USS Sides (FFG 14)

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	51k	John H. Sides, a native of Roslyn, Washington, received his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy with the class of 1925. His early sea tours were served principally aboard battleships. While ashore he pursued development of his specialty - ordnance - First, in 1942, as Chief of Ammunition and explosive section of the Bureau of Ordnance; then in 1948 as Deputy to the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Guided Missiles; in 1951 in the Office of the Director of Guided Missiles, Office of the Secretary of Defense; and, most notably, in 1952, as Director of the Guided Missile Division, Office of the CNO, from which he director the Navy's Guided Missile Efforts for almost four years. Admiral Sides at sea commands include: Commander Mine Division Eight (1944), Commander Destroyer Squadron Forty-Seven (1945), USS Albany (1950), and Commander Cruiser Division Six (1956). On 31 August 1960, he was appointed Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and served in that capacity until 1963 at which time he retired from active duty. He passed away 3 April 1978. (left) Admiral John Sides and his wife, Virginia [Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet] at Essendon Airport, Victoria, Australia, in 1963. (photo ©The Herald and Weekly Times Limited, from Picture Australia)		Navsource
	200k	5 May 1981: at sea - A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS Sides (FFG 14) underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-07302 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center)		Navsource
	135k	1 July 1982: San Diego CA - Port bow view of the docked Perry class guided missile frigate Sides. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-82-10495 by Norman Polmar, from the Defense Visual Information Center)		Navsource
	108k	undated image		-
	102k	undated image		Jerry Hays
	103k	1 March 1987: At sea - Crew members service a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 84 (HSL 84) SH-2F Sea Sprite on the helicopter pad of Sides. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-87-06734 from the Defense Visual Information Center)		Bill Gonyo
	36k	1988: at Bahrain		Ronald D. Lee, MA1, USN (ret.)
	290k	19 September 1989: At sea - A signalman standing near one of the boats and the Separate Target Illumination Radar on Sides takes a signal flag out of the frigate's flag bag during PACEX '89. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-09753 by JO1 Lancaster from the Defense Visual Information Center)		Bill Gonyo
	229k	1 October 1989: At sea - The guided missile frigate USS Sides (FFG 14), left, and Lang maneuver during PacEx '89. Both ships are part of the Naval Reserve Force Pacific Fleet. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-05969 from the Defense Visual Information Center)		Navsource
	153k	12 June 2000: At sea of the coast of Japan - USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) and Sides steam together during Exercise CARAT 2000. (US Navy photo #000612-N-5961C-001 by PH1 Spike Call from Navy Newstand)		Bill Gonyo
	231k	6 October 2002: San Francisco Bay - Sailors aboard Sides "man the rails," as the guided missile frigate sails under the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco harbor for a scheduled three-day port visit in the area. (US Navy photo #021006-N-8590B-001 by PHAN Andrew Betting from Navy Newstand)		Bill Gonyo
	72k	8 October 2002: At sea - A Standard SM-1 missile is launched at ex-USS Towers (DDG 9) during a live-fire missile exercise held near San Diego. Using decommissioned ships for live-fire operations gives the ship's crew the experience of launching operational weapons and honing their war-fighting skills. Working with the state and environmentalists, the Navy sinks decommissioned ships in coastal waters to provide an artificial reef, thus promoting the growth of marine life and enhancing recreational fishing and sport diving opportunities. (US Navy photo #021008-N-8590B-001 by PHAN Andrew Betting from Navy Newstand)		Bill Gonyo
	74k	9 October 2002: the Pacific Ocean - The 76mm rapid-fire gun aboard Sides is fired at the destroyer Towers (DDG 9) during a live fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) conducted off the California coast. Using decommissioned ships for live-fire operations gives ships' crews the experience of launching operational weapons and honing their war-fighting skills. The decommissioned ships are first made environmentally safe prior to towing and sinking in safe waters off prospective coastlines. Ultimately, Towers will serve as a man-made reef for marine life in the area. (US Navy photo #021009-N-8590B-003 by PHAN Andrew Betting, from Navy Newstand)		Bill Gonyo
	122k	from the image library of the National War College, date/location unknown		Bill Gonyo

Memorabilia
Welcome Aboard Pamphlet Cover courtesy of Robert M. Cieri	Decommissioning Booklet courtesy of Robert M. Cieri Ship's History - Page 9 Ship's History - Page 10 CO's and Awards - Page 14

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