Sierra (AD 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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I lu gtg ,xy W, .., BICRNIN Llili V.-Xl,.-XX CH PLAI Commander Bernie Lee Calaway was born 27 August, 1942. in Slaton, Texas, He is the recipient of a Bachelor ot' Art Degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, having earned a Bachelor ol' Divinity Degree. CDR. Calaway has dedicated eigh- teen years to the Navy and the Marine Corps. He served at Camp l.e.lune, North Carolina, Second Battalion, Second Marine Regiment, NAS Bermuda, and Naval Submarine Base. New London, Connecticut. CDR. Valatyay eompleted Advanced Chaplain's School in Newport. llhode lsland prior to reporting to the USS Sl ICRRA in -lnly 198-1. CDR. Calaway married the former Miss Paula Williams oi' Charlottesville, Virginia. They liaxe one son. Brian. and one daughter, Kelly. They presently reside in Summerville, South Carolina. Com- mander Calaway enjoys jogging, handball, chess, and sketching when he is not counseling or being a good listener. Nx 3-'H . 1 8 so I e W, ,,.,-,.,, -fl No eye has seen, No ear has heard, No mind has conceived What God has prepared for Those who love Him. -Paul quotes Isaiah in 1 Corinthians 2:9

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Commander Wilton R. Stewart, a native of L05 Angeles, California, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Pepperdine University in Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Business Administration tFinance1 from the University of San Diego. After completion of undergraduate studies. CDR. Stewart was commissioned to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He served distinguishably in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam C'on- flict. Since transferring into the Navy he participated in Operation Freedom Train and Operation Linebacker in the costal waters of North Vietnam aboard the USS HAMNER KDD-7181. CDR. Stewart trans- ferred into the Navy 1 September, 1971, and was sworn in as Lieutenant Junior Grade. Since then he has served as First Lieutenant, USS HAMNER, Operations Department Head, USS FRESNO QLST-ll82l, Weapa ....,L -.,, 1 . . -Mil-he - - - 1' if-BT L- '..L5H-i 'ff 'JX in x ' Silvan ff, A is - f i X .rt X N Q1 . i i in s C . yi! oils llepartrnt-nt Head. USS BARBEY QFF- IOSM, Assistant Operations Officer and Opera- tions Office-r on COMPHIBRON ONE Staff and Navigator, USS BELLEAU WOOD QLHA-33. CDR. Stewart reported aboard the USS SIERRA 25 May, 1983. The highly decorated CDR. Stewart is the recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V and Gold Star in lieu of second award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Navy lfnit Commendation and Combat Action Rib- bon. Also, the Commander is the recipient of the RVN Campaign Medal and Ribbon, Sea Service Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, RVN Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Medal. and the Navy E Ribbon. CDR. Stewart is married to the former Miss Agnes E. Manuel, They have two sons, Lyle and Quincy, and presently reside in Charleston, South Carolina. 7

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THE CO MA D CHIEF . ICCS Keith A. Barnard was born 23 October, 1949 in Coral Gables, Florida. Senior Chief , ,e Barnard joined the U.S. Navy i W- . . 15 June 1967 and has served cl .. onUSSSARATOGAQCVA- it f 605, Uss MITSCHER QDDG-355 and USS CORAL SEA QCV-435. He has been stationed from Kevlavik, Ice- ... land to Taipai, Taiwan and ' from Great Lakes, Illinois to Pensacola, Florida. Senior Chief reported onboard USS SIERRA 13 January 1984 and assumed the position of Command Senior Chief in March 1985. While onboard, he was instrumental in initiating SIERRA's Professional Development Board. Senior Chief has been awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal 143, Sea Service and National Defense Ribbons. Q 'UL Master Chief Ronald W. Byrd reported aboard USS SIER- RA July 1985 to relieve Senior Chief Barnard as Command Master Chief. TMCM Byrd was born 25 October 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. Master Chief joined the Navy 26 October 1960 and has since been assigned to eight ships. 'N- seven of which were tenders, and numerous Subase com- I - mands. This is his second tour as Command Master Chief. TMCM Byrd is proud to wear the Navy Comman- dation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal 123, Meritorious Unit Commandation, six Good Conduct Medals and Sea Service and National Defense Ribbons. He is married to the former Mary J. Lugo of Baldwin Park, California. They have a son, Ronald, who is in the Navy and a daughter, 'l'it'l'any, who will be a freshman in college in Charleston. The Byrds presently reside in Charleston, S.C. ra' Z' 15' X '