Harry Yarnell (CG 17) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1990 volume:

r  « - y J - ' .iitajj, USS HARRY E. YARNELL Up And Beyond Mediterranean Cruise 1989-90 Baltic Operations 1990 TABLE OF CO NTE NTS Commanding Officer 6-7 Executive Officer 8-9 Command Master Chief 10-11 Combat Systems Department 12-25 Engineering Department 26-43 Supply Department 46-55 Admin Dept. (X Division) 56-59 Operations Department 60-73 Color Section 81-96 Executive Officer 99 Baltops 78-104 PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS AMES.GMMSA AP0DACA,0S1 BLOCKER, FC2 DAVIS, MSSN DERR, BM3 FERMAN, MR3 GIBSON, CHAPLAIN GLAZIER, LCDR HALL,STG2 HERBERT, FC2 KELLY, ENS LAMBRIGHT, ENS MARA, MM3 MUNRO, ENS REILLY, ENS REILLY, MR. FRANCIS E. RENDER, MS2 RITZLER.OSSN SALVO, BT3 SEALY, BM3 SIMMONS, FCSN SMITH, FR STAFFORD, HM2 STRAIN, ISl TRAYLOR, SM3 UPTON, SA VILAGL 0S2 WOLF, ENS Cruisebook Committee ENS REILLY STG2 HALL FC3 RAY ICFN AMICO YNSN SCHRADER BM3 DFRR YNSA ROBINSON STG 3 BUSACK FC2 HUDSON FC3 STEELE FC3 GALBRAITH FC3 SIMMONS DC3 ACRI HTFN MALONEY BTFN FAY BT3 CARLSON SN S. WALKER 16 OCT-23 OCT 24 OCT-3() OCT 31 OCT-01 NOV 01 NOV-03 NOV 04 NOV-07 NOV 08 NOV- 11 NOV 12 NOV-27 NOV 2.S NOV-03 DEC 04 DliC-09 DEC 10 DEC- 19 DEC 20 DEC-7 JAN 08 JAN-14 JAN 15 JAN- 1 6 JAN 17 JAN-25 JAN 26 JAN-07 FEB 08-14 FEB 15 FEB- 18 FEB 19 FEB-21 FEB 22 FEB-26 FEB 27 FEB-02 MAR 02 MAR-05 MAR 06 MAR-11 MAR 11 MAR-17 MAR 18 MAR-27 MAR 28 MAR 29 MAR-OI Af R 02 APR- 10 APR 1 1 APR-24 MA ' 25 MAY-04 JUN 05 JUN-06 JUN 07 JUN 08 JUN-14 JUN 15 JUN- 19 JUN 20 JUN-24 JUN 25 JUN-26 JUN 27 JUN-28 JUN 29 JUN-02 JUL 03 JUL-06 JUL 07 JUL-16 JUL 17 JUL Depart Norfolk. Trans Atlantic Crossing Operations Western Mediterranean Training Anchorage: Pollcnnsa Ba . Spain Operations: Western Mediterranean PORT MAHON, SPAIN Operations: West Mediterranean NAPLES, ITALY Operations: Central Mediterranean LA SPETZIA, ITALY Operations: Western Mediterranean MALAGA, SPAIN Operations: Western Mediterranean Training Anchorage: AUGUSTA BAY Operations: Mediteranean MARSEILLE, FRANCE MENTON, FRANCE Operations: Western Mediterranean ST TROPEZ. FRANCE Operations: Mediterranean Operations: Eastern Mediterranean ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT Operations: Eastern Mediterranean HAIFA, ISRAEL Operations: Mediterranean Sea Training Anchorage: AUGUSTA BAY Operations: Mediterranean Sea ENROUTE NORI Ol K NORFOLK ENROUTE BALTIC BALTOPS ' 90 AARHUS, DENMARK BALTOPS 90 KIEL, W. GERMANS COPENHAGEN. DENMARK ENROUTE GYDNIA, POLAND GYDNIA ENROUTE COBII, IRl 1 WD COBH INROUTE NORFOLK RETURN HOME CHRONOLOGY USS HARRY E. YARNELL CG-17 Ship ' s History U -Sfln: r- USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) was built at Bath Iron orks Corporation. Bath. Maine, and honors Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, USN. who was born in Iowa in 1 875. Follow ing graduation from the Naval Academy in 1897. .Admiral Yarnell had an illustri- ous career during World War I and retired from the Navy in 1939 after having served as Commander-in-Chief of the Asian Fleet. He was recalled to active duty during World War II and subsequently retired permanently in 1944. He died at Newport, Rhode Island. on July 7. 1959. Harry E. Yarnell was launched in 1961 and commissioned on February:. 1963asaguided missile frigate (DLG 17).Y. RNELL made her maiden deployment to the Mediterranean in 1966 and returned again in 1967 prior to representing the United States at the Canadian Naval . ' ssembly in Halifa.x. Nova Scotia. From 1 968 to mid 1969 Y. RNELL was placed out of commission in Bath. Maine for a major overhaul during which time a modern computer system and advanced electronics systems were installed. On July 12. 1969 Y.VRNELL was recommissioned in Boston, Massachu- setts. In 1970, YARNELL served as a flagship for Commander. South Atlantic Force for the L ' NITAS XL cruise around South America. Y.4RNELL was assigned to the Mediterranean SIXTH Fleet in late 1 97 1 and returned in June 1 972. In .August 1 973 Y. R- NELL deployed to the Mediterranean for the fifth time and played a key surveillance role di ring the Middle East crises. Y. RNELL entered Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in January 1974 for a one year complex overhaul to update her missiles systems and engineer- ing plant. During 1975 and early 1976 YARNELL was involved in vari- ous Atlantic Fleet exercises prio. to her deployment to the Mediter- ranean for the sixth time in Apn. During this deployment, Y. R- NELL participated in both NATO nd Sixth Fleet exercises as well as surveillance of Soviet naval units, including the maiden voyage ofCVHG KIEV. YARNELL entered the Black Sea in September 1976, visiting Constanta, Romania, the second US warship to do 4 so in 30 years. In September 1977, Y.4RNELL deployed to North- ern Europe as the tlagship of Commander. SECOND Flcct Com- mander Striking Fleet Atlantic and participated in the NATO exer- cise Ocean Safari 77 in October. Y. RNELL began her seventh Mediterranean deployment in April 1978. conducting operations in the Black Sea and participating in the NATO exercise National Week, Dawn Patrol and Display Determination. Y. RNELL also hosted a cruise for guests that included the Royal Family of Monaco before returning to Norfolk in October. In January 1979, Y. RNELL entered the Charleston Naval Shipyard for an extensive overhaul that upgraded engineering and combat systems, returning to Norfolk in February 1980. In Septem- ber Y. RNELL participated in COMTLEX 5-80. a multi-threat exercise and then departed Norfolk for the Indian Ocean, operating with Commander Carrier Group EIGHT embarked in I ' SS IN- DEPENDENCE (CV 62). YARNELL returned to Norfolk m June 1981. In March 1982 YARNELL deployed to the .Mediterra- nean as flagship for Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Two. Returning to Norfolk in June 1987, HARRY E. YARNELL en- tered Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Virginia for an exten- sive overhaul that included installation of the New Threat Upgrade to Combat Systems. Y. RNELL returned to the fleet in August 1988 and began post overhaul trials and intensive training. Y. R- NELL successfully completed Refresher Training at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in February 1989. .After a Basic Fleet Exercise in May 89, Y.ARNELL served as host ship for the historic Norfolk visit of the Soviet ship MARSHALL USTINOV in July 1989. USS H.ARRY E. Y. RNELL then participated in Advanced Fleet Exer- cise in August 1 989. prior to commencing a Mediterranean deploy- ment in October 1989. Returning to Norfolk in .April 1990. the ship quickly prepared to deploy to the Baltic to participate in BALTOPS 90, visiting several countries in the North Sea and Baltic, including a historic visit to Poland. Harry Hrvin Yarnell was born in Iowa, ear Independence, on October 18. 1875. He ttended country schools and the Indcpcn- encc High School, and was appointed to the i.S. Naval Academy from the Third Iowa )istricl in 1887. He graduated with distinc- on. ranking fourth in the class of 1897. He ;rved at sea for two years as required by law cfore being commissioned as Ensign, U.S. Javy, on July 1, 1899. Subsequently he ;rved aboard various vessels in the Asiatic leet during the Phillipine Insurrection and le Boxer Rebellion. Captain Yarnell com- lissioned S.VR.A lOG.A, on November 16. 927 and served as her commanding officer ntil September. 1928, when he wasappoint- i Chief of the Bureau of Engineering and ngineer in Chief of the U.S. Navy with the ccompanying rank of Rear .Admiral. In Oc- )ber 1 936, he was designated Commander in hief .Asiatic Fleet with the rank of .Admiral, or his services as Commander in Chief, Asi- tic Fleet he was awarded the Distinguished ervice Medal for w hich his citation states in art. He has shown such exceptional ability, jurage, tact, devotion to duty . . . that he des- ■ves the Nations highest praise ... Rear dmiral Yarnell was transferred to the re- red list of the U.S. Navy in his permanent mk ol ' Rear .Admiral in accordance with leg- lation. He was recalled to active duty during le period of emergency prior to the outbreak r World War II to serve in the Office of the ecretary of the Navy as Special .Advisor to le Chinese Military Mission, and later in the ifficeof the Chief of Naval Operations, until ilieved of all active duty in December 1944. !e resided in New port. Rhode Island until his ;ath on Julv 2, 1959. dmiral Harry E. Yarnell THE PRESTIGE, PRIVILEGE, AND BURDEN OF COMMAND Onl a seafaring man realizes to what ex- tent an entire ship reflects the personality and ability of one individual, her Commanding Officer. To a landman this is not understand- able, and sometimes it is even difficult for us to comprehend but it is so. . ship at sea is a distant world in herself and in consideration of the protracted and dis- tant operations of the fleet units the Navy must place great power, responsibility and trust in the hands of those leaders chosen for command. In each ship there is one man who in the hour of emergency or peril at sea, can turn to no other man. There is one who alone is ulti- mately responsible for the safe navigation, en- gineering performance, accurate gunfiring and morale of his ship. He is the Commanding Officer. He is the ship. This is the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy. There is not an in- stant during his tour of duty as Commanding Officer that he can escape the grasp of com- mand responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligations are most ludicrously small; neverless command is the sour which has giv- en the Navy its greatest leaders. It is a duty which most richly deserves the highest, time- honored title of the .seafaring world — CAP- TAIN. Commanding Officer Captain Gary W. Zwirschitz USN Captain (jary . Zwirschitz, United States Navy Captain Gar . Zwirschii graduated from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science de- gree in Economics. After graduation he reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport. Rhode Island where he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve on 19 June 1964. Captain Zwirschitz reported to the L ' SS SERRANO (ACS 24) homeported in Pearl Harbor. Hawaii where he sLTved as Operations and Hydrographic Officer through I line 1966 to September 1968 he served as Aide and Flag 1 icutcnant to Commander, Naval Base. Subic Bay. Republic of the Philippines. He then reported for duty as May 1971. I Tom June 197] until May 1972 he served as Commanding otficcr USS OBSKRNER (.MSO 461) homeported in ( harleston. South Carolina. Thereafter, he attended George N ashington University and received his .MBA in Financial Management followed by a tour as SCN program analyst ii Headquarters. Naval Material Command. In the fall of 1975 Captain Zwirschitz attended the Na- val Warfare College Command and Staff Course and gradu- ated with distinction in June 1976. His next assignment was Executive Officer, L SS ELMER MOMGO.MERV (FF1082) from September 1976 until .Ma. 1978. From June 1978 until February 1981 Captain Zwirschitz was Financial Management Officer on the Staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic F ' lect. followed b a tour as Commanding Offi- cer. USS CONVlNGHA.MiDDG 17) from September 1981 until September 1983. His next assignment was Chief Staff Officer. Commander Destroyer Squadron TWO until January 1986. His last a.ssignment was Fleet Comptroller on the staff of Commander in Chief. U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Cap- lain Zw irschitz is a designated Surface Warfare Officer and is proven subspecialist in Financial Management. His per- sonal decorations include the Legion of Merit. Meritorious Service Medal with two stars, and the Navy Commendation Medal. He is married to the former Joyce Taube of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. They have two children: Brad and John. L Executive Officer Commander Gary Ellis Command Master Chief Steven Westfall Command Master Chief Stephen Allen Westfall Master ChicfSlorckecpcr (Surface Warfare) Stephen Allen Westfall was born in lidwardsporl, Indiana 23 August 1946 and graduated from New Albany High School in 1964. He entered the Navy on 30 November 1965. Previous sea duty assignments included tours aboard LSS ORISKAN (CVA 34), USS SE- ATTLE (ADE3), USS SPRUANCE (DD 963) and USS MONONGAHELA (AD 178). Ashore Master Chief Westfall was assigned to Naval Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois for Re- cruit Training. Upon graduation, he traveled to Key West, Florida and reported to Advanced Un- dersea Weapons School. This led him lo Naval Ordnance Unit in Key West. He then went to the Republic of Philippines with Fleet Intelligence Unit Pacific Fleet. Staying in the Philippines, he then reported to Naval Air Station, Cubi Point. Back in the U.S., Master Chief served at Recruit- ing District in Louisville, Kentucky; Staff Com- mander Service Squadron Eight in Little Creek, Virginia; Surface Towed Array Surveillance Sys- tem Support Center, also in Little Creek; and Staff Commander Oceanographic System Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia. He now is serving aboard USS HARRY E. YARNELL as our Command Master Chief. He is married to the former Helen Mae Smith of Elgin, Illinois. They have seven children, Janis, John, Donnie, Melisa. Ruth, Dennis and Stephen Jr. MED 1-90 Battle Group ?5 V -I. i ' ' • ' J:! Combat Systems LCDR David W. Glazier U LT WILLIAM MERGEN BATTERY CONTROL OFFICER ENS DAVID C. MUNRO ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE OFFICER r (( %. •4 ' 2 I CA Division Comhal Anti-Suhiiiariru ' l)i isi(iri The Anti-Sub Warriors onboard Harry E. are manned by three different ratings Sonar Technicians (STG s). Torpedomen (TM ' s) and a few Gunnersniates (GMM ' s). Involved with not only detecting sub- marines using the SQQ-23 (B) Sonar, but attacking hostile contacts as well, CA division is concerned with everything under the sea. Though ASW is not a primary mission of HEiY. its importance to the survival of any surface ship should never be underestimated. On- board, they also run two of Yarnell ' s major weapons systems: the torpedo tubes, and the ASROC launcher. They also man line three during sea and anchor detail. ENS ROBERT A. CHASZAR JR. -r Ir. .♦ Si v T- - 1 1 V V STG: DLA.Nt A ALGE SIGl BROWN SIG3 PAUL E. BUSACK G 1M.( ARNEL CARBONEL STG3 TERENCE COLLIER STG2 JAMES A. DIMMICK STG.l KIPP A DING L N STG3 PETER J EOLl ANSBREE , 1 11 DAVID W Cill.MAN SIG: RICHARD E MALL r L1 GREGORY J JOHNSON STG3 PATRICK K KENION GMMSN .MARTINEZ STG2 GEORGE P. MILLER GMMSN GEORGE C. TILGHMAN STG2 TOMAS G. WEYANT CD Division Combat Data Systems Division The Data Systems technicians (DS) arc the ones who iceep the brains of our complex combat systems up and running. Basi- cally, they n.x our computers. Though with V. RNELL ' s ex- tremely complicated technology, and her reliance on computer speed and accuracy to fight ihc last-paced air war. D.S arc essen- tial in keeping the systems on-line and error-free. To this close- knit division, a few folk heros who will not too soon be forgotten: The Big Money Grip, The Nose Grubbo. E.E.B.D., The Dread, Big and Lovely, The Gum Chewer, and the newest of the clan. Coke Bottle! b - ' ,. I -i DSCM STEPHEN P. SWARTZ DSC BRADLEY D, INMAN DS2 ALONZO H. CROW DER JR. DS3 ANDRE V. HELMSTETTER PO .lOHNSON DS2 STEVEN M JORGE DSl DAVID A. JOYNER . f-- « DS.1 MICHAEl D I NHA 1 JR DS: MICHAEL Z. McNANEY a i t ■ 4 1 ■ . ,i 14 CE Division )mbat Kleclroniis Division calibration and crypto equipment these guys are the repairmen on call 24 hrs a day. Though even with their heavy schedule, they IK)mc ol ' the Eilcclronic Technicians (ET ' s). Electronics is do find time to venture topside, usually with a bottle of sun tan L ' lr business, from ihc radars (navigation and tactical) to the oil in hand. ENS JOHN J. LAMBRIGHT ETC JOSEPH E. ROCK ETC WILLIAM A. PAETZ ET: DAVID VV ADCOCK ET3 LOL IS C ORTKS ET3 RONAI D I (iL lAlAW II ET2 JONATHAN U KASIER Replenishment at Sea . LnderHa Replenishment Potentially one of the most danger- ous evolutions a surface ship regularly undertakes. VARNELL sailors, from riggers to bridgecrew, proved once again their extreme proficiency and professionalism, completing 23 MED unreps without a single safety incident. Representatives from all depart- ments are involved in an unrep: Engi- neers start preparations hours before ever coming alongside. Operations de- partment takes care of everything: from contacting the delivery ship on radio and plotting an intercept point, to raising the signal flags as we begin our approach alongside. Supply de- partment coordinates the staging and stowing of stores and parts, while Combat Systems and Admin person- nel join the Boatswainmates in provid- ing the muscle power. Truly an all hands evolution. 16 CF Division ( tinihat Uri ' ( oiitrol l)i is(in loading the CIVV ' S mounts, to taking care of the Harpoon launchers, (C ' s do it all. As the WDS computer systems are at the heart of an NTl One of the largest divisions on board, mostly because they do so ship, so arc the FC ' s at the heart of the combat systems capabilities nl man) things: from firing missiles to fixing the fire control radars, from the ship. Proud, and they show it, FC ' s do it all. CW02 TERRY M. HOUR FCC GUIDRY FC3 LEONARD D. BEGA ' i JR FC2 TRAVIS O BLACKMORE FC3 JEFFERV C BLOCKER FC3 SHAW N .X. CAVE FC2 BILLIE CRISP FCl CHRISTOPHER L DONALDSON FC3 DA ID V DLAER FC3 LARRY L FIEBELKORN FC3 TERRY L FORD FC2 BRYANT L. FRAZIER FC3 W ILLIAM A. GALBREATH FC2 FRANK B. GOOTZ I i« T fW f r % ' c- r T, -  m 1 1 A , ' -W ,-- TTi y y V , .t r l( : Ki IN U IK RBhRT I C 2 BRETT R HLDSO SN (. l IN I, JONES Ft: ThRRl NCi; R KLOCK JR FC: KIETH W KOCH Ft2 JAMES R. KRO GM AN FCl CLYDE W LA TON FC3 JACOB S NAGV FC; ROBl RT J PARI OW JR FC: DA ID U PARVIN FC3 MICHAEL S RAY FC3 JAMES E REEDER FO Ull I |. M R ROSFN l( : J WIFS Rl MNKI KSN SAMLEL K SIMMONS FC3 DALE W. SMOCK FC3 LAWRENCE P STEELE IC: THOMPSON K : TRAMPVS B. WRIGHT FC3 ROBERT D. ZINKE FCSN ROBERT LANGLAIS FC3 ROPER 19 us Battle (iroup Operations Arriving in the Med in November as part of the USS FORRKSIAI. (C -59) Battle Group, eomniunded by RADM Al- len. ' ARNELL participated in numerous Mediterranean exercises, conducted train- ing vsith regional countries, and provided a naval presence in support of NATO allies through at sea operations and port visits to several Mediterranean littoral countries. Battle Group Operations composed most of the underway time during the deployment, whether in formation steaming or in Blue and Orange (opposing forces) battle scen- arios. Much training was accomplished and all evolutions served to make the members of the Battle Group more experienced and more prepared to proficiently carry out their missions. 20 - i y . i ' 4 i 4: - 21 Interior Communications (CI) The IC men arc an underrated bunch. Most people think the just work on phones, but these guys do it all. from as low as the Pit sword to as high as the Wind birds. These gung ho guys are responsible for distributing precision 400 Hz power, and maintaining various navigation transmitters and indicators which provide vital fire control inf ormation such as: Ships Heading, Ships Speed, ind Speed Direction and Pitch Roll, The also manage the Ships l:ntertainment Television station. This happy go lucky gang is managed b LTJG Lheri and led by ICC Wiedrick. The work center consists of: BUSY B , SHERM, LAZY LOWE, STICK, YO! MEEK, GAZING GARRATT and newly drafted TEEFFIS. According to the IC men: since they have equipment in every space, it may be hard to find one of these gifted guys. But if you need an IC man really bad, check the local pond you might find one fishin . Heck, you might find all seven of them fishin . i LT GEORGE ICFA MICHAEL A. AMICO IC2 JAMES H. BEZOLD III ICFN MARK A. HAFEMEISTER IC3 KENNETH C. LOWE IC2 ROGER M. SHERM.XN ENS DANIEL T, KELLY ICC CURTIS D. WIEDRICK 22 LM Uivision (imbat Missliriun l)i isi( ii The keepers of our deadly payload. The GM ' s maintain the errier Missiles and launcher systems which make L ' .S.S. HAR- ;V E. VARNKLL one of the most feared A AW platforms in ie fleet lodas. Although much of their lime is spent cleaning nd painting, there is no doubt that these men are well trained nd ready to do their vital job. They arc also responsible to provide ersonnel for sea and anchor detail line handlers. .After Steering, Unrep line handlers, Hcio detail. Boat Gunner, Plane Guard Gunner, Swimmer Gunner, and Ammo onloads. The rest of the crew seems to be ama ed how all that work gels done with such a small division but the (j.M ' s say If you need it done, go to the Gunners Mates . When the GM ' s were asked to reminisce about stories or some incident from the MED or B.Ai.TOPS they said There ' s a million stories on the naked ship! In other words, no comment. ;NS DAVID I DOE f 1 y GMM.SN RICK , MES (i 1 i; ,11 F HFRV A BOLLINGHR gmm; iich.- hl f. clrrie jr. (■ I I DRY (;MM3 STl I N D EBERT CiMMl MICHAtl K HI MOT (; 1 n II( HAM H HOWARD (1 1 1 ' NORM W D. JOHNSON JR. (iMM. kl l l N R KOONTZ (.mm: marcls a mitchi-ll gmm: SHAWN M ROLRKt GMM3 THEODORE S SIMONSON gmm: SUMMERS GMM I WELDON 23 opposi iberty port in i town on the island o. Isles. MainK a rcson 5 true flavor was missii , the relaxation of a ..ge of scenery after 2. worthwhile. Malaga, and its na on the other hand, was i attractions, great sightse nightlife, d friendly .sailors cons calls and fo Year ' s and Ki ary) celebration those fortunate ent meet the ship McmoricToi I this time . quiet dinner and at sea made the po ion town Tormelin . with cvcclicnt toui and shopping, ihriv Ic Many V.ARNE ic highlight of the •- ' Chrisim.is. ! Engineering LCDR Clemence J. Rachel j ' If LT LEONARD M. ABITELLIO LT HESHAN ISLAM 26 A Division Auxiliaries I)i isi()n Though ihcy don ' t gel the famous main spaces everyone al- ways talk about, they do get the rest of the stuff, and it ' s that rest of the stuff which provides us with freezers for our food and hot ualer for our showers. The auxiliarv svstems onboard are found in various spaces below the walerline and contribute to the creature comforts of the crew and the proper running condi- tion of our other equipment systems. A Gang the jacks of all trades on the ship, don ' t get a lot of the spot light, but work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly on Harry. ENS W. TODD EHRET % I I3 FRIDFRICK M .M.FXANDFR F : RICHARD L BFALDOIN .M.M3 Kt IN J BLAKKNSHIP mm: bradshfr mm: BRIAN J DAVIS MM3 IRFDRICO (-- I .y MM. ' NDRL L GOLDEN FN! RFCilNALD E. HENDERSON MM.l MELVIN L HUDSON JR. MM FN DALE MORGAN MMFN JAMES C. SAINSBLRY V 27 Electrical Division (EM) Electrical Division (E) — The electricians. Not only do they provide the electrical systems on the ship ' s boats. EM ' s are a shocking bunch who ship power with their SSTG s and their Motor Generator sets, they also get a charge out of their work, keep fixing all the electrical equipment onboard. From lightbulbs to the M= ii ENS JEFFERY J. FOLEY EMC DAVID J. RUESGEN EMI . LVAN A. AGLIRRE EMFA MICHAEL J. BONNER EM3 MARK A. FRANSIOLI EM2 VICTOR A. HOLGUIN III EM3 WESLEY E. JENNINGS EMI CHRISTOPHER L. LUCKETT FM: RAYMOND C. MONROE em: PAUL J. MOSS EM FN TODD C. OIESEN EM2 ROBERT PETTWAY 28 B Division Boilers Division (B) — Boilers. The start at the bottom and make the ship run. Boiler Technicians are responsible for the four boilers on- board and for more. Standing watches in the heat of the fire rooms can take its toll. Heat stress surveys arc an essential part of ensuring the safety of main space vsaichsianders. .As citizens of the fire rooms. BT ' s arc a sweaty bunch. Not loo pretty, but (heir sweat keeps ARNELL moving through the water and able to fight. Without ihcm we ' d go now- here. f beinge;r BTF RICHARD 1 BLO.SSLR BTIA W II 1 i 1 K CAINES JR fa chad r camerer bt3 ronald v cannon bt. eric c carlson in robert crew z b: trov l dahling BTl LYLE W. FREDRICKSON BT3 SASaEL P GAR AN A BTFR MICHAEL A GRAY BTFA C HARLES M HELTON BT: RALPH D. JORDAN BT ' DM I k KISH BT3 DANIEL A KOBS BT: MICHAEL O LEWIS BTS HARVEY R MOODY FN JEFFERY A MOORE BTl PALL D MYERS BTl JOHN R PETERS BTl ROBERT S PRICE BT: BRL CE C SADLER BT: ROLANDO S SALVO 29 BTFA MICHAEL D SHIII DS JR BTFA BOB P STAl I;Y BTFN MAURICE L. THOMPKINS BT3 EDWARD C. W ADE FN GABRIEL A. WARDEN BT3 EARCELL W WOOD BT2 FOOTE I. I 1 1 1 { 30 I J M Division Mechanical Division (M) — Machinist Males. In charge of the ma- chines called our main engines, spending most of their time in the engine rooms, the MM s too exude their fair share of perspiration. A good amount of this valuable Navy liquid helped propel Yarnell through its Kngineering exam, or OPPE, with exceptional results. Noted as having the best main spaces on the East Coast, V ' ARNELL M M ' s and all engi- neers have a right to be proud of their sweat and hard work. Now take a shower, please! L ENS MICHAEL McCONNELL MM3 JOHN P. BOERGER mm: RALPH K. CAESAR MM. STEVEN CASTILLO MS } RICHARD C. DUNCAN JR. mm: JAMES W DUN LAP MMl JOSEPH M. ERO FN AARON GRIGGS .MM3 LARRY D HALL MM3 W.AlVNE a HESTON mm: MICHAELS. KUHN MMC COLE i i MMC BREWER 7 f 34 J H iW— m kFU ' v ' 1 HaWKEVES i Jp HIi t KJ tmm 37 Ports of call in Italy included Naples, and La Spczia. While in Na- ples, the ship underwent some timely maintenance and repair while moor- ed alongside L ' SS VOSEMITE (ADI9). Highlights of Naples were a ship ' s picnic outside the city, a trip to Rome in w hich Captain and Chap- lain had the honor of a private audience with Pope .John Paul II, and Thanksgiving at the homes of American Military families who were kind enough to host man of our sailors. Ship ' s compan participated in foot- ball, basketball and soccer competitions, and the ship was visited by high- ranking NATO officers led by Air Marshall Sir Michael Armitage. While in La Spezia, many took advantage of trips to Florence and Pisa — sight of the famous leaning tower. Al.so. while moored at the Italian Naval Base there, many sailors had a chance to meet their Italian counter- parts and exchange stories, bits of culture, as well as uniform items. ft mi UIl1 s tt « 4 Repair Division (R) The HT ' s and DCs perform repairs to Ship ' s Hull, machinery, maintain all fixed fire exiinguishmg systems and Damage Control equip- ment. They also form the Helo Crash Smash crew, the At Sea and In- port Kire Parties, and train the crew in all areas of damage control. They are perceived by the rest of the crew as Closely Knit , proud, of good morale, hard working and enthusiastic. .Ml .Among These qualities are expressed through the intense competition among the repair lockers. I!ach petty officer in charge tries to out do the other by coming up with a better slogan. Repair division performed superbly during OPPK by passing the Main Space I ire Drill and having only two DC discrepancies (Both were corrected). The DC. says They still have an ongoing dis- crepancy. He has declared the huge Boom Box in the HT Shop hazard- ous to your hearing when in operation. DC3 TIMOTHY T CR HTl TIMOrH P . DAMS DCFN KERWIN J BRANDON MRl D D J t H0.1NACKI MR. ' DERRICK L. FERMAN FN JLSTIN D MALONEY DC; CHRISTOPHFR M MARTIN MM2 MEYER HT: TIMOTHY V. PERIARD DCFR GAREY C. ROACH DC2 JARRELL W. SEERAM DC! STEVEN J. SENATORF HT: KEITH L SIMMONS DC3 JOHN M WRIGHT a - S t . r i V i m V 1 c w V w OIVISiON 40 i:: J  i 41 Lords Of Fire Damage Contrul is everybody ' s business. If you don l ihink so, just ask yourself this; How long can you tread svatcr? Shipboard fire-fighting is an all hands battle against a dan- gerous enemy. Training is the key to success, and training is done. From classroom lectures to hands-on hose handling, these are the skills which some day will save the ship and many lives. Damage control training begins as soon as a new crew member reports onboard. He must qualify in the bas- ics within one month. Topics stressed include procedures for donning an O.xygen Breathing .Apparatus, and an Emergency Escape Breathing De- vice. Also, importance is given to un- derstanding and activating ship- board fire-fighting systems such as Halo, bilge sprinkling and fixed CO 2. .After passing a written exam, the crewmember can begin to qualify in advance Damage control watchsta- tions in preparation for a place on the ship ' s fire party. Nozzlemen. Messengers. Hose- men, Investigators and the like all make up a fire party. In the event of a fire, these men rehearse where they will go and what they will do. Repeti- tion and familiarity with one ' s job are the keys to avoiding panic and doing the right thing if called to. Crewmembcrs can spend up to 7 hours a week simply training to com- bat different fire and Hooding situa- tions. The ship may someday depend on that knowledce. 43 Collision Course!? No, just a Tow ... Given the massive size of two Navy vessels, and the unpredictable nature of the seas, lowing another ship can be a difficult and potentially dangerous evolution. In light of this, a high level of expertise is re- quired in planning and executing this chal- lenging task. Fine-tuned coordination be- tween the Officer of the Deck, helmsman, and Ice-helmsman on the bridge, and the towing crew on the main deck, as well as quick and ready response by all are essen- tial to safely and successfully tow another vessel to its destination. L ' SS H. RR ' E. YARNELL showed once again her vast ar- ray of capabilities while participating in a towing exercise with LSS VORKTONN N during MED 1-90. 44 A ■ ' :l Christmas 1 here IS notlmig like bcnifi llnnie loi iMe Holidays, however when ihe HARRY E. DARNELL made its port call in Malaga. Spain for Christmas (and New dear ' s) the people of the Mediterranean cit and its neighboring vacation village of Tormelinos warmly greeted the men of HEY with a real Feiiz Navidad celebration. What ' s more, for many crewmembers home came to them, as over 60 wives and loved ones travelled to Malaga to meet the ship. In addition, a ship-sponsored Christmas Party for a local orphanage was an especially rewarding way for many men of YARNELL to spread the joy of the season by making Christmas 89 a memorable one for these children. Finally, the entire crew participated in the making of a Christmas Video. including per- sonal messages to loved ones from each division and a grand finale of 400 sailors singing Christmas carols which was shown at the dependents Christmas party back home. FRANCE The ship pulled into France several times, hiilinj! the ports of Marseille. Menton and St. Trope . Marseille included a three week tender availability with LSS VOSEMITK (AD 19). Dur- ing this time, crewmcmbers look part in service project at a retire- ment home in nearby Aux-cn-Provence. Outside Marseille, an all-day party was hosted for VARNELL sailors by the French ■ Welcome US Navy program « hich allowed several crewmcm- bers to visit with host families in their homes to gel a taste of daily life in France. Picrsidc. ARNELL hosted the Sixth Fleet Am- bassadors show band, w hich played for the crew ' s Party On The Pier two consecutive nights. A group of crewmcmbers took the time to visit Paris, while many others took in the sights of Mar- seille and the surrounding countryside. In Menton. a French coastal city on the border of Italy many crewmcmbers took the opportunity to visit the nearby casinos of Monaco, while others helped decorate parade floats for the re- gion ' s Citrus Festival. The ship returned to France and spend three days in St. Trope? before getting underway once mt)re for continued Carrier Task Group Operations. i I I i Supply LCDR Anthony J. Bozzuto Supply Divisions • These are the guys who order the parts, keep the money, cook the food, do the laundry, cut hair and a hundred other jobs aboard VAR- NELL. Consisting of four divisions. Sup- ply Department includes: S-1 Ship ' s Servicemen. These are the part guys. They manage all repair parts onboard, and take care of CASREP ordering. Literally millions of dollars goes through this division for parts and OPTAR funds. SH s also have a dirty die — they do the laundry, keeping us in clean uniforms. They provide another, al- most more important function, by managing our thirst with the soda ma- chines, since sodas are almost a require- ment for standing watch. S-2 Mess Specialists. The chefs of H.ARRV E. This bunch of guys gets up much before reveille to prepare breakfast for 400 men. In addition to the profes- sionals, the MS ' s have newly reporting seamen to help them with their duties. Though mess cranking is not a loved experience, it ' s one that all crew members go through and get through, and it ' s a job essential to the proper functioning of a warship. S-3, SK ' s Store Keepers. These are the guys who run our award-winning ship ' s store, keeping it well stocked so we can buy everything we need while we ' re at sea. From 35 cent candy bars to $800 video cameras, we have a wide range to choose from. A cut above the rest. S-3 personnel also run the barber shop. S-4 Disbursing — The accountants. These guys hold the purse strings which they loosen up twice each month for pay- day, as well as providing check cashing, pay records and other monetary services. 48 S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 Divisions I ' i ' Vt S-4 ENS Pill K 1 MAGNUSON Sk( S l)() II l)()k ( ( I r , s .1 V f - i ' 1 c 4 fi t . . ! X t ' W 1 « ( - V ■ ■W-rJ ' i V V c 1 1 . r sh: charlls t reading jr sh: DONAi d I ef smith DK3 JLRRtRV BROWN MSC MOSIER SkS IM[ NCIOC. ALBA Ml ' 1)1 N( SK3 HOOl 1 R SKSA DANIEL W. JENNINGS SKI MARTIN B MYERS SK2 nONNIE R SINGLETON sK3 SHAWN SMITH IS3 ANTONIO A AMADOR MS3 RICHARD L COFFMAN MSSN RONALD R. DAVIS MSSN GERMAINE DICKSON t R JAMES S. JOBF MS3 FRANK L STEFANI MSSN ERIC F TORIAN MS: ANTHONY A VANHECKER S SMITH SH3 CHRIS S BARNES sh: DEREK CRLTE Mi: JOHN F HA FRT SII3 MARK K. MORNINGSTAR 49 50 51 Weather Even the Salty Dogs felt a bit queasy during some parts of the Med. A storm off Alexandria caused some bridge watchstanders to claim HARR ' took a 38 ' ' roll. It definitcK was less than calm as workspaces could not hide the fact that they may not have secured for sea. At times securing for sea wasn ' t enough as the photocopier in radio proved — the heavy weather caused it to tip, even though it was hard-bolted to the deck. Things not bolted down, like SN Pratt fared worse. Overall, several cases of saltine crackers later, the heads, and the deck grew improved in cleanliness. ..2 t ) ' ' ; dr ' ! . EGYPT The Land of the Pharinh P„ii r •some of which VARNFL ; i ' ' ' ent mysteries, ;ng bus .rips to the P n ; ' ' V ' ' ' ' -- ' - logical sites. Probabh the m ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - haeo- -res were also to be found „,; ' .; ThT : ' ' - alesmen seemed to have a ma.ic ,r hr, ' ' ' ' ' y can dollars into bar The shin tr ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' -•n- heaverthanitente edLroft ' h Ht ' harbor quite a b„ - ram„ HK-mbers asTouen ' ' - ' it 1 ' vfc 1 z- LCDR RICHARD GATES i% LT DAVID L. GIBSON f. LT ROBl HTO NCC LESTER L. HILL DOC AT WORK HMC PII ER k« YNC WALTER A. I IllICK 56 X Division r r- 1. .1 ) . YN3 I.ARRY D ANDREW PCSN VINCINT BROWN i 1 ■ i y- P S CHRISTOPHER L HORTON ' I N R wioN r II TT ■R P 3 CRI (lORV S MARTIN SN CT-DRK 1 lc( ARROLL HMI I D ARD A PI REZ RPSA INCENT P. SHELTON HM2 WILBUR H STAFFORD JR PNl ALAN R STYGLRES YN3 KEVIN SCIIRADER Admin Department Division I he dcparuiicnt division of mis- cellaneous professionals, from the Chaplain to the Admin Officer these guys fill in the blanks for the ship in the services they provide like medical, postal, religious, administrative, per- sonnel, career counseling to name a few. 57 ISRAEL Another exotic port lor HEY. its crew got to see the Holy Land. Jerusalem and Northern Galilee V hile anchoring out. liberty boats took the crew to the shore where sailors got a taste of Israel ' s second largest city, Haifa. Many were struck at how mod- ern Israel was and how much like America its cities looked. But there was the ancient side of Israel as well. Jerusalem, almost like three cities in one as it contains holy places of three of the worlds largest religions. Judaism. Christianity and Islam with their respective sites: the Wailing Wall. .Mount Carmel and the Dome of the Rock. 59 Operations LCDR Joseph F. Hill k 60 OD Division -£k y  LT GEORGE K. ROSS I TKi Kl 1 I ' 1() C ENS DON 1 I) IIOI S INC EM T BROWN s MARTY L BRYANT s BRhNT A. CHAPMAN H i: LARR K DAVIS JR BM3 LEONARD C EGB ERT SN JOHN H FOLTS BM3 SIDNE R FRANKLIN SN DAVi L HARMON BM3 RAYMOND L NEN SN RK H RD MINNJCK H i:s W l 1 ' I I) MITCHELL s Bll L ' R. MLRRAY SN JOHN W NLLL JR S A OSBLRN SA BRIAN J. PANTLE JR sn william a phares s folntain w ragland jr. um; colrtland j rawson sa steven d. rolnds sa simon sam 61 Deck l)i isi(tii In todays highly special- ized, modern Navy much at- tention is gi en to the electron- ic wizard and state-of-the-art technology — and rightly so. However the heart and soul o( seagoing men throughout history has been their ability of these mariners to exercise sound and precise seamanship skills. These time-honored traditions of linehandling. mooring, anchoring, knot- tying, boat-handling and ship control are carried out today b the Boatswain V1al ,s and deck seaman of OD, or Deck. division. Additionally, OD is responsible for painting ■ preserving USS H. RR V. RNELL — and keeping her looking ship shape and fit to fight. The hours are sometimes long — and the bm.i ROY A SEALY work difficult — but the men B l. nhal m SNYDER ,-p. , A u ■ . .u BM3 JAMES E. TAYLOR ot Deck are proud heirs to the g william E.L UPTON legacy of their predecessors in keeping one of the Navy ' s old- est traditions alive. SR DIRK D. WILSON SN STEVEN P. WRIGHT BM2 DANIEL MONROE SN OCKER OC Division ( oniiiiunicatidii l)i isi(iii Our link, lo the oul.Mdc, Radioman keep us in touch with other ships in the battle group and with command and con- trol centers throughout the world. They do it in various ways too. Radio frequencies (UHF, VHF), teletype, satellite. etc. Asa llag- ship. communications from Yarnell becomes even more impor- tant to her. as we send the orders and the tasking for other units. Radio central processes more information in a day underway than the coiiipiilcrs of some large businesses. On the personnel side. R.M ' s live b three mottos: 1. Old ra- diomen do not die. They simply fade out . 2. We in Radio Cen- tral do it With more frequency . 3. If there ' s a Freak out there, we ' ll find her. This is why RM ' s are rarely seen outside of Radio Central and the rest of the crew think they live behind bars. Every division has it ' s characters and the most notable in this division arc: RM2 Charles The .Mad Rus.sian Restoff. RM2 Johnny Texas Rattler Latham. R.Ml John The .Mam- ba Burroughs, and RV13 Patrick Madness Walker. HNS JOHN (1. WOLF R K S l) ID C. BK() 1 1) y W y U«1 K y CH.ARl.ES C HLDSON R 13 Wll 1 I AM R HLGHES R l DAR L JOHNSON RM.I RHCARDOC KIERSLV RM3 KLRT KLVKENDALL rmi brlce j lamb rmsn keith moore r 1 ' mich aei a parker rm ' w ii i i m potter rm: c hari.es j. restoff RMI JUAN A. V. SQL■EZ RMSR PATRICK D WALKER rm: dale EASTWOOD RM3 JOE INGRAM -A % 63 Boat Ahoy! A ship ' s boats ' are used in various important ways, including ready life- boat situations for search and rescue, routine personnel transfer, and last but not least, liberty boats which shuttle crew members back and forth to the beach when the ship is anchored out. Well-trained and highly-professional boat coxswains and crews form deck di- vision are tasked with the maintenance, upkeep, cleanliness and painting and preservation of the Captain ' s Gig. the Utility Boat, and Motor Whale Boat, as well as their safe and efficient opera- tion. Whether it ' s getting a shipmate to shore for liberty, supporting the ship ' s mission by quick transfer of personnel, or rescuing a crewmember from danger, the ship ' s boats are always ready to an- swer the call. Necessity is called the mother of invention. Here are a number of new CG-17 inventions: the paint punt, the paint gig, and the incredible painting U- Boal. As you can see If it floats, it also paints was the theme which allowed more than Boatswainmates to add a lit- tle color to the hull. % -u. th. ' 2 - 17 ' •- V 65 OI Division OPKRATIONS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION As the eyes and ears of the HARRY E. VARNELL, OS ' s are pivotal to the underway funetioning o ' the ship. When we hit the shore though, they usually hit the beach, leaving the engineers and others jealous, or at least prompting a few choice comments about work loads, and skates, etc. Though beside the beat feat exercises, other OS evolutions may have slipped by the crew ' s notice including the Malagainian 0230 climb up the forward mast by OS3 McKellvy and OSSN Price, the midnight swim of OSSN Perkins as he tried boarding the liberty boat in St. Tropez. and OS3 Johnson ' s dip taken w hile jogging on the pier in preparation for the Decathalon. m y LT ROBERT POOR I ' ' ' 4 ENS MICHAEL SNEATH OSCS BAUER ISl DOUGLAS STR.MN 051 REUBEN V. . PPOAD. CA OS3 JOSEPH J ARMSTRONG OSSN JASON R BAER 052 WILLIAM T BROOKS JR. OS2 WILLIAM E. BRUNELL 0S3 TRISTAN D CAJAR OS3 MICHAEL C. DEFABRACH OSSA SAMUEL J. DELICE OSSA DARWIN J DIRKSON 0S3 SEAN P DOLAN 66 1 isSA D.WIU W MNK • US.l JAMtS I : GOODWIN J  ♦ ' i)S3 ROBKRT W. HAIRSTON OS ' W II 1.1AM HOGAN US( 1 RIC JOHNSON OSS MOSIS 1 INI)[£R OS2 PATRICK R McKELVEY OS2 STANLEY W MITCHELL OSSA ANTHONY P NELSON JR. OSSA THOMAS H PERKINS JR OSSN JONATHAN A PRICE OSSA DL ANE P RITZLER C).S Willi M II St II l 1 N III OS: I ' M I II SHI R IN OS: MICHALI B ILAGl OSSR DENNIS W W 1 Kl R OSI RICHARD I W KN| R ,% Helo Operations ■ Flight Quarters. F light Quar- ters, all hands to your (light quar- ters stations. . . Aboard HARR E. VARNELL these words were heard several times a week, some- times several times a day. And when it ' s passed, the men of the H.-VRRV E. move quiekly to man the night crews and helo crash de- tails, ready to receive another helo- copter safely and efficiently. Al- though CG- 1 7 can not land a helo- copter, it can receive a hovering helo over either its forw ard or after helo decks. Even without a helo de- tachment onboard, these men arc called away frequently and at times must remain on station for long periods. Judging from these pictures though, it looks as if they make themselves comfortable while doing it. 70 w 71 ON Division Nmination I)i ision The navigators. Since ancient times, ships steered b the stars, travelling through unknown seas to gel to where they were going. Today the Quartermasters have more than the stars to guide them, but the celestial bodies still provide a reliable mans of ' fixing our position, something we do every hour, every da we are underway. Sometimes more. The navigators start prepar- ing weeks before we leave port, laying out routes on charts, upda- ting navigation aid publications and, of course, keeping the brass clean on the bridge. The other half of the division hangs out on another bridge the signal bridge. Led by the whip-cracking SMC Porter, the signalmen take care of visual communication for the ship. A ship depends on visual signals heavily, even in this age of radio and satellite communication. Flaghoist and flashing light are still two of the most secure methods for transmitting messages, since the enemy must be within visual range to intercept them, unlike radio communication which can be intercepted, sometimes at ranges of more than 100 miles. From daily colors, to tactical signals on flaghoist, a signalman ' s work is meant to be seen b many. LT ROBERT L D.WIDSON 0M3 BENJAMIN F BOYER f - V r S.MSN BLSTER f PO ELSEY - -W SM3 J.AMES R. ENGLISH ' SMSA JOSEPH GOOD . : SA JAMES T. HARBIN « K SM2 WILLIAM M KEYES • - i t QMl BOBBY LACY PO MARRUACHI SMSN STEVEN T. MAY QMl CLAYTON T PICKARD QMSN SCOTT A ROBERTS QMJ DANIEL M IRAYLOR 72 OW Division FMi ' clroiiic Warlari ' Division Tht)ugh ihcv arc a small division, l{ V ' s pla in integral part in both the defense and offense of ' ARNKIJ,. It is this group who listen to all the radar energ ships and planes put into the air. Though invisible, this energy is like a fingerprint from the platform which emits it. Using this info, HW ' s can tell us not just where other ships are, but who they are. If they fire a missile at us, we will fire a missile in return to intercept. The EW ' s proved the second layer of defense deception. By launching C H l ( (thin strips of radar reflective material) into the air, the make the missile ' s radar think it ' s seeing a much larger target behind us. .Actually, it ' s only the chaff cloud, and the as the missile turns toward the bigger target, V.ARN ' ELL sails on lo fight the war. Of the men of OW, none will likely be as ■famous to the crew as F.W2 JACOBY, a man surrounded by a good bit of con- temporary folklore. £ LT.ICi SCOTT F HI I • ,. ENS BRIAN A Rl II I EWC J AM IS W FOX I VI FERENCHIC 1 AV2 DON.MD J J ACOBV E V3 CHRIS A MATRONE E V3 JFI FERV C QL ANDT E V3 JON A RITCHIE 73 i Service . . . Service lo others was characteristic of DARNELL ' S port visits throughout the Ml:!) deployment, as her crew reno- vated an orphanage in Malaga and served several meals to its children. The ship hos- ted an outdoor picnic and an on-board Christmas party for the orphans as well. The ship continued its string of service projects while in Marseille, including painting The Little Sisters of the Poor re- tirement home in nearby Aux-en-Prov- ence. Also in France Crewmembers helped decorate floats for a local festival and parade in Menton. Service continued during BAL- TOPS w here volunteers painted St. Brid- get ' s Catholic Church in Gdansk, parish of Fr. Jankowski of Solidarity fame. A small group also build and installed a set of stairs for a nearby orphanage and en- joyed spending the day with the children there. CG $17,000 The Crew of Harry E. Yarnell earn their .ship a nickname with their $17,000 contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign and later with the same amount to the Nav Relief drive. 74 IS? !r iTIi il TTFT ;i i; ;pv,- v fr TS and Awards. VARNELL ' s motto is World ' s Finest Warship, and it ' s made possible because its over 400 men make it so. Throughout the MED and Baltops, individual excellence was recogni ed in advancements. EiSWS and awards ceremonies. SCULLERY QUEEN Lav down the green to see your candidate become queen! And lay down those green backs they did. Some crew members donated an entire payday ' s check to lay down $1 votes to see their man scrubbing in the scullery. The top five vote getters the honor of Scul- lery Queen. King O the Deep Sink, the Joker, Jack o( Tarts, and the Ace Of Scrubs. Hach had his dirty duly ta perform except the Joker — who actually won a 72 hour liberty pass. Dail standings showed the top five contestants and spurred the next day ' s voting as the cheering sections tried to get their man in the top five and out of the lhree spot. After a two week con- test which raised several thousand dollars for the ship ' s welfare and recreation fund, the top five came to play, dressed to kill. ACE OF SCRUBS THE QUEEN 76 KING O ' THE DEEP SINK RUNNER LP ' tr rffl JACK or TARTS Allied Operations 78 Part of deploying to the Mediterra- nean and the Baltic is to keep American forces in place at all times, in case they arc needed over there. Another is to train and practice operations with our NATO allies. I rom French Hclo ' s to Danish coastal pa- trol boats, . RNKLL worked with the forces of man countries during her time iner there. 79 The Med 0St 31 1 WEST GERMANY YARNELL arrived to represent the L nited States in Kicler Wochc or Kiel Week, Germany ' s international maritime festival, commemorating the completion of the Kiel Canal which connects the North and Baltic Seas. Kiel Week has evolved into a multi-national celebration, including a large sail- ing regatta with representatives from numerous Bal- tic and European countries. Naval vessels and sail- ing ships from around the world made a stop for the ueek of waterfront festivities. Though the crew was busy again hosting shipboard tours for thousands of isitors, fiiany Yarnell sailors had the opportunity to visit Berlin in its last weeks as a divided citv. 87 DENMARK [pT Germany, YARNELI. moved opcnhagcn, Denmark. Berthed a throw from the pity ' s world famous atueoaHafl CllTistian Anderson ' s r TlMtillc Nicfniaid, AR- ilors re '  ' ilhir- r ' kinjzdis- cUJIwntown. ' fTJic ' uil. ' Imi iocnji ' shoRpin lOnc nf i lie w ■ M . ' rriails, Ju roLintuin- Or Mi; 6 A. i IC d::v . - IRELAND Traditional Irish hospitality greeted Admiral Paulsen and Cap- tain Zwirschil during official calls on the town ' s officials, and the crew fell equally w elcome in the streets and taverns of Cobh and near- by Cork. The crew took advantage of trips through the beautiful Irish countryside to Blarney Castle, home of the Blarney Stone where man kissed the famous stone, in hopes for the gift of gab, a gift, judging bv some standards, a few mav have alread had. POLAND More I hail Showing the Mag. A Taranlul Palrol Boat glided in escort 700 yards oil I SS HARR K. ARNELL ' s bow as ail hands manned the rail, their stiff salutes momentarily blinking as a 21 gun salute punc- tured the air. The ensigns atop I SS KAL ' FF- MAN ' S and I SS HARRY K. ARNKM S masts viewed a port that had not seen such flags in over 71 years. On June 27. 1990 thousands of Polish citizens welcomed the Unites States Navy with open arms, friendship and hope. Preparations for this historic visit to Gydnia. Poland (less than 25 miles from Gdansk) had begun by the Rhode Island-based guided missile frigate USS KAITTM N (FFG 9) as early as January. LSS H. RR E. ' .ARNF.I.L (CG 17), returning from a six month Med deployment, had her work cut out: i e weeks to prepare for another two month de- ployment, embarking RADM T.R. Paulsen and the COMCRLUi;SGRL staff, and finaii ing details on matters from port facilities to recep- tion menus. ARNELL and KAL FF.MAN visited other North Sea and Baltic ports along with Norfolk-based destroyer I SS BRISCOE (DD 977), Heet oiler LSS .MONOG.VHEl.A (AO 178). and fast frigate ISS PHARRIS (FFl 084). These ships comprised the U.S. Bat- tle Force participating in B.M.TOPS 90, an an- nual NATO e.xcrcise designed to provide train- ing, show a commitment to NATO and empha- size freedom of the seas. While demonstrating the freedom to con- duct such operations within the geographic con- fines of the Baltic, the task group worked rou- tinely under the watchful eyes of Soviet and Eastern Block naval and intelligence units. As goodwill ambassadors, the U.S. Baltic Force covered much ground, making positive impres- sions during port visits to Copenhagen. .Amster- dam. Antwerp, Oslo, Cork, Kiel. Portsmouth. Edinborough. among others. But Poland was a bit more special. Thousands of people stood in lines to board K. L FF.MAN and HARRY E. VAR- NELL throughout two long days of touring. Tour hours were extended until sunset to ac- commodate large crowds, leaving only a handful of Poles without a first-hand view of a US naval vessel. Older couples, boyfriends and girlfriends, families, and children all stood patiently in line during the unusually hot and sometimes rainy weather. At times the wait to see the ships was as long as five hours. To help liven up this wait, sailors talked with the people, many of w hom spoke surpris- ingly good English. When you would ask if they spoke English, remarked SN Steven Miller, They ' d shyly say a little. They ' re too modest. To us , they ' re little is a lot. Questions most frequently asked by the curious Poles included: How many men were on each ship? How long did they stay aboard, and were the sailors conscripts or volunteers? The answer to the last question always ap- peared to impress the Poles, who already look- ed at the ships with a mild reverence. It ' s so beautiful. I want to stay here, mused Polish medical student . ' gnieszka Sokolowski. Com- pliments on the cleanliness and preservation of the ships abounded, and were welcomed by the men who put in the many extra hours needed to complete the visit ' s finishing touches. The crew is loving this, LCDR Joseph Hill observed, Today every man is a celebri- ty, signing autographs on those welcome aboard brochures for every visitor, especially the kids. Some guys even complaining that their hands are tired. It seemed like an un- spoken competition among the Polish children to see w ho could get the most American signa- tures. Often an autograph alone would not satisfy them without an endorsement To Anne or the inclusion of a hometown in the states. Did you see the little girls curtsy after you signed your name? They were so cute they almost broke my heart, reminisced OS3 Harry Brewer. Official calls are obligatory during any port visit and such commitments were in- creased in number and importance in this port. RADM Paulsen had the opportunity to greet the crowds soon after a Polish military band gave the ships a stately pierside wel- come. Joined by the American Ambassador to Poland, Mr. John Davis, and the Com- manding Officers of Y.ARNELL and KAUFFMAN, Captain Gary W. Zwirschitz and Commander Ron Bogle, the admiral made a round of calls on newly elected local officials in the coastal cities of Gdansk. Sopot and Gydnia. A live press conference was held onboard VARN ' ELL as the Admiral and Commanding Officers answered questions for about an hour. Naval Honor Guards saluted two of Poland ' s most sacred memorials, lay- ing a wreath at Westerplatte near Gdansk, commemorating the valiant resistance of Pol- ish troops against the German invaders who fired the first shots of World War II there. Another wreath was placed at the Solidarity .Memorial, in Gdansk, in memory of the 28 dockworkcrs killed during the 1970 Gdansk Shipyard Strike. Special visits to the American ships were reciprocated by the Polish navy. US ofncers and sailors were able to tour several Polish na- val vessels including a Kilo class submarine. Interaction between the Polish and .American sailors was not limited to an official level. Both ship ' s sports teams participated in bas- ketball, volleyball, and soccer matches against their Polish counterparts. Area uni- versity students even hosted a dance club nights for two bus loads of American sailors. As the crossed flags on the pins handed out by K.VIFFM.AN suggested, ties between the two countries, both political and person- nel, grew stronger as a result of the visit. Ove r 40 volunteers from the two ships lent a hand, and a paintbrush, to St. Bridget ' s Catholic Church, parish of Solidarity figure Father Jankowski. Others from V.ARNELL con- structed and installed a set of stairs for a local orphanage. HT2 Timothy Perriard. designer and builder of the steps, described the task as Fun. I know it ' s something I ' ll never forget. When one visit was over, an even larger crowd gathered to see the two ships off. The band and honor guard exchanged salutes with the admiral. Though the crews of both ships were tired from the work involved, they were sad to see the visit come to an end so quickly. .As brief as it was. bonds had been formed with the Polish people and quite a few pen pals would be receiving letters in the following months. When the ships pulled away a flurry of white hats flew toward the pier, small tok- ens of remembrance attached to memories for years to come. Leaving the channel that had given the new world so many Polish immi- grants a few generations before, a question from an unidentified Pole seemed, at once, to embody both his people ' s appreciation for the visit and their hope for more US ship visits in the near future: What took you so long to come ' 95 j fC Taking Off . . . icu s iikc ihcsc were common from ' R N l-.l. lies for HEY sailors. 1. u hen operating ilh a carrier. pro iding man phoio opporluni- and Blowing Up. V The Federal German Navy gave Baltops participants a show w hen it dem- onstrated the destructive power ofa mine under the keel of this target ship, raising it ten feet in the air before it sank to the bottom in minutes. 97 Baltic Operations (BALTOPS ' 90) Baltops is an annual, multi-national event consisting of a week of at sea exercises in the Baltic Sea. The c.xerci.ses are designed to provide valuable training for numerous allied forces, as well as demon- strate the freedom to conduct such operations within the geographical confines of the Baltic. BAl.TOPS 90 included participating forces from the IS. Belgium. Denmark, the Netherlands, and the Federal Republic of GernKin . ■. R ' ELL served as the US Flagship during this period for Admiral Thomas D. Paulsen and found this year ' s event .1 huge success, with all participants gaining valuable insight and mu- tual professional respect for their allied counterparts. The exercise uas wrapped up in port with five da s in Kiel. West Germany cele- brating Kieler Woche or Kiel V eek, and several other festive port visits, including V.ARNELL ' s trip to Poland. Other US ships involved with Baltops 90 included Norfolk based destroyer USS BRISCOE (DD-977). Fast Frigate LSS PH. RRIS (EF-1094), Fleet Oiler USS MONOGAHELA (AO-178) and Newport. Rl based guided missile frigate I ' SS 98 4 Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Anthony Barbieri 99 WARSAW PACT ENCOUNTERS As warriors, the men of YARNELL train to meet and beat The Threat. During their travels in the Mediterranean and Morcso in the Baltic, they got to exchange gazes with some of the ships they had learned so much about. Soviet and Warsaw Pact naval and intelligence forces passed by. shadowed, and even hailed V. R- NELL during these deployments. Always inter- esting to see, here are a few which came close enough for pictures: 100 Warsaw Pact Encounters Coming Home y M I V n tTTTTT h if It .aB ' . 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