Georgetown, Texas

 

 "Liberty Battalion" 

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The Cadets of "Liberty Battalion" proudly represent East View, Georgetown and Richarte High Schools.
Phone: 943-1800 x. 8228
Email: anthonym@georgetownisd.org

CAPTAIN Anthony is a native of Lufkin, Texas.  He was commissioned through the Naval ROTC program, graduating from the University of Texas in 1987 with a Bachelors degree in Economics. He was later awarded a Master of Science degree in International Relations from Troy University and was most recently awarded a Master of Arts degree (with distinction) in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.

CAPT Anthony served as a Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy for over 26 years. During that time he served in numerous ships including USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12), USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193), USS SENTRY (MCM 3), USS DEXTROUS (MCM 13) and USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13). In May 2005, CAPT Anthony assumed Command of USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) forward deployed in Sasebo Japan. Under his leadership, HARPERS FERRY was awarded the Golden Anchor for record reenlistments. He deployed his ship in support of numerous multi-national operations and exercises in the western Pacific.

In 2006, HARPERS FERRY participated in multiple Humanitarian missions including delivery of emergency medical vehicles and supplies to Zamboanga City in the Philippines, and emergent support to international disaster relief efforts following the devastating mud slides on the island of Leyte. 
 

In 2008, CAPT Anthony was assigned as Chief of Staff, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two. Upon request of the U.N. Security Council, CTF 432 deployed to the Horn of Africa, to escort ships delivering food to 3 million Somalis while conducting a vigorous and very successful anti-piracy campaign in the region. 

CAPT Anthony's shore duty assignments include; Director of Global Resources for U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, Naples Italy; Strategy Analyst for Joint Forces Command and Project officer for the stand-up of NATO Headquarters Command, Madrid Spain.

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