Fife (DD 991) - Naval Cruise Book

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Ahabian Gulf A O F F I C E R COMMANDER DANIEL T. VILOTTI UNITED STATES N AVY CDR Daniel T. Vilotti was born on 31 March 1953 in St. Helena, California. A graduate of Ukiah High School in Ukiah, California, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1971. Upon graduation he reported for duty aboard USS ENGLAND (CG-22). In September of 1978, he was reassigned as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at CINCPACFLT. Upon completion of a two year tour in Hawaii, he attended Surface Warfare Officer ' s School Department Head Course. After graduating with distinction, he reported for duty in USS DAVID R RAY (DD-971) as Engineer Officer from September of 1981 to June 1983. From July of 1983 to March 1985 he served as Weapons Officer in USS LEAHY (CG-16) and upon completion of his tour, reported for duty at the Naval Military Personnel Command. He served as a Surface Junior Officer Detailer and Sea Coordinator until August 1987. He then attended SWOS PXO Course in Newport, Rhode Island and reported as Executive Officer in USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) m January of 1988. In May 1989 he reported for duty as Flag Secretary on the Staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Commander Vilotti ' s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (four awards). Meritorious Unit Commendation (two awards). Battle Efficiency Ribbon (five av. ' ards), Navy Expeditiona ry Medal, National Defense Medal (two awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and four Deployment Ribbons. BBflRTffUWrj LUmHUi ' W ' J WMIJ Hiaa

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Deployment ' 92 USS FIFE (DD-99 1 ), the 29th Spruance Class destroyer built by IngalPs Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, joined the Pacific Fleet after commissioning in 1980. Designed with the future in mind and the capacity for growth, the ship was completely overhauled in 1 987 to add some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. Navy ' s arsenal. FIFE is powered by four General Electric LM-2500 gas turbine engines, which provide both the speed and response necessary to operate with the fastest carrier or battle group, or to operate alone quietly in search of submarines. Truly a versatile, multi-mission combatant, FIFE ' s primary missions are to operate offensively in an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), an Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) role, and present a strike capability on land. To support her primary ASW mission, FIFE employes a state-of-the-art ASW combat system — the AN SQQ-89 Sonar Suite. The system integrates the AN SQR- 19 Tactical Towed Array Sonar, the AN SQS-53B F ull Mounted Sonar, the AN SQQ-28 Sonar Signal Processing system, and the Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS Mark III) to provide accurate submarine target classification and localization. The ASUW and shore strike capability roles are supported by the Tomahawk Weapons Systems (TWS) and the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). FIFE also has secondary missions such as shore bombardment, Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), escort duties, and Search and Rescue (SAR). In support if these secondary missions, FIFE uses the Mark 86 Gun Fire Control System (GFCS), the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS), various long and short range search radars and various sophisticated satellite communications equipment. Crew comfort and habitability are also a major consideration of FIFE ' s modern design. Berthing compartments are spacious and the ship is equipped with a crew ' s lounge, excellent weight room, ship ' s store, barber shop and site TV system that allows use of cameras and videotape for training and entertainment. The highly automated weapons and engineering systems allow FIFE to be manned by a small crew of 25 officers, 25 Chief Petty Officers, and 300 enlisted personnel. USS FIFE, one of the most modern and capable destroyers in the world, will be a formidable warship with a dedicated crew well into the next century. - - U I T E D S T A T E S I P F I F E D D 9 9 1

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Deployment ' 92 COMMANDER DAVID G. YOSHIHARA UNITED STATES NAVY CDR David G. Yoshihara was born on 6 March 1 957 on Midway Island. A graduate of Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, gradu- ating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering. After receiving his commission, his first tour of duty was in USS REEVES (CG-24), serving as Assistant Combat Information Center Officer and First Lieutenant. He was reas- signed next as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group ONE. Commander Yoshihara attended the Naval Postgraduate School from October 1983 to March 1 986 where he received a Master of Science degree in Operations Analysis. After completing the Surface Warfare Officer ' s School, Department Head Course, he served as Operations Officer in USS CURTS (FFG-38). Next, he served as Operations Officer in Destroyer Squadron THREE ONE. He continued on sea duty completing his most recent assignment as Executive Officer in USS FIFE (DD-991), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. Commander Yoshihara ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards). jj LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES L. O ' KEEFE, III UNITED STATES NAVY L CDR James L. O ' Keefe III was born on 2 1 January 1 957 in Groton, Connecticut. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, Virginia, he entered the Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1 979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. After receiving his commission, his first tour of duty was in USS OLDENDORF ( DD-972 ), serving as Auxiliaries Officer, Damage Control Assistant, and Anti-Submarine Weapons Officer from February 1980 until August 1983. Lieutenant Commander O ' Keefe attended the Naval Postgraduate School from August 1983 to March 1 986 where he received a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Mechanical Engineer Degree. After completing the Surface Warfare Officer ' s School, Department Head Course, he served as Engineer Officer in USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) from November 1986 to May 1988. Next, he split-toured to USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), where he served as Engineer Officer from August 1988 to May 1 990. LCDR O ' Keefe then taught engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy from June 1990 to June 1992. Following completion of the Surface Warfare Officer ' s School, Prospective Executive Officer Course, he reported to USS FIFE (DD-99 1 ) as Executive Officer in September 1992. Lieutenant Commander O ' Keefe ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards). Navy Achievement Medal, Battle Efficiency Ribbon (three awards), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (two awards). He is a qualified Small Craft Officer as well as an Offshore Sailing Skipper. Additionally, he is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. •« E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R S