Commander Daniel W. Valascho
Executive Officer (February 2009 - July 2011) |
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CDR Daniel W. Valascho is native of Detroit, Michigan. He accepted a four year scholarship to attend the United States Naval Academy where he graduated and received his commission in 1995.
His first tour of duty was aboard USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), where he served as First Lieutenant. In April 1998, CDR Valascho reported to the USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD 968) where he served as Main Propulsion Assistant.
In June 2000, CDR Valascho reported to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and later graduated with a Master’s degree in Operations Research. He completed his Joint Professional Military Education Phase I (JPME I) using the Naval War College non-resident course while attending NPS. In August 2003, CDR Valascho reported to USS O’KANE (DDG 77) and served a twenty-one month tour as Chief Engineer. In May 2005, CDR Valascho reported to USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70) and served a nineteen month tour as Chief Engineer.
CDR Valascho’s tour ashore was at the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), Operations Research Systems Analysis (ORSA) Division as Operational Assessments Branch Chief from March 2007 through February 2009. Following that tour, he reported as Executive Officer in USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57).
CDR Valascho awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.
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USS Reuben James Hosts Tiger CruisePEARL HARBOR (Nov. 24, 2010) - The crew of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) invited their families aboard for a two-day long underway experience from Nov. 18-19. Reuben James Takes Part in CARAT 2011GULF OF THAILAND (May 17, 2011) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships steam together in formation during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011. Rescue, Relief Highlight USS Reuben James DeploymentPEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Greeted by families and friends, the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 1, from a four-month independent deployment to the 7th Fleet's Area of Responsibility Reuben James Deploys to Western PacificPEARL HARBOR (Feb. 1, 2011) - USS Reuben James (FFG 57) deployed from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Feb. 1, as part of an independent deployment to the Western Pacific. Reuben James Conducts Fisheries PatrolUSS REUBEN JAMES, Pacific Ocean - Guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) conducted a fisheries patrol in the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of various Pacific Island Nations Feb. 1-14, during transit from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii through the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. USS Reuben James Hosts Reception during Port Visit to MuaraMUARA, Brunei (Mar. 4, 2011) – Cmdr. David E. Miller, commanding officer of USS Reuben James (FFG 57) meets with Col. Inger Nillson, Military Attaché to Brunei and Col. Abdul Halim, commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, during the ships port visit to Muara, Brunei. USS Rueben James Honors Chief Petty Officer's 118th BirthdayOKINAWA, Japan (April 1, 2011) - Senior Chief Fire Controlman Lon Walters, center left, and Chief Information Systems Technician Josh Hoffman, center right, cut a ceremonial cake in celebration of the 118th birthday of the chief petty officer rank, aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rueben James (FFG 57). USS Reuben James (FFG 57) Returns from Pacific DeploymentJOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) Cmdr. David Miller, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Rueben James (FFG 57), holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration after the ship's return to homeport after a five-month deployment in the western Pacific Ocean. |
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