Duncan (FFG 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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GMMC Lowther, ETC Poole, BMC Titze BMC Titze has his anchors pinned on ETC Poole

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CPO Selection Being selected as a Chief Petty Officer is probably the most impor- tant single achievement a sailor can earn. It means that his in-rate expertise, professionalism and leadership have been recognized as well above average. Once a year, the selection board meets to review service records and select the new chiefs, and this year they were over- whelmed with the superior perfor- mance of SMI Yarbrough, SHI Domingo, QMl Lahay, GMMl Lowther, ETl Poole and BMl Titze. That ' s when the real work began for these selectees . They had to endure the gauntlet of challenges and tasks assigned to them by Dun- can ' s Chief which all culminated on Sept. 17 - The Initiation . A 24 hour ordeal, a CPO initiation is like no other! But having handled all that the Chiefs could dish out, the selectees were frocked by the CO and welcomed into the mess. Con- gratulations Chiefs! SHC Domingo SMC Yarbrough 50 QMC Lahay

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Reenlistments One of the indications of a good working climate is the retention rate. The work must be pretty good aboard Duncan since she has always had a high percentage of reenlistments! While the reenlist- ment bonuses are a very nice incen- tive (as much as $16,000), the real reason for signing up for another 4 years is that the men enjoy their work. This enjoyable working atmosphere is something the com- mand has always strived to main- tain. From the Captain right down to the LPO. Duncan ' s chain of com- mand is committed to a healthy and safe w ork environment making the ship a good place to work hard and stay Navy!! YNl Timney taking his oath BMl Titze gets his honorable discharge ... ] ' % ' J- . . . then takes his oath ENl Vanhille re-ups with LCDR Womack