Wainwright (CG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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55' x ,Milli L CDR. ROGER L. BUSCHMANN EXECUTIVE OFFICER CDR. Buschmann joined the USS WAINWRIGHT in the fall of 1985, when she was undergoing in- terim refresher training in Cuba. He had previously been the executive officer of NRD Albany. When he came to WAINWRIGHT, he was XO - CDR. Roger L. Buschman, USN, joi- ned the USS Wainwright in late 1985, dur- ing interim refresher training. W qff raw, A-TEN-HUT! - The XO calls the ward- room to attention for one of nine surface warfare awards ceremonies. - , N v 1 I still a Lieutenant Commander, and he made Commander in the spring of 1986. During his tour, he has im- proved the running of the ship's ad- ministration, as well as the ship's in- ternal appearance. When the British MP's came to visit in October, the ship looked her best in a long time. .my S 1 l COMMAND QUALS - The XO and the Captain discuss business on the bridge wing prior to a berth shift. LAID BEFORE THE MAST - The XO puts out the nightly word to the depart- ment heads at Eight O'Clock Reports. 9

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CAPT. GEORGE A. HUCHTING COMMANDING OFFICER Capt. Huchting came to the WAINWRIGHT on 17 April 1985, relieving Capt. J .R. Dalrymple when the ship was winding up her 1984-85 Mediterranean deployment. He is due to be relieved in June, 1987. With his emphasis on doing things by the book, and his constant push- ing of himself and his subordinates toward the aggressive pursuit of ex- cellence, Capt. Huchting has made the USS WAINWRIGHT one of AND MANY MORE - MS1 Viado and FN Bimber cut the U.S. Navy birthday cake as the CO steadies it. DUST, JIM - Capt. Huchting tours a pas- sageway with the Supply Officer prior to a complete paint out. RE-UP - The CO reenlists STG2 Fruin in his cabin. Fruin reenlisted for shore duty orders. 8 the most professional ships in the U.S. Navy. TWO MORE OOD'S - The CO pins sur- face warfare pins on LT Holland and LT Callahan, two of nine new SWO's. KING GEORGE I - Capt. Huchting su- pervises an unrep from the captain's chair on the port bridge wing. i ' ii I v

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COMULDAVHJP. DESRON 14 After Commodore Yonkers de- parted, he sent the following mes- sage to WAINWRIGHT:. for the past three months, USS WAIN- WRIGHT has served with distinc- tion as the flagship for CTU 60.2.3f CDS-14. No cruiser could have done it better. A professional operator un- derway and a fine ambassador in port, you have set a benchmark for others to emulate. We sincerely ap- preciate your gracious hospitality and exceptional support. A crew, top to bottom and stem to stern, truly made of 'The Wright Stuff' To ever man aboard, we extend our best wishes for an enjoyable homecoming in Charleston. YONKERS COMDESRON FOURTEEN - Commo- dore Yonkers embarked on USS Wain- wright in July and rode her to cruise's end, 'Gin .U -,.,..' N523 'mi 1 M....' .5 . 1-M. Q .9 . M .Y y r L'33 - i . w 'wr l -. -. rv ., UNDERWAY - The Commodore takes the air with the X0 and SMC Gadow on the signal bridge. 10 Vll' .VISIT - Commodore Yonkers shows British MP Sir William Fergus Mont- gomery lst Division Berthing. B.IRTHDAY - MSI Lee cuts the monthly birthday cake for Commodore Yonkers on the messdecks. , X ,Q A4 . ,f fy Q fsflllnn. X Q .