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SHIP ' S HISTORY Construction of USS BARBOUR COUNTY (LST-1195) was begun on 15 August 1970 in keel-laying ceremonies at Na- tional Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, Cali- fornia. She was christened and launched on 15 May 1971. BARBOUR COUNTY was delivered to the Navy on 3 Feb- ruary 1972, commissioned on 12 February 1972, and as- signed to the Amphibious Forces of the Pacific Fleet. BARBOUR county ' s history is one of regular sustained deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Pri- or to this deployment the ship had made a goodwill visit to Callo, Peru; a special operations mission in North Pacific (Aug-Oct 1982); and seven extended deployments. Past Westpac Deployments: - September 1973 — March 1974 -March 1975 — November 1975 (evacuated refugees from South East Asia) - September 1977 — April 1978 - April 1979 — October 1979 - October 1980 — April 1981 (Jan Feb Indian Ocean Contingency) -January 1983 - January 1986 July 1983 July 1986 WESTPAC PERSIAN EXCURSION SO- PAC SWING - 87 88 On 22 August 1987 BARBOUR COUNTY commenced her eighth deployment with lit- tle advance notice or forewarning. The cur- rent global realities made it necessary for our nation ' s leaders to call upon the Navy to sup- port our national interests. In turn the Navy called upon BARBOUR COUNTY, in large part because of her superlative reputation, to bear the burden of a very important mission. Aug 22 — Underway for Arabian Gulf: Tasked to ' enhance tow ' USS CONQUEST (MSO-488), USS ESTEEM (MSO-438), AND USS ENHANCE (MSO-437). Sept 01 — 04: port visit Pearl Harbor, Ha- waii. On 03 Sept ADM James Lyons; CINC- PACFLT; and VADM Diego Hernandez; COMTHIRDFLT; visit ship. Sept 10 — USS CONQUEST collided with BARBOUR COUNTY during refueling oper- ations. Sept 26 — Oct 04: port visit Subic Bay Phil- ippines. On 29 Sept RADM Richardson; COMNAVSURFGRUWESTPAC; visited ship for award ceremony. Oct 11 — 12: port visit Singapore. Oct 25 — conducted ammo VERTREP and alongside refueling with USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3) Oct 28 — Transited Straits of Hormuz with USS ENHANCE and USS ESTEEM. Entered Persian Gulf in company of USS CARR (FFG-52) and USS ELROD (FFG-54). First two oceangoing minesweepers to transit into the Persian Gulf. 12,300 nautical mile transit from the U.S. is believed to be the longest trip by minesweepers in U.S. history. Oct 30 — Moored alongside USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) at anchor Bahrain Bellj Persian Gulf. Oct 31 — Nov 01: port visit Manama, Bah- rain. Nov 03 — exited Persian Gulf in companyj with USS RENTZ (FFG-46). Nov 05 — conducted alongside refueling with USS HASSAYAMPA (TAO-145) Nov 15 — 17: port visit Phuket, Thailand Nov 25 — Dec 01: port visit Subic Bay, Phil- ippines. Underway 26 and 27 Nov to evade typhoon ' Nina ' . Dec 05 — 06: port visit Koror, Republic of Palau. Dec 08 — Crossed the Equator at 114-36E. 83 pollywogs initiated as SHELLBACKS. Dec 10 — 12: port visit Manus, Admiralty Islands, Papau New Guinea. Dec 14 — 15: port visit Rabaul, New Brit- ain, Papau New Guinea. Dec 21 — 27: port visis Brisbane, Australia. Dec 30 — Jan 05: port visit Sydney, Austra- lia. Jan 11 — 15: port visit Honiara, Guadalca- nal, Solomon Islands. Jan 17 — Disaster relief to Nendo Island (0600 — 1115). Jan 18 — Disaster relief to Tikopia Island] (0430 — 1800). Jan 19 — Disaster relief to Anuta Islanc (0630 — 1100). Jan 22 — 25: port visit Nuku ' alofa, Tonga. Jan 27 — 30: port visit Pago Pago, Ameri- can Samoa. Feb 07 — 08: port visit Pearl Harbor, Ha- waii. Feb 17 — Arrived in home port; San Diego MILES STEAMED SINCE 22 AUGUST: 30,490 NAU-J TICAL MILES
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Sailor ' s Talk ACKERMAN, TERRY R OS2 Favorite port: The days follozvmg Phuket. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Arrival 1 SD Future plans: It ' s always a mystery. If I were CO for one day I would: Order that her- man ' s bolts bolts be replaced! ARMIJO, MARIANO S. EN3 Favorite port: Brisbane. Australia: Women, Tracy, gold coast. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Falling m the sea water m Bahrain. (Persian Gulf) funny part was that I wasn ' t drunk! Future plans: College; Settle down and have a fam- If I were CO for one day I would: Advance everyone m their rate I paygrade that deserve it. BENSON, KIM QM3 Favorite port: Phuket, Thailand. Nice and cheap hotels, beach and good food. Most Memorable Day of PAC: Wog Day Future plans: R-R If I were CO for one day I would: Grant special liberty to all the QM ' s for one week of their choice BINGHAM, RICHARD BRETT BM2 Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia because the peo- ple were really friendly towards you and made you feel comfortable. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When I was UNREP DAP during collision with USS CON- QUEST. Future plans: Getting out and going to school. If I were CO for one day I would: Give everybody on the ship a Letter of Commendation for all the support and hard work they did throughout PAC. NO one loas a stand out. BOGGAN, WADE D. OSSN Favorite port: Phuket, Thadand to be honest I don ' t really remember much but my friends said 1 had a good time. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When we took a bite of the Conquest. Ha, someone ' s gonna burn for that. Future plans: There is no future: there is only now. If I were CO for one day I would: Make all the officers field day their spaces whde chiefs mess cooked. On top of that the crew would enjoy holiday routine. BORDEN, JOSEPH V. BM2 Favorite port: Rabaul: Met Joyce Future plans: Gel stationed m PEARL HARBOR. If I were CO for one day I would: Dismiss my 800 dollar fine. BROWN, JOSEPH FN Favorite port: SAN DIEGO, because ain ' t no place like home. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Aug 22, 1987, day of departure, my wife ' s birthday. Future plans: To become a petty officer in the UNITED STATES NAVY. If I were CO for one day I would: Listen to every crew member ' s ideas to improve the b.c. CAPPS, LARRY C. QMC Favorite port: THAILAND for the beer, Subic Bay for the beer, AUSTRALIA for the beer, TONGA he- cause we beat the peace corp 14 to 2 and drank 16 cases of beer Most Memorable Moment of PAC: XXXX Future plans: None If I were CO for one day 1 would: I wouldn ' t be lenient when it comes to discipline. CARGILE, PHILLIP G. SN Favonte port: ' Pearl Harbor, because of the sunrises and u ' eather. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: The first time I was in P. I., surrounded by people that weren ' t American. Future plans: %sfiineihmuitterm( itivtiit fifllbeiaav and continue my career pursuit as a writer. If I were CO fnw mme limi S utmtM:: %ive SN Phillip Cargile an honorable discharge plus one hundred thousand dollars for his outstanding service in the United States Navy. CARD, JOSEPH R. JR. RMl Favorite port: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — the people were friendly and helpful. It was almost like being home. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Rabaul Papau, New Guineau. When I had to help push the boat ashore on the volcano tour due to high winds and heavy seas. Future plans: Move to Bremerton, Wa. and buy a house. If I were CO for one day I would: Be fair m all things. CARLISLE, CURTIS G. 0S3 Favorite port: PHUKET: THAILAND. The hotel rooms were awesome. The food was great and the people there couldn ' t do enough for you. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Passing out at the circular bar m the pool at the Holiday Inn Phu- ket, Thailand. Future plans: I might stay and re-up. Then again I might not. Going back to college to get my degree. If I were CO for one day I would: Make all the O ' s clean their state room. CHRISTIAN, DORRIS E. OS3 Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Pulling into .Australia. Future plans: Unknoivn CONNER, MICHAEL R. Favorite port: Australia — everyone wants to see Australia and noiv I can say that I have spent Thanksgiving with my dad m the Phillipmes. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Running down the pier, watching the broiv being raised, and hearing the cheers on the day ive left San Diego. Future plans: Raise a beautiful family with my gor- geous wife. Tammy. If I were CO for one day I would: Give the engineers more credit and support all the hours and hard work they put into this SO West Pac. CROWDIS, CURT D. ET3 Favorite port: Sydney, My sister-in-law showed me around plus there were excellent beaches. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When I was sleeping. Future plans: Becoming a civUian some day. If I were CO for one day I would: Give the crew choice of zvorkmg hours. CURRY, DARRIN J. ENFN Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia. Beautiful coun- try. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: XMAS party m Brisbane. Future plans: 19 years left. If I were CO for one day I would: Go back to Aus- tralia. DAVIN, WILLIAM T. EN2 Favorite port: Tonga, Great beach party Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Arrival and shows of Navy Band. Future plans: Work as a civilian, going home to Indiana. If I were CO for one day I would: Wish I wasn ' t CO for one day. DELROSARIO, SEVERINO EMI Favorite port: Subic Bay. R.P Was able to visit rela- tives and friends. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Nov 24, 1987, became ESWS qualified. Future plans: Spend some time u ' llh fanuly. If I were CO for one day I would: Throw a party for all B.C. sailors for a job well done during Westpac Cruise using ivelfare and recreational money (zvith dependents, of course). 83
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