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USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
Decommissioning
Ceremony
2 July 1992
U.S. Naval Station
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
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USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
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DECOMMISSIONING CEREMONY
Each unit of the Navy holds two unique ceremonies during the course of its
existence. The commissioning ceremony bearing the promise for a bright
future, and the decommissioning ceremony, signifying the end of an era,
honoring all of the men and women who have given their time, their energy,
and, for some, their lives, to fulfill and surpass the aspirations of those
who stood in the commissioning ceremony. The decommissioning ceremony is
not prescribed specifically by Navy regulations, but is, instead, an
honored product of Naval tradition. Custom has established that this
ceremony be formal and impressive - a solemn occasion on which we pause
to reflect upon the rich heritage of this ship and the United States Navy.
COMMISSIONING PENNANT
The commissioning pennant dates from the 17th century, when Dutch Admiral
Van Tromp defeated an English fleet in 1652 and lashed a broomstick from
the aftertruck of his flagship to signify that he had "swept" the English
from the seas. A year later, when the fortunes of war had reversed, the
English admiral hoisted a horsewhip to indicate he had subdued his
adversary. Thus, the narrow "coachwhip" pennant has become the
international symbol of a ship of war.
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P R O G R A M
OFFICIAL PARTY ARRIVES
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet Band
INVOCATION
Lieutenant Martin S. Field, CHC, U.S. Naval Reserve
REMARKS
Captain Robert B. Danberg, U.S. Navy
Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Five
COMMANDING OFFICER REMARKS
Commander Charlie A. Jones, Jr., U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
Commander Leo J. Quilici II, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074)
DEMANNING THE SHIP
PRESENTATION OF COMMISSIONING PENNANT
ABCM(AW) William Rafferty, U.S. Navy
Command Master Chief, USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
PNCM(SW) Bradford Evans, U.S. Navy
Command Master Chief, USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074)
BENEDICTION
Lieutenant Martin S. Field, CHC, U.S. Naval Reserve
OFFICIAL PARTY DEPARTS
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CAPTAIN ROBERT B. DANBERG
UNITED STATES NAVY
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CAPTAIN ROBERT B. DANBERG, U.S. NAVY
COMMANDER, DESTROYER SQUADRON TWENTY-FIVE
Captain Danberg was born in Moline, Illinois and is the son of the
Reverend and Mrs. Neil Danberg. Upon graduation from Omaha Central High
School, Captain Danberg attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in the
Class of 1968. In July 1968, he reported for duty as First Lieutenant in
USS WALKER (DD-517). During the Vietnam conflict, Captain Danberg served
in RIVER PATROL FLOTILLA V as Chief Staff Officer RIVER SQUADRON 53 and
Senior Patrol Officer RIVER DIVISION 521. He subsequently served in the
MILITARY ASSISTANCE GROUP VIETNAM as Assistant Senior Advisor to the
SOUTH VIETNAMESE RIVER PATROL GROUP 60.
From December 1970 through August 1972, Captain Danberg served as Weapons
Officer and Senior Watch Officer (SWO) in USS CHARLES BERRY (DE-1035). He
attended Destroyer School Class 40 and subsequently served as Weapons
Officer and SWO in USS HOEL (DDG-13), and as Engineer Officer in USS ST.
LOUIS (LKA-116). Captain Danberg was the commissioning Executive Officer
and Navigator in USS INGERSOLL (DD-990). From January 1982 to February
1984, Captain Danberg served as Chief Staff Officer for Commander, DESTROYER
SQUADRON THIRTEEN (Commander, SURFACE COMBATANT TASK GROUP SEVENTH FLEET).
Captain Danberg was Commanding Officer, USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) October
1986 to February 1989 and deployed with the USS CARL VINSON Battle Group.
Captain Danberg holds a Masters of Science Degree in Operations Research /
Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School. He has served ashore
in the Joint Staff as Head, Nonstrategic Nuclear Forces Branch, Joint
Analysis, Directorate, OJCS and in the OPNAV Staff as Head, Program
Appraisal Branch in the Program Resource Appraisal Division for the
Director of Naval Program Planning.
Captain Danberg's awards include the Bronze Star with Combat "V", Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint
Service Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" (four awards),
Navy Achievement Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential
Unit Citation, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and fourteen individual and
unit citations.
Captain Danberg is married to the former Katherine Muse, a Navy Junior.
The Danbergs have two children, Carol, who is attending the University of
California at Santa Barbara, and Robert Jr., who is attending Punahou
School in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UNITED STATES SHIP
BREWTON
(FF-1086)
SHIP'S CHARACTERISTICS
Keel Laid Avondale Shipyards Inc. Avondale, LA ...... 2 October 1970
Christened ............................................ 23 June 1971
Commissioned ........................................... 8 July 1972
Length Overall ............................................ 438 feet
Beam ............................................. 46 feet, 9 inches
Navigational Draft ............................... 24 feet, 9 inches
Displacement ............................................. 4020 tons
Speed ..................................................... 27 knots
Complement ............................... 18 Officers, 260 Enlisted
SONAR .................................................. AN/SQS-26CX
AN/SQR-18A
AN/SQS-35(V)
RADAR ................................................... AN/SPS-10F
AN/SPS-40D
AN/SPG-53F
AN/SPS-64
Armament ........................................ One 5"/54 Cal. Gun
One ASROC Launcher
Four MK 32 Torpedo Tubes
One 20MM Close In Weapons System
Propulsion ................................. 35,000 Shaft Horsepower
Steam Turbine, Single 5 Blade
Screw, Automatic Combustion Control
USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
USS BREWTON (FF-1086) is a highly capable and versatile Anti-Submarine
platform, the 35th KNOX class Frigate. Especially designed for
Anti-Submarine Warfare, BREWTON is also capable of Anti-Surface Warfare,
Anti-Air Warfare, and Naval Gunfire Support.
BREWTON is equipped with the Navy's sophisticated sonar systems, which
provide for long range passive and active tracking of submarines. The
ship is outfitted to operate the SH-2F Light Airborne Multi-Purpose
Systems (LAMPS) helicopter in support of its Anti-Submarine mission.
BREWTON is manned by 18 officers and 260 enlisted. Facilities for the
crew include berthing and messing facilities, laundry, ship's store,
barber shop, and lounge.
BREWTON is powered by a single screw driven by a 35,000 shaft horsepower
steam turbine. Two boilers provide superheated 1,200 pounds per square
inch pressure steam to drive the main engine. Gyro controlled fin
stabilizers on both sides of the underwater hull actively stabilize the
ship.
BREWTON's keel was laid on 2 October 1970 at Avondale Shipyards Inc. in
Avondale, Louisiana. BREWTON was christened on 23 June 1971 and
commissioned on 8 July 1972.
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In an illustrious 20 year career, BREWTON made nine Western Pacific, one
Southwest Pacific, and one Southeast Pacific deployments, visiting nearly
thirty foreign countries in the Pacific Rim and Indian Ocean. Some
historical highlights include hosting the Today show crew for on-location
broadcasts from Hawaii in 1974, transporting the remains of the Unknown
Soldier from Hawaii to NAS Alameda, California in 1984, and actively
participating in the Naval Blockade of Iraq from August to November of 1991
in support of Operation Desert Shield.
BREWTON is named in honor of LT John C. Brewton. John Brewton enlisted in
the Naval Reserve in 1966. He was accepted as an Officer Candidate and
commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in April of 1967. He had been
an avid skin diver in college, and this interest led him to volunteer for
the Underwater Demolition Team and later for SEAL Team training. In late
1969, following arduous training and a promotion, LT(jg) Brewton was serving
as Platoon Officer of a SEAL team in combat against Communist forces in
South Vietnam. On 24 November 1969, LT(jg) Brewton led his platoon in fierce
action against a numerically superiour force. Despite suffering painful
arm and back wounds, he directed the disposition of his forces, and refused
medical treatment for himself until all of his men had been tended. After
receiving an additional wound, he continued to direct helicopter attacks
against enemy positions from a forward vantage point.
After the action, LT(jg) Brewton was evacuated to a Saigon field hospital
for treatment. Despite a courageous fight for life, he succumbed to his
wounds on 11 January 1970.
As a result of the action which led to his death, LT(jg) Brewton was
posthumously promoted to Lieutenant and awarded the Silver Star for
"valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit in the face of grave
enemy opposition and serious personal injuries." He also earned the Bronze
Star with one gold star and a Combat "V", the Purple Heart with one gold
star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with three
bronze stars, and the National Defense Service Medal. In addition,
Lieutenant Brewton was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
LT JOHN C. BREWTON
UNITED STATES NAVY
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COMMANDING OFFICERS
USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
Jul 72-Aug 74 CDR J.W. Kinnier
Aug 74-Oct 75 LCDR T.J. Marti
Oct 75-Oct 77 CDR W.H. Dawson
Oct 77-Nov 79 CDR H.A. Hodge III
Nov 79-May 82 CDR O.C. Martin, Jr.
May 82-Mar 84 CDR R.K. Bolger
Mar 84-Jun 86 CDR R.D. Horner
Jun 86-Aug 88 CDR P.D. Mallett
Aug 88-Sep 90 CDR K.M. Kennedy
Sep 90-Jul 92 CDR C.A. Jones, Jr.
The design selected to represent USS BREWTON (FF-1086) is based almost
entirely on the Brewton family Coat of Arms. The wolf, representing
swiftness and fighting spirit, was incorporated into the body of the shield
from its former position atop the crest. The star, symbolic of honor and
achievement, was in the grasp of the wolf but has been repositioned to
permit inclusion of the Trident, symbol of Sea Power.
The left side of the shield is red, for fortitude and the right side is
blue, for loyalty, fidelity, and truth. Silver chevrons across the field
denote peace and nobility.
The motto "Dedicated, Determined, Prepared" was considered appropriate not
only to the U.S. Navy SEALS with whom he served but to John C. Brewton
himself, and as desirable characteristics of this U.S. Navy Fast Frigate
named in his honor.
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COMMANDER CHARLIE A. JONES, JR
UNITED STATES NAVY
Commander Charlie A. Jones, Jr., USN, is a native of El Paso, Texas. He
enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1967, completed Recruit Training
at RTC San Diego, California, graduated from Aviation Electronics Technician
"A" School, and was initially assigned to HT-8 at NAS Ellyson Field, Florida.
Commander Jones entered the Broadened Opportunities for Officer Selection
and Training (BOOST) Program in May 1969 and was accepted in the Naval
Engineering and Scientific Education Program (NESEP) in 1970. He attended
the University of New Mexico, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Electrical Engineering, and was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in
December 1973.
Commander Jones' initial sea assignments included Auxiliaries and Electrical
Officer, USS PRARIE (AD-15), Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer and First
Division Officer, USS ALAMO (LSD-33), and Communications Officer, USS PAUL
REVERE (LPA-248). After completing SWOS Department Head School in 1980,
he helped commission USS SIDES (FFG-14) as Ship Control/Communications
Officer, followed by a tour as Operations Officer on USS BAINBRIDGE
(CGN-25). He served as 16th Company Officer at the U.S. Naval Academy
(1984-1986) before being assigned as Executive Officer aboard USS FANNING
(FF-1076). Commander Jones served as Chief Staff Officer for Commander,
Destroyer Squadron Twenty One prior to assuming command of USS BREWTON
(FF-1086) on 18 September 1990.
Commander Jones' awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy
Commendation Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Unit
Commendation, the Battle "E", and a Good Conduct Award.
Commander Jones is married to the former Kimberly McGriff of San Diego,
California. They have four children.
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USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
OFFICERS
CDR CHARLIE A. JONES, JR ................. COMMANDING OFFICER
LCDR RON C. ADAMO ......................... EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LT NOLAN VILLARIN .......................... ENGINEER OFFICER
LT MARK STEINMETZ ............................ SUPPLY OFFICER
LT NEIL RODER ............................... WEAPONS OFFICER
LT PAUL LEHMAN .................................... NAVIGATOR
LT DOMINIC PALAGRUTO ............... DAMAGE CONTROL ASSISTANT
LT JOHN FRIESEN .......................... DISBURSING OFFICER
LTJG MARK DUNDERDALE ..................... OPERATIONS OFFICER
LTJG CHARLES CHARLES ................. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
LTJG PHIL BRANCH ........................... FIRST LIEUTENANT
LTJG MIKE BRILL ................ ELECTRONICS MATERIAL OFFICER
LTJG WALT SILVA ........................... GUNNERY ASSISTANT
LTJG GARY IRVIN .................... MAIN PROPULSION ASSITANT
LTJG JOHN BARNOCKY ........... ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE OFFICER
ENS CHUCK PAYNE .......... AUXILIARIES AND ELECTRICAL OFFICER
USS BREWTON (FF-1086)
CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS
ABCM(AW) WILLIAM RAFFERTY
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
MMCS(SW) DUANE WIDHELM .............. EMCS(SW) ANGELITO ROXAS
SKCS(SW) LUISITO DELEON .................. BMC DONALD BARRETT
GMC(SW) ABRIEL BOWMAN ................... EWC(SW) DAVID COMER
PNC EDUARDO DULAY ....................... GMC(SW) LARRY FAGRE
HMC(SS) ALVIN HAIRSTON ................ DCC(SW) TRACEY HAVARD
RMC(SW) STEVEN KIRBY .................. FCC(SW) TIMOTHY KOTAS
ETC(SW) DAVID LYON .................... OSC(SW) MELVIN MCCUNE
EMC VICTORINO NAVIDA ........................ DCC JAIME PICOC
STGC(SW) CASEY PORTER .................. BTC(SW) MARK ROBERTS
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USS BREWTON (FF-1086) CREW
SN TED ADAMS .................................. MS1 ROY AKINS
RMSN WILLIAM ALLBRIGHT ............... ICFA CHARLES ALEXANDER
IC3 MICHAEL ALEXANDER ........................ BT3 STEVE APEL
BT3 MANUEL ARANGOVILLAREAL .................. DK3 ARIEL ARMAT
MS1 RONALD AZBILL ......................... FA ROBERT BAGWELL
ET3 JOSEPH BALDETTI ...................... BTFN RICKY BALDWIN
MM3 ARTHUR BALENT ......................... EM3 JAMES BALLARD
BM2 JOHN BAMAUNG ......................... OSSN ERIC BECHTOLD
EM2(SW) TRENT BISHOP ...................... MM3 TIMOTHY BLAKE
EW2(SW) WILLIAM BLOCHER ................. YN2(SW) SCOTT BOEHM
STG3 EMANUEL BOLDS ........................ OSSN JASON BOLSER
ICFN TIMOTHY BOOTH ......................... MM1 LUIS BORRETA
HT3 JOHN BOWEN ............................... MS3 TONY BOWEN
BTFN SEAN BOWMAN .......................... SMSN RALPH BROOKS
GMG2(SW) TODD BRUCE ......................... FC3 THOMAS BUBB
MM3 ARTHUR BUENSALIDO ................ RM1(SW) JAMES BURNICHE
STGSN DAVID BURNS .......................... FC3 JASON BUSLEY
BMSN MARTIN CADOREE ........................ DCFN GARY CAPITO
IC3 DANIEL CASSANI ......................... QM3 RICKY CASTRO
SH2(SW) MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE ............... MM2 JAMES CHAPMAN
OS1(SW) MICHAEL CHONIS .................. RM3 QUENTIN COLLINS
FN EARRICK COOPER ....................... STGSA EDWARD COTTER
RM1(SW) PERRY CRONEY ...................... OS3 MARCUS CURTIS
MM2 BERNARD DAVIDSON ....................... FC1 THOMAS DAVIS
SR JASON DEAN ........................... GMGSN DEREK DEARING
FR HARRY DIETZ ...................... BTFN CHANDRADAT DINALAL
FC3 JAMES DOYLE ........................... SN FLAVIES DUNCAN
STG2(SW) MICHAEL DYER ....................... SN ERIC EICHLER
RMSN ALDRIN EMPLEO ....................... BM3 ERNEST ESPARZA
PN3 DWAYNE EVANS ............................ BT3 TODD FARNER
BT3 JUAN FIGUEROA ....................... ICFA KELLY FILLMORE
OS3 ERIC FISHER ............................. STG2 DAVID FLAD
OSSN DAVID FOSTER .................. EMFN CHRISTOPHER FRASIER
SMSN SYLVESTER GAMBLE ....................... BMSN JOE GARCIA
EM3 ULLISES GARCIA-OCHOA ................... EM3 MARK GEISLER
GMM3 DAVID GEORGE ......................... BM1 EDWARD GLOSKA
DK1 FRANCISCO GOMEZ .................... EM1 JEFFREY GOODWILL
BT3 JAMES GRAYLESS ........................ SK2 SCOTT GRENIER
SR RICHARD GROVES ......................... SR EDMOND GUILLEN
RMSN TONY GULCH ............................ YN3 CHRIS HACKER
BM3 LARRY HALL ............................ MS2 JOSEPH HANVEY
SN QUATRELL HARDMAN ....................... DCFN CECIL HARPER
SN HOUSTON HARRISON ........................ OS2 JON HAUSFELD
SH3 TIMOTHY HAYES ......................... FN CHARLES HEISER
SR JOSEPH HENDERSON ....................... MM3 ALVIN HENDRIX
DC3 STEPHEN HENRICK ..................... SM3 DANNY HERNANDEZ
EMFN GEORGE HERNANDEZ ..................... MM3 BRIAN HIGGINS
MM3 DARREN HILL ......................... SM1(SW) HIRAM HIMAN
ET3 ARTHUR HOLDCROFT .................... BM3 MICHAEL HOLLAND
ET1 STEVEN HUFFERD ...................... GMG3 DONALD JACKSON
ICFN JAMES JACKSON ....................... SN MICHAEL JARRETT
SN ADRIAN JOHNSON ..................... STGSN KENNETH JOHNSON
EWSN PATRICK JOHNSON ................... MS2 RAYMOND JOHNSTON
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STGSN ANDREW JOSEPH ...................... BT3 RICHARD KENCEL
STGSA BOGERT KISCH ....................... BT1 JAMES KITCHENS
BM1(SW) JAMES KLEMBARA .................. STG2 KEVIN KNOBLICH
ET2 RONALD KOELLING ....................... EN1 ALAN LACROSSE
MM3 ROGER LAMPE ............................ OS3 GREGG LANDRY
EMFN ANTHONY LATIMORE ..................... QM2 BRYAN LEBLANC
ENFN JUSTIN LEFEVER ...................... HTFN CHARLES LEWIS
STGSN MARK LOOKABAUGH ....................... EN3 ARNEL LOPEZ
EW3 MILTON LUCKEY ........................ OSSA CLIFFORD MAES
HTFN MICHAEL MARCHETTI ...................... STG2 JOHN MARSH
BTFN JEFFREY MATLOCK .............. STG2(SW) CRAIG MCCALISTER
PCSN MICHAEL MCCARDLE ................. MMFN ORLANDO MCCAULEY
STGSA DANIEL MERINO ................... STGSN ROBERT METTILLE
FC3 CLAYTON MILLER ......................... SA CHARLES MINGE
OS3 MICHAEL MONSOUR ................... BM2(SW) RAYMOND MOORE
BM3 DAVID MORRIS ......................... QMSN STEVEN MORRIS
FR DOUGLAS MORRISTON .................. STGSN STEVEN MUIRHEAD
MM1 VINCENT MURRAY .................. BT1(SW) ANDREW NAWROCKI
EM1 CRESENCIO NEGRILLO ................ OSSN TIMOTHY NEWHOUSE
STG3 DAVID NICKELSON ........................ YNSA JAMIE OGLE
MM1 DEAN OPPER ............................ DC3 JUAN ORIZABAL
YN1(AW) BENNIE PEARCE ....................... MM2 FRANK PERRY
ET3 DONALD PHILLIPI ...................... MM1 BRUCE PHILLIPS
BT3 ROBERT PILKINTON ...................... FA MICHAEL POTTER
OS1(SW) CHRIS PRESSLEY ...................... FN DUSTIN PRICE
STG3 MICHAEL PRINCE ...................... SK3 ALTON PRIOLEAU
GMG2(SW) MICHAEL PROUTY .................... SA LARRY PUGSLEY
OS3 JASON RAGSDALE ..................... ET3 PATRICK RANDOLPH
MA1(SW) WILLIAM RANSON ................. HT1(SW) MARK RESSLER
OS1(SS) JAMES REYNOLDS .............. STG3(SW) CHRIS RINEHART
FCSA MATTHEW RISCH ....................... STG1 PHILIP ROBERT
BT3 THOMAS ROBERTS ...................... PN3 EDWARD ROBINSON
MM3 BARRY ROOKS ........................ EMFN OSWALDO SALAZAR
DCFN MATTHEW SCHEAFFER ................. BT3 MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
HM3 DAVID SEVERT ................... STG2(SW) SAMUEL SHELLNUT
RM1(SW) BRIAN SMITH .......................... ET2 GENE SMITH
FC3 LEIGHTON SMITH ............................ FN SEAN SMITH
ICFN FRANK SNIPES .................... SH3 JEFFREY SONNENBERG
MM1 JOSEPH SPIESS .................. RM3(SW) TERRILL STAFFORD
RMSR ERIC STARK ......................... RMSN PHILIP STARKEY
IC1(SW) SCOTT STIELOW ..................... SA STEPHEN STOKES
MMFR SCOTT SWANAGAN ..................... SKSN TIMOTHY TAKACH
TMT1 CHRIS TANN ................................. FN RON TATE
STG2 DAVID THOMAS ........................ MM2(SW) FIATU TUGI
QMSN VINCENT TUPAI ....................... SR MICHAEL TURGEON
QM2(SW) WILLIAM ULWELLING .......... MS1 ROGER VANDERSTRAETEN
OS3 KEVIN VANLANDSCHOOT .................... MSSN MARCO VELEZ
MS1 JEFFREY VOLOSIN .......................... SA DALE WALKER
OS3 THEODORE WALTER ................... BT2 MICHAEL WALTERICK
SN LEANDRE WATSON ......................... FC2(SW) GREG WEST
EW3 THOMAS WILDE ......................... GMM1 DOYLE WILKINS
STGSN JAMES WILLIAMS ........................ MM3 ERIK WILLIS
MS3 MICHEAL WINCHESTER ........................ MM3 MARC WOLF
GMG1(SW) MELVIN WOODAR ................. STG3 ROBERT WOODYARD
GMG3 TIGER WOODYARD ..................... MM3 JEFFREY ZAIFERT