Yellowstone (AD 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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 EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander James G. Wallfred is from Minneapolis. Minnesota. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. CDR Wallfred graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy as a commissioned Ensign. He attended the Communication Officers School and served subsequently as Communications Officer on board USS KEPPLER (DD-765). After attending the Naval Destroyer School, he was assigned the duties of Chief Engineer on USS JOHN R. CRAIG (DD-885). then as Chief Engineer on board USS FREDERICK (LST-1184). For three years. CDR Wallfred taught students at the U.S. Naval Academy prior to his duties as the Main Propulsion Assistant on board USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16). Following two years on LEXINGTON, CDR Wallfred served as an instructor at the Surface Warfare Officer School Command in Newport. Rhode Island. After a tour in Norfolk. Virginia, as a member of the Readiness Support Group Stcam Mobility Training Team. CDR Wallfred served as Assistant Chief Engineer Officer and Chief Engineer on USS NASSAU (LHA-4) until June. 1985. On September 29. 1985. the YELLOWSTONE crew welcomed CDR Wallfred on board as their new Executive Officer. CDR Wallfred's personal awards include the Meritorious Unit Citation. National Defense Service Medal. Vietnam Campaign Medal-3 Stars. Vietnam Service Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. Commander Wallfred and his wife, the former Arlene Chambers, have two children. Matthew Bennett and Kimberly Sue.

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A MESSAGE TO THE CRE I have seen old salts descend upon ancient warships clutching cruise books that they -had kept for a quarter century. They were eager to see how things had changed. And I member a few years ago, how several “time capsules' were filled and placed in vaults in ocations around the country with much publicity and ceremony. Such things as a copy of JFE Magazine, a campaign button, a copy of a newspaper, and coins were inserted into ese sealed chambers to rest for 100 years, then be opened by curious descendents on some ffiggestive occasion. These capsules will be like a letter from their ancestors to those who ■Kekamine the contents. They will provide tangible clues about life in the past, rals Like artifacts in a time capsule, events and faces are recorded in this cruise book. The Bpok is not intended to be a letter to be delivered in the distant future, but perhaps one to ourselves, 25-30 years down life’s road. After the initial scanning, these books will wind up on a shelf somewhere to rest until that time. So, if you are reading this in the year 2016, greetings to you shipmate! Remember when we were in “the Med ? This book will always remind you that this was a most successful and enjoyable cruise. We were the first Destroyer Tender to deploy to the Mediterranean in five years, and we performed our job magnificantly. We were a team; known as a friendly and very capable ship. We worried about Khadafy, we went sightseeing, and we finally came home to Yorktown; completing as fine a cruise as any ship ever undertook. Hopefully, the good ship YELLOWSTONE will undertake many equally successful deployments, but none will surpass the achievements of this cruise, and no crew will exceed this one. whose individual and collective effort, drive, skills and devotion to duty added up to excellence of a a rare order Jv l. • v m m With Warmest Regards,

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CHAPLAIN Commander Ivan B. Burnett. Jr.. YELLOWSTONE’S Chaplain, is a native of Meridian. Miss. His degrees include a B.A. in Psychology from Millsaps College at Jackson. Miss., a Master of Divinity Degree from Yale University, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the School of Theology at Claremont: Claremont. Calif. Upon entering the Navy in 1973. Chaplain Burnett completed the Basic Course for Chaplains in Newport. Rhode Island. Subsequent tours of duty include Battalion Chaplain to the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Calif.. Senior Chaplain at NAVCAMS WESTPAC. Guam. Naval Hospital: Key West. Fla.. USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40). Pastoral Residency in Portsmouth. Va.. and COMNAVBASE. Norfolk. Va.. as CREDO Asst. Director and later as Acting Director. He reported on board YELLOWSTONE on May 15. 1983. Chaplain Burnett has several personal awards and accomplishments. He has been decorated twice with the Navy Commendation Medal and is the author of several publications including one book and various magazine articles. In addition, he has been elected to the membership of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors: Board of Directors. Tidewater Mental Health Association, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Chaplain Burnett is married to the former Joanne Evelyn Munsil. They have two sons. Daniel Clark and David Shaw. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF YELLOWSTONE’S Command Master Chief. Master Chief Hull Technician John H. Lewis, hails from Martha's Vineyard Island. Massachusetts. Master Chief Lewis enlisted in the Navy in November. 1966. and attended basic training at the Recruit Training Center. Great Lakes. 111. After receiving extensive technical training. Master Chief Lewis embarked on a naval career which would give him an impressive service record. Prior to his arrival on board YELLOWSTONE in February. 1983. He had served on nine other Navy ships: USS TALLADEGA (APA-208), USS EXCEL (MSO-439), USS ENHANCE (MSO-437). USS MOBILE (LKA-115). USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38). USS GRAND CANYON (AR-28), USS ROBERT H. McCORD (DD-822). USS FULTON (AS-11). and USS BOULDER (LST-1190). Over the past two decades of Naval Service. Master Chief Lewis has obtained the following qualifications: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. 3M Coordinator. General Damage Control Instructor. Repair Party Leader. Fire Marshall. Engineering Officer of theWatch. and Officer of the Deck (Inport). His special awards and accomplishments include the Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy Achievement Medals. Vietnam Service Medal w four Bronze Stars. Vietnam Campaign Medal. National Defense Service Medal and several Letters of Appreciation Master Chief Lewis has one son. John Herbert Lewis. Jr., who resides in Martha's Vineyard Island. Mass. HTCM J.H. LEWIS CDR LB. BURNETT JR.