LT David Finke

Navy | Nuclear Power (General)

Dates of Service: Jul 1975 - Feb 1996

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: Enlisted-to-Officer, Apr 1986

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Bio

After over 40 years in naval service and in the manufacturing, quality management, inspection and ship repair industries, Eagle Crest Enterprises, Ltd. (WOSB) and Eagle Crest Training Institute, LLC (SDVOSB) were incorporated with the mission to help small businesses and individuals succeed. David A. Finke, President of Eagle Crest Training Institute, LLC (SDVOSB) and Vice President of Eagle Crest Enterprises Ltd, (WOSB) has been recognized by Worldwide Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in maritime training. From 1975 to 1996, Mr. Finke served in the United States Navy in the military, he served on two nuclear fast-attack submarines, one submarine tender and one nuclear powered cruiser.

Military Experiences

Jun 1993 - Feb 1996

Ship Superintendent

Naval Station unit | Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Coordinated shipyard work on submarines and voyage repairs for surface ships. Laid ground work for the creation of the Regional Maintenance Center.

Deployments

(2 years, 8 months)

Feb 1991 - Aug 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Assigned to USS Long Beach (CGN 9). Rescued several hundred people from Subic Bay, Philippines in the wake of volcano eruption on Mt. Pintubo. Spent several months in the Persian Gulf and in Bahrain post Gulf War. Visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Diego Garcia.

May 1989 - Nov 1989

Western Pacific

Assigned to USS Long Beach (CGN 9). Visited Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Barbados, Panama Canal on round the world cruise.

Mar 1985 - Oct 1985

Adak, Alaska

Assigned to USS Dixon (AS 36). Performed a remote site repair availability in Adak, Alaska and voyage repair in Sitka, Alaska.

May 1983 - Sep 1983

North Atlantic

Under ice operations in USS Spadefish (SSN 668). Surfaced near the North Pole. Walked on the ice cap. Visited Scotland, Germany, England and France.

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