Leahy (CG 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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Eommfzmiifzg 0fHcf:r Captain Fred W. Bailey served in submarines as an enlisted man for three years. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver at Denver, Colorado, he attended Officer -Candidate School and was commissioned in October, l958. Following completion of deep sea diving school, Captain Bailey served on board USS CURRENT CARS 225 as Salvage Officer, Operations Officer and as Executive Officer. He reported to USS TURNER JOY CDD 95I5 in November, l96I and served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer. I In November, l963, Captain Bailey reported to the Fleet Training Group at San Diego where he was the Officer in Charge of a Training and Transfer Team engaged in training foreign crews and transferring ships under the Military Assistance Program. ln July, l966, he assumed command of USS JEROME COUNTY CLST 8485 and commanded that ship for two years, completing two deployments to Southeast Asia, during which time JEROME COUNTY was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In August, I968, Captain Bailey reported to the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island as a student in the Naval College of Command and Staff. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the Staff of the Naval War College where he served until July, l97I. He returned to sea duty as Commanding Officer of USS BRIDGET CDE IO245 from 9 September l97l until I2 November l973. On ll January l974, Captain Bailey assumed command of USS O'CALLAHAN CFF lO5l5 and remained in command until October, l975, at which time he reported to the Staff of Commander, Third Fleet as Flag Secretary and Aide to the Commander until l July l978, when he reported to the USS PREBLE CDDG 465 and served as Commanding Officer until 27 June l98O. Upon completion of Senior Officers Material and Maintenance Course, Idaho Falls, Idaho, he commanded USS SAMUEL GOMPERS CAD. 375 from I5 November l98O until I5 December l982. Captain Bailey assumed command of LEAHY on 22 July l983. Captain Bailey holds a Master of Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. He attended the Senior Officers Short Course at the Naval War College, graduating in June, l983. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy commendation Medal with Combat In addition, he wears various campaign and service medals and ribbons. Captain Bailey is married to the former Melissa Dilbeck of Butte, Montana. The Bailey's reside in El Cajon, California.

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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. - '

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Everybody relaxes with a hobby. Captain Bailey enjoys shooting. At sea, flying fish make great targets. We don't know how the fish feel about it, but its been noted that dur- ing the Captain's rifle practice, bridge watch standers pay scrupu- lous attention to the tiniest detail. E MQW One of the privileges of command is that of giv- ing out awards. Captain Bailey's first detail of that sort was to award Enlisted Surface Warfare ins to MMC Flanagan p . BMI Gibson, ETI Wright. and BTI Weaver.