Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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

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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