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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 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, he held the lead instructor for
Electronic Warfare Training of the S-3 community and was the east coast
S-3 NATOPS model manager.
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 Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch.
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
Multi-National Division Southeast, won the CVW 8 Golden Wrench, CNAL
Golden Anchor and 2005 Battle "E."
Captain Grieco was next 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 reported as Executive Officer of
USS George Washington (CVN 73) in December 2008.
He holds Masters Degrees in Business
Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and National
Security Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His
personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal,
Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Air Medal (Strike/Flight)(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. |
