Jouett (CG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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OUR HERITAGE The insignia of the USS JOUETT (CG-29) hears a short hut potent motto: ETERNAL VIGILANCE. From time to time, these words may convey various svmhols ami meanings. In the last analysis, however, they always come to focus on the concept of ceaseless watching and constant readiness. ' ' JOl ' lTT ' s motto is a first principle for ship ' s company. It defines our daily duty in the clearest possible terms. It also speaks to a past history, a purpose, and a price that must be paid by those who dare to display such words. In that respect, ETERNAL VIGILANCE becomes a terse but weighty summary of the JOUETT HERITAGE. ETERNAL VIGILANCE recalls past history and a tradition spring- ing from the 19th century naval career of Rear Admiral James Edward JOUETT. In 49 years of service, Admiral JOUETT distinguished him- self by dedication, daring, and decisiveness. These personal qualities are essential ingredients for ceaseless watching and constant readi- ness. CG-29 is the third ship to bear his name. Each has executed missions worthy of his reputation. Indeed, each has added to his reputa- tion. ETERNAL VIGILANCE reminds us of the purpose for a ship of the line. Upon commissioning, every naval vessel becomes an instrument of our national objectives. This is true, whether engaged in the projection of sea power or the promotion of people-to-people diplomacy and missions ot mercy. A sober responsibility falls upon each succeeding ( ommand and Crew. No one can adequately fulfill this obligation without crease-less watching and constant readiness. ETERNAL VIGILANCE reflects the price required to uphold the JOUETT tradition and the national trust. JOUETT men must give beyond average professional expectations. They continually strive to be first. This is not for the sheer glory of position or recognition. Rather, it is the only time-tested way to insure that our missions will he completed with competence and excellence. JOUETT men meet the challenge of disappointments, sudden changes, frustrations, failures, and sundry other obstacles with adapt- ability, determination, creativity, and initiative. When textbook solu- tions tail, they invent. W hen sources are lacking, they improvise. They bear with long separation from loved ones and the comforts of life ashore to keep JOl ETT on the line. Motivated at times by duty alone, they turn to. W( are proud of the JOUETT HERITAGE. It is a distinct and singular honor to cam on in the place ot those before us. May the thoughtful consideration ot our past, our purpose, and our price etui stantly stimulate in us the character necessary tor — ETERNAL VIGIl.ANf I '

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DEDICATED TO THE COUNTRY WE SERVE TO THE SHIP WE SAIL TO THE LOVED ONES WHO WAIT FOR US GENERAL CONTENTS THE WORLD ' S MOST CAPABLE SURFACE WARSHIP 6 OUR MISSION — 30 MAY 1979 to 25 FEBRUARY 1980 11 INDIAN OCEAN OPERATIONS 15 VIETNAMESE REFUGEES 36 DRYDOCK 42 NORTHERN PACIFIC OPERATIONS 48 RETURN TO THE INDIAN OCEAN 52 HOMEWARD BOUND 60 OUR MEN — INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS 65 LOOKING BACK 107 CRUISE BOOK STAFF EDITOR LT GA RY POLLITT LAYOUT ASSISTANT QM3 EARNEST DANIELS BUSINESS ASSISTANT SN GEORGE ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY OSC JAY SHAW, ETl JOAQUIN FUNE, EW2 EUGENE HILLIG, SM2 THOMAS KLINE, ICFN BRUCE COENSGEN PHOTOGRAPHY LAB OS2 JIM HALL, MM2 JIM MCGUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE MR. MIKE TURNAUCKAS, NCC ROBERT ROBINSON, YNl FRANK FOX, SN TONY ARTHUR, SN DENNIS CLAFLIN PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES LCDR RICHARD WESTRAY, FTMC ROGER KEE, MM2 JIM MCGUIRE, MR. MIKE TURNAUCKAS SPECIAL APPRECIATION IS EXPRESSED TO MEMBERS OF THE CREW WHO SUBMITTED VARIOUS PHOTOS FOR CONSIDER- ATION AND TO LT ROBERT YANKLE, LTJG JEFF HOLLOWAY, ENS RICHARD FAUST, AND ENS ARTHUR PRACK WHO INITI- ATED FUND RAISING EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF THE WESTPAC 19791980 CRUISE BOOK.

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T ■ ; f Mayfi mttat ' 6 r B THE BEGINNING OFT-HE CIVIL WAR. PENSACOLA WASN ' T AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR A SOUTHERN BORN NAM OFFICER WHOSE ALLEGENCE STOOD S0DDLY WITH THE UNION. FOLLOWING IMPRISONMENT HE ESCAPED ANP JOINEP THE UNION BLOCKADE AT GALVESTON. HIS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM THE BERRIBEE WAR, THE MEXICAN WAR AND THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION BE- CAME USEFUL ON THE NIGHT OF 7 NOV. 1061 WHEN HE SUCCESSFULLY LEP A BOAT EXPEPITION AGAINST THE CONFED- ERATE scMMRjmu ma r. he due empep in a fjerce hanp-to-hanp en- counter, jouett wounpep sevekal Times, led his men to victory burning the schooner and taking the confeder- ate crew prisoners. in appreciation for this nights work he was given command of meta- COMr mi OF THE FASTEST GUNBOATS IN FARRAGUT ' S SQUADRON. DURING THE FAMOUS BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY JOUETT AGAIN EXCELLED BY OUT FI HTlNG 64MS ANP Sfim THE CAPT. OF THE LATTER, U PAT MURPHY, AN OLD FRIEND ANP FOR- MER BROTHER OFFICER. OFFEREP HIS SWORD IN FORMAL SURRENDER. JOUETT SMILINGLY INTERRUPTEP THE PRO- CEEDINGS BY DECLARING, PAT PONT MAKE A DAMNEP FOOL OF YOURSELF, I ' VE HAP A BOTTLE ONCE FOR VOL) FOR THE LAST HALF HOUR IN 1884 JOUETT TOOK COMMAND OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. DUR- ING THIS TOUR OF DUTY HE IS CREDITED WITH INAUGRATIN6 THE CUSTOM OF ALL HANDS SALUTlNb THE COLORS WHEN BEIN6 RAISEP ANP LOWERED. IN 1889 HE COMMANDED A NAVAL FORCE THAT RE-OPENED TRANSIT ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA WHO HAD BEEN CLOSED BY A REVOLT AGAINST COLUM- BIA. REAR ADMIRAL JOUETT ' S NAVAL CAREER CAME TO A CLOSE IN 1890. CON- GRESS AS A GESTURE OF APPREOATiON VOTES? HIM FULL PAY FOR. THE REST ' OF HIS LIFE. t SSJ0l £TT(CG-29) WAS THE 3S D GREAT FIGHTING SHIP SO HONORED TO KEEP HIS NAME ALIVE ANP ON THE HIGH SEAS. THE OTHER TWO WERE VSSJ0U£Tr(PP-396) ANP i ss o as£rr fpp-4- ). HE ENJWED HIS REMAINING YEARS IN SANDY SPRINGS MARYLANP IN A HOUSE HE NAMED ANCHORAGE. REAR APMIRAL JOUETT - BORN IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 7 FEB. 2b- PIEP 30 SEPT 1902 -BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY- A GREAT LEADER IN A V0UN6 DEVELOPING NAVV. . £ Jr t?sms ris s sj A v , s fj s)j f ' s- J m Afr+suM ThFs s jfJ k s