Stump (DD 978) - Naval Cruise Book

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' ,wc It..,v:, 44- my vans. 1-, a. sf. ,M n ,mfg ,,, fb- 4, :geek .3-y, '11 x ' 'Wh Q 'g -'fl' 19 U vii' und! M ati rw auf' i ,ll ,E OMMA DI G OFFICER 4. wswruw ' 'TTMSI v x X X x X The following pages provide a glimpse at one of the most unique deployments of the U,S. Navy. The perspective is from a ship and crew who spared no effort in making it clear to all that Stump and the U.S. Navy are proud and professional organizations. The thousands of miles we sailed in circumna vigating the South Ameri- can continent were shared by ships from eleven nations. The 26 port visits provided a unique opportunity to meet, share knowledge and prepare to work with our Southern Neighbors. The commonality of the sea and those who sail her was vividly abundant throughout our journey. Stump had many achievements and set several records during the cruise. Our air department contributed to many of these and I include them in every sense when I speak of the ship and crew. Our passage through the Straits of Magellan and the Chilean Inland watenavay was the first by a Spruance Class Destroyer. Our personnel retention during this cruise led to Stump being awarded the Surface Force Atlantic Retention Silver Star and contributed to our being named the Atlantic Fleet Golden Anchor winner for I 98 I . Throughout this book are pictures and reminders of those who made this memorable cruise. Every man aboard did a tough job and did it well. The tremendous impression we made on our Southern Allies is a reflec- tion of dedication and team work. The support of our families and loved ones contributed significantly to our success, and for them we hope this cruise book will provide an avenue to the colorful stories that can only be touched upon here. 'WAC-,. Y. U ,. - F9Y5!511f':s.3wf.w f 1-1220449-if? ?5'33f 'ffs1f1i'EQ2 .. -,,,,,,,,,,

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55 STUMP DD-9 8 U55 Stump, the sixteenth of the Spru- ance class destroyers is assigned to Cruis- er Destroyer Group Eight and Destroyer Squadron Ten. Powered by gas turbines, similar in design to those on aircraft, Stump is a multi-mission ship whose pri- mary mission is anti-submarine warfare. Stump was commissioned in Aug of 1978 and hasn't stopped since. Unitas XXII is Stump 's second major deployment having completed her first Med cruise in I980. On her maiden deployment to the Med in l980 Stump ammassed an impressive ar- ray of firsts . Allowing no opportunity for distinction to pass, Stump was award- ed the coveted anti-submarine hook 'em award during the l980 Med cruise. Unitas offered new horizons and challenges and Stump continued undaunted, increasing her eminence throughout the world. And doing it proudly.