McFaul (DDG 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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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)

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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.

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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.