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Captain
Daniel C. Grieco
graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 earning a
Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He completed aviation
training and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in December 1987.
After
initial qualification in the S-3A Viking in December 1988, he was
assigned to Air Anti-Submarine Squadron TWENTY TWO (VS 22). While
assigned to the "Checkmates," he transitioned to the S-3B and deployed
aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) participating in
Operation Desert Shield and flew 23 combat support missions in
Operation Desert Storm.
Upon
completion of his first sea tour, Captain Grieco was assigned to Fleet
Replacement Squadron TWENTY SEVEN (VS 27) as an instructor. During
this tour, Captain Grieco attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
and was awarded a Masters of Arts Degree in Business Administration.
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Captain
Grieco's next assignment was to Commander Carrier Group FOUR as his Flag
Lieutenant. During this tour he participated in the intermediate
and advanced training of five Carrier Battle Groups as well as
participated in NATO exercise Strong Resolve 95.
Upon
detaching from Commander Carrier Group FOUR in October 1996, he reported
to Sea Control Squadron TWENTY FOUR (VS 24). While attached to the
"Scouts," he deployed aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) to the
Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Southern Watch.
Captain
Grieco attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI where he was
awarded a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs and
Strategic Studies in March 2000. In April 2000, Captain Grieco was
assigned to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the National
Military Command Center on Operations Team THREE.
His
next assignment was as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of Sea
Control Squadron TWENTY FOUR (VS 24). As Commanding Officer, he
deployed the squadron aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for
Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his command tour, the
squadron flew 229 overland combat sorties supporting Mulit-National
Divison Southeast, won the CVW 8 Golden Wrench, CNAL Golden Anchor and
2005 Battle "E."
Upon
detaching from the "Scouts," Captain Grieco was assigned as the
Executive Assistant to Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet,
where he was selected for Major Command and Aviation Nuclear Pipeline
training.
Captain
Grieco was
assigned as Executive Officer of USS George Washington (CVN 73)
in December 2008.
His
personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal,
Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Air Medal (Strike/Fight)(2
awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy
Achievement medal (2 awards) and various campaign and unit awards.
He has accumulated over 2,600 flight hours and 640 arrested landings in
the S-3 model aircraft. |