Texas (CGN 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Rising Storm... On August 2, 1990, Iraq had invaded Kuwait. USS TEXAS was then serv- ing as Pacific Command and Control ship for Enhanced Cour1ter-Nar- cotics Operations off the coast of Central and South America. We returned to our home port of Alameda in early fall after a 45-day deployment to rapidly commence workups that would ultimately take us in early 1991 to the Western Pacific. At 8 PM on Sunday, February 23, 1991, President Bush addressed the nation to report that he had directed Army General Norman Schwartzkopf to use all forces available to eject the Iraqi Army from Kuwait. Operation Desert Storm had commenced. TEXAS set sail for San Diego the next day, February 24, 1991. Once in San Diego, we would rendevous with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ and several other ships which would become the essential elements of Battle Group Bravo. With final preparations complete, we sailed on the morning of February 25, 1991. Our Arabian Adventure had begun. ' TEXAS' many responsibilities and activities in support of Operation Desert Storm added a new and proud chapter to our ships history. The challenges were many and we met them with zeal, courage and for- titude. This is the story of the TEXAS and her crew in what affectionately became known as our: Arabian Adventurel

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'X ,Q Q f WW ' 4 Q 7, . e W an W ' W gy J W ff a ,RW ' Q ,swmww 1 . M. Brennan, CAPT, U Captain Neil M. Brennan is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1966 with a degree in Naval Science. After completing nuclear power training, Captain Brennan served on board USS BAIN- BRIDGE CDLGN-255 from 1968 to 1970 as Auxiliaries Officer and later as Damage Control Assistant. After completing the Department Head Course at the Naval Destroyer School, he served on USS RICH QDD-8201 as Weapons Officer in 1971 and 1972. In August 1972, he reported for duty at the Naval Academy as the Fourth Company Officer. He returned to sea duty in October of 1975 as Electrical Officer on USS LONG BEACH QCGN-95. Captain Brennan served on the Staff, Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, from january 1978 to 1979 as a member of the Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team and as Maintenance Manager for the USS ENTERPRISE QCVN-651. Captain Brennan served as Executive Officer on board USS CALIFORNIA QCGN-365 from November 1979 to May 1982. He then reported for duty at the Naval Military Person- nel Command as Head, Surface Nuclear Power Officer Branch and Surface Nuclear Power Program Manager until February 1985. Captain Brennan commanded USS BARNEY QDDG-65 from May 1985 to june 1987. He then served as Commanding Officer, Surface Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team, U.S. Atlantic Fleet until October 1989. He was most recently assigned to the Staff, Com- mander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet as Assistant Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel until October 1990. Captain Brennan's personal awards include Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and gold star in lieu of a second Meritorious Service Medal. Captain Brennan is married to the former jane Young from Thomasville, North Caroli- na. They have four children: Neil, Kara,jason, and Stacey. une 1991 to Present . , , M, .Q X 0 . mg gyfmfma , W ,, ay Mama wa M5 WN