Barry (DDG 52) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 • •■ '

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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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Palma, Spain 21-22 February Alicante, Spain 2-6 March St. Raphael, France 8-12 March Corfu, Greece 11-15 April Izmir, Turkey 16-19 April Koper, Solvenia 24-29 April Limassol, Cypress 16-20 May Rhodes, Greece 21-28 May Naples, Italy 28 May - 8 June Souda Bay, Crete 9-10 June Mykonos, Greece 18-25 June Palma, Spain 2-6 July Malaga, Spain 7-12 July Port Calls 49