Wainwright (CG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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LCDR. PETER DELLA VEDOVA CHIEF ENGINEER Much of the Chief Engineer's time during the deployment was tak- en up with preparations for the out- chop OPPE, including two MTT vis- its and two IMAV's. Unfortunately, material problems plagued the plant BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS - The Cheng sips his 34,200 cup of coffee of the cruise QWithout once washing the cup.J 'T' WHAT SNIPES DO - The Captain and the Cheng discuss the shaft bearings after 1B wiped for the second time. LIGHT MY FIRE - The Chief Engineer critiques Repair V's performance on the messdecks during a main space fire drill. 12 W T313 . an during the examination, and PEB terminated the OPPE on the second day. MAIN, AYE - LCDR Della Vedova an- swers up on the 2JV in Main Control dur- ing Special Sea and Anchor Detail. fn? 4 fi ? YOU DROPPED WHAT!? - The Cheng and MMC Blair inspect the main reduc- tion gear in the after engineroom. 'v vv X- i