Wainwright (CG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 .

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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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fam, LCDR. JAMES V. CECH WEAPONS OFFICER The schedule change that moved up WAINWRIGHT'S de- ployment affected no one more than the Weapons Officer, who was forced to go into his NTPI with far less than the normal preparation. However, LATEST FASHION CRAZE - LCDR Cech models the kapok and hardhat look that has all the rage. mf 3 1 if M X, ' af Q mais RANGE CLEAR - LCDR Cech acts as weapons control, awaiting the order, Batteries released. , wr -. ,--szmww r ,,,Qwsvvffisss M ' vr ' fag, WAINWRIGHT passed with few discrepancies. The deployment had numerous unreps and gunshoots, but two major events, a missile shoot and a torpedo exercise, had to be cancelled for various reasons. In his role as Senior Watch Offi- cer, LCDR Cech qualified nine new SWO's during the cruise. WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH - The tough go to the deck boat and grin. LCDR Cech at a contemplative moment. THE LONG BALL - The Weapons Offi- cer steps into the batter's box during a softball game at Carney Park. 11