Anzio (CG 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF ROGER S. HALE Born, Roger Spencer Male on 26 January 1956 in Crescent City, California. He graduated from Smyrna High School, TN, in 1974 and joined the navy for the Advanced Electronics Field on 1 November 1974, at- tending Recruit Training in Orlando, FL. Attending A School and Advanced First Term Avi- onics (AFTA) at MATTC Memphis, he graduated in De- cember 1975 as an Aviation Fire Control Technician Third Class. He reported to FRAMP, NAS Whidbey Is- land, WA, for maintenance training on the A-6A Intruder aircraft enroute to his first duty assignment, Attack Squadron VA-115 aboard USS MIDWAY (CVA 41), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, in June 1976. Subsequent duty stations in clude: Attack Squadron VA-35 from 1978 to 1981, NAS Oceana VA, deploying aboard USS NIM1TZ (CVN 68). LASER lnfrared Weap- ons Systems instructor at Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment (NAMTD), Det 1003, NAS Oceana from 1981 to 1985. It was during this tour he earned his designation as Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS). Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, USS AMERICA (CV 66) from 1985 to 1989 and as Ship ' s 3-M Coordinator. In March 1989 he was selected to attend the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, Rl enroute to Washing- ton DC, where he became an Enlisted Detailer for all E-7 E-8 personnel in the AE AT AX AQ ratings. Se- lected for advancement to Master Chief Petty Officer in April 1991, he accepted orders into the Command Mas- ter Chief (CMC) Program as CMC of VF-143 World Fa- mous Pukin ' Dogs where he deployed aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). He later served as CMC of COMCARAIRWINQ 7 from 1992 to 1994, deploy- ing on USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) where he earned his designation as Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS). In March of 1994, he reported for duty as Command Master Chief, USS ANZIO (CG 68). His personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achieve- ment Medal (three awards), and Navy Good Conduct Medal (five awards). Married in 1985 to the former Jorja Ellen Marrs, they have four children William, Richard, Natalie and Roger. 14 C N

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Preparing fro the ceremony at the American Cemetery. s include av) Com- ind navj trmer Mai- Jersey, ihanie. EXECUTIVE OFFICER R.A. KURZAWA I Lieutenant Commander Kurzawa is a resident of Texas, where his mother and one older sister re- side. While serving as an enlisted Machinist Mate ; nuclear), he deployed to the Mediterranean Sea ;i978), then to the north Arabian Sea in support 3f the 1979-1980 Iranian Hostage Crisis. A direct Beet accession to Officer Candidate School, he re- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of new York (Albany) (1980). XDR Kurzawa was commissioned in July, 1981. At sea LCDR Kurzawa has served as Electrical Officer in USS OLDEnDORF(DD 972) (1981-1982), dlC Officer, USS THOMASTOn (LSD 28) (1982- 1983), Operations Officer, USS THOMASTOn (LSD 28) (1983-1984), ASW Officer, USS OBRIEn (DD JJ375) (1984-1986), and Operations Officer, USS ZMAnCELLORSVILLE (CO 62) (1988-1992). Since commissioning he has deployed to the Indian Ocean (1981-1982), the Western Pacific (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985-1986), and in 1991 to the Ara- bian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Storm. While ashore, LCDR Kurzawa received a M.A. de- gree in national Security Affairs (1987) from the U.S. naval Postgraduate School, and is a graduate of the Defense Language Institute. From 1992- 1994 he served in the Office of the Chief of naval Operations as a strategic planner in the Warfare iPolicy Branch (N512). LCDR Kurzawa s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, navy Commendation Medal (two awards), and navy Achievement [Medal. He has additionally received various other medals and awards, including the 1985 U.S. Pa- cific Fleet Shiphandler of the Year Award. The Kurzawa Family currently resides in Virginia Beach, Vriginia, and includes Cindy, a native of Connecticut, daughter Mikaela (Kayla) Ann and son nicholas (nick) John. xo 13

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OMBUDSMAN OMBUDSMAN. It ' s a confusing title with no singular adequate definition. She is part command liaison, part communica- tor, part support-provider, part command representative and a dozen other critical parts. ' ' She is asked a thousand ques- tions and somehow finds equal answers. She is called upon by the Captain to make the unbearable seem bearable, to conjure smiles like rainbows during a long dreary rain and to do it all while sharing the pain Df separation from her husband. She is Terri Hatfield and she is nothing less than vvonderful. Terri helped prepare us all for the cruise Dy organizing critical pre-deployment briefs for both single |3nd married sailors. For many on their first separation, she Drovided valuable information on counseling, available na- zal services, and in quieter moments a friendly voice on a Dhone. Her role is as varied as the concerns she addresses on a daily basis. Her knowledge of the system helped point our Terri Hatfield tributed ily. loved ones in the right direction, whether it ' s information on Navy Relief or accessing the ship ' s schedule. She too is an invalu- able asset in squelching the many rumors which invariably surface during an ex- tended deployment. The importance of that last quality cannot be underesti- mated. While Anzio assumed her grueling un- derway schedule, Terri became the sole bastion of command representation on shore. She did so with professionalism be- fitting her roles and skill, but more impor- tantly she has done so with a personal touch and grace which significantly con- to the many triumphs realized by the Anzio Fam- FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Pat Balisle Advisor L-R: Mary McQucsten. Sharon Shew. Sandy Waggoner, Phyllis Laidlcy, Pat Balisle. Rita Eddleman Cindy Kurzawa Advisor Perhaps the most difficult effect of a deployment is the stress and loneliness which so acutely touches every member of the Anzio Family. Our Family Support Group was the single greatest instrument in alleviating this ef- fect through their packages, videotapes, and cards sent by the dozens to those of us at sea, as well as the many events staged back home for the benefit of family and friends. Before departing in October we were given the opportunity to come together as a family through the many com- mand-sponsored events. There were meetings offering information and the chance to meet others about to face the same separation from their loved ones. After we left, our Family Support Group rallied to keep spirits buoyed through numerous parties and social ac- tivities meant to minimize the isolation of those back home and keep us all from eyeing the calendar of red cross marks through the expired days. Those activities included Halloween parties for our children, video opportuni- ties, the making of Christmas care packages for all crewmembers, a dining out and the spectacular Homecoming celebration. Anzio ' s Family Support Group bore the lion s share of keeping despair at bay when for weeks we were incapa- ble of hearing from our loved ones. They encouraged family members to meet and air their frustrations and anxi- eties, rather than suffering alone. Perhaps this, in spite of their many contributions, was their greatest achieve- ment. Not only did they afford us smiles during impossible times, but we at sea felt secure in knowing there was a sympathetic, understanding ear for our loved ones to turn to in our absence. We knew of our individual and collective loneliness at sea, but sometimes forgot that our families and friends suffered equally if not more. Anzio ' s Family Support Group never did. They never dwelt on misery, but instead embraced both crew and family members in their never-failing attempts to keep us all together through the missed milestones and forgotten holidays of the deployment. Our Homecoming Celebration on April 14th was a testament to their success and underscores the resilience of heart and courage over circumstance. rso 15