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USCGC GALLATIN
(WHEC 721)
Decommissioning Ceremony
March 31, 2014
VIRTUS CUM INGENIO
Power With Ability
Table of Contents
Ceremony Proceedings
History of Decommissioning Ceremonies
Biography of Vice Admiral Robert Parker
Biography of Captain Caleb Corson
Ship’s Company
Former Commanding Officers
Ship’s Characteristics
History of the Crest
History of the Cutter
GALLATIN just before commissioning
Ceremony Proceedings
Arrival of the Official Party
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area
CAPT Caleb Corson
Commanding Officer
Mrs. Ann Slattery
Sponsor’s Daughter
National Anthem
Coast Guard Brass Quintet
Invocation
LT Driskell
Remarks
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
Mrs. Ann Slattery, Sponsor
CAPT Caleb Corson
Flags and Pennants
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
Benediction
LT Driskell
Departure of the Official Party
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
Reception
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
History of
Decommissioning Ceremonies
GALLATIN commissioning ceremony
There are two ceremonies unique to every cutter. The first is its
commissioning ceremony, where the cutter is officially recognized as a
member of the Coast Guard Fleet. It is the initiation of that cutter into a
life of adventure and service. The second is its Decommissioning. This
ceremony is as joyous as it is somber. The Decommissioning Ceremony
is in recognition of the lives lost in pursuit of a greater nation and of the
exhaustive efforts to maintain safety and security on the high seas. It is a
celebration of the successes of GALLATIN and her crew, a celebration of
the time given by those who have served at sea. Tradition dictates that
the Decommissioning Ceremony be conducted with impressive grandeur
to render honor to all those who dedicated their lives to service on board
GALLATIN.
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
Commander, Atlantic Area, and Commander, Coast Guard
Defense Force East
Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker
assumed the duties as Commander,
Coast Guard Atlantic Area (LANTAREA)
in April 2010, where he serves as the
operational commander for all U.S.
Coast Guard missions from the Rocky
Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, spanning
across five Coast Guard Districts and 40
states. He concurrently serves as
Commander, Defense Force East and
provides Coast Guard mission support
to the Department of Defense and
Combatant
Commanders.
Before
assuming command of LANTAREA,
Vice Admiral Parker served as the U.S.
Southern Command’s first Director of Security and Intelligence in Miami,
Florida. He was promoted to Flag rank in July 2006 and was assigned as
the Assistant Commandant for Capabilities in Washington, DC.
Vice Admiral Parker has over 12 years of sea duty, including three
commands. His assignments ashore have included: Operations Center
Duty Officer for the Twelfth Coast Guard District and Pacific Area in
Alameda, California; Security Assistance Liaison Officer in Monrovia,
Liberia; Professional Development Branch Chief at the U. S. Coast
Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut; Chief, Pacific Area
Operational Forces Branch in Alameda; Chief of Operations, Eleventh
Coast Guard District in Alameda; and Chief of Staff, Thirteenth Coast
Guard District in Seattle, Washington.
Vice Admiral Parker is a 1979 graduate of the U. S. Coast Guard
Academy. Additionally, he holds a Master of Arts degree in National
Security and Strategic Studies from the U. S. Naval War College. He
also completed a one-year National Security Fellowship at the John F.
Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1999.
Vice Admiral Parker’s awards include the Defense Superior Service
Medal, two Legions of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, four
Meritorious Service Medals, the 9-11 Medal, two Coast Guard
Commendation Medals, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and
various other personal and unit awards.
Captain Caleb Corson
Commanding Officer
Captain Caleb Corson is a 1987 graduate of
the U.S. Coast Guard Academy where he
earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mathematical
Sciences.
Since
commissioning he has served in a wide
variety of challenging and rewarding
assignments both afloat and ashore.
With over 15 years afloat experience,
Captain Corson has served as Operations
Officer aboard CGC IRONWOOD (WLB
297),
Executive
Officer
of
cutters
BASSWOOD (WLB 388) and DALLAS
(WHEC 716) and Commanding Officer of
cutters MORRO BAY (WTGB 106),
SASSAFRAS (WLB 401) and CGC VIGILANT (WMEC 617). Before
reporting to his current assignment, he served as the Executive Assistant to
the Assistant Commandant for Coast Guard Intelligence and Criminal
Investigations in Coast Guard Headquarters. Captain Corson assumed
command of CGC GALLATIN (WHEC 721) in July of 2011.
While not serving aboard cutters he has enjoyed tours ashore as the
Assistant Operations Chief for the Fifth Coast Guard District’s Aids to
Navigation Branch and the Fifth District Commander’s Aide, the Sponsor’s
Representative for the Juniper and Keeper Class buoy tender acquisition
projects at Coast Guard Headquarters, and the Assistant Chief of the
Operations Branch within Training Center Yorktown’s Training Division. He
also worked in the Pentagon as an Action Officer on the Chief of Naval
Operation’s Staff as the Coast Guard’s Liaison to the Navy’s Expeditionary
Warfare Division OPNAV (N85) where he served for a year before moving to
the Coast Guard Liaison position in OPNAV (N3/N5), Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations for Information, Plans, and Strategy.
Captain Corson holds a Master of Science Degree in International
Management from Troy State University and a Master of Arts Degree in
National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in
Newport, RI. He is also licensed as a Master of Vessels up to 200 Tons in
the Merchant Marine. His personal decorations include the Meritorious
Service Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, the Department of
Transportation 9-11 Medal, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and the
Commandant’s Letter of Commendation.
Captain Corson is married to the former Tyler Rogers of Savannah, Georgia
and they have two sons, Roark and Pierce.
Ship’s Company
Commanding Officer
CAPT Caleb Corson
Executive Officer
CDR Stephen Matadobra
Engineering Department
Engineer Officer
LCDR George O. Fulenwider
Main Propulsion
CWO3 Donnie Boyer
MKCS Marshall Preston
MK1 Bobby Messick
MK1 Nicholas Foster
MK3 Charlie Schumacher
FN Joanna Jackson
FN Jack Harwell
FN Andrew Keller
FN Matt Smith
MK1 Bobby Troupe
MK2 Daniel Bates
MK3 David Somera
FN Dominic Thielmann
FN Katie Anderson
FN Jabari Nelson
FN Clark Beach
Auxiliary
ENS Ronald Stephens
MKC Christopher Jones
MK1 Mark Fox
MK2 Douglas Hickman
FNMK Joel Heagy
FN James Lopez
FN Meghan Fuller
MK1 Kenny Hale
MK3 Timothy McGehee
FN Devin Fox
FN Shane Yingling
FN Robert Burke
Damage Control
ENS Brent Archie
DCC Allan Klisavage
DC2 Travis Webb
FNDC Donald Cummings
DC3 Christina Kimball
FN Elias Liloy
Electricians
ENS Gabrielle Lemly
EM1 Paul Stebbing
EM2 Kevin Nees
EM3 Michael Macaluso
EM2 Jason Walker
EM3 Chris Rexroat
EM3 Peter Kaus
Operations Department
Operations Officer
LT Adam A. Paul
Assistant Navigator
LTJG Anna E. Funk
Combat Information Center
ENS Ryan Morris
OSC Joshua Sharman
OS1 Richard Cook
OS2 Aaron Dickson
OS2 Danielle Tatum
OS3 Matthew Brady
OS1 Nichole Cook
OS2 Joshua Leber
OS2 Matthew Soule
OS3 Bryan Webber
OS3 Aaron Parker
Communications Division
ENS Enrique Quinones
OSC Shawn Borland
OS1 Brandon Vance
OS2 William Willis
OS3 Daniel Smith
OS1 Jacob Duda
OS2 Rebecca Latimer
OS3 Trevor Scranton
Electronics and Information Technology
CWO3 Don Haldeman
ETC John Tuite
ET1 Jonathan Woods
ET1 Daniel Haldenwang
IT2 Hannah Good
IT3 Joshua Gaines
ET3 Elizabeth Jackson
ET1 Stephen Goepel
IT1 Joshua Borden
ET2 Megan Green
ET3 Jonathan Garcia
ET3 Stanley Siberski
Navigation
ENS Victoria Lacefield-Rodriguez
BM1 Adrian Hunt
BM1 Brad Dawson
BM3 Dustin Reed
BM3 Michael Kline
BM3 Sterling Lehman
Weapons Department
Weapons Officer
LTJG Kimberly K. Shadwick
Deck
CWO3 Richard Ball
BMC John Peters
BM1 Lance Brock
BM2 Hayden O’Neil
BM3 Justin Morgan
SN Rachel Martin
SN Benjamin Gurney
SN Erica Rands
SN Alexis Gonzalez
SN Tyler Hess
SN Zachariah Copley
SN Alexander Haller
SN Cody Merrill
SN Dana Vogt
SN Matthew Benevides
SN Jeff Reyna
SN Krista Perdomo-Hazen
BM2 Lucas Jump
BM2 James Dingeldein
SN Connor Murphy
SN Brittney Webb
SN Wade Porter
SN Kevin Cline
SN Christopher Roble
SN Thomas Hill
SN Joseph Huntley
SN Tiffany Rowley
SN Ryan Craig
SN Jacob McStravic
SN Nafatina Martinez
SN Justin Singleton
SN Meri Noel Miller
SN Zachary Rudy
Gunnery
ENS Wesley Figaro
GMC Thomas Faris
GM1 Rachel Brown
GM3 Richard Severin
GM2 Geoffrey Collier
GM3 Kurt Rising
Fire Control
ENS David Endean
ETC Xavier Villarreal
ET2 Stephen Bradley
ET3 Alain Desire
ET2 Justin Aaron
ET3 Joshua Wadsworth
ET3 Zachary Beasley
Law Enforcement
ENS Andrew Ray
ME1 Clifton Lewis
ME2 Anthony Siciak
SN Julian Cubides
Support Services Department
Supply Officer
CWO4 David F. Pappas
Food Services
FSCS Traci Addicott
FSC Sean Tabor
FS1 Jerome Parker
FS2 Dennis Sterling
FS2 James Steuber
FS2 Sid Garber
FS2 Nathaniel Branch
FS3 DeShun Wade
FS3 John Meldrum
Administrative Services
YNC Stephen Stajduhar
YN2 Daniel Gray
Supply Services
SKC Thomas Smith
SK1 Michael Spain
SK3 Nicholas Pryor
SK2 William Weieneth
SK3 Michael Yglesias
Medical Services
HSC Luis Muniz
COMMANDING OFFICERS
OF GALLATIN
Moser, Kevin L.
1969-1971
Davidson, D.D.
1971-1972
Hathaway, Charles B.
1972-1974
Solvang, Arthur
1974-1976
Breed, Alan D.
1976-1978
Fear, James L.
1978-1980
Leahy, William P.
1980-1982
Coen, James F.
1982-1982
Montonye, James T.
1982-1984
Ramsden, Donald H.
1984-1986
Philpott, Robert J.
1986-1988
Newlin, Charles B.
1988-1989
Regan, Paul M.
1991-1993
Terriberry, Timothy L.
1993-1995
Gibson, Wayne K.
1995-1997
Conroy, Joseph A.
1997-1999
Branham, Robert S.
1999-2001
Parent, Wayne C.
2001-2002
Semrau, William J.
2002-2004
Parks, Michael N.
2004-2006
White, Andrew P.
2006-2008
Christian, Michael N.
2008-2009
Davis, John T.
2009-2011
Corson, Caleb
2011-2014
GALLATIN Timeline
KEEL LAID
13 APRIL 1967
LAUNCHED
18 NOVEMBER 1967
COMMISSIONED
03 JANUARY 1969
DECOMMISSIONED
31 MARCH 2014
GALLATIN just after being launched
Ship’s Characteristics
Displacement
Length Overall
Beam
Bow to Bridge Distance
Bow to Stern Distance
Max Draft Forward
Max Draft Aft
Navigational Draft
Anchors
Anchor Chain (port & stbd)
Two Diesel Engines
Two Gas Turbines
Two Diesel Generators
Two Propellers
Two Rudders
360 Degree Bow Prop
3300 long tons
378 feet 4 inches
42 feet
105 feet
278 feet
14 feet 9 inches
15 feet 8 inches
26 feet
2 6000 lb Navy Stockless
9 shots on deck
3,500 HP each, 7,000 HP total
18,000 HP each, 36,000 HP total
550 KW each, 1,100 KW Total
Inboard rotating; Controllable pitch
Full Rudder = 30 degrees
500 HP; 5 speed
GALLATIN’S CREST
As all ships do, GALLATIN recognizes a ship’s crest whose design
distinguishes great tradition and respect for her predecessors and her
mission. The shield of GALLATIN’s crest is taken from that of previous
GALLATINs that have served in the Coast Guard. The dark blue of the
shield symbolizes the deep waters of the ocean and the light blue coastal
waters. The trident on the shield denotes weaponry, power, and her role
as an enforcer of maritime law. The gold of the trident is emblematic of
honor and high achievement. The compass on the shield represents
navigation and the long range capabilities of GALLATIN. Above the
shield are six knots, each representing a previous vessel named
GALLATIN. The flashes represent quick response and a modern warfare
system. The bars pay homage to Albert Gallatin’s career in the
Department of the Treasury. Together the flashes and bars represent the
rotary blades of the helicopter that is capable of being deployed from
GALLATIN’s decks. Below the shield is inscribed on a scroll GALLATIN’s
motto: “Virtus Cum Ingenio.” Translated from Latin, the motto means
“Power with Ability,” indicating that GALLATIN and her crew have both
the tools to carry out her mission and the skills and knowledge required
to do so. Through her years of service GALLATIN has lived up to her
crest and motto.
Albert Gallatin (1761-1849)
Coast Guard Cutter GALLATIN takes her name from four previous
vessels named Gallatin that served both in the United States Coast
Guard and its predecessor, the United States Revenue Cutter Service.
These vessels were named after the fourth Secretary of the Treasury,
who served under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
from 1801-1814. His thirteen-year tenure in office is the longest term of
any Secretary in the history of the Department.
Albert Gallatin emigrated from
Switzerland in 1780 and began
his career as a politician in
1795 as an elected official in
the House of Representatives.
As a Representative, Gallatin
was responsible for creating a
system of accountability for
the Department of the Treasury.
As Secretary of the Treasury,
Gallatin succeeded in
decreasing national debt by
setting aside some revenue for
the sole purpose of paying back debt. In an effort to help finance the War
of 1812 he attempted to re-charter the First Bank of the United States.
After this unsuccessful attempt he resigned, foreseeing financial disaster.
His last notable accomplishment in politics was his involvement in
drafting the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 that helped settle hostilities between
England and France.
USS GALLATIN (1807)
On December 5, 1807 the USS GALLATIN was purchased in
Norfolk, VA by Daniel McNeil for $9,432.93. Mr. McNeil served as her
first Master, and transferred her homeport to Charleston, SC to assume
duties in the Revenue Cutter Fleet.
In addition to interdicting several vessels that were illegally
trading slaves, GALLATIN served proudly during the War of 1812. In the
time of war, GALLATIN captured several prize vessels, including the
GENERAL BLAKE, HMS WHITING, and the TOM HAZARD. During this
time she changed masters to Edward Herbert and moved her homeport
back to Norfolk, VA.
On October 22, 1812, John Hubbard Silliman took command of
GALLATIN and returned her to Charleston. Under the command of
Silliman, GALLATIN continued to uphold the United States’ revenue
laws.
On April 1, 1813, an ordnance explosion in GALLATIN’s powder
room caused her to sink in Charleston Harbor. Efforts were made in
1814 to remove the unexploded ordnance from GALLATIN, but since
then, efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful.
USRC GALLATIN (1830)
17 years after the sinking of the USS GALLATIN, Webb and
Allen Shipyards launched the 74 foot schooner US Revenue Cutter
GALLATIN. USRC GALLATIN was one of 13 Morris-Tanney Class
Cutters. All were named after Secretaries of the Treasury or Presidents.
After being commissioned, GALLATIN was stationed in Wilmington, NC
but was transferred to Charleston, SC to help support the Tariff of 1828.
In April, 1833 GALLATIN transferred homeports to Wilmington, DE. In
1838 she transferred service to the Coast Survey. She served again
briefly in the USRC service in 1848, after which she returned to the
Coast Survey.
USRC GALLATIN (1871)
The third vessel to bear the name GALLATIN was launched in
Buffalo New York in 1871. Three years after launching she
was commissioned into the service of the USRC fleet. Homeported in
Boston, MA she patrolled off the coasts of New Hampshire and
Massachusetts. On January 6, 1982 she foundered off the coast of Cape
Ann.
USCGC GALLATIN (1967)
The current vessel to bear the name GALLATIN, and the one whose
service we celebrate today, the Coast Guard Cutter GALLATIN is the
fifth Coast Guard cutter to be named after Albert Gallatin (1761-1849),
former Secretary of the Treasury serving under Presidents Thomas
Jefferson and James Madison. In a tradition forged by the legendary
performance of GALLATIN’s five venerable predecessors, today’s
GALLATIN sailors carry on the legacy of exceptional performance,
unsurpassed dedication, and superior teamwork. CGC GALLATIN’s area
of responsibility is primarily counter-drug operations in the Caribbean
Sea. GALLATIN was crucial in the development and is still a part of
Operation New Frontier (ONF). Working with Helicopter Interdiction
Squadron (HITRON) 10, ONF executes the Commandant’s Airborne Use
of Force policy that permits the use of warning shots and disabling fire
against drug laden go-fast vessels bound for the United States.
GALLATIN is also active in the Coast Guard missions of Search and
Rescue, Enforcement of Laws and Treaties, and Maritime Safety.
On January 11, 1982, she rescued 106 Haitians from a sinking 35-foot
sailboat. August 1994 saw GALLATIN serve as command vessel for
Operation Able Vigil, the largest AMIO response operation since the
Mariel Boat Lift of 1980. GALLATIN rescued or coordinated the rescue of
over 27,000 Cuban migrants in a one-month period, earning the Coast
Guard Unit Commendation. In 1995, GALLATIN interdicted over 500
Dominican Republic migrants as part of Operation Able Response.
GALLATIN also served as one of the first platforms to integrate genders
by assigning women to serve on board. Her illustrious career includes
the interdiction of over more than 50 tons of marijuana and cocaine. On
her final patrol alone she successfully interdicted 1,016 kilos of cocaine
with a wholesale value of over $30,000,000. During the response to
Hurricane Sandy in late 2012, GALLATIN served as a search and rescue
platform for the HMS Bounty and then as a command center in New York
Harbor until harbor operations were restored.
GALLATIN has served the nation honorably by saving life and property in
distress, enforcing maritime laws, protecting the ocean environment,
contributing to national defense, and by being prepared to participate in
other activities supporting the multi-mission Coast Guard.