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Donald Arthur Gary (23 July 1903 - 09 April 1977) was born in Findlay, Ohio and enlisted in the Navy in December 1919, serving continuously in the enlisted ranks until November
1943, when he received a commission to Lieutenant (Junior Grade). In 1943, Lt(jg) Gary was assigned to the Third Naval District as an inspector of machinery at the Babcock and Wilcox Company.
In December 1944, he was sent to the aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV 13) as an engineering officer. When that ship was severely damaged by Japanese air attack on 19 March 1945,
Lt(jg) Gary distinguished himself as he helped hundreds of trapped men to escape from below decks, organized and led fire-fighting parties and directed the restoration of power in one boiler
room. For his heroism on that occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Subsequently promoted to the ranks of Lieutenant and Lieutenant Commander, Gary remained with Franklin until she was decommissioned in February 1947. He was then assigned to the
Naval Disciplinary Barracks at Terminal Island, California, where he served until relieved from active duty pending retirement in June 1950. On the basis of his combat awards, he was advanced
to the rank of Commander upon retirement. Commander Gary died in 1977 and was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.
USS Gary (FFG 51) (1984-2015) was the first ship named in his honor.
(U.S. Navy photo #NH94631 from the U.S. Naval Historical Center) |
Robert M. Cieri |
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19 November 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - Attending the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) are
(from left to right); Mrs. Gayle Wilson, Senator Peter Wilson (R-CA), and Mrs. George D. Leamer, co-sponsor.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04988 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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19 November 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - Mrs. George D. Leamer, co-sponsor, is assisted by Len M. Thorell, vice-president and general manager of Todd Pacific Shipyard
Corp., as she christens Gary during the ship's launching ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04990 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - Gary slides down the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04987 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - Mrs. Donald A. Gary, sponsor, relaxes during the launching ceremony for Gary.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04989 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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03 December 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - An elevated starboard bow view of Gary under construction at Todd Pacific Shipyards. The ship is 60 percent
complete.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04986 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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31 March 1984: San Pedro, Cal. - A stern view of Gary at 80 percent completion.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-07936 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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31 March 1984: San Pedro, Cal. - An port bow view of Gary at 80 percent completion.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-07935 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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11 September 1984: the Pacific Ocean - An aerial starboard view of Gary underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-85-07088 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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11 September 1984: the Pavific Ocean - Aerial port bow view of Gary underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-85-07089 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) |
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October 1984: Taken during second sea trials off the coast of Long Beach, Cal. |
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Captain, USN (ret.)
Gary's 2nd Commanding Officer |
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October 1984: Taken during second sea trials off the coast of Long Beach, Cal. |
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17 November 1984: Long Beach, Cal. - Guests are seated and an honor guard stand on the pier at parade rest as the commissioning ceremony for Gary,
background, gets underway.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-03846 by PH2 Jesus Diaz from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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17 November 1984: Long Beach, Cal. - The Tournament of Roses queen and her court during the Pledge of Allegiance at the commissioning ceremony of Gary.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-03872 by PH2 Jesus Diaz from the DVIC) |
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17 November 1984: Long Beach, Cal. - Commander Harlan R. Bankert Jr., Gary's first commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-03859 by PH2 Jesus Diaz from the DVIC) |
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17 November 1984: Long Beach, Cal. - The crew of Gary runs up the brow to man the ship at the end of its commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-03873 by PH2 Jesus Diaz from the DVIC) |
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17 November 1984: Long Beach, Cal. - The crew of Gary mans the rail at the end of its commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-03874 by PH2 Jesus Diaz from the DVIC) |
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January 1985: O'ahu, Hi. - USS Gary (FFG 51) underway at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
(Heilenday photo #1 00068A from the Heilenday Collection) |
Mark Heilenday
Virginia Beach, Va.
Captain, USN (ret.)
June 1974 - July 2004 |
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1985: The Pacific Ocean - A bow on photo of USS Gary (FFG -51) by John Graham taken during a Tiger Cruise from Pearl Harbor, Hi. to Long Beach, Cal. |
Charles E. Wilkins
FC1, USN (ret.)
Plankowner FFG 51 |
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1986: San Pedro, Cal. - A rather grainy shot of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and USS Gary during their Post Shakedown Availability at the
San Pedro facility of Todd Pacific Shipyard, Los Angeles. Both ships were lifted out of the water using a syncrolift and traversed on land via rail to their work areas.
(Photo © James H. Hopper) |
James H. Hopper III
Commander, USN (ret.) |
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August 1987: off the coast of San Diego |
Dallas Bethea
Captain USN (ret.) |
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08 June 1988: Vancouver, B.C. - Gary inbound for a port visit to Vancouver.
(Photo by Rick Garcia, from the collection of Chris Howell) |
Chris Howell
Southland Ship Stores Ltd
Port of Bluff, New Zealand |
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07 May 1991: the Pacific Ocean - A port bow view of Gary underway near Hawaii.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-10863 by PH3 Roy Franco from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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07 May 1991: the Pacific Ocean - A starboard bow view of Gary underway near Hawaii.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-10864 by PH3 Roy Franco from the DVIC) |
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07 May 1991: the Pacific Ocean - A port bow view of Gary underway near Hawaii.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-10862 by PH3 Roy Franco from the DVIC) |
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October 1991: at Subic Bay |
Rick Rowan |
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31 January 1996: San Diego, Cal. - A port bow view of Gary returning to her home port from a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific.
Gary is being assisted to the dock by a commercial tugboat.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-96-00595 by PH3 Jeff Viano from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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31 January 1996: San Diego, Cal. - A port bow view of Gary as the ship ties up to the pier upon arrival after a six-month deployment in the Western
Pacific.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-96-00596 by PH3 Jeff Viano from the DVIC) |
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from the January 2001 "All Hands" magazine |
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05 November 2002: At sea with USS Gary (FFG 51) - The guided missile frigate makes an approach on the aircraft carrier USS
Kitty Hawk (CV 63) while preparing for a scheduled replenishment at sea. Replenishment operations
are conducted while underway between ship in order to transfer fuel and supplies during extended periods at sea. Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing
Five (CVW-5) is currently underway providing a forward presence in the Asian Pacific area of operation, while conducting scheduled training and exercises with regional allies.
Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and is home ported in Yokosuka, Japan.
(U.S. Navy photo #021105-N-1810F-003 by PH3 Todd Frantom from the Navy Newstand) |
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16 November 2002: At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) - USS Gary (FFG 51) cruises along side Kitty Hawk during a photo
exercise. Japanese ships integrated into Kitty Hawk's battle group during Exercise Keen Sword 2003 off the coast of Southern Japan. Keen Sword 2003 is the seventh
in a series of regularly scheduled joint/bilateral field training exercise since 1986 involving the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and United States military. The purpose of Keen
Sword is to train and evaluate wartime functions and bilateral cooperation procedures against the backdrop of a regional contingency scenario that has direct and immediate consequences
to the U.S. and Japan.
(U.S. Navy photo #021116-N-1810F-028 by PH3 Todd Frantom from the Navy Newstand) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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07 March 2003: Gulf of Aden - A rigid hull inflatable boat makes a return trip from the frigate USS Gary (FFG 51), to the amphibious command and
control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC-20) after transferring two new crewmembers who were reporting for duty aboard the frigate. Mount Whitney and embarked
U.S. Marines are deployed to the Horn of Africa region to conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the continuing war on terrorism.
(U.S. Navy photo #030306-N-7672K-001 by PH2 Kurtis Korwan from the Navy Newstand) |
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03 March 2004: Yokosuka, Japan - The guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) prepares to undock from Dry Dock Four at the Ship Repair Facility at
Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan. The dock is being flooded while Gary is kept steady with mooring lines. The ship's missile launcher was replaced with a different weapons
system and general maintenance was performed during the seven-week dry dock period.
(U.S. Navy photo #040303-N-2101W-003 by PH1 Alan Warner from the Navy Newstand) |
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24 March 2004: Yokosuka, Japan - Assisted by harbor tug Muskegon (YTB-763), the guided
missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) leaves the Port of Yokosuka, Japan. Gary is forward deployed to Japan, as part of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet.
(U.S. Navy photo #040324-N-2101W-004 by PH1 Alan Warner from the Navy Newstand) |
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05 October 2004: Off the coast of India - A refueling probe from the Indian Navy replenishment and repair ship INS Aditya (A 59), is guided into a
fueling receiver aboard the guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) during Exercise Malabar 04. Malabar is designed to increase interoperability between the two
navies while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the United States. The at-sea exercise includes maritime interdiction, surface events, sub-surface, air events
and personnel exchanges.
(U.S. Navy photo #041005-N-0021M-014 by JO1 Todd MacDonald from the Navy Newstand) |
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08 February 2005: Yokosuka, Japan - The guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) gets underway from pier 10 on board Commander Fleet Activities,
Japan, for routine operations.
(U.S. Navy photo #050208-N-9851B-014 by PH2 John L. Beeman from the Navy Newstand) |
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13 April 2005: Yokosuka, Japan - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) is being pulled into U.S. Naval Ship Repair
Facility Yokosuka, Japan, Dry Dock Four, on board Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. While in dry dock, Gary will conduct a Selected Restricted Availability. This is a digital
composite of three images to produce a panoramic view of Gary.
(U.S. Navy photo #050413-N-9851B-002 by PH2 John L. Beeman from the Navy Newstand) |
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24 January 2006: Japan - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) and Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS Ikazuchi
(DD-107) sails in formation, while conducting a multilateral passing exercises off Japan's Eastern Coast. The U.S. Navy and the JMSDF initiative between Destroyer Squadron One Five and
Escort Division One are aimed at increasing interoperability and friendship.
(U.S. Navy photo #060124-N-0794J-001 by AW3 Joseph Jirdina from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 October 2006: Hong Kong - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51), is silhouetted by the colorful night skyline, during the Symphony of Lights
show displaying Hong Kong Island. Gary, which visited Hong Kong in conjunction with its participation in the Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006, is moored in Hong Kong harbor
for a port visit. Gary is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo #061023-N-8273J-142 by MC2 Tiffini M. Jones from the Navy Newstand) |
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24 October 2006: Hong Kong - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) prepares to depart Hong Kong harbor in preparation for the Hong Kong Search
and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006. Gary, along with aircraft from the Air Force and Coast Guard, is participating in the Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006.
The Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), sponsored by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Civil Aviation Department, is an annual exercise that focuses on understanding the
procedures necessary to locate and rescue those lost at sea and to continually train civilian and military personnel of the participating nations in increasing disaster responsiveness.
Gary is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo #061024-N-8273J-094 by MC2 Tiffini M. Jones from the Navy Newstand) |
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31 January 2007: Pacific Ocean - Guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) transits the South China Sea while conducting unit-level training during her deployment.
The frigate is part of Destroyer Squadron 15 and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces.
(U.S. Navy photo #070131-N-8534H-001 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand) |
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31 January 2007: the Pacific Ocean - USS Gary (FFG 51) comes alongside the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS
Pecos (T-AO 197) for refueling at sea in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility. The frigate is part
of Destroyer Squadron 15 and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces.
(U.S. Navy photo #070131-N-8534H-003 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand) |
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20 March 2007: Yokosuka Japan - Pierside line handlers release a forward mooring line from the bollards as USS Gary (FFG 51) gets underway on board
Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
(U.S. Navy photo #070320-N-5253W-001 by MCSN Gabriel S. Weber from the Navy Newstand) |
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09 August 2007: Yokosuka Japan - Sailors stationed aboard USS Gary (FFG 51) look on during a pier-side farewell ceremony for the ship on board
Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Gary is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations and is scheduled to leave Yokosuka and return to San Diego later this month.
(U.S. Navy photo #070809-N-5253W-001 by MCSN Gabriel S. Weber from the Navy Newstand) |
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10 September 2007: San Diego, Cal. - A young boy waves the flag in anticipation as USS Gary pulls into port. Gary returned to San Diego
after spending eight years forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan.
(U.S. Navy photo #070910-N-4995K-013 by MC3 Chelsea Kennedy from the Navy Newstand) |
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08 June 2008: Portland, Ore. - Portland residents learn about shipboard life during tours aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS
Lake Champlain (CG 57), the guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51)
and the guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS
Preble (DDG 88). The ships were moored in downtown Portland for Fleet Week.
(U.S. Navy photo #080608-N-7732W-028 by MC3 Charles Whetstine from the Navy Newstand) |
Robert M. Cieri |
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19 December 2008: San Diego, Cal. - Gary (FFG 51) moored at the Naval Station. Note the plastic covered scaffolding across the front of her
superstructure.
(Photo by Richard Miller) |
Richard Miller
BMCS, USNR (ret.) |
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08 April 2009: San Diego, Cal. - The guided-missile frigate Gary transits San Diego Bay. Gary is participating in counter-drug
operations off the coast of Southern California.
(U.S. Navy photo #090408-N-0890S-014 by MC3 David Smart from the Navy Newstand) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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28 June 2012: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in support of
the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific
exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps
participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea-lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise
in the series that began in 1971.
(U.S. Navy photo #120628-N-RI884-278 by MC2 Daniel Barker from the Navy Newstand) |
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05 April 2013: San Diego, Cal. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) returns to homeport in San Diego after completing
an independent six-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Gary participated in nine interdictions and disruptions of drug trafficking vessels,
resulting in the seizure of 5,551 kilograms of cocaine, hindering narcotrafficking operations and preventing an estimated $388 million of cocaine from hitting U.S. streets.
(U.S. Navy photo #130405-N-DH124-024 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy Newstand) |
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05 April 2013: San Diego, Cal. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate Gary returns to homeport San Diego after completing a six-month
independent deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo #130405-N-DH124-076 by MC2 Rosalie Garcia from the Navy Newstand) |
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18 January 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Gary (FFG 51) moored at the Naval Station.
(Photo by Richard Miller) |
Richard Miller
BMCS, USNR (ret.) |
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09 July 2014: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) departs to participate in the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 26 June to 01 Aug., in and around the Hawaiian Islands
and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative
relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
(U.S. Navy photo #140709-N-QG393-036 by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham from the Navy Newstand) |
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Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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17 September 2014: San Diego, Cal. - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary transits San Diego Harbor.
(U.S. Navy photo #140917-N-UK306-020 by MC3 Timothy Schumaker from the Navy Newstand) |
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24 September 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Two views of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Gary as she departs Naval Base
San Diego for a scheduled seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 4th fleet area of responsibility. Gary is departing to play an integral part in the counter-transactional
organized crime mission Operation Martillo. The ship is scheduled to decommission after completion of this deployment, culminating in more than 30 years of service to the country.
(U.S. Navy photo #140924-N-DH124-020 and #140924-N-DH124-017 by MC1 Rosalie Chang from the Navy Newstand) |
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06 January 2015: the Pacific Ocean - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51), top, and the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2)
conduct a photo exercise off the coast of Central America. Gary is underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations
within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo #150106-N-WI904-005 by Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 2nd Class Taylor Petre from the Navy Newstand) |
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17 April 2015: San Diego, Cal. - The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) arrives at Naval Base San Diego after completing its final deployment before
decomissioning. During the seven-month deployment Gary operated in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and U.S. 3rd Fleet areas of operations and played
an integral role in Operation Martillo.
(U.S. Navy photo #150417-N-SV210-036 by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 July 2015: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard-Perry class guided-missile frigate Gary man the rails during the ship's decommissioning
ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Cmdr. Donald Gary and commissioned in 1984, the ship was the last remaining West Coast-based frigate in service.
(U.S. Navy photo #150723-N-ZS026-072150417-N-SV210-036 by MC1 Trevor Welsh from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 July 2015: San Diego, Cal. - Cmdr. Steven McDowell, commanding officer of the Oliver Hazard-Perry class guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51), delivers
remarks during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Cmdr. Donald Gary and commissioned in 1984, the ship was the last remaining
West Coast-based frigate in service.
(U.S. Navy photo #150723-N-ZS026-191 by MC1 Trevor Welsh from the Navy Newstand) |
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