I I I fi , H5 .v .f .fit-M. if UI pn Q chterrafl aan V ' -xi 7 - - .f .,, 'i A Q! 1432 Y 4' 42 V Lyfgl. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,ul II , 1 I ,H I I I I I I I I I I I I If I I AF I IN' if-J 1 I I I I I. II.- I II I I, 'l ' I I ,. IU!- IW: I I. N' , vfgft I A Ing I-3 uss BIDDLE QCG-341 MED 3-88 2 AUGUST 1988-1 FEBRUARY 1989 TABLE OF CCNTENTS SUBJECT PAGE C P Sff 1,1-1,1 Ship' Hi y . .... . . , .................... ..... ..... . . ..2 C d .... . . .. . 3 P V .. . . .. . .. .. 16 Shp p y ..... . . . 31 Sp IE 1 .. ... .. 78 S b k . . . ... ..... 90 H Q .... . 98 . ..... . . 100 USS BIDDLE A HISTDRY OF EXCELLENCE USS BIDDLE has maintained a rapid tempo of operations throughout her twenty-two years of fleet duty. ln 1968 and again in 1969 she deployed to the Pacific and served a total of fourteen months off the coast of Vietnam. An extensive overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1970-1971 brought many improvements in living accommodations and combat systems. In early 1972, Biddle again deployed to Vietnam and on July 19th in the Gulf of Tonkin, BIDDLE was attacked by five MIG aircraft in two raids.She destroyed one MIG with Terrier Missiles and possibly a second with gunfire. The ship was awarded the Navy Unit Commenda- tion for exceptionally meritorious service while engaged in combat operations against the enemy of North Vietnam. ln all her Vietnam service BIDDLE controlled 168 strikes against the enemy and was responsible for the rescue of survivors from 27 American planes downed in action. For the first time since commissioning BIDDLE deployed to the Mediterranean in mid-1974 where she participated in the Cyprus Crisis in addition to search and rescue operations of a TWA airliner which crashed into the sea fifty miles off the coast of Greece. In October the ship steamed into the Black Sea to exercise the provisions of the Montreaux Convention which govern passage through the Dardenelles and Bosporus Straits. BIDDLE returned to her birthplace of Bath, Maine for another exten- sive overhaul in March 1975. Coming out of the shipyard in April 1976, BIDDLE conducted training in the Caribbean during the summer and in the fall participated in a NATO exercise in the Baltic and North Seas. After returning, the ship received a Light Airborne Multi-Purpose Sys- tem QLAMPSJ helicopter detachment, significantly enhancing her anti- submarine warfare capabilities. Two more Mediterranean deployments followed in mid-1977 and late 1978, where ports in Greece, ltaly, Spain, and Tunisia hosted the ship. In November 1978 BIDDLE again entered the Black Sea for a port visit in the Socialist Republic of Romania, city of Constanta. Following a return to homeport and operations with the U.S. Second Fleet, BIDDLE entered the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for the third complex overhaul of her busy life. Fitted out with Harpoon missiles and Vulcan Phalanx Close-in Weapons System, BIDDLE deployed to the Mediterranean in August 1981 where she cruised the Black Sea for the third time and called on ports in Turkey, Mallorca, Sardinia, and Spain. As a unit of Task Force 60 BIDDLE was at the scene when aircraft from USS NIMITZ engaged Libyan MlGs in the central Mediterranean. BIDDLE was again close to the action during 1982 when the ship was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for extensive operations off the coast of Lebanon in support of the Multi-national Peacekeeping Force as well as escort duties during the PLO evacuation from Beirut. After deploying to the North Atlantic in early 1983, BIDDLE departed in April for a seven month cruise where the ship visited the French Riviera, won the Armed Forced Expeditionary Medal for Lebanon Con- tingency operations and participated in Black Sea operations. During the FY 83-84 competitive cycle the ship was awarded the Arleigh Burke Trophy, the Battle Efficiency E and the Supply Blue E for readiness. While deployed BIDDLE was awarded the COM- SIXTHFLT Top Hand Award for the best combat ready unit. In 1984 BIDDLE deployed to the Mediterranean and Black Seas for seven months, serving as flagship for Commander Battle Group Sixth Fleet and for Commander Sixth Fleet Battle Staff. Biddle returned to Norfolk 2 November 1984. The ship deployed again to the Mediterra- nean and Indian Ocean October 85 to May 1986 where she served as primary AAW platform for operations in the vicinity of Libya with the USS CORAL SEA Battle Group. For her exemplary performance BID- DLE was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. The ship moved to Philadelphia in July 1986 for another Regular Overhaul. She returned to Norfolk in August 1987 with the first produc- tion model of the New Threat Upgrade combat system. Through the end of the year BIDDLE spent much time at sea in the support of combat system testing culminating in the firing of eighteen missiles in April 1988. BIDDLE deployed again to Sixth Fleet on 2 August 1988. SHIP'S CHARACTERISTICS BIDDLE FIRST NTU CRUISER USS Biddle is the fourth ship of the lineto bear the name of Captain Nicholas Biddle, one of the nation's first captains and a hero of the Revolutionary War. A modern warship, Biddle exemplifies self-suffi- cient sea power. She can stay at sea for months replenishing fuel, stores, and ammunition from other ships. On board are galleys which serve over 1200 meals a day, numerous hotel facilities for crew com- types keep in touch with ships and bases around the world and bring the outside news and sports results to the crew. Biddle's crew is manned by people from across the nation who comprise teams of technicians, mechan- ics, and specialists which give life and spirit to the ship. During overhaul in 1986-1987, Biddle was outfitted as the first New Threat Upgrade cruiser, adding sig- nificant capabilities in all warfighting areas. fort, and a small store for daily needs. Fresh water is distilled from the sea and enough electrical power is generated to light up a small town. Radios and tele- Built by .................. Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine Keel laid .... ................ 9 December 1963 Launched ..... ...... 2 July 1965 Commissioned ..... 21 January 1967 Length overall ..... .... 5 47 Feet Beam ........ ..... 5 5 Feet Draft ......... ..... 2 9 Feet Displacement .... ........... 7 930 Tons Speed .... . . ............ ln excess of 30 Knots Gunnery .... . . . 2 - VULCAN PHALANX Machine Guns 1 - 5 !54 Caliber Dual Purpose Gun SM-1!SM-2 Surface-to-Air Missiles Harpoon Surface-to-Surface Missiles Rocket Assisted Torpedoes Missiles... .. . . . .ANISPS-48E 3-D Air Search ANXSPS-49tVJ5 2-D Air Search AN! SPS-67 Surface Search ANXSPG-55B Missile Fire Control ANISPC-53C Gunfire Control Radars . . . 3 ,. V,W'.m'9'Wcv.., 'xr n Wwhqg.. 5 The hull of BIDDLE is waterborne for the first time following the ship's launching on 2 July E N E S F M 1965. ,f W is h The bow of the ship shows strong progress as the ship is constructed in Bath, Maine. With much of the work complete BIDDLE receives final touches 4 pierside at Bath. THE PAST X Ni fi Q Xsfx wwwm xxsvsnls mmm K N Top Left: USS BIDDLE rests alongside the pier at Norfolk soon after commissioning. Top Flight: The ship receives extensive topside changes during the 1986-87 overhaul in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Left: An earlier USS BlDDLE is underway in the Virginia Capes during World War ll. CAPTAIN NICHDLAS BIDDLE 1750-1778 Captain Nicholas Biddle was born 10 September 1750, in Philadelphia. At the age of 13 he went to sea in the Merchant Service, and in 1772 entered the British Navy as a Midshipman. As tension mounted between the colonies and the Crown, Biddle resigned his com- mission and returned to America, volunteering his ser- vices to the state of Pennsylvania. On 1 August 1775, he became Commanding Officer of the armed galley FRANKLIN which had been fitted out by the Pennsylva- nia Committee of Safety to defend Delaware. ln 1775, with the rank of Captain, Biddle took com- mand of the 14-gun brig ANDREW DOIA, and subse- quently joined the fleet commanded by Esek Hopkins in the expedition against New Providence. Later in the Spring of 1776, he seized two armed transports carry- ing 400 reinforcements for the British Army in North America, a sizable force in those days. Captain Biddle assumed command of the speedy RANDOLPH, manned in part by paroled British prison- ers of war, in 1777. The prisoners mutinied shortly after the ship sailed, but the superb leadership and resolve of the 27 year-old Captain quickly ended the trouble. Later in the war, violent storms dismasted the ship off the Delaware Capes, but Biddle's excellent seamanship brought her into Charleston for repairs. He sailed again for the West Indies and on 4 September 1777, captured HMS TRUE BRITON along with her three-ship convoy. Captain Biddle took his four prizes back to Charleston and was blockaded there until February 1778, when he successfully eluded the British patrol and escaped to the open sea. On 7 March 1778, Biddle in RANDOLPH, 32 guns, engaged HMS YARMOUTH, 64 guns. Despite his fire- power disadvantage and a severe wound received early in the action, Captain Biddle brilliantly directed the can- non fire of his ship. HMS YARMOUTH'S Commanding Officer, Captain Nicholas Vincent, later reported that RANDOLPH fired three accurate broadsides to YAR- MOUTH'S one. Fire penetrated the powder magazines of the outgunned RANDOLPH, however, and the ship tragically exploded and instantly sunk. Captain Biddle and his 315 man crew perished leaving only four survi- vors. The career of Captain Nicholas Biddle, Continental Navy, was brief but distinguished. His life may have ended short of its twenty-eighth year, but his fighting spirit lives on in this nation, the Navy, and the ship which bears his name. yi ..: 'v' :L l bl ANQXKV .C P S-is THE SHIP'S INSIGNE 5 5?-fi ' Ell e' 3 S 2 ir at W 1' , o 5 N ,Q USS BlDDLE's insigne is based on the Biddle fam- ily crest and incorporates a nautical motif within the circular field. The inner crest displays the demi-heral- dic tiger with a ducal coronet about the neck. Within the shield are hooked devices known as biddles, symbolic forms found in the Biddle family crest. Be- hind the shield stands the ancient trident of King Neptune, signifying seapower. The four stars repre- sent each of the four U.S. Navy ships to bear the name BIDDLE. USS BIDDLE has also adopted the family motto: DEUS CLYPEUS MEUS - God is my shield 7 l CAPTAIN BENJAMIN E. ALLEN Born in Washington, North Carolina and raised in Newport News, Virginia, Captain Allen graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961 and was commissioned an Ensign. He qualified as a Naval Aviator in November 1962. He reported to Attack Squadron Eighty-Five after completing training as a fleet replacement pilot and flew from USS Forrestal QCV-593 with Carrier Air Wing Eight. ln September 1965 Captain Allen transferred to the surface navy and reported for duty in USS Boston QCG-13, homeported in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as Electronics Material Officer, Combat information Officer, and Senior Air Intercept Controller. Subsequent assignments in surface ships include: USS Barry CDD-9339 homeported in Newport, Rhode Island in which he was the Operations Officer for her recommissioning following ASW modernization, Operations Officer of USS Home CCG-301, Executive Office of USS Halsey CCG-2393 and Commanding Officer of USS Waddell QDDG-245, all based in San Diego, California. He made three deployments to the Mediterranean and four to the Far East. He commanded USS Biddle from 12 June 1986 to October 1988. Captain Allen's shore duty assignments include staff of the Deputy Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific, and two tours on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations where he previously served as Head of the Combat Systems Support and Surface Strike Warfare Branches in the Surface Combat Systems Division. Decorated for a long career of distinguished service, Captain Allen's military Awards include the Legion of Merit, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Unit Commendation and various service ribbons and medals. ln addition he earned a Master of Science Degree in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1973. After relief as commanding officer, Captain Allen returned to the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. 8 Captain Allen and Rear Admiral Boorda, Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight, cross the brow to inspect the ship during overhaul. www, ' I K' fQ -u.. A Q f' ' I ' W , C W if i Captain Allen talks to the crew about his philosophy of leadership. Receipt of the silver service from the Citizens of Philadelphia was a highlight of Captain Allen's tour. CAPTAIN GRANT D. FULKERSON Captain Fulkerson was born in Baltimore, Maryland but calls Bardstown, Kentucky his home. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign in 1964. I His first assignment was as the Missile Ordnance Officer and First Lieutenant on USS Gridley QDLG-191. After-graduation from the U.S. Naval Destroyer School in 1967, he reported aboard USS Beatty QDD-7565 as Weapons Officer. .His next tour was with the fleet command unit of the U.S. Military Advisory Group Vietnam where he served as an advisor onboard Vietnamese river gun boats. He attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and was awarded a Master of Science in personnel administration. ln 1971, Captain Fulkerson assumed duties as an instructor in naval weapons at the U.S. Naval Academy. Following a tour as the Combat Systems Officer in USS Bainbridge QCGN-251 from 1975 to 1977, he served as the Executive Officer of USS Hull QDD-9451. In 1979, he was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as head of the Military Manpower! Hardware Procurement fHardmanl Officer. Captain Fulkerson commanded the guided missile destroyer USS Barney QDDG-63 from 1982 to 1985. Subsequent to a tour as a student at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode island, he became the Operations Officer for Commander, Cruiser- Destroyer Group Eight in 1986, where he served prior to assuming command of USS Biddle. The Captain's awards include the Bronze Star with Combat V, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and several other personal and campaign ribbons. 'IO Captain Fulkerson calmly watches as LT Pavlat conns alongside USNS Joshua Humphreys. Captain Fulkerson, as part of the dubious honor of oldest man on board, cuts the Navy birthday cake while the youngest man, SMSN Fischer, samples the first piece. 11 i -. W. .:.j.: a:1-:Jx.,' -' .,,seE:'r4.f Only a seaman realizes to what extend an entire ship reflects the personality and ability of one individual, her Commanding Officer. To a landsman this is not understandable and sometimes it is even difficult for us to comprehend - but it is so. A ship at sea is a distant world in herself, and in consideration of the protracted and distant operations of the fleet units, the Navy must place great power, responsibility and trust in the hands of those leaders chosen for command. In each ship there is one man who, in the hour of emergency or peril at sea, can turn to no other man. There is one who alone is ultimately responsible for the safe navigation, engineering performance, accurate gunfiring, and morale of his ship. He is the Commanding Officer. He is the ship. This is the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy. There is not an instant during his tour as Commanding Officer that he can escape the grasp of command responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligations are almost Iudicrously smallg nevertheless, command is the spur which has given the Navy its great leaders. It is duty which most richly deserves the highest, time-honored title of the seafaring world - CAPTAIN. - by Joseph Conrad CHANGE OF CO IVIAND The traditions of the Change of Command ceremony reach far back to the history of sea- farers. With a hand salute and the words l relieve you slr the weighty responsiblity of Captains Allen and Fulker- son quickly reviewed the hon- or guard crisply presented by Ensign Wharton and entered the hanger bay while the crew swayed with the rolling deck. command smoothly transfers from old to new. The ceremony on Biddle was conducted on 10 October while the ship was at sea off the coast of Turkey. After a recount of the ships accomplishments during his watch, Captain Allen sat calm- ly while Captain Fulkerson read his orders and succicntly stated his philosophies. Captain Allen, in his last moments as Commanding Officer, delivers his farewell address to the ship's company. Captain Fulkerson speaks to the crew regarding the future of USS BIDDLE under his command l 12 Chaplain Bartz reads the invocation to start the ceremony V K X S 5' ,M f gg, Above Left: Captain Fulkerson talks to the wardroom members prior to cutting the cake. Above: The officers sample the Hors d'Oeuvres prepared for the reception following the ceremony. Left and Below: The officers and chief petty officers assemble in Full Dress White for the Change of Command ceremony. lf?7A VN ' iz 5 Y' ff -4' if N its' X 'tu .vw 4- .,,-i X .iw gg 410' SW 5 3, fg ,f ,f Y 4 C X 2 f M W if EXECUTIVE CFFICER CDF? FKCDBERT P. PERRY CQMMAND MASTER CHIEF FTCM JOSEPH J. FFQANKQVITCH DEPLOYIVIENT SCHEDULE 2 Aug 14 Aug 18-19 Aug 22 Aug-2 Sep 4-20 Sep 21 Sep-11 Oct 10 Oct 11-24 Oct 28 Oct-4 Nov 6-11 Nov 15-17 Nov 23-29 Nov 29 Nov-11 Dec 12-21 Dec 23 Dec-2 Jan 5-12 Jan 15-16 Jan 20 Jan 1 Feb Depart Norfolk lnchop to Sixth Fleet National Week Exercise lnport Toulon, France lnport Naples, ltaly Exercise Display Determination Change of Command nport Alexandria, Egypt nport Villefranche, France nport Augusta Bay, Sicily Black Sea Operations nport Monaco Exercise African Eagle lnport Palma, Spain lnport Naples, Italy lnport Toulon, France National Week Exercise Outcnop to Second Fleet Return to Norfolk 16 - 4. a 4 .4 Everyone knew it was coming. But through long days of NTU testing and Refresher Training, it was seldom on the minds of the crew. Occasionally someone would mention it, but the thoughts would soon be overcome by current events. After Fleet-ex and the deperming, the crew went on leave and the total focus was on the deployment. POM checklists became the driving documents which set the agenda for the month of July. Finally at precisely 0730 on 2 August 1988, the mooring lines were taken in and the ship was underway for the Mediterranean. The early days of the cruise were difficult, frustrating, and often discour- aging as everyone learned his role in the greater part known as a warship. Old veterans cleared the cobwebs ffrom their memories and new, young E 1 1 f .1 -t . H 1 4 sailors tried their best to learn what was expected of them. As the ships steamed in an impres- sive column through the dark, foggy Straits of Gibraltar, a sign of relief seemed to come from the crew and from the ship herself. BIDDLE was back. international tensions were extreme- ly low as the Med 3-88 battlegroup maintained its vigil in the Mediterra- nean Sea. The apparent calm allowed sailors to spend much more of their time in port, spreading American friendship. Exercises with ships of the battle- group and those of other countries kept everyone's skills polished. Wheth- er off the coast of Morocco or in the Black Sea, BIDDLE showed that she was ready for any threat. As the new year started, thoughts of home became an obsession with wwf . ,, ew ft' fs.. many. The USS LEYTE GULF was a welcome sight in mid-January as the ships steamed side-by-side for turn- over. The crew walked around saying, We had it - they got it. The sun, sinking below the horizon, brightly illuminated the rock of Gibral- tar as the battlegroup steamed through with BIDDLE at the head of the column. Again sighs could be heard when the ship passed this sym- bolic landmark. All that remained was a trip across the Atlantic. The ocean transit was a difficult one with heavy seas and high winds. The days wore on but no one really seemed to care as the Quartermasters updated the ship's position daily on the mess- deck's chart. The weather finally improved off the coast of Virginia. On the morning of 1 February, with the crew gladly man- ning the rail in their best uniforms, the ship steamed into Norfolk six months and 27,158 nautical miles later. The cruise was over. The feeling of pride and the memories of shipboard comeraderie would diminish - but never completely fade. , . f-N, .- rv.-,'v-' 75':iY.m:'2f'P-' 331' ' jf, :f? .' -V -'ffk Xa , x f ,V :f...4'-pf-mm 5-Tw zwaraeiw f--uh., .. fun... . M . ...Aa , - N -1. '---'-- 7 BIDDLEMEN FREQUENT S. FRANCE After a long Atlantic transit, Biddle made her first port visit in Toulon, France where she tied up at the French Naval Base. French kindliness, famous cuisine, fine wines, Scooby-Do's, and a taste of home at a local McDonalds all helped make Toulon a favorite of the crew. The ship visited Villefranche from 28 October to 4 November. Nearby Nice, Cannes, and other points along the coast were conveniently located and easily reached by train. Numerous sail- ors, looking for adventure beyond the coast, traveled inland. While in Ville- franche, the ship hosted members of the Riviera Navy League for an after- noon reception on the flight deck. Thanksgiving was celebrated in the glamorous principality of Monaco where expensive shops, opulent casi- nos, and a traveling carnival were very popular. Countless sailors also visited the Cousteau Museum, palace, and cathedral on the hill. Toward the end of the deployment the ship returned to Toulon where Bid- dle was tied up at the honor pier. Al- though the warmth of summer had been replaced by cool winter breezes, the hospitality of the local people was no less warm. The crew said farewell to the French Riviera on 12 January as the ship qui- etly slipped out of Toulon Harbor. 'leg K Q I 20 5 ,is , Top: MS3 Winter enjoys scenery common to that found along the entire coast of Southern France. 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Above: The morning sun brightly illuminates the palace of Monaco. Left: Villetranche is the former homeport ot the 6th Fleet, as well as the site of the St Germaine restaurant. NAPLES Top Left: Castle Angelino is a familiar sight for those returning to Naples. Top Right: The early morning sun peaks over Mount Vesuvius and onto Naples harbor. Above: Monuments are located throughout the city. Above Right: Markets in confined streets, such as this tisherman's stand, are a common sight in Italy. Right: Naples rises up from the waterfront to a castle which towers over the city. 'M' Q-V 4'TT.E'? 2-. Above Left: The Pieta, sculpted by Michelangelo, greets visitors as they enter St. Peter's Basilica. Above: The Arch of Constantine is one of many sights of ancient Fiome located near the Roman Coliseum. Left: Visitors swarm daily to tour St. Peter's and other sights in the Vatican. Below Left: Bridges with ancient sculptures and extremely old buildings are located throughout Rome and can take weeks to tour. Below: The Swiss Guards in colorful uniform stand vigil over the Vatican. , fray 4 f 1, A 2 . xi l 416 tr X fr Q Q . -5 wh A ' ' 'l' f , L55 f C P :fagf I 5 r 1-1u3 Naples, Italy, home of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, was a familiar sight to many in the crew when the ship Med-moored at Molo Angelino on 3 September. Al- though tarnished with a bad reputation among some, other sailors used Naples as a springboard to different parts of Italy. Sorrento and Rome were the more common cities for visits. In Sorrento everyone shopped for inlaid wood and leather products or visited one of the British-style pubs. Home provided more excite- ment with walking tours of the ruins and audiences with the Pope. During the second visit to Naples over the holidays, the crew was able to attend midnight Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. Other attractive facilities in Naples were Carney Park, where the ship held an after- noon picnic, and the ex- Top: Amalfi, Italy, built on the mountainside along the Mediterranean, basks in the fall sunshine. Above: Pillars which supported the floor of the Coliseum remain intact after many centuries. Above Right: STG2 Pepper is dwarfed by the size of St Peters Square and Basilica. Right: Mount Vesuvius looms on the horizon behind ruins of Pompei. change complexes at the U.S. and NATO bases. As the ship steamed away from the Naples waterfront soon after the New Year, ev- eryone said farewell to an old, familiar friend. V..,,,..,,,,,...,,,, 1 f 4 SCENES 14311, A Left: The terminal on Molo Angelino dominates Naples harbor. Below Left: Alter paintings are one of the many memorable sights of St Peter's. Below: A fisherman barters over the price of swordfish steaks in a Naples street market. Bottom Left: Trevi Fountain is famous throughout the world for its fine sculpture. 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Right: A young boy performs the intricate work of constructing a rug one thread at a 1: .-2 551 fa..g,..1..L -.L,-. ffl L K 4 -rigid ..f'f ,:' D . .,f4,,.,,5, --an 4. 4.-. 0,22 ,, nv'-f .V 4 ' -M 'R'-ff: 'Y Q. 1-J.1..,,. ' time. 26 , ' ' 777' V?- LL .. , i..iii 'f T1f3i5f.ia7e'il ' T f V j'L' f ' 'Y :v?9 L7 'f?7W'm't'if F i i L. 11.1, Q31 Lyn nib ,...... ... ,........ S Top Left: OS2 Condit, OS2 Haines, OS2 Hilling, and OSSN Winter pause in front of the Sphinx for a photo session during the eventful trip to Cairo. Top Right: A mosque, built to the plans of Saint Sophia in Istanbul, stands on a hill overlooking Cairo. Above Left: STG3 Wolf, one of many sailors who went to Egypt hoping to ride a camel, pretends to enjoy his ride. Above Right: Artificial lighting presents a remarkable perspective of the pyramids and the Sphinx. Left: CTO2 Jamison carefully walks on the blistering sand while touring ancient ruins. ALEXANDRIA, CAIRO VISITED BIDDLE visited ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT for two weeks in October. An availability with USS YELLOWSTONE kept ship's company busy during the day and Beer on the Pier provided entertainment in the evenings. Tours were the prime attractions, giving the crew a chance to see the Great Pyra- mids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. All who traveled to Cairo also learned about merchandising from the local experts. Additionally, the favorable exchange rate resulted in outstanding shopping opportuni- ties. Whether it was a monkey in a cage, a ride on a camel, or the desert of El Alamein, each sailor left Egypt with priceless memories. , 4 5.2.3, ,.,. Top: Cairo appears in the background behind the ancient pyramids. Above Left: Alexandria harbor is clogged with commercial shipping. Above Right: A minaret towers above the center of Alexandria. Right: SK1 Pettit learns sales techniques from an Egyptian merchant near the pyramids. Far Right: The tomb of the unknown soldier and Anwar Sadat's grave are spectacular sights in downtown Cairo. Top: St. Peter's Square provides a myriad of geometric shapes to accentuate the beauty of the Vatican. Above Left: Buildings hug the mountains along the coast of Italy. Left: The city of Palma surrounds a harbor populated with pleasure craft. Above: Statues of famous people provide interesting scenery for those enjoying sidewalk cafes. W 1 vw 1, L , , ,,,,,,,, , , ,W,,W,,,,:::,W,, ,. dy Risk- ,a'tS LMW' Q f 'X KMC , f Z 6 f, 4. A -...... - Wm ' f MM M mx I fl X XX? SX.: wx X X . X X Q XX ,XXX A Xa as Q- KX ix X X 1 X ,a.mXX0XXRswE X 'uf ' X f X25 A E X XXXXQ : X X Q. g,, X if. fx WNY f- SYN X .XXX dxf' MN YXQ Ni X NX Nix Y Xiciix X X: W xx X X X X X X 5. Man Y WWW' 1 WW f ,4 f ff -5 I f fm 1 4 Eff 4 -v. 1 fm, , ui I ty, 3 rx fs I I 1 if 'Mui x 2 'L :Q W CDPERATICDNS DEPARTMENT LCDF2 Thomas Daniel LT Robert COOHGY LT craig walker LT AH p cnc officer - ' ' en Guard TV3'n'nQ Offlcer 32 EWO!OutbOard Officer OC DIVISIDN RM1 John Czapiewski RM2 James Farrell RMS N. Jay Clark RM3 Anthony Hamilton www ,fir RM2 Shelton Gary RM2 Anthony Powers The ability to communicate with ships close by and facilities around the world was the difficult task of the Fladiomen QRMJ and Signalmen iSMl. The RM's used sophisticated means such as satellites and high-powered radios while the SM were braving the elements to use flashing light, semaphore, and flag hoist. In any event the entire division continually performed admirably and set the standard for other ships to emulate. . Z I . X it ' .21 . lk 55 -X 1 . Q ' fgkm ,r, . ,K K: ,bft X L: x , i k 5: ' ,, ' -.,1 y RMC James Wallbank, LTJG rr --- ' ' Christopher Szumsku, and rvrrz is SMCM Frank Morton. 33 RMS Anthony Kissel RM3 David Turbeville SMSN Vincent Fisher SMSN Gene Kemeii l RMSN Charles Berger RMSN Neville Hollins SN Gordon Smith RMSN Jonathan Villinis v ,rv WK' as , If 4.00 U tmm Zag - W V , N. 9 1-wM....,,L'yfmmNWmmm A If 1 4055! f If X Vffif Z f W rf Q' Q' OD DIVISION tosses Front: SN Triplett, BM3 Adams, BM3 Caron, SN Naillon, SN Jackson. Back: SN Hensley, BM3 Krause, BM2 Horsely, BM2 Dunn, BMSN Shepherd. The rust developed and was removed, the ship continued on the proper course, and the ship's boats shuttled liberty parties to shore. Without the unsung deck seamen performing arduous and monotonous tasks, the entire ship would have been hard pressed to carry out any mission. First Division was comprised of Boatswain Mates and non-designated seamen who rose earlier and turned in later than anyone on the ship while working in the oldest rate in the Navy. Furthermore, the division was responsible for many evolutions vital to the continued operation of the ship including underway replenishment, bridge watches, and heli- copter operations. OD Division kept the ship looking good and running smoothly. , X-MN X gm J 'Z i rw. 1 i l cal BMC Paul Jandreau BM2 Eugene Dunn BM3 A.J. Krause BM3 Mark Meaden Y Asad i i i il lj l i i M M a al ai BM3 Mario Richardson SN Scott Atkins SN Jerris Bennett SN Martin Burks get Ig 'Y l ,l ' SA Keith Greene SN David Hensley 5 SN Melvin Jackson demonstrates H unconventional safety net PMS. X 36 SN Anthony Jackson SN Melvin Jackson BMSN Brian Leavitt SN Victor Moore SN Chadwick Morton SN Carl Munk SN Michael Rudnitski SN Jesus Salazar i i BMSN Scott Shiner SN Gerald Thick SN James Van Horn SN David Zimmerman 37 + 1' E X ' f N J' 1 f , Q l . '1 .' tiaixtxfz'-six-I W L 1 XSD? '-'fat i.l7'fFi'?'fi xx ',- if 'fi :-,ll N 'I :g.t?f,l.1U '--' :iff i :i - :4L.',M1-,?vll , x A fl H i T 1 ' ,, -,l.- - fn ,l 5 ' 'M-' -' ' : :?x ' A' 0I DIVISIO The Operation's Specialists of Ol Division worked throughout the deployment in their role as operators of the ship's combat systems. When underway they normally stood a rigorous rotation of two section watch which made days at sea seem exciting, boring, or even chaotic. With little fanfare and no noise, each OS monitored his assigned radar, radio circuit, or status board while detecting, tracking, and identifying other ships and aircraft. ln port the OS's continued to work planning operations for the next underway period and to maintain their assigned spaces. l l l 'SC Thomas Weiss OSC Danny Roberts OS1 Anthony shawier os2 Daniel Buriock OS2 Michael Keller QS2 Jghn Cgndit 052 UOUSU35 HlHlVlQ OS2 Kenneth l-lalnes 38 OS2 Kirk Klassen OS3 Steven Dean OS3 Troy Giles OS3 William Wells OS3 Kirk Williamson OSSN James Apple OSSN Kelly Bedford OSSN Thomas Garcia OSSA William l-larmon OSSN Kelly Bedford, OS3 Steven Dean, and OSSN Darryl Abrams pose for a pnoto at the Coliseum. i ! i l fl In BIJQII' IIii , ' :EN ,J.'I.,IL3 fd l is is l OSSA Otis Henderson OSSA Christopher Hoffman OSSN Clay Howard OSSA Douglas Kowieski J l las OSSN Craig Loriok OSSN Brian Shirk OSSN Stephen Williamson OSSN Steven Winter OSSN Edward Yaokobovitz N, Z it 2 Q I X 3 3' X Q ,, ' ' W, , ,- if Hom OSC Wmafdy 033 Zopfi oss ones ossN Bedford Back- osi sndwier oss K W aCgjS'S5S,Y0SEN Winter, ossN srwiiiiamsdn, os2 Haines, oss Wells, ossN Henderson. ac obovitz. The Ol Division softball team poses for a team picture. Qin Toulonl 40 0T DIVISION if f rv. ' 1 ff , 1 , Z Ak 7 KW- The Outboard ll Team, recognized for outstanding performance by COMSIXTHFLT, COMCARGRU EIGHT, and CINCUSNA- VEUR, stands together in a moment of veiled silence. nr nnunmanz mgm nun 'WHERE NOTHING is AS rr seems 22 41 OT Division consisted of the Cryptologic Technicians lCT'sl and the Electronic Warfare Technicians lEW'sl. The EW's, a close knit group of unique indi- viduals, manned the shadowy side of CIC, an area of sight, sound, and the mind. These men brought into action the ears of the ship, listen- ing for other radars and analyzing the re- ceived transmission. The CT's, a group of individuals of their own nature, worked behind the vault door in a world unknown to the remainder of the crew. With extreme speed and fine accuracy, the snoopers performed their mission quietly and without fanfare. Their top-notch perfor- mance in the first Outboard ll ship was recog- nized by COMSIXTHFLT as the standard for all others to seek. EWC William Mahoney CTTC David Arn l V CTM3 Joannides paints a fire station to improve the appearance of a passageway. CTOl Wayne Leaver CTMl John Norton CTOl Jerome Hendon CTT1 John Waters EWl Andrew Tickle EW2 Douglas Becker CTR2 James Farrington CTM2 Patrick Hinnershitz 4 2 1 CTO2 Fred Jamison CTT2 Dominic Lovello CTT2 Timothy Weaver CTT3 Joseph Shuping 2: Q, M: 2? ri Si EW3 William King EWSN Douglas Riebe CTRSA David Rivera 4, ca COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT LT John Kirkpatrick Combat Systems Officer LT Jack Pavlat LTJG Jesus Venya EMO CDS Officer ENS David Burns Gunnery Otticer CSD DIVISION l DS1 Robert Walker DS2 Mark Rosenberg DS2 Randall Neal DS2 Gary Hummel The Data Systems Technicians main- tained and repaired the heart of the Ad- vanced Combat Direction System CACDSIQ the various computers and pe- ripheral equipment. Analyzing the oper- ational program and hardware interface was another area of concern. By keep- ing the computer systems operational, the DS's ensured that the ship was al- ways battle ready. Another vital function of the men of CSD was the operation of the SNAP Il shipboard administration computer sys- tem. The SNAP ll system was continual- ly used for ordering supplies, tracking personnel records, and documenting problems with shipboard equipment. Throughout the cruise the Data Systems Technicians quietly, but effectively, car- ried out their duties. DS3 Michael McPhail + + + 4 .1 ar -If fc ' if . fit Ik , I +x+++ ,g 'IF' +91 , af af FSL 6611+ 1251+ -rf if 4' Ht A ,f 1,3 as 33 fl , 44- -mm iy iii I X424 537' 51315 QQ Tilt?- rfl 'ff f ' in wi it av ' 'f ws, Q. X in ki E X X I ' ,Q Q . I W A, . fy I DS3 lvlcPhaiI, DSC Moon, and DS2 Hummel toast the fine wines of Italy while on a tour ,k,f of Rome. 45 CSE DIVISICN fr fc- ,. Ur, 251 T A0955 px 953f ia Eg. Aff? ,U Q59 L W Xl l l Q06 -su! ICC Elmer Hilton ETC Karl Campbell CSE Division is comprised of interior Communications Technicians flC'sl and Electronics Technicians fET'sJ. The lC's ensured that various alarm and internal communication circuits were sustained in operation. The ET's maintained external communications equipment, radars, and assorted other electronic equipment. In addition, CSE entertained the crew by operating the ship's television station QSITEJ and the Military Affiliate Radio Station CMARSQ. 144 .7 Nab! ET2 Paul Sanders lC2 Mark Van Duesen hit! . f ET3 Richard Brusnahan ET3 John Thornhill ET3 Paul Powell CSF DIVISIQN FCCS Larry Martin FCCS Shelby Miller FCCS Daniel Vincent FCC Paul LHWSOU l FC1 Grady Auman FC1 Robert Fletcher FC1 Joseph Elgin FC1 Keflfiefh Moore Fire-Controlmen CFC'sl were re- sponsible tor the operation and re- pair ofthe missile and gunfire con- trol radars, as well as the Weapons Direction System. Furthermore, they owned and operated the Har- poon missiles and Vulcan Phalanx Machine Guns. The senior FC's stood watch in combat as the men who actually pulled the trigger to tire a missile. Throughout the deployment the FC's vigilantly monitored their sys- tems, ready for any enemy. lx 48 FC1 William Fiiedley FC2 Kevin Barker FC2 Frederick Barker FC2 John Cecil FC2 Douglas Glatz FC2 William Haviiand FC3 Fraser cleans a part of the CIWS as part of PMS. N FC3 Michael Schrook FC3 Robert Skelton FC3 Robert Walicki FCSN Eric B Q4 - F f 19 Af? 6 p QW! 4620 A Q of ,N l Q 1 M N Kelvin Whitehurst 7- , :fi X Z- ' . LQHW S l 5 CSM DIVISIO GMC Jack Begley GMG1 Bennie Green GMG2 Charles Sawyer yu -we ,,,L,, A - fm Ordnance on Target was the mission of the W Gunner's Mates of CSM Division. Whether the missilemen or the gunners, the members of the division stood by to shoot whenever asked. Additionally, the GM's kept a close eye on inter- nal security as roving patrol and missile house door guards. The gunners also instructed the crew X ZW GMG2 Ernie McDaris WW W V .- A . .fs PA W 0 if 1- ,, f ?4ff'.Q!- N f . t 'i,f,.'. f f Vf WMM .. 1 3 ki yt f WW in the safe and effective use of small arms. 4 , X , . l l li! li' GMGSN Steven Pitt GMGSN Christopher F?ObiCheaux 52 GMC Cecil Barfield GMC Craig Sawicky GMM1 Russell Bowen GMM1 Harold Clawson l GMM2 Francis Peteoh GMM2 Ken Campbell GMM3 Jorge Lopez GMMSN Robert Phillips 53 CSS DIVISIDN Left to Right: STG2 Joyce, STG3 Wolf, STGSN Berliner, STG1 Volinsky, STG1 Cummins. The Sonar Technicians kept vigilance over the oceans and what lay below. Standing watches and listening to sounds in the Water, STG's searched for one ofthe surface ship's greatest enemies - the submarine. The Torpedomen were also part of CSS Division. Not only did they maintain the torpedo systems in working order, but they also kept up the helicopter facilities. l l 1 l Maloney, STG1 Culotta, STG2 Tefft, STGSA Alexander, STG3 ,iv-,. '-2-9-'T -' CT - A L-Xiafl 1 3 .f - git-it-gg N c 1:55- f A- .... C-'T fa' .. e,....e..j N L Hs l -I 1-Q - g A 77 f .ur iikv ...-' .... f xx 'gif-'U - 11' NAMLHXQ 'TT J' f-L'fr-1 ,.. if.-1 7 Xb., 'L' 3 -, - - A zcif-X-Xe X fx-i'5'iifilL ' 'i. -ef V 1 .T-sf ef-:ff .N ff'-2 x - W- N '-22 X 5 - A - -ft - . 'L' - . , -L N 'I ' N , 1-1- ' ' ' , 'Il' ' 4 11-i-i-1 L .1 , i- Y -'1'-5,4 -e1.S- . -...2...!-- 7' P' ', JQW9 H A 'C' 'e 1 el + -l ' i l 54 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LCDR Hans VanOekel Engineer Officer LT John McCord MPA LT Warren Nash LT M. Alan McCool Maintenance DCA SNIPE - abbr. Super Naturally intelligent Propulsion Engineer. 1. Nickname for dedicated surface navy steam engineers specifically known torcamazing repair capabilities. 2. One who is a glutton for punishment. LT Charles STUPDGYU ENS Stuart Wharton Boilers Division Main Engines Division 56 ENS Martin Siewert f Electrical Officer Q . X f ff nz-S-,rfftg ' ' . Y , w 5 4 1 !'ff! 'W f 1 I Y X , fiwnngmg W 51, 'V :' 1 . ' f - , ff . 44+ ff If ,, gl, E M, f 2 f A 411 W W f 1 if X M i 'ff W ' 7 ' L' A ' X, if W M cc V 4, ,ff , M ri'..' V AQ i f ' mf , ..,, , ,Jngfj WWW Mawfffahfi' X . if ', f ' XMI' ,,, X ,4 xW A DIVISION N itil lk? tilt K-wma 'S Nj iq 5 3 EQ I gt-K Qc tis E3 XYM 'Wt ' WK l was at MM3 Collard and shipmates from other divisions enjoy a fun mo- ment off the ship. Auxiliaries Division worked in the background throughout the deployment to keep equipment in every t f th par o e ship operating to support the ship and the crew. From the steering gear aft to the anchor windlass forward, the Machinist Mate's and Enginemen owned equipment that many crew members had nevereven seen. Others areas of responsibility were the air conditioning and heating systems, hot water heaters, and emergency power supplies. The most visible requirement for 'A' Gang was the maintenance of the ship's boats. When others were on liberty enjoying Italian wine or a French dinner, the men of Auxiliaries Division were working diligently to provide service to the crew. MM2 J. Keith Fiainey MM2 Roger Spainhower MM3 Joseph Collard MM3 Neil Frantz 58 MMFN Bryan Winfree MM3 Keith Wagoner MMFN James Cantrell MMFN Spencer Martin FN Bernard Weyl NNN , KW! rf IW? fwf FN Richard Clonch 'fm , ,,, ,af L. 1 142712, I , X, , F . L,.!'fW fy nf, Q..-.wr z fe , M5 F gg, A f 'V B DIVISION BTC Martin Krupinski BT1 Carl McDaniel BT1 Charles Meyer BT2 Bruce Jones s J A tl y Vx s , it Ruims X F5 TTIFWRF Doww ' 004-JN uuosn . ' X I -or BELOW I I I 'Li gf I x U Q J u X gg .1 C I it 'vfi I X if bf ' I STEAMIN DEMoN5 I jig. Boiler Technicians QBTJ, respected throughout the Naval service for over a century, kept the ship mov- ing through the water by supplying steam to turn the ship's propellers. Working in a harsh environment with unseen dangers such as steam pressures up to 1200 PSI, l3T's routinely ran various pumps, blowers, and auxiliary equipment that sustained boilers on the line. Keeping fire in the box, water in the glass, and steam in the pipes, was the life, motto, and strength of the BT's. , eo BT2 Ringlein inspects the inside of a boiler BT2 Kenneth Loveless BT2 Christopher Flinglein BT3 John Christianson BT3 Erlito Elizarde BT3 Kenneth Jackson BT3 Greg Mertz BTFN Bobby Goodwin BTFN Richard Hutchinson BTFN Marshall Martin FN Leroy Perry FA Greg Roman FN Lewis Shaffer 61 E DIVISION EMC Arnold Holmes EM2 Jim Lyons Electrical power to the ship and the crew was the responsi- bility of Electrical Division. Affectionately called Sparky, the electricians worked in all corners of the ship to provide power for the operation of equipment from radars and guns to bunk lights and the popcorn machine. Their presence was most noticeable when the friendship lights were strung across the top of the ship. Also for the first time in the ship's history, the electricians were not required to show the evening movie, a function outdated by the develop- ment of videocassettes and site TV. Although few thought of the work they did, the Electrician's Mates did well in any task assigned to keep the fans turning and the lights on. s x ,E M m x .. NM --,N mt , -4 sl mime N s , R ' l EM3 James Elder EM3 Patrick Lawler Q , Xb 1.2 , ,. dgsiiik sf s Q, , susan- lg ,f t F 'X X xx K VP X I up jfs, X t V Ns A st ., .-.,. 9. si W l ' I s x ,. f , .' ,wif ,-.X vs.f:u,j ,Q w x t f -,, k Q V621 X . - g in X fs , i m ' x yy' x' N is, x g . Us stssasp yt K Q A X . Ns Q if I 2' gy 6 . sf E se ' .ff fr., XQKQ - swf X . wmv as X g ,,, eg y xs ,,..s . - .r , v sv X. 62 EM3 BFGTI Picard EM3 Craig ROSCOG EMFN Christopher Bonavita FN Ricardo Cruz EMFN David Frye FN Angel Moralez FN Tony Sudira EM3 Steven Taylor FN Robert Wiggins 63 M DIVISIDN MMCS Christopher Romei MMC Dennis Schulik MM1 Richard Cunningham MM1 Jeffrey Defreitas MM2 Nist and MM2 Wright discuss actions to be taken in the event of a propulsion casualty. Main Engines Division consisted of the Machinist Mates tasked with the safe operation of both main engines and the ship's service turbine generators. Working in a hot, humid engineroom, the engineers, or snipes, did more than turn valves and watch gauges. ln fact many crewmembers were surprised when they walked into the engineroom to find shiny deck plates and polished brass. Much of the work the division did during the deployment was in preparation for the highly successful Outchop OPPE. MM1 Jeffrey Jones MM3 Richard Anderson x , X I .1 R DIVISIDN HT2 David Cooper HT2 Mark Crain HT3 Kevin Nichol DC2 Eugene Troxell Comprised of Hull Technicians QHTJ, Damage Controlmen CDCJ, and Machinery Fiepairmen CMRD, Repair Division worked throughout the ship providing welding services, pipe repair, and assistance in maintaining damage control equipment. Additionally, the division made countless repairs to the systems of the engineering plant to guarantee safe and effective operation of the main and auxiliary engineering systems. During General Quarters, the members of R Division, led by the DCA, were the experts in all areas of damage control. This expertise was used to train all crew members in fire fighting and the proper response to any casualty. ln short, Fl Division was responsible for pipes, valves, and equip- ment from the bow to the stern. l FA Patrick Chivington HTFA Edmond Martin 66 HTFN Dale Mullen DCFN Shawn Sours HTFN Chance Spangler HTFN Loren Woodward .M iz, FA Tony Brooker shows the results of becoming too wrapped up in his work. 67 HTC Gorse and DC2 Troxell discuss the general damage control examination. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT I I I I I t, LCDR Larry Heyen Supply Officer I I I . I I I I I I I I LTJG Kenneth Titcomb Disbursing Officer 68 I I s ! W Q fb 5, f vw 69 W 'fm 2, 'ff 1-0-f,..,,.,, Q97 X, , 179 M1 X 5 yn f? xX SK1 Richard Wolpin SK3 Johnny Weatherly SK3 James Fisher DKSN Stanley Thrush Some people never thought ofthe difficul- ties involved with obtaining parts while a ship was deployed. 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'd Downey MSSN Terry Mosley MS3 Michael Ellls MSSA Davl LCDR Heyen and SKCS Montgomery work many hours in the supply su t ppor office to ensure the snip has the right stuff. 72 f , S 4 XZ ,X , A, ,, , X if 'f ki .fa g A W wx 7 73 NX DEPARTMENT LT William Bartz ENS Michael Fournier Chaplain Administrative Assistant HMC Dominic Zito HM3 Michael Tracy FlP3 Billy Lee SN Billy Doane l - PNSN Michael Miner 74 YNSN Vonnle Morgan c l , , QMSN Joseph Dail OMSA Kevin Gates QMSA Willliam Henderson NX Department, led by the Administrative Navigator, was a composite organization of various administrative personnel. The Ks Quartermasters navigated the ship across the Atlantic, throughout the 'S 0 X Mediterranean, and around the Black Sea. The FiP's provide the clerical and ecclesiastical administration in ug assisting the chaplin. The Personnelmen and Yeomen ably handled paperwork which kept the ship afloat. Few realized the mountainous task of maintaining records for 450 crewmen. g -5 Finally the medical and Master-at Arms staffs served the ship by gag-4 keeping everyone healthy and safe. Xs?9 f' .tix tt -W css, QMSA Henderson, a native of Florida, looks in wonder at 75 freshly fallen snow. 3, Y , f I ms X X vm ww 2 .AXE ,. J V, WW W l gK :ff if .M-s was M Z X Z f 2 , , X ik f f , f Z7 32, dxf s, , , 4, ,, If A 4 4 wx, Q14 3 ,Ks Q1 vw SPECIAL is 5 Y Q TIONS .- ss sv, f P3 M SN Lechthaler appears weary during the len th transit of th T t. NX, X ,mst t ,gff lf, MW, - , U +A , ,f '- 2 SMW83ss g y e urkish The buoy crew is lowered to the water in the motor whaleboaf Straits. ' 78 prior to mooring in Viliefranche. -155 - if An engineer looks through the big eyes at scenery he could only imagine in the propulsion spaces. N. I . b NO,-Z Q' Q19 ' Q Q . -. , f if-if Q Av XR. 3 .ul ' c' Al ' IE: ll 0 's F E' . . . ' I 5- . ,. K 5: V ' The ship. rides calmly at anchor in Augusta X. I 1 4 M,A',.vx N Bay, Sicily. 'p --.. l V . T Vis ,, Q s fNE,:l y A iii g in VIA S ! ' '-5 ily- u Quiet and concentration is needed on the bridge during sea detail. i 4, Q ,. fp: ' -To i his iii All hands stand at attention when h' th ' . OS3 Dean checks his Iinehandlers for proper Iifejacket wear. approac mg e umep Smp Samet - wzjmggpzmvf' BM2 Dunn reviews the sequence of nts for an me no breivkeaway- e rge Y 80 important part of the unrep tearn. i.inehandIers to pull the fuel hose across are an UNREP TEAM BEST IN 6th FLEET Underway replenishment funrepl was the means by which the ship received supplies food and fuel for sustained operations at sea. The evolution appeared to be simple when smoothly carried out by a trained crew, but close coordination from start to finish between diverse elements of the crew was needed to complete the pro- cess efficiently. The unrep teams manned- up as BIDDLE approached the supply ship. All hands fell into ranks until the word was passed for receipt of shotline. Once the shotline was in hand, lines were exchanged be- tween the ships and the rigs were properly attached. Whether forward, amid- ships, or aft, the rig captains and riggers directed the oper- ation with cool precision. Once all equipment was in- spected for correct line-up, the fuel began to flow and the cargo began to move. The efficiency of the team was proven when the ship won the unrep competition for the entire battle group, showing once again that BIDDLE does things right. HELO DPERATIONS --35 ,. A 3 if ' Q Q X .Aww Q wx ,, AX Q 1 y ff ' Q K 551 4 X x s, ,f- X , . ...nmfwxx A-Mass, ' '-X . K N A ws W ' fwmffw , ff '-MW ,..,w ...w-wg gall! qw iw fmfw 'f K Spjhu- W' ' Mm! 5 V, NNW., wfW ff1- Q MW - av -V ,M ' Q.. 7 'i ' W,,,Q,ii,!,fVfWWfW ,W I f ffm ,, ' , W, M fm 1 Agn,-wx X M ,W ww X 1 H f X W W WWW f, V M f,-'W wld ff W M K M, W.. , j1 f M, ff., ,, W 1 AW I WW, f 'WWAM w XX W ff Wi My fi X W ff! 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MS3 Tatta receives holiday and birthday greetings from Admiral Crowe, Chairman of the Joint Chief's of Staff. ii TM2 Smith talks with his family while watching them on video monitors. 9 6 9 1 Yi I WHSIP Wwzwpfw '.-,,.JffW S , ,, f , ,,, , M HOLIDAY LINK JOINS 3 FAMILIES For most of the crew, 23 December was just another day on deployment, the day that the ship returned to Naples following several rough days at sea. Three sailors have more vivid and fond memories of the day. Through efforts of the USO, AT8rT, and SIP, the Italian phone company, Petty Cfficers Koch, Smith, and Tatta were able to talk with and watch their families. MS3 Tatta and his wife Cindi, however, were linked by more than electronic means. Tatta was greeted from the states, not by Cindi, but by Admiral Crowe, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After ADM Crowe wished him a happy birthday, Cindi walked into the Naples studio with a birthday cake adorned with burning can- dies. 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