Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW lleft to righti: Polanco, O., Rosario, J. D., Chief J. V. Balangue, Chief A. Bicaldo, LTJG H. H. Harpst, ENS R. S. Grant, Chief B.J. McGreevy, Arsenault, R.J., Buccat, K. A., Pickett, W H BACK ROW: Ostfield, P. C., Dequito, R. A., Mosley, R.J., Breedlove, D. C. Jr., Bassett, E. L. Jr., Sander, M. L., Turner, E., David, D. P., Angel, A.A., Mamaradlo, C., Nona, A. M., Pacunayen, A. P NOT PICTURED: Resurreccion, M. M., Morales, V., Corporal, H.V., Libao, E. U., Mata, P.T., Mota, RT Johnson, S. B. Just as sure as sailors don't forget when it's time to eat, they never fail to show up for payday twice a month. While holding payday may be the outstanding function of the Disbursing Office and S-4 Division, it is far from being its only duty. Under the direction of Chief McGreevy, services such as allotments, travel pay, dependents' travel allowances, the safekeeping of deposits, exchange of currency, and other related financial matters, including the up-to-date maintenance of pay records, are provided by the DKs. All official funds in the ship are kept by the Disbursing Office. LTJG Harpst turned over the duties as Disbursing Officer to ENS Grant in February. Also a part of S-4 division are the Stewards, who, though seldom seen by the rest of the crew, carry on important duties. Under the overall supervision of Chief Bicaldo, the Stewards provide the services necessary in connection with the messing and berthing of members of the private messes, including cooking, serving, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in their areas. Chief Balangue directs the Captain's mess, and Rosario, SDl,, cares for the wardroom.

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To make life comfortable aboard Bremerton, the service with a smile branch of the Supply department, S-3 Division, maintains a wide variety of convenient facilities. The laundry, under the supervision of Duffy, SHl, requires a high degree of efficiency in order to keep up with the endless avalanche of work Bremerton's large crew keeps accumulating. Hensley, SHT, keeps the uniforms in good repair through the tailor shop. Then there is the barber shop, the cobbler shop, clothing and small stores, special order services, and the ever-popular ship's store and soda fountain. Profits from any of the various operations go into the ship's Welfare Fund, which is for the benefit of the crew. Chief Earl supervises the Division's work, while Gallegos, SH3, keeps up with the myriad of office records. i i i FRONT ROW fleft to righti: Giltner, C. R., Aines, W., Nesheim, W. L., Hensley, V., Duffy, J. W., CHPCLK W. H. Hogarth, Chief C. M. Earl, Anderson, R. B., Morga, D., Estrada, G. P., Morris, E. SECOND ROW: Gallegos, J. R. Jr., Malone, E.J., Parsley, D. R., Hopkins, W. L., Crawford, J. M., Bruce, M. R., Johnson, J. E., Ford, H. J., Giron, R. S., Bazzill, R. D. TOP ROW: Barnwell, B., Guidry, R. L., Ridley, J.J., Schmoe, A. B., Petta, J., Cummings, D. E., Johnson, F. D., Huffman, J. L., Carter, E. L., Wallace, J.W., Evink, H.T., Nappi, D. M., Johnson, E. E.

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FRONT ROW llett to rightiz Patterson, T. 1. Jr., Kissner, P.J., Altano BACK ROW: Grossi, L.A., Dirr, D.R., Winters, .Cs.ss,Q,...s.,. 'W' r ' The small but efficient-and vital'-Medical and Dental Departments protect the health of the crew around the clock and around the World. Their duties are many and varied in connection with this major obiective. The familiar every-day sick call is only the beginning. The departments maintain the hospital deck H, which includes a complete operating room, isolation ward, sick bay ward, dental clinic, and pharmacy. They are ready to render emergency aid at any time. LCDR S. Meeks, Dental Officer, and LT E.L. Hendrix, Medical Ofihcer, are heads ot their respective departments. ln keeping with the age-old prescription of mixing play with work for good health, the corpsmen combined their athletic talents during the cruise to win the intramural volleyball and basketball championships ot Bremerton. , L.J., Chief C. K. Davidson, LT. E. L. Hendrix LCDR S. Meeks, Wissner, R. E., Hite, R. L., Mercer, J. G., Jones, J. D. B.C,, Woods, G.F.P., Eggers, E.J., Haley, M.J., Stock, E.W., ay, J. H., Miller, J. J., Dubrul, L. L.