Austin (LPD 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Leiutenant Commander Peter W. Gregory United States Navy Command Chaplain Chaplain Gregory leading the I hanksgivitig Day Celebration on the Mess Deck. The mission of religious ministries department onboard USS AUSTIN (LPD 4) is to provide for the free exercise of faith of the Sailors and Marines onboard Austin. We provide total care for the individual. In counseling, crisis intervention, and educational opportunities, we seek the betterment of the human spirit and healthy lifestyle choices. We aid mission effectiveness by working to ensure all sailors and marines are ready to serve and ready to do their job. We look after their spiritual and emotional health of the AUSTIN Blue Green team. Our job is to be with our sailors and marines in all aspects of their life onboard AUSTIN, bringing positive results and positive solutions to everyday issues we experience together. LCDR Pete Gregory is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has 15 years of Navy experience in all types of locationa and situations. Making his second deployment on AUSTIN, he is always available for his sailors and marines. We cover the ship and we serve God and Country. Left to Right: MMl Lumaban, EMI Ortiz. ENl Keith, SGTLankford, EM2 Collier, RP2 Whitley, CDR Gregory. On their way to our community relations project on the island of Malta. USS Austin - MARG 3-00

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Department YN3 Daniel Pabon YN2 Rickv Preap YN3 Michael Samuel YN Franco Silvera PNSA Michael Hammer L 2 Hnwki}jf liclpni: out on USS AUSTIN Ave. The Administration Department, led by PNC(SW) Uy and YNl(SW) Burke, performed admirably during the entire deployment. Whether assisting with Beer on the Pier or typing correspondence in the office, the entire team of four Personnelmen, 6 Yeomen, and 1 Lithographer gave it their all. The Personnelmen were in charge of ensuring that everyone that traveled home on emergency leave or PCS orders had proper travel arrangements and that they received all of the proper pay and entitlements. LIl Hawkins provided one of the most important services of all: he researched every port of call and put together a multi-paged, color booklet containing important liberty information. His efforts ensured that every member of AUSTIN had the opportunity to learn about the cultures and lifestyles of the citizens of each country we visited. Finally, the Yeomen worked around the clock during the last few months of deployment. They tirelessly worked on over 90 evaluations and fitreps, 157 cruise awards, numerous ESWS qualifications and 51 advancement certificates. Their efforts ensured that everyone deserving, was recognized and awarded prior to the ship returning to Norfolk, Virginia. ■■-■ j 4U USS Austin - MARG 3-00