I miss the friendship I had with my shipmates. She commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. While serving as part of the Pacific Middle East Force, she participated in Operation Iron Siren, Eager Sentry, and Arabian Gauntlet. A TRIBUTE TO THOSE KILLED IN THE SINKING OF USS INDIANAPOLIS - July 30, 1945. one was being part of deck division it helps build character, Engineering Dept. The battleship also assumed responsibilities as the local anti-surface warfare coordinator for the Northern Persian Gulf Surface Action Group. According to the Navy unit Awards site, Paul F. Foster received the following awards: Decommissioning and Self Defense Test Ship role, Last edited on 20 December 2022, at 06:42, 5in (127mm) 54 calibre Mark 45 dual purpose guns, Mark 32 triple 12.75in (324mm) torpedo tubes, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, List of destroyers of the United States Navy, "NSWC Port Hueneme Welcomes New Self Defense Test Ship", "Navy launches its largest biofuel test for ship", "Paul F Foster EDD-964 Final DOI Naval Vessel Historical Evaluation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Paul_F._Foster&oldid=1128456809, 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 December 2022, at 06:42. | Nothing like going through the Panama Canal. Last homeported in Everett, Wash., the USS PAUL F. FOSTER is currently at Port Hueneme, Calif., serving as EDD 964 as the Navy's new Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). port visitsPearl Harbor Feb 27-28Guam Mar 10Hong Kong Mar 15-18Singapore Mar 23-25Thailand Mar 26-29Bahrain Apr 7-12, Apr 19-27, May 11-14, Jul 1-4Dubai Apr 14-16Jebel Ali Jun 6-10UAE Jun 23-28Diegp Garcia July 6-7Fiji Jul 11Feemantle/Perth Jul 19-22Sydney Jul 28 Aug 1Pearl Harbor Aug 13-15. Try the Ship's Store. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Help| The photo below was taken by John Rebus (Michael) and shows the PAUL F. FOSTER during a visit to Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on June 2, 2016. A traditional symbol of support and achievement, the chevron has been divided into three sections. USS PAUL F. FOSTER DD-964 was the second ship in the Spruance class of destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster. [2], On 29 August 1984, Paul F. Foster began its fourth Western Pacific deployment as Destroyer Squadron Nine's flagship, with then Desron Nine Commodore, T.O. During a fifth deployment beginning in August 1986 with DESRON NINE as part of the Carl Vinson Battle Group, Paul F. Foster was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for her performance in Operation Kernel Potlatch in the North Pacific and Bering Sea. | ODO1 in da house, BMC was the real captain!!!!! Note: Widows and widowers of former crew members shall be offered Honorary Membership in the Association. I learned alot being in deck division. A great ship with great crew and an incredible experience for a person just out of bootcamp. Operating out of San Diego, California, PAUL F. FOSTER became the first SPRUANCE class destroyer to deploy to the Western Pacific in March 1978. DD-964 Darryl Jackson SH2/E-5 2000-2003 . Last homeported in Everett, Wash., the USS PAUL F. FOSTER is currently at Port Hueneme, Calif., serving as EDD 964 as the Navy's new Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). The ship deployed again in 1979 and 1982, serving in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. Add yours! No Information Available. Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. After completion of overhaul, PAUL F. FOSTER moved to its new homeport of Everett, Washington arriving in November 1995. HELLO to former students. The multi-national forces participating in RIMPAC 2002 conducted a ship-sinking exercise (SINKEX) at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), off the coast of Kauai on July 5, 2002. | Paul F. Foster departed for her eleventh deployment on 27 January 1999. Paul F. Foster was born on March 25, 1889 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Congregational minister Festus Foster and Lillian C. Howe. [2], Paul F. Foster departed for her twelfth deployment on 11 January 2001, where the ship once again conducted numerous boarding operations in support of the United Nations sanctions against Iraq. 1976 1978 If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. You may also use the letters above to narrow the list to last names starting with a specific letter. Today their voices are heard as family members and friends honor their ultimate sacrifice. While serving as part of the Pacific Middle East Force, PAUL F. FOSTER participated in OPERATION IRON SIREN, EAGER SENTRY, and ARABIAN GAUNTLET. Damned she isn't sunk Yet? A major change implemented during this overhaul was a retrofit of a berthing, to accommodate her first female crew members. Annual donations will go towards keeping the cost of future reunions at a minimum, supply the ship store with ship's memorabilia and of course cover the costs of running an organization. Had a great time in the short tour. As a former shipmate, former member of embarked air detachment or current crew member, of theUSS Paul F. Foster/ Self Defense Test Ship you are eligible for membership in this newly formed Association. USS Paul F Foster DD-964 2016 Reunion Caribbean Cruise, The official USS Paul F. Foster DD-964 Association reunion, 4 DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN on CARNIVAL SENSATION, We are assembling a list of every significant event during the service of USS Paul F. Foster DD-964 and EDD-964. ex-Paul F. Foster demonstrated the use of shipboard alternative fuel, while underway in the Pacific Ocean on a 50/50 blend of an algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. The visuals of the USS Foster show the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51 with a reversed image to obfuscate the hull number. 1975 1977 We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Got smart and changed rates after this tour. [2], Operating out of San Diego, Paul F. Foster became the first Spruance-class destroyer to deploy to the Western Pacific in March 1978. TheUSS Paul F. FosterAssociation is a not for profit 501(c)(19) organization that can only accept an annual donation for membership. On 2 August 1990, Iraqi forces invaded the emirate of Kuwait and Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq, announced a few days later that it was annexed as the 19th province of Iraq. Search for a command's Crew List| Nov 24th to Nov 28th Qingdao/ Beijing China Nov. 28, USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) departed Qingdao, China, after a four-day port visit, completing the first U.S. Navy ship visit to mainland China since March 2001. HONOR. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. [3] She is the only ship of her class that exists as of 2019, as all of her sister ships we either scrapped or sunk as targets upon decommissioning. in camp sunnyside phone number. Was on the decommisioning crew. Commissioned. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Multiple Command Reunion Information. All Rights Reserved. The RATHBURNE sunk on July 5, 2002, at 022 11' 42.0" North, 160 13' 07.0" West. Called Sea Swap, this initial two-phased initiative would involve three SPRUANCE-class destroyers -- USS FLETCHER (DD 992), USS KINKAID (DD 965) and USS OLDENDORF (DD 972), and three ARLEIGH BURKE-class guided missile destroyers -- USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53) and USS BENFOLD (DDG 65). A breakaway song is very important to a ship's crew. | HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. Below is a list of all of the veterans currently contained in this database Click on the name to display the personal page of that veteran. USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) - a Spruance-class destroyer. Asbestos was once considered an ideal substance for military assets because it is fireproof, lightweight, inexpensive, and corrosion-proof. She now serves as the Navy's test ship for experimental weapons and sensors. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. While commanding AL-2 (SS 41), Lt. Cmdr. | Just wanted to say hello to everyone.. derrick, clay.. chief moore.. and rj gimme a call sometime.. this is dirty boats. Machinery, 80,000 SHP; 4 LM 2500 Gas Turbines, 2 screws In addition, the ship conducted boarding's in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? She commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. | We are working to create an organization that will provide shipmates of the USS Paul F. Foster a way to stay connected to each other and to the ship. At the time the photos were taken, the PAUL F. FOSTER was the last remaining SPRUANCE - class destroyer. In January 1927, he received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in the aftermath of a turret explosion on board TRENTON. DD-964 Crew Roster . Shortly before departure, two children were baptized in the ship's bell. History of EDD-964 USS Paul F. Foster. In addition, the ship conducted boarding's in support of United Nations Sanctions against Iraq. When USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese on July 30, 1945, the voices of 879 crew were silenced forever. In addition to condemning the invasion as a violation of international law, the United States responded by deploying military forces to the Persian Gulf. [5], A link to the USS Paul F. Foster Association Reunion 26 29 April 2012 Las Vegas Nevada. June 14 Visit by 21st Under Secretary of the Navy, R. James Woolsey Jr. July 3 to 7 Port visit Pusan, South Korea, Aug 10 to 11 Port visit Chinhae South Korea. Unfortunately, at Port Hueneme it's impossible to take unobstructed photos from public places outside the Naval Base. The Naval History and Heritage Command does not have custody of crew lists, nor do we have current contact information of former crew members. Add Your Name to the DD-964 Crew Roster . HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. Paul F. Foster joined Destroyer Squadron Nine and moved to its new home port of Long Beach, California, in August 1983. Hello~just wanted to say that in my 6 yrs of service my time on the Foster was the BEST! Within the shield of the Coat of Arms is a chevron also appearing in the blazon of the Foster family. After completing their training cycle and decommissioning KINKAID, these Sailors would fly to a port in either Australia or Singapore to assume ownership of FLETCHER and steam her back on-station. Paul F. Foster (DD-964) fired the first Tomahawk missile from the Persian Gulf at 0140:20. Below the shield, on a scroll of navy blue, is the ship's motto: "Honor, Valor, Service", each word having come from the citations accompanying the decorations awarded to Admiral Foster. Currently on the Leyte Gulf if anyone is in the Norfolk area. WestPac Cruise 1952 - 53 (Air Task Group Two Cruise Book) WestPac Cruise 1953 - 54. Hello to all, I hope your doing great. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Back to the USS Paul (FF 1080) page|Crew List main page| July 5th Sinkex ex USS Ratheburne FF-1057 and ex USS Holt, Aug 22 to Aug 27 Bali, Provinces of Indonesia, Sept 2 to Sept 6 Phuket / Pattaya Beach, Thailand, Nov 11-22 exercise Annual ex 14G off coast of Japan. Design and description [ edit] The Knox class design was derived from the Brooke -class frigate modified to extend range and without a long-range missile system. Back to the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) page. | USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), named for Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster USN (1889-1972), was a Spruance -class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. During the ship's tenth deployment which began 21 February 1997, Paul F. Foster was a part of the multinational force during Persian Gulf Operations, enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Keel Laid: February 6, 1973 HullNumber.com does not share your information. USS PAUL F. FOSTER Cruise Books and Pamphlets: History of USS PAUL F. FOSTER: 2 x Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk LAMPS III helicopters. Naval Academy, Paul Frederick Foster graduated with the class of 1911 and commissioned as an ensign. PAUL F. FOSTER departed for its eleventh deployment on January 27, 1999. 44 days Combat 17 Jan to 28 Feb 1991, USS Paul F Foster earns a combat action ribbon, Jan 11 to April 22, 96 days in a combat zone, Shellback Initiation - 10 FEB 1991 - Pacific OceanShellback Initiation - 27 APR 1991 - Pacific Ocean, PortsDec 28 to Jan 1 Subic BayJan 1 to Jan 3 Subic Bay, ammo onloadFeb 25 to Mar 1 Jebel Ali UAE -in theater TLAM reload from USS AcadiaMar 14 to Mar 19 Jebel Ali UAE - Tender availability, USS McKeeMar 19to Mar 26 DubaiApr 29 to 3 May Pattaya beach ThailandMay 8 t May 12 Hong KongMay 15 to May 18 Subic Bay, ammo offloadMay 31 Jun 1 Pearl Harbor-pick up TigersJun 8 Long Beach. To this day I still remember everyone and all the great times. I experienced a lot of good and bad things aboard the Foster but one thing I can say "the people are great especially the Engineering Dept". Paul F. Foster's. Credits: 345654 entries available online. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Paul (FF 1080). [4], On 17 November 2011, ex-Paul F. Foster demonstrated the use of shipboard alternative fuel, while underway in the Pacific Ocean on a 5050 blend of an algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm 1975 [3], On 17 November 2011, Paul F. Foster demonstrated the use of shipboard alternative fuel, while underway in the Pacific Ocean on a 5050 blend of an algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76. Deploying for the eighth time on 20 July 1992, PAUL F. FOSTER returned to the Arabian Gulf witse it operated in support of Operation Desert Storm-Soutitsn Watch while participating in numerous bilateral exercise with Arabian Gulf Nations. We invite you to join TheUSS Paul F. FosterAssociation. Last PACE Instructor on the USS Foster before decommission; Great visits in Hong Kong and other orient ports, China. 1972 1974 USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), named for Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster USN (1889-1972), is a Spruance-class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. The three five-pointed stars within the chevron represent his final rank of Vice Admiral. Guo Shouqian, China's Deputy Chief of Staff, North Sea Naval Fleet and the Deputy Mayor of Qingdao. big shout outs to EM3 Desamero, PN3 Johnson, OSSN Roberts, FN Vasques, FN Sanchez, FN Taduran, GSE3 alvarado, IC3 Miller, ICFN Holt, E. The finest time with the finest crew. 1979 1981 Paul F. Foster departed on its sixth Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment on 24 February 1989 in company with the Ranger Battle Group. 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. 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USS Paul F Foster DD-964 Timeline Ship and Association History We are assembling a list of every significant event during the service of USS Paul F. Foster DD-964 and EDD-964. Conducting North Arabian Sea operations, the ship was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Learned alot and experianced alot. Mediterranean Cruise 1959 - 60. 11 ocean ave, monmouth beach, nj Ignore neatness, spelling, and sentence structure--get the ideas down. A starboard quarter view of the destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964) moored at the Broadway Pier. August 2 . uss paul f foster dd 964 named vice admiral paul f foster usn 1889-1972 built ingalls shipbuilding division litton industries pascagoula mississippi commissioned 21 1976 initial spruance class destroyer assigned pacific fleet foster milestone firsts successfully firing nato sea sparrow missile demonstrating feasibility landing h 46 helicopters determining operational limits sh 3 . HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. The number of officers and enlisted personnel that served in the Navy during World War II. PortsPearl Harbor 27 JulyGuam 9 AugSingapore 16 AugPhuket 23 AugColombo Sri Lanka 30 AugBahrain 5 SeptBahrain 20 SeptKuwait City 26 SeptAbu Dhabi UAE 4 OctDubai UAE 7 NovDubai UAE 21 NovPhuket 13 DecHong Kong 24 DecGuam 27 Dec, Deployment Arabian Gulf Operation Southern Watch. In 2004, Paul F. Foster was designated to replace ex-Decatur as the Navy's Self Defense Test Ship, a role she assumed in 2005. USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), named for Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster USN (1889-1972), was a Spruance -class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. On 8 December 1990, Paul F. Foster departed Long Beach on its seventh overseas deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Displacement 7800 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 563' (oa) x 55' x 20' 6" (Max) Armament 2 x 5"/54 RF (2x1), 1 Sea Sparrow SAM (1x8) ASROC ASW (1x8), 6 x 12.75" Mk 32 ASW TT (2x3). rulz! Help| just saying whats up ODO1, I will never forget where I came from. Recalled to active duty in 1941 (after resigning his commission in March 1927), Admiral Foster served on the Navy Inspector Generals Staff during World War II, conducting three major inspections at the personal direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Gibraltar, Morocco Spain, Italy & Sicily were my favorite ports. OPS was a great division that we all worked together to get the job done. USS PAUL F. FOSTER was designed and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and was commissioned on 21 February 1976. After completion of overhaul, she moved to her new home port of Everett, Washington arriving November 1995. We are workingto create an organization that will provide shipmates of the USS Paul F. Foster a way to stay connected to each other and to the ship. 2023 USS Paul F. Foster Association. [citation needed], Paul F. Foster was decommissioned on 27 March 2003. Individual Call In to: (805) 986-5353 or hiexpressporthueneme@gmail.com REQUEST: "USS Paul F Foster Group Rooms Block" 2 Queens or 1 King room 168.00 per night for March 24th and March 25th, for rates outside these dates please call the Hotel Reservations received after March 3, 2023 will be provided on a space available basis at the regular rate. Login| November 13 - Deploy, COMDESRON TWO-THREE embarked, HSL-33 Det 4 attached.November 20 to 21 - Port visit Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. Paul F. Foster departed for her twelfth deployment on 11 January 2001, where the ship once again conducted numerous boarding operations in support of the United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Glorious City, putting out the fire and saving its crew of seven. Add a DD-964 Shellback Initiation : . 1 Helicopter. I miss the ship and the crew!!! History; United States; Name: Paul F. Foster: Namesake: Paul F. Foster: Ordered: 1 June 1970 Working as the Operations and Maintenance supervisor for the Clarian people mover (monorail). The navy blue border represents the service during World War I and the sinking of a German submarine, for which he received the Distinguished Service Medal. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Our short-term goal is to secure a broad and strong base of membership that will carry the Association into the future for many decades. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. i have so many good memories on the foster. [5] The ship arrived Thursday morning to the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme in Southern California after traveling for 17 hours on a maiden trip from San Diego. USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NMDX CLASS - SPRUANCE As Built. In support of this new role, the now ex-Paul F. Foster was assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. by . how many rainbow magic books are there altogether; wiese usa human resources. She commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. On 29 August 1984, Paul F. Foster began its fourth Western Pacific deployment as Destroyer Squadron Nine's flagship, with then DESRON NINE Commodore, T.O. Keel Laid: February 6, 1973 The first ship to fire TOMAHAWK missiles against Iraqi targets, PAUL F. FOSTER was instrumental in the liberation of Kuwait and in winning the Gulf War. A major change implemented during this overhaul was a retrofit of a berthing, to accommodate her first female crew members. 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. In January 1924, Lt. Cmdr. Foster received the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in an encounter with an enemy submarine (UB-65) on 10 July 1918, in which the enemy submarine was sunk. No Information Available. The USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964) is a Spruance Class Destroyer that was originally commissioned in 1976 and served till its decommissioning in 2003, between which it took part in multiple. 1 user currently logged in and 120 visitors active. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack During the ship's tenth deployment which began February 21, 1997, PAUL F. FOSTER was a part of the multinational force in the Arabian Gulf, enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. PAUL F. FOSTER joined Destroyer Squadron NINE and moved to its new homeport of Long Beach, California, in August 1983. [2], On 8 December 1990, Paul F. Foster departed Long Beach on its seventh overseas deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As the initial Spruance-class destroyer assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Paul F. Foster had many milestone firsts, including successfully firing a NATO Sea Sparrow missile, demonstrating the feasibility of landing H-46 helicopters, and determining the operational limits of the SH-3 helicopter. [2], During a fifth deployment beginning in August 1986 with Desron Nine as part of the Carl Vinson Battle Group, Paul F. Foster was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for her performance in Operation Kernel Potlatch in the North Pacific and Bering Sea. The ship arrived Thursday morning to the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme in Southern California after traveling for 17 hours on a maiden trip from San Diego. Commissioned in 1976 and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding, she was an impressive 563 feet long. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? 1991 1992 All Rights Reserved. She became the Navy's first "all electric destroyer" after major modifications at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, which included the addition of a fourth ship's service gas turbine generator. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. How to Swipe Paint Brushes Out Of The Boiler Room (without getting beat up) 2.) Every branch of the military used asbestos during the 20th century. As the initial Spruance-class destroyer assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Paul F. Foster had many milestone firsts, including successfully firing a NATO Sea Sparrow missile, demonstrating the feasibility of landing H-46 helicopters, and determining the operational limits of the SH-3 helicopter. Try the Ship's Store. Search crew members| Zen in the Art of Bilge Diving! Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Paul (FF 1080), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry, ihad some good times and bad on the paul especially with BM1 Ricky Mack,what happened to GM2 sloan(the ninjaturtle)and delk,hindu,pierce,big coley,kemp,big A,BM2 nichols andmosley,vallejo,doc harvell,SM1 thomas and big burkhart. DD-964 Crew Roster . | HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. USS PAUL F. FOSTER was the second ship in the SPRUANCE - class of destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster. Deploying for the eighth time on 20 July 1992, she returned to the Arabian Sea, where she operated in support of Persian Gulf Operations-Southern Watch while participating in numerous bilateral exercises with Persian Gulf Nations. WESPAC 2002-Navy decided to decommission the USS Paul F. Foster midway through deployment. 345654 entries available online. English: The USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964) was a Spruance class destroyer of the United States Navy. Six were saved by USS Paul F. Foster. Departed Ingalls for transit to new Homeport, Passed through Panama canal, Stationed at 32nd Street Naval Station San Diego California, Visited by the Sec Def Donald Rumsfeild April 1976. "Midnight Flyer" was our ship's "Breakaway" song. During the ship's tenth deployment which began February 21, 1997, PAUL F. FOSTER was a part of the multinational force in the Arabian Gulf, enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. That last year and a half before decom was an amazing one. [2], Paul F. Foster departed for her eleventh deployment on 27 January 1999. During a fifth deployment in August 1986 with the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Battle Group, PAUL F. FOSTER was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation for its performance in operation KERNAL POTLATCH in the North Pacific and Bering Sea. At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. BIVgood to see you're doing well! Kind of sad to say goodbye in Port Hueneme. Got to visit some awesome ports. July 1 to July 18 Rimpac 2002 U.S. Navy ships: USS Lassen, USS O'Kane (DDG 77), USS Lake Erie (CG 70), USS Crommelin (FFG 37), USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) and USS Tarawa (LHA 1) along with ships from Peru, Chile, Japan, Canada, Australia, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom are currently participating in a biennial exercise "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) 2002, off the coast of Hawaii. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964). Keel Laid: February 6, 1973 I'm a survivor of it. The Spruance-class destroyer's visit was one in a series of recent exchanges between China and the United States. Now heading to Norfolk, VA to work for Rear Admiral Reilly Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group TWO. Had some good times. Volunteers and Draftees in WWII: Total enlistments, 12/1/41 to 12/31/46. Awesome crew and the finest Chiefs Mess in the Fleet. GREAT DEPLOYMENT OFF CENTRAL AMERICA. (1999 ship command history) April 12th outfitted with new Helicopter, portsPearl Harbor Feb 2Hong Kong Feb 19Singapore Feb 27Phuket Mar 5Jebel Ali UAE Apr 3Jebel Ali UAE May 1Crossing equator June 12Darwin Aus June 18Mackay Aus Jun 27Suva Fiji July 6Pearl Harbor July 16Tiger cruise July 20Everett Wa July 26, On January 12, 2001 USS PAUL F. FOSTER departed Naval Station Everett, WA, for a six-month Middle East Force deployment. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? It would be great to hear from you knuckle heads Call or Email =). 1 user currently logged in and 113 visitors active. While not viewed by the listening marketplace as one of the more popular Eagles songs, it was hugely important to the Sailors who went to sea on the USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964). The hit also caused a large explosion and a lot of smoke followed.

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