Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 2002 volume:

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More than 19,000 repair parts are stored onboard to permit all levels of maintenance while underway. The diesel and steam generators can produce sufficient electricity to light all the homes in a medium sized city. The evaporators have the capacity to distill more than 60,000 gallons of water per day. DENVER has an official US 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 electronic spaces as well as 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 the crew for a month. She has a fully auto- matic laundry, which provides daily services, three barbershops and a general store which sells more than $20,000 worth of clothing, snacks and other merchandise per month. The crew ' s galley is capable of serving 4,000 meals per day. The medical facility is supplied with the latest medicines and antibiotics, and is staffed by a doctor, a dentist and experienced Hospital Corpsmen and Dental Tech- nicians. Onboard and off duty activities include: unlimited use of ships at sea telephones, E-mail access, two weight rooms and work out spaces, regularly scheduled movies and the occasional steel beach picnic on the flight deck. Denver History The names of Amphibious Transport Docks are taken from U.S. cities, which have been named for famous American explores. Denver, Colorado is named for James W. Denver. James Denver was an early founder of the state of California, serving as State Senator, Secretary of State and as an U.S. Senator. He went on to become Governor of Kansas and a Brigadier General during the Civil War. The DENVER motto of A Mile High, A Mile Ahead alludes to our strong abiding ties to the city of Denver, Colorado. USS DENVER (LPD 9) is the third ship of the fleet to bear this name. Her keel was laid on 7 July 1964 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle, Washington. DENVER was launched on 23 January 1965, and commissioned on 26 October 1968, christened by Mrs. John Love, wife of the governor of Colorado. The first DENVER, Cruiser No. 14, served from 1 904- 1 933 in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. Her primary action was as convoy escort from 1917-1918 during World War 1 . The second DENVER (CL-58), a light cruiser, saw action from 1942-1960. CL-58 participated in the bombardment and consolidation of the Solomon Islands, the landing and group operation at New Georgia and the Treasury-Bougainvillea Operation in 1 943. Additionally, CL-58 was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her role in the Battle of Empress in Augusta Bay. In 1 944, CL-58 was part of the Marianas Operation, the Western Caroline Islands Operations and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In 1945, CL-58 took part in the Luzon Operation, the Manila Bay - Bicol Operations, the Consolidation of Southern Philippines, the Borneo Operations and Third Fleet operations against Japan. During her 34 years, DENVER has made numerous deployments, including five to Vietnam. In April 1 975 after an expedient embarkation of Marine Battalion 3 9 A DENVER was off to Vung Tau, Vietnam. While remaining off Vung Tau awaiting decisions stabilizing our role in America ' s final pullout of Vietnam, DENVER assumed a key role in the emergency evacuation of Vietnam. In one ensuing effort, DENVER rescued 1 ,400 victims of the collapse of the South Vietnamese government. In 1991 DENVER acted as the primary control ship for all amphibious ships in support of Operation Desert Storm. On 24 February, embarked Marine and Navy units were tactically off-loaded off the coast of Al Mishab. Saudi Arabia just 20 nautical miles south of the Kuwait border. The units performed various combat roles in support of the successful ground assault phase of Operation Desert Storm. DENVER was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for operations during the war. DENVER was involved in many vital operations and exercises on her last deployment. While in the Arabian Gulf DENVER joined other forces of the Fifth Fleet supporting Operation Southern Watch. DENVER and the 15th MEU also participated in several multinational exercises. DENVER and the 1 1 th MEU lead the way on her most recent deployment, her 1 8 , which took her to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Arabian Gulf. She departed San Diego on 15 June 2002. DENVER was chosen to be the Flag Ship for Exercise Infinite Moonlight Infinite Shadow in Jordan and Exercise Eager Mace in Kuwait. Denver also conducted Humanitarian Assistance Operations in East Timor. Port visits included Pearl Harbor, HI; Singapore; Manama, Bahrain; Darwin, Australia and Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. First USS Denver (C-14) (1904) Second USS Denver (CL-58) (1942) Capt. B. E. Johanson Commanding Officer USS DENVER(LPD-9) Captain Johanson, a native of Salem, Oregon, entered the Navy in April 1 977. He attended Recruit Training in San Diego, Machinist ' s Mate A school at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois and Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida. Following completion of Nuclear Power Training, Captain Johanson was selected for a Navy Scholarship Program at Jacksonville University, where he graduated with a Bach- elor of Science Degree in Chemistry (Summa Cum Laude) in 1 980. Following graduation. Captain Johanson reported for flight training at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida where he was designated a Naval Flight Officer in May 1 981 . He completed Fleet Replacement Training in the A-6E Intruder and the following year reported to VA-1 45 where he completed deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean onboard USS RANGER and USS KITTY HAWK. In 1986, Captain Johanson completed training at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and served as Project Officer for the Navy ' s A-6F test program and several advanced ordnance projects. In 1988, Captain Johanson reported for duty as the Strike Operations Officer for Commander, Carrier Group THREE. During this tour he completed deployments onboard USS CARL VINSON and to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he provided the initial Tomahawk Cruise Missile planning for Operation Desert Storm. During the Gulf War, Captain Johanson was assigned to the Pentagon ' s Crisis Action Team, where he provided the daily war plans brief to the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1 991 , Captain Johanson reported for duty as an Instructor at the Navy ' s Strike Warfare Center in Fallon, Nevada where he served as Tactics Department Head and in 1992 he reported to VA-95 as Operations Officer. While assigned to the A-95 Green Lizards , he completed a deployment to the Arabian Gulf onboard USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN and flew missions in support of Operation Southern Watch (Iraq) and Continue Hope (Somalia). Captain Johanson completed his Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at the Naval War College in 1 995 and then reported as Executive Officer of VS-29 in 1 996, where he com- pleted his sixth WESTPAC lndian Ocean deployment onboard USS KITTY HAWK. The next year he took command of the VS-29 Dragonfires and led the squadron through a highly successful set of workups and deployment to the Persian Gulf onboard USS CARL VINSON. In November 1 998, he was selected once again to attend the Navy ' s Nuclear Power School, this time in preparation for duties as Executive Officer of USS RONALD REAGAN, the Navy ' s newest Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier. Following a highly success- ful stand-up of the plankowner crew, he reported for duty in May 2002 as Commanding Officer, USS DENVER (LPD 9). His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards). Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards). Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards) and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2 awards). f J I HB Lieutenant Commander Mark Lechner Executive Officer USS DENVER (LPD-9) 1 How AbouT A m NicE Cup Of SbiT TkE F@!% up Lieutenant Commander Lechner is a native of Santa Maria, California. He was commis- sioned into tlie U.S. Navy in December 1987 through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. Following completion of the Division Officer training course at the Surface Warfare Officer School in San Diego, California, he reported to his first command aboard the USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). During this tour he was assigned duties as OI Division Officer, Training Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer, Gunnery Officer and Assistant Weapons Officer. He was also involved in combat operations as part of the Advance Amphibious Force in support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In January 1992, he reported to USS ENGLAND (CG-22) as Main Machinery Officer and Ship ' s Material Maintenance Officer. During this tour he made another deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and was the overhaul coordinator during ENGLAND ' S eight-month dry- docking repair availability. Following this eighteen-month tour. Lieutenant Commander Lechner reported to com- mander. Amphibious Group Three. During his two years aboard he was assigned various duties within the Operations Department, including Schedules Officer for 21 amphibious ships. In May 1996, he reported to USS OLDENDORF (DD-972) as Combat Systems Officer. During this tour USS OLDENDORF completed a five month dry-docking repair avail- ability that included the installation of several combat systems upgrades and two multi-national exercises. Lieutenant Commander Lechner reported to Destroyer Squadron Seven in March 1 998 as Combat Systems Officer. This tour included participation in RIMPAC ' 98 and a deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf with the CONSTELLATION Battle Group. After receiving his Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, Lieutenant Commander Lechner reported to USS DENVER (LPD-9) as Executive Officer in June 200 1 . Lieutenant Commander Lechner ' s personal awards include the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and numerous campaign and unit awards. Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey Davis Executive Officer USS DENVER (LPD-9) Lieutenant Commander Davis grew up in San Diego, California. He earned a Bachelor degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Riverside and later earned a Masters degree in Financial Management from the Navy Post Graduate School. He was commissioned as a Supply Officer through Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI in June 1988. Following Supply Officer School in Athens, GA, he reported aboard USS KIRK (FF- 1 087) in Long Beach, CA as Disbursing and Sales Officer. In 1 990, he applied for and received a lateral transfer to the Surface Warfare Community; still on USS KIRK he became Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer. Following KIRK, Lieutenant Commander Davis reported to USS SHASTA (AE-33) in Concord, CA as the Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA) and also served as Navigator. While on SHASTA he made two Arabian Gulf deployments, one in support of Operation Desert Storm. After SHASTA, Lieutenant Commander Davis attended the Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA and then Surface Warfare Department Head school in Newport, RI. His first Department Head tour was on the commissioning crew of USS BLACK HAWK (MHC-58) as the Chief Engineer. On BLACK HAWK, he deployed from Corpus Christi, TX to the Baltic Sea in support of the NATO Blue Harrier exercise. He completed his second Department Head tour as the Material and Logistic Officer (N4) for Commander, Amphibious Squadron ONE (PHIBRON ONE) staff out of San Diego, CA where he made his third deployment to the Arabian Gulf aboard USS PELELIU (LHA 5). Upon leaving PHIBRON, he served as the Commanding Officer of the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Akron, OH. Lieutenant Commander Davis reported aboard USS DENVER as the Execu- tive Officer in September 2002. Lieutenant Commander Davis ' personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2). Other awards include: Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (2), Southwest Asia Service Medal (3), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (3). Kuwait Liberation Medals (SA K). 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DAVID ET3 HERRERA,PAUL ABF2 MEDINA, XAVIER SK3 CORONADO.ELOYD MMFN HOOPER, LUCAS m MERINO, MYRBERT MM3 CORNELL, SCOTT EMFN HUGHES, LUCKY SN MONDY,PERREN SM3 CRUMEDY, CHRISTOPHER MM3 HULME, JEFFREY MM2 MORALES, FEDERICO SM2 DAHLBERG. JEFFREY MM2 JACKSON, JOSEPH m MORGAN,DONNIE ED MUSSAW.JODY MM3 NABOR. KENNETH MS3 NAQON.WILFREDO MS2 NEESE, DONALD MAI NORSWORTHY, STEPHEN 0S2 NUNEZ, MAKEL DK3 NUTT.JONATHON RP3 O ' CON. ROLAND rrsN OFFOR, CHARLES ET3 ORR. TIMOTHY HM3 OSORIO, ANTONIO ABHI PANIS.WILFREDO HMl PARICIO. JACOB SN PARKS. BENJAMIN MM3 PEARSON, IVAN FC3 PEREZ. JAMES GM2 PETERSON. SHANE ABHI PLITII. ANDREW QM2 PFAFF. JAMES SMI PIZARRO, GUSTAVO EMS POHL,BRL EN2 PRUDENCIO,WILFREDO SK3 REYES, LEO EM3 RICHARDSON, AZBO AS3 RICHMOND, ALBERT HMl ROBERTS, ANTONIO m ROBERTS, MICHAEL ET3 ROCHFZI.AINEZJUUO BM2 RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS HM3 ROGERS, KENNETH MM3 ROXAS, CASEY MM3 ROYBAL, MICHAEL EWSN SALAS, MARCO rT2 SALGADOVALENCIA MM3 SAMSON, EDWIN HM3 SANTOS, SANMAR SK2 SCOTT. RYAN 0S2 SEBALLOS, STEVEN EM3 SHERRARD.SEAN MM2 SHOTWELL. SONNY SN SIHARATH,INTHASONE MM3 SMITH, MARCUS SK2 SPELLS, CHRISTOPHER QM3 STEVENSON. DONALD AOl ST. ONGE. NICHOLAS AS2 TANK,PHniIP EN3 THOMPSON. ALYWIN 0S2 TIANIA,EDGARDO MSI TRAMMHI ANTONNIE n3 TROUTMAN, JERRY SMI VANG, CHAN HM3 VENEGAS, ROBERTO ABF2 VILLASANA,JAVIER MM2 WALKER, BRIAN MM2 WEBBER, AINSWORTH MS3 WEINBERGER, MATTHEW MM3 WEST, NICHOLAS MM3 WHTTE, DERRICK SH3 WIGGINS,JAMES IC3 WILLIAMS, RUSSELL ET3 WOODERY.ALTON SH3 WRIGHTDAMAIN ABF3 YA77JF,RYAN EN3 YOUMES, JAMES SH3 ZANIEWSKI, MATTHEW SM2 CMDCM (SW FMF) M.S. Surla Command Master Chief Master Chief Surla joined the Navy in August 1975 and com- pleted Recruit Training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California. He attended Hospital Corps School at Naval School of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA. His first permanent duty station was Na- val Hospital, Portsmouth, VA where he was promoted to Petty Officer Third Class. He reported aboard the Big E , USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in March 1978. This is where, in 1980, he was promoted to Petty Officer Second Class. In August 1980 he attended Field Medical Service School in Camp Pendleton, CA and graduated top of the class. He reported to 3 ' Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan in November 1980 and was assigned to 2 Battalion, 4 Marines. In May 1981 , he transferred to Naval Train- ing Center, Medical Clinic, San Diego, CA. He was assigned to 1= ' Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA in November 1984 and was assigned to 3 ' Battalion, 5 Marines. He graduated with honors and distinction from Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman School in May 1988. His first independent duty billet was the USS BUCHANAN (DDG 14) until its decommission- ing in October 1 991 . His next duty station was Beach Master Unit ONE as Independent Duty Corpsman and Command Senior Chief until his transfer to MARFORPAC, HI in January 1996. In 1 997 he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy. From there he reported aboard USS CURTS (FFG 38) homeported in Yokosuka, Japan as FIRST Command Master Chief. He reported to 1 MEF, Camp Pendleton, CA in March 2000. In 2001 he joined the mighty ship USS DENVER (LPD 9). Master Chief Surla is authorized to wear the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist de- vice. His personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (1 gold star). Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two gold stars). Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four gold stars), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Medal and various campaign awards. The Silent Ranks I wear no uniforms, no blues or Army Greens. But I am in tine military in the ranks rarely seen. I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give. But the military world is the place where I live. I ' m not the chain of command, orders I do not get. But my husband is the one who does, this I cannot forget. I ' m not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line. But my job is just as tough; I ' m the one that ' s left behind. My husband is a patriot, a brave prideful man. And the call to serve his country not all can understand. Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free. My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me. I love the man I married. Soldiering is his life. But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Wife. Author Unknown Denver Family and Friends, It ' s been an honor and a privilege to serve the Denver Families as your Om- budsmen. We would like to sincerely thank not only the command but the entire crew for their outstanding efforts and dedication put forth not just the last 6 months, but every day. Your sacrifices for your family and your country make you true HEROES in our hearts. So our THANKS to all of you, for a JOB WELL DONE! Keily Anderson Christy Powell USS Denver (LPD-9) Ombudsmen mFDKfiY j . SBTFT COLORS... Meet the Departments.... LCDR Pfister Air Boss LT Ouellette Mini Boss ' % CvfV DEPARTMENT LTJG KOZMA LTJG DONOVAN LTJG ATENCIO BMCS(SW AW) MAC(SW AW) BMC(SW AW) BMC(SW AW) CRADDOCK DAVIS CARNEY JOHNSON 1ST DIVISION BMl(SW) MUNYON BM2(SW) CRAWFORD BM2(SW) BM3 MORALES BM3(SW) WESLEY BM3 LINTON MARTINEZ SN KITNER YNSN BRAGG SA WALLER SA EXUM SA ANDERS SA ARIASCASADO SA DUSSO SA GRONINGER SA GUZMAN SA RONEY i SA BUI SR PADILLA SR COWART SR ZUNIGA .M ft 1 S c y . Vi  I ' jr ■r 1 ' 2ND DIVISION BMl(SW) WILLIAMS BM2(SW) KLUGE BM2(SW) ROOT BM2 ROCHEZLAINEZ BM3 MILLS SN DESGROTTES SN HUGHES SN JOHNSON SN YOO S MONDY SA CORRALES SA ARTILLIO  . i SA CASTILLO SA HARKNESS SA KAMLER SA LANG SA MADRIGAL SA SHOTWELL 3RD DIVISION FCl JANDA GM I (SW) GARCIA MA1(SG)NEESE GM2 BATISTA FC2 McCUISTION FC2(SW) POWELL GM2 MARTINEZ GM2 PEREZ FC3 PEARSON GM3 McCONNELL GNU BL RNSIDE GM3 CARPENTER UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT WET WELL OPERATIONS ENGINEERING Jr. Officers. ..sheesh! Under CHENG ' s eye LT SMITH CHIEF ENGINEER Q CW02 GUILE Damage Control Assistant ENGINEER The word itself is a statement of Achievement, Dedication and Success. Every aspect of life aboard a ship is derived from the Engineers. From power and propulsion to dining and entertainment it all starts nere! These are common everyday sailors that perform extraordinary actions each and every day. Com- prised of A, E, R, PI, P2 divisions, each an integral part of the DENVER team. No task can be accomplished without them, The World ' s Finest Engi- neers. ' ENS CARNES PI Division Officer ENS STORER P2 Division Officer MMCM (SW) NORBY Engineering LCPO Here let me spell it out for you.. VIMCS (SW) LYDAY Engineering Mid Group MMCS (SW) STERN Ship ' s Material Maintenance Officer EMCS (SW) ADONGA Ship ' s 3M Coordinator MMC (SW) FLOWERS PlDivCPO CPO I ' ve never seen green gold ' W. JW E DCC (SW) MMC(SW) MMC(SW) MMC (SW) THORNTON LAWRENCE NAY FEATHER RDivCPO OIL KING A Div CPO P2 Div CPO o A I V I s I o A Happy Gang I caught the BIG one! Mini Diesel. Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum o A GANG ' OUR AUXILIARIES DIVISION IS COMPRISED OF ENGINEMEN (EN) AND MACHINIST ' S MATES (MM). THEY ARE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF WATER, AIR, AND STEAM SYSTEMS OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN MACHINERY ROOMS. THEY ALSO TACKLE STEERING ENGINES, ELEVATORS, WINCHES, CRANES, CAP- STANS, PUMPS, AND ASSOCIATED VALVES. BUTTHAT IS NOT ALL. THEY ALSO MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION PLANTS, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, AND GALLEY EQUIPMENT. FROM SMALL BOATS TO THE ENTIRE SHIP WE DO IT ALL. D I V I s I o .I 13(SW) ROGERS MMFN PULLMAN MMFNCORONADO FNEICEMAN MMFA(SW) ROXAS E D I V I s I o N Electrical Division. Comprised of Electrician ' s Mates (EM) and Interior Communications Electricians (IC). These magicians of electricity do it all. EM ' s provide power and lighting to everyone on the entire ship. They also repair and maintain distribution circuits, panels, switchboards, controllers, and storage batteries, along with rewinding motors. It would be a silent dark, day without them. ICl(SW) CLARK EDivALCPO The IC ' s work their magic a little differently. The ICE men provide entertainment and monitoring of systems throughout the ship. From telephones, televisions, and general announcing systems to ship ' s control, alarms, indicators, flight deck landing aids, and gyrocompass systems, they are who you call. Electrician ' s Mates and Interior Communications Electricians, the electrical magicians of the sea. MM R D I V I s I o N Repair Division. USS DENVER ' S Busy Beavers consists of Hull Maintenance Technicians (HT), Damage Controlmen (DC) and Machin- ery Repairmen (MR). HT ' s install, maintain and repair valves, piping, plumbing system fittings, fixtures and marine sanitation systems. They repair structures and hulls by welding, brazing, riveting and caulking. DCs operate, repair and maintain installed fire fighting systems, damage control equipment and chemical, biological and radiological defense equipment. They train ship- board personnel in the use of these systems and equipment along with the various fire fighting methods. Emer- gency repairs that include pipe patching, plugging and shoring are an integral pa ' of their job. MR ' s draw sketches and prepare specifications for replacement parts or items that are no longer fabricated by the manufacturer. Tho.se items are then produced using machinery shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, sharpers, bench grinders, milling machines, boring mills, power hacksaws and computer controlled machinery. In addition MR ' s also operate engraving machinery. All of Repair Division maintain and control the ship ' s ballast and de-ballast system used to flood the ship ' s welldeck area to receive utility, air cushioned landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles. Repair Division is the nucleus of the ships ' s Fire Marshalls and Fire Fighting Leaders. In the event of any casualty, R Division keeps us afloat. DCl(SW) HTl DCl(SW) GUAJARDO REEVES RHINEHART R Div LPO Where there ' s smoke there ' s smoke. I ' m happy you are here! HT3 POLK HT3 STALL BOYD HTFN DONOVAN The stash brigade. Stash Video game wizard. R RHH k it ' ll -1 1 1 WHb _i The stash brigade. Grandpa stash, Happy stash. I m DCFN ELAM I V I s I o N Keep staring at them. Then they will turn the page! Propulsion Divisions or ' Pit Snipes ' are the driving force behind the scenes. The heart and soul in the bowels of the ship. Working under hot humid conditions they control the ship ' s two boilers and steam turbines used for propulsion. Additionally they operate and maintain the ship ' s two distilling plants which make fresh water for use by the boilers and the crew. The test lab is part of this group. The personnel assigned to the test lab sample and test boiler water and feed water and make critical recommendations regarding treatment and casualty control actions to maintain boiler water chemistry. They also are in charge of the fuel and lubricating oil quality management programs. MMKSW) MMl MMKSW) MM2 MM2 ANTRAM GUILLEN LINA SHERRARD DAHLBERG PI DIV LPO MM3 CRUMEDY MM3 ALEXANDER p 1 D I V I s I o N MMFA WILLIAMS FA SCHNEIDER FA PALMER MMFR HAINES p 2 D I V I s I o N B Houston this is Denver control, over. Darn They found us! Kill the Rabbit! Kill the Rabbit MMFN ORNER p 2 FA FLORES FA MARTIN D I V I s I o N ENGINEERING Drill Casualties? Must be heat stress. What are you looking at? DC OLYMPICS How does my hair look? Is this how we patch? STEEL BEACH See, it we stay right liere and be quiet no one will see us. Keep talking. I ' m listening, really. And if your ten friends talk to their ten friends.. If he ' s here and I ' m here, who ' s on watch? PARADISE AT SEA This doesn ' t taste like Sea Gull. INPORT HAWAII SINGAPORE The King ' s visit H.M. KING ABDULLAH H.M. QUEEN RAMA 1 B ' ' 1 m H j rtf 1 • « i .. .... i d ■ y mIS Chiefs 2002 Kuwait The MCPON « mttg Myt iiSTNygr- 1 M 1 t HHBP B ahr ain Halloween on D-9 Crossing the Line. INPORT DARWIN AUSTRALIA East Timor T £2Bmm m pfc — ■ ' . -J ■ 1 mtM I ' s W! S B Wj fja ' 1 ■ i g ii i L aB f B BH H H L H K B.«f: V 4 T . ' —J i M ' •i ' Ice Cream HHVW y% pi y M il «■ r 1 1 L 1 F u n f e t MEDICAL DEPARTMENT DENTAL DEPARTMENT o perations Officers Planning. . .Preparation. . .Execution . . . WESTPAC 2002 was once again the cornerstone of a tremendously successful Inter- Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC) and Work-up period. From the very moment we took in our mooring lines to start the deployment, DENVER led the way for the BELLEAU WOOD ARC. DENVER arrived off Camp Pendleton to onload its traditional load-out of Marines and their equipment, plus an additional four CH-46 helicopters. DENVER did not stop there. When the ARC entered the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility, the regional military leaders asked for volunteers to take Special Operations helicopters and perform dangerous and demanding duties off the coast of Africa, and DENVER found a way to volunteer. Though not chosen for that mission, DENVER displayed the flexibility and determination that would later prove to be her mantra. DENVER was chosen instead to lead the Split-ARG into the Red Sea and Jordan to be the Flag Ship for Exercise INFINITE MOONLIGHT INFINITE SHADOW. To perform this role, DENVER took on over 300 additional Sailors and Marines, 3 additional helicopters, and a LCU. DENVER and MOUNT VERNON led the way as we took on the responsibility of representing the United States during these two highly visible, bi-lateral exercises. Because of being ready to take on any responsibility, DENVER lived up to its moniker of being A Mile High, A Mile Ahead and beyond. The Operations Depsirtment can be characterized by the flexibility and good character of the its officers and enlisted personnel. The Combat Information Center is the heart of Operations department. Every rating within the department plays a roll in ensuring that the space is ready to play its roll as the information node of the ship. From the Operations Specialists, Information Systems Technicians, Electron- ics Technicians, and Electronic Warfare Technicians, their combined effort is what makes the difference between a successful mission and a failed one. Success is always quantified by accomplishment, awards, and accolades. But, the hard work, and perseverance of the individuals of the Operations Department can never be fully measured. LTJGVALENZUELA -Training Officer CW02 BEARD -Communications Officer LTJG O ' BRIEN -CIC Officer ENS HICKENBOTTOM -Electronics Material Officer ENS PRESSER -Assistant Training Officer ENS WRIGHT -ADP Officer LTJG FRANTZ -CPR-5 Force Protection Officer ENS BELLVILLE -CPR-5 Force Protection Officer Operations 1 ' OSCS VAILLANCOURT ETC WRIGHT EWC ANDERSON ITC MINOR ITC SALAUSA ISC CURRY OC Division accomplished by use of radio transmitters an consist of line of sight VHF and UHF, long! systems was email, and web browsing ca| helped the crew, and embarked marines kee While on deployment, technicians wor| operations in support of Operation Endurir jivers oj rating acroj HF and UHF, satellj [y provided by the s(| Duch with their lovec relessly to keep thes kdom. s mission is [frequency ectrum. These circuits Ice, and data circuits. Among these jicated IT-21 suite. These systems [thereby enhancing morale, jms up and running during crucial IT3(SW) BARNABY IT3(SW) CHILLIOUS ITSN(SW) O ' CON OE OW Divisions f t ;OTlTstment Watch During Westpac 2002 Denver ' s OE OW division thrived with success. From the acclaimed condition of all electronic equipment to the professional manner in which they stood their watches. OE OW was a model to every deployed Navy vessel. Electronic Warfare technicians attempt to see and hear the enemy before the enemy finds us. EW ' s are the ships key line of defense against missiles and torpedoes. They took this demanding job, found the standard and then raised the bar. With the EW ' s on the watch the Denver could rest at ease. T he Electronic Technicians maintained an equipment readiness that surpassed all deploy- ments for the past decade. From the intense communication and radar needs of an amphibious opera- tion to the phone call home, the ET ' s are the men behind the curtain . Another praised success is the fact that every Electronic Technician onboard USS Denver was qualified to wear the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. Denver ' s OE OW division is the best in the fleet. Vi ' '  ETl(SW) NORRIS ET2(SW) BOONE ET2(SW) BRANTUK ET2(SW) GONZALES ET2(SW) STEVENS ET2(SW)VANDENH0EK ET3(SW) CARGAL ET3(SW) CLARKE ET3(SW) FADOK ET3(SW) MORGAN ET3(SW) OFFOR ET3(SW) ROBERTS ET3(SW) WILLIAMS EW2(SW) PIEL EW2(SW) KING HW3(SW) DYSON EW3 ESTRADA EWSN(SW) ROYBAL EWSA(SW) BALL EWSA CRABTREE Division Operations Specialists (OS ' s) man the Combat Information Center (CIC). They are charged with numer- ous responsibilities relating to naviga- tion, plotting and avoidance of surface contacts, anti-aircraft detection and track- ing, anti-ship missile defense, control- ling fixed wing and helicopter aircraft, and control of displacement (LCU, LCM, and AAV) and non-displacement (LCAC) amphibious assault craft during amphibious operations. Unique to DENVER ' S 2002 de- ployment was the execution of opera- tions in the Horn of Africa, Infinite Shadow in the vicinity of Jordan, and Eager Mace in the vicinity of Kuwait. The OS ' s played an instrumental role in Operation Enduring Freedom. OSl(SW)TOUCHSTONE OS2(SW) BECERRIL OS2(SW)CHRISTIANA OS2(SW) FUERTES OS2(SW) JONES 0S2(SW) KOGOS 0S2(SW)WALKER OS2(SW)NORSWORTHY OS2(SW) SCOTT 0S2(SW) THOMPSON 0S3 SKUBA OS3 SOLIZ 0S3(SW) FORD X ART Ujy LT KOCHIS SUPPLY OFFICER LTJG MAYLED DISBURSING OFFICER SKC ATENCIO SALES DIVISION LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MSC HERNANDEZ FOOD SERVICE LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SKC BON STORES DIVISION LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER S-1 STORES DIVISION SK3 DELOSSANTOS SK3 HERNANDEZ SK3 LANDAVERRY SK3 MEDINA SKSN PRUDENCIO S-2 FOOD SERVICES DIVISION MSI TIANIA MS2(SW) MILITAR MS2 BUTLER MS2 NACION MS2 DULLANO MS3 NABOR IC ] MS3 RAMIREZ MS3 CAMPOS MS3 DUNEMAN MSSN EVANS MSSN WEBBER mSSN TOMILLOSO S-3 SALES DIVISION, S-4 DISBURSING, S-6 POSTAL SERVICES SHI VILLAROSA SH2 ADVINCULA SH3 GARCIA SH3 WHITE SH3 WOODERY SH3 YOUMES SHSN CAMP DKl(SW) FERMO DK3 GONZALEZ DK3 NUNEZ LTJG CAPPIO SfflP ' S NAVIGATOR ADMINISTRATION OFHCER The Ship ' s Personnel Office is the central hub of the ship. All administrative files, reports and records go through this office before going ei- ther to the Captain, the Executive Officer or other departments within the ship. Customer Service is at its best when Personnfelmen (PN ' s) and Yeo- men (YN ' s) are taking care of their crew. The PN ' s keep track and continually update the crew ' s records, provide Navy exams and track manning levels; while the YN ' s, who also work in the Ship ' s Office, control incoming and out- going mail, maintain the ship ' s officers service records, perform legal and disciplinary actions and maintain the ship ' s master instructions and notices. PNC(SW SCW) YNC(SW) YNl(SW) PARKS PN2(SW) CHU PN3(SW) STEWART YN3(SWj MATHIS NGUYEN LASTRELLA ShiFsW . ChaDlain V ¥ 12S t ye I AdI SMI PFAFF SM2(SW) SM2(SW) SM3(SW) SM3 GONZALEZ! JORDAN ESTRADA ZANIEWSKI SM3 ORTIZ SM3 MERINO SM3 LAW SMSN AVALOS SMSR MCKINNEY - 4 4 SiVfr-- J Combat Cargo Combat Cargo Officer: CW03 RAGSAC Combat Cargo Assistants: GySgt GARCIA GySgt PANTOJA M m } 1 1 ■ v .., ycji 1 44 99 CCAs watching a movie while the CCO is not around Combat Cargo Detachment CPL LORENZO LCPL OLFORD LCPL BOLZENIUS CPL MEADER CPL NAVARRO LCPL HAMRICK CPL NEELEY LCPL MARKS LCPL LORSHBOUGH CPL BEADLE LCPL VILLAFANA LCPL SEGURA MEU SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP- 11 LtCol KLUEGEL COMMANDING OFFICER OF TROOPS Sk j S- f 1 Maj HSCHbK EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF TROOPS Sgt Maj BENFORD SERGEANT MAJOR OF TROOPS SG-11 Projection - Maintenance - Sustainment of Combat Power India Company Company Leadership Company Commander: Captain Clearfield Executive Officer: 1st Lt Lasinck Company First Sergeant: 1st Sergeant Grijalva Company Gunnery Sergeant: Gunnery Sergeant Marshall Making Tracks India Company Staff Non-Commisioned Officers Lima Company Is this training or is this just Marines having fun? Det. Amphibious Assault Vehicle Detachment Commander 1st Lt Robinson Splash Time. Det. Combat Engineer Battalion Det CEB Leadership ACE DETACHMENT 1 Jl CH-46 Pilot returning from liberty Every Dog has its day! :■% V- a USS Denver Remembers Cpl Antonio J. Sledd, USMC Company L, BLT 3 1, 11th MEU (SOC) Augmentees from USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) l H Hi ' ' HvikW ' ' H ► l iti  - ' .... m y: ' Mi myi BH « -- ' l2 i ' iirH if 5 ' - i ' 1 1 i fT « ™ .-V +i f « Around % the Ship WORKING HARD , _ ON DENVER... f f THOSE MOMENTS... CONTf :ast. l-ji ' mP ' ■ ' ' .■ ' ' . ■ ' ' ' ' C Now Old Butla ' s has teamed up with Chiquita! The Old Butla ' s recipe is grown in his own crop of bananas Old Butla ' s now heals Emphysema, Back pain, Acid Reflux Decease, and it sooths that nagging pain caused by gun shot wounds. tjake a little Old Butla ' s for your cold and flu symptoms too. COOL STUFF... Full Moon over Aqaba, Jordan WORLD WAR II OTHER SPECIAL SIGHTS... THE MT. 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