They need to be renamed the Department of Disinterested. She served us well and glad to see our old girl still afloat. Admiral W. L. McDonald, Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet, embarked in March 1985 for CARIBOPS '85. As another Conolly plankowner, I fully agree with Tim and was dismayed to learn of the ships mothballing in 1998 after barely 20 years in commission, and eventual demise as a test target. 2000 2001 I served on USS Oldendorf DD 972. USS Caron (DD 970. | My first ship and where I met my future husbandFC2 Krug! In August 1990, STUMP transited to Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, LA for overhaul and major Combat Systems Upgrade. Repairs and upkeep were very expensive. First name Ricky or Richard? 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. That's an even 100-ships, or a reduction by about 58% from the late 1980s. U.S. Navy Capt. Stump subsequently rescued four civilians about 65 nautical miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Constantly called away for solitary duties. My first and third ship was the USS John Hancock. January 15, 2021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 15, 2020) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS. Hull number DD-972: 793 Members Who Served in This Unit . Great Ships. My first ship was USS TURNER JOY (DD 951), which was the last USN DD before the Spruances came along. Sad, Dangerous, and down right STUBID! She was the best riding ship I ever served on and is dearly missed. Under U.S. Joint Forces Command's overarching experiment, "Millennium Challenge 00", FBE-H ran concurrently with the U.S. Army's Joint Contingency Force Advanced Warfighting Experiment, the U.S. Air Force Joint Contingency Force Experiment 2000 and the U.S. Marine Corps' Millennium Dragon. I considered the SpruCans as cadillacs since I came off the Knox Class frigates. Look up operation Operation Nimble Archer for some good spurance class reading. Just seems wasteful. With the Burkes, its a side-job. In early 1945 he supported the operations at Lingayan, Philippines. Great crew and wardroom not to shabby for bubble head CWO. Jeffrey Juergens, commodore, Submarine Squadron 6, spoke on Vorachek's performance during his time as the boat's commanding officer. After the war he served in the battleship ALABAMA, had flight training at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, and postgraduate instruction in Aeronautical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I too served on the Connolly DD-979, 85-90. Git R Done! Thanks for the article. USS Tattnall (DDG-19) and USS Stump (DD-978) at Genoa, Italy on April 5 1988. [2] Stump returned to Norfolk, Virginia, in August. The USS Ingersoll, DD-990 was a good example of how the Spru-cans came out of Pascagoula in the 1980s. Both of them great ships. Pingback: Dragging out that Navy Naming Conventions Soapbox | laststandonzombieisland, Your email address will not be published. Plankowner USS Spruance DD-963 First an Best. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. I served nn the UssComte De Grasse DD 974 from 1984 to 1987 great ship just found out her fate saddens me to hear that she rest on the bottom of the ocean miss her and my ship mate God bless Them all. Captain Charles J. Smith, center, talks with guests attending a ceremony aboard the USS STUMP (DD 978) to adopt the destroyer as the flagship for the state of West Virginia. But then again how many times were we spending money like a drunken sailor in the PI on payday the last quarter of the year so that our budget didnt get reduced next year. Now they cancel the Line of Zumwalt Class bringing the Price up to 2.2 Billion per ship and only 2 in the Planning. I commissioned the David R. Ray (DD-971) and did my first 5 year sea duty tour as an OS. Personally I think to many people are in a hurry to use these fine ladies for target practice. And they were darned good looking shipsthe last with real destroyer lines, if you ask me. Good luck to all you, those still servingstay safe wherever you're at. E-mail me so we can keep in touch. I was part of the commissioning crew USS Ingersoll DD-990. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against Japanese-held islands" from September to December 1943. He was my cousin and I was an ENC M-Division on the USS David R. Ray DD-971, Plankowner. Shellback Initiation - 17 DEC 1980 - Atlantic Ocean, Shellback Initiation - 17 JUL 1985 - Pacific Ocean, Shellback Initiation - 22 SEP 1996 - Indian Ocean, Shellback Initiation - 16 NOV 2003 - Atlantic Ocean. Not even her 127mm guns, standard issue on US Navy destroyers, were salvaged. Commanding Officer, USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) 27 April 2022. USS STUMP (DD-978) - a Spruance-class destroyer, Final Disposition:Sunk as target 7 June 2006. Secondly, STUMP was awarded the COMDESRON TEN Battle "E" Efficiency award for overall excellence. HI EVERYBODY! I laugh when I see that the Navy saved 28 million a year on operations! A few corrections: Devine Johnson and Command Master Chief Earl. The USS Orleck, shown here in 1964, a WWII veteran still going strong, by the 1970s needed to be replaced. DD 864 Harold J. Ellison 5 years as BT in fire rooms that were hell on earth. Such a waste. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Stump (DD 978). I was the commissioning Navigator on the USS Harry W Hill (DD986) in 1979 out of Pascagoula. 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. The enlisted on this ship taught me a lot. Stump was able to assist in rescuing the crew and provide safe passage back to Norfolk, VA. (Images on the right) Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. I love you for your service and dislike you (just a lill) honesty about a ship Ive learned to love. I was also angry. True, the newer Burks have the firepower and technology, but those old hulls (both the Spruences/Ticos, and the OHP) could take a pounding. Her story is typical of her class. Thorn just had plankowner reunion in Nashville. My new last name is Flood, yes I married the Sonar Tech Flood :). Im not sure what upgrades they received, but they were originally designed and built for a foreign country, so I am sure their technology wasnt/isnt up to the Sprucans levels. 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 . USS JOHN YOUNG REUNION ), Pre-com plankowner DD963 USS Spruance shake down cruse and left the Spruance and the Navy Aug. 17 1976 I was among the first to convert from EM1 to GSE1 in oct. 78 when the GS rating officially opened. Thanks for your service! There are 695 crew members registered for the USS Stump (DD 978). I too served on the moose from August 1980-July 1984, we must have crossed paths for a couple months, I was released in Newport, RI in 84. Besides various staff and afloat assignments, he commanded: USS Ready (PG-87), USS Stump (DD-978) and USS Normandy (CG-60). ALTHOUGH THINGS ARE BETTER SINCE I LEFT I DO MISS YOU GUYS. The ONLY real mates that matter are Gunner's Mates!!! Note the stealth hull configurations of the DDG-51 Class. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? Cmdr. Of course, you know what we say: the best ship is the one you just left or the one youre going to!! He served in the gunboat YORKTOWN (PG-1) and as Navigator in the cruiser CINCINNATI (C-7) during World War 1 in the Atlantic. I was on the Stump DD-978 from 81-85. I was the first PC on her. First, Stump was chosen to become the test platform for the U.S. Navy's newest hull-mounted sonar, the AN/SQS-53C. I can see mothballing the Spruances during the War on Terror years- but the weird part was how they were all sunk within a few years. Perhaps the best way to summarize Admiral Stump's philosophy towards his naval career, as well as the best way to summarize the conduct of the proud ship that bears his name, is the ship's motto: TENACITY: FOUNDATION OF VICTORY. 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. When the Spruances left the Navy, they took with them 1,494 Mk41 VLS cells which carried mainly Tomahawk cruise missiles along with a smattering of ASROC sub-busters. Displacement: 8040 tons. The Hill was a good ship with a fantastic commissioning Captain. In December, STUMP was presented her second consecutive Battle "E" award by RADM Donnell, Commander Naval Surface Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. SN/EN3 McAllister In July 1994, STUMP again deployed to South America for UNITAS XXXV serving as the Flagship for Commander U.S. South Atlantic Force. It still pisses me off to think of it. Alexa Jenkins, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer Carney, assumed. Commanding Officer USS Manchester (LCS 20) Sep 2020 - Jun 2022 1 year 10 months. 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. Catalog #: USN 1144349 Copyright Owner: National Archives. 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. Commanding Officer, USNS Comfort. A great ship, a great class of destroyers. I remember one of the Key Selling points to Congress at the time was the Ships modular design. RM3 Alan Gros USS BRISCOE DD977 DEC 83 to JUN 86. Smuggling Vessel in the Caribbean. On June 2, 2003, STUMP departed Norfolk on her final deployment. Both were fine ships. I was a plank owner on the DD986 USS Harry W. Hill. Too Bad she's gone, Didi's record would have gone down but now we'll never know. Be just and fear not USS Hewitt DD-966. Thank you for posting this. USS Comte de Grasse (DD-974), 1987-1991 it never quit, we were asea forever. Great boat. Would love to hear about a reunion, Plankowner on DD997 USS Hayler. The hull and superstructure were perfectly made to give just about any radar a nice, juicy return and changing that would probably cost as much as a new ship. The shame in the SPRUANCE class retirement is that the Navy did a poor job of maintaining and upgrading them. The Navy relieved two commanding officers on Wednesday both due to loss of confidence in their abilities to command. CPO Quarters 360.315.2393 Ship's Office 360.315.2393 . My dad was a sonar guru from the shipyard, and I went with. Gregory Baker, ESG-2 chief of staff, will temporarily take over commanding officer responsibilities until a permanent replacement is found. 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. McDonald, Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, embarked in March 1985 for CARIBOPS '85. Story Number: NNS030731-06 Release Date: 7/31/2003 9:04:00 AM By Lt. j.g. Not entirely sure on the railings issue. 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. I was also CO of USS RENTZ (FFG 46) and USS HORNE (CG 30), both great ships. Bragg was extremely unpopular with both the men and the officers of his command, who criticized him for numerous perceived faults, including poor battlefield strategy, a quick temper, and overzealous discipline. Terrific to hear from you and Id like to get your summary of life after the Hill as well. The Flight III Arleigh Burke is more than a match for anything any other Navy can deploysave the US Navy itself of course. Were all Navy ships of the 70s and 80s like that? 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." Additionally, U.S. MED-MEF 388: Best years of my life were on a Sprucan. Using advanced technology, the "53C" will be the sonar for the U.S. Navy combatants well into the twenty-first century. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I assisted in writing the PQS for Engineering and the PMS program that was a mess as received by BUSHIPS. About the Destroyers Name, about Admiral Felix B. Stump: I have the last picture taken in 2006, over 5 years after she was decommissioned, in the starting process of being scrapped in Texas. 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. Amazing experience!! History of USS STUMP: She received the Vertical Launch System (VLS) for the BGM-109 Tomahawk missile. Went through GITMO reftra, Oct, 1985 and then on to the med cruise 1986. Two. I was part of the USS Ingersoll DD-990 commissioning crew. 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 a Torpedomans Mate. Commanded Cruiser Scouting Wing in 1928-1929 and served on the Staff of Commander Cruisers, Scouting Fleet in 1930-1931. The skipper reminded the Navy Dept. Stump then deployed for UNITAS XXVI/WATC '85. I boarded her for the first time 3 days before we bombed Libya. USS Cushing late in her career. 2 tours onboard the Stump 87-91 and 95-98 loved that ship and I know the Russians hated the 53C sonar that popped tall outta the water one time and pissed off the Admiral incharge of the med when we busted his sub before she found us damn the bad luck. I served on the USS F B Parks DD-884(Gearing class destroyer). USS STUMP deployed in late November 2000 along with the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group. After the war he served in the pre-dreadnaught battleship ALABAMA (BB-8). Bitzer you will always be the Shop's B! Two homeports two northpacs two westpacs two yard periods and 3 captains. Hey guys miss the old ship much better than the carrier i was on . I was the commissioning Operations Officer in USS SPRUANCE (DD-963). 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. GSCS(SW) Ret DD963 79 83. I loved that ship. 1994 1995 Retired ENC(SW) 1975-1995, USS JOHN YOUNG REUNION JUNE 2018 EMAIL REUNION@DD973.ORG FOR DETAILS. Off to research this one for myself. They were called the Love Boats back then since they were the size of WWII light cruisers (8000-tons), yet only carried a pair of 5-inch guns (Mk45 rapid-fire jobs that provided more firepower than twice as many of the old Sumners 5-inch/58s), twin triple ASW tubes, and an 8-cell ASROC launcher. A bit of a story first, Capt., then a thought about what you wrote. The Navy has relieved 13 commanding officers so far this year, including one Marine who was at a Navy command, said . Sad to hear their fate and why. But in order to build all those new Burks you have to get rid of the cheap fix. Divide that into a billion for a new Burke. We could not fight the Russians, or Chinese now and win. STUMP than traveled to New Orleans as the U.S. Navy's Host Ship for the 1984 World's Fair. Dawley is Hopper's second commanding officer to be relieved in the last three years. 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. It would have been prohibitively expensive to retrofit the SPRUANCE hull with AEGIS. Best damn ship ever been on, considering it was my first. Plankowner, Shellback and Suez Canal transit certificates proudly hang on the wall in my home office to this day, I did Med & North Atlantic trips on her I learned my trade on The Count, Finished 24 years active duty as an ICC(SW/AW), I knew it was time to retire when I was invited to the Decom for her, and I was still active duty Never thought Id out live that glorious ship. Seth Rumler from leadership of the Scranton.
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