Momsen (DDG 92) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 2004 volume:

COMMANDING OFFICER USS MOMSEN (DDG 92) FPOAP 96672-1307 Dear MOMSEN Family and Friends, 2 8 August 2 04 Welcome to the commissioning ceremony of the USS MOMSEN (DDG 92) . This day represents the end of the shipbuilding process and the beginning of a new chapter in the Momsen legacy. The skilled men and women of Bath Iron Works working with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath has built a magnificent ship. We are thrilled to welcome you as our guest and to share this exciting day with us . Vice Admiral Charles B. Momsen was a visionary and leader within the submarine and diving communities. His diverse and distinguished career is celebrated by naming DDG 92 in his honor. The destroyer is the Navy ' s most diversely capable platform. We, the MOMSEN crew, are ready and eager to carry the Momsen legacy to a new generation of Sailors and to the destroyer fleet . We thank the citizens of Bay County, Florida for the invitation to hold our ceremony in Panama City, and for the tremendous hospitality extended to the crew during our visit. Sincerely, Navy SHIELD: Gold and Dark Blue represent the a : Celeste ( Light Blue) and arched chief symbolize world- w ide capability. The single nebula rompu represents the submarine rescue chamber de eloped and tested by Vice Admiral Momsen and since used b the N ' a y in submarine rescue operations. The upper portion of the nebula is freed and rising from the main body to convey the fijnction of the rescue chamber and Momsen Lung. de ices concei ed and de eloped b ADM Momsen to sa e trapped mariners from damaged and sunken submarines. The demi-trident symbolizes advanced weaponry and sea-power and its tines recall the attack pattern employed by V. DM Momsen against convoys of Japanese shipping during Word War II. The dolphins, derived from the submariners badge, and traditional friends of the sailor, refer respectively to the diving community and the individual submariners whose safety was the main concern of the Vice Admiral ' s own diving skills and the equipment testing he conducted at gra e personal risk. Gold denotes achievement and excellence. CREST: The sty lized Navy Cross refers to that aw arded to V.ADM Momsen for his heroism as Commander of an attack group of submarines against Japan ' s forces in the East China Sea during World War II. The blue and gold riband recalls the Distinguished Ser ice Medal he received among many awards for his wartime serv ice; the two gold stars refer to the legion of Merit. The swords denote readiness and ability to fight the cutlass represents the enlisted sailor and submariner. Together, in the form of the letter V . they represent the Vice Admiral ' s Combat .Awards. The Wreath, symbol of honor and achievement, recalls the many and arious decorations made to him during his distinguished career. The Scarlet doubling on the nband svinbolizes courage and sacrifice and refers to Na y support to Marine Corps forces. Gold denotes excellence. MOTTO: RISE ABOVE is the ship ' s motto. It characterizes VADM Momsen ' s approach to many career challenges and associated achie ements. His inno ati e approach to technical challenges, combined with unwa ering determination, forever transformed the operational capabilities of both the diving and sal age, and submarine communities. Rise Abov e is a spirit shared by the USS MOMSEN crew. COMMISSIONING TRADITION The Commissioning Ceremony signifies the entry of a warship into active service in the United States Navy, under the command of a commissioned officer. At the moment when the commissioning pennant is hoisted, USS MOMSEN (DDG 92) becomes a proud ship of the hne, and assumes her place alongside the other active ships of the Pacific Fleet. Once in commission, the Commanding Officer and crew enjoy the privilege and assume the responsibility to maintain MOMSEN ' s readiness in peace, and to conduct successful sustained combat operations at sea in time of war. This ceremony continues a centuries-old tradition observ ed by many navies worldv ide, and by our Na y since the early days of the Revolutionary War. In the early period of our nation ' s history, no e.xact procedure for the commissioning of warships was prescribed. As a result, different ships recorded commissioning dates based upon a number of different events, including when the colors were tlrst raised, vv hen officers and crew reported on board, when the tlrst log enti y w as made, or w hen the ship first put to The commissioning pennant is the most outv ardly isible indication of a ship in commission. The pennant is believed to ha e its origins in the 1 7 ' century, when the Dutch and British were at w ar. When the two fleets met on the open sea, Dutch .Admiral Maarten Harpertszon Tromp hoisted a broom to his masthead to indicate his intention to SYNeep the British from the sea. In response to this pro ocation. Royal Navy Admiral William Blake hoisted a horsewhip, indicating his intentions to subdue the Dutch. The Royal Navy was victorious in its efforts, and since that time, many nations ha e adopt ed the w hip-like pennant as the distinctive mark of a ship of war. The United States Navy Commissioning Pennant is blue at the hoist with a union of seven stars, and horizontal red and white stripes at the fly. All active ships of the United States Navy proudly tly the commissioning pennant and our nation ' s ensign. ' COMMISSIONING CEREMONY PROGRAM li. Momsen, USN f: 1 (1896-1967) AUCjLJSI 2o, 2UU4 de Momsen was bom on June 21, . c vYork. He received a congressional ,: . .-ipointmcnttothc L ' niicd StaicsNaval Academy in 1916. ANNOUNCEMENT OFsie JUiTFQpi «J ESTiSe Naval Academy on me 7. 141 ). and cnlered active service aboard battleships HONORS TO THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Jatuian, of 1 112. Momsen set his sights below the NATION L ANTHEM graduated from Submarine School in onnecticut, beginning an illustrious career in n i r. A rwT- t r A ' ! ICC 35 Executivc Officcr otthe submarinc PAKAUE COLOR -,,, PWNCIPAL SPEAKER ' S ADDRESS Momsen commanded subfNVOCATION -76), ' HEMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED PLATFORM GUESTS of Her where ne sei cruiser. As a member ofthe Submarine Safet Tesi L nil on Sub USS S-4 frc BB, KiPJ (? lQQMJ S8«aNC!Jfil PENNANT the Distinguished Ser ice Medal lor the de elopmeiit ofw hat became known as the MoiASSUMING COMMAND allow trapped submariners t( depths oftwohu SETTING OF THE FIRST WATCH todav. i: MANNING THE SHIP AND BRINGING HER the Washingioii Njv decompression tables o.xygcn in deep d REPORTING FOR DUTY COMMANDING OFFICER ' S REMARKS GOD BLESS AMERICA - NAVY HYIHN BENEDICTION . 1 ' DEPARTURE OF PLATFORM GUES y Y [OM3fl[33 0 II IOI88IMM03 oo£ ,8£ Taiig A - ' ' ' - ' ■ ' ' ' ■ ' iv- -■ ' ■ 8T83UO mj5io6itaj Ti ai ia JI3vlAa 18 JA«I1D 1« I 3HT OT 2flOV10H M3HT IA JA IOITA I !OIT AOO VV!I - ' ' ' - —n:;nt is hoisted, 8T23UD Mfl03TAjq a3H8rjOV!IT8ia I 05I3 2:aflAl j ' ' 7.„ -w ciijuyuit privilege act successful hi upoiiu s , 82a5iaaA 8 ' fl3 IA3S2 JASID .WI TVIAill iaS 0 II 10I88II M03 iO dVlUiA3iifl v we. ana dv our .1 ■■•: iuiiK ' Hs historv ' , no exact ayiAMMOO OVriMU88A aised, H3TAW ml 3HT 30 OV1ITT38 ' ' ' ' ' P ° 33IJ OT H3H O IO ima a A 11H8 3HT i)V[mMMion. The ere at war. When the YTJa flOl Ol lTHO I3fl uoomtohis i v ;.;liis provocation, 8 IWAr 3fl g ' flSDmO 0lflKIl AMM03b l e the Dutch. The ■ atn ' H- ' i ia l adopted the v hip-hke VIiyiYH YVA; - A3Ifl3MA 283Ja QOO .. i; ihc hoist with a union of seven stars, and ' IOITDia3 [afl, .j (jjies Navy proudly fly the 8X23110 r .«03TAJ ! 30 3flUTflAq3a Vice Admiral Charles B. Momsen, USN (1896-1967) Charles Bowers S ede Momsen was bom on June 2 1 . 1 896. in Flushing. New York. He receiv ed a congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1 9 1 6. Ensign Momsen graduated from the Na al Academy on June 7. 1919. and entered acti e ser ice aboard battleships. In Januarv ' of 1 922. Momsen set his sights below the ocean ' s surface and graduated from Submarine School in New London. Connecticut, beginning an illustrious career in the submarine ser ice as Executi e Officer of the submarine LSS 0-13 (SS-74). Momsen commanded submarines USS 0-15 (SS-76). USSR-24(SS-101)andUSSS-l (SS-105) until June 1927. when he began a tour of duty at the Design Di ision of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Na y Department in Washington. DC. He then transferred to Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor. Hav aii. where he ser ed aboard a minelayer, a submarine tender an d a cruiser. As a member of the Submarine Safety Test Unit on Sub USS S-4 from June 1 929 to September 1 932. Momsen earned the Distinguished Ser ice Medal for the de elopment of what became know n as the Momsen Lung , an apparatus designed to allow trapped submariners to get to the ocean ' s surface from depths of tw o hundred feet; a ariant is still used by the Na ' y today. The young Lieutenant ' s interest in subsurface safet ' continued at the Washington Na y Yard. He de eloped a new set of decompression tables and pioneered the mi.xing of helium and oxygen in deep di ing operations, w hich are still employed today. Perhaps his most note worthy achievcmcin. LCDR Momsen ' s most dramatic professional test occurred in the hours tbllow ing the sini ing of USS SOUALUS(SS-192) in 240 feet of water off New Hampshire ' s Isles of Shoals on May 23. 1 939. He and the rescue ship USS FALCON rushed to save the 33 imprisoned survivors. Thirty-nine hours later, in the first ever submarine rescue attempt . ail surviving crewmembers were safely brought to the surface in a rescue chamber that Momsen had developed. For the next 113 days, LCDR Momsen superv ised the salvage of USS SQUALUS. which v as returned to Portsmouth Na y Shipyard for repair and re- commissioned as USS S.MLFISH. Momsen continued to distinguish himself during World War II in both the surface and subsurface Na ies. He as responsible for the destruction of thousands of tons of hostile shipping. His achie ements include commanding groups of attack submarines in the East China Sea. whjile doing so he de ised and implemented U.S. Navy Wolf Pack tactics, sinking man thousands of tons of Japanese shipping. As Commander. Submarine Squadron Two. he identified and corrected a significant flaw in U.S. Navy torpedo detonators, greatly improving their wartime performance. During the final year of the war, he commanded the battleship USS SOUTH DAKOTA in the Pacific Theater The battleship made numerous attacks on the Japanese homeland and supported the assault on Okinawa. B K ,« S ' Vi L flP F ' Bpt H H From 1945-1951 Rear Admiral Momsen administered the Japanese Merchant Marine, was Commandant of the Nav al Operating Base at Guam, serv ed on the Navy ' s General Board and was Assistant Chief of Nav al Operations for Undersea Warfare. In May 1 95 1 . he took command of the Submarine Force. Pacific Fleet and held that position until June 1 953, when he became Commandant of the First Nav al District. During this period, he conceived and designed USS ALB.4C0RE. a rev olutionarv ' nevs submarine that became the basis for modem submarine design. For his final tour. Vice Admiral Momsen serv ed as Commander, Joint Task Force Seven. He retired with a meritorious promotion to Vice Admiral (Three Stars) September 1 955, based on his combat awards. He died on May 25. 1 967. VADM Momsen s awards include: the Nav y Cross; the Distinguished Serv ice Medal, Nav y; the Distinguished Serv ice Medal. Army; the Legion of Ment with two Gold Stars and Combat V ; the Commendation Ribbon with Combat V ; the World War 1 Victory Medal, Escort Clasp; the American Defense Sen ice Medal. Fleet Clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; the Navy Occupation Serv ice Medal, Asia Clasp; the National Defense Sen, ice Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w ith one bronze star. In the begining... Construction of a Warship Naming of a Warship On September 19, 2000, Secretarx ' of the Navy, the Honorable Richard Danzig, announced the decision to name the 42 ship of the Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers. MOMSEN. The name MOMSEN honors retired Vice Admiral Charles Bow ers Swede Momsen. best know for his efforts in the successfijj rescue of 33 crewmembers and the subsequent salvage of submarine USS SQU.A.LUS after sinking in 240 feet of water in May 1 939. The ship was constructed at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath, Maine. BUIT BY BATH RON WORKS A GD«AL DYNAMICS COMPANY She started as an idea on blue prints and within 2 Vi years Bath Iron Works had built the newest and most technologically ad anced destroyer in the Fleet. With hard w ork. determination and a commitment to excellence, the crev of MOMSEN helped bring this magnificent ship from cold iron to life. USS MOMSEN follow ed a rather unique construction process. Shipbuilding today utilizes the latest and most adv anced technologies a ailable alongside traditions and ceremonies dating back SCN eral centuries. ill I Mast Stepping Shipbuilders in the 1 600s (or even earlier) beheved that placing coins under a ship ' s mast would provide the ship safe passage during treacherous seas and violent winds. The custom dates back to the ancient Roman times, where coins were placed in the mouths of the dead as payment to Charon, the boatman in Greek mythology who ferried souls across the River Styx. On April 1 5. 2003, Bath Iron Works hosted the Mast Stepping ceremony for MOMSEN, DDG-92. MOMSEN collected 92 coins, one from every crewmember then assigned and several fi om the Momsen family. They were welded in a time capsule at the base of the mast. Charles Momsen III spoke on behalf of the family and initiated the crew ' s nickname, The Lucky Swedes. SPONSOR EVELYN MOMSEN HAILEY E elyn Momsen Hailey is the daughter of VADM Momsen and Anne Offutt Momsen. She was bom in St. Paul. Minnesota, but spent her childhood at her father ' s various dut - stations in the United States and around the world. Evelyn worked for the Board of Economic Warfare during World War II, at which time she married Robert Hailey. Over the next 60 years. Evelyn and Robert raised three children, were blessed with six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They currently reside in Williamsburg. Virginia. Evelyn was elected to the X ' irginia House of Delegates in 1973 and continued on to fill an unexpired State Senate term in 1982. Over the years Evelyn has also been acti e in the PTA. Cub and Girl Scouts. League of Women Voters and other civic organizations. MATRONS OF HONOR ANNE BARTFF Anne Bartee is the daughter of the sponsor and the granddaughter of ' ADM Momsen. She currently resides in Stauton. Virginia, with Jack, her husband of 39 years. Anne has three children and three grandchildren. -Anne and her husband ha e sen ed many churches throughout Virginia during his career as a minister and are now enjoying retirement in the Shenandoah V ' allev. CHARLOTT E KTFJN Charlotte Klein of Winchester, Virginia, is AD.M Momsen ' s granddaughter and the daughter of CAPT Charles and Helen 0 Day Momsen. Jr. Charlotte and her husband. Jon. together raised two children during their 40 years of marriage. She is a longtime antiquarian and active member within the community ser ing on many boards and organizations. HELEN HA RT MOM.SFN Helen Hart Momsen, daughter of CAPT Charles Bowers Momsen. Jr. and granddaughter of ADM Momsen. is an international columnist, speaker and author of n o books on professional embroider . .An honorary member of the Submarine Veterans Association, she is acti e ithin the submarine historical community. She has six children, six grandchildren and calls Virginia home. ALICE CA LLLSTRO Alice Callistro is the stepdaughter of VADM Momsen and the late .Anne lr ine .Momsen. .Alice is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and has been an acti e civic volunteer for o er 30 years. Alice lives in Stockton. California, with her lusband of 38 years. Richard. They iiave two children. Charles and Ann. Christening t is steeped in tradition that can be traced to when ships first set to sea several centuries ago. This custom lives on today and is practiced in some form by all seafaring nations. On the overcast morning of August 9, 2003, Bath Iron Works (BIW) christened one of the Navy ' s newest and most capable warships. BIW hull 475 was officially christened MOMSE.N. A crowd of over 2500 people was on hand to witness this bit of maritime tradition. Among those in attendance were several Navy officials, a former crewmember of the USS SQUALUS who was rescued by Vice Admiral Momsen in 1939, and future planko ners. V The Sponsor aM M ns of Honor share a moment together. Peter K. Hsu Hxcclling in tw o u orlds. the realm of fine art and the intricacy of design engineering and forensies analysis. Peter K. Hsu is a fourth generation Chinese-American ith a lineage dating to the Union Pacific Railroad construction. Peter recreates his depictions honoring na al history and the namesake heroes through his forensic engineering experience and the eyes of a talented artist. Using his artistic talent and technical experience, Peter has made significant contributions towards explaining the causes of se eral well-known mishaps. The Discovery Channel has aired his forensic analyses. Peter s art work, depict the achievements of the ships namesakes combined with accurate renderings of the warships themselves. Peter dedicates his renderings to the sailors of the United States Navy for their courage, sacrifice and commitment w hile ser ing our nation. Most noted for the ship ' s detail, battle actions and portraits. His portraiture presentations have been a significant event at many of the AEGIS destroyer ' s christenings and commissioning ceremonies Peter has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the City College of New York, and is a class of ' 65 alumnus of the New York State Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, N. Y He resides in Fairfax Virainia w ith his t o sons. Jonathan and Charles. Presentation of the MOMSEN Christenin ; art «ork to the .Sponsor. Builder ' s Trials... AMMO Onloads MISSILES GUN AMMO Onload - - Returning to Port . f. s ttimmmmmii I ij - - — St. ;55 March to the Ship Crew mo e-aboard marked the beginning nt ' a career for the Navy ' s newest and most technologically advanced ship in the fleet. On May 6. 2004. the crew of PCU MOMSEN marched from the PRECOM building on 590 ashington Street to their new home on Pier four in the Bath Iron Works shipNard. Signing over the ship On May 6th, 2004, BIW transferred custody ofMOMSENtothe United States Navy. ...and the Watch is set. President of the United States of America George W. Bush V V. ,xO ' lOOi v  ,G9 ' lN 0 .vse f; . ' :;=-! «:oVv = MSVOt - .A c .niv« „iVS«V ' ° . ?,S ' tA.4 i- ' !S XtV ' , o 0 ' r«v c - :;.;,c6o - ,, sV V -, ,v, e vViOV Vaw f -V JU. B. ' MI or Tiir Statt oi Hio I1.A August 26, 2004 Dear Fnends It is a pleasure (o extend greetings lo the commanding officef crev Iheic fnends and families wh gathered to atten the commissioning ollh USSM n (DDG 92) Congratulations on ihis new addtt. n to the Deparlme toll he Navy s fleel ol seafanng | vessels 1 know you look forward t boarding this new vesse and me oeqi ning of many exc iting lours at sea lcommer.de ach of you tor your 10 our n alior Best wishes for an enjoyable celeb incerely, Jeb Bush JB ham August 2004 To The Officers and Crew of USS MOMSEN Congratulations to the officers and crew of Amencas newest man-of-war! This is an inspirational and histonc day as USS MOMSEN (DDG 92) joins the United States Pacific Fleet. The crew of USS MOMSEN can be justifiably proud of the enviable reputation it has already earned preparing this magnificent fighting ship (or the demanding tasks of safeguarding our Nation ' s secunty and global interests Your ship has the distinction to bear the name of one of America ' s greatest 20th Century wamors and inventors - Vice Admiral Charles Bowers Swede Momsen His distinguished career spanned over 39 years, and his legacy of revolutionary underwater breathing devices and techniques remain m use to this day USS MOMSEN ' s Motto, Rise Above, is a bold testament to a man who dedicated so much of his life building the world ' s preeminent Navy, and also sets the highest personal and professional standards for those of you who sail into the 2l Century aboard his namesake On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, heartiest congratulations on the commissioning of USS MOMSEN We share your pride as you take your place at the forefront of the greatest Navy that has ever sailed! RtCHARf$B MY S Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY r L. ..• On behalf of the Department o Defense and the enti e Navy- uss ' m e Ccrps Teaai, cong .sioning o£ the Navy ' s newest guic ed TTiiasi ie destroyer. diffe rent than the day rSi ' -a vastly changed world teg Navy -on fight iu ailed firepower will tr i e ur Navy confi dencrthat ' uss n stronger. -ve at the forefront o =h and Amen can marititne opera tions wall nto the 21 Century. Your ship ' s namesa e, vice AH rural Charles 3. Momser besia es serving in batt eahips and commanding submarines was invol ved m developing the ' Komaen Lung. . submarine escape breathing apparatus | eager Navy- to bring this gre Marine Corps Team,  t ship to life. On behalf of the entire welco™ aboard L aJ August 28. 200 raOM THE CHIBF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS Congratulations and well done Co eve ryone involved m bringing mcwsen (DDG 921 to life - froi m the skilled civilian workforce whose hands built this ship to the dedicated Sailors who will sail her. This magnificent destroyer ia teatani ent to our Navy ' s two asymmetric advantages superio r technology and the genius of our people. The Sailor 5 who serve as this destroyer ' s crew embody the fighting spirit of Vice Admiral Charles B. Momsen, whose persever ance and spirit of innovation propelled great ac lievements in submarine warfare, overcoming seemingly insurmountabl challenges. Your motto Rise Above resounds throughout Navy today. Let it be your guide as you take the sovereignty of the United States of America to the comers of the earth. Good luck, best wishes, and Godspeed. Q de . Commander Edward F. Kenyon, USN Commanding Officer USS MOMSEN (DDG 92) ' i u k fA Bs J ' j [ -iir Commander Kenyon. Officers and Crew. Congratulaiions and besi wishc;. on ibe commissioning of our Navy ' s; newest IcMmyer. i;SSMOMSEN(DDG92). Hach of you has worketl haid 10 prepare hci !n ihis dav laA should ukc trcmcndtms pride on the auspicious occasion of bringing - varvhip lo lite. Bearing :hc name of one of the US Navy ' s mo ;l prominent war fighlcrs and inr.ovators. USS MOMSEN represents a potent addition lo our modem naval force A . ith djiv ship or s -stcm. its true strength w ill come from the Officers, Chiefs and Sailor- u ho proudly verve this ship, our Nav and our nation. As she joins the fleet, your iniprcssivr capabilities will translate dirccllv mio a significantJy enhanced L ' .S margin i f n.ival superiority against the most capable adversaries. Again, congratulations on this special achievement and may you meet every siKcess 1 n shaping USS MOMSEN into a powerftil instmmcnt of our nation ' s defense. WALTER F. DORAN Admiral. U.S. Na ' , (tmmissioning Crew SS MOMSEN (DDG-92) Dear Cammandcr kanon, CoagratulalioDs asd best wishes to 0Q and vtlurcroA on the cwnmissioDuig of USS MOMSEN (DDG 92). titt N3%- ' s ne AEGIS Guxkd Missile DcstrcncT MOMSEN IS a «Eal addition to ou: cct as the Nav mo «s fiCTrard ndo the 21 ' ccflinT to mca new and unknown challenges Her advanced weapon and sensor s «cms and the supcrti profcssiocalisrr of ourcrew m H enable sou to meei these dtallen cs As ha officers, chiefs and Sailors sxm na e a magniiicenl legacv of dedicaUtKi. professionahsci. and coaunitmcnt to guide oo as vou sail in our nation ' s dcfinse Ui ' hen the lead ship of thjs class of mghtv worships svas chnsiened, BUKt Chief of Naval Operuicns Arleigh Barie commented. This ship is built to 5gfai. You had beoer know how I an; confident thai ou and vfa crew mil h -c up to the charge laid down b% Admiral Burke 1 wish ou andthcoms of MOMSEN the grcaiesi success in our c ir fMtt iy CDR Edward F Kanxjo, LSN CcramaDduig OfRccT PCL MOMS EN (DDG 92) S 0 WashjEgtoQ Street S- Jarch3I.20O4 From Ibe Commander, L S. THIRD Fleet Coogratulaiions and well done to all involved with bringing MOMSEN (DEKj 92) to life - from the spinted shipyard workers and civilian supporters to the dedicated Sailors thai stand the waicbes. the overwhelming strength and fircpowe re ' , however, the Sailms thai promise ti thai makes this machine a ship the United Slates Navy It support and defeixl n this ship today, know how proud 1 am of your service Your ship, like so many others before it, will sail mto haim ' s w-ay Take care of the MOMSEN and each other Good luck, best wishes, and Godspeed. ' lyr- Deputmeni of the Na Program Executive OfFiccr. Shipt 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington Niv Yard. DC 20376-2101 Dear Commamler Kcnyon, On behalf of the entire Program Executive Office, Ships comniunit , I wcnild like to extend m sincere congratulations and best wishes lo you and your outstanding cnr on this momentous occasion — the commissioning of USS MOMSHN (DDG 92) USS MOMStN joins the Fleet as die Na« s 42 ARLEIGH BURKE Cl ss guided missile destro eT, bringing a longstanding tradition of excellertce And an unprecedented le%cl of MWfighDng capabilit to our operating forces. The ship bears the name and spirit of Vice Admiral Charles Bo «-ers Swede ' Momsen. a true pioneer in the uncharted field of submarine safcT and rescue Momsen saved countless lives throu his visionary thinlcing. perseverance and profound compassion for the safely and well being of his fellow shipmates. I know thai his legacy of service will cany you forward as you proudly serve this I wishyouandyourcrew every success as you Join the world ' s greatest Navy You have worked ltrclessl throu tout the past y«ar to p rept tf c yourselves and ytMir ship for this day and the challenges thai lie ahead. You are ready and you will make a diffenmce ' KiLk- To the crew of the USS MOMSEN: My best wishes to you upon coirunisstoiiing of USS MOMSEN (DDG 92). I am most appreciauvc of your dedication and paniculariy grateful for your hard work to prepare your sKip and yourselves lo join the fleet Your new ship is the first to bear the name of a great U.S. Navy legend. Vice Admiral Charles B. Momsen. Lucky Swede . He was a leader with vision, not afraid to ihmk outside the box and lead our Navy into the future. These qualities should always guide and mspire you. Il will be your responsibility and your pnde to perpetuate Vice Admiral Momsen ' s vision and - se above the norm, takmg USS MOMSEN to an honored place on the front lines of our country ' s defense. On behalf of the Pacific Northwest Nav . I extend to each of t)U a hearty welcome. V c are proud to have MOMSEN as a member of our team. May all good fortune be yours in the voyage ahead- Welcome to the FleeL To the Officers and Crc of USS MONISEN (DDG 92) vofUSSMOMSEN Your ship bears the name of a great •■anior and U-S, Navy Legend - V:cc Admira] Charles B Momsen. A superb leader ammaled by a profound sense of service and dnw to innov-ate. AdnnraJ Momscn bequeaths today ' s Szvy - and this ship - mote than an m yressivc list of career acbcvcncnts and technologic milcsloocs. He gi es us a spint appropnale to the challenges of our tine .As our missjoos change and new threats loom, wc took forward to your service, courage and creative genius to pve purpose to Aincnca ' s ne«-est example of the most sdv ' anced technology and sea-based combat Dear Commander Kenyon. On behalfofalt themcDanJ woxcnof the Supervisor of Shipbuildioi 0£5ce Bath and the NUine AEGIS Community. I offer our Sincere congTalubtions on the Coinmissioning of UnJied States Ship MOMSEN(DDG92| MOMSEN IS a tremcodoiis p ' She embodies the pride of ihoosands of Maine craftspeople, cnpnccrs, and other dcdicalcd professionals who have labored to make her a vessel worthy of tjur outstaodmg Sajlors. Those fine oura Arrencans who have been iiioIJal into an impressive team under Nvur leadership are the esseitce of .MOMSEN s SpiriL You and otir leadershtp leajn have done ouTjob of buitdmg ' ; crew exceptionally well ' Today, as ou bnng MOMSF- to life, we air tremendously proud ol ' ou and yoMt supert crew ! The Sailors of MOMSEN have shown exceptional professionalism, icamwori and dedication as you worked with LIS ihiDughou: ihe ccnstnjcCoiL lest and activation process. Togethei. we have buili a ship and crew, which is readv m all respects to go forward and Rise Above. T Maine AEGIS fommunily thanks all of you for vDur ienice 10 Oie nation, and wc know MOXtSFN is sore lo be a key addition 10 the Meet JOHN D. NGRAAf Captain. US. Navy OBTROVER SQUADRON N 22 July 2004 Commanding Officer PCU HOHSEN Bath, ME 04S30 Dear commander Kenyon, On behalf of your shipi commissioning of the Havy ' a newest guided missile destroyer. Your ship ' s namesake. Vice Acbniral Charles B. is among the most notable tactical and technical i in U.S. Navy history. I know you are most proud t bring this great ship to life, and that your Sailo will bring honor to the Lucky Swede as MOHSEN jo the fleet. We wholeheartedly welcome USS MOMSEH c Destroyer Squadron NINE! THE MASTER CHIEF PSTTi OFFICER OF THE NAV DEPARTMEKT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON, DC 20370-2000 Ban -nr ,V=--:5 ilS T ' ' ...... l«MOMSEN{DDG«) ite,r, ™ ,Kav--. r.™ f ,. SS MOMSEN- MOMSCNrDDG92l Your ?nn of larf work, pcnoo lacfifiMmdcxtGB iic lniiiici( nll non cjlniHBic S3 vwi bnng USS MOMSEN lo ttkc her pbcx- m Ac nraca mantw of the U. S. Navy ' s ftet UB NovCTbcr IS. 1W9. the mcs md •wren of Huh hm Work cootoiued iriui wk Am i 10! year-cid ihipbdklinghm(Bgcb burning MOMSEVsfniplatc TV nmunofpbo it of nw sted plaB hBd iIk  orU ; nnu lfichaak gKa y tOnacei axni sir ce comlinm would akc four yean. ciEht uwnths md 1 2 .i«vs_ Dunng ibu mne. Mnne ' i final Onptnnldcn p()l al tbcrr T n«n n hip and f wrtnilly awted ihoiJdci ir ihouUcr «Mlh you and your ere K) pmhiM e fuJty imesnirf ship ycni new sail nroujiwut ttut ;T ' v «c mt laww«odiTspea dioA« Voo  0 b«ainc (art ofour BIW nuly andregwdJc p ' - i - mjinciB akc ytM. wr roots ill  l «y be c3 M«a)c,  ] ■ pwcc uf « will s '   s pi  iih you LSS MOMSEN a the r«Ta! -third Ailagh Surke Clu Ouidcd Miaik Dcaroyo th i Bwh Iran U ,-. te eur in cd fi the ir S b y ind iifil the second to be buih oe fte UDd Lrvci Triaifa Ult Ikt NasKoJcc, V AI)M nurks Rmren S«ede ' ' Mflmvn . 1 1. . die 1 • toogh cuitoniB- thai wiD teTC«gcadvaBc«)ttctBPh)p «coQnyhA Mrnel.meiCTgcfncl;difTKuiiatki bt yoa ctpMe iaaii «hc a now rody to •«te .Itovr- to defatd te cauK of frenko wfaeacva Bid wfaeRTs called i Ooa igHn. m befadf of an the wniKiml n Sracsdy. TOO Matfwvon Snei Yours IS Ihe sUty-ninth U. S. Aegis wanhip of the line to hope God will let me be present as He has for the previous sixty-cighL Although I have never served with Adnural Momscn. I had met him numerous times. He departed earth scarcely two years before I was honored to ha c been the founding Aegis Project Manager. His war record and combat bravery m World War II were peerless. Yet when I was a junior officer sailmg out of Narragansett Bay in the 40 ' s and the 50 ' s. his name was legend because of the lung and his prowess in the d:iredevTl operations in USS S-4. resulting in the award of the Distinguished Scnice Medal. And then we all looked at him with awe of his role in rescue of SQUALLS sailors. You are faced with an unforgiving sea and always awaiting the call to go to battle. Thai hasn ' t changed since your namesake ' s day - only the instruments. You will be called. We have uner confidence in you as you respond. We arc dependent on you for our safely We know you won ' t let us We pray for your safe return from every voyage. May God always be with vou. and mav vou alwav have fair u-indt I. and may -ou always have fair winds W E ME -ER Rear Admiral. U S. Navy (Ret.) Commanding Officer Edward F. Kenyon Commander, USN A nati e of Binghamton, New York, Commander Kenyon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1 985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography and earned a Master of .Arts degree in National Securit - and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in 1 996. Commander Kenyon ' s Pre ious sea tours include: Commanding Officer of USS SCOUT (MCM 8), which deployed from frigleside. Texas to participate in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ-0 1 off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California: Combat Systems Officer and Chief Engineer on USS JOHN YOLTMG (DD 973). w hich conducted the first operational test and e aluation of the erticalK ' launched Tomahav k Block III cruise missile, and deployed to the .Arabian Gulf in 1 993: and USS KC K, ID (DD 965 ) where he served as Main Propulsion .• ssistant. Combat Information Center Officer, and Gunnery Officer from 1 986 to 1989. While on the KINICMD he deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation ERNEST WILL, which provided convoy escort protection for U.S. flagged merchant essels. Commander Kenyon is designated a Joint Specialty ' Officer and serv ed for two years as the Staff Officer for Planning in the Intelligence Branch of NATO Headquarters. Allied Forces Baltic Approaches (HQ BALTAP) in Karup. Denmark. Additional shore assignments include: the first Dean ofNa igation. Seamanship and Ship handling at the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport. Rhode Island: smdent at the Naval War College: and instructor at Fleet Combat Training Center, Pacific in Point Loma. California where he taught DD 963 Class Tactical Data Systems operations. His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Ser ice Medal. Na y Meritorious Sen ice Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy Achievement Medal and other unit and campaign ribbons. Executive Officer William A. BuUard, III Lieutenant Commander, USN Bom in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lieutenant Commander Bullard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Worcester PoKtechnic Institute and recei ed a NORTC commission from Holy Cross College in July 1 990. Follow ing commissioning he attended Surface Warfare Officer ' s School in Coronado. Ca. Lieutenant Commander Bullard initially sen ed at sea aboard USS CAYUGA ( LSI- 11 86) as Communications Officer. Electronic Maintenance Officer, and Main Propulsion .Assistant. During this assignment he deployed to the Arabian Gulf for Operation DESERT STORM and to Somalia for Operation CONTCsUE HOPE. He next ser ed at sea aboard USS J. RRETT (FFG-33 ) as Operations Officer, and deployed to the .Arabian Gulf in Support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH and Maritime Interception Operations. Following his tour on J.ARRETT. he was Operations Officer for Commander. Destroyer Squadron FlFPi ' in Manama. Bahrain. During this assignment he ser ed as Sea Combat Commander Operations Officer and supported United Nations Sanctions against Iraq for fi e carrier battle groups, and deployed to Aden. Yemen as Operations Officer for JOENT TASK FORCE DETERMINED RESPONSE. Lieutenant Commander Bullard remained in Bahrain to sen e as Chief Staff Officer for Commander. Mine Countermeasures Di ision THREE ONE. .Ashore. Lieutenant Commander Bullard attended the Na al Postgraduate School here he studied Space Systems Engineering and eamed a Master of Science Degree in .Applied Physics. His personal aw ards and decorations include the Meritorious Sen ice Medal (two av ards). Joint Sen ice Commendation Medal. Naxy Commendation Medal. Navy Achie ement Medal (Uvo awards), and arious unit, campaign, and sen ice ribbons. Command Master Chief Mark Baker CMDCM (SW AW), USN Bom in Arm Arbor, Michigan, Master Chief Baker enlisted in the Navy on 12 June 1 978 and attended recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Master Chief Baker has served in a variety of sea and shore duty assignments. At sea, he ser ed on board USS ALBANY (CG 10), USS TRUXTUN (CGN 35), USS SACRAMENTO (AOEl ), USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), and USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). Ashore, he served at Security Force Detachment at NSA Detachment Gaeta, Italy, COMNAVSURFGRUMED CTF 63, Naples, Italy, and Instructor Training Liaison Officer, Afloat Training Command, Great Lakes. His personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (five awards) and various other awards. COMBAT SYSTEMS LCDR Michael A. Pfarrer Commissioning Source: The Ohio State Unis ersity Degree(s): Master of Science in Operations Research, Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering Previous Duties: USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD 981 ). USS MC1NERNEY(FFG 8). USS KLAKRING(FFG42) Hobbies: Shipbuilding J The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Force Protection and Inno ation. Combat Systems Officer (CSO) TRAINING LT Arriel E. Atienza ' Commissioning Source: ROTC — Cornell Uni ersitv ' Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Physiology. Previous Duties: AOE-7 R, rNlER Hobbies: Automotive work. 4- heeling. Running. Hiking. Trail Biking. Downhill skiing. Target shooting. Emergency Medicine. Wine Appreciation. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MO.MSEN to life: . . .My personal challenge in making time for leisure and for medical school preparations while still contributing whole-heartedly to the ship ' s mission. Training Officer (TRO) FORCE PROTECTTON LT Raymond M. Gherardini ' Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School, Pensacola. FL Degree(s): Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration Previous Duties: L ' SS Vlcksburg (CG 69) Hobbies: Reading poetrs and taking long walks on the beach The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: .. .Creating a new billet and division. Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Chief Gunners Mate (Special Warfare ' Combat Crewmember) Douglas B. Trump Date enlisted: .-Xpril 1 986 Pre ious Duties: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CV ' N 69), Special Boat Unit Twentv ( SBU-20). Na al Special Warfare Unit (NSWTJ-2 ). Mark V Fleet Introduction Team - Instructor, FTGLANT, Sur ival Evasion Resistance ' Escape (S.E.R.E.) - Instructor. Hobbies: Woodworking, Building. Camping The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...has been that my Navy background is not the same as my peers. WEAPONS DEPARTMENT h Vi V MOMSEN s combat w capons system is designed to support simultaneous operational employment of all weapons. MOMSEN will operate as an element of a coordinated force or independently to conduct and or coordinate operations in the following mission areas: Air Warfare (AW), Surface Warfare (SUW), Anti-Submarine Warfare ( ASW), Stnke Warfare (STW). intelligence (INT). Amphibious Warfare (AMW), Mine Warfare (MIW), and Information Warfare (I W). LT Antonio Martinez II Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School Degree(s): Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations. Bachelors of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences Previous Duties: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2 ). USS LEYTE GULF (CG55) Hobbies: Running The biggest challenge Tve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . .Collaborating with divisions to plan and execute our course of action to bring MOMSEN to life. Weapons Officer (WEPS) ENS Willard E. Lyles Commissioning Source: Limited Dut - Officer Previous Duties: USS McrNERNERY(FFG8), SIMA CHARLESTON. SC. USS BARRY(DDG52). RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND Great Lakes, IL. Hobbies: Bow ling. Hunting and Fishing with my two buddies Dominic and Simon. The biggest challenge Eve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . . Coordinating the use of the Aegis elements with our crew, BIW, ATT, SPAWAR, GRAYHAWK, SUPSHIR LOCKHEED MARTIN, TITAN, GENERAL DYNAMICS. FTCLANT FTCPAC, RAYTHEON, PFID NSWC, SIMA NORFOLK, and the list continues. Systems Test Officer (STO) Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare) Joseph J. Diak Date enlisted: July 1983 Degree(s): Associates of Arts with a minor in Electronics Technology. University of Phoenix, 1 992, Associate of Science in Business Administration, Strayer University, 1999 Previous Duties: USSHOEL(DDG 13), SSC NTC Great Lakes-FC ' A ' School Instructor (MTS), USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), AEGIS Training and Readiness Center Dahlgren - Instructor, USS O ' KANE (DDG 77), USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70). Hobbies: Photography The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...teaching the AEGIS way of life... ■jT ' S H Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (ASWO) LT Kevin C. Clark Commissioning Source: U. S. Naval Academy Degree(s): Bachelor ol ' Science - History Previous Duties: USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) Hobbies: Basketball, golf Chief Sonar Technician Surface (Surface Warfare) Lawrence D. Post Date enlisted: January 1991 Degree: BA Business, Chapman University Previous Duties: USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32). FUSS Whidbey Island, WA. USS FIFE ( DD 99 1 ) Hobbies: Basketball, racquetball. volleyball, hiking The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...Creating all the documents and instructions applicable to this platform... even the best-laid plan has to be reworked. STG1(SS)BIERLY TMl(SW) FAUST STGl(SW)GIBSON STGKSWjHOLMAN STGIZENGER STG2BASSETT STG2(SW)CRUZ TM2(SW) MOUNT STG2(SW iVAUGHT STG3GRACE STG3 SHELTON STGSN HOOD STGSNLOEWEN STGSN PATENDIS STGSN STEENBERGEN CA DIVISTON CA Division supports the ship ' s ASW and MIW mission areas. Primary responsibilities include the operational readiness and effective tactical employment of the Underwater Surv eillance and Communication System (US CS), Underwater Weapon System (UWS). Underwater Countermeasures System (UCS), Over-The-Side Torpedo System (OTSTS), and Remote Mine Hunting System (RMS). CA Division is headed by the Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (AS WO) and manned by Sonar Technicians-Surface (STG) and Torpedomen (TM). i Fire Control Officer (FCO) LT Chris Addington Degree: University of Florida. Civil Engineering Previous Duties: USS STEPHEN W GROVES (FFG 29) Hobbies: Mud wrestling. Roller-skating. Golf .le biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Preparing myself and my division to accept and properly operate a systein that is brand new to the Na A. Senior Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare) Timothy T. Bowers Date enlisted: December 1985 Previous Duties: LSS ENGLAND (CG 22). USS HORNE (CG 30)7 TPU NAVSTA Long Beach. CA. SIMA San Diego. CA. USS MCKSBURG ( CG 69 ). .AEGIS Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren. VA Hobbies: Reading. Poetrj ' Prose. Fishing. Sports The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bring MOMSEN to life; Establishing a solid foundation in our Sailors, built upon past experiences and know ledge that will allow them to succeed and do great things, that I will one day read about. FCIBASS FCl BOLTON FC1(SW)BLYST0NE FCl (S V) GEORGE FCUS V)GOOD VlN FCI(S VAL S.ANOTn FC1{S V A V)NIEXDORf FCl SOLOZ. NOBENLTO FC2BR.ANDENBLRG FC2MOON FC2TROXLER FC3(S ' )F0UST FC3FRAZIER FC3 R-WIBO CFDIVISIQN CF Di ision supports the ship ' s AW and ASUW mission areas. Primarv ' responsibiHties include the operational readiness and effecti e tactical employment of the .AEGIS Weapon System ( AWS) which consists ofAN SPY- 1D(V) Radar System (SPY). Command and Decision System (C D). Weapons Control System (WCS). AEGIS Display System (ADS). MK99 Fire Control System (FCS), Operational Readiness Test System (ORIS). Cooperative Engagement Capability ( CEC ) and Combat Systems Support Equipment (CSSE). CF Di ision is headed h the Fire Control OfFicer and manned by AEGIS Fire Controlmen (FC;. ' «««£. - i[ pffl ■ j f SBKiAo Cunnary Officer (C.l NNO) ENS Nicholas Kellenberger late ■ Commissioning Source: Navy OlTicer Candidate School-Pensacoia. FL Degree: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Hobbies: Water and down hill skiing, driving, photography, and reading. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...would have to be finding the time lo get things done. ■ Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare) Heath P. Rvan Date enlisted: November 1992 Degree: B.A in Criminal Justice .Administration. Columbia Colleae Previous Duties: SSO NTC FC A School Instructor. USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) Hobbies: Painting. Shooting. Karaoke The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life . . . The precommissioning process as a whole. CG Division Supports . ' W and SUW mission areas. Primarv ' responsibilities include the operational readiness and casualtN ' repair of the 5 incli 62 Caliber Light eight Gun Mount ( LWGM ) and MK 34 Gun Fire Control System (GFCS ). CG Di ision is headed by the Gunnerv OtTicer (GUNNO) and is manned by Gunner ' s Mates (GM) and Fire Controlmen (FC). FC1(S V)ASHER GMKSWiERICKSON GMKSWiSTlGLITZ G I2(S ViEIDF FC2(SW)DUSEL GM3PINGLE G B STELTZER Missiles Officer ENS Kathryn A. Worden , Commissioning source: RcseneOfTicer Training Corps (ROTO ■Degree: Aeronautical Enaineerina r ' .ubbies: Volleyball, Track and Field (Field events Discus. Hammer, Shot put), singing, drawing, Frisbee The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: [ .. reporting to MOMSEN and taking over a division only t vo i ■weeks before sail-away. Chief Gunners Mate (Surface Warfare) Keith D. Harris Date enlisted: October 1984 Previous Duties: USS SIERRA (AD 1 8 ).Ser ice School Command ( SSO-lnstrrictor, Great Lakes. USS RICHMOND 1 TURNER (CO 20), NAS Miramar Security, FTC San Diego, U SPRUANCE (DD 963), SSC Great Lakes. Hobbies: Basketball. Computers. Reading The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . . Bringing a di ision of 7 personnel together to complete a new base-line certification along with training personnel in the required areas for small arms and consentional weapons handling qualifications. CM Division Supports AW, SUW. ASW. and STW mission areas. Piiman,- responsibilities include the operational readiness and casualty repair of the Vertical Launching System. CM Di ision is headed by the Launcher Systems Officer { LSO) and is manned by Gunner ' s Mates (GM). X ■ Hl ] Bilk ' -M. t l GMKSWi HADDOCK GM2HOFFEE GM:(S ) PERKINS GM2STILLICK GM3MOR.AN1EC GM? STOCKSTAD GMS CAMPBELL LT Charles French Grayson, III Commissioning Source: United States Naval Academy 1997 Degree: Bachelors of Science, 1997 Previous Duties: USS FORD (FFG 54). TRARON SIX NAS Pensaeola. FL Hobbies: Tennis. Digital Photography The biggest challenge We laced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . ..Making this Commissioning Week an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all of the MOMSEN crev - and the guests. Strike Officer (Strike) Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare J Air Warfare) Daniel D. Swing II Date enlisted: September 1987 Degree: Electronic Joumevman Pre ious Duties: NAVCRUIT District Kansas City. USS R.A.IN1ER AOE 7. USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). USS BAGLEY ; (FF 1069) Hobbies: sports, family The biggest challenge Eve faced in bringing .MOMSEN to life: ...Starting everything from scratch. CX Division ex Division supports the ship ' s AW, SUW, NSFS, and STW mission areas. Primary responsibilities include the operational readiness and casualty repair of the Advanced Tomahaw k Weapons Control System ( ATWCS). CX Division is headed by the Strike Officer and manned by Fire Controlmen ( PC ). FCIiSWiALLEN FCl DLNDON FC1(SW)R0BECK FC2{S V)RIFE V FC:(S )SHFARS FC3 1C HORTFR ENGINEERING M FSi H LT Carlos R. Williams 1 i m- ' ' v m Commissioning Source: Seamen to Admiral Program Degree(s): Baclielor of Arts Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Universit ' of San Diego (2003) ■ , f iflL 1 Pre ious Duties: USS AL,ABAMA (SSBN-73 1 KGOLD), US5 SACR.AMENTO ( AOE-1 ). USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971). J ■ ' , J Hobbies: Softball, soccer, skiing, cycling, and golf f .4 '  The biggest challenge r e faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: leading the Engineering Department through a successful Light-Off Assessment after being onboard for only 6 weeks. , . «i ' igi Chief Engineering Officer (CHENG) r  I Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Surface Warfare) Kenneth L. Tarr ' Date enlisted: January 1987 Pre ious Duties: USS FIFE (DD 991 ). USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52 ). TPU Puget Sound. USS FORD ( FFG 54). FTSCPAC (Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector) Hobbies: Watching any car racing. Camping, fishing, restoring old cars and modeLdie cast car collecting. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...taking a diverse group of Engineers, from various engineering plants, some right out of boot camp and several with previous experiences at different stages of development, being able to bring them all together to learn the latest and most advance engineering plant in the United States Navy. MOMSEN ' s Engineers are the Finest Engineers that I ha e ever had the pri ilege to ork with and can say I am proud of this fine War Fighting Ship. Auxiliary Officer (AL ()) ENS Addam D. Clark Commissioning Source: Enlisted Commissioning Program Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in Go emment. University of Texas. 2003 Pi e ious Duties: USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) Hobbies: soccer player, shade tree mechanic, computer geek The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: trying to master knowledge of the ship s equipment. capabilities, and crew. Chief Engineman (Surface Warfare) Javier Perez Date enlisted: May 1991 i Previous Duties: USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). USS STUMP (DD-9- ' 8l.MCMROTCREW. ' LFA(USSGL DITORMCM-ll USS DEXTROUS MCM- 1 3 ). MFNEWARTRACEN ( Ingleside, TX) Instructor. Hobbies: Guitar J ENGINEMAN ENs are responsible for all au. iliar ' equipment including distilling plants, air coinpressors, steering gear, and space refrigeration systems. EN s also maintain the laundry, galley, and environmental protection equipment. o A-Division EM(SW) BR. .ASE ENI(SW)MAN1CK EN2GILES EN2 FRANCE ENFAALMOS FA XnLLER ENFAV.ARNER Klectrical Officer (ELO) ENS Eric James Wells Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School Degree(s): Bachelors of Science in Chemistr ' with a minor in Mathematics, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 2003 J Hobbies: Computers. Off-Road Motorcycling The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bring MOMSEN to life: ...is learning the processes that the Navy goes through in order to gef a new ship up and running. Chief Electrician ' s Mate (Surface Warfare) Frank M. Thompson Date enlisted: September 1987 Previous Duties: USS SARATOGA (CV 60). NAS Corpus Christi, TX. USS CORMOR.ANT ( MHC 57), Afloat Training Group Ingleside.TX(. TGI) Hobbies: Bike riding The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bring MOMSEN to life: The coordination involved with starting up the Engineering and Safety programs to support safe operations, while being separated fi ' om family for an extended period of time. ELECTRICAN ' S MATE EMs repair and perform maintenance on shipboard electrical motors, electrical power, lighting distribution systems, and electrical test equipment. Additionally, they manage the shipboard electrical safety program and operate electrical power distribution systems. E Division EM1(S V)MARK EM2(S V AWlFLfNIESTAS EM3 ESTRADA ENIFAFUCHS FR EDWARDS Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA) CW02 Steven D. Recker C ommissioning Source: ChietWarrant Officer Program Degree; Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Technic Studies. Previous Duties: USS STUMP (DD 978): USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62); Service Scliool Command, Great Lakes. IL: USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40); USS OSCAR AUSTIN ( DDG 79); USS STOUT ( DDG 55); and Recruit TrainingCommand, Great Lakes, IL. jj Fuel Systems Officer ENS James R Wilkins IV Commissioning Source: United States Naval Academy 04 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Camping. Climbing. Guitar The biggest challenge I ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Becoming accustomed to living and working as an Ensign in a brand new environment and developing my role as the Fuels MP Division Officer in the Engineering department. GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL (GSE M) GSEs are responsible for gas turbine control circuitn, ' inteifaces such as signal conditioners, control consoles, and designated electiical equipment associated with shipboard propulsion and electrical power generation. GSMs are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the main propulsion gas turbines, gas turbine generators, reduction gears, and associated equipment, such as pumps, valves, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, propeller shafts and shaft bearings. Gas Systems Technician Mechanical (Surface Warfare) Dwight Cleland Date enlisted: May 1985 Degree (s): Associates of Science, 2001 Central Texas College Previous Duties: USS HORNE (CG 30), USS JASON (AR 8), NAVCONBRIG Miramar, USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60). SIMA San Diego Hobbies: Hunting and fishing The biggest challenge Tve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Managing personnel between completing construction and watchstander training. MP Division GSMKSWjRASCHKE GSMl(SW)ROBANCHO GSEI STANCLIFF GSM 1(SW) WRIGHT GSM2(SW)BAVERY GSM2 CABRERA GSM2(SW AW) FLORESCA GSM2(SW) GONZALES MP Division (iSM2(S V)GRALV(XiL GSM2(S V).ILLIEN C}SE:KL:RTZ GSM2LAO GSNCOLLMERRE GSM2 RODRIGUEZ GSM2(SW) SMITH GSM2(S V) TAYLOR GSE GL ' NAALDSON MP Division GSM2(S V IKING GSM3 SMITH GSE3 WAGNER GSM3 WIGHT GSEFN CLINTON Damage Control Assistant (DCA) LT Drew J Irvin Commissioning Source: United States Naval Academy 2000 Degree: Systems Engineering Previous Duties: USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) Hobbies: Drinking beer. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ...Leaving the house when its -20 Degrees F. Chief Damage Controlman (Surface Warfare) Marli A. Crawford Date enlisted: October 1994 Degree: Bachelors of Science in Workforce Education and Training University of Southern Illinois, 2001 Previous Duties: RTC Orlando, USS PENS.ACOLA (LSD 38). USS SIMPSON (FFG 56). Sen ice School Command. Great lakes. IL Hobbies: Sports The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . .The training of all MOMSEN ' s firefighting and Damage control Parties. HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICLVN (HT) HTs plan and peiform fabrication of all types of shipboard strucmres. maintain and repair shipboard plumbing, piping systems, and sanitary waste collection. DAMAGE CONTROLMAN (DC) DCs are experts in firefighting and in the techniques, skills, and equipment used for damage control. They organize. super ise and train shipboard personnel in the operation and maintenance of damage control equipment. Additionally, they are responsible for training shipboard damage control teams. R-Division DC(S V)ELL1S HTI(S V)HAALAND DCUS V)SLTHERLAND MR 1 WILCOX HT2(SW)JONES DC2(SW)SHEEH. ' N DC2(SW)STR.AUSSBAUGH HTFNANDERSON DCFNBIGI DCFA FEATHERS DCFAHASKIN M FAKLALFFMAN HTFAREID FASOLIS Navigator (NAV) LT Michael E. Petersen Commissioning source: Naval Resene Officer Training Course Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics: Bachelor of Arts in German, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Previous Duties: USSGARY(FFG-5n Hobbies: Surfing. Skiing. A bad game of golf, summertime croquet, banjoing Pic biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . . been putting it all together. Starting at zero and building up a team of people who know their jobs well and will perform to keep the safety of the ship at sea is a daunting process. There is a lot at stake w ith a new ship, which requires a lot of faith. 1 think when all is said and done: we ' ll all feel something remarkable has been accomplished successfully. Senior Chief Electrician Mate (Surface 1 Warfare) John D. Freeman j Date enlisted: June 1984 Degree: Junior at ST.LEO Uni ersit ( B.-X Technolog ' Management) Previous Duties: USS FORD (FFG 54). Port Sen ices Naval Station Long Beach. Ca. SSC NTC Great Lakes- EMIC AMT ' lC7) school. White House Communications -Agency. USS CORMORANT ( MHC 5 7 ). FTSCLANT DET. Ingleside. TX. Hobbies: Music, Guitar The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . .Doing the right thing at the right time in a Precom environment ... J Command 3M Coordinator NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT The a igation E.xecutiv e Department is responsible for the efficient and meticulous maintenance of the ship ' s records as well as pro iding administrativ e support to the crew. This department also prov ides security expertise and career counseling ad ice and assistance. The medical di ision is the pro ider of all medical care to the crew while underw ay and on deployment. .Also, this department is responsible for skillfijl na igation and communications with other ships and shore stations via flag hoist or flashing light Chief Hospital Corpsman (Surface Warfare, Air Warfare) James Daniel Hopper Date enlisted: Feburan 1984 Previous Duties: Naval Hospital Corpus Christi. TX. Branch Medical Clinic Port Huenerae. CA, Naval Hospital Yokosuka. Japan, Na al Hospital Bremerton. W ' A. Naval School of Health Sciences San Diego. CA. LSS INT)EPENT)ENCE (CV 62). USS FORD (FFG 54), SPECIAL BO.AT TE.ANI TWENTY TWO Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, coaching little league and computer games The biggest challenge Tve faced in bringing MO.MSEN to life: . . . teaching young sailors its ok to think, thinking keeps you alive. Chief Quartermaster (Surface W arfare) Aaron W. Frasieur Pi«% ious Duties: USS NOLIUS (DDG 69). USS HARRY W. HILL ( DD 986 ). NCS HAROLD E. HOLT N S CONCORD. BUPERS, .MillingtonTN Hobbies; Rurming. baseball and my kids Chief Personnelman (Surface Warfare) Jason Fitzgerald Snyder Date enlisted: October 1990 Previous Duties; VQ-6. NTU) Nashille. USS KLAKRING (FFG 42) Hobbies: Sports and Politics The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bring MOMSEN to life; ... let me think about it NX-Department NUAWlBOVLE QMICLMIFORD MAKAWiKLLG NCKSWiWHITEHORNE 0M2BESS ' iN:COLLIER OM- RAMSEY ' HM2 RHINEHART 0M3FLORES QNLMIAMB ' PNSN BAKER ' NSN DAL CH OMSXDEMBOWSKI 0 1S EDWARDS 0 IS W VI S( ) PNSNR1VER.A. QUARTERMASTER (QM) QMs assist the Officer of the Deck and the ship ' s Na igator in plotting the ship ' s position w hen iinderv ay. They procure, correct, maintain and make use of all navigation and oceanographic publications, charts, and na igational instruments. QMs utilize isual signal methods and equipment for communications including flashing light, semaphore, and signal flags. They are cross-trained in na iaation. as s ell. PERSONNELMAN (PN) PNs perfom: enlisted personnel administration duties in ol ed in utilizing manpow er, maintaining ser ice records, and preparing arious reports. YOEMAN(YN) YNs perform clerical duties and administrati e duties, including typing, filling, preparing, and routine of correspondence and official reports. HOSPITAL CORPSMAN (HM) HMs pro ide medical care to injured or ill crew members. Tliey also assist physicians with physical examinations, patient care and the administration of medication. MASTER-AT-ARMS (MA) MAs perform, train, and ad ise personnel on matters of in estigations. interrogations, apprehensions, crime prevention, and preser ation of crime scenes and e ' idence. They are responsible for the enforcement of orders and regulations, shore patrol, and physical security evaluations. NAVY CAREER COUNCELORS (NC) NCs assist the command in organizing and implementing enlisted recruiting and retention programs and counsels Na y personnel and their dependents on ad antages of career opportunities in the United States Na A . y Z OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTS LT Tracy A. Maestas Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School Degree(s): B.S. Chemistry, University of Utah, 1995. M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School. 2002 Previous Duties: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), USS HAYLER ( DD 997), USS CAVALLA (SSN684) K Hobbies: Running, hiking, camping. The biggest challenge Pve faced in bringing MOMSENtolife;NTR. Operations Officer (OPS) ■ fc H Senior Chief Cryptologic Teclinician Collection (Surface Warfare) p • fl 1 Darrell A. Smiley - fl . M ' M Date enlisted: February 1986 Q ■ Previous Duties: NSGA Whidbey Island, ATG San Diego Ca., USS PRINCETON (CO 59), NSGA FT Meade Md., NSGA Misawa Japan. NSGA Adak Alaska. Hobbies: Sports Communications Officer (COIMMO) ENS Jessica R. Rose | Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School H Degree(s): Microbiology B.S. from University of California, San Diego with a minor in Chemistry, 2003. Hobbies: Hiking. Camping, Snowmobiling, Home Improvement The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bring MOMSEN to life; ...Training a M Chief Information Systems Technician (Surface Warfare) Jeffrey S. McSweeney Previous Duties: USS CONFNGHAM (DDG 1 7), NTCC Hampton Roads, USNS Apache (TATFl 72). NSGAAdak Alaska, SACL ANT Norfolk Va. USS YORKTOWN (CO 48), USSTRATCOM Offuti AFB Omaha Ne, Hobbies: Collecting NASCAR collectibles The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ... starting a communications division from scratch. From bringing a diverse bunch of sailors together for the first time and making them a cohesive unit, to testing each and every communications system onboard to maintaining divisional moral at the highest possible level and still getting the job done has been the utmost challenge which I could not have accomplished without the group of sailors I have in OC division. They deserve all the credit, I was just the guide. INFORMATION TECHNICIANS (IT) ITs provide and maintain reliable, secure, rapid telecommunications and computer systems, using a complex array ofequipment subsystems. Each subsystem and network provides support for the operations and administrative needs of the command. .. OC-Division IT1(SW)MCPHAUL ITl(SW)TRUJlLLO IT2 BURDEN 1T2(AW)GAGUM IT2 PARKER IT2 SCHODOWSKI ITSA HATCHER First Lieutenant (IstLT) LTJG Albert A. Stowe Commissioning source: 1 6 January 200 1 Degree: B.S. from Vanderbilt University Previous Duties: USS Fletcher ( DD 992) i Chief Boatswain Mate (Surface Warfare) V |H Abrian Jones ut w f M Date enlisted: November 1986 B iH B I Previous Duties: USS SARATOGA (CV 60), NWSTA Seal Beach, Mm- K t USS INGRAHAM (FFG 61). CNRNW. N AVIMFAC PNW Everett, H M IB I WA. USS FIFE (DD 991) H P I The biggest challenge Pve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: B l . . . family being so far away. E l fa 1 BOATSWAIN ' S MATE (BM) One of the oldest traditional ratings in the United States Navy. BMs are the e.xperts in deck seamanship. They maintain the machinen, ' and equipment topside , handle cargo and operate small boats. They also maintain the clean the ship ' s exterior, conduct underw ay refueling and assist in ship ' s na igation. DECK SEAMAN The Deck Seaman are the ship ' s deck maintenance work force. They assist the Boatswain ' s Mates in operating deck equipment and in maintaining topside spaces. QD-Division BMKSWiBENZEL BM:(S iFLORES BM2GELRIN BM2 HERNANDEZ-LOPEZ BM2(SW)PALACOS-GOMEZ BM3SPAKOSK1 SNAN ' NAS SNGUILLEMETTE SN PARSONS SN SULLIVAN SA .ALLEN SACALZADILLAS SA CASTILLO SA CASTILLO OD-Division SA HENDERSON SA HCKiAN SAJLANG SA MCMINN SA MONDESIR SANICKOLAS SAOLDACH SA ROBINSON SASLATTER ' i ' QD-Division SRGAITHER SRJOHXSON SR SANTIAGO M SRWAGESTER .aM-Tpl ' -- ' iM Combat Information Center Officer (CICO) ENS Scott A. Buchanan Commissioning Source: Limited Duty Officer Previous Duties: USS KING (DDG 41 ), USS PLATTE (AO 1 86). USS CHARLESTON (LKA 113). USS AMERICA (CV 66). Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic. USS CARR (FFG 52). Tactical Air Control Squadron Twenty One, Afloat Training Group. Middle Pacific. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . . Pre-com Duty Senior Chief Operations Specialist (Surface Warfare) Anthony S. Major Date enlisted: May 1987 Previous Duties: USS SPRUANCE (DD 963), USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (PEG 29) USS THORN ( DD 988) USS PHILLIPINE SEA (CG 58) USS HOWARD (DDG 83) USS THACH (FFG 43) ,AAWC Guantanamo Bay Cuba. FTC Norfolk Va. (MTS) FCTCPAC Point Loma California. Hobbies: Sports, Music, Landscaping The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: ... Being away from my fami ly OI-Division OSI(SW)BUTTON OSl CALZADILLA OSl(SW)KEY OSI(SW)NtLSON OSl STEVENSON 0S1(SW)TAT0N OS 1{SW AW) WALKER OS2 BEARD OS2BRUECKER 0S2SPANGLER OS3 BANNISTER OS3 HESSICK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (OS) OS ' s operate radar. na igation. and communications equipment in Combat Infonnation Center(CIC). They evaluate radar displays, identify contacts, and carry out the tactical decisions for the combat systems team. QI-Division 0S3KIPERMAN OS3 MORADI. VNS OSSN DONAHUE OSSNGULKE OSSN SLOGASKl OSSN TO AR OSSN SHAHB.-VZl OSSN WARAKANBANCHA Electronic arfare Officer (EWO) LT John P. Petrescu pff Commissioning Source: Officer Commissioning School Degree(s): Bachelorof Science in Business Administration. 1 Marketing 1985 ) Previous Duties: Naval Securitv ' Group Activity, San Diego Direct Support. Deployed on USS JOHN PAUL JONES 1 (DDG 53). USS STETHEM (DDG 63). USS FITZGER.ALD ' ,DDG 62). USS HOPPER (DEXi 70). USS BELLEAU WOOD ' (LHA5)attachedtoCOMPHIBRON FIVE. USS RUSSELI (DDG 59). USS PAUL F. FOSTER ( DD 964) Hobbies: SCUBA Diving, Camping ' The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Being away from family. W- T.. Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical (Surface Warfare) Robert Adam Stewart Date enlisted: .August 1994 Pre ious Duties: USS INGRAHAM(FFG 61 ). FCTCP.AC EW Instructor (MTS) Hobbies: Music. Sports. Racing. Fishing. Firearms, and the outdoors. The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Multi-tasking while enduring the extreme cold that is h Maine Winter. ■ IS ll.AW) COHEN CTOl HUERTA cm KITCHEN CTM1ML .GER CTR1(SW)STAHL QT-Division CrnLIFFENGREN CTT:(S ' AW) SCHROTER CTR2 U HITE r JL CTNB ALLEN CT02RAMIRES CTT3 DLAIAWA ' ' CTT3 HERN.ANDEZ CTT3 LINDSE CTTSN CALLAWAY CTOSN LAMBERT CRVPTOLOGIC TECHNICIANS (CT) CTT s detect, classify, and track, emissions using the SLQ-32(V)2 electronic countermeasures system. CTs collect, process and disseminate intelligence data. INTELLICENCE SPECIALIST (IS) ISs assemble and analyze multisources operational intelligence by preparing and presenting intelligence briefings using graphics. o erlays. and mosaics. CTTSN HE-AD CTTSA LOWSIW TJG Aaron C. Erickson • ■ Electronics Material Officer (EMO) SI Department Head Systems Integrarions Officer ■HV ENS Joshua Christopher Ray Commissioning Source; United States Na al Academy ' 04 Degree: Bachelors of Science K Hy l Hobbies: Racquetball. Basketball. Snow skiing N i H The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: H tf H . . ..figuring out all the computer jargon and why e eryone is mad at me all the time ( like it s my fault every time the Internet goes I T I dowTi!) iHiH Senior Chief Electronics Technician (Surface Warfare) Theresa G. Santoro Date enlisted: November 1 986 Pre ious Duties: NCTCS Keflav ik. Iceland: USS TORTUG.A LSD46. NTTU Keesler . FB. Biloxi MS: USS P.A.UL F. FOSTER ( DD 964 ) Hobbies: Photography, camping T!ic biggest challenge r e faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: Standing up s lems Integration Department. Manned by lC s. IT ' s and ET s to maintain all exterior interior communications, navigational electronic systems, surface search radars, televisions, telephones, local area nenvorks. classified and unclassified computers and all ancillary equipment to support .MOMSEN ' s mission and morale. 4 SE Division SE Di ision supports all mission areas. Primary responsibilities include operational readiness and casualty repair of Navigation radars. Identification Friend or Foe System (IFF). Surface Search Radar Systems, Interior and Exterior Communications (XCOMICOM). Test equipment and electronic equipment onboard not specifically assigned to another di ision. SE Division is manned by Electronic Technicians (ET) and Interior Communication (IC). SL Division SL Di ision supports all ship mission areas. Primar ' responsibilities include the operational readiness and administration of the Integrated Shipboard Nenvork System (ISNS). lT-21 Local Area Nenvorks (LAN). Global Command Control System Maritime (GCCS M). SL Division is manned by Information Systems Technicians (IT). Electronic Technicians (ET) and Interior Communication (IC). System Integration WW ITSA FOLTS SUPPLY DEPARTMENT The Supply Department is charged with providing support and service to the entire ship on a 24-hour-a-day basis. These services include procurement and stocking of consumable items and spare parts, payroll services, food service and support service for the crew. LT Bobby Martinez Commissioning Source: OCS Pensacola Degree(s): B.S. Technical Sales. M.A. Organizational Management Pre ious Duties; NMCB-4. USS FORD (FFG 54). EA-6B Program OtTice Hobbies; Famils. Brew ing Beer The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life; ...Establishing the way the Supply Department does business on MOMSEN. We have a lot of talented people w ith their own ideas on how to run a Supply Department. The trick is to pick the best practices while complying w ith outside policies and regulations. ENS Carrie F. Kunze Commissioning Source; Officer Candidate School Degree(s); Bachelor of Arts in Educatioa Biology. College of St. Scholastica. 1998 . Previous Duties; NRD Minneapolis Navy Supply Corps School Hobbies; History Reading The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life; ...Being new to a ship I found one of the biggest challenges to be just finding hat needed to be done and how. 1 think the training and the chance to start from the ground up has given me a unique insight into a Destroyer and I think the challenges that we have faced w ill make us a better and stronger crew in order to take MOMSEN to sea. Chief Culinary Specialist (Surface Warfare) Arnel C. Gonzalvo Date enlisted: December 1988 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture { Major in Agronomy). Universitv of the Philippines 1986. Master ' s Degree in Business Administration. National University. 1 995 Previous Duties: USS JUNEAU (LPD 10). Fleet ASW Training Center, Pacific. San Diego. C.A... USS BLUE RIDGE ( LCC 19), Na al Station Everett, WA. Hobbies: Playing Basketball. Bowling. Golf Chess The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . Making the Galley come ali e and training all m CS crew to en ision my ideas in food ser ice operation and at the same time help them adapt to shipboard life. 1 Chief Storekeeper (Air Warfare) H Louis J. Russell H HH B Date enlisted: .August 1982 H m m 1 Degree: B.S. .Athletic .Administration: St John ' s Universitj ' 1987 B l2 l Previous Duties: U.S. Naval Reserve, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), Naval Station Roosevelt Roads. Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay. Cuba, NATO HQ. Pristina, Kosovo. K. H E f K. B Hobbies: Being a good dad for my kids IHIQ The biggest challenge I ' ve faced in bringing MOMSEN to life: . . .making sure MOMSEN ' s material requirements were all filled from a surface warfare perspective. CSIBIRNHTT CS1(S iCIll ' A CSl(S V)CORDF.RO DKKSW A V)FIEKE CSKSWIFORBES SHI MARSHALL SKI RENDON SIO(A V)GLTIERREZ CS2(S V)LA VS0N PC-2STOLL SK2(S V) VILKERSON 7 ' SK3(S lAKHTAR SH3DUNN SH3 MACIAS-OLIVAS CS3(SW)RUCC il  1 r 1 f. CS3VOCE SKSNBENABEJIMENEZ DKSN DI. Z ISS FSM[;LE SKSNGALDONES CSSNGARCIA-GONZALES SHSNG.AZMLRI SKSN JOHN-JULES SHSNPORRAS CSSNRUCKl R SKSN SCHWARZKOPF CSSN SMITH CSSAPACHECO SHSR SMITH HH . k ' 1- V3 l 9 ' STOREKEEPERS (SK) SKs operate tlic ship ' s sloivroums and issue repair pails. Tlie also prepare requisitions and other purchase orders to maintain supphes at prescribed support levels to satisfy ship requirements. CULINARY SPECIALIST (CS) CSs operate and manage all galley and dining facilities. They are responsible for menu preparation, procurement, receipt, and stow age of all food on the ship. X SHIP ' S SERVICEMAN (SH) SHs are employed in a ariety of diverse serv ices outlets. They cut hair in the barbershop, manage the ship ' s store, operate all laundrv ' serv ices, and maintain inventory control and financial records associated v ith their work. POSTAL CLERK (PC) PCs perform postal counter duties, primarily in preparing, processing, and routing postal correspondence, records, and reports. DISBURSING CLERK (DK) DKs compute pay. prepare pa rolls, manage the , ' TM. and process financial entitlements for the crew . They also disburse funds for supplies and serv ices, and prepare financial accounts and reports. DET-7 Back row (L to R): LTJG J. Mott. AM2(A ) Margoitta. AM3 Banuelos. A02( AW ) Bing. LCDR J. Maune, A V3 Garrison, AD3( AW) McDonald, ATI Linares, ATSN Lucy, AE2 Shelton, LT C. Morgan, LTJG E. Nicoletti, AW C(A V AC) D. Patterson Front row ( L to R): ADCS(AW) R. Ducot, AMl(AW) Malagan, ADl(AW) Singh, AZ2 Kilodeaux, AE3 Hoarau PLANKOWNER A time honored tradition dating back to wooden ships, the officers and crew u ho are sen ing onboard USS MOMSEN ( DDG 92) at the time of commissioning ha e eamed the title of ■■Planlc Owner. E en, member of the commissioning crew will hold the honorar distinction for life and be entitled to A clear, free, open and unencumbered title to one plank of the deck. With this pri ilege lies a great deal of pride and responsibility. The members of the crew, who come from a wide range of backgrounds and na y experiences, w ere carefully chosen to bring MOMSEN to life. . s a team, they ha e v orked diligently to prepare this majestic w arship for the nation ' s ser ice. and they must continue to set the standards for those new Sailors w ho will become future crew members. These four plankow ners w ere amongst the first to arri e at Precommissioning Unit MOMSEN in Bath Maine. They established man of the policies and principles that laid the foundation of success for the rest of the crew . Their tours complete, they ha e mo ed on to new assignments: LT Brad Stallings w as the Chief Engineer and first member of the MOMSEN crew . He is now the Commanding Officer of USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12). LT Jeffer ' Brooks established a new shipboard department. Systems Integration Department, and now is assigned to the Na al Air Station. Brunsw ick. GSCS( SW ) Michael Wroten w as the backbone of the Engineering Department. He is now the Departmental Leading Senior Chief on Precommissioning Unit B.AINBRIDGE (DDG 96). starting the process all o er again. ITl Joseph Deh ecchio w as a leader in the radio shack . He is now a commissioned Ensign in the Na y Nurse Corps and serves aboard the USNS COMFORT. To these steadfast shipmates we w ish fair w inds. until our wakes cross again... LT Jeffen A. Brooks.EMO SI Department GSCS(S ) Michael L. N roten. MP Division ITl Delvecchio. OC Di ision NAVY HYMN =s ' P ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SA E, f WHOSE ARM HATH BOUND THE RESTLESS WA E, WHO BIDD ' ST THE MIGHTY OCEAN DEEP . ITS OW7S APPOINTED LIMITS KEEP, O HEAR US WHEN WE CRY TO THEE FOR THOSE IN PERIL ON THE SEA! GOD, WTIO DOST STILL THE RESTLESS FOAM, PROTECT THE ONES WE LOVT AT HOME. PROVIDE THAT THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE BY THINE OW7S GRACE BOTH SAFE AND FREE. O FATHER, HEAR US WHEN WE PRAY FOR THOSE WE LOVT SO FAR A AY. O FATHER, KING OF EARTH AND SEA,- WE DEDICATE THIS SHIP TO THEE. IN FAITH WE SEND HER ON HER WAY; IN FAITH TO THEE WE HUMBLY PRAY; O HEAR FROM HEAVEN OUR SAILOR ' S CRY AND WATCH AND ; y VRI HER FROM ON HIGH! AND WHEN AT LENGTH HER COURSE IS RUN, HER WORK FOR HOME AND COUNTRY DONE, OF ALL THE SOULS THAT IN HER SAILED LET NOT ONE LIFE IN THEE HAVE FAILED; BUT HEAR FROM HEAVEN OUR SAILOR ' S CRY, AND GRANT ETERNAL LIFE ON HIGH! L„ .. 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OC Division Precommissioning Unit Bath, Maine Da id Hubbard PRECOM Staff Bear Hastings - PRECOM Director Michelle Caron - Director of Services Gar Comwell - Director of Support Glenn Green Personnel Fleet Documentation and Tech Manual Outfitting Support Jerrv Miller - Enaineerina Support and Services Staff Engineer - Tom Fritschy Executive Assistant - Pat Comwell Logistician - Beth Priddle Ed Barron Janice Comber Ed Dutch Duchesneau Paul Eastman Jerry James Pennev Kinsman Da id A. Lewis Tom Luisi Linda Mario Tami Mitchell Jim Mitchell Billv Moon Denise Mungen Linda Robitaille Manlyn Smith Da id Valek PCU Maintenance Team Joyce Spicer - BIW Dept. 20 Leo Gould - BIW Dept. 20 Ed Mitchell - BIW Dept 20 MOMSEN COMMISSIONING TEAM The officers and crew of USS MOMSEN sincerely thank the Bay County community leaders who served on the Momsen Commissioning Team. Your tremendous support of our nation ' s military, and w ann hospitality during our stay in Panama City, will not be forgotten. Farewell Panama City, we look forward to the day when the winds bring MOMSEN back to St. Andrews Bay. Honorary Chairman: Governor Jeb Bush MCT Co-chairmen: Dave Steere Joe Tannehill. Sr. Subcommittee Chairmen: Steve Applegate ( Public Affairs) Ed Bolter (Publicity) Jimmy Patronis. Jr. (Social Events) Scott demons (Crew Activities) Joey Ginn (Invitations) Dick Parish (Finance) Duane Covert (Gifts) MCT Members: Gerry Clemons Dan Duda Jaqui Handwork Andy Hunter Alisa Kinsaul Pete Mallory Tom Neubauer Tony Read. LT, USN Claire Shennan Wayne Stubbs Steve Wiggins Sean Corscadden Bob Findley. CDR. USN Karen Hanes Walt Kelley Debi Knight Bob McSpadden Dick Parish Carol Roberts Ted Spangenberg Elizabeth Walters Guy York Larry Dantzler Carl Garvin Joe Hanna Nonie Kinner Rayford Lloyd Don Nash Jeff Prater. CDR, USN Mike Ross Lee Sullivan Bob Warren COMMISSIONING PROGRAM CREW Officer In Charge LT Charles F. Grayson III, Public Aftairs Officer Commissioning Program diief Editor In Charge FCC(SW) Joseph J. Diak Commissioning Program Editor STG2(SW) Jacob K. Vaught Special Thanivs to the Contributing Photographers: LT Charles F. Grayson. Ill FCC(SW) Joseph J. Diak Tami Mitchell Mike Nutter FC2 Adam Hailey GSCS(SW)Kennith Tan- Robert Dionne ENl(SW) Darren M. Manick GSMl(SW) Robert J. Robancho s . - - 4 , ?i- i. V V Iri flftk, ' 3 ' ' , J