Leahy (CG 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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Kaplain Walter W Salman, ,711 Captain Salmon was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey in l934 and lived in Moorestown, New Jersey until he attended Rutgers University and was graduated in I957. He first entered Naval Service in I953 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, as a Reserve Weekend Warrior in Fleet Air Squadron 93l. Upon graduation from Rutgers University, he attended Officers Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and was commissioned in November, l957. Captain Salmon's first assignment was in USS ALBANY CCA-D35 in the Mediterranean. He was assigned to the Staff of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic CNATOD in Norfolk, Virginia, where he served as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Communications. In l96l, he was assigned to the Headquarters of the Director of Naval Security Group in Washington, D.C. In April, l962, he returned to sea duty onboard the Second Fleet Flagship, USS NEWPORT NEWS CCA l48j, where he served consecutively as CIC Officer and Navigator and a tour as Operations Officer in USS GYATT CDD 7l2J. In l966, Captain Salmon completed the Defense Intelligence School and served with the Royal Navy in the Ministry of Defence CUKD in London, England from I967 until l969. He next attended the Armed Forces Staff College. ln March, l97O, he returned to sea duty for combat tours as Executive Officer, USS RAMSEY CFFG 25 and Commanding Officer, USS LANG CFF IOGOD. In October, I973, Captain Salmon assumed duties as the Director, Naval Ocean Surveillance Information Center CNOSICJ, Suitland, Maryland, followed by assignment as Joint Chiefs of Staff Coordinator in the Office of Naval Intelligence. He graduated from the National War College in June, l978, and was assigned as the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations and Plans for Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group THREE. Upon completion of nearly two and a half years as Commanding Officer, USS LEAHY, Captain Salmon's new assignment is Director, Ship Characteristics and Improvement Board COP-O3CD, OPNAV, Washington, D.C. Captain Salmon has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Joint Service Commenda- tion Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon and is authorized various campaign and service ribbons. Captain Salmon is married to the former Nances M. Bennet of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The Salmon's have two children, Marie Salmon, l8, and First Lieutenant Bradley P. Salmon, USMC, 24, a designated Naval Aviator. O O

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USS LEAHY QCG-l6D was named after Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy. Admiral Leahy served as Commanding Officer on six ships including the battleship NEW MEXICO. Additionally, he served as Commander in Chief, Battle Force and Chief of Naval Gperations. Admiral Leahy retired in l939 after 46 years of naval service. He was recalled to active duty as Chairman of the newly created Joint Chiefs of Staff in I949, and continued on duty as advisor to the Secretary of the Navy until his death on 20 July l959. 955 l-EAHy 'kir -kir CG 16 P , . ROMPTA ET' PP-R'm' The symbolism involved in the ship's insignia is simple, yet highly significant. The circle of five stars symbolizes the U.S. Navy's first Fleet Admiral, William Daniel Leahy, for whom the ship is named. The crossed Terrier missiles pertain to the LEAHY's'Primary weapon system and symbolize that she is the first in a class of double ender guided missile cruisers. The ship's Latin motto, Prompta et Parata , means Prompt and Ready. lt embodies LEAHY's distinguished record of perfor- mance and timeliness, challenging all who serve aboard her to continue her tradition of excellence by being ready to perform every assigned task.

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The responsibilities of command are awesome but the post is certainly not without its rewards. K Wm' , X 4 f W 'ff X Wm WW The Captain's watch includes hosting Admirals ? and special guests. Admiral S. Claus and two of his helpers were present during the appropri- ate season. Captains are happiest when reenlisting the finest people on the ship, or present? ing personal rewards for outstanding achievement. Captain Salmon observes the signing of reenlistment papers and presents the winners check to the divi- sion representative after the kite flying contest. - '