USS CONSTEUUATION ' « : A, JiL . .--.; m ' % _■-l- •¥ ■- i ■' - ' ! ' = -. ?N ' j-fl I Western Pacific Arabian Gulf Deployment United States Ship A Community Upon commissioning of the first warship Constellation in 1797, the ship ' s officers and crew formed and sustained a stellar group Xo promote and defend liberty, peace, and justice. After two hundred years that proud tradition remains brilliant and luminous. The 1997 Western Pacific Arabian Gulf deployment continued the legacy of shining performance and mission accomplishment by a lustrous team of closely bound Sailors and Marines -- The Stars -- that grace the deck of the United States Ship Constellation. if ■Constellation az SK ii. iia i .: Table of Contents ConstellationL ' gacy TheVoyage 6- 75 •Ir BattieGroupL eaders 32 Commanding Officer 1 56 Executive Department 34 Executive Officer 168 Legal Department 36 Command Master Chief 1 72 Maintenance Department 38 AMD Department 176 Marine Detachment 66 Air Department 180 Medical Department 98 Chaplain Department 1 86 Navigation Department 1 02 Communications Department 1 90 Operations Department 108 Deck Department 222 Safety Department 116 Dental Department 226 Supply Department 1 20 Engineering Department 256 Training Department 260 Weapons Department 276 282 414 422 IB II CDSSEV. CarrlerAirWingTWO 288 VF-2 Bounty Hunters 306 VMFA-323 Death Rattlers 320 VFA-151 Vigilantes 334 VFA- 137 Kestrels 348 VAW-1 16 Sun Kings 360 VAQ-131 Lancers 374 VS-38 Red Griffins 388 HS-2 Golden Falcons 402 VQ-5 Sea Shadows 408 VRC-30 Providers I Additions to the Te. SM Ship ' s Voj 424 Sydney, Australia 434 Fremantle Perth, Australia 440 Crossing the Line 444 Asian Pacific Heritage 446 Flight Deck Style 448 United Arab Emirates 458 Singapore 464 Gr a Groups ComRel 466 Connie Clowns 468 Hong Kong 474 Sasebo, Japan 476 Hispanic Heritage 478 Everett, Washington 480 jy r Cruise 484 Littlest Stars 488 Homecoming, San Diego! mm Constel laXionLegacy 200 Years of SteUar Naval Tradition In the late 1700s, the founders of our then fledg- ling nation sought to build a navy that would strengthen America during a turbulent era. To unite the citizens with their sailors, the founding fathers chose conspicuously patriotic names for the first naval vessels, names like Constitu- tion, President, Congress, Chesapeake, and United States. The very first christened warship was given the name revered most by the early leaders. Constellation. A name coined because the first patriots of our nation gave their blood and soul for the constellation of thirteen stars emblazoned on the early American flag. The United States Frigate Constellation was built by master designer David Stoddard. He changed the War Department ' s plans for Constellation in several significant ways. He incorporated a much sharper bow as well as constructing the ship to . ,. . . . carry 38 cannons An enlisted crew cap from . ■-. .. ... .7. . mstead of the 36 she the historic frigate jg From the peak of her skyscraping mainmast to the solid construction of her wooden deck was a distance of 1 80 feet. Her length was five feet less. Her crew consisted of 309 adventurous men. On September 7, 1797, two hundred years ago. Constel- lation slid down the ways into the Patapsco River. Her reputation for speed, resulting from her clipper lines, earned her the nickname of Yankee Racehorse. On a day of open winds and calm seas she could attain the thrilling speed of 13 knots while sailing under nearly an acre of canvas sail. The construction of the Yankee Racehorse was com- pleted just in time, because in June 1798, the United States was already involved in its first naval hostilities, an undeclared war with France. The outstanding American achievement in this quasi- war came on February 9, 1799 in West Indian waters when Constellation, under the command of Captain Painting of the first Constellation as she appeared in 1797. Thomas Truxton, fought and captured the 40-gun French frigate L ' Insurgente, which at the time was reputed as being the fastest ship in the French Navy and the world. It was the first battle fought by one of the original six frigates. In the battle which lasted 75 minutes, 29 Frenchmen were killed and 41 wounded, compared to only one dead and three-wounded on the Yankee Racehorse. When news of this victori- ous battle reached America, there was celebration every- where, and the battle tested crew and their fearless leader were given heroes ' wel- comes. The heroes on Constellation continued to sail into history with victories in the Barbary wars, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. At the turn of the 20th century and through World War I, Constellation was activated as a training sh ip for the indoctrination of new Sailors. In World War II, she was designated the Atlantic Fleet Flagship. Finally, after an illustrious history spanning 157 years, the treasured warship was released from active commissioned service on Febru- ary 4, 1955 and later berthed in Baltimore, Maryland. But the United States Navy was not going to be without a legendary Constellation upon the open seas. On October 27, 1961, the United States Ship Constellation was commissioned to perpetuate the proud tradition envisioned by the country ' s founding fathers over two hundred years ago. In the words of Captain Truxton to his young crew, On the ocean is our field to reap fresh laurels; let the capstan, then be well manned... The crew of today ' s Constellation continues the proud fulfillment of these words, pledging to sail forth and to follow the stars. An original fourteen-inch copper spike rests In planking used during the construction of the 1797 Constellation Spirit of the Old, Pride of the New. Christening motto of USS Constellation, 1961 JULY 26, 1959 Early con struction in the New York Naval Shipyard. February 18, 1960 With the flight deck under construction, Constellation begins to take form at the New York Naval Shipyard, Naval Base, Brooklyn, New York. ..inged mast to pass under the Brooklyn Bridge, USS Constellation departs the New York Naval Shipyard bound for homeport San Diego, California. . mmm 7a Ha AUGUST 14, 1963 The catapult officer on the flight deck of CVA-64 gives the pilot of an A-4C aircraft the signal to take off. JULY 13, 1963 A Terrier missile fires from Constellation in exercises conducted off the coast of Okinawa. 8 Constellation k Lesacv ' ' wawsg FEBRUARY 17, 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson dines witli sailors of Constellation before a Western Pacific Deployment. FEBRUARY 23, 1973 An F-4J aircraft piloted by CDR T. C. Watson, Jr. requires a barrier arrestment due to the loss of the port main landing gear. Let friend and foe alike know that America has the muscle to back up its words with ships like this and men like you... President Ronald Reagan to the crew of Constellation. Vf ™f ■m W ji AUGUST 20, 1981 President Ronald Reagan salutes Constellation by declaring her America ' s Flagship. AUGUST 17, 1990 One of four 22-ton pro- pellers is removed and hoisted from the stern of Constellation while in drydock at the Phila- delphia Naval Shipyard. The ship received a three-year, $800 million Service Life Exten- sion Program (SLEP) overhaul at the shjg ard before returning to homeport San ' July 1993. 11 ir Co s 7T U ' O v I TJ ' jLi r. - i w-m 10 ' V - • ' :-t . [S KiA , =. ' ' - T s - ' p - onstellation Legacy m «- _ „ SEPTEMBER 26, 1986 Constella- tion becomes the first U.S. aircraft carrier to visit Anchorage, Alaska since World War II. JUNE 18, 1996 U.N. Ambassador Madeleine Albright steers the helm under instruction from SN Cleave Williams and CAPT Rocklun Deal while the ship operates off the South- ern California coast. AUGUST 11, 1996 Actors Tim Allen and James Read (as the ship ' s captain) prepare to videotape a scene in Constellation ' s Jet Shop. The ship was the backdrop for the 1996 fall premiere episode of ABC television ' s situation comedy Home Im- provement. The oyageBegim Leaving family and friends to serve the greatest country on earth is a bittersweet reality for American Sailors and Marines. The lives of the military family are profoundly affected by world events and must yield to the nation ' s call. On April 1, 1997, amid tears and good-byes, USS Constellation slipped away from the Naval Air Station North Island pier to begin a six-month deploy- ment that would take its Stars, the Sailors and Marines aboard, half way around the world to enforce United Nations imposed no-fly zones over Iraq and monitor commercial shipping in the region. Nothing very glamorous, just the mission of the most capable and formidable battle group on earth. The hard part was saying ' good-bye. ' f2 TheVovaae Begins 15 .■t . ny ' - ?=? fes }Nar6Bound BattleGroup .( v pl v t t ?l r -;- i ' a j . 1 -- y m g 1 - ► ' - ' ' ' S 5 HH| 1 .i:3 a H.-. HK yi, . ■■' ' a. ' ' yir ' i 18 Cruiser-Destroyer Group ONE Commander Rear Admiral W. R. Schmidt Chief of Staff Captain M. J. McCamish Jul 94 - Jun 97 Chief of Staff Captain C.A. Langley, Jr. Jun 97 - Present USS Constellation CV64 Commander Officer Captain R. A. Deal Executive Officer Commander R. A. Buehn, Jr. Carrier Air Wing TWO Commander Captain R. S. Dearth Deputy Commander Captain D. C. Knutson Destroyer Squadron SEVEN K Commodore B Conway, K Jan ™ommodore L ief of Staff Captain Commander D.M. Ryan K. A. McGrath Aug 97 - Present 19 Cru Iser-DestroyerG roupONE de Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group One is directly responsible to the nu mbered fleet commander to provide centralized planning, control, coordination, and integration of assigned assets in support of air, surface, subma- rine, and strike warfare; space and electronic warfare; amphibious warfare and, mine warfare operations. The Commander of Constellation Battle Group, and his staff, supervise the combined efforts of all assigned units while in Third, Seventh, and Fifth Heets. The Battle Group is comprised of the USS Constellation (CV 64); Commander, Carrier Airwing Two; Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven; USS Lake Erie (CG 70); USS Clwsin (CG 65); USS Merrill (DD 976); USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53); USS Cimarron (AO 177); USS Mount Hood (AE 29); USS Helena (SSN 725) and USS Key West (SSN 722). 21 CRUISER-DESTROYER GROUP ONE Rear Admiral William R. Schmidt USN 22 Commander ' ■:, ■l 4 m « k W -i4 i ' ■} jcar Admiral William R. Schmidt, a native of Tennessee, graduated from East Tennessee State Uni- versity in 1968 and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Candidate program after serving two years as an enlisted reservist. He is also a graduate of the Naval War College and the National yT War College. Upon Commission- A ing. Rear Admiral Schmidt served aboard [ USS Vernon County (LST1161)homeported L i in Yokosuka, Japan. Vernon County saw ex- tensive action as an element of the Mobile Riverine Force in the Mekong delta of Vietnam. Fol- lowing this assignment, he served in the USSPrebleiDLG 15) homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Upon completion of Naval Destroyer School, Rear Admiral Schmidt served as Weapons Officer in USS Badger (FF 1071) also homeported in Hawaii. Following his tour at the Naval War College, He was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as a Jun- ior Officer Detailer and later as the Assis- tant for Surface Captain Assignment. In 1978, Rear Admiral Schmidt as- sumed command of USS Bronstein (FF 1037) homeported in San Diego, Califor- nia. Upon completion of this command tour, he served as the Naval Aide to the President of the United States. Following his White House tour, he was assigned to the Strategic Concepts Group (OP-603) in the Office of the Chief of Naval Opera- tions, followed by attendance at the Na- tional War College. As a forward deployed unit of Seventh Fleet, Oldendorf saw extensive Battle Group operations in the Pacific and was flagship for CTF Seven Five during the historic port visit to China in 1986. In early 1987. Rear Admiral Schmidt re- turned to the Naval Military Personnel Command as the Washington Placement Officer. In March 1989, he as- sumed command of Destroyer 5 Squadron Twenty-Three, becoming the twenty-sev- enth commander of I Arleigh Burke ' s Little f I Beaver Squadron. I During this tour, he ; completed two deploy- ments as part of Battle Group Delta (Constella- tion Independence). During his last deployment he par- ticipated in Operation Desert Shield as Commander, U.S. Maritime Intercept Unit. North Arabian Sea Gulf of Oman. From July 1991 to January 1993, Rear Admiral Schmidt served as Chief of Staff, commander Third Fleet. In May 1993, Re ar Admiral Schmidt was assigned as Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Secretary of the Navy. In September 1995, he became Commander, Cruiser- Destroyer Group One and Commander, Constellation Battle Group, and deployed to the Arabian Gulf in April 1997. He was promoted to Rear Admiral on June 27, 1997. Rear Admiral Schmidt ' s personal awards include Legion of Merit m ith three gold stars. Meritorious service Medal with one gold star. Navy Commendation Medal with combat V, and Presidential Service Badge. Married to the former Rebecca Reifsnyder of Bernville, Pennsylvania, they have three children. Amy Elizabeth, Andrew William, and Kara Marie. ■y CRUISER-DESTROYER GROUP ONE Chief of Staff July 1994 -June 1997 Captain Michael J. McCamish, USN • , _. ' aptain Michael J. McCamish enlisted in the Navy in _ February 1968 after attending the University of Califor- nia at Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Enlisted assignments on the staff of Commander, Construc- tion Battalions, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and independent duty aboard the diesel-electric submarine USS Corporal (SS 346) were followed by acceptance to Of- i ■ficer Candidate School, where i  he was commissioned as an Ensign in September 1971. He completed flight training in Pensacola, Florida, and Glynco, Georgia, and was des- ignated a Navy Flight Officer in August 1972. After completing A-6 train- ing in Virginia, Captain McCamish served in various operations and maintenance assignments with VA-75, de- ploying to the Mediterranean aboard USS Saratoga(C 60). Following a tour as Aide to the Director, Defense Mapping Agency in Washington, D.C., he joined VA-145 aboard USS Ranger (CV 61) where he r served as Assistant Mainte- nance Officer and Adminis- trative Officer, His next assignment was as a , night instructor with VA-128, where he served as NATOPS Officer, Administrative Of- ficer, and FRAMP Officer. After a brief tour at NAS Oceana for cross-training in the F-4 Phantom, he joined the staff of Carrier Air Wing Five aboard USS Midway (CV 41 ), homeported in Yokosuka, .lapan, as Operations Officer. In June 1986, he reported as PXO of the yet-to-be-estab- lished Nighthawks of VA-185. After 30 months as Executive Officer, he assumed command of VA-185 in November 1988. During his 18 months in command, the squadron won the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, the Golden Anchor, the Battle ' E ' , the Safety ' S ' , and the Wade C. McClusky awards. He departed Japan in June 1990 to assume command of the Golden Intruders of VA-128, the West Coast A-6 FRS. After a year of command at VA-128, he was reassigned to Washing- I ton, D.C., this time to serve as Deputy Director of Navy Pro- gram Resource Appraisal in the Office of the Chief of Naval Op- erations. In December 1992, Captain McCamish assumed command of Carrier Air Wing Fifteen aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enroute to the Indian Ocean. After providing air cover for the opening of U.N. food distribu- tion centers in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope, the Air Wing took part in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing UN sanctions against Iraq. During these operations, CVW-15 as- sumed responsibility for a 116- aircraft coalition strike against Iraqi missile sites located in the No Fly Zone of Southern Iraq. In July 1994, he assumed duties as Chief of Staff, Cruiser-Destroyer Group One. Captain McCamish is a gradu- ate of the National War College, Washington, D.C., class of 1986. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration. His awards include the Legion of Merit (w Gold Star), Merito- rious Service Medal (w7Gold Star), Joint Service Commendation Medal, and various unit and service medals and ribbons. He is married to the former Naomi Faye Hanson of Manhat- tan Beach, California. They have four daughters, Noelle, Wendy, Melinda, and Morgan; and one grandson, Dylan. V ' t N 24 CRUISER-DESTROYER GROUP ONE Chief of Staff June 1 997 - Present Captain Conrad A. Langley, Jr., USN aptain Langley Is a native of Bossier City, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from McNeese State University in May 1971 and was commissioned in April 1974 through the Aviation Officer Candidate Pro- gram in Pensacola, Florida. Following designation as a _ Naval Aviator In February 1975, Captain Langley reported to VT-27 for instructor duty, training student Naval Aviators in the T-28 B C. In June 1977, he reported to VS-41 for train- ing in the S-3A Viking. In May 1978, Captain Langley reported to VS-29, making a Western Pacific deploy ment aboard USS Ranger ( C V 6 1 ) and an extended Western Pacific Arabian Gulf deployment aboard USS Kitty Hawk(C 63). In January 1982, he reported to VS-41 for duty as a Fleet Replacement Squad- ron instructor. At VS-41, he served as Model Manager for the S-3A. He next reported to the Armed Forces Staff College i in Norfolk, Virginia, where he graduated in June 1985. Cap- tain Langley served his depart- ment head tour in VS-21, mak- ing an extended deployment aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in 1986 to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. After his department head tour. Captain Langley served as the S-3A Training and Readiness Officer for Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Upon completion of that tour he reported in 1987 to Naval Military Personnel Command in Washington, D.C. where he served as Assistant Branch Head for the Major Staffs Placement Branch. While serving at Naval Military Personnel Command, Cap- tain Langley was selected for command. Captain Langley reported to VS-37 in December 1989 for his tour as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer. He assumed command of ________ _ ___________ thesquadroninjune 1991. Dur- ing his tour. Captain Langley made a deployment to the Ara- bian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield aboard USS «- , dependence (CV 62) and em- barked on Kitty Hawk for her Around the Horn transfer to r the Pacific Fleet. In November 1991, Captain Langley reported to Kitty Hawk where he first served as Combat Direction Center Officer, then as Opera- tions Officer. While aboard Kitty Hawk, he made two de- ployments, one to the Arabian Gulf and one to the Western Pacific. In December 1994, Captain Langley reported to Commander, Carrier Group One w here he served as Opera- tions Officer. While serving at Commander, Carrier Group I One, Captain Langley was se- lf lected for major command. In ; September 1995, Captain Lan- gley assumed command of Sea Control Wing, U.S. Pacific I Fleet. Captain Langley re- ported as Chief of Staff, CCDG- 1 in June 1997. Captain Langley has accumulated over 6,700 flight hours, 5,200 in the S-3, and 610 carrier landings. Captain Langley is married to Marty Shively, formerly of Dayton, Ohio. fui ,- T. H 25 Cruiser-DestroyerGroupOA : CAPT David Zacharias CDR Mark Jones CDR Thomas Kwiatkowski CDR David Selecman CDR Michael Standridge CDR Roderick Trice CDR John Yurchak CDR Raymond Zack LCDR Ross Beaton LCDR James Brokaw LCDR Brian Casey LCDR Bruce Hagaman LCDR Gregory HIgglns LCDR Jon Nelson LCDR Philip Ramirez LCDR Kenneth Williams LCDR David Wright LT Paul Aguilar LT Randall Ciendenon ABOVE: YNCS(AW) Rivo doing the admin thing with CTT2 Lamontagne. RIGHT: BMI(SW) Miller cleans and wipes down the Admiral ' s Barge. 26 Cruiser-DestroyerGroupOA £ LT Demetries Grimes yj Mark Iversen LT William Kern LT Thomas Mercer LT Carl Mueser LT Michael Posner ENS Greg Braaten ETCM(SW AW) Oscar Huntley GSCM(SW AW) Michael Vacho CTRCS Monique Alexander YNCS(AW) Armand Rivo RMCS(SW) Kimeth Springer OSC(SW AW) William Gale DPC Iwalani Gutierrez EWC(SW) William Labby MSC(SW) Jose Tillery DS1 Edward Brewer , YN1 Patrick Brown OSI(SW) Dean Capelouto 0S1(SW) Michael Collins Working in Flag is a really great experi- ence. It gives you the opportunity to see first hand all areas of naval war- fare, including air, surface and under- sea. YN2 Scott Fitzgerald 0S2(SW) Bragg and 082 Colton on watch in TFCC. 27 Cruiser-DestroyerGroupOA E MS1(SW)RoelDamo DPI Bonnie Gagne-Stophel ISI(SW) Scott Gibson OSI(SW) Harold Haines RIVII(SW) Paul Harris 0S1(SW) Thomas Longino CTR1 Camille Lyons BM1(SW) Philip Miller CTT1 Brian Musser 0S1(SW AW) J. Raykowski LN1(SW) Daniel Rohlik EW1(SW) William Scott IS1 Gordon Taplin 181 Laura Vance RIGHT: YN3 Butcher and LNI(SW) Rohlik discuss end-of- cruise award packages. NEXT RIGHT: MS1(SW)Damo and MSSN White prepare another gourmet meal in the Flag Galley. 28 Cruiser-DestroyerGroupOA YN2 Scott Fitzgerald CTT2 Amy Gill DS2 Ryan Israel CTT2 Lisa Lamontagne CTT2 Melissa Miller DP2 Nikolaus Schmidt 0S2(SW) Sapini Teo RM2 Eddie Worrell MS2(SW) Pablo Yarra YN3 Hubert Butcher 0S3 Shane Colton CTT3 Elizabeth Lamb RMS Opy Robbins RM3 Leeland Watt OSSN Scott McDonald RMSN Thomas Pavlik MSSN David White CTTSN Rodney Workman Mr. Bill Archer ABOVE: DPC Gutierrez and DP2 Schmidt on watch. LEFT: OSC(SW AW) Gale and 081 (SW) Collins review official correspondence. 29 USS Ck)nstellation Ship ' sCompany a 4 USS CONSTELLATION Captain Rocklun A. Dealy USN 32 Commanding Officer K aptain Rocklun A. Deal has had assignments in six fighter squadrons, makingfour West- ern Pacific Indian Ocean deploy- ments and four cruises to the Mediter- ranean North Sea. His first two squad- rons ( VF-92 and VF-2 1 1 ) de- _ ployed to the Western Pa- cific aboard USS Con- stellation. He com- manded the back-to- i back ' ' F -vvinning i Jolly Rogers of VF- t - ' - 84 for Mediterranean 1 deployments aboard iSu Theodore Roosevelt. He served as Operations Officer on L ' SS Abraham Lincoln, taking the car- rier from final construction at New- port News through south American transit, air w ing integration and first deployment to the Western Pacific Persian (lulf. He has accumulated over 4,200 flight hours in Navy fight- ers and 950 arrested landings. Captain Deal assumed command of USS Kalamazoo (AOR 6) in August 1994 while transiting the Suez Canal. The ship subsequently made two trips to the Persian Gulf, the second a rapid response to Iraq ' s aggression toward Kuwait. L ' nder his command, the Kalamzoo operated extensively in the Persian (Julf, Mediterranean, North Atlantic and Caribbean, including over 200 underway replenishment ca o- lutions. Kalamazoo also completed the first part of I Nil AS 36-95, w ork- ing with South American and NATO navies as well as the six ships and special units of the I ' .S. task force. He assumed command of the aircraft car- rier USS Constellation in Ma 1996. Shore assignments include twice _ serving with I ' .S. Atlantic Command; first as Head k of .Joint Task Force Peace Operations Training, and most re- cently, as Special As- sistant for Informa- tion. He also served ' as Assistant Chief Test Director for the F-I4at Naval Air Systems Com- mand in Washington, D.C, and Executive Officer of the F- 14 Fleet Replacement Squadron at Oceana, V irginia. Captain Deal received a B.A. from Stanford University and an NROTC commission in 1 972 and holds an M.S. in Systems Management from the I ' ni- versity of Southern California and an M.A. in International Relations from the Salve Regina University. He is a 1992 graduate of the National War College and was a Chief of Naval Op- erations Fellow with Strategic Studies (iroup XII. Captain Deal resides with his wife, (iail, daughter Rebecca, and son Mat- thew at Naval Air Station. North Is- land. California. His oldest daughter. Katherine. is a sophomore at Stanford I ' niversity and an NROTC Midship- 33 USS CONSTELLATION Commander Robert A. Buehn, Jr., USN 34 Executive Officer liil M ommander Robert A. Buehn, Jr. was born September 1, 1951 in Sayre. Oklahoma. After gradu- ating from the University of Florida in 1973 with a dej ree in journalism and working five years as a new s reporter, he entered Aviation Officer Candidate School in February 197S and was commissioned an Knsign in May 1978. He was desig- nated a Naval Aviator i . May 1980 after jet flight Aji -. . training in Meridian, pml j ' Mississippi. He reported to S- 41 at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California for S-3A train- ing and then joined S-24 at NAS Cecil Field in .June 1 98 1 . Making t w o extended deploy- ments to the Mediterranean with Carrier Air Croup Fight in CSSMw ; - ( CV N 68). he served as squadron Landing Signal Officer (FSO). Pilot NATOPS Officer and QA Officer. During his tour he was awarded the first V S-24 Memorial Lead- ership Award. Next, CDR Buehn reported to VS-41 for Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) instructor and LSO duty, conducting 14 carrier qualifications detachments be- tween .luly 1984 and Julv 1986. In August 1986 he reported to Carrier Air NMng Fourteen at NAS Miramar. California as Air wing LSO. He made a 1986 Northern Pacific deployment and 1987 Uestern Pacific Indian Ocean deploy ment in CSS Constellation (CV 64). This included nights in support of Operation Farnest N ill and escorting « il tankers through the Strait of Hornuiz. He also cross- trained in the F-14. In 1988. CDR Buehn was selected as Commander Na al Air Force, CS. Pa- cific Fleet LSO. in charge of all fleet and FRS LSO programs in AIRPAC. He oversaw ten FRS CQ detachments in this capacity. Reporting to the VS-28 (.amblers in ,|uly 1 990 as a department head, he served first as Administrati e Officer and then Maintenance Officer for the 1991 Medi- terranean deployment in I ' SS Forrestal (C 59). During this cruise. CDR Buehn flew missions over northern Iraq in support of Operation Pro- vide Comfort. Also, the ' V ( aniblerswonthe( olden ' Nrench Awardformain- ,. tenance excellence in rA 1991. Prior to the disestablishment of S- 28 he served briefly as Fxecuti e Officer. CDR Buehn attended the senior course at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island graduating in June 1993 with a Master ' s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. He re- turned to NAS Cecil Field to serve as Chief Staff Officer to Commander, Sea Control Mng. CS. Atlantic Fleet. In August 1994, C DR Buehn reported to the VS-32 Maulers as Fxecutive Of- ficer, assuming command of the s(|uadron in October 1995. As Commanding Of- ficer, he deployed in IJSS America (CV 66). the ship ' s last deployment, in support of Operatiim Deny flight and the Maulers earned the 1995 Battle F Award. He assumed duties as Fxecutive Officer of America ' s Flagship. I ' SS Constellation in February 1997. CDR Buehn has accumulated more than 4.100 flight hours and 860 carrier land- ings. He has been awarded the Meritori- ous Service Medal. Air Medal (Strike Flight). Navy Commendation medal . Na y Achievement Medal and se eral campaign and unit awards. CDR Buehn resides in Coronado, with his w ife. the former Debra VVitascheck of Lakewo  d. Colorado and their two sons, Timothv and William. 35 USS CONSTELLATION ETCM(SS) Kenneth E. Hebert, USN 36 Command Master Chief aster (hiclHebert was raised in Butte. Montana and graduated fr  m B ) Central Hiyh Sch( ol in 1969. He entered the Na y in February 1972, and completed Basic Train- injj at Na al I ' rainin (enter San l)ie  . (alit ' ornia. Ipon completion of Ba- a sic Training, he attended Klectronic I ' echnician A School at Ireasure Island. California. He then reported to I SS Cocopa (AFi 101). his first sea ctmnnand await- in} ' a class convening date for Nuclear Fow er School. Af- ter raduatin from the Nuclear Power Training; I nit in Idaho Falls, Idaho, he was assigned to the ISS Sciilpiii (SSN 59(M. homeported in San Die o. Califor- Masler ( hief llehert ' s suhsequent tours include the Nuclear I ' ower Irain- inj- I nit ldah« Falls. I SS I ' iiiliuh (SSN 672). l.SS Skate (SSN 57X), and staff of commander. Submarine Squadron One. Master Chief Hebert has served as C ' (mimand Master Chief of ISS Dixon (AD 37); C ' onnnander Subma- rine CJroup Fi e; and Fleet A iation Specialized Irainin Ciroup. Pacific. After attending the Se- nior Kniisted Academ at Newport. Rhode Is- I land. Master C hief Hebert reported to ISS r Cinistellalidii {i ' 64) in . larch 1 996 as C onunand .Master C hief. Master Chief Hebert ' s per- sonal awards include the Merito- rious Ser ice Medal (two awards). Na C ' « minendation Medal (two awards). Na Achie ement Medal(threeawards). (iood Conduct Medal (six awards), and Sea Service l)eplo meiit KiblxMi (three awards). He is also entitled to wear« ther unit and campaign awards. 37 Al M DDepartment CDR William McSwain AIMD Officer kie mission of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) is to provide the finest possible readiness for Carrier Air Wing Two (CVVV-2) and the Constella- tion Battle Group. We do this by providing the highest quality intermediate level maintenance, inspection , calibration, component repair and support equipment while ensuring the overall well- being of our most valuable asset — The AIMD Stars. AIMD ' s manning consists of nine officers, twenty-five Chief Petty Officers and four-hundred enlisted technicians. The four divisions of AIMD are: Staff (IM-1), General Aircraft Maintenance (LM-2), Avionics Armament (IM-3) and Support Equipment (IM-4) are subdivided in forty-eight different work centers, each with a specialized support function. Working as a team, AIMD utilizes more than 13,000 equipment line items to support the many and varied systems installed in the CVW-2 aircraft. AIMD has the capability to test, repair, and service more than 18,000 indi- vidual repairable components. The level of repairs range from small, delicate work performed by microminiature repairmen to large, complex work performed by jet engine mechanics. Altogether, the Stars of AIMD normall processes in excess of 2,000 repairable components per month while deployed. i. 39 M- ' Division e spirited mission oriented personnel of Production Control, I.o};s and Records and Material Control keep AIMD ' s production efforts constantly focused on air vvinj support. Qualitx Assurance is the conscience of AIMI). Always ready and ever vij ilant in their monitor- ing of the naval aviation repair process. Mainte- nance Administration ensures vital communica- tions are flovvinj within and outside the depart- ment. Our personnel manaj;ement programs and training plans have been expertly staffed and have culminated in the assembly of one of the finest Aircraft Maintenance Departments to have ever left pierside San Diego for a Western Pacitlc Deployment. LCDR Douglas Kiiley LCDR Michael Rivenbark AZCM(AW) Kevin Robison AMCS(AW) John Budomo ATCS(AW) Jerrald Emery ATCS(AW SW) Alan Follis TOP: AT3 Salvensen, AS3 Lapid, AEI(AW) Spurgen, the DC Gang. ABOVE: LCDR Mike Rivenbark and CDR Bill IVIcSwain, AIMD ' s fearless leaders with their noses to the grindstone. RIGHT: AK2 Willis, AKAR Moore, and AKC Requina of AIMD Material Control ' If you need it, we can get it. ' IM-I Division POSITS MHH I H ' H - ' H S l r Kr AZC(AW) Paul Coon AZC(AW) Charles McCain AKC(AW) Benjamin Requina AE1(AW) Paris Brown AT1(AW SW) Brent Harris AMS1 Wilfredo Ibay AE1 Charles Lisitzky AZ1 James Nash ADI(AW) Marco Sanchez AT1 Donald Spitler ATI James Sprouse AE1(AW) William Spurgeon AZI(AW) Eugene Stokes AE2(AW) Raymond Anderson A02 Joe Castillo AZ2 Michael Cordova PR2(AW) Noel Cruz AD2 Emiliano DeGuzman LEFT: A02 Joe Castillo, AT1 (SW AW) Brent Harris, and AMH2 Mike Mayfield sort and ana- lyze FOD collected on the Flight Deck. 41 M- Division AZ2 James Dow AK2 William Johnson AZ2 Donald Kersey AZ2 Gabriel Lara AMH2 Michael Mayfield AZ2 Moses Perez AK2 Rizaldy Quinto AZ2 Charles Shubert AK2 Bernard Willis AZ3 Darryl Bronkoski AK3 Danilo Malquisto AZAA Jason Ames AN John Benedict AZAR Daniel Knight AZAN Mitchell Mclntyre AR John Moore AZAA Aaron Roblero AZAN Chuckie Shaw ABOVE: AZAN Aems, AZC(AW NAC) Coon, AZ1 J.D. Nash. ' What do you mean the muster report ain ' t right? ' 42 I like to work in Q I want to make a difference when it comes to mainte- nance production quality. A02 Joe Castillo LT Edgar Lucas ADCS(AW) Carl N. Glenn ADCS(AW) Douglas Morton AMSC(AW) Jeffrey Feehley hl -2Division ne Constellation ' s General Maintenance Division is comprised of 1 13 hijjhiy trained and skilled artisans and mechanics ho effect some of the most critical and complex safety-of-flight repairs for the air «in . IM-2 is responsihie for repairing aircraft jet engines and hydraulic components. The Airframes Shop continues to excel «ith their enviahle metal and composite repair. And of course. IM-2 is the home to the aviators hest friends, the Aircrew Survival flquipment Branch -- the Paraloft. AMHC(SW) Terrance Mahoney PRC(AW) Michael Morgan AMH1 Jose Alvarez AMH1 John Biggs ADI(AW) Mario Guigayoma AMS1(AW) Joseph Koutny AMS1(AW)CarlLindee ADI(AW) Ricardo Pulvera LEFT: PR3 Tweedt: ' The check sheet says.... ' ABOVE: AMS3 Castellanous, AMS2 Underkofler, and AMSAN Tijerina: Do you really think the hammer is big enough? 43 M-2Division AD1 Gene Roiter PR1(AW) Kenny Thayer PR1{AW)Noel Ysip AD2 Gene Alter PR2 Paul Amole AMS2 Rodney Barrett AMH2(AW) Thomas Bishop AD2(AW) Bonifacio Castillo AMS2 Kenneth Cooper AMH2 Torrence Dust AD2 Wayne Foster AMS2 Christopher Grending AMS2 James Halvorson AD2 Daniel Himmelein AD2 Alejan Liwag AMS2 John Loveall AMH2 Joseph Nicholas ABOVE: AMS1 Barrett, AMS2 Loveall, and SGT Bradford: Look! My score is the highest. RIGHT: AD3 Green: I know I left my watch up here somewhere. 0.0. M-2Division AMS2(AW) Michael Padilla AD2 Jonathan San Pedro AMS2 Robert Underkofler AMH2 Russell Walzer AMS2 John Woodville PR3 James Ammerman PR3 Aaron Anderson AMS3 William Bales AMS3 Brian Bennett AMS3 Jose Castellanos AD3 Walter Castillo PR3 David Colclasure AMS3 Christopher Cooney AD3 Jack Heard AMH3 Tony James AMH3 Harvey Johnson III PR3 Christopher Kuhns AD3 Jeffery Leader AD3 Edelaido Manzon I ' ve always loved to work on engines, and I get to do this everyday at sea. AD3 Thomas Williams XBOVE: GPL Smith and PR2 Amole: Tab A goes to ilot A , tab B goes to slot B . 45 M-2Division AD3 Michael Maxson AMH3 Kevin McCarver AD3 Paul Munoz ADS Shawn Ricketson PR3 Joseph Wadlington AD3 Thomas Williams AMH3 Todd Wilson ADAN Richard Alonzo AN Jonathan Bilbrey PRAA Stephen Billy ADAN Courtney Blissett TOP: ADAN Rice: There is a speck right here. RIGHT: PR3 Waddlenton: Might help if I push start. 46 AA Jeremy Caylor AN Felipe Cedillo ADAN Christopher Chatterton M-2Dmsion ADAN Karl Green AMSAN Shavin Hussain ADAN Travis McDowell ADAA Deshane Middieton AMSAN Dustin Newsom AN Neil Padrigon PRAA Rodney Painter AMSAN William Reiss AN Jason Rice ADAN Craig Roberts ADAN Kaiser Sanchez PRAN James Scardino ADAA Jonathan Schrack ADAA Toby Soltermann AMHAA Daniel Speigatti LEFT: PRC(AW) Morgan, PR3 Kuhns, PRAN Holmes, PRAN Scardino, PR2 Amole: 10,9,8, 7 47 M-2Dmsion AN Dexter Stuart AMSAR Gabriel Tabita AMSAN Ruben Tijerina ADAN Jesus Toledanes AMSAN Brian Tumey PRAA Troy Tweedt TOP: AD2 Foster: Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! ABOVE: ADAR Williams, AD2 Foster, AD3 Green, AD3 Chatterson: Chop, chop. Skipper wants more power! RIGHT: ADAN Middleton: How ' d I get my finger stuck in here? ENS Stephen Harvey ENS Michael Miller ATC(AW) Scott Ashleman ATC(SS) Gary Bangs M-3Dmsion omprised of over 216 maintenance manag ers and technicians in 16 work centers, the _ Avionics Armament Division provides an intermediate level of support beyond the repair capabilities of the embarked air wing. Utilizing some of the most sophisticated test equipment in the world, we test, repair, and maintain the electrical, electronic and ordnance equipment in direct support of eight different types of naval aircraft weapon support system platforms. IM-3 also provides calibration services for the entire battle group. Tasks include, but are not limited to, corrosion control, component replacement, in- depth troubleshooting and complex circuit card repair. ATC(AW) Herman Bowen ATC(AW) David DeShaies AEC(AW) Lawrence Gunter ATC(AW) Edward Hon ATC(AW) Gregory Moody ATC(AW SW) Steven Olszanowski ATC(AW) Charles Sahr ATC{AW) Ronald Young LEFT: AT2 Eric McGregory: Shouldn ' t LPO come with a secretary? ABOVE: ATS Paul Bennett: Troubleshooting a circuit card. 49 M ' 3Dmsion AT1 (AW) Jeffrey Althof ATI(AW) Charles Burton ATI (AW) Tomas Carbullido AT1(AW) Ruel Concepcion AT1 David Dunn ATI Thomas Elliott AT1 Lawrence Estes AE1 Michael Frazier AT1 Charles Hartley ATI Murray MacGregor AE1 James Musgrove AE1 Peter Noel AOI(AW) S.Pennington AT1(AW) Robert Powers 50 ATI Paul Ryan A01(AW) Alton Shook ABOVE: ATAN Whitaker: How do you get Pong on this thing? RIGHT: ATAA Blair, AT2 Quinn: HUM!?! Now do I push or pull? M-3Division AT2 Christopher Ambrosi ABE2 Curtis Ambrose AT2 Rafael Bernardino, Jr. AE2 Gerald Blair AT2 Thomas Blumel AT2 Mark Burns AT2 Patrick Carroll AT2 John Cassidy AT2 Anthony Cluck AT2 Lowell Cornatzer AT2(AW) Carlton Duncan AT2 Michael Foelker AE2 Mel Giddens AE2(AW) Michael Gillespie AE2 Jerry Graham AT2 Eric McGregory AT2 David Habeck AE2 Jon Jerome It ' s great to work with avionics. Every- day there is some- thing new to learn. I ' ve been exposed to a lot of things that I wouldn ' t have had the opportunity oth- erwise. AT3 Gregory Foots T3 Willis: I just broke into Saga ' s mainframe! 51 M-3Division A02 Michael Johnson AT2 Erik Kessinger AT2 Darren Kirkpatrick AT2 Jeffrey Lauerman AT2 Mac Layaoen ET2 Brian LeVally AT2 Craig Lochtefeld AT2 Darryl Miley AT2 Jason Nabors AT2 Jeremy Osterman AT2 Adam Popa AT2 Charles Poutas AT2 Michael Quinn AT2 James Reed AE2 Larry Rippey ABOVE: ATAN John Shaver, AT3 William Peters: What is the Flux Capacitance Phoe nix Module? RIGHT: AE3 Guilbault tries to look busy. 52 AT2(AW) Omar Rodriguez AE2 Ralph Seard A02 Antonio Shaw AT2 Eric Stevenson IM-3Z) ivision AZ2 Danny Taylor AT2 Keith Tod AT2 Charles Toy AT2 David Weinberg AT2 Thomas Weschler AT2(AW) Jerry Wyrick AE3 Frederick Allen ATS Roberto Arellano IC3 Samuel Bader ATS Charles Bauer ATS Paul Bennett TOP LEFT: When Chief E. F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens. LEFT: SGT Powell, AT3 Bauer: Here comes the Chief, let ' s act like we ' re working. ABOVE: ATS Chad Urhahn calibrating test equipment. 53 M-3Dmsion AT3 Michael Blades, Jr. ATS Eugene Bock AT3 Calixto CalangI AE3 Jose Camacho ATS David Coburn MMS Robert Colavito ATS Brian Cotter ATS Jason Crowthers ATS Eric Darter ATS Timothy Deal ATS Steven Dennis AES Joseph Path ATS Vincent Gallo ATS Julio Garcia ATS William Glab ABOVE: How do you get MTV? RIGHT: AT2 Deal, AN Hargrove: Do you want this S-3 antenna soft or hard boiled? 54 M-3Division LEFT: ATAN Bockelman: We should just BCM this equipment. ABOVE: AT3 Church: When is the next cruise? 55 M-3Division AT3 Joseph Messineo AT3 Christopher Miller AT3 Eric Morgan ATS Christopher Morrow ATS Ray Neiderhiser ATS Edward O ' Brien ATS Chad Oettinger ATS Duncan Oliver ATS William Peters ATS Gregory Pools ATS Raymond Riverai ATS Keith Russell ATS Steven Salvesen ATS Mark Sansom RIGHT: ATAN Grieser, ATAN Leach: Is black positive and red negative? ABOVE AT2(AW) Duncan: E-mail relieves the stresses of life. 56 ATS Samuel Scheer ATS Benjamin Sparks ETS Gerald Steger ATS Jason Stencel M-3Division AT3 Daniel Stewart ATS Dwight Thomas AT3 Clinton Tolladay AT3 Robert Truskowski ATS William Turner ATS Chad Urhahn AES Michael Vor AES Shane Warner ATS James Willis ATS Christopher Wright ATS Christopher York ATS David Young AEAN Ricardo Alemany ATAN Robert Arnold ATAN Sean Bailow ATAN Adrian Bankhead ATAA Jason Basagic ATAA Justin Blair ABOVE: ATS Oettinger, ATS Irvin: CASS Technicians at worl . RIGHT: ATS Kreider, ATAN Chitwood: Hey!! What ' s this switch do? 57 hl -3Dmsion ATAN Bryan Bockelman AEAN Christopher Bonczek ATAN Shane Brock ATAN Travis Brooks AOAN Michael Chapman ATAN Bradley Chitwood ATAN Bryan Church AA Sean Daly AEAN Jesus Diaz AZAA Jose Domingo AN David Donaghy ATAA Matthew Fears ATAN Everett Ferreira ATAN Robert Fletcher ATAN Robert Fossell AEAN Thomas Franklin AEAN Jeremy Gebhard ATAN Christopher George ATAN Dishon Gonzalez ABOVE: AT2 Popa: 648 DTB Technician. RIGHT: SSGT Gentry, GPL Hansen, ATAN Segarra, AT3 Irvin: ECM Training Session. 58 M-3Division ATAN Robert Gravel ATAN Charming Grayned ATAA Brian Grieser ATAN IVIichael Hammes AA Aaron Hargrove AEAN Robert Harris ABFAN Howard Herrmann ATAN Eiiseo H inojos AOAN Edward Janaban ATAA Brian Jenne ATAA Kevin Krueger AEAN Jesse Lancaster TOP LEFT: ATAN Jenne, CPL Hall, and AT3 Coburn cali- brate an ATS Bench. ABOVE: A01(AW) Shook, A02 Huff, and A03 McBride cycle an F A-18 gun system. LEFT: AT2(AW) Rodriguez: Just a little adjustment. 59 MA- Division ATAA Gregory Levy ATAN Jesse Madison AOAN Richard Maurer AEAN Glenn Mcintosh ATAN Mark Miles ATAN Thomas Miranda ATAN Ryan Moyer AN Tucker Pentz ATAN Jeremiah Phillips ATAA John Plummer ATAA Gregory Pontius AEAN Joseph Rajchel AEAN Darren Richards AA Derrell Roberts ATAA John Shaver AEAN Bryan Skilinski AOAN Benjamin Tobias ATAN Aaron Warren ATAN Robert Whitaker AEAN Ryan Worthington ABOVE: AE3 Harris works on an internal lights panel. RIGHT: LCPL Velez, LCPL Ackerman: What was that program name again? 60 MA-ADmsion LT Gregory Munning ASCS(AW) Mark Majewski le Support Equipment (lM-4) Division, manned by 44 highly skilled technicians, is _ responsible for the repair and upkeep of more than 400 components of specially designed aeronautical equipment required for the mainte- nance and servicing of carrier-based aircraft. IM- 4 ' s technicians have advanced training in cryogen- ics, air conditioning, and gas turbine repair as well as mobile electronic power plant and material handling equipment maintenance. From alfa units, NAN carts and HSU ' s to spotting dollies and Tilley, every aircraft ' s mission begins and ends with support equipment. AK1 Eric Legardy AS1(AW) Ronald Livingston AS1(AW) Raul Navasca ASI(AW) Armando M. Padilla AS1 Michael Palmer AS1(AW) Darryl Ragsdale AS1 Juan Towie AS2 Eduardo Ang AZ2 Patrick F arrington V j ' S ii 5 f - ' ate ' H ?i 3 KB ± m . p SCi 1 )o you think we can get it to fly? It ' s a great sense of accomplishment supporting the fleet during the Gulf operations. ASl(AW) Ronald Livingston 61 M-ADivision AS2 Richard Germany AS2 David Hignojoz AS2 IVIichael Hillis AS2 Ray Lagadon AS2 Roland Lim AS2 Gregory Mudd AS2 William Poe AS2(AW) Efren Soriano AS2 Renato Villanueva AS3 Andrew Blazer AS3 Jeffrey Fairchilds AS3 Lenny Hazelett AS3 Marcus Hill AS3 David King AS3 Robert Knowles 6) ABOVE: AS1 Clingan and AS2 King troubleshoot Jet Air Start Units. RIGHT: AS2 Villanueva, ASS Lagman perform maintenance on the HLU-196 Bomb Hoist. U- Division ASAA Anthony Alexander ASAN Gerald Aquitania ASAN Mitchell Burns ASAA Edward Gonzales ASAA Robert Haberland ASAA Randall Johnson ASAA Dai Le AZAN Ronald Luebbe AATimothy McElheny ASAN Rafael Mendez ASAN Joshua Newbauer AZAN Cory Paxton ASAN Homer Simmons AN Zedarias Tabor ABOVE: AS1 Nausasca (right), AS2 Hignojoz perform maintenance on one of two 20,000 pound forklifts. LEFT: AS1 Eugene Clingan and AS2 David King do periodic maintenance on Tilley. 63 MALSDetachment The Marine Aviation Logistics Squad- ron 11 (MALS-11) logo represents a strong and extremely capable am phibious force in readiness whose arms can be expeditiously extended to perform the myriad of tasks associ- ated with Marine Corps aviation logistics. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron Detach- ment (MALSDET) composed of personnel from MALS-11 maintenance and aviation supply depart- ments was detached to fulfill a variety of vital roles in support of VMFA-323 and the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). This highly motivated detachment of Marine aviation logisticians truly personified the spirit of the Devil Fish while embarked on USS Constellation during WestPac ' 97. r SSGT Raul Lopez SGT Leslie Bradford SGT Preston Lippert SGT Richard Powell SGT Robert Young CPL Roy Bredahl, Jr. CPL Ainsley Checkley CPL Forrest Goehring ABOVE: CPL Williams works on ordnance equipment RIGHT: SGT Bradford inspects the integrity of an aircraft flap. NEXT PAGE: CPL Smith packs a para- chute. 64 1STLT John Stafford GYSGT Thomas Kudzman SSGT Jonathan Aldridge SSGT Joel Gentry MALSDetachment I find working on the radar set test station cliallenging because it ' s always different. LCPL Leopoldo Velez ■AlvDepartment CDR Randal Bahr Air Officer Air Boss CDR Floyd Steed Asst. Air Officer Mini Boss On thefligiit deck, pilots and crews man your aircraft for the next launch. liese words from the Air Boss signal the beginning of another aircraft launch and recovery cycle, the bread and butter of carrier operations. More than 200 people will spring into action creating a carefully orchestrated movement of people and planes on a four acre tlight deck. Sailors and Marines in yellow, blue, purple, red, green, brown and white jerseys labor in extreme temperatures compounded by jet blast and deafening noise, they strive to achieve one goal... the safe launch and recovery of the America ' s aircraft. The Air Department is the nerve center of flight operations on Constellation. The department ' s Sailors spot the aircraft, fuel them, taxi them to the catapults, prep them for launch, operate the catapults to launch them and receive them safely. Below, on the hangar deck, the operations are similar. Aircraft must be moved safely and effi- ciently from their maintenance area onto the elevators for movement to the flight deck. The hours are long and hard and performed in a demanding environment, but the Stars of Constellation ' s Air Department do the job rou- tinely and safely and better than anyone else in the world. 67 V-1 Division s you venture onto the most dangerous four and a half cres in the world, you will find the men of V-1 Division. The yellow shirts ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during flight operations. Tractor drivers aid in the towing of aircraft. One of the never ending jobs on the flight deck is done by blue shirts, chocking and chaining aircraft all over the deck. The red shirts of Crash and Savage are always on the alert for any Flight Deck emergency. LT William Halverson LT William Sands ENS Larry Spradlin ABHC John Carrick ABHC Gregory Ingebritson ABH1 Robert Carreola ABH1(AW) Kelvin Davis ABH1 Robert Hiller ABH1 Anton Menck ABH1 Eli Rodriguez ABH1 Eric Shelton RIGHT: ABH2 Robinson prepares a C-2 for launch. NEXT RIGHT: ABH2 Gonzales directs aircraft on the flight deck. 68 V-1 Division ABH1(AW)lsmaelSosa ABH1 Tarlyn Troupe ABH2 John Calinawan ABH2(AW) Raul Castillo ABH2 Christopher Gibbs ABH2 Robert Gonzales ABH2 Aaron Guthrie ABH2 Marcelino Nuestro ABH2 Armond Pitts ABH2 Scotty Robinson ABH2 Richard Smith ABH3 Justin Bates ABH3 Tyson Bushnell ABH3 Jason Dennis The flightdeck is a very demanding place. Everyone is watching and we have to be right everytime or some- one gets hurt. ABH3 Jason Ralston V-1 Division ABH3 Charles Derry ABH3 Bernard Dizon ABH3 Cong Duong ABI-13 James Edmond ABH3 Dwayne Edwards ABH3 Cameron Elder ABH3 Gregory EIIIp ABH3 Jovaughn Frierso ABH3 Martin Hayes ABH3 Thomas Hester ABH3 Antwan Holman ABH3 Damon Israel ABH3 Eric Liskey ABH3 Christopher Luke ABOVE: AN Brian Allen gives the signal to remove chocks and chains. RIGHT: CW02 Lee Risper conducts crash and salvage i drills on the flight deck. 70 V-1 Division ABH3 Gabriel Medina k ' ..- ' fe - ' i i filw ' ' 4 1: 4 ABH3 Marvin Mitchell ABH3 Jean Nguyen ABH3 Haven Norris ABH3 Roy Robinson ABH3 Calvin Sanders ABH3 Brian Timmers ABH3 Robert Weiss ABH3 Lucas Willdigg AA Fernando Alarcon AR Brian Allen AN Frank Amador TOP OF PAGE: ABH3 James Edmond and AA John Cupstid perform weekly RMS. ABOVE: ABH2 Marcelino Nuestro conducts a supply inventory. LEFT: LT Bill Sands goes over the flight operations schedule with flight deck control personnel. V-1 Division AR Shawn Augustin I AR Kabbie Bangura AN Keith Bourgeois i AR James Bulloci . AA Christopher Clouser J AN Patrick Correy AN Miguel Cort AR John Cupstid AA IVIarvin Davis AA Antonio Espinoza AR Luis Flores AA Aaron Fultz AR Jose Galvan AR Ricardo Galvan AN Mark Giron AN Derek Gomez AA Octavio Granados, Jr. AA Todd Guisinger AN Donald Gutierrez AA Javier Guzman J ABOVE: ABH3 Bates and ABH3 Holman review training records. RIGHT: ABH3 Hester and ABH3 Nguyen prepare for a flight deck fire drill. 72 V-1 Division AR Joshua Ham AN Troy Hanbly AR Bennie Harris ABHAN Timothy Higley AN Tywone James AA Anthony Johnson AR Franklin Jones AA Corey Jurasek AN William Kacer AN Michael Ketz AA Bache King ABOVE: AA Malang prepares to attach a tow bar. LEFT: ABH3 Edwards performs a tractor pre-op check. 73 V-1 Division AN Benjamin Kurtz AR Scott Kutler AN Scott Ladd AN Gregory Lato AR Robert Lloyd AR Francisco Lucas AR Herwin Malang AA Shawn Massey AN Theodore Mausbach AA Jeffrey McDonald AA Jason McDowell ABHAN Aaron Merkle AN Cliff Metcalfe AN James Monos AN Antonio Moreno AA Christian Muno AN Gilbert Muri AN Brian Nowell AN Michael Neumann AN Jason Olson ABOVE: ABH2 Nuestro and AN Rodriguez work on a float coat. RIGHT: A crash and salvage team prepare for a drill scenario. V-1 Division AR Victor Palacios AA Andrew Reese AN Raul Rodriguez AN Ruben Rodriguez AA Lazaro Sauceda AN Jessie Schuiz AR IVIolex Simeus AR Chris Smith AR Rhon Taft AA Robert Taggart AN Raymond Todorovich AR Agustin Tiburcio AA Fernando Vidana AR Alonzo Viveros AR Goldlin Wall AA Anderson Wharton AR Bretton Wickstrom AR Christopher Williams ABOVE: ABH3 Ketz on station with the P-16. LEFT: ABHAN Merl le mans up the sound- powered phones in flight decl control. if l-2Division he division responsible for the effective launch and recovery of all embarked aircraft aboard Constellation is V-2 Divi- sion. The division is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of catapults, arresting gear, and all camera visual landing accessories. LCDR John Coffey I CW02 William Mokuau ABCM(AW SW) W. Rafferty ABECS(AW) David Jones ABECS(AW SW) Don Donovan ABEC(AW) Thomas Bryant ABEC Dionides Cruz ABEC(AW) Hilario Delacruz ICC(SW) Matt Matteson ABEC(AW) A. Prugalidad ABE1 David Best LTJames Hitt LT Richard Strayer ABOVE: 103 Howard sets the fresnel lens from the office during simulated loss of control from the tower. RIGHT: AN Rawls and AN Larson secure the centerdeck hatch after completing the waist catapult launches. .vto ' ( X - ' - ' i ' .S!S: Yft ?.-i ' W i . - ' .i ' r . ' ' iv-W ««. ' r-B- iC l-2Division ABE1 Jeffrey Broderick ABE1(AW)VirgilioCaba ABE1 Eric Corbett EMI Gregory Hottinger ABE1 Scott Hutchings IC1 Charles Kimble ABE1(AW) Tagipo Migao ABEI(AW) Stephen Moffit ABE1(AW) Vic Navarro ABEI(SW) Brett Pusser ABE1(AW) Rod rigo Rodriguez ABE1 Jamichael Smith OP: ABE2 Krolikowski making his final checks before lunch. ABOVE: AN Gribay taking readings off Cata- uit 4 ' s Central Charging Panel. y-2Division EM2 Armondo Agustin AZ2 Robert Burch EM2 Richard Carino ABE2 Timothy Damico ABE2 Arthur Felton ABE2(AW) Mark Horn ABE2 Lawernce House ABE2 Keith Jones ABE2 William Krolikowski IC2 Bryan Mcllrevey ABE2 Jaime Perez ABE2 Jason Reno ABE2 Scott Russ ABE2 Keith Spencer ABOVE: ABE3 Kumar records data after an aircraft ' catches a wire. ' RIGHT: ABE3 Etter Kumar checks out tools from the V-2 Tool Issue Room operator. 78 ABE2 George Toombs ABE2(AW) Armin Vianzon ABE2 James White ABE2 Kevin White M-2Division IC2 Lonnie Whittington ABE3 Russel Arayata IC3 William Benner ABE3 Ezequiel Castro ABES Glenn Castro ABES Gordon Colder ABES Joe Candelaria EMS Hung Dang ABES John Dennison ICS Mark Dickey ABES Charles Eames ABES Ryan Ellis ABES Jason Etter ABES Richard Fuentes ABES Robert Gomez EMS Jonathan Gonzales ABES David Guzman ABES Justin Hall ABES Robert Hall LEFT: 101 Kimble opertes the ILARTS con- sole. ABOVE: LT Flagge discusses an upcoming launch with ABHCS Stoeker and AN McClure. ' 1 ' W M-2Division ABE3 Donald Hankins IC3 Michael Hayden ABE3 Juan Hernandez IC3 Michael Howard ABE3 Armando Huante ABE3 Eric Huynh ABE3 John Lentz EM3(SW) Robert Lim ABE3 Richard Luna ABE3 Carlitos Moss IC3 Jason McGovern ABE3 Kenneth Mosley ABE3 Shane Pontenot ABH3 Jason Ralston IC3 Jorge Rivera ABE3 Jeffrey Robinson EM3 Lloyd Robinson ABE3 George Rodriguez IC3 Joseph Rosa ABOVE: LT Strayer and LCDR Coffey displaying LCDR Coffey ' s V-4 farewell plaque. RIGHT: LT Springer, ABEC Bryant, ABEC Delacruz, LCDR Coffey, ABES Vest and CDR Houy connecting a cross deck pendant during drills. l-2Division ABE3 Jesus Ruiz ABE3 Victor Silva ABE3 David Slizewski ABES Howard Smith IC3 Charles Snyder ABE3 Donato Spallone ABE3 Christopher Vest ABE3 IVIichael Vis ABE3 Kimball Willis ABEAA Tico Arceneaux AN Ronnie Arevalo AR Jorge Ballinas AN Roosevelt Bastien AR Jason Blonigen ABOVE: ABE2 Spencer consults the manual while ABES Pasley degreases a rotary retraction engine. LEFT: AN Jimenez stows an F-14 holdback after a launch. 81 l-2Division RIGHT: ABES Hebert making a recovery weight setting on an arresting gear engine. 82 l-2.Division f f Everado Gonzalez AN Julio Gonzalez AR William Gow AN Gerald Gutierrez AA Brian Hanley AA Kevin Hatch AN Jesus Hernandez AN Robert Hernandez AN David Huerta AR David Jimenez AN Darryl Johnson AN Ditania Kane AN Jayson Kumar AR Carlos Landeros LEFT: ABE3 Etter and AN Larsen signaling to taxi an S-3 up on the catapult. ABOVE: ABEC Delacruz manning the V-2 maintenance chief ' s desk. l-2Division fKtK Shaun Larson AN Sean Lay AN Channak Lim AN Brian Lloyd ABEAA Andrew Maez AA Paul Martin AR Lewis Matthews AN Mark McClure AA Cody McMullen AN Michael Nelson AN Ricardo Pacheco AN John Palmer ABEAN John Pasley ABEAR Michael Piaseczny RIGHT: AN Garibay se- cures the cat during post op. NEXT RIGHT: Catapult one ' s crew, including ABEC Bryant, ABE3 Ruiz, and AN Van Huss, install slot seals after operations. 84 ABEAR Daniel Preston AN Dewayne Ramos AA Dejuan Rawls AN Robert Rivera l-2Division AN Michael Rodermann ABEAN Cesar Sanchez AN Chanthy Sath ABEAR Kevin Schuck AN William Silva ABEAR Joseph Taylor ICFN Peter Thang AN David Tipps ABEAA Mark Toppi AN Stephan Torres AN Fernando Valles AR James Vanhuss AN John Vurkovac AN Kelly Washington AR Jason Webb AA Marcus Winbush AN Abal Zaidi LEFT: AN Hernandez mans the push pole. ABOVE: The flight deck cameraman records aircraft operations. M ' ZDivision lie caretakers of the largest internal space on the ship, the Hangar Bay is V-3 Division, The 80 Aviation Boatswains Mates (Han- dler) and Airman strikers of V-3 are responsible for the safe and expeditious movement of aircraft and mobile support equipment, first response aircraft fire fighting and for providing vital maintenance support functions for the embarked air wing. The valets of carrier aviation, this versatile and multi-talented crew can do, but safely. ABH1 Kendall Murff ABH1 Rodney Napier ABH2 Kenneth Murray ABH2 Ted Scott ABH2 Michael Walker ABH3 Brandon Brown ABH3 Allan Dye ABH3 Carlos Fabris ABH3 Frederick Jaks ABH3 Thong Le LT William Flagge ABHCS(AW) Kirk Belden ABOVE: AR Sabree secures aircraft to the deck. RIGHT: ABHAN Inciardi reports all secure as he mans the hangar bay CONFLAG watch. NEXT RIGHT: ABH3 Heno is vigilant while towing aircraft with a spotting dolly. 86 ' ' J_.: M-ZDivision I enjoy the chal- lenge of running the hangar bay and training sailors to be professionals. ABHl Rodney Napier ■l-ZDivision AN Eddie Coyden AA Aaron Cuchine AN Kyle Denny AR Steven Diaz AA Anthony Dixon AA Scott Estill ABHAN David Evans AR Sean Gaidula AR Chad Goodness AR Thomas Hadden AR Scott Harvey AN Dameron Heno AR Arvin Johnston AA Thomas Jones AR Brent Krumvieda AR Shawn Laney AR Jared Lewis RIGHT: AN Dixon calls in aircraft spots to flight deck control. ■• M-ZDivision ABHAN Michael Liese AR Roberto Luciolopez AR Rudy Marin AN Christian McConnell AR Jeremy Mintz AN David Montecino AA Markeon Moore ABHAN Armando Munoz ABHAN Percival Peregrine AR Sundance Pestano AR Matthew Petersen AN Paul Simas ABOVE: AR Williams, AR Sabree, AR Deanda, and ABH3 Morales participate in a fire hose handling drill. LEFT: ABH3 Evans is ready to act during an aircraft firefighting drill. • f-3Dmsion AN Nathaniel Staller AA Zachary Stoddard AN Isidro Sulit AR David Thomas AR Aaron Tinonga AN Curtis Tulley ABHAN Kevin Turner AN Raymond Velez AR Samuel West AR Adam Whaling AN Roderick William AN Ethen Woody ABH2 Walker performs some DC ABH3 Liese reports to Hangar Bay Control while on deck watch. PMS. 90 -4Division LT Jeanne Warren CW03 Harold Hall ABFCS Donald Benson ABFC Theodore Davis ABFC(AW SW) Eugene Paras ABFC(AW) Gilbert Perez J lie Purple Shirts, or Grapes of V-4 Divi- I sion are responsible for the safe and effi- ■cient fueling of ail aircraft. The Aviation Boatswains Mate Fuels are divided into four major work centers. Below Decks personnel man two Pump Rooms and four filter rooms, sound and preserve all JP-5 Tanks and bring jet fuel aboard from Fleet Oilier or Shore Facilities. The Flight Deck crew subsequently pumps fuel into the aircraft and maintains the topside fueling stations. The Flight Deck crew also fuel and defuel aircraft in the Hangar Bay. Repair is the third largest workcenter, responsible for repairing and per- forming maintenance on all 22 aircraft refueling stations and all associated piping and valves on the Flight Deck and Hangar Bay. The fourth major workcenter, usually overlooked, is the Adminis- trative Office. The Administrative Office is responsible for preparing all major administrative functions dealing with critical daily fuel reports, personnel support, and coordination of the entire division. ABFC(AW) Patrick Plott ABF1 Patrick Conlin ABF1 Paul Dussault ABF1(AW) Russell Lawrence ABF1 (AW) Edward Muise BF3 Medina presents a fuel sample to the crew :hief after pumping 10 million gallons. M- Division ABF1 Thomas Schenk ABF2 Andre Barriga ABF2 Steve Crawford ABF2 Cullen Deaton ABF2 Patricio Hernandez ABF2(AW) Allan Thomas ABF2(AW) Marsailles Willis ABF3 Jose Algarin ABF3 Victor Avila ABF3 Miguel Bribiesca ABF3 Gregory Camacho ABF3 Scott Cox ABF3 John Granthan ABF3 Douglas Hansen ABF3 Jorge Hernandez ABF3 Sergio Hernandez ABF3 Kurt Horchheimer ABF3 John Jackson ABF3 Paul Kowaike ABOVE: ABF3 Estrada, ABF3 Nilges, and AN Monson perform all required mainte- nance on refueling nozzles and strainer. RIGHT: ABF2 Deaton samples four ready service tanks prior to flight operations. f-4Division ABF3 Edward Medina ABF3 Blake Minard ABF3 Jake Nilges ABF3 Brian Norheim ABF3 Kenneth Redding ABF3 Raul Rivas Estrada ABF3 Marcus Rodgers ABF3 James Settle ABF3 Ramon Torres AN Clell Alden ABFAA Michael Baeuerlen AR Santiago Bernal AN Bradley Borerro ABFAR Jason E. Brown AR Joshua Cackowski AN William Calahan ABFAA James Calvert AR Jeffery Carter VjV K BP ' B H V — x[ H 1 j 0 M y BOVE: V-4 Grapes hydro-test over 300 refueling hoses throughout the ght deck. RIGHT: Petty Officer Freeman delivers critical fuel samples to e QA Lab for quality testing. f-ADmsion ABFAA Richard Castillo AN William Clark AR Steven DeLeon ABFAR Dominic Devers AN Carlos Donado AN Keith Freeman AN Gary Frost AR Jacob Harrison AN Keith Hayden AN Fernando Infante AN Lewis Jackson AA Tony Jackson AA Roland Jos AA Michael Kennedy AA Juan Lopez AA Jason Monson AN Alex Montes ■M : ' j mi jm i« a  ' Tlw i ABOVE: Pumping 10 million gallons was a piece of cake for the V-4 gang. RIGHT: Airman Harrison aligns the JP-5 system to receive fuel from USS Cimarron. 94 -4Dmsion AN Jean Murat AR Sethih Nang ABFAR Ross Olivas AR Javier Olvera AR Bruce Parker AA Michael Pettinato AR Xaysana Phansakdy AR Brian Pope AN Brynell Sidney ABFAR Robert Snow AA Chakarlos Steele ABFAA Shannon Stephenson AA Eric Sweet AR James Taylor ABFAA William Wallace ABFAN Aaron Wells AN Jared Williams AR Shawn Wilson LEFT: ABF2 Hernandez and his crew members ensure all hoses are properly stored. ABOVE: ABF3 Settle monitors the 1.9 million gallons of JP-5 carried on board. ChopldinDepartment 4 1 1 CDR Michael Diaz Command Chaplain — lie mission of the Chaplain Department is to provide a comprehensive Command Reli- _ gious Program responsive to the needs of the Sailors and Marines aboard USS Constellation. The three assigned chaplains and the Religious Program Specialists (RPs) are involved in the routines of shipboard life and contribute to the ongoing development of quality of life issues. The Chaplain Department sponsors the ship ' s Commu- nity Relations Projects, an outreach for crewmem- bers to do positive things in the ports we visit. The chapel staff, the lay leaders and the chapel commu- nity provide a broad basis of support for the Stars of Constellation . 99 Chaplai wDepartment RPC(SW) Stephen Jackson SM3(SW) Vincent Mejia RPSN Jeffrey Bullock AA Jeffrey Sapp ABOVE: AA Sapp checks out the reading mate- rial in the ship ' s library. RIGHT: Connie Sailors take advantage of the library facility maintained by the Chaplain Department. 100 LCDR Grady Pennell LT Brad Telleen Q Q Ad x Department haplain Diaz conducts workship services on the foc ' s ' le (above) and on the flightdeck (below). The entire staff works together to help our shipmates that are in need. RP3 Jeff Bullock 101 CommuifliCSltlOWSDepartment CDR Catherine Eads Combat Systems Officer LT Steven Deal Communications Officer s a Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C41) ship, the ' nission of Communications Department is to provide real time rapid, reliable, and efficient communications support to Constellation ' s em- barked staffs, air wing and the entire Battle Croup. We accomplish this by maintaining voice, data and tactical circuit c(mnectivitv with the applicable area commanders. Utilizing high tech circuitry such as CA-III, DSC SHF, and KHF point to point, we are able to provide such services as the IDSN lines (POTS), APIS (sailor phones), NIPRNet (unclas E-mail ) and SlPRNet (classified E-mail ) ensuring that our customers have various quality methods for global communications. Communication ' s manning consist of three officers, four chief petty officers and forty sev en enlisted. There are two divisions: the Message Processing Center (MPC) and Facilities Control (FACCON). MPC is responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing message traffic totaling approximately 3,000 messages daily, utili .ing CL DIXS, 1 () A and NAVMACS II system. FACCON is respcmsible for connecting, trouble- shooting and maintaining over 108 communication circuits throughout the ship. The Stars of these two divisions along v ith the guidance of the Com- bat Systems Officer, the Communications Officer and the Assistant Communications Officer ensure that the goal of providing quality global commu- nications Is met. You can talk about us... ...But vou can ' t talk without us! T03 Con VCiUn ' CBt onsDepartment ENS Tracy Mines ENS John Muniz RMCM(AW SW) Johnny Jackson RMCS(SW) Michael Holly PI ni v 11 4 ««Qlr RMC(SW) Kenneth Felter RMC(SW) Tyrone Masoq RMI(SW) Vinson Bartsch RM1 John Dallas RMI Sabrina Jeter RM1 Manual Lopez, Jr. RM1 John Maybury RM1(AW) Jesus Quezada RMI(AW) Steven Scott RMI(SW) Johnny Turner RM2 Joseph Collier RM2 Christopher Howard RM2 Raymond Preciado RM2 Rene Ramos Wl Iiw 1 «ili r mtK, j ' il JO F F -J F ' ' ' . K M fe lM I ABOVE: RM3 Moore tuning URT-23 for HF data voice. RIGHT: RM3 Ablon (middle) demon- strates SHF connectivity to CDR Eads and RMCM(SW AW) Jackson. 104 CommunicationsD par m n RM2 Michael Stocklas RM3 Ryan Ablon RMS Martin Acosta RMS Ben Angus Being a radioman is a challenge be- cause we maintain and establish com- munication between ships and shore stations. RM2 Christopher Howard TOP OF PAGE: RM3 Leccia giving safety training for the personnel aloft harness. ABOVE: RM2 Howard troubleshoots a POTS line for SHF. 105 COfX fT Uf CSLt OT SDepartment ABOVE: ENS Muniz reviews a publica- tion for CMS training. RIGHT: RM2(SW) Bailey, RM3 Angus, and RM2 Howard make voice communication checks with the battle group. 106 Con n Uf CdX Of SDepartment ABOVE: RM3 Ablon and RMS Hicks test the communication system while clearing trouble calls. LEFT: ENS Mines calls to check the status of Challenge Athena. 107 DeckDepartment LCDR Kurt King First Lieutenant CW02 Steve Pelon Ship ' s Bos ' n eck Department consists of three divisions responsible lor all deck seamanship evolu- tions aboard Constellation, including mooring, anchorinjj, small boat operations, and replenishment at sea. Deck recently received the 1996 Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific C rossed White Anchors Seamanship Award, its third consecutive award. Since October 1996. Deck Department has completed almost fifty underway replenishments with over a do en different ships, pumped over 35 million «;allons of fuel and transferred approximately one million pallets of repair parts, ammunition, and fresh fruits and vegetables without ever having to pull up to a pier. Whether Constellation is going pierside or alongside, the Stars of Deck Depart- ment are shining brightly. 109 FtVSXDmsion ■rst Division is responsible for the ship ' s Forecastle, a space reserved for the most sacred of honors and ceremonies, and truly the pride of the ship. Housed on the forecastle, or foc ' sle for short, are the ship ' s two thirty-ton stockless anchors. First Division also main- tains the ship ' s 250 liferafts. ENS Chris Davis BM2 Kaius Achen BM3 Gary Byers BM3 Anthony Deliz BM3 Trevin Hogg BM3 Scott Schmitter SR Tonio Atkinson SA Oscar Castro BMSR Richard Daniels SR Alan Hovda BMC(SW) Michael Cohen BM1 Vincent Days 110 ABOVE: BM3 Anthony reviews the sail loft ' s job orders. RIGHT: SN Owens up dates the bridge ' s Engineering status board. FlVStDivision SN Gerado Maringarza SN Matthew Monigold SR Jonathan Randall SN Marvin Reed SA John Schultz SN Nathan Tartaglia SA Michael Warren SN Cleave Williams ' In First Division we hiave so many differ- ent types of assign- ments, it is never ' tlie same old thing. ' SN John Schultz TOP OF PAGE: SN Marin stands watch as Lee Helmsman. ABOVE: BM2 Achen displays his knot-tying skills. Ill SecondDivision nder Second Division ' s cognizance is the Captain ' s gig. The appearance and physical condition of this vessel is a measure of the smartness of the entire ship, and Second Divi- sion has indeed reflected true Connie pride by making it look the best in the fleet. ENS Gregory Boucher BMI(SW) William Alexander BM2(SW AW) Anthony Schnyder BM3 Thomas Harrington BM3 Blake Shelton BMSN Garred Blume ABOVE: BM3 Miller and SN Meyer perform maintenance on a safety harness before going aloft. RIGHT: BM2 (SW AW) Schnyder, SN Powe, SN Blume perform prechecks for refuel- ing. 112 SecondD • • • ivision SA Kenneth Bronkema SR Joshua Gambino SA Massimo llalio SR Christopher Johnson SR Brian Jones BMSN Ramiro Luera BMSN Robert Meyer BMSN Herberto Padilla SR Neizen Pascual BMSN Rodney Powe BMSN Derel Seals BMSN Glenn Wegrzyn OP OF PAGE: Bos ' n Pelon and BM1 Miller review le INSURV checklist on a refueling probe. ABOVE: A Johnson paints the ship while at anchor. The great thing about my job is taking the youngest Sailors and watch- ing them develop into a highly moti- vated and confident team. BMl(SW) William Alexander 113 ThWdDivision lird Division maintains the majority of the departmental spaces. It is responsible for the most highly visible space on board USS Constellation, the ship ' s quarterdeck. Almost every visitor will pass through this most sacred of spaces, viewing the s hip ' s bell, commissioning placards, and prestigious picture boards. BM2 Jay Bradley BM3 Brian Hooveij BM3 Paul Miller BM3 Eric Murphy BM3 Robert Thompson BM3 Carlos Valdez ENS Chad Smith BMC(SW) Placido Olivarez BM1(SW) Elmer Anderson BM1 Jon Buis 1 H KJr - I s , mp jm 9i 5=j k ABOVE: A lookout reports surface contacts to the bridge. RIGHT: SN Studstill acts as a signalman during replenish ment with USNS San Jose. 114 ThWdDivision SR Gustavo Carrera SR Joseph Eaton SN Juan Gandara SN Freddy Garcia SN Willy Garcia rOP OF PAGE: BMC(SW) Olivarez, BM3 Miller, SN 3arcia-Lambert and SN Garcia man the port RHIB boat Javit. ABOVE: The RHIB boat is lowered into the Gulf. SR Brian Hedin SN Kristian Jimenez SR Sieha Ouch SN Enrique Quiroga SR Edwin Reyes SA William Studstill SR Kanothai Willhelm My job allows me to perform very challenging and time-critical work. I wouldn ' t get the chance to do this anywhere else. SN Juan Gandara 115 DenXsADepartment CDR Gerald Wong Dental Officer lie main objective of the Dental Department is to provide quality dental care to the ship ' s company. Air Wing, embarked Staff and the Battle (iroup. Maintaining a high state of opera- tional dental readiness, crew members are better able to perform their duties without discomfort. With a relatively small staff of five Dental Sur- geons and fifteen Dental Technicians(DT ' s) we provide a full range of services including restor- ative, oral and maxillofacial surgery; Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics; as well as preventive dentistry. During General Quarters and Mass Casualty drills, dental person- nel assist the Medical Dept. providing support at Battle dressing stations, triage stations and the walking blood bank. Outside the department, dental personnel pro ide command support as tobacco cessation program coordinator, MWR fund custodian, income tax assistant. Navy relief case worker, and the cruise book sales coordinator, Though the Dental Department may be one of the smaller departments on board, our Stars provide support throughout the command. 117 DenXsADepartment ABOVE: DT2 Antonio polishes a crown before delivering to the patient. RIGHT: Dr. Veray and DN Lujan place a restoration in this Sailor. iift DentdlDepartment DT3 Matthew Jones DT3 Kenneth Lawrence DT3 Christopher Nehlen AN Ricardo Balcazar DTSN Daniel Bergeron DTSN Jeremy Daum DTSN Dominico Ducut DTSN Matthew Lujan DTSN Duy Pham DTSN Craig Thompson rOP OF PAGE: Dr. Christopher instructs AN Balcazar n four-handed dentistry techniques. ABOVE: AN Balcazar prepares to take bitewing radiographs on DN i)ucut. I hope to make a career in the dental field and I ' m getting great experience working here. DT3 Duy Pham 119 EngmeevingDepartment CDR Robert Posey Chief Engineer LCDR William Archer Damage Control Assistant LCDR Michael Neibert Wa n Propulsion Assistant ■le Kn} incerinj; Department is responsible, under the Commanding OtTieer. for the operation, care and maintenance of all electrical and interior communication systems. The department ' s propulsion and auxiliary machinery proxide power, air conditioning, steam and heat and produces fresh water. The department con- ducts training and qualification of ship ' s personnel in Chemical. Biological and Radiological defense, fire fighting and the control of damage. We assist other departments in the accomplishment of those repairs which are beyond the capacity of their repair personnel or equipment but within the capacity of the Engineering Department. The Stars of Kngineering Department are ready to answer all bells and propel the ship to its operational commit- ments. E ng i neeri n gAdmin Training ABOVE: YNC Boyd counsels MM3 Littleton. RIGHT: YN2 Riggo updates ship instructions for Engineering Department. 199 ADivision LT Rodrick Norris LT Alan Philpott LTJG David Kim ENS Gabriel Clemens CW02 A. Arboleda MMC Pier De Vries uxiliaries Division Is responsible for the K operation, maintenance, and repair of ail emergency diesel generators, ship ' s service air systems, potable water system third deck and above, and all auxiliary equipment throughout the ship. A Division is great because you learn to operate and main- tain a lot of different equipment. FA Michael Mounts MMC(SW) Michael Fackrell MMC(SW) Travis Klein ENC(SW) B. Luciano MMC(SW) Ramon Soto MMC(SW) Francisco Taday MM1 Rogelio Garcia EN1(SW) Phillip Nichols MM1 Anthony Padilla MM1 Bruce Phillips MM2 William Chance ABOVE: An engineer performs RMS on the machines in the machinery room. i ADivision MM2 Orlando Corry MM2 Richard Fisher MM2 Ricardo Forde MM2 Denville IVIcHayle MM2 Chuck Melchor MM2 Edwin IVIiranda EN2 Leon Neumayer MM2 Kurt Powell MM2 Dennis Taylor « fe- v- ' - in if MM2 Zhan Vetrenski FH5 ' ' V: ENS Isam Almabrouk li- ■K J i:uS- y J ABOVE: Testing equipment for leaks is an everyday task. RIGHT: MM3 King fills a con- tainer with liquid nitrogen. V ADivision MM3 Micheal Bain EN3 Matthew Becker MM3 Jason Bryan MM3 Brian Chancier MM3 Gilbert Credo MM3 Jorge Cubasrojas MM3 Thomas Dickinson MM3 Shawn Edwards Ml I3 Aaron Eyster MM3 IVIichael Fogarty Ml I3 Jesus Gomez MM3 Isaac Grimm MM3 Charles Grueiro MM3 Arielito Hipolito MM3 Todd Jackson EN3 Michael Kincaid MM3 Tyrone King EN3 Joshua Levesque MM3 Yury Lirtsman MM3 Daniel Littleton LEFT: MM3 Edwards reaches out to touch some- one using Connie ' s new e-mail system. 125 ADivision MM3 Keith Michalowski MM3 Fruji Mills MM3 Kurt Randall MM3 Terrance Roberts MM3 Pedro Silva MM3 Christopher Sprung MMFA Dennis Arboleda PR Christopher Bates FN Benjamin Bennett . iiiiisusis - - JMIII!!!! - jp BJ mnn P Hfii iiiiiifi ■ir- rrrrrf r a _M ■■tiiiiit« ' dBM H       ■ }S ill! 1! •!■!!!!  kiifi! iiiiiiilii ! A HK 4 ««  1 « uL ' ' r-rlf .. ■W i!i3iU 1 - - --: MiMiy V. w FR Leonard Bowman MMFR Paul Currier MMFR Leonard Dato ENFA Toby Forman FR Darrell Gillette h TOP: A-Desk watch standers document all of Connie ' s troubles calls. ABOVE: A-Division member posts a sign to remind all to close AC boundry doors. RIGHT: MM2 Taylor takes readings on air conditioning systems. 126 ADivision MMFN Abraham Hernandez FN Arturo Hernandez PR Demond Jackson PR Steven Kintzel MMFN Hung Lien FR David Martinez FN Bobby McArthur FR William McGhay FR Karren Mclver FR Michael Mounts FR Arthur Padgett MMSA S. Pamouansith PR Johnny Pruiett FR Conrad Saba! FN Ignacio Sanchez FR Gary Snyder ENFR Shannon Thomas FN Joseph Wallace FA Marlin Wright 1 1 1 — ■• . : -s- B y  = ss : 1 li Bl -r - == Lj V T ' =1 j '  ffia] ■M t= ABOVE: FN Pruett ensures proper opertion of the aircraft elevators, making sure what goes up can come down. LEFT: MiVIS Michalowski reviews division triaining inputs. 127 EDivision lectrical Division is respon- sible for the operation, niaintenanee. and repair of the electrical machinery and systems and interior communica- tion systems throughout the ship. The division ensures the effective operation of electrical generation, distribution, lighting, interior communications, degaussing systems, and their associated electrical equipment. EMC(SW) Rickie Gray EMC(SW) Raul San Miguel EM1 Dale Brew EM1 Lamberto Buhain EM1(SW)EphraimCajudo RIGHT: EM2 Ebalo and EM2 Imperjo: Motor Rewind Shop. NEXT PAGE: Connie sailors are constantly fixing engine parts to keep the ship in top operating condition. LTJG Michael Dillender CW03 Kirk Merryfield EMCS(SW AW) E. Leomo ICCS(SW) Mark Wiss EMC(SW) Ernie Ambrosio EMC(SW) Hilario Espe 128 EDivision iC1(SW) Leslie Dalton EM1 Gary Davis EM1 Dale Kostrzewa IC1 Darryl(SW) Rainey IC1 Jack(SW) Rathersmith IC1 Donald Steffen IC1 William Young IC2 Peter Amador EM2 Julius Ebalo IC2(SW) Barry Evans EM2(SW) Crisanto Flores IC2 Dennis Hebron EM2 Ador Imperio IC2 John Kirkhorn EM2 Frank Lawson EM2 Ruben Libed EM2 Irwin Madriaga EM2 Joel Montoya EM2 Pascual Tolosa 5 11 j 1 enjoy working with my crew the most. They are all hard chargers and the best IC-men on board It ' s also ■i i great to work with the other rates on the navigational equipment. IC2 Peter Amador 1 :J 1 AjI 129 EDivision EM2(SW) Rodel Valencia IC2 (SW)David Ware EM3 Joseph Apodaca IC3 Jason Baker IC3 Jason Brown IC3 George Clark IC3 Gabriel DeLosSantos IC3 Anthony Difranco EM3 Eugene French IC3 Juan Gonzalez IC3 Kevin Gordy EM3 Brad Hand)| IC3 Mark Hudson EM3 Jackie Jones EM3 Xaythong Keooudom EM3 Kevin Kirchgessner EM3 Tarus Law EM3 Bryan Lipetzky IC3 Cristopher Martin EM3 Eustaquio Mauhay RIGHT: Connie sailors hard at work fixing engine parts. 130 EDivision IC3 Christopher Miles IC3 Jesse Monchamp EIVI3 Francisco IVIunguia EM3 Robert Musick EM3 Keith Norland IC3 Joshua O ' Meara EM3 Mike Porter EM3 Mark Rapp EM3 Raymond Rodriguez EM3 Leo Sabal EMS Shaw Sande IC3 David Suszynski EM3 Jamie Viator IC3 Kim Zavala EMFA Felipe Aguirre EMFA Patrick Anderson EMFN Michael Aulgur EMFN Marlon Bautista FN Darrell Benson LEFT: EM1 Kostrzewa installs components to temper the Gulf ' s heat. ABOVE: IC2 Kirkhorn and IC3 Hudson check system operability. EDivision IC3 Ekali Brooks EMFN Rolando Cayetano ICFN Jason Cervantes ICFA Jeremy Clayton EMFR Ashami Collin_ EMFN Nathaniel Curtis FR Toby Davidson ICFN Sean Dillard EMFA Zheng Dong ICFN Chad Fortin EMFN Raymond Hallme EMFN Elliott HerscK ICFN Langston Jackson EMFR Mark Januszewski ABOVE: Ensuring the equipment is in proper working condition is paramount. RIGHT: EM2 Imperjo inspects repairs in the motor rewind shop. 132 EMFN Alan Jervis EMFA Daniel Johnson EMFN Michael Johnson EMFN Taylor Jones EDi T, EMFATony Lewis EMFN Eamonn McCardle ICSN William Newton EMFA David Perez EMFA Jeffrey Peterson FA Karloes Ponder EMFN Shai Richardson w irn ; EMFN Jorge Ruizanaya EMFA William Rushing EMFA Ramire Russell EMFA Melvin Samson EMFN Philip Schlagel ICFN Allen Still EMFR Roy Sudderth ICFA Daniel Toro FN OlivaTuua EMFN Rodrigus Walton LEFT: EM2 Imperjo lowers a motor for testing. ABOVE: ICFN Dillard tests an interior communication system. 133 Division epair Division is respon- sible for ship ' s survivabil- ity systems including control of damage, control of list, trim, fighting fires, restoration from damage, and CBR mea- sures. This division provides training of ship ' s personnel and support of the Executive Officer in the execution of the major conflagration survivability plan. LT Quentin Burns CW02 Dirk Starbuck CW02 Douglas Werner I DCCM(SW) Robert Cline II j HTCS(SW) Michael Zwack MRC(SW AW) R. Bashfor DCC(SW) Tyron Flynri HTC(SW) S. Gunzenhauser MRC John Hurst HTC(SW) Garrett Kelly HTI(SW) Willis Broyles HT1(SW) Michael Cleary HT1(SW) Larry Crose HT1 Edward Houck ABOVE: DC3 Martinez tags out an AFFF station. RIGHT: DCFN Reyes and FN Lentz weigh a 15 lbs. C02 bottle. NEXT PAGE: MRFN Wilson. ..Forget your combination? 134 RDivision DCI(SW) David Lenhardt DCI(SW) Alfred Perez MR1 Danny Saicedo HT1 Dennis Watson DC1 Dejuan Wilmore HT2(SW) IVIark Baham HT2 Ramon Bouche DC2 Tommy Brancheau DC2(SW) Marlon Clayton DC2 Ronald Grimes DC2 David Hernandez HT2 Jeffery Landuyt MRS Edward Ackerman DCS John Adkisson HT3 Cody Bauernfiend DCS Timothy Bruns DCS Stacy Daigle The best part of working in Repair Division has been to watch the maturing of young Sailors since the beginning of cruise DCCM (SW) Robert Cline 135 RDivision MR3 Kevin Dries DCS Ray Flores DC3 Joshua Freeze DC3 Jason Grahamj IVIRS John Hunt MRS Danny Jabbaz HT3 Daniel Jacobs DC3 Aaron Kleinschmidt, HT3 Matthew LovelasS! DCS Jacob Marek DCS Jon Martinez HTS Dana McFall TOP OF PAGE: HTS Oliva files R Divi- sion watch logs. ABOVE: Getting medal into shape is delicate artform. RIGHT: Taking samples for tests. 136 RDivision HT3 Luis Oliva DC3 Sergio Orozco DC3 David Radovan MRS Nestor Ramos HT3 Joel Raplee HT3 Jermey Robinson DCS Damion Scott DCS David Searl HT3 Tyrone Smoot DCS Matthew Taylor DCFA Darrick Alexander FA Mark Alexander MRFN James Amonett FA Aul Armenta MRFN Raul Arteaga Jr. FR Brian Bensley FA Daniel Cage HTFN Patrick Clark FA John Cowan HTFN Michael Delgado LEFT: HT3 Robinson practices welding tech- nique on a pipe. 137 RDivision FA Robert Eckles DCFA David Eshenbaugh FR Michael Fleming DCFA West Gardner FA Joeseph Goebbel DCFA Jason Graham FA Randall Grant FA Michael Guzman HTFA Ryan Haberkern FA Damian Hargrove HTFN Jamie Helzer FA Nicholas Hughe DCFN Aaron Jimison DCFA Zachary Johnson FN Shelby Lentz FA Mathew Levell MMFA Wendell Liscott FA Travis Lockett HTFA Scott Marion HTFN Jody Martin ■■■■■■( ■III H p M 1 ABOVE: 003 Scott and FR Houston... Training time. RIGHT: Repairing equipment requires training. 138 RD • • • ivision MRFN Chad Meehan HTFA Kim Methner DCFA Ryan Mitchell FN Kim Nelson FA Jeffrey Odiorne FA John Pierre FA Ronald Ramos DCFN Jeffery Reyes FA George Schultz FN Jonathan Silvio DCFR John Virgin MRFN Emilio Wilson TOP OF PAGE: DC1(SW) Wilmore updates the watchbill. ABOVE: MR3 Jabbaz does some mill work. LEFT: HT3 Smoot cuts an angle iron for a job. 139 P-1 Division ropulsion Group One is responsible for operation and maintenance of the forward One and Four Main Machinery Room ' s engines, boilers, ship ' s service turbine generators, and all supporting auxiliary machinery and systems including all shafting, shaft alley, and stern tube compartments associated with their respective main engines. LT Joseph Turner P-1 Group Officer CW03 Antonio Maraslgan P-1 Materiel Officer riMCS(SW) Don Chieze MM1 Bradley Bender MMI(SW) Roberto Guevara MM1 Aaron Haack MM1 Frederick Handziak MM2(AW) William Anderson MM2 Don Baylor MM2(SW) Egbert Purog 140 ABOVE: CW03 Marasigan and LT Turner review Engineering documents in Damage Control Central. RIGHT: MM1 Baylor stands by to answer all bells. PA Division OneMMR MM3 Jonathan Armijo MM3 Samuel Beach MM3 Robert De Bord MM3 Erick Growe MM3 Sean Hale MM3 Glenn Hall l IM3 Christopher Lassa MM3 Alton Mosley MM3 Gregory OCampo MM3 Scott Penix MM3 Walter Scott MM3 James Womelsdorff FN Shawndel Adams FR William Bentley FN Dennis Bermeo MM3 David Priest MMFN Leo Edwards FA Daniel Estis MMFR Willie Flowers FR James Kuehner It is a challenge to be part of the ship ' s evolutions while also operating the main engines to keep us on course. MM2 Luis Lopez 141 OneMMR PADivision MMFA Landen Livingston FR Howard Lodreg MMFR Paul Lorenz MMFA Omar Losoya FR Shawn Meredith MMFA James Naurot FR James Niemann MMFA Jose Nieto FA Treneli Nowden MMFN Donald Stemen FR Steven Thompson FA Loren Tracy MMFA Anthony Ybarra FN David Youngman 142 P- Division fouvMMR ENS Darren Easter MMC(SW) Donald Flowers MMC(SW) Paul Wagenknecht MM1 Johnny Claycomb MM1(SW) Romeo Gutierrez MM1(SW) Steven Hoggan MM1 Antonio Martinez MM2(SW AW) R. L. Dingman MM2 Danny Lazo MM2 Luis Lopez MM2 Clementino Ordunez MM2 Richard Steins MM3 Andres Alvarado MM3 Mason Boswell MM3 Kirk Chapo MM3 Gabriel Garcia MM3 Duong Hoang MM3 Dustin Hoffman MM3 Scott Kacijancic MM3 Jose Munoz ABOVE: FN Edwards keeps an eye on the flame. LEFT: MM3 Alvarado and MM3 Perez make preparations to light fires under 4-Alpha boiler. 143 FourMMR PADivision MM3 Marco Perez MM3 Shawn San Filippo MM3 Jonathan Smith MM3 T. Souriyamath MM3 Robert Tesnow MM3 Christopher Williams MMFR William Baron FR Leonardo Cordoba FR John Curtis FR John Fields MMFN Robert Fifield FN Anthony Mireles FR David Muell FN Curtis Patterson FR Abel Ponceperez FR Johnathan Raasch MMFN James Severns FR Nicholas Smith FR Wesley Wilkes FN Michael Wilson 144 ABOVE: MM3 Souriyamath reviews supplementary action during engineering drills. LEFT: MM3 Alvarado monitors gages while placing 4MMR ' s fuel service pump in operation. RIGHT: FN Kenyon ensures 2 Main ' s boilers stay at normal water temperatur LT Karl Kazarian P-2 Group Officer P-2Division Propulsion Group Two is responsible for operation and maintenance of the aft Two and Three Main Machinery Room ' s engines, boilers, ship ' s service turbine generators, and all supporting auxiliary machinery and systems including all shafting, shaft alley, and stern tube compartments associated with their respective main engines. LTJG Coy Byington P-2 Materiel Officer TWOMMi ENS Antonio Davis MMC(SW) Mark Brunelle MM1(SW)TroyCrossett MM1(SW) Kenny Lawrence MM1 Craig McCaslin MMI(SW) Jimmy McCombs MM1 Danny Stender MM1 Bradley Thompson 145 T NOMMR P ' 2Dmsion MM2 Ronnie Brantley MM2 Roy Dacumus MM2 Michael Fozzard MM3 Robert Akes MM3 Derreck Beck MM3 Darrell Bryan MM3 Christopher Doran MM3 Jeffrey Greene MM3 Heng Ing MM3 Jeffrey King MM3 Raymond Knighf MM3 John Mehlin MM3 Michael Pickell MM3 Shawn Purvis MM3 Charles Ricker MM3 Joshua Schmitt WKM ■J w iSl- ' ' H IB Je if ff m Hi iLi y nUE n ABOVE: MM3 Pickell stands throttleman in 2MMR during an undenway replenishment. RIGHT: FR Wickman keeps 2MMR in good working order. 146 P-2Division T NOMMR MM3 Joseph Schroyer BT3 Brett Whitson MMFA Abraham Algaba FR Gabriel Cuevas FA Ryan Doherty MMFN Douglas Dungan EMFN Jeremy Hardesty FR Marquis Howell FN Jason Kenyon FA Charles Owens FN Tracy Ray MMFN Allen Robinson FN Jamie Thomas MMFA John Urban MMFN Kelsey Vela FN Brian Villa FR Nicholas Wickham FR Jason Willard ABOVE: MM1 McCombs supervises MM2 Dacumas ' hot check on 7 SSTG. LEFT: MM3 Purvis checl s for normal flame patterns in 2- Alpha boiler. 147 ThreeMMR P-lDivision ENS Ricardo Bueno MMC(SW) James Mayhew MMC(SW) Richard Ovete MM1(SW) Scott Fitzsimmons MMI(SW) Chris Sawyer MM1 Amador Torre MM2 Honorio Dualan MM2 James Leonard MM2 Gary Noblit l IM2 Douglas Potokar l IM2 Charles Smith MM2 Ronald Winn MM3 Daniel Atkinson MM3 Emerson Cesa MM3 Arsy Farmer MM3 Phillip French MM3 Jorge Garcia MM3 Romeo Gorospe MM3 Reginald Hamilton ABOVE: MM2 Winn repairs the steam driven fire pump. RIGHT: MMFN Walker monitors equipment in 3-Main. 148 P-2Division ThreeMMR t ' LEFT: MMFN Rasmussen inspects the material condition in 3MMR. ABOVE: MM2 Leonard reviews maintenance logs. 149 P-ZDivision Jie responsibility of P-3 Division consists of Cata- pult Steam Shop, Auto- matic Boiler Control Shop and Boiler and Valve Repair Shop. This division is responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all catapult steam systems, air operated valves and components. MM1(SW) Nestor Chin MM1 John Crayton MM1 Eric Mooth MM1 Jose Rios MMCM(SW) Benny Pascua MMC(SW) Steven Rucker MM1(SW) Joseph Robinson MM1(SW AW) W. Wainwright MM2(SW) Wendell Hopkins MM2 Lamar Powell MM3 James Bell MM3 Christopher Conrad MM3 Jason Estep ABOVE: MM3 Sides prepares one of the 120 burner barrels for the ship ' s propulsion boilers. RIGHT: MM3 Prince and MMFA Mendez test the systems to receive feedwater to a catapult. 150 P-SDivision MM3 Edward Griffiths IVIiVIS iVIichael Jenkins IVIiVia Anthony Mitchell MM3 Reginald Prince MM3 Kenneth Sides MM3 Anthony Wade MM3 Michael Weber MMFA Lorenzo Alcantar FR Chris Going MMFA Scott McMullin MMFA Leoneo Mendez FR Jeremy Rohling MMFN Bradley Sanders FR Lee Thompson FR Brahn Timmons FR Mario Verdugo MMFR Timothy Walker Teamwork plays a big part in how we all pull together to accomplish our mission. MMFA Lorenzo Alcantar igineers monitor accumulator pressure during a jnch cycle. 151 P ' 4Division le Fuel Oil Division is P-4 and it is esponsible for Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) fueling defueling transfer operations and Oil Water Laboratories. MMI(SW) James Chebetar MM1(SS) James Holdman MM2 Nan! Buensuceso MM2(SW) Robert Smith MM3 Carlos Delgado MM3 Morgan Hepburn MM3 Jose Herrera MM3 Ames Jim MM3 Carlos Moreno LTJG Christopher Boyle ENS Michael Donnelly ABOVE: MM3 Herrera presents fuel samples to LT Burns for approval. RIGHT: MM3 Pllon demon- strates proper measuring of boiler treatment chemi- cals to MiVIS Herrera. 152 P- Division MM3 Roberto Picon MM3 Charles Stroup MMFN Charles Britt FR Jeremy Curd FN Don Ellis FR Wayne Gooch MMFA Michael Hawkins FN Corey Hentz MMFN Randy Hofmann FA Ramon Maldonado FA Frank Murphy FA Thomas Sanchez FA Michael Snider FA Lavan Terry FR Norris Thornton FR Sanchez Tovar FR Michael Villegas In P-4 Division I liave the opportunity to yNorW as a chem- ist. In my wildest dreams I never imagined this would happen. SA Lavan Terry A Thornton sounds and samples a fuel oil service tank 153 PSDivision lie responsibility of P-5 Division is the operation, maintenance and administration of Number One and Number Two Auxiliary Machinery Rooms, and all evaporators for producing fresh water. LTJG Dwayne Banks MMC(SW) Eric Thornton MM1(SW) Karl Kurtz MM1(SW) Rickey Lofton MM2(SW) Eusebio Chavez MM2 Daniel Ettenberger MM2 Richard Zehrung MM3 Brian Baugher MM3 Andrew Beech MM3 Ronald Blevins MM3 James Closson MM3 Michael Doran MM3 Byron Easley MM3 Daniel Galvan MM3 Francisco Hernandez MM3 Wilson Jativa ABOVE: MM2 Zehrung reviews engineering logs. RIGHT: MM3 Rivera documents equipment status in Damage Control Central. 154 P-SDivision MM3 James Komisarski MM3 Alvin Lopez MM3 Michael Mattox MM3 Floyd Minter FR Fernando Bedoine MMFA Richard Duenes FR Dominic Finn MMFR Anis Ghammashi FN Randy Holt FR David Jiron FN Patrick Johnson FR Jonathan Payton FN Jason Perez FR Anthony Powell MMFN Roman Rivera MMFN Jake Santie FN Tim Sisco SA Dakarai Smith FN Ali Soto FR Stephen Warren We supply a steady supply of both wa- ter and electricity , this helps to keep the crew happy and that ' s rewarding to me. MMFN Jake Santie iM3 Komisarski keeps 2-Aux in ship shape. 155 ExecutlveDepartment LCDR Robert DeSantis Administrative Officer xecutive Department is comprised of six X ' ' divisions. These divisions provide a variety of services that directly affect the security and quality of life of ev ery Constellation crewmeniber. Often working around the clock to ensure the very best of service, the Stars of the Executive Department are totally committed to serving the crew of America ' s F lagship - On Time, Every Time. Right the First Time! 157 X-1 Division Omprisfd of two work tenters X-1 Division includes XO Admin and the Print Shop. XO Admin is where the Admin Officer ;tnd his eoman (V ' Ns) are located. XO Admin supports the Ship ' s Kxecutive Officer and is the central funnel for moving correspondence, in- structions, the Plan of the Day. and awards throughout the ship. I he Print Shop is the home of the Ship ' s Lithographers (Lis). Operating a full range of state of the art print equipment, they are responsihie for meeting all the print needs for the Ship, Staff and emharked units. YNCS(SW) Stephen Rogan UCS(AW) Luis Charles YNI(SW) Michael Callegri LI1 Raymond Woodfox LI2 David Druffel YN2(SW) David Saffell LI3 William Nixon LIS Alex Smith SN Dusty Moser SN Shannon Strand YNSN Shane Wojnar AA David Bartman AR Robert Green 158 ABOVE: LI3 Alex Smith adjusts the Docutech for the perfect print. RIGHT: SN Shannon Strand provides service with a smile to YN3 Chris Sands. X-2Division ENS Randy Bollman PNCM(SW) Felicito Ibarreta ersonnel and Career Information Offices __ make up -2 Division. This Division provides customer services, record mainte- nance, and career information and program support to more than 5100 Conmiand, embarked Air no and Staff personnel. Chartered with managing the Ship ' s manpower compliment, the Command Retention Team of 154 departmental divisional career counselors. Command Sponsor Program and personnel accounting, these Personnelman (PNs) and Navy Counselors (NCs) ensure quality personnel and career counseling support for the entire crew. PN1 Michael McCracken PN2 Richard Casler PN2(SW) Jimmy Mariano PN2 Jefferey Scott PN2 Martin Tan PN3 Steven Cullen PN3 Giovanni Espinosa PN3 Gregory Kinneman PNS Joel Ligayon PN3 Leopold Lilly LEFT: PNCS(AW) Tony Fernando tackles paperwork in the Per- sonnel Office. NEXT LEFT: PNSN Addison Beverly files one of the Ship ' s 2800 en- listed service records. 159 X-2Division PN3 Edwardo Rodriguez PN3 Robert Suguitan PN3 John White PNSN Roland Adiao PNSN Addison Beverly AN Adam Dince AN Patrick McFarland yt ' i J PNSN Jeffrey Norris AN Michael Trujillo SR Wyatt Jackson PNSR Genesis Mojica If I can make a difference in a customer ' s life, it ' s all worth it. AN Adam Dince TOP: PN2(SW) Jimmy Mariano (right), PN3 Giovanni Espinosa, and PN1(SW) Joseph Orosco in the Person- nel Office. ABOVE: NCCS(AW SW) John Prater facili- tates a CITC class. 160 p HH IL - s fn ( P p ' - ' - s. V XSDivision he Captain ' s Office is X-3 Division. This ■division provides support to the Ship ' s Captain. The CO ' s Office keeps the Captain ' s schedule, drafts his personal correspon- dence, processes all incoming and outgoing mail, maintains the command tickler and master Ship ' s instructions, as well as the Command Security Manager program. Staffed by Yeoman (YNs), the Captain ' s Office also provides customer service to more than 150 of the Ship ' s officers. TOP: ENS Anthony King discusses a record entry with YNS Mikal Amick. ABOVE: YN2 Valdez Berry updates an officer service record. LEFT: YNC(SW AW) Peter Santos provides guidance to YNS Alexander Nacis. 161 X-ADivision ublic Affairs Office (PAO) is X-4 Division. Responsible for the Ship ' s media botli internal and external, this ofrice coordi- nates all press releases and press interviews with Ship ' s company. Air Wing and embarked Staff. In addition, the office coordinates all media and Distinguished Visitor embarks at sea and in port. The Public Affairs Officer acts as the connnand spokesman in the absence of the Commanding Officer. Staffed by Journalists (JOs). this division also provides two 24 hour movie channels, one variety training channel, and publishes the command newspaper, Starscopc, winner of the 1996 Chief of Information award as Best Military- Funded newspaper in the Navy. J02 Roy DeCoster J02 Ronald Inman LCDR Jeffrey Breslau LCDR Debra Morris J02 Jason Miller JOS Russell Fleming TOP: J02 Roy DeCoster puts the award-winning Starscope to bed. ABOVE: J02 Jason Miller fine tunes the daily television programming for the crew. RIGHT: Connie Currents at showtime. 162 CW02 Bernard Salazar EMC(SW) Arthur Dunklin 5 k. ABEC Thomas Rawdin PN1(SW) Carl Mariano X-SDivision iree work centers make up X-5 Division - the Educational Services Office (ESO), the _ Equal Opportunity Assistant (EOA), and the Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advi- sor (DAPA). The ESO, staffed by Personnelman (PNs), provides education and advancement related services. Including upward mobility counseling, education and college level courses, and administration of Navy wide advancement exams. The EOA processes grievances and provides training workshops on the Navy ' s Equal Opportunity Programs. The DAPA administers and implements Navy policies and procedures concerning drug, alcohol, education, rehabilita- tion, identification, enforcement and prevention. PN2 Gary Evans BM2 Mark Maroney PN3 Daniel Suit PNSN Bernard Gacuya SN Ledante Hunter PNSN David Valdivia ' OP: ABEC Tom Rawdin converses with a customer ibout preventative training programs. ABOVE: N1(SW) Carl IVIariano discusses educational opportu- lities with PN2 Gary Evans. it feels good knowing thiat i play a major role ensur- ing thiat every mem- ber of tiie crew maintains advance- ment eligibility for their career path in the Navy. PN3 Daniel Buit 163 X-GDivision ecurity is X-6 Division and is staffed by rated Master-at-Arms (MAs) and TAD personnel from various ratings. Security Division consists of five major work centers - Patrol Section, Criminal Investigations, Urinalysis, Maintenance and the Ship ' s Brig. Their collective mission is the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and regulations, and the preservation of good order and discipline. All work centers strive to maintain a safe environment for the Ship ' s personnel to meet its mission. The first responders to emergency calls, security alerts, and the care takers of adjudicated prisoners, their motto is To Serve and Protect. MA1 Albert Arbelo BT1(SW) Rodalin Canare ADI(AW) Danilo Dimagiba MA1 David Oohme MAI Jeffrey Harris AT1 (AW) Edwin Molina A01 Phillip Pall CTR1 Francis Pouliot ABOVE: MA2 Joseph Fischer and MA3 Robert Dodge check in with the Security Office. RIGHT: MACS(SW) Leiand Butcher and A01 Phil Pall dis- cuss entries on a report. 164 LTJG Eduardo Ramirez MAC(SW) Thomas Brown EM1 Jeremias Adamos X-6Division MA2 Denais Bland MA2 Phillip Burnett MA2 Joseph Fischer MA2 Ryan McCullough PH2 Robert O ' Dell LEFT: MA2 Joseph Fischer keeps a sharp eye on security surveillance TV monitors. MA2 Brian Paxson MM2 Roger Pollock MA2 Eric Randall MA2 Gregory Revis 0S2 Chad Smith iBOVE: MAC(SW) Tom Brown takes a look at the Brig. Being a Master-At- Arms on board Connie allows a lot of interaction with the crew. I am able to meet many people from differ- ent backgrounds. It gives me a firm sense of helping others in need. MA2 Eric Randall 165 X-6Division MA2 Marvin Smith ABE2 Jeffrey Velasquez l IA2 Steven Vickers AG2 Clarance Wassmuth ABES Frederick Barstow MA3 Mark Becker TOP: AC3 Walt Russell keeps watch on the sponson. ABOVE: MA2 Marv Smith and MA3 Jimmy Webb type re ports. RIGHT: A01 Rocky Loomis controls cell doors. 166 MM3 Edward Chavez ABH3 Donald Childers MA3 Robert Dodge MA3 John Farrand XSDivision SH3 Reuben Hivick ABH3 Ricardo Morera ASS Reynante Lagman AK3 David Legel MAS Cody Sadberry YNS Steve Warren MAS Jimmy Webb MSS Christopher Wilson wc TOP: Fingerprints regularly make good impressions in the MAA shack. LEFT: PH2 Robert O ' Dell secures a cell door. ABOVE: MA1 Jeff Harris ii — conducts a random urinalysis. 167 LegsADepartment ■LCDR Douglas Mueller Command Judge Advocate LT Mary Horrigan Command Judge Advocate .le Legal Department is comprised of a Staff Judge Advocate, a licensed attorney, and a Limited Duty Officer (Law) who supervise a team of highly trained paralegals (LNsI and Yeoman ( VNs) that oversee the legal services provided to the Constellation Battle Group. As the primary legal resource, the office provides legal advice to the command on issues arying from personnel matters, accident investigation, interna- tional law and battle scenarios. Legal assistance services are also provided to all personnel in a variety of areas including m ills, notary services, landlord-tenant issues, debtor-creditor issues, income tax. family and civilian court matters. The Stars of the Legal Department are primarily responsible for maintaining good order and disci- pline through the administration of the military justice system. 169 LegolDepartment TOP: Legal Officer LCDR Mueller researches upcoming cases. ABOVE: LNC Smith and YN3 Marrache check out the reading material in the Legal Library. 170 LegolDepartment LN1 Doug Vandermark LN1 Mark Vawter LN2 Terry Primm YN3 Roy Crane YN3 Marlon Marrache s5 -i..- .r;.vr- We have the ability to represent the Government when 2 discipline calls. It ' s a great challenge. YN3 Marlon Marrache ' isiting JAG officers provide legal assistance for the ;rew. Mai titensCQDepartment - 173 MsLiniensnceDepartment Quality Assurance (QA) Division The QA ensures consistent quality repairs and mainte- nance to equipment onboard Connie as well as through- out the Constellation battle group. The QA office monitors all controlled work packages, conducts audits, and trains shipboard repair personnel. Additionally, QA is staffed with a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) examiner. He performs dye penetrate inspections, and ultra sonic and magnetic particle tests on critical welds, piping, and structural components to ensure compo- nents repairs met the Navy ' s standards. Maintenance Support Center (MSC) Division MSC manages a technical library which contains technical manuals and drawings for the repair of all equipment onboard. MSC validates all new equipment and systems installed as upgrades or replacements. This validation team also verifies each data element pertain- ing to the new equipment ensuring ships equipment files are correct and repair parts support by the ship ' s supply system. As the department ' s main customer support center, MSC assists the ship ' s RPPOs and technicians in locating and acquiring proper repair parts, drawings, and technical references. CW03 Jamie Delia DPCM(SW) Daryl Ambrose ,2 «- MMCM(SW) Jose Hernandez Maintenance, Material, Management (3-M) Division The 3-M Office spearheads the material readiness onboard Connie. Utili Ing the Organizational Mainte- nance Management System (OMMS) program on the SNAP III computer system, the 3-M Office screens, approves, and or disapproves jobs submitted by the 179 workcenters. 3-M monitors the Implementation and conducts training for the ship ' s Planned Maintenance System (PMS), a preventive maintenance program. MRCS(SW) Burton Livingston ABOVE: MMC Rita-Rita, Aqao and HT1 Titus, QAS, not examiner discussing the new Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual. RIGHT: QA Division Manned and Ready. 174 4 . f MSiinXenSinceDepartment ABOVE: MSC provides 24 Hour Service. SKI (SW AW) Masikip helps an engineer. LEFT: MSC Technicians conduct research. 175 MarineDetachment CAPT Jay Rutter Commanding Officer MSGT Alonzo Howard Guard Chief n tin- fall of 1775. a corps of American Marines was created by a resolution of the Second Conti- nental Congress to provide detachments and or} ani ations for the service on armed vessels of the Navy, and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases. The Marines of the Marine Corps security force battal- i«m perf« rm those very duties today and are the legacy of those first United States Marines created 2 IS years ajjo to serve in every clime and place with our nation ' s Navy. Our mission on board USS ConstclUttioii is to pr() ide force protection anti- terrorism for the ship and man jun crews as re- (|uired. We also provide a trained, armed security respcmse force for any type of threat on board, in the water and in the air. Aside from our main mission, we also provide ceremonial duties. Admiral ' s orderlies, vessel boarding search and seizure, riot contnti and anything as directed by the ship ' s Commandin} ' Officer. We are truly Stars alxtard Constellation. Semper ludeiis. 177 MSLVineDetachment SGT John Carrico SGT Kenneth Davis CPL Rolando Abanilla CPL Daryl Gray CPL Anthony Hudgins CPL John Morris CPL Fred Peters CPL Jeremy Phillips CPL Brian Piercy CPL Scott Robertson LCPL Danny Bloomfield LCPL Daniel Bridge LCPL Charles Cavallar_ TOP: CPL Abanilla (left) exchanges rifles with CPL Percy on the ship ' s flight deck. RIGHT: Marines conduct nnorning physical training exercises. NEXT RIGHT: Dangling hundreds of feet above Constellation, IVIARDET Marines demonstrate Special Insertion Extraction (SPIE) rigging. 178 MSLVlneDetachment LCPL Sean Grain LCPL Benjamin Horn LCPL Justin Krogh LCPL Christopher Lundy LCPL Eric McCall LCPL Stephen IVIoore LCPL Burnett Owens LCPL Alexander Perez LCPL Jason Schupbach LCPL Jason Smith LCPL Gary Watson I think Admiral Chester Nimitz said it best of the l larines at Iwo Jima ' Uncommon valor was a common virtue. ' LCPL Jason Schupbach 179 MediCdlDepartment CAPT Donald Sprague CDR James Longstaff Senior Medical Officer Senior Medical Officer e mission of the Medical Department is to care for and treat sick or injured personnel under the cognizance of the Commanding Officer, with the objective of their expeditious return to duty. Additionally, to assure the continu- ous health and well being of all crew members, the Medical Department advises the Commanding Officer in the areas of sanitation, alcohol drug abuse, personal hygiene, radiation health, environ- mental and industrial health, aeromedical health and safety, personnel reliability and in other medical or paramedical disciplines whenever inadequate or adverse situations arise which may affect the ship or its crew. Ultimately, the Stars of the Medical Department work to provide the best health care possible to the Sailors and Marines of USS Constellation and its battle group. 181 MedlCSlDepartment LCDR Terrance Fournier LCDR Mary Hoban LCDR Robert Sanborn LT John Grimwood LT Donna Jefcoat ENS Manuel Leal HMCS(SW AW) Randy Pringle HMC Silas Berry FCC(SW) James Holloway HMC Clifford Matthews HM1 William Anderson ' I really enjoy being a Corpsman be- cause no matter how much I ' ve learned, there ' s always more knowl- edge to acquire and more lives to be saved. HN Brian Moranion TOP OF PAGE: CDR Longstaff and HM1 Layson review lab samples. ABOVE: HM3 Mendez administer hepatitis ' A ' vaccine. 182 MedlCSlDepartment MM1 Kurt Holm HM1(SW) John Klein HM1 Danilo Layson HM1 Abzai Mohammed HM1 George Mosier HM1 (AW) Carlos Yu HM2 Andy Ashton HM2(AW) Gregory Fall HM2(SS) William Jordan HM2 Jerry Preston LEFT: HM1 Layson prepares tubing for the walking bloodbank. ABOVE: HIV13 Amundson and AN Homan take vital signs on patients during sick call. 183 MediCSlDepartment HM3 Jeffrey Croson HM3 Craig Johnson HM3 Jason Juarez HM3 Jody Klimer HM3 Reynaldo Padua HM3 Glen Pascual HM3 Danny VanCleefe HM3 Micheal Vanhorn HM3 John Wilson HM3 Michelle Wilt HN Gary Amundson AN Jonathan France HN Anthony Gagne HN Neil Gault AN Aaron Holman HN Shawn Kenney RIGHT: LT Grimwood and HM2 Croson examine an X-ray. 184 Medi C3 Department TOP OF PAGE: SN Tamayo and HM3 Kenney practice ban- daging an amputation during a mass casualty drill. LEFT: HM3 Wilson draws blood during a routine medi- cal appointment. RIGHT: AN Holman inspects medical response equipment. HN Alexander Mendez HN Chad Murrah HN Jeremy Schlotterer HN Raymond Smith HN Thomas Sullivan SN Raul Tamayo HN Nhue Tran HN Justin Wolfe 185 hlay ' igationDepartment CDR Winston Wood Ship ' s Navigator ' Gator LT James Gibson Assistant Navigator ■ANAV arine navi {atiun blends both science and art. A jjood Navigation Department gathers information from every available source, evaluates this information and acts accord- ingly. The Navigation Department constantly evaluates the ship ' s position, anticipates dangerous situations well before the arise, and always keeps ahead of the vessel. Armed with the latest in marine equipment, utilizing the differential (ilobal Positioning System, Electronic Chart Displays, and Ship ' s Control Display Information System, the Navigation Department is tasked with the safe handling and maneuvering of the ship at all times. Always on the alert, the Quartermasters are the ship ' s Master Helmsman during alongside replen- ishments at sea and for all restricted maneuvering details. V hile on the 1997 deployment, the Quar- termasters where tasked with keeping the ship ' s position and assisting the Officer of the Deck on the bridge team. At the same time, the Signalmen assist the bridge team in the tactical navigation of the battle group by pro iding visual communica- tion between ships utilizing flashing light, sema- phore and flaghoist. As lookouts, the Signalmen help the bridge team in identifying surface and air C(mtacts and providing safety to the ship ' s direc- tion. From restricted waters to open ocean sailing, the Stars of Navigation Department ensure that Constellation is kept safe even if called into harm ' s 187 HyDivision ENS Pierre Charpentier SMC(SW) Gary Gunlock SM1(SW) Raymond Honne SMS Jesus Gaytan SM3 Jonathan Leonard SM3 Kenneth Seymour SMSN(SW) Ray Bednarczyk SMSN Alonzo Davis 188 ABOVE: SM3 Dominguez acknowledges receipt of a flashing light message. RIGHT: SMS Dominguez and SMSA Hamilton stow the flag bag. NKDivision QMCM John Houston QMI(SW) King Moore QM2 Jimmy Wilson QMS Craig Buswell QMS Russell Casseday YNS Michael Fitzgerald QMS John Gentry QMS Jason Holbrook QMS Randolf Nemetz QMSN Michael Merrill QMSN Justin Wagner QMSN Jeffry Walker ABOVE: QMS Holbrook shoots the stars in order to obtain a celestial fix. LEFT: QMC Langhoff and QMI(SW) Moore prepare the chart for a port entry into Jebel All. 189 OpeveXionsDepartment CDR James Kelly Operations Officer • . perations Department is responsible for the planning, s cheduling and coordination of nearly all of Constellation ' v activities ranging from the real-world interception and elimination of hostile aircraft to the routine trans- fer of personnel, mail and cargo. The department is divided into six functions with fifteen divisions employing over 350 officers and enlisted Sailors. The six functional groups of the department are Meteorology, Air Operations, Combat Systems Maintenance Organization (CSMO), Combat Direction Center, Carrier Intelligence Center, and Strike Operations. Each function works together incorporating the diverse skills of the specialized divisions, ultimately ensuring the Stars of Constel- lation and her battle group are ready and able to carrv out the mission. 191 OpsAdmin .u Administrative office of Operations Department provides the coordination needed within one of the most diverse departments aboard Constellation. The office ensures a timely and accurate flow of information to and from the six Operations Department functions. In addition, the Operations office is tasked with coordination of numerous shipboard evolutions with varying departments. The Operations office coordinates with the Chaplain, Combat Systems, Deck, Kngineering, Medical, Navigation and Supply departments for submission of ships logistics request; with navigation on ship movement reports; with Executive, Weapons and Sup| ly for Status of Resources and Training Systems reports (SOR TS) and with nearly all departments for casualty report management. If Operations Department is involved, Ops Admin will be providing professional support. LT Usher Barnum OSCM(SW) Edward Dickinson ETC(SW) Gerrit Gillespie YNC(SW) Preston Sims YN2 Gerald Church YN3 Nicholas Moidovan 1I2 ABOVE: Operations Officer CDR Kelly makes sure things are stress free in his office. RIGHT: YN3 Moidovan and YNSN Clack keep the paperwork flowing in Ops Admin. Meteorology OfiJ)msion LCDR Vincent Giampaolo Meteorologic Officer AGCS(AW SW) R. Reaves AG1 Anthony Anderson le primary mission of the Meteorology and Oceanography (MF:T()C) Division is to _ collect and analyse atmospheric and oceano- graphic data, forecast the conditions that will exist at the time of the operation and determining the effects these conditions will have on the perfor- mance of weapons, sensors, and platforms. MKTOC personnel also distribute and or brief the forecast conditions and effects to other opera- tional users in a timely and easily understood manner. Operational users include the battle group commanders and staffs, commanding officers, undersea warfare coordinators, em- barked squadrons and battle group units, Under- sea Warfare Module and FJectronic Warfare Module personnel. AG1 Raymond Brooks AG1 Dwayne Hoff AG2 Robert Benjamin AG2 Clarence Wassmuth AG3 Michael Christman AG3 Keith Hewitt AGS Grey Hubbard AGS Corey Hudson AGS Mikael Pyrtei AGAN Christopher Powers I enjoy using the best of my abilities, and being chal- lenged to learn new things. AGAA Justin Atkinson GAN Burd prepares a weather balloon for flight. L 193 Air Operations OCDivision omprised of Air Operations ( AirOps), Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA), and Air Transfer Office (ATO). Air Operations has overall responsihility and makes the real-time decisions necessary for safe and efficient aircraft launch and recovery while CCA exercises operational control of aircraft departing from and returning to the ship after a mission is complete at a level contingent upon such factors as weather and time of day. The ATO coordinates mail, cargo and passenger requirements with other carrier departments, shore facilities, and ships in company. CDR Robert Bird Jensen Air Operations Officer LT Stephen Kennedy LT Lawrence Sandoval LTJG Damian Gomez ACCS(AW) Jeffrey Henry ACC(AW) Ken Carlson ACI(AW) Gordon Carlon SK1 Andrew Friel AC3 Hogue works Case III departure control. 194 OODivision ACI(AW) John Gay AC1 Jeff R. Mayer AC1(AW)C. McCarter AC1(AW) Richard Mercer AC2 Dennis Anderson AC2 John D ' Arcy rOP: LT Kennedy takes problems by the horn. BOVE: AC1(AW) Carlon supervises air traffic opera ions. 195 OCDivl ivision AC3 Desmond DeWitt AC3 Shawn Fitzgerald ACS Steven Hogue AK3 Brian Kellogg AC3 Timothy Marsh AC3 Brock McNeal SK3 Ricardo Rebelo AC3 Andrew Rowlett AC3 Walter Russell AC3 Richard Silva AC3 Kyle Turpin ACS Dale West ACAN Christopher Lay ACAN Randy Lee TOP OF PAGE: LT Sandoval guide s VIPs on the flight deck. ABOVE: AC2(AW) Perry updates the Air Operations status boards. RIGHT: AC2(AW) Wilson works Case III Departure Control. 196 CofT bSLXDirectionCenter CDR Craig Riddle Combat Direction Center Officer LT Robert Staten ombat Direction Center (CDC) collects and disseminates data from air and surface resources for Battle Group defense and controlling the ship ' s aircraft when airborne. The surface mod- ule also keeps track of the overall surface contact picture and acts as a backup to the bridge for the safe navigation of the ship. There are three divisions that make up the CDC Function: OI Division, ()T Division, and OVV Division. LT Thomas Sawyer CW03 Douglas Sinon CW02 John Poore LEFT: 0S3 Rebholtz, LT Staten, and CW02 Poore prepare an exercise scenario. RIGHT: OSC(SW) Negron and CW03 Sinon man the TAO console. 197 0 Division .le Operations Intelligence Division is comprised of the ship ' s Operations Special- ists, who operate various display consoles in the Combat Direction Center. The primary mission of Operations Intelligence Division is to provide the organized collection, processing, display, competent evaluation, and rapid dissemi- nation of pertinent tactical information and tactical information and intelligence to command and control stations. Operations Intelligence Division is responsible for keeping the CONN advised of the current tactical situation. The secondary mission of OI Division is to control aircraft and assist in specific operations as del- egated by proper authority, such as NGFS, USVV and SU . 0S1 Michael Davi OSI(SW) Raymond Sullivan 0S1 Mark Williams RIGHT: CW03 Sinon, CW02 Terrell, and CW02 Poote on watch in the CDC Display and Decision mod- ule. NEXT RIGHT: OSSN Longshore stands tall as the bridge status board plotter. LT John Turner OSCS(SW) Martin Budoff OSCS(SW) Don Pineda OSC(SW) Gregory Negron iAp 0 Division 0S2 Zaidy Ancheta 0S2 Jonnie Babb 0S2 Randy Broyles 0S2(SW) Chris Cockrum 0S2 Thomas Dunaway 0S2 Sean Garrett 0S2 John George 0S2 Michael Hodge 0S2 Stephen Lamarr 0S2 Jack Thorpe 0S2 Russell Touchstone 0S2 Carson Zaragoza 0S3 William Barringer 0S3 Jeffrey Chicca I love the challenge of teaching a new ' OS ' what I know so they can take over when I leave. 0S1(SW AW) Laurent Menyweather 199 OXDivision 0S3 Jesse Conner 0S3 Isaac Cox 083 Eric Dillard 0S3 Watenda Johnson 0S3 Daniel Lindsey 0S3 Robert Miley 0S3 Shad Myers 0S3 Gregory Nevin 0S3 Antwone O ' Quinn 0S3 Jason Rebholtz 0S3 Raynard Rogers 0S3 Jason Rose 0S3 Alexander Sanchez 0S3 Gerard Sprinitis OSSN Adeiaido Adegbite OSSN Myron Bard OSSA Calvin Brice OSSN John Butler OSSN Jovie Cabasug OSSN Cesar Carvajal ABOVE: 082 Sanchez on R T circuit and 083 Cox plotting on DRT in the Captain ' s Tactical Plot. RIGHT: 08C8(SW) Pineda supervises 082(8W) Thorpe on the strike console during flight operations. 200 0 D ivision OSSN Jason Cooper OSSN Thomas Duprey OSSN Darren Dykema TOP OF PAGE: 0S1(SW AW) Menyweather at a radar display console. LEFT: 081 Williams takes a coffee break. ABOVE: OSSN Brice plots navigation fixes in the Captains Tactical Plot Module. 201 0 Division OSSN Robert Hughes OSSN Tyronne King OSSA Rodel Lacap OSSR Corey Longshore OSSA Gerald Mate OSSA Nicholas McPheron OSSA Christopher Oldham OSSN Armondo Perez OSSN Theodore Pohlman OSSN Bradford Pullins OSSN Terry Shaffer OSSN Eric Slone OSSN Brian Snively OSSR Jason Stewart OSSN Kenyatae Thomas OSSA Herbert Williams OSSN Christopher Zagala ABOVE: 083 Johnson, 083 Chicca, and 083 Conner standing watch in the Display and Decision Module. RIGHT: 08C8(8W) Budoff and 0SC(8W) Negron keep the vigil in the Display and Decision Module. 202 OTD ivision LT David Chapates omprised of the Undersea Warfare Module (liSWM), IISW Automated Data Process inji (AI)P) and SLQ-25 Torpedo Counter- measures (NIXIK). or Division ' s AW, SIX; and DP personnel are responsible for the protection of the CONSTKI.LATION Battle (noup from the threat of hostile submarines and conducting Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO). Main- taining a clear, accurate and timely subsurface picture and briefing CVW-2 aircrews on the current threat and associated tactics is their prime focus. Other responsibilities include: Post flight analysis, intelligence collection and reporting, and real time command and c(mtrol of all battle group ships, aircraft and other non-organic IISW sen- sors. No where to run to, no where to hide. AWC(NAC AW) Darrin Poole AWI(NAC) Forrest Himes AW1(NAC) William Kearnes AW1(NAC) Kelly Leighton STG1(SW) Todd Miller I joined the Navy to work with the war- fare aspect of our mission, and that ' s exactiy what I ' m doing. AWl Kelly Leighton AW2 Calderon analyzes an acoustic gram printout. 203 OTDivision DPI John Pressor) AW1(NAC) Harold Raymond AW1(NAC) Curtis Santino STG1(SW) William Sorrels AW2(NAC) Joseph Adam| AW2 Dustin Calderon 204 DP2 James Gill STG3 Donald Conkli DP3 Barry Siler AWAN(NAC) Wayne Aldrich AA John Guerin TOP OF PAGE: DP2 Gill repacks undersea acoustic recording tape. ABOVE: AW1 Himes communicates with an airborne maritime patrol aircraft. RIGHT: AW1 Santino, AN Guerin, -i STG1 Sorrels, and DP1 Presson review a fusion plot. LT Robert Holman EWC(SW) John Hanselman Q Division ()iii|M)sed of the Sl,y-32( )4 and (he VVl.K- IH(N )5. the KVV module inside the C ' omhnt _ Direction (enter nets as the ears ( rthe ( on- stellalion llattle (iroup. 0 di ision personnel operate and maintain both systems as well as the Super Rapid Hloomin Off Hoard C ' halT launeher system and the Kmissi Hi Control program. () division is responsible for scanning the Klectn ma}i- netie Spectrum lisleninj ' U - radars Iront ships and planes inside and outside of the Connie Battle (iroup. the di ision is also respenisible lor all sol ' t kill techniques dealing with anti-ship missile de- fense includin} mechanical and electronicjammin . EW2 Schmidt stands watch on an radar display con- sole. EW2 Karl Schmidt EW2 Brian Tinsley EW2 Cesar Valdez EW3 Steven Fackenthall EW3 Travis Turner EWSN Luke Defibaugh EWSN Benjamin Hildebrant EWSN Robert Hogue EWSN Michael Hudgens EWSN Henry Schleiger What I like about my job is seeing the ' big picture ' with the Battle Group and knowing the warfare enviroment. EWSN Luke Defibaugh 205 CBtt ' ievIntelligenceCenter u ' Carrier liitt ' llij;i ' iHt ' ( enter (C ' V lO colleets, researches, and analyzes operational intelligence on surface, siihsurf ' ace, airborne, and land hased threats. C ' IC supports all Constellation Battle (iroiip stalls and units with current and accurate informa tion to plan and execute any assi} ned CDR Dale Hays Intelligence Officer LT Jennifer Eaves TOP RIGHT AND ABOVE: Aircrew briefs and debriefs are routine in the Carrier Intelligence Center. RIGHT: IS1 Haddad reviews Intel docu ments. 206 OP Division LTJG James Bunnell PHC(SW) Roger Dellinger PH1 Miles Bowman PH1 Howard Johnson lie Photographic Division of Operations ■Department provides a full range of photo- graphic and illustrative services to Constella- tion, embarked staffs and battle group units. OP Division operates two photo labs and the graphic design workcenter. Connie ' s Photographer ' s Mates (PHs) photograph everything from award ceremo- nies and damaged equipment to daily life and work aboard the ship. The Carrier Intelligence Center (CVIC) photo lab processes time critical images from the reconnaissance cameras mounted on F- 14 aircraft and mans the ship ' s Sighting Team. The division ' s Illustrator Draftsmen (DMs) specialise in graphic design, computer gener- ated graphics and hand-drawn illustrations. PH2 Edward Berard DM2(SW AW) Bryan Kinyoun DMS Douglas Bedford PHS Eusebio Cedillo PHS Mario DeAngelis PHS Cedillo finishes work on a poster print as other photographers operate photo lab equipment. 207 OP Division PH3 Scott Hammer PH3 Virgil Jackson PH3 Bil Olive PH3 Matthew Poehler PH3 Timothy Ward PH3 Xury White PHAN Steven Crawford TOP: PH3 Olive snaps a shot of CAPT Deal and guests in the CO ' s inport cabin. ABOVE: AN Koestler performs maintenance on a reconniassance film processor. RIGHT: PH3 DeAngelis gets his shot on the flight deck. 208 OSD ivision LT Kimberly Cobb CTOC(AW SW) Jeffrey Yarbro CTR1 Shawn Flemmer CTR1(SW)W. Smeback CT02 Kenneth Cook le Cryptologic Division is com- prised of technicians in four -atings: CTA, CTR, CTO,and CTM. Their main compartment, Ship ' s Signals Exploitation Space (SSES), consists of SESS Monitor and Communi- cations. They provide near real-time indications, warning and special intelli- gence communications to the battle group. SSES Administration manages all Special Security Officer (SSO) programs includ- ing Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) security clearances for the ship. SSES Maintenance conducts preventive maintenance and repairs all cryptologic equipment and systems. CTM2 Wesley Goodman CTM2 Thomas Johnson CTA2 Kevin McDonough CT02(AW) Kevin Spies CT03 William Antoine CTR3 Anthony Bermudez CT03 Quint Lefever Working in tlie divi- sion is challenging, you are responsible for damage control, supply, and doing your specific job. You wear a lot of hats. CTM2 Thomas Johnson )TR2 Bermudez (seated) and CTR1 Flemmer test ryptologic equipment. 209 GZDivision AC Intelligence Specialists (ISs) and Data Processing technicians (DPs) of OZ Division are responsible for providing the Battle Group with Intelligence support to Mission Planning, Strike Operations, Maritime Intercept Operations, Indications and Warnings, Imagery Analysis and long term Threat Assessment. IS2 Ben Cayce DP2 Caesar Charro IS2 Robert Heminger IS2 Carlos Manrriquez IS2 James Murphy DP2 Curtis Stanley IS3 Sean Andres ISS Ryan Angeles LTJG Robert Might IS3 Remick, IS3 Lott, GPL Boyce review air planning ciiarts in CVIC. ISCS(SW) Michael DeLauder DPC(SW AW) Walter Heard RIGHT: 133 Andres (foreground), ISSN Gabehart, IS3 Armstrong, ISSN McClendon, and ISSN Kellow put the computers to work for intelligence gathering. 210 OZDivision IS3 Ryan Armstrong DP3 Eric Bigelow IS3 Robert Coffey IS3 Allen Derus IS3 Anthony Fierro DP3 Erick Jackson IS3 Brian Keating IS3 Christopher Lott IS3 Ryan Remick IS3 Kenneth Thomas ISSN William Gabehart ISSN Mathew Kellow ISSN Michael McClendon ISSN David Pallas I like the interaction with the pilots and the knowledge of what ' s actually going on out there. IS3 Ryan Remick 211 CombatSystemsMaintenance perations Department ' s premiere elec- tronics repair function. The function is comprised of Electronics Technicians, Data Systems Technicians, Fire Controlmen and Interior Communicationmen. Our job is to provide the eyes, ears, voice, entertainment and defense of the ship. If it is electronic and not avionic it is ours. Customer service to the ship is our trademark. FCCM(SW AW) Walter Koenig ABOVE: LT Price: Hankes, where is my e-mail? RIGHT: ET3(SW) Hankes: OED, Control. Trouble call on ACSMO ' s e-mail! LCDR Stephen Salka Combat Systems Maintenance Officer 212 OECDivision LTJG James Darby ETCS(SW) Delmar Kievit ET1(SW) William Marshall ETI(SW) Curtis Post le voice and ears of USS Constellation I is OEC Division. The division is are respon sible for maintaining all communications transmitters, receivers, and associated peripher- als. OEC manipulates the largest portion of the frequency spectrum, from HF to EHF. Along with maintaining all tactical, communications, data, satellite, and meteorological weather equip- ment. OEC contributes to the overall morale of the crew by providing equipment and man-hours for sailor phones and e-mail. ET2 Bryan Anderson ET2 Nathan Driskill ET2 Robert Mactavish ET3 L. Gadson-Yarbrough ET3 Karl Hughes ET3 Ernest Rauhauser ET3 Michael Schmidt ABOVE: ET1(SW) Post informing tiie chain of com- mand that the HF transmitter is being tuned up by ET2 Anderson and ET2 Dresl ill. RIGHT: ET2(SW) Yates get a passdown before another hard night of worl . Not only do I get to d work on the latest of technology, but I I also get to work with an intelligent and diverse group of people. ET2(SW) Jeffery Yates 213 OEDDivision perations Electronics Data (OED) Division is responsible for the maintenance of various tactical computer systems onboard. At the center of these complex nerve centers is the Advanced Combat Direction Systems (ACDS). ACDS gathers data from various sensors around the ship, compiles the information and displays it to allow tactical decisions to be made rapidly and accurately. OED is manned by highly trained and capable DS ' s who keep the ship capable of performing its assigned missions. DS1 Alvin Espina DS1 Wayne Keen DS1 David Leonard DS1 Frank Mosblech DS1 Judd Sampson DS2 Eric Ankney DS2 Edmond Aquino DS2 Johnnie Baldridge DS2 Mark Cook CW04 Clayton Penzien DSC(SW AW) Fermin Aque DSC(SW) Ronald Benton RIGHT: DS3 Sachinski and DS3 Hampton troubleshoot link system. 214 OEDDivision DS2 John Huston DS2 Scott Trantham DS2 Christopher Ventura ET3 Thomas Bencivenga DS3 John Hampton DS3 Tracy Nickleson DS3 Noe Rodriguez DSSN Christopher Hughes DSSN Ivey Stallings TOP OF PAGE: CWO Penzien and DSC Aque review daily records. ABOVE: DS3 Hill works on one of over 2,300 troubl ecalls received during the deployment. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a close knit cadre of highly trained technicians that makes my job very easy and af- fords me the chance to expand my hori- zons. DSl Alvin Espina 215 OEMDivision NAPSHOT - SNAPSHOT!, this sets the Fire Controlmen of Operations Electronic Missiles (OEIM) Division into action, de- fending the ship from hostile aircraft and missiles. Commonly known as FOX Division, they are responsible for the operation and maintenance of two NATO Seasparrow Missile Systems (NSSMS), three Close in Weapons Systems (CIWS) and the Target Acquisition System (TAS). Whether using RIM-7P missiles or 20MM gattling guns, FOX Division is standing ready to keep the ship out of harms wav. FC1(SW) Robert Bagnell FC1 David Goodfellow FC1 James Janda FC1(SW) Michael Nickels FC2(SW) Thomas Gotten FC2 Joseph Goodwin FC2 Michael Hollier FC2 Jeff Latham The great thing about being a Fire- controlman is the versatility to oper- ate, maintain and repair the ship ' s fire control systems for the protection of the ship. FCl Jim Janda 216 CW02 Robin Terrell FCC(SW) Jeffrey Burch FC2(SW) Bacca and FC2 Pettitt clean the CIWS. OEMDivision FC2 Jeffrey Pettitt FC3 Joshua Bacca FC3 Scott Bostick FC3 Joseph Dalton FC3 Aaron Marema FC3 Wayne Palmer FC3 Elvin Troche SN Tommy DeVille TOP OF PAGE: FC3 Troche inpects the fins of a NATO Seasparrow missile. LEFT: FC3 Palmer, FC1(SW) Bagnell, FC2 Hollier, and FC3 Troche, Connie ' s Seasparrow crew, kicks back after a hard day ' s work. ABOVE: FC3 Palmer repairs a missile rail. 217 OERDivision perations Electronics Radar (OER) Division is the Eyes of the Ship. OER is responsible for maintaining all surface and air search radars and associated distribution and displays, including all equipment utilized by the Carrier Air TratTic Control Center. OER maintains and operates the Ships Inertial Naviga- tion System and various Navigational Aids em- ployed on the Pilot Bridge. For the crew ' s enter- tainment and information, the Ship ' s TV and Pilot Briefing Systems along with various satellite dishes are also meticulously managed. ETC(SW) Paul Hughe ET1 Ronald Dunning IC1 Mark Gebhart ET1 Theodore Leonce FC1 Zeno Reagan ABOVE: ET1 Leonce performs expert trouble- shooting on an AN SPS-49 radar. RIGHT: IC3 Beresford gets a birds-eye view doing his job. 218 OERDivision ET1 David Simpson ET1 John Singisher ET2 Jamie Cook FC2 David Foerster IC2 Carl Hooker ET2(SW) Michael Killion FC2 Fabien Nakata IC3 Matthew Beresford ET3 David Burris ET3 Kevin Carlson FC3 Christopher Greer ET3 Jonathan Hankes IC3 Brian Kloeckner ET3 Terrance McManus ET3 Glenn Pollice ET3 Jason Roach ET3 Bobby Roots FC3 Todd Tokarczyk ET3 Eric Wildt Working with radar and being the ' eye in the sl y ' is an important ship function. FC3 Todd Tokarczyk ABOVE: FC1 Ellis and FC2 Latham perform mainte- nance. 219 OEXDivision nforniallv known as the RATT shop, OEX Division maintains the ship ' s internal command and control communication systems and more than 1300 pieces of test equipment. With limited personnel, OEX ensures 100 percent system operability for both Flight and Belovv Deck Com- munication. OEX provides maintenance for the ship ' s test equipment and serves as an intermedi- ate maintenance resource for all ships within the battle group. LTJG Thomas Ellison ETC(SW) Scott Burdick ET2 Randall Swinford ET2 Bounthavix Xayavong SK3 Aaron Aquino ET3 Sean Oliver ABOVE: ET2 Perry repairs CSMO proximity meter. RIGHT: ET2 Xyavong and ETC(SW) Burdick build a better RATT. 220 Flight deck commu nication depends on me, it mal(es my job very important. ' ET2 Bounthavix Xayvong CDR Charles Pearsall Strike Operations Officer St ri keOpemtions itrike Operations is responsible for the centralized scheduling of ship and air wing operations. In port, this function schedules operating areas and targets for underway periods. During the predeployment training cycle, the objective is to prepare the ship and air wing as a fully combat ready, deployable unit. V hile de- ployed. Strike Ops satisfies the real-time tasking of the Battle Group Commander. Strike Opera- tions Divisional Motto is: Wf live to plan and we plan to live. ' ' AWC Charles Moss TOP: 083 Winters works the computer. LEFT: AWC Moss prepares the Green Sheet. ABOVE: CDR Pearsall fields phone calls, operates a connputer, juggles the ship ' s schedule, and chews gum, simultaneously. SSiiBtyDepartment CDR Paul Houy Safety Officer COR David Crandall Safety Officer s a small but vital team of specialists, the ' Safety Department is assigned the daunting task of ensuring the safety and health of thousands of CV-64 CVW-2 personnel involved in a multitude of dangerous evolutions. This team consists of: the Safety Officer, a senior ranking aviator; the Assistant Safety Officer, an Industrial Hygienist Toxicologist; the Leading Chief Petty Officer, a flight deck seasoned Aviation Boatsv ain Mate; and seven senior enlisted personnel, who expertly represent most of the significant occupa- tional ratings found aboard. Operations moni- tored b) this Department include: arming, de- arming, launching, recovering and refueling aircraft; underway replenishment; damage control and propulsion evolutions; industrial maintenance and corrosion control operations involving asbes- tos, harmful chemicals, heat stress, hot work, loud noise, and toxic metals; forklift, tractor and crane operations; and storage and transfer of hazardous materials and ordnance. Additionally, Safety Department personnel investigate accident and injury mishaps, manage Environmental and Occupational Safety Programs, conduct shipwide safety awareness training, as well as provide laboratory analysis of materials that potentially threaten the health of the crew. The Safety Department ' s overriding responsibility is to keep the health and Mell-being of the Stars of Constella- tion shining brightly. 223 Safety Department LT Daniel Hardt ABHC(AW) Randy McCuliough BT1(SW) Kevin Burnside BI I1(SW) Steven Piper A01(AW) Kevin White ET1 Steven Zachgo 224 MM2 Lee Hammrich YN3 Louis Gutierrez TOP OF PAGE: A01 White smoke tests for respirator qualification. ABOVE: ABHC(AW) McCuliough reviews Safety instructions. RIGHT: LT Hardt calibrates a toxic gas detector. SBieXy Department ABOVE: CDR Crandall and LT Hardt gear up for Safety Stand Down. LEFT: MM2 Harich ana- lyzes an asbestos sample. I enjoy giving young sailors needed instruction and advice on safe working habits they normally wouldn ' t receive from their divisions. BTl Kevin Burnside 225 Supp yDepartment CDR Rod Turk Supply Officer CDR Hart S. Odom Supply Officer lUpply Department provides material support to maintain the ship and air wing in a maximum state of readiness and services that contribute to the comfort, welfare, and morale of the crew. This enormous job incorporates twelve divisions and over 600 per- sonnel when the Air Wing is embarked. We manage a $233 million inventory and annual budget of $12 million. We prepare and serve over 15,000 meals each day. The crew can select merchandise from three ship ' s stores, get their clothes cleaned in the dry cleaning or laundry plants, and get their hair cut at our two barber shops. Disbursing ensures that the crew is paid twice a month. The average split pay to ATMs on payday alone is $300,000. We feed and provide berthing for all Chief Petty Officers and Officers. Aviation and Material divisions receive, stow, issue, and account for over 75,000 repairable and repair parts and consumable material in 50 storerooms. Our Data Processing techs operate the large non-tactical main frame computers. They maintain and repair the personal computers used throughout the ship that are connected to one of the largest shipboard local area networks (LAN) in the Navy. We operate a one-stop shipping center for all hazardous material for paint, oils, and lubricants, a hazardous waste collection point, and a Plastics Waste Processing center that melts all plastic into disks for turn-in ashore, and we are responsible for moving over 700.000 pounds of incoming and outgoing mail for the battle group. Throughout the 1997 deployment, we proved the Stars of Supply Department are proud to ser e the finest battle group in the world. 227 Supp yAdmm upply Admin is the office of the Supply Officer and the administrative hub of t he department. The staff, under the guidance of the Assistant Supply Officer, prepares and processes reports, flag briefs, and correspondence. The Supply Officer ' s principal assistants, the Assistant Supply Officer, Readiness Otricer and Services Officer provide management oversight for the twelve divisions that make up Supply Department. CDR Robert Jacobs Assistant Supply Officer LCDR Kathryn Ring LTJG Kenneth Wilson TOP: SN Jackson checks the files. LEFT: SK3 Sands provides friendly customer service. ABOVE LCDR Ring puts the finishing touches on official correspondence. 228 S-1Z) ivision LT Stephen Jendrysik AKCS(AW) Robert Cvengros AKC Arturo Nerida SK1(SW) Romeo Bautista le logistics command center for America ' s _ Flagship is S-1 Division. All parts, materials I and services required for this great lady are ordered, contracted, and paid for by S-1. They plan, manage, and account for Connie ' s $45 million budget. They tailor the $241 million inventory to meet the dynamic needs of the air wing and ship. They also maintain the logistics pipeline via replenishment ships, beach detach- ments, and special airlifts of materiel all over the Western Pacific and the Arabian CJulf. SKI(SW) Aldrin Cordova SK1(SW AW)E. Mercado SK1(SW) Eddie Pasiliao SK2 Amor Elacio SK2(SW) Ulysis Guno SK2 Eric Herfurth AK2 Ronaldo Razon SK2 Frank Sanchez phief Nerida searches for the crossword puzzle. ■BI HI B fl It ' s a great feeling to be part of the finest stock control R 1 H division in the fleet. 1 1 SKl(SW) Romeo Bautista OOQ S-1 Division SK2 Dshae Ward SK3 Carmichael Buyson SK3 Thomas McSwain SK3 Tristan Poblete SK3 Scottie Sayloij SK3 Scott Weisbarth SKSN Dravon Brown AKAN Luis Encinas SKSN Robert Nye AR Anthony Janovich AR David Rabun TOP: SK3 Aquino (right) provides customer service to a Supply Petty Officer. ABOVE: SK2 Elacid and SKI Cordova maintain financial excellence. RIGHT: SKI Mercado coordinates payment of port services. 230 PRI EF.CH S-2D ivision CW02 Ralph Scruggs MSCS Remigio Medina MSC(SW AW) J. Sotingco MMC(SS) John Zinich MS1 Leonard Bautista le America s Flagship Cafe is the home I of the renowned 1996 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for the Best Food Service Operation Afloat-Aircraft Carrier Cat- egory. The Food Service Division is comprised of two galleys which prepares and serves 15,000 meals and 900 hox lunches daily. Chow lines are open twenty-two hours a day seven days a week while underway. Our Bakeshop provides over 20,000 portions of fresh bread, pastry, cakes, and other dessert items. We have thirteen cargo storerooms that hold over 400,000 pounds of food provisions. The Chiefs and Officers on occasion volunteer to serve our hardworking enlisted personnel during birthday meals, pizza night, ice cream socials, steel beach picnics, and family cruises. The relentless S-2 Division executes flawless VIP receptions during port visits and command functions. MS1 Steven MacGregor MSI(SW) Jeremiah Montanez MS1 David Ordiway MSI Ronald Orloff MS1 Renato Serrano I like stores day because I know we have fresh food on board for the crew. MSSN Al Michetti, 11 The enlisted Dining Facility serves the crew 22 hours a day while at sea. 931 S-2Dmsion MS2 Paul Deen MS2 Samuel Ganuelas MS2 David Goes MS2 Edward Kretzer MS2 Lavelle Littleton MS2 R. Mansilungan MS2 Jose Narvades MS2 Roque Parreno MS2 Marvin Poblete MS2 Steve Suh MS3 Romeo Agliam MS3 Joshua Bicondova MS3 Dennis Cadua MS3 Rex Dullano MS3 Andreas Georgudios ABOVE: Galley Captain MS1 Bautista (center) plans a meal with a little help from his cooks. RIGHT: MSSN Lopez pre- pares chines for an evening meal. ooo S-2Division MS3 Elijah Harris MS3 Paul Hays MS3 Neil Monato MS3 Dana Montz MS3 Richard Oiaes MS3 Christopher Potter MS3 Alfredo Toribio MS3 Daniel Toro MSSN Earnest Brown MSSN Epifanio Castillo MSSN Miguel Chavez MSSN Anthony Davis MSSN Garrick Fulton MSSN Robert Johnson MSSN Albert Michetti MSSN Marcus Millner MSSN David Moyle MSSN Rory Vaugn MSSN Donald Wilson MSSN Timothy Woods LEFT: LCPL Fowler turns steaks. ABOVE: I am at 437, please don ' t make me lose count! 233 S-2Dmsion MSSN Scott Young MSSA Tito DeLeon MSSA Michael Harden l ISSA Shawn Macl l yiSSA Arlan Pizzaro 1 MSSA Edward Sarusal MSSR Raphael Fontanilla MIDDLE OF PAGE: MSSN Chavez is at his best making Connie Home Pride bread. ABOVE: The cooks prepare meat loaf for the crew. RIGHT: MSSN Pizarro receives instruction on cutting pineapple from MS2 Mansilungan. 234 I S-3D ivision ENS Edmond Gawaran SHCM(SW AW) Bert Caragan SHC(SW AW) John Landy SH1(SW AW) Maximo Azucena omprised of the Navy s finest Ship s Servicemen, the S-3 division team contri ■butions in improving the health, comfort and morale of all personnel onboard is unsur- passed. Within the services of Laundry Dry- Cleaning, Embroidery Tailoring, Barbershops, Vending Amusement Machines and Ship ' s Stores, S-3 Division strives to provide all custom- ers with the best quality services necessary in day-to-day living; allow customer access to a convenientand reliable source of merchandise and provisions; maintain a source of funds for the use of MWR; and promote good morale. Customer is the name, service is the game. The Super Heroes. SH1 James Davis SHI Benjamin DeGuzman SH2 Jeffrey Davidson SH2 Leandro Diwa SH2 Brian Edwards SH2 Christopher Majuta SH2 Sidney Ridley SH2 John Schneider SH3 Luigi Actub SH3 Benjamin Caoile I like cutting hair. It keeps me busy, and it takes my mind off missing home. SHSA Gerald Byrd A working party stows sodas received during a VertRep 235 S-3Division SH3 Crispin Contreras SH3 Shamez Davis SH3 Jose Lasangre SH3 Robert Lewis SH3 John Scott SH3 David Zychek SHSN John Actub SHSN Martin Bailey SN Eric Bonner SHSN Dale Crawford SHSN Dennis Gaerlan SHSN Kevin Green SHSN Joseph Halsted SHSN Joseph Hulstedt SHSN Scott Merrill SHSN Jason Petty SHSN Marcus Prince SHSN Stanley Shackleford SHSN Clifton Stovall SHSA Robert Alaxander ABOVE: ' Did you say a little off the side? ' asks SHSR Chiccotelli as he services his 97th customer during the cruise. RIGHT: SHSN Bailey enjoys stretching and resting before starting the day ' s loadout. 236 S-3Division SHSA David Barr SHSA Gerald Byrd AA Kevin Darby SHSA Matthew Fogel SHSA Gregory Jackson SHSA Alexander Kates SHSA Desmon Knighton SHSA Jose Sandoval AR Willie Abrams SHSR Adolfo Almazan SR Anthony Ciccotelli SHSR Ray Roscoe SHSR Geterrick Williams AR David Wren LEFT: As SHSN Crawford hands the customer his change, he offers, ' Can I interest you in a box of Snicker ' s bars? BELOW: Always providing quality service to the crew, Ship ' s Service- men expect only the best. In SHSA Barr ' s case, he expect ' s admirable treatment. SUfS i 237 S- Division le Disbursing Division is responsible for the maintenance of 3,000 ship ' s company pay accounts and 2,000 airwing accounts. Disbursing consists of 18 ship ' s company disburs- ing clerks, and is supplemented by 9 airwing DKs during extended deployments. DK taskings in- clude the processing of bi-monthly regular pay- rolls and numerous special payrolls, travel claim advances and settlements for TAD and PCS travel, allotments, direct deposit forms, and special pay entitlements. In addition, the Disburs- ing Division is responsible for the prototype Commercial Banking Afloat ATM system, which allows members to access either a commercial bank account or a shipboard ATM account on all six of the ship ' s ATM ' s. The Disbursing Division also offers extended check cashing hours for those members who can not access accounts via the ATM ' s. The Disbursing Division provides quality customer service to the crew, which directly impacts the quality of life on board the USS Constellation. ENS Amy Gravitt DKCM(SW) P. Manganti DKC(SW) Elisha Dickerson DKI(SW) Thomas Craft DK1 Manuel Fontanilla DK2 Kevin Cassadine DK2 Domenick Pagnotti DK2 Kenneth Price DK2 Andrew Trinkle DK3 Michael Floyd DK3 Grant Riedl ABOVE: DK2 Trinkle cashes checks for the crew. RIGHT: DK1 Fontanilla provides the crew with promt customer service. 238 S-4D • • • ivision DK3 Paul Sanchez DKSN Joel Anderson DKSN Angel Herroz-Ledon DKSN Ryan Lilly DKSN Derrick Pearsey DKSN Philip Weir DKSA Michael Cravens TOP: DK1 Albaniel observes LTJG Gravitt counts ner money. ABOVE: DK1 Craft, the fiscal supervi- sor reconciles the crew ' s Leave and Earnings Statements. It ' s great being a DK because I get a chance to make a positive effect on peoples lives. DK2 Andrew S. Trinkle 239 S-SDivision he ardroom on the USS Constellation is recognized by many as a 5 star hotel with an exceptional gourmet dining facility. The Constellation provides accommodations for 500 Officers in 224 staterooms. During the deployment many distinguished visitors, including Heads of State. Diplomats, and Movie Stars.were impressed with the ardroom ' s hospitality and exquisite gourmet cooking. The Wardroom received a grade of outstanding during the 19% TYCOM Supply Management Assessment. LTJG Juan Rodriguez LTJG Brett Wagner MSCS(AW) R. Whisenhunt MSC Manuel Consunji • % MSI Ferdinand Borcena MSI Marvin Murray MS2 Reynaldo Bolo MS2 Ronald Cerezo MS2 Nelson Fulinara PC2 Francisco Galindo 240 ABOVE: MSC Consunji and MSCS Whisehunt review meal plans. RIGHT: AN Brockett pre- pares a setting in the wardroom for Distin- guished Visitors. S-5D ivision N Antillion cooking up some grilled ham and cheese. 241 S-SDivision MSSA Dean Westover FR Christian Bedford AR Rodrigo Fletcfier FR Daniel Henderson AR William Kidd MSSR William Ludtke AR Tommy Nmn Rezendez AR Clarence Ruise AR Ranier Sabado ABOVE AND RIGHT: MSSN Westover prepares lobster tails for a special meal. 242 S-6D • • • ivision LT Peter Stamatopoulos ENS Joaquin Sanchez AKCM(AW) Glenn Miller AKCS(AW) Jamie Legaspi viation Support Division ' s(S-6) mission is to provide aviation material and logistic K Support for Aircraft Intermediate Mainte- nance Department and Carrier Airwing Two. We are committed to providing the highest quality customer support, supply effectiveness, issue response time, inventory accuracy and database accuracy of AVDLR ' s, DLR ' s and field level repairable material. As the Aviation Supply Support Leader, S-6 is the spokesman and advo- cate for all aviation supply support issues involved in Aviation Storekeeper operations and manning, AVCAL outfitting, configuration, stock levels, technical research for CV-64 AMID an Carrier Airwing Two Squadrons, MO ' s MMCO ' s, MCO ' S and Maintenance Men. AKC(AW) Tony Lastrella AKC(AW) Tito Quiban AK1 Renato Biyo AK1(AW) Michael Bolosan AK1(AW) Robert Legaspi AK1 Salvador Loyola AK1(AW) Warren Monteagudo AK1(AW) Ernan Obeilos I like my job be- cause I get to work with different people and it helps with my career as an accountant. AKAR Edlun Melendez AK2 Lorenzo and AK3 Sarelle check inventory OA ' i S-6Dmsion AK1(AW) Rowel Reyes AK2 John Alderson AK2(AW) Ronald Antiquiera AK2 Virgillo Baino AK2 Robert Balba AK2 Reynaldo Lorenzo AK2 Thomas Marable AK2 Gerardo Paloma AK2 Joselito Refuerzo AK2 Redentor Rodolfo AK2 Eduardo Santiago AK2 Michael Snyder AK3 Russel Bagon AK3 Manolo DeCastro AK3 Danny Frey AK3 Garth Kirkpatrick AK3 M. Macadangdang AKAN Stephen Allen AKAN Edzel Arzadon ABOVE: AN Hess files microfiche. RIGHT: CPL Checl ley, AKAA Camper, AN Combs, and ATS Wallace review aviation readiness reports. 244 S-6Division AKAN Gerald Camper AN John Drought AN Nathan Gerhards ABOVE: AK1 Legaspi inspects incoming material. LEFT: LCPL Creel and AN Romo fill a requisition for aviation equipment. 245 S-TDivision ■omprised of four separate workcenters; ADP Operation, Microcomputers, Local Area Networks(LAN), and the Office Machinery Repair (OMR), ADP is responsible for the effective operation of the Shipboard Non- Tactical Automated Data Processing III (SNAP III) system, and Constellation Information System (CONIS) LAN. This includes, but is not limited to: Shipboard Uniform Automatic Data Processing System Real Time(SUADPS-RT), Organizational Maintenance Management System, Naval Flight Record Subsystem (NAVFLIRS), Aviation-3M, Shipboard Automatic Medical System (SAMS) (Medical and Dental only), and cc:Mail for elec- tronic mail. ENS Michael Caldwell DPC(SW) William Douse DPI Steven Cozette DPI Scott Jensen DP2 Domingo Media DP2 Brian Bartholomew DS2 Keith Bennett DP2 Robert Gutierrez, Jr. DP2 Eduardo Haywood ABOVE: DP2 Aledia, DP2 Meehan, and DP3 O ' Neill process information in the ADP nervecenter. RIGHT: Friendly customer service is a trademark in 8-7. 246 S-7Di ivision DP2 Sean Meehan IM2 James Needham DP2 Carey Russell DP2 Derrick Whisel DP3 Jonathan Beck DPS Ronald Lightsey DS3 Eric Lucas DP3 Darren RutkowskI DPS Carson Wells DPSN Patrick O ' Neill AN Brett Spillers TOP: IM2 Needham shows AN Spillers the difference between copiers and computers. ABOVE: DP2 Gutierrez performs micro repair. This job is very prestigious. The feeling of satisfac- tion that I see from the customers when they receive our network services reminds me that I have the best job in the Navy. DP2 Carey L. Russell 247 S-SDivision — otaiing 50 storerooms and responsible for the receipt, stowage and issuing of 72,000 _ line items worth over $32 million dollars, S- 8 Division is the ship ' s source of supplies. From the smallest resistors for circuit boards to the massive spools of arresting gear purchase cables. Material and Hazardous Materials Division ensures that the crew is able to readily obtain the materials necessary to make Constellation the most capable warship in the world. LT Martin McMahon LTJG Max Doerfler SKCS(SW) Charlie Palomo SKC(SW) Richard German SKC George Yamzon AK1 (AW) Romeo Cruz SK1 Paul Zuroske AK2 Edilberto Caballero AK2 Mark Edwards SK2 Relyndo Eusebio SK2 Joel Farin SK2 Restituto Hernandez 248 Plastic waste processing by HazMat from start (above) to finisli (right). S-SDivision SK2 Kevin Le AK2 Ricardo Pascua AK2 Hugh Potter SK2 Ted Santos SK2 Tracy Spencer SK3 Jerome Armbrister SK3 Desmone Bastian SK3 Joshua Belcher ABES Melvin Demiel SK3 Carlos Gonzalez SK3 Morris Hicks SK3 Eric Hubbard AK3 Hernan Maniego MM3 Lynn Middendorf SK3 Ricardo Sison AKAN Terico Brooks AKAN Steven Johnston SN Jorge Juarez SN Tuan Le SN Eugene Murphy Working in S-8 has helped me develop lead- ership skills. PH3 Antonio Gray ABOVE: SK3 Brooks reviews picking tickets k 249 S-8Division SN Bryan Osborn SN Vincent Rock AN Constantino Salotto SN John Sweeney AN Terry Woods AKAA Joseph Dastillon SKSA IVI. Sorianoleiva AR Alexander Carreon AR Chauncy Dennis AR Brandon Long TOP: LTJG Doerfler operates the ALQ-3000 Tomahawk targeting system -- which closely resembles a table top Xerox copier. ABOVE: ATAN Small processes some used HazMat. RIGHT: ECHOLAB Products: Your friend and mine. 250 S-9Dmsion DSC Joseph DeFelice AMSI(AW) Thomas Pesek A03 Brian Smith Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division is responsible for providing a varied program of athletic and festive activities for ship ' s personnel and their family members. S-9 operates the ships gyms, music studio, tours, sports, and entertainment events for port visits. The accomplishment of their mission enhances morale and readiness. MWR is First for Fun. FN Clarke Circle LEFT: That ' s $39.95 for your six-month fitness center membership, check payable to AN Bostick. BELOW LEFT: Connie musicians duel in the MWR Bandroom. In MWR, I like to say, ' we work hard so the crew can play hard. ' DSC Joseph DeFelice 251 S-1 Division le Supply Quality Assurance Division is comprised of a staff orj anization reporting directly to the Readiness Officer. QA divi- sion is responsible for reviewing inventory adjust- ments, adhering to inventory management policies and procedures. Departmental 3-M and training, and auditing receipt issue processing policies. Identifies adverse trends and recommends correc- tive measures. Coordinates functional review with supply divisions as directed by the Supply Officer and keeps all personnel apprised of results. LT Ronald Montehermoso SK1 Douglas Miles SK2 Francisco Joaquin SK2(SW) Romeo Lantacon SK3 Terry Morning I like ensuring that our Supply Depart- ment is head and shoulders above the rest of the fleet SKI Douglas Miles TOP: SK1 Lantacon researches Supply quality assurance issues. ABOVE: SK1 Kretzer review CSMP data. Department Miles and Mi 252 S-1 1 Division AOC(SW AW) Gary Church le Chief ' s Petty OftKer ' s Mess provides hot and nutritional meals for over 300 senior enlisted perstmnel from ship ' s company, r Wing Two, DKSRON Seven, and Cruiser-Destroyer (iroup One. We also provide laundry service and ensures the CPO ' s living spaces are immaculate in order to provide the hest total quality of life on board Constellation. MS3 Charles Lewis MSSN Bruce Brech MSSN Donald Dillon MSSN Ronald Gilbert It ' s rewarding to me when I work hard on a product and the patrons come back and say, 1 want more. ' MSSN Donald Dillon rOP: MS3 Jones serves up a juicy burger for the chiefs. ftBOVE: CPO Mess staff prepare a special meal. 253 S-1 Division omprised of the ship ' s post office, mail handling room, and flight deck operations. S-1 2 division provides a fully functional post office with services including insurance, registered, and certified mail. S-1 2 Division also processes and dispatches mail to other attached to the Battle (Jroup. Their number one goal is to provide the best postal service throughout the deployment. PCC(SW) Joseph Grizzard PC1(AW) Steven Coney PC3 William Davis PC3 Shawn Moore PCSN Rory Barron PCS Orlando Hernandez I HIfjjIBIIIIIJII : i r9 - aK jLT g We serve as a 1 V ssj Mi(nL| H crucial link between i ft 1 v H D the crew and their families. Your mail is f in good hands... 1 % H PC3 Shawn Moore ' ' i ii r fl l i [ iP 1 I 254 Sorting mail is hot work in the Gulf. S-1 2Division BELOW: The Postal Division celebrates $1 million in sates. AR Manolito Pimentel PCSN Raymond Saavedra PCSN David Sample ABOVE: PCSN Barron serves the crew. RIGHT: AN Yargo, AN Nieto, and AA Pimentel sort mail for the entire Constellation Battle Group. 255 TrainmgDepartment LCDR Kenneth Liles Training Officer ' aining Department performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the entire crew, and is staffed by personnel of various ratings from throughout the ship. Whether a crewmember desires emergency leave, needs to attend a technical school anywhere in the country, or just requires travel while on Navy business. Training Department coordinates these functions in the same fashion as a full service travel agency, including all funding and logistic require- ments. In addition. Training Department provides all newly reporting personnel a formal welcome aboard in the form of a 7 day Indoctrination Class, empha- sizing topics as general as Financial Management, to an explanation of the diverse Navy Rating Specialties aboard Constellation. An average of 1000 personnel per year receive their indoctrination completion certificates from Training Department. Another function of Training is the management of all competitive readiness exercises performed throughout the calendar year, numbering in the hundreds. The frequency of these exercises and degree of proficiency demonstrated by the crew are evaluated, resulting in an overall numerical average which is compared to all other west coast aircraft carriers by the Type Commander. The aircraft carrier with the overall highest numerical average from all categories receives the prized Battle Kfficiencv Award. 257 Trai n i ngDepartment MSC(SW) Emmanuel Frage PN1 Scott Brock A01(SW) David Thulin YN2 Robert Harris PN3 John Hanson SN Ciiristopher Nunley AN Hector Tapia FN Michelle Weidner TOP: PN1 Brock gives a TAD request a close look. RIGHT: AN Tapia copies training docu- ments. 258 TYSiningDepartment TOP: Students use Training Department classroom two for college level courses. ABOVE: LCDR Liles dis- cusses training issues on the phone. We ' ve got a great bunch of people here. All of us work together on the ship ' s training 4 )i records so that all divisions are sing- ing the same tune. YN2 Robert Harris 259 y leSLponsDepartment CDR Ray Ramirez Weapons Officer le Weapons Department is a liij hly diversi- fied operation consisting of six divisions performinjj operations Irom the flij ht deck to the seventh deck ma axines. Ownership com- prises of over 170 shipboard spaces, ran in from passageways and berthing ccmipartments to elevator shafts, machinery rooms, magazines, and an armory. Ratings required to perform the departments mission are Aviation Ordnancemen (AG), (lunner ' s Mate ((JIVI) . Torpedomen ' s Mate (TM), Machinist Mate (MM), Klectrician ' s Mate (EM), Aviation Administrator (AZ) and Yeoman (YN). The Department ' s primary mission is to sup- port and assist the air wing in every facet of munitions involvement. This includes requisitiitn- ing, accountability, storage, breakout, movement, assembl , and deliverv of aviation  rdnance and associated comp ments. Additionally, the depart- ment supports small arm re(|nirements, NATO sea sparrow and 2()mm gun mounts, and replenish- ment at sea evolutions. The Stars of Weapons Department are extremely proud of their accom- plishments, awarded the 19% COMNAVAIRPAC Weapons Black W departmental Kxcellence award for an unprecedented third consecutive G-1 Division ..e flight deck and hangar bay ordnance team of G-1 division directly supports the ship and air wing mission by providing required weapons support equipment, material handling equipment and final issue of weapons. The flight deck ordnancemen maintain ammuni- tion accountability and inventory. Additionally, the flight deck ordnancemen assist in the coordi- nation of weapons arm de-arm evolutions while also planning and performing vertical replenish- ment during ammunition onloads and offloads. Hangar Deck personnel are responsible for over 3000 pieces of armament weapons support equip- ment. They stow, perform upkeep and maintain this gear to support ordnance handling evolu- tions. A01 Richard Fowler AOI(AW) John Porter A01 Vernon Valdez A01 (AW) Felix Zamudio AZ2 Samuel Angkiangco A02 Jack Boyce A02 Mark Johnson CW02 David Thigpen AOC(AW) Michael Bornstein AOC(AW SW) David Nelson AOI(AW) Robert Albright MIDDLE OF PAGE: A02 Peck unloads a GBU-16 from the weapons elevator. ABOVE: AN Eganhouse drives the electric forklift. RIGHT: A01 Zamudio unloads pheonix mis- siles from the weapons elevator to the flight deck. G-1 Division A02 David Peck A02 Timothy Pittman A02 Brian Powers A03 David Douthit A03 Joseph Kazar A03 Bret Rowzer A03 Leon Smith A03 Gregory Sneed A03 Son Stewart A03 Shannon Sullivan A03 Brandon Wegner AOAN Abraham Alfaro like being in G-1 because I l now the quality of work we turn out will get the mission accom- plished. A02 Mark Johnson A03 Streicher and A03 Paul fill nitrogen bottles in the PFU plant. 263 G-1Z) ivision AN Zachary Allen, AOAN Eric Cartel! AOAN Nino Diazgaona AOAN Michael Divens AOAN Jacob Eganhouse AOAN Jason Florio AOAN Damon Hollins AOAN Brian Horn AOAN Jason Martin AOAN Reginald Moor AOAN Quintin Muldoon AOAN Charlie Skinner AOAN Justin Wilson 5 . t t MIDDLE OF PAGE: A01 Porter performing LPO duties. ABOVE: AN Skinner inspects missiles on the flight deck. RIGHT: ADC Bernstein and A03 Divens review ordnance reports. 264 ..:ai. G-2Division LTJG Ronald Payton TMCS(SW) David Garza le Ship ' s Armon Division. G-2 Division, is ■responsible for ntai tainin the small arms armory, manning of the .50 caliber machine jiun mounts and the training of the ship ' s self defense force. Additionally, the division is respon- sible for the upkeep and repair of 40 magazine sprinkler systems and the handlin . sto vat;e. and assembl t f the Mk-46 I ' orpedo. Other duties include controlling; access to all weapons maga- zines, renderinj; honors and shooting lines o er for underway replenishment. The division consist of Torpedoman ' s Mates, (Junner ' s Mates and A ia- tion Ordnancemen. TM1(SW) Edwin Hensley A02 Terry Burleson GMG2 Gerald Dearston TM3 Shawn Baker GMG3 James Brown TM3 Robert Evans TM3 Gary Johnson TM3 Caleb Maplesden TM3 Kevin McClintock GMGSN Robert Arnold My job is great. I actually get to use the equipment that I maintain. Besides, who else gets paid to go shooting? TM3 Robert Evans TM1 Hensley, TM3 Evans and TM3 Johnson band a MK 46 Torpedo. 265 G-2Dmsion AA Gabriel Chavez GMGSN David Diaz AOAA Albert Evan GMGSN Daniel Hogdson AOAA Lawrence Holland AR Bryant Johnson GMGSN Scott Kyle GMGSN Robert Martin TOP OF PAGE: Gunner ' s Mates prepare to shoot lines over ABOVE: 50 cal manned and ready. RIGHT: GMGSN Philyaw and AN Cedillo test the magazine sprinkler system. 266 G-3Division LT William Bindel AOCS(AW) John Schatz, Jr. AOC(AW) Emmett Glee Bomb Assembly and Missile Division is the largest division in the Weapons Depart- ment. The heart of m capons assembly consists of 64 enlisted personnel working in 44 weapons magazines. G-3 is responsible for the assembly disassembly, handling, stowage and delivery of all conventional ordnance to the flight deck. AOC(AW) Duane Tillett A01(AW) Stephen Arnett A01(AW) David Avery A01 Scott Davis A01 Darren Hall A01(AW) Robert Hendrix A01 Rocky Loomis A01 Matthew Ritner LEFT: AOC Glee and A02 Christmas super- vise the breakout of an AGM-64 Maverick Missile. ABOVE: A03 Brown and AOAN Sayre inspect the guidance package on a laser guided bomb. 267 G-3Division A01 David Serrano A02(AW) James Bicket A02(AW) Ladrakus Christmas A02 Russell Hobbs A02 Chad Hollinger A02 Casey Sweeting A02 Dannie Williams A03 Steven Aylor A03 Robert Brown A03 Francis Eckert A03 Benjamin Luman A03 Christopher Miller ABOVE: A02 Hobbs and A03 Westfall supervise the move- ment of a laser-guided bomb. RIGHT: AOAN Barrett inspects an AIM-54 Pheonix Missile. 268 G-3Division A03 Adam Rouse A03 Anthony Simmons A03 Matthew Vock A03 Lance Westfall AR Marlon Alexander AA James Arney AOAA Craig Arrington AN Harold Backer AN Steven Balicki AOAR Steven Barrett AOAN Michael Bautista AOAA Lance Burnett AA David Cabrera AN Donovan Clark AR Travis Cornford AOAN Jeremy Craig AOAN James Douglas AOAN Jeremy Duggan AN Regan Dunlap Camaraderie plays a significant role in how we all pull together to meet extraordinary chal- lenges. AOAN Jay Soetaert ABOVE: A02 Hobbs inpects the movement of an inert bomb during a weapons build-up evolution. 269 G-SDivision AN Derrick Hart AA Michael Hill AR Forest McMichael AN Dale Miller AR Taylor Montoya AN Jesse Nattrass AOAA Michael Peters AOAN Gregory Reed AOAN Mitchell Ruska AOAN Ralph Saathoff AOAA Justin Sayre AOAN Michael Schwarberg AR Jason Shore AOAA Christopher Smith AN Jason Soetaert ABOVE: A02 Christmas stands by a weapons elevator. RIGHT: An ordnance crew checks bomb integrity. 270 AN Omarr Sullivan AA Melvin Trampe AOAN Tyirra Turner AOAN Benjamin Wright Qi-ADivision LT Charles Dennis AOC(AW) Richard Duro IVIMI(SW) Kevin Konko! EM1(SW) Russei Llavore eapons Elevators are the main artery of the Weapons Department. In the dura _ tion of a six month deployment the platforms will carry over 1 million pounds of munitions and other gear ranging from 2.000- pound general purpose bombs and 500-pound missiles to ships stores and aircraft parts. Constel- lation has 12 weapons ele vators with weight capacities ranging from 1,400 to 12,000 pounds. These elevators are operated and maintained by 30 personnel consisting of three rating groups. Aviation Ordnancemen, Electrician ' s Mates and Machinisfs Mates. MM1 Jeffery Pinkard A01 (AW) Miguel Silva A02 Clifford Albano EM2(SW) Alberto Antonio BOVE: AN Shonk checks the oil level on the LS 1 eduction gear. 271 G-4D ivision EM3 Melvin Perez A03 Francisco Romero MM3 Delmitri Tarver A03 William Whitehead AOAA Leonardo Cirino AR William Conway MMFR Nicholas Corbell AOAA John Cox AOAA Shawn Davis AOAA Bryant Garner AOAR Timothy Griefnow AR Tristan Hardaway AOAN Andre Holmes AOAN Kirk Lewis AOAA Jose Macumba AOAN Lenos Muellich AOAN David Rocha AOAA Christopher Shonk AN Allen Walker AOAN Jay Woodruff ABOVE: AOAN Muellica and AGS Rocha perform PMS on LS 3. RIGHT: Weapons are moved into the elevator for transfer to the flight deck. 272 r -. - ' = ' «sgy«i ' ; E. irs---7«:r-ritr ' « ' j -aa ? ' ;-t ' y ..-y. aBWPirK G-SDivision LT Angelito Galicinao Ordnance Handling Officer AOCM(AW) Michael Norris AOCS(AW) Billy Golden II ' Aviiition Weapons Control Station and |v ( rkcenter is the focal point for all ord nance moxement information tuihoard ship. It ' s primar function is to maintain eap« ns in entor , ma a ine content stoMa e data for all munitions and determine flow routes for weapons during both replenishment and offloads, and to ensure breakout and assembl b t pe and quan- tity of ordnance selected to support strike opera- tions and the embarked air wing. AOC(AW) Joseph Edwards AOC{AW) Jeffrey Rochester A01(AW SW) James Caldwell A01 James Cook A01 Julius Gonzales A01(AW SW) Jerry Moore A01 Orlando Mora LEFT: A02 Alex Rubalcaba audits division training folders. ABOVE: A03 Leon Smith performs mainte- nance on weapons handling equipment. 273 G-5D • • • ivision A01 Luis Otero A01 Gary Pagampao A01 Donald Pasko YN2 George Garner A02 Alex Rubalcaba A03 Fernando Macias A03 John Paul AOAN Damon Hasty AN Jeremy Lafave TOP: A01 Luis Otero reviews personnel training documents. RIGHT: AOCS Billy Golden and A01 Jerry Moore monitor weapons movement. ABOVE: LT Galicinao in- spects ordnance on the flight deck. 274 Exp OS yeOrdnanceDisposal LT Paul Marr ic KOI) team handles all ordnance acci- dents incidents within the Carrier Battle _ Group. The six-man team can provide a rapid response to any conventional, nuclear, chemical or biological ordnance incident both on land and underwater. They are also trained to render safe unconventional clandestine explosive devices. The duties of the detachment include: underwater surveys, minor ship ' s husbandry and salvage, disposal of hazardous ordnance, destroy- ing floating mines, and providing CBR Force Protection training to Battle (Iroup assets. Homeported at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California their parent command is Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three. ABOVE: The EOD gang is ready for action. LEFT: IVIMC Jorgenson prepares for an aerial explosive drop. NEXT LEFT: Members of the EOD practice repelling from the ship ' s flight deck. DestroyerSquadron5£y£7V ommander. Destroyer Squadron 7 serves as the carrier battle group Sea Combat Commander (SCO. As such, he is charged with maintaining sea control while imple- menting U.S. policy. The SCC is comprised of a number of traditional warfare commander respon- sibilities including. Surface and Undersea Warfare, Maritime Intercept Operations, Mine Warfare, Force Protection, EOD Employment Coordinator, Screen Coordinator and Helicopter Element Coordinator. COMDESRON Seven Implements 5th Fleet tactical operations by capitalizing on multiple intelligence and information resources; battle group, allied ships and units: as well as airborne assets. A satellite communications circuit ensures complete operational awareness across the operational chain of command. The sea combat commander concept provides means for the battle group commander to maximize warfighting capability, resource allocation, economy of forces and unity of command. De- stroyer Squadron Seven is also the immediate superior in command for six San Diego warships. 277 DESTROYER SQUADRON SEVEN Commodore January 1996 -July 1997 Captain Robert T. Conway, Jr., USN aptain Conway was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylva-nia on July 1, 1950. He graduated from St. Francis College Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was commissioned an Ensign through Officer Candidate School the same year. Captain Conway ' s sea duty assignments commenced on aboard USS Vesole (DD 878), j where he served as Main Pro- pulsion Assistant and Anti-Sub- marine Warfare Officer. Sub- ■sequent sea duty tours included: USSTowers (DDG 9), Chief En- gineer, USS liainhridge (CGN . 25), Combat Systems Officer, ' and Executive Officer of USS Gridley (CG 21). Captain; Conway served as Chief Staff Officer for Commander, De- stroyer Squadron Seventeen i and on thestaff of Commander- in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Pro- pulsion Examination Board, where he served as a senior ex- J aminer for steam propulsion. Captain Conway commanded USSJohn K«HH (DD973) from April 1992 to .lanuary 1994. During his command tour, USS John Youiifi was awarded the Navy Unit Commendati(m for Operation Desert Storm and the Battle Efficiency E. As Com- mander, Destroyer Squadron Seven, Captain Conway de- ployed as the Sea Combat Com- mander for the Constellation Battle (Jroup in the Western Pacific and Arabian (Julf. In his next assignment, Captain Conway will serve as the Chief, Simulati( ns and Analysis -- 3 ' ■■' ■Management Division, J-8 directorate. Joint Chiefs of Stafl Washington D.C. Duties ashore included Naval Facility Cape Hattera (SOUSS), where he qualified as one of the first Oceanographi Research Watch Officers; Officer Candidate School, New port, Rhode Island as a tactic j instructor and educational cur riculum programs officer Deputy Commander, Opera tional Test and F]valuatioi Force Pacific, as the senior tes director for the Tomahawl J Cruise Missile Project; Heac Surface Commander Assign ment Branch, Bureau of Nava Personnel (PERS 410) am Deputy to Assistant Chief i Naval Operations for distribu tion (PERS 4), Bureau of Nava Personnel, Washington, D.C. Captain Conway received hi master ' s degree in cducatioi from Providence College, Provi dence, Rhode Island, in Ma 1979. Additionally he gradii __ I ated from National Defens ' University ' s Industrial colleg of the Armed Forces in Ma 1990. Personal decorations includ Legion of Merit (two awards Meritorious Service Meda (four awards). Navy Commeii ' dation Medal (twoawards),ani various service medals and uni awards. Captain conway is married to the former Carole Daubert u Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The Conways have two growi children; Robert II, and Kerrv Ann. 278 DESTROYER SQUADRON SEVEN Commodore August 1997 - Present Captain David M. Ryan, USN aptain David M. Ryan was born in Wilmington, Dela- ware. He attended public school in Arlington, Virginia, and is a 1974 graduate of Shippensburg State University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science de- gree in Business Administration. Following commissioning in 1975 through Officer Candidate f School, Captain Ryan served at sea for the next eight years. His initial assignment was aboard }SSClaude V. Ricketts (DDG 5) as Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Commander, Destroyer Squad- ron Twenty-Two. His follow- on sea duty was aboard USS Lawrence (DDG 4) in Norfolk, Virginia, as Gunnery Officer and ASW Officer. Subsequent Department Head sea tours in- cluded Weapons Officer aboard USS ij wi j (FF 1081 ) followed by Chief Engineer Officer aboard VSSSpartanburg Coun- try (LST 1192). Upon comple- tion of his department head tours, he was assigned to Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC 4) as a Surface Officer Detailer and fleeted up to the , Surface Sea Coordinator. In I July 1985toJuly 1987,heserved as Naval Aide to the Comman- dant of the Marine Corps, Head-, quarters Marme Corps, Wa ington, D.C. Captain Ryan served as Ex- Hlr ecutive Officer, USS Harry W. Hill (DD 989) homeported in San Diego from November 1987 to August 1989. Following his - . Executive OlTicer tour, he served as Deputy Director and Washington Placement Officer, assigned to Restricted Line Staff Corps Officer Distribution and Special Placement Divi- sion (PERS 44), Washington, D.C. From October 1991 to October 1993, Captain Ryan served as Commanding Officer, USS Callaghan (DDG 994). Upon completion of his com- mand tour. Captain Ryan at- tended the Naval War College and was awarded a Masters of Science degree in National Se- curity and Strategic Studies. From November 1995 to May 1997 Captain Ryan served as ) an instructor at the Command ' Leadership School, Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Ryan is a proven subspecialist in Personnel Man- agement. He has made major j deployments to the Middle East, I Northern Europe, the Mediter- ranean and Western Pacific, and has been a member of the Pacific fleet ASW Squadron. He has been awarded four Meri- torious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, three - - - Navy Achievement Medals, and various campaign and service medals. Captain Ryan is married to the former Bette Loraine Lofstead of Morgantown, West Virginia. They reside in Bonita, California and have one son, Bryan Matthew. 279 DestroyerSquadron5£VEA CDR Kathleen McGrath Chief of Staff LCDR Carol Hottenrott LCDR Brendan McCall LT Mark Olson LT Thomas Shaw LT Michael Sinex LT Michael Wilson LTJG Yolanda Gillen GSCM(SW) Melchor Dilag STGCS(SW AW) Ray Flores ENCS(SW) Tracy Frederickson ABOVE: YN2 Choquette pretends he ' s an Operations Specialist. RIGHT: Commodore Conway after conducting his own SSC mission with LCDR Lussier. 280 DestroyerSquadron5£VE N RMC(SW) Tracy Brazil FCC(SW) Roger Dumortier OSC(SW) Scott Higbee YNC(AW) Warren Searby MS1(SCW) Frank Veiga 083 Charles Bonafilia RM3 Davis King MS3 Priscilla Mason RM3 Maurice Taylor RM3 James Wright OSSN Preston Sexton TOP: STGCS (SW AW) Flores, 0S2 Broyles, 033 Rogers, and AW2 Adams review planning missions. LEFT: RMS Wright reviews messages after a traffic download. ABOVE: LCDR Hottenrott works on ship schedules. 281 CarrierAirWingTWO arrier Air Wing Two ' s mission is to con- duct and coordinate offensive air opera- . tions, engage attack airborne, surface, and subsurface targets which threaten the United Sates of America interests. This includes but is not limited to control of the sea, sustained air opera- tions in joint multinational all-weather offensive operations, to achieve and maintain air superior- ity, aerial photography, electronic intelligence collection, provide airborne early warning ser- vices, airborne electronic countermeasures, and offensive mining operations. Carrier Air Wing Two ' s mission is to be prepared to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations from the sea in the support of national interests. Carrier Air Wing Two provides ready aircraft and trained aircrew to the Battle Group and Fleet Commander, enabling sea control, air superiority, aerial photography, electronic surveil- lance, airborne early warning, and combat search and rescue. When and if required. Carrier Air W ing Two conducts sustained offensive air opera- tions in the open ocean or littoral environment, including power projection ashore and mining in support of joint and coalition forces. wwp.-jB— . ' .-miji. ' ■. 283 CARRIER AIR WING TWO Captain Randolph S. Dearth, USN 284 Commander V aptain Randolph S. Dearth was born in Bethesda, Maryland in November 1952. Graduating from the University of Utah in June 1975 with Bachelors degrees in Management and Economics, he was commissioned an Ensign through the Naval Reserve Of- ficer Training Corps. Following flight training and designation as a Naval Flight f - Officer in September 1976, f ' Captain Dearth reported to v Attack Squadron 128 at Na- f val Air Station Whidbey J Island for Replacement Bombardier Navigator l training in the A-6 In- truder. He joined Attack Squadron 145 in July 1977 and dep loyed to the Western Pacific aboard USS Ranger (CV 61) . Captain Dearth was assigned to At- tack Squadron 128 as an Instructor in March 1980. He returned to sea in Janu- ary 1983 as the Strike Operations Assis- tant Air Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Battle Force Sixth Fleet homeported in Naples, Italy. While in the lediterranean. he served aboard USS Mmitz (CVN 68), USS Dwight D. ' nhoweriCXN 69), USSIndependeiue 62), USS John F. Kennedy {C 67), VSS Saratoga {CX m. In March 1985. Captain Dearth re- ported to Air Test and Evaluation Squad- ron Five (VX 5) at the Na al Weapons Center, China Lake, California, as the Electronic VN ' arfare Branch Head. He was the Operational Test Director of the ALR-67, ALQ-i26B. ALQ-165 and nu- merous expendable tactical electronic warfare systems. F ollowing refresher training at Attack Squadron 128, Captain Dearth reported to Attack Squadron 196 in August 1987. There he served as Maintenance, Admin- istrative and Safety Officer during two deployments to the Western and North- ern Pacific and Indian Oceans aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). He then re- ported to the Green Lizards of Attack Squadron 95 as the Executive Officer. Assuming command on September 6, 1991, Captain Dearth led the Green Lizards through the remainder of a Persian Gulf, W estern Pa- cific deployment on board USS I Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the subsequent turn- ) around training program. During this tour, VA-95 J ' won the 1992 Hughes Tro- phy for tactical excellence among West Coast In- truder squadrons and the 1992 CNO Safety S. Captain Dearth ' s next assignment was as Special Programs Coordinator for the Director. Test and Evaluation and Technology Require- ments. Office of the Chief of Naval Op- erations. Captain Dearth assumed com- mand of the A-6 Fleet Replacement Squadron, the Golden Intruders of Attack Squadron 128 in June 1994. The squadron was subsequently selected as the 1994 Intruder Maintenance Squad- ron of the Year and awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. Captain Dearth reported as Deputy Commander, Carrier Air Wing Two in October 1995 and assumed command in January 1997. Captain Dearth has accumulated over 3500 night hours and 600 carrier land- ings. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal {two awards). Navy Com- mendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal ( two awards) and various unit and campaign awards. Captain Dearth is married to the former Carol Pribble of Sunset, Utah. They have two sons, Jim and Rvan. DIRT 285 CarrierAirWingTWO CAPT Danny Knutson LCDR Patrick Dispenzieri LCDR Lance Fewel LCDR William Goodale LCDR Victor Leonard LCDR Charles McCannon LCDR John Meier LCDR John Monkell LCDR J. Todd Ross LCDR Melinda Suszan LT Scott Bischoff LT Stephen Dennis LT Thomas Husted LT Scott McClure LT Robert Sharp LT Andrew Williams LT Douglas Yim LTJG Todd Epiey LTJG Troy Shoulders ENS Kenneth Young A01 Young reviews GAG ordnance expend! tures report. LT ' s Williams and McClure consolidate air wing landing performance statistics. CarrierAirWingTWO AVCM(AW) Donald Nettles AZCM(AW) William Zellous ADCS(AW) R. Indiongco AZCS(AW) Spurgeon Lovett PRCS(AW) Lodel Paragas NCC(SW) Rinaldo Gracia MRC(SW) Steven Holtkamp AOC Timothy Lee AKC(AW) Fernando Toledo YNC(SW) David Wallace AMS1(AW) Albert Francis AME1 Donald Likar 0S1 Alexander Vasel A01 Joseph Young YN2 David Clark ABOVE: DCAG prepares for launch in a Tomcat that will mark his 1000th trap. LEFT: AOC Lee expresses his opinion about the deployment. 287 MF-TBountyHunters CDR James McAloon Commanding Officer CDR Scott Stewart Executive Officer .ying the mighty F-14D Super Tomcat, the Officers and Men of Fighter Squad- ron Two have been defending the battle group for over a quarter of a century. Today, the Tomcat leads from the front with the air wing ' s most accurate laser-guided munitions delivery platform and the world ' s longest range air to air missile . Flying greater dis- tances, carrying heavier loads, getting there faster, and remaining on station longer make the Tomcat and Bounty Hunter Stars of Fighter Squadron Two by definition: The True Strike-Fighter. 289 yF-2BountyHunters LCDR Douglas Cassidy LCDR Paul Coughlin LCDR James Hineline LCDR Dale Horan LCDR Thomas Land LCDR David Markert LT Duane Boren LT Daniel Boscola LT Mark Burgess LT David Burnham LT Pat Burns LT Thomas Carlson LT Richard Cerwinski LT Chris Cordero LT David Dorn LT Gregory Gallmann ABOVE: Crew member makes final repairs prior to the aircraft ' s launch. RIGHT: LCDR Horan and CDR Stewrt performing a pre-flight inspection of a Mk20 Rockeye cluster munition. 290 IP-2BountyHunters LT Mattew Hahn LT Nicholas Harrigan LT Gregory Johnson LT Larry Johnston LT Douglas Langlols LT Mattew Letourneau LT Raymond O ' Hare LT Christopher Orr LT Timothy Parr LT Keith Reams LT Kevin Sandlin LT Curtis Seth It ' s great being part of VF-2 and able to contribute to the best fighter squad- ron around. PH2 Edward Lucero TOP OF PAGE: VF-2 ' s sJiowbird sidenumber 101 carrying a LANTIRN pod on training mission. ABOVE: A VF-2 mecin ciiecl s the intal e of an F-14. 291 fF-2BountyHunters LT Daniel Silbermann LT Scott Snow LT John Souma LT Paul Spedero LT Lawrence Strobel LT Steve Trafton LTJG Kenneth Bates LTJG Gregory Knepper LTJG Edward Padinske CW02 John Seiberling AFCM Dane Ruth AMCS Michael Dean AOCS Andre Hamil ATCS Kevin Hickman ADCS Darryl Sexton AECS Raymond Smith AOCS William Stone AECS Edward Sudendorf AMEC Michael Allen RIGHT: It takes teamwork to load a one- thousand pound AIM-54C missile on to a F-14. 292 F-2BountyHunters AOC William Dalrymple AMSC Todd Ingold AMHC(AW) Efrain Lopez ATC(AW) Michael Peterson ATC Jimmy Resto ADC Danny Smith PRC Gary Waltrip AD1 Robert Appleton PH1 Berkley Atkisson DK1 Loran Bather AMS1 Anthony Borgia tS1 Ronnie Boseman AE1 Ricky Coursey AD1(AW) James Currington AT1 Chris Dalessio ABOVE: ADCS Sexton proves to AD1 Frutts that training doesn ' t quit when you ' re a First Class. LEFT: One of VF-2 ' s pilots getting someone ' s attention before a cat shot. 293 IJr-2BountyHunters A01 Steven Eakley PR1 Paul Franklin AD1 Harold Fritts ATI Tracy Gugger AMS1 Gregory Jablonski AT1 Thomas Keith AD1 John Lindsey AMS1 William Lumbra AMH1 Michael Martin AME1 Michael Meads AMH1 Jack Mitchell A01 William Motts AMS1 Timothy Nason YN1 Mark Pabon AE1 Brian Payne AMS1 Ottwell Richardson A01 Ronald Saunders AE1 David Vickrey AT1 Peter Williams ABOVE: PH2 Lucero prepares the digital TARPS pod before a flight over Iraq. RIGHT: PRAA Billingsley and PR2 Hoffacker check the survival gear before Arabian Gulf operations. 294 F-2BountyHunters AZ1 Kip Woolford SK2 Bouffard Anacta AMH2 Timothy Anderson PH2 Scott Archuleta Ai IE2 Patrick Baird AT2 Roland Baringer AT2 Timothy Barr A02 Jacques Beaver AD2 S. Blasher AD2 Douglas Boss DK2 Tyrell Bouler AE2 Michael Clark TOP: Aviation Ordnancemen inspect the Bullet loader belt during a break in the action. LEFT: AEAN Barnes straps in a pilot while LT Gallman finishes his preflight inspection. 295 fF-2BountyHunters AMS2 Alan Clemmons AMS2 Kenneth Crow PN2 Ben Darwin AD2 Terry Derks AME2 Samuel Dixon AT2 John Donosso A02 Wyatt Ferrell MS2 Amador Ferrer AMH2 Marshall Fitzhugh AMH2 Roland Flaherty AT2 Michael Garrison TOP: LT Hahn, as VF-2 ' s duty officer, rechecks the schedule. RIGHT: LCDR Cassidy, LT Cordero, LT Burgess, LCDR Markert and CDR Stewart discuss the days events in the ready room. 296 IF-2JBountyHunters AD2 Howard Fedler PN2 Justin Gavin AT2 Richard Henry A02 Richard Holcombe AE2 Gregory Johnson A02 Kemper Johnson AT2 IVIichael Jones AI IS2 Duane Koppenhaver AE2 James Lannom A02 Chad Lavigne AK2 Cesar Leiis AZ2 Robert Lewis PH2 Merle Livingston PH2 Edward Lucero AD2 John Manderson AT2 William Marcinko LEFT: Cleaning a Phoenix rail is just one step towards a missile launch. Ordnancemen take pride in their work. ABOVE: AE2 Lannom and AZ2 Lewis research a problem for VF-2 ' s Quality Assurance Division. 297 F-2BountyHunters AZ2 Anthony Matthews AMS2 Hollister Matthews AME2 Craig McClure AME2 Elmore McKenzie AT2 Michael Moreno AME2 Robert Mowery AE2 Raymond Neipert AT2 Anthony Pendziwaitr AD2 Rendell Perry AE2 Patrick Post AMH2 Charles Seeloff A02 Charles Spiteri AZ2 William Spittle AD2 Walter Szampruch AMS3 Lawrence Adams ATS Alexander Andrews AMH3 Mario Anzaione AMH3 Gerald Armstrong ABOVE: CDR McAloon, VF-2 ' s Commanding Officer, addresses the squadron at quarters. RIGHT: Bullet personnel check the plane for problems. 298 IP-2BountyHunters AT3 Thomas Barber A03 Michael Bates AE3 Eric Beck AIVIH3 Edward Cabetio AMS3 Allen Chieze AT3 Benjamin Cote AMS3 Jerry Crisp MS3 Robert Delong MS3 Bejamin D. Desjardins AK3 Brett Dorr YN3 Octavius Dotson PH3 Todd Erickson AD3 Peter Farala PH3 Nathaniel Floyd AD3 Mitchell Ford LEFT: AEAN Barnes and LT Hahn discuss the launch before getting strapped in. ABOVE: The aviation ordnancemen, led by AOC Dalrymple put the muscle on a Tomcat. 299 IF-2BountyHunters PH3 Zane Goff PR3 William Hamrick A03 Jeffrey Hartkopf AMS3 Marc Henderson AD3 Stuart Hite A03 Brian Hodal PR3 Robert Hoffacker AD3 Brian lannello AE3 Scott Jatczak AE3 Andrew Johnson AME3 Cecil Johnson A03 James Kanta AMH3 John Kelley AMS3 Matthew Kiefer AE3 Michael Kirchman RIGHT: A02 Spitter checks work of loading a Laser Guided Bomb onto a target. 300 F-2BountyHunters AE3 Christopher McAnney AT3 Chad Metheny AMES Gabriel Meyer AT3 Jeffrey Montagna ATS Carl Moraleja AES Christopher Morley AMSS Patrick Ohotto AMS Antonio Owens YNS James Palmer AMES Grady Pearson MSS Kevin Pendleton ADS Troy Perez AOS Richard Pineo ATS Harold Plath LEFT: With sweat on his brow, this hard-work- ing Bullet performs vital tests on the GE engines of the F-14D. ABOVE: Visability is paramount for fighters as this Bullet cleans his jet ' s canopy regularly. 301 MP ' TBountyHunters AD3 Alvin Somerlot A03 Thomas Terrell AE3 Donald Ulrich ATS Ricardo Uribe AE3 Jeffrey Vanwyk PN3 Jose Vazquez A03 Shelton Waters AZ3 Bobbie Watson AD3 Scott Welninski AR Marcelo Agustin AN Marian Alberty AMSAN Marvin Alvarez AEAN Luther Barnes PRAA Terry Billingsley AOAN Thomas Blevins ABOVE: A03 Terra! tightens the fins on a Laser Guided Bomb. RIGHT: Getting a workout loading the jet with ammo. 302 fF-2BountyHunters AOAA Bradford Butler AOAN Jamie Carabatio AN Raymon Carroll AOAN Arthur Chavez AN Ronald Crawford AN Carey Crook YNSN David Cross AN Yancy Davis ADAR Roger Demers ATAN Justin Disch AMMAN Robijon Early AKAN Shawn Englerth AOAN Patrick Fougere AN Simuel Garner ADAN Kevin Griffin PHAN Peter Hampel AKAN Alvin Harmon AZAN Cory Hayes AN Jamin Hazelwood AR Robert Holt LEFT: AMS3 Reyes verifies aircraft structural integrity. ABOVE: Ordnancemen roll GBU to its temporary resting place on an F-14D Tomcat. 303 IF-2BountyHunters AA Peter Johns ATAA Gregory Jones AMSAA Max Kane AOAA Troy Knapp AMEAN Jesse Lee ATAN Scott Maclaren PNSN Jameson McCallister AMSAN Todd Meadows HN Brian Moranion AN Paul Morris AA Keith Morris ATAA Michael Murr AMSAN Shannon Nault AMHAN Christopher Nelson AA Jeremy Neville AR Phu Hoang Nguyen AN Christopher Nieto AN Casey Olson AR Brian Paolini ' ' ' V 304 ABOVE: Welcome home! Bullet 110 returns to the Connie after a simulated strike on Iraq. RIGHT: AK3 Sarmiento confirms that power is to the jet prior to engine start. __ 1 Ik L. ii|jir ■iia (l: .i; £i, V 29H b m m. J EfciAV -fl k 1 i! 1 F-2BountyHunters AMSAN Mark Patterson AN Darren Pierre AN Ervin Pond AN Lorillard Prou AMSAN Victor Reyes AR Michael Rosebush AN Joven Sarmiento AN David Sartain ADAN Troy Savage ISSN Brian Shields AMSAN Paul Shive ATAN Charles Spiker AR Heath Stacey AA William Sutton AA Vernet Tima AN Quynhlam Ton ATA A Jerry White AMHAA Derek Wunder AA Juan Zavala ABOVE: YN1 Pabon and YN3 Dotson ensure that everything from awards to the word of the week looks good. LEFT: Every single fastener must be accounted for and secured while repairs are made on the planes. 305 VM FA-323DeathRattlen LTCOL Raymond Priest LTCOL Michael Albo Commanding Officer Executive Officer ■ur mission is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all weather condi- _ tions and attack and destroy surface targets. When you consider the capabilities of the F A-18 Hornet, the most advanced aircraft in th Marine Navy inventory, our mission statement grossly underestimates what he Hornet brings to W ' the table. The Hornet is the single most versatile platform to ever fly off the deck of any aircraft carrier. It is the most agile dogfighter, carries the widest assortment of ordnance, delivers ordnance with unmatched accuracy, and last but not least, is the most reliable and survivable aircraft in the ' fleet. ' As good as the Hornet is, no single aircraft can replace the combat power created by the dedica- tion to excellence of the Marines and Sailors in CVW-2. We are proud to be part of the Carrier Air Wing Two Team. As Marines, we are ready to fight from land or ' sea, in any clime or place. I salute the Marines and Sailors of VMFA 323 and their accomplishments over the past 2 years. You have made sacrifices that your contemporaries cannot begin to under- stand. You have proven once again the versatility of Marine Aviation and the mettle of which Ma- rines are made. Because of you, and the individual contribution that each devil dog makes, the spirit of Marine Aviation expressed by the (Jreat Santini himself, rings true today: To the Corps elite. To that special breed of sky devil known and feared throughout the world, the Marine Dogfighter. The bravest men that have J ever lived. There is not a force that can defeat us in battle, deny us victory, or interrupt our destiny. MARINES! 5f«!:.-r ■■- , i- u 307 VM FA-323DeathRattlers MAJ Gregory Bonam MAJ David Leppelmeier MAJ James Orr MAJ Ross Scanio MAJ Jeffrey Woods CAPT James Askew CAPT Stephen Gassner CAPT Robert Gick CAPT Evan Haymes CAPT Michael Jeffries CAPT Trenton Kenagy CAPT Peter Kielty CAPT Christopher Koelzer CAPT James Moore CAPT Jerry Rogers CAPT Matthew Spicer ABOVE: LCPL Reed prepares to launch a Snake. RIGHT: LCPL ' s Castillocasey and Wells trouble shoot wires. 308 ■1 1 .: Wf .: s - ' g , _m r - P -pffKmm Wm 1 Vl :im if 7j A m fl t ' i • w ■' ' • ' - 1 . m .. jflk M ' Tjs H • ' m m- ii J H mm. j f -n. ' ' ' J v St B ir VM Ffii-323DeathRattlers 1STLT Kevin Farrington TOP: CPUs Brajkovich and Barranco load a gun. ABOVE: LCPL Reed giving the signal for the pilot to start the left engine. W04 Luis Gonzales W03 William Ross W02 Joseph Figura SGTMAJ Michael Senecal MSGT Terry Daniel MGSGT Stephen Swindler GYSGT George Botello GYSGT Randy Bowen GYSGT Loren Crosby Anything in life worth having is worth working for. Always keep your head high and give 100%. CPL Marc Brajkovich 309 VM fA-323DeathRattlers GYSGT Stephen Duncan GYSGT Jonathan Heimer| GYSGT Pedro Herrera GYSGT Mark Miller GYSGT Leslie Norton GYSGT Joseph Pickerill GYSGT Kevin Redmond SSGT Corey Beals SSGT Ted Blizzard SSGT Sergio Carrasco SSGT Fransisco Cortes SSGT Paul Kelly SSGT Robert Kuski SSGT Michael Levering SSGT Frank Martinez SSGT Donald Reese SSGT Darryl Valmores SSGT Scott Vandeven MSGT Daniel goes to the books. 310 VM FA-323DeathRattlers SSGT John Wavada SSGT William Wellman SSGT Alfred Yanez SGT Jon Adams SGT Hector Baeza SGT Chad Burnett SGT Tyrone Davis SGT John Engel SGT Jeffrey Ferguson SGT Edward Fremen SGT Calvin Hart SGT Stephen Hogan SGT Aaron Jarvis SGT Matthew Kalwara SGT Mark Kovac ABOVE: CAPT Moore briefs a strike to other Snal es. LEFT: GPL Widnerm GPL Baranco, PFG Smith, GPL Grabowsl i, and GPL Bratkovich prepare to load a missile. 311 VM FA ' 323DeathRattlers TOP OF PAGE: PFC Smith loads an F-18. ABOVE: LCPL Schefer demonstrates proper cranial wearing. RIGHT: CPL Roberts instructs other Marines on tire changing procedures. 312 VM FA-323DeathRattlers LEFT: SGT Ryel leads the inspection on a 500- pound bomb. ABOVE: LCPL Decker asl s to apply power to a Snake Hornet. 313 VM FA-323DeathRattlers ABOVE: A Snake prepares to do computer work. RIGHT: SGTMAJ Senecal and GYSGT Crosby on the flight deck. 314 VM fA-323DeathRattlers CPL Marvin Widner LCPL George Anderson LCPL Jon Athanacio LCPL Michael Barranco LCPL Michael Benitez LCPL Wally Blair LCPL Jeffrey Brackett LCPL Justin Branderburg LCPL Justin Bryant LCPL Peter Castillo LCPL Adan Chavez LCPL Ernest Clark LCPL Bradley Crews LCPL German Cuevas J M S S m .i. - ' | «. - Jk . •Hfe 1 i H « h2 1 l l LCPL Eric Dean LCPL Matthew Decker LCPL Joshua Deskin LCPL Billy Devall LCPL James Dixon LEFT: RFC Zarate checks main landing gear bay. NEXT LEFT: Ordnance work is never done for Snake Marines. 315 VM FA-323DeathRattlers LCPL Carlos Duran LCPL Anoush Ehssani LCPL Justin Evig LCPL James EyI LCPL Ringo Fanning LCPL William Fletcher LCPL Joseph Fowler LCPL Jesse Garcia LCPL Jorge Garcia LCPL Cory Gerlack LCPL James Gill LCPL Robbie Grande LCPL Ronald Hansen LCPL Kenneth Harden LCPL Scott Harris LCPL Willie Henderson LCPL Elias Herrera LCPL James Hinnant LCPL David Jalonen RIGHT: CART Jeffries does last minute checks with other Snake pilots. 316 yUFA-323DeathRattlers LCPL Jorge Lee LCPL Robert Little LCPL John Logsdon LCPL Martin Martinez B 1 LCPL James Merrett LCPL Johnny Milton LCPL Jesse Miller LCPL Fernando Mora LCPL Colin Morris LCPL Christopher Mundell LCPL Raheed Muwallif LCPL Edward Myers LCPL Pedro Nevarez LCPL Jesus Padilla LCPL Cameron Pease LCPL Leonard Perez LCPL Tige Phyfer LCPL Michael Reed LCPL Luis Rodriguez LEFT: RFC Smith accounts for all mate- rial. ABOVE: LCPL Duran etches tools. 317 VM FA-323DeathRattlers LCPL Josiah Ross LCPL John Scarlett LCPL David Schaefer LCPL Jeremiah Schnoor LCPL James Secrist LCPL Robert Sleigh LCPL David Smith LCPL Charles Starkey LCPL Samuel Villa LCPL Sonny Vinyard LCPL Matthew Voorhees LCPL Joshua Wells LCPL Lawrence Willis LCPL Brett Wood LCPL Efren Zarate LCPL Jason Zimmerman ABOVE: GYSGT Redmond safety checks an ejection seat. RIGHT: GPL Brooks performs administrative tasks. 318 VM FA-323DeathRattlers PFC Pete Colgin RFC Paul Hove PFC Kenneth Johnson PFC Matthew Keen PFC Konstantin Kiselev PFC Courtney Parson PFC Uri Schorch PFC Joseph Tong PRV Jason Losee LEFT: LCPL ' s EyI and Little doing what every Marine loves -- field day. ABOVE: LCPL Little reaches for tools. 319 VFA-1 51 StnkeFighting CDR Victor Steinman Commanding Officer CDR Scott Grant Executive Officer trikc Fighter Squadron 151 the Strike ' ijihtinj Vigilantes, currently attached to Carrier Air Winy Two (CVW-2), is homeported at NAS Lemoore, California. Begin- ning with the F41I-4 Corsair, the squadron has flown a number of aircraft including the F9F-2 Panther, F2H-3 Banshee, F4I)-1 Skyray, F3H-2 F- 3B D emon, F()4B N J S Phantom 11, and the F-18A Hornet. Since establishment, Vigilantes have continually been on the forefront of Naval Avia- tion. In February 1993, the Vigilantes completed their transition to the FA-I8C Hornet. These aircraft have the enhance performance engine (KPF) and are equipped with the latest in sensor, software and night vision goggle (NVCJ) technol- ogy. In May 1993, the Vigilantes embarked aboard IJSS Constellation (CV 64), brought her from the east coast anuuid the continent of South America, to her homeport of San Diego, California. In May 1995, the Vigilantes returned from their first Western Pacillc deployment as part of CVW 2. Included among the many achievements in VFA-I5rs proud history are the receipt of the I ' residential Unit Citaticm, four Navy Unit Com- mendatittns, live Meritorious Unit Commenda- tions, one Navy Fxpeditionary Medal, three Armed Forces Fxpeditionary Medals, one Humanitarian Service Medal, four Battle K s and live Safety S s. As one of the Navy ' s premier Strike Fighter S(|uadrons, VFA-151 represents the tip of the spear for CVW 2 and will c« ntinue to lead the air wing as it supports any and all missions assigned while on VVFSIPA( 97. Vigilantes 321 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes J.CDR Bret Batchelder LCDR Hal Murdock LCDR Walter Stammer LCDR Norman Weakland LT Ronnie Candlloro LT Anthony Frazler LT Anthony Gilbert LT Matthew Jensen LT Stephen Jones LT David Little LT James Logsdon LT Max McCoy LT Rob McGregor LT C. O ' Kulnghttons LT James Randle LT David Varner LTJG Fitzhugh Lee LTJG Oscar Tequida ENS Reld Applequlst ENS Anthony Craifhead ' - 167-2, FH 167-172 i 1 r- r- mi C£ i- - L — s L P :j; ' ABOVE: AMS1 Johnson prepares for a quarterly audit. LEFT: AMS3 Wood helps AMH2 Hussey prep a jet for painting. 322 1 • ' V- WA - -A M. I ■i ' ' :. FA- 5 Vigilantes AVCM Leo Matonis ATCS Stuart Meredith AECS Calvin Neal AMCS Joseph Pu nda YNCS Wade Sayers ATC John Cloyes ADC Orviile Cox AMHC John Hemsley ATC Edward Johansen AOC William Svoboda DK1 Jonathan Albayalde PN1 Chris Beach PN1 Jesus Catubay AT1 Jeffrey Colby A01 John Cortner AD1 Jerry Davis Working in 151 ' s Safety Department has been rewarding. I ' ve learned so much by being able to work with a lot of other divisions. AOl(AW) John Cortner ools are a mech ' s best friend. 323 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AE1 Tony Fiedler AT1 Richard Flannery AD1 Ray Gardner AZ1 Samuel Glass AT1 David Gross yg AK1 Orville Horner m TH -— . ,— AMH1 Chuck Huston m m m. m PR1 Ronald Jannuzzi m JF A01 Trivell Jordan ' A01 Eric Maher ■H m rp.- .; ' •- AMS1 Dalmacio Maltezo AD1 Mack Mathis A01 John Moore AE1 Richard Nichols AMS1 Jesus Ompad AMS1 Frank Petruzzi ATI Steve Purkapile ABOVE: PR2 Rinaldi repairs tool pouches to keep the switches in one piece. RIGHT: AME1 Stern and AME3 Bailey trouble shoot a bleed air gripe. 324 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AME1 James Reed YN1 John Schreiber AMS1 Vicky Slaughter AME1 Eric Stern AlVISI Timothy Thompson AIVIHI Frederick Vanselow A01 Jeffrey Vochatzer AE1 Nicholas Winchester AZ1 Brian Zimpleman AT2 Patrick Beals AE2 Gordon Beard AMS2 James Belleville TOP OF PAGE: LT Chicken Little greases the flight schedule. LEFT: LT Semi Candiloro shows LCDR Shaft Okuingtuns how it ' s done. ABOVE: Crew member uses the e-mail system to communicate with loved ones back home. 325 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AMH2 Jeffrey Binder AE2 Roger Bingham AT2 Jason Churchill AK2 Anthony Collins i AT2 Travis Dahna I A AE2 Brandt Deremiah T-C t AME2 George Edwards A02 Robert Eule kM AZ2 Bobby Goddard J AD2 Michael Hanes kl A02 Douglas Holt AMS2 Fred Johnson f% AME2 Craig Johnson AE2 Jeffrey Kellam i AD2 Charles Kelly AMS2 Jonathon Kline AMS2 Eldred Leavitt A02 Jacob Lee 326 AEGS Neal and AZ2 Birchall keep maintenance control running VFA-1 51 Vigilantes A02 David Maughan AMH2 Donald Parker AMH2 ivan Perkins AZ2 Sean Pomerov PR2 Raymond Rinaldi IVIS2 Hollis Rogers AT2 John Sontag AT2 Michael Sparrow A02 John Stevens AD2 Christopher Thompson A02 Billy Wombold AD3 Jason Abrams AMS3 Nathan Adkins MS3 Dana Anderson ABOVE: SWITCH 302 prepares to launch on an OSW hop. LEFT: Vigilante ordies load sidewinders in the Gulf. 327 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AME3 Thomas Bailey AMS3 Brian Beaudean AZ3 Scott Birchall AI IE3 Dustin Bivens IS3 Matthew Bush A03 John eleven AMS3 Larry Delaney AMS3 Ronald Girouard YN3 John Hickerson AMH3 William Hussey AT3 Joseph Mathis IS3 James Meeker TOP OF PAGE: First LT is sorting the laundry. ABOVE: YNCS Sayers and YN1 Schreiber l eep the records straight. RIGHT: Crew members solving a problem. 328 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AMS3 Phillip Miller AK3 Khoa Nguyen PR3 Jared Pohlman ATS Travis Prater ATS David Roach AZS Lee Stahlecker ADS Chris Villano ATS Michael Watley AMSS Michael Wood AR Joseph Ambrosio AR Phillip Barbian ADAA Corey Bell AMEAN Allan Beltran AKAA Sergio Bribiesca AOAA Furney Britton AN Ronald Bush LEFT: LCDR Fewel sits the alert with VFA-1 51. ABOVE: AN Koentges nspects aircrew survival gear. 329 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AMEAA PablJtz Candela AN Kalub Chavez ADAN Lewis Coats AN Burchett Collier ADAN James Cooper AMSAA William Dahl AMMAN David Danberg AA Justus Damico ADAA Nam Duong AOAA Joseph Dutton AN Andrew Entrekin AKAN Albert Evans ADAN Benjamin Fishel AOAN Thomas Fry AR Daniel Gilbert ADAN Curtis Gray AA Lucio Gurrola AKAA Bradley Hagerman RIGHT: Crew members repair a problem before flight. 330 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AA Anthony Harris AEAN Herbert Hess AKAA Larry Hippie AA Anthony Hockett AR Ubaido Huaromo AN Rebel Hunt ATAN Fetedrick Johnson ATAA Sequoia Knolton PRAA Aaron Koentges AN Carlos Licon I UIXET LEFT: AN Richardson prepares an aircraft for operation. ABOVE: LSOs wave the air wing aboard. 331 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes MSSR Julio Lopez AMSAN N. Maffessanti AN David Martinez PNSN Lamont IVlilton AN Julio Miranda AR F. Montesdeoca AN George Montgomery AR Gerardo Morell AEAA Jonathan Morgan YNSN Bernard Murray AN Norman Nichelson YNSN Brian Page AN Adam Peeples AN Michael Perez ATAN Donald Phelps AR Matthew Porterfield captdxTknui GRINCH ABOVE: Preparing to shoot another plane for OSW. RIGHT: AN Richardson rides the brakes. AN HUNT COLORADO 332 VFA-1 51 Vigilantes AZAR Darren Price AKAA Noah Provencal AMHAN Joseph Richardson AOAA Paul Ricord AN Noe Rodriguez AN Jack Ruscitto AN Eugene Slater AR Bryan Spicer AMSAA Chris Straney AN Gilbert Tascione AR Tyrone Thompson AN Marko Tinoco ATAN Paul Valenti AEAN Jason Wallace ATAN Carlton Walls AEAN Alexander Williams AEAA Denny Wyeth V LEFT: LCDR Spank Stammer contem- plates his next OK pass. ABOVE: Switch one on catapult one. 333 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels CDR John McCloskey Commanding Officer CDR Stephen Smith Executive Officer omprised of over 220 men and women and _12 F A-18C Hornet aircraft, the Kestrels of VFA-137 are one of three Hornet squad- rons deployed on board the Constellation. The squadron ' s personnel consist of maintainers, administrators, and pilots committed to launching and flying Hornets from the flight deck. VFA- 137 ' s mission as a strike fighter squadron is to offensively project power from the carrier by striking targets and project power from the carrier by striking targets and establishing air superiority. Flying one of the newest aircraft in the U.S. inven- A. tory, the P7A-18C is a dual role aircraft capable of carrying out both air to air and attack missions. VFA-137 was established at NAS Cecil Field Florida in 1985 as a stand up F A-18 squadron. In 1991 the squadron moved to its current home in Lemoore, California and joined the CVW-2 CV-64 team. 335 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels ABOVE: AT2 Deavult, AT1 Kelsey and ATAN Russo install a targeting FLIP prior to opera- tions in the Arabian Gulf. Important target area studies and assessments were available with the video provided by these pods. RIGHT: AMH3 Seeling inspects the nose wheel strut of a Hornet. VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels LT Scott Reinhold LT Harold Schmitt LT Rick Taylor LT Edward White LTJG Jeffrey Jakuboski LTJG Rodolfo Martinez LTJG James Shoenberger CW02 Louis Perez CW02 John Whyte AVCM Peter Berberan AFCM James Okray AMCS Robert Cheseldine Supervising avion- ics maintenance for the F A-18can be very stressful. I try to keep things light- hearted to help with the pressures of the job. AECS(AW) Kevin Sullivan ' OP OF PAGE: Crew prepare an F A-18 prior to lunch. ABOVE: ATAN Russo opens a panel prior to le installation of a FLIR pod on the F A-18 . I, 337 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AOCS Michael Jensen AECS Kevin Sullivan YNCS William Thomson ATCS Mark Virgo ADC Gerald Burt ADC Francis Gault ATC Russell Holmes ATC Stacy Hubbell AMHC James Kaukola ATC Jeffrey Parsons AOC Chuck Vandeveer DK1 Rodande Albaniel YN1 Lee Brissey A01 Mark Bristol AMS1 Mark Brown AT1 Nicholas Buchholz A01 Joel Cooley A01 Paul Crabtree PN1 Ferdinand Datuin ATI Donn Edwards LEFT: Commanding Of- ficer, CDR John IVIc- Closky, demonstrates a reversal in tiie age-old art of Torso Harness Wres- tling as he prepares for another Operation South- ern Watch mission. RIGHT: A03 Ardnt and A03 Langston load the 20mm gun while A01 Crabtree safety observes. A Kestrel plane captain cleans the canopy to as- sist the pilots in getting long range tallies. FAR RIGHT: A sidewinder gets a final check before launch. VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AE1 Gerald Gantar PR1 Mitchell Hall AT1 David Hamm AMS1 Steven Haugh ATI Edward Kelsey AME1 Stephen Mikolajczak A01 William Mize AMH1 Robert Myers AK1 R. Ringelstetter AMS1 Joselito Sanchez AMS1 Robert Scott A01 Stephen Slaydon AE1 Jose Valle AE1 Kevin Walsh AMH1 Charles Wiggins VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AMS2 James Clark A02 Jack Fincher AZ2 Jay Gerling AE2 Douglas Gipson AE2 Wayne Hawley PR2 Donald Huffman A02 Joseph Johnson AD2 Richard Johnson AE2 William King AT2 Matthew Krizan A02 Henri Lalande AD2 Richard Landweer AD2 David Lawrence AMH2 Arthur Lenert AMS2 Troy Leonard MS2 Matthew Mazurek AMS2 Marcelino Mendez AE2 John Olsen AME2 Russell Otto AD2 Alfonso Reyes ABOVE: ATS Padley prepares to change an armament computer in the Hornet. RIGHT: A03 Ardnt and A03 Langston prepare a 20mm Vulcan Aircraft Gun to be loaded in the F A-18. 340 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AK2 Jon Roberts AME2 Daniel Sheerin AD2 Harry Simmons AK2 Patrick Squires AZ2 Dale Tackett PN2 Vince Vanterpool AZ2 Richard Wright A02 Patrick Young AZ3 Kevin Adams AT3 Lee Bertram AME3 Jose Bonilla AT3 William Bray ABOVE: AN Battle installs an intake cover to prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD) of the F404-402 engine. LEFT: AMS1 Clark repairs panels on an F A-18. 341 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels ABOVE: A03 Schilling and A03 Platta prepare the 20mm gun for a RIPSAW mission in the Arabian Gulf. RIGHT: A Kestrel F A-18 positions for launch in support of Operation Southern Watch. 342 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AME3 Steven Manola AD3 Andrew Meyer AMH3 Jody Olson AMS3 Timothy Ordway PR3 Hector Padilla AT03 Ronald Padley AMS3 Scott Perry AME3 Terry Philbrick A03 David Platta AK3 Diego Ramirez A03 David Reasner AT3 James Reilly AMH3 Jason Robertson AMS3 P. Rodriguez A03 Frederick Schilling AMH3 Scott Seeling AME3 Charles Snow AMS3 Eric Taylor AZ3 Brian Tollison AKAA Corey Alexander LEFT: Kestrel plane captain AN Perez stands by with his bird ' s tie down chains. ABOVE: ATI Kelsey and AT2 Deavult work on APG-65 radar. 343 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels ADAN Jason Anderson AEAN Troy Anderson AOAA Tyson Arndt AOAN Michael Await AN Scott Battle AN Eric Bridge AN Edward Combs AR Patrick Crowell AN Howard Cushman AMMAN Phil De La Cruz ABOVE: A Kestrel stands ready for action. RIGHT: AT1 Kelsey and AT2 Deavult perform a release check on the F A-18 Hornet. 344 w r ' ' -rs mm ' 3 m f ' 9 ' ::s ' rr ' %- ' 7- .- :y r .,- VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels AR Luis Falcon ATAA Derrick Gourley AN Nestor Guzman ATAN Eric Henson AA Tyrone Hudson AMSAN David Islas AN Bradey Jackson YNSN Terrance Jackson ADAN William Jackson ANBrandon Leitolo AMSAN Jason Lester AOAN Matthew Lybarger AN Patrick Minihan AR Michael Muniz AN Hugo Munoz YNSN Gilbert Navarro AEAN Donald Northrup AMEAN George Orth AMHAA Edward Pastoor ADAN Corey Penman ABOVE: Ordnancemen load up prior to launch. LEFT: A03 Kimsey loads the 20mm gun for a strike exercise. 34J M AZ7 Kestrels AN Jose Romer AN Zachary Rousseau ATAA Lance Rupprecht AN Ben Russo ADAN Christopher Smith AOAN David Smith AR Mark Smith AN Christopher Spruill AKAN Gerardo Stumpf AN Andre Perez AN Brian Rahz ISSN Paul Reidmiller ABOVE: Your in there, 406!! RIGHT: Kestrel ordnancemen A02 Fincher, A01 Slaydon. A03 Kimsey, A01 Crabtree, and A03 Langston, load the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile on the Hornet as A02 Young and A01 Mize safety obsen e. 346 VFA-1 Z7 Kestrels • ! 1 pr JH AZAN Bruce Thompson AOAN Greg Trader AEAN Jon Valentine AN Jesus Villanueva AN Jason Weaver YN Michael Wilson ADAN John Woodall AMSAA Daniel White K TOP, MIDDLE: ATAN Russo cleans the canopy of the CAG bird. LEFT: ATS Padley prepares to test the chaff system on a Hornet prior to flying over the Arabian Gulf. ABOVE: 402 launches off to support Operation Southern Watch. 347 VAW-1 1 SSunKings CDR Mark Mills Commanding Officer CDR E. Mark Chicoine Executive Officer farrier Air borne Early Warning Squadron One Hundred Sixteen (VAW-1 16) is a four- • plane Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Squadron under the command of Commander, Carrier Airwing Two. VAW-1 16 operates four twin-turbo prop E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, each capable of all-weather carrier and shore-based operations. The E-2C is 57 feet and 7 inches long, has an 80 feet and 7 inches wing span and weighs 55,000 pounds at maximum gross weight. Its most distinguishing physical characteristics are its four vertical stabi- lizers and its 24 foot diameter, dish shaped rotodome mounted six feet above the fuselage. The five man crew consists of a pilot, co-pilot, Combat Information Center Officer (CICO), Air Control Officer (ACO) and Radar Operator (RO). This highly skilled crew, when working as a coor- dinated team, can perform the diverse missions including airborne early earning — the detection of unknown air contacts closing the task force, battle space management, tactical aircraft inter- cept control, and other missions tasked by battle group commanders ' Jflj, . ' .-l, ■■L ' r! ' ' ' - ' ' • ' . ' . ' k ' ■' ' . ' . ■• - TX. - i ggsm smaimsmm 349 VAW-1 1 eSunKings LCDR Joseph Correia LCDR Larry Dishong TOP, RIGHT: AMS3 Lim and AMMAN Castro work on the exterior of the ' hummer. ' ABOVE: Sun King 600 is recovered after another successful mission in teh Arabian Gulf. RIGHT: A01 Franciso and AD3 Gutierrez adjust one of Sun King ' s engines. 350 VAW-1 1 eSunKings LT Nathan Elder LT Matthew Jankowski LT Jordan Lerner LT John Lin LT Stephen Macaulay LT Daniel Malone LT Steven Moody LT Steven Ricketts LT Christopher SchimentI LT Robert Stevens LT Robert Timby LT Richard Walker LT Thomas Williams LTJG Armin Heravi LTJG Gerald Heyne LTJG Joseph Hoffman LTJG Trever Lange ENS Matthew Hoffman ENS Scott Hunter CW02 Arthur Townsend I love trouble- shooting and final checking our air- craft. The rush of getting buffeted by our prop wash on deck is awesome . AMMAN Nelson Castro BOVE: AME2 Baver oils an oxyg en bottle in the iCSS Shop. 351 VAW-1 1 eSunKings YNCM(AW) Jack Waldron ADCS(AW) Marco Corona AMSC (AW)Carlos Gutierrez AMCS(AW) David Phiillips AEC Bryant Maxwell ATC(AW) Douglas Peters ADC(AW) Rubin Rodriguez YNC(AW) Donald Schmidt ATC(AW) Robert Vandagriff ATI Comsimo Cantore AMH1 Robert Chafin AD1(AW) Danilo Dimagiba AD1(AW SW)DonDutra DK1 Rogelio Fernadez ADI(AW) Delfin Francisco AE1(AW)NickHallinan AT1(AW SW) Bryan Henderson PR1(AW)SeanHultz AZ1(AW) Jeffrey May LN1(AW) Ray Mcintosh 352 ABOVE: An E-2 gets the signal from the flight deck director. RIGHT: AMMAN Castro and AMS3 Lim work on an E-2 engine VAW-1 1 SSunKings AKI(AW) Thomas Quidachay AMS1 Alfredo Ranees AE1 (AW) Jamie Roberts AE1(AW) Hugh Rose AMS1(AW) Edward Saidro AT1 Jonathan Sheldon MS1 Timothy Skala AMS1(AW SW) Jeff Surney AMS1(AW) Samuel Trento AMH1 Andrew Williamson AD2(AW) Elmer Araza AMH2 James Armet TOP OF PAGE: An E-2 launches from the deck. LEFT: PR3 Sanzotta packs a para- chute bag for the Sun Kings. ABOVE: Crew makes preparations for a long day on the flight deck. 353 VAW-1 1 eSunKings PN2 Romeo Atienza AME2(AW) Darius Bauer AMS2 Kent Beans AZ2(AW) Jeffery Blackstock AD2 Roger Castillejos MS2 Jeffrey Dickerson AE2 Homer Duke AZ2 Hector Elias PR2(AW SW) Dennis Gray AT2(AW) Christopher Heer AMH2(AW) Christopher Leahy AD2(AW) Joseph Marino YN2 Randolph Pittman PN2 Vardon Roberts AT2 Howard Slaughter AMS2 David Somerville AME2(AW) Paul Suwczinsky AE2(AW) Chris Tafuro AZ2(AW) David Taylor AMH2 Randy Thomas RIGHT: E-2 on the catapult moments before launch. NEXT PAGE: PR3 Sunzotta cleans a helmet for a Sun King pilot and AME3 Ceilings adjusts the gauge on an oxygen tank. 354 VAW-1 1 SSunKings AME2 Rico Torralba YN2 Jon White AK2 David Williamson AT3 Bryan Blevins AME3 Ashley Collins HM3 Brian Deily MS3 Marlon Frederike AD3 Enrique Gutierrez AD3 Kent Jackson ATS Berry Lewis AMES Ceilings adjusts the gauge on an oxygen tank. 355 VAW-1 1 eSmKings AD3(AW) Guy Mbouroukounda AZ3 Alan Payne AT3 Brian Persinger AE3 Daniel Petretti AE3 Michael Rubin PR3(AW) Sebastian Sanzotta AMH3 Peter Woodruff AD3 Edward Yoshikawa AN Steven Austin AR Shayden Adamsward AR William Boyer AA William Brunson ATAR Anthony Butricks AN Zachary Carter AMHAN Nelson Castro AEAN Erin Cullen AA Ralph Delorme AMEAA Jason Deeken ADAN Reymundo Enriquez ABOVE: AMS1 Saidro, AA Jackson, and AN Weeks conduct an E-2 plane wash. RIGHT: AMSAA McLemore, AMH2 Lechy, and AMHAN Styrezula prepare an E-2 dome to be painted. 356 VAW-1 1 eSmKings AKAN John Escusa AKAN Ronald Expose AMSAR Bert Frank AR Bruce Garcia AR Ivor Gilkes ADAR Joemar Ginez PRAN Mikell Hankins AEAN David Haskell AN Freddy Howard AR Clinton Hultberg AA Alexander Jackson AA Daniel Johnson MSSN Damon Jones ADAN Edmund Labinpuno AA Clayton Lockett AKAN Edgar Magdateno AMEAN Michael Martinez AMSAR Robert McCune AR Duncan McLeod ABOVE: Sun King aircrew get a bird ' s-eye- view. LEFT: PRAN Hawkings, AlVICS Phillips, and AE3 Rubin assist LT Caraveo during his preflight. 357 VAW-1 1 eSunKings AMSAA Kelly McLemore AA Romeo Medroso AMSAA Nikuma Molina AMHAR Matthew Montijo AN Nathan Moy AA Michael Perez AN Jason Pulley AA Wayne Rabideau AN Daryl Riley YNSR Shawn Robertson ATAA Dean Rodriguez AN Jose Rojas AMSAA John Small ATAN Phillip Smith ABOVE: AZ2 Taylor and AZ2 Bladestock search for answers to a maintenance question. RIGHT: LT Caraveo, LT Ricketts, LCDR Tomezak, and LT SchimentI discuss strategy in the ready room. AMSAN Chris Styrczula AN Rossie Taylor AN Chris Thames AZAN Daniel Tribuzio 358 VAW-1 1 6SunKings AN Manuel Vasquez AN Geoffrey Weeks AKAN Robert Witherspoon LT Williams goes over some paperwork in the ready room. TOP: ADS Delorme adjusts the Hawkeye ' s engine so it runs perfectly. ABOVE: LCDR Ortiz e-mails his wife and kids in the ready room. 359 VAQ-1 31 La ncers B . B ■™l If ifti mm CDR Danny Mason Commanding Officer CDR Terry Kraft Executive Officer .ying the Grumman EA-6B Prowler, the Lancers ' mission is to detect, deny and destroy enemy radars with its on board system, tactical jamming pods, and High Speed Anti-radiation Missiles (HARM). Considered mission critical, the Lancers lead the way in the suppression of enemy air defenses and electronic attack on all Carrier Air Wing Two strikes. 361 WAQ-ISI Lancers LCDR Mitchell Houchin LCDR James Hunt LCDR Peter Pellegrino LCDR William Reavey LT Wille Billingslea LT Jerry Burkette LT Matthew Butkis LT Russell Dickison CART Jeffrey Fischer LT John Flor LT James Hughes LT Scott McKenzie LT Donald Owen LT Eric Reese LT Ronald Soesbee RIGHT: Another ' OK 3 wire ' for this Lancer following an OSW sortie. LCDR David Dargan LCDR James Haugen 362 AQ- 3 Lancers TOP OF PAGE: AMS3 David Persun and AMSAN Jose Chacon take a break after a plane wash. ■ABOVE: ' Skybolt 620 ' roars off Cat 2. k LT James Ware LT Christopher Williams LTJG Jonathon Ebel LTJG Lesley Fierst Working on the flightdeck is an ex- citing job. You liave to keep on your toes and have your eyes peeled at all times. I wouldn ' t trade it for the world. AN James Bean 363 yAQ- 3 ' Lancers LTJG Thomas Flannery LTJG Kevin Jobin ENCM(AW SW) James Holben ZCM(AW) Michael Schlosser AECS(AW) Tony Johnson AMSC(AW) James Pettaway ADCS Randal Staples TOP OF PAGE: LT Hunter Tupper ' Ware lets the plane captain know he is ready to go. RIGHT: A ' friendly ' de- partment head meeting in Ready Room 1 . 364 ATC(AW) David Blashill ATC(AW) Daniel Bowers YNC Kevin Curtin AMHC(AW) Paul Forster yAQ- SMancers AMEC(AW) George Neyra AOC(AW) Randal Nollan AME1(AW) JohnBorella PN1 Joseph Bussolini AMS1 (AW) Craig Carsten AMS1 Norman Culver MS1 Lonnie Dyer AOI(AW) Jeffrey Elliott ATI (AW) Cody Featherstone A01 Christopher Gomes AT1 Kevin Hartzmann AK1 Cory Jones AMH1 Ross Kepner AE1(AW) Edward Klaszky AD1(AW) Ronald Marshall AMH1(AW) Brian Martin ABOVE: Lancer plane captains get ready for another sortie. LEFT: The fuel cell team tears 620 apart. 365 AQ- 3 Lancers AMEI(AW) David Myers PR1(AW) Thomas Sanders AT1 Timothy Serafin AD1 (AW) Ronald Sohar PR1 Henry Spinelli AE1(AW) Thomas Stoneham ADI(AW) Victor Taf linger ATI (AW) Scott Wasmer AT2 Gregory Alden AT2 James Ashworth ABOVE: A Lancer crew member checks the equipment in the cockpit. RIGHT: AE1 Klasky and ADAN Jowett perform the final inspection following an engine change. 366 yAQ-A3Mancers AME2 Frank Baker AD2 Ronald Baker AT2(AW) Brian Baldwin PR2 Allen Bechtol r .iic --if] AT2(AW) Brian Buchanan AE2(AW) David Cameron AK2 Diego Erdozain HM2 Thomas Garcia AMS2 Michael Gilbert AT2 Christopher Hall A02 Brian Haymaker AE2 Christian Hiatt DK2 Tony Higginbotham A02 Derek Holbrook AMS2 Matthew Keferl A02 Sonny Labrador AD2 Bruce Mack AD2(AW) Martin Manuszak CTT2 George Martin LT Ron ' Nose ' Soesbee makes use of the e-mail to keep in touch. Lancer XO, CDR Terry ' Krafty ' Kraft gives instructions to SDO, LT Brad ' Shots ' Owen. 367 VAQ-1 31 Lancers AZ2 Mark McKinney IS2 Andrew McNabb PN2 Scott Merideth AD2 Timothy Mitchel, AE2 Scott Patterson AZ2(AW) Sean Peters AE2(AW) Cameron Simmons YN2 Mitchell Toney AME2 Garth Voipp AT2 Jonathan Walsh AMS2 James Willis AMH2 Eric Young TOP OF PAGE: AME3 Coggon works on 620 ' s environmental system ABOVE: The Lancer mechs perform a special inspection on ' Skybolt 622. 368 yAQ ' IZ ' l Lancers AZ3 Ebenezer Adeyemi AMS3 Andrew Allain AT3 Jason Ashcraft ATS Terry Brisco AMH3 James Gerlach AZ3 Emiliano Gomez AZ3 Robert Havens AT3 David Johnson AD3 Marvin Jones AlVISS Gregory Kiehn PR3 Brian King AD3 Steven Kukia MS3 IVIichael Life ABOVE: ATS Williams (foreground) and ATS Johnson update maintenance work done on an aircraft. LEFT: The Lancers all pitch in for a plane wash. 369 f AQ ' 3 Lancers AE3 David Muntukwonka AMS3 Brad Murray AMS3 Jeremie Peterson AK3 Chad Sarelle A03 Michael Schacht AE3 Edward Sharp AE3 Matthew Sterkel AT3 Raymond Stripling AMS3 Wayne Tibbets AT3 Douglas Williams A03 Todd Wright AMH3 Robert Wyant AN Ritchie Abuda ATAN Jay Adams ABOVE: Using the computer for personal time. RIGHT AA Bean learns from someone who has done the job before. 370 ' x f VAQ-1 31 Lancers AA James Bean AMSAA Thomas Beverage AN Jason Bradford ADAN Thomas Bradley ADAN Charles Braswell AMEAA Lonnie Brannon YNSN Thomas Brooks AMSAN F. Cacho-Ascencio AN Jose Chacon AN David Chapel AMEAN Christopher Coggon AN Jack Daughdrill AMEAA Joseph Faircloth AR Chad Fields AMHAA Christopher Fowler AN Robert Fulton ADAN Michael Genin AKAA Josafat Gutierrez ATAR Eric Hall LEFT: Cleaning is an important job in the upkeep of aircraft. 371 AQ• 3 ' Lancers AMSAN Paul Holeman ADAN Wayne Jowett AMSAN Scott Knafia AA Isaiah Lee AEAN Andre Lewis AMSAA Kristopher Liford AMSAA Adam Lloyd AR Michael Macatangay MSSA Armond McBride AMEAA Christopher Newland AKAN John O ' Keeffe AMSAN David Persun AA Hau Pham PRAN Albert Pratt AOAN Jonathan Raynack ABOVE: Lancer crewmen review aviation pubs. RIGHT: AMS3 Steven Sanders cleans the nose strut of a Lancer bird to prevent corrosion. 372 yAQ-A3Mancers ADAN Robert Rezek AN William Riley ATAN Marc Rodriguez AA Richard Rodriguez ATAN Cory Sampson AMSAN Steven Sanders AN Derek Smith AA Ryan Swift AEAN Michael Tieaskie AA Donnie Valentine ATAN Scott Wald AMSAN Brent Walls AN Benjamin Weber AN Peter Weber PNSN Georg Weggener AR Andrew Wright ADAA Jason Yargo LEFT: 622 gets a canopy cleaning prior to launch. 373 S 38RedGnffim CDR Richard Stockton CDR Robert Hornbeck Commanding Officer Executive Officer Cum Gano Salts e famous motto of the Ughting Red (Jrif- fins originated with our founders. Torpedo Bomber Squadron VC-892. Those Naval Reserve Week-Knd Warriors were called to service during the Korean conflict, and left their civilian pursuits behind with a grain of salt. The squad- ron was designated as VS-892, and later VS-38 when it transitioned from the TBM Avenger to the S-2F Tracker. The Griffins were the first ASW squadron to deploy on large deck carriers, and took a quantum leap in that role in 1973 when they transitioned to the S-3A Viking. In 1993, VS-38 made their transition to the S-3B, expanding the Viking to a multi-mission aircraft. The upgrade gave the Griffins enhanced War-at-Sea capabilities with the firepower of the Harpoon antiship missile, im- proved over-the-horizon targeting and identifica- tion capabilities with the addition of the Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) and updated electronic support measures (KSM) suite, along with improved anti-submarine warfare, since renamed undersea warfare (USW), and electronic countermeasure (ECM) capabilities. On 16 Octo- ber 1993, the squadron officially became Sea Control Squadron Thirty-Eight, a name that more accurately reflects the expanded role and multi- mission capabilities of the S-3B Viking. Backed by the capabilities and fiexibility of the S-3B, the Fighting Red (;riffins of VS-38 are prepared to respond to operational tasking with combat ready flight crews and mission groomed aircraft. With these goals steadily guiding every member of the squadnm during WKS TPAC 97, VS-38 once again proved the Red Griffin to be a symbol of strength and vigilance. liiliiiHiHiii j« iija s? ' ' -nT- ' V ' ' - ' . ;-■' - .-; 3 fii( 375 S-3SFightmgRedGriffins LCDR Jon Belanger LCDR William Griste LCDR Gregory Looney LCDR John Lussier LCDR Glenn Rosen LCDR Gary Schram LT George Allmon LT Cory Brumfield LT Douglas Cragin LT James Demers LT David Fox LT Karl Gaskins LT Gary Greer LT Jon Hanson LT Christopher Herman LT Jeffrey Kuhlman LT Carl Lamb LT Scott Lewis LT Kevin Long ABOVE: AW1 Bonenfant, GAG CAPT Dearth, LT Lozano, and LT Demers in Ready Room Six. RIGHT: AME2 Clah and AME1 Williams take care of some papenwork in the paraloft shop while LT Mansisidor suits up for a flight. 376 S ' 3SFightmgRedGrifflns LT Adrian Lozano LT Michael Mansisidor LT Lance IVIassey LT Neil McCown LT Kenneth McKown LT William Olmstead LT Naved Qureshi LT John Rousseau LT Paul Sauer LT Walter Slaughter LT Steven Watson LTJG Scott Boedeker LTJG Joseph Carnell LTJG Fernando Garcia LTJG Paul Postolaki LTJG Timothy Ulmer CW02 Mark Covey CW02 Carl Fargon CW02 Robert Lewis LT Long updates the flight schedule while standing Squadron Duty Officer in Ready Room Six. There are three types of people in the world: people that make things happen; people that watch things hap- pen; and people that ask, ' what hap- pened? ' We make things happen. AMS3 Steve Winship 377 yS ' SSFightingRedGriffins AVCI I(AW) Mark Moore AFCM(AW) Leopoldo Guzman AOCS Robert Fallon AMSC(AW) Mark Mattice ADCS(AW) John Pena % AECS(AW) Dudley Reynolds ATCS(AW) Terry Rhodes AEC(AW) Bruce Bronk AZC(AW) Douglas Hoover AWC(AW) Brian Hudson AMHC(AW) Bobby Karrick AMSC(AW) Lane Lawler PNC(AW) Ramon Lustre AMEC(AW) Phillip Perez ATC(AW) Steven Shaw ADC(AW) Eller Torres p ly ' f RMmP H H ABOVE: AE3 Sharpe inspects the critical approach lights in the nosewheel well of Griffin 706. RIGHT: Griffin mech and line representatives team up to perform a preflight inspection on Connie ' s flight deck. 378 fS-38FightmgRedGriffins AD1 Alejandro Alarcon AMS1(AW SW) Joel Balaoing AMH1 (AW) Benito Belver AW1 John Bonenfant AT1 William Bridges AME1(AW) Cory H. Carlson AMS1(AW) Romeo Castro AD1 Charles Daigle AMS1 Patrick Davis ATI Joseph Flournoy PR1(PJ) Cravon Ford AMS1 Rodolfo Garza SH1 Donald Green AOI(AW) JonGullette AWI(AW) Edward Helm AE1(SW AW) Clifton Joiner AE1(AW)KirkKresge AK1 Donald Mader DKI(SW) William Malit AMH1(AW)Hugh Miller AD2 Perea and AECS Reynolds track maintenance records in maintenance control. 379 S-3SFightmgRedGrifflns A01 (AW) David Nesbit AD1 Michael Noel AE1(AW) Anthony Ortiz AZ1(AW) Leonard Phillips AD1(AW) Romulo Reyes AEI(AW) Roderick Thomas AD1(AW) Patrick Vanderpool ATI Patrick Weber AME1 Andre Williams AEM2(AW) Shawn Betschart AK2 Porfirio Cajusay YN2 Jerry Campbell AME2 Gary Clah AE2(AW) Keith Dean YN2 Kenneth Edgerton A02 William Flores AT2 James Franco PN2(SW) Anthony Franklin AMS2 Albert Garcia ABOVE: AZ2 Elliott, one of the Griffin ' s res! dent computer experts, taps away in mainte nance control. RIGHT: Plane Captain AN Collins directs a Griffin through preflight checks. 380 ySSBFightingRedGriffins MS2 Eleazar Gaytan PR2 Adalid Guerrero AT2 James Henniger AMH2 Brooks Jeffery III IS2 Jason Kioh AMH2 Steven Kurtz A02 Gene Lazaro AMH2 Francisco Malagan AMS2 Anthony McClure AW2 Charles McGuire AE2 Glen McKee PN2 Myron McWashington TOP OF PAGE: PR1 Ford inspects a flight harness modeled by the dangling PR3 Graeme. LEFT: AD2 Perea se- cures a panel after performing routine main- tenance on Griffin 707. NEXT LEFT: ATAN Young hauls the chains used to tie Griffin aircraft to the deck. 381 S-38FightmgRedGrifflns AT2 Eric Mercon AW2 Archie Metlow AW2(AW) John IVIyrbeck AE2 Dennis Nelson AW2(NAC) Daniel Omior AZ2 Kevin O ' Neil AD2 Christopher Padilla AD2(AW) Danny Perea AME2 Patrick PetschI MS2 Rosanno Reyes AMS2 Joseph Rolfes AD2 Jose Seneriz AZ2 Scott Shelton AK2 Stephen Suratos AE2 Michael Tieszen AMS2(AW) Ricardo Torres AT2(AW) Jeffrey Wilkerson AE2 Erin Wooldridge I AK2 Antonio Zapitan ABOVE: Griffin mechs control corro- sion on a hard ridden Viking. RIGHT: AD3 Thomas ensures the aerial refuel- ing store (ARS) is properly attached to its Viking. 382 fS-3SFightmgRedGriffins AT3 Albert Alvarez AZ3 Michael Anderson AMS3 Scott Baker AE3 Warner Baker AMS3 James Beattie AT3 Steven Berman A03 Jason Branstetter AW3 Steven Crane AK3 Daniel Discenza AT3 Brian Doll AZ3 Keith Elliott YN3 Michael Evans A03 Jeffrey Fi tzpatrick AK3 John Gallagher PR3 Noah Graeme AW3 Allen H. Grimes AD3 Wilfredo Guevara AE3 Joel Henry MS3 Calvin Hill AE3 Joseph Jafek LEFT: AE2 McKee and GPL Aalvarez inspect the drogue from an inflight refueling Buddy Store. ABOVE: AMS1 Davis, one of the Griffin ' s Big Picture quality controllers, performs an inspection on a Griffin in Connie ' s hangar bay. 383 yS-SSFightingRedGriffins AW3(NAC) Brian Jamison AZ3 Brian Kelly AE3 Devin Lewis A03 Jeffrey Martinez AD3 John McCarroll AMS3 Jonathan Medina AMS3 Michael Nichols AMS3 John Perez MS3 Phuong Phan AMH3 Marco Reyes AMS3 David Rierson AE3 Edgar Rios AMH3 Andrew Saueressig AE3 Steven Smith AD3 Brett Stacey AME3 Taylor Steadham PN3 Jerry Sunga AD3 Mark Thomas ABOVE: AK1 Mader makes sure the Griffin maintainers get the materials they need to keep the planes flying. RIGHT: AMH1 Miller, AMH2 Malagan, and AMS2 Rolfes change out a nosewheel tire. 384 ySSSFightingRedGrifflns AE3 Edgardo Torres AE3 Jermaine Woodail AMS3 Stephen Winship PR3 Franz Yu ADAN James Abernathy AN Johnny Abeyta AMMAN Branden Arps ATAN Isaac Bertramsen AMEAA Robert Blunden ASAN Ngoc Bui AN Thomas Carbajal AN Christopher Collins AEAN David Cramer AA Aubrey Crawley AA Jason Decker AKAN Joseph DeGuzman ATAN Nelson Delpozo AR Darrell Downing AEAA Robert Etherington LEFT: AMS1 Castro and AA McKee combine efforts to repair tine Rat (a power generating propeller) on an aerial refueling store. 385 S-3SFightmgRedGriffins AMEAN William Farmer AN Thateus Faulkner ADAA Maksim Fiskin AR Tomas Garcia ATAN Joshua Gargalione ATAN Robert Glass AN Juan Gonzalez AA Kevin Greco AN Miguel Gutierrez AOAN Michael Hatches YNSA Damond Jackson AN Julius James AOAN John Jefferson AN Michael Johnson ADAN Allen Kosmalski AN Carlos Mallari ADAN Noel Mauyao AN Julio Mazariego AMSAN Hugh McClafferty AWAN Nathan Moulayianis ABOVE: LT Olmstead reviews records in the ready room. RIGHT: AE1 Joiner makes sense of some of the S-3B ' s complex wiring. 386 ySSSFightingRedGriffins AR Steven Newell AA Binh Nguyen AMMAN Gregory North ATAN Paul Pasley AEAN Jeffrey Robitaille ATAN William Rockey ADAN Johnny Rogers AEAA Steven Rosenquist AR Erik Sanchez AEAN Robert Sharpe AMSAN Jeremy Shimek AR Richard Soliz ISSA Ray Stansberry AN Isao Takii ADAN Shaun Terry AOAA Jason Thomas ADAN Jeremy Thorpe ADAN Reniel Verdezas AA Aundre Yarbrough ATAN Michael Young LEFT: YNC Uriah, the Griffins Admin Pers Chief l eeps the paperworl flowing. NEXT LEFT: Griffin riggers PR1 Ford and PR3 Graeme do what they do best — rig a parachute for flawless (and hopefully unneeded) operation. 387 Sr2GoldenFalcons CDR Jeffrey Miller Commanding Officer CDR Robert Klosterman Executive Officer elicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two is composed of 26 officers and 158 enlisted men. Known as the Golden Falcons , HS-2 is an integral member of Carrier Air Wing Two and is homeported at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. In addition to J protecting the carrier from enemy submarines, HS-2 provides Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Special Warfare Support, Medical Evacu- ation, Surface Surveillance, Vertical Replenish- ment, Missile Defense and Logistic support for the Battle Croup. Kvery minute Constellation is underway, the squadron has an aircraft and crew in a 30 minute alert for man overboard, MEDP:VAC or other SAR tasking. During flight operations, the first aircraft off the deck and the last aircraft to land is a Golden Falcon helicopter. Recent awards for the ( olden Falcons include the 1995 CNO Aviation Safety Award, the 1996 Sikorsky Aircraft F xcellence in Maintenance Award and the 1996 Commander, Naval Air F orce, U.S. Pacific Fleet Battle P fficiency Award. The Golden Falcons operate SH-60F and HH- 60H Seahawks. Both are high speed, highly ma- neuverable, medium lift helicopters capable of flight in all weather conditions. The SH-6()F is equipped with sonar equipment to allow it to detect enemy submarines. The HH-60H is designed to carry two M-6(H) machine guns and incorporates various systems to aid in recovery of friendly forces in hostile territory. The versatility of the H- 60 will ensure that the Seahawk will continue to be a key Battle (iroup asset well into the next century. 389 HS-2 ' oldenFalcons LCDR Douglas Cuthbert LCDR Aaron Flannery LCDR John Harrison LCDR Michael Molkenbuhr LCDR Raymond Roll LCDR John Smajdek LT John Biscaino LT Steven Blatus LT Michael Collins TOP OF PAGE: Squadron Duty Officer gives LT Greg Erickson some guidance. RIGHT: LT Bob Masson and Command Master Chief Montelongo supervise Admin Personnel, AW1 Seaberg, YN1 Smith, and PN1 Jopanda. 390 LT Robert David LT Michael Diehl LT Gregory Erickson LT Benjamin Foster HS-2GoldenFalcons LT John Gibb LT Chri stopher Hagood LT Robert Masson LT Scott Needle LT Jeffrey Nolan LT Wade Page LT Travis Peterson LT Sean Sullivan LTJG Paul Nix LTJG Benjamin Teich CW03 Armando Budomo SKCM(SW AW) Ramon Montelongo i H c ' • . « iS W P i LEFT: LT Sport Masson and LT Guido Blatus prepare for a joy ride. ABOVE: Preflight checks are never taken for granted. 391 HS-2GoldenFalcons AFCM(AW) James Powell AFCM(AW) Peter Sturk ADCS(AW) Steven Candelaria AECS(AW) Dann Crogan AWCS(AW SW) Anthony Dicenso AMCS(AW) Alexander Ordonio ATCS(AW) Michael Peterson AOC(AW) Marshall Crew AMHC(AW) David Frye AWC(AW) Larry Hellem ADC(AW) L. Limcuando AMSC{AW) Cat Onweller ATC(AW) Bradley Slocum ABOVE: Vibe runs are always a challenge for Golden Falcon maintainers. RIGHT: Keeping personal protective equipment up to standards is a daily requirement. 392 HS-2GoldenFalcons AWI(AW) Jeffrey Bast PR1(AW) James Charles AZ1 Curtis Cornell AMSI(AW) Alfonso De Los Cobos AE1 John Emry ADI(AW) Richard Gierke AMH1 Eric Green ADI(AW) John Hoffman PN1 Ernesto Jopanda ATI(AW) Mark Kennedy AD1 Orvall Lowe PN1 Ferando Macanlalay AOI(AW) Hilarion Mandocdoc castoi ' - ABOVE LEFT: AT2 Carroll and AZ2 Terenzini check the books. ABOVE: AW3 Osborn conducts preflight checks. LEFT: 613 shuts down. 393 HS-2GoldenFalcons PRI(AW) Michael McCarty A01 Phillip Pall DK1 Nestor Santiago AW1 (AW) David Seaberg YN1(AW) Michael Smith ADI(AW) Lawrence Stevens AW1(AW) Jeff Strickland AMH1 Marcellino Valdez AEI(AW) Bruce Wessels ATI Alan Wunderlich AK1 Michael Zufelt AZ2 Peddy Aguilar AD2 Alan Bacay YN2 Michael Barnett ABOVE: AW1 Strickland instructs AW2 Pilsl on the art of the shoot. RIGHT: AE3 Mines keeps the rotor blades safe during pre-flight operations. HS-2GoldenFalcons AW2 Sean Coburn AW2 Brian Dickinson AMH2 John Dickison AE2 Robert Drake A02 Daniel Elias AT2 Matthew Gultette AW2 Anthony Haskell AMH2 Timothy Hoffman AW2(AW) Harry Hutchens AW2 Darrik Isham AD2(AW) Richard Jones LEFT: AD1 Lowe and AE3 Myrick try to figure out the blade fold. ABOVE: AMS3 Broughton inspects for corrosion and FOD. 395 HS-2GoldenFalcons AK2 Gary Kimball AW2 Matthew Laughlin A02 Sean Martin AZ2(AW) William Noble AT2 James Nowlin AW2 Brent Perkins AW2(AW) Joseph Pilsl AE2 Samuel Plapp YN2 George Roberts, Jr. AW2 Andrew Smith AT2 Carl Surom AW2 Justin Tate ABOVE RIGHT: What kind of view does your office window have? RIGHT: AW1 Strickland pre-flights the M-60 Machine gun. I really en- joy working with the guns required for helicopter gunnery. The experience is unbeatable. A02 Scott Bartleson loe H S-2GoldenFalcons AZ2(AW) Roman Terenzini AW2 Christopher Valdez AMH2 Guillermo Vargas AW2 Kim Wunschel AK3 Bryan Acton AMS3 Eduardo Alfonso AMS3 Walter Bauer, li ADS Carl Boyer AD3 Damien Bridges AMH3 Aaron Broughton AE3 David Bryant AW3 Robert Campi ADS Armin Cariaga, III AOS Manuel Castillo AMHS Arlie Chambers AMS3 Mark Dean ATS Miguel Flores ATS Robert Hamel AOS Larry Hansen LEFT: A quick helo turn- around is critical to efficient flight operations. 397 HS-2GoldenFalcons AMS3 Marcelino Magallanez, Jr. A03 Kenneth Maultsby AMS3 David McCoy AW3 Matthew McElroy AW3 Kevin Moore AMS3 Jose Moreno AE3 William Myrick AW3 Richard Osborn YN3 Frederick Ray AZ3 Leroy Reyes AE3 Christopher Rodgers ABOVE: The beatings will continue until morale improves. RIGHT: AW2 Haskell grins as he loads bullets for a gunnex. 398 HS-2GoldenFalcons AW3 David Rynders AW3 Eric Soltz iVISa Gary Charles Stevenot AT3 William L. Turner ADS Eleazar Velazquez AMS3 Joshua Watson AE3 Scott Williams ATS Noah ZabienskI AN Arnel Alhambra PRAA Michael Bell AEAN Von Callender AR BillyJack Danielson AA Mark Fernandez ADAA Rick Harvey AR Eric Hill AEAR Stephen Himes AN Kevin Houston ADAN Rye Kim f H . 3? , ' WM — — i l| ' H ate 1 J0 r LEFT: AN Fernandez pulls chocks and chains for launch. ABOVE: AW2 Laughlin pre-flights the nose with A02 Martin. 399 HS-2GoldenFalcons AN Randal Landers AN Robert Langford AN Tyrone Lincoln ADAN Recsy Manembu ASAN Frederick Manucat MSSN Chad Marcou AN James Mateikat AKAN Jason McDonald AMHAA Torei McGregor ADAN Baltazar Perez AMMAN Danny Richards AOAN David Riley AN Timothy Roberts AA Jorge Romo ABOVE RIGHT: A03 Campo attaches a machine gun to the mount. ABOVE: Kick the tires, and light the fires, says AN Mateikat. RIGHT: The morning maintenance meeting. A( ( HS-2GoldenFalcons AN Thomas Scott AN Jamey Shaw PRAN Vernon Sommer AN Jim Stragalinos AN Matthew Terry AKAN James Thompson AOAN Jacob Thurston AZAN Thomas Tobey AR Benjamin Umayam AEAN Raul Vaiz AIVISAN Jesse Vega AN Neslon Velasquez AN Timothy Weddle AEAN James Wilke AN David Yee he final fly-off. 401 WQSSeaShadows LCDR Kevin Ruce Officer in Charge lie Sea Shadows of VQ-5 Detachment Charlie is a Fixed wing tactical reconnaissance squad _- ron based at NAS North Island, San Diego. The Omcer-in-Charge is LCDR Ruce. The detach- ment consists of two Lockheed ES-3A Shadows, four flight crews, one maintenance officer, an intelligence team, and 45 enlisted personnel to maintain the aircraft and support fiight operations. The mission of VQ-S Det Charlie is to provide tactical electronic reconnaissance capability to USS Constellation Battle (.roup. Specific missions can include Indications and Warnings (I W); Com- mand, Control and Communication (C3); Over-the- Horizon Targeting (OTH 1) and passive Electronic Warfare (EW). The crew of four is comprised of one Pilot; Electronic Warfare Aircraft Commander (EWAC), one NFO; Electronic Warfare Combat Coordinator (EWCC), and two Electronic Recon- naissance Operators (EWOPs). A- •ys - « i, u N. 1 403 MOrSSeaShadows LCDR Douglas Martin LT Andreas Devine LT Michael Gales LT Kyle Higgin LT Paul Micou LT Fran Utiey LTJG Cory Howes LTJG Idella Moors LTJG Kirsten Murphy AMCS(AW) Thomas Chavez AEC(AW) Christopher Price AD1 John Amenhauser TOP OF PAGE: LCDR Martin, LT Gales, AK3 Trevino, AMCS Chavez — behind the scenes making it happen. ABOVE: AT3 Hager and AT3 Vanschaemelhout ' We ' re glad we ' re not airframers. ' RIGHT: AT2 Ruisi — So many wires, so little time. k ' i fQ-5SeaShadows AE1 Thomas Daquila AT1(NAC) Chad Mills CTT1(AW) Alan Stout AT2 Paul Boes YN2 Kelly Broome AMH2 Brett Bucholz AT2 Kevin Curtis DK2 Steven Dorse A02 Robert Gilmore AMS2 Paul Leonard AMS2 Shawn Minatre AT2(NAC) JoAnne Ruisi PR2 Timothy Sanders AZ2 Jason Trahan ATS Arturo Batzer MOrbSeaShadows AD3 Cory Criado AT3 Travis Hager AE3 Josh Haley AMS3 Gaye Hegwood AME3 Amy Henriksen AT3 Daniel Hinds AE3 Daryl Latimer PN3 Brandon Mariner AT3 M. Van Schaemelhout AE3 §cott Young AN Charlie Bailey AN Joann Davis AMSAN Edwin Garcia ADAN Cesar Hernandez AMHAN Robert Kolb ADAA Denton Kooyma ABOVE: Bat Mobile, arriving. RIGHT: PR2 Sanders shows LT Higgins how to operate the chin strap. I fQ-5SeaShadows AMEAN Ramiero Leon AN Myrtis Ramsey TOP OF PAGE: The Shadow on a RECON mission. ABOVE: Shadow crew member works on a plane prior to launch. LEFT: AMS2 Minature, AMSAN Garcia, AMS2 Leonard - Air Wing Two ' s finest airframers. VRC QOCrusaders LCDR Scott Redford Officer in Cliarge -I lie Crusaders of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Three Zero Detachment Three (VRC-3() Det 3) deploy from NAS North Island, San Diego, California. VRC-30 specializes in Carrier On-hoard Delivery flying the venerable Grumman C-2A Greyhound which provides rapid airlift of personnel, medical emergencies, high priority parts, cargo and mail to the entire Con- stellation Battle Group. The backbone of Det 3 is the 44 maintenance personnel, 7 enlisted aircrew and 6 pilots led by LCDR Scott Redford as the Offlcer-in-Charge. The maintenance effort is headed up by an LDO, ENS Dave Ryan, and two Senior Chief Petty Officers who are directly responsible for keeping the C-2A, or COD, in the air and the fleet well supplied. The COD has the capability of carrying up to 26 passengers and 10,000 pounds of cargo over 1000 nautical miles, providing the carrier with its only long range logistical capability. Additionally, the C-2 has been utilized for the search and surveillance of surface ships and has proven to be an outstanding para-drop platform, enhancing the Special Warfare capabilities of the battle group. DETTHREE 409 RC-30Crusaders LT Sean Baron LT Ross Budge LT Chris Duffy LT Scott Warner LTJG Julie Dietricl ENS David Ryan AECS(AW) Joseph Deegan ADCS(AW) David Stiger AT1(AW)NorbertElkey AMH1(AW) Irving Galon AT1 (AW) Harlan Heil AD1 Shawn Hufford AK1(AW) Paula Jansen TOP OF PAGE: ADCS Stiger prepares to release ' Password 37. ' ABOVE: Crusader crew member checks the engines prior to flight. RIGHT: ADAN Woellert in the back of the COD. 410 DETTHREE AE1 Stewart Stay AME2 Timothy Burke AD2(AW) Wilfredo Canaya AE2 David Clark AIVIS2(AW) Ricardo Collantes AE2 Carlos Gonzales AT2(AW) Katherine Hensley AD2(AW) Brian Hurlburt AMS2 Karen Jones AZ2 Willetta MacDonell AD2 Patrick O ' Hallaron AMH2 Edgar Orencia AE2 Stephen Paull AMS2(AW) Jose Roberts PR2 Scotty Sparks AME2(AW) Matthew Tucker AZ3 Walt Bell LT Baron suits up in the paraloft We bring parts and people to and from the ship almost daily. But most importantly, we bring the mail. That makes cruise go by a lot easier. AZ2 Kathy MacDonell 4fl yRCSOCrusaders AD3 Brian Cate AMH3 William Contreras AMS3 Steven Dark AMS3 Norman Josett AMS3 Kelvin Lewis AMS3 Ernesto Molina AD3 Truwerin Mose ADS Jerry Overton AMS3 Gary Stack AMS3 Ronald Vaughn ABOVE: AD1 Hufford wipes down the airplane. RIGHT: Plane Captain signals hold to the aircrew. DETTHREE AN Michelle Blauvelt ATAN Mattew Clock AN Robert Coleman AEAN Sharee Hulsey YNSN Issac Salazar Lopez AN Henry Smith AKAN Pamela White ADAN Jason Woellert , 1 TOP: AMS3 Stack, AEAN Hulsey, and AMS2 i I Jones prepare to paint. LEFT: LT Budge, LT ' - Duffey, and AE2 Paul! prepare for flight. 413 414 LCDR Robert Gonzales - CCDG-1 ATI Richard Siegner - AIMD AS1 Anytony Haines - AIMD AS1 Edward IVIcDonald - AIMD AMS2 George Praetorius - AIMD AS3 Juan Contreras - AIMD ASAN Jason Hartley - AIMD ASAA Robert Mejia - AIMD AMAN Guary Nicholson - AIMD CPL Jason Smith - AIMD MALSDET LCPL Sheldon Woytek - AIMD MALSDET IC2 James Stenz - Air ABH3 Alejandro Ordaz - Air ABHAA Michael Maule - Air ABHAA Steven Shinault - Air ABHAA James Inciardi - Air RPSN Roderick Frenz - Chaplain FCC Warren Ramsey - Combat Systems DS3 Jason Bramel - Combat Systems f DS3 Jeffrey Sachinski - Combat Systems 415 Additions to the Team RMSN Alberto Sandoval - Combat Systems DP2 George Martinez - Combat Systems DS3 Michael Hill - Combat Systems RMSA James Spalding - Combat Systems RMSA Kevin Thomason - Combat Systems BM2 Ronald Reynolds - Deck BM3 Daryle Burns - Deck HTFN Jason Auger - Engineering ICFN Seth Estrada - Engineering FN Michael Fratus - Engineering ICFN Erik Mendoza - Engineering FN Reynaldo Rontale - Engineering FN David Schain - Engineering MMFN Kirk Vankuiken - Engineering PN1 Joseph Orosco - Executive YN2 Tracie Shivers - Executive MM3 Thomas Correa - Maintenance SGT Stephen D. Coffman - MARDET CAPT Kim Ranbarger - Medical HM1 Frank Graham - Medical A 416 Additions to the Team II Va i )i V AMH1 Sean Mescher - Medical HM3 Kenneth Kalill - Medical HN Sheldon Colwell - Medical HN Ryan Dickson - Medical HN Janero Urena-Posadas - Medical QMC Scott Langhoff - Navigation LT Josh H. Gates - Operations LT Luis E. Reinoso - Operations IS1 John Haddad - Operations AW2 H.C. Raymond - Operations AW3 Daniel Buckley - Operations AGAN Travis A. Burd - Operations YNSN Jason K. Clack - Operations ACAN Paul Correa - Operations OSSR Randolph Espanol - Operations RMSA Jeffery Gezymalla - Operations OSSN Sherod Jones - Operations AGAR Kevin Mickelson - Operations ISSA Gordon Shuckrow - Operations ENS James J. Walls - Supply 417 Additions to the Team MS1 Salvador Andrade - Supply SK1 Edgardo Garcia - Supply AKAN Lloyd Abad - Supply AA Christopher Arnold - Supply AR Fernando Bobadilla - Supply DKSN Raymond Cooper - Supply ABHAN Aric Garcia - Supply SKSN Hector Gonzales - Supply SKSR Christopher Maxie - Supply AKAR Edwin Melendez - Supply AKAR Christopher Trujillo - Supply AKAR Antonio Vazquez-Prado - Supply A01 Thomas Currie - Weapons A01 Anthony Kirk - Weapons A02 Brad Huber - Weapons A02 Chandler Scott - Weapons AOAA Angel Tejeras - Weapons AOAR William Rodriguez - Weapons YN2(SW) Duane E. Choquette - CDS-7 ENS Francisco Martinez - CVW-2 418 Additions to the Team HR P AOAR Henry Sanchez - VFA-151 LTJG Julie Spencer - VFA-137 AMS2 Jeffery Daoust - VFA-137 AT2 John Eberstein - VFA-137 419 Additions to the Team PN2 Doss Haygood - VFA-137 AOAR Matthew Battaglia - VFA-137 AN Deonte E. Brown - VFA-137 AOAR Sean Ferguson - VFA-137 AN Brien S. Laster - VFA-137 AMSAN Jason Lester - VFA-137 MSSN Michael C. Lilagan - VFA-137 AOAN Matthew D. Lybarger - VFA-137 ADAR Marlon Padiernos - VFA-137 ADAA Roy O. Walluk - VFA-137 AEC Richard Garde - VAW-116 AZ1 J.D.Mills -VAW-116 ATI James Helton - VAW-116 AMSAA Chad Smith - VAW-116 LCDR Thomas Hoioos - - VAQ-131 LT Lanny Johnston - -VAQ-131 LTJG Joseph Nowicki - VAQ-131 ENS Brian Aker- VAQ-131 LT Fernando Garcia - VS-38 LTJG Brian Cellilli - VS-38 -n X F- ' L . ' J.. ' 420 Additions to the Team AD2 Nelson Macaraeg - VS-38 AOAA Bobby Brown -VS-38 AR James Dasig - VS-38 ADAR John Gilles - VS-38 AEAA Justin Ginnever - VS-38 AA Kye M. Holihan - VS-38 AR Jason Norris - VS-38 AA Christopher Roberts - VS-38 MS2 Manuel Javier - HS-2 ADAR Gustavo Araicasalas - HS-2 AMH2 Chad Gunder - VQ-5 AEAN Katina Drayer - VQ-5 LT George Glaze - VRC-30 421 422 Voyage 423 Welcoming Connie to Australia was another Constel- lation. The 1930s Lockheed C-121C Super Constella- tion passenger aircraft made over a dozen fly-by passes as the ship approached Sydney. Also nick- named Connie, the aircraft is maintained by the Australian Historical Aircraft Restoration Society. .fter three weeks of intensive drills, exercises, and operations. Constellation ' s transit of the Pacific Ocean was complete. The reward: Sydney, Australia. Anticipat- ing the ship ' s arrival were thousands of Australians anxious to visit the ship and meet the crewmembers. Connie Sailors and Marines were equally eager to experi- ence life down under. With plenty of ship-sponsored tours and easy access to public transportation, the crew had an exceptional opportunity to explore and relax in the New South Wales city. ABOVE: Weapons Department officers CW02 Dave Thigpen, LT Bill Bindel, and LTJG Keith Payton take a moment for a photograph as they supervise the manning-the-rail detail prior to the ship ' s entry into the port of Sydney. RIGHT: A row of Connie Sailors lead the way to the pier and the fa- mous Sydney Opera house. 424 I ihci rr LEFT: The Sydney skyline was the backdrop as over 14,000 visitors on a single day of general tours crossed Connie ' s decks to get a close-up look at the ship and its aircraft. 425 w Australia %• . M ' un ■y.- .; - - Sailors from Constellation stride proudly through a rainy ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day Parade in downtown Sydney. ABOVE: As Connie Sailors discovered, Sydney ' s invigorating oceanside and clifftop scenery reveals beautiful stiore- lines and perfect surfing beaches. RIGHT: Sailors from Constellation pose to capture a moment with Sydney in the background. For much of the crew, the port visit made a lasting impression. There was so much to see and do, and so little time. i je tl The enchdrillliy evening lights of Sydney ' s Hyde Park make a memorable stroll. The park is situated on the edge of the citys center and provides a haven from the adjacent bus- tling streets. 426 Shoving off for the renowned Australian beaches of Bondi (ABOVE) and IVIanly (BELOW) is a favorite activity for many of the citizens of Sydney, regardless of age. Tours to the Blue Moun- tains seemed more like the grey mountains due to fog and rain. However, in- cluded in the trip was a visit to the sheltered Jenolian Caves, thirty miles outside of Sydney. LEFT: The caves displayed the hidden splendor of the limestone countryside and offered protection from the drizzling weather. 427 y iw Australia ABOVE: No trip to Australia would be complete without getting up close and personal with a kangaroo, as demon- strated by LT Turner RIGHT: After two days of clouds and showers, the Southeast Australia weather broke and revealed a photogenic Sydney skyline for camera-happy Sailors (BOTTOM, RIGHT). BELOW: Dental department personnel bask in Sydney ' s sun and scenery on the comfy deck of a harbor cruise yacht while touring the bay. k 428 - ' W Aircraft carrier sixty-four remained in Sydney for four nights before mal ing the six-day transit to Perth. n F-14D Tomcat of Fighter Squadron TWO rests on decl under the ivening s c es of Sydney. I 429 JLj ¥ Disti ngu ished Visitors United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Wyche Fowler Commander Fifth Fleet Vice Admiral Tom Fargo Commander Seventh Fleet Vice Admiral Robert Natter PEirrHc Temantie rriving in the port city of Fremantle, Constellation Sailors ventured into West- ern Australia by trains, buses, and even surfboards. Just up the road from Fremantle is the beautiful modern city of Perth which overlooks the vast and tran- quil waters of the Swan River. While Sailors were venturing out, Austra- lians came to Connie by the thousands to see an American aircraft carrier. 434 :l One of the favorite MWR tours of the port visit was Adventure Day. In a single-day trip, the tour featured horseback riding, a canoe float, a four-wheel drive excursion, and total exhaustion. 435 jf% PERf H J ,r Western Australia is l nown for its precious opais, aboriginal art, and photogenic black swans. K . ' ff ' - w T J3— - - y . y ' S ' 436 lUkk.i ' !|tli lillli lit;!! Kings Park, located on the western hills of Perth, affords spectacular views of Swan Lake and the city ' s skyline. Marine life in the coastal region is plentiful and acrobatic. PERTH c Jreman, Alter another beautiful day in Fremantle, tfie Dive Stiop manager in thie E Slied Marl ets closes up the store. The streets of Perth are filled with statues made of a variety of materials. „c« 438 ' BELOW: Sailing on the Swan River is one of the favorite activities in Western ii:: ' :::: Australia. LEFT: Sailors from Connie try the river excursion before setting :::::::: sail from Fremantle. ■•■■■•a ....;„ Crossing the With the sounding of reveille and hoisting of the Jolly Roger, Slimy Pollywogs and Trusty Shellbacks replayed the ancient initiation into His Imperial Majesty King Neptunus Rex ' s Raging Main. The ceremony began with the traditional visit from Davy Jones and King Neptune on the ship ' s bridge (top) and then the Royal Break- fast was served on the Aft Mess Decks for 2,000+ uncleansed Pollywogs. The ceremony took the uninitiated ones wog- walking from the mess decks to the hangar bay and finally to the most dreaded of all. King Neptune ' s Court on the flight deck. 440 - , ' _ , J ' 4 tji ■441 p : L J «:i;!« ■'  442 Crossing the ■■443 Celebration May 29, 1 997 RIGHT: LT Montehermoso gives the keynote message for the celebration. BE- LOW: RADM Schimdt addresses the gathering in the aft mess decks. RIGHT: It wasn ' t just the Mess Specialists getting in the cooking act. NEXT RIGHT: YNC Santos samples the broth with DSC Ague ' s approval. 444 i i ' m s: LEFT AND ABOVE: After hours of food prepara- tion, the reward was delicious. 445 CATALOG OF FLIGHT DECK The flight deck has been called the most dan- gerous place on earth. It ' s no wonder. Cram- ming 200 men and women and fifty armed aircraft into a four-acre airstrip along with a thousand other life-threatening hazards, the flight deck trans- forms into a perilous place to work. Special precau- tions must be taken to maximize safety. The flight deck uniform is the single-most important safety device available to all topside personnel. It allows instant recognition of a person ' s job and responsibili- ties, and, ultimately, it is designed to help save a Sailor ' s life. FLOAT COAT The CO inflatable vest is equipped with a dye-marker, signal strobe light, and signal whistle. In the event that an individual is blown into the water, the coat will increase the possibility of a successful rescue. GLOVES Protect hands from the non- skid flight deck. Frequently, several glove fingers are cut off to maximize dextewty. J m FLIGHT DECK BOOTS Steel-toed, high-top, non-slip sole. Provides maximum support to feet and ankles. CRANIAL There are three parts to the cranial: the helmet, the sound attenuators and the goggles. The hel- met is worn to prevent injury to the head due to unexpected impact. Hearing protection safeguards against the roar of jet engines. Eye protection is pro- yided for the hazards of flying debris cinq flight operations. JERSEYS Who Nears ' em Jerseys are worn to provide protection to the body from fire, flying objects, and jet blast. Also, the jerseys allow individuals to be quickly identified by their assigned job. YELLOW JERSEY Flight deck officers, aircraft directors, cata- pult and arresting gear personnel, and the Aircraft Handling Officer. PURPLE JERSEY Refueling crews re- sponsible the mainte- nance and operation of aircraft fueling. GREEN JERSEY Ar- resting gear, catapult and aircraft mainte- nance personnel, and photographers. BROWN JERSEY Planes captain that ensure aircraft are properly inspected and serviced. WHITE JERSEY Landing signal officers, air transfer personnel, safety, medical, and squadron plane inspec- tors. BLUE JERSEY Plane handlers that chock and chain the aircraft to the deck and drive tractors for aircraft and aircraft elevator operators. RED JERSEY Ordnance, Crash and Salvage personnel. Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams, and Fire Party. 1 447 J r- Uj JJT5D ' ri jvjjfiAr. , J Like from the pages of Star Wars, sailors landed onto a desert reminis- cent of Tatooine. This land, called Jebel Ail, conve- niently had ven- dors of American fare. Shipmates feasted on fresh gyros, fried chicken and pizza, washing it down with cold beverages from the officer and chief-hosted beer tent. The warm days of swimming at the Seaman ' s Center and playing cards under the tents were welcomed by the semi-cool evenings. Connie ABOVE: Long shadows of an approaching evening mean some relief from the oppressive Arabian heat before hitting the sack. RIGHT: hosted a number of bands playing various kinds of music ranging from rap to punk to good or rock ' n roll. Cool drinks from the officer chief beverage tent also offered relief to sun- weary Sailors. NEXT, RIGHT: GMG3 Scott Kyle cools down by scooping up a nutty banana split. FAR RIGHT: The Jebel AH Seamen ' s Center is a haven for HS-2 smiles. 448 TOP: A Gospel Extravaganza helped crewmem- bers get attuned to pierside liberty. ABOVE: DP2 Curtis Stanley contemplates the wisdom of pur- chasing a trumpet from a pier ven- dor. 449 UMl ' f D AFi MlPiAr. :l Are there cities in the middle of the desert? Yes, and Dubai happens to be the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates. This metropolis, neighboring the port of Jebel All and sitting on the edge of the Arabian Gulf, is filled with shop- ping souqs, a hundred-year-old neighborhood and a working bay housing hundreds of fishing and cargo boats. Sailors and Marines had a chance to barter for gold, sample the Arabian culture or pur- chase items at one of several shopping malls. If getting away was FAR RIGHT: The unique skyline of Dubai as seen from what the natives refer to as The Creek. ABOVE: Water taxis (abras) cross the creek between Dubai and Deira. RIGHT: J03 Russell Fleming and AN Josh Culver browse at the city ' s glittering gold market, or better known as TheSouq. BE- LOW: Connie officers discuss how not to get soaked at the Souq. their thing, ship- mates could partici- pate in one of the MWR sponsored tours. There were treks to the moun- tains of the neigh- boring country, Oman, skiing in the sand and, of course, riding aromatic camels. 450 LEFT: The City Center Mall looked very much like any shop- ping center found in America, and offered a similar variety of goods. Most importantly, the malls of Dubai were equipped with welcomed air conditioning. ABOVE: Though sweltering heat prevailed throughout the three port visits to UAE, golfers did not miss an opportunity to stroke their habit despite op- pressive weather conditions. 451 r J uj jj r D n jvjjfiAr, f A ABOVE: In the Land of Joe Camel, guess who has the right of way? ABOVE, RIGHT: LTs Donna Jefcoat and Jeane Warren have no rights when riding the humped animals. RIGHT: AOAN Abraham Alfaro demon- strates that cam- els are actually pleasant, happy creatures, until you hop on their back. 452 The Sunset Safari tour offered a four-wheel drive expedition that featured a unique method of being desert-ed. ABOVE: A budding cadre of adventurers take a moment for a group shot. LEFT: Plunging into a desert oasis was a great way to escape the heat... provided you clear the sand bar. uj jj-r D - fiA JVJJ RIGHT: Soaring temperatures and oppressive tiu- midity did not deter Connie Sailors from . enjoying ttiem- ' iC I selves in UAE. Lawrence of Arabia couldn ' t imagine thiis much fun in ttie desert! BELOW: Sand surfing the desert dunes I gave new mean- ing to the term Surf ' s Up! K Connie crewmem- bers receive a close-up look at the dhow building yards in Ajman. While the small wooden fishing vessels are built here, the tour guide could not identify the loca- tion of the sea- manship school that teaches the Arabian fisher- man the rules of the road. 454 LEFT: For your air conditioning pleasure, a handsome marliet is provided at the Souq Al Marliazi. BELOW: CAPT Chris Koelzer makes a friend at the fort near A I Ain. BELOW: Few heart strings were being tugged as the ship departed the port facility of Jebel AH. ABOVE: PR3 Jim Ammerman tests the waters of UAE. LEFT: LT Paul Marr, LCDR Bob Sanborn, and LCDR Terry Fournier work out a Special Navy Price with the Mamoun, the friendly carpet dealer . 455 s id - ' IClJi LEFT: Skate- boarding, football and hacky-sack were just a few of the kicks crew- members were free to enjoy. RIGHT: It is generally agreed that patrolmen know where the good food is at. Ti L • V (jyn a hot and typical June day in the Arabian Gulf, Connie ' s flight deck was transformed from one of the most dan- gerous working envi- ronments in the world to a gigantic steel beach picnic. Live music, barbecued food, sporting events and great sun rays were a welcome change from the usual flight operations. LEFT: ' Beachfront property with a view ' wasn ' t hard to find for Connie Sailors and Marines during the Steel Beach Picnic ' 97. TOP: It wasn ' t jet engines that blared from the flight deck that day, but the sounds of eight musical groups that performed for the crew. ABOVE: One of the most competitive sports events was the shuttle pull. The winner of the competi- tion was V-1 Division ' s Crash and Salvage crew, pulling the 5,500-pound shuttle 90 feet in just 10.86 seconds. LEFT: No beach would be complete without catching a few rays. 457 ELI yltPllClllWll Ol t7Wllldlllt vl 9 ' Iste of the roaring Lion City of Singapore after months of operating in the Arabian Gulf. There were tours to the Singapore Zoo, Sentosa Island, and even to Indonesia. Many of the crew just had a good time visiting the shops and parlors along Orchard Road. Hawker mar- kets were also popular. Offering a wide variety of prepared oriental food, the markets were brightly lit, cheap and plentiful. Lei- surely meals were enjoyed at any time, day or night. Singapore gets its name from a fourteenth century Sumatran prince who was ship- wrecked and cast ashore at the mouth of the Singapore River. At the river, he saw a strange beast with a red body, black head and white breast which he thought re- sembled a lion. Considering this a divine sign, he named the area Singapura, meaning Lion City. I ABOVE: Singapore ' s famous Merlion guards the waterway leading into the city. RIGHT: The modern port city of Singapore stands ready to receive Connie ' s crew. BELOW, RIGHT: Flags were proudly displayed as the city celebrated its 32nd year of independence. LEFT: Connie Sailors gatiier at tlie entrance of the Cliinese gardens featuring an oriental tower. BELOW: Once in the spiraling tower, IS3 Coffey, IS3 Remick, FC3 Kinzebach, ISSN McGlade, and PHAN Sheinbaum take a moment for an excellent photo opportunity. TA LEFT: Touring Sailors snap a few pictures on the grounds of the Singapore Cricket club. Next door (to the right) is the country ' s Supreme Court. i 459 E LION CITY Early in the history of Singapore, the city was a small fishing port inhabited by l laiaysian seaman. Sir Stamford Raffles, a British pioneer and consid- ered the city ' s father, sailed into the small fishing village in the early 1800s. Settling in the in the area, he envisioned Singapore as large free port with open commerce for British trade. After a history of wars and cultural conflict, Singapore has fulfilled Sir | | Raffles ' vision, boasting the world ' s busiest port and the region ' s highest standard of living. 1 ■. ' ■%M?KSs«ni ' 1l S-. ' , ; TOP, RIGHT: Nightlife in ttie city was found to be loud and vivacious. RIGHT: The historic Raffles Hotel has been fully restored to its original elegance. The prices, however, are no where near their origi- nal splendor. L Wf IV . ■' ■:? . rW It I I RAFFLES HOTEL H II n « « fls f sw f ¥  w T n. a. it. ai Si II I ! ! i ! (II [ If IS i! r. II II ii ' { ' ! • ' ! !! il I 811 i MB I II l M 11 Jl J m- mT ok ffMP a ! f Hit ifBBir f : ! ifg { I la m m I SI! I IbhI Bb 111 J TOP , LEFT: A musing monkey awaits zoo visitors for a Kodak moment. LEFT: Also at tlie zoo, a maiden plays out a ritual volcano dance. ABOVE: The Asian Civilizations Museum offered a complete historical background of Southeast Asia -- and a pleasant view by night. LEFT: While the city boasts of an efficient transportation system that supports a popula- tion of three million, sometimes the old- fashioned way has its own charm. 461 ■mte Singapore is known for its cultural and reli- gious diversit . Many Constellation crewmem- bers took advantage of tours to local temples which offered educational insights into the people that populate the region. T x ' t i ki-ickl i ABOVE: One of the temples housed the largest bronze-cas Buddha in Southeast Asia. LEFT: A Buddhist monestary and school lies just outside the bustling city streets of Singapore. BELOW: An appropriate door knocker for the Lion City. The famous Sri Mariamman temple displays finely crafted artwork. GtesAGroups New Chiefs SHC Maximo Azucena, FCC Robert Bagnell, ABEC Virgilio Caba, PCC Steven Coney, SKC Aldrin Cordova, DP Steven Crozete, MMC Troy Crosete, ATC Brent Harris, SKC Briber Mercado, ABEC Tagipo Migao, ABEC Stepiien Moffit, FCC Michael Nicl les, ASC Armando Padilla, SKC Eddie Pasiliao, RMC Johnny Turner, AOC Felix Zamudio, QMC King Moore, BMC Wade Brewton, ATC Mark Kennedy, AMSC Ottwell Richardson, AD1 Mark Schneier DKC Loran Bather, AOC Mark Bristol, AZC Brian Zimpelman, ATC Jeffery Colby, AOC Jeffery Vochatzer. Constellation Officers of the Deck LT Tom Sawyer, LT Ran Merritt, LCDR Doug Glessner, LCDR Kurt King, LTJG Coy Byington, CAPT R. A. Deal (Com- manding Officer), LTJG Chad Smith, CDR Winston Wood (Navigator), LCDR Vince Giampaolo, LCDR Bill Archer, and LT Jim Gibson. Senior Officer Fellowship Afloat Seated: CDR Dale Hays, CDR Rand Bahr, CDR Dale Bird Jensen, CDR James JP Kelly, CDR Craig Riddle, CDR Charles Pearsall, CDR Floyd Steed. The SOFA routinely met to discuss significant strategic and tactical issues. Other times, they didn ' t. 464 Com m U n Wy Relations Sponsored by the Command Chaplain, Community Relations Projects allow Sailors and Marines to showcase their manual labor skills while spreading international goodwill. Projects range from building construction to pulling weeds. Whatever the scope of the work, everyone has a good time. 465 RIGHT: Clowning around in Bahrain are (standing) ABH2 Raul Boo-Boo Castillo, ABE3 John Cowboy Lentz, (seated) AE1 Charles Mr B Lisitzky, LT Donna Sunshine Jefcoat, and AN Michael Moe Nelson. ABOVE: Cowboy prepares for a gig. 466 LEFT AND BELOW: Sunshine shares international goodwill with audiences of all ages. BOTTOM: Armed with a bulbous sword, a restless skeptic awaits Boo-Boo ' s magic trick. PEOPLE ' S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Constellation Battle Group had the unique opportunity to known, the outward signs of socialism were not readily be the battle group to visit IHong apparent to shopping Sailors. Kong after the handover to China. While the transition to the communist state was well American dollars easily turned into Hong Kong dollars which easily disappeared. ■Hf ABOVE: Fenwick Pier and McDonald ' s restaurant await crewmembers before entering tlie streets of IHong Kong. RIGHT: Hong Kong ' s skyline overlooks the its busy harbor. BELOW, RIGHT: A helicopter lands in the midst of the city ' s skyscrapers. This is a Connie liberty boat. It takes fifty minutes to journey from ship to pier. t ■«■' r This is not a Connie liberty boat. Its speed is unimaginable. 468 m LEFT: Nestled deeply in the fertile hills surrounding Hong Kong, an abandoned home is hidden from the city ' s view. 469 HONG KONG PEOPLE ' S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ABOVE: Buddhist rituals receive tiigti-level attention in China. RIGHT: Water-bound fishing villages flourish in the outlying areas of Hong Kong. 470 .=■• ' . ■■. ' t-tKMFy.i ' J r,«Fisu«.Kfl ' «.,- .- ' r« ' -nrr ii . -v. -jb ; - . J2 _. ir g--- 1 m. T iC ABOVE: A blur of activity surround the stiops along the streets of Kowloon. LEFT: Water sports were left to the birds at Ocean Park, the largest theme park in Southeast Asia. 471 ABOVE: Lantau Island is the largest island in the Hong Kong territory and is home to the Po Lin monastery at Ngong Ping. RIGHT: In China, Buddhas come in all shapes, sizes and material. BELOW: In the fishing village of Tia O, a husband and wife team haul bamboo poles through the city street. BELOW, RIGHT: Aquatic travel have been refined to an artform in Hong Kong waterways. 472 While the Hong Kong government is tolerant of all religious practices, Buddhists make up the nearly 85% of the population. LEFT: More than 200 hundred steps lead to the world ' s largest outdoor bronze Buddha at the Po Lin monastery. BELOW: With a large number of Buddhist people, temples are likely to appear anywhere. LEFT: Dr. Sun Yat-sen, father of the Chinese Republic, is immortalized at a memorial in Canton. Dr. Sun made the city of Canton his testing ground for the campaign to overthrow the Manchu dynasty in the 1920s. 473 Constellation made a brief 32-hour stop in Sasebo, Japan before heading east across the Pacific. The port visit allowed for a little shopping and local sight-seeing. In no time, the ship and crew was underway for the USA. £ - ■■a 1.1 ' ■anf il ' ti . l!il!iW!6 0s ' - --- ' bja T m M ' iKfi . - — ;iaS!h8 ?= TOP, CENTER: Located on the Japa- nese island of Kyushu, Sasebo Naval Base welcomes employees and visitors who enter the base the traditional way. ABOVE: A Connie liberty boat takes on passengers at the naval base ' s fleet landing. RIGHT: Sailors get an eyeful as Port Services ' Mike boats assist in getting the crew to shore. y% ' 4- 474 TOP, RIGHT: A multitude of mosaic walls adorn the city of Sasebo. This one depicts children from differing nations holding hands of peace. ABOVE: In a Nagasaki mall, Japa- nese performers showboat their talents. LEFT: Magazine stands were abundant and popular, for those who read Japanese. 475 Celebration September 1 8, 1 997 RIGHT: MA1 Arbelo spirs up some fine food for the celebra- tion. BELOW: CDR Diaz delivers the invocation, RADI I Schmidt welcomes the crew, and LTJG Rodriguez speaks of the neces- sity of Excellence in Education. ABOVE: Some of the organizers of the event were LTJG Ramirez, AMHC Lopez, SKCM Montelongo, TMCS Garza, AOC Zamudio, CDR Ramirez. RIGHT: Af IHC Lopez and TMCS Garza serve up the ceremonial cake. 476 LEFT: Connie Sailors lool over the impres- sive l-lispanic Medal of Honor display. BELOW: FN Ramos sings and plays the keyboard for Las Cuarto Estrellas. LEFT: The World Jazz Connection jams on the messdecks. ABOVE: MR3 Jabbaz approves of the tunes. 477 I WASHINGTON VI constellation ' s arrival in Everett was like a taste of the ship ' s grand home coming in San Diego. The crew of VAQ-131 Lancers, based out of Whidby Is- land, enjoyed their homecoming in Everett. Many Connie crewmembers had family and friends waiting for them on the naval base pier, ready to begin travel and vacation plans. Everett was also the starting point for the ship ' s Tiger Cruise. Nearly 1,100 Tigers checked on board to begin their journey to homeport San Diego. i I I hen jponstel lation made her port visit to Everett, Washington, the ship ' s crew was bolstered by the arrival of over 1 ,000 friends, relatives, and children - or better known as Tigers. Being made honorary crewmem- bers and ready to prowl the deck in search of adventure, a rigorous schedule of events was planned to show- case the talents of the crew and demon- strate the capabili- ties of a modern aircraft carrier. Though weather hampered some of the events, there was still plenty to roar about. During the four-day transit to San Diego, Tigers watched flight op- erations, drilled with Marines, devoured Navy chow, and had the time of their lives. Of course, the best part of the Tiger Cruise was saved until last, the ship ' s homecoming at Naval Air Station North Island. ABOVE: The Cras, and Salvage team show off their wares on the flight deck. LEFT: On loan from Kelloggs, Tony the Tiger entertains Connie women. RIGHT: Tigers and Sailors cool off at the ice cream social.  § LEFT: Demonstrating Special Insertion Extraction (SPIE) rigging, Connie ' s EOD team dangles hundreds of feet above the flight deck. BELOW: A Tiger gets a close-up of the aerial demonstration. ■r LEFT: L SS Merrill maneuvers alongside Connie. ABOVE: L SS John Paul Jones sinares tlie scene during the air wing fligtit demonstration. BELOW: F A-18sdrop chaff while flying by. 484 - • Kasey Marie Halvorson Aprils, 1997 2 William R.Poe ' April 12, 1997 Thomas LeRoy Burns April 13, 1997 -yA Maloree Nicole Hazelett April 14, 1997 h Morgan Cristina Redford April 21, 1997 A Maya LaDesia McManus April 23, 1997 mk. 1 7 Marvin Everette Smith, III ' April 26, 1997 - Christoph Mycole Nehlen ' April 27, 1997 Antonie J. Shaw April 29, 1997 0 Ryan Michael Ketz Mays, 1997 1 Patricia Lynn Valdez May 9, 1997 12 Hallie Martin Pettitt May 14, 1997 F 13 r 14 18 Devin R. Roberts May 15, 1997 Caitlyn Danelle Landuyt May 16, 1997 Emily June Halverson May 23, 1997 Elizabeth Victoria Uribe June 4, 1997 Devin Julian Galindo Junes, 1997 Breanna Elizabeth Schmidt Junes, 1997 485 IT ' 486 td Jason Christopher Cooper June 13, 1997 20 Markus Lorenzo Cordova June 18, 1997 21 Erin Loraine NeVilie June 19, 1997 22 Graham P. Pellegrino June 30, 1997 23 Talor Carrie Poole ' July 3, 1997 24 IVIatthew Kyle Snyder July 19, 1997 . V 25 Emma Katherine Jeffries 4 July 31, 1997 26 Regan Elizabeth Rousseau August 7, 1997 27 Jasmine Laurel Flores August 9, 1997 28 Emiliano Joseph Gomez, Jr. August 13, 1997 w Janelle Caitlyn Balba August 18, 1997 30 Raymond P. Saavedra, III ' August 22, 1997 WXasey Lynn Allmon August 25, 1997 32 Killian James Fletcher % August 28, 1997 3 Kirsten Mae Galon August 29, 1997 34 Ashely Tylor Strickland September 1, 1997 35 Maria-Engrace Boquila Joaquin September 11, 1997 36 Bayiie Maye Reed September 18, 1997 487 s s I San Diego, California October 1 , 1 997 The Stars Return! Homecoming 1997 Perhaps there is no day greater for the traveUng seaman than their return home. Though their journeys have taken them to far and exotic lands, and they have witnessed events and seen visions that few have had the privilege to experience, nothing is so sacred and exhilarating as Homecoming. 489 • -v ieWfL I ARE r J L - ■St 490 iomeComin , 493 CruisebookStf CDR Dale Hays Cruisebook Coordinator CDR Greg Watford Sales Director LTJG Jim Bunnell Editor Design iS3 ;v PH1 Miles Bowman Crew Page Editor PH3 Bil Olive Staff Photographer PH3 Matt Poehler Photo Production CRUISEBOOK COMMITTEE Front row: DM2(SW AW) Bryan Kinyoun, YN3(SW) Alex Nacis, CTA2 Kevin McDonough, Middle row: IS3 Anthony Fierro, YN3 Nickolas Modovan, AZ2 David Taylor, YN2 Eric Baity. Back row: AZ2(AW) Don Kersey, ISCS(SW) Mike DeLauder, CDR Dale Hays, CDR Greg Watford, DPI(SW) John Presson. USS CONSTELLATION PHOTOGRAPHIC DIVISION. Top row: PH3 Vigil Jackson, AN Colin Koestler, PH3 Scott Hammer, PH1 Miles Bowman, PH3 Mario DeAngelis, PH3 Xury White, PH3 Matt Poehler, PHAN Chris Reed, DM2(SW AW) Bryan Kinyoun, LTJG Jim Bunnell, PHI Howard Johnson. Kneeling: PHC(SW) Roger Dellinger, DM3 Doug Bedford, PH3 Bil Olive, PHAN Dave Parada, PHAN Ian Oswald, PH3 Eusebio Cedillo, PH3 Tim Ward. Acknowledgments Projects as immense as a 500-page, full-color aircraft carrier cruisebook do not come to completion haphazardly or without collective effort. This book was no exception. I could not begin to list all individual contributions that produced A Community of Stars. I am just thankful that there was a unified effort to create an outstanding cruisebook that will be treasured by families for generations to come. CDR Hays was instrumental in guiding a cruisebook committee that was active and responsive. Brain- storming themes and features to labelling thousands of portrait photographs, the committee ensured sustained progress on the cruisebook for the entire deployment. CDR Watford ' s Sales Committee did an outstanding job promoting the book and being accessible to the crew. YN3(SW) Nacis can claim rightful ownership of a small comer on the aft mess decks where he and his sales force faithfully sold cruisebooks during afternoon meals. Of course, special thanks to the (pardon the word) stellar Photographer ' s Mates and Illustrator Draftsmen of OP Division. Their pursuit of professional excellence is displayed on every page of the cruisebook. Finally and most significantly, the brightest Stars of Constellation are the spouses and children that endured the family separation of a major deployment and kept love alive though months and miles separated us. Their sacrifice is perhaps the greatest a country could ask of a family. To them, we Sailors and Marines are most indebted. May God bless them. -JPB United States Ship CONSTELLATION A COMMUNITY OF STARS 496 m m m
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