St Louis (LKA 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTI E OFFICER ho is responsible for virtually all paperwork that . leaves the ship, is in charge of about twelve different committees, must write fitness reports . , . for seven department heads, screen all potential mast cases, counsel or reprimand two or three people per day, W ' ensure that the Wardroom doesn't get too out of hand at meal times, and just generally see that everything goes as planned ? Answer the XO I Officers and men of the ST.LOUlS should reflect on their lives and accomplishments of 1985. We should I reflect on our traditions as seafaring men, past and if present, whose loyalty, courage, dedication and patriotism are responsible for peace through strength, and the freedom that enriches our lives today. I would I .P like to take this opportunity to express my sincere ap- . . , , I preciation and congratulations to all our Gators of the USS ST.LOUlS family, without their sacrifices our cheri- shed freedom and most precious family would have long- time vanished. You should marvel at your accom- plishments because they have been many. You have my permission to unequivocally declare that ST.LOU is the . LJ ky. r finest Gator in the entire Pacific Fleet. Always remem- ber the Navy is not just an adventure, it can be fun as well. Lets go Gator . 'M W- il'HlllJ,fy li .,i,,,,r N W.C.MARSH, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, USN Lieutenant Commander W. Clyde Marsh is a native of Webawee Alabama. Commander Marsh graduated from Alabama A gl M University ' y oi ica cience and at the same time was commissioned in the in 1973, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Histor and P lt' I S U.S. Navy through the AROTC Program. He has subsequently served ashore and afloat at the following duty stations: - USS OZBOURN CDD-846 J - USS MANLEY CDD-9403 - USS PARSONS CDDG-33 J - USS PENSACOLA CLSD-385 - USS PRAIRIE CAD-15 J - Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic - U.S.Naval Destroyer School ' - Surface Warfare Officer PXO Shool LCDR Marsh has been awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for amphibious operations during the Beirut, Lebanon conflict, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exemplary performance. LCDR Marsh is married to the former Veronica Potts of Tallassee, Alabama. They have two children, a son Diondre Clyde age 8, and a daughter August Kalonji, age 4. The Marsh's reside at 1460-31 Hino-Cho, Sasebo City, Japan. I Amar: ie - 4 ...,,,,, - U JC- .- c. ri, is.. . U... V-E' ... .. A. Q. -C Dee: - ,i ,. if M., H- Jill xi' .. - EPZ ,grv . ' I . Rr 'W '--i 'A Q 559' V . f .i--.M -M. ,, Z? + U TL. s Y ' 9 beep? ?'j.dr We at V485 js, T21 ,E D sv' la-1 gum? H . .ev-BSP? G k mf-4. Giff- eef X5 agen? ss? .st A its 3 in Nl YQ rpg M

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CO DI OFFICER he many accomplishments of the USS ST. LOUIS in 1985 are well known throughout the 7 Seventh Fleet. The Battle E Departmental Awards, the Blue R, participation in numerous Seventh Fleet exercises, Supply Management Inspection, Medical Readiness Evaluation. INSURV, and OPPE is only a partial list. These indications of the ship's success are just half the story. I would like to recognize the less tangible individual successes that we have seen this year: Your performance as representatives of our wonder- ful country in many foreign ports. The successful advancement and rapid professional development of so many individuals. 'O The support and involvement of the families through- out the year. The extra hours spent repairing equipment to ensure our commitments were completed as scheduled. These personal accomplishments and shared experi- ences as well as working together are what makes life in the Navy a special profession. lt has been a good year. F.L. TILLOTSON, CAPTAIN, USN PRESS ON. aptain Tillotson is a native of Ketchikan, Alaska. l-le attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in June 1963. Captain Tillotson entered flight training at NAS Pensa- cola and was designated a Naval Aviator on 6 January 1965, Upon completion of replacement pilot training in the F-48, he reported to the VF-102 Diamondbacks , NAS Oceana, Virginia where he deployed onboard the USS AMERlCA CCV-66 J. l-le was assigned in 1966 as a combat replacement pilot for the VF-213 Black Lions , and Completed two extended deployments to Southeast Asia onboard USS KITTY HAWK CCV-63 D. In July 1968, Captain Tillotson was selected to attend the U. S. Navy Test Pilot School. l-le recorded numerous firsts in carrier aircraft defelopment including the A-7E, OV-1OA, F-4, A-4F, T-2C and A-6A, culminated by minimum endspeed catapult launches of the EA-6B. Captain Tillotson returned to Miramar and joined the VF-114 Aardvarks in August 1971 as Operations and Maintenance Officer. l-le deployed to Southeast Asia in March 1972 for his third combat tour and completed 364 combat missions. In February 1974, he began training as an instructor in the F-14 with VF-124 and subsequently served as Operations and Executive Officer ofthe MUTHA Squadron. Captain Tillotson then reported as Commanding Officer of the VF-51 Screaming Eagles, ln August 1981. Captain Tillotson assumed command of Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN on board USS AMERICA while deployed to the SEVENTH Fleet. ln December 1982. he reported to CNO ao the F 14 Program Coordinator. During ri: career. Captain Tillotzori has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, three individual Air Meda 2 23 Strike Flightf1irli!ledaI',. five Navy Commendation Medals, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. tte Comt J etriamexe Hr,rir,r Medal and Croif, of Gallentry, and campaign and service medals for the Vietnam conflict.

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' Www.. C , . 'Hg 'fs A 'iw .M 1 tive . X xg. iiiitwuv k. .. 1 gi.. 'P u. . Eivi- Q. . -.. WW' Tv:- :1 ' -ff? 13.2 5 o 5. IP fi 'G 5 N 'ar .Q Z-- fw 9 '-i.: Y ,,,. aii' 'PI AYP'- f if MIS' uf'- ,rw -A .,,,A.s.y . as W vQv' 'S ar wf' Q... gt .34 he year 1985 was a rewarding one for the ST. LOU... literally. lt began when we received word that we had won the Battle Efficiency Award Cbetter known as the Battle E J for the 1983- 1984 competitive cycle. Although the ST LOU had not, of course, been in actual combat, awarding the E to the ship was an appropriate acknowledgement of the professional manner in which we completed the transition to WESTPAC and immediately assumed a heavy workload as the first true Gator forward de- ployed to the Seventh Fleet. The winning of the Battle E was highlighted by the simultaneous announcement of departmental excellence awards for Communications and Damage Control. Each award represented the hard work and sweat of a whole bunch of folks from every department who together put the ST LOU in the running for the awards. Whatever your particular con- tribution to the ship might have been, you can bet that it was a team effort that earned all the kudos! The Retention R soon followed the other awards 5 seems enough of us either re-enlisted or extended to make the staffs sit up and take notice. Then there was the host of other well done's and pats -on -the- back for many evolutions: the Operational Propulsion Plant Readiness Exam, Team Spirit '85, Amphibious Refresher Training, the Medical Readiness Evaluation, and the Supply Management Inspection, to name but a few of the memorable ones. By the end of '85 we'd felt like we'd done it all and, better yet, done it all well. Saint Lou Can Do had proved to be a lot more than just a phrase at the top the POD, it was the ST LOUIS style in 1985. LCDR SMITH, USN, SENIOR WATCH OFFICER