Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS ADM Frank B. Kelso III Visits CALLAGHAN On December 23, 1993, ADM F rank B. Kelso, Chief of Naval Operation took time away from his own family to visit with the Naval members serving in the Arabian Gulf. CALLAGHAN was fortunate enough to have been part of the historical visit. The ( NO accompanied bv RADM Douglas J. Katz. COMISNAVO NT. and his personal staff arrived in the late morning via Desert Duck. I pon his arrival he was greeted with full Naval honors. s the Boatswain's Mate piped and Commander Natale, along with Santa Claus greeted the dignitaries the crew started to assemble on the focsle. Admiral Kelso partcipated in the presentation of a Naval Commendation Medal to SN Y'andoran for saving a small child's life while vacationing in the Los Angles area. Gas Turbine Technician (Mechanical) first ( lass Walker and Boatswain's Mate Third Class Walker were honored be having the oath of reenlistmcnt delivered bv the Chief of Naval Operations himself. Admril Kelso spoke to the crew about the future of the Navy and how important our mission in the Gulf is to the security of democracy around the world. The ( NO was able to give the crew a better understanding of how the upcoming changes to the military would effect each sailor. Admiral Kelso noted the crew's professionalism and thanked them for their hospitality. 10

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SHCM(SW) JOSEPH P. VIGIL COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Master Chief Petty Officer Vigil was born in DelNortc. Colorado. He first enlisted in November 1971 and graduated from Recruit Training Command Master Chief Vigil's has served onboard I SS 1)1 BUQl I (LPD8). USSTl S LOOSA(LS7 1187), USSOR LECK (DD 886), and USS PELELIl illl 'i During his si duty SHCM (SW) igil has been station at Naval Communications Station. San Miguel. Republic of the Philippines. Commissary Store Whidbey Island. Commisary Store Subic Bay. Recruit Training Command, and Naval Supply Center Pearl Harbor. His record of advancement is an impressive one achieving the prestiguous rank of Master Chief Petty Officer in April 1992. In October 1992 Master Chief Vigil would assume the position of Com- mand Master Chief on board USS Ml • 11 N (DDG 11 is decoration include the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star. Navy Achievement Medal with two gold stars, Good Conduct Medal with four bronze stars. National Defense Medal with bronze star. Vietnam Service Medal. Southwest Asia Medal with bron e star. Sea service Deployment Ribbon. Overseas Service Ribbon, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Master Chief Vigil is married to the former Estclita l)i on of Santa Monica. Philippines. They have one daughter. Grace, and one son. Ernest, and reside in San Diego. 9

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Shortly after our arrival in the rabian (iulf, we were vis- ited by the Commander of I S Vi'.-.I I orces ( cntral 1 mand. Rear dmiral Katz. During the visit Rear dmiral Kat was able to participate in c Ml GHAN s(rockingcer- emony. He also gave the crew a far greater understanding of what he and the entire avy expected from us while oper- ating in the Arabian (iulf. 11