Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) Coat of Arms Crest USS CALLAGHAN’S Coat of Arms represents the name, birthplace, and distinguished naval career of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan. It also represents the modern technolo- gy of the new CALLAGHAN honored by that name. The chief simulates the Golden Gate Bridge, symboliz- ing San Francisco, California, Admiral Callaghan's place of birth. The trident connotes his naval career and the two light- ning flashes for his service in World War I and in World War II. The single star represents the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. The trident with the arcs and the lightning flashes also allude to the mission and capa- bilities Of the CALLAGHAN. The Crest heraldically speaks” the name Callaghan. The wolf is suggested by the Callaghan Coat of Arms, and the shamrock symbolizes Ireland. The two stars connote the rank of Rear Admiral Callaghan; they are conjoined to indi- cate that this is the second ship to bear the name CALLA- GHAN. Motto The ship's Motto is the word Intrepidity. Taken from Rear Admiral Callaghan's Medal of Honor citation, the Motto serves as inspiration to all who serve aboard CALLAGHAN to be brave and courageous not only in battle, but also in their daily lives. 4

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Ship’s Log 11 August............... Depart San Diego, ENR Pearl Harbor, HI 17-18 August............. INPT Pearl Harbor, HI 19 August................ ENR Subic Bay, RP 02-05 September.......... INPT Subic Bay, RP 06 September............. ENR Singapore 09- 10 September......... INPT Singapore 11 September............. ENR Persian Gulf via Indian Ocean and North Arabian Sea 20 September........... Transit Straits of Hormuz 22 Sept-10 Oct.......... Sitrah Anchorage Bahrain, Persian Gulf Ops 15- 17 OCTOBER........... INPT Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 18 Oct-07 Nov........... Sitrah Anchorage Bahrain, Persian Gulf Ops 10- 17 November.......... TAV alongside USS Prairie (AD-15), Masirah Anchorage Oman 18 Nov-15 Dec........... Sitrah Anchorage Bahrain, Persian Gulf Ops 24 December............ Transit Straits of Hormuz 25 December.............. ENR Phuket, Thailand 28 December.............. INPT Colombo, Sri Lanka refuel 28 December.............. ENR Phuket, Thailand 01- 05 January........... INPT Phuket, Thailand 05- 06 January........... ENR Singapore 06- 08 January........... INPT Singapore 08 January............... ENR Subic Bay, RP 12-14 January............ INPT Subic Bay, RP 14-16 January............ ENR Hong Kong 16- 21 January........... INPT Hong Kong 21 Jan-02 Feb............ ENR Pearl Harbor, HI 02- 04 February.......... INPT Pearl Harbor, HI 04-10 February........... ENR San Diego, CA 10 February............. Arrive San Diego, CA

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THE CALLAGHAN LEGACY USS CALLAGHAN (ODG-994) is the second KIDD class Guided Missile De- stroyer and the second ship of the (loot to bea the name. Her namesake. Rear Admral Daniel Judson CALLAGHAN. U.S. Navy (Deceased), was born In San Francisco. California, in 1890. and was a true native. He began his career on the USS CALIFORNIA (ARC-6), spent the better part of his career in or near his hometown, commanded the USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), and. upon reaching flag rank In 1942. hooted his flag in the same ship he had previously commanded. WMe leading a force of U.S. ships aganst a far supeoor Japanese force during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Rear Admral CALLAGHAN was killed in action on No- vember 13.1942. when a direct hit was scorod on the bridge of his flagship. Rear Admiral CALLAGHAN was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, his na- tion's highest tribute. Shortly thereafter, on November 27.1943. the first USS CALLAGHAN (DO- 792). a FLETCHER class destroyer, was commissioned. Her short but exciting life led her through submarine attack, air attack, escort duty, search and rescue missions, and typhoons. The ship finally met her fate in the early morning hours o! July 29.1945. when a kamikaze crashed amidship's less that ninety minutes before the ship was scheduled to head for home. Today s USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-944) is far more capable than her prede- cessor. She is designed to meet and defeat threats from the air. other ships, or submarines with Arkansas Class Cruiser's combat systems suite and the SPRUANCE class destroyer's quiet, responsive propulsion plant. The degree of automation permits CALLAGHAN to be manned by fewer men than her prede- cessor. although she is nearly 200 feet longer and over four times the displace- ment. Since her commissioning, CALLAGHAN has proven her name and earned an enviable reputation. Her maiden deployment, in 1983. included escort duty with the newly recommissioned battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). CALLA- GHAN was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for the rescue of 287 refu- gees off the coast of Southeast Asia and Moritorious Unit Commendation lor her actions In the 'KAL 007'' search and rescue operations. In February 1985, CALLAGHAN deployed to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans with the USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) Battle Group. While on deploy- ment. the ship receded notification of the overall 8attle Efficiency E Award for Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN and was awarded the Commandor Naval Surface Force. U.S. Pacific Fleet Anti-Surface Warfare Award. CALLAGHAN vis- ited the ports of Subic Bay. Singapore. Diego Garcia, and 8unbury. Australia. CALLAGHAN s embarked helicopter detachment from HSL-33 flew 629 hours and made $32 landings during the six month deployment. CALLAGHAN was awarded her second consecutive Battle Efficiency E award from Destroyer Squadron FIVE for the period 01 January 1985 through 30 June 1986. In January 1986. CALLAGHAN embarked on a six-month. around-the-workJ deployment that included throe months in the North Arabian Sea'Tndian Ocean with the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) Battle Group to maintain an American pres- ence in the area. CALLAGHAN visited the ports of Subic Bay; Diego Garcia; Mombasa. Kenya; Palma de Mallorca. Spain; and St. Thomas. U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as transiting the Suoz and Panama canals. In January 1988. CALLAGHAN was awarded her third consecutive Battle Efficiency E CALLAGHAN continues to stnve for perfection in all areas of hor mission. She Is a highly survivable platform with a superbly skilled crew. Every man aboard does his best to live up to the ship's slogan. CALLAGHAN CLASS.