J. i:; ' . ' s !=3s ifH is ' i (DDG74) Commissioning Day April 25, 1998 Savannah, Greorgia 1 DEPART MENTOFTMENAVY Ser 00 034 25 AFR 98 Dear Familie dFne Ids. .gm, T! i; dr : Jriil tco ' .Z.l.rd ' ilX ' : namer. ' - geniu.. ingm mmjssjor craftsmai Lpm justice throughout the world V led this mighty warship dustry E?J ' ° « £ satisfyiiig il iS legacy of selfless devotion to his teamm ach and every o-ewmember The entire cFaul may nghtly lake pride in this ship sir ' true heroes of today ' s Navy, the crew IS one of a kind, one that hi enthusiasm, prafessionalism. an proud. No Captain ever led a n Tu js an all too infrequent opportunity to re sailor USS McFAUL is particularly bles le slajidards for bringing a ship into the in bnnging this ship to life The pnde a fleet. Then ' .ir.i S TO ember helped mak encouragement e this ship ready for sea follow a long pre .T g fu, for abaiing this special day with d..b,„.dv,.,o U.cwo,.U. .,N.v, ■■- Sincerely. tL Con rfhder. U.S. Navy ommissioning V eremony Irrogram April 25, 1998 Announcement of Platform Guests Honors to the Principal Speaker Admiral ' s March 19 Gun Salute Parade the Colors National Anthem Invocation Remarks from Distinguished Platform Guests Principal Speaker ' s Address Breaking of Commissioning Pennant Assuming Command Setting of the First Watch Passing the Long Glass Manning the Ship and Bringing Her to Life Mrs. Marcia Coats Reporting for Duty Commanding Officer ' s Remarks CDR Bernard L. Jackson, USN Benediction Departure of Platform Guests Xraditions of Commissioning The Commissioning Cer- emony signifies the ac- ceptance of a ship for ser- vice and entry into the ac- tive fleet of the United States Navy. At the moment of the breaking of the Commission- ing pennant, USSMcFAUL (DDG 74) becomes a proud ship of the line. The Com- manding Officer, together with the ship ' s officers and crew, then accepts the du- ties and responsibilities of making and keeping her ready for any service re- quired by our nation, in peace or war. The Commissioning Ceremony has been a tradition of all navies for centuries. In the early penods of our nation ' s history, no e.xact procedure for the Commissioning Ceremony was prescribed. Thus, a ship ' s date of commissioning was recorded as any one of a number of significant days — when the colors were first raised, when officials and crew first reported on board, when the first log entry was made, or when the ship first put to sea. Throughout the years, however, one visible manifestation of the commissioned ship has remained constant — the commissioning pennant. For cen- turies, it has been the unique symbol of the man-of-war. Today, it IS fiown as the distinctive mark of a ship m commis- sion. The origin of the com- missioning pennant, like many of our traditions, can be traced to the Royal Navy. After whipping an adversary, the British Ad- miral Wilham Blake hoisted a long, narrow commission- ing pennant in remem- brance of the original horsewhip as its distinc- tive symbol of a man-of- war. It is a tradition adopted by many world navies. The modem U.S. Navy commissioning pennant is blue at the hoist with a union of seven white stars, and a horizontal red and white stripe at the fly. In the days of old, when sails carried our ships across the seas, a ship fired her guns in salute, rendering herself power- less for the duration of the ren- dition of honors. This custom lives on today. Gun salutes are fired today to render honors on Washington ' s Bir thday, Memo- rial Day, Independence Day and to honor the President of the United States and heads of for- eign states. Gun salutes are also rendered for high ranking naval officers. Salutes today are fired at intervals of five seconds, and always in odd numbers. The reasons behind the an- cient custom of odd numbers is supersti- tious in nature. It was believed to be a ominous occurrence to fire an even num- ber of guns for a living person. The actual number of guns used in the salute is in- dicative of the mark of respect we hold for the individual the salute is for. Setting the first watch is also a tradition of old. TTie Captain, upon assum- 0 ' - ' t ' Members of a ship bringing her lo hie ing command, orders the first watch to be set. In respect to tradition, it is customary to have all or part of the first watch of the new log book entered in rhyme. How and when entering the first log in rhyme began has long been forgotten, but custom has sanctioned it for many years. Another custom that follows setting the first watch is a presentation of silver service or other gifts. One such giii, pass- ing the long glass, has evolved through the ages and dates far back into American and European history. The long glass IS a telescope that is carried by the Officer of the Deck at the quarter deck. In the early years of the Navy the long glass was used to search the horizon for those who might threaten our sovereignty. This custom holds special meaning for those who participate in the ceremony today, as the long ylass IS pjssed to the first Officer of the Deck on USSMcFAUL. Finally, when all customs and traditions are carried out, the ceremony will come full circle as the crew of McFAUL board their ship to Man the Rails and bring her to lifer Ship s Crest Shield: Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally used by the Navy. Neptune, god of the sea, embodies maritime prowess and swift mobiliza- tion. The waves suggest a coastline and underscore Chief Petty Officer McFaul ' s insertion from the sea by rubber raiding craft to block General Noriega ' s escape from Panama. Crest: The cross commemorates the Navy Cross awarded posthumously to Platoon Chief Donald L. McFaul for extraordinary heroism in action un- der fire, saving his teammate ' s life. McFaul was mortally wounded by enemy fire. The octagon shape symbolizes the Aegis Combat System and USS McFAUL ' s modem multi-mission warfare operations with quick deci- sive acdon. The colors and quarterly division are adapted from the Pana- manian flag and represent Operation JUST CAUSE in the Republic of Panama. The four sections also al- lude to SEAL Team FOUR, Chief McFaul ' s SEAL Team. The laurel represents achievement and honor; the palm, which is indig- enous to tropical regions, alludes to Panama and also symbolizes victory. Supporters: The Naval sword rep- resents USS McFAUL and the tri- dent, adapted from the Naval Special Warfare insignia, highlights Chief McFaul ' s SEAL service. Aegis: Shield of the Fleet Aegis is the name identified with the weapons system of the CG 47 and DDG 51 class ships. The name is rich in classic symbolism of authority and protection, and is most apt for the U. S. Navy ' s ability to de- fend its battle groups. The word Aegis comes from clas- sic Greek mythology. It was the im- penetrable shield which protected the principal gods. The goddess Athena lent the shield to Perseus to battle the dreaded Medusa. A Gorgon with steely scales and snakes for hair, Medusa was so fiight- ening to behold that those who viewed her directly were turned to stone. Perseus slew Medusa by watch- ing her reflection in the shield ' s pol- ished surface. Forever after, the shield was depicted adorned with four snakes representing fear, flight, force, and pursuit. I Front row. second from the left) ENC(SEAL) Donald L. McFaul fc A young ENS Mel- mil receives ciiiii;n:liil ili. (Back row. third from the right) Engineman Chief Donald L. McFaul USS McFAUL (DDG 74) is named after Enginemaii Chief Petty Officer Donald McFauI. Chief McFaul was bom 20 Sep- tember 1957 in Orange County, California. He graduated from Bend Senior High School, Bend, Oregon, in 1 974. He enlisted in the Navy after high school and after recruit training, was assigned to Naval Station, Treasure Island, where he worked for Port Services as an engine specialist. In 1977, McFaul volunteered and was se- lected to join the Naval Special Warfare Community. He underwent Basic Under- water Demolition SEAL Training Class 95 in the spring of 1978. Chief McFaul was assigned to SEAL Team ONE where he made three deployments in support of special operations out of Subic Bay, Philippuies. He was subsequently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Unit ONE, U.S. Naval Station, Subic Bay, Philippines in 1 983. Ln 1985, Donald McFaul the SEAL became Donald McFaul the civil- ian, trying his hand at engine repair and spending relaxing days fishing in Seattle, Washington and Kodiak, Alaska. Missing the challenge and ex- citement of the SEAL Teams, Donald McFaul returned to the Naval Special Warfare Community. He attended the Defense Language Institute for Spanish in Monterey, Califomia, where he met his wife, Patricia. In February 1988, Chief McFaul was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR. Soon after report- ing, Donald and Patricia were mar- ried. While at SEAL Team FOUR, Chief McFaul deployed to the Per- sian Gulf in support of Middle East Forces and later deployed to Na- val Special Warfare Unit EIGHT at Naval Station Rodman, Republic of Panama. His final deployment was as Platoon Chief of Golf Platoon on 1 8 December 1989, where he was killed in action during combat op- erations. His awards include the Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star, Navy Unit Citation, and Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Star. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross. Chief McFaul is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Megan; mother, Shirley Lee, of Washing- ton; brothers, Michael McFaul, J.R. Schooley, Duane Schooley, Jr.; and sisters, Debbie Baker, Candy Nelson and Karie Tart. Summary of Action For extraordinary heroism m action while serving as Platoon Chief Petty Officer of SEAL Team FOUR, GOLF Platoon at Paitilla Airfield, Republic of Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE, 19-21 December, 1989. GOLF Platoon was an element of Naval Special Warfare Task Unit PAPA, a force consisting of three SEAL platoons, special purpose U.S. Army and Air Force Operations Aircraft and U.S. Navy Patrol Boats. Task Unit PAPA ' s mission was: to deny the use of Paitilla Airfield to General Noriega and key Panamanian Defense Force (PDF) personnel; to disable General Noriega ' s personal jet aircraft and other selected aircraft; and to hold the airfield until relieved by conventional forces at H+5 hours. This mission was crucial to the success of Operation JUST CAUSE because it blocked a principal means of escape for General Noriega and his associ- ates. As nightfall settled over Panama on 19 December, ENC McFaul and his platoon launched tlieir combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from a beach near Howard AFB, rendezvoused with a waiting U.S. Navy patrol boat off the coast, and began a clandestine transit to a loitering point 3000 yards off the southern approach to Paitilla Airfield. At 23 15, the SEAL elements began their infiltration to a beach at the southern end of the airfield. As the force clandestinely moved ashore, sounds of artillery fire began to fill the air from the battles unfolding in and around Panama City. Concerned that the force would soon be compromised, his platoon was directed to move quickly to its objective. As the platoon patrolled up the airfield, an intelligence report was received indicating that General Noriega was possibly flying into Paitilla in four minutes aboard an unknown type of aircraft. The platoon continued with all possible speed to the PDF hangar on the northwestern side of the forty-three hundred foot runway to ensure that General Noriega would not be able to use his jet aircraft located inside the hangar. Simultaneously, another SEAL platoon was directed to set a hasty ambush on the southern end of the runway and engage any aircraft attempting to land. The reported aircraft never materialized, and the platoon, lying in ambush, was directed to move north on the eastern side of the airfield to their original objective and to provide rear security for GOLF platoon. As the first squad of GOLF Platoon closed to within fifty yards of the hangar housing General Noriega ' s aircraft, they became engaged in a fierce fire-fight with well positioned Panamanian Defense Forces in and between the hangars. As the engagement continued ENC McFaul and the second squad fought fiercely, at- tempting to suppress the enemy fire. The platoon ' s first squad had sustained heavy casualties m the initial volley. Eight of the nine men had been wounded. ENC McFaul came to realize that the men from tlrst squad were not responding to orders and were, in fact, all lying wounded in their exposed positions. Most were barely able to operate their weapons. He immediately responded to help the numerous wounded, since his was the closest element approximately 25 yards south of the first squad during the initial fire fight. ENC McFaul, realizing that the first squad was in extreme danger, instructed his men to continue their suppressing fire directed at the PDF hangar while he and a corpsman moved forward to rescue his stricken teammates. As he progressed toward the beaten zone of the contact, ENC McFaul encountered LTJG Casey dragging a wounded teammate from the fire fight. In the absence of effective cover fire and with disregard for his personal safety , ENC McFaul entered the kill zone with the single focus of saving his teammates ' lives. Moving quickly, he located Petty Officer Moreno, who had suffered a severe head wound, and courageously began to drag him ft om the deadly enemy fire. As he desperately pulled Petty Officer Moreno to safety, ENC McFaul was savagely raked by enemy automatic weap- ons fire, and, succumbing to his mortal wounds laid himself across his teammate, protecting him fi-om the enemy fire. ENC McFaul demonstrated the highest possible level of personal sacrifice and valor. His extraordinary heroic actions, in total disregard for his personal safety, saved the life of Petty Officer Moreno and inspired other heroic acts that unquestionably saved more lives. He set the highest possible standard for leadership by example in combat. His selfless and extraordinary heroism clearly warrant the special recognition of the Navy Cross. USS McFAUL was con- structed by Ingalls Ship- building division of Litton In- dustries, Pascagoula, Missis- sippi. It IS evident by the beauty and strength of the McFAUL that the employees of Ingalls took pride m their work. Because of their boundless de- termination, willingness to work overtime and unparalleled en- thusiasm in building the best, McFAUL was delivered to the Navy in superb condition well ahead of schedule and under budget. Construction of our fine na- val destroyer was a long and complicated process. The first step in the construction of any ship IS the laying of the keel. The keel is essentially the back- bone of the ship and is the building block for which all other parts of the ship are based. After the laying of the keel. It took over two years to piece together 8,850 tons of steel, aluminum, and other ma- tenals by a process caUed modu- lar construction. Modular con- ers, cruisers, and amphibious assault ships before the McFAUL. Modular construc- tion involves the initial outfit- A good example of modular cons struction is a technique pio- neered by Litton Industries and Ingalls Shipbuildmg m the early I970 ' s, and refined through assembly line con- struction of over 75 destroy- ting and installation of equip- ment early in the construction process. It achieves maximum efficiency in manpower and ma- terial handling by providing greater accessibility for person- nel and equipment during the construction process. More than 1.6 million square feet of covered work area at Ingalls was utilized for the modular con- struction process. Gigantic heavy-lift crane coverage with lift capacity from 25 to 300 tons allowed for efficient lifting of large assemblies and compo- nents. A vast rail network per- mits heavy-lift cranes to move throughout assembly hull erec- tion areas and permits multiple crane lifts of as much as 500 tons. Raw materials flowed in one end of the yard and the as- semblies were formed, erected and then outfitted. The initial outfitting of the assemblies in- volved the installation of major equipment and machinery system ' s piping, cabling and ductwork before the ship as- semblies were jomed into an en- closed hull. This IS an advance- ment from tradirional shipbuild- Construction of McFAULr ing in which these systems were installed in tight spaces below the main deck after the hull was completed. TTiese earlier prepared assem- bhes werejomed into the completed hull to fomi the basic ship structure. After the basic ship structure was completed and was watertight, it was launched into the Pascagoula River. Until christening, the ship is just a high tech metal fabrication sitting in the water. For it is at christening when the ship takes on an identity of Its own, ceremoniously receiving its name from her sponsor. This mitializes a sequence of events, leading with equipment lightoff and testing, to crew move aboard and custody transfer. The name that this vessel was given was McFAUL and she will be sure to follow in the mile-wide footsteps of her namesake. McFAUL awaits ■Float Off atop In alls floating dryitock McFAUL is gcniiy positioned agiiinst the pici after Float Off McFAUL Characteristics TACAN ANTENNA LAMPS ANTENNA Pes C (DIRECTIONALl „ _gg ;-• ' ir IFF AN «PS-67 W an«ps-m y LAMPS ANTENNA ife ' • nc FCS ' NI l fS . . ' J MK99 IP PS - SJ . ' - Jt- 5 54GWS SPG-62A 11 B ab ify (r t ' ' AN SPV-lD--, __ H fh S X •B-SIZE PHALANX . ri 1 mJJ L 5 VLS LAUNCHER CIWS Q.U ' A S1ZE TOMAHAWK (- SM2 rtJ VLA S y m StaB ' VLS LAUNCHER BP Jy ' TOMAHAWK y,i US  CS SMJ ulflfb (n - SQS-53C VLA AN SL0-32(V)3 CHAFF MK 36 MOD 6 J • ' ' ' ► ' S, : HARPOON TACTAS — X rCy v OVEFUTHE-SIDE TJVSC? TORPEDO HELODECK MK32 LAUNCHERS AN«LO-25 •NIXIE ' Keel Layed: 26 JAN 1996 Electricity: 3 Allison 501-K34 Weapons: Christened: 1 2 APR 1 997 Gas Turbine Generators (2500kW - 2 MK 41 Vertical Launching Commissioned: 25 APR 1998 each) i ystems(VLS) - Aegis Combat System Length: 505 ft Construction: All steel hull and - Advanced Tomahawk Weapons Beam: 66 ft superstructure. System Draft: 32.5 ft - Harpoon weapons system Speed: 31+ knots Displacement: 8800 tons. - 2 Close-in Weapons Systems mounts (CIWS) Propulsion: 4 LM2500 Gas Complement: 25 Officers - 1 MK 45 5 54 Cal hght weight Turbine Engines, 100,000 Shaft 3q cpQ ' s gunmount Horsepower, 2 Controllable Pitch 285 Enlisted - 2 MK 32 3-barrel torpedo Propellers. tubes - MK 36 Super Rapid Blooming Offtjoard Chaff systems (SRBOC) - Christening McFAUL (DDC 74)1 , SPONSOR ' fftii. f iatcia eaii It was an overcast day in Pascagoula. Mississippi on April 12, 1997 when DDG 74 was christened McFAUL. The McFaul family, former teammates of Chief McFaul, crewmembers, SUPSHIP and Ingalls employees and officials all gathered pierside to witness this signifi- cant event in the life of the ship. After the invocation and welcoming re- marks from Mr. Jerry St. Pe ' , Ingalls Ship- building President and Rear Admiral George Huchting, AEGIS Program Man- ager, the prmcipal address was presented by Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind). Upon con- clusion of Senator Coats ' address, the time- honored tradition of the christening by the ship ' s sponsor, Mrs. Marcia Coats, wife of Senator Coats, took place. The tradition of baptising a ship is said to go back to the barbarous days of the Norse sailors who boasted of break- mg their enemies ' backs over the bow of their vessels. There are even historical records of human sacrifices upon the launching of a ship. Today, of course, more refined methods are used. A bottle of champagne, knotted cer- emoniously with colorful ribbons and smallstuff, is smashed against the bow by the ship ' s sponsor, who is typically the wife, sister or daughter of the ship ' s name - sake, or any distinguished representative who exemplifies the spirit of the namesake or the tradition of sponsorship. It wasn ' t until the early part of the Nineteenth cen- tury that women took any part in the chris- tening ceremony, beginning with Miss Watson of Philadelphia, who christened the GERMANTOWN in 1 846. Many promi- nent women have had the honor of spon- sormg a ship over the years, including Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. McFAUL has been blessed with a sponsor who embodies the spirit of the name with her patriotism, enthusiasm, and warmth. Marcia Coats approached the bow this blustery day with a special champagne bottle strewn with ribbons of red, white, and blue, and with a mighty swmg, chris- tened the 24th ship of the Arleigh Burke class. U) Ship s Sponsor Marcia C. Coats .J na m avu Mr A.  ft « February 17, 1998 Commander JackS ' I want you to know how honored I am to sponsor the commissioning of our ship, the guided missile destroyer McPaul ■I am so proud of you and the magnificent crew you have assembled. I ill Th e cro 3S on the seal of cur ship commemo rates Che Navy Cross a warded posthumously to Engi neraan Chie : Petty Offi cer SEAL) Donald L. McFauI :or e Ktraordin ism n action under fire. [ can imag ne he prio e he would feel if he could w itnes 9 the com lission: : this great And I trus th at in ti 3f need, his courage will inet li 3ur creh to live its motto: Courage unde r fir May man and woman who sails in our ship ef Petty Officer McFaul ' s high standards, and may each and every one of them share the joy and satisfaction that comes from serving our great nation on a top-notch ship of the line. Our crew and our McFaul will always be in my prayers and in my heart. Your proud sponsor, VVl c. Marcia C. Coat CJ Marcia Coats is a graduate of Wheaton College, a liberal arts school in Wheaton, Illinois, where she majored in Education. While at Wheaton, Marcia played on the women ' s varsity tennis team for four years, sang with the Oratono Choir and worked on the school ' s yearbook, The Tower. Marcia also met her future husband, U.S. Senator Dan Coats, while at Wheaton. Marcia and Dan were mamed following Dan ' s graduation from Wheaton in 1965. Following her graduation from Wheaton, Marcia became a ftiU-time teacher at a middle school and has since worked as a substitute and part-time teacher. Last year, she completed a master ' s degree in psychology at Johns Hopkins University and is working as a family counselor in Vienna, Virgmia. Marcia has been active in Congressional Wives for the Suffering Church, an organiza- tion committed to helping those persecuted for reasons of conscience or religious convic- tion as well as helping to foster greater per- sonal freedoms in repressive nations. She is also on the board of directors of Women to the World, a non-profit organization that sponsors one-on-one exchanges be- tween women in Third World countries and Western nations. Marcia and Dan have three children, Laura, Lisa, and Andrew, and two grand- children, Christopher and Michael. The Coatses reside in McLean, Vu-ginia, and attend McLean Presbyterian Church. 11 McFAUL Gets its Sea Legs On November 16, !9 ' - ; em- - barked on her maiden oyage, getting underway for the first time under her own power for a very successful Builder ' s Sea frials. On this occasion her crew con- sisted of 65 officers and enlisted members of TEAM McFAUL and hundreds of Ingalls Shipbuilding employees and SUPSHIP rep- resentatives. This trial was specifically de- signed for shipyard and ship ' s force per- sonnel to test and prove McFAUL ' s com- plex engineering and combat systems equipment for the first time at sea. -?ia iitiTMVj Mm - : ' ■-- The trial process involved a lengthy series of well-co- ordinated element level engi- neering, combat systems and weapons operational demon- strations. The crew and Ingalls personnel diligently test oper- ated and inspected nearly all shipboard equipment over a three day period. These dem- onstrations were designed to ensure that every piece of equipment was checked for proper operation within speci- fications before the Navy ac- cepted the ship from the ship- yard. In the combat systems, weapons and operations areas of the ship, all elements of the AEGIS Weapons System were put to the test. The AN SLQ- 32( V)3 Electronic Warfare Suite was demonstrated as EWC(SW) Hough led his Elec- tronic Warfare specialists in a successful launch of 36 rounds of chaff out of the port and star- board launchers. The CIWS Fire-controlmen, led by PC 1 ( S W ) Williams, successfully fired the forward and aft CIWS gunmounts. Additionally, GMC(SW) Hansen and his Gunnersmates placed ord- nance on target by flawlessly shooting 20 rounds out of the MK45 5 gun mount. The most important test for the Combat Information Center firing team involved an opera- tional demonstration of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS). A Drone launched from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida was successfully engaged by a Standard (SM-2) surface-to-air missile in a true demonstration of McFAUL ' s awesome fire power and combat systems ca- pability. In the Engineenng Depart- ment, continuous systems and equipment checks were the norm throughout the period as aU elements of McFAUL ' s main propulsion, auxiliary, and elec- tncal plant were flexed to peak capacity. The engineenng plant functioned exceptionally well in all areas and offered McFAUL personnel theu- first opportu- nity to see the plant in full op- eration. Of key significance, testmg of the reverse osmosis desalination units demon- strated a significantly in- creased capability for fresh wa- ter production onboard Navy ships, and damage control tests on the collective protection system and counter measure washdown system proved the ability of these systems to pro- tect the crew in a chemical, bio- logical and radiological warfare environment. Additionally, main engine full power and economy trial runs and exten- sive tests of the steering and electrical distribution systems were conducted. In the Supply Department, the Supply Officer, LCDR Skubic, operated the first McFAUL at-sea ship ' s store, selling emblematics for shipnders to raise profits for the McFAUL Morale, Welfare, and Recreation fund. Finally, all areas of habit- ability, including successful operation of the crew ' s mess and galley equipment, were checked, tested and approved. With her first mission at sea completed, McFAUL steamed back into Pascagoula with a very satisfied crew. Moving Aboard On February 23, 1998 official custody of DDG 74 was transferred from Ingalls Shipbuilding to the U. S. Navy. Ingalls officials and McFAUL crew mem- bers gathered on the flight deck to observe the ceremonies. The remarks made by Ingalls President Jerry St. Pe, Deputy Supervisor of Navy Shipbuilding Captain Thomas M. Coumes, and Commander Jackson all had a common theme: the crisis in the Arabian Gulf All who took to the podium agreed that McFAUL was a ship built to fight and that the highly efficient Navy Ingalls team made it all possible. After their remarks, Mr. St. Pe and Commander Jackson signed the necessary paperwork that turned custody of McFAUL over to its officers and crew. In celebration, the first cake prepared by McFAUL ' s own messcooks was cut and served to the crew. 14 Commander in Chief The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton 75 Secretary of Defense The Honorable William S. Cohen Secretary of the Navy The Honorable John H. Dalton 16 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development, and Acquisition The Honorable John W. Douglass • ' N. E ASSISTANT SECRETARY C Commander Bernard L Jackson. U: Prospective Commanding Officer PCU MCFAUL (DDG 74) P O Box 701)3 Pascagoula. MS 39568-7003 Dear Commander Jack on: MCFAUL enter? ihc flcel as one of the most modem and capable warships in the world. Our counti ' has invested much in her design and construction But a ship by itself is just steel and machinery, it is only when you put men aboard that she becomes a living ihmg While MCFAUL is indeed a powerful ship, her inie strength lies with the Captain and crew. Ye II IS the Caplam ' s personality thai the crew will assume I know you will As you take your new ship mto the Fleet, you have been mtnisled with the awesome responsibility of prolecting Amwica ' s interests ihroughoi all the oceans of the world. I wish you and your crew every success on youi Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry H. Shelton, USA m : = - ' AEGIS« s humble beginnings in the shipyard lo her home m the sea ,,,„Tf event martis the beginning o( anolfief great c apte( in the Hal IS in keeping with Die highest standafOs o( nai ' z Ch«f Engmeman Donald L McFauls legacy of courage. nited Slates Ajmed Forces, congratulations on the S,n„« £= . ik_ 17 Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jay L. Johnson, USN w -A A MESS AGE ro T HE SAILORS OF I am pleased tc extend ™y best wisbe. to the ? -° - ' I ' oyer on the occasion of her f fl S rh If 2% wil he en? Ited ' i h hfrniSJ ns I n roUr ;ibute ' ?o ' . ri r unequaled technology s ilo ra ™« atreng lo proudly ialk ' ' decks ° ' ' ' ■' ' f re °and r?Ldrii es an active role in our Navy. sci-ument of seapower. In doing CFAUL-s motto of Courage Under folio I„i sea. a. yc y,. 1 CFAUL to Che forefront i iral, U-S. Navy United States Atlantic Command Admiral H. W. Gehman Jr., USN .i. uss m°fa51!° l ' Tr .T,.TZ lZ«lrll.Z :pl! h:n,:I:: ' H ' ifi ' EZ :, ir. iH?J nrti: ' : ;;:;sftns;:i;.r;- — sS. 7« Commander in Chief U,S Atlantic Fleet Admiral J. Paul Reason, USN CongratalaCions to you and your proud crew c „th„ service was a major challenge. The greater challenge still lies ahead — that of meetir nearly a century. Destroyers have been key lly fo da ion for S fo Sd presence ' a r ' 3.., Welcome to the Fleet! IC- Admiral, U.S. Havy Commanding Officer Pascagoula, MS 39568-7003 Commander Surface Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet Vice Admiral Henry C. Giffin, USN VAL SURFACE FORCE vs. ATIANTIC Fl £ET Dear Commander Jackson. Congralulaiions and best wishes I D ouand voufcrewonthccomm,ss.omng ofUSSMCFAUL(DDG74) TTieadv anced integrated combat s Sem she bnngs | to the flccl will sens our nation with di stinciion «llu tolheneMccntur Your crc% has worked long and h ardinprej paring MCFAUL for adive service and 1 am confidoii thai vou are well pr iparcdfor he challenges thai lie ahead Each crcwincmber bears a spccut rcqx follow ihc ship throoghoui its sctvim I e TlietK km sptnt and commitmcnl to excellence displa cd during [he prc-co nmission g process will guaraiucc MCFAUL ' sfitturc success On behalf of the Naval Su fe« Force. US Atlantic Fleet 1 extend to c% cr member of the crew a hearty -Wclcom Aboard. Wc are proud to a c ou join thetam K a y ;, t Lis- ,czA dmiral. U S Nav Commander B L Jackson. USN Prospective Commandmg Officer USSMCFAUL(DDG7J) FPOAE 00578-1293 19 Aegis Program Manager Rear Admiral George A. Huchting, USN Departtpent of the I rface Combatants, please accept ings to the Fleet will Equipped with the latest technology, ul. The ship ' s motto Courage i proud and heroic t On this special day, I offer my xemplifies his spirit. You have the opportunity you and your Director, Surface Warfare Rear Admiral Daniel J. Murphy, Jr., USN DIRECTOR. SURFACE WARFARE V«J 25 April 1998 ,uided°::!n lie dest ;ov r?°rs c;Ar,DDG r ' ' ' ' tIIC e Ideals selfless courage and complete her first deploymen and professional ch day and perform eve nonths you will prepare MCFAUL for Sincerely. Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy Prospective Co rjSnd °S ' Officer Pascagoula, MS 3956 20 Father of AeGIS Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, USN (Ret.) )ona fide naval warrior, having paid the price that warriors ultimalely face m the cause of freedom The place where he fel), reminds painfully again thai warriors may have to die in totally unexpected locations any time Today the dominating global threats to control of the seas are the auise and ballistic missile from all directions, any lime, any where, from under on, or over the sea, and from off land Neutralizing that threat is your first mission It is unforgiving It will always be delivered as a surprise, when least expected There is no ready nor preparation time Good Luck and Best Wishes Wayne E MeyoJ Commander Destroyer Squadron TWO Captain Samuel J. Locklear III, USN 2 COMMA .0.. DESTROYER SQUADRON TWO Com mander B r„,rc L Jackson, JSN III McFAUL cagoula. MS 41 9568-1003 Daa r Commander Jackson, Congratulations and best w crew of USS HcFAUL ( DDG 74) on dividends as HcFAUL is brought planlcowners of McFAUt can be 3 part in making this possible. ishes to you and the Che commissioning of day Will soon pay power to sea. The have set for the many in the coming years, played a tremendous Gr for On beha eyhounds If Of ' , I to the operat , with you at stroyer Squadron TWO oyer Squadron TWO 21 Supervisor of Shipbuilding Pascagoula, MS Captain Harry J. Rucker, Jr., USN President, Ingalls Shipbuilding Mr. Jerry St. Pe Utton Ingalls Shipbuilding  phl25.199a — USS McFAUL (DDG 74) OUSN Aegis guided missile destraye ' es o( Ingalls ShipbuiWmg, 1 congra t commissioning of the U S Nav s lih Ingalls-buiit ItansfomKng .ndwidual pieces fsS an ' h S ' ra ' TnaBmlo EBh We congratulate you and your r,T=T:r; rcZj.ss ' l ' !XZZ1 Sincel,, PresKtenl. Ingalls Shipbuilding d 22 G overnor ofG eorgia Mr. ZeU Miller ® . i ' . i i ir ™ ..„,.5.,S9. „ ' j:: z? :t;r srs,T ' ° ' ■• Cl.(.l PBt, one Tianne. 1 am proud lo be 3 smad part ol ihrs distinguished iribuie. m ot theif sauilices in protecting and strengthening qui nation eration JuSI Cause ' m the RepubOc ot Partama. There is no ds and colleagues how proufl ana grateful vre are 10 have had 1 congratuia vooaih.. wy best wishes .0- an e.wng and memorable ever« W«hk,™ s regards. 1 remain nceieiy ry cJ jVlayor of Savannah, Georgia Mr. Floyd Adams, Jr. : MAYOR - ci ' n- Congratu lations! half of, he c,r«« of ,h, ao- of Sa. ,r, ,ah. I am pUast.l ,0 UulaUonionthet«inaiiaiomiigofiheVSSMcFaut(DDG74} ; niribtUion of the US Navy a the tirengih and proieeiioa of the l , 23 ± o Be a Plankowner LCDR Hunt briefs members of one ofMcFAVL ' s inporl emergency learns before a main space fire drill. Someone very wise once said that it IS the crew that makes the ship. Though McFAUL is the most techno- logically advanced naval vessel the world has ever known, it would amount to nothing if the men and women behind the steel did not pos- sess the courage, the capability, and the spint that are evident onboard USS McFAUL. DDG 74 has been blessed with a crew that is highly motivated as well as qualified. There are 300 plankowners onboard McFAUL, that is, 300 origi- nal crew members. To be a plankowner is quite an honor and one that is truly earned. Only the initial members of the crew have the privi- lege of wearing a McFAUL plankowner ballcap and placing the plankowner plaque on their wall. It is an honor that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Precommissioning a ship can be a very difficult and frustrating process, from writing every smgle instruction and creating every file, to ensuring that each McFAULSfocsle in Seplember 1997 sailor and officer is qualified in their re- spective areas. Through all the late nights of counterpart training and the long hours of damage control fire party drills, and the numerous other tasks, this crew re- mained focused on the mission at hand: commissioning the world ' s most ad- vanced surface combatant. It doesn ' t take much to see that McFAUL has an espirit de corps that few ships possess. Shipboard life is tough, and tensions can run high, es- pecially on precommissioning duty. But McFAUL sailors have a sense of cooperation, professionalism, and teamwork that stretches beyond di- visional or departmental lines. DDG 74 may be better built and better manned than any other ship 4 m in the US Navy, but it is TEAM _| McFAUL that makes this guided missle destroyer the mightiest fight- ing ship in the world. 24 Commanding Officer Commander Bernard L. Jackson, USN Commander Jackson, a native of Ma- con, Georgia received his commission in December 1978 through the NROTC program at Savannah State College. There he was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Commander Jackson ' s first tour of duty was as Gunnery Officer and Damage Control Assistant on board USS EL PASO (LKA-117). Durmg his tour, EL PASO completed an extensive over- haul and conducted a major deployment to the Indian Ocean. In August of 1982, Commander Jack- son was assigned to the Naval ROTC Unit, Savannah State College, where in addition to performing duties as Recruitmg Officer Sophomore Instructor he obtained a Bach- elor of Science in Mathematics. In November 1985, Commander Jack- son was assigned to USS CONNOLE (FF- 1056) as Engineering Officer until Octo- ber 1987. Durmg his tour, CONNOLE was awarded the Battle E . In October 1987, Commander Jack- son was assigned to USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) as Engineering Officer until October 1989. During his tour, JOSEPHUS DANIELS won the Battle E and was the recipient of the Arleigh Burke award as the most improved surface com- batant. Commander Jackson served on the staff of COMCRUDESGRU EIGHT from October 1989 until November 1991. Dur- ing his tour, CCDG-8 participated in sev- eral complex operations, including Opera- tionS DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM while embarked in USS SARATOGA (CV-60). Commander Jackson served as Execu- tive Officer in USS TICONDEROGA (CG- 47) from March 1992 until October 1993. During his tour, TICONDEROGA participated in several fleet exercises and completed the first AEGIS overhaul. In November 1993, he attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Is- land where he earned a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Subsequently, in January 1995, Com- mander Jackson assumed duties as an ac- tion officer within the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate (J-5), the Jomt Staff, Washington, D.C. He was responsible for developing strategy and policy on pro- grams related to security assistance. Dur- ing this tour. Commander Jackson was selected to be the commissioning Com- manding Officer of USS McFAUL (DDG- 74). Commander Jackson ' s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards). Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Achievement Medal and vanous service medals and unit awards. Commander Jackson is married to the former Cassandra Gale Pryor of Macon, Georgia. They have two children, Nichole and Anthony. 25 44 Only a seaman realizes to what great extent an entire ship reflects the personality and ability of one indi- vidual, her commanding officer. To a landsman this is not understandable and at times it is even difficult for us to comprehend, but it is so! A ship at sea is a distant world in herself, and in con- sideration of the great protracted and distant operations of the fleet units, the Navy must place great power, responsi- bility, and trust in the hands of those leaders chosen for command. In each ship there is one man, who, in the hour of emer- gency or peril at sea, can turn to no other man. There is one alone who is ultimately responsible for the safe navi- gation, engineering performance, accurate gunfire, and mo- rale of his ship. He IS the Commanding Officer. He is the ship. This IS the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy. There is not an instant during his tour as com- manding officer that he can escape the grasp of command and responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligation are ludicrously small; nevertheless, command is the spur which has given the Navy its great leaders. It is duty which most richly deserves the highest, time- honored title of the seafaring world... CAPTAIN. - Joseph Conrad 26 E xecutive Officer LCDR Edward J. Lester, USN Lieutenant Commander Ed- ivard J. Lester, a native of Washington State, is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Following commissioning, he attended the Surface Warfare Officer School Division Officer Course in San Diego, California and the Damage Control Assistant Course in Treasure Island, California. Serving aboard USS IMPLICIT (MSO-455) as Chief Engineer and Combat Systems Officer from Decem- ber 1983 though December 1986, he was designated a Sur- face Warfare Officer and an Engineering Officer of the Watch. He next reported to the Na- val Postgraduate School in Monterey, California where he completed his Master of Sci- ence in Electrical Enguieering m 1989. Selected for the Sur- face Navy Nuclear Power pro- gram, he then attended Nuclear Power school at Orlando, Florida and completed his nuclear pipeline training at the D 1 G prototype at Ballston Spa, New York. From June 1990 through August 1992, he served as Main Propulsion Assistant in USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), homeported in Norfolk, Vir- ginia, completing two deploy- ments to the Arabian Gulf Red Sea oparea and participating in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. At the completion of this tour he was designated as a Nuclear Engi- neer. He next reported to Sur- face Warfare Officer School, Newport, Rhode Island as a stu- dent in the Department Head class where he graduated with distinction and received the Admiral Arleigh Burke Award for leadership and pro- fessional achievement. He sub- sequently served as Combat Systems Officer and Chief En- gineer m USS FORD (FFG-54) homeported in Long Beach, California from April 1993 through December 1994. FORD completed a MEF de- ployment to the Arabian Gulf Lieutenant Commander Lester was serving as the Ex- ecutive Officer, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, New York when he was selected to be the commission- ing Executive Officer of USS McFAUL (DDG-74). Lieutenant Commander Lester to wear the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Com- mendation Medal with two gold stars. Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Battle Ef- ficiency E with two E s, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars. Sea Service Deployment Rib- bon with two bronze stars, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. He is married to the former Therese Sifka of Albany, New York and they have two sons, William and Steven. 27 Command Master Chief AGCM(SW AW) Andrew P. Jakubowski Master Chief Jakubowski was bom Septem- ber 25, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio, graduated from Whitmer High School m 1973, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1976. His first assignment came in 1 978 aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Mas- ter Chief Jakubowski ' s other sea duty assignments include USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN- 7 1 ), USS AMERICA (CV-66), and on the staff of Commander, Amphibious Group TWO. His shore assignments include Naval Oceanography Com- mand Detachments in Barbers Point, Hawaii, Di- ego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Whit- ing Field, Florida, and Patuxent River, Maryland. He was advanced to Master Chief Petty Of- ficer in May 1 995, and selected for the Command Master Chief program. After graduating from the Senior Enlisted Academy, Rhode Island, he re- ported as USS McFAUL ' s first Command Mas- ter Chief in May 1996. Master Chief Jakubowski is designated both an Enlisted Surface Warfare and Aviation War- fare Specialist and is authorized to wear the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards). Navy Achievement Medal ( four awards). Good Conduct Medal (four awards). Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (with bronze star), the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and various service medals and unit awards. He is married to the former Sunhui (Sue) Chang, of Seoul, South Korea. They have two sons, Steven and Raymond. 28 I The Combat Systems Department is what makes McFAUL a combatant. They own and operate every weapon sys- tem onboard with the help of seven offic- ers, eight chiefs and many talented sailors. TTie six divisions in the department each play a vital role in maintaining and coordi- nating the individual components of a mod- em warship. The Combat Systems Officer (CSO) manages all of McFAUL ' s weapons, com- munications and navigation systems with the expert assistance of the Systems Test Officer (STO), the Electronics Matenal Of- ficer (EMO), and the Weapons Officer (WEPS). The Systems Test Officer is responsible for the overall evaluation, testing, moni- toring, and training of the entire combat systems suite. The Electronics Material Officer and his division have equipment fi-om the very top of McFAUL (the TACAN antenna, which acts as a beacon for air- craft), to the keel (the pitsword, which mea- sures speed through the water) and every space in between, from cable TV to the computer LAN. The Weapons Officer as- sists the CSO in managing the department and leads the four remaining divisions. The Fire Control Officer (FCO), Ord- nance Officer (ORDO), and Undersea War- fare Officer (USWO) work as a combative unit to maintain the individual weapons system components that allow McFAUL to put ordnance on target. It is this group of officers and crew that make our offen- sive and defensive mission areas possible. 30 Combat Systems Department Combat Systems Officer LT Randy C. Reeves LT Reeves was born in Union, Mississippi and grew up near Little Rock, Mis- sissippi. He is a 1987 graduate of Peru State College, Peru, Ne- braska. LT Reeves enlisted m the United States Air Force in De- cember 1980. He served until Apnl 1988 as a Munitions Sys- tems Specialist. LT Reeves was commis- sioned in the Naval Reserve m October 1988 as a Supply Corps Officer. He served as Training Officer in NRNOACT MOBILE 2 1 8 as a Selected Reservist un- til he was selected for recall in the Training and Administra- tion of Reserves (TAR) program and returned to active duty in January 1990. Upon recall he was redesignated as a Surface Warfare Officer. Upon return to active duty, LT Reeves was initially as- signed in USS COPELAND (FFG-25) as Engineering Assis- tant prior to attending Surface Warfare Officer ' s Division Of- ficer Course, Coronado, CA. In August 1990, LT Reeves was assigned in USS PHILIP- PINE SEA (CG-58) as Gunnery Missiles Officer and Damage Control Assistant. While on board, LT Reeves participated in operations during DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM as well as in the Adiatic Sea. LT Reeves reported to USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as Matenel Officer in April 1993. During LT Reeves ' tour in NASSAU, the ship was deployed during op- erations off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Sup- port Democracy . After completion of Depart- ment Head School, LT Reeves reported in October 1995 as Combat Systems Officer in USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG- 49). LT Reeves reported to McFAUL as Combat Systems Officer in October 1997. LT Reeves ' personal awards include the Navy Commenda- tion Medal (2 awards). Air Force Commendation Medal (2 awards). Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), Air Force Achievement Medal and vari- ous service and campaign nb- bons. LT Reeves is married to the former Aida Sosa of Jackson- ville, Arkansas. TTiey have one daughter, Renee Christen. A Standard Missile is loaded on to McFA UL before sea trials 31 Combat Systems Department Weapons Officer LT Michael P. Doran LT Michael P. Doran was bom in Harrisonville, Mis- souri and grew up in various locations including Virginia, South Carolina and India. He graduated from Villanova Uni- versity in May 1 989 with a Bach- elor of Arts degree in History. Following graduation, he served aboard USS CARR (FFG-52) based in Charleston, SC, from March 1 990 to March 1993 as First Lieutenant, Auxil- iaries Officer and Combat frifor- mation Center Officer. His tour included a deployment to the Red Sea where he led armed boarding teams in inspecting merchant vessels in support of the United Nations sanctions on Iraq. LT Doran ' s next assignment was as Flag Lieutenant for Commander, Cmiser-Destroyer Group TWO from April 1 993 to June 1994. He deployed aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73 ) for its maiden deploy- ment which included hosting President Clinton during the 50th Anmversary Commemora- tion of the D-Day landings at Normandy. LT Doran then attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA where he earned a Masters of Arts de- gree in National Security Af- fairs with a concentration in Middle East Area Studies. Af- ter completing Department Head school, LT Doran re- ported to McFAUL as Weap- ons Officer in February 1997. LT Doran ' s personal awards and medals include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various service and campaign ribbons. LT Doran is married to the former Suzanne Kaufman of Manalapan, New Jersey. They have one daughter, Regan Ashley. WEPS lei ' s It all hang oul al Ihe Navy Ball 32 CA Division Undersea Warfare Officer ENS Katherine D. Dull ENS Dull is from Syracuse, NY. She graduated from the Umted States Naval Acad- emy in May 1997 with a degree m History. After completion of Sur- face Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rl, she reported onboard McFAUL in Apnl 1998 as the Undersea Warfare Of- ficer. ENS Dull reported to McFAUL m Apnl 1998. She is married to LTjg David Dull of Norfolk, Virginia. STGC(SW) Larry Slusber STGC(SW) Slusher is a na- tive of Williamsport PA. He joined the Navy Reserves in De- cember of 1 976 and went on ac- tive duty in December of 1 977 . After initial training at ST A school, he reported for duty as a precomissioning member of USS CONNOLLY {DD-979). Subsequent tours of dutyinclude FLEASWTRACENPAC for STG C school, USS STUMP (DD-978), USS PETERSON (DD-979), instructor duty at FLEASWTRACENLANT, USS COMTE DE GRASSE PD-974) and USS BRISCOE (DD-977). His last assignment was at SURFACE SHIP ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS CENTER (SSAAC) NORFOLK, VA, conducting undersea warfare exercise re- constructions. Chief Slusher reported aboard McFAUL in October 1996 as Leading Chief Petty Officer of CA division. STGC(SW) Slusher cur- rently resides m Norfolk, VA with his wife, Bonney. STGSA Shelton and STGi Poole investigate their sonar dome trunk. The XO has the honor of reenlisling STGl(SW) Stacey Harris 33 CA Division STG ' s are responsible for maintaining the most advanced surface sonar suite in the U.S. Navy— the AN SQQ-89(V)6. They operate this system to conduct underwater and surface surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. sonar t e c h n i c i a n STGl(AW) Steven Downs El Centra. CA STGl(SW) Stacey Harris Milton. WI STGl Charles Brooks Ft. Worth. TX srC.l(SVV) Scott Kern Davton. OH SI(;2 ( harlcttt McRoy Philadelphia. FA STG3 Kin- Jackson Evans STG3 Patrick Gray Blue Mountain. MS 34 CA Division STG3 Lori O ' Shea Ocoee. FL STG3 Michael Poole Carey. OH STG3 Stephanie Sidwell Mills. WY STG3 Frederick Whiting Glens Falls, NY STGSA David Lower Birmingham. AL torpedoman TM ' s maintain the MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes and MK 46 50 torpedoes. They are responsible for the safe loading, unloading, storage, and firing of these weapons. STGSA Patrick Towne Clearwater. FL STGSA Jerome Shelton Santa Ana, CA TMl Kathleen Walsh Springfield, MA TMSA Nathaniel Carter Lanham, MD 35 CB Division Electronics Material Officer CW03 Steven Fowler CW03 Fowler is a native of Eugene, OR. He enlisted in the Navy in 1976. After ini- tial technical training at ET ' A and C schools, he reported for duty to Naval Station Lemoore, CA. Subsequent tours of duty include USS FLETCHER (DD- 992) in which he was a precommissioning crew mem- ber; NAVFAC Brawdy Wales, UK where he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer; OPNAV Telecommunications Center Washington, DC, and Naval Communications Station, Diego Garcia, BIOT. CW03 Fowler received his commission as Chief Warrant Officer in June 1990 and re- ported for duty aboard USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60), in Yokosuka, Japan, as the Elec- tronics Readiness Officer. In July 1 994 he reported for duty at NAVFAC Keflavik, Iceland where he served as Mainte- nance and Stores Department Head until December 1996. CW03 Fowler reported aboard McF AUL in March 1 997 as the Electronics Material Of- ficer and CE Division Officer. CW03 Fowler ' s awards and medals include the Navy and Marme Corps Commenda- tion Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various service ribbons. He holds a BS in Information Sys- tems Management from the Uni- versity of Maryland. CW03 Fowler resides in Gautier, MS with his wife Debbie and son Caleb. He also has two daughters, Michelle and Tamara, attending colleges in Oregon. ETC(SW) Sean Avery ETC{SW)Averyisa native of Bridgewater, NH. He joined the US Navy in 1983 and after initial technical training at ET A and C schools, he re- ported for duty aboard USS RALEIGH (LPD-1). Subsequent tours include Naval Communication Unit Key West, FL and USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40). His last as- signment was Fleet Technical Support Center Atlantic De- tachment Mayport, FL. Chief Avery reported aboard McF AUL in July 1997 as the Leading Chief Petty Of- ficer of CE Division. ETC(SW) Avery currently resides m Chesapeake, VA with his wife Susan. They have a son, Cory and two daughters, Jennifer and Kelsey. 36 C£ Division electronics technician ET ' s repair and maintain the electronic equipment on McFAUL. They are respon- sible for preventive mainte- nance and repair of non-fire control radars, exterior communications, and elec- tronic navigation equipment. ET ' s are also responsible for the ship ' s general purpose electronic test equipment, microcomputer systems, and copiers ETl Brice Baldwin Amanllo. TX ETl(SW) Suzanne Nelson St Clair Shores. Ml ETl(SW) Kevin O ' Brien Ma ' wood. NJ ET3 Samaotha Haught Albuquerque. NM ET3 Redell Matthews Dunn, NC ET3 Jaime Ortiz Agudialla. PR 37 CE Division nterior communications electrician ICs operate and repair McFAUL ' s interior communications systems. including voice interior communications, closed circuit television system, public address systems, alarms and warning systems, and ship ' s control and gyrocompass systems. IC l(S V) Patrick Kranklin Pans, TX ICS McCaltcher: Swiiiiiing.and a miss IC ' 2 Raymond Richard Harvey, CA IC2 M. Adam Wright Jacksonville, FL IC3 Melanie Hawley Crown Point, IN IC3 Ronald McCalicher Pottslown, P.4 38 CF Division Fire Control Officer LTjg Steven Jaureguizar LTjg Steven M. Jaureguizar was bom in Washmgton, DC and grew up in Winchester, VA. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engmeermg. Following graduation, he served aboard USS CARR (FFG-52) based in Charleston, SC, and then Norfolk, VA, from January 1995 to May 1997 as Ordnance Officer, Auxiliaries Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant. His tour included a deployment to the Mediterra- nean Sea. After completing several schools, LTjg Jaureguizar re- ported to McFAUL as Fire Con- trol Officer in October 1997. LTjg Jaureguizar ' s personal awards and medals include two Navy Achievement Medals and various service and campaign ribbons. FCC(SW) Robert L. Dorman FCC(SW) Dorman is a native of Pensacola, FL. He joined the Navy Reserves in 1979 and went on active duty in 1982. After initial training at SH A school, he reported for duty aboard Ex-USS JONAS INGRAM (DD-938) and USS NIMITZ(CVN-68). Chief Dorman reentered the Navy in 1986, after completing FC A and C , he reported for duty aboard USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-5 1 ). His last as- signment was maintenance technician at Combat System Engineering Development Site, Moorestown, NJ. Chief Dorman reported aboard McFAUL in October 1996 as Leading Chief Petty Officer of CF Division. FCC(SW) Dorman cur- rently resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife Sandy. They have a nine year old son, Adam. 39 CF Division fire controlman FCs maintain the control mecha- nisms used in weopons systems on board McFAUL. Complex electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechani- cal equipment is required to ensure the accuracy of Navy guided missiles and surface radar systems. They are predominantly involved with anti-air warfare and missile fire control systems. FC ' s also maintain and operate Aegis Combat System computers and radar systems. FCl John Hull Great Falls. MT FCl(SW) James Klein Birmingham. AL FCl James Meeker Gulfporl, MS FCl Troy Stevens Cmcmatti, OH FC2 Bobby Archer Niks. MI FC2 Amy LaFollette Greybull, WY 40 CF Division FC3 Jody Brown Venus, TX FC3 Johnathan Cardenas FC3 Troy Green Brooklyn, NY Seattle, WA FC3 Timothy Helton Bnmson. MD FC3 Scott Lieser Fergus Falls, MN WrI l m r u 41 CG Division Ordnance Strike Officer ENS Raymond Crump ENS Crump hails from Min- neapolis, MN. He gradu- ated from Flonda A M Univer- sity December 1996 with a de- gree in Business Economics. After completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in New- port, RI, he reported onboard McFAUL in September 1997 as the Ordnance Strike Officer. FCC(SW) William Wood FCC(SW) Wood IS a native of Brandon, Florida. He joined the US Navy in 1 984 and after FC A school reported for duty aboard USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9). Subsequent tours include technical training at FC C school, instructor duty at Com- bat Systems Technical Schools Command, Mare Island, CA, and USS DALE (CG-19). His last assignment was as leading in- structor at Weapons and Sys- tems Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Chief Wood reported aboar d McFAUL in January 1998 as the Gun Weapons Sys- tems Chief Petty Officer, CG Di- vision. FCC(SW) Wood cur- rently resides in Chesapeake, VA with his wife, Robbin. They have three children, James ( 1 8), Jaclyn(16), and Jesicca(8). GMC(SW) Steven Hansell GMC(SW)Hansellisa native of North Platte, NE. He joined the US Navy in 1981 and after Basic Training he reported for duty aboard USS DETROIT (AOE-4). Subsequent tours include technical trammg at GM A and C schools, USS O ' BANNON (DD-987), instructor duty at Naval Se- ciu-ity Guard School, Naval Air Engineering Center Lakehurst, NJ, and Leading Chief Petty Officer for WG division USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55). His last assignment was as Weapons Officer at Na- val Station Ingleside, TX. Chief Hansell reported aboard McFAUL in Apnl 1 997 as the Leading Chief Petty Of- ficer of CG Division. GMC(SW) Hansell cur- rently resides in Gautier, MS with his wife Sonya. They have two children, Steven (14) and Shere(ll). GMC(SW) Hansell slamts watch in CSMC 42 CG Division GM ' s in CG Division are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and firing of the MK 45 gun mount, as well as all small arms. They work with electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and all hydraulic machinery associ- ated with the gun system. gunner ' s mate i f H GM1(SW AW) Christopher Taylor Clio. MI GM2 Richard Penberg Bowmanstown. PA GM3 Michael Jones Lynchburg. VA 43 Cg Division FC ' s maintain the MK 34 Close-in Weapons System (CIWS). They are responsible for the upkeep and firing of the two CIWS mounts onboard McFA UL. . FCl John Gould Shiloh. NC FCl(SW) Chester Williams Cincinalti, OH FC3 Demarlo Chappell Hammond, LA FC3 Troy Kelly Riverside. CA FC3 David Lewis Binghamlon, NY FC3 Shawn Padgett Greenfield. IN FC3 Nolan Pitts Laurens, .S ' C FC3 Nathan Putt Florence. AL 44 Cm Division GMC(SW) John T. Merrell GMC(SW) Merrell is a na- tive of Tyler, TX. He joined the US Navy m 1982 and after initial training at GM A and C schools, he reported for duty aboard USS WAIN- WRIGHT (CG-28). Subsequent tours of duty include Service School Com- mand Great Lakes, IL, as instmc- tor on the Guided Missile Launching System MklO C School. His next assignment was Leading Chief Petty Officer of CM Division onboard USS DALE(CG-I9). Upon DALE ' S decommissioning. Chief Merrell was assigned to En- listed Personnel Management Center New Orleans, LA, where he served as Enlisted Place- ment Coordinator for all Com- bat Systems ratings. Chief Merrell reported aboard McFAUL in Apnl 1997 as Leading Chief Petty Officer of CM Division. GMC Merrell ' s family cur- rently resides in Jacksonville, PL. He and his wife, Gina, have a eleven-year-old son, Joshua. FCC(SW) Major Branch FCC (SW) Branch is a native of Springfield, MA. He joined the US Navy in 1 983 and after completion of training at FT A and C schools, he reported for duty onboard USS HOLT(FF-1074) His subsequent tours of duty were USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) in Norfolk, VA, Navy Recruiting District, Harrisburg, PA, and an assignment as a col- lege student in the Navy ' s En- listed Education Advancement Program. His last assignment was onboard USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) as Radar Di- vision and Firecontrol Division LPO. Chief Branch reported onboard McFAUL in January 1997 as the OTH-T Supervisor and Cruise Missile Chief FCC(SW) Branch currently resides in Virginia Beach with his wife Sabrina and their three sons, Kevin, Dante, and Michael. Chief Merrell poses for photos with the Captain after his reenlistment atop McFAUL ' s Vertical Launch System Two Gunner ' s Mates inspect the forward VLS 45 OM Division If ire controlmani Like their CF Division counterparts, the CM FC ' s also maintain weapons control systems as well as other electrical and mechanical systems involved with ensuring the accu- racy of guided missies and gunfire. Their specialty, however. is the operation and maintenance of the Vertical Launching System (VLS), Harpoon and Tomahawk Weapons Systems. fc -zS ih -111 ii :? !: FCl(SW) Scott Ray Williamson, WV FCl(SW) Daniel Trevino Whiltler, CA FC2(SW) Bryan Fulks Gallipolis. OH FC3 Daniel McCIoskey Philadelphia. PA FC3 Phillip Reed Springfield. OH 46 Cm Division GM ' s in CM Division are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and firing of the MK 41 vertical launch system (VLS). They work with electri- cal systems, electronic circuitry, and all hydraulic machinery associated with the missile system. gunner ' s mate GMl Thomas Pondolfino Oneonta. NY GMl(SW) Michael Stallworth Cincinatti. OH GMl James Watkins Panama City. FL GM3 Michael Burdick Brooklyn. NY GM3 Anita Ott Fori Knox. KY GMSA Douglas Aveline Nyssa, OR GMSA Bernard Honeywell Persia. lA Destroyermen have always been a proud people. They have been the elite. They have to be a proud people and they have to be specially selected, for destroyer life is a rugged one. It takes stamina to stand up to the rigors of a tossing destroyer. It takes even more spiritual stamina to keep going with enthusiam when you are tired, and you feel that you, and your ship, are being used for a workhorse. It is true that many people take destroyers for granted and that is all the more reason why the destroyer Captains can be proud of their accomplishment. — Admiral Arleigh A. Burke 47 CSD ivision Systems Test Officer CW02 Steven Alderman CW02 Al derman is a native of Green- wood, MS, He joined the US Navy in 1979 and after initial training at GM A and C schools he reported for duty aboard USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25). Subsequent tours include USS PREBLE ( DDG-46), Recruit Company Commander duty at Recruit Training Command Orlando, PL, USS MAHAN (DDG-42), USS RICHMOND K. TURNER (CG-20), and USS GALLERY (FFG- 26). He was commissioned as a Chief War- rant Officer m July of 1 996. CW02 Alderman reported aboard McFAUL in November 1 996 as the Systems Test Officer. CW02 Alderman ' s awards and medals include the Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy Achievement Medals, four Good Con- duct Medals, and various service and cam- paign ribbons and medals. He is married to Sharron Mmyard of Indianola, MS and they reside in Pascagoula, MS. They have a four- teen-year-old son, Lee, an eleven-year old- son. Dale, and an eight-year-old daughter, Katie. NEW ARRIVAL Systems Test Officer LT Gregory A. Spangler LT Spangler was bom in Indianapolis, Indi- ana on 31 October, 1960. After graduating from Eastern Hancock High School in 1 979, he promptly signed up for enlisted service. His initial assignment was on USS NASSAU (LHA-4) from July 1 98 1 until Octo- ber 1 985 as a 52B radar technician. He then transferred to Combat Systems Technical Schools Command in Mare Island, California where he served as the Course Su- pervisor, Leading Instmctor, and Mamtenance Technician of the MK 74 Mod 14 Missile Fire Control Radar System from October 1 985 until January 1990. During this tour, LT Spangler attained the rank of Chief Fire Controlman and was also designated as a Master Training Spe- cialist. His next tour was aboard USS SCOTT (DDG-995) as die LCPO of CF Division from February 1990 until November 1991. He was selected for commissioning under the Limited Duty Officer program and was commissioned as an Ensign in November 1991. His first tour as a commissioned officer was aboard USS RICHMOND K. TURNER (CG-20) as the Systems Test Officer, Anti- submarine Warfare Officer and the Electron- ics Material Officer, from November 1991 un- til March 1995. As part of the Ballistic Mis- sile Defense developmental testing, TURNER conducted three of four Flight Test Vehicle firings of the Lightweight Exo-Atmosphenc Projectile. His next tour was at the Naval Ordnance Center, Ammunition Management Office, Atlantic where he served as the Surface Lo- gistics Officer from Apnl 1995 until October 1997. LT Spangler ' s personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with one gold star, and the Good Conduct Medal with 2 stars. FCC(SW) Scott Chisholm FCC (SW) Chisholm is a na- tive of Bronx, N.Y. He joined the US Navy in 1 983 and after intial technical train- ing at FT A and C schools, he reported for duty aboard USS PREBLE (DDG-46). His subsequent tour of duty was USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG-57) in San Di- ego, CA. His last assignment was instruc- tor duty at the AEGIS Training Center in Dahlgren, VA, as the FCS ORTS element course supervisor. Chief Chisholm reported aboard McFAUL m June 97 as the Combat System Maintenance Manager and Leadmg Chief Petty Officer of CS Division. FCC (SW) Chisholm currently resides in Hampton, VA with his wife Andrea. They have a five-year-old son, Steven. 48 Os Division FCl Steven Blevins Richmond, VA FCl(SW) John McDonnell Frootproof, FL 1 1 FCC(SW) Chisholm ' s blurring speed astounds us all 49 Twin Screw Commissionin f Ci commissioning v rew THE SAILORS WHO MAN THE HOLES I ' VE SEEN THESE SWEAT SOAKED HEROES WORK IN SUPERHEATED AIR TO KEEP THEIR SHIP ALIVE TO EIGHT -i - ' ' THOUGH FEW PERSONNEL KNOW THEY ' RE THERE AND THUS THEY ' LL HGHT FOR AGES ON TILL WARSHIPS SAIL NOJilORE. AMID THE MODULES MIGHTY WHINE AND TURBINES ' HELLISH Rg ' -i « ■4 I IMV ' m l r McFAUL ' s two gigantic controllable reversable pitch propellers. The McFAUL Engineering Department has four divisions with five officers, six chiefs, and 45 enhsted sailors. The roles of engineers are many and vaned, yet each is individually important. The department is responsible for maintainmg and repair- ing a vast amount of equipment, from items as large as the Gas Turbine Enguies or the Ship Service Gas Turbine Generators, to items like the soft serve ice cream machine on the mess decks. Whether inport or un- derway at sea, the engineers are busy standing watch and operating the ship ' s engineering plant. The principal role of the Engineering Department is the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical and electrical areas of the ship. Also, they are respon- sible for many health and comfort issues for the crew. For example, they provide air conditioning to the ship, ft-esh water for the crew, and electrical power for all hands to use. In addition, engineers are the ex- perts in damage control, saving the ship in the case of any casualty. They train the entire crew to fight fires and contain flood- ing. Many of the services that Engineer- ing supplies directly supports all other de- partments, from providing cooling water for Combat Systems and supplying power for the anchor to be raised and lower, to fixmg all galley and laundry equipment. The department is led by the Engineer Officer, known as CHENG, who super- vises all engineering evolutions and en- sures his department maintains all equip- ment properly and is capable of respond- ing and recovering from any casualty that may occur in the engineering plant on board McFAUL. 50 Emgineering Department Chief Engineer LCDR Kevin D.Hunt LCDR Hunt is a native of Yorktown, Virginia. He at- tended Virginia Tech on a four year NROTC scholarship and graduated in June 1987 with a B.A. in Geography. Following graduation, LCDR Hunt served aboard USS IOWA (BB-61) from June to October 1987 and from May 1988 until its decommissionmg m October 1 990 as a Turret Of- ficer and Main Battery Officer. IOWA completed a Northern Europe and Mediterranean Sea Deployment in December 1989. LCDR Hunt then served aboard USS ANZIO (CG-68) from March 1991 to December 1993 as the commissioning Damage Control Assistant. LCDR Hunt reported to Newport, RI in December 1993 where he served as Officer in Charge of the Naval Education and Training Center Fire Fight- ing and Damage Control Schools until March 1995. After Department Head School, LCDR Hunt reported as the Engineer Officer aboard USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) in November 1995. Upon comple- tion of a six month SRA CORT upgrade, KAUFFMAN com- pleted two CDOPS deploy- ments. He departed KAUFFMAN in February 1997 and reported onboard McFAUL as Engineer Officer in April 1997. LCDR Hunt ' s awards in- clude the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards) and the Navy Achievement Medal (four awards). He is married to the former Diana Parisi of Williamsburg, Virginia. They have two daughters, Kelsey and Abigail 51 It-i V AD ivision Auxiliaries Officer ENS David A. Monti ENS Monti IS a native of Bloomington, IL. He graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelor ' s Degree and Master ' s Degree in Nuclear En- gineering. After completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in New- port, RI, he reported onboard McFAUL in June 1997 as the Auxihanes Officer. ENS Monti is engaged to be married to Elena Jorgenson of Oswego, IL. ENC(SW) Dwavne J. Wilkinson ENC Wilkinson is a native of Burgettstown, PA. He joined the Navy in 1 98 1 and af- ter initial training at RTC Great Lakes, he reported for duty aboard USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST- 1192). Subsequent tours of duty include Amphibious Construc- tion Battahon Two, Little Creek, VA, and USS TORTUGA (LSD- 46) in which he was a precommissioning crew mem- ber. His last duty assignment was Afloat Trainmg Group At- lantic, Engineering Training Group. Chief Wilkinson re- ported aboard McFAUL in January 1998 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of A-Divi- sion. ENC Wilkinson currently re- sides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife Jacqueline. They have an 1 1 year old daughter, Cnsta, and a 2 year old son, Russell. 54 AD ivision engineman The A Gang is in charge of all auxiliary equipment. They operate and maintain shipboard desalination plants, high pressure compressed air system, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, steering gear, anchor windlass, laundry and galley equipment, and ship ' s boats. EN 1(SW) Todd Parsons Grand Rapids, Ml EN3 David Janci East Liverpool, OH EN3 Jamie Larkin Jasper, TX 55 AD • • • ivision EN3 Roberto Morales Aurora, CO ENFN Melissa Magee Kinslon, NC FA Patricia Trentanelli Greal Lakes, IL PR Travis Anderson Tchula, MS PR Nathan Covington Dale Cm; VA ENS Larkin and EN3 Janci get to know the steering gear. Engineers wait eagerly for the start of engineering training Engineering watchstanding is practiced at the Land-Hased Engineer ing Site (LBES). 56 ED ivision Electrical Officer ENS Eric S. Keiser EMC(SW) John H. Hopson ENS Keiser is from Fremont, OH. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, OH in May 1 996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. After completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in New- port, RI he reported onboard McFAUL in July 1997 as the Electncal Officer. EMC(SW) Hopson is from St. Louis, MO. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1 982 and after initial technical training at EM A school, he reported for duty aboard USS RECLAIMER (ARS-42). Subsequent tours of duty include Naval Recruiting Dis- tnct St. Louis, MO. USS SAFE- GUARD (ARS-50), and Subma- rine Intermediate Mamtenance Activity. His last assignment was serving as Surface and Submarine Ship Superinten- dent at Naval Intermediate Mamtenance Facility Pearl Har- bor, HI. Chief Hopson reported aboard McFAUL in January 1998 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of Electncal Division. EMC(SW) Hopson cur- rently resides in Norfolk, VA. Summer of 199 57 ED • • • ivision fill WM jff electrician ' s mate EM ' s repair and perform mainte- nance on shipboard electrical motors, electrical power and lighting distribution systems, and electrical test equipment. Addition- ally, they manage the electrical safety program and operate the electrical power distribution systems. EMl(SW) James Phelps Holden. WV EM2(SW) Michael Mendelsohn Lake Roukoukoma, NY EM3 Tarane Parker Bedford, OH EMFN Donald Boynton Anadarko, OH EMFA Alberto Gonzalez Tobyhanna. PA Spring of 1998! 58 MP Division Main Propulsion Assistant CW02 Gregory G. Galyo CW02 Galyo is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. He en- tered the Navy in March 1983 and completed Machinist Mate A School at SSC Great Lakes, IL. He then served aboard the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), from September 1983 to April 1986. Other duty stations in- clude USS ENGLAND (CG-22), from April 1986 to January 1989, Navy Absentee Collection Unit, Great Lakes, IL, from February 1989 to March 1992, and USS MOUNT BAKER(AE-34), from April 1992 to December 1996. After decommissioning the USS MOUNT BAKER he was commissioned as a Chief War- rant Officer and graduated Mustang University . After completion of Surface Warfare Officer School for Ba- sic Advanced Gas Turbine En- gineermg in Newport, RJ, he re- ported onboard McFAUL in August 1997 as the Main Pro- pulsion Assistant. CW02 Galyo s medals and awards in- clude the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards). Navy E Ribbon (two awards), Good Conduct Medal (three awards), and various unit commendation and service awards. He IS married to the former Lynnette Schreiber and they have 4 children; Brandon 10, Steven 8, Dillon 6 and Ashley 2. His family resides in Goose Creek, SC. GSCS(SW) Ronald A. Lennon GSCS(SW) Lennon is a na- tive of Kemersville, NC. He joined the US Navy m 1982 and after mitial technical train- ing at GS A and C schools, reported for duty aboard USS MERRILL (DD-976). From there, he completed instructor school and served a tour of duty at Surface Warfare Officer School Newport, RI. His last assignment was new con- struction duty onboard USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG-56). Senior Chief Lennon re- ported aboard McFAUL m Au- gust 1996 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of Engineering Department. He currently re- sides in Gautier, MS with his wife Judy and their four year old daughter, Madison. GSM I Johnson and GSM2 Manwanng inspect one of McFAUL ' s three Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) GSMI Gowenlock shows the younger generation around MERI 59 MP Division -« s GSMC(SW) Kenneth J. Daum mm GSEC(SW) Scott L. Dorchin GSMC(SW) Daum IS a na- tive of Wappingers Falls, N ' . HejoinedtheU.S.Navyin 1981 and after initial technical training at GS A and C schools, he reported for duty aboard USS HARRY W. HILL (DD-986). Subsequent tours of duty include NRD Milwaukee, WI, and USS CHANDLER (DDG- 996). His last assignment was instructor duty at Senior En- listed Propulsion Engineering Course. Chief Daum reported aboard McFAUL in January 1998 as a Leadmg Chief Petty Officer of MP division. He currently resides in Sturtevant, WI with his wife Wendy. They have an eight year old daughter, Lindsay, and are expecting another child in Sep- tember 1998. GSEC(SW) Dorchin IS a na- tive of Brooklyn, NY. He j oined the US Navy in 1 979 and after initial training in Great Lakes, reported aboard the USS PIEDMONT(AD-17). Other tours include: USS BERKELY(DDG-15), USS KING (DDG-41), SIMA PORTS- MOUTH, and USS DONALD B. BERRY (FF-1085), USS NORMANDY (CG-60) and SIMA NORFOLK. Chief Dorchin reported aboard McFAUL in December 1996 as a Leadmg Chief Petty Officer of MP Division. GSEC Dorchin currently re- sides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife Julie. They have a one year old son, Jordan and a seven year old daughter, Lauren. Mechanical gas turbine techs (GSM ' s) are responsible for the operation and mainte- nance of the main propulsion gas turbines, gas turbine generators. reduction gears, and associated equipment such as pumps, valves, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, propeller shafts, and shaft bearings Electrical gas turbine techs (GSE ' sj are responsible for gas turbine control circuitry interfaces such as signal conditioners, control consoles, and designated electrical equipment associ- ated with shipboard propulsion and electrical power generation. tu rbi n e sy ste m technician 4 ittitt ,f GSEI Gregory Brown Marshallown, lA GSMl Richard Gowenlock Poway, CA GSMl Clayton Johnson Dickinson, ND GSMl Harry Smith, Jr. Arlington, TX 60 MP Division GSE2 Thomas Aanerud Lake Forest. CA GSIV12 Allen Koehler Otlerlail, MN GS1V12 Brian Manwaring Oswego, NY GS1V13 James Simmers Erie. PA GSEFN Jorge Barreiro South Ozone Park. NY GSEFN Robert Burns Hagerstown. MD GSEFN Manuel Cunanan Norfolk, VA GSMFN Dexter Eraser Brooklyn. NY GSMFN April Hamler Charleston. SC GSMFN Joseph Vousden III Middletown. NY 61 MP Division GSMFN Jeffrey Williams Baton Rouge, LA GSMFN Lavickio Fambro Athens, GA GSMFA Kerry Higgs Birmingham, AL GSMFA Jerome Jordan Daytona Beach. FL GSMFA Elvis Ortiz Jersey City. NJ FR Kevin O ' Brien Billerica, MA FR Garlon Payton Charleston, SC FR Allen Ward Dacula, GA 62 RD ivision Damage Control Assistant DCC (SW) Eugene D. Troxell ENS Michael S. Stucky ENS Stucky is from Shenandoah, Texas. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy m May 1 996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering. After completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in New- port, RI, he reported onboard McFAUL in April 1997 as the Damage Control Assistant. Dec (SW) Troxell is a na- tive of AUentown, PA. He joined the Navy in 1 986 attend- mg RTC San Diego. After ini- tial training, he reported for duty aboard the USS BIDDLE (CG- 34). Previous tours of duty in- clude Docking LPO aboard the SUSTAIN (AFDM-7), LPO Re- pair Division aboard USS GUAM (LPH-9), and Assistant Security Officer, NAS Norfolk. He reported aboard McFAUL in November 1 997 as the Leadmg Chief Petty Officer of Repair Division. DCC (SW) Troxell resides in Norfolk, VA with his wife Joanne. They have a fifteen- year-old daughter, Jo Lynn. The DCA and ihe Captain stroll around the ship while it is in drydock. 63 RD ivision hull maintenance technician HT ' s plan and perform fabrication of all types of shipboard structures, maintain and repair shipboard plumbing and piping systems, and sanitary waste collection systems. HTl(SW) Wayne Kin| Portland. TX HT2 Bruce Scott Fl Lauderdale, FL HT3 William Mott Tuscaloosa. AL HTFN James Gonzalez Rifle. CO FN Edwin LIpshaw Sanders. .iZ MR ' s Manufacture from stock various components of the ship ' s machinery. machinery repairman MRl(SW) William Guilford Spring Lake. Ml 64 RD ivision f , i- l ajjk 9 damage controlman DCl(SW) Robert Bradley Rowland Heights, CA DCl(SW) Gregory Courtney Pmesville, LA DC S are experts in firefighting and in the techniques, skills, and equipment used for damage control. They organize, supervise, and train shipboard personnel in the operation and maintenance of damage control equipment. Additionally, they are responsible for training entire shipboard damage control teams. DC2 Jimmie Archie, Jr Houston, TX DC2 Kenneth Little Ft. Lauderdale, FL DC3(SW) Rodney Davis Bainbridge, GA DCFA Erwin Layden Walstonburg, NC FR Peter Chiu New York, NY FR Sindee Hail Springfield, VT FR William Urban McHenry, IL 65 This is a drill, this is a drill! For several weeks, mem bers of the Inport Emergency Teams (lET) spent long and exhaust- ing hours training in preparation for the Light Off Assessment (LOA), a vi- tal engineering certification that all ships must pass before sailing and commissioning. This inspection dem- onstrates that a ship is capable of sav- ing itself in the case of any emergency, ranging fr om a minor hazardous mate- rial spill or a small fire in a compart- ment to a major fuel oil fire. Teams train in full Fire Fighting En- sembles (FFE ' s), light off Operational Breathing Apparatus (OBA ' s), and meticulously go through every step of fighting a mamspace fire. The Dam- age Control Training Team (DCTT), an internal training team consisting of McFAUL personnel, sets up numer- ous real-life scenarios, conduct train- ing for the emergency teams, and evaluate their performance. LOA is not just an Engineering evolution, it is an ALL HANDS effort. Personnel not involved on the fire party report to the fantail for support; breaking out gear from the repair lock- ers, helping teams dress out, attend- ing to heat stress and other casual- ties, and standing by to dress out them- selves and join the fire party. Durmg long days of training, dressed out in heavy FFE ' s and lug- ging fu-e hoses and access gear with crewmembers exhausted is when the philosophy of TEAM McFAUL shone through the brightest. The required stamina was almost painful at times, but it all paid off when McFAUL passed all LOA drills with flying col- ors. Members of an attack team prepare to walk through a mam space fire drill DC2 Little leads the hose team into number three generator room, uhilc (iSE2 Aanerud uses the Naval Firefighter s Thermal Imager (NFTI) to look for ihc fin- SHC(SW) Neal. a.k.a, The Torch does his artistic rendition of an oul-of-control fire. 66 All Hands Man Your Flight Quarters ► PI he Operations Department is com- warfare, or s . prised of four divisions with five of- the enemy, i fleers, six chiefs and approximately 80 en- and rota ry listed personnel. support for; rhe departtnent ' s principle role is to and visual c support McFAUL in sustained operations replenishrM at sea as a part of a Joint Task Force or as search anfl an independent unit in air warfare, sur- tions. ■face warfare, undersea warfare, electronic The fl ' ns against the Operations Officer (OPS) who over- ude fixed sees all division officers and their respec- ..al gunfire live divisions in the performance of their ous assaults, electronic duties. OPS is also responsible for the i.lmications, refeling and evaluation and dissemination of combat (warfare, and operational information required for It opera- McFAUL to fulfill its assigned mission. ■l jgj y -Photo taken by Michael McFaul operations Department Operations Officer LT Walter H.Ott LT Walter H. Ott, Jr., USN was bom in Beaufort, South Caro- lina. The son of a Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, he at- tended schools in Beaufort, South Carolina and Leonardtown, Mary- land; graduating from Saint Mary ' s Ryken High School m May 1984. He graduated from the Uni- versity of Maryland, College Park eammg a Bachelor of Arts m Gov- ernment and Politics. In May 1 989, he was Commissioned as an Ensign through the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps at George Washington University. His initial duty assignments include NAS Pensacola; NAS Whiting Field and SWOSCOLCOM Newport, Rhode Island. His initial sea tour was onboard USS BOWEN (FF FFT- 1079) from July 1991 through June 1994. During his tour he served as Combat Information Center Officer, First Lieutenant and Aux- iliaries Officer. Durmg this tour he qualified Surface Warfare Of- ficer; BOWEN shifted homeport to Staten Island, NY, transferred to the Naval Reserve Forces, and spearheaded the Women-at-Sea program. His next assignment was as Steam Catapults Officer and For- ward Propulsion Assistant onboard USS AMERICA (CV- 66) homeported tn Norfolk, VA. Durmg his tour, AMERICA par- ticipated in Operation Uphold Democracy - Haiti 1994, Opera- tions Deny Flight Sharp Guard Deliberate Force Joint Endeavor - Bosnia 1995 96, and Operation Southern Watch - Persian Gulf 1995. Highlightsofhis tour in- clude qualifying 1200 PSI Engi- neering Officer of the Watch, AMERICA earning the 1995 AIRLANT Banle E , the 1995 Admiral Flatley Aviation Safety Award and the 1995 CINCLANTFLT Battenberg Cup. Following Department Head School, he reported to Pre-Com- missioning Unit McFAUL (DDG- 74) as Operations Officer. LT Ott ' s awards and medals include the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Achieve- ment Medal (3 Awards) and van- ous unit awards, campaign and service ribbons. He is married to the former Silke Askin of Hamm, Germany. They have one son, Garrett age 3. They reside in Norfolk, Virginia. 68 OC Division Communications Officer ENS Peter A. Heidelberger NS Heidelberger is from Warfare School in Newport, RI, he reported onboard McFAUL m June 1997 as the Communi- cations Officer. ENS Heidelberger is mamed to the former S. Angelika VoUand of RadolfzeU, Germany. RMCS(SW) Jeffrey P. Powell JL Coin, lA. He graduated from the United Stated Naval .Academy in May 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. After completion of Surface RMCS(SW) Powell IS a na- tive of Cleveland, OH. He jomedtheUSNavy m 1979 and after intial basic training with follow-on RM A school he reported for duty with Com- mander Cruiser Destroyer Group EIGHT. Subsequent tours of duty include NAVCAMS LANT Norfolk VA, USS STUMP (DD- 978), USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and FTC Norfolk, VA. His last assignment was Fleet Telelcommunications Opera- tions Center Watch Officer at NCTAMS WESTPAC Guam. Senior Chief Powell reported aboard McFAUL in February 1997 as Leadmg Chief Petty Of- ficer of OC division. RMCS(SW) Powell currently resides in Pascagoula, MS with his wife Gayla. They have two daughters and a son, Garbriella (9) Jasmine (6) and Jeffrey (11). IVe weren ' t aulhonzcd to print ilu piciuie in c ih 69 OC Division RM ' s operate the ship ' s radio communications systems involv- ing voice, teletype, and satellite data links. They transmit and receive messages, maintain message logs and files, and update communications publica- tions. radioman m k RMl Ulisa Allen St. Louis. MO JBll m RMl Michael Wells Beaverton, MI RM2 Anthony Ellis Charlotte. NC RM2(SW) John Hester Newark, NJ RM2 Anjanette Lair Central City. PA MA RM2(SW) Joseph Thayer Boston, MA RM2 Ellis explains the new inporl emergency team to his shipmates 70 OC Division RIV13 Vaughn Murray Saginaw, MI RMSN Jennifer Lewis RMSR Michael Trim New Orleans, LA St Louis, MO RMSR Austin Sharpe Si Lows, MO SM ' s are responsible for all visual signal methods and equip- ment, including flashing light, semaphore, and signal flags signalman SMl(SW) Bill Manus Seabrmg, FL SM2 Thomas Skonecki Milwaukee, Wl SM3 Rodnic Ward Rocky Mount, NC SMSN Lawana Adkins Macon. CA 71 OD Division First Lieutenant BMC(SW) Michael W.Dunn ENS Kevin G. Haug After attending college at William Jewell College in Libert ' , Missouri, ENS Haug enlisted in the Navy. He attended boot camp at Great Lakes, IL in January 1995. After completing boot camp he started the Navy ' s nuclear train- ing program in Orlando, FL to become an electrician. While in A school he applied for a commission. After qualifying at prototype in Charleston, South Carolina, he reported for duty at Officer Candidate School where he entered a 16- week training program and was granted a commission on 25 October 1996. He then attended Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport. RI from November 1996 until March 1997, when he reported for duty to be the com- missioning First Lieutenant aboard McFAUL. BMC( SW) Dunn is a native of Pascagoula, MS. He joined the US Navy m 1 98 1 and after initial training at Great Lakes, IL he reported for duty aboard the USS DETROIT (AOE-4). Subsequent tours of duty include USS GEMINI (PHM-6) in Key West, FL from 1985-87, NAS Whitmg Field Security, Milton, FL from 1987-90. and USSMcINERNEY(TFG-8) from 1990-94. ChiefDunn then re- ported for duty to NAS Merid- ian where he served as A school Company Commander at the Navy Technical Training Center. Chief Dunn reported aboard McFAUL m May 1997 as LCPO of Deck division. BMC(SW) Dunn has earned the following awards: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards). Combat Action Rib- bon, Navy Umt Commendatton Medal, Navy Battle E Ribbon, Coast Guard Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), and vanous unit commendation and service awards. Chief Dunn and his wife Lois currently reside in Pascagoula, MS. They have a daughter, Jessica (15), and a son. Michael Jr( 14). 12 OD Division boatswain ' s mate BM S are one of the oldest traditional ratings in the United States Navy, and the experts in deck seamanship. They maintain all the machinery and equipment on our ship ' s decks, handle cargo, and operate small boats. They also maintain and clean the ship ' s exterior surfaces. BIVll(SW) William Kuntz Rochester, NY BM2(SW) Jerome Bryan Charleston, SC BM2(SW) Barry Holley Notasulga, AL BM2(SW) David Macias El Paso. TX B1V12 Kathy Pritchard Middletown. Rl BM3 Corby Cox Little Rock. AR SN Cantrell Frazier Tallahasse. FL SN Algernon Goodwin Columbia, SC SN Hazel Shillingford Bronx, NY 73 OD Division SA Philip Artemcbuk Massapequa, NY SA Jerry Bond, Jr. Louisville. KY SA Michael Johnson Rochester, NY SA Muhammad Maudarbocus Rutherford. NJ k Ife .ms n% w T -T jfc - lJH i] ■S SA Sean Santiago New York, NY SR Marlene Azevedo Bridgeport, CT Chief Dunn hits yet another one over the fence. ijM jm SR J. Paul Brown Camden, SC SR Trevor Daniel Perry ton, TX 74 OD Division SR Cleve Gay Brooklyn. NY SR Jason King Queens, NY SR Walter Little Highpoint, NC SR Lakisha Longmire Philadelphia. PA SR Tameka Nichols Salisbury. MD SR Roshal Smith Oklahoma City. OK SR Jeremy Sunday Dillsburg, PA 75 Ol Division Combat Information Center Officer LTjg Frank C. Wittwer LTjg Frank Carl Wittwer is from DeRidder, LA. He en- listed in the United States Navy in 1988 and attended Nuclear Power School as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class. He entered the United States Naval Academy in the summer of 1990 and graduated with merit in May 1994 with a B.S. in Systems En- gineering. Following graduation, he reported onboard USS CALI- FORNIA (CGN-36) where he served from May 1995 to April 1 996 as DC Division Officer and from May 1 996 to May 1 997 as First Lieutenant and deployed durmg OPERATION DESERT STRIKE. LTjg Wittwer reported onboard McFAUL in May 1997 as the Combat Information Cen- ter Officer. His awards include the Navy Achievement Medal and vari- ous service and campaign rib- bons. He is mamed to the former Melinda Roberts of DeRidder, LA. They now reside in Vir- ginia. OSC(SW) Mark T. Sansing OSC(SW AW) Sansing is a native of Sulligent, AL. He joined the US Navy in 1 983 and after initial technical train- ing at OS A school, he re- ported for duty aboard USS JOSEPH HEWES (FF- 1 078). Subsequent tours of duty include pre-commissioning crew member aboard USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) and mstruc- tor duty for Surface Warfare Department at Fleet and Mme Warfare Training Center in Charleston, SC. Upon comple- tion of shore duty, he reported aboard USS BUNKER HILL {CG-52) stationed m Yokosuka, Japan. His last assignment was USS COWPENS (CG-63) lo- cated in San Diego, CA. Chief Sansing reported aboard McFAUL in July 1997 as the Leading Chief Petty Of- ficer of Operations Department and 01 Division. 76 Ol Division operations specialist n OS ' 5 operate radar, navigation, and communication equipment in the Combat Information Center (CIC) By evaluating radar displays and other radar information, they identify ships and aircraft, and determine target distance, bearing and altitudes. They perform the tactical decision and control function of the ship. -M, OSl(SW AW) Robert Kanizar New Port Rtchey. FL OSl(SVV) Phillip Shouse Pans. TX OSl John Slack .Akron. OH OS2(SW AW) John Cash Columbus. IN OS2 Eric Council Tarboro. NC OS2 John Davis Chicago. IL OS2 Deborah Evans Abbeville. SC OS2 Philip Farrv Saratoga. N) 77 Ol Division i P ' TH OS2(SW) Michael Green York, PA OS2(SW) Andrejs Melcher Saginaw. MI OS2(SW AW) Kelly Smith Hannibal, MO OS2 Brian Vugteveen Cadillac. MI OS3 Steven Coody Seymour, TX OS3 Philip Gober Jacksonville. AR OS3 Angela Taylor Lakeland. FL OSSN Timothy Davis Philadelphia, PA 78 Ol Division OSSN Ernest Johnson Gatlinburg, TN OSSN Lashawn Woods Monroe, LA OSSA Timothy Melton Omaha, NE OSSA William Moulton Stillwater, NY H Ml mm. r B - Tip, m OSSN Davis sings and plays at McFA UL s observance of Black History Month. L T Moquin receives an award from Commodore Locklear. 79 OT Division Electronic Warfare Officer LT Lyman R. Moquin LT Moquin is a native of the US Navy, the son of a retired 28-year Cryptologic Officer. He graduated in May 1 99 1 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Science and Technological Studies. He also holds an MS m Human Resources from Central Michigan University. Following graduation, he was commis- sioned a Cryptologic Officer and was sta- tioned at NSGA Misawa, Japan, attached to the Fleet Direct Support unit. While sta- tioned there, he augmented the USS INDE- PENDENCE for then WESTPAC ' 92 sup- porting DESERT STORM and SOUTHERN WATCH, and the USS REEVES for their fmal WESTPAC deployment in 1993. FoUowmg Japan, LT Moquin was as- signed to NSGA Ft. Meade. Highlighting this tour, he deployed to Joint Task Force PROVIDE PROMISE in Naples, Italy in the Fall of 1 995 as a Cryptologic staff officer, and subsequently to the Com- bined Air Operations Center in Vicenza, Italy, as the OIC of the NATO EW de- tachment. He departed in May of 1997 and reported onboard McFAUL as the Electronic Warfare Officer m September 1997. LT Moquin ' s awards include the De- fense Meritorious Ser ' ice Medal, the Joint Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and various service and campaign ribbons. He IS married to Polly Spahr of Thurmont Maryland. They currently reside in Nor- folk, VA. CTRC(AW) Barbara J. Paris ISC(AW) Rosemarv Harris CTRC(AW) Pans is a na- tive of Omaha, NE. She joined the Navy in 1978 and after initial technical training at Naval Technical Training Cen- ter, Corry Station, Pensacola, FL, she reported for duty at NSGA Terceira Island. Subsequent tours of duty include Naval Station Rota, Spain, Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA), Homestead, FL, NSGA San Vito, Italy and NSGA Misawa, Japan. Her last assignment was NSGA Anchorage, AK, were she also conducted a 1 995 Persian Gulf deployment. CTRC(AW) Pans reported aboard McFAUL in February 1997 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of OT division. Chief Paris ' s spouse, Daniel will be joining her in Norfolk, VA upon homeport transfer. ISC( AW) Hams is a native of Chicago, IL. She joined the US Navy in 1982 and after ini- tial training, she reported for duty at PSD Rota, Spain. Subsequent tours of duty include ASWOC Rota Spam, SPAWARSYSCOM Washmg- ton, DC, HQ UNC ROK US CFC Seoul Korea, PATWING ONE DET Diego Garcia, COMNA VFORJAPAN Yokosuka Japan, and ONI Suitland Maryland. Her last assignment was Senior Enlisted Joint Intelligence Analyst at AIC Norfolk, VA. She reported aboard McFAUL in October 1 997 as the Shipboard Independent Duty Intelligence Specialist. ISC(AW) Hams resides in Chesapeake, VA with her hus- band CW03 Harris. TTiey have a one-year-old daughter, Maelin Rose. 80 OT Division electronic warfare technician EWs operate and maintain equipment used in the direction, analysis, and identification of emissions in the electromagnetic spectrum. They also work with equipment used in the deception and jamming of enemy sensors, and are involved in the analysis of informa- tion to evaluate equipment capabili- ties and limitations. EWC(SW) Jeffery D. Hough EWC(SW) Hough IS a native of Bucyrus, OH. He joined the US Navy in 1 984 and after initial train- ing at Naval Technical Training Cen- ter, Corry Station Pensacola, FL, EW A school, he reported onboard USS SPRUANCE (DD-963 ). Subsequent tours of duty in- clude instructor duty NTTC, Corry Station, Pensacola, FL and USS TAY- LOR (FFG-50). His last assignment was USS KIDD (DDG-993). Chief Hough reported aboard McFAUL in May of 1996 as the Electronic Warfare Leading Chief Petty Officer. EWC(SW) Hough currently re- sides m Virginia Beach, VA with his wife Naomi. They have three chil- dren, Zakery, Andrea, and Bran- don. ( ■) i EW1(SW AW) Frederick Almeida Harrison Valley. PA EW3 Steven Henderson Garrnet, KS EW3 Jason Holbrook Garden Grove. CA EW3 Christopher Modly Tampa. FL EW 3 Toni Pendergraft Gates. OR 81 X OT Division CT ' s operate and maintain cryptologic sensors and equipment used in the direction, analysis, and identification of emissions in the electromagnetic spectrum. Thev also provide secure communica- tions to coordinate early warning of potential enemy threats. cryptologic technician CTOl(SW) William Feller Pittsburgh. PA CTMl Maria Llanos San Juan. PR CTR2 Bradley Hostetter New Holland. PA CT02 Aaron Manning Covington. OH rrr rk Witt M n CTR2 Todd McCarter Kno.xville, TN CTA2 Shawn Turek Los Altos Hills. CA CTR3 James Prowse Charleston. WV CT03 Cantreece Willis Sacramento. CA 82 Commander Jackson makes ihe first purchase from the ship t( The Supply Department includes four divisions with two officers, four chiefs, and approximately 50 enlisted per- sonnel. The mission is to support McFAUL in all areas of material and ser- vice needs, ranging from supplying equip- ment parts and preparing three meals a day, to providing laundry service, keeping McFAUL equipment and personnel at their peak of readiness. The Stores Division supplies and in- ventories all parts, replacements, and Maintenance Assistance Modules (MAM ' S), and maintains proper levels of stock control. They also provide postal service, supplying stamps, money orders, and other postal needs. Food Service per- sonnel prepare meals for over 300 McFAUL members three times a day. They create cycle menus, ensuring healthy choices are always available, set up and serve meals in three different mess halls, and maintain spotless dining areas and equipment. The Sales Division provides the crew with health and comfort services such as the barber shop, laundry, and vending. They operate and inventory the ship ' s store afloat, which provides toiletnes, food stuffs, and uniform items, among other things. Disbursing is responsible for the crew ' s pay. They ac- count for all payrolls, advance funds and claims to all personnel, and maintain the ATM-at-sea. The 3M Coordinator (BMC), who is also the ship ' s Quality Assurance Officer, is lo- cated in Supply, responsible for the man- agement of ship ' s mamtenance and qual- ity control programs of all work processes onboard the ship. Performing both the 3M and QA roles, he ensures all ship ' s mainte- nance is completed to the highest degree of quality standards possible. The Supply Officer (SUPPO) leads this department. She supervises the perfor- mance of the Supply Department person- nel and is ultimately responsible for all sup- ply transactions ensuring that the support mission is earned out. Other duties include serving as the Postal Officer, the Hazard- ous Matenals Coordinator, and Senior mem- ber of the Cash Verification Team. 83 Supply Department Supply Officer LCDR Michelle C. Skubic LCDR Michelle Skubic was bom in Monterey, CA. Af- ter graduating from California State University, FuUerton with a BA in Business Administra- tion, she attended Officer Can- didate School at Newport, Rl, earning her commission in No- vember 1988. Upon graduation from the Navy Supply Corps School in June 1989, LCDR Skubic re- ported aboard her first ship, USS ACADIA (AD-42), m San Diego, California. During this tour, she was Division Officer for Food Service, Sales and Ser- vices, Supply Support, and ADP, and deployed twice to the Arabian Gulf to include an ex- tended deployment in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD STORM. In July 1992, LCDR Skubic transferred to Commander, Na- val Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, where she was first assigned as Services Afloat Support Officer, and later as Carrier Readiness Officer, both billets in direct support of Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers. In Apnl 1994, LCDR Skubic transferred to Naval Air Station, Sigonella, where she was imme- diately assigned as the Com- bined Bachelor Quarters Of- ficer for the 92 5 -room opera- tion. Next, she rotated to the position of Aviation Support Division Officer, responsible for providing aviation support to sixty on-station, deployed, and rotational in-theater air- craft. In June of 1997, LCDR Skubic reported onboard USS McFAUL as the Supply Of ficer, in charge of supply ser- vices and readiness functions aboard the ship. Following this tour, she will attend the Financial Management pro- gram at Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Califor- nia. LCDR Skubic ' s personal awards and medals include the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards). Navy Achieve- ment Medal (three awards), and various service and campaign medals and ribbons. She is qualified as a Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer and Na- val Aviation Supply Officer. LCDR Skubic is mamed to Thomas Joseph Skubic of San Bernardino, California. They have two children: three-year- old daughter Chantal Mane, and one-year-old son Jake Thomas. SHC(SW) Neal and ihe C ' apiain join logelher m opening the ship ' s store. LCDR Skubic gels her gold oak leaves pinned on by Ihe CO. 84 SlD ivision MRCS(SW) RichardJ. Smith SKC(SW) Santiago Barrera MRCS Smith IS a native of Miami, Fl. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1979 and after Ma- chinist training at MR A school, he reported for duty aboard USS JASON (AR-8). Subsequent tours of dut ' include USS EDWARD McDonnell (FF-io43 ), na- val AIR STATION MAYPORT, FL., and USS Y0SEMITE(AD-19). His last assignment was as an Examina- tion Writer for the MR rating at Naval Education Training Pro- gram Management Support Activity (NETPMSA), Pensacola, FL. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommis- sioned Officers Academy in November of 1996. Senior Quef Smith reported to McFAUL in January 1 997 as the ships Qual- ity Assurance Officer and 3M Coordinator. MRCS Smith currently re- sides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife Cindy. They have a thirteen year old son, Ricky. SKC(SW) Barrera was bom in San Antonio, TX and raised in Wichita Falls, TX. After graduating from Burkburnett High School in Burkbumett, TX, hejoined the Navy in October of 1 983. After receiving initial train- ing at Recruit Training Com- mand Great Lakes, Illinois he received his designation as a non-rated seaman and subse- quently reported for duty aboard Precommissioning Unit USS IOWA (BB-61 ) in March of 1984. Durmg his tour aboard Iowa he received permission to strike for his current Store- keeper rating as well as obtain his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pm. Subsequent tours of duty have included Naval Air Station Kmgsville Texas, Pre-Commis- sionmg Unit USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64), and Naval Security Group Activity, Medma, Texas. Chief Barrera reported aboard McFAUL in April of 1 997 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Stores Division. Chief Barrera currently re- sides in Ocean Springs, MS with his wife Diana. They have two sons, Eric (12) and Jereme (10). SlD ivision to re kee per] SK ' s operate the ship ' s storerooms and issue repair parts. Additionally they prepare requisi- tions and other orders to maintain supplies at prescribed support levels to satisfy non-stocked departmental requirements. They also manage the ship ' s inventories, organize warehousing, and prepare items for shipping. SK ' s are the command ' s budget and accounting officials, maintaining McFA UL s financial records. SKI Martha Gregory Laurel, MS SK2 Louis Cbilds Joliel. IL SK2 Gerald Howell Norfolk, VA SK3 Pascal Joseph Philadelphia, PA SKSN Michelle Cain Miami, FL SKSN Laklsha Hinton Durham, NC Food Service Atlendants (FSA s) resl long enough for a pholo 86 S2 S5 Division MSC Mark R. Covington MSC Covington was bom in Norfolk, VA and raised in Brownsville, TN. He joined the US Navy in 1 98 1 and after initial technical training at MS A school, he reported for duty aboard Naval Air Sta- tion Whiting Field, FL. Subsequent tours of duty include USS DOYLE {FFG-39) in which he was a precommissioning crew mem- ber. Naval Air Station Merid- ian, MS, Naval Security Group Activity Sabana Seca, PR, USS PETERSON (DD-969) and Na- val Support Activity Souda Bay, Crete Greece. His last as- signm ent was Leading Chief Petty Officer and Manager for the Enlisted Barracks at Naval Air Station Brunswick, ME. Chief Covington reported aboard McFAUL in September 1 997 as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of Food Service Divi- sion. MSC Covington ' s wife, Cindy and their 6 year-old daughter, Teresa reside in Brownsville, TN. postal clerk PC ' s perform postal counter work, including the sale of stamps and money orders, process incoming and outgoing mad, route mail to personnel and departments, process claims and inquiries related to postal services and prepare files on postal correspondence, records and reports. PC2 Anthony Burton Milwaukee, WI 87 S2 S5 Division MS ' s operate and manage all galley and dinning facilities. This includes menu preparation, procurement, receipt, and stowage of all food items for the ship. Additionally, they maintain all food service financial returns. mess management specialist MSl(SS) Brian Harris Weedsport, N) MSI Cynthia Jones Milledgeville, GA MSI Lawrence Shute North Haverhill, NH IV1S2 Arthur Bryant Chesapeake, VA MS2(SW) Casey Ferguson Miami. FL MS2 Kennedy McCarty Shubuta, MS 1VIS3 Lamar Drinks Milwaukee, WI MS3 Travis Green Anderson, SC S3 S4 Division Disbursing Officer LTjg Ernesto C. Andrada LTjg Andrada was bom in Baguio City, Philippines. In December 1984, he gradu- ated from Recruit Training Command and Aviation Machinist ' s Mate A School m San Diego, CA. During his enlisted tour, he attended off- duty classes at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and m December 1990 graduated with a BS in Civil Engineer- ing. In May 1995, he was frocked to Religious Program Specialist First Class and shortly thereafter was selected for Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, where he earned his commission in De- cember 1995. Upon graduating from the Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, GA in March 1997, he reported aboard McFAUL. LTjg Andrada is mamed to the former Manlou Paredes of Cavite City, Philippines. They have two children, four-year- old Hannah and four-month- old James. SHC(SW) Andre D. Neal SHC(SW)Nealisanativeof Toledo, Ohio. Hejoined the U.S. Navy in 1986 and after mi- tial training at apprenticeship training school, he reported for duty aboard USS CAMDEN (AOE-2) as an undesignated seaman. Subsequent tours include Naval Hospital, Great Lakes and USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) in which he was a precomrmssionmg crew mem- ber. Chief Neal reported aboard McFAUL in April 1997 as the leading ship ' s serviceman of S-3 division. Chief Neal ' s wife and two children reside in Toledo, OH. ship serviceman SHSN Reynaldo Osteria III San Diego, CA SHSN Lynette W illever Byron Center, MI SH ' s are employed in a variety of service outlets, including barber shop, ship store and laundry operations. They also assist in the financial and inventory management associated with their operations. 89 S3 S4 Division DK ' s compute pay. prepare payrolls, update personnel pay records with respect to insurance allotments, family allowances, and other entitlements. Additionally, they process claims for expenses, disburse funds for supplies and services, and prepare financial accounts and reports. [disbursing clerki DKSN Charles McCrary Kileen, TX LTjg Andrada holds the first check whiten by the McFAUL MSIiSS) Harris conducts business nith an Ingalls employee The SH ' s pose proudly with their laundry presses. SHSN Osteria tends to his first McFAUL customer. OSQSW) Sansing 90 Paper, Pills, and PiM vigilant McFAUL Sailor scans ihe horizon Photo by Michael McFaul The navigation, administrative, and medical needs of the ship are handled by personnel in the Navigation Adminis- trative Department. The department is manned by a second-tour Division Officer, a Senior Chief Petty Officer, and 13 enlisted personnel. The Executive Division includes the Yeomen, Personnelmen, Command Master- at-Arms, and Command Career Counselor. Yeomen perform clencal and administrative duties, including typing, preparing, and routing of correspondence, filing official reports, and mamtainmg officer personnel service records. Personnelmen are respon- sible for enlisted service records, prepare career and pay documents, and deal with manpower issues. The Command Career Counselor provides guidance to crewmembers on career planning and other opportunities. The Master-at-Arms is re- sponsible for maintaining good order and discipline on the ship. The Navigation Division consists of the Quartermasters. They maintain all the charts and equipment necessary to safely navigate the ship, and are trained in deter- mining ships position both celestially and with GPS. When the ship is underway, a Quartermaster is always on watch on the bridge to determine the ships position, as- sist the Officer of the Deck, and track the Path of Intended Movement (PIM). Medical Division is staffed by Hospi- tal Corpsmen, who provide care to mjured or ill crew members. They are tramed to conduct mmor medical and dental proce- dures in the absence of an actual medical doctor. Corpsmen also assist physicians with physical examinations, patient care, and the administration of medication. The Navigator leads the Navigation Administrative Department. He personally oversees the daily operation of the depart- ment, reportmg to the Commanding Officer for matters concerning navigation and to the Executive Officer for admmistrative matters. He also serves as the Command Legal Officer and Public Affairs Officer. 91 Navigation Administration Department Navigator LTjg Gregory E. Staton LTjg Staton is a native of Greensboro, NC. He gradu- ated from Duke University in May 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, and was commissioned through the NROTC program. Following completion of Surface Warfare School in New- port, RI, in June 1995, LTjg Staton reported aboard USS FIFE (DD-991), forward de- ployed in Yokosuka, Japan. He served as Communications Of- ficer during a deployment to the Persian Gulf in 1995, and dur- ing multinational exercises RIMPAC ' 96 and Forward Thrust ' 97. He departed FIFE in May 1997 and reported to McFAUL as Navigator and Administration Officer in July 1997. LTjg Staton ' s awards in- clude the Navy Acheivement Medal, Southwestern Asia Ser- vice medal, and various unit commendation and service awards. HMCS(SW) Ronald L. Dean HMCS{SW) Dean is a lativeofRoscoe, PA. He joined the Marine Corps in 1 965 , serving 5 years which included two tours in Vietnam. He left the Marine Corps and went to work for Combustion Engineer- ing, Inc. while also attending college. After college he con- tinued work, becoming the gen- eral foreman of foundry opera- tions. During this time he also attended the Pittsburgh Insti- tute of Mortuary Sciences and became a licensed fiineral direc- tor. He was directly procured into the Navy in 1985 and after initial training he reported to Headquarters Nation Capital Region, Bethesda Naval Hos- pital for duty. Subsequent tours include Surface Force In- dependent Duty School, USS AINSWORTH ( FF- 1 090), and USS SCOTT (DDG-995). His last tour of duty was at Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, FL. Senior Chief Dean reported aboard McFAUL in January 1 997 as the Senior Medical De- partment Representative. His wife Mary Lou and three year old son Parker currently reside in Pensacola, FL. Senior Chief Dean ia.k.a. Supply Officer ' s baby boy. Doc ) happily 92 NX Division YTV ' s perform clerical, administration, and secretarial duties including typing and filing, and the preparation and routing of corre- spondence and official reports. They maintain officer personnel service records. YNl Ann Carter Chicago. IL YN2 Peter LeMay Manchester. NH YN2 Mary Moe Superior. WI YNSN Shawn Lafferty Cuba. IL YNSN William Moore Claysville. PA t . m YNSN Robert Reid mn. MN 93 NX Division navy counselor NC ' s assist the command in organizing and implementing enlisted recruiting and retention programs. Also, they counsel personnel about the advantages of career opportunities in the U.S. Navy. NCI Calvin Coleman Little Rock, AR master at arms MA ' s perform, train, and advise on matters of investiga- tion, interrogation, apprehen- sion, crime prevention, preser- vation of crime scenes and evidence. They are primarily responsible for the enforcement of orders and regulations, shore patrol and physical security evolutions. MAI John Clow Framingham, MA HM ' s provide medical care to injured or ill crew members. They also assist physicians with physical examinations, patient care, and the administration of medicinals. hospital corpsman HN Kristie Jones Pleasanton, KS 94 NN Division QM ' s stand watch as an assistant to the Officer of the Deck and to the ship ' s navigator, serving as steers- men performing ship control, navigation and bridge watch duties. They also procure, correct and maintain all navigation and oceanographic publications and charts and navigational instru- ments. quartermaster QMl Anthony Robinson Baltimore, MD Q1V12 Dominique Bowman Jacksonville, FL QM3 MiclielJe Baranil Sacramento, CA QMSN Michael Jordan Pensacola, FL QMl Robinson reviews a chart with QMSN Jordan (left) and QMS Baranik (right) 95 earn 1 ramers Land-Based Engineenng Site (LBES) CIC Team Trainer Radio Llcclronics Technician Team Trainer 96 Behind the Scenes UjJicL ' n and (. i i i pose wiih the Commanding Officer and Commodore Locklear under the McFAUL ' s screws. McFA UL s championship Softball team. 97 Service to the community. Eli I Almeida won ' I let the Utile kids play with his ball. GSM I Gowenlock flips burgers for TEAM Mel .U , Morning I ' I ' 98 IVho is Senior Chief Smith playing with? Fireman Chiii faces the daunting task of organizing a repair locker OS3 Gober, FCKSW) Williams and GSCS(SW) Lennon enjoy the hot Mississippi summer. Fireman Urban closely examines Ins first meal onboard McFA VL Clue) lluugli puis II hamburger out of its miser} ' . Carol Harshner shares one of many laughs uith the crew. The XC) stalks his prey in a friendly game of basketball 100 Letters of Appreciation The Commissioning Committee - . tw IH 1 ' Jm. HH I [|V iir fi B ' ' - ' A j M. __., T| Kmi )?L- I Ha ' W ffrom w; , e ;o ng i(j fof ievv s. LT Mike Doran. Jimmy Kehoe. Mary Miller. LCDR Michelle Skubic. Rav Cii:hberi. Sieve Han, CDR Bernard Jackson, John Snedeker, Bob Cannon Commissioning Book Team: Ensign David Monti GMC(S W) John T. Merrell FCl James Meeker CTOl(SW) William Feller Special Thanks To: Captain J. Walter Buchanan, USNR WillBramlett Sherry Boman Robert Doc Stewart Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Public Relations Department Jim Mclngvale Ron Eli as Steve Ruh 101 Letters of Appreciation McFAUL ' s Public Affairs Officer Captain J. Walter Buchanan, USNR Captain Buchanan received a direct commission into the Na- val Reserve as a Pubhc Affairs Officer April 7, 1980. His previous military experience was with the U.S. Army Reserve. He was recalled to active duty for both the Berlin Crisis in 1961 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, with the Army and Navy reserves respectfully. Captain Buchanan ' s Naval Reserve experience includes: Com- manding Officer, Navy Office of Information, Detachment 518; Commanding Officer, Public Affairs Center, Detachment 208; Officer in Charge, U.S. Central Command, Public Affairs Detach- ment 108; Public Affairs Officer, Readiness Conimand Region NINE; Assistant Public Affairs Officer, Command Reserve Na- val Construction Force; and Department Head and Operations Officer, NR Navy Office of Information, Southeast. His various military awards include: Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Joint Duty Commendation Medal, Navy Commenda- tion Medal (3 awards). Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Service Defense Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He completed joint duty educational programs at the National De- fense University and Department of Defense Information School. He also holds both Master of Business Administration and a Bach- elor of Science in Business Administration degrees. His civilian marketing career includes national and mtemational positions with the Coca-Cola Company as well as a senior officer position with a large advertising agency. His clients mcluded: IBM, STP, and Herman Miller. Captain Buchanan currently owns and operates a marketing ser- vices firm in Atlanta, Georgia. His clients are both national and international in scope of operation. 102 Plankowners Arriving Late Front row, left to right: QMSA Christopher Robertson IC3 Stefanie Duncan FC3 Teaqua Bailey STGSA Steven Williams DCFR Matt Albright Ene,PA Corry,PA Chicago, IL Springfield, MO Sonora, CA Back row, left to right: STG 1 Curtiss Long ET2(SW) Joseph Faretra RMSN Christopher Kammerer FC3 Adam Rzeppa SMSR David Bene PNSA Matthew Fratto Coudersport, PA Brooklyn, NY Charlotte, NC South Elgm, IL New Orleans, LA Geneva, NY Not Pictured: PNC(SW) Suzanne Blackport RM2 Harley Bledsoe SR Michael Bolson MSI Anthony Bnster CTMSN Jeremy Brown GMSN Keith Brownlee 0S2 Ricky CampbeU SR Alder Colm MSSA Jason Covington GSMFA Antonio Deazevedo DK2 Romeo Dionisio GSM2 Marc Diraimo SHSN Andy Edwards EN3(SW) Mark Fletcher SH2 Brandon Hamer RM3 Shawn Hilton ET3 Aaron Johnson TM2 Gregory Johnson SHSN Ramona Marquez MSSR Bernard Murren EMFR Ronnel NorviUe PNSN Mary Patterson HMC Michael Pelzel GMSN John Perry MS2 Joseph Pitre GSMFR Michelle Rodgers OS 1(SW) Rex Taylor CTR2 Jamie Vaughn MSSN Michelle Walch GM2 Joseph Waldron RMSA John Walker OSSN Renard Washington FR Rachel Wood 103 (MS- i M  I ' lji Micip asiiaiMt ' USS McFAUL (DDG 74) FPO AE 09578-1293 Visit USS McFAUL on the Web at: http: www.navy.inil hoinepages incfaul 104
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