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Recognizing Monticello Native, Commander Bobby Trotter

August 20th, 2019 by

Bobby Trotter

Commander Trotter was born in Arkansas in 1971. He enlisted in the Navy in 1989 serving as a Yeoman in USS WHALE (SSN 638) and USS TOLEDO (SSN 769) in Groton, CT.

He graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and received his commission in December 2000 through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. He holds a Master’s of Science degree in Management from Troy State University.

Commander Robby Trotter ceremony was the 1st HBCU graduate and a monticello native to be giving a commission of a battle ship . Commander Trotter was a student of the class of ‘89.

Commander Robby Trotter is the son of Al and Carolyn Peer.

His initial tour of duty was in USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), where he served as Damage Control Assistant and First Lieutenant, completing a FIFTH Fleet deployment in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, while also completing a BALTIC Operations deployment. He then reported to Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX as the Training Officer, completing a FIFTH Fleet deployment with the HARRY S TRUMAN Battle Group. Following completion of his afloat Division Officer tours, he was assigned to Afloat Training Group Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia.

In November 2008, he reported to USS STOUT (DDG 55) and served as Chief Engineer completing a SIXTH Fleet AEGIS BMD deployment. In August 2010, he was assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron EIGHT as the N4, Engineering Staff Officer. In October 2012, he reported to Commander, Carrier Strike Group EIGHT as the Future Operations Officer where he completed (back to back) FIFTH Fleet deployments with the DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Strike Group.

In December 2014, CDR Trotter reported as the Executive Officer of USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) where he completed a Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO deployment which included Black and Baltic Sea Operations throughout the European Theater. In June 2017, he assumed command of PCU PAUL IGNATIUS (DDG 117) which will be homeported in Mayport, Florida.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards), Navy Achievement Medal (four awards) and various unit and campaign service awards.

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3 Responses to “Recognizing Monticello Native, Commander Bobby Trotter”

  1. Barbara Benton says:

    Congratulations young man on your accomplishments!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you Al and Carolyn.

  2. Teresa L. Horn says:

    What an honor to have this gentleman represent Southeast Arkansas.
    These are the lives we need to acknowledge more. Thank you,Commander Trotter, for your service and your sacrifice.

  3. Dr Steven Hand says:

    Proud to hear of Commander Trotter’s accomplishments. I am proud to have played football and went to school with Robbie. He was a great guy then and seems to be a very outstanding man now. Congratulations!!!

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