Leahy (CG 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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...,...,....,.....,7T,,T..,..,.,..C,,.,,,,,,,....., I I I -,.,......,...-...,,..,,.-.,.,,......2-..,..Y,,.,..,.:..,..ffl Commanding Officer Captain Bailey served in submarines as an enlisted man for three years upon entering the service. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver, Colorado, he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in October 1958. Following completion of deep sea diving school, Captain Bailey served in USS CUR- RENT QARS 221 as Salvage Officer, Operations Officer and Executive Officer. He reported to USS TURNER JOY QDD 9511 in November 1961, and served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer. In November 1963, 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 train- ing foreign crews and transferring ships under the Military Assistance Program. In July 1966, he assumed command of USS JEROME COUNTY QLST 8461 and commanded that ship for two years, completing two deployments to Southeast Asia, dur- ing which time JEROME COUNTY was awarded the Presi- dential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commenda- tion. In August 1968, 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 1971. He returned to sea duty as Commanding Officer of USS BRIDGET QDE 10241 from September 9, 1971 to November 12, 1973. On January 11, 1974, Captain Bailey assumed command of USS O'CALLAHAN QFF 10511 and remained in command until October 1975, at which time he reported to the Staff of Commander, Third Fleet as Flag Secretary and Aide to the Commander. On July 1, 1978, he reported to USS PREBLE QDDG 461 and served as Commanding Officer until June 27, 1980. Upon completion of Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness Course, Idaho Falls, Idaho, he com- manded USS SAMUEL GOMPERS QAD 371 from Novem- ber 15, 1980, until December 15, 1982. Captain Bailey as- sumed command of LEAHY July 22, 1983. Captain Bailey holds a Master of Science degree in Inter- national Affairs from George Washington University. H6 attended the Senior Officer's Short Course at the Naval War College, graduating in June 1983. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V , 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, Califor- ma. L J f 45 1 1 .,. , as .1 1..........4...,.-,-.........s...,.....g.s.....,.....,.-- ..,.,,...,,Cf..,,..?,-.V--- -.. . -I ...,...,.,--.. 1

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H W E Y D if Yi- 1-1--sg-,,i,ua N ff 'k 'A' , CG-16 P The symbolism involved in the ship's insignia is basic, 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 refer to LEAHY's primary weapons system and symbolize that she is the first in a class of double-ender guided-missile cruisers. The ship's Latin motto, Promta et Parata, translates literally to Prompt and Ready. It embodies LEAHY's distinguished record of perfor- y mance and timeliness, challenging all who serve aboard her to y continue the tradition of excellence by being ready to perform every assigned task. USS LEAHY QCG 161 was named after Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy. Admiral Leahy served as Commanding Officer of six ships, in- cluding the battleship NEW MEXICO. Additionally, he served as Com- ' '15 NUUU51' mander-in-Chief, Battle Force and Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral AIOB, Leahy retired in 1939 after 46 years of naval service. He was recalled to active duty as Chairman of the newly created Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1949, and continued on duty as advisor to the Secretary of the Navy until his death july 20, 1959.

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