USS McCampbell
Executive Officer (January 2010 - January 2012) 
Lieutenant Commander Jason Orender
Executive Officer (January 2010 - January 2012)
Lieutenant Commander Jason Orender hails from Iowa Park, Texas. He attended the University of Texas where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Petroleum Engineering in 1993. He subsequently attended Officer Candidate School under the NUPOC program and received his commission in 1995.

After completing the nuclear power training pipeline in 1997, his first tour of duty was aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), where he served as the Reactor Auxiliaries Division Officer. In January 2000, LCDR Orender reported to the USS FLETCHER (DD-992) where he served as the Training Officer.

In January 2002, LCDR Orender reported to the Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) where he served as the Assistant Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager. While assigned to BUPERS, he obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration from George Mason University in Fairfax. In August 2004, LCDR Orender reported aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) as the Combat Systems Officer.

LCDR Orender reported for his second Department Head tour to USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) in August 2006 as the Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant (CRA). While stationed on USS NIMITZ, he completed his Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I) via correspondence program from the Air Command and Staff College. In September 2008, LCDR Orender reported to the Seventh Fleet Staff as Fleet Maintenance Officer (N43) embarked onboard USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19).

LCDR Orender's awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.

 NEWS
BQM-74E target drones are launched from the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).
BQM-74E target drones are launched
100413-N-4917P-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2010) BQM-74E target drones are launched from the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).
The USS McCampbell (DDG 85) gets underway
USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Gets Underway Supporting Security and Stability Operations
YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 7, 2010) A port operations tug boat at Fleet Activities Yokosuka assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) get underway. McCampbell is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, and is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean.
Japan Ground-Self Defense Force vehicles
USS McCampbell Provides Aid to Host Nation
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 16, 2011) - USS McCampbell (DDG 85) was among the first U.S. Navy ships to move into position and offer assistance to Japanese citizens March 11, after the nation was struck by an earthquake and tsunami.
An aerial view of damage to North Honshu, Japan after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake
USS McCampbell Crew Sets Standard for Giving
NORTH HONSHU, Japan (March 18, 2011) - An aerial view of damage to North Honshu, Japan after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in northern Japan.
USS McCampbell (DDG 85) crew members work to bring on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies
USS McCampbell Replenishes to Continue Relief to Japan
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2011) – USS McCampbell (DDG 85) crew members work to bring on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies during an underway replenishment.
USS McCampbell is underway alongside the Republic of Korea Ulsan-class frigate ROKS Seoul (FF 952) during a passing exercise
USS McCampbell Strengthens Partnership
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, is underway alongside the Republic of Korea Ulsan-class frigate ROKS Seoul (FF 952) during a passing exercise.
USS McCampbell sails alongside the Republic of Korea Ulsan-class frigate ROKS Seoul FF 952
USS McCampbell Completes Exercise with Republic of Korea Navy
PACIFIC OCEAN – The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) completed a passing exercise with the Republic of Korea Ulsan-class frigate ROKS Seoul (FF 952) on April 18.
A port operations tug boat at Fleet Activities Yokosuka assists USS McCampbell (DDG 85) get underway.
USS McCampbell Arrives in Singapore
SINGAPORE (May 16, 2011) - Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived in Singapore for a port visit May 16.
Members of the USS McCampbell (DDG 85) VBSS team conduct a post mission brief
USS McCampbell Interacts during IMDEX
SINGAPORE (May 19, 2011) - Members of the USS McCampbell (DDG 85) visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team conduct a post mission brief with members of the Republic of Singapore navy and Royal New Zealand Navy, following a VBSS training evolution.
USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs Changi Naval Base following a five-day port visit in Singapore
USS McCampbell Departs Singapore
SINGAPORE (May 21, 2011) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs Changi Naval Base following a five-day port visit in Singapore. USS McCampbell is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is currently underway as part of her spring patrol.
USS McCampbell Sailors visit Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) joined sailors from Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Parramatta for a service project at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead during McCampbell’s port visit to Sydney.
Engineman 1st Class William Embry gives a speech aboard USS McCampbell (DDG 85)
USS McCampbell Holds Memorial Ceremony for the Battle of Leyte Gulf
PACIFIC OCEAN - A ceremony to honor those who fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf was held on the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).
USS McCampbell
USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Returns to Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 22, 2011) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Christopher Binnings, assigned to USS McCampbell (DDG 85), after returning to Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. McCampbell is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)
USS McCampbell leads the way during Pacific Eagle, a bilateral exercise with Russian Federation Navy vessels.
USS Fitzgerald, USS McCampbell Begin Exercise with Russian Navy
The forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), leads the way during Pacific Eagle, a bilateral exercise with Russian Federation Navy vessels, Slava class guided missile cruiser Varyag and the Irkut tanker, and U.S. Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62).

 Served with...
CMDCM (SW/AW) Carl L. Duncan

Start Date: April 2009
End Date: May 2011
Commander Steven H. DeMoss

Start Date: October 2010
End Date: April 2012
CMDCM (SW/AW) Michael J. Magnetta

Start Date: May 2011
End Date: April 2013
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