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USS Klakring (FFG 42)


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Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons





Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row: Navy Unit Commendation
Second Row: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (2) - National Defense Service Ribbon w/ 1 star
Third Row: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ 2 stars- Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 1 star - GWOT Expeditionary Service Medal
Fourth Row: GWOT Service Ribbon - Armed Forces Service Ribbon w/ 7 stars - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 10 stars
Fifth Row: Reserve Sea Service Deployment w/ 3 stars - CG Special Operations Service Ribbon w/ 1 star - NATO Service (Iraq-Afghanistan-Sudan)


"Freedom Through Vigilance"
Specifications:
Class: Oliver Hazard Perry (Long Hull, LAMPS III modified, As Built)
Type: SCB No. 261 / 1979 - 1984
Number in Class: 26 (8, 36-43, 45-61)
Displacement: 3174 tons (std), 4082 tons (full)
Length: 408' (wl), 453' (oa)
Beam: 45.4' (extreme)
Draft: 24' 6" (draft limit)
Propulsion: 2 GE LM 2500 gas turbine engines; 41,000 shp; 1 shaft, cp propeller, 325 hp retractable propeller pods
Speed: 29 kts
Range: 4,500 nm @ 20 knots, 5400 nm @ 16 knots
Complement: 13 / 206 (includes 19 man air detachment)
Missiles: 1-Mk 13 Mod 4 launcher, 4 SSM McDonnell-Douglas Harpoon missiles, 36 GDC-Pomona Standard SM-1MR missiles
Guns: 1-Mk 75 3"/62 cal. OTO Melara gun, 1-Vulcan Phalanx CIS, 4-.50 cal. MG's
ASW Weapons: 6-324mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes / Mk 46 torpedoes
Radars: AN/SPS-55 (surface), AN/SPS-49(V)214 (air)
Sonars: AN/SQS-56, AN/SQR-19 TACTAS (Towed Array)
Elec. Warfare: SLQ-25 Nixie System, SLQ-32(V)2 Electronic Countermeasures System
Fire Control Systems: 1 Mk13 Weapon-Direction System, 1 Mk92 weapons FCS, 1 modified SPG-60 STIR radar (Separate Target Illumination Radar)
Helicopter: 2-SH-60 LAMPS III Helicopters, RAST (Recovery, Assistance, Securing and Traversing System) helicopter hauldown system
Klakring (FFG 42) Building and Operational Data:
  • 27 April 1979: Building contract awarded to the Bath Iron Works Corp.
  • 19 February 1982: Keel laid by the Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Me.
  • 18 September 1982: Bath Iron Works Hull 386 launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Beverly Bohen, niece of Radm. Klakring
  • 10 January 1983: Precommissioning Unit Klakring established at Fleet Training Unit, Norfolk, Va.
  • 29 June 1983: Precommissioning Unit Klakring disestablished, reported to PCO Klakring and moved aboard ship
  • 20 August 1983: Commissioned at Bath, Cmdr. Leonard O. Wahlig in command, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 6 at Charleston, S.C.
  • 07 June - 06 December 1985: Deployed to Middle East Force
  • 06 June - 04 December 1986: Scheduled Med cruise changed to Middle East Forces deployment
  • 31 May - 10 November 1989: Deployed on Med 3-89
  • October 1991: Reassigned to Destroyer Squadron 4
  • 02 December 1991 - 01 June 1992: MEF Deployment 1-92
  • 20 October 1994 - 15 April 1995: Med deployment as a unit of JTG 95.1
  • 19 June 1995: Homeport changed to Norfolk, Va., reassigned to Destroyer Squadron 20
  • 23 June - 27 September 1995: At Colonna shipyard, Norfolk, for a drydock yard period
  • 04 August - 13 November 2000: Deployed on UNITAS 41-00 (cruise itinerary)
  • 08 January 2001: Homeport changed to Mayport, Fla., reassigned to Destroyer Squadron 14
  • June - July 2002: Deployed for a portion of UNITAS 43-02
  • 01 October 2002: Assigned to Naval Reserve Force, Atlantic at Mayport, Fla.
  • 22 March 2013: Decommissioned at Mayport, Fla. after 29 years and 7 months of service

    "Klakring, The Ship"    -    "Klakring, The People"

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    Klakring
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    Klakring

    68k Thomas Burton Klakring, the only child of Colonel and Mrs. Leslie Klakring, was born in Annapolis, Maryland on 19 December 1904. He entered the Naval Academy from the State of Connecticut, and graduated with the Class of 1927. A submarine hero of the Pacific War in World War II, Admiral Klakring was credited with sinking eight Japanese ships within sight of Japanese ports, after taking his submarine, USS Guardfish, into Japanese water previously un-patrolled by American submarines. During one of her war patrols, without the benefit of sophisticated SONAR, Guardfish sighted, or torpedoed, 77 enemy vessels in about 35 days. Then Lcdr. Klakring commanded Guardfish from 1941 to 1943. While under Lcdr. Klakring's command, Guardfish chalked up an impressive record. She left on her first war patrol on 06 August 1942 for the eastern shore of Honshu, and sent eight enemy ships, totaling 51,055 tons, to the bottom, and damaged a 7,000 ton freighter. In October, during her second war patrol, Guardfish sank another freighter and a tanker, and damaged another freighter in the East China Sea. On Guardfish's third war patrol, in the Rabaul-Kavieng area, additional Japanese shipping was sunk, including two naval vessels. For his heroism while commanding Guardfish, Klakring was awarded the Navy Cross with two Gold Stars (in lieu of second and third awards). In addition, Guardfish was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation while under Klakring's command. Admiral Klakring's other decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star (both for heroism during World War II), China Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

    In 1949, after retiring from the Navy, Admiral Klakring became an assistant to the general manager of Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., and from 1959 to 1964 he was manager of international activities and vice president of the Electric Boat division. In the mid-1960's, the admiral moved to Annapolis, where he established a consulting and representation service in the marine industrial and engineering fields. On Thursday, 24 July 1975, Radm. Klakring passed away at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. He was laid to rest at the U. S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md.

    USS Klakring (FFG 42) was the first ship to be named in his honor.

    (Photo from the book: These Men Shall Never Die by Lowell Thomas [Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1943], p. 90)
    Bill Gonyo
    Downey, Cal.

    Assoc. Researcher
    Navsource
    Klakring
    074202
    118k 19 February 1982: Bath, Me. - A view of the keel of the guided missile frigate Klakring.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10558 by Bath Iron Works from the Defense Visual Information Center)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Archive Manager
    DE / FF / LCS Archive
    Navsource
    Klakring
    074203
    115k 19 February 1982: Bath, Me. - Guests pose for a photo during the keel laying of Klakring.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10559 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    ***De Wert***
    074503
    236k 01 September 1982: Bath, Me. - A stern view of Klakring at 60 percent completion. The guided missile frigate De Wert (FFG 45) is on the left.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10814 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074204
    124k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - Two shots of Klakring decorated for her launching.

    (Photos © Richard Leonhardt)
    Richard Leonhardt
    Bethlehem, Pa.
    Klakring
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    Klakring
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    87k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - Guests begin arriving for Klakring’s launch and christening.

    (Photo © Richard Leonhardt)
    Klakring
    074207
    106k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - Beverly Bohen, niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, and ship’s sponsor, left, and Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, pose in front of Klakring prior to the ship's launching. Mrs. Cahoon has decorated the christening bottles for launches at Bath Iron Works for over 35 years.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05669 by Bath Iron Works, from the DVIC)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Navsource DE/FF/LCS
    Archive Manager
    Klakring
    074208
    81k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, christens Klakring (FFG42). John F. Sullivan, Jr., president of Bath Iron Works watches.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05666 by Bath Iron Works, from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074209
    164k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - Klakring slides into the Kennebec River after being christened.

    (Photo © Richard Leonhardt)
    Richard Leonhardt
    Bethlehem, Pa.
    Klakring
    074210
    85k 18 September 1982: Bath, Me. - A starboard bow view of Klakring assisted by tugs shortly after being launched.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05664 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Navsource DE/FF/LCS
    Archive Manager
    ***Doyle***
    073910
    148k 14 October 1982: Bath, Me. - The starboard bow view of guided missile frigates Klakring (FFG 42), Doyle (FFG 39) and Underwood (FFG 36) under construction.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10515 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074211
    145k 28 June 1983: Bath, Me. - A starboard bow view of Klakring heading to sea for trials.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05677 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074212
    115k 28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port bow view of Klakring underway.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05676 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074213
    71k 28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - A close in starboard bow view of Klakring underway.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05678 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074214
    174k 28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port quarter view of Klakring underway.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05673 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
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    109k 28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - A port quarter view of Klakring underway.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05679 by Bath Iron Works from the DVIC)
    Klakring
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    269k 28 June 1983: Bath, Me. - A starboard bow view of Klakring underway on the Kennebec River returning to Bath.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SC-86-05009 from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Klakring
    074217
    110k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - A US Marine Corps color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42).

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01699 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074218
    102k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - Cmdr. Leonard O. Wahlig, prospective commanding officer of Klakring, passes a Marine Corps color guard upon his arrival for the ship's commissioning.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01708 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074219
    112k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - Sponsor Beverly Bohen holds a bouquet while attending the commissioning of Klakring. Mrs. Bohen is the niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, for whom the ship was named.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01713 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
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    66k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - Commander Leonard O. Wahlig, prospective commanding officer of Klakring, speaks during the ship's commissioning.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01693 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074221
    119k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of Klakring.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01700 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074222
    124k 20 August 1983: Bath, Me. - Crew members run to board Klakring during the ship's commissioning.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-01701 from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074223
    84k 27 February 1994: Mayport, Fla. - A port bow view of Klakring moored out board of the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) at Naval Station Mayport. An unidentified Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser is in the background.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SC-94-02348 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Klakring
    074224
    136k 27 February 1994: Mayport, Fla. - A starboard side view of Klakring putting out to sea on the evening tide from the Mayport Naval Station.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SC-94-02349 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Klakring
    074225
    118k 24 August 1994: The Caribbean Sea, Operation Sea Signal - USS Klakring (FFG 42) from Charleston, S.C. transports Cubans, who were picked up at sea, to the Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. After entering the Naval Base the Cubans will begin processing for safe haven.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-98-00717 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr. from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074226
    126k 24 August 1994: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Operation Sea Signal - A close-up view of some of the Cubans who were picked up at sea, and three navy personnel standing at the ropes. Klakring is transporting them to the Naval Base.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-98-00718 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr. from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074227
    118k 24 August 1994: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Operation Sea Signal - Cubans who have been picked up at sea are being searched before being allowed to enter the safe haven camps. They are disembarking Klakring.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-98-00719 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr. from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074228
    94k 30 September 2000: The Straits of Magellan - While on UNITAS 2000 Klakring navigates the tight canyons and fjords of the Inter-Chilean Waterway while transiting from Valparaiso, Chile to Argentina, around the southern-most tip of South America.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SD-03-12001 by Lt.(jg) Corey Barker, from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Klakring
    074229
    448k 25 June 2002: Eastern Pacific - The U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) is one of two U.S. Navy ships participating in the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 2002, scheduled between 27 June and 11 July 2002, along the Eastern coast of South America. 14 ships from five countries will rendezvous at the Chilean Navy Base in Coquimbo, Chile, to begin two weeks of intense multinational training exercises.

    (U.S. Navy photo #020625-N-1056B-003 by Lt. Corey Barker from the Navy News Stand)
    Bill Gonyo
    Downey, Cal.
    Klakring
    074230
    441k 03 July 2002: Off the coast of Chile - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) leaves the port city of Coquimbo, Chile, to participate in the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense wargames designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SD-03-17025 by Lt.(jg) Corey Barker from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Fred Weiss
    Klakring
    074231
    73k 05 July 2002: The Eastern Pacific Ocean - A BQM-64E drone is launched from the deck of Klakring during the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense war games designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation.

    (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-03-16941 by PH1 Shane T. McCoy from the DVIC)
    Klakring
    074232
    69k 05 July 2002: The Eastern Pacific Ocean - A BQM-64E drone is launched from the deck of Klakring during the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense war games designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SD-03-16940 by PH1 Shane T. McCoy from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Klakring
    074233
    51k 16 May 2003: Naval Station Mayport, Fla. - Klakring and Doyle tied up at the Naval Station during a visit by the USS Allen M. Sumner (DD 692) Reunion Association. Tony Cowart
    Klakring
    074234
    55k 16 May 2003: Naval Station Mayport, Fla. - Klakring‘s name board and missile launcher, taken during a visit by the USS Allen M. Sumner (DD 692) Reunion Association.
    Klakring
    074235
    469k 18 April 2004: Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) arrives for a brief port visit at Souda Bay. Klakring is assigned to NATO's Immediate Reaction Force, Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) operating in the Eastern Mediterranean under Operation Active Endeavor. The force is NATO's maritime contribution to the fight against international terrorism. The Operation includes the compliant boarding of suspect vessels. Klakring is homeported in Mayport, Florida and is the 33rd Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate.

    (U.S. Navy photo #330-CFD-DN-SD-05-00229 from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Md.)
    Fred Weiss
    Klakring
    074236
    590k 19 June 2004: Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland - The crew of guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) takes a few days of rest and relaxation before heading North of Scotland to take part in a Joint Maritime Exercise. Klakring joins a British Royal Navy destroyer, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), fast attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) and fast combat support ship USS Detroit (AOE 4) as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization contribution to the upcoming exercise.

    (U.S. Navy photo #040619-N-0000X-001 by Dave Cullen from the Navy News Stand)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Navsource DE/FF/LCS
    Archive Manager
    Klakring
    074237
    350 24 May 2006: New York Harbor, N.Y. - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) sails pass the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, headed for a Manhattan pier to participate in the 19th Annual Fleet Week New York City. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships.

    (U.S. Navy photo #060524-N-4936C-002 by JO2 David P. Coleman from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074238
    364k 24 May 2006: New York Harbor, N.Y. - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42), passes port side of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while entering New York Harbor during the parade of ships, Fleet New York Week 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships.

    (U.S. Navy photo #060524-N-7365V-004 by PHAN Dennard Vinson from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074239
    311k 24 May 2006: New York Harbor, N.Y. - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) passes port side of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while entering New York Harbor during the parade of ships, Fleet New York Week 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today’s Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships.

    (U.S. Navy photo #060524-N-1371G-036 by PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074240
    111k undated: off Mayport, Fla. - Klakring appears to have found the end of the rainbow. I took this picture from the port bridgewing of USS DeWert just after a thunderstorm. We were pulling into Mayport, Klakring was heading out to sea. Timothy Vogt
    QM2(SW), USN
    USS DeWert
    Klakring
    074241
    200k 17 March 2009: Souda Bay, Greece - Sailors aboard Klakring and USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) conduct morning colors during a routine port visit to Souda Bay.

    (U.S. Navy photo #090317-N-0780F-007 by Paul farley, from the Navy News Stand)
    Robert M. Cieri
    Klakring
    074258
    107k 25 March 2009: Sevastopol, Ukraine - Klakring made a five day port visit to Sevastopol. These shots were taken by Eugene. Eugene Ivkin
    Klakring
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    Klakring
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    Klakring
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    Klakring
    074242
    157k 02 April 2009: Batumi, Republic of Georgia - President of the Republic of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili is interviewed by local media after a luncheon aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42). During the luncheon, Saakashvili thanked the crew for their hospitality and discussed the strong relationship between the United States and the Republic of Georgia. Klakring is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting theater security cooperation engagements with regional nations.

    (U.S. Navy photo #090402-N-6480G-023 by Ensign Peter Goodman, from the Navy News Stand)
    Robert M. Cieri
    Klakring
    074243
    334k 04 June 2009: Souda Bay, Greece - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) arrives alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) at Souda Bay. Klakring and Anzio are both conducting routine port visits.

    (U.S. Navy photo #090604-N-9063M-001 by MC3 John Martinez, from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074244
    483k 11 April 2010: St. Lucia - Damage Controlmen aboard Klakring conduct hose handling drills with crewmembers in St. Lucia. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100411-N-9301W-692 by MC1 Darryl Wood from the Navy News Stand)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Navsource DE/FF/LCS
    Archive Manager
    Klakring
    074245
    489k 07 May 2010: Montevideo, Uruguay - Sailors man the rails as Klakring pulls into port in Montevideo, Uruguay while on her Southern Seas 2010 deployment. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100507-N-9301W-345 by MC1 Darryl Wood from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074246
    382k 18 May 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - Klakring prepares to transfer sailors on a rigid-hull inflatable boat for cross deck exchanges during the UNITAS LANT multi-national naval exercise. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100518-N-9301W-174 by MC1 Darryl Wood from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074247
    135k 06 June 2010: the Straits of Magellan - Sailors aboard Klakring work on the foc'sle while transiting the Strait of Magellan during a six-month 2010 Southern Seas deployment. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100606-N-8729S-002 by MC1 Michael J. Scott from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074248
    404k 28 June 2010: the Pacific Ocean - Klakring cruises in the Pacific Ocean. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100628-N-5319A-072 by MC1 Brien Aho from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074249
    413k 11 September 2010: the Caribbean Sea - Sailors on the flight deck of Klakring stand in formation during a moment of remembrance to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to South America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100911-N-9301W-114 by MC1 Darryl Wood from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074250
    411k 14 September 2010: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Klakring is moored in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Klakring is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2010, a deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Central America.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100914-N-4971L-230 by MC1 Rachael L. Leslie from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074251
    439k 29 September 2010: St. Johns River, Fla. - Klakring returns to Naval Station Mayport after a successful six-month deployment to the Caribbean, Central and South America supporting Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. Southern Seas focuses on working with partner nations in the region conducting exercises, military-to-military engagements, and theater security cooperation engagements to enhance interoperability.

    (U.S. Navy photo #100929-N-5469W-167 by MC2 Robert A. Wood, Sr. from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074252
    181k 06 July 2012: Ponta Delgada, The Azores - Klakring photographed on a port visit. Carlos Manuel Estrela
    Ponta Delgada, The Azores
    Klakring
    074253
    542k 16 November 2012: Mediterranean Sea - The guided-missile frigate Klakring departs Souda Bay, Greece following a port visit. Klakring, homeported at Mayport, Fla., is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

    (U.S. Navy photo #121116-N-MO201-065 by Paul Farley from the Navy News Stand)
    Mike Smolinski
    Clifton, N.J.

    Navsource DE/FF/LCS
    Archive Manager
    Klakring
    074254
    342k 01 December 2012: Mayport, Fla. - The guided-missile frigate Klakring returns to its homeport of Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment to the Caribbean Sea and eastern coast of South America. Klakring participated in intelligence surveillance reconnaissance in support of anti-piracy operations utilizing Fire Scout, an unmanned aerial vehicle.

    (U.S. Navy photo #121201-N-MJ645-052 by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
    074255
    397k 22 March 2013: Mayport, Fla. - The color guard presents the colors as the official party salutes during a decommissioning ceremony of the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42). Klakring is being decommissioned after 29 years of service aboard Naval Station Mayport.

    (U.S. Navy photo #130322-N-WA189-030 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
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    364k 22 March 2013: Mayport, Fla. - Plankowners from the first crew of Klakring walk off the ship for the last time during its decommissioning ceremony.

    (U.S. Navy photo #130322-N-WA189-051 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Navy News Stand)
    Klakring
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    384k 22 March 2013: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors salute the ensign as it is lowered on the fantail of the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42). Klakring is being decommissioned at Naval Station Mayport after 29 years of service.

    (U.S. Navy photo #130322-N-WA189-070 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Navy News Stand)
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    416k 20 September 2013: Philadelphia, Pa. - Two shots of Klakring and seven decommissioned sisters berthed at the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility at the old Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. These were taken by Ed from the deck of ex-Charles F. Adams while on a scavenging trip. Ed Zajkowski
    Narvon, Pa.
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    Klakring Memorabilia
    Bumper
    Sticker
    Klakring
    Courtesy of
    Fred Willshaw
    Welcome Aboard
    circa 2003
    Klakring
    Courtesy of
    Fred Willshaw

    Klakring History
    View the USS Klakring (FFG 42) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site.

    Klakring's Commanding Officers
    Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves
    Dates of Command Commanding Officers
    1.)  20 Aug. 1983 - 12 Dec. 1985Cmdr. Leonard O. Wahlig
    2.)  12 Dec. 1985 - 22 Jan. 1988Cmdr. James Maynard Coon
    3.)  22 Jan. 1988 - 30 Mar. 1990Cmdr. Dennis James Van Buskirk
    4.)  30 Mar. 1990 - 04 Jan. 1992Cmdr. Larry J. Carter
    5.)  04 Jan. 1992 - 12 Nov. 1993Cmdr. Paul Douglas Danks
    6.)  12 Nov. 1993 - 20 Jun. 1995 Cmdr. Stephen A. Hill
    7.)  20 Jun. 1995 - 28 Mar. 1997Cmdr. David Clyde Beam
    8.)  28 Mar. 1997 - 13 Oct. 1998Cmdr. Robert A. Bogdanowicz
    9.)  13 Oct. 1998 - 16 Jun. 2000Cmdr. James Stephen Maynard
    10.) 16 Jun. 2000 - 17 May 2002Cmdr. Stephen Fairbank Davis, Jr.
    11.) 17 May 2002 - 16 Jan. 2004Cmdr. Mark David Genung (NROTC '83)
    12.) 16 Jan. 2004 - 10 Mar. 2006Cmdr. Aaron Charles Jacobs
    13.) 10 Mar. 2006 - 20 Aug. 2007Cmdr. Randall Lee Lovell
    14.) 20 Aug. 2007 - 23 Jan. 2009Cmdr. Ian Richmond Pollitt (Inglewood, Cal.)
    15.) 23 Jan. 2009 - 25 Feb. 2011Cmdr. Scott Allan Smith
    16.) 25 Feb. 2011 - .. Jan. 2013Cmdr. Darrell Smooth Canady (Hope Mills, S.C.)
    17.) .. Jan. 2013 - 22 Mar. 2013Cmdr. Bertram Cort Hodge

    Crew Contact And Reunion Information

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