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Commander Hung Cao - Change of Command

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Commander Hung Cao United States Navy Commanding Officer Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Commander Cao was born in Saigon, Vietnam. After immigrating to the United States in 1975, his family relocated to West Africa, returning to the United States in 1982. He graduated with the first graduating class from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 1989, then entered the Navy as a Seaman Recruit. He was commissioned from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering and immediately commenced training in the Navy’s Special Operations program. After Dive School and Surface Warfare School, he reported to USS Grasp (ARS 51) in 1997 as the Assistant Chief Engineer, then as the Operations Officer, where he conducted high profile salvage operations including the recovery of John F. Kennedy Jr. and the Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor. In 2001, after Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school, he reported as Officer In Charge (OIC) to EOD Mobile Unit Two detachment 26 while deploying with Truman Carrier Strike Group for the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2003, he reported as OIC for EOD Mobile Unit Three Detachment Southwest where he supported local and federal law enforcement agencies in over 200 emergency responses in the San Diego area as part of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. He helped in drafting the annex to the treaty between the U.S. and Mexico for munitions recovery in Mexico and led the first two missions. In 2005, he was selected as Flag Aide to Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet/Allied Joint Command Lisbon/Strike Force NATO. During his tour, he participated in the first NATO Response Force deployment that aided in the disaster relief for the Pakistan earthquake. In 2006 he attended the Naval Postgraduate School and graduated with a Masters in Applied Physics. While attending school he helped to form and personally trained the Monterey County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad. In 2009, he deployed to Iraq as the OIC for the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell (CEXC). This multi-national, multi-agency, and multi-service unit processed ALL IEDs in theatre for technical and forensics intelligence, averaging 22,000 items from 450 cases per month, his unit was accredited with writing over 250 arrest warrants and aiding in the conviction of numerous terrorists. In 2010, he reported to Riverine Squadron One as Executive Officer and led the Squadron’s last combat deployment to Iraq. In November 2011, CDR Cao reported to OPNAV N96 where he worked requirements for Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection (AT/FP), Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) for the surface force. Additionally he is the subject matter expert for the Navy’s Biometrics program. CDR Cao assumed Command of Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center on September 6, 2013. CDR Cao is authorized to wear the EOD Officer, Special Operations, Diving Officer, Surface Warfare Officer, Master EOD Technician and Naval Parachutist Badges. His personal awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Army Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal (four awards) and various unit and service awards. He is native linguist in French and Vietnamese. http://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/ceneoddive/ndstc/Leadership.aspx?ID=1 Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center Welcomes Aboard New Commander Posted: Sep 06, 2013 6:48 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 20, 2013 6:40 PM EDT By Corey Dobridnia - bio | email           Incoming commander Hung Cao relieves Commander Michael Egan at the Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center at Naval Support Activity Panama City.   For many serving in the United States Navy, only a small percentage make it to that position. "To be a commanding officer is really the pinnacle," said Commander Cao. "It's where we all strive to be." His journey tells the story maybe even more so than the medals on his uniform "I was a Vietnamese refugee," said Cao. "We came over here in 1975 and this country gave us purpose, it gave us education, and really citizenship; being a part of something great." Commander Cao has had anything but a traditional run at the position that overlooks maybe the most elite special operations and dive training in the world from his life long friend. "When we talked earlier about what it takes to become a commanding officer it's a lot of your peers who pulls you up along the way," said Cao. "And he's one of my peers and one of my close friends who has pulled me up along the way and over the years." As sequestration and other obstacles face commanders in terms of downsizing, that won't be a concern for Cao in the same way. "In fact if anything we will be augmented more, because a lot of the missions in the world is going to be focused on special operations and diving," said Cao. "Our concern is really how it's going to happen when we have to expand even more." And as his wife pinned on his new rank, they began their lives in Panama City, which is a second go around for Cao who he himself went through dive school at Naval Support Activity Panama City. "It's just nice to be back in the south and be embraced by the community," said Cao. "And just to for people to greet you and just say 'hi'. That's a big difference for us." Cao is also fluent in both French and Vietnamese and is the subject matter expert for the Navy's Biometrics Program. http://www.wmbb.com/story/23364323/navy-diving-and-salvage-training-center-welcomes-aboard-new-commander