Santa Barbara (AE 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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ommanding fficer CDR Michael Grant Watson DR Watson is originally from Vancouver. Washington. hut includes Sacramento. California as home as well. He attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in l975 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Alter receiving his commission in June 1975. he was assigned to USS KIRK tFFl087J as the Main Propulsion Assistant and later served as Combat lnfonnation Ofticer. ln 1979 he was assigned to USS WORDEN QCG l8J as Fire Control Officer and then moved to USS REEVES CCG 245 as Missile Otlicer. Upon completion of the Depart- ment Head course at the Surlace Wzufare Otiicer's School in Newport. Rhode lsland. Commander Watson assumed the duties as Engineer Oliicer on hoard USS VALDEZ tFF l096J. Following that tour he served as Engineer Oliicer on USS PLATTE tAO l86J. ln Januaiy l988 he reported aboard USS SAN JOSE tAFS 75 as Executive Oliicer. His shore assigmnents have included a tour as one of the Organization Effectiveness consultants for Commander. Naval Forces Japan and as student at the Naval War College. College of Naval War- fare. While in Newport he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in lntemational Relations from Salve Regina College. Commander Watson's awards include the Meri- torious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal ttwo awardsj, Navy Achievement Medal, Presi- dential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation CUSNJ, Meritorious Unit Citation CUSCGJ and various other unit and personal awards. Commander Watson is married to the former Dianna M. Jones of Palo Alto, Califomia. They have four children: Benjamin, Jesse, Alix and Claire. sting behind the stomv A

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On June 3, 1991, CDR Michael Watson relieved CDR Mike Frimenko as Commanding Officer while anchored in the Naples Harborg two men whose style of leadership could not be more dwerent, and yet whose strength of leadership ensured a smooth transition and continued smooth sailing. The following is CDR Watson 's speech from the Change of Command: I will now read my orders: To Commander Michael Grant Watson, United States Navy, Student, Naval War College, Newport Rhode lsland. When directed, detach duty, proceed to the port which USS SANTA BARBARA may be and upon arrival report to the Commanding Officer for duty as numerical relief for Com- mander Michael Frimenko, JR. ' I relieve you sir. Commodore, Honored Guests, but especially CDR Frimenko and the officers and crew of Santa Barbara, Your Captain has told me that he really meant it when he said that this was the best ship and crew in the Navy. In the few days I have spent with you I can see what he means. Captain, we thank you and wish you a safe journey home. We look forward to seeing you in your new capacity at the squadron. I am honored and a little humble to be with you now. You have done so much, not only in the last few months, but over the last few years, that many are in awe of what you have accomplished. To steal a thought from Shakespeare: Those lying ahed at home now curse tliejute that kept them there and caused them to miss the trials and triumph of the storm. I am not sure what you have heard or seen about the receptions your compatriots are receiving across the nation. l can only tell you that our return should be unlike any you may have expe- rienced or thought of. We are anchored in historic waters. We sail through historic seas. The spirits of men and women through thousands of years of history are. perhaps. present with us. Perhaps those spirits are looking upon you now and accepting you into the ranks of those who have contributed something significant to the history of the world. Remember. yours was not merely a walk-on pan. lt was much more and there is a much greater part to play. Again. I am honored to have been chosen to be with you for it. santa barbara Those lying ahed at home now curse the fate that kept them there and caused them to miss the trials and triumph ofthe storm T31 as ' ix I f . As.,

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e ecuuve fheer LCDR Gale Rae Ftaclebaugh Lieutenant Commander Radebaugh was commissioned in September 1977 from Offi- cer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Is- land. Her first duty station was Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, Ten- nessee, where she served as Educational Serv- ices Officer, Ship's Company and Student Personnel Officer. Upon establishment of Personnel Support Activity, Memphis, she served as the first Officer in Charge of Person- nel Support Detachment, NATTC Memphis. After completion of her first tour, LCDR Radebaugh attended Surface Warfare Divi- sion Officer Course, Newport, RI from Octo- ber 1980 to March l98l. Upon graduation from SWOS she reported to USS LEXING- TON CAVT-l6j in Pensacola, Florida, where she served as Training Officer, l Division Officer and Legal Officer. She was desig- nated as a Surface Warfare Officer in Febru- ary l983. LCDR Radebaugh reported to the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations thlan- power, Personnel and Trainingi as Women in Ships!Women's Policy Coordinator in Octo- ber 1983. LCDR Radebaugh attended Surface War- fare Offieer's Department Head Course. Newport. Rl from January l9S6 to ,lttly l986. Upon completion of SWOS she reported to USS CAPE COD tAD-Ui in Stur Diego. Cali- fornia. where she served as First Lierrtenant until October l988. LCDR Radebaugh attended the Naval War College from November l988 to November l9S9 as a student in the College of Naval Command and Staff. She reported as Execu- tive Oflieer. USS SANTA BARBARA t.-XE 285 in Mtueh 1990. LCDR Radebaugh is a gtduate of Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green. Ohio where she was awarded a B.S. degree in Education. She is also a graduate of the University of Arkzursas where she was awarded an M.S. A native of Elyria. Ohio. has been awarded two Navy Commendation Medals and two Navy Achievement medals. X santa barbara