Curtis Wilber (DDG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1999 volume:

I Arabian Gulf Deployment 1999 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Arabian Gulf Commanding Officer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Commander E. J. Quinn United States Navy Commander E. J. Quinn Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Commander Quinn enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1970. Upon completion of boot camp and specialty training as an Electronics Technician (Radar), he reported to USS RATHEBURNE (DE-1057) where he served from 1971 - 1976, including two deployments to the Tonkin Gulf. Honorably discharged in 1976, he commenced his undergraduate educa- tion, earning a BA degree in Political Science at Amherst College in 1980. Subsequent to graduation, he reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was commissioned an Ensign in September of that year. Commander Quinn has served in a variety of billets afloat and ashore. At sea assignments have in- cluded duty as Navigator in USS BREWTON (FF-1086); Weapons Officer in USS OUELLET (FF-1077); Combat Systems Officer in USS TEXAS (CGN-39); and Executive Officer in USS PRINCETON (CG- 59). A Navy political-military subspecialist. Commander Quinn earned an MA degree in National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, and in International Relations at the Naval War College. His assignments ashore have included duty as Associate Chairman of the Political Science Department at the United States Naval Academy; staff officer in the Chief of Naval Operations Navay Roles and Missions Cell (N3 N5A); and duty at the Bureau of Nav al Personnel as the Surface Lieutenant Commander Detailer (Pers 411B), and later as the Surface Commander Detailer (Pers 410A). Commander Quinn ' s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal; the Navy Commenda- tion Medal; the Navy Achievement Medal; and the Navy Enlisted Good Conduct Medal. L 2 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deplovment 1999 A Philosophy on Command A philosophy is a system of principles for guiding practical affairs. The term Command represents my personnel perspective on being commanding officer. Simultaneously, it refers to USS CURTIS WILBUR itself Contained herein is an overview of the philosophy 1 bring to this command tour. This is not a How To instruction. It is not a Policy instruction. Rather, it articulates some of the principles upon which I will rely in executing my duties while in command. Likewise, these principles will guide my military, professional, and personal relationships. Equally as important, they are the principles by which CURTIS WILBUR, the command, will be guided in the execution of our duties; and in shaping our relationships. Identity CURTIS WILBUR is a U.S. Navy warship. Its crew is counted among America ' s Warrior Elite. Our mission; our reason for being is, first and always, to fight and win in war. More than what we do — this is who we are. Actions and activities that enhance the effectiveness with which we accomplish this mission are inherently positive — they will be identified and instituted. Actions and activities that detract from the effectiveness with which we accomplish this mission are inherently negative — they will be identified and corrected. ] Foundations • We believe in our God, Country, Service, Shipmates, and Ourselves. • We entrust our lives to each other • We go to sea ready for war; in order that those ideals, beliefs, and people we cherish might he pro- tected. • That those we love might live in peace ' . Guides • Our service and our lives are founded on fundamental truths • Honor is the prerequisite of glory. • Victory is meaningless in the absence of nobility. • Honesty matters more than comfort. Costs Making war can mean living with ghosts. Adcnowle Jge that come with a warrior ' s identity. 4. CURTIS WILBUR is a living entity. It is the crew that gives the ship its identity. Care about and for each other. CURTIS WILBUR is a weapon — keep it clean, sharp, and ready. CURTIS WILBUR is a symbol — of our nation, our service, and ourselves. Our every action reflects on and affects those we cherish. The only acceptable standard is Excellence — in reputation and appear- ance; as much as in action. ' B SCPtSG H In another age, sea chanteys were songs tnatsaiiors sang lo the rhyfnm of their work. Today that work is infinitely more complex. Spread throughout the ship, it never ceases. Nevertheless, some constants remain: We are sailors. The sea is eternally unforgiving of those jwho lack respect. We must work together if we are to fight and win. If we are to live on these seas. J embrace the profound responsibilities C o E. J. QUINN COMMANDING OFFICER USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) f S5 CVRTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 3 Arabian Gulf Executive Officer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) LCDR C. F. Williams United States Navy LCDR C. F. Williams L ieutenant Commander Charles Francis Williams was born 6 January 1963, son of John A. and Mary Ellen Williams. A native of Oakton, Virginia, he attended the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. After receiving his commission through the NROTC program in 1985, LCDR Williams was ordered to USS DEYO (DD-989) in Charleston, South Carolina, where he served from September 1986 to June 1989 as Auxiliaries Officer and Damage Control Assistant. While on DEYO he deployed to the Meditranean and the Indian Ocean and participated in ERNEST WILL operations in the Straits of Hormuz. After this initial sea tour, LCDR Williams reported to the Naval Postgraduate School in Montery, California, where he received a Master of Science Degree in Systems Engineering Command, Control and Communications, in April of 1991. Following the Department Head Course at Surface Warfare Oflfiers ' School in Newport, Rhode island, he reported for duty in San Diego, California, as the Engineer Officer in USS ELLIOT (DD-967). Having met the ship in the Persian Gulf in November, 1991, he detatched from ELLIOT while again deployed there in October, 1993. Lieutenant Commander Williams reported aboard the precommissioning unit for USS FIREBOLT (PC- 10) in January, 1994, in Little Creek, Virginia. On June 10, 1995, he assumed command of the ship during her formal commissioning ceremony on the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. LCDR Williams served in command of this Naval Special Warfare ship through her initial workups and first deplyoment to the Mediterranean and Black seas. After his tour in FIREBOLT, LCDR Williams reported to Newport, Rhode Island, where he attended the Naval Command and Staff College. Following his course of study he was awarded a Master of Arts in National Security Strategic Studies. After leaving the War College he completed the Prospective Executive Officer pipeline and reported for duty as Executive Officer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54), for for- ward deployed as a component of SEVENTH FLEET in Yokosuka, Japan. Lieutenant Commander Williams ' personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and various unit awards. 4 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Command Master Chief USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) DCCM(SW) G. D. Provancha United States Navy DCCM(SW) G. D. Provancha Master Chief Provancha is from Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High in 1977. He enlisted in the Navy in April of 1977 and came on active duty in October of that same year. He attended recruit training and Hull Technician A school in San Diego and Treasure Island California. He was assigned to the USS OUELLET FF-1077 from May 1978 to September 1981. He left active duty in September 1981, and returned home to Carlsbad.While at home he worked as a miner and was a drilling reservist at Carlsbad, Naval Reserve Center. He returned to active duty in April 1982. Since then he has completed sea tours aboard USS MAHLON S. TISDALE FFG-27, 1982-1985, USS CLEVELAND LPD-7, 1988-1990, and USS LONG BEACH CGN-9, 1991-1993. His other assignments include Recruit Company Commander, at Recruit Training Command, San Diego California, 1985-1988, Senior Damage Control Instructor, at Afloat Train- ing Group Pacific, San Diego, California, 1993-1996, and Safety Officer, at Naval Ship Repair Facility Detachment, Sasebo, Japan 1996-1997. Master Chief Provanchais personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (with gold star). Navy Achievement Medal (with two gold stars), Navy Good Conduct Medal (with four bronze stars), and the Navy Expert Pistol Marksman Medal. His other service awards include the Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (with two bronze stars), Southwest Asia Service Medal (with bronze star), Sea Service Ribbon (with four bronze stars), Overseas Service Ribbon, Coast Guard Special Operation Ribbon, and The Kuwait (Kuwait) Liberation Medal. Master Chief Provancha is also a 1996 graduate from the Naval Senior Enlisted Academy. -L USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 5 Arabian Gulf Wardroom standing (From Left to Right): LTJG Thomas, CW03 Koppert, LTJG Robinson, ENS Lashmet, LTJG Jones, LCDR Hollen, LT Burson, CDR Quinn, LT Hager, LCDR Williams, LT Rigeway, LTJG Ross, LT Johnson, ENS Moore, CW03 Harms, ENS Rodman, LTJG Armstrong, LTJG Demick, and LT Deans Front (From Lett to Right): LTJG Garcia, LTJG Hanna, ENS Simmons, ENS Simpson, LTJG Brock, ENS Yu, LTJG Walkins, and ENS Shu Admiral Moore and the Captain puts new shoulder boards on LT Rigeway. Back (From Left to Right): LTJG Armstrong, LTJG Dunphy, LTJG Ross, ENS Robinson, CW02 Tamillo, LTJG Hanna, CW03 Harms, ENS Shu, CW03 Koppert, ENS Jones, ENS Moore, and ENS Lashment Front (From Left to Right): LT Ridgeway, ENS Yu, ENS Brock, ENS Simpson, and LTJG Thomas 6 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) : mi .. Deployment 1999 i| -- JOs and CW03 Koppert before DC Olympics. JOs dinning out in Abu Dhabi... literally! fe CW03 Harms packing some heat before another VBSS. CW02 Tamillo, LTJG Brock, and CW03 Harms, Bunbury, Australia. I p ' JM t 1 LTJG Hanna, and LTJG Garcia strike a pose in Abu Dhabi. LTJG Hanna, LTJG Thomas, and ENS Simmons, Abu Dhabi, ■ ■ i USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 7 Arabian Gulf Chief Petty Officers Top (From Left to Right): Chief Petty Officers ' IVless Circa 1999 Bacl (From Left to Right): BI !C(SW) Herb, GSMC(SW) IVIcKenzie, OSC(SW) Moye, DCC(SW) HilL ISC(SW) Martin, GMC(SW) Bowers, GI IC(SW) IVlcCoy, HIVIC(SW) Yolangco, FCC(SW) Prange, FCC(SW) Parker, RIVIC(SW) Acid Front (From Left to Right): SKC(SW) Custodio, ETC(SW) Lavarier, GSCS(SW) Hagan, ENC(SW) Hyde, PNC(SW) Tiong, EMC(SW) IVIercado Not Pictured: DCCI i(SW) Provancha, EMCI I(SW) Nepomuceno, FCC(SW) Butcher, CSEC(SW) IVIagnusson CW02 Herb and Chief ' s Mess. Chiefs in Bahrain. 8 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deplovment 1999 SMC(SW) Summerour is frocked by the Captain. OSC(SW AW) Walterman Today we are HERE TO say: Shipmate, The watch STANDS relieved. Relieved by THOSE YOU HAVE TRAINED, GLIDED, AND LED. Shipmate, you stand relieved. We have the DCCM(SW) Provanclia and FCC(SW) Butcher. FCC(SW) Butcher retires at sea. WATCH. n DKC(SW) Patino Admiral Keating ' s call in the Persian Gulf. ENC(SW) Witherow departs from Australia. FCC(SW) Shellhammer is frocked by the Captain. GSCS(SW) Hagan is frocked by the Captain. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 9 Arabian Gulf Ship ' s History USS CURTIS WILBUR is the fourth of the most powerful and survivable class of destroyers ever put to sea. She possesses the AEGIS Weapon System with the AN SPY-1 D multifunction radar, capable of detecting and engaging multiple targets; the Verti- cal Launching System, capable of storing and rapidly firing 90 missiles; the SQQ-89 Antisubmarine Warfare System with its SQR-19 towed array sonar and the new SQS-53C digital hull mounted sonar; the Harpoon anti-ship cruise missile system; and the Tomahawk land attack cruise missile system, capable of hitting targets hundreds of miles away. CURTIS WILBUR also carries improved versions of the 5-inch gun and the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System. The Arleigh Burke class destroyers represent a return to all-steel construction and incorporate electromagnetic pulse hardening, enhanced firefighting features, and a Collective Protection System to protect against nuclear, chemical, or biological contamination. The distribution of vital equipment throughout the ship, and improved blast and fragmentation protection will help enable the ship to survive a hit and continue to fight. Named in honor of the forty-third Secretary of the Navy, USS CURTIS WILBUR was built by Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Her keel was laid 12 March 1991, and she was christened just a year later, on 16 May 1992. Her maiden voyage began on 14 February 1994, when she set sail for her homeport of San Diego, California. The voyage included many hours of training for the crew, including a transit through the Panama Canal. On 19 March 1994, CURTIS WILBUR was commissioned in Long Beach, California. The Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable John H. Dalton, was the principal speaker for the ceremony. | During the summer of 1994, CURTIS WILBUR participated in RIMPAC ' 94, a major multinational exercise involving more than thirty ships as well as numerous submarines and air assets, both carrier and land-based. During this exercise, she performed duties as Air Warfare Commander. Also that summer, the Board of Inspection and Survey conducted Final Contract Trials to assess the material status of the ship. CURTIS WILBUR became the first ship of the class, and only the second ship ever to complete the examination with zero mission degrading deficiencies. In October 1994, CURTIS WILBUR became the first AEGIS ship to integrate women into the crew. CURTIS WILBUR departed on her first WESTPAC deployment on 3 1 July 1 995, transiting the Pacific and heading to the Arabian Gulf While deployed with the United States Naval Forces Central Command, she supported Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and VIGILANT SENTINEL. During 100 days in the theater, the ship served as Air Warfare Defense Commander, Surface Warfare Defense Commander, Undersea Warfare Defense Commander, and Strike Warfare Commander. CURTIS WILBUR was also a member of the FIFTH FLEET Expeditionary Task Force supporting United Nations sanctions against Iraq. In September 1996, CURTIS WILBUR became part of SEVENTH FLEET, shifting homeport from San Diego to Yokosuka, Japan. Upon arrival in Japan, she successfully completed Tailored Shipis Training Availability II and III and was the first ship to validate the Final Evaluation Period. On 15 February 1997, CURTIS WILBUR deployed with the USS INDEPENDENCE Battle Group to participate in exercises TANDEM THRUST ' 97 and COBRA GOLD. CURTIS WILBUR served as the Air Warfare Commander for the battle group. Throughout the remainder of 1997, CURTIS WILBUR participated in numerous SEVENTH FLEET Exercises, including JAVELIN MAKER, MISSILEX ' 97, ASWEX ' 97, HARMEX 97, ANNUALEX, and COMPTUEX. For her successful year and contributions to the fleet, CURTIS WILBUR was selected as Destroyer Squadron Fifteen Battle Efficiency Winner for 1997. Having earned the Battle E, CURTIS WILBUR continued her trend of excellence well into 1998, participating in SHAREM 108. While deployed from 17February 1998 to 19May 1998, CURTIS WILBUR broke new ground, becoming the first ship of her class to cross the Great Barrier Reef During this Southern Pacific Deployment. CURTIS WILBUR participated in numerous multinational anti-submarine exercises. After deployment, CURTIS WILBUR was received in Shimoda, Japan, for the annual Black Ship Festival. After the festival, CURTIS WILBUR returned to Yokosuka for her second Selective Restricted Availability (SRA). During the nine-week shipyard period, CURTIS WILBUR received numerous upgrades, including JTIDS (Link 16), JMCIS 98, and INMARSAT B. In the fall of 1 998, in addition to beginning the training cycle, CURTIS WILBUR deployed for the joint and combined Exercise FOAL EAGLE ' 98 with the Republic of Korea Navy and completed a successful Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification and Naval Surface Fire Support qualification. During the training cycle the ship certified the Main Space Fire Drill for ECERT at TSTA II and had a near flawless performance during ECERT. After completing her second complete training cycle while forward deployed, CURTIS WILBUR participated in SHAREM 127 with the Korean Navy and deployed in March of 1999 with the USS KITTY HAWK Battle Group. After completing TANDEM THRUST ' 99, an annual multi-national training exercise, CURTIS WILBUR received immediate tasking to proceed at best speed en route the Arabian Gulf. Steaming in company with USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG-62), CURTIS WILBUR conducted a no-notice high speed transit and arrived in the Gulf 1 8 April. Proceed- ing directly to the Northern Arabian Gulf, CURTIS WILBUR commenced operations in support of OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH; enforcing the Southern No-Fly Zone over Iraq and supporting United Nations Sanctions against Iraq by conducting Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) as a member of FIFTH FLEET. CURTIS WILBUR also participated in two major exercises while on her second Arabian Gulf deployment: NAUTICAL SWIMMER ' 99, a combined exercise with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, and SHAREM 128, an Undersea Warfare exercise in the North Arabian Sea. Following port visits to Bunbury, Australia, and Phattaya, Thailand, CURTIS WILBUR returned to Yokosuka, Japan on 25 August. Highlights of the recent deployment included CURTIS WILBUR ' S outstanding crew and their continuing achievements. Forty- seven enlisted Sailors earned the coveted Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification, while five officers in the Wardroom earned their Surface Warfare Officer designation. Additionally, two First Class Petty Officers earned qualification as Officer of the Deck for fleet operations, and one earned his qualification as Engineering Officer of the Watch. Finally, seven of CURTIS WILBUR ' S outstanding First Class Petty Officers achieved career milestones as they were selected for promotion to Chief Petty Officer. In the five years since her Commissioning Ceremony, CURTIS WILBUR has proven to be an extremely versatile and capable ship. The men and women that serve in her continue to strive for excellence in order to meet the new challenges posed by today ' s world, -t 10 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Combat Systems Department LCDR Patrick Hollen Combat Systems Officer Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Commission Source: NROTC College: University of Colorado Reason for Joining: I love the sea! USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 1 1 Arabian Gulf CE Division i ' ' ¥. ¥. Top (From Left to Right): IC2 Michael Mosko, ET3(SW) Justin Halstead, ET1(SW) Alan Willis, ET2(SW) Ray Costello, IC2(SW) Geoffrey Putty Putman, and IC3 Arron Lord Center (From Left to Right): ET1 Timothy Cale, ET2(SW) GarryWheeler, ET3 John Harris, ET2 Ron Jenko, ET2(SW) Tisha Hamilton, and ET2 Steve Vancil Ladder (From Top to Bottom): ET3 Sean Myerhoff, IC1 Bob Hannum, ET1(SW) Tony Boyd, and ETC(SW) Daniel Lavarier Perched (From Left to Right): CW02 Mark Tamillo, ICFN Abraham Lopez, and ET2(SW) Savang Moua • CW02 Tamillo at IC2 Mosko ' s Re-enlistment. ' M 12 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 1%«: I- ten- -- : - }y CE Loses these 5 quality sailors this deplyoment. From Left: ET2 Vancil, IC2(SW) Putnam, ETI(SW) Willis (Last Plankowner!). ET2(SW) Costello, and CW02 Tamillo. Deplovnicntl999 CE Division in Bahrain. Joining us in Baiirain are; ET3 Sean Myerhoff, ICFN Abraham Lopez, ET3 John Harris, ET3 Sydney Woodruff, ET3 Don Trudeau, and LTJG Ken Demick. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 13 Arabian Gulf r. n CF Division Vpj; J rw J _ i ■ Back (Left to Right): LTJG Garcia, FC2 Reith, FC2 Arnold, FC3 Cribb, FC2 Quail, FC3 Blalock, FC3 Simmons, FC2(SW) Eide, FC3 Stephens, FC3 Schierbeck, FC2(SW) Rokeach Front (Left to Right): FC3 Broomfield, FC2(SW) Snider, FC2 Murray, FC3 Flournoy Fire Control Offic LT Bernie Ridgeway V Fire Control Officer LTJG Jeannie Garcia LTJG Jeannie Garcia Chief Petty Officer FCC(SW) Gus Prange 14 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG54) Deployment 1999 FC2 Quail FC2(SW) Reith FC2(SW) Rokeach FC2 Arnold FC2 Simmons FC3 Blaylock FC3 Flournoy FC3 Greenleaf I FC3 Broomfield FC3 Blalock and FC3 Cribbabouttotakea camel ride in Dubai. FC2 Cancino receives an award from the Captain. Camels don ' t bite... do they? USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 15 Arabian Gulf Engineering Department LT Richard Hager Chief Engineer Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Commission Source: U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1990 Reason for Joining: Always wanted to be in Navy. What do you enjoy most about your job?: My Engineers are great people. Favorite Hobbies: Deer Hunting Sports: Atlanta Braves Baseball ■■■l i ii iiiiii in uiii MP ' ' 1 mM ,e M m I jIR 1 1 b 16 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 I 1 j K m ' t i V r IrJB l 1 Clockwise: DC Olympics, GSM2 Labelle, GSM2 Hill, in Abu Dhabi; GSM2 Hill, EN2 Wilczewski, EM2 Jones at Senor Pace ' s in Bahrain; MP guys and company waiting for a ride to Abu Dhabi. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 1 7 Arabian Gulf t: 3St A Gang First Row (From Left to Right): EN1(SW) Wilbanks, FN Hollins, EN3 Hardy, ENFR Starling, ENS Wiles, ENS Vera, EN2(SW) Hill Second Row (From Left to Right): ENC(SW) Hyde, ENS Schahgaldian, ENS Weber, LTJG Thomas Auxiliaries Officer _LTJG Gregory Thomas Chief Petty Officer ENC(SW) Christine Hyde r ■ ] i ' HMll II , 1 1 Hb mP L r IMP 1 1 WIBANKK 1 L EN- .eading Petty C l(SW) Daniel V Iffic Vilbi er anks 18 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 1 N 1 W I f f t L j%J J Captain presents Navy Achievement Medal to ENS Wiles... A-Gang at Work On the boat deck, , , EN1 (SW) Wilbanks, ENS Wiles, EN2(SW) Hill, ENFR Starling, ENS Schahgaldian, and FN Hollins. BZ to ENS Hardy. Boat engineer VBSS Sniper, ENFR Starling ENS Schahgaldian USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 19 Arabian Gulf ffSi Electrical Division IS-- ' R K Back (From Left to Right): EM3 Lugooritz, EM2(SW) Lucy, EM2(SW) Martin, EMS Johnson, EM2 Jones Front (From Lett to Right): ENS Yu, FN Smith, EMC(SW) Mercado ■ Electrical Officer ,.., ENS Davey C. Yu 3 •«6 Leading Chief Petty Officer EMC(SW) Conrado Mercado Leading Petty Officer EM2(SW) Darryl Jones y SC EM2(SW) Robert martin EM2(SW) Joseph Lucy EMS Kristopher Johnson 20 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 •. iy- . EM3 Shawn Lucas EMS Pedro Lugoortiz FN Brandon Smith I I I FN Smith EIVIC(SW) Mercado as PACC. EM2(SW) Jones... Watch what you ' re doing! EMS Lugooritz as EPCC BZ to EM2 Martin from the Captain. ELO and EM2(SW) Lucy. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 21 Arabian Gulf MP Division mJ J j.tf Top (From Left to Right): CW03 Koppert, GSE1(SW) Bituin, GSMI(SW) Adanritaylor, GSM2 LaBelle, GSM2 Mapalad, GSMFN Lugodelgado, GSM3 Olivares, GSE3 Stotts, GSM2(SW AW) Monsalud, GSE2 Kephart, GSM2(SW) Waldon, GSEFN Gardner, GSM2 Hill, GSMFN Spann, FN Banks, GSCS(SW) Hagan, GSM1(SW) Esteban Bottom (From Left to Right): GSE3(SW) Villanueva, GSMC(SW) McKenzie, GSMFN Maysano, GSM3 Bruce Le, GSM3 Jackie Chan, GSM3 Paez, GSM2 Carter, GSM3 Acuna Main Propulsion Assistant CW03 A. Koppert , Engineering Department LCPO I5SCS(SW) Hagen 22 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) CPOEM01 02 04 GSMC(SW) McKenzie CPO EM03 GSEC(SW) Magnusson Deployment 1999 GSM1 Esteban, GSM3 Paez, GSM1(SW) Andritaylor, GSEI(SW) Bituin, GSM2 Mapalad, having a feast. GSE1(SW) Bituin GSM1(SW) Hacker GSE2 Kephart GSM1(SW)Adanritaylor I GSE1(SW) Bituin, GSEFN Lyman, GSE2 Kephart, GSE3 Curtis, 6SE3(SW) Villanueva, GSE3 Stotts, GSEFN Reinhart, GSEFN Gardner GSIVIFN Lugodelgado and GSIVIFN Clifton getting ready for Australia. GSM3 Olivares, EM3 Lugoortiz, GSMFN Lugodelgado, DC2(SW) Perrin, and HT3(SW) White on a sightseeing tour in Pattaya. GSMC(SW) McKenzie inspecting 1B GTM. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 23 Arabian Gulf II: IJ:-: . .- ' . GSM2(SW) Hill, and EM2(SW) Jones in Abu Dhabi. Top (From Left to Right): GSM2(SW AW) Monsalud, GSM3 Paez, GSM1 Esteban, GSE2 Kephart, GSM2 Mapalad, GSE3 Parker, GSMFN Lugodelgado, GSM3 Olivares,, and GSM3 Acuna MP guys having a feast in Thailand. GSMI(SW) March, DC2(SW) Melton, ADM Clemens, and GSM1 Esteban. GSM1 (SW) March and ENS Butler (DCA). GSM1 Esteban andMR1(SW) Fulgencio, on the fantail. 24 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) r I Repair Division - r % Damage Control Assistant LTJG Spencer Robinson FUtGENcro MRI(SW) Henrico Fulgencio I L ' H V Leading Chief Petty Officer DCC(SW) Dwight Hill KlcKIN ' ' I J HT1 ( ) John McKinney Deployment 1999 ' Leading Petty Officer DC1(SW) Matthew Fields DCI(SW) Gregory Ball USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 25 Arabian Gulf JOHNS ' ' DC2(SW) Eric Johnson DC2(SW) Richard Armstrong DC2(SW) Jason IVIelton PER ! «%S fc DC2(SW) Jason Perrin s«  19 DC2(SW) Paul Robertson WHire I HT3(SW) Richard White DC3(SW) Kishon Verner HfPfRMAK DCS IVIatthew Hederman t I 4 i DCS Dwight Carter DCFN Zachary Robinson 26 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) DCS Gerardo Carballo Deployment 1999 BZ to DC2(SW) Perrin from the Captain. I ' ve assumed all Firefighting efforts! DCS Hederman... hey is it cold out there? HT3(SW) White and DC3 Hederman manning the 50 Cal Machine Gun. DCC(SW) Hill and DCI(SW) Ball congratulates HT3(SW) Dwelleyand and HT3(SW) White. I GSEC(SW) Magnusson cheers on DCS Carter at the DC Olympics. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 27 Arabian Gulf Nav Admin Department LT JG Ronny Armstrong Navigator Hometown: Houston, Texas Commission Source: Enlisted Commissioning Program College: University of Houston Reason for Joining: To escape the law... Really? I love ships and traveling! What do you enjoy most about your job?: Giving Ensigns a ration of crap... and traveling to other countries, Favorite Hobbies Music Sports?: Besides body piercing? Racquetball and astronomy. Advice to young sailors: Don ' t stay at any command for too long. Quote: Still paying. 28 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Nav Admin Department ( Department Head: LTJG Armstrong l epartment Leading Petty Officer: HMC(SW) Yolangco Y (From Left to Right):MA1 Isaacs, NC1 Bouie, QM2 Stroude, QM2 Elliott, YN1 Taylor, PN3 Mau, PN2(SW) Bayran, 4 YN3 Alcantara, QM2(SW) Gonzalez, LTJG Armstrong, PI IC(SW AW) Tiong, HMC(SW) Yolangco, QM1 (SW) Newland, ' and YN2(SW) Currier Navigation Admin Officer LTJG Ronny Armstrong Leading Chief Petty Officer HMC(SW) Rudolfo Yolangco Personnel Officer PNC(SW AW) Reynaldo Tiong I HB V USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 29 Arabian Gulf The Captain shows QM1 (SW) Newland how to go along side foranUNREP. HIV!C(SW) Yolangco (with help from SK3 Basa, DKC(SW) Patino, andSK1(SW) Lingad. QM1 (SW) Newland shows the Captain how he ' s going along side for an UNRER YN3 Alcantara: Can you tell I ' ve been working out? If he doesn ' t lool guilty... One... JVIillion... Dollars. 30 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deplovment 1999 PN2(SW) Bayran takes in the sites in Bunbury, Australia. PN3 Mau fresh from the barber shop. ' ' QM2(SW) Gonzalez and QM2 Elliott. Manning the Boat Deck during flight quarters. 04-130-0-C NX PNC(SW AW) Tiong hard at work. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 31 Arabian Gulf Operations Department LT Karl Deans Operations Officer Hometown: Concord, New Hampshire Commission Source: Enlisted Commissioning Program College: University of Washington, Physical Oceanography Masters Degree Reason for Joining: In time to receive the old GI Bill to fund college and see the world. What do you enjoy most about your job?: The continuous changes keeps life interesting and challenging. Enjoy: A bottle of Silver Oak and Romeo Julieta No. 1 robusto. Any advice to young sailors?: Stay motivated — push your limits. Quote?: Live free or die. Standing: LT Hanna, LT Deans, and ENS Simpson Front: ENS Shu and ENS Moore 32 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) T Paintball in Dubai. Deployment 1999 ' M A %. c ro wf ■if A L y, r ' ' . . 1 r Go-cart racing in Dubai. LooklVla... ahum Vee! OSC(SW AW) ■ Walterman about to breal something. Ahhh.. . 1 like Abu Dhabi. ■ MH n K l 1 H M il 9| I Wf k MK ■b it lEjmsML. ., B H l USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 33 Arabian Gulf OC Division ..• (From Left to Right): RMC(SW AW) Acid, RM2 Parks, RM2-ClTennault, RMI(SW) Roach, RIVISN White, SI !C(SEL)(SW) Summerour, RM2 Debree, RIVIS Lancina, SMSN Green, ENS Shu, SIVia Tacks, RI I1(SW) Seiwert, RiVlS Zouha, SIVIS Mears, and RIViSN Mickey. Communications Officer Ei lS Robert Shu ' 1 ' ■ ' ' 1 ! Ji H Il Leading Chief Petty Officer RI IC(SW) Joyce Acid 54 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 SMC(SW) Scott Summerour SMI (SW)AI Smith RM2 Chennault { SMC(SW) Summerour is Frocked by the Captain. OSC(SW) IVIoye puts the SW on RMC(SW AW) Acid. BZ to RM1 (SW) Roach from the Captain. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 35 Arabian Gulf 9 t OD Division Top (From Left to Right): SN Baker, SN Yago, SN Verona, SN(SW) Utate, SN Brown, SN Hessick, SN Hagler, SN Varland, SN(SW) Baker Front (From Left to Right); BM3(SW) Thompson, BMI(SW) Gomez, ENS Moore, BM2 Harris, and BM3 Rouse U (r ' Lieutenant) ENS Jason IVIoore. | I1(SW) C)oud, -BMC(SW AW) Herb, and BMI(SW) Gomez. SI I(SW) Baker, SN Varland, SN Cameron, Bm1(SW) Gomez, BMC(SW AW) Herb, BM2(SW) Walker, BM2(SW) Johnson, BMI(SW) Cloud, SN Hagler, SN Verona, SN Adkinson, SN Walker, and SN Rouse 36 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) DeploYmentl999 SN Cameron SN Constanza and SN Garcia BMSN Haggler at lookout. SN Yago SI I Yago, SN Constanza, BMSN Walker, BM3 Johnson, and SN Cameron. 5 down... 6 up. SN Browne... Master helmsman. SN Constanza BMI(SW) Gomez USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 37 Arabian Gulf Hey... is anyone going to help me out? SN Lewis — DCS to be. Bl I2 Seesholtz, Bl 12 Hunt, SN Yago and company in Bahrain. SN Stutzman at DC Olympics. ENS Moore and BM2(SW) Walker. NO! Your OTHER Left! 38 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) I UNREP I Let ' s go guys. . . only 270 containers to search today. Deployment 1999 Vertical Replenishment HI i ■ L n l ' j j 1 lill m t ■m Remember the Perma Ridge? VBSS (Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure) Team. I USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 39 Arabian Gulf A 1 (From Left to Right): OSC(SW) Moye, OSI(SW) Majors, 0S2 James, LTJG Hanna, 083 Hawkins, 0S2 Flacl , ■ OS!(SW) Beasley, 0S2 Raheja, 0S3 Barranco, OSSN Hebble, OSC(SEL)(SW AW) Walterman, OSSN Herring, OSSN Rhodes, 0S2 Covert, OSS Sansone, OSSIM Hartiove, 0S2 Schultze, 0S2 Hodge, OSSN Castillo, OSI(SW) Purdy, OSSN Hunt, 0S3(SW) Young, 0S3 Zeno, and 0S2(SW) Sutterleuty Leading Chief Petty Officer OSC(SW) Moye Combat Information Center Officer LTJG Stacy Hanna OSC(SEL)(SW AW) Walterman Leading Petty Officer 0S1(SW) Mario Majors 40 VSS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 I just love the link! i r iii 1 OS Fuel! J It ' s ail one big video game! Tree huggin ' hippie. Where are the sports! I I.I Sneal in ' some e-mail. Yeah... I ' d like 2 large pepperoni and 1 supreme... 0S2 James and his thinking cap. I can ' t wait for TPU. Official Australian OS Mascot. already passed the signal! FT Sw eepers? Yeah, right! Man, more chain mail! How did I get into this? I made this thing! llllllllllllll. Kitty Hawk, here I come! Stupid 3 minute rule! USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG54) 41 Arabian Gulf K Yippie kaiyea... GQ is over! 0S2 Schultze and 0S1(SW)Purcly... Bunbury, Australia, in July... buurl It ' s coffee... Irish coffee. 053 Zeno, 053 5ansone, and 055NHebble — Bahrain. Dub ai is good., ya? i Caught anything? 0S1(SW)Purdy, 055N Rhodes, 052 Raheja, and 053 Sansone. % ■f Top: 055N Rhodes, OSS Sansone, 055l l Herring, 055 Castillo, 083 Barranco, OSSN Hunt Bottom: OSSN Hartlove, OSSN Hebble, and 053 Zeno Hey... Elvis would be proud! 42 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 OZ Division The Spooks of OZ... Subject: LTJG Ross. Suspected of: Ring Leader for Spooks. AKA: DIV-0. Subject: CTR1 Harris. Suspected of: UNK. AKA: LPO Trainee. . ' Subject: ENS Lashmet. Suspected of: Attempting to take over. AKA: DIV-0 Trainee. .: Subjects: CTR2 Hensley and CT2 Jones. Suspected of: Evil acts. AKA: Morse OP TAG wench. Subject: CTR1 Trimble. Suspected of: Head Spook. AKA: LPO Beware. Subject: CTR3 Dieptiouse. Suspected of: IVIultiple personalities. AKA: Specsigs. Subject: CTR3 Shost. Suspected of: Breaking things. AKA: Specsigs. w Subject: CT03 Lyman. Suspected of: Witty ...comments. AKA: Comms. Subject: CTM2 Goddard. Suspected of: Extreme exageration. AKA: Maintenance. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 43 Arabian Gulf Electronic Warfare Division CENS Simpson, EWC(SW AW) Schoeppey, EWC(SEL)(SW) Motyka, EW3 Estrada, EW2 Chambers, EW3 Green, and EW(SW) Murphay ' ' Assistant Operations Officer ENS Christopher Simpson Chief Petty Officer i EWC(SW AW) Tyler Schoeppey tL ' Leading Petty Officer EWC(SEL)(SW) Clifford l lotyl a 44 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 EW2(SW) Justin Murphy That ' s one awesome haircut. EW3 David Estrada See my pretty snal(e. Wow, look at the pretty water. ' Official EW Mascot. EW2 Thomas Chambers I ' ve been such a bad boy. EW3 Green USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 45 Arabian Gulf m History of Yokosuka Naval Base wsa Yokosuka Naval Base is the most strategically important overseas U.S. Naval installation in the world. Five-hundred sixty acres in area, and home to over 26,000 military and U.S. and Japanese civilian personnel, the base hosts 1 1 afloat and 54 ashore commands, including the Commander of the United States SEVENTH FLEET, the Commander of all U.S. Naval Forces in Japan, Destroyer Squadrons 15, and Submarine Group Seven. The SEVENTH FLEET, headquartered here aboard USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), patrols more of the Earth ' s surface than any of the U.S. Navy ' s other four numbered fleets. The story of Yokosuka ' s transformation from a quaint fishing village to one of the world ' s most strate- gically important naval bases began with the arrival of Commodore Perry and his Black Ships here in Yokosuka in 1853. That famous opening of Japan to the world, which led to the institution of a national Open Door trading policy, is commemorated in Kurihama ' s Perry Park about 12 kilometers southeast of thebase. ««,i«i«;iiS 5: P _: y Y -::- ■ , ' In 1860, Lord Oguri, Minister of Finance to the Tokugawa Shogunate Government, called upon the French Consul General, Leon Roches, and asked for the assistance of the French government to build a yard capable of handling large ships. After the inspection of several sites, it was discovered that Yokosuka ' s topography, on a smaller scale, resembled the port of Toulon, France. Thus, it was decided to establish the shipyard here under the direction of the French engineer Francois Vemy, and to name it the Yokosuka Iron Works. Busts of both Oguri and Verny can be seen in Yokosuka ' s Seaside Park near Yokosuka JR train In 1866, the keel of the first ship at Yokosuka was laid, and in 1871, the name of the facility was changed to the Yokosuka Navy Yard. On December 15, 1884, the base received its first flag rank coni- -« mander, Vice Admiral Nakamuda. During World War I, the base was actually commanded by a member of the Japanese royal family. Prince Higashi Fushimi Yorihito. Over 100 ships were built here for the Japanese Imperial Navy, and innumerable other ships were rebuilt and repaired here through the years. While no new ships are constructed here anymore, the ship repair work performed by Yokosuka ' s proud Japanese work force is today recognized throughout the U.S. Navy as the best of any naval shipyard in the world, v During World War II, activities at the Yokosuka Navy Yard reached their peak. By 1944, the Yard covered almost 4,000 acres, stretched as far north as Oppama and Ofuna, and employed over 40,000 work- ers. In addition to the shipbuilding plant, the yard also had a gun factory, ordnance and supply depots, a fiiel storage facility, a seaplane base at Oppama, and naval air station at Nagai. The naval air field at Tachikawa west of Tokyo also fell under the operational control of the admiral in command at Yokosuka. On August 30, 1945, Vice Admiral Michitaro Totsuka, the last Commander of the Yokosuka Naval Base, surrendered his command to U. S. and British Marines and naval personnel. :{ |i N i % Today, Yokosuka Naval Base is the most important U.S. Naval facility in the Western Pacific. It has been named the best base in the entire Navy for the past two years in a row (1997 and 1998); the only base outside the continental United States to ever be selected for that prestigious award. Every facet of the base ' s operation directly or indirectly supports the U.S. SEVENTH FLEET and its forward deployed forces. The Yokosuka Naval Base is invaluable to the U.S. military and the defense of Japan and Asia ' s stability. 46 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deplovment 1999 Supply Department LT Patrick Burson Supply Officer Hometown: Born; San Pedro, CA, Raised; St. Peters, MO Commission Source: NROTC College: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Reason for Joining: Coolest uniforms, but seriously... being an active participant in U.S. Foreign Policy as it develops. Plus, we DO have the coolest uniforms! Favorite Hobbies: Carousing, Travel Enjoys: Jameson with a Black and Tan chaser. Music: Whatever MSl(SW) Falb is listening to in my office. I hate it! Sports: Football (um. Soccer) Any Advice to Young Sailors: Don ' t let the Navy underpay you for the outstanding work you do — STUDY for those advancement exams and keep current in your rate. Quote: Work hard, play harder. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 47 Arabian Gull SI Division Back Row (From Left to Right): SK3 Frankhouser, SK3 Jessa, SKI(SW) Aquino, SK2(SW) Taylor, SK1(SW) Cabling Front Row (From Left to Right); SK3 Carey, SKI(SW) Lingad, SKC(SW) Custodio, SK3 Basa, SK3 Torres Leading Chief Petty Officer SKC(SW) Amalio Custodio San Diego, CA Leading Petty Officer SK1(SW) Fredrick Cabling Olongapo City, RP ; 48 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 SK1(SW) Willy Aquino Cavite City, RP SK1(SW)JohnLingad Olongapo, RP y « SK2(SW) Vincent Taylor Memphis, TN SK3 Efren Basa Olongapo, RP SK3 Frank Jessa Lawrenceville, GA SK3 Michael Frankhouser Fremont, Ml SK3 Richard Carey Olongapo, RP SK3 Maria Torres Corpus Cristi, TX USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 49 Arabian Gulf SK2(SW) Taylor, SK1(SW) Aquino, SKI(SW) Cabling, and SKC(SW) Custodio... Everytliing is alright! SK3 Basa, CTR3 Diephouse, GSMS Wiley, and SK3 Torres. LT Burson, SKC(SW) Custodio and gang enjoy some Steel Beach sunshine. SK1(SW) Lingad, SK2(SW) Taylor, SK3 Carey, and SK3 Basa. ■ 1 f ! :At M It ' s hard being me. 50 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG54) Deployment 1999 Back Row (Left to Right); MSS Brown, MSI(SW) Falb, MSSA McGalliard, MSSN Fling, l IS3 MclVlillan, MSSA Rumble Front Row (Left to Right): MS1 Gilbert, MS1(SW) Prades, MSS Hinckleman, and MSS Lanot. The A K Cafe puts on a feast fit for a General in Dubai! USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 51 Arabian Gulf TheA K Cafe Staff X LT P.A. Burson, SC, USN MS1(SW) Robert Prades MSI(SW) Julius Gilbert MS1 (SW) Steven Falb MS2 David Deadwiley MS3 Danilo Buenaflor MS3 Marcus Lanot MS3 Brown MS3 Lee McMillan MSSN Fling MSSA Elijah Rumble 52 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) I H MSSA Chris McGalliard Deployment 1999 .i Yeah! I got your waffles right here! The A K Cafe Staff. It ' s always a packed house! MS1(SW)Falb, working on the menu as Country Music fills the room. General Zinni and MS2 Griffin. Dubai reception. MS1 (SW) Prades sets up for a gourmet Steel Beach Picnic. MS1(SW) Gilbert, ADM Clemens, M3 1 and H t ' MSI(SW) t ' Falb. m ■ USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 53 Arabian Gulf Sales Officer ENS Rodman Leading Petty Officer SHI (SW) Burrow Records Keeper SH2(SW) Woods Work Center Supervisor SH2 Martin Ship ' s Store Operator SH3 Blacl well o Laundry Supervisor SH3 Colson Hair Specialist SH3 Craig 54 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 « SS04 ; til I — 1 Disbursing Postal Officer ENS Michael R. Rodman Port Jefferson Station, NY .W I Deputy Disbursing Officer DK1(SW)CeasarRPatino Manila, RP Rollkeeper DK2(SW) Arthur C. Cabero Pasay City, RP v - k ' ' ■ J ' ..■.■ :e«S ; Postal Clerk PC2 David M. Sullivan Indian Orchard, MA USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 55 Arabian Gulf Before After September 15, 1999 DKl(SW) September 16, 1999 DKC(SW) G U N Q u A L S 1 m L I B E R T Y THE GODFATHERS STEEL BEACH PICNIC 56 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Arabian Gulf Re-enlistees Deployment 1999 BMl(SW) Cloud 3 Years GSE3(SW) Parker 3 Years BM2(SW)Hunt 3 Years IC2Mosko 4 Years BM2(SW) Seeholtz 3 Years MRl(SW) Fulgencio 4 Years DCl(SW)Ball 4 Years 0S2(SW) Sutterluety 6Years DC2(SW) Melton 4 Years PN2(SW) Bayran 3 Years DKl(SW)Patino 2 Years SKl(SW)Lingad 3 Years EMCM(SW) Nepomuceno 3 Years SKC(SW) Custodio 4 Years EN2(SW)Hill 4 Years STG2(SW) Stoufer 4Years FC2(SW)Eide 6 Years YN3 Alcantara 2 Years FC2(SW) Haskins 6 Years You get sworn in again... PN2(SW) Bayran and YN3 Alcantara re- enlist along with DK1(SW) Patino and SK1(SW) Lingad. When you are lucky enough to Re-enlist in the Arabian Gulf. . . you get a little bit more. . . You get to l eep the flag. Then you cut the cake! There ' s a party for everyone... and you get to keep all of that bonus... tax free! USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 57 Arabian Gulf Crossing the Line Ceremony Back in the old days, when sailors believed that sailing over the horizon meant falling over the edge of the earth, when the sea is much more powerful, much more deadlier, and much more mysterious than it is now, sailors conduct ceremonies created to appease the gods of the deep. One of these is the crossing of the equator ceremony, better known as Crossing the Line, or Shellback Initiation Ceremony, or more commonly, Wog Day. On July 25, 1999, the day began very early for the uninitiated. At day break, Wogs muster topside. After a healthy breakfast, the Wogs got through a series of trials to see if they are fit to be Shellbacks. Then they are presented before His Royal Majesty, King Neptune and his sidekick, Davey Jones. As they are presented, their charges are read, ask how they pleaded? Some are kept inside the pen until they ' re found ready to become shellbacks. After appropriate indoctrination, Wogs are sent to the tank of truth to be asked one crucial question, What are you? Those without the right answer are sent back to the line. Those who realize are pronounced SHELLBACK! a Trusty Shellback! 58 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Weapons Department LT A.D. Johnson Weapons Officer Hometown: Estacada, OR Commission Source: Enlisted Commissioning Program College: University of New Mexico, BA Economics Reason for Joining: Travel and education opportunities. Enjoys Most About Job: The people, the travel, and the shared experiences. Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and my newest hobby... Harley riding. Music: Classical, Classical Rock Sports: Soccer, basketball, softball Any Advice to Young Sailors: Good performance and a positive attitude combine the two and your options are unlimited. Quote: The Navy has a lot to offer, work hard and take advantage of the opportunities. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 59 Arabian Gulf t %Gl o of CA Division rtir start of the Cruise! Row One (Lert to Right): STG1 Bradfield, STG3 Walton, Tl I2 Hadley, STG2 Christensen, STG2 Flitcraft Row Two (Left to Right): STG2 Reams, STGSN Elwell, STGSA Ouellette, STGSA Numedahl, STG2 (SW) Partin, ENS Hooper Row Three (Left to Right): STGC Smith, STG1 (SW) Kebohan, STG2 Amberg, STG2 (SW) Baumgarter, STG Stouffer End of tTie Cruise! Row One (Left to Right): STG3 Munkelt, STGS Walton, STG2 Christensen, STG2 Bradfield, STG1 (SW) Keohan Row Two (Left to Right): TM3 Turner, STG2 Reams STGSA Libengood, STG2 Bollinger, STG2 Flitcraft, STG2 Donley Row Three (Left to Right): STGSA Numedahl, ENS Hooper, STG2(SW) Partin, STGSA Ouellette Antisubmarine Warfare Officer LTJG Kelli Hooper Chief Petty Officer STGC(SW) Smith Leading Petty Officer STG1(SW) Keohan 60 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 I STG2 Reams Eightball TM2 Hadley Three Lobes STG2 Bradfield Mr. Negative STG2 Christensen Johny 3 Thumbs STG2(SW) Baumgartner Pretty Boy STG2 Amberg Rosey STG2 Stouffer Staypuff STG2(SW) Partin Scrub STG2 Flitcratt Flintstone I r i: STG2 Donley Big Don STG2 Bollinger Bobo STG3 Elwell Hubba Bubba TM3 Turner Kiwi STG3 Walton Stewy 2 Handles STG3 Munkelt Monkey Boy STGSN Libengood Lima Bean STGSIM Schlegel Lego STGSA Ouellette Omiette STGSN Numedahl Never-Dull USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 61 Arabian Gulf C A Division Hard At Work Why do I always get stuck with these jobs? Hey, I do work sometimes! Uh Jim, Where ' s the third torpedo, its missing? Isn ' t Chris supposed to be doing this? I ' d rather be swimmin ' right now! I ' m a nice guy, Really!! 62 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) I ' m not always on my Ya got ta look cool even when ya work! computer? got volunteered to help Chris again! I think this is the button?? You want the tail how deep ? Do we get to shoot this at someone finally? Deplovment 1999 CA Division Hard At Play OK, so it ' s a bad Karate Kid imitation! I got it, I got it!! Of! my God, it ' s ouicl sand!!!!!l Ah come on get up, I ' m not that heavy! How come I never get a turn? I hope this is an all-you-can-eat place, I ' m starving! Man, now I ' m stuck camel herding!!! .and Chris thought I would help him!!! Ah, to be roasted in the hot desert sun!! I ' m starting to teel bad for ditching Chris! I ' m getting too old for this...! Ah, I finally get to relax!!! USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 63 Arabian Gulf CM Division Left: FC2 Rusackas, FC3 Sprouse, FC3 Johnston, FC2(SW) Dembowski, FC3 Hieronimus, FC1(SW) Bauers, FC3 Bell, ENS Simmons, FC2 McCombs, FCI(SW) Cervantes, FC1(SW) Anquino, FC3 McComas, FC2(SW) Bundy, FCC(SW) Parker, and FC2 Henry. Top: ENS Sean Simmons, FCC(SW) Parker, FCI(SW) Cervantes. Lower Left: FC1(SW) Cervantes, FC3 McComas, FC2 Henry, FC2 Rusackas, FC2(SW) Dembow ski, FC3 Sprouse, FC2(SW) Bundy, FC3 Bell, FCC(SW) Parker, FC3 Johnston, FC3Hieronimus, FCI(SW) Bauer, FC2 McCombs, ENS Simmons, and FC1(SW) Aquino. ON TARGET, ON TIME, EVERY TIME 64 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 65 Arabian Gulf Welcome Aboard! FC2 Graham, FC2 Garcia 66 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Ordnance Division V y GM1 Witt, GM2 Taylor, GM3 Hooks, GM1 Paustan, GM3 Harris, GM3 Gartan, GM1 Leyendecker, GM3 Hines, and GMC(SW) Bowers Gunnery Ofticer LTJG Joseph Jones A Leading Chief Petty Officer . ' GMC(SW) Bowers Dept. Chief Petty Officer GMC(SW) McCoy 4r % USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 67 Arabian Gulf CO Division GM1 Witt GM2 Taylor GM2(SW) Lee GM2 Morford GM2 Drummond GM3 Hooks GM3 Harris GM3 Davis GMSA Wilbanks 68 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment l ' ) ' ) QMS Harris on LCU. I Shine that brass! global gun gods GIVISN Wilbanks, Gl i2 Morford, and GM3 Harris. What ' s that part we ' re looking for? Hey! Don ' t touch that! Funny guys! GM3 Hooks on EP2 Panel. Troubleshooting the 5 inch. Pacfire! Green ' s live... right? Oh no! Who gave GIVII Witt a grenade launcher? GM3 Davis... say hi to mom! I USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 69 Arabian Gulf Weapons Characteristics The USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) Class Guided Missile Destroyer Weaponry Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (90 cells) MK 32 Mod 15 Torpedo Tubes (6 tubes) MK 45 Mod 2 5754 Gun (1 mount) MK 15 Mod 12 Block 1 Close-In Weapon System (2 mounts) SWG-IA Harpoon Weapon System (8 missiles) MK 36 Mod 6 Decoy Launching System (36 tubes) MK 99 Mod 3 Fire Control System (3 directors) MK 34 Mod Gun Weapon System Command and Control MK2 Mod Baseline 5 C D MK 2 Mod AEGIS Display System OJ-452 (V)9 10 Display Consoles ON-201 (V)1 Intercommunication iritercannectmg rdLrp STC-2 (V) Integrated Voice Communication System MK 7 Mod Operational Readiness Test System MK 8 Mod Weapon Control System MK 34 Mod Gun Weapon System SQQ- 89(V)6 Anti-Submarine Warfare Combat System MK 37 Tomahawk Weapon System Sensors SPY-1 D Phased Array Radar SPS-67 (V)3 Surface Search Radar SPS-64 (V)9 Navigational Radar SLQ-32A (V)2 ESM System MK XII AIMS IFF MK 46 Optical Sight SQS-53C (V)l Hull Mounted Sonar SQR-19B (V)1 Towed Array.Sonar SLQ-25A Underwater Countermeasures System Survivability All Steel Construction Armor Protection of Vital Components Reduced Radar Cross Section Collective Protection System System Monitoring Diagnostic System Aqueous Film Forming Foam Bilge Sprinkling and Fire Fighting System Main Space Halon System Automatic Gas Turbine Halon System Vital Space Boundary Sprinkling Magazine Sprinkling Berthing Sprinkling Primary Secondary Drainage System USQ-82 (V) Data Multiplexing System Engineering L Main Propulsion ' . 4 LM 2500 Gas Turbine Horse Power : Z.. Enginesi 00,000 SHP Electrical Plant 3 Allison 501 K34 Generators Power Output 7,500 kW Fuel 447 kgal DFM 22 kgal JP5 Fresh Water 2 Vapor Compressor Distilling Units 19,200 gal day Air Conditioning 4 York Centrifugal Plants Capacity 48,000 BTU hr Navigation Communication WRN-6A Satellite Navigation System SYQ-7 (V)5A Navy Automatic Communication System (NAVMACS) International Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT) WQC-2A Underwater Communication System WQC-6 Underwater Communication System OTCIXS TADIXS World-Wide Data Links Link 11 4a Data Links MK 3 Mod Shipboard Gridlock System WSN-5 Inertial Navigation System URN-25A Tactical Air Navigation System LAMPS Hawklink 70 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Shield: Crest: Motto: Coat of Arms USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Symbolism Red, white and blue are our national colors. Dark blue and gold are the colors tradi- tionally associated with the Navy. Red denotes courage, white is for integrety and gold stands for excellence and high ideals. The anchor is reminiscent of maritime tradition and excellence of achievement. The gavel represents Curtis Wilbur, for whom the ship is named, as a distinguished jurist. The hammer suggests his role in shipbuild- ing revival. His major objective was to build a strong Navy to treaty strength. The gavel and hammer are crossed to express strength. The embattled bordure alludes to the fortress like q uality of a DDG ship. The eagle is adapted from the Secretary of Navy seal referring to Curtis Wilbur ' s tenure as Secretary of the Navy. The bald eagle, our national bird, is symbolic of power and authority and is indicative of Curtis Wilbur ' s support of naval aviation. The three missiles are reminiscent of a trident, a traditional symbol of sea power, and repre- sent the modern technology and power of the ship in the three traditional warfare mis- sions of a destroyer; air , surface, and subsurface, atin for Judicious Power for Country . L Cruise Book Staff — Credits This book was made possible by these Officers and Sailors: ENSDaveyC.Yu LTJG Gregory B.Thomas STG2 Christopher Reams YN2(SW) Cory Currier SKC(SW) Amalio Custodio FC1 IVIike IVIcCombs GM1 Daniel Witt DC2(SW) Jason Melton ET1(SW) Savang Moua GSCS(SW) Russel Hagen ET2(SW)Tisha Hamilton IC2 Michael Mosko FC2 Robert Simmons GSE1(SW) Alfonso Bituin 083 David Sansone BM1(SW) Guadalupe Gomez CTR3 Anada Diephouse EW2 Thomas Chambers EWC(SW) Clifford Motyka MS1(SW) Steven Falb EM2(SW) Daryl T. Jones Dear Cruisebook Staff; My sincere thanks to each of you for the support, feur dedication to this Cruisebook will forever be remembered as we look back at 1999 and our deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Mr. Patrick Lovell and STG2 Reams, thank you for gathering everything and making this book what we wanted it to be. ENS Ml USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 71 Arabian Gulf Class of 1999 — ESWS . ■ ' 5 1 f r - US ' - r0 , Back: RMC Acid, GSM2 Carter, SK1 Cabling, El 12 Martin, 0S2 Hinegarten, TM3 Turner, FC2 Carlson, GM2 Lee, BM3 Thompson, 0S2 Drew, YN2 Currier, BM2 Walker, QM1 Newland, STG3 James, RM1 Sisson, CTR1 Harris, DC2 Perrin, HT3 White, DC3 Verner, SN Lewis Front: GSE1 Bituin, HM3 Manganti, PN3 Boykin, 0S3 Young, ET2 Hamilton, GM2 Dembowski, 0S2 Johnson, ET2 Moua, SN Utate, RM1 Boyd, QM2 Gonzales, and DC2 Melton YN2(SW) Currier receives Enlisted Surtace Warfare Specialist from the Captain. ET2 Hamilton and IC2 Putman earn their ESWS. 72 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 LTJG Brock and LTJG Walkins receive the Surface Warfare Officer Pin from the Captain. SMC(SW) (Sel) Summerour and QMI(SW) Newland receive Officer of the Deck Underway Letter. LoL. ' m Promotion to LTJG: LTJG Brock, LTJG Hooper, LTJG Robinson, and LTJG Jones. CW03 Harms receives the Surface Warfare Officer Pin. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 73 Arabian Gulf Special Events Diplomatic reception at Dubai. Color Guards. General Zinni and LTJG Brook. FCC(SW) Butcher ' s retirement at sea. BMC(SW AW) Herb to CW02 Herb. 14 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 From the Bridge Some mail from the USS KITY HAWK. QM1(SW) Newland... ARPA working? Another day of MIO ends in the North Arabian Gulf. The Rev-watch with QM2 Stroude, LTJG Thomas, QMI(SW) Newland, LTJG Hooper, and Bl I2 Johnson. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 75 Arabian Gulf ' ■ ■-j w Woah Maverick, that was a close fly by! Bird ' s Away! F ive inch 54 Cal 45 single gun mount, i.e., a big gun! 76 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Deployment 1999 Steel Beach Days Left; 0S1(SW) Majors getting down on guitar. Center: ENS Hardy on drums. Right: 0S2(SW) Flack jamming. Steel Beach in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. USS CURTIS WILBUR (DUG 54) 77 Arabian Gulf Liberty Call: Bunbury, Australia Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bahrain Combat Systems and Weapons guys chilling out. MS3 Buenaflor, MS3 Lanot, PN3 Mau, and HM3(FMF) Manganti in Abu Dhabi. .• iSsH ' . L2LVt n  FC3 Simmons and some interesting landmarl s in Dubai. 78 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) MS3 Lanot, MSSA IVIcGalliard, and HM3(FMF) Manganti. Deployment 1999 Liberty Call: Thailand ENS Simmons, LTJG Thomas, and ENS Yu visit Bankok, Ripley ' s Believe It Or Not. GSMFN Lugo hitches a fast ride to shore. EW2 Green, CTR3 Diephouse, and SK3 Torres explore the jungles 0 HM3(FMF) Manganti at a Thai tiger zoo. A couple of guys checking out Pattaya. ■ USSCURTISWILBUR(DDG54) 79 m Homecoming: 25 August 1999 On the morning of August 25% USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54), USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and USS CHANCELORSVILLE (CG-62) came home to our loved ones. Thanks to you, our families and friends, for all the support while we were gone. Thank you all for making our coming home such a special event. --fi  -- I I NoAa SIMA TOTIUS TERRAR , ?. 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