Командир USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) снят с должности

Командир фрегата ВМС США «Вандегрифт» (USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) коммандер (капитан второго ранга) 
Джозеф Дарлак отстранен от службы 
за неспособность обеспечить надлежащее поведение подчиненных во время визита во Владивосток, состоявшегося в конце сентября этого 2012 года, когда СМИ сообщили о пьяном дебоше американских моряков. 

По данным Associated Press, Дарлак снят с должности в связи с утратой доверия к нему вышестоящего командования. 

С формулировкой «за пьянство и недисциплинированное поведение», неисполнение правил нахождения в увольнении также отстранены от службы старший помощник командира фрегата, старший механик и еще один офицер экипажа, который приписан к базе в Сан-Диего (штат Калифорния). 

В настоящее время Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift  выполняет поставленные задачи в сфере оперативной ответственности 7-го флота ВМС США, базирующегося в японском городе Йокосука. 

Новым командиром USS Vandegrift временно назначен капитан Томас Уоркмэн, 
говорится в пресс-релизе.

23-27 июля 2010 года ракетный фрегат «Вандегрифт» (USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) под командованием капитана второго ранга Стивена Прескотта (Cmdr. Steven Prescott)  уже посещал  Владивосток, где принял участие в мероприятиях празднования Дня Военно-Морского флота России (Navy Day celebrations) на акватории Амурского залива.  
USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). Vladivostok, Russia ( July 23-27 , 2010)

Ранее экипаж фрегата ВМС США USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) взаимодействовал с российскими моряками бпк "Маршал Шапошников" (Russian Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov (DD 543) Тихоокеанского флота в ходе учений PASSEX в ноябре 2003 года.

Это уже второй за последние дни инцидент такого рода в американских ВМС. 
В конце октября было объявлено об отстранении от службы контр-адмирала Чарльза Гауэтта. Он командовал ударной группой во главе с атомным авианосцем USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), который в настоящее время находится в зоне Персидского залива. Гауэтту было предписано вернуться в порт приписки Бремертон (штат Вашингтон) до завершения начатого в его отношении служебного расследования. 

120920-N-NJ243-021 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 20, 2012) – Commander Joseph R. Darlak, Commanding Officer, takes a bite of a traditional offering of bread and salt after Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived in Vladivostok for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Ryan P. Murtha)

120921-N-ZZZZZ-034 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 20, 2012) – Children from Parus Nadezhdy home for troubled teens visited Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) for a tour of the ship. Vandegrift is in Vladivostok for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ensign Robsson R. Brassea)

120920-N-DT472-002 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 20, 2012) – Lieutenant Junior Grade John A. Luhn reviews the ships course as Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived in Vladivostok for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ensign Erik M. Selberg)

120920-N-DT472-001 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 20, 2012) – Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Jeremy Banks and Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Andrew P. Bell are stationed as forward lookouts as Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived in Vladivostok for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ensign Erik M. Selberg)

120921-N-ZZZZZ-002 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 20, 2012) – Engineman Third Class Andrew Seidmen attached to Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) plays a game of Connect Four with children from the Children’s Cancer Ward in Vladivostok. Vandegrift is in Vladivostok for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Aviation Machinists Mate First Class Jonathan B. Phillips)

USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). Vladivostok, Russia ( July 23-27 , 2010)

Ракетный фрегат «Вандегрифт» (USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) под командованием капитана второго ранга Стивена Прескотта (Cmdr. Steven Prescott) 23-27 июля 2010 года посетил Владивосток (Vladivostok, Russia) и принял участие в мероприятиях празднования Дня Военно-Морского флота России (Navy Day celebrations) на акватории Амурского залива

Военные моряки фрегата так же посетили детский реабилитационный центр "Парус Надежды", где были тепло встречены детьми.

100724-N-4894D-311 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (July 24, 2010) - Cmdr. Steven Prescott, left, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), Lt. Cmdr. Walter Mainor, right, commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7), and a Russian navy Cmdr. render honors during a wreath laying ceremony in Vladivostok.

Vandegrift and Patriot are visiting Russia to participate in Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Colby Drake.

100724-N-7699S-351 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (July 24, 2010) -Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) visit local children during a community service project at the Parus Nadezhdy Center in Vladivostok. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptological Technician 2nd Class Keith Sanks).

100724-N-7699S-281 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (July 24, 2010) -Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) visit local children during a community service project at the Parus Nadezhdy Center in Vladivostok.

Vandegrift and Patriot are visiting Russia to participate in Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptological Technician 2nd Class Keith Sanks)


Ранее экипаж фрегата ВМС США USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) уже взаимодействовал с российскими моряками бпк "Маршал Шапошников" (Russian Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov (DD 543) Тихоокеанского флота России в ходе учений PASSEX в ноябре 2003 года.

 031109-N-3483C-002 USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Nov. 9, 2003 - Russian Federation Navy Officers pose for a picture with Commanding Officer USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Cmdr. Rich Rogers, and Lt. Cmdr. Calvin Slocumb during a Russian Passing Exercise (PASSEX) as a joint foreign naval exercise. Russian Sailors: Capt. 1st Rank Mikhail Ivanovich Sazhaev, Capt. 1st Rank Ivan Ivanovich Gavriev, Lt. Yeugeni Olegovich Kiselyov and Lt. Konstantin Yurevich Shatsrin.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert S. Cole.)

031109-N-3483C-001 USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Nov. 9, 2003- Commanding Officer USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Cmdr. Rich Rogers, greets Russian Federation Navy Lt. Konstantin Yurevich Shatsrin, on the bridge of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) during a Russian Passing Exercise (PASSEX) as a joint foreign naval exercise while Capt. 1st Rank Mikhail Ivanovich Sazhaev, also of the Russian Federation Navy, looks on. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert S. Cole.)

031109-N-8590G-002 USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Nov. 9, 2003- USS Vandegrift and Russian Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov (DD 543) maneuver in formation during a Russian Passing Exercise (PASSEX) as a joint foreign naval exercise. The Russian Dubna-class Light Oiler Pechenga (AOL) also participated in this exercise. Vandegrift is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Gary B. Granger).

By Journalist Seaman Tom Smith, Naval Media Center, Yokosuka, Japan

ABOARD USS VANDEGRIFT, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Russian Federation navy in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 9.

Two Russian ships, Pechenga (AOR) and Marshal Shaposhnikov (DD 543), performed several evolutions with Vandegrift, including a light signal flashing and flag hoisting exchange, followed by a leapfrog exercise, where ships practice real time maneuvering.

Signalman 2nd Class (SW) Nathan Stalker said the exercise was “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

“It was my first time seeing a Russian ship, and I was honored to be a participant in the events,” he said.

During the exercise, Vandegrift hosted four Russian Sailors, Capt. 1st Rank Mikhail Ivanovich Sazhaev, Capt. 1st Rank Ivan Ivanovich Gavriev, Lt. Yeugeni Olegovich Kiselyov and Lt. Konstantin Yurevich Shatsrin. Sazhaev said this was his second exercise with the U.S Navy.

“The maneuvering between the two ships were beneficial and understanding by both navies,” he said. “This exercise was good for both U.S. and Russian Sailors. Our country wants to continue presence on the high seas with American ships, and may we meet only as friends.”

Vandegrift Sailors Lt. Greg Morris, Lt. Ken Ehresman, Chief Quartermaster (SW/AW) Bradley Riegel and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Tom Jeno boarded Shaposhnikov.

“The Russian Sailors were friendly and welcomed us accordingly,” Jeno said. “It was an awesome experience for me to be chosen to represent our country as a guest on board the Russian ship.”

“It was a great experience for me and the Vandegrift Sailors,” said Vandegrift commanding officer, Cmdr. Rich Rogers. “This exercise helps our relationship and continues to develop into a brighter future between the U.S. and Russia.”

060814-N-2716P-018 Yokosuka, Japan (Aug. 14, 2006) - The guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) departs the pier for the last time as a homeported vessel of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. After being part of Destroyer Squadron Fifteen for nearly 10 years, the Vandegrift is moving to its new homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul J. Phelps)