Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1984 volume:

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This is a new all purpose amphibious class which employs the balance load concept. The LPD class is capable of carrying troops, cargo, assault craft and tanks. In addition they operate troop and cargo-carrying helicopters to project assault forces inland in support of the beachhead from the helicopter landing platform, CH-45, CH-53, COBRAS, and VSTOL. The DENVER was built at Lockhead Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle, Washington and commissioned 26 October 1968. The keel for the DENVER was laid in February 1964 and she was launched on 23 January 1965. The crew consists of approximately 420 enlisted and 30 officers ■ more than 750,000 repair parts are stored on board to permit all levels of maintenance while underway. The diesel and steam generators can produce sufficient electricty to light all the homes in a city the size of Tacoma, Wash. The evaporators have the capacity to distill more than 30,000 gallons of water per day. DENVER has an official U.S. Post Office where the crew can purchase stamps and money orders, and mail letters and packages anywhere in the world. A large air conditioning plant cools all electronics spaces as well as all living, berthing, and dining areas. The overall length of DENVER is nearly twice that of a football field. DENVER ' S storerooms and refrigerators can hold enough food to feed her crew for 3 months without replenishing. She has a fully automatic laundry which provides daily service, three barber shops, and a general store which sells more then $15,000 worth of clothing, candy, and merchandise per month. The crew ' s galley is capable of serving 3600 meals per day. A general purpose library is stocked with more than two thousand books. There are several technical libraries containing more than ten thousand technical books and trade journals. The pharmacy is supplied with the latest medicines and antibiotics and staffed by a doctor and six experienced hospital corpsmen. Facilities for all types of surgery are avaiable. CONTENTS History 18 Captain D.F. Greenhoe 20 The Change of Command 22 Captain A. P. Johnson 24 Commander G.C. Butler 26 BTCM(sw) B.B. Hammond 28 The Crew 30 WESTPAC ' 84 98 Special Events 126 CONTENTS 17 1 The first DENVER, cruiser No. 14, was commissioned on 17 May 1904 and was commanded by Navy Commander J.B. Murdock. DENVER participated in the burial of John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy, and the September Fleet Review by President Theodore Roosevelt. The ship was reclassified as a gunboat (CL-16) in 1921. - z r ; . -: : .,-SecoTid DENVER The second DENVER (CL-58) was commis- sioned on 15 October 1942 and was commanded by Navy Captain R.B. Carney. The new cruiser first saw action in the bombardment of Vila, Solomon Islands, on 6 March 1943. During this same action, DENVER ' S force sank two Japanese destroyers and participated in the invasion landing of New Georgia. DENVER participated in several operations throughout the remainder of 1943 and throughout most of 1944. She returned to the Philippines in 1945, providing support for various operations. DENVER received eleven battle stars during the war. 18 HISTORY USS DENVER LPD-9 USS DENVER (LPD-9) Is the third ship to bear her name. Her keel was laid In February 1964 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company In Seattle, Washington. DENVER was commissioned on 26 October 1968, being christened by Mrs. John Love, wife of the governor of Colorado. DENVER was originally homeported In Long Beach, California, and assigned to Amphibious Squadron Seven. In January 1970, DENVER made her first deployment to the Western Pacific. In July 1971, DENVER was administratively reassigned to Amphibious Squadron Five and changed homeport to San EMego. Three months later DENVER commenced a ten-month deployment during which she was dlstingulsed by her rescue of five downed pilots and one merchant seaman In four separate events while supporting numerous combat operations In Vietnam. DENVER was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her accomplishments during this deployment. DENVER commenced her first overhaul in Long Beach. She returned to the Western Pacific In August 1973 for her fifth deployment, returning home seven months later. April 1975 found DENVER cnroute to the Western Pacific for what proved to be her busiest deployment ever. DENVER assumed a key role in the emergency evacuation of Vietnam, receiving more than 7,500 refugees transported by helicopters and surface craft of all types of subsequent eastward transportation. DENVER herself carried more than 500 refugees. In addition to an overflowing complement of evacuated Marines, to the Republic of the Philippines. In mid-1976 DENVER began her second overhaul, again In Long Beach. In early 1977, after completing overhaul, DENVER participated in the operational evaluation of USS TARAWA (LHA-1) and a midshipman training cruise to Alaska and Canada. DENVER began her seventh deployment in mid-September, participating In several multi-national exercises. She followed that up with her eighth deployment in early 1978. Since her return In September 1979, DENVER has remained very active. In early December she participated In the filming of the major motion picture Raise the Titanic. The new year brought training exercises for the Battle Efficiency Awards (the Engineering Departmental Excellence Award, the Air Departmental Excellence Award, Operations Excellence Award, and the Assault Boat Operations Award were accorded the respective departments for their achievements during the 18-month competitive cycle commencing 1 January 1979). On 7 March 1980, DENVER began her third overhaul In her homeport, San Diego. Upon completion of the overhaul eight months later, she conducted successful sea trials and two very successful underway training periods to Seattle and San Francisco. Upon retumlg from San Francisco, [ enver conducted her dependent ' s cruise. 7 he ship completed Operational Propulsion Plant Examination, Refresher Training and Amphibious Refresher Training prior to deployment to the Far East In June 1981. DENVER returned from her ninth deployment on 23 December 1981. Since the beginning of 1982 DENVER partldpted In various underway training exercises. She transltted to the Portland Ros« Festival In Portland, Oregon and to the Second Annual Fleet Week festivities In San Francisco, On 30 January 1983, the ship was underway for her tenth deployment. In addition to successfully completing three amphibious exercises underway, DENVER crewmembers got Involved with community relations In Pusan, Korea; In the Republic of the Philippines; and In Hong Kong. British Crown Colony. The deployment ended five and half months later on 14 July 1983. The crulsebook from this deployment was selected as first place winner in the 1984 Chief of Information Merit Awards In the small command category. Since the deployment the ship conducted a mini-overhaul and a drydocking, and successfully completed a long list of pre-deployment Inspection and training exercises. DENVER commenced her eleventh deployment 30 May 1984. HISTORY 19 Commanding Officer 20 CAPTAIN GREENHOE D.F. GREENHOE, CAPT, USN Captain Duane F. Greenhoe, USN, graduat- ed from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Navy in June 1957. He first served aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CVS-32). He then attended Submarine School from July to December 1958. Following Submarine School, Captain Greenhoe served aboard USS CORPORAL (SS-346) from December 1958 until December 1961. Upon transfer from CORPORAL he was assigned to the Tactics Department, U.S. Naval Submarine School until July 1964. He then attended Polaris Weapons Officer School and subsequently served as Weapons Officer aboard USS SIMON BOLIVAR (SSBN-641) (GOLD), during construc- tion and one deterrent patrol. Captain Greenhoe served as Executive Officer aboard the USS BLUEBACK (SS581) during the period January 1967 to October 1968 before he reported to the Chief of Naval Personnel for duty as Head, Submarine Diesel Assignment Section. This was followed by a tour as Commanding Officer, USS BONEFISH (SS-582) from September 1970 until September 1972. From September 1972 until January 1974 Captain Greenhoe served as Assistant PCO instructor on the Commander Submarine Force Pacific Staff. This was followed by a tour on the Staff of Commander Submarine Squadron One from January 1974 until July 1976 as Squadron Training Officer and Chief Staff Officer. Captain Greenhoe graduated from the National War College in 1977 prior to reporting to OPNAV where he served as Head, Submarine Systems Branch for the Director, Naval Warfare (OP-095) until July 1980. Captain Greenhoe served as Commanding Officer, Naval Guided Missiles School fro m September 1980 to April 1982. Captain Greenhoe assumed the duties of Commanding Officer, USS DENVER (LPD-9) on 23 December 1982. Captain Greenhoe ' s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with bronze star, the Navy Commendation Medal with two bronze stars and Combat V , the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Medal with bronze star, and the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars. Captain Greenhoe is married to the former Russell J. Bird of Greenville, Michigan, They have two sons. Skipper and Douglas. CAPTAIN GREENHOE 21 The Change of Command 27 OCT 84 liOVCliE MM ---H ' ' 6 ■ J T I « • I Good morning Commodore McCaffrey, Commodore Butcher. Captain Eldredge, other distinguished guests, officers, chief petty officers, and crew of USS DENVER. I find It partlculary gratifiying to also see here members of the U.S. Marine Corps, the world ' s finest fighting machine, for those Marines here, thank you for being a part of this ceremony as you have also been a part of DENVER during this deployment. 1 have always been Impressed by your spirit and pride, and it gives me pride to call you shipmates during this change of command ceremony. As I stand here today being relieved of command of DENVER my thoughts are mixed. On one hand the anticipation and challenge of starting a new career is exciting, while on the other the thought of leaving a ship such as DENVER is very difficult. The two years on DENVER have been the most challenging and pertonally rewarding years in my 28 years In the Navy. DENVER has covered it all, two six-month deployments to the Western Pacific, successful completion of the long list of Inspections assists required during pre-dcployment. completed a very successful OPPRE, conducted a three-month $10 million dollar mini-overhaul, conducted a drydocklng, completed an INSURV inspection along with three trips Into Seal Beach for ammunition transfers. It was a busy ten months between deployments, yet In every case the final result of each of these events was excellence, a DENVER trademark. None of the successes that DENVER enjoys today could have been possible without the superb support and the 100% effort that 1 have received from the officers and men who have served under me during this period. We have covered a lot of ocean together {this most recent trip across the Indian Ocean being a prime example}. It Is to this group of men that I would like to address a couple of brief remarks. You - the officers and men of DENVER have answered every call - you ' ve done it all and you ' ve done it well. Individually and collectively your performance has been superb. You ' ve met every challenge on the run and never stopped. What I want you to know today is that none of your effort has gone unnoticed and that I ' m extremely proud of you, both Individually and as a crew. It has been my honor and privilege to have been your shipmate. Finally, in closing I would like to leave two thoughts with you: The first Is ■ never lose sight of the fact that in the Navy people are our most Important product. It Isn ' t equipment, it isn ' t material, it isn ' t an op sked - It ' s people. If you pay enough attention to the [ eople problems the material and operational problems have a way of taking care of themselves. The second is ■ continue to set your goals high, do not accept second best and above all never lose your sense of humor. I ' m very proud to have had the opportunity to lead you. the crew of DENVER, you really made It such an easy and enjoyable job. CAPTAIN DUANE F. GREENHOE __ ' - ' :feTK 7i7 Vii ' , , ! «I ' I : THE CHANGE OF COMMAND 23 Commanding Officer 24 CAPTAIN JOHNSON A.P. Johnson, CAPT, USN Captain Johnson was born and raised in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the class ot 1960 and reported to USS PUNTNAM (DD-757) a Norfolk based destroyer. This was followed by Destroyer School and an assignment as Weapons Officer of USS HOLDER (DD-819), also a Norfolk ship. After his initial sea tour Captain Johnson attended the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School and completed graduate studies in Electrical Engineering. This was followed by a tour as Weapons Officer of USS BROOKE (FFG-1), a San Diego based Frigate, and Commanding Officer of USS ACME (MSO-508) a Long Beach based Mine Sweeper. Upon completion of this sea tour Captain Johnson reported to the Fleet Analysis Center, Corona, California as Officer- in-Charge. Afterwards, he attended the Naval War College in Newport as a student. Captain Johnson then reported to USS PORTLAND (LSD-37) as Executive Officer. PORTLAND is a Norfolk based amphibious ship. After this sea tour, Captain Johnson commenced a Washington tour in an intern program with the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Finance). This was followed by an assignment in the Naval Sea Systems Command where he served as Program Manager of the Vertical Launch System. In 1978 Captain Johnson reported to USS TALBOT (FFG-4) as Commanding Officer. TALBOT was a Mayport, Florida based guided missile frigate. After command. Captain Johnson returned to Washington where he served in the Naval Military Personnel Command in officer assignment, and in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare where he served as ASW branch head. This was followed by an assignment as Executive Assistant to Commander Naval Sea Systems Command. On October 27, 1984 Captain Johnson assumed command of USS DENVER (LPD-9). CAPTAIN JOHNSON 25 Executive Officer 26 COMMANDER BUTLER G. C. Butler, CDR, USN Commander Gregory C. Butler graduated from Chico State College in California and was commissioned an Ensign in May, 1970 through the Reserve Officer Candidate program. His first tour of duty was aboard the USS TULARE (LKA112) where h e served as Boat Engineering Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and Navigator through two cruises to the Western Pacific and to South Vietnam. He served as Flag Lieutenant to Commander U.S. Naval Forces Philippines in Subic Bay, R.P. from 1973 to 1975, where the staff participated in refugee evacuation efforts after the collapse of Vietnam. Commander Butler attended the Surface Warfare School Command Department Head course and reported to subsequent tours on USS MANLEY (DD-940) as Operations Officer and USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) as First Lieuten- ant. During 1977-1980 he deployed to the U.S. SIXTH FLEET and the Mediterranean on three occasions. Commencing in January 1981, Commander Butler attended the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia and was in July of that year assigned to the staff of Commander U.S. Naval Surface Forces Atlantic. During that tour he served as the Force Plans Officer. Commander Butler assumed his present duties as Executive Officer of USS DENVER (LPD-9) in November 1983 Commander Butler ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal in addition to various campaign awards. Commander Butler is married to the former Kathy J. Metherd of Red Bluff, California. They have a daughter. Shannon, and son, Matthew. COMMANDER BUTLER 27 Command Master Chief iNidn 28 BTCM{SW) HAMMOND B. B. Hammond, BTCM(SW), USN Master Chief Petty Officer Barry B. Hammond began his career in 1958. His first assignment was USS SHENANDOAH (AD-26) as a fireman assigned to B-Division. He advanced to Boiler Technician Second Class prior to separation in 1960. Upon reenlistment in 1961, he attended welding school and was advaced to Boiler Repairman First Class, then assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of USS WRIGHT (CC-2). His next transfer, in February 1964, took Petty Officer Hammond to USS PIEDMONT (AD-17) until 1965, when he attended Second Class diving school and was sent to Fleet Submarine Training Facility, Pearl Harbor as a diving instructor. From January to December of 1969, he was assigned to USS TORTUGA (LSD-26), as Command Career Counselor and training petty officer. In January 1970, BRl Hammond was sent to Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, via Career Counselor School, as Command Career Counselor and Project Referral Counselor. BRl Hammond was advanced to Chief Boiler Repairman in November of 1970 and was assigned to USS CHIPOLA (AO-63) as Command Career Counselor in March 1973. Chief Hammond was advanced to Senior Chief Boiler Repairman in July 1973. In December of the same year he was sent to USS KAWISHIWI (A0146) upon decommissioning of CHIPOLA. On KAWISHIWI. he served as Senior Enlisted Advisor and Command Career Coun- selor. Senior Chief Hammond was advanced to Master Chief Boiler Repairman in July of 1975. In July 1976 Master Chief Hammond was assigned to Navy Recruiting A Station, Honolulu as recruiter, then was promoted to Zone Supervisor Navy Recruiting Pacific in November 1977. He served with Navy Recruiting until May 1982. In June 1982, Master Chief Hammond reported aboard USS DENVER (LPD-9) to assume his present duties as Command Master Chief. BTCM(SW) HAMMOND 29 r-y. Air Department LT Daniel O ' Brien, Air Boss I i| LT Daniel O ' Brien, Air Boss LT Jeff Wade, Air Fuels Officer 32 AIR DEPARTMENT LCDR William Christman, former Air Boss ABFC Oscar Delacruz Leading Chief Petty Officer The Air Department has three components. V-1 (aircraft handling) maintains the 12,000 sq. ft. flight deck and the retractable hangar. V-4 (aviation fuels) takes care of 298,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel and 23,000 gallons of auto gasoline (for jeeps). V-6 (ground support equipment - GSE) is responsible for aircraft towing, starting, servicing, and securing gear, and Tilly, the 80,000 lb. crash crane. There is much more to Flight Quarters than the people you see on the flight deck. There ' s the JP-5 pump room operator (6th deck), AFFF station operators {3rd deck), motor whaleboat crew (boat deck), and Combat Informa- tion Center (CIC) radar control team. ABHl Daniel Strong, Flight Deck LPO AIR DEPARTMENT 33 The Air Boss, of course, controls flight operations fr om Pri-fly, the tower above the port quarterdeck. He talks to the aircraft and the flight deck supervisors and LSE ' s by radio, while phone talkers help him coordinate with CIC, the Bridge, Repair 7 locker. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) stations, and JP-5 pumproom. On the flight deck, everyone ' s job can be identified by life vest color. Landing Signalmen Enlisted (LSE ' s) wear yellow. They control landings, takeoffs, and placement of aircraft, and direct the flow of people and cargo on the deck. Blueshirts use chocks and chains to keep aircraft from sliding on the deck. The men in green drive GSE, plus supervise forklift operators. The fuelers (purple shirts or grapes ) supply JP-5 to aircraft using special pressure nozzles. The Repair 7 red shirts, provided by Deck, Engineering, Executive, Supply, and Medical are primarily assigned for fire fighting. They also help with chocks and chains, moving mail and cargo, and escorting passengers. Hotsuitmen, (from Air and Rep 7) wearing aluminized proximity clothing, are ready to strike the first blow in fighting a fire with AFFF and purple-K Powder (PKP) from the Twin Agent Unit. Once hose teams are manned, they return to the aircraft to rescue the occupants. All of the airdales pull together at Flight Quarters. It is this total teamwork that makes the Air Department excel in safety and combat readiness. Personnel ABHl Daniel N. Strong ABF2 Chris Weston ABH2 Avery A. Alford ABH2 Puni L. Ulugalu ASM3 Donald Springer ABF3 Isaac Locke ABF3 Marco Sanchez ABHAN Anthony Cummings AA Waymon Johnson ASEAN Dennis Borem AN Jeffrey Smith AN Lorin Hinkle AA Jesus Borunda AA Ernest Wilkinson AR William Vanvalkenburg P 34 V-DIVISION Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates Fuels Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates Handlers Aviation Support Equipment Technicians V-DIVISION 35 Peraonnel RPKSW) Daniel Nelson HM2(SW) Paul Gunther EN2 Marland Hildebrant HM2 William Rouse, Jr. MS3 David Cullen HT3 Anthony Demars HT3 Arturo Garcia SH3 Bobby Kellough SK3 Enrico Ortega PN3 Glenn Braun FN David Cullen FN Nell Haveman JOSN Mark Marino YNSN Derek Roberts FN Jay Roller FN James Stiltner ENFN Albert Terpening MSSA Michael Rider YNSA Stephen Sweezer PNSA Edgardo Yumul SR Glen Greer 36 REPAIR 7 I REPAIR 7 37 Communications Department LT Vince Domzalski, Communications Officer LT Vince Domzalaski, Comm. Officer V ! ( iV 3 P P - rti! 1 v 1 f- yJf i ! Hi 1 1 Hb.1 u B ' ' ' ' RMCS Robert Womble OR Division Officer 38 COMMUNlCATIONS DEPARTMENT SMC Rene Nicanor, CS Division Chief COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 39 CR-Division RMCS Robert Womblc RMC Forrest Pelletier CR Division is responsible for coordination of the ship ' s various communications requirements. They are responsible for quality control of all radio circuits and for operation of all radio transmitters, receivers and associated equipment. The Radiomen are the voice of the command . They are responsible for insuring the required preparation and delivery of all messages transmit- ted and received via the Naval Telecommunications System. Personnel RMl Walter Brooks RMl(SW) Jeffery Harryman RMl Richard Siersma RMl Ernie Phelps RM2 Donald Freeman RM2 Frederick Jones RM2 Kelvin Givens RM2 Randall Ehlers RM2 Gregory Smith RM2 William Clelland RMS Jerry Bullard RM3 Bidal Guiterrez RM3 Robert Warren RM3 Keith Chamberlain RMSN Paul Halllday RMSN Walter Roese RMSN Christopher Good RMSN Brian Jollimore RMSN Scott Lunsford RMSN Lawrence Daniel RMSN Brent Nlcolet RMSN Morris Lee RMSN Christopher KeUy RMSN Scotty Blythe RMSA William Labry RMSA Timothy Berger RMSA Richardo Sanchez RMSA David Baszto RMSA Victor Vasquez RMSA James Temple RMSA Alfred Cleveland RMSA Dennis Newkirk 40 CR-DIVISION CR-DIVISION 41 :CS Division arc the signalmen. Highly proficient in visual communica- tion such as flashing light, signal flags and semaphore signals. In addition the signalman must be skilled in voice radio operation and procedures; properly render honors and ceremonies; expe- rienced in the principles of recognition of personal flags and pennants of U.S. and foreign officers and demonstrate knowledge in many other related skills. Personnel SMI • SM2 SM2 ' SM2 ' SMSN SMSN SMSN SMSN SMSA SMSA SMSA SMSA ' Al Patton ' Jo ' Jojola Buddy Gantry Mark Cniaa Bo Shular Carl RagUtar Mlka Roa D.E. Hawkaa WUbur Hubbard Splka Smith Dava WylUa Oudly Dyton 42 CS-DlVISION irnM 4- i:4lM CS-DIVISION 43 Deck Department LT Dale Daniel, First Lieutenant JHIIII LT Dale Daniel, First Lieutenant ENS Patrick Fennell, 3rd Division Officer ENS Harry Clark, 1st Division Officer BMC David Robertson, 2nd Division Chief 44 DECK DEPARTMENT LTJG Dennis Wells, 2nd Div. Officer LTJG Dan Blair, Ship ' s Boatswain BMCS William Clark, 1st Div. Chief GMGC Larry Christian, 3rd Division Chief DECK DEPARTMENT 45 First Division is an integral part of Deck Department and is rightly known as the 1st of the Finest. Whether participating in a precision anchorage, working round the clock to accom- plish a loadout of Marines and their gear, or adeptly handling mooring lines when coming alongside of a pier, 1st Division excels, and is surpassed by none. A hard-working division with a long and proud history of excellence, the phrases smart seamanship, attention to detail, and total dedication and vigilance to duty all combine to spell out 1st division. BMl Thomas Bcasley BMl Thomas Marten BM2 Anthony Pugliesc BM3 Richard Martinez BM3 Allen Nlbbs SN Vincent Brown 1 SN Jon Bue | SN Alejandro Cruz SN Joe Garcia SN Rogelio Gomez SN Phillip Gonzales SN Milton Guenther SN Selmond Johnson SN Richard Moore SN Gordon Richie SN Robert Rust SN Eugene Ward SN Arthur Wingfield SA Harrison Brown SA Vincent Brown | SA Steve Daniels 1 SA Darryl McKay SA John Shaneyfelt SR Allen Cooper SR Eric Rafols SR Norris Taylor SR Richard White SR Gerard Witsell 46 lst DIVISION 1st DIVISION 47 2nd Division LTJG Dennis Wells BMC David Robertson Second Division is better known as Wells ' Welldeck Weasels , number one in moving and storage. No job too big, no job too small you call we haul. When it absolutely has to be there look for the three W ' s (what-where-when). Second Division ' s primary responsibility is the operation and maintenance of the welldeck and upper and lower vehicle storage spaces. This division Is also responsible for the operation of three ship ' s boats and the care and maintenance of topside and below deck spaces. Second Division assumes major roles In all seamanship evolutions such as underway replenishments, boat operations, wet well operations and mooring. BMl Steven Blocker BM2 Edgar Nicanor BM3 Timothy Cox BM3 David Desrocher BM3 Scott Garber BM3 Rodney Jones BM3 Laszio Mikoczl BM3 Mike Stevens BM3 Rocky Whitehurst SN Curt Crowdls SN David Fowler SN Henry Gee SN Michael Horrell SN William Jones SN Mark Larson SN Victor Macias SN Michael StiUman SA Johnny Armijo SA Luciano Bartolome SA Mark Campbell SA Gregory Contois SA Richard Cooper SA William Davidson SA Glen Greer SA Michael Gutierrez SA David McEssey SA Anthony Mighaccio SA Mark Morrell SA Rodney Walker SR Nick Armijo SR Paul Larosa SR Cesar Lopez SR Charles Noland | SR Leandro Panganiban 1 SR James Rudolph 1 48 2nd DIVISION 1 1 i lL - fc --i 2nd DIVISION 49 3rd Division ENS Patrick Fcnnell GMGC Larry Christian The Gunner ' s Mates of Third Division are the fearless fighting edge of USS DENVER. Personnel are thoroughly trained in all aspects of naval ordnance and gunnery. They maintain and operate an arsenal of weapons ranging from the 3 50 cal. gun mounts to machine guns, rifles, and pistols. They arc also responsible for magazines, and the stowage and handling of enough Marine Corps ammo to support a battalion landing team in the field. ' § igl [13 pilSisiBBydr iniaiaisisiiaiiii 50 3RD DIVISION 3RD DIVISION 51 Engineering Department LT George Admire, Chief Engineer LT George Admire, Chief Engineer LT Louis Moxccy, A Div Officer [ rtP F B B r ■ Jkif -- B B , V . H m yMr-j ' 1 Bv mF ' ' 4 ■■ H y KJoRy? -•v B ..- - V J jI I ■ r . ■ i ' : H mHII B I H LT Robert Stucky, Eng Maintenance Officer ENS Christopher Henson, B Div Officer; ENS Hee Moon, MPA; and LTJG Rob Dorenbush, M Div Officer 52 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CW02 James Slocomb, DCA; HTC(SW) Kenneth Spitts, R Div Chief; and HTCM James Ordorff, R Div Master Chief EMCS Nathaniel Mantaring, E Div Officer MMCISW) Jesus Munoz, M Divi sion Chief BTC Byron Lindman, B Division Chief MMC Billy Bryant, A Gang Chief ICC Jack Mannen, E Division Chief BTC Rolando Montesa, B Division Chief MMC Michael Fitch, M Division Chief ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 53 A-Gang is composed of highly capable Machinist ' s Mates and Engin- cmen. These men are responsible for the ship ' s boats, forktrucks, emergency diesels, air conditioning, refrigerators, deballast compressors, anchor windlass, after steering, B A crane, hotwater heaters, sterngate etc., etc. You name it, A-Gang works on it. Reliable, professional, adaptable, and efficient. Always ready, always willing. A-GANG, THE BACKBONE OF THE FLEET! ' Personnel MMl Eric Goodman ENl John Campbell MMl Gavin Sermona EN2 Robert Naud EN2 Marland Hlldebrandt MM2 Kenneth North MM2 Thomas Leltch EN3 Richard Van EN3 Paul Miller EN3 Samuel Henderson EN3 Bruce Baily MM3 Mark Hafner MM3 Steve Douglass ENFN Joseph Ervin MMFN Richard Vangorder FN James Stiltner ENFN Todd Schleber ENFN Michael Severn FA Peter Stumps FA Albert Terpening FR Kevin (Slim) McNamara ENFA James Guisande 54 A-GANG hikli . A-GANG 55 These are the DENVER ' S Boiler Technicians. They wage their war with 650 lb superheated steam everyday. These men stand 6X6 watches in 110 F heat, with heat rash, sweat and dirt always attacking their skin. Stand watch for six hours then repair that feed pump for another six hours. Just in time to go back on watch. The heat, the grease, and that god awful noise of the forced draft blowers: Enough to drive any ordinary man insane. But not BT ' s. They love to steam. They live to steam. Two months at sea and you ask for liberty. Yes you can have one day off but be back by 2400, for we must go to sea, again. BT ' s the best of the fleet. Well done! • Personnel BTl Bart Ruffcom BTl Bill MoTM BTl Donald Gunn«r«on BTl Roberto Deguia BTl Sheldon LoomU BT2 Ronald Gale BT2 Steven Hopeon BT2 Thomat Nowland BT2(SW) Ronnie Quarlei BT2 Mark Hudglns BT3 Scott Dolan BT3 Melvin Richard BT3 Kenneth Scrlvner BT3 David Woodi BT3 Conrado Imui BTFN Rickey Marehall BTFN Jamei Clopton FN Terry Rlxon BTFN Steven DIetzel FN Qyde Dutra FN Mark Anderion BTFN Scott Schelbly FA Harry Kemp FA Serovo Bynum FA Michael Munz BTFA Jamet Reed BTFA Tomothy Seldert FA Duane Rushing FA Michael Larson FA Robert Lynch FA Curtis Morey BTFA Christopher WelU FA Thomas Borrows 56 B-DIVISION B-DIVISION 57 E-Division EMCS Nathaniel Mantaring ICC Jack Mannen From the bow light to the stern light, from the aircraft warning lights to the pitsword, DENVER ' S Electrical Divisions owns and operates, maintains and repairs all electrical and internal communication equipment on the ship. This equipment is widespread and diverse, including telephones and sound-powered phones, the gyrocom- pass and degaussing, shipboard lighting and ventilation. E-Division also operates and maintains 16mm projectors and the closed circuit TV studio for the use and entertainment of the entire crew. They maintain portable electric tools in a safe electrical condition and issue them to ship board personnel. E-Division also initiates and disseminates information about electrical safety. The DENVER ' S mission requires great amounts of efficient electrical power for equipment like the Band A crane, the ballast system, and the stern gate. This power comes either from one or two emergency diesel generators or from the ship ' s turbogenerators which are able to produce enough electricity to light up a small city. Every division onboard DENVER requires electrical power in many different forms for many different uses. No division could complete its work or accomplish its mission without the support of E- Division. We are proud to shoulder this responsibility and work hard to provide for the entire ship. , Personnel EMI Eduardo Mojado EM2 Stanley Miles IC2 Robert Chess EM2 Stuart Parkinson IC2 Kenneth Stewart 1C2 Darrell Cottrill EM3 Joe Sandoval EM3 David Cole EMS Daniel Cisco EM3 Rafael Abiva EMS Michael Forster EMFN Patrick Lynch ICFN Charles Kee EMFN Mark latum EMFN David Cullen FN Arnel Gacad FN Robert Curlel YNSN William Turnlpseed ICFA Victor Riffle EMFA John Legrand EMFA Vance Davis 58 E-DIVISION Interior Communications Technicians Electrician ' s Mates E-DIVISION 59 M-Division MMC Michael Fitch LTJG Rob Dorenbush MMC (SW) Jesus Munoz Today ' s modern and highly sophis- ticated Navy travels throughout the Seven Seas, from one side of the world to the other, protecting the free world from aggression. In order to accomplish this the Navy depends almost entirely on M-Division as its Prime Mover. M-Division aboard DENVER is composed of highly trained Machinist ' s Mates. M-Division is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and operation of main propulsion and propulsion support equipment. This includes: four ship ' s service turbine generators, which provide the normal source of electrical power (along with the diesel generators, capable of supplying sufficient electrici- ty to light all the homes in a small city), two 30,000 gallon per day distilling plants, which produce feedwater for the boilers and provide freshwater for various services throughout the ship; two low pressure air compressors, which supply the ship with low pressure air, and of course the main engines and reduction gears with 24,000 combined shaft horsepower to keep the screws turning and the water churning. On behalf of M-Division, it ' s been a pleasure serving you, throughout WestPac ' 84. Personnel MMl Dennis Russell MM2 Brian Bloomfield MM2 Pete Filandro MM2(SW) David Olson MM2 Steve Marling MM2 Leslie Parlin MM2 Maurice Class MM3 Raymond Dix MM3 Tim Honchell MM3 Victor Pineda MM3 Gary Williams MM3 Jerry Jennings MM3 Michael Johnson MM3 Terrance Parson MM3 Kenneth Person MM3 Edward Salsberry MM3 Donald Wiscaver MM3 Anthony Lucas MMFN Patrick Killbreath MMFN Manuel Galinato MMFN Cliff Granger MMFN Silvester Tabudlong MMFN Emiterio Dominquez MMFN Joseph Paris FN Neil Haveman FA Christopher Cottles FR Dean Fielding 60 M-DIVISION I M-DIVlSION 61 HTC(SW) Ken Spitts R-Division CW02 James Slocomb HTCM Jim Ordorff It has been written in these historic pages, that a certain division on this mighty man-of-war, is the Prime Mover! As far fetched as it may appear, this is a very true statement! However, the mightiest engine, the largest gun, and the most advanced missile system is useless junk without an adequate platform on which to operate! And who maintains this platform for the aforementioned Prime Movers? The Hull Technicians!!! We fix what they break, we find what they ' ve lost, we fill in when they ' re short, and we take the blame for their mistakes!! We do this with a cheery AYE AYE, SIR , for we are the ever-charging HT ' s of R- Di vision. We are honed to a razor sharp edge of readiness! To sum it all up in a few words: We have done so much, with so little, for so long, that we can do anything with nothing!! Penonnel HTl Randy Huey HTl David LaFrance HTl Carlos Santiago HTl Michael Grosman HT2 Carl Holbrook HT2 Arturo Garcia MR2 Patrick Cook HT3 Charles Holman MRS Sellls Howard HT3 Anthony DeMars HTFN Virgil Adams FN Jose Garcia HTFN Michael Ogieglo FN Carey Purvis HTFN Jesus Soto FN Jay Roller HTFN Michael Penberthy FN Donald West HTFN Daniel Nelson HTFN Robert Crider FA David Wagar FA Daniel McKenzle MRFA Thomas Heller FA Wayne Westerman 62 R-DIVISlON R-DIVISION 63 Executive Department LT Rich Cacace, Personnel Administration Officer LT Rich Cacace LT Ken Abbott, former Ship ' s -Chaplain CAPT (USMC) Coble, Combat Cargo Officer 64 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT LCDR Doug Heitschmidt, Ship ' s Chaplain NCC Robert Ground, Career Counselor YNC(SW) Curtis Huffpower Ship ' s Secretary GMGC{SW) Charlie Rudder, 3-M MACS Calvin Evans, Chief Master-at-Arms EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 65 X-Division LT Richard Cacacc YNC(SW) Curtis Huffpower X-Division is staffed by Yeomen, Personnelmen, a Journalist, a Postal Cieri , and a Religious Program Specialist. The Yeomen are in charge of the ship ' s directive and correspondenc-e filing systems and they handle all personnel data pertaining to officers. Personnelmen offer much the same service to enlisted personnel and in addition, they supervise and publicize many of the educational benefits available in the Navy. The Postal Clerk works in the ship ' s post office and handles all matters pertaining to mail, stamps and postal money orders. The Journalist handles public information matters, including news releases, and type the ship ' s newspaper while at sea. He also operates the ship ' s closed circuit television and radio station. The Religious Program Specialist assists the Chaplain in providing the religious services for the crew. Personnel _ SGT Larry Keith RPl(SW) Daniel Nelson PNl Bill Shumaker GMGl Clifford Perry YN2 Joe Mulson J02(SW) George Sicay PN2 Scott Nicholson YN2 James Jones PN2 Zedar Z Broadous PCS Curtis Mallory PN3 Wil Woodrun PN3 Glenn Braun PNSN Scott Greise YNSN Mark Squire Hall JOSN Mark Marino YNSN Derek Roberts YNSN Clark Russ YNSA Stephen Sweet ' s Swee2er PNSA Edgardo Fast Eddy Yumul 66 X-DIVlSION Yeomen Personnelmen Journalist Lithographer Postal Clerk X-DIVISION 67 Religious Program Specialist Master-At-Arms 3-M Navy Counselor Command Master Chief Combat Cargo 68 X-DIVISION When it comes to shipboard entertainment nobody does it better than the KDEN Radio and TV crew. On the radio side . . . there ' s the Morning Show with J02(SW) George Sicay (he ' s the one who gives away the 12oz cans of ice cold bubbling sodaaas); MACS Calvin Evans (ORCA) with the Blue Plate Special and the Whale After Dark; OSl Derek Farthing with Derek ' s Music Emporium; 0S2 Steve Root with Root ' s Rock; and PNl Bill Shumaker with Lights Out Jazz, Rock of the Westies and Fusion Drive. Many other contribute their time during the deployment to air various formatted programs. On the TV Side ... PN3 Will Woodrum anchors KDEN ' s Evening News and MACS Calvin Evans takes the weekend duties as anchorman of KDEN ' s Weekend Report. Regular TV and movies are aired on the television master control board by Technical Supervisor 1C2 Darrell, Director J02{SW) George Sicay, MACS Calvin Evans, YN2 Joe Mulson, YN2 James Jones and FN Bob Curiel. KDEN radio — where the differ- ence is in our sound. KDEN television — the best and only TV station onboard USS DENVER. KDEN RADIO TV 69 Medical Department LT Michael McCarten, Ship ' s Physician LT Stephen Manus, former ships Physician LT Michael McCarten, Ship ' s Physician The Medical Department is re- sponsible for the health care of the ship ' s crew as well as the sanitation of the ship ' s spaces. In preparation for this task, all of the corpsmen are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of ailments. In addition, department members have advanced training in laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, and pest control. Personnel ' HMC Kevin Knievel HMl(SW) Johannes Brenner HM2 Rodrigo Gregorio HM2(SW) Paul Gunther HM2 William Rouse HM2 Ivan Snavely HM2 Rufus Holmes HM3 John Wayne HN Randy Smith 70 MEDlCAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DEPARTMENT 71 The Dental Department is staffed by Dental Technicians. The services rendered include: operative dentistry, root canal therapy, oral surgery and oral prophylaxes. Special skills in the areas of X-ray and dental hygiene are also required of these men. 72 DENTAL DEPARTMENT DENTAL DEPARTMENT 73 Navigation Department LT Thomas Eldridge, Navigator The Navigation Department is staffed by Quartermasters, who provide the ship with safe, effective navigation. The Quartermasters provide a continuous and accurate plot of the ship ' s position and course. They recommend courses to be steered, and procure and maintain necessary naviga- tional charts and publications. QM2 Anthony Brantley QM2 David Ensign QM2 Raymond Green QM3 Randy Higglns QM3 David Larson QM3 Richard Rothrauff QMSA Darrick Plgatt SN Lee Hangar QMC(SW) Michael Sorrell, Navigation Chief 74 NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT LT Tom Eldridge, Navigator NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT 75 Operations Department LCDR Jay Slaughter, OPS Boss LT Vincent Nieboer, CIC Officer CW03 Anthony Marcotte, EWO 76 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT OSC Richard Thompson, 01 Div Chief OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 77 OE Division is staffed by highly skilled Electronics Technicians. They are responsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance on all commun- ication and radar electronics equip- ment. Personnel ETl Jack Brownlow ETl Tim Horton ET2 Steve Hoffman ET2 Ed Skovlak ET2 Scott Allison ET2 Scott Zajac ET2 Oris Payne ET2 Glen Cotant ET3 Paul Halsey ET3 Brett Pasco ET3 Gregg Vigesaa ET3 Tim Ernest ETSN Bob Martinez OE Division CW04 Ray Stewart J ETCS(SW) Jim Grimes J 78 OE-DIVISION OE-DIVISION 79 OI-Division LT Vince Nieboer OSC Richard Thompson OI-Divison is staffed by Operations Specialists. (OS)s function as plotters, status board keepers, radio and sound powered telephones talkers and main- tain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays; operate surveillance and altitude radar. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), and associated equipment; serve as watch supervisors and section leaders; interpret and evaluate presen- tations and tactical situations and make recommendations to superiors- during watch conditions. OSs also provide technical infor- mation and assistance related to Surface Warfare, Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, Mine Warfare, Naval Gunfire Support, and search and rescue operations. Personnel OSl Fred Locke OSl Steve Wllken 051 Derek Farthing 052 Harry Ray OS2 Andre Arnold OS2 Pat Cronin 0S2 Kerry Washington 0S2 Jeff York 052 Steve Root 053 Mark Smith 0S3 Bob AguUar OSS Bob West 0S3 Tony Esqulbel OS3 Reuben Berry OS3 Mike Smith OSSN Paul Dudley OSSN Doug Myers OSSN Don Palt OSSN George Spauldlng OSSN Bryant Miles OSSN Ken Trammell OSSN Jeff McCoppln OSSN Sylvester Green OSSR James Lamb 80 OI-DIVISION [ h- OI-DIVISION 81 OW Division CW03 Anthony Marcotte EWC Rich Vioral OW Division is staffed by highly trained Electronic Warfare Technicians. They are responsible for operating and maintaining sophisticated electronic warfare sensors used in monitoring the electromagnetic spectrum in defense against enemy ships, aircraft, and the ever growing family of anti-ship missiles. ■ Personnel EWl Randall Rosenau EW3 Michael Brooks EW3 Tom Cockerlll EWSN Todd Jackson EWSA Thomas Bernard 82 OW-DIVISION Electronic Warfare Technicians OW-DIVISION 83 Supply Department LCDR Charlie Burge, Supply Officer ' 4 . - V LCDR Charlie Burge, Supply Officer ENS Richard Saltzcr, Sales Disb. Officer 1 IH f Jl - r? -f r w H VMB 1 ' } v -v ' B C ' 1 ■ 1 I i i ENS David Young, Food Service Officer 84 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT SKC(SW) Alan Cameron, S-1 Division Officer — ? SfBi B . M V ' L mkr) %A m M |fcV,% 1 n ' t ' ' I H K i 1 f 1 MSC Louie Baylosis, S-2 Chief SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 85 S-1 Division SKC (SW) Alan Cameron SKI Leopoldo Lorenzo S-1 Division is composed of Storekeepers. The division, while serving as the general stores compo- nents of the Supply Department, is responsible for procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for consumable items such as office supplies, equipage, and repair parts. The division maintains records and files, and prepares correspondence, reports and returns. Perconnel SKI Manuel Betito SK2 Robert Adcoclt SK2 John Robella SK3 Eugen Bobic SK3 Marwin Rafflnan SK3 Enrico Ortega SKSN Gary Sheridan SKSR Stephen HogenmlUer ■■ ■■■ ' ■• 86 Sl DIVISION S-1 DIVISION 87 MSC Louis Baylosis S-2 Division ENS David Young MSC (SW) Arsenio Arcco S-2 Division is staffed by Mess Management Specialists. The division is responsible for preparing and serving the meals for the ship ' s crewmembers. Personnel within the division are tasked with preparing the food for cooking, the actual cooking of the food, and the placing of the food on the serving line where the crew can take what it wants. S-2 Division is also responsible for the cleanliness of the galley, wardroom and over 180 spaces onboard the ship. During this deployment the DENVER earned the enviable reputa- tion as being a feeder. During PHIBRON THREES Professional Oly- mics MSI Gloria and MS3 Johnson combined their talents to win first place in the cake decorating contest and MS3 Weiss won second place in the chili cook-off. The DENVER won first place overall in the MS Division. MSI Mariano Gloria MSI Emelito Papa MSI Abelardo Prijoles MS2 Reynaldo Ordone2 | MS2 Armando Roque MS3 Christopher Angel 1 MS3 Juan Carranza | MS3 Vernon Johnson MS3 John Jones MS3 Roel Manalang MS3 Terrance Overson MS3 Robert Weiss MS3 David Foster MSSN Marvin Bishop MSSN Gregory Demougin MSSN Clarence Vanderpool MSSN Michael Rider MSSN Charles Terrell MSSA Bellsarlo Gensollen 88 S-2 DIVISION S-2 DIVISION 89 S-3 Division ENS Richard Saltzcr SHI Arterio Aquino S-3 Division is staffed by Ship ' s Servicemen. The division is responsible for the operation and the management of the resale activities, which include the barber shop, laundry, vending machines, geedunk stores, and clothing and small ship ' s store. In addition, S-3 Division is also tasked with maintaining records for all of the above services. Personnel SHI Rodrlgo Viltanueva SH2 Victor Sacro SH3 Keith Kaspaii SH3 Antonio Yu SH3 David McNeil SH3 Bobby Kellough SHSN Frederick Schaffer SHSA Duane Durnin SHSR Dexter Wilson 90 S-3 DIVISION H HI P H :r - 3 3 ; ■ - K3 j 1--- S3 DIVISION 91 S-4 Division ENS Richard Saltzer DKl Fidal Diaz S-4 is composed of Disbursing Clerks. The division handles financial matters for the entire crew. It is responsible for the entire realm of money matters aboard ship including pay day, starting and stopping allot- ments, and the computing of various allowances for the crew. 92 S-4 DIVISION S DIVISION 93 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1630 has 11 crewmembers assigned, all enlisted. Its mission is to transport troops and equipment to and from the beach. LCU 1630 also provides support for the troops while on the beach. The craft can carry up to 180 tons, which is approximately the weight of three M-60 tanks or 450 combat- ready troops. Personnel ENC Thomas Popanz BMC Jerry Hill RM2 Mark Baugh EM2 Renato Sanidad QM2 Mike Kamensky BM3 Oswaldo Joubert EN3 Jeffery Churchill ENFN Roland Wriker MSSN Jefferson Sand SN Randall Palmer 94 LCU-1630 The primary mission of Tactical Air Control Squadron Eleven Det. Bravo (TACRON 11 DET B ) is to staff and establish tactical air control centers on board amphibious assault vessels. The emphasis in amphibious warfare is to provide tactical air control and coordination of all air operations in an amphibious objective area. Operating from naval vessels, TACRON 11 DET B provides command and control, implements operations security, and conducts military deception actions. In addition TACRON 11 DET B acts as a back-up to DET A and provides close air support training to the Pacific Fleet. Personnel ACl(SW) Robert Lumpkin 052 Felix Smitii 053 James Lipe ACAN Donald Grimes TACRON 11 95 Beachmaster Unit One CW03 William Bunch BMCS(SW) Donald Truax Beachmaster Unit ONE comprises the Naval Element of the Landing Force Shore Party. The Beachmaster mission is to facilitate the landing and movement over the beaches of troops, equipment and supplies, and to facilitate the evacuation of casualties and prisoners of war. In addition, the Beachmasters maintain communica- tions and naval control units, control all craft and amphibious vehicles in the vicinity of the beach from the surf line to the high water mark, coordinate the reembarkation of equipment, troops and supplies, determine and advise suitability for landing through coordina- tion with the Oceanographic Section of the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), control boat salvage, keep appropriate Navy commanders ap- prised of wind and surf conditions, install causeway LST beaching range markers and range lights, and assist in the defense of the beach. ■ Personnel RMl Howard Duff BMl Colin Mills HM2 Jack Thornhlll BM2 Robert Buist BM2(SW) Raymond Cooley SM2 Tony Stewart BM3 Charles Donelson BM3 Floyd Johnson BM3 Scot Whaley CMS Graeson Wenrlch CMS Richard Palmer SN Kenneth Evans SN Alan Schoenfeld SN Michael Giles CMCN Christopher Ellefsen CMCN Theodore Ray CMCN Floyd Proctor CMCN John Huff SA Bradley Sicha 96 BMU-l BMU-1 97 WSHf W£RH 9 J j ' filfit V i T v A West Pac ' 84 1 30 MAY 1984 lOO DEPARTURE 30 MAY 1984 On May 30, 1984, The Am- phibious Transport Dock USS DENVER (LPD-9) left her homeport of San Diego on her eleventh deployment. It was an overcast Wednesday morning. More than one hundred family members were on the pier sharing farewells wishes with their sailors. For some crewmembers, this deployment was the first major separation from family and friends. Tearful sniffling of weeping women, and long continous clinging embraces displayed the pain of separation. For others, the day marked the beginning of just another deployment. These sailors had sea time under their belts and they were more prepared for the separation. Some chose to say farewell at the head of the pier, rather than to drag out the goodbye greetings. Separation would hurt but to a lesser degree. For some, the departure was an opportunity to discover the secrets and experience the cultures of countries overseas. For still yet others, leaving San Diego was the first step in the journey across the sea toward their families in the Philippines. But for all, the departure com- menced an obligation at sea to fulfill the mission of the U.S. Navy. DEPARTURE 30 MAY 1984 101 Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor, home of the U.S. Pacific Command and headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is the Navy ' s most important island base in the Pacific. The state of Hawaii is comprised of eight major islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe and the island of Hawaii. Pearl Harbor was DENVER ' S first major stop since leaving San Diego. Let Us Not Forget . . . RIMPAC ' 84 . . . the helicopter accident . . . Dr. Rumanes ' Navy Relief . . . professional qualifications . . . March ' 84 Navywide exam results . . . Father ' s Day . . . COMPHIBRON Three Aloha 10 K Run . . . bingo . . . midshipmen . . . basket- ball and Softball games . . . MTT Phase 1 . . . dctailcr calls . . . PACE and high school classes . . . beard growing contest . . . pier shifts COMTHIRD- FLT ' S visit . . . cruisebook sales . . . the pinhole leak . . . taking another ship ' s committments . . . luau . . . and enjoying Hawaii to the fullest. f V :-. V 102 PEARL HARBOR PEARL HARBOR 103 Phattaya Beach Thailand After a two day stop at Subic Bay R.P. and some time at sea, DENVER anchored at Phatt aya, Thailand for four days of liberty. During that time, many of us visited majestic temples and lavish shopping markets in Bangkok, located a couple hours away. These tours were coordinated by Welfare and Recreation. Others stayed in the tourist town of Phattaya to barter with merchants and get good deals on jewelry, gold, and silk products. In Thailand 22.25 baht was equivalent to one U.S. dollar. 104 PHATTAYA BEACH, THAILAND Singapore After a three day underway period, we anchored at Singapore for five days of upkeep. This westernized city had many of the comforts of home . . . fast foods restaurants, telephone exchange and shopping malls. The best buys included audio cassette tapes and music equipment. Let us not forget . . . uniform liberty . . . rcenlisting . . . Tiger Balm Garden . . . Raffles Hotel ... the rain . . . exotic cuisine . . . personnel injuries . . . the new ship ' s bell and 2.1 Singapore dollars worth one U.S. dollar. REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 105 The crossing-thc-line ceremony of today ' s modern Navy has retained much of the traditional discomforts and are picturesque. Although the physical discomforts seem severe, and the initiation cannot be called extremely rough, most of the inflictions usually affect only the POLYWOGS ' pride. Those who survive the initiation become SHELLBACKS; the Sons of Neptune. The eldest and most dignified Shellback of the crew is usually selected as NEPTUNUS REX; his first assistant is DAVY JONES. Her Highness QUEEN AMPHTRITE is usually one who will appear well dressed in seaweed and rope yarns with his face made up so as to appear very alluring. The court in general consists of the ROYAL SCRIBE, the ROYAL DENTIST, the ROYAL DOCTOR, the ROYAL CHAPLAIN, and others who suit the fancy of the party. A round Shellback dressed in a diaper is designated as the ROYAL BABY. All POLYWOGS are required to pay homage to the Royal Baby by kissing his belly. The day the ship crosses the line, it is the custom that DAVY JONES shall appear on board with a message to the Captain from his Majesty, NEPTUNUS REX, stating at what time he wants the ship to hove to for reception of the Royal Party, and with summons for the POLWOGS to appear before the Royal Court for trial. i 106 CROSSING THE LINE ' D(]{EILU l ffl L m. CROSSING THE LINE 107 On 27 August 1984, USS DENVER entered the domain of Neptunus Rex at degrees, 00 minutes latitude and 84 degrees, 36 minutes east longitude. Initiation procedures began at 0530 with the shellbacks holding reveille on polywogs. The shellbacks enjoyed their hearty break- fast to the melody of the Singing Waiter Wogs. When the time came for the wogs to eat, many had lost their appetites. There was a constant popping of shillelaghs mixed with the roar and howls of wogs on parade. All slippery, slimy, and worthless wogs were then assembled on the forecastle for the arrival of the Royal Party. We crossed the equator again on 26 September and initiated newly reported polywogs and those polywogs on leave during the first ceremony. CROSSING THE LINE 113 I Diego Garcia, BIOT Our one day stop at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory was a busy one. A working party moved the goods which were delivered by vertical replenishment; administration and supply runs were made to the Naval Facility ashore and Engineering parts were brought to and repaired by support ship personnel. Despite all the activity, there were opportunities for DENVER sailors to try their hands at fishing. The bountiful waters of Diego Garcia ' s bay surren- dered numerous colorful and even tasty tropical fish. Those who didn ' t fish had the option to watch up-to-the-minute news and sports, and soap operas from the local TV station. Momtasa, the second largest city in Kenya, is the principle port in East 114 DIEGO GARCIA, BIOT Mombasa Africa. During our four day port visit, DENVER sailors found many bargains on a wide variety of wood carvings, colorful cloth goods and ivory. Let us not forget . . Mission to Seamen Club, discos . . . hotels . . . northern coast beaches . . . safaris . . . Wimpy ' s . . . gambling . . . losing control trades . . . malaria pills . . . outdoor bars . . . temples . . . chessboards . . . and 14.71 Shillings worth one U.S. dollar. MOMBASA, KENYA 115 Hong Kong Hong Kong is a British Crown Colony located on the southeast coast of China in the South China Sea. Imagine the culture and ethnic pre- sence of China in a territory where the official language is English, and you ' ll begin to realize what makes Hong Kong unique. Victoria Peak is the reason Hong Kong exists. It is one of the most exciting sights to see because it provides a panoramic view of Hong Kong ' s harbor, landscape, and skyline. Our six-day liberty was graced by the presence of some DENVER wives. Good times were had by all. Even the unaccompanied sailors had their fill of sight-seeing and shopping. Let Us Not Forget . . . Stanley ' s Market . . . Presidential debate . . . Detroit vs San Diego . . . china . . . phone calls . . . Kowloon . . . and 7.78 Hong Kong dollars worth one U.S. dollar. 116 HONG KONG, B.C.C.  ? After a two-day transit from Hong Kong, we arrived at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines for an upkeep period. Just outside the naval base was Olongapo City. The main street, Magsaysay Drive, was alive with a host of people trying to sell a multitude of items. Let Us Not Forget . . . Oktoberfest . . . Navy fitness test . . . DENVER ' S 16th birthday . . . reenlistments . . . Professional Olympics . . . softball and basketball games . . . more malaria pills . COMPHIBRON Three Subic Bay 10 K Run . . . rainy days . . . falling in and out of love . scuba diving awards . . . . calls home . the Change of Command . . . and 19.7 pesos worth one U.S. dollar. SUBIC BAY, RP 117 Illll. 9f ' - 7 4 afv . •fi tm -.-i- ' d ■  ' L Jk sfe Ptl i ' 4 According to ancient legend, Korea was founded some 4,300 years ago by the mythical god named TANGUN, a man-like bear. The present day Korean people are descendents of early Ural Altaic people who migrated into the Korean peninsula some 6,000 years ago. The modern history of Korea dates back approxi- mately 1,000 years. DENVER made a one-day stop at Pohang, Korea. Liberty buses took crewmembers into the downtown shopping area where mink blankets, Member ' s Only jackets, and leather goods were the craze. It was a brief shopping stop, but boy did the DENVER sailors stock up. The buying power was reflected in 802.77 won worth one U.S. dollar. Pohang, Republic of Korea 118 POHANG, KOREA ' ' I ' l ' l Sasebo, Japan On Friday November 16, Typhoon Bill was in our area of the North Pacific Ocean. The ship took typhoon evasion precautions and made an overnight stop at Sasebo, Japan. One U.S. dollar was worth 239 yen. SASEBO, JAPAN 119 %f ' ' T1j! . ' 120 TIGER CRUISE The Tiger Cruise is an opportunity for male relatives and guests seven years of age and older to participate in our last brief period of the deployment. The time frame encom- passes a one-week steaming period from Pearl Harbor back to our homeport. For some of the crew, this was the first chance to see relatives since leaving San Diego for our six-month commitment. The relatives and guests par- ticipated in much of the daily routine. Many of the Tigers became just as excited as the crew in returning to San Diego and were a large part of our long-awaited homecoming. The Tigers toured the ship, played bingo and listened to many of the crewmembers tell of their experiences overseas. The Tiger Cruise is an excellent opportunity for the crew to prepare for the anticipated return to San Diego. TIGER CRUISE 121 On December 6, 1984 USS DENVER returned to her homeport, San Diego. It was a clear Thursday afternoon when the ship neared its berthing spot at Pier 6, Naval Station. The Patrick Henry High School band could be heard in the distance. What at first appeared to be a clump of people turned into small groups of familiar faces. 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SO LO vo in 00 .-I o o so SO (J 2 c e a Q c o (0 CO (0 c e (0 a Q n CO 9; . a o X UJ o tog o -S 5 00 ■ 00 CM --I a T3 0 3 ■3 a a IB V} CO c in c ' ■ .0 10 10 ■5 3 fl cr 3 O en 5 5 en tn CO CM rH FACTS 127 The last page of a cruisebook is generally reserved for the editor to express a few final words to those of you who may be receiving one of these journals. First of all, here ' s an update on last year ' s book , DENVER ' S WestPac ' 83 cruisebook was selected tis first place winner in the Chief of Infornnation Merit Awards Contest held in October in Washington, D.G. The selection brings to DENVER Navy ■ wide recognition in the small commands category for journalism excellence for cruisebooks. The challenge to duplicate that honor this year was issued. Whether this book met the challenge is up to ou and the judges. I would like to thank a fejy people for making this cruisebook possible. Photographically, the following personnel donated pictures: EM2 Stanley Miles, CPL Hector Ccrvantez, PFC Catalani, BMl Tom Marten, RMl Ernie Phelps, ENFN James Stiltner, OSSN George Spaulding, BM2 Anthony Pugliese, SA Alejandro Cruz, LT Rich Cacace, ENl John Campbell, 0S2 Steve Root, MM2 (SW) David Olson, HT3 Charles Holman, OSSN Kevin Litton, FA Albert Terpennkig, BTC Byrm Qfljjj ji _ jjc lLt ei ' S who contributed. Design and laybut assistance was provided by the following Patrick Henry Hjgb School students; Bret Marnell, Paul Horn, Andrei Beoriakin, Jon Stamatopoulos. ick Wisner, Mike Blaylock, Russ Hardis and Ponald Miller. Typing duties wR MllMl By WS ' J e Plulson and PNSA Eddie Yumal. SN Milton Guenther created and designed the division page collages. As with any rflajor project, there are a few people who deserve special recognitior . ■ • i RMi Ric Sieisma provided ejjtensive coverage of our Crossing-the-Line ceremony. He also processed- film and photos during some tight spots. JQSN Mark Marino -demonstrated his DINFOS skills to accelerate the production of ctuisebook. Thank-you, Mark.  My sincere thanks go to MACS Calvin Evans who enthusiastically and consistently provided the necessary photographic coverage ia all areas. Thanks for carrying such a big load. George R. Sicay J02{SW) USN Cruisebook Editor ii S 1. 128 EDITOR ' S PAGE Ml