LPH-7 USS Guadacanal LPH-7 Home Page Roster LPH-9 USS Guam LPH-9 Home Page Commissioning Decommissioning Guam Bell History In Memoriam Links Pictures LPH-10 USS Tripoli LPH-10 Home Page Roster Photo Gallery HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. | Her thirteenth and final deployment began on 18 June 2002. It was make or break. A major change implemented during this overhaul was a retrofit of a berthing, to accommodate her first female crew members. i do miss the gang of the foster. TheUSS Paul F. FosterAssociation is a not for profit 501(c)(19) organization that can only accept an annual donation for membership. | The concussion blew the steel doors off the ships hangar. Learned a lot here and did some of the hardest and hottest work of my life. Upon returning from deployment on 20 October 1994, PAUL F. FOSTER entered into a regular overhaul at Long Beach Naval Shipyard where several of the latest technology weapons, sensors and engineering systems were added. Commissioned. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. While serving as part of the Pacific Middle East Force, PAUL F. FOSTER participated in OPERATION IRON SIREN, EAGER SENTRY, and ARABIAN GAUNTLET. I was given the best CTs the Navy had. She commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. Total inducted into Navy, prior 12/31/46. Volunteers and Draftees in WWII: Total enlistments, 12/1/41 to 12/31/46. Search for a command's Crew List| Delivered - Ingalls Shipbuilding, West Bank, Pascagoula, Miss. The photos below are official US Navy photos and show the PAUL F. FOSTER on November 17, 2011, off the US west coast conducting a demonstration of shipboard alternative fuel use on a 50-50 blend of an algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76. Sponsored by: Mrs. Isabelle L. Foster, widow ofPaul F Foster. Good times, I think. No Information Available. by . For a small annual donation you will receive eligibility to serve as a board member, should you so desire. She ran on four GE gas turbines, at a top speed of 32.5 knots (60 km/h). (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. 1979 1981 WestPac Cruise 1956 - 57. 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. 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. 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. I was the OPS boss for a few months. 1st Deployment, First Spruance Class Destroyer to Deploy to the Western Pacific. , for sonar dome change-out. [7], USS Paul F. Foster off San Francisco on 12 October 1985, USS Paul F. Foster departs Pearl Harbor on 1 June 1991, The US Navy Self Defense Test Ship at Port Hueneme, CA in 2014. PAUL F. FOSTER departed for its eleventh deployment on January 27, 1999. Had some good times. While commanding AL-2 (SS 41), Lt. Cmdr. Unfortunately, at Port Hueneme it's impossible to take unobstructed photos from public places outside the Naval Base. "While this ship has been decommissioned since 2003, it remains in Navy service." Boat or Ferry in Port Hueneme, CA Was on the decommisioning crew. 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. The U.S.S. Paul F. Foster departed on its sixth Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment on 24 February 1989 in company with the Ranger Battle Group. 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. | 1976 1978 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. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. Shortly before departure, two children were baptized in the ship's bell. That last year and a half before decom was an amazing one. A triple towered castle forms the crest of the ship's emblem. A major change implemented during this overhaul was a retrofit of a berthing, to accommodate her first female crew members. The suggested minimum annual donation is $25 for each former crewmember or $35 per married couple (if both spouses are former crew members). Paul F. Foster (DD-964) fired the first Tomahawk missile from the Persian Gulf at 0140:20. DD-964 Crew Roster . 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. 1991 1992 Gibraltar, Morocco Spain, Italy & Sicily were my favorite ports. Welcome to the USS Paul F. Association website. ex-Paul F. Foster performed a test launch of the LRASM Anti-ship missile from her Mark 41 Vertical Launching System while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Hey guys, I am back home again in Indiana! A steel beach picnic was held on the S.D.T.S on Friday, on Sat Sept 19th a meeting was held at the Crown Plaza in Ventura and the Association was voted for and created that day. 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). Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. I'm a survivor of it. Commissioned in 1976 and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding, she was an impressive 563 feet long. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. On January 12, 2001 USS PAUL F. FOSTER departed Naval Station Everett, WA, for a six-month Middle East Force deployment on time and ready to carry out any mission tasking. Builder: Ingalls Shipbuilding, West Bank, Pascagoula, Miss. Lt. Cmdr. USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) - a Spruance-class destroyer. In 2004, Paul F. Foster was designated to replace ex-Decatur as a test ship for the Navy, a role she assumed in 2005. 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. She was commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964). | Second tour aboard Foster was full of much happier memories than the first. [5], A link to the USS Paul F. Foster Association Reunion 26 29 April 2012 Las Vegas Nevada. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Guam, During deployment the sonar dome ruptured and Foster had to head to Guam for emergency repairs in the floating dry dock in Guam AFDM-8, repairs took 7 weeks, until Mid-January 1980, February 20th -March 5th Inport Subic Bay-upkeep, April 4th-10th Inport Subic BayApril 9th Change of Command Subic Bay CDR Lockhart relives CDR Kaiss, April 24th-26th Port visit Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 17 Change of Command CDR Laurence H. Turner Jr. relives CDR Theodore C. (Ted) Lockhart, May 31 Shellback Initiation - Indian Ocean, June 2 to June 9 Inport Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, July 4 to July 8 Anchored Masirah Island, Oman, July 17 to July 21 Anchored Masirah Island, Oman, Aug 6th to Aug 26 Inport Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Sept 4 to Sept 13 Inport Fremantle Western Australia, Oct 11 Port visit Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Tigers board for Tiger cruise, Regular Overhaul Long Beach, Converted to All Electric Destroyeradd 4th GTG switchboardremoved all waste heat boilers and steam serviceinstalled all-electric services, Entered Dry dock#1 Long Beach Shipyard, crew moved to YRBM-32, Oct 11to Oct 13 Port visit Port Hedland Western Australia, Oct 23 to 27 Oct Port visit Fremantle Western Australia, Nov 12 to Nov 14 Port visit Yokosuka Japan, Nov 17 to Nov 19 Port visit Yokosuka Japan, Nov 20 to Nov 22 Port visit Yokosuka Japan, Aug 16th PFF rescued six sailors that had been swept off USS Carl Vinson CVN-70, Crossing the line Sept 10, 1986, longitude 143 east Latitude 00 00 00. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. An SH-3H from HS-4, rescued the seventh man. Take care! OD Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss the ship and the crew!!! 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. As the initial DD 963 class destroyer assigned to the Pacific Fleet, PAUL F. FOSTER had many milestone firsts, including successfully firing NATO Sea Sparrow missile, demonstrating the feasibility of landing H-46 helicopters, and determining the operational limits of the SH-3 helicopter. 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. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. GABRIEL and his staff embarked aboard, leading a five-ship surface action group and participating in several major allied fleet exercises. [3] She is the only ship of her class that exists as of 2019, as all of her sister ships were either scrapped or sunk as targets upon decommissioning. 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. The ship deployed again in 1979 and 1982, serving in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? In January 1924, Lt. Cmdr. 2005-mar-16. Add yours! [2], Paul F. Foster departed on its sixth Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment on 24 February 1989 in company with the Ranger Battle Group. November 13 - Deploy, COMDESRON TWO-THREE embarked, HSL-33 Det 4 attached.November 20 to 21 - Port visit Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A great ship with great crew and an incredible experience for a person just out of bootcamp. 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. The ship deployed again in 1979 and 1982, serving in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. Nothing like going through the Panama Canal. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Transferred to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Ca. 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. [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. USS Paul (FF-1080) was a Knox -class frigate built for the United States Navy by Avondale Shipyard, Westwego, Louisiana . ODO1 in da house, BMC was the real captain!!!!! English: The USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964) was a Spruance class destroyer of the United States Navy. 1999 2000 A TRIBUTE TO THOSE KILLED IN THE SINKING OF USS INDIANAPOLIS - July 30, 1945. I miss everyone that was a good friend while on board there. 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. PAUL F. FOSTER 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. I'm now a Full-time Instructor in Waco, TX. Assigned to NSWC Port Hueneme. [2] As of 2011, Paul F. Foster is the last surviving example of the Spruance Class. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. 1997 1998 | Powered by, Other Donation amounts or Lifetime Memeberships here. September 26th to September 30th, 2019Ventura Beach CaliforniaSteel beach picnic on SDTS, 50th Anniversary of Commissioning, Save the Date, Rose Festival Portland Oregon with USS Frederick LST-1184, USS Ford FFG-54, USS Valey Forge CG-50, PAUL F. FOSTERs thirteenth and final deployment began 17 June 2002, over the course of which several multinational exercises including RIMPAC in Hawaii, MALABAR (in. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. In support of this new role, the now ex-Paul F. Foster was assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. 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. Just wanted to say hello to everyone.. derrick, clay.. chief moore.. and rj gimme a call sometime.. this is dirty boats. [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. Last homeported in Everett, Wash., the USS PAUL F. FOSTER is currently at Port Hueneme, Calif., serving as EDD 964 as the Navys new Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 705 crew members registered for the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964). Was OT DivO for most of the time. USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), named for Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster USN (18891972), is a Spruance-class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. 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. 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. Changed Homeport to Naval Station Everett, Everett Washington, Dependents cruise Puget Sound with 100 visitors onboard, Decommissioned Everett Wa, First unofficial reunion of prior crew, After Decommissioning a skeleton crew sails Foster to Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme. 345654 entries available online. Her shot was quickly followed by five other ships in the Persian Gulf Strike Force. Deploying for the eighth time on 20 July 1992, PAUL F. FOSTER returned to the Arabian Gulf where it operated in support of Operation Desert Storm- Southern Watch while participating in numerous bilateral exercises with Arabian Gulf Nations. DD-964 Crew Roster . All Rights Reserved. 1972 1974 [2], Upon returning from deployment on 20 October 1994, Paul F. Foster entered into a regular overhaul at Long Beach Naval Shipyard where several of the latest technological weapons, sensors and engineering systems were added. HullNumber.com does not share your information. The two photos below were taken by William Chiu when USS PAUL F. FOSTER visited Hong Kong on May 12, 1991. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Paul (FF 1080). 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It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information. Paul F. Foster joined Destroyer Squadron Nine and moved to its new home port of Long Beach, California, in August 1983. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. 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 the Bering Sea. The number of officers and enlisted personnel that served in the Navy during World War II. Within the shield of the Coat of Arms is a chevron also appearing in the blazon of the Foster family. Conducting North Arabian Sea operations, the ship was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. No Information Available. Upon graduation, he received orders to cruiser WASHINGTON (CA 11), serving until December of that year, when he was transferred to the newly commissioned battleship UTAH (BB 31). HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. Hats off to all who s, (513) 884-5553 I have published a couple Best Sellers: 1.) ~HUGS~ to you all. Check out our uss paul f foster selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Additionally, by executing this plan, the Navy would be able to eliminate the deployment of USS PAUL F. FOSTER because the additional on-station time generated by swapping out the crews meant a ship would already be in theater meeting that requirement. He died in 1972 in Virginia Beach, Va., at the age of 83. Wikipedia. 2023 USS Paul F. Foster Association. (2013). Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964). HELLO to former students. In support of this new role, she is assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. CURRENTLY LIVING IN PAHRUMP, NV RETIRED. Great first independent tour as a Surface IDC. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. Guo Shouqian, China's Deputy Chief of Staff, North Sea Naval Fleet and the Deputy Mayor of Qingdao. The same castle appears as part of the Coat of Arms from the port of Vera Cruz, representing where, the Ensign Foster, distinguished himself and earned the Medal of Honor. On 8 April 2011, Wired.com reported that Paul F. Foster had successfully used the Maritime Laser Demonstrator for the first time in a sea-to-sea target test, sinking a small inflatable motorboat at a range of one mile in rough seas. 2023 USS Paul F. Foster Association. 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. 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). Six were saved by USS Paul F. Foster. When USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese on July 30, 1945, the voices of 879 crew were silenced forever. The photos below were taken by me and show the PAUL F. FOSTER as EDD 964 at Port Hueneme, Calif., on October 3, 2011. | it was a great experience if i could do it again i would but this time i would have a rate, I was one of the two members onboard the Paul F Foster that were Garifuna that's something to be proud of. 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. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Had a great time in the short tour. From July 1987 through July 1988, PAUL F. FOSTER completed a regular overhaul at Northwest Marine Iron Works in Portland, Oregon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Try the Ship's Store. In support of this new role, the now ex-Paul F. Foster was assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. While serving on board UTAH, he participated in the Mexican Campaign and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Distinguished conduct in battle engagements of Vera Cruz (21-22 April 1914), fighting at the head of his company, Ensign Foster was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage. The battleship also assumed responsibilities as the local anti-surface warfare coordinator for the Northern Persian Gulf Surface Action Group. She is now carrying a Sea RAM system. 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. BIVgood to see you're doing well! WestPac Cruise 1952 - 53 (Air Task Group Two Cruise Book) WestPac Cruise 1953 - 54. USS PAUL F. FOSTER Cruise Books and Pamphlets: History of USS PAUL F. FOSTER: Today their voices are heard as family members and friends honor their ultimate sacrifice. Mediterranean and Indian Ocean Cruise 1958. | 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. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Paul (FF 1080). Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. 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. PAUL F. FOSTERs thirteenth and final deployment began 17 June 2002, over the course of which several multinational exercises including RIMPAC in Hawaii, MALABAR (inconjunction with the Indian Navy), and ANNUAL-EX off the coast of Japan. You can locate this information through various sources: Government Sources: The Old Military and Civil Records Branch, National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408, holds copies of deck logs from 1801 through 1940, as well as . The ship deployed again in 1979 and 1982, serving in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. Login| 1987 1988 She was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi beginning 27 December 1974. She commissioned on 21 February 1976 and decommissioned on 27 March 2003. Regular overhaul Long Beach, Upon returning from deployment on 20 October 1994, PAUL F. FOSTER entered into a regular overhaul at Long Beach Naval Shipyard where several of the latest technology weapons, sensors and engineering systems were added. As the initial DD 963 class destroyer assigned to the Pacific Fleet, PAUL F. FOSTER had many milestone firsts, including successfully firing NATO USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Chuck Nygaard, met with military and government officials including Vice Adm. Ding Yi Ping, China's Commander, North Sea Naval Fleet, Senior Capt. Back to the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) page|Crew List main page| Sept 6 GuamSept 16-17 Brisbane QueenslandSept 19-22 New Castle South WalesSept 22 -25 Port Kembla NSWSept 29 Oct 7 Sydney, RAN 75thAnniversaryOct 9 -Oct 13 MelbourneOct 22- Oct 24 Adelaide, Foster hosted a dinner for United States Ambassador to Australia (19851989) William Lane and Governor of South Australia,Sir Donald Beaumont Dunstan, Oct 23, Prospective CO, CDR Robert Benell Danberg reports onboard, Oct 28-Oct 31 Freemantle, Change of Command, CDR Robert Benell Danberg relives CDR Raymond Paul Conrad, USS Enterprise CVN-65HSL-47-4WestPac/IO/PG (Operation Earnest Will: AFEM), Shellback Initiation - 14 MAR 1989 - Indian Ocean Golden Shell BackShellback Initiation - 8 MAY 1989 - Indian Ocean. 19 Nov. uss paul f foster crew list. USS Paul F. Foster Reunion April 26th-29th 2012 Las Vegas Nevada www.usspaulffoster.org DD-964 Joseph Schmitz LT 1/91 - 7/93 Hello~just wanted to say that in my 6 yrs of service my time on the Foster was the BEST! Glorious City, putting out the fire and saving its crew of seven. 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. [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. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. Welcome to the USS Paul F. Association website. Call Sokolove Law right now at (800) 647-3434 if you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease. While serving as part of the Pacific Middle East Force, she participated in Operation Iron Siren, Eager Sentry, and Arabian Gauntlet. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. i have so many good memories on the foster. | 2023 Wall Calendar - CLICK HERE. She is now ex-Paul F. Foster, serving as a Self Defense Test Ship for experimental U.S. Navy weapons and sensors. 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