military, Public Speaking, DoD, Security Clearance, Navy, Program Management, Security, Training, Military Operations, Strategic Leadership, Military Experience, Military Training, Defense, Intelligence, Operational Planning

Education
Penn State University   1997 — 2001
BA, Anthropology

Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

Blaine Laurion Blaine Laurion Bremerton, Washington Details
Blaine Laurion's USS TARAWA Experience June 2001 - June 2003
Job Operations Officer
Industry Military
Experience
Center for Surface Combat Systems Det PNW   August 2015 - Present
Surface Operations LDO   April 2001 - Present
Naval Base Kitsap  August 2012 - August 2015
Carrier Strike Group Three  August 2009 - August 2012
Naval Special Warfare Command  August 2007 - June 2009
Navy Information Operations Command  July 2005 - July 2007
Navy Operations Processing Facility   July 2003 - June 2005
USS Tarawa   June 2001 - June 2003
USS Sacramento   1997 - 2001
Navy Recruiting  June 1992 - June 1996

Skills
Operations Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Information Management, Electronic Warfare, Information Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Undersea Warfare, Surface Warfare, Security Clearance, Military Recruiting, training officer, Military Operations, Top Secret, C4ISR Systems, Command, Project Planning, Navy, DoD, Military, Organizational..., Military Training, Force Protection, Emergency Management, Defense, Counterterrorism, Operational Planning, Coaching, Employee Training, Cross-functional Team..., Military Experience, Exercises, C4ISR, National Security, Radar, Readiness

Education
Columbia College
Bachelor's degree

University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

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