Curtis Wilber (DDG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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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)

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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

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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