Brewton (FF 1086) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1982 volume:

■Oi ' ' ' ' ■ ' m 1982 WESTPAC— INDIAN OCEAN DEPLOYMENT OF USS BREWTON (FF-1086) ■b t i3«K ' CONTENTS LT. JOHN BREWTON p.3 THE BREWTON HISTORY p.4 OFFICERS PP5-12 DESRON 33 STAFF pp.13-14 CHEIF PETTY OFFICERS pp.15-18 THE CREW pp.19-52 EVOLUTIONS pp.53-59 HSL-37 LAMPS DET pp.60-61 SHIPBOARD LIFE pp.62-64 SWIM CALL p65 PORTS, REFUGEE RESCUE, WOGS pp.66-105 ARRIVE PEARL HARBOR pp.106-107 AWARDS pp.108-109 HIGHLIGHTS pp.110-111 CONTRIBUTORS p112 -r ,.. 7 LT . JOHN BREWTON USS BREWTON (FF-1086) is named for John C. Brewton, who was born in Mobile, Alabama 5 SEP 1943. After enlisting in the U.S. Naval Reserve during 1966, he received his commission as an Ensign from Officer Candidate School in April 1967. Following arduous training in late 1969, LT(jg) Brewton was serving as Platoon Officer of a SEAL team in combat against Communist forces in South Vietnam. In November 1969, Brewton led his platoon in fierce action against a numerically superior force. Though suffering painful arm and back wounds, he continued to direct his forces and refused medical treatment for himself until all his men were attended to. After the action, LT(jg) Brewton was evacuated to a Saigon field hospital for treatment. Despite a courageous fight for life, he succumbed to his wounds on 1 1 JAN 1970. As a result of his actions, LT(jg) Brewton was promoted to LT and awarded the Silver Star for valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit in the face of grave enemy opposition and serious personal injuries. THE STORY OF USS BREWTON USS BREWTON (FF-1086) is the 35th ship of the KNOX ocean escort (FF-1052) class. Commissioned on 10 July 1972, BREWTON ' S primary mission is Anti- Submarine Warfare. The ship has inherent versatility, and has proven to be capable of performing the many tasks assigned to Fast Frigates in time of peace, as well as in time of war. BREWTON is configured for the LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-purpose System) helicopter. In addition to the most modern, high powered sonar developed for the U.S. Navy, the AN SQS-26 with a rubber window, BREWTON also carries an independent variable depth sonar, the AN SQS-35, designed so that this sonar ' s transducer can be placed at optimum depth for submarine detection. BREWTON is also configured with the SQR-18A Tactical Towed Array Sonar System that provides the latest state of the art in passive sonar. The ship ' s weapons include the ASROG (Anti- submarine Rocket System), homing torpedoes, the helicopter weapon ' s systems, a rapid fire 5 54 multi-purpose gun, and the Harpoon missile system. BREWTON is a ship in DESTROYER SQUADRON THIRTY-THREE, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since commis- sioning, BREWTON has been on five Western Pacific deployments and one Indian Ocean excursion. . COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON 33 A native of Missouri, Captain Compton Eugene Ward was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and entered Naval Service on 1 June 1956. Initially assigned to USS FORREST ROY- AL (DD-872), he served aboard for 3 yrs. In 1959 he served as Commanding Officer on USS WHITEHALL (PCER-856). Following this tour, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School at fvlonterey, Ca., graduating with a de- gree in fvleteorology. He returned to sea duty in 1963, serving as Executive Officer of USS COURTNEY (DE- 1015). He has served as Commanding Officer of USS ADROIT (MSO-509), USS JOHN WIL- LIS (DE-1027), USS GURKE (DD-783), USS BARBEY (FF-1088), USS DIXIE (AD-14). Captain Ward ' s decorations include the Merito- rious Service Medal, the Joint Service Com- mendation Medal, and the Navy Commenda- tion Medal. COMPTON E. WARD, CAPT, USN DESRON THREE-THREE - LINE ABREAST COMMANDING OFFICER C one II Wsii times i it is so audio opetat great I ROBERT K. BOLGER, CDR, USN CDR. Robert K. Bolger graduated from the UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY in 1964. Upon commissioning, he served aboard USS LEAHY (DLG-16) as ASW Officer, Navigator, Isf LT., and Gunnery Assistant. Subsequent sea tours included Officer in Charge, PCF 99, Weapons Officer; USS BLUE (DD-744), Damage Control Officer; USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), and Executive Officer; USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38). CDR. Bolger ' s decorations include the Bronze Star w ith Combat ' V, Navy Achievement Medal, Purple Heart, and various expeditionary, unit, and campaign awards. He is married to the former Valeria Fritz of Budapest, Hungary. The Bolgers reside in Oahu, Havi aii with their son Michael and daughter Christine. « I COMMAND AT Only a seaman realizes to what great extent an entire ship reflects the personality and ability of one individual, her Commanding Officer. To a landsman this is not understandable and some- times it is even difficult for us to comprehend, but it is so! A ship at sea is a different world in herself and in consideration of the protracted and distant operations of the fleet units the Navy must place great power, responsibility, and trust in the hands of those leaders chosen for command. In each ship there is one man who, in the hour of emergency or peril at sea can turn to no other man. He is the Commanding Officer. He is the ship!! It is a duty which most richly de- serves the highest, time-honored ti- tle of the seafaring words . . . CAP- TAIN. EXECUTIVE OFFICER CDR Cushman was born long ago at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He is a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and was comnnissioned through the Officer Candi- date Progrann at Officer Candidate School, Newport, R.I. CDR. Cushman ' s sea duty in- cludes tours aboard USS DALE (CG-19), USS EDWARD MCDONNELL (FF-1043), USS FISKE (DD-842), and USS SARATOGA (CV-60). He assumed duties as Executive Officer on USS BREWTON in September 1981. His decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and various service and campaign awards. CHARLES W. CUSHMAN CDR, USN 3? HI I! THE WARD ROOM CDR. Robert K. Bolger- Commanding Officer CDR. Ctiaries W. Cusfiman- Executive Officer LCDR. Ron Alsbrool s- Weps Off. LCDR. Jim Sharp- Operations Off. LT. Bill Berthrong- Chiief Engineer LT. Lawrence Hamilton- Supply Off. LT. Paul Swagler- Weapons Off. LT. John Popek- M.P.A. LT. Jan Levin- 1st LT. LTJG Paul Grissy- C.I.C. Off. LTJG John Thompson- D.C.A. LTJG Ed Quinn- Navigator LTJG Rick Forsythe- Disbursing Off. LTJG Kelly Alexander- E and A Off. LTJG Steve Pallas- E.M.O. ENS. Joe Langley- Gunnery Assistant ENS. Lewis Tracy- A.S.W. Off. ENS. Jack Papp- Communications Off. HSL-37 LAMPS Helo Det LCDR. Augustus Gus Clark- OIC LT. John Nunley LT. Art Kimmel LT. Steve Litwiller OFFICERS COUNTT Y FFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY NO PASSAGE -w- 1 Jn=r  « m: « 1 1«. iifM m CDR. Bolger relieves CAPTAIN Martin «li i -ie- LCDR. Ron Alsbrooks LCDR. Jim Sharp LT. L. Hamilton LT. Jon Eubanks LT. John Popek LTJG. Paul Crissy LTJG. John Thompson LT. Jan Levin LTJG. Ed Quinn and LTJG Rick Forsythe LTJG. Steve Pallas Itt :J ' tli ■vf. LTJG. Kelly Alexander Saturday Night at the Movies in 3-D. ENS. Joe Langley ENS. Lewis Tracey LT. J. Nunley, LCDR. G. Clark, LT. A. Kinnmel, LT. S. Litwiller 12 ENS. Jack Papp DESRON 33 STAFF TOP ROW: L. TO R.: 0S2 Disney. RM2 Roseborough. LCDR Willis. YN1 Ludlow, LT. Baxter. 0S1 Burnison. BOTTOM ROW: RMC Walker, MS1 Manongdo. LCDR Mathis, COMMODORE Ward. CDR Hewitt LCDR Don Mathls LCDR Willis at work RM2 Rod Roseborough 14 zntel pcriciu ere Ofrr Tclh 4- p ' cJh -co OtOOfTic mfi- S - CV CHEIF PETTY OFFICERS RMCS Tom Hermanson BTCS Neil Hastings OSC FTGCS Chuck Stevens STGC Dave Richardson EMCS John Ascunsion 16 OSC Chuck Schafer MSC Reuben Dias MAC William Williams PNC Angel Legaspi BTC Joseph Barge BMC Robert Smith 17 BMC Mike Paulsen, ETC Dave Fredrickson ; : ' A Snipe discovers daylight HEADWIND An 0S1 hard at work AD1 Frazier, NCI Williams, BT1 Casperson O.K., I admit it!! I love it hiere!! idlB I 21 Swim Call in the Marianas Trench Does this have a cassette deck? 22 EX-LAX in the chili? Not me!!! OPERATIONS DEPT v: Electronic Technicians, Electronic Warfare Specialists, Operations Specialists, Radiomen, and Signalmen work in the Operations Department. This group of professionals kept us informed of what was happening in the fleet, the ocean around us, and the world. The RM ' s and SM ' s received and sent Brewton ' s messages. The OS ' s kept the bridge informed of all surface, subsurface, and air contacts. Their information assisted in avoiding contacts during the ship ' s numerous maneuvering drills. The EW ' s provided additional information towards locating and classifying targets. The ET ' s maintained BREWTON ' S vast electronic systems to ensure complete operational readiness. OC DIV. TOP ROW: L, TO R. RMCS Hermanson, RMSN Taormina. SMI Lofton. SM2 Herringi; ton, RMSN Sullivan, ENS. Papp, BOT ROW: L. to R. RMSN McKindley, RMSN Hearl I SM3 Nettles, SMSN Cadwallader, RM3 FInucan, RMSN Dave Taormina RMl John Vogel RMSN Ron Beckett and RM3 Jeff Finucan V 24 ' SMI Howland Ellis RMSN Charles Sullivan RM1 Dickie Oliver RMSN Craig McKindley SM2 Ron Harrington SM3 Woody Nettles •THE SIGNAL GANG - I to r: SM3 Nettles, SMI Ellis, SMI Lofton, SMSN Cadwallader. SM2 Harrington. SMSN Petersen, RM3 Finucan. f f f P f 2S 01 DIV. TOP ROW: L TO R 0S1 Stevenson. OSSN Murray. OSSA Imes. OSSA Pas. OS3 Huff. OSSN Oliver. OSSA Edmunds. OSSN Finne. OSSN Wroda. 081 Green. 0S3 Jackson, 0S2 Everett. 0S2 Bernal. LTJG Crlssy, BOT ROW: L, TO R. OSSA Riley, 0S2 Perdomo. 0S3 Ingratiam. OSSN Wilfred. OSSN Anspaugti. OSSN Limric, OSSN Beltz. 0S2 Steve Everett and OSC Chuck Scfiafer 0S2 Javier Bernal OSS Gary HufI 26 1«M OSJJin 0S2 Edgar Perdomo i - ' i l aT ' J [Jl 0S3 Steve Ingraham 0S3 Jim Jackson 0S3 Tim Zerfas OSSN Jim LImrIc OSSN Mike Wilfred 27 m OE DIV. . - 54- twfeU M:. -y 1 1 1 « o ■ o o o ET3 Tim Surratt m - ' %  i« ' f. ' ' TOP ROW: L, to R. EW1 Corliss, ET3 Kee. EW2 Williams, ET3 Cobb, ET2 Carter, EW2 Ashton, ET3 Williford, LTJG Pallas. BOT ROW: L. TO R. ETC Fredrickson, ET2 Yuhas, ET1 Williams, ET2 Esquibel, ETSN Surratt, ET3 Villegas. ET3 Rich Villegas and ET2 Craig Carter ET3 Horace Williford I 28 EW1 Dave Corliss il - ET2 John Cobb EW2 Ray Ashton Continual training in OE Division .and nnore training ET3 Williford, ET1 Williams, ETC Fredrickson 29 WEAPONS DEPT. Boatswainmates, Fire Control Techs, Gunnersmates, Seamen, Sonarmen and Torpedomen make up Weapons Dept. The ST ' s kept the sonar pinging, forever searchfng for the submarine. The GM ' s and FT ' s kept the 5 54 firing and kept the crew familiar with small arms firing off the fantail. The Bfvis kept the ship going with Bridge Watches, refueling details, wire brushes, and cans of haze grey paint. Weapons Dept. showed the fleet that BREWTON is a vessel of war serving as an instrument of peace. N WA DIV. ft f ' ?f i;-sat TOP ROW: L to R. STGC Richardson, STG1 Hinds. STG2 Durnil, STG3 Deisher. STGSN McCall, TMSA Folds, STGSA Home, STG2 Luker, STG3 Work, TM1 Morse, ENS- Tracy. BOT, ROW: L. to R. STG2 Tindall, TMSN Wiggle, STG2 Harris. STGSN Helmick, GMTSN Hoctileitner, STG2 Van Dyke. STG3 Bravo. STGSN Blomberg, STG3 Jacobson. STGSA Solano. STG3 Parks. ST3 WcCarson. GMT2 Basilio. STG2 Shelley, STG2 Trader, TM3 Fisco, STG3 Francisco, STG3 Owen. GMT2 Lloyd Basilio Tlv13 Ed Fisco ■■Which Way Did He Go? ' S f, k b V 31 STG3 Ed Bravo STG3 Gary McCarson 32 I II STG2 Rick Trader i GMTSN Ricardo Salazar STG2 Owen, STG3 Parks. STGSN Home H Got Him!!! STGA Chris Helmick STG2 Don Durnll. STG2 Craig White 33 i j ' . ,1 WG DIV, TOP ROW: L. to R ENS Langley, FTG2 Lewis. GMG2 Ford, FTG2 Carbee. FTG2 Stevensen, FTGSN Smith. GMGSN Buncti, GMG1 Guisti. FTGCS Stevens. BOT. ROW: L. to R. GMGSN Cook, FTGSN Naginewicz, FTGSN Normand, GMG2 Kelley, FTG2 Dedmon, GMG Roschal, FTGSN Harris. 34 ■ ENS. Langley. GMGSN Cook, GMG2 Ford GMG1 Tony Guisti FTG3 Mike Harris FTG2 Mark Stevensen :--T GMG2 Charles Ford dy 35 WD DIV, Rigging the Kingpost BM3 Jim Stringer TOP ROW: L to R BMC Smith, SA McFarland, BM1 Paulsen, SN Stoffel, SA Millet, SN Cawood, SA Washington. BM2 Keanu, BM3 Hemeon, BM3 Carraballo. SA Bemis, BM1 Debrito, LT. Levin. BOT. ROW: L. to R. SA Branch. SA Sage. SN Adams, SA Acietuno. SA Martin. SA Herron. SA Hoeflich. SN Miller. BMSN Roberts and BM3 Carraballo BMSN Rick Hemeon 36 SN Jetf Miller Making up the tug ffl I-U7-I mi SA Jose Aceltuno SN Bob Cawood pipes over ttie 1 MC BM2 Wayne Keanu rigs ttie mm mS 4ai H i Accom Ladder SA Brancti and SA Wastiington 37 38 ENGINEERING DEPT. The Engineering Dept., made up of Boiler Techni- cians, Enginemen, Electricians, Interior Communica- tion Electricians, Hull Technicians, MachinistMates, and Machinist Repairmen, kept the Brewton moving through the seas to meet all committments. The BT ' s kept the boilers fired up to keep steam moving to the MM ' s turbines and generators which provided power to the EM ' S switchboards, motors, and fuzes. The HT ' s maintained D.C. equipment, lead the fire par- ties, and provided welding services. The EN ' s kept the diesels up in case of that sudden emergency. The MM ' s of A Gang maintained the ship ' s air condition- ing ... or tried to against the heat of the Indian Ocean. The ICmen worked on the ship ' s phones and interior comms. The EM ' s did their best for morale with Movie Call . The large red E that sits on the mack is a true credit to their extreme hard work and dedication. i TOP BO Caffito Go,8T; B DIV, TOP ROW; L. TO R. BTC Barge, BT3 Nesfield. BT3 Jackson. BT2 Terrill, BT3 Lafferty. BT3 Gale, BT3 Cameron, BT3 loerger, BT3 Esparza, BT3 Swisher. BT1 Booker, LT, Popek. BOT, ROW; L, to R. BT3 Go, BT3 Childers, BT3 Newbury. BTFN Anderson. BT3 Irwin. BTFN Gotheridge. BT2 Billy Joe Terrill BT1 Barry Booker BT2 Bryce Nickel BT3 Jackson 39 BT3 Danilo Go checks boiler pressure ( 1(5, ' BTFA Len Anderson BT2 Jeff Scoff BT2 Mike Moore 40 BT2 Rainey. BTFN Gotheridge. BTFN Korte, BT3 Cameron, BT3 Newbury BT3 Rick Irwin -•4 .   BT3 Ron Childers BT3 Fernando Esparza BT3 Dan Dunn BT3 Don Swisher BT3 loerger. BT3 Nesfield 41 TOP ROW: L to R EM1 Cervasio. IC3 Miller. MMFN Campbell, MM3 Treftz, EN1 Starbuck. EMFN Robst. EM3 Tkaczyk. FN Emrich, EM3 Shepherd. MM3 Krelvi, WM2 Maula. MM3White, MM2 Welsh. EMCS Ascunsion. FN Konczal. EN3 Tullo, BOT. ROW; L to R. IC1 Petrongelli. FN Arqulsola. EMFN Costello, EN3 Pabelick, FN Belknap. MM1 Ang. MM1 Ouitoriano. MM3 Tom Lawler MM3 Mike Treftz . ' 1 V ♦ ' EN1 John Starbuck E AND A DIV. I I V , c J •v fi If MM3 White. MM3 Krelvi, MM2 Welsh K Jt J v- ' - ' i v f •a. m EN3 Tony Tullo EM3 Billy Smith i EH2G 42 IC1 Petrongelli shows IC3 Miller the art of Electronics FN Tom Konczal EMFN Mike Costello IC3 Miller. IC1 Petrongelli. FN Belknap, IC3 Evans EN2 Humphries EN2 Gary Pabelick fills her up 43 M DIV TOP ROW; L. to R. MMC Sprout. MM3 Wolf. K 1K 12 Zehnle, MM3 Narrower, MM 1 McGowan, MM2 King. MM3 Vandervegt, FN Carlson, MM2 Osborn, FN Topel. MM3 Hussey, LT Popek, BOT. ROW: L. to R. MMl Ecalne, MMFN Eriandson. MM3 Troup, MM3 May. MM2 Aiello, MM3 Zywiec. MM2 Mike King MM3 Kristopher Troup 44 MM3 Nathan Vandervegt MM3 Bob Zywiec at GO MMFN Rick Topel on the throttle MM3 Ken Harrower MM3 Tom Hussey FN Jim Berry 45 R DIV, TOP ROW: L, to R LTJG Thompson. HT2 Nolan, HT3 Chavez, HT3 West. HT1 Poppe, HT3 Rogers, FN Olsen, HTC Schwab, BOT. ROW; L, to R- Hit Quintua, HTFN Diaz, MR1 Atchazo, HTFN Mason. HT1 Jerry Poppe ■ MR1 Atchazo clowns with MM3 May 46 HTFN Mark Diaz SUPPLY DIV. TOP ROW: L. TO R. MSSN Buchholtz. SKSN Petrohoy, MS3 Farrell, SH2 Yeates, SK2 Uriegas, SHI Rivera. SH2 Buchholtz. MS3 Miyao. MSI Froeike, MSSN Thomas. MS1 Concepcion, DK1 Flores, SKSN Luke. MSI Espiritu. MSSN Lohnes. MS3 Ebert, BOT. ROW: L. to R. ENS Forsythe. MSC Dias, SK3 Saum. SKI Bagay. MS2 Aguda, LT. Hamilton. SKC Boulware. i ' SK2 Manuel Uriegas ' ' , ' ♦ SH2 Gil Barroga MSI Cesar Aguda h ' % MS2 Ivan Washburne 48 MSSA Charles Hawkins MS3 Dan Farrell MS2 Dave Miyao DKSN Wendell Ellis SKSN Dave Petrohoy DK1 Ed Flores v- s ' SH2 Bruce Buchholtz 49 HMHM SH1 Lamberto Rivera helping Lt. KImmel Receiving stores on the fantail 1 Service with a Smile MS1 Tom Froeike and MSSN Mike Buchholtz 50 f f ft  ff . lt TOP ROW; L. to R. CDR Cushman, HMC Hinnant, QM1 Bell, PN1 Oren. YN1 Edgley. NCI Williams. YNSN Haslop, QM2 Johnson, PNC Legaspi, ENS Quinn. BOT. ROW: L to R. HN Connors, QMSN Schwenk, YNSN Lowry, PNSN Escobar. A N DIV. z ' v ' HMC William Hinnant PC2 Tom Wright MA1 Romeo Alimbuyao QM2 Bill Johnson PCSN Glenn Pappuleas 51 QMSN Dwayne Schwenk shoots a sunline PN2 Ray Baliel PN1 Bob Oren t I PNSN Marvin Escobar YN1 Dennis Edgley 52 UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT We spent a lot of time at Underway Replenish- nnent taking on fuel, ammunition, and cargo. An all hands evolution, UNREP is a challenge for ship drivers and fuel riggers alike. It requires the utmost skill and concentration on all partici- pants. We executed UNREP flawlessly through- out the deployment. How many times we heard the words The ship is making its final ap- proach alongside USNS PASSUMPSIC , we ' ll never know. UNREPS kept us well fed, well fueled, and on the Road again . Collect Call for the CO? Wait one. BREWTON double pumpin ' Tug O ' War with the fuel probe ' - ' l1W1l Look! Just one hand! Let your fingers do the talking 4 - The BREWTON line Watching It happen 4 Quick! Name that knot! 55 VERTREP Much of our supplies and food stores were conveniently delivered to us from the air by the method known as vertical replinishment. CH-46 helicopters from USS KISKA and USS NIAGARA FALLS provided us with VERTREP services. The fun part for us was moving the stores from the light deck to the Supply spaces. I know there ' s cargo here somewhere! COKE and work: The real thing! Flying freight 56 PERSONNEL TRANSFER Your passport please Traveling first class in the I.O. Thumbin ' a ride Just droppin ' in f 57 FLIGHT OPS FLIGHT QUARTERS! FLIGHT QUARTERS! ALL HANDS MAN YQUR FLIGHT QUARTERS STA- TIQNS. REMOVE ALL COVERS LOOSE GEAR AND DEBRIS. ALL HANDS REMAIN FORWARD OF THE WEATHER DECKS, AFT OF THE BOAT DECKS. SMOKING LAMP IS OUT TOPSIDE WHILE THE SHIP IS CONDUCTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS. It seems as if we heard those words at least 100 times a day. Our LAMPS Det kept us very busy during deployment. On some days we spent as many as 3 hours at flight quarters off and on. No matter what the mission, we were always prepared for launch or recovery. W In search of the elusive FOD Monster t ' s the biggest locust I ' ve even seen! Ready with chocks Almost home Check the tires: A dollar ' s gas 58 Species; Helo Squid The Famous Fiyin ' BREWTON Air Bug f5 The Boys behind the scenes The pause that refreshes The Sign; Everything ' s fine The Easyrider 55 pit crew 59 HSL-37 DET 8 L. to R : LCDR Clark, AMHC Tomlin, AW1 Schirmer, AD2 Kollman. AD1 Frazier. AMS3 Douglas, AX3 Ahlstrand. AG3 Schwock, AW2 Christian. AE2 Pearson, AMS2 Rabago, AE3 Mosley, LT. Nunley, LT. Litwiller, LT. KImmel, ' 0 ' AE2 Pearson f A quick change of engines 60 Helo Inbound!! 61 LIFE ONBOARD BREWTON Only 17 laps to the mile! ' V 62 63 Just me and Conrad Hilton Learn the ABC ' s with the DCA a LIAtv Is it my deodorant Captain? Hey! I got a firestation!! WA at work A Steel Beach buffet leNesleaPl f 64 SWIM CALL IN THE MARIANAS a Everyone out of the pool! :m m Who needs a helo? ,■ 65 PORTS Our journey began 30 April 1982 as we depart- ed Pearl Harbor with the USS RANGER BAT- TLE GROUP ECHO. Unknown to all ot us were the many experiences and places that awaited us. For many ot us, this was our first WESTPAC and the excitement of visiting foreign ports and countries gave us a sense of adventure. The ports we visited, the people we met, and the sights we saw are now but memories. But, nonetheless, they are special and vivid ones. SutiicBi lite ol it. ofportui Cilfanii 30 APR DEPART PEARL HARBOR 14 MAY-23 MAY SUBIC BAY 3 JUN -9 JUN DIEGO GARCIA 20 JUN-27 JUN BERBERA, SOMALIA 28 JUN REFUEL-DJIBOUTI 5 JUL-9 JUL KARACHI, PAKISTAN 4 AUG-27 AUG DIEGO GARCIA 4SEP-13 SEP BANBURY, AUSTRALIA 22 SEP-2 OCT SUBIC BAY 4 OCT-9 OCT HONG KONG 11 OCT-14 OCT SUBIC BAY 19 OCT-20 OCT REFUEL GUAM 29 OCT ARRIVE PEARL HARBOR I 66 SUBIC BAY Subic Bay. The Sailor ' s port. The city ot Jeepney ' s, monkey meat, river maidens, and cold San Migoos. We returned to Subic three times during deployment and enjoyed every min- ute of it. Our many trips over the river provided us with the opportunity to mix vi ith the Phillipino people. Many of us held divisional parties out in town. The festive spirit of Olongapo City and the Phillipino people kept our spirits high. Arduous duty Mark Twain would love it THE RIVER ■I G@ml Not aerodynamic, but what style!! 67 puauj leai e D an IHiftuel •a C4 CO a real friend A light trim around the elbows please ' Ulk-iVltrintifPIINIAS RH846166 Two more San Migoos . NA llO Ai- IS NO BA ' ;. R1N HG I CO SENTRAl. M TA5 f G SI kN9aAN6K0 5EKI«AL -.f- - ' -. ' ' .C; ■ L r., r N(3 U3( MG P .riKAKiliTAW f 69 ■Ifl Wooden ship upon the water RESCUE AT SEA On the morning of 26 MAY 1982, as we transited through the South China Sea, SM1 Sam Lorton spotted a white distress flare in the darkness of the early morning. Thirty minutes later, as we approached the area, a small wood- en boat appeared out of the darkness. Determining their situation to be hopeless, we brought 82 Vietnamese refu- gees onboard BREWTON. We fed them, clothed them, loved them in our own way. We learned that they had escaped from Vietnam hoping to be picked up by a passing ship. That afternoon, we transferred the refugees to the USS FOX by small boat. For many of us, it was the highlight of the deployment. As a result of our efforts, we were awarded the Navy Humanitarian Service Medal. SEAL TEAM TWO personnel, many of whom knew and operated with LT. Bubba Brewton note with pleasure that USS BREWTON lives up to its motto of prepared, dedicated and determined service. Congratulations and Bravo Zulu on again being a key participant in a success- ful refugee rescue action. SEAL TEAM TWO To sleep, to dream again If J In the beginning . . .-- Ik 70 Save the children . . . the future To touch; to feel To save a child Generations seeking freedom Food for the hungry The performances of FOX, BREWTON, and OUELLET during fhe recent refugee operations were superb in every respect. Every crewmember can be justifiably proud to have taken part in this most important of humanitarian efforts. Well done. ADMIRAL MOREAU The XO listens to the story 12 The Vietnamese Buddist Association in Hawaii wishes to express its deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for having rescued 82 Vietnamese refugees on May 26, 1982 in the South China Sea, and for saving their lives. We realize that words are not adequate to express our gratitude on behalf of the Vietnamese people to you. So, please accept our sincerest and heartfelt Mahalo to you. Ven. Thich Tri Hal, Pres. VBAH. CROSSING THE LINE Let the WOGS beware! The day of judgement is at hand. For you must know that any WOG who ' d fain, Cross the Great Sea Lord ' s Royal Domain, Must pay the tribute that King Neptune wishes. And be received by Shellbacks, mermaids, and Fishes. Beauty ' s only skin deep so is talent 74 So true Hail Davy Jones!!! A Trusty Shellback Rise and slime . . . But what personality r1 4 ij ih W HH ■bj y . g 1 1 I H H 75 Healthy WOGS are happy WOGS! One Heads up WOG BREWTON Wog-Herders If you could see me now 1 V_ I ' ll never be late for meals again It hurts so good 76 Bilge Rat A WOG concerto What? Me worry?? The WOG massacre of 82 ' 77 MH I love It here!!! Oh Baby, Baby Easy Brah! fc:V. X j-f ' ' V - B-4 ' ' Whip it, whip it good!! Brewton Stock Exchange Trusty shell backs: A family portrait I DIEGO GARCIA Diego Garcia, the FOOTPRINT OF FREEDOM . A fantasy island in the middle of nowhere. An island of palm trees, aqua blue water, and our home during the month of August. It became for us, a resting place, where we could enjoy picnics, athletics, and just plain relaxation. Diego Garcia never looked so good to us after the long hours we put in operating in the Indian Ocean. And what a welcome rest It was The quest for Hector continues w ' i Giddyup!! Prime Beachfront Property BREWTON ' S road team The biggest charter boat in the 1.0. Still waiting for Hector BERBERA, SOMALIA Berbera, Somalia, the land that time forgot. We will never forget it. Four full days of Fun in the Sun . The heat of the day was excru- ciating. The wind and the dust were worse. Who will forget the floating cow, the desert, the people, or the powdered milk on the pier? It was a place that gave us absolutely nothing to do. We did provide our own enter- tainment in the ship ' s parties held on the beach. Yes, Berbera is a place we won ' t forget for a long time to come. ••—  -. . , ,„ „ • i 4 fcp pw rr- L . 57 1 Why A Roll Bar? Luxury Living Standin ' on the Dock of the Bay Where ' s the bathroom? ' si Squids and Kid Easy access highways? Recruiting-Long, hard hours Breakfast of Champions Topless entertainment A beer with the Captain H-. B High level discussions SMSN Cadwallader and friend Gourmet cooking class The BERBERA skyline tH The BERBERIAN Magic Bus DJIBOUTI-REFUEL The Harbor Wheelin ' and dealln ' Graffiti improvement program m, i M [Wkl t ' -  | Make me an offer!!! Lool Ma! Tourists give me a headacfie!! 85 jbuaaajBUjO mBAH KARACHI, PAKISTAN Karachi, Pakistan was a shopper ' s delight. We never saw so nnuch onyx, wood, brass, and Persian carpets tor sale. For those ot us who didn ' t ride the taxis into the city, there was always a cannel available for the trip. We were entertained by whip snappers, snake charnners, and monkeys. Some of us even made it inside a mosque for the first time. We left Karachi with our pockets a bit more empty, but with our spaces filled with our treasures. Gateway to Pakistan Mass transit for the crew Welcome to the world of Onyx I i I A Pakistani snake charmer Waiting for the right price What does it say? Proud and Professional C , ' 271757 JJvg.t ■ fe ' i. ' W!if «vJSaJaf ! r-v-: : Sg! ■v j S jj In Karachi Harbor fl ( But will it fly? Pakistani sports car 1£]KI The Rupee ' •■f ? ▲ Karachi Kab Kompany A I had a carpet here somewhere ▼ Pakistani laundry 89 — — _— jU gjI Es . WESTERN AUSTRAUA LT(ig) Crissy. the Pilot, and Capt Bolger The beauty and charin of Australia, which we longed for all deployment finally em- braced us on 4 August, when we arrived in the quiet city of Bunbury. From the moment we arrived until we departed on 9 August, we were overwhelmed by the warm hospital- ity and love of the Australian people. Many of us were adopted by Australian families who invited us into their homes and took us out into the countryside. We invited them to our ship and were visited by as many as 800 people a day. It was a much needed port visit for all of us, and when we departed on 9 Aug, we left behind us many fond memories. Ttie brigtitest show in town!!! Stout fellow And this is our air conditioner Superfly ' s Night Club ALBERT ROAD, BUNBURY. TEL (097] S1 7350 ■LOOK FOR THE SIGN ON THE ROOF We welcome the US Navy frigates U S S Brewton . U S S Whimpole to Buribury II CI to be held in your honour on MONDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER. AT 8 M Ladies free entry Plus free wine and cfieese Sailors, please present this card at the bar any night for a free beer. This week only, Monday to Saturday, open 8 pm to 3 30 am Superfly ' s wishes you a memorable stay in Btinbiiry, WA Hope yoii have a good time Showing off our might Top billing Hardcore professionals dM 91 BHHHHUBK h w SWAN GOLD REDUCE CALORIE BEER Show em ' who we are rji, Bunbury: Small but Swingin ' The Host with the most m .m BRBBIE?5 213417 ee VICTORIA STREET. BUNBURY 92 93 I AN ANCIENT, HONORABLE TRADITION Having crossed the equator for the second time, we discovered nnore slimy WOGS among the crew. Again we invited King Neptune and his Royal Court to visit BREWTON to judge their worthiness. Shell- backs had their day, WOGS were whupped but good, and King Neptune duly initiated them into his realm. up close and personal 94 A PAS- 10 radar T Not just an adventure!! On Target GRRRRRRR! ' !!!! Good to the last drop Lines, always lines 95 TilflMaa M MM i Geez! This is fun!!!! Where ' s the Visine?  i 1 96 I don ' t want to see ttiis On your knees WOGS!!!! Bring us WOGS!!!!! Royal Doc in carnage protection gear T I ' ll go anywhere!! The best In Dental care 000! That ' s smarts! I think I ' m melting ii I Two lines, no waiting A fannily portrait Regal, yet relaxed Wtien the whip comes down 99 WOG whuppin ' in the 10 Am I soup yet? Justices of the Royal Court Come on out WOGGIE!! 101 T The Star Ferry HONG KONG On the morning of 4 October, we arrived in the magnificent city of Hong Kong for five days of well deserved rest and relaxation. With very little time for R and R, we spent our time shop- ping, sightseeing, or enjoying Chinese food Hong Kong style. There was never a dull mo- ment at any time, as we rode the Star Ferry to the Kowloon side, or climbed Victoria Peak to catch a glimpse of the city at night. Hong Kong was a port we waited for all deployment. And as we departed the busy harbor on 9 October, each of us felt richly rewarded by the visit to this colorful, and exciting city. Entering port Vr-TirTTTT-TT-ri :m:7i:fmni I. u Jl J ziiMm I - - ' ii- i Ti i«iJJ«J ' - iiiiil. ?BSS ■jc: The Color Guard - Proud and Professional 102 - - -■-.-l- ' l. «i:r,f .;.=?flMfa ■ ! . -. rJI m Mn _- ■ ■ . ' - : fci- ' - . m .- l ir m P:---. :i ;. • ?m ■ _■ ■ - - «• • •• ■■• ■ i - 1 4 m Magnificent night view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak Exotic and colorful Hong Kong ifiRwi«  llfHWI «• xV, vj 4 High Rider, Hong Kong style Still more OE training lOt GUAM Our stop in Guam was quite brief. We arrived on 19 Oct for refueling and to enjoy one night liberty. We got underway the next morning with the 3 other units in desron 33. Our spirits were high and we anxiously be- gan to feel an excitement about our return to Pearl Harbor and our loved ones. What ' ll It be when It grows up?? . . . ?r -: v. w % ' ' ■. M ' ' is , O ' ts Sf ' ■- ' , Oi 0 4 A Supertanker!!!! Diamonds are Forever du HOME SWEET HOME-THE JOURNEY ENDS Still too far, but On 29 Oct 82, our long journey came to a successful close as we arrived in the rain and were reunited with our loved ones. WESTPAC-INDIAN ' 82 ' became a memory. But a memory that will last forver. Guns and Weps comin ' home RADM Rorie arriving 106 kriir Sff In the sunshine of your love Getting to know you again 107 AWARDS m In the true spirit of Brewton ' s motto, Dedicated, Determined, And Prepared , many crew mem- bers were rewarded for personal achievement and excellence. Theirs was an example for all to follow in the true Brewton spirit. STG2 Trader becomes an ESWS Capt Bolger promotes MSI Aguda Till 108 n PN1 Oren decorated by the Admiral Hot runners from the hot spaces SWO pin trom Capt Bolger Our Hong Kong Heroes being congratulated STG2 Shelley becomes an ESWS TM1 Morse and Capt Bolger 109 f? H H Jonathan Livingston Helo-gull Reservations requested but not required H .  i ' ; !«fAf;vi i imw 110 I love those night lights Marie Antoinette II Not quite the Roundtable — but Sights only a Sailor can see ■■■ ' ■■■ ■ ' ■ -I ZNR UUUUU ;5«ie R 261805Z OCT 82 FM COMNAVSURFGRU MIDPAC TO COMDESRON THREE THREE USS BREWTON USS OUELLET USS RATHBURNE USS WHIPPLE BT UNCLAS NOOOOO SUBJ: WELL DONE AND WELCOME HOME 1. AS YOU RETURN TO PEARL HARBOR THIS FRIDAY. YOU WILL HAVE ENDED ONE OF THE LONGEST DEPLOY- MENTS FOR A MIDPAC SQUADRON: ONE WHICH ACTUALLY BEGAN WITH YOUR SOCAL WORK-UPS AND INCLUDED RIMPAC 82. 2. EACH RETURNING DESRON 33 OFFICER AND MAN HAS REASON TO BE PROUD OF THE FINE RECORD OF PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBILITY AND DEDICATION WHICH HAS BEEN SO EVIDENT THROUGHOUT YOUR DEPLOY- MENT. MUCH HAS BEEN ASKED OF YOU DURING THE PAST MANY MONTHS, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. YOUR RESPONSE HAS BEEN SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. 3. AS YOU RETURN TO YO UR WELL-DESERVED REUNION WITH FAMILIES, LOVED-ONES AND FRIENDS, I WISH TO ADD MY PERSONAL CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU FOR CONSISTENTLY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE UNDER THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS. WELL DONE AND WELCOME HOME. RADM RORIE. BT 9666 NNNN CAPTIONS BY: E.J. QUINN, LT(JG), USN, DA NAV JACK PAPP. ENS., USNR, COMMO CRUISEBOOK CONSULTANT: Chuck Klingman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: ENS. Jack Papp LT. John Nunley LT. Art Kimmel STG2 Rickie Trader SH2 Bruce Buchholtz MM2 Tom Lawler MM2 Tom Hussey TM3 Ed Fisco OSSN Charles Beltz FTGSN Tom Normand SAILOR ' S WORDS. SAILOR ' S DEEDS. SIGHTS ONLY A SAIL- OR CAN SEE. lAOAil MillMArilUltUi Miiiit dadM MiM