Stump (DD 978) - Naval Cruise Book

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COAT 0F RMS SSTU . if I ' . A. ,, ,H ,x I :I -N 'El ra' 'fif--ff in' s ' Q Qaggagi at 'P+ Q. 331 at .fiv- in-Q 'rf' 'fm iii . I sg Z'+WV511f The heroic and distinguished naval career of Admiral Felix B. Stump is reflected in the ship's coat of arms. The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific theater during World War ll are represented in the shield. The blue silhouette cross refers to the Navy Cross awarded him twice while in command ot Carrier Division 24, the white central star denotes the Silver Star medal awarded 'ifor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against enemy-held islands. The Legion ot Merit, which he was awarded three times, is indicated by the crossed arrows in scarlet and white. The US. Army Distinguished Service Medal, received for exceptionally meritorious service as Com- mander of a combined operations center during the early part of the war, is represented by the colors scarlet, white and blue, the colors of the suspension ribbon of the medal. The four smaller stars in gold are in recognition of the attainment of the rank of Admiral, The gold shield is symbolic of knowledge and achievement. Admiral Stump's Navy career, his noted boldness, and his service aboard six aircraft carriers are represented by the griffin holding an anchor. Perhaps the best way to summarize Admiral Stump's philosophy towards his naval career, as well as the best way to summarize the conduct of the proud ship that bears his name, is the ship's motto: TENACITY: FOUNDATIGN CF VICTORY.

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Commander Perrotta was born in Coraopolis, Pa. on 31 March, 1942 and was raised in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Navy in April of 1961 and was commissioned via the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program QNESEPD in June, 1968 after graduating from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Previous sea tours include command of the USS READY CPG-871 a missile equipped Patrol Combatant home ported in the Mediterranean. His initial sea assignment was in 1968 on USS COLUMBUS QCG-125 as Deck and Radio Officer, then as Missile Battery Officer on USS BIDDLE CCG-341, Weapons Officer on USS SEMMES QDDG-181, and Executive Officer on USS PETERSON QDD-9695. His shore assignments include Combat Systems Training Requirements ection Head in the office of Naval Operations QOP-39l and most recently on my A gixlvsgxx omcis the staff of the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet as the Head of the Cruiser-Destroyer Combat Systems Requirement Section. Commander Perrotta has received the Meritorious Service Medal, The Navy Commendation Medal, The Navy Achieve- ment Medal and various other service medals. Commander Perrotta is married to the former Theresa Prah of Uniontown, Pa. The Perrottas and their three daughters, Laurie nn, Ashlie and Angela reside in Virginia Beach. X, f -I l In his chair on the bridge, the CO observes an exercise in progress. sweater happily poses for the above photo. 5 The Captain wearing the newly authorized Surface Warfare