USS Curts
Executive Officer (August 2009 - August 2011) 
Lieutenant Commander Michael A. Reed
Executive Officer (August 2009 - August 2011)

LCDR Mike Reed enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1988, and attained the rank of Petty Officer First Class. His enlisted assignments were aboard the USS VINCENNES (CG 49) from 1988-1995 as an Operations Specialist. He was selected for commissioning through the Seaman to Admiral program and attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola Florida. He was commissioned on 7 June 1996.

His sea duty assignments were the USS RAINIER (AOE 7) from 1997-1999, where he served as the CIC and Operations Officer, then Electrical and Fuels Officer. In 1999 he reported aboard the USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) where he served as the Fire Control Officer. From 2005-2008 he completed his two Department Head assignments onboard USS MILIUS (DDG 69) where he served as the Weapons Officer and Combat Systems Officer.

His shore duty assignments were at the University of San Diego’s ROTC Unit, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science, in 2004; and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, where he earned a Masters in History and completed JPME 1 in 2009.

LCDR Reed’s personal decorations include: Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards); Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards); Good Conduct Medal (2 awards); Sea Service Ribbon (10 awards), and numerous Campaign and Unit awards.

 NEWS
USS CURTS At Sea
USS CURTS Shows off Skills in a Week at Sea
January 21st, 2011 - USS CURTS has returned to homeport San Diego after a robust week at sea.
The families of the USS CURTS’ sailors sit down to enjoy fun and food at the USS CURTS Family Picnic
USS CURTS Hosts Family Picnic
April 15th, 2011 – The USS CURTS celebrated their appreciation for their families’ continued support by hosting a USS CURTS Family Picnic. The families enjoyed a grilled feast, a bounce-house, and waterslide for the children.
Admiral Frick shares stories from his days as the Commanding Officer aboard USS CURTS on the Bridge.
USS CURTS Hosts Retired Admirals
March 25th, 2011 – The USS CURTS was honored to host three retired United States Navy Admirals for a lunch and tour.
U.S. ships conduct a formation break-away with ships from the Indian navy during a photo exercise
Ships conduct a formation break-away following the completion of Exercise Malabar 2010.
INDIAN OCEAN (May 2, 2010) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Chafee (DDG 90), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) and the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) conduct a formation break-away with ships from the Indian navy during a photo exercise following the completion of Exercise Malabar 2010.
USS Curts Returns to San Diego
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) will return to San Diego July 16 completing an independent, six-month deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). The deployment was defined by extensive participation with coalition forces across the entire spectrum of maritime operations.
USS Curts Theater Security Cooperation Mission
Ensenada, MX (September 5, 2010) - The USS Curts (FFG38) visits the City of Ensenada as the first United States Navy warship to visit Ensenada in over eight years.
USS CURTS Celebrated her 27th Birthday
USS CURTS Celebrates 27th Birthday as a U.S. Warship
The USS CURTS celebrated her 27th birthday as a United States warship.
USS CURTS refueling at sea
USS CURTS Completes Visit to NWS Seal Beach
December 10th, 2010 - USS CURTS has returned to homeport San Diego after an ammunition offload at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
FC2 (SW/AW) Arguilla demonstrates the use of Breaching Tools during LTGEN Suon Samnang’s visit to the USS CURTS.
USS CURTS Hosts Cambodian Lieutenant General
April 12th, 2011 – The USS CURTS was honored to host Cambodian Lieutenant General Suon Samnang and the Cambodian General Officer Delegation for an onboard demonstration.
LTJG York has his new rank insignia pinned on by his brother, SGT York.
Curts Advances Their Sailors
Congratulations to all of the sailors who advanced during the last cycle.

 Served with...
Commander Rowland

Start Date: September 2009
End Date: September 2011
CMDCM Kevin J. Campbell

Start Date: July 2011
End Date: October 2012
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