LT Dave Powell Served 1991-1995, Surface, ASWO on DD968, Raford


LCDR Ed Parry
Lieutenant Commander Parry is a native of West Chester, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History.  After graduation he was assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command and began his undergraduate aviation training.  Lieutenant Commander Parry was awarded his wings as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) in August 1992.

After earning his wings he reported to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30 in Jacksonville, Florida where he completed Fleet Replacement Training as a P-3C navigator.  Lieutenant Commander Parry was subsequently assigned to the BATMEN of VP-24 in February 1993.  While in VP-24, he deployed to  Sigonella, Sicily; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Keflavic, Iceland.  In March 1995 VP-24 was disestablished and LCDR Parry was transferred to the FIGHTING MARLINS of VP-40 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.  He then completed a deployment to Diego Garcia, BIOT; Masirah, Oman and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  While in VP-24 and VP-40 Lieutenant Commander Parry served as the Navigation Officer, Assistant Weapons Officer, Avionics Branch Officer, and Avionics and Armament Division Officer.  He also earned Navigator, Tactical Coordinator and Mission Commander designations.

In October 1996 Lieutenant Commander Parry transferred to the Naval Research Laboratory, Flight Support Detachment at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.  While there, he worked with naval and civilian scientists on cutting edge technological projects.  He detached around the world enabling these projects to be tested in the most suitable conditions for their development.  While at the Naval Research Laboratory Lieutenant Commander Parry served as the Navigation Officer, NFO Training Officer, NFO Standardization Officer and Operations Officer.  In February 1999 he was designated as a Full Time Support officer and transferred to NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.  While assigned to NAS JRB Willow Grove, Lieutenant Commander Parry served as the Assistant Reserve Programs Director.  In that position he assisted in the management of pay, travel, training and numerous other requirements for over 1,000 Selected Reservists.  During this tour he also completed his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Regis University

In June 2001 he transferred to the CONDORS of VP-64.  While assigned to VP-64 Lieutenant Commander Parry detached to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; San Salvador, El Salvador and Manta, Ecuador.  He served as the Administrative Officer, Training Officer, Mission Commander and Safety Officer.  The highlight of this tour was leading the transition from the P-3C, Update II aircraft to the Block Modification Upgrade Aircraft, with VP-64 being the first command in the United States Navy to operationally deploy this exciting new platform.

In September 2003 he reported on board VP-94 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  While attached to the CRAWFISHERS he served as the Training Officer, leading the squadron in the transformation to a Counter Narcotics squadron.  Detaching to Manta, Ecuador; San Salvador, El Salvador and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Lieutenant Commander Parry led his crew as the Mission Commander in numerous operational successes.

Lieutenant Commander Parry's awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and numerous unit commendations including the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Navy Battle "E" award.

Lieutenant Commander Parry is married to the former Jean Ann Wroblewski of Arnold, Maryland.  Together they have three sons: Brian, Douglas and Justin.