I was on the USS John Rodgers DD983 and she died a death no ship should go through, she was scrapped at Brownsville TX shipyard. But retrofitting with Aegis I wouldnt think excessively cost prohibitive unless Lockheed and others wanted the good old arm and leg they like to charge. June 21-24, 2018 It seemed disrespectful to me at the time. NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2020) Capt. Upcoming Events. The Sprus were a wee bit bigger but you had lots more guns, 3 dual 5/38 mounts. It can be guessed that since they were too close in design to the still very active Tico class cruisers, they were too sensitive to give away as military aid to the likes of Pakistan, Mexico, or Colombia. He stopped, thought for a moment, and then told me Never mind, Ill handle this. I agree that they were decommissioned way too early. Both were fine ships. endstream endobj 97 0 obj <> endobj 98 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 99 0 obj <>stream The deployment included extensive operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean and primarily the Persian Gulf. It probably wasnt so much the hull, the armament or the electronics, it was the crew. In July 1994, STUMP again deployed to South America for UNITAS XXXV serving as the Flagship for Commander U.S. South Atlantic Force. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Stump (DD 978). Middle name? The cruise was supposed to end at Seal Beach, but dad ended up failing the new sonar, so we ended up going back to LBNS. I had the privilege of being part of something special and have some truly amazing memories. HullNumber.com does not share your information. Plankowner USS Fletcher DD992 BM3 AlexRodriguez, I was a plank-owner on the USS Cushing (DD985), a fine ship! Take care ya'll. and a missile launcher on the fantail. I was on the USS Comte De Grasse DD974 from 1980 to 1983. aft fire room brovo 3. SHAREM is a Chief of Naval Operations program established in 1969 to continuously improve the quality of undersea warfare. I was on the Briscoe, Did you go to Drubroknic, then Yugoslavia? SHAREM is an established in 1969 to continuously improve the quality of undersea warfare. Ingalls promoted that the ships could be modified and upgraded for years to come, and Ingalls could build a modular section that could be added as the section they are updating was removed. Made CPO. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. From July 10, 1953 to January 14, 1958, now promoted to full Admiral, he served as Commander U.S. Pacific Command until his retirement, effective August 1, 1958. However, the Ticonderoga-class cruisers are roughly the same age. The photo below was taken by Brian Barton and shows USS STUMP at Naval Base Norfolk, Va., on July 23, 2002. I was a Plank owner of the Spruance and The OBrien DD 975. loved that ship. They were great ships to drive and their ASW and aviation capability was first rate. June 1979-Aug 1983 and October 1989-October 1991. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Following the return from her Middle Eastern Force deployment in February 1997, Stump conducted an extensive dry-docking selected restricted availability and immediately commenced a training cycle which culminated in a final evaluation period. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Personally I think to many people are in a hurry to use these fine ladies for target practice. Isnt it odd,(or not), that each of us was on the best Spru can. GOING BACK TO A CARRIER, IT'S NOT WHERE IT'S AT!I DON'T MISS THAT MANY PEOPLE BECAUSE MOST OF THEM CAME TO THE ENTERPRISE, BUT THOSE WHO DID NOT. Plankowner USS John Young DD973 First went to sea on OBrien. Following the return from its Middle Eastern Force deployment in February 1997, STUMP conducted an extensive DSRA and immediately commenced a rigorous training cycle which culminated in a highly successful Final Evaluation Period. While I really liked the ship and its crewthe ship itself was a piece of crap! What you said was honest and well thought out. 3 years USS John Rodgers DD983..I have always thought she was decommissioned way too young and it hurt my heart to see the pictures of her in Brownsville. Chief: I do believe we were on sister ships; Served on the Nick DD-982 from precom 78 till I left in82 as GSE1. Access denial was expected to be the focus of any potential adversary's strategy. The DDG-51 Class was originally supposed to replace the OHP FFG-7 Class, All the while their ASW, ASuW, and NGFS capability are being marginalized. Crew List:This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS STUMP. Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Gone were the days of boilers and steam plants. My first ship and where I met my future husbandFC2 Krug! I served as an ET onboard the USS Comte De Grasse DD974 from 1983-1986 . made Chief before retiring. If youre not a member ask to be added. 0 Nice article on the ships, they were built for speed. DD 974 will forever live in my heart Sans Precedent ! Spru cans had 5/54s. The weapon systems, technology, engineering plant and livability differences between TJ and PF Flyer was night and day. Note the stealth hull configurations of the DDG-51 Class. My first ship was USS TURNER JOY (DD 951), which was the last USN DD before the Spruances came along. . This would have given those ships another 20 years of life. I was on Board the Fletcher 1993-1996 when I got out from active duty. | I was Pre-com Connolly DD-979 and then regular ships company, 78-81. Constantly called away for solitary duties. She was the 5th of 7 ships I served on in my career. NEWBS,PHIL,WE HAD ALOT OF FUN.I MARRIED SPRUELL AND WE ARE HAVING OUR 4TH KID AND ARE VERY HAPPY.MISS U GUYS. He subsequently served in Torpedo Squadron 2 of the experimental carrier LANGLEY; as Assembly and Repair officer at Naval Air Station, Hampton Roads, Virginia; and in command of the Cruiser Scouting Wing and on the Staff of Commander Cruisers, Scouting Fleet. I laugh when I see that the Navy saved 28 million a year on operations! I was the commissioning Navigator on the USS Harry W Hill (DD986) in 1979 out of Pascagoula. What have you been doing for the last 30 years? later i served as DCA on uss fife (dd-991). Find your Shipmates on Navy.TogetherWeServed.com JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! The Hill was a good ship with a fantastic commissioning Captain. Was at Leehelm for my GQ station when Stump fired Tomahawks into Iraq just after the end of the first Gulf Warquite an experience! While in Vietnam I saw several Marine helo pilots park their helos on the fantail. Git R Done! someplace, too. I was on the Stump DD-978 from 81-85. 2002 Watched the video of her being used for target practice and just thought, what a waste The Spruance was the best of the best. them go. He then had two tours of duty in the Bureau of Aeronautics; and was Commanding Officer of the SARATOGA's Scout-Bombing Squadron 2, and Navigator and Executive Officer, respectively, of the carriers LEXINGTON and ENTERPRISE. The Carney has been based at Naval Station Mayport since 2020, its first station since serving for five years in Rota, Spain, as one of the Navys Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe assets. She was the best riding ship I ever served on and is dearly missed. From: Commanding Officer, USS ROBERT G BRADLEY (FFG 49) To: Director of Naval History (N09BH) Subj: USS ROBERT G BRADLEY (FFG 49) COMMAND HISTORY FOR CALENDAR . You didnt throw away your two year old tube TV because plasma TV came on the market. It was cheaper and more effective to scrap the SPRUANCEs in favor of an entirely new class of vessels who could exchange and manage battle space data much more efficiently. Add yours! The four smaller stars in gold are in recognition of the attainment of the rank of Admiral. The ONLY real mates that matter are Gunner's Mates!!! I then became a quasi-expert on the Middle East and oil issuessince I landed a job at Mobil Oil Corp in 1980 for 12 years. If its any conciliation the contemporary Perry class frigates were deficient in NTDS, only one target illumination radar, no five inch gun, and a substandard air search radar. I served on the DD-990 and am a plankowner. SHAREM 125 was the latest in a series of SHAREM exercises designed to test and evaluate undersea warfare tactics, weapons, sensors and procedures. Served on the mighry warship Deyo from 99-04. I spent nearly 2 years of my 6 in the Navy on USS Oldendorf DD972. 1987 1988 (Glennon DD-840 and Belleau Wood LHA-3). Albatross (MSC-289) Albert David (DE-1050) Albert T. Harris (DE-447) Alcor (AK-259) Aldebaran (AF-10) Alexander Hamilton (SSBN-617) Alfred A. Cunningham (DD-752) Algol (AKA-54) Allagash (AO-97) Alstede (AF-48) Altair (AKS-32) Aludra (AF-55) Alvin C. Cockrell (DE-366) America (CVA-66) Amherst (PCER-853) Ammen (DD-527) Amphion (AR-13) I dont know anything about the Haylers SPS-49, but the Kidd class (4 ships originally ordered by the Shahs Iran) were equipped with the more capable SPS-48 series used by our older CGs and CGNs. From: Commanding Officer, USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) To: Director of Naval History (OP+09BH), Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. 20374-0571 . Off to research this one for myself. The four smaller stars in gold are in recognition of the attainment of the rank of admiral. Evidently the Goodyear rubber dome window had irregularities and caused flow noise. I put the David R. Ray (DD-971) in commission and served aboard her for 5 years. The Navy has announced a string of five firings in the span of less than a week, the most recent on Tuesday with the commanding officer of USS Preble . We had several fires onboard due to shipyard trash being stored in electrical junction boxes. While in the Persian Gulf, Stump completed over 40 boardings in support of maritime interdiction operations and participated in 11 Persian Gulf Tomahawk exercises, including one as launch area coordinator. Stump's 1980 maiden deployment was to the Mediterranean, serving as flagship for Destroyer Squadron 14. The blue silhouette cross refers to the Navy Cross twice awarded him while in command of Carrier Division 24; the white central star denotes the Silver Star Medal awarded "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action" against enemy-held islands. Bow of the destroyer USS OBannon (DD-987), a Spruance-class destroyer, showing the ships Mark 16 8-cell ASROC anti-submarine rocket launcher, foreground, and a Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber gun. 5#ao8{C,bqxBYYfZ='c^[)clDec@FL|UcQ&PBgB*6XI-v*e>NgcG#8(.xcI#HlZBkL'b/8/ Vvj`f#evYI5)';br>)CgDlr/J#%?Ptw0:/W('Gr*5T1RP"vUT@!l?8jPHMm]&w|NN#%xqW!\RV{MV]rL=)8 Io)Ar3`#M(O/.k(zDP*'tx~QaCoQ3y)E@ : P"g7r\y*ed|vp2j\-FD;{:w^c^+d?)y`T8S`IhjU+b CApq;Oquq(b)-y~lD^pAF~%y XY_&gwSNJnN:`wUQO5oDI 6: Stump also received the integrated AN/SQQ-89 USW system. Naval Academy in 1997. . It was my first ship with the best memories and an amazing crew! USS John Rodgers has a Facebook page. All of our navigation gear (NavSat, Omega) broke within days of leaving the shipyard and we had to navigate from Mississippi to San Diego using stars and sextant. I was with you onboard at the same time I live in mobile and was only 45 minutes away from home during her overhaul in pascagoula I was a gse you know she has a reunion coming up here in April here in Mobile too many hurgada visits for me during that red sea deployment did get to see some great action on that cruise though, Enjoyed reading. What a comedown. Ironically, while all of the Spruances are gone, Orleck endures as a floating museum ship in Lake Charles, La. A mainstay during this deployment, STUMP remained underway for over 80 percent of the time she was in the Gulf. Cadillacs..Plain and simple, Our Ship (USS FIFE), could tear through the water, Hunted Subs like a fox, and always looked sleek and sure in or out of port. SN/EN3 McAllister Words fail me. Alexa Jenkins, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer Carney, assumed command of their respective ships in the summer of 2022. but the Spruances were in such bad shape that they ended up replacing them instead and the OHPs stuck around as glorified gun boats a lot longer than desired. I Commissioned the USS Peterson 969 in 1976 she was my first ship in the Navy and was very proud to serve on her. In this role, she is a remote control drone boat, used as a hard target for new weapons systems. I reminded he that we had offloaded all ammunition at Seal Beach, CA before departing. Thanks Murphy. A lot of good memories tied up in both those old girls. McDonald, Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, embarked in March 1985 for CARIBOPS '85. She did not get the VLS upgrade and we knew her days were numbered. I was on USS Peterson from 86-90. A fine ship gone far too soon. The Stump, which was conducting routine operations in the area when it received the distress call from the 72-foot Sara Ann at 8:30 a.m., was assisted by two Coast Guard aircraft from Elizabeth City, N.C., that circled overhead to mark the boat's position, the Navy said. With the Burkes, its a side-job. They were great ASW platforms but not much else. I was part of the commissioning crew USS Ingersoll DD-990. Today we face challenges on all fronts with neither the manpower nor the equipment to support sustained operations in a multiple theater scenario. We attended a reunion in S.Diego a couple of years ago. We worked hard and played hard. DD Module Erection Area 24 June 1976. Spent most my days as engineering logroom yeoman. 3;u9Tm % 1958 edition | laststandonzombieisland, Goula Sub Sighting (of Sorts) | laststandonzombieisland, VS22 Looking Flat | laststandonzombieisland, Sprucan Desert Shield Watercolors | laststandonzombieisland, Bring back the Garcias! Yes, the 51s replaced the Spurances and the 1970s vintage CGNs of the South Carolina and Virginia-class in so much as AAW is concerned, but they did not fully replace their capability in ASW and NGFS. And if we fight the Chinese expect the Russians to jump in on their side! Using advanced technology, the "53C" would be the sonar for the U.S. Navy combatants well into the twenty-first century. I served on the Deyo from March 82 until my retirement in July 83 as the EMO. In January 1998 STUMP commenced work-ups for its upcoming Sixth Fleet deployment by participating in COMPTUEX and JTFEX as part of the USS EISENHOWER Battle Group. %PDF-1.7 % The through deck destroyer variant would place a ski jump on a Spruance hull and be able to carry as many as 10 VTOL aircraft. Did you know Ray Harner, a DS from Pennsylvania? . My dad was a sonar guru from the shipyard, and I went with. Ten more of these had a 21 cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launcher mounted on the starboard fantail to further protect these ships from more modern anti-ship missiles. When I had heard of the sinking of the only SpruCan I had served on I was genuinely surprised. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "exceptionally meritorious serviceas Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; United States Military Advisor to the Southeast Treaty Organizations." @#$. Also, they had a twin helicopter hangar that could support a pair of sub-busting choppers, a battle implement WWII destroyers never dreamed of. 81- 85. In October 1982, STUMP deployed to the Persian Gulf as a part of the Middle East Force to conduct radar picket operations. The USS America Carrier Veterans Association, Inc.( An NYS Tax-Exempt Corporation) is a Tax Exempt Organization, under IRS Code 501(c)(19). I loved bothe Sprucans I was on. UNITAS ROCKED!!!! [,mq2%*0IzbT0I:7g3N$I`V95 b1xeJzg7HI;A USS Comte de Grasse (DD-974), 1987-1991 it never quit, we were asea forever. The FRAMs had 5/38s, but that could just be a typo. Jenkins will be temporarily reassigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Squadron 14, the Navy said in a statement Thursday. She was a fine ship and it broke my heart to hear that she was used as target practice and sunk. Plankowner DD-963, Thank you for saying what needed to be said Captain. . At the outbreak of World War 2 Stump was Commanding Officer of USS LANGLEY (CV-1) in Manila Bay, Philippines. Ships are, from left Paul F. Foster (DD-964); Spruance (DD-963), then running trials; Arthur W. Radford (DD-968); Elliot (DD-967); Hewitt (DD-966) and Kinkaid (DD-965). I was among the first to convert from EM1 to GSE1 in oct. 78 when the GS rating officially opened. The aluminium hull construction specifically. In 1944 Stump was promoted to Rear Admiral and took command of Task Unit 52.11.2 and Carrier Division 24 embarked on the escort carrier USS Corregidor (CVE-58) for operations against Saipan. I assisted in writing the PQS for Engineering and the PMS program that was a mess as received by BUSHIPS. During this period Stump participated in a search and rescue mission in the Pacific. I was on her when we went to Pascagoula for the retrofit from ASROC to VLS. Aint it a small world? March 1984 was highlighted by STUMP's adoption as state Flagship of West Virginia. I think, for the most bang for the buck, they were GREATand specialized sub hunters like you mentioned. Steamed with a lot of the Spru cans. Capt. Commissioned her as an ETC, Departed a year later as an LDO Ensign. USS Stump DD 978 entering Gibraltar on 10th May 2001. I too have many fond memories of Pascagoula, Miss. She was the first Spruance class ship to go outside Mississippi for a major overhaul. This class represented one of the Navys early efforts to improve quality of life afloat for enlisted sailors (Time Magazine interviewed men on the Peterson), and also be more environmentally responsible (the Jared vacuum-suction sewage incineration system). What were the major differences (other than between a DDG and DD)? [3] Stump was also credited with the identification of a low flying plane whose inspection upon landing in the US accounted for the recovery of several hundred kilos of Cocaine. What state was he from? becaiuse president CLINTON coulld.t WAIT to cut the military -to pay for his social programs. Back to 1st page. Koji Miyazaki, commanding officer the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182), during a tour of America. The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) was bound and determined to help Big Navy get rid of the SPRUCANs by failing them in their 5-year inspections (in 2002, aboard 989, we were the only SPRU in recent memory tobarelypass an INSURV). Those 1940s era steam powerplants are killers. out of the navy now and going to school. Served aboard from 83-87. A small correction on the main article. What's up Dookie! It was like having a brand new car with all the bells and whistles. My first and only ship plank owner USS Briscoe. I served aboard the Deyo from 84 until 88 and count those years as some of the best of my life. I served on 2 SpruCans: USS PAUL F FOSTER (DD 964) as OPS Boss and USS OBRIEN (DD 975) as XO. All the Spru-cans built prior to the Hayler were equipped with a AN/SPS-40B air search radar that was upgraded in the late 80s to a AN/SPS-40F ( totally solid-state) air search radar. hbbd``b`Z$@ U&F@#V?co 4 Tenacity rules. Then I discovered the whole 963 Class had been mothballed and were scheduled Davy Jones fleet. [The Dynell founder decided to pursue his holographic-photography business, Solid Photography Inc, which operated a public photo studio on LI.] in Aerospace Engineering in. Stump conducted Black Sea operations, port visits and extensive undersea warfare (USW) operations. Hey, George! I never had more challenges than getting through the Light Off Exam and the Operational Readiness Exam. and retired from the Naval Reserve as well. The blue silhouette cross refers to the Navy Cross twice awarded him while in command of Carrier Division 24; the white central star denotes the Silver Star Medal awarded "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action" against enemy-held islands. Went from Talos, Long Range Fist of he Fleet to pop gun, NATO Sea Sparrow. My hat off to you sir, another tincan sailor. I was a Torpedomans Mate. I served aboard the USS John Rodgers DD983 from 1983-1986. I suoi incarichi in mare includono la USS Roark (FF-1053) come ufficiale di artiglieria / antisommergibile e navigatore; USS Stump (DD-978) come ingegnere capo; e come ufficiale esecutivo a bordo della USS Hercules (PHM-2) e della USS Yorktown (CG-48) . STUMP then deployed for UNITAS XXVI/WATC '85. HEY YOU GUYS ITS GENTLEMAN JACK While in the Caribbean, Stump again shot naval gunfire support qualifications and scored 495 out of 500, winning the Atlantic Fleet "Top Gun" award for an unprecedented second year in a row. USS Tattnall (DDG-19) and USS Stump (DD-978) at Genoa, Italy on April 5 1988. Served on the Ready Radford 86-89. We have rooms blocked for this event beginning 03/25 thru 03/29. Divide that into a billion for a new Burke. No less than 16 Spruance class destroyers are on the way. NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) conducted a change of command at Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 30. Try the Ship's Store. Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. The Spruance with Class Online there are pictures of her being broken in Brownsville, TXVery very sad. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. 9th Spruance, 7th Fleet, 1 speaks for itself (971). Any Operations types serve on a Kidd AND Spruance? Instead, all 31 Spruances were rapidly decommissioned and mothballed between 1998 and 2005, when the ships were all in their 20s. At sea, she served as the Strike Officer in USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), Reactor Electrical then Reactor Controls Division Officer in USS NIMITZ (CVN . There is this thing call Stress Corrosion Cracking (This is also a significant problem with the CGs as well). We had some good times Sullivan. She was launched on January 8, 1977 and. Today they have in commission: 22 remaining Ticos, 12 OHPs (that are largely disarmed and rapidly retiring), 4 (unproven) LCS's, and 62 Burke-class destroyers, the first of which was laid down on 16 September 1989. HI EVERYBODY! STUMP's 1980 maiden deployment was to the Mediterranean, serving as flagship for COMDESRON FOURTEEN. In November 1992, Stump deployed to the Persian Gulf and Northern Red Sea as part of MEF (193) to serve as a ready strike platform. Over the 1980s and 90s, they were increasingly armed with other weapons systems. STUMP was also able seize the fishing vessel CARLOS DAVID which was carrying 64 bails of narcotics worth an estimated street value of $50 million. Remember the Pascagoula shipyard and all the pre-commissioning work we did. But what hurt was the De commissioning before I retired from the navy. I was an OS/ship rescue swimmer 80-83 on DD-973 USS John Young. I recall going through a storm that caused a 18 foot crack in the aluminum super structure. Stump was Commanding Officer of USS SARATOGA (CV-3)'s Scout-Bombing Squadron 2 (VSB-2) in 1936-1937. The focus of FBE-H was the application of network centric operations in gaining and sustaining access in support of follow on joint operations. I served on the USS Peterson (DD 969) 91 95. Jeffrey Juergens, commodore, Submarine Squadron 6, spoke on Vorachek's performance during his time as the boat's commanding officer. USS John Young (DD-973) Bauernschmidt, who previously served as the carrier's executive officer from 2016-2019, relieved Capt. [4] In December, Stump was presented her second consecutive Battle "E" award by Rear Admiral Donnell, commander of the Naval Surface Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. So she serves a greater purpose than a Target I am a plankowner on the USS VICKSBURG. We slept in the COs cabin, and i had sailors giving me the nonstop tour. A commanding officer speaks to his crew during an all-hands meeting. I served on the USS F B Parks DD-884(Gearing class destroyer). The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific Theater during World War II are represented in the shield. Now retired in North Bend, WA. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 695 crew members registered for the USS Stump (DD 978). In December, STUMP was presented her second consecutive Battle "E" award by RADM Donnell, Commander Naval Surface Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. In April, and on 48 hour notice, STUMP was directed to detach and proceed to the Persian Gulf to replace the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS which had suffered extensive damage from a mine explosion. Stump was decommissioned 22 October 2004. Capt. Radioman. After high school, I joined the Navy in 88 and served on the Nicholson 90-94, https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsI am a plankowner on USS HAYLER DD997 in 83. The distinguished naval career of Admiral Felix Stump is reflected in the ship's coat of arms. I too served on the USS Peterson (DD-969) from 1986 1990 as a DS2 SW. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsThe 40B was a functional equivalent of the original 40 (essentially same cabinets/controls) but with solid-state upgrades in most of the modules. Served in this Destroyer? think they have retro fitted them with updated electronics and weapons. Sir, while I respect your overall conclusion that Spru-cans combat systems were their downfall, I disagree that they should have been scrapped at that point. My new last name is Flood, yes I married the Sonar Tech Flood :). EM2 DeKilder. We sailed with many Fletcher class cans that were only 2100 tons. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsServed on the Deyo as EMO from about March 82 until retirement July 83. It was named for Captain Jeremiah O'Brien and his five brothers: Gideon, John, William, Dennis and Joseph. Get the latest in military news, entertainment, and gear in your inbox daily. Also supplied aid to SEALS. Dad and I slept in Commander Mullens cabin, and he took the XOs. He was Chief of Naval Air Technical Training Command from May 1945 to December 1948, after which he served successively as Commander in Chief, Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet, with headquarters at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on July 10, 1953. Great cruise. This is for All Shipmates who served on USS Oldendorf DD-972 from commissioning thru decommissioning. My husband, MAC Frank Pierce was also a plankowner on Cushing. This is a total of 239 surface warships capable of blue water operations. In 2002 he was named the Deputy Director of CDE, where he was instrumental in the expansion and transition of CDE programs, faculty, staff, and student body to the size and scope that exists today. I was also angry. US Corporations' September 30th fiscal payment deadline Sep 30, 2023 USA Each year around that time, as the payment deadline approaches, we see all sorts of maneuvers. He faces charges of negligent homicide, hazarding a vessel and dereliction of duty. Recalled for Desert Storm and worked the Pentagon intel jobsbest billet I ever had!!! From December 1948 to 1951 Stump served as Commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet during which time he was promoted to Vice Admiral. They retired me and decommissioned her at the same time. A year later, Stump deployed as south Atlantic flagship for UNITAS XXII. Secondly, Stump was awarded the COMDESRON TEN Battle "E" Efficiency award for overall excellence. Prior to that, USS STUMP took part in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 01-1, to certify the carrier battle group for deployment. Actually it was the Spruance Dd963. Required fields are marked *. These were small, 3500-4000 ton ships that carried an 8-cell ASROC launcher, 4 5-inch/58 guns in twin mounts, and two triple Mk32 ASW torpedo launchers. In January 1998 Stump commenced work-ups for its upcoming Sixth Fleet deployment by participating in COMPTUEX and JTFEX as part of the Eisenhower carrier battle group. USS Cushing late in her career. In February 1958 when the command was divided, he was relieved of duty as Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, but continued to serve as Commander in Chief, Pacific until his retirement, effective August 1, 1958. Safety was more important than stealth LOL, USS JOHN YOUNG The Meet March 2019 Jacksonville. USS Stump and USNS Kanawha on 30 March 2001. SK2 Longtin Richard Zamberlan, left, and his. I was a Plank Owner on the USS Comte De GRasse and served from 1978 To 1980. The 963 class were disposed of prematurely. HWkOG_1'~(M# Great Ships. ENC (SW) ret 75-95. Photo by Malcom Muir, January 1 1988. I do believe that generation of ships will prove to be the best all around ship designs any NAVY has floated, so far. During this deployment, STUMP was extremely successful in conducting anti-submarine warfare exercises and was once again presented the "Hookem" award for excellence in the area of USW. As more and more AEGIS-equipped vessels came online, the antiquated NTDS systems of the class were unable to keep up. 1994 1995 My brother Roy and I were one of 2 sets of brothers that were plankowners on the David R. Ray. You listing of the weapon and radar systems would lead one to believe that all the Spruance class destroyers had an AN/SPS-49 air search radar when in fact only one, the USS Hayler had this type of radar. In some warped wayI miss those daze. Three years later served as EMO aboard DD-984 USS Leftwich. Donald D. Engen July 1966 - July 1967. She has been in use since 2004 as an unnamed and non-commissioned test ship for the US Navy as the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). The first thing I thought, perhaps horribly, was that I hoped she wasnt alive to have seen it. She is a 1992 graduate of the U.S. On Friday, July 8, the Navy announced that it had removed Cmdr. All ships also gained an 8-pack of Harpoon SSMs, an 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (also capable of being used against surface ships), and a pair of 20mm CIWS R2D2 guns for swatting away incoming missiles. Drone anti submarine helicopters Unmanned helicopters capable of carrying nuclear depth charges. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Precom and of course plank owner on the USS Hewitt, DD-966.

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