Mark G. La Rochelle, Captain
A permanent Third Mate for MSC
Hired in October 1981 serving aboard
USNS Navasota AO-106; USNS Mispillion AO-105, and USNS Passumpsic AO-107.

In April 1984, he was promoted to Second Mate serving aboard
USNS Nodaway AOG-78, USNS Mizar AGOR-11, USNS Kawishiwi AO-146
and
USNS Navasota AO-106.

In September 1986, he was promoted to Chief Mate serving aboard
USNS Navasota AO-106;  USNS Passumpsic AO-107; and USNS Kilauea AE-26.

A Chief Mate is in charge of the Deck Department aboard ship and is second in command.
 

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