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Capt. John Lucas

Commanding Officer, USS Gettysburg (CG 64)

30 January 2024
Capt. John Lucas
Capt. John Lucas
Capt. John Lucas
Capt. John Lucas
Capt. John Lucas
Photo By: Abrionna Thompson
VIRIN: 240108-N-OW182-0001
Captain John Lucas is a native of Charlotte, NC and a 1995 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

Lucas’s sea tours were on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Anzio (CG 68), Mobile Security Squadron Two Three, USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 68), and USS Monterey (CG 68). He commanded Patrol Coastal Crew Charlie and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).
 
He assumed his role as Commanding Officer of USS Gettysburg (CG 64) in January 2025.
 
His shore tours included Auburn University Naval ROTC, the Expeditionary Warfighting Development Center, the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff with a role in the Surface Warfare Division (N96), and Joint Force Development, Joint Staff, J7

 
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