Thorn (DD 988) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1981 volume:

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The original USS THORN QDD 647 D was commissioned April 1 1943. Both ships were named in tribute to the memory of the late LT. Johnathon Thorn who distinguished himself in the attacks on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars. The official crest of the USS THORN is dark blue and gold colors traditionally associated with the U.S. Navy' symbolic of the sea and of excellence. The sword a symbol of nautical boldness and courage. The crossed cannons represent both the battles of the Tripolitan War and those of the first USS THORN in World War II. The orle. of mullets Cboarder of starsj refer to the seven battle stars awarded to the previous USS THORN for her service during World War II. itself against attacks by the use of its quills thus symbolizing the capabilities of USS THORN. Thus the Ships motto as extracted from William Shakespeares HAMLET: SHARPLY PERSEVERANT1 like the quills of the fretful porcupine. 7 7 7 7 7 The porcupine represents a creature well able to defend l 7 7 Q CC 73 Above right: THORNS keel laying Above center: THORN under construction Above: SN Eldred, Don Simpson, SN Frantz and RMSN Nalley admire a banner they designed to show the cooperation and friendship between THORN and Ingalls Right: Guests look on as Mrs. Patricia Ansley christens the USS THORN THUR CDD 9889 , ,. sr ' 5 . ' ' Eg, 4434 as f '- lf f if is . . .A wg , M 4 .qfy' hZ ,vi '-1 , 12 6 ww nf ' . - . 5- , -- i f 'BQ ' ' f,:-:g w'j,f 'QT. ef,3f 1' . 37' . J' ' fi 2, 5,3 Hai n .' S .f- 'Wg sg.: ,. . , h .I , JN V .F 5 .4 gy, .. . f ffiff 1, 435.4 A- , .,a.-vAf5A,4f,5, ,. -tw f J , 1 f .. If 25 i X-f i? 4 . W W 5. 42, . 4,51 4: Q y,?gZ4,M vy.e., my Wigs' L.. 45 s.4.,,,wf-f'5sv J 11 v iz.. M I .V ,J 1 ,551 4 TP? f- ,Q . ,gi .1 f, an V -1,15-'ff .f,.'tf1fft..' -sv ff- if 1. , ' -' g-- W . Y 7,1 1. - 31.5 Qi 5- 415.1215 X 'ff'iL ' ' W fl 1: g gi ' It ' B 5 , v' , -as,..,p-vtgbiw..-f:,,,Vf,4, ,. 1 1 ru. , vw' H V f I Q.. - 4i3Z2w., t... 1 .335 pgs ' fir - ' - k . 7 1 - ' - -if - f i . ff' 1- ' 'f -f ' 43- 5Tfn1..fw'-75' Wftifi' 11 fr. MILESTONES Keel Laid A29 August 1977 ' Christened .......... 3 February 1979 Commissioned .. 16 February 1980 THORN nn-ass 5,-?,x'f'1 ,Q 141 It ,J TABLE GF CONTENTS HISTORY OF THORN TWO AT THE TOP PRE-CGM ERA CGMMISSIONING WHAT IS A SAILQR? FIRST YEAR ON THE ROAD ROLL CALL HOME AGAIN THE ODYSSEY STAFF V ' ,nuff--1 X'v,.g.,f.- .1 -, 331. . 1-31.1,-1-r,-1,535gag.,-asLair: 5:.'f,:s1s:1:. .A -1 - , . . . , :.:1.:f.. .- f.. .s 1 ' H f , K V COMMANDING OFFICER CDR Charles A. Sellgren Nobody tells 'me anything! Commander Sellgren was born in San Diego Cal1forn1a on March 10 1938 He recelved a Bachelor of Arts degree ln Economlcs from Stanford University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and he is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and Naval War College. Commander Sellgren was commissioned July 14, 1961 from OCS. His tours include EMO and Commun- ications.Officer, USS TUCKER QDDR 87553 Operations Officer USS EVER- SOLE QDD -789,2 XO, USSPIVOT QMSO463jg CO, USS GALLUP QPG 855g Amphibious Warefare Project Officer, Office of Naval Mobile Train- ing Team HTMS TAPI CPF 5lg Operations Officer, USS BELKNAP QCG 265g XO, USS GLOVER QAGDE U3 and Combat Information Center, Electronics Warfare and Engineering Readiness Officer, Commander Am- phibious Group Eastern Pacific Staff. Commander Sellgren comes to com- mand USS THORN from the Naval War College where he graduated with distinction. His decorations include the Bronze Star with Combat V , Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commenda- tion, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with' Device. He is THORN'S first Com- manding Officer. 1 Uss THoRN foo-asap , il 4 l , Yix' I t-I X ,ff asm,-F7 . 'l . I, 5 t .g i ..,f 1 -.- f i -fe -, .pw-:P .1 ' Q-4.,.g1,,.n,,,w,,Q-,,, gt f 9'5f'f'T'-TYYY-2 'T .: ri,-51-gif ?v5'x'f'fx vfv -p-5,--T,r.-v,, A-. , ,.', ' Y' ' 'f 1- F ' Tre' i -ff EXECUTIVE OFFICER CDR John M. Fahey HANG TOUGH i USHARPLY PER EVERANTU MX Commander Fahey was born in Gary, Indiana on October 5, 1942. He attended the University of Illinois and subsequently recieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1966. He attended the Graduate School of Business Adminis- tration at Michigan State University prior to entering the Navy in 1967. Commander Fahey was commissioned April 5, 1968 from OCS. He was a member of Class 35 of the Naval Destroyer School. His tours include Nuclear Power School, Electronics Material Officer, USS BRUMBY QFF 104455 Engineering Officer, USS PARLE QDE 70853 Engineering Officer, USS EDWARD McDONNELLq QFF 104353 Assistant. Engineering Training Officer, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Mobile Training Team, and Main Propulsion Assistant, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY QCV 675. He is reporting to USS THORN from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School where he received a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and was elected to, membership in Sigma Xi National Honorary Society. He wears the Navy Commendation Medal, the Battle Efficiency E',', the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the National Defense Ribbon. He is Thorn's first Execut,ive,Offic6r. ' sz. ' Q, -Us I . . V 'f ----were -'11 Q, 5 ' . f ' H .--- l f J, -32- '1 egg-S4-QB! pf ..,,,'-NN ' t kes time out to pose for a Left: The captain a h shot. Belowzl action in CIC during GQ CDR Sellgren commands t e tx r SS :KRS ug. . so Qs' . sg . s Q . ss S - .si . ai Q Xe . 's T . . . X5 s e T, . . Tess, if N CSS ' to N 1 , 1. - QSAQ - Vg, le.5,.'6TS5S: -X' X A f P sxkgsiyx Q CDR Fahey exhibits two of his many moods. Above: The GQ look. Right: The we're pulling in Charleston smile. +L-Tim' A F R 5 ,fi . -' X , ,- x K5 ,fi M..- , Y .. J- .-mi. ,m. . LA' - 5' inf? 3 ,Aff V . N 'rr-14nRN Pre-Com Era COMM SSIONING Left: The XO speaks to the crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony. Below: Lt. . Pugh, LCDR Kelly, Ltjg Basile, LCDR , Phillips and CDR Fahey look on as Lt. Mishkel cuts the cake after the commissioning ceremony. FIR T YEAR GN THE RUADU Before leaving Pascagoula, dependents were invited aboard to ride THORN back to Charleston. For a few days fathers, brothersg and sons had a chance to experience the Navy life. During this cruise THORN had a chance to show her stuff with full power runs and many manuver- ability exercises. y I - 'X' i lllllllgl lull ,X - , r W1 Left: Full Back. Below: THORNS bow slices through the water heading for homeport. Bottom: Dependents observe THORNS manuverability .smash- , - ,.,. :: , H0 11 . rm- ,s,.... .V.... ..1..,.-?.....,..,f.i-- , ..,.ig,q-3.151.411-'wry 1ga:.e-egg. . ... -- 4 . g , . , f. V ,f , f i HOMEPORT CHARLE T0 ir, ix W Upon entering Charleston for the first time, the THORN was met with a warm reception. Many families'and friends gathered to see the mooring while the Navy Band welcomed us with music. After the long period in Pascagoula, many crewmembers were glad to be home to enjoy a short stand down with their families. Left: THORNS mast approaches the Cooper River Bridge in a deceiving illusion, while Below: Midships Sea Sz Anchor Detail looks on. 2 k-,-41 I l',.-, .- ft 11,0 -.. ,- mr.. -.--. ,,..Af...f L , fr-.. ,. fd 5119-e:':'f-515-.1 umm?-1m:r,I . .-'F'fT'k' 1: nn-.ax S-.54 .7045--.-Q 3.57 4.-,v,.-:.4,.p-efvggqg: w1il33v'g.?g.g--r.,.-4.5 A 1-1:-31 , V K v , , , V , 15 , .-,n-r:Jvs--,-:a-w-w--:- . Y 1 pw-,wr-, -Awn- .,.......f-,..,..---N.,..,,...-..:..,-.-..-..,..,--- -- ,., -P V.- , , .--..- .-C ,L ..-at ...... ,Ad 4m.-4-qtg,l-Q-g.-,,1f.,-- u ON THE RGAD TO . GITMO FT LAUDERDALE Above: MS3 Geringer smiles his approval of Ft. Lauderdale Left: Who says you can't party in GITMO? Below Left: A View of Ft. Lauderdale Below: ICFN Fletcher Waves goodbye as we go Back on the road again. M , Q Q'f 5 Above: STG2 Burger rushes to the scene with CO2. Right: SN Williams communicates with DCC'Below: QM3 Curtis awaits orders during a fire drill. FIREs t P RTY 1 I VX , I u j . l il 4 45 'I 18 .u ' - K , A V 31 ,-'Llc-f ,K , V. a f I 1 if-M-I-I----f g f- I . - - 5 ' V - . , .5 . f. . ' ' ' - :':'1:-- ,jg--1,1 414-,LQ - S515-,l 1 gig ,g A,4-L..-,-,,,,, Q-M A K uw- ,Wm . he ..-- -.ig 4-N T i - - J if' ff- Y .:r.af-- - ,Y , -,- -fr -v - A . W., ,, .. .,., ....,,,- 3-4: -..- -,:, 7151-.. --.- ..+ I . f S - ' - -' - . . F - - - -- ' - '- ' ' 9.1.11-vi' , ..l?.-N-fi'!-frf-if .rf-Tv:-f 7:-1 ' T-'T: 1T'?z P Eff'T'i?df:'i ': -' W' i ' iff, .f1,.,-. -7 .fag .-.z 'mage .., 3' , ,--e--4. .. --- Q :af it l 1 GE ERAL QUARTER Left: SN Eldred grabs a helmet to protect his head during a drill. Below: SN Frantz has the helm during GQ. Below right: The Executive Officer concentrates on the GQ drill from the bridge. l wg. ,, , .,,.Y.,,,::sfY 544: -' - f f 4 sa -Qgf - ' ff ff n:1'--17',::f'T,r'1r:f:,:.c:r:,g1ismvwfm..,,,.....-..n dd THE RoAD TO HTHE CARIBBEA f' Left: Starboard side to: Puerto Rico Right: Old San Juan caught many an eye and quenched many a thirst as demonstrated below at the ships party T. CROIX The natives may have been restless but that didn't stop us from having a good time, where the rum was less expensive than the Coke! 21 - AMERICA'S C P RACE it X . Right: THORN was ion-hand as the Navy's representative. She clearly was the best vantage point for enjoying the races, as she hosted many civilians and military officials. Left: The Freedom and the Australia in full spinnakers were the main attraction, though there were many beautiful vessels sailing about .wfliii , ,J-v' Y' 1 r b R X 4 My ,- l - nn-.1 --11 'nb' - ' ' n F535 ,N 4 ,px .,,,.h..,..,,,.,..,..-..-:- .- 1,-4-,rx g..-ara-3-11-.-4-,-.-. -..-,-rw s.e3f.,v---...-....-.,..:--ff-'- -N -.-- ---v-H V-Af'-H -1-2-1' -9'1 -' C '-1' N PORT RHGDE I LA D The evening starts to shed the sun, Hours close the day. Excitement fills the minds around, As we know it soon shall end. For in this world of grief and strife, A victory soon is won. As Freedom rises up her sails, To show America has won. Swiftly through the wind she travels, She moves with speed and grace. Like her name which is her place, This is her choice, the race. Call my crew, the skipper cries, Express her name to me. Let everyone around us know, That Freedom is to be. Today was still another test, Of people's lives around. Let no one think or to deny, That Freedom is our sound. And this is how it always is, The choice, the life to be. Thank God I am American, I wish nowhere else to be. EW1 Burt Il 1 Above right: Freedom and Australia race to the finish. Above: One of the spectator sailboats come to check out the THORN. Right: Well wishers on Castle Hill celebrate Dennis Conner's victory. This makes the 24th straight time a U.S. entrant has won the cup. SEM NK' L...2 -'J in f .1-.-,gp - gl-Lf - c.-J- '-f T 455:-435-' -,ps-'L- ' '. gr, 5' X'-iifi? Ei? 225553-Eff? 515 ggi-eg gE:sgg'gj,g2j:i,gQ,i, ' 1' - Y ' : , - , 41 2.17 1 :Ag-gig-ni.. ig:-5.-1 N gwfiii..-es: 5 .-.1 .Ax -'2 31--: .--V : :-f - -' - - --L 1- ' -- ' V Y -am.-1 '.:.,,4., Q - k V. x 1-P ' ' if fe -5 3' , 04 ' t ' 1, 1.-. 3'-f ,' ,- ,, , ' 1 1 I A - ' s ri - f ' ' 0 -Some of the most beautiful sights to see on a Med are the sunsets. Every sunset is different, there is never two alike. The sunset is traditionally the sailors best . friend indicating the type of weather to expect that night. 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Left: The boat crew readies in Charleston for ff Right: THORN plays with FORRESTAL The FID during an exercise. V A the weeks ahead. ' l i l f V K. 1 P l i l 1. , , Left: The Engineers hold their own special training. v 4-'z vi! -,f' .11 I .f 9 Q.. IL ru rx. fu--cs -qv-eq gf--.5 r rl-2 Right: The FT,s prepare a bird,' for READEX 2-81 Left: A sea sparrow? N Mi' , ..f W, ,A ' A my , 7 Mfrf V nf ZQQKZIS If Z' f, X, Right: Congratulations, went to the GMT's for this successful ASROC launch NW mn Left: THORN receives her first part to be high-lined from another ship f,....,. m........,W ,hQA.Q o ,o l s I l V s Q i , EL mi ,iq o Vi wig I d s 5, ,XX4 ' M Vi o ooo ,d ,,,,,, , 1 Wu .Z' !,,,,ffffff r 0 , I x , ,M 2 o e:' l.Q0'f4' S 4' 1 r 2 GE'ERAL 'H 'W QUARTER9 GE'ERAL QUARTERS 2 Z 28 Above: Hot Spot at the TDT station. Right: PN1 Cooper says, We're ready for 'em now! Below: What did he say? Q A ' M t Iii! F' DN: 7 5 f 4 4 2 Z X , 2 X Y X if ' .-5 X , ,, 7 f f f X Z 24 9 .Qv0 ' . v-N. Y a J - , W .f -Y Y .V Y V Above left: Cleaning up after the ragheads attack. Above: I don't see anything. Below No eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing! rf, ?WMNwb l , -,.,.,,f. ' www,-a Q, ., ,f,, ff J W? V fgjijf 2, If! With her first year on the road now over, THORN enters a new year, a year that will beginpwith a Mediterranean Cruise. In the preceeding year THORN and her crew saw many things, did many things. From Pre-Com in Norfolk, Virginia to Commissioning in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She has made cruises to GuantanamoYBay, Cuba twice, visited Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, Newport, Rhode Island for the Arnerica's Cup Races and Norfolk, Virginia for deperming. She has sailed back to Pascagoula twice, first for an extensive PSAXRAV program, and again for a short dry-dock period. THORNS first birthday was spent at sea during READEX 2-81, preparing for the upcoming Med Cruise. She has been a busy ship, barely getting time to rest in her homeport. She has distinguished herself among her sisters in the Spruance class. She has done more in the short time she has been in commission than most people believed possible. She is a mighty ship with a mighty crew. A fitting synonym for THORN is THE BEST . fjff? Roll Call OEPARTME T HEAD ' LCDR J. W. P 1 OPERATIONS OFFICER NAVIGATOR RADCLIFF, KENTUCKY CAMP SPRINGS, MARYLAND HILLIPS LT H. J. ZIMMERMAN 1 , F 1 1 ., ' LT P, G, GREGORY LCDR W. C. MILLER LT R, BRUNS ENGINEERING OFFICER FLIGHT OFFICER NAVICATOR 1 FE CUDAHY, WISCONSIN LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY NEW YORK, NEW YORK s I I W I LT T. F. BOYCE LT T. C. VAYDA I SUPPLY OFFICER SUPPLY OFFICER 1 1 SPENCERPORT, NEW YORK WASHINGTON, D.C. IIVC 1 1 5 W I 1 1 1 . E 1 I I 1 ! , 4 3 1 1 I I I . 1 V I 1 IN .. IIIIIAII qu III IoII LCDR J. M. KELLY COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA DIVISION OFFICERS LT L. S. MISHKEL LT M. DOERNHOEFER LT F. ALLARD LTJG G. HOTTEL CA DIVISION OI DIVISION CG DIVISION DAMAGE CONTROL ASST. MOBILE, ALABAMA ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI NEWVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA LAFAYETTE, INDIANA I LT M. v. KOZYRA LT K. MALLO LTJG J- BASILE CG DIVISION OO DIVISION OI DIVISION OKLAHOMA CITY, PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS OKLAHOMA t .Aw .Mau rv 3, ,A 5-. vtgvgafv ffvf-. '-ff..-u. --9 -.uxS...-.1...... -A-:v-rf-...-A A I LTJC R. ZIMMERMAN LTJG G. A. MARENTIC CE DIVISION SALES OFFICER BEEVILLE, TEXAS HARRISBURG, PA A LTJG S. SAMUELSON , LEGAL OFFICER ELGIN, ILLINOIS ENS T. SUMPTER ENS J. G. KOONS ELECTRICAL OFFICER ADMIN OFFICER .ik ENGINEERING GSMC J. W. VAUGHN WEST PALM BEACH, FLA EN2 A. ANDERSON BELDOT, WI EN3 D. CHARMAN LAWTON, OK EN3 D. FRIESS DELPHOS, OH EN2 M. HORTON SOPERT, NC EN3 R. LANN TUSCALOOSA, AL EN2 J. PETRY CHINA, TX ENFN A. PRINGLE GEORGETOWN, SC ENFN T. SHEPHERD CHINA GROVE, NC A GANG EN3 M. DEWITT FT. FAIRFIELD, ME ENFN G. DIFFEY KANSAS CITY, MO FN G. ERWIN FLINT, MI ENFN K. JONES CHARLOTTE, NC FA R. KIRBY LANSDOWNE, PA FA K. PEARSON PHILADELPHIA, PA EN3 J. SOLBERG MICHIGAN CITY, IN ENFN K. SOPER ONEKAMA, MI ENFN SPROEL NEWCASTLE, DEL ..,..-.....-...,...,-.,..-.vm-l...N-.-Ah ' . few-1nfefsavlzkzwsm-':-fl!-wff 'l12 '1F f2f '5'11'P'SSP!'9'P'f'T'3 '- 'f:-'f 1 ' 'F APN' -- Y' f' 'F' EMFM S. BAKER ATLANTA, GA EM1 F. BAUTISTA JACKSONVILLE, FLA ICFN R. BEDNARZ LEVERING, MI DIVISION EMC J. FREEMAN GSCS M. RZEPA ICFN J. FLETCHER MIAMI, FLA EMFA R. FRANZELL BOWLING GREEN, KY EM3 H. GONZALEZ HAVANA, CUBA 5 EM2 W BUCKSON GAFFNEY SC EM3 J COVINGTON MOBILE AL IC2 M ENGLE EAST TAWAS MI EM3 H EVILSIZOR IRWIN OH IC2 D. MARXEN EUGENE, OR ICFN M. MOFFETT ATLANTA, GA EMFN M. TRUCHON SHICKSHINNY, PA ICFN C. WILSON HUDSON, N. H. 37 C C E 7 7 DALLAS, TX BUFFALO, NY Ri- , 42 A FT. LAUDERDALE, GSMC R. HOFFARD NEWPORT BEACH, CA GSMC R. SHAMPOE PHOENIX, AZ FN A. BAINES AUGUSTA, GA GSE3 D. BECK FLA GSE3 J. BLANTON NICHOLS, , SC GSE2 S. CAMPBELL ISLAND FALLS, ME FN K. CONNER EVERETT, PA GSE2 D. DAISS DENVER, CO GSM3 V. DAVIS LINDONVILLE, NY GSM2 G. DILLON HAMLIN, KY GSE3 T. FINCH COLUMBIA FALLS, MONT GSM3 J. FURTADO DARTMOUTH, MA GSM3 R. GARCIA MISSION, TX GSM3 C. GILMAN NEWPORT, PA GSM3 J. GOODMAN HANAHAN, SC GSEFN R. HAMILTON SOUTHPORT, OH GSM3 J. HILL ZIONVILLE, NC GSM3 S. IHLI SAWYER, ND GSM2 W. KING NEW YORK, NY GSM1 R. KLINCHUCH DELANO, CA GSEFN S. LINN NORFOLK, VA GSM3 R. MANUEL TUTTLE, OK GSE2 MASAUDING GSE2 G. MERRILL CARRIERE, MS GSE1 R. POIRIOR ALBANY, OR GSE3 C. PROCTOR FEASTERVILLE, PA GSE1 M. QUINTERO GALI, COLUMBIA, CS.A.J GSM3 R. WELSH FAIRMONT, W. VA 38 MP DIVISION -- .....I......- .-1..--.A fu..1.4a MR3 J. DALTON GOUENOR, NY HTFN HENDERSON ETTRICK, VA HTFN F. LOEWEN DEDHAM, MA HTFN R. KENNEDY HARRISBURG, PA HT2 L. KIMBRO CLEVELAND, OH HTFN R. OIKEEFE POTOMAC, ILL HTFA R. SWAIN HIMESVILLE, GA HT1 D. TREFSGER PHILADELPHIA, PA HT2 O. WALKER CLIFTON, TX V l. 5r1::tLfE!?f!'.Ql?1'??!'!EW, I ' ' .5T9'F R DIVISION A 1 -14, -,. .,, --. - H K I . V- , , HTC E. PUTNAM COLUMBUS, GA FN M. ARNOLD MOULTRIE, GA FN S. BELL SUFFOLK, VA HTFN C. MONROE ROANE COUNTY, TN HT3 R. MOWRY LEWISTON, PA HTFN E. KEMP BELFAST, ME HTFN R. PERRY PRESCOTT, WI HTFN M. RICHARDSON GLASCO, NY HT1 R. STANLEY RANTOUL, ILL N s 6 TOP RIGHT: ENFN Pringle operates, while Chief Vaughn inspects some A Gang equipment. RIGHT: The Squirt Team poses with a couple of foriegn firemen. BELOW: The Engineering Department gives ENFN Salvi a lift into the helo before hesleaves for the USA. t Y, .. , A- W. ,Ii .Q-.1-.T-fi-me-Wwe-W A m.t.r,,,A.r.X,, . .. .M --M, N., . ,. .-, .. . 3 R SUPPLY I I SK1 E. ALEGRE OLONGAPO, PHILLIPINES SHSN R. BACHMAN MOBILE, AL SH3 G. BETTS PITTSBURGH, PA SHSN J. BLOCK CHARLOTTE, NC MS2 D. CARY LOS ANGLES, CA SHSN L. DAHILIG DEDEDO, GUAM 'SKSN J. DECAMP TERRE HAUTE, IN MS3 G. ELLIS ROSENBURG, TX DKSN C. GIGUERE HOLYOKE, MA MSSA R. GLASS LAS VEGAS, NV SKSN W. HESKETT DYSART, IA MS1 R. HILDAGO SAN JOSE, CA ,V . ., . 'S , .A V iff-K 5'5. E.??QP t du - 1!,1-avi'-RS'-'4E'1'?: j?FQ?1!Pfcs115-,.f85 ,s-nxw.,4wry,.,,,,-W , N, - ,xx E 1 57 I' gif' SKCS P. ROSSA CASTLETON, VT SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR SUPPLY . . -.. .-gg.-3 w,...q:-was-,,-:I-.':wf'r --2 ffw.-:y4.-.-f-:::,gf11!1'f:'S-1-1l !'W 1 - 'W' MSC A ESTRALLA URDANZTA P I. FOOD SERVICE CHIEF 0 ...4 Q51 I P I - i fZ7Efu . I K' lmul 'mp' . , , GG su -. A .. pn.-u,SIyf H .gay 7 'RTR' I .fl I 'I-, ' I 7, j:,f,if:'gA1s f-- L... P' 2 ff? ' . AWE A 'f 21? , --fer ' ,.3?A+g3::,-. --..,.-.. ' I V- --Q?-'gv.+'U -- -.. 1- .r+,q4'g: T ' H:-'F' ' M.-'J KEY CLUB I' , - . -.....-..w.-f.N----1--s--vw-ff' 'vp'-D.,-,E,..-a-f 4: - f ..L,,,,- -v-'sys-:r.,4..,...-.,..-4:-,..59fsf . . . , MS3 B. KEISER LEVERING, MI MS1 O. LANTACON CORPUS CRISTI, TX SH1 R. LIWANAG MANILA, PHILIPPINES MSSA J. MCGOWAN LOS ANGLES, CA MSSN R. MORGAN SYRACUSE, NY SHSN K. MURPHY HCLYCKE, MA SN W. MYERS ENDICOTT, NY MSSA C. PETERSON CINCINNATI, OH MSSN J. SLCAN RCSEHILL, NC SK2 N. SHEPHERD RAPID CITY, MI SH2 T. TURNER ATLANTA, GA DKSN H. VALENCIA MIAMI, FLA 43 MS1 Lantacon turns away in anguish after seeing how SH1 Liwanag flies his lice. On a recent visit to the Firestone Rubber Plantation in Monrovia, we found out where the cooks get their bread dough. c Although Supply didn't win the lst annual beauty contest, SHSN My name is Candy, cause I'm sweet Murphy is still proud to show his stuff! 'X A Combat Systems ETC J. 'AUERBACH FTGC E. MAHON NJ BETHLEHEM, PA JERSEY CITY, GMTC T. PETERSON BROKEN BOW, NE X FTGSN G. BOWLES LOUISVILLE, KY EW1 R. BURT OKLAHOMA EW2 J. BZDICK JESSUP, PA GMT3 P. CLARK BLOOMINGTON, IN STG1 G. CLAUSEN FENTON, MI FTMSN W ALEF GLENBURN ND STG1 F BALLENTIN E LONGWOOD FL FTG2 J . BAUMGARTNER MAYAGUEZ, PR ET1 D. BEARD FARMINGTON, MI GMG3 T. BIGELOW GRAFTON, MA Ny... .1---:-uf. -- -af:-1 xfw '-S 1- ' --- . ! . 7 ul Qmnr GMT2 M DEBERRY OAKLAND, MD FTMSN D. DEJOIE SACTO, CA STG3 T. DONAHUE LIVERPOOL, NY GMM3 B. DUNGUN MCALESTER, OK TMSN G. DURAND ARNOLD, PA Vw STG2 J. COMPTON MOBILE, AL EW2 W. CORDOVA COLUMBIA, SC STGSN J. DAVIS BRUNSWICK, OH GMG1 R. DURHAM LOUISIANA DS1 M. FIUMARA WAYNE, PA FTG1 G. FUSEK NORFOLK, VA STG3 P. GOLDY SALT LAKE CITY, UT GMGSN C. GRANGER SOUTHUKIL, MA f 2 E i 5 GMGSN P. HARRINGTON UNKNOWN ET3 M. HAVRILAK UNKNOWN STG3 J. HERNANDEZ NEW YORK, NY DS2 M. HILL ENDICOTT, NY GMG1 G. HOPPER BELLEVILLE, ILL 1 I 1 Vi I ! 4 N NR 24- 'vw STG2 T. KOEBKE SAGINAW, MI sTGa M. LANGFORD SALUDA, sc STG1 R. LAFONTAINE SOUTHINGTON, CT TM2 J. MACDOUGALL CAMDEN, NJ GMGSN c. MEAD . CARTHAGG, MD L l 1 4 . r W w w s STGSA D. RICH NEWARK, CA FTM3 C. ROBINSON UNKNOWN STGSN R. ROBERTS UNKNOWN STG2 T. SETTLEMOIR SHERWOCD, AK FTM2 M. SIEBERS CHARLOTTE, NC ww f is .,,.4.Qq mf R A A T.,.,,.,. STG1 C. STARK ARKANSAS ET2 T. TIERNAN STUART, IA GMC1 D. VINES BAYMINETTE, AL STGSA P. WARN SANTA CLARA, CA ET3 M. WAURZYNIAK EVART, MI ' Wwqyyw f.4,, if Alf, 1 ' 1 f ,J f If 1 S :Z l 3 I i ff F 1 1 l 3 I P K 5 i I 6 i I 1 L 1 , 1 4 i 1 I fi X7 QW 6? im Q My 'Y fig wg 2 -1,43 QQQQZQQ 0 G' SQSYASSEQKQD QQ f QQJQQSQQ! NAVXADMI fHNiEE?,1ggx.Y - T aw g-- ---+-m---- , . D E 5 sf L iE127 ' k5':s l w-jf A ,. ,.,. in .,44f M . -9 4 - ix X Q--- 5 1' Q 5 J ff EMC R. SUNDELIN WEST GREENWICH,R1 QM2 M. BALLARD BRIDGEPORT, CT MA1 L. BAUMER OXNARD, CA HTFN W. BYERS MEDEORD, OR QM3 CHAREST UNKNOWN Master-at-Arms Quartermaster CMAJ KQMD t . ..-4 Yeoman YNSN V. COLE CHICAGO, ILL PNI R. COOPER PAISLEY, FL QMSN G. COVER SANFORD, FL QM3 C. CROSSMAN WORTHBOUGH, MA QMSN J. CURTIS WASHINGTON, DC 52 QYND Postal Clerk CPC Hospital Corpsman KHMJ pefsfzgmlman Navy Counselor tNCy - 11-1 -L- R.,-.1 YN3 S. HOGAN AUBURNDALE, FL QM1 F. KEPHART BRADFORD Woons, PA HM2 J. MILLAR HOULTON, ME HM1 R. SNEED BIG SPRING, TX QM1 A. DANIELS FLORENCE SC FLINTHILL VA PC3 ERIC FRIEDMAN MASSAPEQUA, NY YN1 J. GADUS LADSON, SC ' NC1 W. HALL UNKNOWN PNSA s. FOSTER I YNSR M. HGSEN YONKERS, NY QM2 W. KING HAHISBURG, PA QMSA E. MGYA JERSEY CITY, NJ YNSN T. SOLOMON DAYTONA BEACH, FL 53 Q f. Y ,fr 71 ,Q A 251 xy I 5.453-3 15 iihuxxg, s -A-In-n 4 f , 'ry' A I ' -v-ab kg -A.-.f...,, 1 'i N 5 , , A Q? as Riff A -I-I J K A , I I i v 8 Q0 I W Jw II Q 'X N' fx. ., fp 0 F W III ,R gg , ,gfx WV 1 -.... Gam, E f ty 8 suunxgh, '89 ,, 'ki' wlwvuls W Y ,Max gg, X I, I S 41' if L 3 P SPAIN ROTA PALMA DE MALLGRCA BEN IDURM MALAGA ITALY LIVGRNO AFRICA MONROVIA OPERATIGNS RMC D. ENGLISH ROYAL OAK, MI RMC D. WOODS UNKNOWN SM2 J. BUSH SHREVEPORT, LA RMSN R. GATEWOOD KANSAS CITY, MO RMSN W. GLYNN ANDOVER, MA SMSN G. HARLOW UNKNOWN RMSN H. HUDSON UNKNOWN RM3 P. KELLY SALEM, MA RM2 R. KINSEY NEW YORK, NY RMSN J. KUNAKOWSKY EVERETT, MA SMSA S. LEISTNER ALTUS, OK SM1 Thomas signals to another ship alongside during one of the many UNREPS Thorn participated in. Below: The Skivvy-waver Gang. A u Es ki 'Sz YQ? lyf 4. im' PM UH I WY l NT Wow- I4 EH mi ii 5, , 1 Q S SMSN K. MEEHAN HORNELL, NY 1 RM3 M. MICHALAK TOLEDO, OH SMSA C. MORGAN UNKNOWN RM3 C. NALLEY NEW HAVEN, KY RM3 T. NEIGHBORS EAST MOLINE, ILL RMSA A. PAYNE BIRMINGHAM, PA SM1 R. SMITH LAKE CHARLES, LA SM1 B. THOMAS MILLEDGEVILLE, GA RM3 R. WALKER DALLAS, TX RM1 J. WALLBANK NEW YORK, NY SMSN J. WARD FRANKLIN, OH Radioman KRMJ Above: SMSA Morgan and SMSN Harlow flash a message while, Right: SMSA Ward shows his expertise with the semiphore flags. . ,..,. w,..zwwu.w1W 1 BMC F. BURNS RILLITO, AZ BM3 D. ATHERTON LOUISVILLE, KY BMSN S. AUGE OCEAN SPRINGS, MS BM3 J. BEAUPARLANT ATLANTIC CITY, NJ BM2 M. BELL HARTFORD, CT BM3 J. OLEMMONS DOUGLAS, GA BM2 P. ORELLEY UNKNOWN SR S. DONAH FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA BMSA R. ELDRED UNDERHILL, VT SN S. FRANTZ QUAKERTOWN, PA ll f i 5 li . BM3 T. GUILLORY BM2 P. HENRY BM3 M. JOHNSON 1 LAKE CHARLES, LA PORTLAND, OR CHICAGO, ILL 5 2 L4 Left: The MWB crew prepares to enter the in 'water to retrieve OSCAR. Below: BM1 ' V .nr Laplante supervises his men during an v pf' underway exercise. ' L Y . 5 5 1 I 58 Above left: The foc'sle is a busy place during an UNREP. Above: Line handlers heave to on a taught line to receive ammunition from the AE alongside. BM3 R. LAMARQUE NORWICH, CT BM1 K. LAPLANTE STAR LAKE, NY SN M. MALLOY WASHINGTON DC BM3 W. McCLAIN MUSKEGON HGTS, MI BM3 J. MCGEE BEATTYVILLE, KY SN J. MURCHINSON SANFORD, NC SN W. PEAcocK NEWARK, NJ SN D. PEREZ AQUADILLA, PR SN M. PRICE DARIEN, CT SN M. ROSS PEARL RIVER, NY 59 SN M. SCHILTZ VIROQUA, WI BM3 W. SLAVINGS PORT TAUISSLE, MO BM3 J. SMITH WADESBORO, NC BM3 R. STARNES HICKORY, NC SN R. STRAND LAKEWOOD, NJ SN J. SURRATT BIRMINGHAM, AL SN J. TALLMAN NORFOLK, VA SN L. WILLIAMS DALLAS, TX SN F. WRIGHT LISBON FALLS, ME BM3 D. WOODS UNKNOWN ' - MQJB. Above: The gig crew readies to get the Commadore underway. Above right: Bos'n mates Eldred and Guillory at the helm. Right: The NEOSHO transfers Vfuel to a carrier, while THORN waits her turn. Q fP OSC F. OWEN LAS VEGAS, NV OSSN T. CARRIER KANSAS CITY, KA OS3 B. CHAVANNE PATERSON, NJ OS1 R. CLARKSTON LAMPASAS, TX OS3 M. DANIELS HOPKINS, SC SN J. DIXON KANSAS CITY, KA OS3 J. GEER BANDON, OR OSSN P. GREENHAW ATWATER, CA OSSN P. KANE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK OS3 J. MARAFITO TROY, NJ OI DI OSSA M. MCMASTER PISCATAWAY, NJ OS3 R. MILLER BARNESVILLE, GA OS3 J. POWELL PATTERSON, NJ OS2 R. RAMSEY PARKSBURG, W. VA OS1 B. ROSE HARDY SHARP, AK OS1 M. STRANGE UNKNOWN OS3 J. USHER UNKNOWN OSSA R. VANDIVER MILLEDGEVILLE, GA OSSR W. WAGNER ROCHESTER, NY OS1 C. ZAWODNIAK GLASSPORT, PA . .. , - - f - , Bqgffgfi-1,-ffpyz 1 - ,Y Viv ,X ., , K., insane-vnanrsvv--3-Q-fa-3-wwe-1 -gn-,-1-y ...,.,g 4 f I OI1 XE, Nix Left: RM3 Walker has a little trouble putting his pants, brushing his hair, and making his rack all at the same time. Is that how they do it in Texas? Below: Ltjg Mallo salutes the CDO and makes his 8:00 report. ! 1 Right: BM3 Henry puts a little elbow grease into his work. 62 , AIR DEPARTMENT LT G GILLETTE LT D JENKINS NORFOLK VA NORFOLK, VA AIR DEPARTME T ADC J STARLEY ADAN A. AOEVEDO NORFOLK VA NEW YORK, NY AW3 T HEFLER NEWPORT NEWS 'KL Acke- L?A 'll il. AMH3 J GRONAU AMH2 R. HASTINGS PITTSBURGH PA EDGEWATER MD I ADAN M A I KAROZENSKI AW3 D. LATOSKY j CLEVELAND, OH MILWAUKEE WI AD AT2 T. KIDD SHENANDOAH, VA AWAY AE3 R. HOWARD EVERETT, PA AE3 J. MARTIN MILLSBORO, DE in WITH THE AIRDALES! AD2 W. WINCHELL AX2 D, WQQDS NORFOLK, VA ELMIRA, NY ,I On 30 August 1981 while participating in the Ocean VenturefMagic Sword North exercises, USS THORN QDD-9885 completed its 1000th safe helo recovery. LT Greg Gillette with copilot LT Dave Jenkins of HSL 32 DET 3imade the milestone landing. In only ten months since receiving its first helo landing in November 1980, THORN has operated with every type helocopter for which it is certified. During the Ocean VenturefMagic Sword North exercises, these operations included recoveries involving units of the Canadian and Royal English Navies This accomplishment is a direct result of the teamwork and can do attitude displayed by HSL 32 DET 3 personnel To them we of the THORN wish you smooth seas and fair winds in all your future taskingsl , A X - - - Ar 'Y-V'-Yr' I 1 ' 2'1- x v M.. a- v--1-.K 1-uwau xr -1 1-,-.1 A THE MED RoT , SPAI , egg-b V x-3,,bq-Q-3g5g,.x-..,v.-sf-uu5.., -,1-g-:1n- -.-lv A-ny.-1. . , 1 After a rough passage across the Atlantic, we were all happy to moor in Rota. Although misfortune struck the THORN crew the first night in, many of us still enjoyed tours provided by the USO and the entertainment at the base club. Tours included sightseeing in Sevilla, the bull ring in Puerto Santa Maria, the wine bodegas in Jerez De La Frontera and many other pleasant and beautiful sights in between. l 'gig Right: After visiting the Spanish wineries, DS2 Wilson said the only sightseeing he wanted to see was the bottom of his two souvieners.', X f f at ,,.. N -QWQ I 1 M. I I I r, 7 l .Il f' . Qgf 1' 4 -4 4 While in Rota, many of the crew got their first taste of Spanish architecture and cultures. The big classic castles and the old sporting bullrings drew most of the attention. LAS X PALMAS Wk '-n,,,,, W'-az., M' in 741- 119, www ' twin- 's-,, ?Q.,i ' 'M K.,-su,,,.,h I X ,.,,,,4, After INCHOP with the departing battle group, the new group proceeded into the Med But not the THORN! We were left behind for a special diplomatic mission, and soon we were heading south, to Liberia, Africa. Before reaching Liberia, a quick pitstop was required in the Canary Islands. Above: The parking spot was tight, but we were skillfully guided into place and the linehandlers soon had us tied off. Left: In transit to Liberia, the THORN had a brief mishap with a blue whale. The whale had been caught on the sonar dome and was slapping its massive tail against the side of the ship when it was discovered by HTFN Byers. Although only vlewed from the shlp Las Palmas was a beautlful c1ty Above A hydrofoll made many passes by THORN wxth lmpresslve speed and manuverablllty allowlng locals and tourlsts to VIGW the Amerlcan vessel Rlght THORN wasnt the only forelgn vessel present Not far away a Russlan satelllte tracklng shlp was also moored A, ,. l . ff la- ' , R ii ' i Lg! Fai: ldi IS .Zh Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia, Africa was an experience most of us will never forget. The people were Very friendly. During the Monrovian visit, the crew witnessed the Liberian Liberation Day festivities and visited the Firestone Rubber Plantation. One group found out what bungle in the jungle really meant when the tour bus broke down and left them stranded in the middle of no where for four hours. Not to worry though! THORN perseverance paid off, and the group struck up a make do baseball game with a few passing boys. Vigiim , bf, . , v- -' - - . , ,Y V f ,caf-'F7 Fq 5'3'Y: '?---9a-'b-m-+,--.w,vep-a--h-Q.--nu.-:,,-v.,,v,,,-,...L,,,, While in Monrovia, crew members got to see a little of the countryside of Africa. There was a sharp contrast of habitat and culture from Spain, Rota being dry and rocky, Monrovia being humid and full of vegatation 60 DAYS AT SEA! After arriving back in the Med, THORN found herself cruising around for a while. Port visits in Morroco, France and Kalamata, Greece were cancelled, and we spent 2 very long months just sailing back and forth across the big Mediterranean. During this period we all hit Steel Beach for flight deck cook-outs, a few concerts by the new Never In Port Band and the Sixth Fleet Navy Band, and a beauty contest none of us will ever forget. Sponsered by the first class mess, each division picked a man to compete in the lst Annual Miss Sea Queen Beauty Pageant. And what a contest it was! Some called it hilarious and some thought it was ridiculous, but everyone had fun, and it took our minds off the Med for a while. 75 1st ANNUAL SS THOR MISS SEA QUEE Above: The contestants gathered before the start of the contest for a photo session. Right: The judges panal made up of the First Class mess took their places, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the beauties. STG1 Clausen, the Master of Ceremonies interviewed each of the entrants. Some of the questions asked dealt with the girls feelings on numerous subjects. The questions were loaded with zingers, but some of the answers proved to be more than we expected! Below: STG1 Clausen and the winner, STG3 Goldy. v i GQLDY E' D Qxbsf Q '91 Z7 2 Right: LT. Gregory escorts one of his departments entries, Ginger. Underneath all that wavy gold hair and exquisitely shaped clay-work is MR3 Dalton. Below: The Captain gets into the action. Far Below: RMC Woods parades around the flight deck giving the crew a new meaning to a sight for sore eyes. 'i 3 PALMA DE MALLORCA ,N 'WNV xx i F i 3 W 4 I I 2 I i 3 Above left: EW3 Bzdick and OS3 Chavanne toast to the great times they are having in 5 Palma. Above: THORN crew members had as g much fun just walking through the streets as 3 the others who just went to hit the beach, I like RM3 Nalley. frightJ X f w N K N...-Y ul A -4 us- .1 v'an1Al.4,,,! - , naar-e:fs-1:1153-,-5-5-Qvgxp-mossy-1'-1141-sux'-F-i!s:'!Ys7-13-.SW'T' Y 1 The USO in Palma had many tours and trips to offer. 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The editors would like to thank LTJG Basile, LCDR Speer and CDR Pearsall for putting up with all the I headaches, the crew for putting up with all the put-offs, and deadlines not met and especially the following crew members for their photographic talents. FTM2 Mike Siebers OS3 Brad Chavanne IC2 Doug Marxen DK1 Cirilio Banaag ADAN Mike Karczewski OSSN Tom Carrier ET3 Mark Havrilak GMT3 Mike Kilburn OSSA Mike McMasters BM3 Willie McClain STG1 Frank Ballentine HTFN Bill Byers HT2 Jamie Millar MSSA Rick Glass DK3 JR Giguere ADB Jerry Martin SK2 Neil Shepherd LCDR John Fahey SKCS Pete Rossa HT1 Bob Stanley MA1 Laverne Baumer DS2 Mark Hill DS2 Wayne Wilson IC3 Mark Engle GSE2 Tom Finch GSE2 Doug Daiss LTJG Jim Basile GMT1 Morrison ill a'.' . t.. ea '-Q ...,, ..., ... 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