Kenmore West High School Alumni
Town Of Tonawanda, New York (NY)
Garry Hall
Kenmore West High School
Class of 1971
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GARRY'S PROFILE
| First Name | Garry |
| Last Name | Hall |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1971 |
| Gender | Male |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Naval Officer |
| Married | Yes |
| About Me | Rear Adm. Garry E. Hall enlisted in the Navy and later attended the United States Naval Academy graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering. He earned his Masters of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Hall served in Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons Light (HSL) 37 and 35, flying the SH-2F Sea Sprite and deploying aboard USS Rathburne (FF 1057), USS Cushing (DD 985) and USS Reasoner (FF 1063). He served as air boss and executive officer aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) with operations in Somalia, and as executive officer aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1) operating in the Persian Gulf and the Horn of Africa. He was the first commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 in Atsugi, Japan, which won the Navy Battle “E†award. He also commanded Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 41, the west coast Fleet Replacement Squadron. His deep draft sea command was USS Tarawa (LHA 1). While deployed to the Middle East in 2000, Tarawa was involved in the rescue of USS Cole (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Yemen. Ashore, Hall was a flight instructor at the west coast SH-2F Fleet Replacement Squadron (HSL 31). He served as aide De Camp to the vice director of Strategic Targeting at Offutt AFB, Neb., and following deep draft command he served as executive assistant to commander, Naval Air Forces/commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Pacific Fleet. Hall’s first flag assignment was deputy director, J3, U.S. Central Command for Information Operations and Psychological Warfare during operation Enduring Freedom and operation Iraqi Freedom. His next assignment was as the assistant chief of staff for Intelligence (N2), Operations (N3) and Exercises (N7) for commander Allied Naval Forces North, NATO Headquarters Northwood U. K. Hall took command of Amphibious Group 2 in Norfolk and transitioned the administrative-type command into Expeditionary Strike Group 2 and deployed as an operational staff. He served simultaneously as commander Task Force 51, commander Task Force 59, and commander Task Force 158 leading the Coalition responsible for protection of Iraqi oil infrastructure and training the Iraq Naval Forces. Returning from deployment, Hall assumed duties as commandant, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, DC. Hall’s personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (three awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (four awards) and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. While a lieutenant commander, he was recognized as the Navy’s Helic...(read more) |
Class of 1971 Alumni
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Class of 1964 50th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 01, 2014
Description: Friday night 8/1 is an ALL alumni get together at The Grill at the Dome. The class of 1964 50th Reunion is Saturday nig...(read more)