Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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 Admiral Frederick J. Home, U.S. Navy Admiral Home, for whom our ship is named, had a remark- able 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 wars later and at the apex of his career, he was named Vice Chief of Naval Ofierations and assigned a major role in directing the Navy through World War II In this position as pnncipal assistant in the Washington headquarters to Admiral Ernest J. King. Admiral Home had (wood responsibilities for the overall management and operations of the Navy. He was directly in charge of tin 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 lor executing all plans and policies of the Commander in Chief U.S Reel 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 the Hirohito, whom he later worked hard to defeat in World War II. he received decorations from Great Bntian. France. Poland. Brazil and China. Admiral Home retired from active duty in 1947 and made his home in Coronado. California where he died in 1959. Admiral Homes distingui slu'd naval career was symbolic fulfillment of his family motto. LAudace. Touiours L Auda ce Audacity. Always Audacity.

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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 fourteen year history, has been awarded the Meritor- ious Unit Commendation Ribbon for operations in Combat in South- east Asia from January 21 to June 26. 1970. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Vietnam Ser- vice 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 sup- port 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 person- nel 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.

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Captain Commanding Officer E. Killinger, U.S. Navy Captain Killinger. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Killinger. was raised in San Diego. Calif, and attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1960 with a bachelor of science degree. Commis- sioned an ensign upon graduation he was promoted to his present grade of captain in 1982. Captain Killinger was initially assigned to the I SS Bennington (CVS 20). where he served in the Engineering and Operations Department, and subsequently to the USS John W. Thomason (DD 760). where he served as Weapons Officer. In May 1967, after a year of study at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Calif, and a year as an instructor at the Fleet ASW School in San Diego, he reported for duty with the U.S. Naval Advisory Group. Vietnam as an advisor to the Vietnamese Rive- rine Force. This tour was followed by assignment to USS King (DLG 10) as Weapons Officer from 1968-1970. He was then assigned duty in Washington. D.C. where he served in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OP-91). In July 1972. Captain Killinger returned to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, graduating in April 1974 with a master of science in business from the Systems Acquisition Management Curriculum Following Postgradute School he served consecu- tively as Executive Officer on USS Fox (CG 33) and Command- ing Officer USS Preble (DDG 46). Subsequent to command. Captain Killinger returned to Washington for duty in the office of the Chiei of Naval Operations where he served on the staff of the Director Current Operations (OP-64) from August 1978 to January' 1980. and the Director of Naval Warfare (OP-95) from January 1980 to June 1982. He most recently was assigned as .Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans (N-3) for Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 12 from July 1982 to November 1984 rjv « V % In addition to various service medals, Captain Killinger has been awarded the Bronze Star (with Combat V). the Meritorious Service Medal (with two Gold Stars in lieu of a Third Award), the Navy Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Captain Killinger is married to the former Cynthia Parker of San Diego. The Ki I lingers have two children. John Michael and Catherine Louise. 5