Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1997 volume:

uss CALLAGHAN DDG 994 SOUTHPAC ’97 April 23,1997 Thru October 23,1997 Upon departing Naval Station Everett, CALLAGHAN began SOUTHPAC ’97 with “Teamwork South,” a success- ful two month multi-national exercise off the coast of South America. CALLAGHAN spent the last four months of her final deployment patrolling the eastern Pacific in support of America’s war on drugs. COAT OF ARMS US S C A L - LAGHAN’s coat of arms represents the name, birthplace, and distinguished career of Rear Admiral J. Cal- laghan. It also represents the modern technology of the new CALLAGHAN honored by that name. The chief simulates the Golden Gate Bridge, sym- bolizing San Francisco, California, Admiral Cal- laghan’s place of birth. The trident connotes his naval career and the two lightning 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 Guadalca- nal during World War II. The trident with the arcs and the lightning flashes also allude to the mission and capabilities of CAL- LAGHAN. CREST MOTTO The crest “heraldically speaks” the name Callaghan. The volf is suggested by the CALLAGHAN coat of arms, and the shamrock symbolizes Ireland. The two stars connote the rank of Rear Admiral Callaghan; they arc conjoined to indicate that this is the second ship to bear the name CAL- LAGHAN. The ship’s motto is the word “Intrepid- ity”. Taken from Rear Admiral Cal- laghan’s Medal of Honor citation, the motto serves as inspiration to all who serve aboard CALLAGHAN to be brave and cou- rageous not only in battle, but also in their daily lives. 2 CALLAGHAN Legacy USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) is the second KIDD-class Guided Missile Destroyer and the second ship of the fleet to bear the name. Her namesake, Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, a San Francisco native, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for preventing a far superior Japanese force from attacking Guadacanal in 1942. His outnumbered cruisers and destroyers fought in the most violent night combat action in history near what is called Iron Bot- tom Sound”. Rear Admiral Callaghan was killed by a direct hit on the bridge of his flagship, USS SAN FRANCISCO. Shortly thereafter, on November 27, 1943, the first USS CALLAGHAN (DD 792), a FLETCHER class destroyer, was commissioned. Her short but exciting life was highlighted by submarine at- tack, air attack, escort duty, search and rescue missions, and typhoons. The ship finally met her fate in the early morning hours of July 29, 1945, when a Kamikaze crashed amidships less than ninety minutes before the ship was scheduled to head for home from duty off Oki- nawa. Today’s USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) is far more capable than her predecessor. She is designed to meet and defeat threats from the air, other ships, or subma- rines with state of the art combat systems and a jet en- gine propulsion system capable of high speeds. USS CALLAGHAN is homeported in Everett, Wash- ington and serves in Destroyer Squadron Nine. She will be decommissioned to inactive reserve duty on March 31, 1998. 3 Commander James M. Rennie COMMANDING OFFICER Commander James M. Rennie hails from Wilmington. Delaware where he graduated from John Dickinson High School. Attending college at the U.S. Naval Academy, he majored in Physics and graduated with the class of 1978. Commander Rennie served at sea in USS MCCANDLESS (FF 1084) as Navigator and Main Propulsion Assistant; USS KIDD (DDG 993) as Combat Information Center Officer; USS HAWES (FFG 53) as Operations Officer; and USS SHREVEPORT (LPD12) as Operations Officer and Engineer Officer. He commanded USS EXCEL (MSO 439); served as Chief Staff Officer in Patrol Hydrofoil Missile Squadron TWO and as Flag Secretary for Commander U.S. SEVENTH Fleet. Ashore, Commander Rennie served on the U.S. Navy Rifle Team at the U.S. International Team tryouts, as Navigation Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, and as Space, Information Warfare and Command Control Training Officer on OPNAV Staff. He holds a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Commander Rennie is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars). Navy Commendation Medal (with two gold stars). Navy Achievement Medal (with gold star), Bat- tle Efficiency Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with four bronze stars), Expert Rifle Medal, and Expert Pistol Medal. Commander Rennie is married to the former Kim Marie Bowie of Lewiston, Maine. The Ren- nie’s have three daughters; Kristen, Susan, and Sara. 4 co Commander Rennie took command of the USS CALLAGHAN during her port visit to Victoria, Canada in February, 1997. After completion of the workup cycle, Cdr Rennie directed CALLAGHAN into her last deploy- ment. Through several successful battle exer- cises and counter-narcotic confrontations, Cdr Rennie made the Bridge and CIC his sec- ond home. However should any CAL- LAGHAN sailor be asked about her final captain, he will most likely respond in the captain's own words, “HONK. HONK!! . CO 5 LCDR Scott J. Phillpott EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Scott J. Phillpott is a native of San Diego, California and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1983. Sea assignments include ASW Officer M Division Officer and MPA onboard USS SCHOFIELD (FFG-3); Engineering Officer, USS BARBEY (FF-1088); and Commissioning Commanding Officer, USS TYPHOON (PC-5). Shore assignments include Anti-Submarine Department head at Fleet Train- ing Group, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Lieutenant Commander Phillpott attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and has a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies. Personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Com- mendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is married to the former Laura Stormzand of Grand Blanc, Michigan and has two children, Eliza- beth and Nicholas. 6X0 183 days... 2 - CMC OSCM(SW) James Ortiz COMMAND MASTER CHIEF Master Chief Petty Officer Orti was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and enlisted in the Navy on 4 June 1978. After graduating from Recruit Training Command. San Diego, California he attended and graduated from Operational Specialist A School. Master Chief Orti , has served onboard USS DAVIDSON (FF 1045), USS TRUXTON (CGN 35) where he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, USS LEWIS B PULLER (FFG 23) where he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Of- ficer, and USS PAUL F FOSTER (DD 964) where he was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer. During his shore duty OSCM(SW) Ortiz has been stationed at Fleet Training Group Pearl Harbor, Afloat Training Group Pearl Harbor and Mayport. Florida, and USMTM Navy det Jubail, Saudi Arabia. After graduat- ing from the Senior Enlisted Academy in October 1996 he assumed the position of Command Master Chief onboard USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994). His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with gold star, Navy Achievement Medal with two gold stars. Good Con- duct Medal with three bronze stars, Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, and Southwest Asia Medal with bronze star. Master Chief Ortiz is married to the former Elvira K. Sanchez of Pearl City, Hawaii. They have two sons, Chad and Joshua, and reside in Jacksonville, Flor- ida. CMC 7 Captain Michael E. Duffy COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON NINE Captain Duffy received his commission through the NROTC Program at the College of the Holy Cross in July 1971 and reported to Naval Communications Station, Detachment Sigonella, Sicily, where he served as Communications Of- ficer. In 1973 his next tour of duty was on the Staff of Commander Service Squadron TWO, also as a Communications Officer. In 1974, he was assigned as Combat Information Center Officer in USS PATTERSON (FF 1061). In 1976, Cap- tain Duffy was assigned as First Lieutenant and later, as Communications Officer in USS CHICAGO (CG 11). After graduating from the Naval Destroyer School in 1977, he was assigned as Weapon Officer in USS WHIPPLE (FF 1062). In 1979, he joined the Staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-FIVE as Combat Systems and Mate- rial Officer. In 1982, Captain Duffy commenced post graduate studies at the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School which culminated in a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs. He returned to sea in 1984 as Executive Officer in USS ROBERT E. PEARY (FF 1073). Upon completion of this tour, he reported to the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations as an action officer in the Surface Warfare and Joint Exercise area. In September of 1987, Captain Duffy was the recipient of a Moreau Fellowship for post-Masters Study at the School of Advanced International Studies at the John Hopkins University where he was awarded a Masters Degree in International Public Policy. In 1988, Captain Duffy assumed command of USS BADGER (FF 1071). In 1990, he reported as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations on the Staff of Commander, Task Force SEVENTY-THREE SEVENTY-FIVE in Subic Bay, Re- public of the Philippines. Following the staff reorganization and move to Singapore, Captain Duffy assumed duties as Chief ot Staff for Commander, Logistics Group, Western Pacific. In August 1993, Captain Duffy assumed duties as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations for JCS Matter in the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations. Captain Duffy’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit, four Meritorious Service Medals and the Navy Com- mendation Medal. Captain Duffy is married to the former Denise Olson. They have three children: Sean. Brendan and Morgan. 8 COMDESRON Nine CALLAGHAN OMBUDSMAN Tammy Hoffman Tammy Hoffman and Angela McNeill, CALLAGHAN’S Ombudsmen, were the ones our friends and families turned to when we weren't there. Their selfless efforts ensured our loved ones were well in- formed of our status and whereabouts during SOUTHPAC '97. Tammy assumed sole duty as Ombuds- man from Angela midway through the deployment and often times knew more about CALLAGHAN'S schedule than we did. Whether providing assistance to CALLAGHAN families during times of crisis, preparing the pier for our return to Everett, or simply laying to rest the rumors about the ship’s schedule, our Ombudsmen did a spectacular job. The crew sends its sincere appreciation to Angela and Tammy for supporting us as we supported our country. Ombudsman 9 CALLAGHAN Seizes 141 Million Dollars Of Cocaine By Ensign Chris Cooper (Eastern Pacific)-ln an early morning, high-speed chase, USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) intercepted a transfer of narcotics on the high seas and seized over 3.5 metric tons of cocaine. The Sep- tember 27th seizure, estimated at over 141 million dollars street value, is believed to be the largest in the Eastern Pacific this year and came as CALLAGHAN entered its 4th month of counter-nar- cotic patrols. At 5am on the 27th, CALLAGHAN was on patrol in the Eastern Pacific when she picked up a fast-moving radar contact heading west. “We picked up the contact at 14,000 yards off our starboard bow, said the Officer-of-the-Deck, and within minutes it crossed our bow at 8000 yards. We were in hot pursuit.” CALLAGHAN accelerated and pursued the contact undetected for an hour until sunrise. As the sun came up, CALLAGHAN visually identified the contact as a “go-fast”, a 45-foot long, blue and black-hulled speed boat with 4 Outboard engines and a v-shaped hull. At about the same time, the go-fast realized it was being followed and increased speed to 35 knots and began zig-zagging through the water in an ef- fort to evade CALLAGHAN. CALLAGHAN ordered the boat to stop over bridge-to-bridge ra- dio and a loud hailer from the bridge wing to no avail. Instead of stopping, the crew members began dumping large white bales over the side of the boat. “At first they were just throwing the bales over the side,” said a CALLAGHAN look-out, “then they started hack- ing them up with a machete so they would sink.” With its load lightened, the go-fast increased speed to 40 knots and began to pull away from the KIDD-class destroyer. CAL- LAGHAN then launched its embarked Scahawk helicopter to con- tinue pursuit. The “Straycats” of HSL FOUR THREE DET NINE maintained contact and took digital photographs of the go-fast as she raced towards the Colombian coast. After 3-plus hours of sur- veillance, the STRAYCATS were relieved on station by a P-3 Orion aircraft and returned to CALLAGHAN to refuel. While STRAYCAT pursued the go-fast, CALLAGHAN back- tracked to the detection area in search of a possible transfer vessel and the discarded bales. At 1 lam they hit the jack-pot when CAL- LAGHAN’S Snoopy team sighted numerous white bales in the wa- ter. The bales were wrapped in several layers of shrink wrap plastic and rubber, allowing them to float on the surface. With the assis- tance of Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment EIGHT FOXTROT from Corpus Christi, TX, and CALLAGHAN’S boat crew, 121 601b bales were recovered. Random samplings from the bales tested positive for cocaine. There's one! 10 Drug Bust v. -- v„t - A great acknowledgement for a long deployment. - Drug Butt 11 ♦ LTJG Dorian Parker 13MAY LTJG Ward Miller 13MAY LTJG Jason White 31 MAY LTJG Frank Brandon 10AUG LTJG Matt Kerner 10AUG CO and CSO gladly do the “tacking It's your turn Mr. White GSM2(SVV) Rogelio Dario 15AUG ETl(SW) Lee Jamison 15AUG STG2(SW) Scott Florea 15AUG BM2(SW) David Heinz 12SEP FCl(SW) Greg Sutherlin 22SEP FC2(SW) Kirk Rexin 22SEP FC2(SW) David Lopez 30SEP TM3(SW) William Whitley 30SEP SK2(SW) Patrick Staruch 02OCT DC2(SW) Michael Tornaro 02OCT 12 SWO ESWS ET1 Jamison. FC2 Lopez, FC1 Sutherlin. and BM2 Heinz add “SW to their titles SK2 Patrick Staruch MS2 Todd Geyser GSB2 Capangpangan FIRST DADS RM3 Joe Simmons LTJG Ward Miller HMC(SW) Darrell Ellis ETI(SW) Robert McLaughlin GSM I Chris Morey GSMEN Scdrick Waller EN2 Ungerank won the battle spots a seabai Bong, Bong. Wardroom arriving wmammmmm ■m BMC If you don't see it, we don’t have it. A little lower please 14 U W Evolutions 16 CSO LT Chris Godfrey Combat Systems Officer COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT LTJG Matthew Kerner STG3John Cherico STGI (SW) Steven Bcrthinicr STG2 Thomas Kircher DIVISION STGC(SW) Lonnie Enycarl STGI(SW) Michael Davis DESTRUCTUM STG2(SW) Scott Florea CA Division 17 18CA Division It’s a hard day in CA. Zac and Dan trying to look tough. Davis just loves those sonar watches. Little Zac is ready for a hard day’s work. I Guess Zac wasn’t as ready as he thought. Flo really doesn't like to have his picture taken. CA Division 19 Mike D gatin' down on a quarterdeck watch. We all have to crank sometime. 20 CA Division Don't take that picture!! I hate this thing!!! Billy's always open to new forms of troubleshooting. Kirch knows how to get to the bottom of a problem. CA Division 21 I CE Division is comprised of the Division Officer, 8 Electronic Technicians, and 4 Data Systems Technicians. They arc responsible for the maintenance, and repair of CALLAGHAN’S radios, search radars, combat suite, local area network and SITE Entertainment System. They have equipment from the top of masts to spaces way below decks, and from the foc’sle to the stern. All total, CE Division maintains and repairs over 950 pieces of equipment. They arc always willing and able to lend a hand to their shipmates whether it be repairing circuit cards for the guns, troubleshooting the fathometer, or painting the main deck. CE Division is always ready, willing, and able!! CW03 Donald Gussler Any crewmembers or family members who sent or received a MARS Gram or E-mail during the deployment have the hard working members of CE Division to thank for that. The MARS operators processed over 5,000 outgoing and incoming 'grams, and the E-mail administrators processed over 12,000 E-mails. Thanks a lot guys! The SITE operators coordinated over 2016 of SITE programming including movies, network programming and GMT for the crew’s entertainment and education. ETC(SW) Richard Gonzales DSC(SW) Joseph Dcsrosicrs The sea, washing the equator and the poles, offers its perilous aid, and the power and empire that follow it... “Beware of me” it says, “but if you can hold me, I am the key to all lands” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- 22 CE Division ETl(SW) Robert McLaughlin DS2 Robert Samuel DS2 Troy Priddy ET3 Thomas Black He was beqoTTEN iN tHe QAlley ancJ boRN uncJer a qun. Every AiR was A RopE YARN« every fiNQER a fishhook, every tootM a MARliN-'spikE, AN'd His blood Riqkr qood STOckboUi tar. -NavaI EpiTApb- CE Division (Left to right) (back) ET2 Alverson. DS2 Thompson. ET3 Black (2nd) DS2 Priddy. ET3 Slocum. ET3 Smoke. ETl(SW) Jamison (3rd) DS2 Samuel. CW03 Gusslcr, DSI(SW) Harrell, ET3 Otto (Kneeling) DSC(SW) Dcsrosicrs. ETl(SW) McLaughlin. ETC(SW) Gonzales ET2 Samuel Alvcrson DS2 Chris Thompson F.T3 Jclani Smoke ET3 Jeremy Slocum ET3 Russell Otto CE Division 23 Now it’s their turn, let’s head home. R The instructions say tab A into slot B ... ” ThERE iS NOT iNQ MORE ENTidNQ, diSENCLlANTiNQ, ANd ENsIaVINQ tIhaN A life AT SEA. dOSEph CONRAd' Man. I hope this one works! The Three Caballeros One. Two. Three, Four, here comes Five 24 CE Division You take the first watch. I got the second,... I never knew golfing was so much work ... back to work guys! ETl(SW) Jamison reaches the end of a long road Most ThiNqs iN life are moments of pIeasure ancJ a lifemiE of emBarrassment; PfiOTOQRAplHy is A MOMENT of EMbARRASSMENT ANcI A lifETiiVIE of plEASURE. -TONy BenN' No, I caught the BIG ONE!!! CE Division 25 CF Division ENS Shane Nothclfcr FCCM(SW) Randall Carmen FCC(SW) Mitchell Murray FCI Larry Whitley FCI(SW) James Brown 26 CF Division 22 CF Division FCl(SW) Benjamin FCl(SW) Da vid Everett Henderson FCI(SW) Greg Suthcrlin FC2 James Bell FC2 John Blandin FC2 Steven Edge FC2(SW) David Lope . FC2 Lance Nelson FC2 Jeffery Prieskorn FC2(SW) Kirk Rexin FC2 Chris Rocha FC2 Jamie Stallings “No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.“-George S. Patton Jr. Sounds of Freedom The guns may roar, the missiles may fly, To find our enemies sea, land, and sky. On a DDG, Callagan by name. Fighting is our profession, war is our game. - FCl(SVV) Sutherlin FC2 Eric Wooden FC3 Steven Hunt CF Division 27 28 CF Division What do you think? “I don’t know. What do you think?” I did my part, now somebody do theirs. I’m starvin'! Bring it on-thc volleyball gods await. Time for a break CF Division 29 ENS Nathan Schneider GMC(SW) Eric Bcrglund GMC(SW) Ross McDonnell GMGl(SW) Derek Millar GMG2 Andrea Butler GMG2 Jesse Cobb GMGl(SW) Lou Rigsbcc GMMI(SW) Pedro Garcia GMM2(SS A W) Michael GMG2(S V A W) Rick Whitehead Nelson GMM3 Jerome Kcnkel GMM3 Lamont Duncan GMM3 Derek Peddycord GMG3 Jeremy Pederson GMG3 Kyle Peek TM3(SW) William GMM3 Thomas Kraus . Whitley 30 CO Division GMG3 Thomas Willis GMG3 Jon Reynolds GMGSN David Gary Hey Pederson, my chest is bigger than yours. Panama ... again Chillin' in Tom's stateroom 32 CO Division LS2 Fires Away! Flangin' with the locals — Our Protectors ptcapulco Mexico Acapulco was a great place to begin our deployment. The chilly days in Everett were soon forgotten as we found ourselves on the beach snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, or just kicking back with a cold margarita. The VW Beetle is still alive and well in Mexico. Just hail a taxi and you'll see what we mean. Our port visits to Valparaiso and Iquiquc, Chile were nothing short of hospitable. The European style city of Valparaiso was bustling with excite- ment as CALLAGHAN sailors toured the many shops and restaurants. Iquiquc, bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, seemed out of touch with the rest of the world. 34 Chile - CALLAGHAN’S wardroom hosted formal recep- tions during each port visit. Diplomatic relations with Latin America were renewed and strengthened as dignitaries and naval officers socialized and ex- changed sea stories. F Say, did wc leave somebody behind in Peru? The citizens of Callao, Peru greeted CALLAGHAN with a warm and memorable welcome. A navy- band, folk dancers, and photogra- phers anxiously awaited us on the pier as wc pulled in. Friendly people, beautiful floral scenery, great shop- ping, and hostile danger pay made Callao a favorite liberty port. 36 Peru No. no. The best pizza is next door. The local K-mart Manta. Ecuador gave us all a renewed appreciation for the good ’ol USA. Only two social classes reside there: the rich and the poor. “Operation Handclasp” gave the crew an opportunity to share our country’s wealth with some very needy people. PNSN Marchbank considers a real estate purchase ■■■ ■ Rodman, Panama Our home away from home Panama, often referred to as our “homcport”, offered us plenty of rest and relaxation. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, movies, free laundromat, and free MWR phone calls to the U.S. were among the crew’s favorite activities. Panama also meant work-taking on fuel, stores, and supplies, repairing CASREPS, and general inport maintenance that couldn’t be accomplished at sea. Panama 39 r On June 22, 1997, CALLAGHAN entered the Royal Domain of Neptunus Rex at Lon- gitude 082° 30” W. Over 200 slimy wogs were initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep to become Trusty Shellbacks. saa Crossing the Line 1997 Style Neptune Rex is aboard. pollywogs quiver in feart His escort. Davy Jones, for you will not shed a tear The good ship Callaghan, is infested with wogs, King Neptune, release them, release your sea-dog ! Watchstanding at sea is an everyday chore. Food Service attendants, feed us evermore. So Trusty Turtles, let's get the festivities started up,_ i bid congratulations to you. our new Shellback brother . You are the envy of wogs. landlubbers, and others. Take thi experience with you wherever you may go. Take the lime to lead, to teach, so others may know. There is more to crossing the Line, than Shellaleighs. or handshakes. We bear the responsible to others, getting involved is what it takes. I bid you farewell, enjoy the rest of your day. You Ye done well, shellbacks, that 1 must say. One thing remains, one ta k left undone. Let's cleanup the ship, then the work shall be done. -------------------------- ;---------------------—--------------------- i The wives’ diligent work ... After six long months, CALLAGHAN returned safely home. The long awaited reunion was finally here. Despite the weather, friends and fam- ily warmed our hearts with expressions of love. ... and the end result. 42 Homecoming The dccr-in-thc-hcadlights look You’ve got to get my relief here ASAP! The bullpen gets a little rough The peace TAO ordering another kill CALLAGHAN CPO� Sj Docs anyone really know what goes on behind that closed Mess door? Ycr only gatin’ two slices! CPO Mess 47 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LT Vince Quidachay Chief Engineer Cheng 49 A-gang is one of the most diversified divisions on the ship. We are a team of people that operate and maintain vital auxiliary equipment necessary for the ship’s operation. Everything from anchors to steering machinery and a lot in between. Small boat operations, making fresh water and providing cool air to breathe are just some of our responsibilities. During SouthPac ’97 many challenges faced us, but we conquered all of our problems. The people of A-gang LTJG Jason White ENC(SW) Steven Rcdmon ENI(SW) David Rutan ENI Robert Lucas EN2 Scott Ellis EN3 Lucian Translcy EN3 Jason Burgess EN2 Tasio Bokuku EN2 Anthony Ungcrank EN3 Darren Miller EN3 Wilder Molyncux ENFN Rocelio Sanchez ENFN Josh Miller EN3 Thomas Pcrronnc EN3 David Long FN Andrew Lcr A Division 51 The Rutanator! Ahh, Chile I need a -V� inch wrench 52 A Di% ision Transley will rock your world ICI(SW) Kevin Thackslon ENS Robert Johnson EMQSW) Darrell Ellis EMI(SW) Donald Todd -SQi I w III I llW U I I I III E Division 53 PARTY ON! I IC2 Marvin Stevenson EM2(SW) Steven Myers EM3 Jesus Estrada IC3 Russell Humbert Bald is BEAUTIFUL all Over the WORLD! EM3 Gaspar Dominguez IC3 Ryan Thompson IE, AI, AI, AAI, Cante, Y No Llorcs 54 E Division OH, HAPPY DAY!! SHAZAAM, SHAZAAM. SHAZAAM EMFN Alejandro Morales Humbert Dominguez killing lime (as usual) s E Division 55 IC3 Thompson finally utilizes his NEC Two Electricians and a Wanna Be. 56 E Division Add about 200 more to that total! GSCS(SW) William Bascino GSMC(SW) Theron McKenzie ENS Mark Quinn When you feel the need for speed just call “Main Propulsion Division44. We operate and maintain Callaghan’s 4 - G.E LM-2500 Gas Turbine Engines which can get the ship from dead stop to full power in 3 minutes. So the next time you’re on Callaghan, see the gun mounts, see the antennas, see everything you can, but just remember, if you’re not in MP Division you’re just a passenger... ENJOY THE RIDE!! GSEC(SW) John Jensen GSMC(SW) Roy Nelson MP Division 57 GSM 3 Lonnie Gibbs FN Roger Gamer FN James Oliver FN Jose Shelby 58 MP Division GSM2 Gregory Brewer GSM3 Robert Sims GSM3 Rustico Baldoz GSM2 (SW) Rogelio Dario GSM2 Mario Caolic GSMFN Joseph Kanani FN Jeremy Trumbull FN Gabriel Orosco GSM3 Donald Pitcher GSM3 Kelly Bclew GSM3 Warren Saldivar FN Debuois Adams MP Division 59 GSE2 Michael Rac GSE2 Renato Capangpangan GSE2 Brian Samuclson GSE3 Dcclan Whyte GSE3 John Derrick GSE3 Daniel Morris GSM2(SW) Marshcll Scott GSEEN Cecil Sallee GSM3 Erik Walraven GSM3 Muhammad Mumtazali GSMFN Aaron Porter GSE2 Remendo Aquino GSEFN Joseph Nowinski GSM2 Anthony Valdez. FN Joseph Rcmm 60 MP Division Being a sailor is a tough job. Long hours of work and routine shipboard inspections seem to never end. To some, Liberty call is everything. Whether it's sitting in berthing playing your favorite instrument, or going fishing with your sea daddy. You can find it all, right here stationed on board the USS Callaghan. These pages are dedicated to the guys in MP Division who know how to have a good time, all the time. Farewell. MP Division 61 During one of the many port visits to Panama, GSM2 Valdez and EM3 Dominguez meet boxing great “Roberto Duran”, jNo Mas ! 62 MP Division R DIVISION “YOU BREAK IT, WE FIX IT” “YOU LIGHT IT, WE FIGHT IT” MR l(SW A W) Florendo Emperador HT2(SW) Duane Lewis HT3 Brian Brown R Division 63 FN Todd Wolff Look Ma, I can drive 64 R Division HTFN Trail Batic FN Michael Greer HTFN Patrick Helms Got Milk? Basic Grinding 101 DC3 Tristan Tomasi DC3 Dallas Murry DC3 Frank Black DC3 Adam Dobos Just Hangin' Out Whad ya mean. No Liberty?!? Sparc some change, por favor? Another day at the office GOING BANANAS Tooth decay cleaning, anyone? R Division 65 Another pitstop: Panama Panama Canal 1 didn’t do it Why is it written in Japanese? 66 R Division I can’t sing anymore You mean. I can’t ride today? - OPERA TIONS DEPARTMENT LT. Romnel Esteves Operations Officer OPS 67 Communications DivisiON-with Callaghan’s many missions, it is critical that we be able to communicate with the fleet and shore stations worldwide. This respon- sibility lies on the shoulders of our Radiomen. A KIDD-class destroyer, the CAL- LAGHAN brings to bear some of the most up to date capabilities ever to go to sea. However, the equipment means nothing unless you have a dedicated and professional radio team operating it. During Teamwork South , CALLAGHAN’S Radio Gang was responsible for establishing and maintaining around the clock communications circuitry with the navies of Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. The Radiomen aboard CALAGHAN provide information of critical importance and in- formation as routine as the latest news and sports. RMI Richard Angers RMI Dwayne Chaney RMl(SW) Ken McAlister RM2 John Bunderson RM2 Robert Leonard RM3 Matthew Kibby RM3 Jason Reck RM3 Joe Simmons 68 OC Division - “Rasta Man and Company So your number is 555-3187. Oh. and yeah I'll take the shin Who put my cigarettes back here? ”RM 1 MAC carning(?) Sailor of the Quarter OC Division 69 Radiomen perform a potpourri of duties BM2(SW) Austin Dcmary BM2(SW) David Heinz BM2 Anthony Phillips BM3 Wayne Curry BM3 Israel Dclcgarza BM3 Brian Hinz BM3 Michael Hoover BM3 Foy Melendy BMSN Lashawn Benson BMSN Roderick Ostemdorf BMSN Gerald Sims SN Derek Gray OC Division 71 SN Joshua Dcrs SN Jacob Feldman SN Michael Hawkins SN A melius Johnson SN Rory Johnson SN Bryan McLeod SN Carl Miscrcndino SN Jason Outlaw SN Terrence O .aki SN Roberto Perez SN Konstanline Tarasov SN Jared Vigil Not Pictured BMI(SW) Robert Schriner BM3 Marcus McIntosh BM3 William Nixon BM3 Crcsencio Reyes BMSN Patrick Cicolani BMSN Kaalip Jackson SN David Johnson SN David Shores SN Richard Stephenson 72 OD Division FULL SPEED AHEAD! The stari of a long day for the boat crew ... ... and a fruitful finish. Take a load off Tarasov CHEERS! How long have I been out? OD Division 73 Don’t let go! Highlinc transfer with Armada de Chile BM3 Hoover chocks and chains Straycat 74 OD Division We are so fit-shaced ... and then the next morning arrives. - B The next THREE Karate Kids You wanna sip? BM2 Phillips, speeding across the Southern Pacific Hey boats, watch where you're going! mm And I lost this finger to Line � 2 I’m one kool kat! OD Division 75 76 OI Division 0� g 01 Division 77 OS2(SW) Steve Allen 0S2 Tom Anderson OS2 Scan Cawley OS2 Leonard Lawles OS2 Michael Murrell OS2 Charles Shanahan OS3 Jeffrey Berg OS3 Chris Byrd OS3 Derrick Crummy OS3 Josh Herrington Dave and Chris Acapulco. Mexico Mike and Aaron enjoying a cold one. Celebrating Cinco De Mayo 78 OI Division OS3 Erro! Lewis OS3 Martin Sandoval OS3 James Sexton OSSN Bryan Boyce OSSN Clement Henry OSSN Michael Mayer OSSN Jason McDaniel OSSN Gustavo Ramirez. Johnny saying farewell to Bob, he Icfl at the end of June. OSSN Jeremy Brown OSSN Joseph Wade OSSN Jamal Williams 01 Division 79 80 Ol Division r ENS Patrick Funk OU) DIVISION EWl(SW) Phillip Gable Electronic Warfare Technicians of OW Division operate and maintain numerous integrated shipboard systems to manage the electromagnetic spectrum. Working in the confines of the ship’s Combat Information Center (CIC), EW’s perform the vital function of Anti-Ship Missile Defense. The timely information they provide to ra- dar operators, the Tactical Action Officer, and to the bridge comprises an essential element of the ship’s defense posture. Whether detecting RADARs at long range, launching chaff to confuse enemy operators, or engaging missiles seconds before seeker lock-on, the job of an EW de- mands constant readiness in order to combat hostile electronic emis- sions used against the ship. EW2 Glen wood Johnson EW2 John Christenson EW3 Kurt Davis EWC(SW) Keith Kranich EW1 Philip Ottcrson EW2(SW) Gustavo Medina EW3 Chris Kaurich 82 OW Division Don't ask. Don't tell. %@ ! + GABLE! One of these kids is not like the others ... Sweepers, sweepers, Man your brooms! John Fonda 1 can’t believe we’re getting ha .ardous duty pay for this. Callao, Peru Wow! Out all night and still able to work! OW Division 83 84 OW Division Gable does P.R. Did somebody say Liberty Call ? SUPPLY DEPARTMENT SUPPO 85 S-1 DIVISION The “Heart” that pumps the “Blood” throughout CALLAGHAN! SKC(SW) Emcsto SKI Fred Dickinson Payumo SK2(SW) Patrick Staruch SK2 Andrew Weber SK3 Troy Porter SK3 David Lctlct Store’s Division-The storekeepers (SKs) of S-1 Division are the accountants and record- keepers for all financial, budget, and part transactions that transpire onboard. The Store’s Division is responsible for stocking, issuing, and requisitioning all repair parts for the ship and its crew. The six storekeepers keep a computerized inventory of 16,000 dif- ferent items worth over S45 million. During TEAMWORK SOUTH ’97 and Counter-Narcot- ics Operations, we processed in excess of 6,000 transactions at an annual spending rate of $3 million. Issues included everything from nuts and bolts to $154,000 electronic parts. While inport, the material was loaded by means of cranes, trucks, forklifts, and by hand. At sea, cargo was sent or dropped off by helicopter. Deployment wasn't all work. Occasionally we would stretch, jog, and blissfully sunburn during our steel beaches. Shore liberty allowed for the enjoyment of foreign cities, southern countrysides, food, and people of several Latin and South American countries (not to men- tion the consumption of at least as many different national beers!). 86 S-1 Division After working hours of course. Finally ... caught in the act. Extreme close-up! S-l Division 87 This had better not be another casrep! 88 S-l Division S-2 DIVISION MSC(SW) Pcrcival Pacadeljan MSI Reynaldo Manlangil MS2 Todd Geyser MS3 Scotl Dyer MSSN Brandon Bar to MSSN Janice Jimenez 3 MSI James Mackowaik MS2 Kenneth James MS3 Lagabriel Rcdic MSSN Jose Hernandez S-2 Division 89 LTJG Matthew Bruder SH3 Albert Young SHSN Charlie Sample PC2 Daniel Meagher S-3 4 DIVISION X SH2 Theodore Thomas Money Makes The World Go Round! S-3 4 Division 91 EMCM(SW) Todd Mungcr MACSfSW) Barry Gardner HMC(SW) Leonard Harrison PNC(SW) Bobby Alvarez NA VIGA TION ADMINIST TION DEPARTMENT On blue waters we crossed to accom- plish a mission of great importance. We persevered through hard times and shared in the good times. For six long months we were away from our loved ones but we knew we had to make the sac- rifice. It took five months but we finally accom- plishcd our objec- t i ve. Over all the hurdles we leaped, we each received in one way or another our own 15 minutes of fame. Now we can go home to our loved ones and hold our heads even higher. LT. William Sommer Navigator 92 Nav Admin QM2 Paul Briggs QM3 Forrest Griggs AG2 Gary Vines SM1(SW A W) Evan Bryant SM3 Vincent Velazquez YN2 George Donald QM3 Matthew Wisslcad YN2(SW A V) Ardis Shannon NCI (AW) Ricky Young SM3 Michael Ha ugh SM3 Chris Hcrmccz “We have the answers for those who have the questions.” HM3 Carlos Monte PN3 Derek Barrow MA2 Cameron Bos Nav Admin 93 a 94 Air Det When CALLAGHAN set sail April 23, 1997, none of us knew this would be CALLAGHAN’S last deployment. By June, our concerns about where CALLAGHAN would spend her post de- ployment availability quickly shifted to how much longer she would serve the nation. CALLAGHAN’S days were numbered and her fate had already been determined months earlier in Washington D.C. The reality of decom slowly began to sink in. As the deployment drew to a close, our thoughts turned to home. Many of our shipmates would be going on leave, some would be transferring to other commands, and still others would be leaving the Navy. No matter where we go from here, SOUTHPAC ’97 will forever be remembered as “The Final Voyage.” r 96 Staff Coordinator: ENS Shane Nothelfcr Editor-in-Chief: ENS Shane Nothelfcr Lay-Out Copy Editor: ENS Shane Nothelfcr Sales Manager: ENS Ivan Villcscas Copy Writer: EWl(SW) Phillip Gable Photographers: CALLAGHAN Crew Cruisebook Committee Members ETC(SW) Richard Gonzales ICl(SW) Kevin Thackston GSM2 Anothy Valdez MS2 Kenneth James R.M3 Joe Simmons STG3 Dam ion Stephan GMG3 Kyle Peek YNSN Donovan Edwards MR1(SW AW) Florcncio Emperador RM 1(SW) Ken McAlister FC2 James Bell SH2 Theodore Thomas OS3 James Sexton SK3 Troy Porter SN Bryan McLeod i V ?Mm2i«A.RTMEnt library 3 0399 1Q03 5958 7