(Hence the gap between DDG 47-50 after Preble (DDG-46)). The Commanding Officers. HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. 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.. "STUMP" 2-3-4. I also served on the Uss Harry W Hill from sept 1 85 to april 9 88. A-gang. 1996 1997 He graduated in March 1917, just prior to the United States entrance into World War I, during which he served in the gunboat YORKTOWN and as Navigator on the cruiser CINCINNATI, operating on escort duty in the Atlantic. It broke my heart to learn of Nicholsons decommissioning and subsequent sinkex but it also happened to two of the other ships I served in as well. Capt. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT STUMP WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ME AND I LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU GUYS IN DECK. About the Ship's Coat of Arms: I was across the pier from you on the USS John Rodgers (DD-983). I laugh when I see that the Navy saved 28 million a year on operations! Cheers, I find Shipmates and Friends rather easily when I have as much details as possible when I start. If youre not a member ask to be added. "STUMP"-2-3-4. I hope everyone is doing good. We need to arm our vessels to the teeth to out gun any enemy like the Russian Battle Cruisers, and heavy DDs did! 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. And Carson USS STUMP, as part of Destroyer Squadron Two, joined five other nations and other U.S. Navy warships in the central Mediterranean for the execution of SHAREM 125, from July 9-15, 1998. Returning home in March 1983, STUMP participated in Solid Shield '83, a complex exercise involving U.S. NATO ships and the U.S. Air Force. March 1984 was highlighted by STUMP's adoption as state Flagship of West Virginia. Beam: 55 feet . Picked her up in Panama City just as she was deploying for her NSA ops in Gulf of Fonseca for the NSA. Commanding Officer, USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) 27 April 2022. The ship went through a ten-month major overhaul at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. I was on the Stump DD-978 from 81-85. I met the ship of the coast of Beirut In Sept 83 where she was the first ship with the new 554 gun system to draw blood. Had a similar mechanical upgrade been given to the 24-VLS equipped Spurances, they would all still be in service. Had I not been forced to rotate, I would gladly have spent another year or two on 979! Stump deployed in late November 2000 with the USSHarry S. Truman carrier battle group. The deployment included extensive operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean and primarily the Persian Gulf. Surely keeping some in mothballs would have been decent insurance but no one was worried about Russia or China back in 2003 or so. BY the mid 1990s. 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. Walt "Sarge" Slaughter of his duties Aug. 19 during a change of command ceremony in San . Stefan Walch, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Two (CDS-2), relieved USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) commanding officer, Cmdr. Watched the video of her being used for target practice and just thought, what a waste The Spruance was the best of the best. Bragg is generally considered among the worst generals of the Civil War. Best damn ship ever been on, considering it was my first. Additionally, U.S. sailors worked with military forces from Oman, Jordan, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, improving interoperability and strengthening relationships with those countries. USS John Rodgers has a Facebook page. I commissioned the David R. Ray (DD-971) and did my first 5 year sea duty tour as an OS. Good article about a great class of DDs. Also supplied aid to SEALS. 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. He retired off of her in June 1981. Commissioned her as an ETC, Departed a year later as an LDO Ensign. Served aboard Elliot 77 81. Many good memories. What a comedown. BTW, I was on one of those Charles Adams class DDGs, the Goldsborough (DDG-20). Not Multi billion dollars projects that run over budget, and do not deliver. DD-974 Plankowner. 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. Commanding Officer, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Captain Cassidy "Dudley" Norman, a native of Austin, Texas, graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. Safety was more important than stealth LOL, USS JOHN YOUNG The Meet March 2019 Jacksonville. The US Navy announced Thursday it fired the top two officers in charge of the USS Montgomery due to "a loss of confidence in their ability to command." Cmdr. At the outbreak of World War 2 Stump was Commanding Officer of USS LANGLEY (CV-1) in Manila Bay, Philippines. USS STUMP (DD-978) - a Spruance-class destroyer, Final Disposition:Sunk as target 7 June 2006. Good memories and sad feelings on the demise of our homes away from home! The namesake of the destroyer, Admiral Felix Budwell Stump, was a native of West Virginia. I went from BM3 to BM2 on her. He was relieved . Stump deployed to the Mediterranean as part of Sixth Fleet in June 1998. She was named after a Vietnam MOH winner and I remember his mother making visits to the ship. 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. It was like having a brand new car with all the bells and whistles. The big secret to this whole thing is that it was cheaper to up grade then build a new ship. Make equipment that makes the other side say Hey guys Ill pass!. MORE USS Topeka Arrives in Hawaii for Change of Homeport Looking for US Navy memorabilia? 9th Spruance, 7th Fleet, 1 speaks for itself (971). The crew was great, chaperoning me all over the ship, since dad was busy testing the sonar, amd Ieven got to play on a radar console in CIC. )..anyway I served on the Uss Talbot Deg-4 from 1970-1974..great fast ship..ok here is what I could never understand about retired ships..20 years they are all used up..the Us Airforce has the B-52 made when?..like back in the 50`swill fly another 20 years they say with updating every so often..how can the powers at be spend all the do rae me on that airplane (don`t get me wrong it is a good bomber for sure)..and replace some classes of ships with a proven track record so early because they say they are out of date..so is the B52.and now we all watch and learn about the new replacements ugly as hell..cant afford the bullets to the rail guns they haveand can never go to see without the local AAA tow tug right behind them..ya think there are some palms being greased in DC?..nuf said..GO NAVY. Words fail me. In February 1995, STUMP deployed to the Caribbean Sea in support of Counter Drug Operations, transiting the Panama Canal. That shipyard was the worst the US had to offerI called their workers rednecks with welding rods. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against Japanese-held islands" from September to December 1943. 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). STUMP then deployed for UNITAS XXVI/WATC '85. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. They were great ASW platforms but not much else. (Felix Stump) Taffy 2 (Task Unit 77.4.2) . Michelle L. Nakamura A native of Beaumont, Texas, CAPT Nakamura earned a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. I even remember that time when I mouthed off over the 21MC as a joke but the transmission went throughIn any event, I left the Hill in 1979 but kept a Reserve Commission and changed my designator from Surface Warfare to Intelligence. Perhaps you can contact the Orleck museum for more info on that scheme. Served in this Destroyer? In October 1989, Stump again deployed to the Mediterranean as part of the USSForrestal carrier battle group (MED 190). July: Named Dean of the College of Distance Education upon elevation of CDE to Deanery, September: Retired from active duty on NWC JMO faculty, January: Reported as military faculty in NWC JMO Department, Center on Irregular Warfare & Armed Groups, Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research, Oceanography & Maritime Security Studies Group, Stockdale Leader Development Concentration, Joint Land, Air, Sea Strategic-Special Program, Strategic & Operational Research Department, Recreation, Extracurricular, & Social Activities, U.S. Too Bad she's gone, Didi's record would have gone down but now we'll never know. ), Pre-com plankowner DD963 USS Spruance shake down cruse and left the Spruance and the Navy Aug. 17 1976 Stump deployed in August 1996 for a Middle Eastern Force cruise to conduct maritime interception operations and act as ready strike destroyer in the Persian Gulf. As Sea Sparrow I made Chief and selected tor 8 when I went ashore. He was a Ship Serviceman and I was an Operations Specialist. Naval Academy in 1997. . 24 June 1975. Dont get me wrong; I hated to see my old ship and all the other ships of the class go away. The weapon systems, technology, engineering plant and livability differences between TJ and PF Flyer was night and day. David-Tavis M. Pollard relieved Capt. In early 1945 he supported the operations at Lingayan, Philippines. Learn how your comment data is processed. US. I was a Torpedomans Mate. Was that a new color scheme? Mom & Dad sisters, brothers names? The Flight III Arleigh Burke is more than a match for anything any other Navy can deploysave the US Navy itself of course. In another event, STUMP capturing a drug boat, known as "go-fast," and detainined its crew. CPO Quarters 360.315.2393 Ship's Office 360.315.2393 . 1994 1995 I agree that they were decommissioned way too early. The U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal, received for exceptionally meritorious services as commander of a combined operations center during the early part of the war, is represented by the colors scarlet, white and blue, the colors of the suspension ribbon of the medal. Also in 1984, STUMP won the James F. Chezek Memorial Gunnery Award by shooting an extraordinary 496 out of 500 during Naval Gunfire Support Qualifications. Although she was a great ship with plenty of power the Spruance class destroyers were plagued with some serious problems. She also had lots of room for weapons upgrading for years to come. In late 1944 Stump kept his flag in Carrier Division 24 and NATOMA BAY (CVE-62) during action at Visayan, Philippines. In 1988, Stump deployed to the Mediterranean as part of the USSDwight D. Eisenhower carrier battle group (MED 388). Most of the battles in which he engaged ended in defeats. Went through a yard period overhaul and upgrade in Pascagoula, MS. Several of those that werent converted to VLS were given quadruple ABL Mark 43 Tomahawk missile launchers like on the recommissioned Iowa class battleships. The reorganization was to be phased in over the summer and take effect on 31 August, with homeport shifts to occur through 1998. There is no impact to the commands mission or schedule due to the relief.. Original Creator: Artist, Russ Vickers, Six Spruance class destroyers fitting out, circa May 1975. I have taken that experience to Kuwait and with 2 NAMs, promotion to O3 and now recruiting. later i served as DCA on uss fife (dd-991). 1958 edition | laststandonzombieisland, Pingback: Goula Sub Sighting (of Sorts) | laststandonzombieisland, Pingback: VS22 Looking Flat | laststandonzombieisland, Pingback: Sprucan Desert Shield Watercolors | laststandonzombieisland. 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 . Now it just seems stupid how these ships were allowed to fall to pieces prematurely by bureaucratic penny pinching. Naval War College, College of Distance Education, M.A., (IR) Villanova University, Political Science, B.A., Villanova University, Political Science. They drove the ship hard a lot, tore the fantail hand rail and trash chute several times. Sad to hear their fate and why. and a missile launcher on the fantail. 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. Even the Sink-ex ships took a pounding before going down. In 2015 he was named the Director, CDE; and in 2017 appointed Dean of of CDE upon the College's elevation. From: Commanding Officer, USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) To: Director of Naval History (OP+09BH), Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. 20374-0571 . made it. 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. I served on USS Oldendorf DD 972. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? | laststandonzombieisland. USS Stump is the 16th SPRUANCE-class destroyer. It was a definite difference from GGL and CGs. February 20 1985, an aerial starboard bow view of the Spruance-class destroyer USS Stump (DD 978) underway as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches the helicopter deck during an in-flight refueling operation.