McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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vy ABOVE: The CO exchanges silver oak leaves of commander for silver eagles of captain, during the frocking ceremony of the XO in February. BELOW: Capt. Water- man contemplates the progress of a GQ drill. CAPT. G. R. WATERMAN, XO The Executive Officer, Captain George R. Waterman, is a native of Rochester, New York and attended the University of Rochester prior to entering the United States Naval Academy in June 1958. Upon graduation from the academy and being commissioned as an ensign in June 1962, Captain Waterman attended Submarine School. He reported to his first submarine, the USS SEA LION (APSS-315) after completing Submarine School in December 1962. Captain Waterman then served onboard the USS BUGARA (SS-331) from December 1964-December 1966, became Officer in Charge of the USS LING (AGSS-297) until June 1968, followed by a tour as Engineer on the USS SEA ROBIN (SS-407) until May 1970. He then was assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Submarine Flotilla Two, and in July 1972, he reported to the USS TIGRONE (AGSS-419) as the Executive Officer. His next assignment was with the Navy ' s Deep Submergence Program in Washington D. C. from September 1974 through December 1976. Next, he assumed command of the USS SAILFISH (SS-572) from June 1977 until that ship ' s decommissioning in September 1978. Captain Waterman ' s next assignment was as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans on the staff of Commander Submarine Group Five until February 1981. The X. O. is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device. Captain Waterman is married to the former Gail Allen of Rochester, New York. Both reside in San Diego with their four children.

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ABOVE: CAPT Gorham had the honor of throwing the ball to the Seattle Mariners, on McKee Night. BELOW: CAPT Gorham mixes in with crew members at a fantail picnic. CAPT. D. S. GORHAM, CO Captain David S. Gorham, a native of Denver, Colorado, graduated from the University of Colorado in 1958. After accepting his commission as Ensign, Captain Gorham first served with the U. S. Sixth Fleet Flagship, USS DES MOINES (CA-134), until July 1961. He was then assigned as an instructor of Naval Science at the University of Kansas, where he remained until August 1962. January 1977, when he reported to Commander for Readiness and Training. From July 1979 until April 1981, he was assigned to the Staff of Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, as the senior member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board. During this period, he conducted 50 Operational Reactor Safeguards Examinations. Captain Gorham ' s previous duties included 14 submarine patrols; four of while in command. After completing Submarine School in March 1963, he attended the Nuclear Power School and reported to his first submarine, the USS SCORPION (SSN-589) in May 1969. He next served as navigator onboard the USS JAMES MONROE (SSBN-622), then as Executive Officer onboard the USS DANIEL BOONE (SSBN-629) from March 1970 to January 1973. Captain Gorham then assumed command of the ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN-608) from March 1974 until Captain Gorham is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal with two stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon with one star, the Naval Expeditionary Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Medal. Captain Gorham is married to the former Marcelle Villa of Nice, France. Both reside in San Diego with their daughter.

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ABOVE: Master Chief Arbuckle signs for a re-enlistment during a ceremony October 26, 1981. BELOW: ' ETCM Arbuckle gives one of his warm smiles that are well-known among the crew. ETCM C. W. ARBUCKLE, CMC ETCM Curtis W. Arbuckle, a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enlisted in the Seabees in June 1942, and was attached to the 2nd Marine Division until December 1945. During this period of time he served on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinian. Master Chief Arbuckle re-entered the Navy in August 1956 and served onboard the USS MISPILLION (AO-105) from April 1957 to November 1958. He was then stationed at the Naval Air Station Kodiak from January 1959 to May 1960. Next, he served onboard the USS JASON (AR-8) from June 1960 to March 1961, after which he served at the Naval Air Station North Island from April 1961 to October 1963. He then reported aboard the USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43) from August 1964 to July 1965, the USS FOX (DLG-33) from May 1966 to March 1968, NAVCOMSTA Hawaii from April 1968 to April 1971, and the USS RATHBURNE (FF-1057) from June 1971 to December 1974. From January 1975 to June 1981, Arbuckle served at the Navy Recruiting District, Oklahoma. Master Chief Arbuckle is authorized to wear the Navy Achievement medal with Combat V, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign with 60 device, and Sea Service Ribbon.