Dean Dunlop:  

His initial assignment was in USS ENGLAND (CG 22) home ported in San Diego, CA. Lieutenant Commander Dunlop served his shore duty at Fleet Combat Systems Training Unit Pacific as a Tomahawk and Over-The-Horizon targeting specialist. Lieutenant Commander Dunlop’s additional assignments as an enlisted man include service in USS JOUETT (CG 29) as NTU Terrier Systems technician, and ASW Officer. He served as Leading Chief Petty Officer and Fire Control Officer on USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48). He was commissioned an Ensign on VANDEGRIFT in 1996 through the Limited Duty Officer program with an Ordnance designator. Following commissioning he served as Systems Test Officer, Fire Control Officer and Strike in his four year tour in USS PRINCETON (CG 59). He reported as Assistant Officer in Charge of AEGIS Training and Readiness Center Detachment (ATRCD) Yokosuka, Japan in October 2000, and assumed duties as Officer-In-Charge in February 2001 until December 2002. He completed six months of Department Head school in Rhode Island then transferred to his ultimate duty station USS HUE CITY (CG 66). Onboard HUE CITY he was the Weapons Officer and Combat Systems Officer until his retirement in April 2006. Lieutenant Commander Dunlop’s awards and medals include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation with four gold stars in lieu of his fifth award. Navy Achievement Medal with three gold stars in lieu of his four award, Master Training Specialist along with various service and campaign medals.