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. Today we face challenges on all fronts with neither the manpower nor the equipment to support sustained operations in a multiple theater scenario. Terrific to hear from you and Id like to get your summary of life after the Hill as well. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. I was among the first to convert from EM1 to GSE1 in oct. 78 when the GS rating officially opened. In their defense, most were funded by the bankrupt Carter military and their armament suite was superior to the destroyers they were supposed to replace. STUMP re-visited eight South American nations, as well as completing another successful transit of the Chilean Inland Waterway. The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific Theater during World War II are represented in the shield. I honor this class on my facebook page. 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. Dan, I served on Elliot from 81-85 also, sk3 Schwartz, I remember dan the brother of dale hatcher , Im gsm2 winger the most awsome memories and buddies on the uss elliot DD967 early 80s. Jeffrey Juergens, commodore, Submarine Squadron 6, spoke on Vorachek's performance during his time as the boat's commanding officer. Exercises at Fort Story, Virginia, in June 1994, Ocean Park Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Virginia Beach VA. 001128-N-6097C-502 Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia November 28 2000, the destroyer USS Stump (DD 978) departs from the piers at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Leland Comer. I was on the USS Comte De Grasse DD974 from 1980 to 1983. While the SPRUANCE Class may have had many years of service life remaining in their hull and propulsion systems, it was their combat systems which spelled their doom. Aaron Anderson, the deputy commodore of Naval Surface Squadron 14, will temporarily serve as commanding officer until a permanent replacement is brought in. Very sad to see this great class goand I was not even on any them. A year later STUMP deployed as USCOMSOLANT Flagship for UNITAS XXII. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. Today, as a commander in the U.S. Navy, Ralston finds himself once again navigating familiar waterways as commanding officer of USS Porter (DDG 78), currently forward-deployed to Rota, Spain.. A great ship and really hated to see her sunk. Commanding Officer USS Manchester (LCS 20) Sep 2020 - Jun 2022 1 year 10 months. My GPS system was almost always Casrept, so we sailed from Mississippi to San Diego and back again by radar and starsthe Loran and Omega was totally worthless. It told me alot about how out-of-touch the brass and Congress were with the realities of the Navy and our worlds volatility. hbbd``b`Z$@ U&F@#V?co 4 https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsI worked on these boats in 1975, I find it hard to believe that they were decommissioned already!! https://orleck.org/, https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsWhen we commissioned the USS David R. Ray (DD-971) we had grey bottom rails, and White TOP rails, so crew members could see them at night; at least from 1977 to 1981. Beam: 55 feet . made it. Maybe Im too nostalgic, but I strongly feel the Navy wasted a perfectly good hull when it dumped the SpruCan. Great article! USS Heerman (DD-532) and a destroyer escort lay a smoke screen to protect Taffy 3 from attacking Japanese surface ships at the beginning . We had HTs constantly chasing cracks in our starboard side helo hanger. They whipped up a bogus hostile and even sounded some alarms for my benefit. Also in 1984, Stump won the James F. Chezek Memorial Gunnery Award by shooting a 496 out of 500 during naval gunfire support qualifications. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. I was a Nicholson Plankowner, 1979-1984. Other than those small errors, I found the article to be very noteworthy and interesting. Welcome USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and is named in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Not entirely sure on the railings issue. The CH-53E is from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12 (HM-12) "Sea Dragons". Had I not been forced to rotate, I would gladly have spent another year or two on 979! Ralston, a native of Rota, Spain, has been in command of Porter since Aug. 12, 2020, leading Porter and her crew on two multi-mission forward-deployed naval forces patrols throughout U.S. Sixth. I serve on the david r ray DD 971 for me that class was what the navy was all about during the cold war. Went through a yard period overhaul and upgrade in Pascagoula, MS. When she did trials out of Long Beach, I was there. We had some good times Sullivan. HullNumber.com does not share your information. My First Ship was DD-977 Briscoe. Two. Four years sailing all the worlds oceans 81-85 and I left with a GCM and stars on the SSDR. Ex-XO Harry W Hill, Hey there XO!!! 2002 USS STUMP, along with the rest of the CVBG and ARG ships returned home on May 24 2001. A few corrections: Next duty station was Fleet Training Group Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from November 1991-June 1995 as a shipboard instructor on Perry class Frigates, Spruance class Destroyers, and Ticonderoga class Cruisers. Gone were the days of boilers and steam plants. Too Bad she's gone, Didi's record would have gone down but now we'll never know. Funny thing were all correct, and all saddened at the premature end of every damn one of them,regardless of the reason for it. Of course, you know what we say: the best ship is the one you just left or the one youre going to!! All welcome, but if you want a seat, you need to email cmc@stump.navy.mil BEFORE 10/12/04. I was an OS/ship rescue swimmer 80-83 on DD-973 USS John Young. 1 user currently logged in and 160 visitors active. Commanding Officer USS STUMP (DD 978) Jun 2003 - Oct 20041 year 5 months Norfolk, Virginia Area Led over 300 officers and sailors in the operation and maintenance of a complex Navy. The SPRUANCEs served long and with honor. Kearsarge is the third ship of the Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ships. I remember the swim call in Gatun Lake while heading west through the Panama Canal on SPRUANCE. My first and third ship was the USS John Hancock. I was a Plank Owner on the USS Comte De GRasse and served from 1978 To 1980. With the Burkes, its a side-job. More on this ship below. 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. I learned a few yeas ago she ended up off the coast of Australia and is a fish reef. Hey shipmate I also broke my cherry on the jolly Rodgers from 1985-1989 as an HT than a D.C. left there as a DC2. Identifying the Best Training, Tools, and Tactics for the Armed Civilian! think they have retro fitted them with updated electronics and weapons. I was the commissioning Navigator on the USS Harry W Hill (DD986) in 1979 out of Pascagoula. Specifically, FBE-H further developed NWDC's draft Access Concept entitled "Poseidon's Presence". In 93 we launched 14 Tomahawks on Baghdad and on two deployments with the Ike we were rarely with the carrier group. January 15, 2021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 15, 2020) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS. Throughout the deployment, the battle group also participated in numerous international exercises, including Arabian Gauntlet, an 11-nation exercise that involved more than 20 ships. I was also CO of USS RENTZ (FFG 46) and USS HORNE (CG 30), both great ships. 81- 85. Gregory Baker, ESG-2 chief of staff, will temporarily take over commanding officer responsibilities until a permanent replacement is found. I was on the John Rodgers. Dad and I slept in Commander Mullens cabin, and he took the XOs. As a result of her outstanding performance, STUMP was awarded the "Hookem Award" for USW excellence by the Commander U.S. Sixth Fleet. I was part of the commissioning crew USS Ingersoll DD-990. Drone anti submarine helicopters Unmanned helicopters capable of carrying nuclear depth charges. Still, they made a good backdrop for 1984 recruiting commercials set in British-controlled Hong Kong! Your my boy and lawyer, Blue! I was a plank owner of USS Arthur W. Radford DD-968.She was a great shipfirst ship to fire a Harpoon missile in the Mediterranian SeaHad a great mentor on boardFTG1 Joe Puls (eventually MCPO)left the Radford as Fox division LPO.Loved that ship and all my shipmatesSaw her stripped down before sinkingwhat a host of memories!!!!. becaiuse president CLINTON coulld.t WAIT to cut the military -to pay for his social programs. Spruance-class destroyer USS Peterson (DD-969) with Soviet Moma AGS class survey vessel Nakhodka in the Sargasso Sea 1983 on the rescue op for Victor III-class SSN K-324. Served on Elliot 967 from July 76 till 79. McDonald, Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, embarked in March 1985 for CARIBOPS '85. They were great ships and it broke my heart to see them be tossed aside like they were. March 1984 was highlighted by Stump's adoption as state flagship of West Virginia. Second ship was USS John Hancock DD-981 October 1987- November 1991 Made one MEF cruise and a North Atlantic cruise, Served as Senior Enlisted Engineering Programs Manager. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He faces charges of negligent homicide, hazarding a vessel and dereliction of duty. I also sailed in AW Radford DD968 89-94. Old ships simply dont have as many fans as new ones, and their billion dollar contracts, divided among 20 states or so. Stump returned[where?] Everything else can be handled by the Coast Guard. I never had more challenges than getting through the Light Off Exam and the Operational Readiness Exam. How about DASH. VVB hx|_YjgJQzV@+ n%_q}y|&OWRFC7c#K||p/l-dcA*|?^Nl+SP(s)0?v1t\tA5H&H)9e*/s+r93'e\:7&"zD4]A-0P R; Original 40s were upgraded to 40C, and 40As were upgraded to 40D. FRAMs carried on for many years after in foreign navies. I too have many fond memories of Pascagoula, Miss. Hey, George! Returning home in March 1983, she participated in Solid Shield '83, a complex exercise involving U.S. NATO ships and the U.S. Air Force. I was on DD-981 John Hancock from 91-95, a great class ship. US. June 21-24, 2018 Im glad that PF Flyer is still sailing the Pacific. From 1797 to today, over 70 individuals have commanded USS Constitution. The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific Theater during World War II are represented in the shield. Capt. While I got to enjoy activity and follow-up the story of Elliot and the Three Bears My transfer did not let me participate in the rescue of the Vietnamese Boat People. But, given the geopolitical situation in the post-Desert Storm world, it probably was the right decision. Ill be going to her last XOs funeral this Thursday in Arlington. Good memories and sad feelings on the demise of our homes away from home! Mike Sullivan. I too precommed and was a plank owner of DD-990 USS Ingersoll. Amazing experience!! BY the mid 1990s. We had several fires onboard due to shipyard trash being stored in electrical junction boxes. Michael D. Nordeen, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde, and Cmdr. I was across the pier from you on the USS John Rodgers (DD-983). Naval Institute Proceedings 143 . I was her first Navigator and XN Department Head. HI EVERYBODY! 2000 2001 A fine ship gone far too soon. I was on the Briscoe, Did you go to Drubroknic, then Yugoslavia? STUMP conducted Black Sea operations, port visits and extensive USW operations. Did a North Atlantic cruise on the Spruance DD-963 while in Precom for MY ship, Comte De Grasse DD-974. Would love to hear about a reunion, Plankowner on DD997 USS Hayler. Congress, present & past administrations in order to support government payraises, pork projects, massive welfare projects and foreign aid have cut military new hardware/ modernization projects needed to provide the physical defense of this nation and to meet our comittments to our allies. As a kid, I used to sit at the old Point on Beach Boulevard and watch these sleek 563-foot long greyhounds birthed for Poseidons fox hunts. He graduated and was commissioned an Ensign in March 1917. No less than 16 Spruance class destroyers are on the way. 102 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1284F6F67DBE824BA8025A75EED7CAB2><13542D5798F657489313BA80B841852E>]/Index[96 14]/Info 95 0 R/Length 52/Prev 371474/Root 97 0 R/Size 110/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Stump was able to assist in rescuing the crew and provide safe passage back to Norfolk, VA. (Images on the right) In 1942 he served as Air Officer for Commander Western Sea Frontier, was promoted to Captain, and took command of the new carrier USS LEXINGTON (CV-16) in late 1942. The Legion of Merit (which he was awarded three times) is indicated by the crossed arrows in scarlet and white. My first thought was Wownow why wouldnt they want to retrofit these great ships and get another 10 to 15 years of service out of them? Retired ENC(SW) 1975-1995, USS JOHN YOUNG REUNION JUNE 2018 EMAIL REUNION@DD973.ORG FOR DETAILS. Peace In August 1990, Stump transited to Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana, for overhaul and major combat systems upgrade. My personal email is: gntownsend@yahoo.com, Pingback: Warship Wednesday: March 17, 2021, Shamrock Cans | laststandonzombieisland. I never thought I'd miss the Stump untill I got to the Enterprise. Whenever I play the song: Jazzman by Carol KingI think of the Spruance Class destroyers. Over 30 per cent of the gators were deommissioned, all of the CLF ships were decd or sent tot the MSC, and8 1/2 USARMY DIVSIONS (out of 18 2/3eds) WERE DECATIVATED. We sailed with many Fletcher class cans that were only 2100 tons. | We nearly ran onto a reef in the Caribbean when the Omega system skipped lanes and gave us false navigation plots. Not even her 127mm guns, standard issue on US Navy destroyers, were salvaged. It was named for Captain Jeremiah O'Brien and his five brothers: Gideon, John, William, Dennis and Joseph. They are presently serving honorably and proudly in the Taiwan Navy. Hull number DD-972: 793 Members Who Served in This Unit . Good luck to all you, those still servingstay safe wherever you're at. I was mind-boggled when they so rapidly decommed those destroyers and then the CGs (I also served on USS Thomas S. Gates CG 51). The US Coast Guard retrieved the drugs that the small boat had jettisoned.