Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1987 volume:

Denver (LPD-S) HROTTLE BOARD BRIDGE USS Denver LPD-9 1 Commanding Officer CAPT Win R. Fladd Captain Wirt R. Fladd was born in Rochester, New York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Fladd. Upon gradua- tion in 1963 from the University of Rochester, he entered Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned an Ensign in February 1964. Captain Fladd ' s Junior Officer tours were onboard the USS LENAWEE (APA-195), USS FLETCHER (DD-445), and USS TAYLOR (DD-468). He was Executive Officer of the USS VANCOUVER (LPD-2), and has served as Commanding Officer of the USS FLOYD COUNTY (LST-762). USS TACO- MA (PG-92). USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2). and USS FREDERICK (LST- 1 1 84). Additionally, he was Chief Staff Officer at Am- phibious Squadron Three. Captain Fladd ' s shore duties have included assign- ments as Flag Secretary to Commander, Western Sea Fron- tier, student at the U.S. Naval War College, and two tours at the Naval Military Personnel Command, first as the Com- bat Logistics Force Placement Officer and most recently as Deputy to the Director, Surface Warfare and General Unrestricted Line Officer Distribution Division. Captain Fladd has been awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. Captain Fladd is married to the former Valerie Vaisey of Rochester, New York. They have two daughters, Cara and Jennifer and reside at the Naval Amphibious Base, Co- ronado, California. 2 Commanding Officer Commanding Officer Commanding Officer 3 Executive Officer CMDR Joseph B. Wilkinson Jn Commander Joseph B. Wilkinson Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1972. His first tour was onboard the USS BAGLEY (FF-1069) where he served as Gunnery Officer, First Lieutenant and Navigator. During his tour, BAGLEY operated throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean. From there he went to De- partment Head school in Newport, Rhode Island. He then transferred to the commissioning crew of the USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) where he served as Weapons Officer. Commander Wilkinson received orders to the USS THOMASTON (LSD-28), where he was Operations Officer and again saw duty in the Pacific. Upon request, he was then transferred to the office of the Chief of Naval Opera- tions where he served as Head of Ship ' s Manpower Require- ments. In 1983 he returned to the west coast and reported aboard the USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) as Combat Systems Officer. He assumed his present duty as Executive Officer of the USS DENVER (LPD-9) in January 1986. Commander Wilkinson ' s awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. He has also received various campaign awards. He is married to the former Arlene M. Sakowich of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 4 Executive Officer Executive Officer Executive Officer 5 Command Master Chief BMCM LC Hatch Master Chief Hatch began his Naval Career in 1955. His first assignment was to the security force for CT Base in Komekeysa, Japan. In 1958 he reported to his first ship, USS MANATEE (AO 58). as a member of the deck department. He advanced to Third Class Petty Officer onboard USS MANATEE before transferring in March 1961. His next as- signment was to the Master-at-Arms Force, Naval Facility, Midway Island. After one year at Midway Island, he re- turned to sea; first on USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 5) for a brief tour, then to USS HENRICOE (APA 45). On board USS HENRICOE Master Chief Hatch advanced to Second Class Petty Officer. In November 1965, he transferred to the boat pool, ASW school, San Diego, CA. Fiere he wa ddvan«.ed to First Class Petty Officer. In November 1967, he reported aboard USS BEXAR (APA 237) as LPO of third division. Af- ter his tour on board USS BEXAR, he was assigned staff duty with Commander U.S. Naval Forces Pacific. While attached to staff duty, he advanced to Chief Petty Officer. In No- vembe r 1974, BMCM Hatch received orders to USS ALAMO (LSD 33). While onboard USS ALAMO, he achieved the rate of Senior Chief Petty Officer. In January 1987, he assumed duties as Craft Master of a 100-ton crane at Amphibious Construction Battalion One. In 1979, he made his first tour onbard USS DENVER assigned to the deck department. He advanced to Master Chief during this tour and served as Commander Master Chief before accepting orders to Sima in 1982. After a three year tour at Sima, BMCM Hatch re- turned to USS DE ' VER ir.d assumed his present billet as Command Master Chief. 6 Command Master Chief Command Master Chief ' Command Master Chief 7 Chaplain Chapman 4 { 9i A 8 Chaplain Project Handclasp Project Handclasp 9 Children of the World 10 Children m b ' ' V-. ■ . f m V ' ' . 1 fk-. l H H H 1 H HI Children 11 Officers LCDR G.R. Admire Former Chief Eng. ENS M.H. Alegre 1st Division Officer LCDR M. R. Bennetl Chief Engineer IT E.G. Brantley 1st Lieutenant ENS R.A. Cain Assl. Ops Officer LT R.D. Carlson Denial Officer LT J. E. Chapman Chaplain LTJG H.C. Clark Asst. Isl Lt. ENS S.M. Diaz Disb Sales Officer IT K. Engel Air Officer LT J. J. Deleeuw COMMO ENS A.E. Halliday 3nd Division Officer CWOJ J.W. Holmes EWO LCDR WE. Jeiierski Operations Officer LT G.W. Keller Supply Officer LTJG G.R. Lint MPA ENS I. S. McOueen E division Officer LTJG G.F. Murphy 3rd Division Officer LTJG LB. Rasnick A Division Officer LTJG LT. Rogers Air Fuels Officer LTJG P.E. Schupp Ol Division Officer LTJG T.A. Schweitzer Food Services Officer CW03 J.D Slocomb Former DCA LT W.S. Smith Medical Officer CW04 R.l. Stewart EMO kkkkk CAPT Tharpe. USMC Former CCO ENS E.C, Webster B Division Officer Not Pictured; CW04 C.J. Dollahite DCA LTJG D.J. Barrett M Division Officer LT C.R. Davis Navigator 1st LT LA. Bauer CCO 12 Officers Officers Officers 13 HTC Punches R Division SKC Cameron SI Division GMGC Dean 3rd Division RMCS Hanneman CR Divickm Chief Petty Officers RMC Masi CR Division HMc Cavagnaro Medical Dept. MRc Laurie R Division 14 PNC McGachey X Division SMCS Mick CS Division BTC Moniesa B Division MMC Sumera M Division Not Pictured: MMCS Fitch A Division BTC Lindman B Division BTCS McCaulley B Division HTCM Osborne R Division MMCM Parrish M Division ETC Turner OE Division 15 Ship ' s Crew FA Aldereic M Division PN3 Alignay X Division BTFN Allen B Division RMSN Allen CR Division GMGI Anthony 3rd Division BTI Armstrong B Division ABFI Axelson Air Depl. BT2 Bailey B Division OSI Bain 01 Division MMI Bartletl M Division MRB Bartolome R Division RM3 Baszto CR Division YN3 Battles X Division ET2 Beard OE Division BMI Beasley 2nd Division SA Benedict 3nd Division RM3 Bergcr CR Division IC2 Bergeron E Division FA Bergonzi M Division EMI Bernardo E Division OS2 Berry Ol Division 6M3 Beyer 2nd Division SN Birns OW Division MS3 Bishop $2 Division 0S3 Bloodworth 01 Division RM3 Blythe CR Division SA Bobs I Isi Division HT3 Boedigheinwr R Division FA Boone B Division MM3 Bown M Division RPSN Boyles X Division GMG2 Brawley 3rd Division HTFA Breedlove R Division SA Brilton Isl Division SA Brown 2nd Division SA Bruton CR Division T y t,. n if tm tM, m 16 Ship ' s Crew Ships Crew f SA Buchanan 1st Division BM3 Sue 3nd Division OS3 Burch 01 Division MM2 Burnley M Division BT3 Burrows B Division OSI Bush 01 Division RM3 Busskohl CR Division SN Byrom 2nd Division ASE3 Caballero Air Dep(. SA Cain Isl Division PC3 Campbell A Gang ENFN Campbell A Gang FA Catlcit B Division ICI Chess £ Division SA Chin 1st Division ENI Chope A Gang MMI Christensen M Division EM3 Cisco E Division SN Cilro 3nd Division ABF3 Claes Air Depi. RMSN Cleveland CR Division RM2 Colucci CR Division MMI Comafay M Division 0S3 Cooper 01 Division BT3 Cooper B Division SK3 Cooper SI Division FA Coppage M Division GMG3 Corley 3rd Division IC2 Cottrill E Division HT3 Crider R Division ENI Crisp A Gang SN Cruz Isi Division YNI Cruz X Division EM3 Cullen E Division MSSN Davis S2 Division MMFN Davis M Division Ship ' s Crew 17 Ship ' s Crew MSSN Dawson S Division EMI Dayanghirang E Division RM2 Deal CR Division SMSA Deatherage CS Division GMG3 Decker 3rd Division MSI Delacruz $3 Division BMI Delgado 1st Division DKI Diaz 54 Division BM DiMaggio 1st Division mm: Dix M Division EN3 Dixon A Gang SA Doggcit Isi Division ETI Doran OE Division SR Dorsey 1st Division MM3 Douglass M Division 0S2 Dudley 01 Division FA 9unlap R Division SHJ Durnin S3 Division MM3 Duval M Division SM3 Dyson CS Division BMI Eberhart nd Division FA Eddy M Division QM:1 Edick Navigation MMFN Ell M Division OSSA Elhs Ol Division 0S3 Erway 01 Division OSi Esquibel Ol Division SA Evans Isi Division SA Eyrich 1st Division BT3 Farley A A M mm B Division RMI Fast CR Division HT3 Ferguson R Division MM3 Fielding M Division BM;} Fish 3nd Division YNSN Ford X Division EM3 Forster E Division A Ak 18 Ship ' s Crew Ship ' s Crew M Mmii EM3 Gacad E Division SK2 Gacad SI Division DKSA Gafford S4 Division BT3 Gale B Division ABF2 Gallardo Air Dept. BM3 Garcia B Division HT3 J. Garcia R Division HT3 Garcia R Division SMSN Gardner CS Division tJi Gaynor OE Division RMSN Gilchrist CR Division BMI Glanzer nd Division DN Glass Denial Depl. EW3 Glodowski OW Division MRI Green R Division OSSN Griego 01 Division SHSA Grubbs S3 Division EN2 Guisande A Gang BM3 Gutierrez 3nd Division MMi Hafner M Division HTEN Hall R Division RM3 Hamilton CR Division ICFN Harper E Division SA Harris Isi Division SA Hampton 3nd Division SM3 Hawthorne CS Division ET3 Hayden OE Division OM3 Heben Navigation ETSN Heller OE Division ET2 Henson OE Division BM3 Hernandez 3nd Division FR Higginbotham A Gang FA Hoff M Division SK3 Hogenmiller SI Division EW3 Hollinger OW Division HTFN Howard R Division Ship ' s Crew 19 SM:} Hubbard CS Division OSSA Huddleston 01 Division FN Hunter B Division DT3 Hutzel Dental Depi. SA Jameson 1st Division AA Jarboe Air Depl. RMSN Jennings CR Division MMI Johnson M Division SA Johnson 1st Division YNI Johnson X Division AA Johnson Air Dept. MM2 Johnson M Division ABF3 Johnson Air Dept. BT3 Johnston B Division SMI JoJola CS Division SN A.L. Jones nd Division SN A.D. Jones 3rd Division SN P. Jones Ol Division FN Josiineyer R Division RMI Keeion CR Division 0M3 kelley Navigation RM3 Kelly CR Division BT3 Kemp B Division MS 3 Kemp Si Division 0S3 Koch 0 Division SMS A laborde CS Division RMSN Labry CR Division BT3 Larsen B Division HT3 Lauerman R Division RMSN Lee CR Division EM 3 LeGrand h Division MM3 Leniz M Division MM3 Lewi M Division FA Lewis M Division SA Loague 3nd Division SA Locke nd Division Ship ' s Crew ik kkkM 20 Ship ' s Crew Ship ' s Crew A m M ABHI Longoria Air Dep(. EM3 Lopez E Division MM3 Lucas EN3 Mahoney A Gang EM2 Manzon t Division OS 3 Martin Ol Division MMFN Martin M Division 0S3 Martinez 01 Division BT3 Mash B Division QM2 Maxwell Navittation MSB McCarthy S2 Division EM2 McClanahan E Division HT2 McClellan R Division Lll McClelland X Division SA McCoy 3nd Division SHSA McDonald S2 Division BT3 McGiffin B Division BM3 McNeely 1st Division DN Medina Dental Dept. MMFN Mehki M Division SN Mendez 1st Division SMSA Reilly CS Division HTFN Miller R Division GMG2 Miller 3rd Division BTI Mills B Division ABEAN Misiewicz Air Dept. SN Moen 3nd Division BM2 Mikoczi 2nd Division BMI Mokry BMI Moolchan Ship ' s Crew 21 FR Morrison A Gang OSC Mullins 0 Division SN Nash 2nd Division SN Nathaniel 1st Division 0S3 Neishleb 01 Division OSSN Nelson 01 Division ASMAN Newman Air Dept. RM3 Nicolet CR Division HM3 Nigbor Medical MMFN Nolan M Division BTI Nowland M Division 0S3 Ortega 01 Division EN3 Oswald A Gang BT3 Otiavio B Division SN Panganiban S2 Division MM3 Paris M Division HT: Parker R Division SMI Patton CS Division HM3 Pearce Medical BTFN Peavy B Division HT3 Penberthy R Division EWSN Perillo OW Division BT3 Perkins B Division IC2 Perrin E Division ET3 Pfingsten OE Division ETSN Phelps OE Division FA Phillips B Division MMI Pierce M Division mm: Pineda M Division SK3 Plafcan SI Division PNSN Powers X Division ABH3 Pozos Air Dept. FN Price M Division SA Pryor 1st Division HM3 Puhlman Medical i A immm IC5 Quaries E Division BMSN Rafols 1st Division SA Raquedan 1st Division SM2 Register CS Division RMI Richardson CR Division RM3 Roese CR Division DK3 Rust S4 Division SH: Sacro S3 Division MM3 Salsberry M Division HTI Santiago CR Division RMSN Santiago CR Division BM3 Savage 1st Division EW3 C. Smith $K3 Smith ET3 D. Smith OE Division RM3 G. Smith CR Division HM3 Smith Medical GMG3 Steakley 3rd Division MMFN Stevvins M Division HTFN Stephens R Division ICFN Stephens t Division SA Stevenson 3nd Division FA Steward M Division OSSN Stewart 01 Division EN3 Sliltner A Gang BT3 Siraughter B Division MMI Summerer M Division YN3 Sweezer X Division MS2 Talbot I S2 Division SMSA Tale CS Division BM3 Taylor nd Division RMSN Temple CR Division EN3 Terpening A Gang RM2 Thomas CR Division MS 3 Thomas S2 Division FN Thomas B Division FA Thompson M Division AA Timmons Air Depl. MS2 Unadia S Division MM3 VanGorder M Division SHI Villanueva S3 Division AN Wahn Air Depl BT3 Walker B Division OSS A Walker 01 Division MM3 Walz M Division SN Warrington 2nd Division HM: Wayne Medical OS:i Webb Ol Division SA Webber Isl Division ET3 Weiss OE Division SA Welburn Isi Division MMFN West M Division BM:I Whitehursi 3nd Division SN Wilburn 2nd Division QMSN Wilk Navigation OSI Williams 01 Division MSSN Willis S2 Division AAA SHi Wilson FA Wingard M Division MM3 Wiscaver M Division BT3 Woods 6 Division MR2 Yanoscik R Division PN3 Yumul X Division SN Zacharias 3nd Division SA Zrelinski 2nd Division DENVER History USS DENVER (LPD-9) is the third ship to bear her name. Her keel was laid in February 1964 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Con- struction Company in Seattle, Washington. DENVER was commis- sioned on 26 October 1968, being christened by Mrs. John Love, wife of the governor of Colorado. DENVER was originally homeported in Long Beach, Califor- nia, 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 Am- phibious Squadron Five and changed homeport to San Diego. Three months later DENVER commenced a ten-month deploy- ment during which she was distinguished by her rescue of five downed pilots and one merchant seaman in four separate events while supporting numerous combat operations in Vietnam. DEN- VER was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her accom- plishments during this deployment. Upon returning to the United States, DENVER commenced her first overhaul in Long Beach. She returned to the Western Pa- cific in August 1973 for her fifth deployment, returning home sev- en months later. April 1975 found DENVER enroute 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. DENVER herself carried more than 500refugees, 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 par- ticipated in the operational evaluation of USS TARAWA (LHA-I) 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. 26 DENVER HISTORY The new year brought training exercises for the Battle Effi- ciency 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 I 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 Francis- co. Upon returnin g from San Francisco, DENVER conducted her dependent ' s cruise. The 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 participated in various underway training exercises. She transitted to the Portland Rose 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 de- ployment. In addition to successfully completing three amphibi- ous exercises underway, DENVER crewmembers got involved with community relations in Pusan, Korea-, the Republic of the Phi- lippines; and Hong Kong, a British Crown Colony. The deployment ended five and a half months later on 14 July 1983. After a mini-overhaul, DENVER commenced her eleventh de- ployment on 30 May 1984. Include d in the cruise was a trip into the Realm of Neptunus Rex and across the Indian Ocean. DENVER completed her deployment on 6 December 1984. Since the deployment, the ship went into an eight month overhaul and successfully completed a long list of inspections and training exercises resulting in several departmental efficiency awards. Then it was a trip to the Portland Rose Festival in Port- land, Oregon and to Expo ' 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia. DENVER commenced her twelfth deployment on 15 January 1987. 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 re- classified as a gunboat (CL-16) in 1921. The second DENVER (CL-58) was commissioned on 15 October 1942 and was commanded by Navy Captain R.B. Carney. The new cruiser first saw action in the bombard- ment of Vila, Solomon Islands, on 6 March 1943. During the same action, DENVER ' S force sank two Japanese des- troyers 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 sup- port for various operations. DENVER received eleven battle stars during the war. DENVER HISTORY 27 Chief Engineer 28 Chief Engineer Chief Engineer LCDR M. Bennett, USN One of the most demanding billets aboard ship is that of the Engineering Officer. He is responsible to the com- manding officer for the cleanliness, preservation and readiness of the ship ' s main propulsion plant, electric pow- er plant, auxiliary machinery, piping systems, damage con- trol, interior communications system, the ship ' s hull and ship wide material and equipment repair. He ensures that the required training to maintain these areas of his respon- sibility occurs. On 24 May in Subic Bay, R.P., LCDR George Admire relieved his duties as Engineering Officer to LCDR Michael Bennett. LCDR Bennett quickly showed his expertise by leading the Engineers in winning the COMTHIRDFLT Self- sufficient ship of the week award while returning home to San Diego. We say goodbye to a fine Chief Engineer and welcome aboard an outstanding replacement. Chief Engineer 29 Combat Cargo USMC CAPT Tharpe and SSGT Vallee head the ship ' s combat cargo office. DENVER ' S lone marines are responsi- ble for good liaison between embarked troops and DENVER seaman; loading and off loading troops and equipments and proper handling and care of LFORM (Landing Force Opera- tional Readiness Material). In May, during DENVER ' S 2nd visit to the Philippine Islands, CAPT Jay Tharpe turned over his duties as Combat Cargo Officer to CAPT (sel.) Larry Bauer. Welcome Aboard Mr. BAUER. 30 Combat Cargo DCA CW02 Slocomb. USN The Damage Control Assistant ' s duties entail the establishment and maintenance of an effective damage control organization; the supervision of repairs to the ship ' s hull, machinery, and piping systems-, and the proper operation and maintenance of assigned auxiliary equipment. After waiting many moons past OCT ' 86, DCA CW03 James Slocomb welcomed aboard his relief CW04 James Dollahite in May. Having more than 26 years of experi- ence under his belt, CW04 Dollahite, was more than ready to assume his demanding duties. Welcome aboard Mr. Dollahite! Goodbye Mr. Slocomb! Sorry you couldn ' t stay with us longer. Combat Cargo 3 1 ACU ' I Homeported at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, CA., LCM-8 boat unit ACU-I was attached to the USS DENVER (LPD-9) for Westpac ' 87. Their mission was to land onto and recover from a beach head both troops and equipment during Naval Amphibious Operations. Using its two 120,000 lb cargo capacity Mike-8 boats, ACU-I worked day and night, transporting equipment, supplies, and both U.S. and Kore- an marines during Team Spirit 81 . Their efforts and professionalism ensured the success of the operation. fiisia fi i 32 ACU-1 TA CRON II Good tactical air support is es- sential to any type of amphibious landing. This was the mission of TA- CRON II. Staffed by LCDR Ruben Cas- teneda and his three assistants, TA- CRON II DET-2 provided tactical air control and coordination to support ground operations during Team Spir- it 87. TACRON II DET-2 operated off of the USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). the USS BEL- LEAU WOOD (LHA-3). and the USS DENVER (LPD-9). TACRON 33 KDEN All right DENVER! You got the dea- con on another haze grey and underway rock-n-rolj Saturday . . . I ' m Captain Radhaz and you ' re lis- tening to real rock radio. . . This is Doctor Rock with your 1 ra- dio station. Your only radio station. . . We ' re the Beards Brothers right here on KDEN. Hey! cut it out. . . That ' s just a sample of the mono- logue heard everyday at sea on KDEN radio, an affiliate of the armed forces radio network. There were several fea- ture artist and presentations such as FA Morrison with Jammin ' John ' s Metal Shop and BT2 Larsen ' s Fusion Drive. The main D.J. ' s were MM2 Salsberry (The Deacon of Rock-N-Roll), ET3 Earl Pfing- stein (Captain Radhaz), ET3 Daile Smith (Doctor Rock), and ET2 Joe Beard (The Beard Brothers). Supported by a well stocked musi- cal library, they were able to entertain the crew with all of the great rock-n-roll of past and present. KDEN radio was produced by IC2 Cottrill and directed by IC3 Bergeron. Thanks and always remember KEEP ON ROCKIN JAN(MRY IS IAN niFEDIAllFDRHlA 1!3II7 I mM ' lffV ' HVi Hk j MlMj g Bil||K| 1 .. W RADIO RADIO 35 Ceremonies Not even a six month deployment can stop change and progress. Throughout WestPac, ceremonies for re-enlist- ments, retirements, advancements, frockings, and award presentations occurred. All ceremonies were memorable occurrences for our DENVER sailors. %s. r l - M 37 Air Department The Air Department is responsible for con- ducting flight operations on the flight deck in support of the ship ' s mission. These operations include launching and recovering helicopters and AV-8 VSTOL type aircraft; refueling and re- arming aircraft; and conducting vertical replen- ishment. Three ratings are represented in the Air department: ABH, ABF, and ABE. ABE ' s (Aviation Boatswainmate Equipment) maintain and operate the tow tractors, aircraft starting units, and aircraft support equipment. ABF ' s (Aviation Boatswainmate Fuels) maintain the DENVER ' S aircraft fueling systems, refuel aircraft, and ensure safe storage and use of aviation fuels. ABH ' s (Aviation Boatswainmate Handling) ensure helicopters and VSTOL aircraft takeoff and land safely. They are the primary firefight- ers for a fire on the flight deck during flight quarters. Together they make up the sailors of Air de- partment, DENVER ' S own TOP GUNS. 38 Air Department BEWAl E OF ROTORS AND JET BLAST Air 39 Communications CR Division The Radiomen represent the voice of the command. They are responsible for the operation of all transmitters, receivers and teletypes! all the while, maintaining strict quality control on all cir- cuits. The RM ' s ensure that the DENVER communi- cates effectively and efficiently through careful attention to detail in every step of message trans- mission and reception via the naval telecommuni- cations system. For the past two years, the RM ' s along with CS Division, have been awarded the Green C, which is given each year to the best communicat- ing ship in the squadron. 40 Communications Radiomen  V -n ' :;: 1 Radiomen 41 Communications The Signalman onboard DENVER take great pride, not only in their professional abilities and achievements as-far-as rating knowledge, but also in ail divisional spaces and personal appearance. They are responsible for all aspects of visual communications, whether it be flashing light, flaghoist, or hand held flag signals. CS Division also provides signalmen for smallboat operations such as the numerous boatops in Team Spirit ' 87. DENVER ' S signal bridge has the reputation as the best in the Squadron. This is evident by three Signal Bridge of the Quarter awards. SUPER SIGS Silent voices of the Fleet 42 Communications Signalmen n t« CS Division 43 Deck Department 1st Division is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the ship ' s forecastle, anchor chains, and her two eleven ton anchors. Nick- named The Chain Gang, they are in charge of lowering and raising the ship ' s anchors, and boats. During un- derway replenishment, 1st division di- rects the receiving of fuel and cargo at the ship ' s forward and afterward unrep stations. 44 1st Division Ist Division . .j,iim;MmmiM:. 1st Division 45 Deck Maintenance and preservation of upper and lower vehicle, port accommodation lad- der, both quarterdecks, the motor whale boat, and 65% of the port side troop spaces are just some of the responsibilities of 2nd division. Their primary job is boat, cargo, and wet well operations. They can handle everything from 120,0001b cargo capacity Mlke-8 boats to the smallest USMC jeep. During special evolutions, they man the motor whale boat in order to respond to any type of man overboard situation. 46 2nd Division I 2nd Division 2nd Division 47 Deck The Gunner ' s Mates of 3rd division are DENVER ' S fighting edge. Having extensive training in all aspects of ordinance and weaponry, they maintain and operate the ship ' s two twin 3 inch 50 gun mounts, magazines, and ar- mory. They ' re also the ones responsible for proper han- dling, distribution, and storing of ammunition for em- barked Marine Corps battalions. 3rd Division 3rd Division 49 Engineering Department The Auxiliary Division, comprised of Machinist Mates and Enginemen, is the right-hand of the Engineering Depart- ment. A Division is responsible for keep- ing the crew comfortable through all the different countries and climates the ship goes through, whether it ' s the cold of Ko- rea or the humidity of the Philippines. When it comes time for chow, the meats, fruits and vegetables are prepared using food processing equipment such as meat slicers and vegetable steamers which A Gang maintains. They are also a big part of certain ev- olutions that occur. For instance, A Gang mans the anchor windlass when the ship needs to drop her anchors. If at any time of day or night, the ship should lose power, it would be A Gang starting, monitoring and supplying emergency power to vital parts of the ship using die- sel powered generators. They ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of the stern gate or the back door of the ship. A Gang is even involved in naviga- tion since they maintain, repair, and stand watch over after steering (secondary steering control) to ensure the ship ' s steering-gear is operating properly. 50 Engineering Department 4 Gang A Division 51 Engineering The Boiler Technician The Boiler Technicians, better known as the boilermen in the past, have one of the most demanding jobs in the Navy. On early mor- nings or even the day before the ship sets sail , they make their way down to the heart of the ship. They find themselves sur- rounded by veins of steel that carry the blood of life throughout the ship. Here, they meet their challenge, to somehow bring the war vessel to life. Knowing deep in their own hearts that the long hours of hard work at the sacrifice of their families will finally pay off when the word UNDERWAY is piped down over the TMC. They must leave their families sometimes during the night or early hours of the morning to meet the commit- ment that they all know is ahead of them. The many hours spent down in those fiery holes are often forgotten by others, but are burned in the minds of those who give t he ship life. Boiler Technicians must keep the fires roaring in those hearts and keep the blood of the ship flowing with dedication and tra- dition, not stopping even once at the thought of failing. Without BT ' s to make the steam, there would be no hot water to com- fort their fellow crew members. There would be no electricity for light. There would only be a ship, stricken with darkness, dead in the water. 52 Engineering Boilers B Division 53 Engineering The Electrical Division, al- though small in structure, is vital to the mission and combat readiness of the DENVER. Two ratings make up this division: Interior Communi- cation Electricians (IC men) and Electrician Mates (EM ' s). Together they are responsible for a wide vari- ety of equipment located in vir- tually every space onboard the ship. IC MEN operate the IC shop and Site TV. The IC Shop maintains navigational aids, alarm signal warning systems, the ship ' s various announcing systems, visual landing aids, and sound powered phone cir- cuits. Located in the IC Shop is the dimension 2000 PBX, the ship ' s electronic telephone system. Site TV (Ship ' s entertainment and television) provides the crew with radio broadcast and closed circuit television for information and entertainment both at sea and inport. EM ' s operate the electric shop, tool issue, rewind shop, and the ship ' s service turbine generators (SSTG ' s). The SSTG ' s supply the JUICE , producing enough electri- cal power to support a small city. Tool issue provides portable electrical tool management and conducts electrical safety checks to protect the crew from shock ha- zards. The Electric and rewind shops are the control centers for the elec- trical repair and maintenance of motors, generators, lighting, bat- teries, and all types of electrical systems. E Division, small in size but gigantic in scope. 54 Engineering Electrical PIe °2 g E Division 55 Engineering • ■f- ' - ' -i f V. •- , ' ' V 56 Engineering Machinery Today ' s highly sophisticated naval ships travel hundreds ot thousands of miles around the world to maintain freedom and de- mocracy. In order to accomplish this, the NAVY depends greatly upon its engineers. The Machinist Mates (MM ' s) are a group of tried and true professional propulsion engineers that make it possible for the DENVER and her fellow nava l vessels to be wherever they are needed. They are responsible for running and maintaining the main engine gears which provide the 24,000 shaft horsepower that en- abled us to leave San Diego, transit the Western Pacific, and re- turn home safely. They kept the ship ' s service turbine generators going to make sure we had electricity for lighting and power for air conditioning units. They ensured the evaporators made plenty of fresh water for cooking, showers, laundry, cleaning, and drink- ing. Last but not least they effectively monitored and controlled the timely calibration of all equipment gauges on board the ship. MM attention to detail and second to none attitude cap- tured the DENVER two consecutive E awards for excellence in engineering. Their devout professionalism contributed greatly to DENVER being recognized as one of the best Naval ships during WESTPAC ' 87. Sweat keeps the screws turning! M DivisiO D 57 Engineering 58 Engineering Repair The Repair ( R ) division consists of two ratings: Hull maintenance technicians and machinery repairmen. Hull maintenance technicians plan, supervise, and perform tasks necessary for fabrication, installation, and repair of all types of structures and piping systems. They are the ship ' s experts on damage control, CBR defense, and fire- fighting, and are responsible for training, organizing, and supervising the ship ' s crew in these critical areas. Machinery Repairmen make temporary permanent repairs on a wide variety of equipment and machinery. Re- pairs range from the fabrication of a simple bushing to the complete manufacture and rebuilding of a pump shaft as- sembly. To do these repairs, they acquire highly proficient skills in a myriad of power tools. The professionalism of the HT ' s and MR ' s of R divi- sion enabled them to make critical repairs to number one boiler while underway. Their efforts enabled the DENVER to arrive back in San Diego on time and won the ship COM- THIRDFLT ' s Self-sufficient ship of the week award. R Division 59 Medical Dental Department Medical and Dental Department consist of I Medical Officer, I Dental Officer, seven hospital corpsnien, and three dental technicians. The Medical department keeps the crew healthy, pro- viding care and medication for personnel with illnesses and injuries. Lab tests, minor surgery, vaccinations, physicals, and check ups are done on a daily basis. Medical also con- ducts routine inspections of berthing spaces, heads, and messing spaces to ensure health and sanitation standards are met. The Dental department provides professional dental care. They perform cleanings, extractions, root canals, fil- lings, and gum surgery. Dental ensures that all crew mein- bers are scheduled for annual check ups and receive in- struction in proper dental care. Only a healthy NAVY can get the job done. Medical and Dental are there to make it happen. ■K l P(l|F iHii ■lAPl m Ami HB 60 Medical Dental Department Medical 3 Dental Medical Dental 61 Medical 3 Dental 62 Medical Dental Medical S Dental Medical Dental 63 Operations Department OE Division, managed by CW04 Ra y Stewart, ETC Andrew Turner and ETI Michael Doran, is responsible for maintaining the ship ' s complex and sophisticated electronic equipment. This consists of air and surface search radars, satellite and line- of-sight communication equipment, navigation and depth find- ing equipment and a multitude of auxiliary electronic equip- ment. The division is divided into two work centers. OEOI is headed by ET3 Earl Pfingsten and consists of ET2 Joe Beard, ET3 Daile Smith, ET3 Jim Hayden and ET3 Bernie Covert. Re- sponsibilities include radar, navigational and SNAP II computer system equipment along with control of all electronic test equipment used for maintenance and repairs. OE02 is headed by ET2 Bryan Henson and consists of ET3 Joe Weiss, ET3 Rodney Wilson, ET3 Kyle Gaynor, ET3 Bob Arm- strong, ETSN Rick Heller and ETSN Morgan Phelps. Responsibili- ties include all HE, VHE, UHE and U.S. Marines communications equipment. The ship ' s ET ' s have spent many hours during WestPac ' 87 conducting maintenance and repairs to the ship ' s electronic equipment contributing significantly to the mission of the ship. 64 Operations Department Electronics OE Division 65 Operations The Operations Specialist of Ol division have only one workcenter, the combat information center (CIC). It is in CIC that Operations Specialist (OS ' s) do their job of collecting, pro- cessing, organizing, evaluating, disseminating, and displaying tactical information and intelligence. They control small boat maneuvers during amphibious operations, control of helicop- ters maneuvering for an approach to the flight deck, and pro- vide the officer of the deck a constant flow of information on the ship ' s tactical situation. They take great pride in their work. FOREVER WATCHING FOREVER TRACKING Specialists 01 Division 67 Operations OW division is the smallest division on the DENVER, yet it plays a vital role in the overall capa- bilities of the ship. The electronic warfare special- ist (EW ' s) of OW division maintain sophisticated electronic equipment that gives DENVER an early warning against enemy attack. With early warning of enemy missiles, ships, or aircraft, the EW ' s pro- vide the DENVER with the needed edge to escape and live to fight another day. 68 Operations Electronic Warfare Electronic Warfare 69 Supply Department 70 Supply Department Stores Source of the Force. so they are called. SI Division consists of our Store- keepers. They order, preserve and issue materials. Accounting for Navy-owned consumables, repair parts and equipage items. Storekeepers are the people you can count on when you need a part to keep the ship in tip-top condition. They are responsible for preparing forms, correspondence and reports on parts status. Along with this, they have to maintain files and records and oper- ate various office equipments. Backed-up by publications and in- structions, the SK ' s know exactly what action is to be done at the right time to get a part, the fastest possible way. They are there to help and accommo- date customers, and unless their cus- tomers walk-out of their office with some satisfaction, they won ' t be satis- fied. Stores 71 Supply ' f{;v ' ' - ' ' ' ( m 72 Supply Messing Staffed by 15 Mess Management Specialists and 24 Food Service Attendants, S-2 Division is responsible for feeding not only a 400+ crew, but also embarked Marine units that can sometimes total an additional 800 troops. Personnel are tasked with processing, cooking, serving, storing and maintaining enough food on a continuous basis, as well as keeping all of its spaces in accordance with medical sanitation standards. The division is also responsible for the feeding, berthing and laundry delivery for all DENVER. Marine and Staff Officers, a huge task in itself when you con- sider the ship can carry up to 109 officers living in 35 separate staterooms. Messing 73 5-3 Division of Ship ' s Servicemen. They man- age all of the DENVER ' S resale activities which in- clude the ship ' s store, vending machines, barber shops, laundry service, and linen issue. They help to keep the crew clean, well groomed, and thirst free. Supply 74 Supply Ship ' s Service Ship ' s Service 75 Executive Department 76 Executive Department X Division The Executive Department (the Elite and Com- plete) is the administrative body of the ship. Though one of the smallest departments onboard, it is equal in comparison to the bigger departments in the amount of work it is tasked with and pro- duces. Yeoman (YN), Personnelman (PN), Postal Clerk (PC), Lithographer (LI), Master-at-Arm (MAA), Command Career Counselor (CCC), and Re- ligious Program Specialist (RP) make up the depart- ment. YN ' s are responsible for all kinds of correspon- dence from central files to officer service records. PN ' s are responsible for all enlisted paperwork concerning service member records, advance- ment, career goals, training, and disciplinary ac- tions. The PC is responsible for the handling of all in- coming and outgoing mail, as well as the sale of money orders and stamps. The LI is responsible for the major printing needs of the ship. The RP is in charge of ail religious preferences and assists the chaplain. The MAA force is DENVER ' S police force. They work .closely with the YN ' s in preparation of report chits, court-martials, and other disciplinary pro- ceedings. The CCC is responsible for helping the crew with reenlistment, career benefits, and correspon- dence courses. The Executive Department not only carries the ship ' s administrative load, but also participates in many of the ship ' s special evolutions. X Division 77 Leaving Home At 0846 on January 15, 1987, the whistle blew and the word was passed over the IMC, UNDERWAY. SHIFT CO- LORS, to start off WestPac ' 87. Teary-eyed wives and girl- friends watched their sweethearts and providers disap- pear over the horizon, knowing it would be six long months before they would see us again. Children waved as their Daddy ' s pulled away from Pier 12, most not sure of what was going on except that Daddy would be gone for a while. One sailor explained it to his 3 year old son that his boss was going to keep him at work for a long time to which the boy replied, I don ' t like your boss. Emotions onboard were mixed, Old Salts viewed it as just doing their job with some chances to do some shopping at familiar ports, while the new sailors reporting aboard within the last two years were anxiously looking forward to their first real Navy adventure. Haze Grey and Underway. Commence WestPac ' 87. 78 Leaving Home WestPac ' 87 Leaving Home 79 Okinawa, Japan Our second port call was to Okinawa, Ja- pan and the city of Naha. Here we onloaded hundreds of marines and equipment for trans- port to Yokohama, Japan. Having only one day inport, there wasn ' t time to do much. Some sailors managed to tour the city and enjoy the sights before getting underway. 80 Okinawa 5 e p ►i Team Spirit 81 Team Spirit DENVER participated in TEAM SPIRIT ' 87, a multi-service amphibious operation conducted by the Armed Forces of the United States and the Republic of Korea. DENVER served as the flagship through- out the operation, planning and executing a combined US ROK Marine Amphibious Force (MAF)-sized operation. DENVER also served as a temporary home for hun- dreds of US and ROK Marines. TEAM SPIRIT ' 87 gave DENVER sailors and the Koreans a chance to communicate and learn about each others ' culture. It was an experience that won ' t be soon for- gotten. Jsf ii ' iiri ' 1i Bf«y:- iM 82 Team Spirit Team Spirit ' 87 Team Spirit 83 Sports One of the Captain ' s priorities is maintaining a physically fit crew. DEN- VER sports help to make this happen. From seamen recruits to the Command- ing Officer himself, every- one gets involved. While a number of athletic activi- ties were available over- seas, most crew members participated on the DEN- VER ' S basketball and soft- ball teams. Both teams made strong showings, beating many of their opponents during Westpac 87 ' . 84 Sports i Korea Have you ever looked at the tag on your Polo shirt or Reebok tennis shoes? On the back it says Made in Korea. Bargains were the name of the game during our port calls to Pohang and Pusan, Korea. Designer shirts, shoes, luggage, leather goods, and acrylic mink blankets were the rage in a massive shopping spree by DEN- VER ' S crew. When not shopping, sailors got invovled with the Korean peo- ple and culture. The DENVER crew, under the direction of Chap- lain Chapman, provided Korean orphans with food and clothing during Project Handclasp. Afterwards some found time to sight see and even visit Seoul, the site of the ' 88 Summer Olympics. Korea 85 Pusan, Korea ' ' ?jr ' - ::y !t iigi t ' :k:jaJa ' HBa-s: r.v ' .-w:fo ' t? ' v;!ii X-.y.:...kt ' r f ■: -f- ' i 86 Pusan Subic Bay, R.P. Captain Fladd called the Philippine Islands DENVER ' S home away from home due to our 30+ days on the tropical island of Luzon. For many of DENVER ' S Filipino sailors, how- ever, this was home, period. For them it was a time of hap- piness and long awaited reunions with friends and rela- tives. For everyone else, it was another exotic port to en- joy. There were so many things to see and do in P.I. There were persistent street vendors; dozens of night spots ca- tering to everyone ' s musical tastes-, all types of wicker, rat- tan, and bamboo furniture-, and skilled artists proving they could print anything on a t-shirt. All this at the lowest and most unheard of prices in the Western Pacific. When it was time to get away from it ail, Grande Island was the place to go. Run by the armed services, it provides all types of water and recreational sports. DENVER held a two day ship ' s party there. Of course our stay wasn ' t ail fun and games. The weather was humid and hot, the hours on the job long, and the work was taxing. But when liberty call was sounded, Red Horse, recreation, and relaxation became the orders for the day. Subic Bay 87 Subic Bay, R,P, 88 Subic Bay Ship ' s Picnic - - , TO ' [• f.. mMMy Ship ' s Picnic 89 ?P«« 1 Hong Kong M 90 Hong Kong Port Visit Five days after leaving the Phil- lipines, DENVER anchored in the harbor of the British-governed is- land of Hong Kong. The cultures, of English and the Chinese blend together in perfect harmony. Right next door to an ancient Chi- nese temple, you may find an au- thentic English pub. Hong Kong is made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories located at the southern-most tip of Mainland China. Welfare and Recreation sponsored tours of Hong Kong Is- land, the Floating Restaurant at Aberdeen, Kowloon, and the New Territories up to the China bor- der. No trip to Hong Kong is com- plete without taking the tramway to the top of majestic Victoria Peak. The view from the top gives definition to the phrase, On a clear day, you can see forever. ' Hong Kong is a favorite shop- ping port among sailors. China, tailor-made suits, cameras, ste- reo equipment, gemstone jewel- ry, and other various odds-and- ends unique to the Far East and of the highest quality are found at very reasonable prices. Most of the shopping can be done at the China Fleet Club which is oper- ated by the British Royal Navy. As we departed from Hong Kong, most of the crew was broke but happy. Even some of the Old Salts finally learned to use chopsticks. Port Visit 91 Yokosuka Land of the rising sun. The country in which the fiercest battle between historic culture and modern technology takes place. The majestic beau- ty of snow-covered Mt. Fuji is contrasted miles away by the high-tech animations of Tokyo Disney- land. Japan ' s reputation for advancement in elec- tronics is renowned throughout the world. Yet in the smallest corners of Japan, you will find the an- cient secrets of martial arts that have been handed down through generations upon generations. Al- though our most expensive stop during WestPac ' 87, the smart traveler could still find some real bar- gains. Some of Japan ' s history could be seen in the Great Budha and the temples that they worship. Thanks to Welfare and Recreation, we were able to visit Tokyo Disneyland for a mere $20, including transportation. Those of us who visited there in March, got a little cold and snowed on, but it proved to be one of the highlights of DENVER ' S visit to Yo- kosuka during our deployment. 92 Yokosuka fW ' M I Japan Japan 93 Women of the Far East 94 Women Women 95 i f fv- Pearl Harbor, final resting place for the USS ARIZONA. The USS ARIZONA Memorial was the per- fect historical spot for several re- enlistments by DENVER sailors. The eight islands that make up the state of Hawaii project two images for WestPac sailors; the expectations of the coming ad- ventures as we begin our deploy- ment, and the excitement upon returning to the United States. Numerous friends and relatives joined us in Hawaii to enjoy the tropical climate, the snow-white beaches, the ride back to San Die- go aboard the USS DENVER(LPD- 9). Pearl Harbor Hawaii I Hawaii 97 Coming Home Nothing can compare to the emotional energy created by coming home from a six-month deployment. As DENVER got closer to San Diego, the crew ' s initial reaction was total elation at reaching our final destination. Then those thoughts turned to questions about change. How much has she changed? How much have the children grown? Will they recognize me? Re- member, the coin has two sides. At the same time, the women are wondering, How much has he changed? Will he be happy with everything I ' ve done? Will he still love me? It was a cloudy day, just like the day we left back in Janu- ary, but It was a pretty sight for sore eyes. As DENVER approached Pier 6, we could see our families waving and jumping up and down, impatiently waiting for us to moor and drop the brow. At about 0920 on 15 July 1987, the boatswain ' s mate of the watch, blew that final whistle and announced, Moored, Shift Colors, officially ending our six month cruise and WestPac ' 87. The sailors, wives, and children could once again become a family. All doubts were dispelled as families were reunited after a long separation. Hugging, kissing, laughing and crying were all part of the magic that makes returning home so special. 98 Coming Home We ' re Back! I srtND iCSTIICIU tunoaza IT IS UHUIFDl TO riMissm Of THE cot s III tttsoMU i m •nun ims ifSTitcift mmu. siciwn S ' tJ U976) 1 Coming Home 99 Fool in Around 100 Foolin ' Around w Sleeping Beauties Sleepers 101 AS THE SUN STARTS TO SET WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET. ANOTHER DAY IS FINISHED. ANOTHER TO COME, THE SIX MONTHS OF WESTPAC ARE OVER AND DONE. FAMILIES ARE FINALLY JOINED TOGETHER, THE GOOD AND HARD TIMES. REMEMBERED FOREVER. WE ALWAYS PULLED TOGETHER WHENEVER IT WAS JSEEDED. AND THE TASKS ASKED OF US WERE ALWAYS CflDED, THE CRUISE IS OVER, THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE REAT, LONG PERIODS FROM HOME ARE A SAILt)1?$TAIf V BUT ONCE AGAIN, THE LINES OF LIFE ARE cXST. WE ARE HOME AGAIN . . . — - - - HOME AT LAST m ' ' Editorial Whew! I never thought I would ever see this book finished, but here it is. The making of DENVER ' S WestPac ' 87 cruisebook was as rough as the 15 foot waves we encountered between San Diego and Hawaii. But as with any project, DENVER comes through with flying colors. I would like to recognize CW02 Jack Holmes and BMCM (SW) L.C. Hatch for their support. Whenever I needed advice, they were more than willing to help out a young, green ensign. Special thanks to MM2 Ed Salsberry and ET3 Daile Smith. While the cruisebook staff faded in and out, these two guys remained steadfast to the end. If not for the enthusiasm, experience, and direction of ET3 Smith, I doubt this project could have been completed. Last, but not least, I extend my regards to the entire DENVER crew who helped make this book and for whom this book was made. Eric S. McQueen ENS USN Cruisebook Editor j ],5 0I|XH Cruise Book Sales Office 1NG 912 Siivlark Drive La Jolla. CA 92037 MARCELINE. MISSOURI. U.S.A. Memorial Page ALL THINGS MUST EVENTUALLY END, AMONG THOSE THINGS IS LIFE. SOMETIMES IT ENDS ALL TOO SOON. AND YOU NEVER EXPERIENCE A RICH, FULL, LIFE. OUR TWO LOST SHIPMATES WERE WAY TOO YOUNG FOR THE GOOD LORD TO TAKE THEM BACK. THEY MUST HAVE SERVED THEIR MISSION ON EARTH, FOR HEAVEN TO CALL THEM WITH NO TIME TO PACK. THE PAIN IN OUR HEARTS WILL GO AWAY, BUT THE MEMORIES WILL PREVAIL. WE PRAY THEY ALWAYS REST IN PEACE. TO OUR FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES ... A FINAL FAREWELL This page is dedicated in memory of FN Madden and FN Wood wh passed away while on deployment.