Barry (DDG 52) - Naval Cruise Book

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Senator Robert G. Torricelli and Vice Admiral Thomas B. Fargo Visit BARRY BAKKI was honored by two very distinguished visitors while on station in the Arabian Gulf on Wednesday the 18th of February, ator Robert G. Torricelli ( Dein. New Jersey) and Mce Admiral Thomas B. Fargo (Commander, I .S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander, Fifth Fleet), arrived on BARRY in the early morning hours. Their visit, full of opportunities to interface with the crew and see first hand the myriad of high-tech systems on BARRY, included breakfast with constituents and the crew, award presentations, and tours of the ship ' s Engineering and Combat Systems spaces. Greeted by Commander Mark K. Seglem, BARRY ' s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Michael G, Graham, BARRY ' s Executive Officer, and Command Master Chief ETCM(S ) Lori Barnes, Senator Torricelli and ADM Fargo w ere escorted to the w ardroom where a group of New Jersey natives and other BARRY crew members were waiting to enjoy breakfast with these x o prestigious visitors. Many of the crew members present remarked that it was very enjoyable and e.xciting to have the opportunity to meet and converse with both VAD.M Fargo and Senator Torricelli It certainly isn ' t every day that you sit down and talk to one of your Senators! ' Operations Specialist First ( lass Joseph Eppolito said, What made it particularly nice was that it happened onboard BARRY, when we are out here in the .Arabian Gulf doing what we have all trained so hard to do! ' As the Senator and ice Admiral Fargo toured the ship with Commandei Seglem, both stopped frequently to greet crew members and ask questions ' about the ship and it ' s systems. Senator Torricelli showed a remarkable understanding of the military and the Navy ' remarked .Master Chief Barni While talking to BARRY ' s Tomahawk W eapon System Strike Team, AD.M Fargo took pleasure in commenting on the fine reputation of BARRY in strike warfare! ' W ith the conclusion of the tour. Senator Torricelli departed the ship for] Kuwait (!:ity to continue his important work in the region. Prior to depai he thanked Commander Seglem for the hospitality of BARRY and com mented on the professionalism of the crew and the outstanding appearani of the ship. Remaining onboard to speak with the crew, present awards to two BARRY sailors, and take part in an interview with NBC News, Yice .Admiral Fargo continued his interac- tion with the women and men of BARRY, Firecontrolman Third Class Christopher Callahan, the Close-In-Weapon-System (CFWS) workcenter supervisor on BARRY, was presented the Navy and .Marine Corps Achievement .Medal by AD.M Fargo as he toured the ship ' s Combat Information Center. WTiile on the bridge, Nice Admiral Fargo pinned the Surface W arfare Officer (SWO) device on the Ship ' s System Test Officer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Robert Ilalfhill, recently selected for Limited Duty Officer in the Chief Warrant Officer conversion program. On meeting VAD.M Fargo, many crew members said he really seems to have an understanding of, the deckplate sailor and what they do! ' While touring the ship, ADM Fargo literally crawled through the bilges in one of the ships main i engineering spaces! ' Commenting often on the i outstanding material condition of the ship, and the pride and professionalism of the crew. Vice Admiral Fargo left smiles of satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment amoung the crew. As ice Admiral Fargo ' s helicopter ilcparted. BARRY iiiimedialely began tracking a suspected I nited Nation Sanctions violator, again proving that operations in Fifth Fleet remain diverse, e er challenging, and never ending, ll (CClS 1 Ic.hli S lt l (. 58 LiSS Barrv 4

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I 1 light quarters, tliglit quarters! All hands man your r flight quarter stations... Those words .A. mobilized the sharpest flight deck crew in the fleet - day or night, rain or shine. A combined team of Boatswain Mates, CIC and bridge watchstanders, fuel lab engineers and firefighters. Operations ranged from routine cargo and mail transfers during extended underway peri- ods, to Night Vision Goggle qualifications. BARRY devel- oped a reputation among pilots in the battle group for their five minutes ready deck to green deck standard, the pro- fessionalism of the chock and chain crew, and those great box lunches. % ■ ' 4 =5=fi ■ 1 wk • — 1 1 H A i i h! — C M H 1 K ' -fii l W 1 H t m. 60 USS Barry Wk