Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

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SN Schoggins, B.D. SN Youmes, J.L. SN Nicholson, B.L. SN Thompson, A.R. SNMcConnell, J.E

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First Division Always ready to answer the call. First Division works hard and effectively to fulfill DENVER ' s mission. First Division Boatswain ' s Mates and Deck Seamen skillfully accomplish any size task assigned. Some of the division ' s responsibilities include anchoring and mooring the ship, underway replenishment of fuel, personnel, and cargo and operation of the ship ' s Boat and Airc raft crane. By the way of Boat and Aircraft crane, First Division is also responsible for the launching and recovery of the Captain ' s boat and two other similar craft. Boatswain ' s Mates maintain a constant 24-hour underway bridge watch team consisting of Deck Seamen who perform tasks such as steering the ship, executing engine orders, and standing lookout. Always First in action. First Division plays a major role here aboard DENVER. BM2Simms,M.D. BM3 Vaughn, A.B. BM3 Knapp, J.S. BM3 Martinez, M.G. SN Coy, J.J, SN Birge, W.L. SN Marshall, C.J. SN Mills, S.J. SN Canty, T.J. SN Ferguson, B.M.

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Second Division Second Division is tasked with the operation, maintenance, and traffic control of the upper vehicle deck, lower vehicle deck, and well deck. These areas constitute the heart of DENVER ' s mission. With these areas of accountability. Deck Department ' s Second Division is probably the most multifaceted department onboard DENVER. Its no wonder why Second Division is always Turning Two. No matter whether they are launching SEALs in CRRC s, beach equipment in LCAC s and LCU ' s, or a wave of Marines in AAV ' s, Second Division executes Condition 4- A operations with a blend of both pride and professionalism. In the event of a man overboard. Second Division mans the ready lifeboat. Although far less exciting, but just as important, Second Division maintains and constantly preserves its numerous spaces against the ever-present demon to all naval ships. ..RUST. Along with the aforementioned duties. Second Division assists in underway replenishment, watchstanding, and never-ending training. Second Division pressed on to a very successful record during WEST PAC 2000. BM2 Kluge, J.C. BM3 Flores, M.O. BMSJung, D.R. SN Lewis, B.S. SN King, J.W. SN Spangler,J.A. SN Brown, D.L. SN Jones, M. Sn Johnson, AT. SN Tierney, M.J.