Barry (DDG 52) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS Barry refuels from the USS George Washington while on patrol in the Adriatic Sea. On January 26, 1996, 340 crewmembers of USS BARRY set sail on a six month deployment that took us away from loved ones, friends and family and placed us literally in harms way off the coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina. After a busy year of I inspections, assessments and battle group workups, during which BARRY spent no I more than three weeks in homeport, we deployed with the USS George Washington Battle Group on MED 1-96. A years work of seamanship training, engineering drills, ; and combat scenarios honed our skills and prepared us for the challenges of a I Mediterranean deployment. Deployment 47

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ZEUS The c.iptiiin observes approvingly as Zeus stands watch on the bridge wing. Zeus, the Barry Mascot, was a gift to Captain Quinn from the proprietor ot the Excelsior Hotel, in St. Kaphel, France. BARR s.iilors frequented the hotel tor its outstanding food and elegant atniosphere. When the porcelain pooch asn ' t hanging out in the Captains Cabin he was down on the deckplates with the crew; whether it was standing watch in the engine rooms or chowing down on the Nless Decks. Zeus, who shares his Greek heritage with the Aegis combat system, was named for the King of the Greek gods by a popular vote of the crew. In m ' thological Greece, Zeus ' all powerful shield was named Aegis. Not even Zeus ' Aegis technology could save him however, when he was dognapped one after- noon in the Adriatic. The stor ' tiici have a happy ending thtiugh, wlien the BARRY boardiiig team rescued the dog, napped the dognapper and celebrated with an ice cream social. I iMV ' li e Zeus! Zeus ouf on the deejkf lates working hax with Deck Division. • Zeus enjoys a glass of wine with the Prinie Minister of Slovenia. Zeus taking over for CHENG in CCS. 46 USS Barry The 3 dognappers napped Zeus and demanded ice cream and nachos as ransom. VMHBB i

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Barry launches a torpedo during EXERCISE SHAREM. B. 1 I s pnmai - mission in MED 1-96, our second sixth month cruise, was to serve as Adriatic REDCROWN and protect the airspace and waterways during Operation Joint Endeavor. AUhough we spent more than 50 davs off the coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina fulfilling this mission, BARRY also participated in numerous national and multinational exercises. In addition, we showed the flag in 14 ports, allowing sailors to visit such famous metropolitan cities as Venice, Paris, adn Rome. As the first small combatant to embark females, BARRYs seam- less integration of women during workups and deployment proved a mixed gender crew could thrive on a CRUDES platform. Simply stated, sailors are sailors — and BARRY sailors are something special from the day thev walk aboard. Each crewmember contributed to our success. From the 42 flawless UNREPs, to the 178 days of great chow, BARRYs crew gave 110% — every day. The highlight from the Engineering department was the sweet taste of success during the Mid-Cycle Assessment (MCA). In keeping with a long-standing record of excellence, BARRY received a perfect score in every category — the best performance in the battlegroup. Along with the milestones BARRY has achieved, each of us has our own accomplishments and memories from this cruise. Some of us remember losing those extra pounds or quitting smoking. Some made the effort to achieve an ESWS pin or a promotion in rank or responsibility For some, it was the simple thrill of seeing the world and protecting our nation, or just the comfort of waring coveralls at sea. . Or just the comfort of wearing coveralls at sea. Each of us found some way to make the time away from home a little bit easier. The cruise now only a memory, and we are safely back home, but before long it will be time to prepare ourselves and BARRY for the next mission: the NEXT six month deployment! Jj SferiMt f- ' f»mr f • •■ '