To the guys (you know who you are): "Stump Mafia Lives On! My new last name is Flood, yes I married the Sonar Tech Flood :). First, STUMP was chosen to become the test platform for the Navy's newest Hull Mounted Sonar, the AN/SQS-53C. and a missile launcher on the fantail. The ship suffered a fire last month while pierside, causing six sailors to seek treatment at an area hospital for smoke inhalation. Later on I rode USS A W Radford DD 968 operation Desert Storm. Capt. Sure was ashame to see her sunk! The USS STUMP returned home to Norfolk on November 26, 2003 and was decommissioned on October 22, 2004. ADM W.L. Ex-XO Harry W Hill, Hey there XO!!! 13 May 1906 - Launch of Ioann Zlatoust (Russian: ), an Evstafi-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Imperial Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet. Thank You. A year later STUMP deployed as USCOMSOLANT Flagship for UNITAS XXII. Four years sailing all the worlds oceans 81-85 and I left with a GCM and stars on the SSDR.
Lived in Bremerton for many years and watched a set of 3-4 of them (I remember one was David R Ray) moored in the bay off of PSNS for years, just rotting away. She also had lots of room for weapons upgrading for years to come. He retired off of her in June 1981. 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. that we had no bullets, so the tasking to send us into disputed Nicaraguan waters was cancelled. (Felix Stump) Taffy 2 (Task Unit 77.4.2) . Aint it a small world? Josh Echt, on the elliot DD967 forward engineroom. He most recently was the CO of the Phil Sea before being killed in an on base house fire last fall. Admiral Stump's navy career, his noted boldness, and his service aboard six aircraft carriers are presented by the griffin holding an anchor. I have fond memories of Pascagoula Ms. and the commissioning of her. well!!! Hull Number, to sign in on the 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 was a plank owner on the DD986 USS Harry W. Hill. I too served on the USS Peterson (DD-969) from 1986 1990 as a DS2 SW. Leadership. This was the eighth in a series of fleet battle experiments designed to evaluate new naval warfare concepts and technological capabilities. 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. I was on the John Rodgers. I was also CO of USS RENTZ (FFG 46) and USS HORNE (CG 30), both great ships. The skipper reminded the Navy Dept. Aaron Anderson, the deputy commodore of Naval Surface Squadron 14, will temporarily serve as commanding officer until a permanent replacement is brought in. Yay for us. Naval Academy in 1997. . Didnt see your name listed there. Middle name? What a waste to systematically rid the Navy of so many great ships. Remember the Pascagoula shipyard and all the pre-commissioning work we did. I dont know if this went through the first time, but if it did I apologize Beam: 55 feet . He stopped, thought for a moment, and then told me Never mind, Ill handle this. In this role, she is a remote control drone boat, used as a hard target for new weapons systems. in April 1995. 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. Frederick C. Turner . Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Stump also received the integrated AN/SQQ-89 USW system, the most sophisticated underwater surveillance system employed by surface vessels. CAPT Greg Stump, USCG, "Take on the Toxic Leader," U.S. Back to 1st page. He was my cousin and I was an ENC M-Division on the USS David R. Ray DD-971, Plankowner. . Picked her up in Panama and deployed for the NSA ops in the Gulf of Fonseca area doing our thing during the Salvadoran civil war. 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. Stump then deployed for UNITAS XXVI/WATC '85. Did that Spy thing and looking for Gun Runners on the USS Coontz DDG-40 in 81/82. This is a total of 239 surface warships capable of blue water operations. They loved their weekly tub of ice cream. Radioman. STUMP was underway again in October for six weeks of Caribbean Law Enforcement operations.
First went to sea on OBrien. Naval War College, College of Distance Education M.A., (IR) Villanova University, Political Science B.A., Villanova University, Political Science Awards and Decorations Then, starting in 1998, these hardy destroyers that were at the top of their game, began to retire. Were in dire need of an administration, Congress, and Military Leadership that willing to make the right arguments to them both for WHY we need their unequivocal SUPPORT ! <3 AND, I MISS SOME OF YOU GUYS LOL. Deck Department: 1st Div thanks gi bill. After returning from the Gulf Stump was dispatched to meet and escort the Mighty Savant II carrying the damaged Samuel B. Roberts from the Suez canal to Rota Spain during part of its return journey to the US for repairs. Capt. DN-SC-90-04015. SK2 Longtin We served her well, too. 1 Helicopter. Have you checked out the websites 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.. We found drugs in South America. I generally regarded the Ingalls Shipyard as a bunch of rednecks with welding rods. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Perhaps you can contact the Orleck museum for more info on that scheme. (I spent lotsa time in the LBNS drydocks too) So if you have any recollection of a lil redhead aboard, running poor exhausted junior sailors all over the ship, that was me!!! Anne, Tom, Kosovi. . He served in the gunboat YORKTOWN (PG-1) and as Navigator in the cruiser CINCINNATI (C-7) during World War 1 in the Atlantic. When I had heard of the sinking of the only SpruCan I had served on I was genuinely surprised. Loved every minute of it. I WAS NOT ON THERE VERY LONG BUT I MISS IT. Same base platform, different mission package, I object to your use of the term, bankrupt Carter military.. It was my first ship with the best memories and an amazing crew! The DDG-51 Class was originally supposed to replace the OHP FFG-7 Class, In July 1994, STUMP again deployed to South America for UNITAS XXXV serving as the Flagship for Commander U.S. South Atlantic Force. All welcome, but if you want a seat, you need to email cmc@stump.navy.mil BEFORE 10/12/04. Even with all the trials and tribulations the KinkyD went through, I was surprised when I learned of its destruction. Find your Shipmates on Navy.TogetherWeServed.com JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! USS STUMP took part in the Fleet Battle Experiment Hotel (FBE-H) which was conducted by units of the 2nd Fleet and personnel of the Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) from August 28 to September 12, 2000 off the Virginia Capes and in the Gulf of Mexico. DD-974 Plankowner. Well these ships were fun to drive and both of them shot a lot of Tomahawks when I was on them. We sailed with many Fletcher class cans that were only 2100 tons. 1979 1980 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. The only big drawback that I can think of is that the superstructure was aluminum. In 89, the U.S. only had 12-15 Ticos up and running (Chancellorsville was commissioned 11/4/89) and they still had 5 years left. Control 360.315.2388 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. Sadly, while their chronological age would have suggested they had another decade of service remaining, most of the SPRUCANs I ever set foot on were begging to be retired (of my two, 982 more so than 989)obsolescent and limping along from a materiel standpoint. Original Creator: Artist, Russ Vickers, Six Spruance class destroyers fitting out, circa May 1975. Peace A year later, Stump deployed as south Atlantic flagship for UNITAS XXII. A commanding officer speaks to his crew during an all-hands meeting. Both were fine ships. The SPRUANCEs served long and with honor. While in Vietnam I saw several Marine helo pilots park their helos on the fantail. In late 1944 Stump kept his flag in Carrier Division 24 and NATOMA BAY (CVE-62) during action at Visayan, Philippines. I always liked your XO approachfair and honest. She was the best riding ship I ever served on and is dearly missed. I loved that ship. Additionally, U.S. If anyone knows where Rick Dangerfield is from uss Briscoe have him email me. Great Ships. Tim French At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. Prior to that, Stump took part in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 01-1, to certify the carrier battle group for deployment. The four smaller stars in gold are in recognition of the attainment of the rank of Admiral. I too precommed and was a plank owner of DD-990 USS Ingersoll. What were the major differences (other than between a DDG and DD)? David-Tavis M. Pollard relieved Capt. Old ships simply dont have as many fans as new ones, and their billion dollar contracts, divided among 20 states or so. The reorganization was to be phased in over the summer and take effect on 31 August, with homeport shifts to occur through 1998. The Soviet attack boat was towed to Cienfuegos, Cuba for repairs, and Red Fleet technicians recovered some parts of McCloys array. Served aboard Elliot 77 81. Good ship great crew. Ironically, while all of the Spruances are gone, Orleck endures as a floating museum ship in Lake Charles, La. I hope all is well. First name Ricky or Richard? Served aboard the OLY 1990-1995. USS STUMP (DD-978) - a Spruance-class destroyer. Oh, what nowthe Russians are reviving there sub fleet, too badno Spruance-class destroyers are left to hunt them down. | At a CPO reunion learned she is on the bottom off the coast of Australia as a reef.. Glad she wasnt a target or sold to some wierdo country. [,mq2%*0IzbT0I:7g3N$I`V95 b1xeJzg7HI;A The ship was specifically designed to accommodate air cushion . 1980-84 The Dealey-class destroyer escort USS Evans (DE-1023) was named in honor of Lt. Cmdr. NEWBS,PHIL,WE HAD ALOT OF FUN.I MARRIED SPRUELL AND WE ARE HAVING OUR 4TH KID AND ARE VERY HAPPY.MISS U GUYS. I was an EW on DD-971 (David R. Ray) for a couple of years early to mid 80s. Now it just seems stupid how these ships were allowed to fall to pieces prematurely by bureaucratic penny pinching. Ingalls East Bank, Pascagoula, Six Spruance-class destroyers are being built at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Thanks for your service! . Stump was Commanding Officer of USS SARATOGA (CV-3)'s Scout-Bombing Squadron 2 (VSB-2) in 1936-1937. My first ship was also the Briscoe .all the spru cans were hungout to dry prematurely. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsYour USS Charles S. Sperry (DD 697) was an Allen M. Sumner class ship, not a Spruance. Ken Ward, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks to Capt. Dawley is Hopper's second commanding officer to be relieved in the last three years. We could not fight the Russians, or Chinese now and win. Had some wonderful experiences as well as alot if growing up! in Aerospace Engineering in. I was on the Stump DD-978 from 81-85. A hundred surface ships cant be everywhere at once. Shortly thereafter Stump attended flight training at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola in 1920-1921 followed by postgraduate instruction in Aeronautical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Instead, all 31 Spruances were rapidly decommissioned and mothballed between 1998 and 2005, when the ships were all in their 20s. DC2 Chris C. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsDid you know MAC Robert Gonzales Plankowner on Hewitt? Japanese ships are faintly visible on the horizon beyond the smoke screen (80-G-288144). 4 0 become shzpmates f dependents ' 3 cruise from: comdesron ten to: uss stump info: comcrudesgru eight personal for commanding officer info radm watlers dependents cruise 1. the unqualified success of stump's dependent's cruise noted with great pleasure. 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. USS Cushing late in her career. Identifying the Best Training, Tools, and Tactics for the Armed Civilian! It is sad that these fine ships were scrapped or sunk with just 20 or so years of service. A fine ship gone far too soon. Fife Dog Not Multi billion dollars projects that run over budget, and do not deliver. Commanders of Constitution. 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. I have taken that experience to Kuwait and with 2 NAMs, promotion to O3 and now recruiting. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsAccording to NAVSOURCE.ORG a Sumner rated a crew of 336, still a tight squeeze. Served in this Destroyer? LEXINGTON participated in operations against Kwajalein, Gilbert and Marshall Island Campaign, and air strikes on Truk. I served on the USS Peterson (DD 969) 91 95. Amazing experience!! 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). It was a definite difference from GGL and CGs. It was a great ship, and I'll miss all the great people on board. There are designs out that show the sprucans with an aegis up- grade. The Navy retired them way too early. 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. Her weapons outfitting wasnt really all that bad even pointing to the DDG-51 Class the Spruance was a worthy foe. In addition, the NATO exercise "Unified Spirit" ran concurrently with the JTFEX, with forces from Canada, Denmark, France, Germany and the United Kingdom playing major roles. Loss of confidence is a response. Stefan Walch, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Two (CDS-2), relieved USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) commanding officer, Cmdr. She was launched on January 8, 1977 and. Did a North Atlantic cruise on the Spruance DD-963 while in Precom for MY ship, Comte De Grasse DD-974. Gone were the days of boilers and steam plants. %PDF-1.7
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During the deployment, Stump showed the flag in port visits to eight South American nations and six West African nations. Hope lifes treating you Of course, you know what we say: the best ship is the one you just left or the one youre going to!! Stump was decommissioned 22 October 2004. | I am a plankowner on the USS VICKSBURG. Professor Walt Wildemann is a retired Surface Warfare Officer who first served as NWC faculty from January 1997 through September 2000 in the JMO Department where he taught both the Intermediate and Senior level courses. Ive always told myself that I would have remained in the Navy if the Hill and her officers were my first tour! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.
USS John Young (DD-973) Pingback: A Closer Look at the FFG-62 Class | laststandonzombieisland, Pingback: The Rat Attack! Gettin on a bus to go peacock bass fishing and drinking on the bus as 6 in the morning.good times, if chief edwards couldve seen me before i got out! I served on the DD718, USS Hamner. It still pisses me off to think of it. Stump subsequently rescued four civilians about 65 nautical miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Just one of their number, the former USS Paul Foster, remains. The best s-3 division I Have been put in charged of. 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. USS Stump (DD-978) was a Spruance -class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. Donald D. Engen July 1966 - July 1967. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Mom & Dad sisters, brothers names? NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2020) Capt. made it. 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 was a Torpedomans Mate. A close ET school friend was aboard Briscoe91-93. This changed over time and by the late 1980s, they were pretty capable ships. Ernest E. Evans, commanding officer of the USS Johnston (DD-557) . 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. When I saw the video of her sinking, water just started coming out of my eyes. %%EOF
Then dad failed the sonar gears performsnce and we went back to LB instead of San Diego. Was great ship and a great crew. roster of the magnanimous It probably wasnt so much the hull, the armament or the electronics, it was the crew. Naval War College JPME I, U.S. USS STUMP (DD-978) - a Spruance-class destroyer, Final Disposition:Sunk as target 7 June 2006. 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. After his retirement, he was appointed to the position of Vice Chairman of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. GSCS(SW) Ret DD963 79 83. Besides various staff and afloat assignments, he commanded: USS Ready (PG-87), USS Stump (DD-978) and USS Normandy (CG-60). 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." STUMP deployed in August 1996 for a Middle Eastern Force cruise to conduct Maritime Interception Operations and act as Ready Strike Destroyer in the Arabian Gulf. Best Regards Dave Stangland STG3 Plankowner USS John Young DD973, Pingback: Bring back the Garcias! USS STUMP, along with the rest of the CVBG and ARG ships returned home on May 24 2001. The gold shield is symbolic of knowledge and achievement. Heading south joining the US Naval Forces Southern Command, STUMP and its embarked detachment from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 participated in counter-narcotics operations in the eastern Pacific and took part in the annual UNITAS exercise. We need to arm our vessels to the teeth to out gun any enemy like the Russian Battle Cruisers, and heavy DDs did! Great memories!!! USS John Rodgers has a Facebook page. 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. Thats not just bragging, either, check her fleet combat readiness records, theyll tell you everything you need to know. Only once in three years did we ever experience water hours when our evaporators failed. In March 1951 Stump assumed command of the U.S. Second Fleet. Story Number: NNS030731-06 Release Date: 7/31/2003 9:04:00 AM By Lt. j.g. 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. As a result of her outstanding performance, STUMP was awarded the "Hookem Award" for USW excellence by the Commander U.S. Sixth Fleet. I learned a few yeas ago she ended up off the coast of Australia and is a fish reef. Stump Intercepts Large Cocaine Shipment Navy Newsstand. Back to the USS Stump (DD 978) page|Crew List main page| Our Navy has become has shrunk to become second rate. The Navy has relieved 13 commanding officers so far this year, including one Marine who was at a Navy command, said . 1989 1991 1987 1988 Saw Regec, though. 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. The 48, which featured a flat rectangular antenna, was made by ITT Gilfillan. USS Oldendorf (DD-972) Destroyer. Email reunion@dd973.org for details, or visit website at http://www.reunion16.wixsite.com/ussjohnyoung. Decom set for 10/19/04. On our maiden cruise We made it to the mouth of the Med in 5 days faster than I ever sailed across the pond before or since! 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. Best years of my life were on a Sprucan. The Legion of Merit (which he was awarded three times) is indicated by the crossed arrows in scarlet and white. Im as sentimental as the next sailor about the passing of the Spruance class having been a plankowner in Nicholson DD-982 from 78-80, but the fiscal and technological realities/limitations of the Spruance class fast became apparent. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. Refitting with Aegis wouldnt happen. Then I discovered the whole 963 Class had been mothballed and were scheduled Davy Jones fleet. I served TAD aboard USS Deyo in 1981, when she was the first ship deployed on orders of NSA to spy on the Nicaraguans and Salvadorans. [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. https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsCommissioned the USS David R. Ray (DD-971) back in 1977 Greatest ship I ever served on I also commissioned the USS Vincennes (CG-49) based on the Sprucan hull. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against Japanese-held islands" from September to December 1943. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Stump (DD 978), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry, Stump..What more can a guy say.livin it up in S. America with the rest of CA was awesome. When she did trials out of Long Beach, I was there. | laststandonzombieisland, Dragging out that Navy Naming Conventions Soapbox | laststandonzombieisland, National Guard Marksmanship Training Center. Stump's 1980 maiden deployment was to the Mediterranean, serving as flagship for Destroyer Squadron 14. Did you know Ray Harner, a DS from Pennsylvania? Photo by PH2 Gary Bonaccorso, February 26 1988. Most of the Gun News That is Fit to Print! The reservation number for the 4 Queens Hotel & Casino is 800-634-6045 Option 1 reference the Oldendorf Reunion. Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in 2006, Personal Reference: Crew Member FC3 Asher, Personal Reference: Crew Member FC3 Asher, I have a picture of me sitting on them, 5in (127mm) 54 calibre Mark 45 dual purpose guns, Mark 32 triple 12.75in (324mm) torpedo tubes, List of destroyers of the United States Navy, U.S. Pacific Command | Official Military Website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Stump&oldid=1094008189, Vague or ambiguous geographic scope from January 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 529 ft (161 m) waterline; 563 ft (172 m) overall, 6,000 nautical miles (11,000km; 6,900mi) at 20 knots (37km/h; 23mph), 3,300 nautical miles (6,100km; 3,800mi) at 30 knots (56km/h; 35mph), Mark 23 TAS automatic detection and tracking radar, This page was last edited on 20 June 2022, at 06:26. Reunion in a few days (Sept. 17 2015) in Mobile Al. Rota Spain, Ibiza Spain, Marseilles France, Cavaliere France, Genoa Italy, ASU Bahrain, with a brief stop for Suez Canal traffic in Port Said Egypt and a brief stop for fuel in Djibouti. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Now retired in North Bend, WA. 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!!!!. Ex USS Paul F Foster DD-964, SDTS Self Defense Test Ship EDD-964, the last Spruance class Destroyer, decommissioned in 2003, still working, departing San Diego after refueling, December 3rd 2021 as captured on San Diego Webcam. Not even her 127mm guns, standard issue on US Navy destroyers, were salvaged. endstream
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She is armed here with just her guns, torpedoes, ASROC, and a Sea Sparrow launcher.