Donald Beary (FF 1085) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER THOMAS P. CRUSER, USN Commander Cruser was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 24, 1947. He earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in June, 1965, graduating with a bachelor of Science degree in June 1969. After commissioning. Commander Cruser reported to the USS MASSEY (DD 778) where he served as Communications Officer and Electronics Material Officer. He then participated in an inter-service exchange program with the United States Coast Guard, serving from October 1971 to August 1973 as the Navigator and Combat Informa- tion Center Officer onboard USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC 719). Af- ter a tour as a Military Law instructor at the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, he reported to the Surface Warfare Department Head School, graduating in July 1975. His subsequent as- signment was as Engineer Officer of USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DD 883) until August 1977. Commander Cruser next reported to USS FORT SNELLING (LSD 30) as Operations Officer. In June of 1979, he was transferred to the Naval Military Personnel Com- mand as the Amphibious Ship Placement Officer where he served until August 1981. Subsequently, he reported to USS CONOLLY (DD 979) as Executive Officer. His next assignment began in August 1983 when he reported to the United States Naval Academy, serving as the first chairman of the Professional Programs Department until February 1986. Commander Cruser was then assigned to USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20) as Operations Officer before as- suming command of DONALD B. BEARY.

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ABOUT THE SHIP ' S INSIGNIA The arms of DONALD B. BEARY, designed from ideas of the ship ' s company, is composed of elements from the Beary family crest and symbols of modern naval technology. The upper portion of the insignia depicts the silhouette of the FF 1078 class ship. The Trident of Neptune portrays sea power, while the key symbolizes knowledge. The traditional coat of arms of the Beary family is repre- sented on the lower portion of the insignia. The family coat of arms consists of three bear ' s heads, a symbol of ferocity. The scalloped line separating the upper and lower por- tions of the insignia represents the waves of the ocean and signifies travel, adventure, and spirit. The body of the insignia symbolizes, therefore, the union of the Beary family name with the sea, and the Frigate named in honor of Vice Admiral Beary. The double edged key and trident symbolize the marriage of knowledge and sea power, which characterized the career of Vice Admiral Beary, and its application to today ' s Navy. The line of the sea which sym- bolizes travel, adventure, and spirit is representative of the life of Vice Admiral Beary, and a promise to those who sail on FF 1085. The Latin words PRUDENTIA-ANIMUS-FORTI- TUDO translate to KNOWLEDGE-SPIRIT-VALOR. These three words characterized the life and achievement s of Vice admiral Beary, and represent a standard for all who serve on FF 1085.

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