Naval Careers
Commander
Robert H. Perry
USN Commanding Officer
USS Hawkbill (SSN 666)
Commander Robert
H. Perry graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1981.
After completing nuclear power training, he reported to USS GURNARD
(SSN 662) in San Diego, California and served as Main Propulsion Assistant,
Reactor Controls Assistant, and Weapons Officer. While onboard, he completed
a Western Pacific deployment and an Arctic Ocean deployment.
Following completion of
the Submarine Officer Advanced Course where he received the L.Y. Spear
Award as class honor man, he reported to USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) and
served as Combat Systems Officer from July 1986 until October 1988.
During this tour, he completed a Mediterranean Sea deployment and the
Vertical Launch System Technical and Operational Evaluations. In October
1988, Commander Perry reported to USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734 (GOLD)) where
he served as Engineer Officer. While onboard, TENNESSEE was commissioned,
completed the first Trident homeport change to Kings Bay, Trident II
D-5 Production Evaluation Missile testing, the first Trident II D-5
DASO, and made one strategic deterrent patrol.
In August 1990, he reported
to the staff of the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Undersea Warfare)
(OP-02) where he served as the Head of the Arctic Warfare section in
the Attack Submarine Division. In October 1992, Commander Perry relieved
as Executive Officer, USS NEW YORK CITY (SSN 696), which was homeported
in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During this tour, he completed a Western Pacific
deployment and a Selected Restricted Availability.
In January 1995, Commander
Perry reported to the Headquarters, Defense Mapping Agency, Fairfax,
Virginia, where he served as the Cruise Missile Requirements Officer
and Joint Plans Officer until December 1996. During this tour, he earned
a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management from Catholic University.
Commander Perry assumed
command of USS HAWKBILL (SSN 666) in July 1997. In 1998 and 1999, HAWKBILL
deployed to the Arctic Ocean conducting scientific research as part
of the SCICEX program. HAWKBILL was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation,
the 1998 COMSUBRON One Battle Efficiency “E” Award and the COMSUBPAC
Silver Anchor Award while under his command.
Commander Perry’s personal
awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation
Medal (five awards) and the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards).
Commander Perry is married
to the former Judith Jones of Severna Park, Maryland. They have three
children, Joseph, Matthew, and Jessica.
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