McFaul (DDG 74) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 2004 volume:

bivnatures Ports of Call: Trieste Venice, Italy Souda Bay, Crete Muscat, Oman Jebel Ali Dubai, United Arab Emirates Port Victoria, Seychelles Bahrain Cartagena, Spain Halifax, Nova Scotia Transits: Straits of Gibralter Suez Canal Bab el Mendeb Straits of Hormuz In Support of: Arabian Shark Operation Enduring Operation Iraqi F Operation Sea Drat ebruary 18 -August 16 2004 yivnatures Ports of Call: Trieste Venice, Italy Souda Bay, Crete Muscat, Oman Jebel Ali Dubai, United Arab Emirates Port Victoria, Seychelles Bahrain Cartagena, Spain Halifax, Nova Scotia Transits: Straits of Gibralter Suez Canal Bab el Mendeb Straits of Hormuz In Support of: Arabian Shark Operation Enduring Free Operation Iraqi Free Operation Sea Dra ebruary 18 -August 16 2004 USS McFaul (DDG-74) Vital Statistics Length: 505 ft Beam: 66 ft Displacement: 8849 tons Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines 100,000 combined shaft horsepower Electricity: 3 Allison 501-K34 gas turbine generators 2500 kW each Ton Speed: 30+ knots v: 25 Officers 315 Enlisted Weapons Systems: 5 5 ' 754 caliber Lightweight Gun e-in Weapons System (CIWS) is Combat System )oon Antiship Missiles uvanced Tomahawk Weapons System ndard Missile II -tically-Launched Antisubmarine Rockets yiK 46 Torpedoes USS McFaul (DDG-74J Commissioned on April 25, 1998, the USS McFaul is the 24th guided-missile destroyer of the Arleigh Burke-class. She was constructed in Pascagoula, Mississippi, by lngalls Shipbuilding, using a method known as modular construc- tion . In modular construction, larger functional portions of the ship are constructed separately and then are assembled together, a method which is used to build all Navy vessels today. The McFaul is a multi-mission platform: with her wide array of weapons and sensor systems, she is capable of fighting surface action against other ships, combating hostile aircraft and missiles, hunting and destroying enemy submarines, as well as conducting long-range strategic precision strike against land targets. In addition, the USS McFaul is capable of providing fire support to combat elements on land, responding to calls for fire with her 5 54 caliber gunmount. Driven by four powerful LM2500 gas turbine engines, the McFaul can sustain speeds in excess of 30 knots. These types of engines, with minor modifications, are also used as propulsion for aircraft. The pitch of her two propellers are controllable, meaning that speed can be adjusted simply by changing the angle of blade bite in the water: in fact, the McFaul can reverse direction entirely without having to re- verse the rotation of her shafts. The ship ' s approximate 350 crewmembers are pro- vided with modem conveniences such as a ship ' s store, a bar- bershop, laundry services, and even vending machines. In addition, McFaul ' s Supply Department orders, stocks, and manages tens of thousands of parts for equipment mainte- nance and repair. A ship-wide television system provides regu- r training — and a wide variety of movies for crewmembers enjoy when they are not working towards their Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification (see ESWS , page 1 6), study- ing for advancement exams, learning the ins and outs of their systems, equipment and procedures, or participating in one of the many ongoing series of Damage Control and Force Pro- tection drills designed to keep the crew at peak readiness for any emergency or attack. The USS McFaul is a Flight II version of the Arleigh Burke-class, meaning that she has no hanger for a helicopter and therefore has no helicopter detachment onboard. How- ever, she regularly lands helicopters on her flight deck (see VERTREP , page 1 5) for the transfer of personnel, cargo, or for refueling purposes. The ship ' s Sonar Suite is also capable of integrated operations with specially-equipped helicopters for the purpose of prosecuting submarines at long distances. For her deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf in 2004, USS McFaul was assigned to the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ESG concept marks a bold departure from traditional carrier-oriented battlegroups to smaller, more flexible groups capable of providing compre- hensive protection to the USS Wasp ( LH D- 1 ) and enabling the Wasp to disembark her detachment of over 5000 Marines anywhere in the world. The Ship ' s Emblem Shield - dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally used by the Navy. ' Neptune, god of the sea, embodies mari- , time prowess and swift mobilization. The waves suggest a coastline and underscore Chief 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 under fire. The octagon shape symbolizes the Aegis Combat System and USS McFaul ' s modem multi-mission warfare operations with quick decisive action. The colors and quarterly division are adapted from the Panamanian flag and represent Operation JUST CAUSE in the Republic of Panama. The four sections also allude to SEAL Team FOUR, Chief McFaul ' s SEAL Team. The laurel represents achievement and honor; the palm, which is indigenous to tropical regions, refers to Panama and also symbolizes victory. Supporters: The Naval sword represents USS McFaul and the trident, adapted from the Naval Special War- fare insignia, highlights Chief McFaul ' s SEAL service. rr Chief Engineman (SEAL AW) Donal USS McFaul (DDG-74) is named after Engineman Chief Petty Officer Donald McFaul. Chief McFaul was born on September 20, 1 957 in Orange County, California. He graduated from Bend Senior High School in Bend, Oregon in 1 974. He enlisted in the Navy after high school and was assigned to Naval Station Treasure Island after recruit training. He worked there as an engine specialist until 1 977, when he volunteered for and was selected to join the Naval Special Warfare Community. ' i He underwent Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training, in Class 95, in the s i of 1978. Chief McFaul was assigned to SEAL Team ONE where he made three deploy- ments in support of special operations out of Subic Bay, the Phillippines. He was subsequently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Unit ONE, U.S. Naval Station Subic Bay in 1983. In 1985, Donald McFaul the SEAL became Donald McFaul the civilian, trying his hand at engine repair and spending relaxing days fishing in Seattle, Washington and Kodiak, Alaska. Missing the challenge and excitement of the SEAL teams, Donald McFaul returned to the Naval Special Wafare Community. He attended the Defense Language Institute for Spanish in Monterey, California, where he met his wife, Patricia. In February of 1 988, Chief McFaul was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR. Shortly after reporting, Donald and Patricia were married. While a member of SEAL Team FOUR, Chief McFaul de- ployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Middle East Forces and later deployed to Naval Special Warfare Unit EIGHT at Naval Sta- tion Rodman, Republic of Panama. His final deployment was as Platoon Chief of GOLF Platoon on December 1 8, 1989; on December 20, he was killed in action during combat operations. His awards include the Navy Achivement 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 (back row. third from right) chief McFaul is surv i V ed by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Megan; mother, Shirley Lee of Washington; brothers, Michael McFaul, J.R. Schooley, Duane Schooley, Jr., and sisters, Debbie Baker, Candy Nelson and Karie Tart. ., Vv ■ •+ ' t • . .AVY CROSS CITATION action while serving as Platoon Chief Petty Office JR, GOLF Platoon during Operation JUST CAUSE at Paitilla Airfield, Republi of Panama on 20 December 1 989. Chief Petty Officer McFaul ' s platoon was an element of Naval Special Warfare Tas Unit PAPA, whose crucial mission was to deny to General Noriega and his associates the use of Patilla Airfield as a avenue of escape from Panama. After inserting by rubber raiding craft, GOLF platoon was patrolling toward thei objective, a hangar housing General Noriega ' s aircraft, when they were engaged by heavy small arms fire. Realizing tha most of the first squad, 25 meters north of his position, had been wounded, he left the relative safety of his own position ii order to assist the wounded lying helplessly exposed. Under heavy fire with total disregard for his personal safety, Chie Petty Officer McFaul moved forward into the kill zone and began carrying a seriously wounded platoon member to safety. As he was nearing the safety of his force ' s perimeter, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Chief Petty Office) McFaul ' s heroic action and courage under fire saved his teammate ' s life and were an inspiration for other acts of heroisn as the assault force prevailed in this decisive battle. By his extraordinary bravery, personal sacrifice, and inspiring devotior to duty, Chief Petty Officer McFaul reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Unitec States Naval Service. CDR Bradley C. M CDR Brad Mai was raised in Columbia, Missouri. . He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated with distinction in 1 985 with a degree in Systems Engineering. He then com- pleted nuclear power training and served in Engi- neering and as Navigator in the USS Texas (CGN-39) from 1987 to 1991. Following the USS Texas, he attended the Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology, where he received Masters Degrees in both Naval Architecture and Mechani- cal Engineering and performed research for Draper Laboratories. From 1994 to 1996, he served as Weapons Of- ficer and Combat Systems Officer aboard USS Valley Forge (CG-50) and as Chief Engineer aboard USS South Carolina (CGN-37) from 1 996 to 1998. From 1 998 to 2000, he was Ex- ecutive Officer of the USS San Jacinto (CG-56). Jacinto, Commander tary to Commander Naval Forces Europe in London, England from 2000 to 2002. He took command of USS McFaul in ri i I ' k ' CDR Mai ' s personal decorations include the Merito and the Navy and Marine Corps Achivement Medal. :scu h - n ves ! STARJDIVE RE WATER CI XlHpurses ' .Discover 9 ' M f JLf LCDR Jeffrey W. Hickox LCDR Jeffrey Hickox joined the Navy on 7 July 1 986. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1 990 with a Bachelor of Science De- gree in General Engineering. After completing nuclear power training in May of 1 992, he reported to USS Gary (FFG-6 1 ) as Antisubmarine Warfare Officer. In January 1994, he transferred to the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as Assistant Damage Control Assistant. From February 1 996 through March 1 998 he attended Naval Postgraduate School, where he received a Masters of Operations Research Degree while per- forming research at Recruit Training Command. After attending Department Head School in February 1 999, he was assigned to USS Chancellorsville (CG- 62) as Weapons Officer. Following three months of temporary additional duty aboard USS Abraham Lin- coln (CVN-72), he reported aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in January 2001 as Main Propul- sion Assistant LCDR Hickox completed Executive Officer School 3. His personal achivements include three Navy Commen- ls. He is married to the former Tashera Lee Laub and they L CMDMC(SW) Martha J. Kastler Master Chief Kastler was born on 24 December 1 964 in Canandaigua, New York. She graduated from Honeoye Central School and enlisted in the Navy in 1984. After completing recruit training, her first tour of duty assignment was NAS Ber- muda Annex. Her next assignment was aboard USS Puget Sound (AD-38). She reported onboard USS Grapple (ARS-53) in November 1988, where she qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. She was then assigned as in- structor, Service School Command Orlando, Florida, where she taught Quartermaster A School. After transferring to USS Williamette (AO- 1 80), where she served as Navigation Department LCPO, she was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. She then reported onboard USS Cimaroon (AO- 177). In December 1998, she reported to the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, where she served as Executive Assistant to the Pacific Fleet Master Chief, and during her tour there was ad- ar Chief Petty Officer. In March 2000 she transferred to Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, where she served as Military Training Department LCPO and was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. After being selected for the Command Master Chief program, she was assi McFaul in December 2002. Awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Meritori- ous Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Battle E with three Es, Navy Good Conduct Ribbon with one silver star, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Rib- bon with three bronze stars, Navy Arctic Service Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with one bronze star, Navy Rifle Ribbon, and Navy Pistol Expert Medal. Master Chief Kastler ' s husband is Kirk Kastler of Bolingbrook, Illinois. The Executive Department, organized under the Executive Officer, encompasses XX and MH divisions. XX division is responsible for providing administrative services to the ship and crew: Yeomen and Personnelmen handle all official correspondence and manage and maintain the crew ' s service records; Navy Counselors provide advice and assistance to sailors with their Naval careers; Masters-at-Arms enforce regulations, assist with disciplinary actions, and provide security training to the crew. c ENS Allen Musser Admin Officer ENS Musser grew up in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. After gradu- ating from High School, he enlisted in the Navy in October 1 992 as a Gas Turbine Systems Electrical Technician. He served 6 years as a GSE onboard such commands as the USS Acadia (AD-42) and USS Ramage (DDG-61 ), and was honorably discharged, where- upon he attended Old Dominion University under the Electrical Engineering program. After two semesters, Mr. Musser applied for and was accepted into the Navy Commissioning program, and was commissioned three years later in the Nuclear Power Pro- gram. He is serving onboard McFaul in his first tour as an Officer. Mr. Musser is engaged and has a beautiful and smart four-year old daughter. PNCS(SW) Stacey Johnson Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Johnson joined the Navy in 1989. Previous commands include initial training in Orlando, Florida and Meridian, Mississippi, Navy Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center Dallas, Texas, Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center Tuscon, Arizona, Personnel Support Detachment South Weymouth, Massachussets, Personnel Support Detachment Fort Worth, Texas, and Navy Personnel Command Millington, Tennessee, before reporting to USS McFaul in May of 2003. She is married to YNC(AW) Billy R. Johnson and has one son, Zakery Tyler Johnson (7). YNl(SVV) Tony Hall Leading Petty Officer Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, YN 1 (SW) Hall is a die-hard Florida A M and Florida State Seminole Fan. He joined the Navy in July of 1989; after initial training in Orlando, Florida, he served at such commands as USS Truett (FF-1095), Defense Photogra- phy School, Pensacola, Florida, Naval Mobil Construction Bat- talion SEVENTY-FOUR, and Navy Recanting Command before reporting to USS McFaul in June of 2003. Petty Officer Hall en- joys spending time with his family, watching all sports, and working out. M ( in i Knhjtil Scbwarti ( i(s i Wallaci Johi Manoisoss Virginia l ' : sw i Brett Shirh N3(SW i ( lassie Bennett lircnada. Mississippi ' « - • Misw i Uni I iwrracc Ommcocl Virginia I ' ns (s i Nathan Pcroatkablgai Kuilua, Huh mi smsh i Braadoa I i .s Houston, ' ■a Ttie McFaul Medical department is involved in all aspects related to the health and welfare of the crew. This includes daily sick calls and medical appointments as well as performing regular shot regimes, health surveys, heat stress analyses, and water and food sanitation practices. McFaul ' s Medical staff conducts training in basic life support skills such as first aid and cardiopulmo- nary rescuscitation, oversees the ship ' s hearing conservation program, and is on hand 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies on and off the ship. HMC(SW FMF) Mark Bryant Independent Duty Corpsman HMC(SW FMF) Bryant grew up in Waterloo, IA, where he gradu- ated from East Waterloo High School in 1988. He entered Naval Service in September of the same year. His wife Laura and two children, Tyler and Paige, reside in Virginia Beach, VA. He re- ported to McFaul in January of 2004. Previous commands include: Naval Hospital Corpus Christi, where he was augmented to Ma- rine Wing Support Squadron 372 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Twenty-Nine Palms, CA; Independent Duty Corpsman School, Naval School of Health Sciences, Portsmouth, VA; USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan; USS Long Beach (CGN-9); Surgical Technology School, Naval School of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA. Hobbies include study of military history and sports. Current goals are to complete Baccalaureate in Science, to reach Command Master Chief, and to be a Physician Assistant. Team Personnelman = Honor Master-at-Arms = Courage Navy Counselor = Commitment Hospital Corpsman = Sacrifice Yeoman = Tradition { 1 d to Excellence Committed to Service Devoted to all Serving proudly aboard the USS McFaul - — i. ,. x flt!« l underway replenishment The Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and Surface Warfare Officer pins designate a Sailor or Officer as not just having so knowledge of the ship ' s capabilities and limitations, but also a command of general Naval history and principles. From the functioning of the Naval supply system to the memory of great Naval battles and people to the structure and operation of the ship ' s gas turbines to understanding of the basic physics of sound and electromagenetic radiation, the Enlisted Surface Warfi Specialist or Surface Warfare Officer is a well-rounded, multi-talented, and very capable member of the McFaul team. Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialists qualified on deployment EN2 Adams SNGist OS3 Monahan HT3 Anders SH2Gorrell TM2 Murray IT1 Austin YNlHall SK2 Narona FC2Bateman ps «™«w pwcm p m „fUi,i„ SN Bene YN3 GSM sks; SNGist OS3 Monahan SH2Gorrell TM2 Murray YN1 Hall SK.2 Narona OS3 Harrison PNSN Peroutkabigi SN Hintzsche GSM3 Pham ET3 Hoffrichter CTTSN Prewitt CTR2 Howell OS2 Ridgeway STG2 Hughes STG2 Riha FC2 Isii OS3 Rockwell LT Zoah Scheneman Weapons Officer Lieutenant Zoah Scheneman enlisted in the Navy in May of 1 987 as an Operations Specialist. After completion of initial training, he served at sea onboard USS Wisconsin (BB-64), where he earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare pin; USS Anzio (CG-68) and on the staff of Commander, Carrier Group Eight, attaining the rank of Operations Specialist First Class. OSl(SW) Scheneman was one of fifty selectees for the 1 995 Seaman-to-Admiral program. He completed Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, was commissioned as an Ensign, and then attended follow-on train- ing at the Division Officer Surface Warfare course in Newport, Rhode Island. His first commissioned tour was aboard the USS ( DD-977) as Gunnery and Training Officer. He was then assigned as a student to Old Domin- University finishing his Bachelors Degree in Information System. He completed Surface Warfare Department Head School and reported to USS McFaul in February of 2004. He is married to the former Yolanda Blair and they have one daughter, Jacqueline. J SS McFaul ' s Weapons Department handles systems and equipment related to the firing of ammunition: this includes such systems as the Mk 45 5 54 main gun, the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System, the ship ' s personal weapons including shotguns, rifles, and semiautomatic handguns, gun mounts such as the .50 caliber machine guns, the M-60 machine guns, the Mk 38 25 mm autocannon and the Mk 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes. Also counted in this potent arsenal are the ship ' s missiles: SM-2 anti-air missiles, Harpoon anti-surface missiles, and the Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM), capable of delivering precision ordnance on target from a distance of up to 1 000 nautical miles. Weapons Department supports not only in- theater roles and Tomahawk strike national tasking, but also assists in Naval Gunfire Support, in u McFaul responds to Marine Corps calls for fire from soldiers on the beach. ntisubmarine Warfare is the focus of the Combat Acoustics (CA) division. Using the A SQQ-89(V)6 Sonar Suite, consisting of the AN SQR-19 Tactical Towed Array Sonar, t _LAN SQS-53C Hull-Mounted Sonar, and the AN SQQ-28 Sonobuoy Data Processi System, Sonar Technicians are able to search for, classify, track, and localize enemy submarines us both passive and active sonar. The Mk 1 1 6 Mod 7 Antisubmarine Warfare Control System is used fire Antisubmarine Rockets from the ship ' s Vertical Launch System or Mk 46 torpedoes from two t barrel torpedo mounts, maintained by the McFaul ' s Torpedoman ' s Mates. H rj s joined the Navy from Wichita, Ka ; as an Ocean Systems Technician Analyst and first JS Naval Facility Brawdy, Wales, UK. After cross- . Technician, she served in USS Kinkaid (DD-985) before reporting for instructor duty at Fleet Antisubmarine Training Center, Pacific in San Diego, CA. Accepted in the Enlisted Com- missioning Program in 1 999, she received a degree in Literature and Writing Studies from California State University before being commissioned in May 2002. She is married to Thor T. Luc SSGT, USMC and has a daughter, Kellie. STGCS (SW) Jeffery Bennett Leading Chief Petty Officer STGCS(SW)BennettjoinedtheNavyin 1983. He was posted to the McFaul in 2003, where he is both Weapons Department and CA Division LCPO. He received his Associates Degree in General Studies during deployment and plans to continue his education to obtain a degree in Business. His future Navy plans include promotion to Command Master Chief. Senior Chief has two children, Brian ( 1 7) and Amanda ( 1 5). He enjoys golfing, running, bowling and shooting pool. rman iviarrow I Leading Petty Officer Originally from Henderson, North Carolina, siuipwj iviarro , entered the Navy in October 1 985. After initial training at Recruit Training Command and STG A school in San Diego, California, he reported aboard USS Comte De Grasse (DD-974). Follow- on tours included Mk 1 14 Fire Control C School, USS Donald B. Beary (FF-1085), Basic Law Enforcement training, Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas, Naval Security Detachment Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, SQQ-89(V) ITASS C School, USS Robert G Bradley (FFG-49), and Naval Oceanographic Pro- cessing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck, Virginia. i warheads onjpre unner ' s Mates and Fire Controlmen maintain, repair, and are the primary operators of the ■TJSS McFaul ' s many ballistic systems, such as the Mk 45 5 54 cal. Lightweight Gun, the ■ Mk 1 5 Close-In Weapons Systems (including the Phalanx rotary gun), the Mk 38 22mm chain gun system, and the ship ' s numerous small-arms: Mk 2 .50 cal. machine guns, M-60 7.62mm light machine gun, M-14 7.62mm rifles and Beretta 92 9mm pistols. CG Division also provides regular training in the use of small-arms as well as maintaining accountability for other explosive systems such as torpedoes and underwater signalling devices. ENS Andrew Ashcroft Ordnance Officer ENS Ashcroft graduated with a BA in History from Rice University. Following graduation, Mr. Ashcroft enlisted in the US Navy in 2000 as an Electronics Technician. He served at AIMD Jacksonville be- fore transferring to Offi cer Candidate School in 2002. He was com- •-sioned in 2003 and served briefly in USS Portland before he mmissioning prior to checking onboard USS McFaul. He i e, resides in Norfolk, Virginia, and enjoys soccer, tennis, as wel rious musical activities including playing French Horn. He hope: to stay in Norfolk for his second tour and complete the remaining classes towards his MBA. FCC(SW) Richard Lawler Leading Chief Petty Officer, Close-in Weapons System Chief Lawler is a native of Greenville, North Carolina. He joined the US Navy in 1984 and after initial training reported onboard USS Comte DeGrasse (DD-974). Subsequent tours include instructor duty at Naval Guided Missile Command, Dam Neck, VA, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), and as Recruit Division Commander, Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. He reported aboard McFaul in June, 2002. GMC(SW) Gary Grantham ' Leading Chief Petty Officer, Gun. Chief Petty Officer Grantham was born in Mobile, Alabama and enlisted in the US Navy in 1990. After initial training, he reported for duty aboard the USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968). He has also served aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), NSA Security De- tachment, Souda Bay, Crete, and ASU SWA Security Detach- y ment, Bahrain. His last assignment was a Naval Recruiting Station Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended Mk 45 MOD 2 5 53 C school prior to reporting aboard McFaul in May of 2003. GMC(S W) Grantham currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia, have two children, Brady (6), and Trevor (13). W) Daaial Kaapik ksonville. Florida FC3 Timothy Gladicux. Jr. Rossford. Ohio FC3 Lull Urrea II San Diego. California GM3 Ca Napa. I M (Cruise Missile) Division is composed of Gunner ' s Mates and Fire Controlmen. The Gunner ' s Mates are responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and operation of McFaul ' s ' Vertical Launching Systems (VLS). VLS on McFaul is composed of a forward and aft launcher, with 90 total cells. The Gunner ' s Mates are responsible for the onload of offensive and defensive missiles into the launchers prior to deployment. The Fire Controlmen manage and maintain the Advanced Tomahawk Weapons System (ATWCS) and the Harpoon Weapons System (HWS). Over deployment, McFaul conducted over 35 exercises simulating Tomahawk launch. ENS Emily Gantt Strike Officer After spending most ofher life growing up on a cattle form in Wigi Virginia — with a number of years spent living in Anigua and Aus — ENS Gantt entered the Navy through a ROTC scholarship in college and was commissioned in 2003. She majored in govern- ment and completed pre-med requirements in college. The McFaul is her first command. FCC(SW) Donald Leppert Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Leppert grew up on the beaches in North Carolina and enlisted in the Navy in 1 989. His first command after initial schooling was the USS Vulcan (AR-5), where he stayed until that ship ' s decommissioning in 1991 . After attending CIWS C School in Dam Neck, Virginia, he reported to the USS Seattle (AOE-3). From 1 997-2000, he served as a Law Enforcement Officer in Key West, Florida, before returning to Dam Neck to attend Tomahawk C School. After completion, he reported to the USS McFaul. Chief Leppert is due to report to the USS Phillipine Sea (CG-58) in September of 2004. GMl(SW) Charles Be Leading Petty Officer From Florence, South Carolina, GMl(SW) Berry entered boot camp in 1 995 and followed on to GM A School. He attended Mk 1 3 Missile Launcher School in 1 995 before reporting to the USS Nicholas. In 2000, Petty Officer Berry was asigned to Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia, and in 2003 went to VLS C School before arriving onboard USS McFaul in December of that year. He is married to Saundra McBride-Berry of North Caro- lina Irai Oil Terminal Deployment ammunition expenditures 38,854 small arms rounds expended 6,161 minor caliber rounds expended 333 5 rounds expended 1 recoverable exercise torpedo shot 2 chaff launches Night Shoot fKxmm m± -.- all in training W M f i § ' ii8£S Families at hon ■k War and Families I came from the county and now I sail the seven seas i this country free e of war rs to come ashore ave left a family to fight and never To be brave when things get hot while they stay home ana iney cry A flag is flown every day to remind us where we are To remind us of those we ' ve lost in the wars from times before A war is a memory of destructive painful loss in there blindly we ' re sure to get really lost r your protection and we love everything we do We ' re happy to be in this battle we ' re glad to be serving you Our efforts are not forgotten they ' re read about in a book But it ' s only on the battlefield do you get the chance to look I stand here before you as this battle rages on I tell you of my stories and of the things that went all wrong At times we get so lonely sometimes we wish to die But then we remember our families and see the flag flown way up high We remember why we ' re fighting we pray for it to end So we can all go home and be with our families once again. --FR Michael Hintzsche Visit, Board, Search perating under mandate of the ' United Nations, the United States Navy conducts Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations to enforce sanctions and search for illicit goods such as drugs and illegal weapons. McFaul ' s VBSS teams include personnel proficient in engineering, operations, and weapons. Each individual is also trained in self-defense tactics and survival. In addition to counter-drug and anti-weapons smuggling op- erations, VBSS teams are also ready to provide assistance to vessels in distress. jtographsbyl H1|SW)Monyeie photographs by PHI(SW) Monyellc Smugglers Thwarted On 6 May, 2003, the McFaul received intelligence that amis smuggling was taking place in the 5th Fleet AOR. During that night, the ship tracked several small dhows — fishing or cargo vessels typical of the area — suspected of being involved. The next morning, a likely suspect was selected for inspection. Hailed over bridge-to-bridge radio, the dhow tried to run. The McFaul ran circles around her, the destroyer ' s wake forcing the dhow to stop or risk foundering. The VBSS team boarded the dhow and began to search. The cry went up: Guns! The McFaul had found their arms smuggler, taking into custody some 535 rifles, nine crew-served weapons, and over 5000 pounds of ammunition. The prize crew, led by Navigator LTjg Diaz in his first command, took charge of the dhow and chris- tened her the E r v. sailing her for two days to the USS Shreve- port. who then turned her, her crew, and the captured arms over to higher authorities. Cost of a weapons cache this size in Somalia: - $ 1 00,000 Cost of a weapons cache this size in the US: - $800,000 ■jftj 1 5Til n p— - tP ,5 ?:;.v ' ■ mfc •- ? r ' N ' ■ X ' l,;f K 9 Cost of the lives saved by USS McFaul: priceless 11 of the essential factors that make the ship function — her propulsion, her plumbing, her refrigeration systems, her electrical generation systems, her capacity to fight fires and patch damage — encompass the domain of the Engineering Department. The ship ' s Gas Turbine Motors, generating the McFauPs propulsive power, as well as her gearing, shafts, and propellers, are maintained by Engineers, as are the Gas Turbine Generators that provide the electricity to run her staggeringly powerful electronic warfighting equipment. Basic necessities such as the ability to generate water, to process waste, and to refrigerate food are handled by Engineers. And the ability to keep her afloat despite fire, collision, flooding or explosion is maintained through exhaustive training and qualification of the crew by Engineers. LT Shawn Bohrer Chief Engineer LT Bohrer joined the Navy in July of 1 992 and attended the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1 996 with a Bach- elor of Science in Oceanography. In May 1 997, after completing Surface Warfare Officer School Division Officer Course, he re- ported to the USS Decatur (DDG-73) as the Damage Control istant. In September of 1999, he transferred to the USS ihomme Richard (LHD-6) as Fire Control Officer. From July 1 through March 2003, he attended Naval Postgraduate ool, where he received a Masters of Science Degree in infor- mation Systems and Operations. LT Bohrer completed i reporting aboard USS McFaul (DDG074) in January of 2004. His e Navy Commmendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal. LT Michael Gala Assistant Chief Engineer Lieutenant Gala graduated from the University of Scranton, Penn- sylvania, in May of 1 998. He enlisted on Febrary 9, 2000 at Naval Recruiting District, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and was commissioned from Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, in May of that same year. His first deployment was made aboard USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) in September of 200 1 ; afterward, he reported aboard USS McFaul. Mr. Gala is origi- nally from Ridgewood, New Jersey. I Main Propulsion Assistant Lieutenant Simpson grew up in Tujunga, California, where he joined the Navy in January 1 982, enlisting as a Machinist ' s Mate. After eighteen years as an enlisted Sailor, Mr. Simpson was se- lected for commissioning as a Chief Warrent Officer and, subse- quently, as a Limited Duty Officer. He has served aboard USS Paiute(ATF-159), USS Dixon (AS-37), USS Schofield(FFG- USS Roanoke ( AOR-7), USS Constellation (CV-64), USS adia ( AD-42), USS Tarawa (LH A- 1 ) and USS Curts (FFG- before joining USS McFaul. This is his last deployment be- tig forward to spending more time with his wife Ann and their andKyndra(3). GSECS(SW) Kenneth Engineering Department Leading Chief Petty Senior Chief Stein joined the Navy in 1982 in Eagle River, ' sin. After basic training, he reported aboard his first at-s mand, USS Ranger (CV-61 ). He went on to serve in the Repair Shop at Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Pearl Har- bor, Hawaii, USS Cape St. George (CG-71), Regional Support Group ' s Propulsion Readiness Team, and with Commander, Naval Surface Fleet, Atlantic as Type Commander Marine Gas Turbine In- spector. In November 2002, he reported aboard the McFau 1 M M( S(S ) Michael Luce 3-M Coordinator ' ip ' s 3-M (Material Maintenance Management) Coordinator, r Chief Luce oversees the program to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all systems aboard USS McFaul. He en- listed in the Navy in 1 980 from his home town of New Castle, Indi- ana, and reported onboard USS America (CV-66) after basic and .Z t_ . initial training. Subsequent tours include USS Barney (DDG-6), En- gineering Instructor at Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, k Island, USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG- 1 7), USS George Wash- i(CVN-73), Engineering Training Group Norfolk and rccruit- uty at Navy Recruiting District, Philadelphia. He reported aboard McFaul in May of 2002. I icknamed A Gang , A Division is in charge of all auxiliary engineering equipment. The 1 Enginemen of this division operate and maintain shipboard desalination plants, which provide the ship with the capability to produce over 25,000 gallons of fresh water daily. In addition, they oversee the high-pressure compressed air system, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, the ship ' s steering gear, the anchor windlass, laundry washers and dryers and galley cooking equipment, and the engines in the ship ' s rigid-hull inflatable boats. ENS Conor Latham Auxiliaries Officer ENS Latham hails from Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in May 2003 with a BS in System Engi neering. Upon graduation, ENS Latham served as an assistant saili coach at USNA until September 2003, when he reported onboar McFaul as the R Division Officer. In April of 2004, ENS Lathi became the Auxiliaries Officer. ENC(SW) Jacqualyn Davis .eading Chief Petty Officer ief Davis enlisted in the Navy in 1 989 from her hometown of Esperance, New York. After completion of basic training, she reported to her first duty assignment at Shore Intermediate Main- tenance Activity, Norfolk, Engine Repair Shop. Subsequent tours included USS Grapple (ARS-53), Bureau of Personnel Naval Personnel Center, and USS Nicholson (DD-982). She reported to her present duty assignment on USS McFaul in August of 2001. ENl(SW) LaKeith Williams Leading Petty Officer Entering the Navy in 1994, ENl(SW) Williams served in USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) before reporting to Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, where he spent three years on shore duty. He reported to USS McFaul in June of 2002 and, in addition to serving as Leading Petty Officer for his division, is also the ship ' s EPA-certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician. Bom in the small down of Cordele, Georgia, Petty Officer Williams now sides in Suffolk, Virginia. n a a S ) Samael Adam IV tirfolk. Ilrginki ,c esponsible for Maintenance to the ship ' s 60 Hz electrical distribution system, the Electrician ' s Mates of E Division also repair motors, controllers, galley equipment, laundry equipment, small boats, lighting systems, power systems, and navigational lighting systems. They maintain security lighting used to assist in the ship ' s Anti-terrorism Force Proteciton measures, and manage the ship ' s electrical tool equipment maintenance and personal electronic equipment safety program. ENS Chantal Meloscia Electrical Officer After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in International Relations, ENS Meloscia made the move from her hometown of Philadelphia, PA, to join the crew of USS McFaul. Her first job onboard was as the Administrative Officer and Com- mand Legal Officer. Recently, ENS Meloscia made the move to leering to become the Division Officer of a highly talented group lectricians. When back in Norfolk, she looks forward to spend- free time horseback riding, playing soccer, and volunteering in area F.NS MftlnsHa nlans to head west for her second tour and in some aspect of foreign policy and EMl(SW) Steven Laird Acting Leading Chief Petty Officer EMl(SW) Laird was born in Gardena, California in 1970 and enlisted in the Navy in 1 989. After attending boot camp, he was assigned to USS John Rodgers (DD-983) as an undesignated Fireman Apprentice, and where he advanced to EM3. He then served at Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland as a member of the Physical Security Force. Upon completion, he returned to sea onboard USS Tempest (PC-2), followed by duty at Fleet Training Center, Dam Neck, Virginia. He then reported i_ McFaul. Petty Officer Laird enjoys woodworking and is a SCUB instructor in his off-duty time. EMl(SW) Jorge Flores Leading Petty Officer Born in San Pendro, Honduras, EM 1 (SW) Flores joined the Navy in 1997. After finishing A and C schools in 1 998, he reported aboard the USS Thorn (DD-988), where he served until his assign- ment on USS McFaul in 2002. A native of New Burgh, New York, tty Officer Flores is married to Olivia F. Flores. He and his wife ve one son, Jorge E. Flores, Jr. EM 1 (SW) Flores enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, and woodwork. J ain Propulsion Division is responsible for maintaining the Gas Turbine Motors that provide propulsion, the Gas Turbine Generators that supply the ship ' s electricity, and the .equipment associated with the McFaul ' s controllable-pitch propellers. In addition, MP ' s Gas Turbine (Electrical and Mechanical) Technicians maintain all of the supporting equipment: fuel oil service and transfer systems, lube oil systems, seawater service, low-pressure air systems, electronic dry air system, the oily-waste transfer and storage system, gas-turbine waste system, and the waste oil transfer system, all of which interconnect the major propulsion and electrical electronic systems. ENS David Garrett Turbine Officer Born into a Navy family in San Diego, California, ENS Garrett received his commission from University Of New Mexico NROTC in December 2002. He reported to USS McFaul in January 2003, where he served as the Electronic Warfare Officer from January 2003 to May 2004. He was then assigned as the Turbine Officer during the mid-deployment junior officer shuffle. He has served as Team McFaul ' s Visit, Board, Search Siezure Officer throughout Deployment 2004, conducting numerous successful boardings. Being an adrenaline-seeker, ENS Garret has hopes of entering the world of EOD or SEAL teams in his future naval career. GSEC(SW) Efren Azuma Leading Chief Petty Officer, Gas Turbine Generators GSEC Azuma is a native of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines and emi- grated to the US in 1982 when he enlisted in the Navy. He has served in USS Independence (CV-62), USS Coral Sea (CV-43), Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) Norfolk, Virginia, USS Connolly (DD-979), and back to SIMA for another tour ashore. He reported to McFaul in March of 2001 as the LCPO for Gas Turbine Generators. Chief Azuma, his wife Cynthia, and their chil- dren Jan Christopher and Jan Michael, live in Norfolk. His hobbies include spending time with his family, fishing and woodworking. GSMC(SW) David Bailey Leading Chief Petty Officer, Gas Turbine Motors GSMC(SW) Bailey enlisted in the Navy in 1984. His home town is New York City. After basic training at Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported onboard USS Estocin (FFG-15). Subsequent tours in- clude USS Hawes (FFG-53), GS Hot Plant Instructor at Great Lakes, Illinois, USS San Jacinto (CG-56), USS Hayler(DD-997), and Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He reported onboard McFaul as GTM Leading Chief Petty Officer in February 2003. W) Brett Johnson Leading Petty Officer, Main Engine Room 1 GSMl(SW) Johnson entered the Navy in April of 1985, going to boot camp at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois. Petty Officer Johnson has served at sea in USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5), USS Portland (LSD-7), USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) before reporting to the McFaul in September of 2003. He served at Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity Norfolk and at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for his two shore tours. Originally from Babbitt, Minnesota, has resided in South Hampton Roads his entire career. GSM 1 (S W) ison enjoys art, literature, history, and sports of all types. GSE1 Ellis Joh Leading Petty Officer, Gas Turbine Generators GSEI(SW) Ellis Johnson joined the Navy in May of 1992. Upon completion of initial and basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, his first assignment was in USS Ingersoll ( DD- 990). He then served onboard USS Stout (DDG-55) and as a re- cruiter at Navy Recruiting District New York. In January 2004, he reported for his current assignment onboard USS McFaul. When he is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and listening to music. MHAW SW) Scott Tipton ading Petty Officer, Main GSM 1 (S W AW) Scott Tipton, originally from Fort Wayne, Indi- ana, joined the Navy from Peru, Indiana in November of 1990. Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command, he attended GSM A School prior to reporting to Assault Craft Unit 4 where he made three deployments. After serving as Navy cruiter with Naval Recruiting District, Kansas City, he attended M C school prior to reporting to his present assignment on USS McFaul. GSM2(SW) Don Slate Leading Petty Officer, Oil Lab GSM2(SW)SlateenteredtheNavyin 1990. After initial training, he served his first enlistment at sea on the USS Elliot (DD-967), before taking a brief spell as a civilian. I le rejoined the Navy in 1 995 and served in USS Cole ( DDG-67), then at Naval Recruiting District Rich- mond, Virginis, and reported onboard USS McFaul in 2001 a A ° attending GSM C School. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, P Officer Slate now considers Concord, North Carolina his home, enjoys computers, reading, fishing and spending time with his fam wife Tammy and three daughters, Kaitlynn, Melanie and Emily. Si coming to the McFaul, he has transferred over four million gallon mnmim procedures related to the maintenance and repair of the ship ' s physical hull and safety. The division ' s Damage Control men are experts in firefighting kand in the techniques, skills and equipment used for damage control. Hull Maintenance Tech- nicians, who plan and perform fabrication of all types of shipboard structures, also maintain and repair shipboard plumbing and piping, as well as oversee the ship ' s sanitary waste collection systems. And Machinery Repairmen use stock materials such as steel, bronze, plastic and wood to manufacture components for ship ' s machinery, signs, plaques and pipes. LTjg Joel Ely Damage Control Assistant LTjg Joel Ely was bom and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, graduating with a degree in International Studies and subsequently received his com- mission through ROTC. Upon graduation, LTjg Ely attended the E Officers Course at the Surface Warfare Officers School and ge Control Assistant School in Newport, Rhode Island before _ to USS McFaul in March of 2003 as the Damage Control I (SW) Danielle DCl(SW) Danielle Harasti „ Petty Officer, Damage Controlmen Bom in San Diego, California, DCl(SW) Harasti grew up Harbor, Washington. She joined the Navy in 1 998 and attended ! A School in Great Lakes, Illinois. In November of 1998, s transferred to the USS Oak Hill (LSD-5 1). She advanced through the ranks of E-2 through E-6 onboard and completed 2 deployments. In March of 2003, she attended CBR-Defense School in Fort Lconardwood, Michigan. After completing another sea tour, s reported to USS McFaul in Mav r f nm Wttk oski icer, Hull Technicians ■AliyAiiUmJ i the Navy in 1 990 from his home down ofTrempealeau, Wisconsin. After basic and initial training, he reported to his first command: Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. Subsequent tours include USS San Jacinto (CG-56), Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, and assignment as Recruit Division Commander at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He — irted aboard USS McFaul in November of 2001 . Oi « 4 iV. DC2(SW) Jeremy Williams Leading Petty Officer, Damage Controlmen Petty Officer Williams attended West Virginia State College in Charleston before enlisting in the Navy in 200 1 . After initial training, Petty Officer Williams reported to the USS McFaul in July 200 1 . While onboard the McFaul, DC2(SW) Williams attained his ESWS, firefighter apprenticeship, and serves as Fire Marshal. Personal awards include two Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals I one Good Conduct medal. DC2(SW) Williams was a standout jacker for the West Virginia State College Yellow Jackets foot- team and has carried his love of sports with him into the Navy. MR2(SW) Robert Ehrhart adingPetty Officer, Hull Technicians Originally from Genesee, Michigan, MR2(S W) Ehrhart entered the Navy in 1988. After Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported to the USS Charleston (LKA-1 1 3) before re- porting aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1). After separating from the Navy and spending three years in the Army National Guard, he re- turned to the Navy in 2000. He attended MR A School and then arrived in USS McFaul. Petty Officer Ehrhart is married to his wife Erica, and they have two children, their daughter Jessica and their son Joshua. They reside in Chesapeake, Virginia. 1 Welcome Aboard DCC(SW) Anthony Wegner Bom in Bremerton, Washington, DCC(SW) Wegner grew up in Ru Valley, Nevada. HejoinedtheNavyin 1982. After basic training in S Diego, California, he reported to his first at-sea command, USS M idw (CV-4 1 ). Subsequent tours include precommissioning the USS Theod Roosevelt (CVN-7 1 ), Navy Recruiting District Richmond, Virginia wl recruiting in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-5 firefighting instructor at Fleet Training Center, Norfolk, Virginia, U Stethem (DDG-62), and USS Stout (DDG-55). He reported abos McFaul as the new R Division Leading Chief Petty Officer during depli ment in July 2004. Wi fia D W m A M .-. y, ' c ssin the fi. me the Q- liv £ of LatttutdC - the iiv t ' - art rv.ew.tioei«d iev earliest histories cf seafarie  a prob- have existed for as lot g as sat-Lors Wave Wad the techtA logy to n .arte the Li ' s location, o . April 12. trie uss McFaul crossed the liyte for tine first tirw.e at Lo itude 057 ' 00 ' ' 2 31 sailors were inducted im-to the solenm Mysteries of trie fceep x jX grafted per- petual eitize vship Ivi the isowiai (4 Xvj Meptttkve and His Court. LCDR Lawrence Schadegg Combat Systems Officer LCDR Schadegg graduated from Texas A M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. After accepting his officer ' s commission, he served as Main Propulsion Assistant and Navigator aboard USS Juneau (LPD-10). He reported aboard USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) as Combat Information Center Officer anc cnKcpnuently served as Director of Officer Trianing at AEGIS g and Readiness Center, Dahlgren, Virginia. After reportirj McFaul (DDG-74) as Weapons Control Officer, he wj )moted to Combat Systems Officer. He and his wife, the form J April Batton of San Antonio, Texas, have six children: Michael, ad Madison. ombat Systems is the department comprising of major search, track, and command display systems. Technicians and operators manage the Aegis suite, allowing the ship to maintain y massively detailed situational awareness of water- and airspace not only locally, but — through sophisticated communications and data link systems — globally. Not only does Combat Systems provide McFaul ' s ability to understand unfolding events around her, but also includes engagement systems of awesome power, such as the Vertical Launch System, the Harpoon anti-ship missile system, nd the systems controlling and launching Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles. FCCS(SW) Matthew Murphy Leading Chief Petty Officer FCCS(SW AW) Murphy is a native of Rockton, Illinois. He joined the US Navy in 1983 and after Avionics A school reported for duty aboard USS New Jersey (BB-62). Subsequent tours include recruiting duty in Chicago, Illinois, USS John Hancock (DD-98 1), instructor duty at Service School Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, and USS Ticonderoga (CG-47). Senior Chief Murphy reported aboard McFaul in December 2002 as the Combat System Maintenance Manager and Combat Systems Department LCPO. He currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, Cl They have one child, Daniel (13). ENS Eric Madonia Force Protection Officer Bom and raised in God ' s country, Phoenix, Arizona, ENS Madonia spent a year at NAPS after Brophy and four years at the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 2003. USS McFaul is his first command Originally the Electrical Officer, ENS Madonia now serves as the ship ' s Force Protection Officer, responsible for the programs, procedures, and the application of policy regarding the ship ' s physical security both in port and at sea, during guard duty for other craft and oil platforms as well as during difficult and dangerous transits through narrow waterways such as the Straits of Gibralter, the Straits of Hormuz, and the Bab el Mendeb. ETC Laura Noble Beach Detail Leading Chief Petty Officer Remaining in Norfolk during deployment, ChiefNoble was in charge of the McFaul Beach Detail: her duties included acting as liaison with the ship ' s Family Support Group as well as meeting and assisting new personnel coming to Norfolk in order to continue on to meet the ship overseas. Her hometown is Anderson, Indiana; she is married to Bradley W. Noble and has two children, Michelle (26) and Mathew T (17). After joining the Navy, ChiefNoble served at such commands as NCTS Jacksonville, Florida; NCTCS Sigonella, Sicily and Fleet Technical Support Center Atlantic in Dam Neck, Virginia. She served ioning crew of the USS Ross (DDG-7 1 ) and reported to USS McFaul in August . serves as CE Division ' s Leading Chief Petty Officer. Her interests include church, volunteer work with her church group, and cooking. i E Division is made up of Electronics Technicians and Interior Communications Technicians and is responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance on interior and exterior _ ' communications systems. These systems include interior and exterior announcing circuits, the ship ' s telephone system, alarm systems, and data exchange interchange systems including radar navigation, and ADP equipment. In addition, the division performs numerous repairs to shipboarc electronics systems. ENS Vance Phillips Electronics Maintenance Officer ENS Phillips graduated from Wade Hampton High School in June of 1984. HejoinedtheNavyonMay6, 1986. His past commands include NCTAMS PAC Hawaii, USS Ashland (LSD-48), USS Osprey (MHC-51), SSC NTC Orlando, Florida, and USS Underwood (FFG-36). His wife Deirdra and three children — Josh, Brittany and Cale — reside in Suffolk, Virginia. ENS Phillips likes to swim, hike, camp and fish. He is currently working toward earning his Officer of the Deck (Underway) letter and his Surface Warfare Officer pin. C (SW) Timothy McGarry Acting Leading Chief Petty Officer ief McGarry grew up in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, where he entered the Navy after high school. In 1 986, he attended recruit training, BE E and ET A School in Great Lakes, IL. In 1990, while stationed in San Diego, CA, he met and married his wife Cindy. He is the proud father of stepdaughter Naomi and two sons, Ian and Jack. His past commands include: USS John Young (DD-973), USS Rentz (FFG-46), NCS Stockton, USS Carr (FFG-52), and Joint Interoperability Test Command Washington Operations. He reported to McFaul in February 2003. ETl(SW) Eric Kockentiet Leading Petty Officer In 1 992, Petty Officer Kockentiet entered the Navy and completed Boot Camp in Orlando, Florida. He has served at sea in USS Port Royal (CG-73), where he was a plankowner, and USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) before reporting to USS McFaul in March 2003. ETl(SW) Kockentiet served as a supervisor and LPO while sta- tioned at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific. Originally from Beavercreek, Ohio, he graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1 989. Petty Officer Kockentiet enjoys spending time with his family; his other interests include home remodeling, landscaping, camping, hiking and fishing. ICI(SW) JjM.n Diehl Amanita. Ohio ET2(SW) Thomas Caaaon Muscle Skoals. Alabama ET2(SW) Margaret Edwards Hampton. Sew Hampshire F Division Fire Controlmen maintain the control mechanisms used in the Aegis Weapons System onboard McFaul. Complex electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical equpment is required « to ensure the accuracy of Navy guided air and surface missiles, which include AN SPY- 1 D 3- D radar, Command and Decision (C D), Weapons Control System ( WCS), Aegis Display System (ADS), Mk 99 Fire Control System (FCS), Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS), and Combat System Support Equipment (CSSE). They are predominantly involved in anti-air warfare and missile fire control systems used for self-defense of the ship. ENS Bruce Golden Fire Control Officer Ensign Golden is a native of Craig, Colorado, and enlisted in the Navy in 1 988. He has served in USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN- 730), as instructor at Trident Training Facility, and in USS Geor- gia (SSBN-729), where he was selected to the Enlisted Com- missioning Program. After receiving a Bachelor of Science de- gree from the University of Washington, he wsa commissioned in e of 2000. He served as Auxiliaries Officer and Main Pro- sion Officer in USS Seattle before reporting to USS McFaul. He is married to the former Krista Morrison of Seattle, Washing- , Virginia, with their three children, Sarah, James, and Lauryn. FCC(SW) Clifton Moore Leading Chief Petty Officer ti in Durham, North Carolina in 1 972, Chief Moore joined the Navy in 1992. His duty stations include the USS Peterson (DD- 969), USS Clark (FFG- 1 1 ), Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, and currently USS McFaul. Awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star, Battle TT with silver wreath, Good Conduct Medal with three bronze stars, National Defense Medal with bronze star, Sea Service Deployment ribbon with 3 bronze stars, Reserve Sea Service Ribbon and Navy Rifle Ribbon. FCl(SW) Jason Jones Leading Petty Officer FC 1 (SW) Jones entered the Navy in June of 1 992, going to Boot Camp at Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. He has served at sea in USS Russell (DDG-59), of which is he is a plankowner, before reporting to McFaul in June of 2002. Petty Officer Jones worked as a recruiter and job classifier at NRPS Spokane, Washington for his shore tour. Originally from Spo- kane, Washington, he now considers Hampton home, where he lives with his wife, Nicki. Petty Officer Jones enjoyes video games and reading, and goals are to make Chief and retire from the Navy. FC2(SW) Patrick Butlc West Haven, Connecticut FC2(SW) James Ct Chesapeake. Virginii FC2(SW) Farest Davis -die supermen of Combat Systems Division support Combat Systems testing, maintenance, and operational readiness assessment. Primary responsibilities include overall coordination of combat . system testing, tracking and managing casualties to combat systems equipment, and computer program management. CS Division helps to train Combat Systems Officers of the Watch, and is also an integral part of the Combat Systems Training Team, conducting regular system casualty drills of Combat Systems and Weapons Department personnel. CS Division is headed by the Systems Test Officer (STO), overall in charge of managing Combat Systems Weapons equipment status. ENS Roger Home Systems Test Officer A native of Danville, Virginia, ENS Home joined the US Navy in 1990 as a Fire Controlman, serving first aboard USS Nassau (LHA-4). He has also been stationed aboard the USS Sylvania (AFS-2), USS Stout (DDG-55) and did instructor duty at Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic in Damneck, Virginia before moving on to the USS Thorn (DD-988), where he was selected as a Chief Petty Officer. He ap- plied for the Limited Duty Officer program and was commissioned on 1 October 2002. ENS Home currently resides in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife Kim. They have three children, Amber ( 1 4), PJ ( 1 1 ), and Maegan (4). FCC(SW) Michael Owens _ Leading Chief Petty Officer From Kingsport, Tennessee, FCC(SW) Owens joined the Navy in 1984. After initial training in Orlando, Florida, and Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported to the USS Biddle (CG-34). Subsequent commands include USS Dale (CG-19), USS Anzio (CG-88), and instructor duty at Fleet Technical Support Center, Atlantic. He has also instructed at Dahlgren, Virginia, teaching the Aegis Weapons System and Spy schools. After serving as command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor at FTSCLANT from May 200 1 to April 2004, he reported to USS McFaul. He and his wife Linda have two children, Dawn (30) and Guy (27). Chief Owens enjoys reading, golf, and wood - J FCC(SW) Anthony Baldwin Leading Petty Officer FCC(SW) Baldwin is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He joined the US Navy in 1989 and after initial training reported to USS William H. Standley (CG-32). Subsequent tours include USS Arkansas (CGN-41 ), instructor duty at Dam Neck, Virginia, and Aegis Training Center Dahlgren C School. He reported aboard USS McFaul in March of 2002 as CF Division LPO, where he was later appointed as Combat Systems Departmental LPO and Aegis Weapons Supervisor. Selected as Chief during McFaul ' s 2004 deployment, FCC(SW) Baldwin resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his son, Anthony Jr ( 1 0). Suez Transits LT James Harney Operations Officer LT Harney joined the Navy in 1 992 and attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1 996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. After completing Surface Warfare Officer School in 1 997, he reported to USS Ross (DDG-7 1 ). In 1999, he transferred to USS Peterson (DD-969), and in 2001 attended Naval Postgraduate School, where he received a Mas- ter of Science degree in Computer Science. He completed the War College Non-Resident ' s Diploma and completed ment Head School before reporting to USS McFaul in )04. He is married to the former Tanya Marion Harding and ey have one daughter, Laurie (5). nt encompasses all activities needed to maneuver the ship safely, ;ly. This department is not only responsible for navigation, but also . maintains and operates radars and display systems both the bridge and in the Combat Information Center. Operations department personnel are keenly involved in any evolution involving ship ' s movement and position relative to land and other vessels. They maintain, use and manage McFaul ' s extensive collection of maps and charts and the ship ' s largest division — First, or Deck division — belongs in Operations Department and is exhaustively involved in the physical upkeep of the ship and her boats. OSCS(SW) Michael DeGarmo Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief DeGarmo grew up all over Texas but calls Irvin, Texas, his home. He entered the Navy in 1 982; his past commands include USS Bagley (FF-1069), USS Cimarron (AO-177), COMUSNAVCENT, USS Anzio (CG-68), COMCARGRU TWO, USS Ramage (DDG-61), and Afloat Training Group Norfolk. He has been happily married to his wife Shirly for 12 years and enjoys fishing, woodworking, traveling, and reading. His goal in life has always been to do 30 years in the Navy teaching young sailors how to be outstanding sailors. LTj« Joel Uzarski Training Officer LTjg Uzarski was born and raised in the small town of Ada, Michigan. He attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in the Navy upon graduation in 2000. He attended Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rhode Island before reporting to his first ship, USS Fletcher (DD-992). USS McFaul is his second command. He is married to Heather and has two dogs named Buddy and Holly. He loves to hike and spend time outside exploring nature. He is also a huge sports fan, especially of football and hockey. As Training Officer, Mr. Uzarski oversees the ship ' s training programs, ensuring that training takes place both on the divisional and departmental levels, as well as monitoring shipwidc, integrated training evolutions. ENS Stephen Drake Combat Information Center Officer ENS Drake comes from Greensboro, North Carolina, and began his Navy career as an enlisted Operations Specialist. He served aboard the USS Reeves (CG-24) as a seaman, then aboard the USS John S. McCain as a Petty Officer. After being selected for commissioning, he moved on to Surface Warfare Officer School, where he worked as a staff instructor. He has also served as Training Officer aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). He reported aboard USS McFaul as CIC Officer in December of 2002. ENS Drake is married to Lori Drake; they have two children: Austin (7) and Scott (5). He enjoys music and spending career goal is to be qualified as Tactical Action Officer. ENS Jeremy Weathers Electronics Warfare Officer As Electronics Warfare Officer, ENS Weathers is responsible for the personnel who operated and maintain the AN SLQ-32 and the ship ' s chaff launchers. The AN SLQ-32 allows the McFaul to detect, track and localize other vessels by picking up their radiated energy, such as radar emissions; chaff acts as a counter-measure against incoming missiles. The operators of the AN SLQ-32 are able to identify contacts on the basis of the received energy ' s characteristics. In the Combat Information Center, Mr. Weathers supervises and coordinates the effort to track and identify contacts, providing valuable clues as to contacts ' origins and intentions to the Tactical Action Officer and other warfare area supervisors. .he Information System Technicians of OC Division enable USS McFaul to communicate wi the outside world. They handle all external communications throughout the frequency spectrun l. by way of satellite, HF, VHF, UHF and EHF Voice or Data Communications. In addition, they manage all computer information system networks onboard, account for all incoming and outgoing emails that are processed on the ship, provide network security against computer hackers, and help maintain a real- world up-to-the-second tactical picture of all forces through a secure network. ENS Gavin Clough Communications Officer LTjg Clough graduated with a BS in Mathematics from the Naval Academy in 2002. Following graduation, he reported onboard USS McFaul as the Turbines Officer, and after a year in Engineer- ing, took over as the Communications Officer. Originally from East Market, Maryland, he now lives in Virginia Beach. He enjoys sail- ing, the martial arts, and Alexander Keith ' s IPA. He is most often seen looking up, and his personal decorations include the coveted ; ' Mi, k Crate award. ITC(SW AW) Kentrick Sullivan Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Sullivan is a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He joined the Navy in September of 1 987. Some of his previous assignments include: USS Vreeland (FF-1068), Mayport, Florida; COMSUBRON 20 and COMSUBGRU 10, King ' s Bay, Georgia; USS Nassau (LHA-4), Norfolk, Virginia; NCTAMS Europe Central Detachment in Rota, Spain and NAVCOMTELSTA Bahrain. He is married to the former Marquerita L. Calabrese and has two daughters, Chantrice and Kendra. ii ITl(SW) Cynthia Austin Leading Petty Officer Petty Officer Austin is from Yreka, California and joined the Navy in June of 1 986. After completion of initial training, she served on the Physical Security Force atNAVFAC Bermuda. Other highlights of her career include USNS Pawcatuck (TAO- 1 08), COMSUBGRU- 8 Naples Italy, H.E.H. Exmouth Australia, NCTS Guam, TSCOMM Diego Garcia, NCTAMSLANT Norfolk, VA, COMSPRON ONE aboard MV John P. Bobo and Naval Station Rota, Spain. Her interests include horseback riding, camping, scuba diving and pho- tography. She is married to ITCS(SW) Jerald Austin. .he Boatswain ' s Mates of OD Division are expert seamen who maintain the ship and her boats. Deck Seamen provide the manpower to carry out this mission. The BMs earn their living by l. training, directing and supeivising in al 1 activities of deck and marl inspike seamanship, including the operation of the ship ' s davits, kingposts and capstans; coordination of loading unloading of cargo, ammunition, and fuel, and serving on the boat and flight deck crews. In addition, they are the keepers of old seafaring traditions such as line lore, working knots, fancywork (decorative knotting), and the use of the bosun ' s call (pipe) for announcements.. ENS Brian Lit ivity (SIMA) Long Beach, California, USS Dixon : Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Georgia. ENS ' :cted for the Enlisted Commissioning Program and led in the United States Naval Reserve in 2002. He S McFaul in January of 2003 as the Auxiliaries Of- After 1 3 months in the Engineering Department, Mr. Luebbert ) the Operations Department as First Lieut in Darcy, Noah, and Riley, live in Virginia ] g, and golf. MC (SW) ng Chi- Originally from Warren, O Navy in 1 982 and has served aboard the USS Vulcan ( AR-5, Briscoe (DD-977), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), at Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Portsmouth, as a Recruiter at Naval Recruiting District, Raleigh, NC, and as Team Leader at Afloat Training Group Norfolk. He and his wife Elizabeth (Liz) Ann have four children: Cari (22), James (20), Mike ( 1 9), and Nancy ( 1 7). BMl(SW) Joseph Gouveia Leading Petty Officer BM 1 (S W) Joseph B. Gouveia was born in New Bedford, Massa- chusetts in 1966 and joined the Navy in February of 1985. His first tour was in USS South Carolina (CGN-37) as an undesignated seaman. He advanced to Second Class Petty Officer before trans- ferring to the USS Capodanno (FF- 1 093), where he was capped to First Class Petty Officer and earned his ES WS. Assigned as First Lieutenant at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, he then sd to Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU-2), where he qualified raftmaster. His next assignment was at the Naval War College and in 2003 he transferred to the McFaul. I(SW) Willie Linster inn-Sulem. orlh Carolim BM2(SW) Dennis Grudzinksi Norfolk, i ' irj-inni BM2(SW) McCaskill Camden. Smith Carolina BMZ(SW) Yoel Mejia Diaz Sanio Pnminigo. Domincan Republic SN Dewayne Connor Bolivar, Tennesset SN Tara Gilmore Muskegon. Michigan SN(SW) Bobby Gist Cleveland, Ohio SN Pamela Hernandez Chicago. Illinois SN Elizabeth Tb Weslaco, Texas A. cFaul ' s Operations Specialists work in the ship ' s Combat Information Center. They are responsible for the gathering, processing, display, evaluation and dissemination of all tactical information for Command and Control decision making, a process that is cornerstone to the fighting of the ship. They operate an array of complex equipment including communications gear, navigation equipment, and sensor contact database systems, in addition to maintaining a wide variety of digital and paper plots and charts. ENS Brian Daniel Division Officer and Assistant Operations Office ENS Daniel lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife Donna Stee Daniel, their daughter Jessica (3) and niece Victoria (12). He ei listed in the Navy as a Sonar Technician in 1 994, serving onboai the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) and the USS Thorn (DD-988) um 2000, when he was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Pn gram. He attended Old Dominion University from 2000 to 200 obtaining a Bachelors of Art in Economics. After completing Su face Warfare Officer School and schools related to communications I ▼ and security, he was assigned to McFaul, where he was Commun cations Officer and EK.MS Manager before his current duties : Assistant Operations Officer and Division Officer of OI Division. OSC(SW) Allen Guerette Leading Chief Petty Officer OSC(SW) Guerette entered the Navy in September of 1 983. He has served at sea in USS Jesse L. Brown (FF-1089) and USS Klakring (FFG-42) before reporting to McFaul in June of 2000. Chief Petty Officer Guerette taught Multi-Warfare Tactics at Fleet ining Unit Detatchment Charleston, SC, earning his Master ining Specialist qualification. While assigned to the Navy Specialist. Originally from New Britain, Connecticut, he now considers South Carolina his home, and enjoys woodworking in his spare time. OSl(SW) Troy Massey Leading Petty Officer ' Originally from Powder Springs, Georgia, Petty Officer Massey en- listed in the Navy in February, 1 994. After completing recruit train- ing at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command and OS A School, OSl(SW) Massey served aboard the USS Cape St. George (CG- 7 1 ), then served as an instructor at Naval Space Command, Dahlgren, Virginia, before reporting to USS McFaul. He and his wife, the former Nicole Ellison ofYorktown, Virginia, have two young boys: Austin Tyler (4) and Jordan Alexander (2). OSl(SW) Massey ' s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commenda- ' tion Medal, six Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and two Good Conduct Medals Sl(SW) Douglas Craig land. New York OSl(SW) Patrick Dees Millrv, Alabama OS1 R si on I Gomez Old Fori. North Carotin OS2(SW) Richard Colon Bronx. New York OS2(SW) Lan Brooklyn, OS2 Darnell ' Pittsburgh, Pel 2(SW) Cleavern Bunnlrvel, North Caro ,he Quartermasters and Signalmen of ON Division are responsible for the safe navigation USS McFaul and all forms of visual communication from the ship. QMs are constantly plotting l. McFaul ' s position 24 hours a day and they make sure that the ship is safe at all times. The SMs are responsible for communication with other vessels using flags and lights via morse code, semaphore, and flag pennant signals.. The Navigation Division takes care of the most prestigious place on the whole ship: her bridge. This is a great responsibility for a small number of people, but ON Division is always ready to get McFaul where she is needed.. .safe and sound. LTjg Leonardo Mendez Navigator LTjg Leo Mendez reported to McFaul on July 3, 2001 . Through., his tour he has served as Strike Officer, Fire Control Officer, Pub Affairs Officer, and in June relieved LT Diaz as Navigator. He hr from Clinton Township, New Jersey, and graduated from the U Naval Academy in 2001 with a B.S. in History. LTjg Mende2 engaged to Miss Jessica Tate of Yorktown, Virginia, and they plar marry in April, 2005. No officer has been onboard McFaul as lo as he has. QMl(SW) Rodney Johnson Leading Petty Officer After joining the Navy in lyyj and attending Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Illinois, QMl(SW) Johnson served ashore and at sea on such commands as the USS Niagara Falls, USS Halsey (CG-23), USS McKee (AS-40), Naval Station Norfolk TPU Staff, Naval Recruiting District St. Louis, and USS Frank Cable (AS-4 1 ) before reporting to the McFaul in October of 2004. Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Petty Officer Johnson enjoys hunting, computers, basketball, and fishing. I ryptological Technicians utilize electromagnetic energy such as radar to exploit, reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum. They operate passive surveillance and _ detection systems with electronic jamming capabilities and a decoy launching system that utilizes a variety of chaff and infrared decoys to counter incoming missiles. Cryptological Technicians and Intelligence Specialists also monitor enemy transmissions and intelligence data, providing foreign language translation and surveillance. This is the home of those who Listen and Jam. LT Craig Saravo Signal Interception Watch Officer LT Saravo enlisted in the Navy in 1 987 as a Fire Controlman. As an enlisted sailor, he was stationed onboard the USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), at Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren, and in USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-5 1 ). LT Saravo attended Officer Com- missioning School in 1998 and was commissioned a Cryptologic Officer. His first tour as an officer was at the National Security Agency (NSA). He then reported to McFaul in August 2003. LT Saravo has been married for 1 7 years to his wife, Sara. They have two children, Micheal and Ryan. His family resides in Fredericksburg, „TRC(SW NAC) Maurice G Wilson, Jr. Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Wilson enlisted in the US Naval Reserve in 1 985 and served as a drilling reservist with HS-75. In 1988, he went on active duty and after initial schooling was stationed at NSGD Atsugi, Japan and flew on EP-3B and P-3 A aircraft. Other commands include NSGA Kunia, Hawaii, ATGPAC San Diego, California as an Afloat Cryptologic Instructor Evaluator, in USS Nimitz (CVN-68) as a member of NSGA San Diego, California, and aboard the USS Lake otB as Division LCPO. He came aboard USS McFaul in June of 2004. Chief Wilson is married to the former Jacquelyne Killens of Hampton, Virginia, where they reside with their 1 6-year old daughter Jasmine and their 3- yearold son Darin. CTRl(SW) Aaron Jackson Leading Petty Officer CTR1 (S W) Jackson joined the Navy in J une of 1 995 out of Crys- tal City, Missouri. He reported onboard USS McFaul in Novem ber of 2002. Previous duty stations include NTTC Merdian Mis sissippi (SK. A School), NCTAMS EURCENT Naples, Italy USS Carr (FFG-52), FCTCLANT Dam Neck, and NTTC Coi Station (CTR A School). His hobbies include baseball and fish- ing. He is married to the former Jessie Cameron of Virginia Beach, Virginia, with two children, Alanis Victoria (7), and Aidan Lee ( 1 ). He and his wife are expecting a baby girl in November. . (I Kmcrinn ulh. Virginia Towing Evolution Stern Ref uelin C )c ALL $ $ ne LooHifJ our ra ss our T sex Muscat, Oman Bahrain le Supply Department is the center of all logistical efforts supporting McFaul ' s combat mission all food, equipment parts and components, furniture, computers and essential gear are ordered and obtained through the efforts of this department. In additional, critical services to personnel — such as laundry, the ship ' s store, pay and payrolls, entitlements, and administrative support — art provided by Supply. LCDR Arvis Owens Supply Officer LCDR Owens, a native of Beaumont, Texas, graduated from thd United States Naval Academy in May 1 995. His previous as- signments include Food Service Officer onboard USS Juneai (LPD-10), Integrated Logistics Support Intern at Naval Inven- tory Control Point Philadelphia (N AVICP), and Aide to the Com- NAVICP. March 2003, he reported as McFaul ' s 5th Supply Officer and ' hief Financial Officer, in charge of the ship ' s budget, material adiness, subsistance, disbursing, hazardous material manage- ment, ana saies operanon. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various ser- vice and campaign medals and ribbons. Additionally, he is qualified as a Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer. LCDR Owens is married to Dr. Nafeesa (Hunt) Owens of Syracuse, New York and enjoys reading, history and chess. SKC(SW) Damian Alvarez Leading Chief Petty Officer, Supply After entering the Navy in 1989 from his home town of Oracle, Arizona, Chief Alvarez served at such commands as Assault Craft Unit FOUR, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, USS Emory S. Land ( AS-39), USS Simon Lake (AS-33), Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, again in USS Simon Lake (AS-33), and in USS Orion (AS- 1 8) before reporting to USS McFaul. He is married to Lucia Alvarez and has two daughters, Jennifer (8) and Stephanie (6). He enjoys reading, running, and going to the beach. A. I torckeepers are responsible for the ship ' s vast storage spaces, containing thousands of parts and components needed to maintain and repair virtually every system — mechanical, electrical, or electronic — on the ship. SI Division also tracks and maintains the use of spare parts and oversees the process of ordering new parts when needed material is not available onboard, ensuring that neither time nor budget is wasted in the procurement of needed parts. u SKl(SW) Jennifer Clarke Leading Petty Officer Originally from St. Croix. United States Virgin Islands, SKl(SW) Clarke joined the Navy in 1989. She has served aboard the USS Sierra (AD- 1 8), at Charleston Naval Shipyard, Naval Air St : Bermuda, Naval Security Group Activity Seca, Puerto Rio Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, before reporting onboard USS McFaul. She is married to ABHC Tyrone A. Clarke and has two children: Samantha Williams and Tyrone A. Clarke Jr. f the Navy, like the Army, travels on its stomach, then S-2 (Enlisted Mess) and S-5 (Wardroom) divisions keep it going. The Culinary Specialists of this division prepare the ship ' s meals in addition to tracking, organizing and managing storerooms for perishable and non-perishable goods. They are a central and active part of the ship ' s many social events such as recnlistments. birthday meals, departmental appreciation meals, ice-cream socials and the like. This function is so important that every E4 and below new to the ship spends a three-month tour of duty as a Food Service Attendant, providing valuable help in providing this most critical element of crew morale. LTjg Mariclair Tan Food Services Officer .■ jg Mariclair P. Tan was bom March 25, 1 980 in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, class of 2002. Following completion of Surface Warfare Officer School in New- port, Rhode Island, she reported for duty aboard USS McFaul in February of 2003. She spent the first part of her tour on McFaul as First Lieutenant, in charge of Deck (OD) Division, and is finishing her remaining time onboard as Food Services Officer. CSC(S Leading Chief Petty Officer A native of Albany, Georgia, CSC(SW) Washington currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife, Marcia, and their three children: Taja ( 1 5), Andre (5), and Andrew (3). He arrived onboard USS McFaul in June, 2004 to take on the duties as Food Services Divi- sion Leading Chief Petty Officer. Chief Washington enjoyes saltwater fishing and smoking cigars. CSl(SW) Marcus Bowen Leading Petty Officer Although he currently calls Jacksonville, Florida his home, CS 1 (SW) Bowen is originally from Magee, Mississippi. He joined the Navy in 1 989; previous commands include the VFA-86 F l 8 Squadron Cecil Field, Florida, Naval Technical Training Center Corry Station Pensacola, Florida, USS Saipan (LHA-2), and Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida before he arrived onboard USS McFaul in Au- gust of 2003. He is married to Sharon Bowen and they have two sons, Marcus Jr. ( 1 1 ) and Joshua (4). He enjoys football, baseball, basketball, fishing, hunting and quiet time. lhe Sales and Services Division is responsible for the ship ' s Laundry, Store, and Barbershop. The Ship ' s Servicemen of S3 also stock the McFaul ' s soda and candy machines. The Division ' s main function is to provide basic health and comfort services to impro ve the standard of living rale of the sailors onboard. SH 1 (SW) Dewayne Atkins Leading Petty Officer SH l(S W) Atkins hails from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and has served aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61 ), USS Saratoga (CV-60), USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), and at such shore commands as NNMC Bethesda, Maryland and Navy Recruiting Station, Chesapeake, Vir- ginia. He is married to Tracey Atkins; they have one daughter, Am- ber(9). His hobbies include spending asm as possible and mentoring male youth. He is looking forward to retirement and starting a second career. — — 1 F u T W m w w m Mi:is I Robert Gorrell Hamden. Ohio H3(SW) Manuel Rosas West Palm Beach, florida SH3(SW) Bryan Yarrington Dundee, New York Jie Disbursing Office ' s main function is to assist the crew in all pay and travel-related concerns. Additionally, they act as custodians of all cash and negotiable instruments onboard for the L purpose of check cashing, Ship ' s Store support, payrolls via ATM, and paying port bills while deployed. While deployed, this accountability can include up to $600,000 in cash. ft ENS Robert Cullinan Disbursing Sales Officer ENS Cullinan attended The Citadel under the Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program where he was a member of the Navy ROTC unit, graduating with a BA in Political Science and another in History. He began Officer Candidate School in May of 2003, re- ceiving his commission in August of that same year. After six months the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia, he reported rwd T JSS McFaul in March of 2004. A native of the Hampton DK2(SW) Jonathan Hicks Clerk Food Service numbers... ployment: July: 9,703 August 4.382 Total: 58. 1 54 meals serv Inventory brought forward February: $105,851.65 March: $138,395.53 pril: $134,365.07 Vlay $99,200.10 June: $107,835.15 Receipts: February: $70,352.30 March: $80,4 1 5.98 April: $34,396.95 May: $97,815.27 June: $91,815.27 tal: $374,628.73 Stores consumed: February: $45,232 March: $87,21 1 April: $85,665 May: $85,781 June: $84,434 . and Disbursing numbers ance as of February 19, 2004: $640,000.00 ks deposits personal checks -815.00 I -21,719.41 _4 -38,943.53 „ ,598.l4 111.512.64 -38,943.53 -66,675.00 Pte.758.16 -11,670.86 5O,86T.9f306 lfl ns r QQ ; - iin? ni -32,512.26 39,189 l5T424«e ' 91.240.88 -17,969.33 29,943.10 36,760.15 -7,441.00 10,189.55 553,136.70 -131.071.39 219.497.30 - payroll ATM -23.670.00 -18,020.00 7,430.00 -47,455.00  2,660.00 -67,750.00 B 6,675.00 -46,120.00 •68,605.00 -76,775.00 -67,610.00 -62,280.00 -28,630.00 -43,440.00 -376,280.00 -361,840.00 alance as of August 15, 2004: $233,479.65 sunrises, sunsets ...and the sky at sea J i IL s,,! Lashawnda and GSM3 Charles Lewis March 3, 2004 6 lbs 14o . 21 inches Olivia and I Ml(SW) Jorge Flores March 27. 2004 7 lbs 2 oz. 19.7 inches Jennifer and ENS Brian Luebbert May 3, 2004 7 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches Nicole and GM3 Daniel Edmonds May 28, 2004 7 lbs 6 oz, 21 95 T AGE er Tragd? Gntism 1 , A m- ; ■ ' TllXzr — T 22£L Lfc ;►..- - ■ -, ?j| r- tfi tlSwEj p hi jtj] iLc t ■Ay — i y m JS  ?. i ' « n t Cruisebook Committee Committee Coordinator: ENS Musser Committee members: ITl(SW) Austin, YN3(SW) Bennett, FC3(SW) Butler, OSCS(SW) Degarmo, ET2(SW) Edwards, IT2 Garcia, FC3 Gladieux, SN Hernandez, EN3 Himes, CMDCM(SW) Kastler, BM2(SW) Mejiadiaz, SK2(SW) Norona, CSSN Paredez, ET3(SW) Seipp, GSM2(SW) Slate, STG3(SW) Smith, OS2(SW) Spears, CTTSN Thacker, CTPv2(SW) Tillman, CS2(SW) Valentin, STG2(SW) Woods Photographs by ITl(SW) Austin, YN3(SW) Bennett, FC2(SW) R. Davis, ET2(SW) Edwards, EMl(SW) Flores, STG3(SW) Franklin. STG2(SW) Furrow, DCl(SW) Harasti, CDR Hickox, CMDCM(SW) Kastler, OS2(SW) Laird, YN3(SW) Lawrence, GSM3(SW) Lewis, ENS Luebbert, LTjg Lucas, ENS Madonia, BM2(SW) Mejiadiaz, ENS Mendez, PHl(SW) Monyelle, OS3(SW) Monahan, ENS Musser, ET3 Perryman, OS2(SW) Ridgeway, SH3(SW) Rosas, Kristie Shirk, PN2(SW) Shirk, GSEl(SW) Slate, Colin Smith, ISC(SW) Smith, STG3(SW) Smith, GM 1(SW) Spencer, CTR2(SW) Tillman, GSEl(SW) Williams, STG2(SW) Woods Cover photograph by: ENS Madonia Illustrations Image Editing ET2(SW) Seipp, SN Tripp, STG2(SW) Woods All artwork and photographs contained herein are copyright © 2004 by their respective creators. The USS McFaul 2004 Cruisebook was created entirely using Adobe Pagemaker and PhotoShop 7.0. Fonts used include Eras Bold ITC, Eras Demi ITC, Eras Light ITC, Times New Roman, Blackadder ITC, Copperplate Gothic Light, Tempus Sans ITC, Gigi, Bradley Hand ITC, Castellar, and Engravers MT in various point sizes. 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