Belleau Wood (LHA 3) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 2000 volume:

Don S. Montgomery, USN Ret Naval Medla enter Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-0001 'k'k'k'kt'k 'kktiit USS BELLEAU WOOD Hull Swap 2000 by the Numbers 12 31 Command 14 51 2 Continents 20 000 miles 152 531 Aloha Hawaii Two Ships One Crew 16-71 Sad So Longs Chain of Command Dept 8 Div 110-511 Hafa Adai Guam 158-611 West Meets East in Konichi-wa Sasebo 164-651 Exchange of Command 166 671 Pusan 168 691 Ohalyu Gozaimasu Okinawa 1701 Saipan Splendor Community Relations 172 731 -'e9w iW Paradise Relaxation Hull Swap Sports 174-751 Tiger Cruise 2000 Ceremonial Salutes 172-731 Back Home Again 178-791 F - A year before the Navy s largest ever hull swap between USS Essex CLHD 22 and USS Belleau Wood KLHA 31, the crew spent countless hours preparing the Paclfic Fleet,s top large deck amphlblous assault shlp for the Forward Deployed Naval Forces CFDNFJ ln Sasebo, J 2111311 The n Gator's Dockmg Phased Malntenance Avallablllty, major equlpment upgr2ld6S and ha rk dedicated to pamtlng, cleamng and refurblshmg the shlp, ensured Essex would be comed edltlon to the Seventh Fleet The crew began the year 2000 wlth a very successf URYC followed by the awardlng of the Battle E by Commander Amphlblous GrouP Thr eady recognized as the best on the San Dlego waterfront, the crew was selected to C011 lrst West Coast operatlonal testing of the MV 22 Osprey, a multl purpose tllt rotor 2lll'C ng evaluated by the Marine Corps for future SEFVICC aboard large deck amphibious shlPS artment of Defense's Jolnt Shlpboard Hellcopter Integratlon Program team came abo the Army and Alr Force before Essex departed for Hull Swap 2000, to gather 1mport2lIlfJ0 vlce lnteroperablhty fllght lnformatlon On J une 2 as the ship pulled away from Plel' 2 at w was extremely confident ln their abllltles, thelr Shlp and thelr mlSSl0 to dellver the Navy,s best ship to the FDNF , . 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' 32nd Street in San Diego, the cre ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' I ' n I BYJQHE NUMBERS N 17,497 miles traveled I! 39 Reenlistments I67 Days underway S S Q67 Days in port 1 54 Days aboard USSEssex 0 S0 Days Hb0afdUSSBellwu Wvvfl 46 EHliS1edAifWHffH1e SPeCi21liSfS 61EHliS1edS111'faCeWHffa1eSPecialiStS 4,118,115 Gallfmseffuel uSef1 01,250,000 heckswfitfenbydiSb111'SiHg S351,200 P01'fViSi1ShiP10P01'a1i11gC0S1S 68 New 1 crewmembers reportedaboard 10 Babies addedtocrewmembersfa ili 18,000 0Doz Eggs in 0 0 Wax 6,750 Lb Bacon' p ' 145 Gal Stripper 18,000 Lbs Ground Beef S, 1,296 RmsPrinter Paper 6,000 Lb Sliced Cheese , 11,892 Ea Pens 6,000 Lbs Bread 1 3,500 y Waste Paper B g 1,500 Lb Hamburge 22,700 S Plastic Waste B 1,500 Lb Hot Dog B 69,000 Ea Paper Pla 7,200 Gls Milk 112,000 Ea Paper Cup 900 Gls Ice Cream 60,000 Ea Plastic Spoon 20,000 Lb Chicken 115,000 Ea Plastic Knives 9,000 Lb Lettuce 185,000 Ea Plastic Fork 7,500 25,000 Lb Tomatoes Potatoes Captain Robert J. Gilman relieved Captain Stephen D. Gilmore as Commanding Officer of USS Essex in Exchange of Command ceremonies on May 17, 2000, in San Diego. The ceremony signified the end of a long maintenance period for Amphibious Group Three's large-deck amphibious ship Battle 'E' winner, and the beginning of Hull Swap 2000. yu,- F' +L' A f M.- 4:1 ,,. -Q v Y.. --...-.,.'--.gym 4 1: -. ,Q il 'Q K3 ,wgm f.,,1-p.aS.- f,,,, W ., ,,,,, qi., HW? 1 .w , Kr 44 I S LE, L L AV 4: VY if inf' ,E I wff' ., ff ' 5 ' -V M' be WX Q ,L 'wx LL Q - :Lg , ' f .Lg ZX, ' gg: , f E A L L LL L, A , k1..::,,id ..i I i kkrck ikrt. XL. -F mLLL L - 1 L Li L 5+ M viwcf- USN Officer, QLHA 3, f John and Marcella I 1954 in Muskegon Michi. the United States Naval Acad- an ensign in 1977. flight training program and was desig- 1979. Upon comple- AttackSquadronFORTY- fleet duty was with Attack Squadron embarked in USS DWIGHT EISEN- 69J. His tour with the Tigers included the Indian Ocean and two deployments The next assigmnent was as a Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, He graduated in 1986 earning a Master's He eronautical Engineering. Captain Gihnan O RTY-TWO forrefresher e to Attack Squadron aboard USS CORAL SEA CCV deployments to the -TWO as the Operations Officer 1991, he reported to the Naval War g . raduated in June 1992 with Joint professional Attack Squadron SIXTY-FIVE in -Sym S551 S H YNCNICSWIAW1 James Gamiao, f ui: Q 4 Command Master Chief, Mega- USS BELLEAU WOOD QLHA 31 -E 5- 1 Master Chief Gamiao was bominjanuary 1952,inthe Republic ofthe 9 S Philippines. He enlisted in the Navy in January 1973 and attended Recruit Training in San Diego, California. Following basic training, he V reported aboard USS AMERICA fCV 661 where he made two cruises to the Mediterranean. In May 1975, he completed Yeoman A School at L ff Naval Technical Training Center Meridian, Mississippi where he gradu- W .fusing I .f A .sf fTei'i5' ated meritoriously. Wien' 4 . In November 1976, Master Chief Gamiao was transferred to the 53 ArmedForcesExaminationandEntranceStationinLosAngeles, Califor- ' U X nia. In February 1981,he reported aboard USS LOCKW OOD IFF 10641 homeportedat Yokosuka,Japan wherehe servedasthesl1ip'ssecretary. He was promoted to Chief Petty Officer September 16, 1983. In May 1984, he was ordered to the Staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Human Resource Management Support Division. During his tour, he eamed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Wayland Baptist University. In January 1988, following a six-month tour as a student at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy in Fort Bhss, Texas, Master Chief Gamiao reported to the Staff of Commander, Carrier Group 7, as Assistant Flag Secretary. He made three Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf deployments aboard USS NIMITZ CCVN 681, USS MIDWAY QCV 411, and USS RANGER fCV 611 for operation DESERT STORM. Master Chief Gamiao reported aboard USS CLEVELAND CLPD 71 as Command Master Chief in March 1991. Soon after reporting on CLEVELAND,he deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and made two South Pacific cruises including four Panama Canal transits. In October 1997, Master Chief Gamiao took on the duties as USS ESSEX CLI-ID 21 Command Master Chief. Duringhis tour, he deployedto the Western Pacilic, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. Shortly after returning from deployment he took on the challenge of first LHDILHA to successfully complete DPMA at N ASSCO in San Diego, California. InJuly 2000 Master Chief Gamiao deployed to Sasebo, Japan to perform the N avy's largest hull swap with USS BELLEAU WOOD CLHA 31, the most challenging and successful ever. Master Chief Gainiao's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal fthree awards1, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and nlunerous unit and campaign awards., f Hull Officers . ,ak Q 's-Q R I ' I .,-v 3 A5 ,, w , , lx-J 1 Q lk A i if I 1 'r x, W xx' A 5 s N bf' I 1 I5 rv 5 Q ma.:-2, aaa -2,.,W..,....,-a.. a....,.,,-,.,.- ..-. -.-. W :t --'Haw - .N , -m'HI?'i f H' 1' ei' 9 '- wg., .a gar Q. ,zffriwc'gg5a2'i1'21iw:i'i:-Avgg,-,gfif,jj-A.,Qffftif5'-51'':-5,-1,4551gi73g31i21 :-f.'-',ir7:9:7?Li.z53v:am:in ,gt1,,5:3gg,lt'a3U5'5 A4 af vi, 3'?L5,V5i , ff-w,Tf7 ' , L 'Vx' ff' fffivf' 3ffli5i'1'3 Y'rJ.f atefsmaauaaawaza:-,xv.gipf1fe..,zt.g-11552,,rw 1' f',E,:y,55,'ff'-wafgvg-A ip,,', ,.,:iii?f::5:,tn Jg,p1??5fff -,,Q15',?4jj,f ,fi?yl 'r',3fQaf if 5,223 gi: , , 5ae::4'1.3w . , ,Q ':,g,as3i'Qza-aff-afar :All 33-fi? f i si? nc? ' :ef ' 5 21. f , , .,-.1 ,,,, ' in ' , -I fa . 1 ' I ff , , . , . ., , ,,-, ,V ,.,. , ,,-,f ,,,, ff,,,,,.v:.'.rcaa-u...:w.f.a.t.et.a.e.,.a1n IM-1 is made up of three separate work centers, each with its own branch of- ficer. Maintenance Administration performs all administrative functions for the department. Here, all the correspondence is typed, routed, and filed. Production Control coordi- nates and controls the mainte- nance effort. Material Control orders and receives test equipment and other non-aircraft repairables. Quality Assurance!Technical Publication Library is the watch-dog, monitoring the maintenance effort to ensure safe, correct maintenance pro- cedures are used to obtain the highest quality workmanship. IM-2 Division provides hardware and maintenance to the ship's aircraft, enabling them to carry out their mis- sions. Sailors and Marines are the most important tools in the seven work centers which support the embarked squad- rons. From engines to tires, and bellcranks to life support equipment, the POWER HOUSE of the ship. 14 IM-1 Division: Front row CL-RJ AOCSQAWJ Edward Kline, ASCSCAWJ Darrel May, CWO2 Canup, LCDR Kenneth Venable, CWO2 Royal, ADCQAWJ Berny Franco. Back row QL-RJ AZZCAWJ Robert Doral, ATICAWJ Dale Roark, AZ2 Barry Ballard, AS 1 CAWJ Rone Jones, AKI Steven Hills, AEI CAWJ Paul Curtis, AZICAWJ Liam Walsh, AZ 1 CAWJ Douglas Shepard, PR 1 CAWJ Angelo Acevedo, ADIKAWJ Joseph Singson. Not pictured: AK2 Vanavia Braswell. IM-2 Division: Front row QL-RJ AMS2 Author Torres, AMSZCAWJ Thomas Mareina, AD3 Juan Villa, AD2 Benjamin Soto, AMH l CAWJ Amando Tadiarca, PR2 Tamara Anderson. Back rowCL-RJ AD l KAWJ J ihngary Callao, AD3 Napoleon Aspiras, AD2 James Dowling, AMSZCAWJ John Medovich, AOCCAWI NACJ Timothy Gilles, AD3 Edward Jordan, ADAR Landrea Thompson, AMH2 Joseph 'S eiler, AD3 Peter Perez. , . V 57Ef:sT3'7 'l'X4 efffgizavzf--. , fa-.fe--yyggazei-Q --- ,---E--.xf--flaesezz-frf ---if -1---L? - W Y Y-- N IM-3 Division: Front row CL-RJ AE3 Santos Gutierrez, AT3 Sean Simmons, AECKAWJ Carol Robinson, AT2 Ricardo Morris, AT2 Ramiro Mendoza. Back row CL-RJ ATICAWJ Travis Homewood, AT2 William Gaines, ATI Scott Keller, ATICAWD Douglas McGee, AEl KAWJ Ray Thompkins, A01 Scott James, AT2 Eric Winningham, AT2 Shaun Spears. ' A IM-4 Division: Front row CL-RJ AS l CAWD David, Gonzales, AS2 Ruel Rieta, AS2 Jay Serrano, AS3 Rommel ,,Francisco, AS2 Cheng Qui, AS3 Rosauro Ramos, AS2 Joseph Nicolas. Back row QL-RJ AS3 David Clare, C AS3 Rolando Alexander, AS3 Juan Vicente J uvera, AS1 Faris Livesay, AS3 Jeremy Box, AS3 Elisala Falaini AS3 Christian Gappi, AS2 UlyssesKPeque. IM-3 Division per- forms the trouble shooting, maintenance and complete repair of aircraft electronics and weapon armament sys- tems. This mixture of avionics and ordnance technicians ensures atop quality product and out- standing customer service to the embarked squadrons and other ships in an ARG. IM-4 No air sup- port without ground sup- portj' and the strong arm of Belleau Wood are two slogans that describe Support Equipment Divi- sion. We maintain all ground equipment to make an aeronautical sys- tem operational. This encompasses the ships mobile fire fighting equipment, aircraft crash and salvage equipment, forklift material handling equipment, aircraft tow- ing tractors, mobile power generators and air- craft servicing equip- ment. Without question, sion cannot handle. 'l.fQ..z4-.QQ- 'f .l.Qa:gii fli-i'2QQf:,Q!,,l-li-Li,L,, ' A there is no job the divi- AIMD +5 K .,W. Q -A ,,,,, . ,,U,.iVk1 P55 M1 I 4 1 inna- Y l , .,J5f A Ji? .EW 5, 5716207 mms f mill 5? 4 ,L-at Rama' t AIR Pi9l'fl116l1f V-5 executes the flight sched- ule and runs flight operations from primary flight control C'pri- fly or tower J by coordinating the efforts of the flight deck CV- D, hangar bay CV-31 and fuels CV- 4J divisions. In addition, V-5 develops policies and handles ad- ministrative tasks for Air Depart- ment. It consists of the Air Boss, Mini Boss, Leading Chief Petty Officer and departmental Yeo- mall. V-3 The Hangar Bay's main mission is to support embarked troops and squadron personnel for up keep of the embarked 31 air- craft. V-3 Division provides the movement and spot- ting of maintenance air- craft in a safe and expe- ditious manner. Additionally, the Han- gar Bay is often used by the crew as a gathering place and supports bet- ter, Iqualityi , of life: for' rheicrewp ' if i Divisibiiis mmprisea of 64 personnel. They' have one of the most respected jobs in the Navy, ranging from aircraft handling, directing, trac- tor and crane operations, as well as U rescuing crew members and salvaging buming aircraft. V-1 yellow shirts have an ongoing process of qualifying blue shirts in a wide range of subjects. From flight deck observation, chock 8: chaining, to elevator operator, the list goes on and on. V-5 Division: CL-RJ AN 0 Albert Farillias, LT Eugene Chan fHand1erJ, CDR Joe Stuyvesant fAir Bossj, LCDR Lisa Dolan fMini Bossj, CDR Mitchell Swecker fAir Bossj, ABHCKAWJ Phil Rossi CAir LCPOJ, ABHCCAWD Richard Ledoux. V-3 Division: First row CL-RJ AA Kenyatta Bailey, AA Nikia Milton, AA Roberto Camposmunoz, AA Kevin Amadorgalaz, AN Andrew Heffner, AA Jason Bradley, AA Carey Land, AN Lamarcus Betts, AA Jesus 5' fasillas, AN Claudia Garcia. Back row CL-RJ ABH1 Alex Gonzales LPO, AN KennyiGriffin, ABH3 Joel . Maloles, ABH2 Daniel Mcknight, LTI G Jeff Leiendecker DIVO, ABHCfAW1gHe1frylIiJordan.fV-3 LCPOJ, ABB? Q 1 m' P0Ua'df.A3Hl Edfiy EUTFQWOPQ4' 5BfH2..f5W?! AE!i3CIaPdi0eESP1H0Za- ' AN Juanlfena, ABH2 Chad Williamson.-1 L- f -Lf, gi 'f g. . A .Q N . - -- . 'e : - - g --sc::eegw,x-v5w:e2-fhqeefge--pe,-..,.,...L-AY -.ex few,-we ,,..,,,., ,,.,,,.L .., , X, a-. ..- e .- ... ,i .-f, ,.L.-.,., ,.,, M. ,,. -,e,-,,,g.,,,,,,Z,:,,., -fmfefffeee - - of --fr-f ee rd - -f wifi -M.-.ee .- W, fe ,.-f-,,,,.,e..e,, . e ,, ,, .,.,,,g,.,,,,, , , ,Y L, f L... .. ,.f. eff, V f--,rg . e..s:,.fL-,,., Leger , ing V V. ,,,.. , , , 1-V,-PRR. .f.ei5f:.::.. -,,e.faer:-T-13455-ry?x,fye?5'Bf-521.-ezu-ite-2. eviemrer 14.-1-we-Jfze fe-QS.-,. . ,Ye ,,.-..- .f.,::G-fdvegze... .Q ,. - ff .eri-Jeafzee er-:-1-- .ee-. V-1 Division: First row Red Shirts CL-RJ AN Ammad Sheikh, ABH3 John Chatham, AA Anthony Chandler, AN Matthew Hensley, ABH3 Matthew Streb, ABHMSWJ Lorenzo Pettway, ABHCCAWJ Roger Wisdom fCrash LCPOJ, ABHAN Jaime Melgoza, ABHAN Edgar Figueroa, AA Kendall Towers, AN Marcel Rodriguez, ABHAA Philip Riddell, ABHAA Jose Moreno. Back row Blue and Yellow Shirts CL-RJ AN Carrie Fisher, ABHCCAWISWJ Ralph Johnson CV-l CPOJ, ABH3 Wolde Husbands, ABH2 Reginald Anies, BH3 Andre Moog, ABH3 Alexy Diaz, ABHCQAWJ Brian Lacow CV-l LCPOD, ABH3 Mario Escaman, AN Federick Hurndon, AA Lara Habran, AN Kevin Sawyers, AN William Boyd,ABHAA Joaquin Fuentes, AA Marcus Holman, ABHAA Joshua Newton, AN Jo-Ann J oves, ABHAA David Long, AA Kenyetta Perkins, AA Mari-Ann Pailano, ABHAA Adan Garcia, AA Angel Cantrell, AN Samantha Miller, AN Berndadette Barrow, AN Nobel Reyes, ABHAA Cesarae Markland, AN Luis Vega, AN Damita Wiggins, ABHAR Lafaele Tufaga, AA Michael Ciurro, AA Nguyen Nguyen, AN Julie Rockwell, AA Raymundo Romero, ABHAN Thomas Letellier, ABH3 Jaime J acoboruiz, ABHAN Miguel Sweeney, ABHI Ramon Trinidad, ABH3 Gonwokay Karto, ABH3 Ryan Haworth, LT Mark Hofmann CV-l DIVOJ, ENS Sean Black CAir Bos'nj. Not pictured: ABH3 Corey Rodgers, ABH3 Jeffrey Pruittt, AN T.J . Berkopec, AA Anthony Foster, AA Jaime Osoriopalaez, AA Adalberto Reina, ABHAA Juan Adame, ABHAR Shaun Mattison, ABHAA Kristopher McMillin. V-4 Division person- nel, affectionately known as the Grapes, are the pacesetters for the Air Department. Always ready whenever aricraft are on deck, they are re- sponsible for the often volatile Aviation Fuels System. Whether its pumping JP-5 to aircraft on the Flight Deck, ships boats, support equipment or p . , h. v-4 Division: Front row CL-RJ ABFICAWJ Jose Tomada, ABFAN Joseph Dollison, ABF3 Noe Arroyo, zlfjmi aflolgfwvaey 56132 ABFAN George Knam, ABF3 Branislavi, ABFAN Gustavo Jimenez, ABFAN Jeremy Black, ABF2 Daniel Morrissey, AN Gene Vanzyl, ABFAA Juvi Allen, ABF3 Noel Torres Torres, ABFAN Paul Castro. Back row KL-RJ ABFCCAWISWJ Eric Anderson, ABFAN Brain Jones, ABFAN Christopher Ferguson, ABF3 These hardworking in- Jessie Dericto, ABFZCAWJ, ABFAN Christopher Ferguson, ABF3 Jessie Directo, ABFZKAWJ Michael dividuals put in wuniless counted on to do an out- standing job. Baker, ABF3 Eric T Dennis Curtis, ABFI Robert Jones, AN Matthew Hendrix, ABF3 Christo- h 1 1 pher ABF2 Darron W5 Robert WISWJ Charles Hayes CV-3 oxiitiifnsfa Rfgflii 'rmas' AN Kimberly hard, and plays hard when WllllamT the liberty f F V I 25:1 ,W in-fizi, ,,fi:f-:r4g:'9:nf.4i:1:23::f:-1- ff-----,, :lasszeaa,:.. --.igizgliv'gvfeggug-4-:i:zfizzgi:.::.T:E 1-e lM-2 ' ---1 '-ff' -f-4.:522le.,:2z25q gmq., . ,ff'E' ' L A , , 5 ., X ' ' V vf A ,-wma-.g-5 Qfgrswigfgm, , W W5 2 4 A , 9:32 5' ' 1 W gh,-5 fi 5 5 A him. . ,,,,,,wm24gg xarlfmy WNW ,A ., .QQ-?K: Q?-I- 21'-f f '3'i2Q -Y-EQW -ag e- Sixerlgigg- f'f' + ' 2214-ffefxefwex-ea:-:anal DQ- .Sie ':fif3? ' . . N-Vf' ,-ae.-'T .f -fe e ,- :CMH -. ' - - GRIP' . ' '62 .-f ' .....- , aa-. .tj , ,.., ., - , '7?f7'7S31Y77j7 'J, ' gf- e -Vfgi -5, .,, .. , Tri 1, 4.75 J--43.5. VY 51,--vm,-F, -:lj A- fir., ,,.i,,,,11: C.-vu' ' ff:-7, -' 'f'- - ,,l71v -fi-ijjf f, T ' 'E T' ' Y ' , , , ,, , .. .- ,. . -, , , -, , ,-E - ,F ifftg- yi ' or ' s Y -' J . ff I, f f. , ,fwwmfiffm fi-My , I , . , ' f' ' ,, fuffbf f' ' '.f4i4Fm ' 2 1 M47 'Ilia-:wtf f C 4 f , - -, , ,f -M ,lf , I , f, nf ff' 5 'Cf' wx 'Wk ,Mr ' CD Division, or Data Sys- tems Division, is staffed with professional computer techni- cians whose job it is to maintain all computer systems and elec- tronic display equipment on board. Whether tactical, non-tactical, SNAP, IT-21, JMCIS, or your essential electronic mail ser- vices - the professionals of CD Division keep ESSEX con- Z 4 nected. CE Divison is com- prised of Electronic Tech- nicians responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the ship's electronic radar, navigation and communications sys- tems. These professionals maintain the shipis satel- lite systems which supply the data for high profile services such as crew's e- mail, intemet service, and ship7s telephone service underway. CE also maintains all the ship's radars and naviga- tion systems, which con- sist ofthe Global Position- ing Satellite and Tactical Air Navigation systems. 1 CD Division: Front row QL-RJ IT SN Joseph Soto, IT3 Matthew Collyer, IT2 Alfred Lowe, ITSN James Nicks, ITSA Eddie Montegomery, ITSN Kevin Brogan, ITZCSVVJ Diego Lowe. Middle row QL-RJ CWOZQSWI Bush, ET3 John Hamilton, ITSN Terrill Alston, ITIQSWJ Arron Barr, IT3 Joseph Femandez. Back row CL-RJ ITSR J aron Jordan, ITSN Chadric Horton, IT2 Michael Payne, ET3 Michael Frost, ET 2 Eric Jones, ITCCSWJ Paul Kratz. Not pictured: IT2 Hairy Cates, ITSQSWJ John Biggs, ET3 Eric Roker. 5312 I S tif 3 1 if e to llgtl CE DiViSi0ll5 Ff0l1l f0W U--Rl ETZCSWJ -701111 Rizzo, ETZCSWJ Kurtis Larson, ET3 George Colson, ET3 Ivie Williams- Middlerow fl-Rl ETICSWIAWJ Matthew Skill1ud,l-ET3 Paul Shelton, ET2BriehDuh1ap, ETCCSWJ Dale Norton, Ens Julian Arellano, ET3fSWJ Koa Lam, ETZQSWIAWJ Melissa Van Vleet, ET3 William Gilbert, ET3 Gerald Leever. Back row QL-R3 ET3 Matthew Lemon, ETZCSWJ Craig Stommel, ET3 Ryan Relfffoe ETCCSWJ 106521211 Reirman, ET2 Ieffwilligs, ETZQSWIAWJ Alejandro Cabrero, Erzqswy Michael Whlfe, ET2 Davld Bryant, ETZCSWIAWJ John Beyer, ET2 John Wejeik, ET2 Juan Sanchez, ET3 Johnny Ward. f .er , e g K .- .jj-ef. ,Q'5lij,,e,,geg A- ,- V T i T . 2,:. .'s-iwfsifsif-f-A'-.gf , e . 11 'f'2jQ,'2g, Q,.'f:'5j?1' if ff g -er '-,Sy Tj.: L N--5' , .2 YQ':z2g,egg.::T2j:'-.Q1- :2i,,5 -,YN n i - f . ' .1 - ' .- . ::- . ' f-eip . --' . -- . 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' ' f -Jef'-f 'i-?:E'vf's'Fi' r g N- - irwil-:fe1lJ1EQ4.,W.. zxfravggswfzpeafwswr iaaS4-.s:-fii-1-f5E3i2f'ii3'Z?- QBWFS rw iiWh -aw.-4 L , .U .1' ..,, 1 1 ,'-'wzrririiiiiiwf CF Division: Front row CL-RJ F C3 Kristina J ahnke, FC l CSWJ Irvin Hay, LTJ G Rumbau gh, FCCCSWJ Randy Simms, FC3 James Bevel, FC2 Peter Cousino, FC2 Clifford Dickerson, FCZQSWJ Christopher Sargent. Back row CL-RJ FC l CSWJ Michael Burns, FC3 Christopher Shuttleworth, FC3CSWj Richard Hobart, FC3fSWJ Matt Blandin, FC 1 CSWJ Kelly Buzby, FCZCSWQ Joseph Phillips, FC2 LeDuc, FC3 Ronald Horton, FC3 Chianti Bryant, FC2 Artis McHugh. CJ Division: Front row QL-RJ IC3 Courtney Tillman, ICFN Khalil Nakano, IC2 Timothy Jared, Iczqswp John Serna, IC2 Edna Nelson. Back row CL-RJ IC2 Allan Chord, IC3 Chase Collins, IC3 Shawn Whalen, IC2 Brandon Brisentine, ENS Zackery Ellis,ICCSfSWJ Chris Amsler, IC 1 QSWJ Kevin Middleton, ICZCSWJ Brian Maingrgi.,, 4 . CF If it flies, if dies. That' the motto of CF Divi- sion. Composed of Fire Controlmen , CF Division is charged with the self de- fense of the ship, encom- passing surface-to-surface air missile systems, fire control radars, automated gun mounts, and torpedo countermeasures. Within the realm of CF Division's equipment are the computers in the Com- bat Information Center QCICD, where operators can detect, localize, target and destroy a threat within a matter of seconds. CJ Division is re- sponsible forthe mainte- nance and upkeep of the Interior Communications systems. These systems include navigational equipment, interior voice communication switch- boards, Shipis Informa- tion, Training and Enter- tainment System CSITEJ, secure television systems, and alarm and warning systems. A . . Q composed of four different e i u , . ., J. ' -2 J ' , workcenterse Aviation Ordnance Control . rgrwfisiz.vffnytrm..yqfgafmsfgeefa s5?'?P'!5'mf,-wigniif f --.- 11: ' ' ' f . 1 ' ' - X V , ' H Fllghl Deck OI'dIlal1CC, Weapons e 3 A , A Assembly, and the Armory. 1 , r r 5, safet first, these rofessionals are the ' e ' 'f:.v:-- - 11 ,-fe .. -' f,'b 1 .,.1:g3:: iifg-gy-.zfgff 5,1 5 r,rr r 'J leethel eXPeftS that keep efdnenee 111 the ready and moving - on time, every time. CW Division: First row CL-RJ GM3 Penson, AOAN Wade, AOAA Farraher, AOAA Garris, AOAN Quarles, A02 Tenorio, A03 Bolton. Middle row CL-RJ A02 Hannon, GM3 Usher, GM2 Green, A03 Weber, AOAA Garcia, A03 Garrett, AOAA Early, AOAA Franger, AOAA Pena, AOAN Kador, GMZCSWJ Grims, GMICSWIAWJ Arndt, AO l CAWISWJ Smith, A03 Hill. Back row CL-RJ CWO3 Stemler, AOAN Thomas, A03 Whalen, AOZCAWJ King, AOAN Salazar, AOAN Ambers, A03 Wainwright, A01 QAWJ Daly, AOICAWJ Wolfe, AOAN Ohara, A03CAWj Fortier, A03 Jennings, AOAN Barcus, AOAN Ramos, A0 l QAWJ Nepomuceno, AOCQAWISWJ Fuentes, GMCQSWJ Elmer. Not pictured: A0 1 QAWISWJ Poe, A03 Capps, GM3 Freeman, A03 Glende, AOAN Carrasco, AOAN Bradford, AOAA Rigby, AOAA Farris, AOAR Brown. CR Division is responsible for pro- viding andmaintain- ing rapid and secure communications in support of all Com- mand and Control requirements. The Division is made of the Joint Message Center, which processes all data messages, the Technical Control Facility, which es- tablishes and main- tains external com- munications, and the Data Processing Center, which main- tains vital shipboard LANs. 24 CR Division: Front row lL-RJ ITSN Olivia Maldonado, IT3 Angela Moffett, ITSNCSWJ Shannan Robinson, IT3 Michael Cook, ITSN Daniel Woollen. Middle row CL-RJ ENS Darren Roberson, IT3 Allen McWilliams, IT3 Aaron Price, ITZCSWD Darryl Berry, FN Randy Maldonado, ITSR Peter Gabba, IT3 Shaun Easley, IT1 Sean Harney, IT2 Dawn Lee, IT2 David Dubose, IT CCSWJ Jeff Banks. Back row CL-RJ ITCQSWIAWJ Ray Moore, IT3 Nicholas Jensen., IT3 Renee Ingram, ITSA Jordan Jinks, IT1 QSWJ Marjorie Dixson, IT3CSWJ Michael Spicer, ITZCSWJ Anthony Rose, IT3 Clarence Jasper, ITZKSWJ Stacy Thomas, ITSN Gabriel Luchs, IT3 James Thompson, ITSN Thomas Cross. Not pictured: IT3 Michael Allen, ITSA John Baxter, IT3 John Brennan, ITSN Michael Clarke, ITSA Juan Garcia, IT2 Robert Griego, IT3 James McClure, ITSN Marcus-Morrow, IT3 Gabfie1Sermeno,I1T3 George Shelton,,lTlfSWl Dav1dTro,y. 7 g .V . 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N ,M fi f ,V L , ,c.,,sz f. , .,,. , , .,,,., -K,,,., , , .. , 3 , f C if ff , 2 , 6 5 , f I W 4 ,, ,,q.,,,.,,N-,,,,,f,a vff. . , , f , , 'if f ,,,, , .l 'i 1' s Combat Cargo Department: CL-RJ GySgt Andrew Williams, CWO5 David Engle, MS gt Jerry Lillie. Combat Cargo is made up of dedicated, hardworking Marines and Sail- ors. The flight deck team were re- sponsible for the safe -loading and unloading of all troops, mail and cargo from the helicopters. The Well Deck team handled the Upper and Lower vehicle decks. They were responsible for maintaining a safe and se- cure area for the loading and unloading of troops, cargo and vehicles aboard LCACS. Personnel and equipment safety was always a top priority during every evolution. Thanks to the professionalism and dedi- cation ofthese Marines and Sail- ors, the ship once again proved her mettle. , el.: 2:5 .S3i?, R. T Q.f.K-.cg-.-L-,fa-ey-sz, -,a-vg,1.- Ny. ,.e---,Q3-x.--- gg...--E -,,5:--'---:-5,-gg,- s - -Q 3-,N .Liga s- - -,age-ggi V f +5-25:32 'iii-GESSEEFI -2-f-r 424:22 ' ' X03 :L -w:--'-7:.v9..y.-- fwr-,Sift - 7.5322 -QI Mgwi- -,alia vL'.'Iu-S4 gg-:Q1e22'5:1Ag-152-.QRQ 11-1-xg:Surg-1,zyfi1:'rQ,y::-ay Xmas- -L- K K, V ,qgg-fl.,-a-f': 1f1:ap2. :-eSfz-Q.:gS:spfs:- .fe-, ww-fl .Ma . ..f- -M- :-: :-11:95 W -'JF' :xsvf5.a1.aa.f.,..,.,L - A X1 - J D ck p . 1St Division supports several evolutions and in- clude: watch standing, flight operations, well deck, UNREPS, refueling other ships, and anchor- ing and mooring. It is also the responsi- bility of lst Division to assist in the overall ship- board preservation, and that has truly reflected the great pride and profes- sionalism of the ship and the crew that sails her. As a vital part of Deck Department, lst Division is a focal point of knowl- edge, professionalism and dedication. Zlld Division can be seen- at work everyday throughout the ship. During LCU operations, 2nd Division works to- gether to safely launch and recover LCUs in the ship's Well Deck. Additionally, 2nd Divi- sion stands the same deck waches and provides the professionalism needed to ensure every underway replenishment goes smoothly. The Boatswain's Mate rate is the oldest rate in the Navy. Piping, fancy work, handling lines and taking part in honors and ceremonies all display the pride of 2nd Division. lst Division: Front row CL-RJ SN Ches Vernon, SN Shawn Gray, SN Yadira Delamora, SN Vashti Espinosa, SN Song Han, SN Arman Libao. Middle row CL-RJ BM3 Joe Bob White, SN James Sandoval, SN Aaron Knights, SN Jonathon Massanet, SN Quantrelle Bryan, BM3 Diedra Voskuil, SN Aaron Camp, BMIQSWJ Willis Powell. Back row QL-RJ BM3 Jason Sain, SN Lance MCClure, BM3 Sean Michels, BMZCSWXAWJ Mario White, SN Gregory Zebro, BM3 Bryan Davis, SN Ryan Richardson, BM l CSWJ Terrence Allen. Not pictured: BMCCSWD Robert Lewin, BMZCSWJ Arcturish Ridley. 2ndDivision: Front row CL-RJ BM3 Esteven Flores, SN J ack Wong,'SN Tyrone Henriquez, BMZCSWJ James Sargent, SN Kristen Hancock, SN Rizalina Pedro, SNJuanoma1iSki Qualls, SN Bobby Barnett. Middle TOW Us-R5 BMS Eduardo -Vega, SN Aaron Bushy, SN Jeffrey -McKean, SN Christopher Martin,SN Wallen Blackman, SN Ernestme Gamble, BM l CSWJ Timothy Brown, SNIsrgg1Pei'Q?,1.fQfEgglC 120W CL-RD SN Aaron V' - f A S . , Debeneditto, SN Just1nYParr,QSN Derrick Johnson, ght Edwards, K K BM3 Edwin SI.,J0hI1, ENS Ph1llipKni.ght5, 5 2. ' ' A - J. r , .... 31' gg. iff A - ' ' 1 '1 ffi f--i-12-QE? Q A 'Y . S L,,i,,,. J:,,..g,, .kwa .1,- , f- N ,,,, ,,q3,,.,,f,M, ,::,,:-try, ----s-,,,,f.7s9-:fa-z,.,.fa,-gwrv W a.,Qx,-1... Y,-. A-.1 Q..-, -5... ,- - ' - . ' , ,. -- 1, - lfsxa-Q?f.3-1-f Q Divrsronwhasthree important 2 greased of re-' sponsibility aboard-the ship. D i r D t A a First , if a man were to fall overboard , the boat crew would man up the search and rescue boat and recover the man. Secondly, their Sail Loft provides all the necessary coverings for topside equipment exposed to the weather by making aw- nings and various canvas covers. Finally, 3rd Division re- searches and procures all the needed supplies for Deck Department. Without a doubt, 3rd keeps Deck on top and ready to rock! :QQ 9:35119 fl r 1 I I 1 V 1 1 X, 1- ww ,V 2wyb.-I,Ix..Q,.-.::,1,.-a..2,e17f,2g,.Q.Q,2zsaM:aa:iar.E5?.fg:.Qm:Eag3::aQ3f4r3z2m1ei2za'9i:i 'f ' ,. 1 F gala-:fy pg: - I ' ' F 21 I A , I - mff wig, , ,534-: . .. . gig E - 5 w 1 fi 1 K ' Y J! 3' ' - -.1 I , 1 Q' tiiltfvfit- A , gm? 1' 1 EJ? 2 Q, ,df .L . 4: - ff' V' ,,.:g1QlE? i if A FQ! 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The ship's dental staff consists of one dental officer and four Dental Technicians. When Marines embark, the dental staff is augmented with one Dental Technician. The department is outfitted with three dental operating rooms, one surgery suite, and one modern dental X- ray unit. Dental capabilities included Endodontics, oral surgery, operative, preventive dentistry, and limited Prosthodontics. We keep the Sailors smiling and give the Devil Dogs their bite! .-xx-3,5 ,' ew'- fer-ervpf' Q5-IS-tg? V uf? :-.sez-zsmses-:Q.g4,-.L-'3 :res-Q, gs. -.-W FHSSLY- - -A-si-ffig fN'1-fQsQ:5-15i:E:i2La'L'32':? ' -'-'xiii' 'Q' f 1:31 1, , -Mm ?ff'7.,z:-ziggy.,--441 Lg-mf? d-,gm-7-gp-gi ' '- -ef - ' N--fm ' E155 -1-g?i:2Q:..,f,z.es:ef - -fart' 42-if zz, . -- 5? 22- -' I : 1 1 1 'f - - 1 -' ' L' ' ' ' ' ' V V ,,,w,, ,, , . .- A gf I W af 11- 1-KV , as nw-.,,,a so 1 af ws, aw v Q. was r 'sm .-H' -Q. 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The Enginemen, Machin- ist Mates and Electrician's Mates formed a cohesive unit that maintain, oper- ate and repaire countless pieces of equipment throughout the ship. This equipment was es- sential not only to the pri- mary mision of the ship but also to the health and comfort of the crew. As anyone could tell you, hot water and cold air condi- tioning make a big differ- ence in the life of a Sailor! EDIVISIOH responsrble tor provrdrng electrical power through out the ship performing preventive and corrective rn rrntenance on main pro pulsron electrrcal 'rnd drs trrbutron systems and workrnv on grlley laun dry venlrlfrtron 'rnd arrcon drtronrnv unrts They 'ue also responsible tor maintenance of all tlrfvht deck lrghtrng sys tems 'rs well as 400hz drs trrbutron systems The dr vrsron rs overall respon srble tor shrpwrde electrr cal safety , V, 1 . -f n . - , V 9 ' aw -2 .-.wsfbayae.'.-iss-gszrzzze-,M get +1V1,,m'y- ,-WsfQi51,mg3,fa,gi,,,g3,1,,gg, 5,5.V,,1s-5,W,,,L,,,,,g,YAWA, s-a-Emzsasfxlb .fa-.mesa,afassezszas-a..rts..,.-.m..,.,as....s.tt 1 M A Division: Front row KL-RJ ENS Matt Kessler, EN3 John Austin, MMI Wilson Paje, EN3 Ernest Medina, LCDR Tom Rittal, MMZKSWJ Joseph Kamara, MM3 Alvin Rodelas, EMI Wendell Soriano, LT Will Palmer. Middle rowfL-RJ ENCSCSWJ Jim Sebestyen, ENI KSWIAWJ Jorge Sanchez, FN Jesse Westbrook, EN3 Jason Zersler ENFR Patrick Keoughan ENFR Jesus Lopez FN Jessie Avecrlla MMI Wrllrams Schrmtz MMI Jimmy Agurnaldo ENCCSWIAWJ Julius Crd Back row CL RJ MM l CSWJ Grlfredo Belantes MM3 Shawn Cooks MM3 Daniel Portrllo EN3 Ralph Manzre EN3 Fernando Gonzalez FN Fred All DTSN Shawn Scavone MM2 Manuel Spencer Not pictured MMCfSWjLu1s Berumen MM3 Robert McCask1ll EN3 Steve Rohs MM2 Robert Thomas EM3 Albert Navarro EM3 Aleks Mousran EN2 Marvin Johnson ENFA Danrel Rurz FN Bradly Puckett EN3 Cl1ntS1ms FN Jesse Buckley FN Steve Collins FN Er1ckTarvrn MM2 Gerry Nojadera MM3 Dorran Johnson ENFA Darrell Lee MMI Lewrs Moser MM3 William Woodford FN John Faro EDlvlslon Front row CL RJ EMFA Derek McSwa1n FN Russel Ekbom EM3 Akrma Abrahan EMFN Arnel Senatrn EM3 Jerry Kenneth EM3 Mustafa Taha EM3 Albert Carter Middle row CL RJ CWO2 Davrd Johansen EM3 Roddrrck Thompson EM2 Huan Le EM2 Helter Elevado EM l CSWIAWJ Ronaldo Drzon EMBQSWJ Ryan Ordrnarro EMI Rolando Bayquen EM3 Dorothy Nay EMZCSWJ Mario Guerrero EMCSCSWJ Cesar Rulloda Back row QL RJ EM3 Matthew Sataua EM3 Chr1stopherAmtzen FN Laferrck Showers EM3 Travis Cartmell EM l CSWJ Charles Frett EM2 Dennis Chr1st1son EM3 Alcarlos Richard Harold Hicks EMZCSWJ Cesar Vasquez EMFN Jonathan May EMEA Luis Agundez Not pictured EM2 Arthur Coloma EM3 Randy Alvarez EM3 Edward CaparazlEM3 IgodneyNieIson EN Gustavo Flores FN 1 1 1 1 1 1 - ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 9 1 1 . 1 - ' 9 1 - .' 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Y-., .i,,., J All X.: lTS'.?f'if35f,2i :':g -1V??,5:1 vjj-.-QT 21131 3 fri., x - -Tai 5 fiaezg -:azz 1,1 . r P-1 Division: Front row CL-RJ MM3 Shawn Bunch, MMZCSWJ Richardo Ramos Navarro, MM3 Marco MenaObando, MMFA Mireya Venzor, FN Cole Powell, FA Joseph Rodriguez, MMFN Georgia Beck. Middle row CL-RJ MMI Gus Ritumalta, FN Thomas Lynch, FN James Hargett, MM3 Jeffrey Boubel, MMZCSWJ George Pacheco, MMFN Ramon VazguezAguilar, MM3 Matthew Gagnon, MMFN John Castillo, FN David Beckett. Backrow CL-RJ MMZCSWD Mark Lucero, MMFN Buck Burkhow, MMZCSWD Kenneth Benes, MMFN Wayne Betters, MM3 Tim Johns, MMFN Miguel BrionesFranco, MM3 Antonio Few, MM3 Matthew Bonham, MM3 Sean Adams. Not pictured: MMCKSWJ Paul Swanson, BTIQSWJ Herbert Johnson, MM2 Steven Baggs, MM3 Shakeysha Fludd, MM3 Timothy Grimm, MM3 Eric Ewing, MM3 Marlo Jeanetete, MMFN Randy Silva, MMFN Patrick Jones, FN Steve Marquez, FA Joseph Chasen, FA Pat Donaher, FATony Taitano. P-2 Division: Front row QL-RJ FN Jason Jones, MMFA Gustavo Ortiz, MM3 Luan Tran, FN Vonna Vong, MM3 Junior Fresquez, MMCCSWJ Rolando Deleon. Second row CL-RJ LTJ G Michelle Cruz, LT Orlando Teofilo, MM3 J essida Conrad, MMFA David Cookson, MM3 Arthur Albert, FA John Fitzpatrick, FA Robert Baude, MM3 Jose Tapia, MMIKSWJ Romeo Mack, MMICSWJ Dave Hinds. Third row CL-RJ MMI Manuel Ramos, MM3 Shane Childers,fMM3 Thomas Diaz, MM3 Raymond Julian, MMFA James McDonnell, FN P-1 works with .Fire 8a water... and it took a lot of both for the ship to steam nearly 10,000 miles during the Hull Swap 2000 deployment. Yet, even more im- pressive are those who have to work in the spaces which cre- ate the fire, water and steam. Often unno- ticed, these snipes work long hours which can make days seem like weeks. These individuals have the know-how and the ability to fix, maintain and operate every single system in the Forward Main Machinery Room P-2 means hard work, long hours and a hot work space... That's the life of a snipe in the Aft Main Machine1'y Room. Much as in For- ward, the engineers in the Aft space keep the numberoneboilerand aft main engine oper- ating at peak effi- ciency. With constant equip- ment preservation, maintenance and re- pair, often in tempera- tures exceeding 4ll0 degrees, P-2 Division proved its worth ev- Steve FN Lee Berry,rlVIM2CSWJ' Andrew'Yazzie,.MM3 Tony Smith. Back row QL-RJ MM3 MM3 Santiago. , - Christoper Fritz,FN'Rent,FrC9n1an, x3, '?gL . r m'M' ' AK ,KAV A'! V' pi 'K k1 mm'K 'VWKA' ' V F !'mAV M km'A mfL.AW F .VV,. gil: I I 4,, ri,ii i I ' 'X 4 , ,, -,,, it ., , I 1 Repair Division consists of a group of dedicated Damage Controlinen, Hull Main- tenance Technicians, and Machinery Repair- meng they are respon- sible for keeping the ship habitable, safe and seaworthy. From fighting fires and combating floods, to fix- ing critical piping sys- tems and creating pro- fessional engravings - the Sailors in RepairDi- vision are working 27!7 for the ship and the crew. Repair Division: Front row CL-RJ DCFN Kenneth Ballast, FN Jason Bruch, DCFN Daniel Diaz, DC3 Ziekel Red Brunketurner, FN Linh Nguyen, DC2 Christopher Ashton, DC3CSWJ Juli Robison, DCFA Tab Elsea, DCI Matthew McCulley. Middle row KL-RJ LCDR David Wallace, HTCCSWIAWI Kevin Lewis, FA Julio Bazan, FA Jason Jones, MRI Nestor Ferrer, HTFN Matthew Eiseman, FN Jason Rice, HT3 Robert Merritt, HTI Troy Rust, DC2 Virginia Villagrana, HT2 Raymond Emanuelson, DCFN Travis Cedotal, DC3 Richard Lopez, LT Hot Karl Kirkeby. Back row CL-RJ HTICSWJ Tom Conyers, DCI Akerise Sam Isaia, HTFA Nathan Lampchop Lambert, DC3 Travis 6'Big Dirty Taylor, HTIQSWJ David Conduff, FN Reginald Pete, HT3 Jacob Deisbeck, DC3 Richard Munoz, DCFA Samuel Noal, FN Lee Berry, DCZKSWIAWJ Toya Davis, DCFA Erik Lewis, HTICSWJ John Boots, DCCCSWJ David Tallman. Not pictured: MRICSWIAWJ Edwin Cabal, DCI Everett Diaz, DCI Charles Light, HT2 Taylor Edberg, MR3 Richardo Frisco, MR3 Jeff Jones, HT3 Hollis Sullivan, DC3 Brandon Yamasaki, HTFN Michael McDonald, FN James Kelley. JS' I qt - jam A ' , .tn-1 t,',gg4-M. ,. 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Lssfw - may ' ' WW' Ao Y' F X-1 Division includes the Administrative Office, the Personnel Gffice, and the Captainls yeoman along with the Command Career Counselor, the DAPA, the Safety Office, the Print Shop and the 3M coordinator. Education programs ranging from Navy ad- vancement tests to college course credits are also co- ordinated through this di- vision. This eclectic group of es- sential services are per- formed by a varied and tal- ented group ofprofession- als who work together to provide the best customer service in the Pacific Fleet. X-2 Security Division is a multi-faceted organi- zation, tasked with a myriad of different re- sponsibilities. First and foremost is the safety and security of the ship, her crew and the assets con- tainedtherein. In addition to physical security and law enforce- ment, Security Division has gained the respect as one ofthe front runners in force protection afloat in the Pacific Fleet. Although, to protect and serve has been the police officer's motto for years, we preferour motto - Shipmates helping shipmatesf' 36 Xl Division: Front row KL-RJ-PN3 Marvin Mascardo, YNSA John Kouang, YNSA Phillis Atkins, PN3 Pastor Pastrana, AN Kimberly Sweeney. Middle row CL-RJ YNCCAWJ Jacqueline Randolph, YNSA Jamaal Thomas, LI3 Andre Mitchell, PN ZCSWJ Michael Borrero, YN3 Kristen Potter, PN3 Kristi Seay, YNCCSELXSWJ Sean Pope, PN2 Elizabeth Westbrook, PNCCAWJ Clement Robinson, ENS Kevin Young. Back row CL-RJ NCCSCSWISSJ Bill McCormick, LICCSELXSWIAWJ Rob Snider, PN l KSWJ Steve Reynolds, YNZCSWJ Carl Wiggins, NC I KAWISWD Victor Smith, AS l QAWISWJ Daniel Spence, BMI Richard Johnson, FN Darshawn Vaughn, ABHI John Parker, YN3fSWD Montell Gwinn, CDR Mike Tooker. Not pictured: NCICSWJ Zak Carpenter, YN3 James Martinez, YNSA Amanda Roberts, YNSA Christopher Switchenberg. X-2 Division: Front row CL-RD ANCAWJ Leshaun Sloan, AC2 Galenda Dodson, ABH3 Percy Portillo. Middle row QL-RJ EMCSKSWJ Benito Santos, MA3 Krista Spevak, MA3 Stephen Nevarez, MA l CSWJ Brian Morse, MAICSWJ Lynn Andrews, MAZKSWJ John Bradley, MAZCSWJ James Miekosz, MAZQSWJ Teri Zehnacker, MACSCSWJ Cheryl Patterson. Back row CL-RJ LNCCSWIAWJ Robin Miller, GM3 Donte Freeman, BM3 Bryan Davis, A03 Kevyn Knotts, ETZCSWJ Hollis Ready, IT3 John Brennan, MS3 Krystopher Kabar, CDR Mike Tooker. Not pictured: MACQSWIAWJ Robert Decent. J , Y , I 1 1 '- . . 1: , . 1 gff' 1. 452.5-.,.,gf,,,..,.,.-,gfjftp gg. gg. A .5 . .. , V . y .:, .-,1g-,....--- ,, :ze-3 '.,-f.-.1-V, Afvfzg.:-3,5,,.:eag,s...g g,:f-g,,-51,1 . ' :F ,snag f ., ls ff, -., A ' ef- Medical Department performs the ship's second- ary mission - that of hospi- tal ship. As the centerpiece of the Amphibious Ready Group QARGJ, we are the primary casualty receiving and treatment ship. Responsible forthe medi- cal care ofover 5,000 Sail- ors and Marines, she pos- sesses one of the largest medical facilities afloat. Equipped with acomplete medical and surgical staff, the ship is able to provide health care comparable to many large hospitals. The Medical department, ever vigilant, lives by its motto, Standing by, ready to assist. Medical Department: Front row CL-RJ AN Jobana Villegaz, HMICSWJ Carol Barwick, HM3 Alicia Franklin, LT Baggott, Middle row CL-RJ HMICSWJ Brian Carbaugh, HM3 CSWD Michelle Ross, HM1 CSWJ Enrico Bacalso, HMICSWJ Gilroy Cachero, HM3 Tori Parker, HM1 Efren Bumanglag, HN Salvador Vallebo, LT Stewart Gall. LCDR Jay Grove. Back row CL-RJ LTJG Rodney Schrieber, HMCSCSWIAWJ Terry Woodcock, HN Cassandra Jones, HMICSWJ Alex Montgomery, HM2 David Hoskins, HM 1 QSWI FMFJ Terrence Trammell, HM2 Wilson Pyle, HM3 Percival Boral, HMZCSWIFMFJ John Jackson, LCDR Steve Banks. Not pictured: HM3 Devin Albert. L v N965 lfxtteatl Navigation Department: Front row QL-RJ SMCCSWJ Jeff Wilson, SMICSWJ Celso Aranjo, SMSN Kevin Coward, QM3 Christopher Almeida, QMSN Jason Bradley, QMl Cedric Feinstein, QMCCSWISSJ Mark Wager. Back row CL-RJ ENS Cary Scott, QMSA Jacob Kienbaum, QM3 Justin Hodge, SMSA Derland James, QMZCSWIAWJ Rodney Blackshear, QM3 Gary Vroenen, SM3CSWJ David Neal, LCDR Jack Thomas. 5,6 aaa-- 'fan wi'- uui ' .. NilVig3tiOl1 ensures the safe passage for the ship, and all external vi- sual communications with other naval and merchant vessels. Even though the QM and SM ratings have very dif- ferent job descriptions, our department has come together as one team, each lending a distinct capa- bility to the department as a whole. Whether shooting bear- ings While entering port or sending tactical sig- nals to maneuver the ships, these professionals can be relied upon to pro- vide the best service in the Fleet. -'K .f NK! 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M , :Si.pil',,?5??k,h,,. , . , ., . ,,. 0ADivision Aerographers provide full-spectrum 'operational and tactical meteorologicalloceanographic CMETOCJ support for the ship, embarked staffs and ships in company. METOC support is provided 24-hours a day consisting primarily of hourly sur- face weather observations and upper air surveillance using weather observers, shipboard automated sensors, and ra- diosonde balloon launches. Local weather briefs are provided for Navigation briefings, LCAC CLanding Craft Air Cushionj and LCU CLanding Craft Unitj operations, and numerous other NavylMarine Corps operations. Capable, timely, and precise, OA Divi- sion provides the best Weather forecast- ing to mission planners and operational commanders anywhere. OC Division is found iii l the Helicopter Direction Cen- ter CHDCD, and is responsible for making the real-time deci- sions necessary for safelyand efficiently sequencing and separating air traffic. Their efforts allovv for count- less hours of safe landings and flight hours during the Hull Swap 2000 deployment Working closely with the Air Operations Officer, crucial co- ordination and decisions are made by the HDC Team to make the safest air traffic con- trol center in the U.S. Navy. OA Division: Front row KL-RJ Margaret Smith, AG2 Cynthia Burton, AG3 Randall West, AG3 Chance Snell, AG2 Vincent Moore, AGCCAWD Harold Crapo. Back row CL-RJ AGAN Brian Pitchett, AG3 Eric Gonzalez, AGIQAWD David Fishbaugh, AGAN Jonathan Pierce, AG3 James Grainger. Not pictured: AG3 Garrett Gusman. I OC Division: Front row CL-RJ AC3 CAWJ Devin Lyle, AC3 Paul Badenhop, ACAN Burns, AC3 Orlando Alvarez. Middle row CL-RJ LCDR Paul Thompson, ACC CAWISWJ Renae Morin, AC3 Mechelle Amlett, AC1 CAWJ Larry Heuser, AC3 Michael Kyzer, AC2 Rhonda Syverson, Major Brian Barton. Back row CL-RJ AC1 QAWISWINACJ Malissia Chester, AC3 Walidah Muhammad, AC2 Andre Beasley, AC2 Jose Vazquez, AC2 CAWJ Ryan Pipkin, AC2 Dustin Gallagher, AC2 Galenda Dodson. 40 g , . - V V - .- if -. -- 1' ,, zz. -1-fy., z.. -,rs-i..-.,..M - - ' -- - ,s--.5's.i- '-'ff-E'z:v.,,iveg.:i,3.,:zg..v..'ag,fia-.u:.f.i.-vi'-1., , ., ,-f .-i. .... . W-.. .-,, . ,. V , i- -...M-...-. Z.. ,., - ---fa a ,--1-17.--Q- - ..,...T.:.-..11,-P V- ---2 --T W --4 , - sk- -- f- ' f' ' -G' '- ' fe. Q -1. .. . f-. .fa . ff-iff-F-:-ea '-fzasta:-:is:2:ir fi--'Lf.:fs'2s-j, rsurzzvfa- f -5515.-.See -- -G----f . .4-W - 1-awake-ffwf-2-iw-ff: ff: .. . ffeiifia11.1eEiQ-te:.:.2:x,.11-:15--iffqgf-,S:?52?:Q?E.,,,qT.Dfw-,511.---2-2:-1-.7Le3.5e,-egg-n-,X -f .-. ,-..... 6.1-.rg-gs..-A-..,. an M, .1- - -v:-T r ib 2 -:.g,d:?glm1-if:'1z?5-,- g . iii,-afsgzggzgak . 5?-i'Z- '554'Q' - ' ' in-'4:51'gW 'l! :5i ES' -Q , .:'w? 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The Pfim'a1'Y'mi51SiQ11 ff? the shiplisradars, voiceicommuinications,messageftrafficg warfare and IFF-systemsg ATlf1k1i1ill1fOl'I1'l3.tlOI'l-IWS thenprocessed,displayedjevaluated, and then disseminatedpto'the,ship's vitalconimand' and control stations so that timely and accurate tactical decisionscan be made CIC is a very busy place day or night 2 OI Division Front row CL RJ OSCSQSWJ Michael Vanlaarhoven OSCQSWIAWJ John McLaughlin OS2 Cashaun Bolden OSSA Olufemi James OSSA Jennifer MccLoskey OSSACSWIAWD Heather Saunders OSSA Bradford Kubojlrr OSSN Jonathan Brown OSSA Glen Cunningham ENS James Thornton 2nd row KL RJ OS2 Dan1elPennycuff OSSA David Jones OS3 Joseph Hanson OSSN Shaun Brown OSSA Teneisha Carter OSSN Joshua McMahon OSZCSWJ Brad Burgess OS3 Christina Duchenaux OSSN Charles Chacon 3rd row QL RJ OSZQSWJ Waymond Harrison OS3 Nicholas Deth OSZCSWJ Larry Frelow OSSN Christopher Flores OS3 James Fisk OSZQSWJ Robert Gholson OS ICSWJ Michael McDonald OSSA Thomas Thompson OSZCSWJ Andres Rallojay Back row CL RJ OS2 Dwayne Thomas OSI David Stemman OS2 Dameon Mattison OSSN Dwam Perkms OSSA Anthony Anderson OS3 N 3flS Najeeullah OSSN Tony RISSI OS3 Danny Stmebaugh OSZCSWJ Steve Otwell OS2 Billy White Not pictured OSZCSWJ Elv1d1o Hidalgo Z IS a diverse divi , L , ' xr ' , A ' 9 ' ' . -mm. ' . 'L wav f -1 if ' 'w H . .V ,. -i' . - :f , . -Q , - . V '- - if fy ' 'L Af , af, , ,. -. 'gf ':f w - M- 53:12, - A -.lgia-fa., v .- .V ,, 1 s- ' ' I ' anZ5g+,e.f-955435235222 ' . ' -ff?q '1 g . I- '1 . V -' V- I - - . . . . . . . - , . ' 7 7 7 7 1 9 7 7 7 ' - 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 ' ' 1 9 1 1 1 A 7 7 7 ' - 4 7 7 , 9 7 9 9 . . . . . ' U 1 1 1 ' ' ' 0ZDivision: Front row CL-RJ CTO3 Sylvia Buono, ISSA Rollie Wicks, IS3 Christopher Guernsey, PHAN Alan Meza, ISSA Bronson Spears, IS3 Robby Sison. Middle row QL-RJ LCDR Mark'Stroh, VPHZ Dale Kleinschmidt, PH3 Timothy N equin, IS3 Karina Stone, CTOSA Jerry Daniel, CTO3 Nathan Ginn, IS3 Kevin Buholtz, CTM3 Keith Hanks, CTAZCSWJ Raymond Oaks, IS2 Darnell Harvin, PHI Steve Cooke. Back row QL-Rb ISCSCSWIPJJ Bruce Phillips, CTMICSWJ Gil Guel, ISSA Shane Gu1liot,PH3 Sean Ryan, IS2 Curtis Watts IS3 James Manke ISSR Brian Wuorinen, ISSA Richard Tomlinson ISSA Nathan Stanley JO 1 Jason Peterson, CTM3 David Griffin, CTO2 George Lett, J OCSfSW!AWJ Tom Updrke. Not pictured: J OCCSWI FMFJ Scott Thornbloom, J O3 Jeffrey Fretland. u sion of waifighteis com prised of an eclectic group of-specialists - lS,s, CTs, PH'sand-JO's. IS's and CT's acquire information from national and organic sources and fuse it into timely, accurate intelligence. PH's provide the imagery support for the Joint Intel- ligence Center by placing cameras onshore, in the water, and in the air. They also capture the memories that will last forever, tak- ing photos of awards, re- enlistments . and special events. JO's interface with the media, provide current events to the crew, and are rsponsible for the number- one entertainment option E41 for the crew- SITE- il 42' 0W Division is responsible for electronic warfare de- fense ofthe ship and is manned by Electronic Warfare Tech- nicians. This group of professionals mans equipment in the Combat Information Center to detect, localize and assist with targeting any threat posed by the enemy. Additionally, the EW,s can fool any advisaries with anti- torpedo equipment or shoot up a wall of aluminum strips to confuse incoming missiles. Even though this is a small division, their lethal mix of electronics and Navy training make them an important asset to the ship's combat team in Operations Department. Keeping the crew safe, the Sailors in OW Division are always there to protect the ship in any hostile environment. Wi! Mac- Q is . NIVIKX . N,,.,, f 'M FQ'5'53fT?l'l OW Division: Front Row CL RJ EW2 Sean Allard EWSN Dan Yanklowitz Back Row CL-RJ EW2 Ed Dresher LTJ G Veronica Gale, EWSN Nanette Murphy, EW1 David Wright : e 65593 WFS - 5 -X991 vnu a u , ian . , v Q65 I Q' 1 1 'Q a 1- 1 ' iw L u ' W N N , . , vu ' ' 3 gal . , , ' +-:bw ,, FWWA U. 3 Q E Q r -3-'P 5 1- scoop 'Q W vm . X - in e 'F '1i'1fl2'5 :injfjikfiff-L 5JSi+:Y Vw Pi' tw K K 251, -:Q , N ,Iv t A ,S Nw Qigggqywsr-an Fry' V ,,'-f' SWG!! w mf 4,kW,fAff4. wx: N xl-sm gy WM 4 4 A .1 r MW Weak Wk ' .2 Qi g wQfwm4,.w, if A X A mmm.. 1 Sv ,U A , me ffm 5-vie yy ,, sm I. ggi' jx- .9 V . ,Q if T N, , ff' x f Eff , M-1515 w N x , 213, , :em X '-P -WM N , v ,wsiffs is 1 ,mf , 3 1' x. . ,.?y.f ,..f-...A lA A ,:aCTL.M6:.i'b,gt6- .xvrrf-ff. r.4- aff-.f.:-2-Q V-' 1:5 .x1..x:7-.-1--,tAxL1- 'iff-ZTEL-. .- . X 4 Religious Ministries mer the needs ofthe crew in various ways during Hull Swap 2000. First, the spiritual needs were met by the shipis Chaplains wholed prayer groups, worship services and masses. In the crewis library, Religious Ministries gave Sailors an opportunity to get away from the day-to-day grind with a good book 01' a few minutes surfing the Internet. The ship's RP's made good use of E-Mail and digital imagery and allowed the crew to send back photos of this unique deployment to friends and family. A more personal service was provided through the Literacy Program which enabled Sailors to mail home a video tape with a book reading to their young children. mgae Religious Ministries : Front row CL-RJ RP3 Kristin Fuehrer, RP3 Randy Griggs. Back row KL-RJ RP3 Jason Riley, LCDR Kim Leonard, RPICFMFJ Joe Compton. i ,, I S-1 Division: Front row CL-RJ MSCMQSWISCWD Joey Fondren CDept. LCPO5, SKCCAWJ J oselito D. Villafuerte, Lt. Jason J. Brezovic, AK2 Sandra S. Mock, AN Jed C. Reyes, AK3 Nghi Q. Le, SK2 Francisco A. Rosal Jr., Lt. Simone Walston QASUPPOJ, CDR Harry W. Davis CSUPPOJ Back row CL- RJ SKICSWJ Michael S. Rillo, AK1 CAWJ Timothy J. Trammell, AK2 Derek C. Mitchell, SH l CSWIAWJ Rogelio C. Mateo. Not pictured: YN 3 James Martinez. S-2 Division: Front row CL-RJ MSZCSWJ Peter Ramos, MS3 Krys Kabar. Middle row QL-RJ MSCSCSW! AWD Jesus Garcia, MS2 Guillermo Mariano, MS3 Dahlia Martinez, MS2 Ivan Pabon, MSI Isabelo Casem, MSl Tracy Herr, MSI Dennes Tana , MSCKSWJ Karen Lanier. Back row CL-RJ MS2 Keith Wagner, MSSN Darell Mauder, MS3 Miguel Gamboa, MS3 Larry Burroughs, AOAN Shawn Stock, MSSN Rashad Smith. Not pictured: CWO3 Dave Anspach, MS2 Eduardo Sy, MS2 John-Worsley, MS3 Frederick Tenebro, MS3 Julius Solidum, MS3 Larry Burroughs, MSSA Ricardo Garcia, MSSA OliverSicat. g ' J . Q Y ,Y S-1 or Stock Control as it is also called, is the heartbeat of Supply. Stock Control does everything from balancing a million-dollar ship budget, to researching parts. Over 40 divisions on the ship depend on S-l for their technical needs. S-1 isjust one reason that Sup- ply Department is the Blue E Winner. S'2 makes up the ship's Food Service Division provid- ing over 3,000 quality and well- balanced meals daily to the crew. For the welfare and morale of the crew and embarked person- nel, the Food Service Division, also focuses on special events like steel beach picnics, all you can eat ice cream and pizza so- cials, and birthday meals. The incredible work done each day by the Food Service Divi- sion is key to morale and an essential to to overall mission. S, 'ZiS5:.2Z2f- :??IEf-7:-3 .. ,,,.,W -NE .,-,.f.,t,,,,,--- - --- :Q-.. sr.-.--. gp -f pw--r Hs, Qigfpiz-2? . 1 24 'Q -' fssaffgwaseksc... .45 . - 5: 1- i'jfi T'f'5 Lili 'e 'M ' ' ' , , 5 , ' ' H ' ., t H 4 a fi 5 I , S , H, , V 3 M M. I W,-Q , ,- was 1' M. -x. 'J-'mfzfw af.: ,. . EaH.f'f'Ssw fffzttd-ifgw ggugwf-.iivfr-6,-Mfg 5-'ggg:x,i,m, ,Q-ri.-if , 1 , . 1 f . -' af f -, ' . W I 1 Q Q , w if-, Mr, M. .. , k ,H G. ,,fof.Qp-fqwr-fr -- A My . f ,I V -, ,,f,.,-.-.14.'Mww'tlflw-'fifzi'-fit'sh:gif-gm: V:-wfrffafff-5---'-Q.--f S-3 is the Ship's Ser- vices Division, home ofthe SH rating, and is known for its wide assortment of services offered to the crew. This includes haircut- ting, vending machines, the laundry, and most im- portantly, the ships store. Profits from vending ser- vices and the ship store, go to MWR to allow dis- counts on hotel rooms and tours in foreign ports. S-4 Division is home for the most critical of the Supply Department ser- vices mail and pay. There is nothing more im- portant to a deployed Sailor or Marine than re- ceiving a care package or letter from a loved one back home. During our Hull Swap deployment, the Postal Clerks kept morale high by 'processing over 200,000 pounds of letters and bulk mail. The Dis- bursing Clerks manage a crew payroll of over 32,000,000 a month, with cash disbursements ex- ceeding EB300,000. ,,.,., ,Z f f,,,.,.g,,r,f,,.,:ijwf..:.f1-gpm-la: .4,g,fg.,,f.m5.wQ-.-,,. f.1:-X--i1,f,i.g.:.,,, f.,.. - '- - f s 'f 'L ' it ' ' U -i r .....t,.f,., -is -- J-.-, ., ,rrxa rm... Y rw.-wwv f, f.f.w,...wc- S-3 Division: Front row KL-RJ SHCMKSWJ Pido, SHZCSWIAWJ Yabut, SHZCSWJ Deleon, SH3 Mello, SH3 Wilson. Middle Row CL-RJ SHI Davis, SH3 Waldo, SHZCSWJ Wheeler, SHSN Waddell, SH3CSWJ Haviland, SHCCSWJ Patula, ENS Johnson. Back row CL-RJ SH3 Cresto, SHSN Arnold, SH2 Edwards, SHICSWIAWJ Bouyer, SHIQSWIAWJ Roberts, SHSN Brooks. S-4 ulvlslonz 1-front row CL-RJ DK I CSWIAWJ Carol M' Cook, DK3 PauloSanchez DK2CSWDRa IY D yn ltcheH'DK3cSW5 Kevin FarinaS,PC3iSW7T1'aVii e Burns, PCSN' William Trioms DKSNLlk mga KCSfSWlAWJNelSonFl0reS'BackmWfL'R5ENSDav11 Pefalta PCSN D ,dsh h, ' Ogef Strada, PCICSWD Qeorge Gentry, DKZCSWIAWJ Mlglle 5 g,..f 5 -tl flfl . if 1d1,1?K3fSWl Roberto Matacruz. -Notp1cturedq.DKSN Kevin Vandusen. -K . f , f iiei 5554? 'ff i5??'ilfQi2'?5 13?'Fif A ' Y- ' T-1'- 52Ea ,- - -- ---px ' S-5 provides a 'fhome away fromkhomef' for all the embarked Navy and Marine Corps officers. ' Also known as Officer' s Country, we provide 1 exquisite dining and five-star hotel accommo- dations. Weserve over 200 meals daily and provide round-the-clock service, which in- cludes daily room clean-up and housekeep- ing, laundry, maintenance and various other services. With over 250 spaces, we own more real estate than any other department or division on board the ship. Our chefs', and Mess Management Specialists routinely provide world class dining and are experts in VIP receptions, which cater to local and foreign -1 S-s Division: Front Row CL-RJ ENS. Benjamin Johnson, MssN Laura Haynes, MS2 dignitaries' i Alfredo Ramos, MS2 Orlando Besorio, MS2 Renato Dulce, MS1 Ireneo Belandres, EMSCCSWJ Christopher J. Hill. Back Row QL-RJ MSSA Phillip Mastin, MS3 Bobby iBrown, MS3 Corey Gilbert, MS3 Robert A. Fields, MS3 Leimon Torres, MS2 Gary . Carter. Not pictured - MS3 Edward Dickensheet, MS3 Gwendolyn Velasco. S-6 The Aviation stoi-as Division is a nn- crocosm of the people aboard the ship, Sail- ors and Marines working together towards a common goal while providing the finest avia- tion logistical support to our customers and embarked units. ' The AK,s and Marines set the standards for amphibious aviation support by which every other amphibious ship is judged. S-6 Division: CL-RJ AK2 James Cochran, AKAN Kendrick Morgan, AK2 Emerson .Macadaan, AKI CAWJ Benny Miera, AK3 Marvin Dael, AKI CAWISWD Niemeraldy Calaguas, AK2 Brian Carlson, LT William Holton. S-8 When it comes to care of the shipls many r pagfazz,-saaaa-. storerooms and the inventory contained therein, Sail- ors in Stores Division were tasked with keeping the ship supplied during Hull Swap 2000. S-8 is a blue 'E' division. We are a small group with a great team attitude. Everybody contributes greatly to the many successes this division has accomplished. Our motto is pride, professionalism, and excellence. lfajob is a must dojob, it's usually S-8 that gets the call - thejob is always done on time, every time. S-8: Division: Front row CL-RJ SKC CSWXAWJ Mario Lunasin, AK3 Sandy Quina, AK3 Edwin Ramos, SK3 Christopher Nelson, LT William Holton. Back row CL- RJ SKSR Brian Whitford, SKSN Junifer Alborez S-10 Also known as 4'Toxic Avengersn, HAZMAT Division is responsible for receipt, stowage and issue ofmore than 650 line items of hazardous materials like spray paints, greases, oil, acids, solvents and other chemicals used in preventive maintenance and repair of all critical equipment on board. We ensure that these wastes were properly inspected, documented and safe for disposal. We are proud to say: We help to keep our environment clean for our sons and daughters to live' inf, S-10 Division: Front row KL-RJ SN Christopher Martin, SN Aaron Knight. Back row CL-RD ABI-I3 Jeffrey Pruitt, IT3 Micheal Allen, SKZCSWJ Calvin Butler, AKCKAWJ Cielito Legaspi. Not pic- tured: AK2 Elvis Brown. 48 2 , Q pl:- P mf IX 's 1 f ii 3 4, if. ' . Efifmazy Y ,a 'as A :J 4 4.-wil' ,Q-aw. ms. .Wm ' ' v 117- ' 1' v ,,f.,., K: .Q lr f dW,,.,., 3. ZrfrW1v.1!' , f. - V .,. mu v H, H 1 - Lf -A-.nun . 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