Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1983 volume:

' Vf- . „ NORT USS KINKAID (DD-965) WESTPAC ' 82 - ' 83 Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid Thomas Cassin Kinkaid was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on April 3, 1888. He attended the U. S. Naval Academy graduating with the class of 1908. After graduation from the Naval Academy he served in the battleships NEBRASKA and MINNESOTA until September 1913, when he reported to the Postgraduate School, Annapolis, for instruction in Ordnance Engineer- ing. From 1916 to 1918 he served aboard the USS PENNSYLVANIA with service at the end of that tour with the British Admiralty. He was Gunnery Officer aboard USS ARIZONA 1918-1919 when she was an escort ship for President Woodrow Wilson, then enroute to the Peace Conference at Versailles. Following a cruise to Asia Minor he was ordered to Washington, D.C. for duties with the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, where he remained until July 1922. From 1922 to 1930, Admiral Kinkaid served successively as Assistant Chief of Staff to the Commander, U.S. Naval Detachment in Turkish Waters; as Commanding Officer of USS ISHERWOOD. at the Navy Yard, Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D. C. and as Fleet Gunnery Officer and Aide on the Staff of Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet. In 1930 he returned to Washington for duties in connection with the Treaty for the Limitation of Armaments, and in 1931 reported to the Secretary of State, then in Geneva, where he served as Technical Advisor in connection with studies relating to the Treaty. From 1933 to 1938, Admiral Kinkaii served as Executive Officer of USS COLORADO, with ti - Navy Department as Officer-in-Charge of the Officer ' s Detail Section and as Commanding Officer of the USS INDIANAPOLIS. In November of 1938 he was designated Naval Attache and U.S. Naval Attache for Air at the American Embassy, Rome, with additional duty from March 1939 to March 1941 as Naval Attache to the Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. He commanded Destroyer Squadron Eight from June 1941 until his promotion to Rear Admiral in November. This assignment was followed with command successively of Cruiser Division Six, Pacific Fleet, and a Task Force which engaged in the Battle of the Solomon Islands and the Santa Cruz Islands. In the Battle of Guadalcanal, November 12-15, 1942, he commanded a Task Force built around the USS ENTERPRISE Air Support Group and Battleships, the first surface officer ever to command a Carrier Task Force. In January of 1943 he assumed command of the North Pacific Fleet and was responsible for ending the Japanese occupation of the Aleutians. From November 1943 to 1945, then Vice Admiral Kinkaid served as Commander, Allied Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific Area. In this capacity he supported General MacArthur ' s landings in this area and engineered the defeat of the Japanese Fleet at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Promoted to full Admiral in April 1945 he continued to serve as Commander, Seventh Fleet until the war ' s end. After the war he returned to the United States and served as Commander, Sixteenth Fleet until his retirement in May 1950. Admiral Kinkaid is the holder of four Distinguished Service Medals and numerous Campaign and Service Medals. In addition, he is Honorary Companion of the Order of the Bath, awarded by King George VI of Great Britain; Grand Officer, Order of the Orange Nassau with Swords, bestowed by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and other decorations from Chile, Belgium and China. USS KINKAID (DD-965) USS KINKAID (DD-965) is the third SPRUANCE class destroyer and the second to join the Pacific Fleet. KINKAID is homeported in San Diego, California. Designed and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, KINKAID is a member of the first major class of surface ships in the United States Navy to be powered by gas turbine engines. Pour General Electric LM-2500 engines, marine versions of those used on DC-10 and C-5A aircraft, drive the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Twin controllable reversible pitch propellers provide KINKAID with a degree of maneuverability unique among warships of her size. A highly versatile multi-mission destroyer, KINKAID is capable of operating independently or in company with Amphibious or Carrier Task Forces. The ship displaces 8200 tons and is 563 feet in length. KINKAID ' s primary mission is to operate offensively in an antisubmarine warfare role. KINKAID ' s sonar, the most advanced underwater detection and fire control system yet developed, is fully integrated with a digital Naval Tactical Data System, providing the ship with faster and more accurate processing of target information. Integration of the ship ' s digital g un fire control system into the NTDS provides quick reaction in the mission areas of shore bombardment, surface warfare, and antiaircraft warfare. The ship ' s weapons include two MK 45 lightweight 5 inch guns, two triple barrel MK32 torpedo tubes, an antisubmarine rocket (ASROC) launcher, and facilities for operating antisubmarine helicopters. The ship is armed with the NATO Seasparrow Missile System, a short range, surface to air defensive weapon, and the HARPOON Missile System, a medium range, surface to surface, anti-ship cruise missile. For defense against anti-ship missiles KINKAID employs the MK 23 Target Acquisition System Radar, two MK 15 (PHALANX) 20 mm Close-in Weapons Systems, Super RBOC Chaff, and topside armor. Crew comfort and habitability are an integral part of KINKAID ' s design. Berthing compartijients are spacious and the ship is equipped with amenities not usually found aboard other destroyers, including a crew ' s library, lounge, and gymnasium. Although KINKAID is as large as a World War II cruiser, a high degree of automation permits a reduced crew of 19 officers and 277 enlisted to operate the ship. KINKAID is one of the world ' s most modern destroyers with an advanced propulsion system and fully integrated combat systems. Her growth potential ensures she will remain a potent force for freedom for decades to come. Design Characteristics Statistics Built by Keel Laid Christened Commissioned Sponsor Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries Pascagoula, Mississippi 19 April 1973 1 June 1974 10 July 1976 Mrs. Thomas C. Kinkaic Length 563 Feet 4 Inches Beam 55 Feet Displacement 8200 Tons Personnel Officers 19 Enlisted 277 Armament 2 Five Inch 54 Caliber Lightweight Gun Mounts 1 ASROC Launcher 2 MK 32 Triple Barrel Torpedo Tubes 1 NATO Seasparrow Missile Launcher 8 HARPOON Missile Cannisters 2 PHALANX Close-in- Weapons-Systems 4 Super RBOC Chaff Launchers Speed 30 Plus Knots A Destroyer is a lovely ship, probably the nicest fighting ship of all. Battleships are a little like steel cities or great factories of destruction. Aircraft Carriers are floating flying fields. Even Cruisers are big pieces of machinery, but a Destroyer is all boat. In the beautiful clean lines of her, in her speed and roughness, in curious gallantry, she is completely a ship, in the old sense. John Steinbeck OFll Commanding Officer CDR Gordon G. Higgle Lit I Commander Riggle grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated from Lafayette College. He was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. In his first sea tour, Commander Higgle served i n the Weapons Department of USS CHEVALIER (DD-805) in San Diego. During the Vietnam Conflict he was Officer-in-Charge of PCF-89, a fast coastal patrol boat based in Qui Nhon, Republic of Vietnam. Commander Higgle then attended the United States Naval Destroyer School and joined the commissioning crew of USS KNOX (FF-1052) as Operations Officer and Navigator. Commander Higgle ' s next assignment was in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Subsequently he became a Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Sea duty followed as Executive Officer of USS LUCE (DDG-7) homeported in Mayport, Florida. Returning to Washington, D.C., Commander Higgle was Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. In his most recent tour he was a member of the Chief of Naval Opeartions ' Long Range Planning Group (OP-OOX). Commander Higgle assumed command of USS KINKAID (DD-965) in July of 1980. Commander Higgle is a graduate with highest distinction of the Naval War College and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. He also completed the Program for Senior Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commenda- tion Medal with Combat V, and Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V. Former Executive Officer CDR W. Keating CDR KEATING was commissioned through the NROTC Program at Villanova University in December 1968. CDR KEATING served his first tour as ASW Officer and later as Weapons Officer in USS ZELLARS (DD-777). He was assigned as ASW Officer on the Commissioning crew of USS LOCKWOOD (FF-1064). CDR KEATING served his first department head tour in USS LOCKWOOD (FF-1064) as Weapons Officer. CDR KEATING ' s next assignment was Aide to the Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District in Seattle, Washington. Following this tour CDR KEATING was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel. CDR KEATING returned to sea duty via the Surface Warfare Officer School Department Head Course. He served as Weapons officer in USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964). CDR KEATING next attended the Naval postgraduate School, Monterey, CA where he was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Manpower, Personnel and Training. CDR KEATING next served as Executive Officer in USS KINKAID (DD-965). CDR KEATING is currently serving in OP-393. CDR KEATING was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V while serving in USS LOCKWOOD (FF-1064) . He is married to the former Lora Lynn Yount of Alexandria, Virginia. Executive Officer LCDR J. Mayberry Lieutenant Commander Jack B. Mayberry is a graduate of California State University at Los Angeles. He entered the Navy through Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island. His previous tours include: USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11), Navy Recruiting District, Fardo, North Dakota, USS JOHNSTON (DD-821), USS WHIPPLE (FF-1062), Staff of COMDESRON 25, and Flag Lieutenant at COMNAVSURFPAC. His decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (Three Awards), the Vietnam Campaign Medal (Four awards), the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. He is married ' o the former Sharon Boone and they have a daughter Lau-a. : ji ' -lL - - Destroyer Squadron SEVEN USS KINKAID (DD-965) USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) (Flagship) USS GUSHING (DD-985) USS HOEL (DDG-13) USS DECATUR (DDG-31 USS WADDELL (DDG-24) USS FANNING (FF-1076) USS BRADLEY (FF-1041) Electronic Technician Electronic Warfare Technician Data Systems Technician Torpedo Man Sonar Technician Gunner ' s Mate Fire Control Technician ' o M V R COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT HHi||Hr W Combat Systems y LCDR V. Wing, Combat Systems Depart- ment Head LTJG J. Mauk, Electronics Officer LTJG E. Buckie Bayler, Gunnery ENS Benage, Missiles Officer Officer Not Pictured: LT Valdivieso CA Division Officer STGC S. Spackman, ASW Officer Vi vv ft Left to right: FTG2 Hodgson, FTG2 Nance, FTG2 Hill, FTG2 Hackethorn, FTG2 Brown, FTG2 Shelton, FTG3 Harris, FTGSN Chaney, FTG2 Cratsa and FTG2 Morton. FTG2 Mahatma The Greek Cratsa d FTG2 Cratsa and father. CG Division GMG2 Kenny Antonsen Keepin ' em in line GMG ' s: GMG2 Antonsen, GMGl Wiltjer, GMG2 Pakkala, GMG2 Allen, GMGl Lyman, GMGC Skinner and GMG2 Sera wop. FTG2 Work tn m till they Drop Hill dancing on fresh D. B. with son Danny on their dog SPOT in Sri Lanka, paint. FTM2 Chris Vasquez working. CA Division « TM2 Jeff Mitts Fraser, STG3 Tony Herman Walsh, STG3 John Drew Roberts. STG3 Mike Bighead Craig. STGC Steve Spanky Spackman. STG2 Ellis Tape Recorder Nessenger. STG2 Kevin Frenchie Leblanc. and STG2 Kevin The All Mighty McNulty. GMT ' s: STGC Paul E Coon, GMTSN Greg Gino West, GMTSN Monte DH Thomas, GMTSN Joe Mana Beckage. STGSN Russell Eyechart Kjos, STG2 Mark , STG2 Ken Foghat Farhat, STGSN Tom TC Collins, STG2 Chris Bubba Rogers, STGSN Archie Motorhead Davis, STG2 Larry Balut Head Spencer, STG2 Jeff Spot Smith and STG2 Kent Dorkitt Doetkott. %T5 LTJG Mickey Mauk, EMO I- ,( ' ETCS Wilson ! ■ CE Division M 4 ETC Conroy DSC Cunningham CE Division LTJG Mickey Mauk DS3 Gramps Parker and DS2 Fo Faddis ETl Bowgard and ET2 Poertnor f DSC Cunninghn; Cranks: ETC Maxwell and ETl Hoppenworth DS3 Brian Stump Velasquez, DS3 Wesley Gramps Parker, DS2 Senior Chief Wilson and guest. Joe Fo Faddis, DS3 Esley Otter Otteson, DS3 Rockin Ronny Hoffman, and DS3 Christopher Teal. EWl Jerry Bone Bongard, EW3 Raymond Webb, and EW3 Robert Lyons. ET2 Pat Zoom Wallace, ET3 Rick Wagner, ETC Ed Win Maxwell, ETl Hoppycrank ET3 Marro Salinas, ETCS Dean Wittier Wilson, ETl Kenneth Hoppy Hoppenworth, ET2 Mark Hubbard, and ET2 Brian Poertor. Fox Division c SN Eldred, GMM3 Gingerich, FTM2 Purscell, FTMSN O ' Regan, PTM3 Ogawa, FTM3 Davison, FTMl Blythe. FTM2 Collins, GMM2 Grady, FTM2 Vasquez, and FTM3 Huttner. 00-9S5 ■ FTM3 Clay Braz Brazill South China Sea: FTG2 Nance, SN Coffe, and FTM2 Vasquez. FTMSN Ogawa and SN Shalk. Phillipine Fever . . . Catch Itl Having fun in Hong Kong at Christmas Time. FTMSN Conner Ron Reagan, CSSN Mike Burke, ENS Robert Bob Lyons having Fun in Thailand. Combat Candids Interior iCommunications Electrician (IC A TWIDGET IS A MAN WHO KNOWS A GREAT DEAL ABOUT VERY LITTLE, AND WHO GOES ALONG LEARNING MORE AND MORE ABOUT LESS AND LESS UNTIL FINALLY HE KNOWS PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING ABOUT NOTHING. A SCIENTIST, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS A MAN WHO KNOWS VERY LITTLE ABOUT MANY THINGS, AND KEEPS LEARNING LESS AND LESS ABOUT MORE AND MORE, UNTIL HE KNOWS PRACTICALLY NOTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING. A ENGINEER STARTS OUT KNOWING EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING, BUT ENDS UP KNOWING NOTHING ABOUT NOTHING, DUE TO ASSOCIAT- ING WITH TWIDGETS AND SCIEN- TISTS. Gas Turbine System Technician (GS) Engineman (EN; V Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) Machinery Repairman (MR; Engineering Officers and Chiefs Chief Engineer, LT Gagliardi, and friends. GSCS Antill LT Hiser GSMC Kuzarian hief Wade receiving award from Captain. © § a GSEC Jackson, GSM3 Nuesse, GSMFN Emmitt, GSM8 Kensinger, GSM2 Hughes. Front row: GSMl Amores, GSM2 Marino, GSMFN Schwederer, GSMFN Lash. 4 2A GTM Bald is Beautiful GSM3 Nuesse MP Division MP Division EM02 .-,1 Happy to be herel Standing: GSM8 Gahman, GSMFN Wyatt, GSM3 Jordan and GSM2 Hillebrand. Kneeling: GSM3 Aipperspach, FN Catera, GSMl Crow and GSMl Luttrell. Look Senior Chief, I ' ve got a hole (in my pants). Change out crew. GS E2 Magargal standing: GSE3 Williams, GSE2 Starkey and GSE2 Magargal. Kneeling: Bill-Rocky-Loren GSE3 Page, GSEFN Parmer and GSEFN Torres. ' Pops 5 Fire Pump will never workl E Division Electrical Officer; Ltjg Patton Back row L to R; EMCM(SW) Coughlin, EM3 Griswinski, EM3 Gurney, FN McCallum, EMI Kielty, IC3 Flanagan, Ens. G. Lahr. Front row: IC3 Airey, EM3 Pena, IC3 Harvey, EM3 Johnson, IC2 Drake. A Division EN2 Barclay, FA Finley, EN3 Schwartzer, FN Thane, FA Tillman and EN3 Miner. J - ' - ..— ■■■ - I - ,. •:■■■ X li EN2 Cruz, FA Lias, ENFN Cantrell and EN2 Hall. FA Reidmiller, ENS Scavetta, ENl Flowers and EN2 Lopez. WBM ' P ' V lUr R Division HT3 Johnson, HT3 Western, MRl Josue, HTFA Hoppe, HTl(SW) Laliberte, HT2 Bright, and HTFN Short. HTl Williams, HT2 Davis. HT3 Heavern, HT2 Worley, MRFN Grow and HTFN Schroeder. B Division EN2 Hart, GSM2 Carree, GSM2 Newton, ENS Neiheiser and FA Dunmire. HTl(SW) Gary Laliberte during the 1st Class Messcook Day. HT3 Loren Johnson HT2 Gary Davis and 0S2 John Davis. HTFN Lee Short HTC(SW) John Thomas OPERATIONS Operations Officers and Chiefs LCDR Hirsch, Department Head LT Brown LT Hathon ENS Provencher OSC Driggs OSC Lawless 01 Division OSSN Bosse, 0S2 Spears, 082 McGee, OSSN Ruark, OSSN Thomas, 0S2 Kinkaid and 0S2 Palmer. ■a ■ . ' ' OSSN Jones 0S3 Houts, OSSN Pope, OSSN Berkley, 0S2 Porter, 082 Davis, 0S2 Sepulveda, 0S2 McCleaf, and 0S3 Floyd. 0S3 Oliver, OSSA Zintz, OSSA urke, OSSN Perry, 0S2 Jones, ISl Harms, OSSA West, OS2 Nickels, and 081 Eldred. OC Division ENS Arnold RMC Marcus ENS Drie Bergen L RMC Zuccarini RMl Esparza and RMl Wright Just another day. RMSN Winter Happy together. standing: RMSN Winter, RM2 Chalmers, RMSN Thomas, and RMC Alvarez. Kneeling: RMS Salantai, RMSN Powell, and RMSN Schlotter. Standing: RM2 Cromley, RMSN Wilson, and RMC Marcus. Kneeling: RMSN Whooten, RM2 Curry, and RMSN Enoch. standing: SM2 Thedell and SMS Duvall. Bottom row: SM3 Berte, SMSN Oberry, and SMSN Rockey. OD Division It ' s gonna be one of those days. i Salinas, Bigby, Witmer and O ' Reagan. Ist Division Officer, LT Brewster Nugent, Skeg, and friends heaving around. OD Division Crash and Smash: Standing: BM2 Kenney, MSSN Corpus. BMSN Nelson, MSSN Jones, ICSN McCallum, BMSN Park, SH3 Hartshorn, EN2 Neiheiser, HT3 Johnson, EN2 Hart, and HTFN Stienmack. Front row: SK3 Inglaisas, MSSN Cuellar, BMSN Tankersly, and BMSN Bigby. Bighead, Gor, Nurse Eldred. SN Feliberty and SN Jagia Ready for Action. standing: Mike Overton, Ron Morley, Dave Correll, and Allen BM3 Funk Bird. Front row: Ken Charles, Jim Slegel, and Perry Boss. J ' Charlie Daniels Correll Standing: Mark (Dash Riprock) Kenney, Larry (Ginney Man) Johnson, Ben Deguzman, Mathew (Walter Quimkite) Quinn. Front row: Jerry Coffe, Greg Daniels, Jeff (Gor) Sellman, and R. A. Daughten. Back row: Doug McGu, Bland, Ken (Elmo) Rambo, and Derrie McCallum. Middle row: . est Tankersly, Lem (Vipper) Kirkland, Mick (The Knife) Poindext ■ ' •. Dave Park, and Al Stroup. Bottom row: Steve Friels, and Ranoy (Big Head) Bigby. At the Helm, Dave Park and Wiillcr Quimm. , §IUIP!PILT X SUPPLY PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Supply Officers and Chiefs Department Head, LCDR Leonard E. Ritchey PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE i I Division Officer, ENS Richard Haze MSC Ayson SKC Webb MSI Bonoan, MSC Ayson, MSI Antone, MSSA Burgess, MSSN Wilson, MSSA Stewart, and MSSN Carroll. MSC Ayson MSSA C. Corpus SHI Abad, SH2 Gibbs, SH3 Hartshorn, SH3 Butts, and SH2 Francisco. SH3 Butts Supply SHSN Bruckner and SHI Colgan. SH2 Gibbs and FTMl Blythe. Front row: MSI Talabis, MSI Smith, and SN Cuellar. Back row: MS2 King, MSSA R. Corpus, MS2 Richerts, and MSSA C. Corpus. MSSN J. G. Stretch Stewart sampling today ' s delicacy. MSI Smith Hey, good looking. Supply SKI Antonio, SKC Webb, SKI Laguren, SKSA Gedaly, SK3 Igle- sias, SK2 Guerrero, and SK3 Sweeney. SK3 Sweeney and MSSN Carroll. DK2 Mucthison, DKSN Brown and DKl Bushrod (in back). DKl Bushrod Quartermaster NAVIGATION DEPT. y Yeoman Personnelman Postal Clerk Navigation IJ-p-pT - y Q Q n f1 I ' Vt -l r ' pO Department Head, LTJG Ross, USCG EMCS Grant Dillon, 3M Cooridinator HMC V. Mateo QMC Miller, Division Officer Navigation Ship ' s Office: PN2 Javier, PNC DeVera. PNl Tremont, YNl Aquino, PCSN Bradly, YN3 Jacobs, PNSN Parks and PN2 Tesoro. MAI Herrea (Sheriff) r gr AIR DET. Air Detachment standing: LT Rendine, AXC Szasz, ADAN Pringle, AMHAN Katt, AEl Artates, LT Dorin and LCDR Kraper. Kneeling: AW3 Clark, AW3 Colby, AW2 Keys, AMH2 Aquino, AD2 Bemis, AT3 Holmes and ATS Holloway. Helo Ops at sea. l w p-i -li-. .-Q ' m LCDR Kenneth 2J ' F W Kenneth Michael Kraper was the last born of four children to Charles D y  er on 13 Januan; Bsouri. Af Hra high school d Setiiiii Bcieniific toer of U. t tratningr upoil coiffiftiissioning University in December 1973. v ' al Aviator on 80 March 1975, his initial •ctic Development Squadron SIX (VXE-6), homebased at NAS Point Mugu California, where he deployed to the Antarctic continent and qualified as a helicopter aircraft commander in the UH-IN aircraft. In July 1978, Ken assumed the duties of Flag Lieutenant and Aide to the Commandant of Naval District Washington D. C. After a brief refresher with HSL-31, the Fleet Replacement Squadron, Ken reported as one of the Magicians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light THREE FIVE in March 1981. He served as Assistant Officer-in-Charge and Operations Officer of HSL-35 Detachment THREE during a Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment aboard USS COOK (FF-1083) from August 1981 to March 1982. Ken assumed the duties as Officer-in-Charge of HSL-35 Detachment TWO and deployed in October 1982 aboard USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) and then USS KINKAID (DD-965). . LCDR Kraper died in the service of his country on 11 December 1988. Ken is survived by his wife, Mary, and sons, Patrick, Kenneth, Jr., and Timothy. ' !m o Itland PACIFIC (;o l. SUff,a ' k nuutor Chriftmas (Lquator ) Departed San Diego Oct. 30, 1982 H , Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Nov. 8-11, 1982 Aprs Harbor, Guam Nov. 21-24. 1982 Subic Bay, Philippines Nov. 27-29, 1982 Hong Kong Dec. 21-26, 1982 Pattaya Beach, Thailand Dec. 29, 1982 - Jan. 3, 1983 Subic Bay, Philippines Jan. 7-22, 1983 Singapore Jan. 26-27, 1983 Colombo, Sri Lanka Jan. 31 - Feb. 4. 1983 IFIC Bahrain Singapore Mar Apr. 9-20, 1983 15-18. 1983 Subic Bay, Philippines Apr. 22-25, 1983 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii May 7-8, 1983 Arrived San Diego May 15. 1983 Leaving San Diego ) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Subic Bay, Philippines Party Time Hong Kong Self Defense Force Back row: Dale Hackathorn, Ed Maxwell, Glen Wiltjer, Mauro Salinas, Tony Walsh, John Robertson, Mark Nance. Middle row: Eric Baylor, Mark Berte, John Lyman, Ken Antonson, Mike Craig, Mark Lovegrove, Chris Spears, Dan Brown, Chris Vasquez. Front row: Dennis Kelley, John Davis, Ken Farhat, Mike Chaney, Tony Hodgson, Chris Rogers, Gaylon Serawop, and Nick Cratsa. SDF Wedge: Mike Craig, Ken Farhat, Mark Lovegrove, Dale K- ' ckathorn Sgt Rock Chris Rogers, John Robertson, Tony Walsh, Tony Hudjo Hodgson. Tubes and the Gang Chris Rogers, Mike Craig, Mark Tubes Lovegrove, John Robertson. Ken Farhat, Tony Walsh. Covered Fire Team Charlie: Nick Cratsa, Ken Antonsen, Tony Walsh, Ken Farhat - Fire Team Leader up front and covered. Machine Gun Squad: John Davis, Squad Leader, Mauro The A Team: Fire Team Alpha: Tony Hodgson, Ed Salinas, Gaylon Serawop, Glen Wilijer (up front). Maxwell, Fire Team Leader, Mike Craig, Chris Spears (up front). Fire Team Bravo : Mike Chaney, Mark Nance, Mark Lovegrove, Chris Vasquez, Fire Team Leader. Thailand f ;LL J .s - wzrsM ?- -A4 A..4MWi , A.a. Singapore -S W=53j eJii,.S 7: ' -:-i Left to right: LTJG Eric Bayler, GMG2 Gayland Serawop, ET2 Bryan Poertner, FTG2 Marcus S. Shelton, FTG2 Anthony Hodgson, FTG2 Daniel Blair Brown, FTG2 Dale M. Hackethorn, not seen is GMT2 Dean Allen. Left to right: FTG2 Dale M. Hackethorn, FTG2 Daniel Blair Brown, FTG2 Anthony Hodgeson, FTG2 Marcus S. Shelton, ET2 Bryan Poertner, GMG2 Gayland Serawop, and GMTG2 Dean Allen. FTG3 Gary Harris and FTG2 Mark Nance. Burial At Sea ■■8 GMGl John Lyman ?  l The Winning Team: Enlisted 1, Officers Heave Aroundl •P - iu Motor Whaleboat Race j Motor Whaleboat Champions - USS KINKAID Boat Crew WestPac Snapshots r - J . - Kinkaid Raft Team Bahrain WATSON I m - -s y Armwrestling Championships Hang- in there Hoffmanl The Agony of Defeat ' ' FN Thane, Lightweight Armwres- tling Champion Bill Liss, Middleweight Armwrestling Champion Thomas Here Johnson, Heavyweight Armwrestling Champion Vertreps and Unreps feUsf ' ■ i , ' MiJ M : IMM MM- MM MM Snapshots ' VCMItL H ANffiSni ' ) 4 -rm- J Tiger Cruise Homecoming San Diego Style ■ ■ - i -; Dedication This book is dedicated to the memory of LCDR Kenneth Michael Kraper from the officers and men of the USS KINKAID. EXCERPT FROM A TAPE RECORDING MADE BY LCDR KRAPER TO HIS SON PATRICK ON THE DAY OF HIS BIRTH 28 NOVEMBER 1981 I have a lot of mixed emotions because I wasn ' t with you this morning when you came into the world. Most of them because as a father I feel that ' s my place to be, that ' s where I wanted to be. On the other hand I ' ve been with the Navy now for 14 years and I think that it ' s a proud profession to be in - the security of your country. I think it is an honorable profession and my country felt that they needed me here as a way of helping to keep our freedom and I didn ' t have any qualms about coming. I love my country. Editor: Staff: Cruisebook Staff GMGC M. Skinner STG2 Larry W. Spencer ET2 Mark R. Hubbard FTG2 Marcus S. Shelton DKl Charles L. Bushrod BM3 Michael J. Overton FTM2 Chris ' Vasquez BMSN Jerry Coffe QM2 Ernie Adams WALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY m ■ __ NOR T CM ( ?m. .•i p -i - ' J , ----- ' ----.. . , rv, ' - A v-N «- 3 ' f kj ■ s X r ,. A1 R r ' L )ti ] 1 A . ' 7 ' -- IB ?- 7 v V : K A N I 5 , ' ' Vi ' ■ ' v W e .V(-. -, V T-r f UiJiZ.i r ' ' 4 ' ' ' v-%. -1,-- ' vl ----• ' r. aa-Tis fT=i iC ■i D