America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chief of Staff, Carrier Group EIGHT Captain D. T. Cannell Operations Officer, Carrier Group EIGHT Captain C. J. Ward Captain Donald T. CANNELL was born in Morning Sun, Iowa and is a 1953 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy. He has served aboard USS HAWKINS, USS SELLERS and USS GARCIA. He has commanded USS HAWK, USS FRIGATE BIRD, USS DIRECT and USS PAUL. Captain CANNELL has served as Operations Operations and Plans Officer of Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWO, ashore in the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, staff of Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet and as Special Assistant to the Deputy Comptroller of the Navy. His most recent assignment was as Commander, Destroyer Squadron TEN. Captain CANNELL holds a degree of Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Graduate School and a degree of Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. Captain Conrad J. WARD was born in Titus, Alabama on 27 February 1928. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute and NAVCAD Class 49-53 before serving in various aviation activities including VA-212, VA-156, VF-124, VQ-2, VX-5, Carrier Group FIVE, VA-115, Naval Missile Center, CNATRA, USS ENTERPRISE and Staff, COMOPTEVFOR. Captain WARD attended the Naval War College and has a degree in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. In addition to various theater and service ribbons. Captain WARD has been awarded two Bronze Star Medals, Navy Commendation Medal, ten Air Medals and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, First Class. Executive Officer, CV-66: CDR Donald A. Baker Commander Donald A. BAKER was born in Greeley, Colorado on 7 April 1936 and began his career as a Naval Aviation Cadet in July, 1955. Following service as an instructor with VT-7, he reported to VF-51 flying the F-6 Skyray. After a Western Pacific deployment aboard USS TICONDEROGA, he transferred to VF-162 in November 1960. Still flying the Skyray, Commander BAKER completed a Mediterranean cruise aboard USS INTREPID and ac- companied his squadron in a change of homeports to NAS Miramar, California and a subsequent transition to the F-8 Cruisader. In November 1963, he reported to VF-124 and flew as a combat flight instructor in various models of the F-8. Joining VF-IU, he completed a combat deployment aboard USS ORISKANY before being ordered to the Naval War College. He was awarded a Bachelor degree in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. After a brief tour at the Naval Safety Center, Commander BAKER began training in the F-4 Phantom and was transferred as Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer of VF-41. In July 1976, Commander BAKER reported aboard USS AMERICA, serving first as Air Operations Officer and then Executive Officer. Among his decorations and medals. Commander BAKER lists the Distin- guished Flying Cross, nine Air Medals and the Purple Heart. 27

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Commander, Carrier Group EIGHT: Rear Admiral Carol C. Smith Rear Admiral Carol C. SMITH, Jr. was born in Montgomery. Alabama in September 19. ' ?() and {jradiiated from the LI.S. Naval Academy in June, 1952. Before reporting to Pensacola for flight training, he .served in USS CORRY as ASVV Officer and USS O ' HARE as Operations Officer. He received his wings in August 1956 and then reported as Maintenance Officer with Light Photographic Squadron 62. Between 1960 and 1963, he attended the Navy Postgraduate School at Monterey where he received a Masters degree in Physics. For the next four years, he was attached to RVAH-. ' i, RVAH-9 and RVAH-6, the latter as Commanding Officer. During this period, he made two combat deployments in the RA-5C Vigilante. In November 1969, Rear Admiral SMITH was selected to attend the Navy Nuclear Power School. Upon graduation from that unit, he was assigned for duty with the Division of Naval Reactors and then as Executive Officer, USS ENTERPRISE. He later commanded USS SAN JOSE and returned to ENTERPRISE as Com- manding Officer. He assumed com- mand of Carrier Group EIGHT in January 1977. In addition to various theater and service ribbons. Rear Admiral SMITH has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished F ' lying Cross, two Brcmze Star Medals, nine Air Medals and two Navy Commendation Medals. 26

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n their own words Above the din of flight ops and through the course of seven months, the words of crewmembers help in recalling memories of a cruise. I w The Work ow, muster Shore Patrol teams 6, 7 and one daily CPO abreast the Quarterdeck. ' Seats still remain open on AMERICA ' S Dependent ' s Charter Flight. For further information, please contact Dr. Salmon in Dental. Good morning on the AMERICA, this is Petty Officer HART with the weather. For AMERICA, located ... General Damage Control PQS test will be given at 1600 11 April 78 in Training Rooms 1 and 2. Conserve Fresh Water Today = = 46 gallons per man used yesterday. 1145 - Station the Special Sea and Destroyer Refueling Detail. ' 1 he L areer Information and Benefits school scheduled for 10 to 13 April 78 has been cancelled. ■■E4 E5 Kti Late exams will be administered in Wardroom One from 0830 to 1230 on 24 APR 78. Together as shipmates, we will be sure that AMERICA remains great. Not because of me; not because of you, but because of the collective term, US. —Captain MEYER We were so close to shore you could spit on land. — Deck seaman (after transiting Messina) The guv that was from the CLEMENCEAU is leaving and another guy is coming aboard. AMERICA ' S reputation will remain here after her return as one who was host to a massive number of jour- nalists, officials, VIPs and observers from all over the western world. — ADM H. E. SHEAR I was on submarines for twelve years and I saw more sunlight on them than I see here. — an engineer OPPE Countdown — 13 days to go. | Give us new signs and work new wonders, so that we might know your presence. — evening prayer I Performance of USS AMERICA during her recent OPPE noted with pleasure. The overall above average examination results, the improvement noted in every area and the dedication demonstrated by the ship ' s engineers are true indicators of the highest levels of leadership and professionalismJ WELL DONE. — ADM KIDD We don ' t go telling you how to launch your planes, run your radar, steam your engines or whatever else it is you do, so please don ' t tell us how to serve chow. — note posted by messcook It was a pleasure to watch the AMERICA winch operators while burtoning cargo from SYLVANIA. The professionalism on the part of rig crews to rapidly move cargo with heavy winds and high seas indicates positive on-scene direction ai leadership. — message from C ' USS SYLVANIA Men of AMERICA, this is the Captain speaking. Set the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. We will get underway at 1730. Let ' s expedite! —I Captain FULLER, getting underway from Rota and 28