Jouett (CG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTI E ASSISTA TS :J LT D. BRICKHOUSE A CHAPLAIN A E-MCMT.PRICE. . A . , A A , CICCO,JONES COMMAND MASTER COMMAND DAPA A CHIEF 3M COORDINATOR D I EWC EQ1-IILBISH W A COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR

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LCDR DONALD P. EXECUTIVE OFFICER WILSON if - 1 5 '...i-VI! J! P iff , 1 W 1 , Z W. ' f I Z f ,f f wwf ZZ ,w Z7 W W LCDR Donald F. WILSON was born 7 De- cember 1951 in Rochester, New Hampshire. He entered the United States Naval Academy in June of 1969, and graduated in June of 1973, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engi- neering. LCDR WILSON's first assignment was aboard USS REEVES 1CG 242 where he served from June 1973 to December 1976 as Gunnery Officer, First Lieutenant, and Legal Officer. After attending v - Commissioning Unit, he reported aboard USS COMTE de GRASSE 1DD 974j in July 1978, serving as CIC Officer. Departing COMTE de GRASSE in August 1979, LCDR WILSON completed the Department Head course at the Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rhode Island. Graduating in April 1980, he attended numerous gas turbine pipeline training schools and was the commissioning Engineer Officer aboard USS CALLAC1HAN1DDG 9943. Prom the CALLAGHAN, he reported in September 1983 to the Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey, California, attending the Weapons Systems Technology curricu- lum. In March 1985, LCDR WILSON reported aboard USS JOUETT as Executive Officer. LCDR WILSON holds the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Humanitar- ian Service Medal, the National Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Service Ribbon, Battle E Ribbon, and the Sea Service Ribbon with three bronze stars. LCDR WILSON has three children: Kitt-Sunny 1181, Roger 1105, and Autumn 182. arious schools and duty at the Pre Ri? . , ,ri ,LV Q 8-- N- 5 11, . t is A Ii.. f I ' 'rg 3 X Y af 1 2 'H' 1 Qxw' . W .1 ' f 'if 4 W' it . 'X W 445 -Y i gf M'-Wg gm. 171- , 7 ' -ff' Alix' ar' f 'fff . .1 - -- -' , Z.,-f , 4 W? 1 ' - f wh! , ,..,. , , ,mf f ff .sw Q ' Q f M Sf' I may W Y 9 ? K '7 ' t, , ' T ,,,.,,. 3- W? 1 1- rf : 'ww f 5 VST 52' I Sf f , Q WJ 495' ,WM Q ff

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GETTI G U DERW Y 1 3 One last kiss X UNTIL ' WE MEET AGAIN Ill at ll Q: 1 I. it gi li ll fl fl li I H il 'z il ll . M 8 I it ll ll l What is it that makes a man leave his home To conquer the gods of the raging foam? Why must his loved one, his sweetheart or wife Fight an endless battle the whole of her life? Why? I was crying to my God as I laid All alone in my bed, confused and afraid Why, oh my Lord, must I lie here like this Craving his arms, the touch of his kiss? God said, My child you know I'm not wrong I made two kinds of men, the weak and the strong The weak are ashamed for they never can be As brave and courageous as the men of the sea Be proud my child, hold your head high! You have no reason to weep or to sigh For a seafaring man is mighty and bold His love is more precious than silver or gold. I reflected a moment on the words he had said My spirit was contented, my soul had been fed No more will I question for that night I learned To be patient and proud for my love will return . ,gg - sta, IU I I I V5