Forrestal (CVA 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND BIOGRAPHIES, Page 6. An indepth look at the movers and shakers who made the key decisions aboard Forrestal. FORRESTAL HISTORY, Page 17. Travel through the FID's history, from her commissioning in 1955 to decommissioning almost 40 years later. SOUL OF FORESTAL, Page 33. A thumbnail sketch is presented of seven Forrestal sailors outlining their hopes, dreams and goals. CHANGE OF COMMAND, Page 49. Captain Robert Bunky johnson, jr., takes the helm of the Navy's first super carrier. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES, Page 56. Like many Forrestal sailors, the ship has had many arrivals and departures, from leaving Mayport to it's new and f'mal homeport in Philadelphia. T HE STORM, Page 70. A mid-winter snow storm left many sailors stranded at home and aboard the Naval Base. It took almost four days to clear the parking lots and walkways. SAILORS REMEMBER, Page 72. Each year, the Forrestal crew gathers to remember their shipmates lost in the tragic 1967 fire. Especially emotional was the 25th anniversary service. NEW ORLEANS PORT VISIT, Page 78. Thousands of people waited hours to tour Forrestal while the crew enjoyed the fun that is uniquely New Orleans, French Quarter style! CVERHAUL AND DECOM PREPS, Page 84. It began as an extended overhaul and the crew quickly turned-two. In March 1993, efforts turned to preparing for decom. DEPENDENTS' CRUISE, Page 90. Spouses, children and family members stepped aboard Forrestal to experience a day in the life of their sailor. 2' WORK, REST AND PLAY, Page 98. Forrestal sailors work hard . . . and play as hard as they work. A look as some off duty activities. 1 ' VIPS, Page 114. Thousands of visitors have stepped aboard Forrestal including countless VIPS. Whether military leaders or CEOs, they left Forrestal appreciating her mission and crew. CARRIER AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS, Page 124. Forrestal set the pace in naval aviation as a floating classroom for the 21st century. A I I PITCHING IN, Page 140. Forrestal sailors get involved! From renovating low income homes, to Hoop-it-Up and Phillies games. FID sailors care! NEW BABIES, Page 150. Meet a few of the pretty faces that have joined the Forrestal Family since early 1992. 1 ENGINEERING EARNS AN E, Page 152. A dozen decks below the flight deck there are engineers keeping Forrestal underway. Their hard work earns them a much deserved award. M EET MASTER CHIEF JAKE KOLLARIK, Page 154. He's served 30 years plus, 12 of which were on Forrestal. He shares his many and varied experiences. THE CREW, Page158. The Forrestal crew comes from every corner of the United States, here are the people who gave the ship life. DECOMMISSIONING, Page 273. Pride and patriotism swelled the hearts of sailor and civilian as Forrestal is retired with grace and style. IN MEMORY, Page 300. Remembering those shipmates who lost their lives while in the service of their country. V THE STAFF AND CREDITS, Page 302. Here are the folks responsible for your Decommissioning Annual.

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Commanding Qfficer Captain obert E. Johnson, Jr. Captain Robert L. Bunky johnson, jr., was born in Ot- tumwa, Iowa, and grew up in Bos- cawen, New Hampshire. After at- tending Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, he entered the Navy through the Ojjicer Candi- date Airman Program in 1964 and received his commission and Naval Flight Officer Wings in February 1966. He earned Bach- elor's and Master's Degrees in Computer Science from the Naval Post Graduate School. A graduate of the Naval War College, he has also completed the Harvard Uni- versity Senior Ojficials in Nation- al Security Program. His sea duty assignments in- clude tours with various ships and squadrons of both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, specqically VAW-11 and VAW-122 aboard the USS Enterprise ICVN-651 dur- ing the Vietnam War, Navigator aboard the USS Farragut IDLG-61 and as VAW-125 Operations Oj- ficer aboard USS Forrestal ICV- 591. He served as Commanding Officer of USS Roanoke IAOR-71. On shore duty, Captain john- son has been assigned to VT-10 NAS Pensacola, Naval Plant Rep- resentative Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Tactical Training Group Altantic, and Assistant for Aviation Plans for the Deputy Chief of Air Warfare. He has completed two tours with Commander Seventh Fleet Staff homeported in japan, most recently as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations. He participated in the entire Desert Shield l Desert Storm Campaign as Operations Officer for Commander, U.S. Na- val Forces Central Command. He assumed command ofthe USS F or- restal IAVT-591 as the carrier's final skipper on january 22, 1992. Captain johnson wears the Le- gion of Merit Itwo awardsj, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and Navy Com- mendation Medal as well as var- ious unit other unit commenda- tions, campaign and service awards. He is married to the for- mer Lillian joyce Yee of Pacyic Grove, Calqfornia.