Arnold J Isbell (DD 869) - Naval Cruise Book

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i-.WHai«43:(:f;a-v :! !-::: f;fr:»: ' nT-t: ' :-!-:i:-;i ' :-: i;i-:K : -H-;r;f:- i-:-i(:f:» ■:a-=-ii:ffli fBTlUHU-faftr-Blff RADM LLOYD R. VASEY CHIEF OF STAFF PACMIDTRARON ' 69 Robert E. Mc Cabe enlisted in the Navy in 1943, He later graduated from the Uni- versity of Minnesota under the V-12 pro- gram with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and was commissioned Ensign on 20 February 1946. He was advanced to the rank of Captain on 1 July 1967. After serving as Executive Officer on the USS CUSHING and USS TURNER JOY he took command of the USS SAMUEL N. MOORE. CAPT Mc Cabe also served for three years with the Chief of Naval Operations and suc- cessively commanded Escort Squadron THREE. Destroyer Squadron THIRTY- THREE and Destroyer Squadron THIRTY- ONE. Captain Mc Cabe holds the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V , Navy Unit Commendation and Korean Presidential Unit Citation. COMMANDER PACMIDTRARON ' 69 Lloyd R. Vasey graduated from the Naval Academy and was commissioned Ensign in June 1939. He attained the rank of Rear Admiral on 1 December 1965. RADM ' asey holds a Masters Degree (Ed.) from Stan- ford University. He also is a graduate of the National War College. Washington, D.C. During World War II he served in sub- marines in successful combat operations against enemy warships and merchant ship- ping, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action as Executive Of- ficer. USS GUNNEL. He has commanded the submarine CAPITAINE, and Submarine Division 102. Other commands in addition to present assignment as COMCRUDES- FLOT 7 have included the USS KA SHIWI and the heavy cruiser USS ST. PAUL. In 1963-64 he served as Chief of Staff to Commander SEVENTHFLT, Shore billets have included duty in the WTiite House, the strategic plans division of OPNAV and the staff of CINCPACFLT. From 1966-68 he served as Secretary to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit. CAPT ROBERT E. MC CABE S$iii«»I t

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REAR ADMIRAL L. R. VASEY MESSAGE TO MIDSHIPMEN You have successfully completed one of the most demanding and rewarding phases of training leading to commission as a naval officer. In the short space of eight weeks we have participated in nearly every aspect of surface naval operations and shipboard life. The heavy schedule of exercises and the fast pace at which they have been conducted during this cruise have taxed the fullest measure of your abilities and experience. As third classmen, this has been your first meeting with the challenge to be found only at sea. For the first classmen who will shortly join the fleet as commissioned officers, this has been your most productive encounter with the practical responsibilities that will soon be yours. The maritime challenges facing our nation today are creating requirements for a high caliber officer force as never before in the history of our service. Your demonstrated performance throughout this cruise has proved you are ready to meet these requirements. ' ell done. L. R. VASEY Rear Admiral, USN

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TRAINING ELEMENT ALFA On 25 June. 1969, in ceremonies aboard the USS ENGLAND, berthed at the Em- barkadero. San Francisco. CAPT R. J. Hanks relieved CAPT B. D. Gaw as Commander Destroyer Squadron THIRTEEN and Training Element ALFA. CAPT B. D. Gaw COMDESRON 13 Commissioned in 1942, CAPT Gaw served as XO of the USS K. D. BAR- LEY and CO of USS MANSFIELD. He later commanded the Naval Communications Station, Republic of the Philip- pines and the USS KLONDIKE. He took command of Destroyer Squadron THIRTEEN in October. 1968. Commissioned in 1947, CAPT Norman initially served in hydrographic ships. He was assigned to the Office of CNO. served as Assistant. U.S. Naval Attache, Re- public of S. Africa and was Assistant Plans Of- ficer, COMSEVENTH- FLT during the buildup of operations in Viet- nam. CAPT R. J. Hanks COMDESRON 13 Commissioned in 1945, CAPT Hanks completed Naval Air School, Pen- sacola in 1959. He reports to Destroyer Squadron THIRTEEN from duty as Deputy Di- rector for Nuclear Planning Affairs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. International Se- curity Affairs. CAPT O. L, Norman, Jr. CO, USS ENGLAND