Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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v I Award 8: Pinning Ceremonies STG3 KSVIO Gowin gets 'pinned' by the MCPON fMasZer ChiefPeZly Ojficer ofthe Navyj One huge accomplishment in the career of officer and enlisted Sailors is eaming their respective Warfare Designators. This is a very hard qualification that takes months or even years to obtain. Only the most dedicated and proud sailors embrace this challenge to be called a '6Surface Warrior or t'Aviation Warrior. Onboard PRINCETON I2 officers during the West Pac eamed their Surface Warfare designatorg fifty-eight enlisted personnel eamed Surface Warfare Specialist CESWSQ designator. Also twenty-one enlisted personnel eamed their Aviation Warfare Specialist designator CEAWSJ. Awards were given for Bravery during Maritime Intercept Operations, Superb Maintenance ofthe Tactical Air Picture, and various other meritorious services given during the War. At the time of cruise book printing, the following were eamed during Operation Iraqi Freedom: one Legion of Merit medal, one Meritorious Service Medal, tvventy Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, one-hundred six Navy and Marine Corps Achievements Medals, ten Air Medals, numerous Letters of Commendation and Appreciation, and for all PRINCETON Tigers Who deployed, the Navy IBattlej NEP ribbon and the Navy Sea Service Deployment ribbon were earned. 85 , . ,- - -..- - - p - .4 ,, , .,..f....-.,.....g,-.,,...-- .e .--.--V -,.- -..-He --'- t Y- -- - - .V -W vV-. V Q- -- - - e - - -

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Re-Enlistments During the extended Wartime deployment, called HOPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM,' March 3, 2003 thru November 5, 2003. We observed Patriotism as service men re-enlisted to show their continued allegiance to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Thirty-three Sailors re-enlisted during WESTPAC 2003. These Sailors rededicated 148 years of service to the Navy. Some of these personnel received Selective Re-enlistment Bonuses totaling S2 l 6, l 61 .0 l, some rates did not pay an SRB, l believe these folks re-enlisted to protect our freedom We all enjoy in the United States of America. There were numerous re- enlistment ceremonies held in various locations on and off the ship. Above are a just a couple examples: Nimitz Strike Group Admiral Locklear di GM2 Probst COn1mander9AqmjIalLOCklear personally reenlisted GM2 Probst inside a 5 '7 Gun Mount, Captain Janikowsky reenlisted ITCS ' 3 ' t' ' ' ' - ' Garrett inside the Chief Petty Officer Mess lounge. All pictures for the 33 reenlistees and their ceremonies could not be shown. There was not enough room on this page to do them justice. But all Were thanked, congratulated, and honored for supporting and defending the USA. Captain Janikowsky di IT CS Garrett 84

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ff? Command Rellglous Program Since our navy s Chaplarn Corps establishment on November 28 l775 all American naval vessels have been assigned chaplains this has always assured God s presence and ministry to be aboard its ships even today they assure the religious right to practice faith God presents Hrmselfin a number of ways aboard the USS PRINCETON Over the ship s lMC Qpublic announcement systemj all spaces at 2155 each day underway goes the voice of prayer 1tS1gl18.lS God s call of Good night to those who will sleep and Peace be with you to those who will stand the quiet early morning watches until dawn breaks and reve1lle IS heard in the new day seven hours later God presents hrmselfrn the daily morning devot1on in the classroom often 1t1S standing room only as people are drawn to hear the 0655 uplifting Bible exhortatrons there each Sailor knows God always shows up to speak encouragement to them for the new day and that rt will last to the evening prayer God s presence 1S seen and expenenced in three other gatherings the weekly highlight of Sunday worship serv1ces fone led by a live bandj The most powerful evidence of Godis presence IS in shrpmates practically applymg what they receive lI1tl'1C1I' community of faith as they genuinely care and selflessly bear each other's burdens fGalatians 6.2j, and incite each other to 'fdwell together in unity fPsahn 133. lj. Through the Chaplam's office team of RP2 Robert Takle and Chaplain Marc DiConti, all aboard PRINCETON are offered ' confidential counsel in practical matters of life, spiritual direction and teaching, and consolation in times of crisis. The Command Religious Program is always a ready resource for special worship services, ceremonies, and holidays. c'The Phonew in the Chaplain's office is used regularly to connect loved ones at vitally important times. With confidentiality, the presence of God works behind closed doors and behind the scenes in unquantifiable ways to enhance the morale of individual Sailors and to encourage and uphold them to carry out the shipas mission. Throughout the 8 month l deployment, participation in PRINCETON's CRP was the highest in the carrier strike group Cwrth seven other chaplains and seven other RPS for nine shipsjg PRlNCETON's worship attendance per capita was triple NIMITZ' d ' ' ' ' s an qurntupled the other cruiser. But, most important, many lives were eternally changed over the eight months as life together was experienced in fellowship. The pictures on these pages show how people experienced God's presence - I l y -X X, Q7 O f God is Presence Aboard is , ' ' Q , ' 4 7 1 R aboard. T I 86