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Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernandez (born c.1930 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
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Biography
Hernandez was raised in the Capital of Puerto Rico where he received his primary education. Upon his high school graduation, he was able to attend Illinois Institute of Technology with a Navy ROTC scholarship. In 1955, he earned a degree in Physics and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy upon his graduation. He then underwent flight training and on August 1956, was designated a Naval Aviator. State Street Village, S.R. Crown Hall, Armour Main Building Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private Ph. ...
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Hernandez served in carrier based fighter squadrons at sea in a variety of assignments. He flew two combat tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He also served as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Carrier Division 14. At sea, he was the commander of a fighter squadron, a carrier air wing, and a fleet oiler. Combatants Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) United States of America South Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand the Philippines Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) National Liberation Front Strength ~1,200,000 (1968) ~420,000 (1968) Casualties South Vietnamese dead: 230,000 South Vietnamese wounded: 300,000 US dead: 58,191...
On June 27, 1979, Captain Diego E. Hernandez relieved outgoing Captain Tuttle and took command of the USS John F. Kennedy. The USS John F. Kennedy (CVA/CV-67) is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier]. The Kennedy is one of two non-nuclear aircraft carriers still on active duty with the United States Navy (the other is the USS Kitty Hawk ). It is capable of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), making it an all-purpose carrier. USS (CV-67) (or Big John) is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. ...
An aircraft carrier is a warship designed to deploy and recover aircraft—in effect acting as a sea-going airbase. ...
Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Kitty Hawk: The first Kitty Hawk (AKV-1) was a cargo ship and aircraft transport that served during World War II The second Kitty Hawk (CV-63) is the lead ship of the Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carriers commissioned...
Anti-submarine warfare is a term referring to warfare directed against submarines. ...
On September 19, 1980, Libyan Air Force planes engaged in an unprecedented number of sorties in the vicinity of USS John F. Kennedy’s Battle Group over international waters. F-14’s under E-2 control intercepted two Libyan sections, and six and eighteen sections, respectively, on September 20 and 21. Motto: Freedom, socialism, unity Anthem: Allahu Akbar Capital Tripoli Largest city Tripoli Official language(s) Arabic Government Peoples Congress - Leader Muammar al-Qadhafi (de facto) Zenati Muhammad az-Zenati (de jure) - Prime Minister Baghdadi Mahmudi Independence From France, United Kingdom - Date December 24, 1951 Area - Total 1,759,540...
Sailors prepare an F-14 Tomcat for flight on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). ...
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is the United States Navys all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical warning and control system aircraft. ...
On 29 August 1981, after a change of command ceremony, Captain D. Bruce Cargill relieved Captain Hernandez as commandor of the USS John F. Kennedy.
In 1988, Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernandez as Commander, Third Fleet, coordinated RIMPAC 88', a massive naval excercise which included more than 40 ships, approximately 200 aircraft and more than 50,000 sailors, airmen and Marines from the United States, Japan, Australia and Canada. This excercise marked the first inclusion of a battleship, USS Missouri, as a component in RIMPAC. In the United States Navy, the 3rd Fleet is the fleet responsible for naval activities in the eastern and northern Pacific Ocean. ...
Aircraft carriers and USS Abraham Lincoln speed towards Honolulu during RIMPAC 2000. ...
A sailor is a member of the crew of a ship or boat. ...
In general context, airman can refer to any enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). ...
United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military, responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to crises around the globe. ...
Three ships of the United States Navy (and one of the Confederate Navy) have borne the name USS Missouri in honor of the 24th state. ...
His last assignment on active duty was as Deputy Commander in Chief U.S. Space Command, dual hatted as Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
In 1987, Hernandez was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Puerto Rican Coalition. In 1988, he was named the distinguished graduate of his class by Illinois Institute of Technology and presented with the institutions Professional Achievement Award.
Hernandez, retired from the Navy in 1991, after having served for a total of 36 years.
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The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ...
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The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ...
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The Vietnam Campaign Medal is a military award of South Vietnam which was established in 1966. ...
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Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal ribbon The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award which was created in 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. ...
Currently Diego E. Hernandez, resides in Miami, Florida. He serves as management consultant to private and public companies. He is also a member of the Veterans Administration Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. Hernandez is also a memeber of the Companions of the Naval Order, the oldest, exclusively naval, American society. The Magic City, The American Riviera, The Sixth Borough, M.I.A Location of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. ...
See also
External links - IIT Alumni
- History of USS John F. Kennedy
- USS Missouri Command History
- Hispanic Business
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