Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

nvnfani) [United A jStates SAN DIEGO EARL HARBOR r v 2u Departed San Diego 15 July 1983 Central American Operations 21 Jul - 9 Aug 83 Hawaii 22-26 August 1983 Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines 14-26 Sept 83 North Arabian Sea 6 Oct 83-15 Jan 84 “Crossing the Line 22 January 1984 Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines 25 January - 06 February 1984 Hawaii 20-22 February 1984 Returned San Diego 29 February 1984 mmsmssam USS HORNE (CG-30) WESTPAC July 15,1983 - February 29, 1984 •J HISTORY OF USS HORNE (CG-30) HORNE is one of nine Cruisers of the Belknap Class. At the time of their construction they were classified as Frigates, and were the largest and most powerful Frigates built by the United States Navy. Construction of HORNE was authorized by Congress for Fiscal year 1961. Her keel was laid on December 12. 1962 at the Hunters Point Division of the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. Mrs. Frederick J. HORNE, the widow of the late Admiral HORNE. Christened HORNE on October 30. 1964. On April 15. 1967. HORNE was placed in commission. Captain Stansfield Turner. USN. Commanding. Since being commissioned. HORNE has deployed nine times in the Western Pacific and once in the South Pacific. On four such deployments. HORNE served on Search and Rescue stations in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam Conflict. Distinguishing herself during these deployments. HORNE was instrumental in 1968 and 1970 in directing American fighter planes in action which resulted in the downing of two enemy MiG-21 interceptors. During the South Pacific deployment. (15 July 1978 to 6 October 1978). HORNE visited countries which had not seen a good will visit from an American ship and crew since World War II. On the 1980-81 Western Pacific deployment. HORNE participated in Project Handclasp, rendezvoused with the USS RANGER Battle Group in the Indian Ocean, operated as AAW Picket ship and served as flagship for Commander Middle East Force, for seventy eight days in the Persian Gulf. HORNE, in her seventeen year history, has been awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon for operations in Combat in Southeast Asia from 21 January — 26 June 1970. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Vietnam Service Medal. National Defense Service Medal, and Expeditionary Medal for Indian Ocean operations. HORNE'S primary mission is to defend Fast Strike Forces against air and submarine attack. HORNE'S weapons and fire control systems are so diversified and flexible that the ship can also function as an element of an offensive anti-submarine task force; as a gunfire support unit capable of providing fire power for shore bombardment or surface engagement; or as a highly mobile harpoon independent patrol, blockade, or search and rescue ship. The most distinctive feature of HORNE is the professional personnel who serve her. Because of the complexity and variety of equipments, the navy's most intelligent and skillful men are required. Superbly trained in all aspects of shipboard technology, the crew of HORNE is ready to meet any commitment that may be required of her. 3 5«?- —1 — - . r. ADMIRAL FREDERICK J. HORNE Admiral HORNE, for whom our ship is named, had a remarkable naval career that extended over a period of 52 years of continuous active duty. Before the turn of this century, as a young midshipman, he fought at the Battle of Santiago in the Spanish-American War. Forty-four years later and at the apex of his career, he was named Vice Chief of Naval Operations and assumed a major role in directing the Navy through World War II. In this position as principal assistant in the Washington headquarters to Admiral Ernest J. KING, Admiral HORNE had broad responsibilities of the overall management and operations of the Navy. He was directly in charge of the logistic (supply) support for the entire fleet, including being chairman of the special board which allocated petroleum on a world wide basis. He was responsible for the Naval Intelligence Service, for all naval communications, and for executing all plans and policies of the Commander in Chief U. S. Fleet. In the course of his career, Admiral HORNE was honored many times. From our country, he received the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. He received the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1915 from the Emperor of Japan, father of Emperor Hirohito, whom he later worked hard to defeat in World War II. For his services to the entire free world alliance in World War II, Admiral HORNE received decorations from Great Britain, France, Poland, Brazil and China. Admiral HORNE retired from active duty in 1947 and made his home in Coronado, California where he died in 1959. Admiral HORNE'S distinguished naval career was symbolic fulfillment of his family motto, L'Audace, Toujours L'Audace ... Audacity, Always Audacity.” mSSBSm CAPTAIN KEITH A. STEWART U. S. NAVY Captain Keith A. Stewart entered the service through the NROTC program at Cornell University, Ithaca. New York, graduating in 1957. He was commissioned an Ensign. USNR. and received his initial sea experience in mine warfare ships of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet. Subsequent sea duty assignments include the Commissioning Crew of USS OKINAWA (LPH 3) as Communications Officer. Executive Officer. USS COURTNEY (DE 1021), and Executive Officer. USS HUGH PURVIS (DD 709). Captain Stewart attended the U. S. Naval Destroyer School, received a Master of Science degree from the United States Naval Postgraduate School and graduated with distinction from the Senior Officers' course at the Naval War College. Captain Stewart's significant staff experience includes two tours In the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in OP 03 and OP 60. and duty as the Force Readiness and Training Officer for the Commander. Naval Surface Force U. S. Pacific Fleet. Captain Stewart previously commanded USS LANG (FF 1060) and joined USS HORNE from duty as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations, Staff Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group ONE. Captain Stewart's' decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Battle Efficiency Ribbon. ofmIr CAPT B. P. Hardy Captain Brenton P. Hardy was born in Fitchburg. Massachusetts on September 15. 1936. to George E. and Pauline Durgin Hardy He attended Lunenburg High School and is a 1959 graduate of Fitchburg State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. In 1971. he received his Master of Arts degree in international Affairs from George Washington University. Since receiving his commission in 1959 through the Reserve Officer Candidate School at Newport. Rhode Island, he has served both at sea and ashore. Following commissioning, his first duty assignments were as Assistant Engineer USS RUSHMORE (LSD-14), Navigator USS LINDENWALD (LSD-6), Engineer Officer USS POWER (DD-839). Following a tour in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, he served as Aido and Flag Secretary to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla SEVEN. Operations Officer USS KING (DLG-10), and Executive Officer. USS PARSONS (DDG-33). Captam Hardy next attended the Naval War College and following graduation was assigned to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations in the Strategic Plans. Policy and Nuclear Systems Division (OP-60). Next he attended the National War College and following graduation servod as Commanding Officer WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). Following this tour Captam Hardy was Head. Military Personnel Management Branch (OP-132) in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations. Prior to assuming command of USS HORNE (CG-30) Captain Hardy commissioned and served as first Commanding Officer USS ACADIA (AD-42). Captain Hardy has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award. Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V and two Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards. Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon. National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba). Vietnam Service Medal with nine stars. Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). Captam Hardy is married to the former Barbra J. Sullivan of Fitchburg, Mass. They ave tbjw'Sons: Ensign Mark Hardy. George. Michael and a daughter Kelly. Change of Command Commanding Officer, USS HORNE (CG-30) announces the relief of Captain Keith A. Stewart, United States Navy by Captain Brenton P. Hardy, United States Navy on 12 August 1983 at sea off Central America With the flourish of a pen ... 3� Executive Officer CDR S. G. Smith Commander Steven G. Smith was borne in Newark. New Jersey on 3 August 1946 to George C. and Nancy Price Smith. He attended high school at Valley Forge Military Academy and is a 1969 graduate ot the University of Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Management. He has done graduate work toward a Masters Degree in International Affairs at tho Catholic University of America in Washington 0. C. Following his commissioning in 1969 through the Naval ROTC Program Commander Smith served extensively at sea for almost ten years. Assignments included: 8oiiers Eiectncai Officer USS UHLMANN (DD-687), Officer-in-Charge of NASTY CLASS' Fast Patrol Boats (PTF) and Officer-in-Charge of SEAL Team support boat detachments in Vietnam while serving with Coastal River Squadron ONE. Navigator Admin Officer USS DALE (CG-19), Engineering Officer USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5) and Material Combat Systems Officor COMDESRON 31 Staff: Prior to assuming his duties as Executive Officer of HORNE Commander Smith served in the Naval Military Personnel Command as an Assignment Officer. Commander Smith has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and a Gold Star in lieu of second award. Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award. Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, various Campaign and Service Medals and Vietnamese Unit Awards. Commander Smith is married to Kathleen M. Hargrave of Portland Oregon. They have one daughter. Erin. Commander Smith was detached during the deployment. His next assignment is as Head. Surface Warfare Training Plans (OP-391) Office of the CNO. Washington. D. C. Commander. United States Navy, departing ... 12 wmmmmgmmmmgrn Executive Officer LCDR T. M. Ahern Lieutenant Commander AHERN was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1948. He entered the U. S. Naval Academy from Ridgewood, New Jersey. After graduating in 1970, he reported to USS ROBISON (DDG-12) in San Diego, California, where he served for three years as Gunnery Assistant and later Fire Control Officer. After attending the Naval Oestroyer School Department Head Course in 1974, LCDR AHERN was assigned as Operations Officer aboard USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058). In 1976 he reported to USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) where he served as Engineor Officer. In 1979 he was assigned to the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island where he served as an instructor in the Department Head Course within the Combat Systems Division. He assumed command of USS AFFRAY (MSO-511) on 5 September 1981. LCDR AHERN assumed the duties of Executive Officer on 19 December 1983. LCDR AHERN is married to the former Eileen O'Connell of Newport. Rhode Island. LCDR and Mrs. Ahern have one daughter. Catherine. . and a new exec reports. «gsraai 13 WBaSttm ■ Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command In my 26 Years of Nava! Service I have been on many deployments. These deployments were made on destroyers on both the east and west coast. On a frigate out of Pearl and on a carrier out of Yokosuka I've also served a one year unaccompanied tour in Vietnam. I've seen many men come and go; engineering types, operations types, weapons types, supply types, administrative types. CB's, submariners, airdaies. etc. and I thought I had seen them all. Well that was until I come to HORNE. The HORNE sailor, the marvelous HORNE sailor, is a special breed. He's tough yet gentle, he's eager to get on with it but yet can be very patient, he knows no limit, he's a champion, he s a team player. That's right. HORNE sailors are a precision team. They proved that during their deployment of '83-'84. A seven and a half month deployment of which only 27 days were spent in port. This would have been a mghtmare for any other crew, but for HORNE it was business as usual. Even when the crew spent 122 consecutive days at sea there was no let up in spirit. Cali it magic, can it chance, wen I call it HORNE sailors and I will remember each and everyone of you because you did stand out amongst all others. If l ever must make another deployment as arduous as the last. I wish I will have the opportunity to do it with men just liko yourselves. You are the best. 14 Command Religious Program Chaplain Jack Harris Catholic Lay Reader, Lt. Plant Lay Eucharistic Minister, OS3 Lozano Jewish Lay Reader, IC2 Anzman Latter Day Saints Lay Reader, Lt. Beall - LT(jg) Hoener YN1 Daley PN1 Francisco NCI Jolly FTG1 Harrod YN2 Allen J02 Rini YN3 Hicks YN3 Holmes YN3 Gonzales X Division PC3 Simmons PN3 Wemple PNSN Davidson SN Hill RPSN Terry 18 19 ngineering Department LCDR Frederick Carino Chief Engineer Now each of us from time to time, Has gazed upon the sea. And watched the warships pulling out. to keep this country free. And most of us have read a book, Or heard the lusty tale About the men who sail these ships. Through lightning, wind, and hail. But there's a place within each ship. That stories never reach. And there's a special breed of men. The legends rarely reach. it's down below the waterline. it takes a living toll. A hot metal living Hell. That sailors call the Hole. It houses engines run by steam. That makes the shafts go round A place of fire, noise and heat. That beats your spirits down. Where boilers live Hellish heart. With blood of angry steam Are of molded. Gods without remorse. | Are nightmares in a dream. threats that from fires roar. I is like a living doubt. That any minute would with scorn. Escape and crush you out. (Where turbines scream like tortured souls. and lost in Hell. I As ordered from somewhere above. They answer every bell. | The men who keep the fires lit. And make the engines run. Are strangers to the world of night And rarely see the sun. They have no time for man or God. No tolerance of fear. Their aspect pays no living thing. The tribute of fear (For there's not much man can do. That these men haven't done, 'Beneath the decks, deep in the hole. |To make the engines run. And every hour of every day. They keep the watch In Hell, For if the fires fall. Their ship's a useless shell. When ships converge to have a war. Upon an angry sea, The men below just grimly smile. At what their fate might be. I They're locked below like men foredoomed. I Who hear no battle cry. it's well assumed that if they re hit. The men below will die. I There's not much difference down below. I Whatever war may bring. I For threats of ugly violent deaths, Down there's a common thing. For everyday's a war down there. When the gauges ail read red. Twelve hundred pounds of steam. Can will you mighty dead. So every man down in the hole. Has learned to hate so well. That when you speak to them of fear. Their laughter's heard in Hell. The men below are fools who watch. Their spirits slowly die. Who often can't remember how. A cloud looks on the sky. So if you every wrote their song. Or tried to tell their tale. The very words would make you hear. A desperate spirit's wail And people as a general rule. Don't hear a dying soul. So little's heard about the place. That sailors call the hole. But I can sing about this place. And try to make you see, The hopeless life of men down there. Cause one of them is me. And I've beon down there for so long, That part of me has died, The part that lives is without light. To be lost hope's guide. I've seen these sweat soaked hero's fight In super heated air. To keep their ship alive and right. Though no one knows they're there. And thus they'll fight for ages on. Till warships sail no more. Amid the boilers mighty heat. And the turbines hellish roar. So when you see a ship pull out. To meet a warlike foe. Faintly remember if you can. The sailors who sail the hole. 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HTFN Hietala - Division 5 “E EMFN Tanega EMFN Wilson ICFA Awes ICFA Clark ICFA Manor LTJG Vestri IC1 Berdan IC2 Bishop EM2 Damron EM2 Johnson IC3 Anzman EM3 Cummings EM3 Exline EM3 Gerales EM3 Hildebrand EMFN Brininger FN McShane EMFN Prescod ICFN Roberson EMFN Sowersby LT Beall HTC Gaus HT1 Bashoor MR1 Bonwell HT1 Wilson HTFN Thornton HTFN Worley HTFA Millon HT2 Wagonblast BM3 Smith HT3 Talamantes HTFN Foster HTFN Messersmith LTJG Nichelson MMC Hubbard MMC Walz MM1 Hall MM1 Keretz MM1 Mmiea MM2 Boe MM2 Eichinger MM2 Filardi MM2 Green MM2 Lazaga MM2 Mundy MM3 Browning MM3 Clark MM3 Freed MM3 Gerber MM3 Griffiths MM3 Maine MM3 Manalo MM3 Marquez FN Alexander MMFN Armstrong MMFN Bahr MMFN Kilborn MMFN Quintua FN Ruffu FN Russell MMFA Teeples FA Murphy Weapons Department LCDR Dan Busch Weapons Officer 1st Division LTJG Nedervold BMC Calkins BM1 Walters BM2 Anderson BM2 Younce BM2 Santeller BM2 Wagoner BM3 Benjamin BM3 Foreman BM3 Morrison BM3 Perdomo SN Bell BMSN Diaz SN Gagnier SN Mitchell SN Snyder BMSN Sylvester SN Waldhauser SN Zaffke SA Dickerson SA Entrikin SA Gilmore SA Hurtado SA Janowick SA Jones SA Smith SA Taylor SA Wilson SR Cheevers SR Reed 1 TMSN Williams STGSA Eyraud TMSA McNeill STG2 Fox STG2 Rodriguez STG2 Coulter STG2 Zimmerling STG3 Elie STG3 Cahalan STG3 Raulerson TMSN Rubio STGSN Terry TMSN Trimm ENS Simon STGCS Eastman STG1 Jimerson TM2 Croshaw STG2 Horn 33 22 FOX Division LT Connolly FTMC Burns FTMC Owen FTMC Robieson FTM1 Edwards FTM1 Stauch FTM2 Cunningham FTM2 Hiller FTM2 Trubow FTM2 Vance FTM3 Bailey FTG3 Coleman FTM3 Collins FTM3 Craig FTM3 Fisher FTM3 Jensen FTM3 Kenworthy FTM3 Murphy FTM3 Nolan BMSN Tucker “GM” Division SN Schaffer GMMSA Hall LT Parvin GMCS Besaw GMM1 Risely GMM1 Smith GMM1 Webb GMM2 Green GMM2 Williams SN Clawson GMMSN Matlock GMMSN Pelfrey “G” Division u A LCDR Bob Farrington OPS Boss - SUBSONIC TAO ■ “ALFA WHISKEY bags a Operations Department k jA LT Thomas Vosloh Asst. Operations Officer “OB” Division DS1 Lanuzo DS2 Ohlwine DS2 Roberts ' DS2 Bamberger DS3 Criswell DS3 Mingea DS3 Lynch SN Wack “OC” Division LTJG Ayers SMC Chase RMC Dement RMC Mills RM1 Thomas RM2 Calcote RM3 Dismukes SM3 Armington SM3 Hoppman RMSN Hyde RMSN Love RMSN Mason RMSN Robinson SMSN Silva RMSN Teel I SMSA Sheppard mammem ET3 Tavenner ET3 Vincent ETSN Townes “OE” Division LTJG Johnson ETC Arbenz ETC Shelton ET1 Cook ET1 Cooper ET2 Knoop ET2 Rodriguez ET3 Castellanos ET3 Keating ET3 Moore 0S1 Gray 051 Reeves OSI Smith OS2 Brennan 052 Collins OS2 King OS2 Larrew OS2 Leach OS2 Milne OS2 McCoy OS2 Munn OS2 Norris OS2 Scruggs OS2 Thomas 052 Welch OS3 Blodgett 053 Bolan OS3 Fricks OS3 Horne “01” Division LT Stevenson (CIO Officer) ENS Brock OSCS Northfield 0S1 Brader 0S3 Jones 052 Lozano 053 Maiden 0S3 Pulver 0S3 Rosado 0S3 Smoot OSSN Burleson OSSN Dearing OSSN Francis OSSA Berry OSSA Clemons OSSA Graham OSSA Oudemolen OSSA Parker OSSA Rusakovich ■■■ LCDR Rick Kiggins Supply Officer “S-1” Division SKC Empeno SKCS Sabeh SKI Ayento SKI Mendoza SK2 Cromie SKSN Crunkilton SKSN Lee SKSN Vegter SKSN Walker SKSA Clark Division 2 S MSC Paule MSI Fedalizo MSI Raymundo MS2 Blatt MS2 Sadsad MS3 Bordon MS3 Broudreaux MS3 Brickman MSSN Delameter MSSN Wager MSSA McDonell MSSA Reid MSSA Williams I i r iu J ' ______________________________________ “Shift Colors, Ship is Underway” WestPac ’83 - ’84 56 . Hawaii Ili at Hr Diving Club Running Club Rodeo Club 59 Today, The Indian Ocean ... Tomorrow, Madison Square Garden USO Tours, Inc. Belladonna — -------------r Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Backyard Cookouts SOB HHH and then we fished. • 7 ..............: .............-r... , ■ : I f ■ mammmmmm Horne sets Underway Record 122 Days at Sea Vice Admiral Hogg, Commander, Seventh Fleet Rear Admiral Arthur judging the Battle Group ECHO Bake-Off. MSI Phil Fedelizio took top honors in the ‘‘Most Unusual” category with his oriental turnover. 84 wmammaamm NO SOIL ON EARTH IS MORE DEEPLY CONSECRATEDTOTHE CAUSE OF HUMAN UBERTY THAN THAT OF THE ISLAND OF corregidor; s HEV H0RNE ««««-«a.� _ V'V N -X v� v STATISTICS TOTAL PAYROLLS EXPENDED: $1,714,772.97 (6.843 checks issued) NUMBER OF SUPPLY REQUISITIONS: 7,782 AMOUNT SPENT ON REQUISITIONS: $2,062,748.71 CANS OF SODA CONSUMED: 240.120 HAIRCUTS: 6,900 POUNDS OF LAUNDRY PROCESSED: 298,719 TOTAL SALES FOR SHIP'S STORE: $241,531.94 FOOD CONSUMED: HAMBURGER: 21,968 POUNDS LETTUCE: 6,291 POUNDS HOMOGENIZED MILK: 5400 GALLONS CHOCOLATE MILK: 527 GALLONS FRANKFURTERS: 3390 POUNDS SUGAR: 13,320 POUNDS EGGS: 13,740 DOZEN COFFEE GROUNDS: 2,160 POUNDS STEAK: 3,221 POUNDS LOBSTER: 1,839 POUNDS NUMBER OF UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENTS: 53 NUMBER OF FLIGHT QUARTERS: 246 TOTAL MILES: 57.016 (AVERAGING 7,670 MILES MONTHLY OR 282 MILES DAILY) NOTE: THE DISTANCE AROUND THE EARTH AT THE EQUATOR IS 11,600 MILES. NAUTICAL SHEETS PLOTTING CHARTS USED: 217 MAXIMUM DEPTH OF WATER DURING CRUISE: 3,600 FATHOMS (21,600 FEET) DEPTH OF WATER DURING SWIM CALLS: 2,100 FATHOMS (12,600 FEET) TEMPERATURE OF WATER DURING SWIM CALLS: 83° F WARMEST WATER RECORDED: 91 °F (ARABIAN SEA) COLDEST WATER RECORDED: 63°F (PACIFIC OCEAN) STRONGEST WIND RECORDED: 47 KNOTS TRUE ouiiace Warfare urticer (WestPac Qualifiers) LT Fred Beall, LTJG Tom Nedervold, LT Everett Parvin, LTJG Roy Johnson, LT Tom Vosloh. LTJG Thomas Drzewiecki, LTJG Bob Willegal. LT Richard Flak and LTJG Richard Ayers - not in picture. 94 AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE AT SEA: 72.5°F MISCELLANEOUS NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION: 46 OF THE 57 NAVIGATIONAL STARS AVAILABLE AND ALL PLANETS WERE USED FOR A TOTAL OF 2,612 •'SHOTS'' WE VIEWED SUCH NATURAL PHENOMENON AS THE SOUTHERN CROSS, THE FALSE CROSS. THE SECOND BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY (CANOPUS) AND THE VERY BRIGHT STAR ARCHERNAR. THESE MAY ONLY BE SEEN FROM THE MID-LATITUDES AND SOUTH. CELESTIALOBSERVATION WAS PREVENTED BY BAD WEATHER DURING 23 DAYS WE CROSSED THE EQUATOR AT 0215 22 JANUARY AT 105°40.2'E WE CROSSED THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE HEADING WEST AT 23°05'N 31 AUGUST WE CROSSED THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE HEADING EAST AT 23°23 N 17 FEBRUARY WE SPENT THANKSGIVING AT 20°59'N 059°07.2'E (ARABIAN SEA) WE SPENT CHRISTMAS AT 21°35’N 061°35'E (ARABIAN SEA) WE SPENT NEW YEAR'S DAY AT 21°22N 059°57’E (ARABIAN SEA) WE PASSED THROUGH 32 TIME ZONES NORTHERNMOST POINT OF DEPLOYMENT: 24°15'N (GULF OF OMAN) SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF DEPLOYMENT: 00°01’S (SOUTHEAST OF SINGAPORE) WHILE THE SHIP WAS AT IT'S FARTHEST EXTENTION OF THE DEPLOYMENT (20°59'N 059°07’E), THE DISTANCE TO SAN DIEGO CONTINUING WEST WOULD HAVE BEEN 9.461 MILES. OUR RETURN TRIP EAST TOOK US 11,099 MILES. Enlisted surface Warfare specialist (vVestrac Qualifiers) GMM1 Louis Smith. BTCS Kenneth Lissimore. ETC Michael Shelton, YN1 David Daley. BTC Chester Kennison, RMC Dennis Mills, BM1 William Walters, RM1 Richard Thomas, QM1 James Barnhart, GMM1 Bruce Risely. MR1 Wendell Bonwell and GMM2 Donald Green - not in picture. The following message was received from Rear Admiral BROWN. Commander Task Force 70: 1. Upon your detachment from Battle Force, Seventh Fleet, I want to express my congratulations on a most successful and meaningful deployment. You operated in two of the most critical areas of the world to demonstrate, by your presence, the resolve of the United States to ensure peace by deterring aggression. 2. Your long and arduous deployment was an outstanding example of the versatility of the carrier battle group and it's stabilizing role in world affairs. You began your deployment off the western coast of Central America as a reassuring symbol to allies there, and moved acros the Pacific to take station in the Northern Arabian Sea in response to the developing international situation in Lebanon. Battle Group Echo resolutely maintained it's high state of combat readiness on station in this sensitive area while the Middle East remained in turmoil and naval forces were reoriented in support of national objectives. The personal fortitude and professionalism of each individual of Battle Group Echo contributed to your ability to sustain not only this combat readiness but also obvious battle group spirit and morale as you remained on station in the Northern Arabian Sea for 95 days. 3. The most representative symbol of Battle Group Echo's readiness was the manner in which RANGER, assisted by other Battle Group ships, responded to the tragic fire in number four main engineering space and quickly resumed normal operations, remaining on station for another 77 days. This remarkable accomplishment highlighted the spirit of teamwork and ingenuity evident in RANGER and the entire Battle Group. Each Battle Group unit matched this readiness capability, responding to an ever changing schedule by imaginative planning and the professional employment of forces. Your professionalism as previously cited by CINCPACFLT and COMSEVENTHFLT, was superbly demonstrated by numerous successful operations and exercises conducted at sea. Your noteworthy participation in a variety of demanding exercises demonstrated a superior understanding of CWC skills and Battle Group tactics. 4. While RANGER and most of the Battle Group remained at sea for 121 days (Ed. note: HORNE set the record with 122 days!), noteworthy accomplishments of Battle Group Echo became the rule rather than the exception. The port visits of Battle Group ships fulfilled an important function of our diplomatic mission, the best examples being USS FLETCHER’S sensitive and highly successful port visit to the Seychelles and USS FIFE’S humanitarian relief support to Agalega. The overall intelligence production and reporting by the BG was outstanding. Particularly noteworthy was reporting on CVMGNOVOROSSIYSK surveillance operations, information reports on IL-38 MAY activities, and in depth documentation and reporting associated with the USS FIFE Soviet KRIVAK INCSEA violation. Also. USS RANGER’S innovative use of the Fleet Intelligence Support Terminal (FIST) and detailed documentation of lessons learned significantly enhanced the utilization of this valuable system in the 1C environment and established a baseline upon which follow on FIST units can build. Battle Group Echo adapted quickly to the demanding Indian Ocean logistics support requirements and displayed a remarkable ability to make this system work well. The CV CVW team established and maintained a very high aircraft readiness during extended blue-water ops at the end of the logistics pipeline. As a final note, your informative and meaningful turnover with Battle Group ALFA ensured that the Battle Force's high standard of readiness in the Indian Ocean would be maintained. 5. I extend to all hands of Battle Group ECHO sincere appreciation for a job well done. We will miss that special can do attitude which you displayed from the west coast of Central America to the Gulf of Aden. Thanks and have a safe trip home.. 95 This book is the result of the efforts and contributions of a great many people. More people than we can name gave pictures; however. Tim Burleson. Don Lee, Jack Harrington, Henry Hubbard, Bob Rini, Fred Beall, Jack Kenworthy, Jeff Garrett, Tom Milne and Kathy Jolly (“Departing and Returning San Diego ) deserve special mention for their massive (and beautiful!) inputs. Credit and thanks are due to Jim Davidson, who spent countless hours selling the cruisebooks and handling the financial records. Finally, for help way above and beyond the call of duty, Jack Harrington should be awarded the “Order of the Darkroom medal! JACKSON L. HARRIS, II CRUISEBOOK OFFICER PATRICK J. JOLLY EDITOR