Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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 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.”

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 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.