Samuel B Roberts (FFG 58) - Naval Cruise Book

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,X ., X-5. 1 I L A 5 -II L CMDCMCSWXAW5 Sean C. Carolan United States Navy Master Chief Carolan was born in Babylon, NY and graduated from Stranahan High School in Ft. Lauderdale. FL in 1987. He began his Naval career on November 2, 1987, attending basic training at Naval Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. His first assignment was with the USS MIDWAY CCV 415. In 1991, he reported to Naval Air Station Key West, FL. He was then assigned to the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CCVN 735. In 1997, he joined Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. He then transitioned to be the V-2 ALRE Maintenance Leading Chief Petty Officer onboard the USS NIMITZ CCVN 685. In 2004, he transferred to be the Zlst Company Senior Enlisted Leader at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Master Chief Carolan arrived at his present duty station, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS CFFG 585, in November of 2007 where he serves as the Command Master Chief. Master Chief Carolan is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy and CMCXCOB course. Additionally, he attended Excelsior College graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. His personal decorations include three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, six Good Conduct Medals and various unit and campaign awards. Master Chief Carolan currently resides in Jacksonville, FL and is married to the former Heather Langelier of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and has two children, Hannah and Kaylee. 6

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Shield: The shield is divided wavy blue, red and yellow suggesting the shore line of Guadalcanal and the Marines trapped there in September, 1942. The three stars allude to the naval forces who volunteered to rescue the hard pressed Marines. The gold star represents Coxswain Samuel B. Roberts who was mor tally wounded during the mission when his boat drew enemy fire away from the other boats embarking the Marines. The three stars also stand for the three ships named for Samuel B. Roberts, the gold star denotes the current ship Crest: The lion, a symbol of courage, signifies Roberts, ultimate sacrifice for his comrades. The lion,s red claws and tongue symbolize courage, the blue collar bearing a cross pattee convexed indicates that Roberts died in battle and was awarded the Navy Cross for his gallant actions. The lion is grasping in his paws a blue torch suggesting the passing on of Naval History. The lightening flashes represent the armament of this ship and indicate the quick strike capabilities of the modem war ship. Motto: Admiral Copeland, then LCDR, Commanding Officer of DE-413 concluded in his report of the Baffle of Samar with these words: Gln the face of this knowledge the men Zealously manned their stations wherever they might be, and fought and worked with such calmness courage and efficiency that no higher honor could be conceived than to command silch a group of menn. 8 N. .N ..-......:Q-41:-.W,.u.w..-,... -. ..,. . . ..,. i ........,- .. .XA ... ...V -.f-A .W ..- .QW Q. -