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USS Reuben James (FFG 57)


Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - N - R - J
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons




Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row: Navy Unit Commendation w/ 4 stars
Second Row: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 star - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (4+) - National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 star
Third Row: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ 3 stars - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Global War On Terror Expeditionary Service Medal w/ 1 star
Fourth Row: Global War On Terror Service Medal - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 8 stars - CG Special Operations Service Ribbon


"Back With A Vengeance"
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
Reuben James (FFG 57) Building and Operational Data:
  • 22 March 1982: Building contract awarded to the Todd Shipyard Corp.
  • 19 November 1983: Keel laid by the Todd Shipyard Corp., LA Division, San Pedro, Cal.
  • 8 February 1985: Launched and christened, sponsored by Lois Haight Herrington, wife of Under Secretary of the Navy John S. Herrington
  • 22 March 1986: Commissioned at Long Beach, Cal., Cmdr. John J. Kieley in command, assigned to Surface Squadron 1 at Long Beach
  • August 1991: Homeport changed to Pearl Harbor, Hi. as a unit of Destroyer Squadron 31
  • 30 August 2013: scheduled date of decommissioning
  • present status: Active, Pacific Fleet, Homeported at Pearl Harbor, Hi. as a unit of DesRon 31
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    Reuben James 271k Reuben James was born in Delaware, Ohio about 1776. He joined the Navy and served on various ships, including the frigate USS Constellation. During the Barbary Wars, the American frigate Philadelphia was captured by the Barbary pirates, when it ran aground in the city of Tripoli, on the southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, along with a group of volunteers that included Reuben James, entered the harbor of Tripoli under the cover of darkness in an attempt to burn the Philadelphia so that the pirates could not make use of her.

    The American volunteers boarded the Philadelphia on 16 February 1804 and were met by a group of Barbary pirates who were guarding their prize. During the ensuing hand-to-hand combat, Reuben James, with both of his hands already wounded, positioned himself between Lieutenant Decatur and a sword-wielding pirate. Reuben James, willing to give his life in defense of his captain, took the blow from the sword but survived and recovered from his wounds.

    Reuben James continued his career in the U.S. Navy, including many years with Decatur. James was forced to retire in January 1836 because of declining health brought on because of past wounds. He died on 3 December 1838 at the US Naval Hospital in Washington DC.

    USS Reuben James (FFG 57) is named in his honor, as were DD 245 (1920-1941), and DE 153 (1943-1947).
    Robert M. Cieri
    Reuben James 217k 19 November 1983: San Pedro, Cal. - Workmen lay the keel of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) during a ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-04976 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
    Reuben James 280k 6 March 1984: San Pedro, Cal. - A port bow view of Reuben James at 20 percent completion. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-84-06834 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 271k 6 March 1984: San Pedro, Cal. - A starboard bow view of Reuben James at 40 percent completion. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-85-02786 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 174k 8 February 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - The Launching Party poses at the launching of Reuben James at the Todd shipyard. From left to right, L.M. Thorell, general manager, Todd Pacific Shipyard; Lisa Marie Herrington, maid of honor; John S. Herrington, Under Secretary of the Navy; Lois Haight Herrington, ship's sponsor; and Victoria Jean Herrington, maid of honor. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04203 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 121k 8 February 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - USS Reuben James is christened by Lois Haight Herrington, wife of Under Secretary of the Navy John S. Herrington, at the Todd shipyard. On the right is L.M. Thorell, general manager, Todd Pacific Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04201 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 233k 4 May 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - USS Reuben James is launched at the Todd shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04202 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 285k 8 February 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - Elevated starboard quarter view of Reuben James under construction at the Todd shipyard at 70 percent completion. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04220 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 317k 8 February 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - Elevated bow view of Reuben James under construction at the Todd shipyard at 70 percent completion. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04219 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 368k 6 October 1985: Long Beach, Cal. - Elevated port bow view of Reuben James at the Todd shipyard at 90 percent completion. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04255 by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 278k 5 November 1985: Pacific Ocean - A port bow view of Reuben James underway. (U.S. Navy photo, DVID #DN-SC-86-11042 by Joseph Ernest from the DVIC) James H. Hopper III
    Commander, USN (ret.)
    Reuben James 245k 5 November 1985: Pacific Ocean - A starboard quarter view of Reuben James underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-11017 by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. from the DVIC) Navsource
    Reuben James 130k 22 March 1986: Long Beach, Cal. - A port bow view of Reuben James moored at a pier during its commissioning. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-05287 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 152k 22 March 1986: Long Beach, Cal. - A U.S. Navy color guard parades the colors past an honor guard during the commissioning of Reuben James. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-05254 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 105k 22 March 1986: Long Beach, Cal. - Commander John J. Kieley, first commanding officer of Reuben James, speaks during the ship's commissioning. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-05267 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 145k 22 March 1986: Long Beach, Cal. - Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) man the ship during its commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-05244 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 166k 22 March 1986: Long Beach, Cal. - Survivors of the first Reuben James (DD 245), which was lost in action at the outbreak of US involvement in World War II, pose for a group photograph during the commissioning of Reuben James. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-05278 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 170k 8 May 1986: Naval Station Long Beach, Cal. - The tug Sea Robin assists Reuben James. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-07149 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 212k 8 May 1986: Naval Station Long Beach, Cal. - Tugs assist Reuben James away from the pier. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-07042 by PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 247k 25 July 1986: Pacific Ocean - An elevated port quarter view of Reuben James underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-00192 by PH1 T. Dupree from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 214k 25 July 1986: Pacific Ocean - An elevated port bow view of Reuben James underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-00193 by PH1 T. Dupree from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 124k 1 October 1986: Pacific Ocean - A starboard beam view of Reuben James, underway off San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-08634 by PH1 Paul Papas from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 124k undated image (USN Photo #999999-n-0000x-115) Bill Gonyo
    Reuben James 149k 1 March 1987: Los Angeles, Cal. - A starboard bow view of Reuben James during an inclining test. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-08023 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC) Navsource
    Reuben James 223k 1 March 1987: Los Angeles, Cal. - A starboard amidships view of Reuben James during an inclining test. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-08024 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 197k 1 March 1987: Los Angeles, Cal. - A starboard amidships view of Reuben James during an inclining test. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-08025 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 185k 1 March 1987: Los Angeles, Cal. - A starboard quarter view of Reuben James during an inclining test. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-87-08026 by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 95k In 1989 the Commanding Officer, Nick Richards, wanted a photo of the ship with the new Battle Flag being flown. As you can see, it is an enormous flag. We also had a fairly new paint job on the ship, and Cap't Richards wanted a photo of the ship looking sharp! It was to be used not only for PR purposes, but especially for the upcoming trip to Russia. Cap't Richards sent me up on one of the Seahawk helicopters with my new Nikon F4S camera and I took photos of the ship for about 20 minutes from all angles. This was one of my favorite shots, and Cap't Richards agreed, and it became the ‘official ship photo’ for quite awhile. I don’t remember where we were at when the photo was taken, I was taking many photos back then as one of the Ship’s Photo Intel team members (Snoopy Team). Mark S. West
    FC1(SW), USN (ret.)
    Reuben James 151k 14 September 1990: Vladivostok USSR - A banner hangs from a railing aboard a Soviet harbor craft as two American warships enter the port. The guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a United States/Soviet goodwill exchange program. (U.S. Navy photo, DVID #DN-ST-91-00748 by PH1 Ted Salois, from the DVIC)


    *** Feature Page for Reuben James' Vladivostok Visit ***


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    Reuben James 74k 25 June 1999: the Pacific Ocean - The Chilean flagship Blanco Encalada (DLH-15) is framed by the 76mm gun mount from Reuben James during Exercise Teamwork South '99 off the coast of Chile. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-02010 (990625-N-5862D-004) by PH1 Chris Desmond, from the DVIC) Fred Weiss
    Reuben James 173k 30 June 1999: the Pacific Ocean - U.S. Navy frigate Reuben James and U.S. Navy submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) off the coast of Chile during Exercise Teamwork South '99. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-02099 (990630-N-5862D-028) by PH1 Chris Desmond from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 118k 6 July 1999: the Pacific Ocean - Reuben James is anchored off the port city of Mejoines, Chile, as a participant in Exercise Teamwork South '99. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-02010 (DN-SD-02-02135 (990706-N-5862D-004) by PH1 Chris Desmond from the DVIC) Navsource
    Reuben James 385k 27 August 1999: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Reuben James docked near the DDG 70, USS Hopper, in the Southeast Loch at Pearl Harbor. I shot this one while on a tour of Arizona and then Missouri. An unknown SSN is off to the left. John Skillman
    Reuben James 97k 27 August 1999: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The "Ships Present" Board aboard Missouri showing Reuben James and the other ships in port that day.
    Reuben James 263k 23 September 2002: the Pacific Ocean - An aerial view of Reuben James. Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. Reuben James is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Battle Group and is on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-02010 (020923-N-4309A-008) by PH2 Aaron Ansarov from the Defense Visual Information Center) Bill Gonyo
    Reuben James 171k 27 April 2003: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Sailors aboard Reuben James man the rails as the ship returns to her homeport of Pearl Harbor. Reuben James spent over nine months deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (U.S. Navy photo #030427-N-5376G-002 by PHAN Benjamin D. Glass from the Navy Newstand) Fred Weiss
    Reuben James 169k 27 April 2003: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Reuben James returns to her homeport Pearl Harbor after a deployment with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) strike group spanning nearly 10 months. Reuben James is among the first ships to return home from Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo #030427-N-8157C-031 by PH2 Dennis Cantrell from the Navy Newstand) Navsource
    Reuben James 229k 27 April 2003: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Friends and family members welcome the crew of Reuben James as it returns to her homeport at Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is among the first ships to return home from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (U.S. Navy photo #030427-N-8157C-057 by PH2 Dennis Cantrell from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 153k 18 June 2003: Honolulu, Hi. - Reuben James prepares to pass the new Japanese fishing training vessel Ehime Maru while pulling in to Honolulu, Hawaii. Reuben James and the guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) pull into Honolulu, Hawaii for a short port visit to The Aloha Tower Marketplace in support of this year's Navy League Convention. (U.S. Navy photo #030618-N-8157C-020 by PH2 Dennis Cantrell from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 177k 18 June 2003: Honolulu, Hi. - Reuben James and the guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) pull into Honolulu for a short port visit to The Aloha Tower Marketplace in support of this year's Navy League Convention. (U.S. Navy photo #030618-N-8157C-049 by PH2 Dennis Cantrell from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 168k 18 June 2003: Honolulu, Hi. - Officers and Sailors of the guided missile frigate Reuben James hold a frocking ceremony on the ship’s helo deck. Reuben James and Hopper (DDG 70) pulled into Honolulu for a short port visit to The Aloha Tower Marketplace in support of this year's Navy League Convention. (U.S. Navy photo #030618-N-8157C-088 by PH2 Dennis Cantrell from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 170k 20 June 2003: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Lt. Matthew Poirier, navigator aboard the guided missile frigate Reuben James, conducts a tour for National Football League’s San Francisco Forty-Niner cheerleaders aboard the ship. The cheerleaders were in Hawaii to pose for photos for a calendar and also to tour Pearl Harbor based ships. The guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) held autograph sessions at the Navy Exchange. (U.S. Navy photo #030620-N-3228G-003 by PH1 William R. Goodwin from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 173k 12 February 2004: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Family members of sailors assigned to the guided missile frigate Reuben James watch as the ship pulls out for a scheduled deployment. Reuben James is scheduled to perform various counter drug operations in the Eastern regions of the South Pacific Ocean. Reuben James returned ten months ago from the Arabian Gulf following a nine-month deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo #040212-N-3019M-001 by JOSN Ryan C. McGinley from the Navy Newstand) Fred Weiss
    Reuben James 125k 23 April 2004: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ronnie Martin supervises line handlers while mooring the guided missile frigate Reuben James. Reuben James returned to Pearl Harbor after a three-month deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean to monitor, detect and counter drug activities. (U.S. Navy photo #040423-N-3228G-002 by PH1 William R. Goodwin from the Navy Newstand) Navsource
    Reuben James 121k 23 April 2004: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - A line handler secures a stern line to a bollard while mooring Reuben James. Reuben James is returning to Pearl Harbor after a three-month deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean to monitor, detect and counter drug activities. During the deployment, the crew aboard Reuben James rescued 149 Ecuadorian men, women, and children from the sinking motor vessel MV Margyl Margarita, returning them safely to Ecuador. (U.S. Navy photo #040423-N-3228G-003 by PH1 William R. Goodwin from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 76k 23 April 2004: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Chief Engineman Robert Caldwell greets a loved one on the pier after his ship, Reuben James returned to her homeport at Pearl Harbor. Reuben James returned to Pearl Harbor after a three-month deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean to monitor, detect and counter drug activities. (U.S. Navy photo #040423-N-3228G-006 by PH1 William R. Goodwin, from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 118k 23 April 2004: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Seaman Jesse L. Miller, left, and Seaman Stephen Hopwood install a rat guard on a bow mooring line after their ship, the guided missile frigate Reuben James returned to Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is returning to Pearl Harbor after a three-month deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean to monitor, detect and counter drug activities. (U.S. Navy photo #040423-N-3228G-009 by PH1 William R. Goodwin, from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 156k 31 January 2005: Pearl Harbor HI - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott speaks to Sailors assigned to the guided missile frigate Reuben James about how fleet surveys affected the concept of the new Task Force Uniform. MCPON Terry Scott visited various bases in Hawaii to speak to Sailors about education, training, and the new Task Force Uniform concept. (U.S. Navy photo #050131-N-3207B-081 by PH2 Jennifer L. Bailey from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 45k 1 January 2006: San Diego, Cal. - Reuben James and other 3rd Fleet ships home ported at Naval Station San Diego display their holiday lights in celebration moments after the start of the New Year. (U.S. Navy photo #060101-N-9866B-324 by JO2 Zack Baddorf from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 79k 7 August 2006: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The U.S. Navy Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) (left) and the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS Port Royal (CG 73) (right) sit moored at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Reuben James and Port Royal, completed a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific and the USN 5th Fleet area of operation. Nearly 6,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) operated in the Pacific and Indian Oceans in support of the Global War On Terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-07-10853 (060807-N-4965F-001) by MC1 James E. Foehl from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 93k 16 August 2006: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Reuben James sits pierside at Pearl Harbor after returning from a six-month deployment. The ship traveled more than 45,000 miles supporting the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo #060816-N-9643K-001 by MCC Joe Kane from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 97k 31 August 2006: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class Stephen Cornell, an anti-submarine tactical controller onboard Reuben James, homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prepares to raise the Navy Jack during morning colors on 31 August 2006. Since May 2002, all U.S. Navy ships have flown the Navy Jack from 8 a.m. to sunset daily while in port. The temporary substitution for the Union Jack represents a historic reminder of the nation's and Navy's origin and the will to persevere and triumph during the Global War On Terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-07-12617 (060831-N-4965F-002) by MC1 James E. Foehl from the DVIC)
    Reuben James 86k 24 August 2007: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - A senior chief petty officer aboard Reuben James says goodbye to his family before departing for a Western Pacific deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo #070824-N-0879R-005 by MCC David Rush from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 79k 24 August 2007: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Family and friends say goodbye to Sailors aboard Reuben James as they depart for the Western Pacific in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo #070824-N-0879R-010 by MCC David Rush from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 163k 24 August 2007: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - USS Reuben James (FFG 57) departs from her homeport of Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The ship is scheduled conduct operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #070824-N-9758L-183 by MC3 Michael A. Lantron from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 130k 22 February 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as she makes her way pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is returning from a six-month western Pacific deployment supporting the global war on terrorism. Armed with six MK-46 torpedoes, one 76 mm MK 75 rapid-fire gun and one Phalanx close-in weapons system, frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. (U.S. Navy photo #080222-N-4965F-358 by MC1 James E. Foehl from the Navy Newstand) Robert M. Cieri
    Reuben James 92k 22 February 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Sailors man the rails aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) as she makes her way pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is returning from a six-month western Pacific deployment supporting the global war on terrorism. Armed with six MK-46 torpedoes, one 76 mm MK 75 rapid fire gun and one Phalanx close-in weapons system, frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. (U.S. Navy photo #080222-N-4965F-398 by MC1 James E. Foehl from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 191k 18 April 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) passes the USS Arizona Memorial as she departs Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James departed her homeport of Pearl Harbor to join USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG). The Nimitz CSG is deployed under the Navy's fleet response plan and will operate in the western Pacific in support of U.S. commitments in the region. (U.S. Navy photo #080418-N-4965F-099 by MC1 James E. Foehl from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 176k 25 September 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate Reuben James departs Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) departed from Pearl Harbor as part of the Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment program. The program calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the Western Pacific by conducting intermediate/advanced training and regular deployments in the Western Pacific, and is designed to improve the U.S. Pacific Fleet's war fighting readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Navy photo #080925-N-9758L-048 by MC2 Michael A. Lantron from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 130k 19 December 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Hula dancers perform as family and friends welcome the Pearl Harbor-based guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) during the ship's return to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after supporting the Pacific Fleet's Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment. Reuben James also participated in Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines and multi-national exercises ANNUALEX 20G and SHAREM 159. (U.S. Navy photo #081219-N-0879R-001 by MCC David Rush from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 388k 19 December 2008: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - (U.S. Navy photos from the Navy Newstand)
    Top Left: EM1(SW) Jaylor Tagay greets his newborn child during the return of Reuben James to Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
    Top Right: MR1(SW) Larry Shipman greets his wife, Akeisha, and son, Camron, during the ship's return to Pearl Harbor.
    Bottom Left: Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Jurode departs Reuben James with Christmas presents.
    (top and bottom left: U.S. Navy photos #081219-N-9758L-125 and 081219-N-9758L-138 by MC2 Michael A. Lantron; top right: U.S. Navy photos #081219-N-0879R-002 by MCC David Rush)
        Robert M. Cieri
              and
    CMDCS William R. Adams
        USS Reuben James
    Reuben James 329k 15 January 2010: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Reuben James (FFG 57) pulls out of Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a scheduled six-month deployment. Reuben James will be deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100115-N-3666S-034 by MC2 Robert Stirrup from the Navy Newstand) Robert Hurst
    Reuben James 310k 1 June 2010: Pearl Harbor, Hi. - Sailors aboard Reuben James man the rails as the ship returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Reuben James has completed operations with forward-deployed naval forces, joint fisheries patrol with the U.S. Coast Guard and humanitarian relief and goodwill projects in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo #100601-N-7498L-050 by MC2 Mark Logico from the Navy Newstand)
    Reuben James 344k 8 July 2010: Pacific Ocean - Reuben James conducts training exercises supporting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo #100708-N-3570S-325 by MC2 Jeremy M. Starr from the Navy Newstand)

    USS Reuben James FFG 57 History
    Note: History is unavailable at this time
    This class of ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project

    Supplemental History Page: Reuben James Visits Vladivostok USSR, 14 September 1990

    Reuben James' Commanding Officers
    Thanks to Willliam R. Adams, CMDCS, FFG-57
    Number, Dates of Command Commanding Officers
    1.) 22 Mar 1986 - 12 Apr 1988Cmdr. John J. Kieley III
    2.) 12 Apr 1988 - 07 Jul 1990Cmdr. Nicholas Lademan Richards
    3.) 07 Jul 1990 - 20 Mar 1992Cmdr. James C. Day
    4.) 20 Mar 1992 - 14 Jan 1994Cmdr. Michael A. Calhoun
    5.) 14 Jan 1994 - 25 Nov 1995Cmdr. Edward J. Gilmore
    6.) 25 Nov 1995 - 20 Jun 1997Cmdr. William L. Richards
    7.) 20 Jun 1997 - 12 Feb 1999Cmdr. Faris T. Farwell, Jr.
    8.) 12 Feb 1999 - 18 Feb 2000Cmdr. Steven L. Richter
    9.) 18 Feb 2000 - 14 Sep 2001Cmdr. Carl W. Cramb
    10.) 14 Sep 2001 - 16 May 2003Cmdr. Edward J. Lester
    11.) 16 May 2003 - 15 Dec 2004Cmdr. John M. Figuerres
    12.) 15 Dec 2004 - 20 Jul 2006Cmdr. Logan S. Jones
    13.) 20 Jul 2006 - 08 Jan 2008Cmdr. Richard E. Haidvogel
    14.) 08 Jan 2008 - 08 Jan 2010Cmdr. Joseph P. Naman
    15.) 08 Jan 2010 - 27 Jul 2011Cmdr. David E. Miller
    16.) 27 Jul 2011 - Cmdr. Daniel W. Valascho

    Crew Contact And Reunion Information

    Contact Name: John B. Lampe
    Address: 121 Lucas Drive / Bordentown NJ 08505-1406
    Phone: (609) 298-7293

    Note About Contacts

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