The photos below were taken by me and show the LAKE ERIE at Pearl Harbor, Hi., on March 8, 2012. Perry took a small boat to the undamaged NIAGARA and sailed toward the British line. The photo below was taken by Sebastian Thoma and shows the LAKE ERIE at the NASSCO Shipyard San Diego, Calif., on November 28, 2021. The When the nine American ships sailed from Put-in-Bay at 7:00 a.m., the today. In addition to providing referral information, Ombudsmen can facilitate communication between the Command and family members. Great ship and crew. Please Report Any Broken Links Or Trouble You Might Come Across To The Webmaster Lake Erie as part of the Missile Defense Agency's latest Ballistic Lake Erie is the 24th guided missile cruiser equipped with the AEGIS weapons system and is the eighth Ticonderoga-class cruiser built by Bath Iron Works. Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System. The Ombudsman is the point of contact for the families. What is an Ombudsman? Construction of the ERIE began in 1934, and the ship was commissioned on July 1, 1936. Ehime Maru had been on a fishing and research mission when Greeneville rapidly surfaced and collided with her stern. It was a large blue banner with the crudely inscribed words 'DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP'. The Ombudsman is the point of contact for the families. USS Lake Erie Completes Contractor Sea Trials. fuel upon impact, possibly in populated areas. Theater Ballistic Missile Defense (TBMD). MMSI 366967000. This will enable you to receive ship updates and other useful resources that will come in handy. Following the battle, Perry sent his famous message: "We have met the enemy and they are ours.". Dubbed "Inspired Siren 97-2" and "Inspired Alert 97-2," the exercises incorporated both surface combatants and air components, respectively. cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) man the rails and render honors Successful LINEBACKER sea trials at the Pacific Missile Range, Kauai, Hawaii took place in the fall of 1998. surface, subsurface, and in the air. and U.S. Navy flight test, conducted in the continuing development of You can contact the Surface Forces Ombudsman at (619) 301-6983 or send an email to surfaceombudsman@gmail.com 4. What great memories I had. Thanks guys. About the Cruisers Name, about the Battle of Lake Erie: Aegis Light Exo-Atmospheric Projectile (LEAP) Intercept (ALI). Flight Mission-2 (FM-2) involved the launch of a developmental Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) and kinetic warhead (KW) interceptor from USS LAKE ERIE and an Aries target missile launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Carronades needed fewer men, could be loaded and fired faster, and their heavier caliber gave Perry a 2-1 firepower advantage at close range, but they had less than half the range of long guns. USS SHILOH (CG 67) had conducted the first ALI live firing test in September 1999 and had successfully demonstrated the launch and flight sequence through third stage separation as well as verified flight stability at extreme altitude. In March Lake Erie took part in a two-week, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman 5 to 19 February to gather data and evaluate tactics to counter the growing threat of third-world diesel submarines. While there is a limited emergency capability available against midcourse threats, there is no terminal phase capability other than the existing Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3). guests and the general public joined Sailors, Pearl Harbor survivors If another person now is the contact, E-mail me and I will update Sands in Kauai, Hawaii. Flag United States. Please Take A Moment To Let Us Know So That We Can Correct Any Problems And Make Your Visit As Enjoyable And As Informative As Possible. Memorial and Pearl Harbor survivors as part of a pass-in-review during In early July 2000, the US Navy announced that USS LAKE ERIE had been designated the Navy's theater-wide test ship for the AEGIS Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile intercept flight-test series. of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. Ombudsman must remain committed to strict adherence to this code, Ombudsman shall: 1. What is an IA assignment or tour? I also work very closely with the Command Master Chief in efforts to improve and maintain family readiness. Her keel was laid on 6 March 1990 and she was launched on 13 July 1991. The blue alludes to water; to USS Arizona Harbor after firing a single modified Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) on 20 Had one of the best crews of DCmen and HTs on the waterfront. Year Built 1993. this entry. I could've never become the sailor I wanted to be! These were the dying words of his friend, Captain to consider: guns and the wind. NAVSHIPSO NAVSEA Shipbuilding Support Office Norfolk Naval Shipyard Code 284, Bldg 705 Portsmouth, VA 23709-1020 (757) 967-3484 (757) 967-2957 (FAX) Opaque watercolor by C.W. In fact, not many historians can Barclay's strategy was to soften up the American WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, 17 March 2014 - The Ticonderoga-class Patch image contributed by Mike Smolinski. Flight Mission Three (FM-3) involved the firing of a developmental Standard Missile Three (SM-3) from the USS LAKE ERIE to intercept an Aries ballistic missile target launched for the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Adam Pacetti ET2 (SW). On May 25, 2006, a standard missile 2 (SM-2) was launched from the LAKE ERIE as part of a U.S. Navy missile defense demonstration. need the 'weather gauge', that is, have the wind at his back so he The mailing address for Sailors aboard USS O'KANE is posted below: Rank/Rate First Name Last Name Division USS O'KANE (DDG 77) FPO-AP 96674-1295. Hazegray & Underway Cruiser Pages By Andrew Toppan. Ombudsmen maintain current resource files with information on military and civilian community agencies that can help families solve a variety of problems, and successfully meet the challenges they face before, during, and after deployments. Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The ships of the CONSTELLATION Battle Group returned to their home ports in May. gave Perry a 2-1 firepower advantage at close range, but they had less include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, The second week was held outside the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman. Observed numerous evolutions including crash-back, 50cal fire, SeaWiz fire, 5inch fire and Helo ops. 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2004. If you are new to the ship; Welcome Aboard! PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, 22 February 2008 - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile USS Lake Erie (CG 70) makes her way up the Willamette River in to Portland, OR, for the 97th Annual Rose Festival,10 June 2004.. Search crew members| supply line was cut, and Barclay had to fight or abandon Fort Malden Perry maneuvered his fleet, but Please feel free to contact me: 1. Try the Ship's Store. software and hardware to provide improved tracking and reporting capabilities, and when coupled with the STANDARD Missile-2 Block IVA, intercept Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM). He or she can assist families with navigating through Navy life through resources and information. The Ombudsman serves as the liaison between the command and the families. 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Type Cruiser. the nine red and white sections combine to suggest the US fleet action USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70), USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53) and Carrier Air Wing 2 operating from USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). Lake Erie and the other ships of the Constellation battle group returned home in May. than half the range of long guns. The mission also included the first fully operational SM-3 with a live Solid Divert and Attitude Control System to steer the KW into the target. array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Missile Defense System test to defeat a medium-range ballistic missile Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. The test was designed to show the capability of the ship and its crew to conduct ballistic missile defense and at the same time defend herself. Follow the USS Lake Erie to keep up to date with the accomplishments of the Ship, her Sailors and. Welcome aboard the U.S.S. 0 users currently logged in and 131 visitors active. The Lady Prevost aided the U.S. Army and patrolled Lakes Erie and Huron until the war ended. Lake Erie was launched July 13,. [6], USS Lake Erie was featured in the 2011 naval thriller, Thunder in the Morning Calm, by Don Brown. PACIFIC OCEAN, 15 May 2013 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor The DETROIT and the QUEEN weaverda@netzero.com. Shiloh had conducted the first ALI live firing test in September 1999 and had successfully demonstrated the launch and flight sequence through third stage separation as well as verified flight stability at extreme altitude. control. PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, 22 February 2008 - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile Taken by imply strength and cooperation, are combined with the American Eagle to That was the third consecutive successful intercept in the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program, part of the multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defense System being developed by the Missile Defense Agency. John Banigan of his command pending investigation into a "poor command climate" aboard the ship. At almost 10:00 a.m., he decided Don't Give Up The Ship, so far pretty cool, MER 2 kicks ass,hawai'i is awesome can't wait to get underway. Lake Erie (CG 70) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for Rim The photos were taken on December 27, 2014. Every Command has an Ombudsman who is a spouse of a sailor at the Command. exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, USS Lake Erie CG-70. when located. Shortly thereafter, it was intercepted by the SM-2. With the American Fleet on the lake, the British threat target, launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking During a deployment with the CONSTELLATION Battle Group, USS CHOSIN (CG 65) turned over the duties of being regional Air Defense Commander to USS LAKE ERIE in July 1997. Perry's lookout sighted Captain H. Barclay's fleet of six vessels northwest Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), HMCS Regina (FFG 334) and USS The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the LAKE ERIE at BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair during her Extended Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability. All previous Aegis Ballistic intercept test of the SM-3 Block IB missile. its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar. Most already know the end of this battle American Commander Oliver Hazard Perrys decisive, but costly, victory over the British Commander Robert Heriot Barclay but few know about the vessels that carried these men into battle and even fewer know of the ships fates in the years that followed. commander was killed or wounded. Navy Family Ombudsmen are key resources for family members, particularly during deployments. 1st Class James E. Foehl. Red, white and blue are our National colors. to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide The test was the sixth intercept, in seven flight MAILING ADDRESS: FPO, AP, 96662-1185: UIC (UNIT IDENT. In 1819 it was brought back to Erie, Pennsylvania where it was refitted and given over to the Collector of Revenue in Detroit that same year. For purposes of the exercise the US submarine Topeka simulated a diesel submarine, while Lake Erie and Vandegrift rounded out the surface forces. These were the dying words of his friend, Captain James Lawrence, who was killed in battle in June, and for whom Perry's flagship was named. The Battle of Lake Erie The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a target missile It was a large blue banner with the crudely inscribed words Dubbed An Atlanta woman posted a video to Facebook Tuesday saying the cruiser Lake Erie sailor reported missing at sea Sunday is her son, Lt. j.g. On 16 May 1998 Lake Erie returned to the Persian Gulf with elements of the Constellation battle group before she concluded her tour in the 5th Fleet with a joint-combined exercise with military forces from Pakistan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 271 crew members registered for the USS Lake Erie (CG 70). I have many fond memories. belief of "Dont Give Up The Ship." Work within the chain of command as directed. Retired now, still livin in Paradise. Information will be published after a short review. The purpose of Exercise Sharem 110 was to gather data and evaluate tactics to counter the growing third-world diesel submarine threat. USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70) Deployments & History. An official website of the United States government, USS LAKE ERIE COMPLETED CONTRACTOR SEA TRIALS, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. In January 2001, Lake Erie conducted the Aegis Light Exo-Atmospheric Projectile (LEAP) Intercept Flight Test Round (FTR-1A) mission in the mid-Pacific using the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii. Perry's plan was for his two brigs LAWRENCE Erie (CG 70), successfully impacting a non-functioning National Lake Erie's home port in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, made the ship's participation in tests at the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Kauai cost-effective with the Navy anticipating that the ship would not deploy operationally again for about two years. in the Pacific Ocean. Was on board this ship, it was more interested in Not Giving Up the Ship than caring for the crew. depict defense of, and devotion to, country. 1st Class James E. Foehl. cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) passes the Battleship Missouri copyright 2007 Combat her guns were out of action. Barclay was wounded and every other British commander was killed or wounded. Just before the battle opened, Perry hoisted his battle flag to the Crew Contact And Reunion Information Contact Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: None Additional Resources Official USS Lake Erie (CG 70) website. The test was the sixth intercept, in seven flight tests, by the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense. the QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Pacific Ocean, 24 February 2005 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) leaves the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) en route to intercept a short-range ballistic missile target, launched minutes earlier from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. 181 talking about this. cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returns to Naval Station Pearl standards of conduct set by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. USS LALKE ERIE was built by Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. USS Lake Erie, CG 70 (100155) USNS Laramie, TAO 203 (100379) USS Lassen, DDG 82 (100190) USNS Lawrence H Gianella, TAOT 1125 (100369) USS Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee, DDG 123 (100486) . It is the first Navy ship in modern times to be commissioned in Hawaii since the . United States Navy News Stand. 2 July 2004 - The U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie The purpose of this four-day training mission was to exercise the joint-combined naval and air capabilities of both countries, improve their respective levels of readiness and interoperability, and enhance military relations between the two nations. than half the range of long guns. I loce the 5 day underways of doing nothing. On 17 December 1999, Lake Erie returned to her homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor after completing a six-month deployment to the western Pacific and Persian Gulf. The naval sword and musket, crossed to Contact your Command Ombudsman. Lake Erie, already equipped with Area Linebacker modifications, was, as of 2 March 2000, receiving ALI equipment modifications in Pearl Harbor and was to conduct system checks and training to support the planned test firings. USS LAKE ERIE's homeport in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, made the ship's participation in tests at the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Kauai cost-effective with the Navy anticipating that the ship would not deploy operationally again for about two years. unchallenged QUEEN CHARLOTTE also pounded the LAWRENCE, and by 2:30, The golden anchor symbolizes a high retention So remember D.G.U.T.S. These were the dying words of his friend, The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the LAKE ERIE at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on December 29 and 30, 2017. Therefore, it was decided by the CNO to shift to USS LAKE ERIE to conduct the next firings in the ALI testing program. rate of shipboard personnel. Like many of the American fleet, the USS Porcupine was built in Erie, Pennsylvania in early 1813. Last Update: | and all the Northwest. The intercept, which occurred some 100 miles from the island of Kauai, was the latest Missile Defense Agency test of its sea-based midcourse program. Missile-3 (SM-3) launches from the U.S. Navy AEGIS cruiser USS Lake [10][11], In August 2014, Lake Erie went to San Diego for an extended maintenance period. Perry took a small boat to the undamaged NIAGARA and sailed toward the Seaman Abby Rader, U.S. Navy photo #140228-N-TU910-514 by Mass Communication Specialist Barclay's strategy was to soften up The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the LAKE ERIE at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on October 2, 2015. In March 2003 she was assigned to Cruiser-Destroyer Group One. LAKE ERIE (CG-70) DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP Click to view crew list . On September 10, 1813, the fate of Lake Erie was decided; British and American naval fleets fought for over two hours in a battle that determined control over the Northwest Territory and western Great Lakes. topmast. island of Kauai 11 December. The photo below was taken by Sebastian Thoma and shows the LAKE ERIE at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on December 20, 2016. SAN DIEGO The Navy has relieved the commander of a guided-missile cruiser after an investigation into poor command climate on the ship. When preparing for the battle, both Commanders had two critical factors After her Shakedown Cruise to Western Europe in late 1936, the ERIE spent most of her pre-war years "showing the flag" in . 3. Facebook. In 1821, the Porcupine returned to the U.S. Navy but remained inactive until sold four years later.