Richard HumenuckThe author, a retired Navy Captain, was assigned as Mission Commander of Commander, Task Group 53.8 for the initial deployment of Naval Coastal Warfare and attached active-duty forces in the Arabian Gulf following the bombing of the USS Cole. A gradute of the Virginia Military Institute, he was a surface warfare officer and spent over half his career in Naval Coastal Warfare engaged in anti-terrorism/force protection, port security, counterdrug, and other high-profile operations and exercises. Additional notable recalls to active duty included Operation Desert Storm, and Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom which followed the terrorist attacks on 9/11. For over 26 years of combined active and reserve service, he was privileged to have both multiple commanding officer tours and detachment assignments as the mission commander. He currently works as a contractor for consulting support to the Department of Homeland Security. For the Not On My Watch play, his character is portrayed as 'Captain H'. The author, a retired Navy Captain, was assigned as Mission Commander of Commander, Task Group 53.8 for the initial deployment of Naval Coastal Warfare and attached active-duty forces in the Arabian Gulf following the bombing of the USS Cole. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, he was a surface warfare officer and spent over half his career in Naval Coastal Warfare engaged in anti-terrorism/force protection, port security, counterdrug, and other high-profile operations and exercises. Additional notable recalls to active duty included Operation Desert Storm, and Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom which followed the terrorist attacks on 9/11. For over 26 years of combined active and reserve service, he was privileged to have both multiple commanding officer tours and detachment assignments as the mission commander. He currently works as a contractor for consulting support to the Department of Homeland Security. For the Not On My Watch play, his character is portrayed as 'Captain H'. Read More Read Less