CDR Homer R. Denius
Commanding Officer (July 2010 - July 2012) |
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Commander Denius is native of Tallahassee, Florida and raised in Big Horn, Wyoming. He was accepted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated and received his commission in 1994.
Following commissioning CDR Denius’ first tour of duty was aboard USS Ardent (MCM 12), where he served as CIC Officer and later, the Operations Officer. In 1997, CDR Denius reported to USS WASP (LHD 1) for his second Division officer tour where he served as the Fire Control Officer.
In 2001, CDR Denius attended the Surface Warfare Department Head School and subsequently reported to USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) and served as the Operations Officer. In March 2003, CDR Denius reported to his second Department Head tour aboard the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) where he deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In October 2006, CDR Denius reported to USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) as the Executive Officer where he deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf with the TARAWA Expeditionary Strike Group.
CDR Denius’ tours ashore include Flag Lieutenant to the Commander, Amphibious Group Two; student at the Naval War College Newport, R.I., and most recently a Congressional Fellowship where he served as the Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman Gene Taylor (MS), Chairman of the Seapower and Expeditionary Warfare Subcommittee.
CDR Denius assumed command of the USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD 52) on July 31, 2010.
CDR Denius’ personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (6 awards) and various unit and service awards.
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USS Pearl Harbor Sailor Plots a Course on a Navigational Chart of the Arabian SeaARABIAN SEA – Quartermaster Seaman Chantrel Corbin plots a course on a navigational chart of the Arabian Sea aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Landing Craft ApproachARABIAN GULF - A landing craft, air cushioned, approaches the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Underway with USS Makin Island ARG for CERTEXAt Sea - Dock-landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) joined the rest of the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Sept. 29 to begin a two-week certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California. This is the final test for the USS Pearl Harbor before a regularly scheduled deployment. USS Pearl Harbor Celebrates Black History MonthUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - Sailors and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) celebrated African-American/Black History Month with a celebration on the mess decks, Feb. 28. USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in TrincomaleeTRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (NNS) -- Sailors and Marines aboard USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 13 to participate in exercise Benevolent Phoenix 2010. USS Pearl Harbor Seamen Plotting a CourseARABIAN GULF - Operations Specialist Seaman Cortney Jackson, right, shows Midshipman 3rd Class Ryan Ewanchew how to plot a course on a chart aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Midshipmen are undergoing summer training aboard Pearl Harbor to familiarize themselves with life at sea aboard a U.S. Navy ship. Pearl Harbor is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Rescues Sailors in Gulf of AdenGULF OF ADEN (Sept. 29, 2010) Sailors and Marines assist rescued persons embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) after being transferred from the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). USS Pearl Harbor Passes CERTEXDock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) successfully completed certification exercise (CERTEX) and pulled back into San Diego. USS Pearl Harbor DeploysUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - - Dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) departed San Diego on Nov. 14, carrying nearly 300 Sailors and 400 Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), for a regularly scheduled deployment. Pearl Harbor Sailors Frocked on ThanksgivingUSS PEARL HARBOR, At sea - Thirty three Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) had their new rank to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after they were frocked to the next higher pay grade, Nov. 24. USS Pearl Harbor Sailors and Marines Take Part in Community Service ProjectSIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) took time out of their day Dec. 15., to participate in a community service project at the Help the Children of Cambodia (HtCC) Goodwill Center. Damage Control Training on USS Pearl HarborARABIAN SEA (April 2, 2012) - Cmdr. Michael Harris, executive officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), operates the nozzle of a fire hose during damage control training on the ship's flight deck. Replenishment At Sea on USS Pearl HarborGULF OF ADEN - Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Joshua Kennedy supervises Fire Controlman 3rd Class Megan Roche as she brings in the phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea on USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). USS Pearl Harbor Sailors, Marines Remember the Battle of MidwayUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) remembered the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway during a commemoration ceremony, June 4. Change of CommandNAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (July 6, 2012) Commander Michael Harris, Commanding Officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), newly appointed to command, addresses the crew of the USS Pearl Harbor at a change of command ceremony. |
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