Detroit (AOE 4) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

r •♦it , i ' =■ ' . l -; V, ' . Underway! US5 DETROIT and crew deported Norfolk on Thursday, 20 October 1983. Guests come aboard to soy their farewells until 1015. Then we manned the rails, cost off lines, and set soil for the Mediterranean Sea for a six ond one-half month deployment. It was the first of 196 other days that bound us together in o community of Seagoing Tigers. Norfoll would be only o memory until 4 May 1984. FTG2 l einhelmer, GMM3 Jones, ond FTM2 Hozzord wove goodbye to family ond LCDR Doker, HC-6 Der O in C, gives fiis doughter o goodbye hug. USS DETROIT deporting Pier 2. Norfolk. ► History and Mission DETROIT USS DETROIT (AOE-4) was built Qt the Puget Sound NqvqI Shipyard in Bremerton, Wa- shington. Christened and launched on 21 June 1969, she wos commissioned on 23 Morch 1970. The name DETROIT has been borne by five ships of the fleet and been o port of US Noval history since 1913. The first DETROIT was a 19-gun sloop; the second o sloop-of-wor; the third DETROIT was o cruiser (1893-1905); the fourth DETROIT, Q light cruiser sur- vived Peorl Harbor ond served until 1945. Detroit Underwoy ▼ USS DETROIT is designed to furnish rapid simultaneous delivery of petroleum products, ammunition, freight, provisions and moil to other ships in o carrier task force at o rapid rote of transfer while steaming close aboard. The fast combat support ship is considered to be a revolution- ory development in mobile logistics support of combotont forces at sea. She carries two H-46 helicopters which ore capable of transferring up to one hundred tons of cargo on hour. The First DETROIT ►• The seal of USS DETROIT (AOE-4) is unique fo her and will represent her qs long as she remains o port of the fleer. The seven major elements depict the functions and history of the ship. The block hull ond white soils of the first DETROIT ' ore set against o bockground of light blue sky and deep blue sea. A spherical bomb symbolizes ordinonce, o wheat-filled cornucopio symbolizes provisions, and o fuel volve symbolizes petroleum products. These portray the mission of the Fast Combat Support Ship, to support the Navy ' s fost attack carrier task force at sea. The symbols ore set within electron poths to identify the nuclear age. The five stars in the sky represent the five United States Novy Ships to beor the name of the city, Detroit, Michigon. The ship ' s motto, SUPERARE OPTIMUM means To Surpass the Finest. DETROIT ' S emblem is adopted from on original sketch by Quartermaster First Class Rex M. Reed, USN, who once served in the ship ' s Navigation Deportment. Ship ' s Seal and Characteristics US5 DETROIT Qt work - fueling, conrep, and vertrep Home Port Complement Length Beom Maximum Draft Loaded Displacement Moximum Speed Shaft Horsepower Corgo Fuel Capacity Corgo Ammo Copocity Replenishment Liquid Cargo Pumping Rate Boots Cruising Radius Armament Propulsion Plant Norfolk, VIrginio 600 Officers and Men 796 Feet (242.8 Meters) 108 Feet (32.9 Meters) 39 Feet (11.8 Meters) 53,000 Tons 30+ Knots 100,000 Horsepower 9,416,474 Gallons 2500+ Tons 6 Double-Hose Fuel Rigs 7 Cargo Transfer Stations 37,750 gallons per minute 2 26-foot Motor Wholeboots 2 50-foot Utility Boots 2 33-foot Personnel Boots 10,CX)0 Miles at 17 Knots 1 NATO SEA5PARROW Missile System 2 VULCAN PHALANX Weapons Systems Twin High Pressure Steam Turbines Twin Screws, 23 Feet 6 Inches Diameter USS DETROIT ' S Ship ' s Seol Generator Capacity 4 1,500 KW SSTG ' s 1 1,000 KW Emergency Diesel Generator Evaporator Output 80,000 Gallons Fresh Warer 24 Hours Air Conditioners 3 90-Ton Capacity Units Refrigeration 2 ISOTon Units Medicol Facilities 13 Bed Word Surgery Theater X-Roy Loborotory Blood and Chemistry Laboratory Phormocyja. Dental Choir Captain Richord C. Allen CopfQin Allen ot work In his cabin Commanding Coproin Richard C. Allen was born in Rice Loke, Wisconsin on 8 Novennber 1939 He orrended Srour Srore University in Menonnonie, Wisconsin prior ro enlisting in the Novol Aviation Cadet Program in July 1959. After completing flight training, he wos commissioned as Ensign and designated a Naval Aviator in December 1960. Following A4 training and serving three years with VA-34 flying the A4, he transitioned to A6 aircraft, serving with VA-42 and VA-75. In 1967 and 1968 he deployed to Vietnam with VA-75 aboard U5S KITTYHAWK. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science in March 1971 from the U. 5. Naval Postgraduate School. In 1971, he was gronted o designator change to Novol Flight Officer. Other assignments include Commander Medium Attocls Wing ONE Staff, Oceana; Ops Officer of VA-65 aboard U5S INDEPENDENCE: XO of VA-85 oboord 055 FORRE5TAL for two deployments,- CO of VA-85 and Carrier Air Wing SIX aboard US5 INDEPENDENCE. Following service on the Commander Sixth Fleet Staff ond PCO School, Captain Allen assumed duty as CO of U55 DETROIT (AOE-4). |ng on the phone in the pilot house (obove Saying goodbye to daughter, Louro, ond wife. Peggy Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Mark Hoke was born in Crowfordsville, Indiono on 13 Dec 1947. He attended thie U. 5. Naval Academy, graduated in June 1970, and wos commissioned os Ensign. LCDR Hoke ' s first duty stotion was U55 JOHN R. CRAIG (DD-685), serving as Gunnery Assistant. He transferred to Coastal River Squadron One in 1972 and served as Officer in Charge of a PTF, Squadron Operations Officer, and O in C of River Division 13. Next he served oboord USS PAUL REVERE (LPA-248) as First Lieutenant. After Department Head School in Newport, Rl, he reported to USS CARPENTER (DD-825) as Chief Engineer. In 1979 LCDR Hoke reported oboord USS CORONADO (LPD-11) as First Lieutenant. He was detached from CORONADO in Dec 1980 after she relieved USS LASALLE as COMIDEASTFOR flagship. LCDR Hoke was then ordered to the Saudi Novel Expansion Progrom, Fleet Introduction Team (SNEP FIT) at NAD, Little Creek, VA OS Liaison Officer to the Commanding Officer, HMS DADR (PCG-612) from Jon 1981 to Feb 1983. After troining at Prospective Executive Officer School, he assumed duty as Executive Officer of USS DETROIT (AOE-4) in June 1983. (Above) Even XOs hove bod days (Right) LCDR Hoke on rhe bridge wing during on unrep Officers enjoying the Captain ' s hospitality on Hump Day (top) Officers Morning In the Wardroom waiting for Officer ' s Coll (bottom) LT J. Newton LT K. Larson CW04 T. Jernlgon ENS M. Kllpatrick ENS P. Siegol ENS E. McAnolly LCDR L Alleman LTjg K. Aquino ENS M. Emmons ENS K. Burke LT L. Winger LT C. Prior LT W. Honn LT R. Brown LCDR R. Miller CW04 L. Jorrlns LT S. Porter LTjg J. Kusha LT M. Knebusch LTJ9 Moggord weathers the storm as port conning officer (above) Chiefs Commond Mosfer Chief Doyette and friend from Holfo (above left) MAC Crolg and SKC Hord enjoy lunch In the CPO mess (above right) PNCS J. Miller YNC J. (iebhardt - NCC L Hill MAC P. Craig 5KCS J. Hord MSCS L. RemlQS MSC R. TamorlQ SHC L Goplln RMC R. Kelley SMC R. Russell RMC K. Wroy AECS C. Allen ETC J. Brown OSC R. Mosbeck HMCS L. Splefh HMC G. Foy BMC J. Nelson BMCS L. Loymon GMGC B. May BMC J. Young BMC D. Giles MMCS T. Jones EMCS W. Jones MMC Edwords EMC T. RIcote BTC D. Fields MMC J. Jacobs BTC M. Thorstrom Deck 1 1 SN T. Adorn SN S. Beckwifh SN E. Dello First Division DMSN J. Block SN J. Doylon DM2 C. Dumbolough DM2 M. Butler SN M. Dovis ' ••in SN B. Detmering ilf l DM1 R. Dewitt V ., . ' BM2 M. Dunn f SA R. Feglns SN J. Ferguson BM1 D. Fogle SA J. Hollomon v - ,nr ' N SN W. Hooper SA M. Humphrey SR H. Jones J. ' i First Division is responsible for the starboard side 01 level of the weatherdeck, main deck cargo handling area, forecas- tle, and stack deck. First division mans all the star- board side replenishment teams, as v ell at the forecas- tle during sea and anchor detail for anchoring or moor- ing. Both 50 ft utility boats are also crev ed by first division personnel. They also provide personnel for normal under- way v atches. DM2 Leonard donning o kapok (right) DMSR Williams and shipmate stow a mooring line (far right) SA J. Knight SN D. Kyte SA P. Lang DMSN R. Leatherwood SN D. Leksell DM2 T. Leonard SA D. Martin SN J. Motomoros DM2 F. Maxwell SN G. Mendoza SA D. Newby SN G. Nokes NO PICTURE AVAILABLE n! 0!f t w ' L R f NO POURE AVAILABLE AN M. OConner SN J. O ' Nell SN M. Osegueda SN D. Phung SN Hollomon Is Rig Team 1 Phone Talker (left) SN Martin shining the Ship ' s Dell (Delow) SN N. Proctor FN F. Rushing SA 0. Sam SA J. Sanchez NO POURE AVAILABLE SN C. Scott SN D. Schroeder SA R. Shannon SN A. Sheffield SN M. Shirley SA K. SIzemore SA R. Smith SN J. Taylor BM2 D. Tregembo SA M. Voughn DM1 Worsen ond Rig Teom 1 (rop) SN Hooper mons a swob (bortom) ' K X f DM3 R. Venruro DM1 P. Watson [ ■ kr J •■ is SN J. Wolfe SA R. Wallace SA C. Wllllorr BMC J. Youn? SA J. Antolne SA K. Apgar BM3 W. Ashley Second Division SN demons pointing o boof dovlf (left) SN Cude pointing over the side (right) Second Division is mode up of 52 men, both rated Boot- swain ' s Motes and Seamen who man the port side underway replenishment sta- tions ond fly fuel and cargo rigs to the larger ships including oil aircraft carriers ond LPH ' s. They ore also responsible for the mainte- nance and operation of the Officers ' Motor Boot, the LCVP and the Port Motor Whole Boot. They also man the fontoil for mooring ot Sea and Anchor Detail. SN R. Colvin DM1 D. Chrlstenson SN M. Clemons SN B. Collins SN P. Constantlne SA J. Cude SN C. Dovis SN K. Derouchle DM2 Valentine gives o look of _ disbelief (right) DM1 Chrlstenson (far right) AN A. Dunn SN D. Fisher BM2 T. Fischer SN A. Garrett BMC D. Giles SA U. Gonzales Second Division reflnishing the boot benches SN D. Hollock SN T. Hanson BM3 J. Horreli SR R. Hoywood SA M. Hensen SN F. Jones SN T. Jones SN D. Kosinski SA S. Ktezemien BM1 T. Mortz SA J. Musall SN D. Moore SA C. Noyes -■ DM3 L. OllvQS SN D. Parker SN T. Porker SN Hansen (top) SN Hollock supervising the unsteady Job of painting over the side (bottom) SA K. Sherry BM3 S. Thompson SA A. TIgner ' Ht SA D. Washington SN R. Young NO PICTURE NO PICTURE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE SN W. Baldwin SN J. Denton DMSA T. Clorh SN B. Gregory SN R. Illustrlslmo BMCS L. Layman BMC J. Nelson BM1 R. Nelson Bos ' n Detail The Dos ' n Detail is fQsl ed with providing support ser- vices to the various depart- ments on the ship by main- taining the paint loclter, spray teams, Dos ' n Locl er and cleaning gear locker. They also man the ship ' s incinera- tor for burning of classified materials. They maintain and operate the Captain ' s Gig as well. A small but elite admin division is responsible for ordering supplies for the deck department. SN Denton and BM1 Shannon on the Coptaln ' s Gig (Above) BM2 WIshart sews on awning for the quarterdeck (Left) I GMG2 R. Arroyo SN R. Arogon GMG1 F. Clements GMG1 M. DeHort NO PICTURE AVAILABLE GMG3 K. Frogodt GMG3 ft. Gonzolez GMG3 G. Grody SN ft. Groves Weapons Division TM3 Williams on Roving Patrol (Right) GMG3 Morchlldon nopping (far right) SN G. Kehoe GMG3 S. Kochutin 6MG3 E. Longston GMG3 ft. Morchlldon V ' i. ajF ' • J GMGI H. Pllklngton SN R. Price SN K. Rorabough GMG3 E. Roser SA J. Sanchez n GMG3 T. Tetterton SN A. ToQche TMO G. Williortis GMG3 Kochutin ond GMG3 Morchlldon relox in the Weopons Office (top) SN Perez and rifles in the Weps Office (middle) CW04 Jernlgon and GMG1 DeHort give Instruction on on M-14 (bottom) Operations 01 Division llxw x, J M jC xJl .mj - 052 R. Destler OSSN L. Cole 053 A. Edwards SN M. Elden (For Left) OS3 Edwords looks over the latest rriessage traffic. (Delow) OS 3 Edwards and OS3 McKay plot a position on the DRT. SN C. Johns OSSN W. Joor OS3 M. Kelley OSSN J. Leonard (Above) OSSN Joglo plots on fhe DRT. (RIghf) OSSN Cole wofches the tiny blips on the screen. The mission of Ol Division centers around Combat Infor- mation Center. CIC provides the organized collection, dis- play, competent evaluation and rapid dissemination of tactical information and intel- ligence to command and control stations. CIC is respon- sible for keeping the Conn advised at ail times of the current tactical situation, whether the Conn be the OOD, JOOD, or the Captain. CIC keeps track of oil enemy ships in the area, and tracks all surface and air contocts with the aid of sophisticated equipment. SN W. Locke OS5A T. Mortln ' «« OS1 J. MC Craven OS3 M. McKoy i . « OSC h. Mosbeck OS3 G. Mosher OSSN R. Orgo OSSN J. Steele OS2 M. Struzzlerl SN D. Thompson SN J. Townsend OS2 Watson NO PiaURE AVAIUDLE OE Division ETSN T. DIockwood ET1 F. Clark EWSN D. FItzgerold (Left) ET2 Wolke repoirs a piece of electronic geor. (Right) ET1 Kodllonen soldering a circuit boord. OE division is composed of Electronics Technicians who do repoir and preventative mainte- nance on assigned radars, radio receivers and transmitters ond novigational aids. The Electronic Warfare Tech- nicians operate ond repair the counter- measures surveillance systems. The ET ' s and EWs v ork together as a team to support DETROIT and her mission. ET1 C. Kodllonen SN A. Moyfieid ET2 J. McCoffrey SN R. Morales ET3 T. Hazelwood EW2 F. Piocchetti EW2 F. Pulliam ET2 R. Wolke oc Division oc Division is comprised of [Radiomen and Signalmen and is responsible for com- munications, by voice, print- out, or visual with other ships and shore facilities through- out the v orld. Communica- tions plays a vital role in meeting each task assign- ment and aids DETROIT in performing her mission. (Left) RM3 Domes and KM3 Hatch buzz Into Radio Central. (Right) SM2 Sheridan signals o ship by semophor. SM3 G. Berrios SMSN E. Bowen RM1 J. Brown RM2 T. Bryont RMSN M. Callahan RM3 S. Crobtree RMSN D. Dunford SM2 W. Evans I y RM3 J. Hatch RM3 D. Hughes SMI M. Jenkins RMC R. Kelley RMSN M. Lagessle SMC R. Russell SM2 C. Sheridan SN R. SIronko RM2 J. Surrett RMC K. Wroy (Top) SM3 Derrlos watches for a messoge on the Dig Eyes. (Middle) SMC Russell ond SM2 Sheridan on the signal bridge. (Bottom) SMSN Dowen and SM3 Derrlos send o flashing light message. Fox Division (Above) FTG2 Dell on Security Duty In Naples Harbor. FTG2 R. Dell nG2 S. Dials GMM2 W. DIock FTM2 P. Clork FTGC R. Chrlsman nM2 R. Forr FTM3 C. FInlan FTG3 J. Furnald FTM2 G. Hozzard GMM3 D. Jones (Above) Loading the Vulcan Phalanx. i FTM3 D. KarplnskI FTGSN M. Lomontogne FTM2 J. Manuel SN J. Preussel , . ' FTG2 S. Relnhelmer SN J. Scoff FTG2 R. Scoff FTM3 C. Thomas tZL i K w° . °P ' 9 ' ° ' ° ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - behind bors PN5N ri? ,. ? ' 5 - ' ' 9 ' ' ' 9 ' ll P P° e5 °ney orders. (Qelow right) (Above) s ' meTr ? ' ' ' k ' ' ' ' ' °P ' E 9 ' - -9 Admin Above) Some doys most onyone becomes o Office for some ossistonce lool our . Administration BMCM H. Boyette PC3 J. Broswell PN3 C. Carter SN K. Cooper SN S. Christie MAC P. Crolg EMCM L. Dongell MA1 J. Do vis Admin Department YNC Gebhordt reloxes of the end of o busy doy. PN3 V. Delucci PNSN T. Felfon RM1 G. Fleming YN3 T. Foree (Left) PNSN Felfon ond PNSN Cooper on the bridge during flight quarters. (Right) YN3 Vicl ery works on the POD or the computer. fcSS YNC J. Gebhordt PN3 D. Gross PN1 C. Holsey NCC L. Hill SN 5. Jefferson YN3 M. Morrin RP5N S. McGibbon PNCS J. Miller SN G. Pozor YN2 R. Perez PNSN D Rondolph PN3 J. Thompson YN2 L. Thompson SN J. Trovieso PC1 M. Updegroff YN3 D. Vickery Navigation The chart house isn ' t for from the bridge, because the Quartermas- ters job requires close coordina- tion with the bridge wotch team. With the aid of OMEGA, SATNAV, ond LOI AN CHARLIE, they keep the ship on course and off the rocks. Times and distances are critical! QM2 M. Corbin UJ H HJL T QM3 J. Gray IH V ii H QM2 C. Honcock 5N J. Jones QM2 D. Meron SR S. Mertz QMSN J. Moody SN C. Scott QM1 J. Smith QM2 E. VonZondf a aop) LT Winger on the bridge. (Middle) QM1 Smith, QM2 Von Zondt, ond QM2 Groy (weoring heodphones) ot the chort-toble. (Bottom) QMSN Jones mokes on entry in the deck iog. HM3 0. Alelluinos HM3 T. Evenson HMC G. Foy HM3 D. Gonzoles XV HN G. Pemblefon : Vw HMC5 L. Spleth Medical Department Medicine is more fhon o gome of Risk to Dr. Prior, HMO Evenson, HMC5 Spietli ond HMO Gonzales. HMO Gonzales ond HMO Evenson handle some odmin work. Sick Coll, Dental Appoinrments (Brush ond floss or drill and fill), pay day shots, PMS, Flight Quarters, issuing ear plugs, reports, inspections, training, x-rays, records, ond weigh-ins for tubby tigers all took time and effort for our nnen in the medical depart- ment. Lost four digits, please. con be heord daily, and there is plenty of paperwork to be filled out! Medicol kept the crew trained and heolthyl Supply 5K3 D. Doker SK3 R. Beemer AN D. Bowers SK1 W. Brandon SK2 M. Brawn SN N. Burnett 5KSA A, Burns S-1 Division (Below Left) 5K3 Kipp in Corgo Hold 5. (Below Right) SK1 Yochum doesn ' t let his cost get him down. S-1 Division exemplified the motto Service to the Fleet during this Med Deployment. Customer ships asked, end Detroit complied, no matter the size of the order or short leod time. Storekeepers soon leorned to look forward to port visits in Augusto Boy, Sicily where they were usual- ly inundoted with fleet freight ond fruits and vegetables bound for 6th Fleet units and the Marines in Lebonon. S-1 meons service! SN C. Gooch SKSN L. Grohom SKCS J. Hord SK2 W. Johnson SK1 Brandon srows stores (Left). SK ' s In the comportment (Right). SK3 K. Stonley SK3 M. Stromberg MSSN L. Alvorodo MS2 H. Boll MS3 R. Bloir MS2 R. Blondo MSSN M. Brown MS3 W. Sutler MS3 Roy prepores sliders on rhe grill. MS1 J. Galium MS2 D. Crispino MSO C. Dowson MS1 R. Delopaz MS1 P. Dlumono MSO W. Ford MS3 C. Gronrhom SN J. Greenfield MS3 M. Kerin MS3 W. Kimbler MS3 J. Miller MSSN 5. Misfeldt SN M. Mobley M51 E. Pongilinon MSSN V. Poul MSSN S. Roy (Above) MS3 Miller prepores pickle relish in the veg prep room. (Above RIghr) MSO DIoir prepores pizzos for the crew. (Lower Right) MSSN Poul ond MS1 Diumono prepore o meol in the golley. Foodservice Division provided service to the crew of DETROIT by providing our doily meols. The Thanksgiving ond Christmas meols were superb, helping to ease the burden of being owoy from home during the holidays. The Galley Tigers strove to improve morole with food. (Left) MS1 Pongilinon gives o lesson in spices ro MS3 Butler. (Right) 5A Wolton breoks our some flour for the boke shop. MSCS L. Remios MS3 R. Sounders MS3 S. Simmons MSC R. Tomorio MSSN T. Trocey MS1 A. Turner MS2 T. Wiggins MSSN K. Wilson S-3 Division 5-3 Division sroyed busy througl out the entire cruise trying to keep tiie ship ' s store well stocked, coke mochines filled, and laundry washed, in oddition to providing hoircuts on o regular basis. The ship ' s store generated soles of over $350,000, transferring $19,000 to Welf and Rec. (Left) SHSN Shelron unloads col es from o corgo elevotor (l ighr) 5H3 Thomas ond ENS Voco point out foreign merchandise in the ship ' s SH3 S. Keeney SH1 R. Loguiton SN M. Littles SHSN F. Mojewski I (Leff) 5H3 Thomos, ship ' s store operator, moking o sole to SN Meodows. (Right) SH2 Phiiilps end SHSN Forrester in the loundry keep things turning. ' SH2 A. Phillips 5H3 K. Rodgers ;H5N B. Shelton SH3 W. Thomos SHSN P. Yornboon SH3 R. Willis S-4 Division ENS Voco and DKSN Moson wolf for the next person in the poyline (Above). (Middle) The poyline is usuolly set up on the moin decl . (I ight) DKSN Moson ond DK3 Green ore reody to help in the pass office. 5-4 Division remained busy preparing for pay days, keeping up with pay raises, promotions, and oilorment changes. Over $1,200,000 was paid out to Detroit personnel. The DK ' s continually provided services in a timely and courteous manner. The exchange of dollars to foreign currency was usually provided in port for the convenience of the crew. SN Sironko, GMG3 Tetterton, and SHSN Arsenoulf receive their poy. J Engineering IfllP ' ■Il llf.. MM3 Grohom and EN3 Poschol sfonding, MM3 Green ond EM1 Mejico seored. HT2 A. Henderson V JL-«- . - ' HT1 R. Jock - Engineering Admin The Engineering Administration and Tech- nical Library ore the Administrative orm of the Engineering department. We are responsible for ordering and maintaining technical manuals, blue prints, and vorious other documented moteriols for oil equipment on board US5 DETROIT. We also ensure the maintenance done on each piece of equipment and its system is inspect ed at random and in accordance with Navy Instructions and Regulations. MM3 D. Grohom EN3 W. Poscholl 4fl -n (;: n r.i B - Division BTFN D. Blonding BT2 R. Bolonder  • ' BTFN J, Drown BT3 B. Bufflngton FN J. Bushrow BT3 T. Burler BT3 B. Correr BT1 T. Cofes Q FN E. Crowford BTFN M. Cruz J FN G. Eidleboch DT2 R. Fory BT1 T. Gates K DTFN R. Gerdou ' BT3 D. Grelewicz DT3 M. Hack BT3 D. Hancock DT3 D. Honzlllk DT3 W. Huffman BTFA D. Hyde BT 3 Rohrabaugh at work In 2B Boiler, working on the steam drum. DETROIT ' S DT ' s, or Pit Snipes , ore the steom operotors. They provide sfeom to main engines, generotors, evapora- tors, pumps, the laundry, the galleys, and the hot v oter heater for the crew ' s use. They account for all water, fuel and oils onboord, and work with MM ' s to keep DETROIT turning on burning. BT2 R. Johnson BT3 J. Jones iLllC:. i FN W. Klonowski BT1 W. Lotham FN D. Leohy . -J J, 6) £ DT3 T. Modsen DT2 T. Mc Alpine BT3 W. OHern DTFN S. Palmer FA M. Perolfo DTFN A. Plane FN E. Ray DTFN G. Rohde H DT1 Storry H . DTI Steadman BT1 T. VelQsco M£ ' i-nWA ' - DTFN Smalls weors proper hearing protection in the pit. MM2 J. Adam MM2 J. BInlon MMI H. Bowles MM2 M. Broughton MM3 J. Claycomb MM3 A. Collins MMFA M. Collins MM3 R. Costello M Division (Left) MMFN Robinson poses. (Right) MM3 Cioycone, MM3 Costelio, MMFN Guntern MM3 P. Daniels MM3 M. Dodd FN M. Eider MMFA A. Farmer MMFA D. Fisher MMFN T. Guntern MM2 R. Hansen MM3 F. Harden MM1 G. Hensley MMFA D. Husak MM2 Adam and MM1 Sweoringen find the pit a friendly place. MM2 J. Lawrence MMFA S. Lougher MM2 M. McCrea MM2 C. McLaughlin MMFA J. Mitchell MM3 V. Moron MMFN Yorbro odjusts the evoporotor. MM2 K. Motes MM3 C. Norman V J MM2 D. Potterson fD : : FN C. ProchQzko FN H. Reyes MMFN J. Robinson MR3 C. Scott MMFN R. Stephenson MMFN J. Yorbro 54 i jUiry - J ► ■■-iw A Gang FN J. Carmono EN3 D. Clifton MR3 S. Coiner FA R. Corcoran FA A. Dennett FN F. Deville MMFN G. Dixon ENFN J. Doron FA E. Embier FN S. Fross (Top) MMCS Jones ond MM2 McNuity iool( ot PMS chorts in the AC and R shop. (Middle) MRFR Moddy worlds on o iothe. (Bottom) EN2 Poscholl and MM2 McNulty review their PQS bool . A Division combines five diverse v orl - centers info one unit. The diesel sliop mointoins emergency diesel, the boots, the fork trucks and package conveyors. The hydraulics shop cores for the anchor windlass, cranes and steering units. The Machine shop makes and repairs countless metal parts. The AC R shop keeps up the oir conditioning, refrigeration, and galley and laundry equipment. Corgo fuels maintains fuel storage and pumping, essential to an AOE. MM3 Riley, MM3 KIrfley (standing), MMFN Dixon end MMFN Seeberger In the JP-5 Pump Room. MM1 T. Hosh MM1 G. Hensley MMFN M. Hunter MM3 R. Jones MMCS T. Jones MM3 S. KIrtley MRFA C. Moddy MM2 C. McNulty (Left) FN Deville In the DFM Pump Room. (Right) FN Fross In the filter cleaning shop. _ MMFN P. Peocock MM3 M. Porter FN M. Rieffanough MM3 G. Riley MM3 D. Schwolbock ) MMFN M. Seeberger MM3 M. Smith MM3 M. Snedeker MMFN T. Stomback MM1 L Sweoringen EN3 C. Walker E Division EM3 S. Agabin EMS M. Detts FN 6. Black EM2 C. Brewer IC1 T. Bruggemon FN R. Byrd . E Division Is responsible for rhe care of rhe ship ' s relephone sysfem, swirchboard, sound- powered phone circuirs, the 1 MC and other similar gear. They provide lighting and bulbs for the ship, batteries for fork rrucks. The ICmen hove custody of the ship ' s stock of movies and maintain projectors and equip- ment In the Site TV and Ship ' s Entertolnment Studio. E DIv Is DETROITs Electric Co. FN R. Chamberlain EMFN R. Donelly EM3 W. Duke EM2 J. Dwyer EMS D. Fisher EM2 D. Hollal EM2 P. Hatch EMFA E. Herteto EM3 J. Hutto I EMCS W. Jones IC3 M. Khh EM3 D. Lovon EM3 V. Lewis EM2 Slusher fixing sound powered telephone set. RAS Division SN J. Adamson FN S. Aqullar MM2 J. Bradley FN S. Driggs EM3 F. Burkeft FN T. Cheesebrough SN E. Croulet BM3 B. Dougherry Affectionately referred to as the main bottery of ony unrep ship, RAS Division is comprised of on unlikely combination of special- ized skills, maintaining fuel rigs, winches, and elevators. MM ' s, BM ' s, and EM ' s work together to achieve maximum operational readiness of unrep machinery to help the Tigers do their job well. SN Croulet babies a winch with TLC. SN K. Forenchak MM3 J. Gunter 60 SA Jeff Harris DM2 Joe Harris SN R. Kleffer MM3 J. Under MM1 A. Mangoyo SA G. Martinez SA L. Meadows MMFN D. MIsner (Left) SA Harris and SK Scott take a break from slushing cables. (Right) SA Zonovich us In Army technology (a bigger hammer) on o winch job. DM3 A. Mojlco SN D. Montgomery SA Gary Moore SN Ronald Moore SN Croulet, FN Drewo, and SN Tonelll In a winch booth during unrep. BM1 J. Orozco EM3 C. Parker MM2 W. Pumphrey EM3 J. Quiroga BM1 A. Richards EMC T. RIcote kJ i K FN J. Rivera SA A. Scott MMFN J. Stewart SA Zonovlch ond DM2 Horrls test a winch. 1 ? Division R division has its roofs in Hephaestus, the Greel God of metal work. Their jobs in- clude not only cutting, and welding, but also woodwork- ing, plumbing, and damage control techniques in cose of shipboard emergencies such OS fire or flooding. HT ' s helped man flight quarters stations, too. (Left) The unknown welders sfrike o pose. (Right) HT1 Jock sports o smile In the HT Shop. HT2 R. Domes HT3 C. Doron FN J. Burton FA K. Corley HTFA D. Dundon HT3 R. Goodwin HT1 D. Hllley FN R. Holthusen HT1 R. Jock HT1 D. Johnson HTFN J. Keefer FN T. Lewis HTFN D. MarosI HT2 A. Ortego HTFN T. PInkston HTFN M. Pneumon HT1 J. Reedy HTFN T. RIdenour HT2 J. SIzemore HT3 P. Stephenson (Left) HT3 Lubeck works on o valve in the MR shop. (Right) The NT ' s (ond one ringer) ot flight quarters. HTFN P. Toubler HTFA T. Turner HT2 L. Prentiss HT3 W. Coleman mnm (Above) The EOD Der poses in the office. (For Left) Ancelet prepores to dive. (Left) A French diver. The EOD Der is aboard DETROIT because of rhe large number of rypes of omnnuni- rion fhof is carried. In rhe case of an emergency, rhey would be colled on ro exercise rheir special rrolning to prevent domoge or loss. Their diving skills ore also beneficial for work under- neoth the ship, such as inspecting for damage. They are also trained in helo to water rescue techniques, as well. They hove also spear- headed DETROIT ' S Tubby Tiger Exercise Program. GMG1 Thornhiil GMG1 Fredette TM1 Ancelet EOD Det 66 (Above Left) A gaudy hall In the Vaficon Museum in Rome. (Above Right) The Popol oltor and masterpieces by Dernlnl In St. Peter ' s Doslllca. (Below) TrevI Fountain wos sculpted In 1762 by Pletro Drocci. Locol Trodlfion says that throwing a coin In the fountoln ensures your return to Rome! Rome lltft fiUHiiC Holidays or seo ore never fun, but the Food Service people con moke it bearable. Our Golley Tigers prepored some fine food for Thanksgiving and Christmas! We had oil the froditionol trimmings of such o holidoy meal. The bakers outdid themselves with lovely cakes at both holiday occasions. The crew ' s spirits were lifted some by the otmosphere created by decorotions and by the special treats to eat. The holiday spirit spread to other spaces os con be seen in the picture below. Even the Coptoin helped out by corving the turkey on the Mess Decks! The video Family-grom sent by the wives orrived a bit late, but was opprecloted too. Mess cool s ond Mess Decl Moster at Arms rol e pride In the disploy of col es ond food. liemmtm % Frosty the Snowmon visits the Mess Decl s in this wonderful coke. The ET ' s hod their door decorated for the Chrlstmos holldoys along with o few others. J Augusta Bay, Sicily (Left) The Coproin ond XO enjoy sliders or Deer on the Pier or Augusta Boy. U55 DETROIT often needs ro restock the shelves. Augusta Boy is real familiar stomping grounds for the Tigers of Detroit. During our several visits, we also got to see the nearby town of Cotonio and paid a visit to NAS Sigonella to do some shopping at the Exchonge. But a visit at Augusta Boy always meant hord work for the supply deportment! A view of the Noto Fuel Pier ot Augusto Boy. a aJ l Haifa Haifa Bay as viewed from Mt Cormel with DETROIT tied to the pier. Our Christmas gift during Med Cruise 63-84 was a visit to Haifa Israel for a week. It afforded a wonderful opportunity to see beautiful Mount Carmel and many traditional holy sites associated with the life of Jesus Christ. Some men also got to stay overnight in modern Tel Aviv. (Left) An overview of Jerusolem from Mt Scopus, looking ot the Old City. The Dome of the Rock is In the center. (Right) IC2 WIederkehr, BT3 Hancock, DM2 Fischer and BM3 Perry try Mac David ' s hamburgers on Mt Carmel. Hoifo is situated on the southern shore of the Day of Acre, another small town to the north. The city spreads out along the sloping base of Mount Carmel, most closely ossocioted with the Old Testoment prophet Elijah. A Dahai temple is found on Mf Cormel with a dome that is covered with gold. The Naval Museum, pork at Gan Ha ' Em and many shops kept us busy. Israel The Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth is the traditional site where Mary was toid she wouid have the Baby Jesus. (Left) The Mosque of Omar is better l nown os the Dome of the Rock. This Mohommedon mosque stands on the site of the Old Testoment Jewish Temple. (Right) The Garden Tomb located outside Jetusolem neor the Damoscus Gote Is a site suggested by some Protestants as the possible site of Jesus ' empty tomb. (Below) Jerusalem is on ancient walled city, known also as the City of Dovid. It Is located 33 miles east of the Mediterranean and 14 miles west of the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is up in the mountains at an elevation of 2550 feet obove sea level. The old temple site is on Mount Moriah. The Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, and the way of the Cross were among sights to be seen in Jerusalem. Nazareth is a small village 70 miles north of Jerusalem and 24 miles southeast of Haifa. Hump Day January 26th marked fhe half-way point in the cruise, often referred to os hump doy . After that point you ore over the hump, and it ' s oil down hill! Our celebration mainly centered on a raffle held on the mess decl s. The Enlisted Wives Club hod donated some specially wrapped gifts to raffle off, with donations going toward our Homecoming celebration ond fhe Wives Club. Over $900 was raised for the cause. The Captain hosted the officers afterword. The XO, Chief Moster At Arms, ond Commond Moster Chief bocl ed up the CO who served os Moster of Ceremonies. (Right) SH2 Philiips wos one of the lucky winners. (Below) Hordes of Hopeful Ticket Holders filled the mess decks on Jon 26th. (Above) Costel Nuovo, or New Cosfle, isn ' r so new or oil. Ir wos built in Naples in the 13thi century. (Right) The Golierio Umberto is o shopping plozo built in 1890 topped with o gloss ond iron dome. Naples and Pompeii (Left) The peristyle of the House of the Vetii ot Pompeii is pointed out by the tour guide. (Below) The columns of rhe Temple of Apollo dore from rhe 3rd century. Pompeii is seen beneoth Mt Vesuvius. Naples (Above) Naples and the boy as seen from the flight deck of DETROIT. DETROIT hod the privilege of stopping in Naples twice during this Med Cruise, once in November end later of the beginning of February. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the ruins of Pompeii, ond the beautiful southern coastline cities of Amolfi and Sorrento. The 42 mile drive is along the sea, is cut from solid rock in many places, v ith innumerable bends and a spectacular view. (Right) Some of the beauty along the Amalfl Drive. (Below) Amalfl, Italy Is a picturesque seaside town. f %, Rome (Above) The tomb of fhe Unknown Soldier on Coplfolene HIM In Rome One of the thrills of our visits to Naples were fhe opportunities to visit the EternoJ City, Rome. Despite fhe long bus ride, if was well worth iti So many famous sites greeted our eyes: The Vatican ond St Peter ' s Cathedral, the Roman Forum, fhe Colosseum, the underground Catacombs, Trevi fountain, and the Tiber River. Excellent guides were provided by USO in Rome to help us get the most for our money. The time went so quickly, and it seemed as though we ran through Rome. During the second visit to Naples, one tour group got to go to Rome on a day of Papal audience and sow Pope John Paul II. (Left) The Roman Forum of Augustus Is seen with the Arch of Titus In the bockground. (Below) The Colosseum was constructed 72-fiO AD and used for glodlatoral contests. It held up to 50,000 spectators. 75 As evidenced by fhe photo ot left the Atlonric crossing, which fook 10 days, was for from smooth. In spite of high winds and heavy seas the crew of USS DETI OIT serviced the JFK battle group during the crossing, evidencing from the start the kind of spirit thot wos necessory to mointoin a high standard of performonce during a strenuous deployment to the Eastern Med in support of the ships off Lebanon ' s coast. DETROIT became fhe primary ML5F support ship in the Sixth Fleet area of operotion. Here ore o few of our satisfied customers. Customers (Above) The USS Poge (FFG-5) plows through the waves during the Atlantic crossing. (Right) USS Independence (CV-62) was a regular customer of the Seo Going Tigers. (Below Left) USS New Jersey (BB-62) extended from her seo triols often come olongside. (Below Right) USS Manitowoc (LST-1iaO) wos one of the Gator Freighters to receive our gas. 200th Ship . YOU ARE ALONGSIDE THIS CRUISE k ELCDME The sign on the signol bridge indicofes rhor we hove reached on important milestone. The Commonding Officer of the USS Coton (DD-970) and the officers on the bridge wing ocknowiedge the receipt of the special coke sent over by DETROIT in honor of the occasion. % V, H C D C • DETROIT ' S own Tiger Joins the rig teom on deck to solute the 2CX)th ship alongside. On 29 Feb 84 USS Caron (DD-970) mode her approach on DETROIT as ROMEO was closed up. She wos the 2CXDth ship to come alongside for underway replenishment during the 83-84 cruise. In return for the large, decoroted coke sent from DETROIT ' S bake shop, Caron sent a plaque with her ship ' s seal on it. Before the cruise was over Number 200 was left in the dust in search of higher numbers! It oil is port of our You coll, we haul service to the fleet. The Eiffel Tower as seen from Place de la Concorde, by one of Its fountains. (Left) Notre Dome Cothedrol viewed from the bock of the church. (Above) Looking down the Champs Elysee near the Paris USO. 7« Paris (Left) The modern Pompidou Center Is a popular gothering spot for young people In Paris. (Right) Looking down the Chomps Elysee ot the Arch of Triumph from Place de lo Concorde. (Delow) The Porls tour group poses In the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. You wouldn ' t believe it! Snow! We v ere up on the Eiffel Tower, frying to enjoy Springtime in Paris, and it snowedl Our two doy jount enabled us to see oil the major sights of Paris, and to begin to learn our way around the subway of the town. Shopping was greati The food was superl When con we go back? Paris, France (Above) Paris from the Eiffel Tower. (Left) A movie theater on the Chomps Elysee drows o crowd In the roln. (Right) The Eiffel Tower rises Into the clouds. It rained and snowed on those who braved the ride to the second level. Toulon French Navy Dose as viewed from the ship. Toulon Harbor, site of French Naval Shipbuilding Industry. Toulon, France HC-6 Det The Flying Tigers consisted of seven officers and twenty enlisted aviation mainte- nance professionals. Six pilots and six aircrewmen provided three helo crev s for the two CH46 Sea Knight oircroft. The detachment, shore based at HC-6 in Norfolk, deployed with DETROITfof o Caribbean workup OS well as the 6V2 month deployment to the Med. (Left) ADO Trinidad putting tracking plates on a helo blode. (Right) AD3 Trinidad wotches AD3 McGuIre torque bolts on a high speed shaft. AD1 J. Bollinger AZ2 T. Dolyard AMSAN W. CotrotJ ADAN A. Chorles LT T. Currin AE3 T. D ' AntonIo Hofel Whiskey 22 hovers over the deck while JFK makes her approach to port. AE3 J. Drudge AMS2 J. Fllttie AMS3 D. Getz AMH1 C. Goodrich LTjg T. Hortllne AMSa S. Howkins AD3 B. Huff LT 0. Hulshouset (Left) HW 22 hooks up o load over o corrler ' s deck. (Right) HW 22 Inbound with cargo. AD3 D. McGuIre LT D. Meyer PRO D. MIckley AT2 E. MIckley CW02 J. OMeoro AD3 J. Trinidad AK2 C. Villamor AMSAN R. Wlxon (Above Left) IC2 Seto (Left) EMC Ricote Is helped by CW04 Jemigon In Smoll Arms Qualifications (Right) Setting Zebra on the mess decks for General Quarters. li J- . Flight Ops Top: Helo silhouetted ogoinst o ship. Above left: HW 17 picks up q lood. Above right: AN Loving takes a break. Right: Outbound Helo. Left: ADAN Charles works on helo engine. Above: Flight quarters personnel receive o well deserved rest. Delow: HW 17 ond USS DETROIT. DMCM Hiram J. Doyette served os Command Master Chief. He was the principle enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer. He kept Captain Allen oware of all situations which could have had an effect on welfare, morale, and job satisfaction of the entire crew. The high level of morale could not hove been maintained without Master Chief Doyette ' s timely and accurate recommendations and comments. Chaploin Robert A. Drown, LT served as Ship ' s Chaplain during the entire cruise. He served as advisor to the Command on morale and religious concerns. He conducted divine services, spent mony hours counseling members of the crew, and assisted the crew and command when emergency messages would be received. Chaplain Brown ' s ministry was invaluable during the cruise. DMCM Doyetre Chioplain Robert A. Drown NCC Lester Hill served as Com- mand Career Counselor and provide career information and counseling to all honds. Worl ing through the Command Retention Team, Chief Hill directed an extremely effective progrom based on quolity not quantity. I Top: LCDR Bennet, Supply Officer Above: SH1 Delrosorlo. Detroit ' s Sollor of the Yeor. Above right: Moll Buoy Wotch Right: CO addresses l-Dlvlsion l t Above: Mugging on d«ck. Below left: BM1 Richards on the winch deck. Above: XO, YNC Gebhordt, MAC Crolg and CO In Captain ' s Gig. Below left: CO opens his rriQll in the midst of o crowd. Below right: BTFN Cruz thinks life aboard DETROIT Isn ' t all bod. Above left: The Ops boss hard of work. Above: Bos ' n, DMC Giles, GMG1 Dehort with o missle contolner. Left: SM1 Jenkins hoisting the flogs. Right: MSC Remios thinks about tomorrow ' s menu. Mary Ann to DT3 MIchoel and Lori Boket Sean Thomas to BT2 Dob and Sherri Dolander New Babies Anthony James to DTFN Eddie ond Mary Crawford Michael Winston. Jr to BM2 Mike and Lois Dunn Joseph R. to HT3 Rick ond Teresa Goodwin Renee Ruth to HT-4 Rick and Rebecca Jock Amondo Hope to BT2 Ted and Kothy McAlplne Ashley Michael to MM3 Mike ond Lisa Porter Bobble Jo to EM2 Stephen and Tommy Tucker Myron Wendell, Jr to BM2 Myron and Thelmo Valentine Robert Joseph to ET2 Robert and Tracy Wolke There were over 15 babies born to crew members during tills deploy- ment. Here ore just o few of the Little Tigers born. (Clockwise from Above) Anxious fomllles crowd the brow os DETROIT ends Its 6Vj month deployment. OSSN Griffin shows the shock of Homecoming reunions, while holding his little cousin. EMFN Donelly experiences o tender moment for his homecoming. SN Moyfield ond guests shore o happy reunion. May 2nd 1964. A Homecoming! Parting Glimpses As you OUTCHOP, and begin your transit home, I commend you for your outstanding performance. The support you hove provided over the past six months, particularly in the EMED, where DETROIT was the key logistics ship for the battle force, has been superb. You have clearly and consistently demonstrated that DETROIT epitomizes the con do spirit of the U.S. Navy ' s Service Force. Your expertise while delivering fuel, ommunition, or stores, VERTREP or CONREP, bespeaks well of your professionalism and dedication which has mode you the subject of numerous laudotory messages, as well as those delivered to me personally by COMSIXTHFLT. DETROIT has set a high standard of perform- ance for other multi-commodity ships to emulate. Your eagerness to take additional commitments was always a pleasure to observe. In short, DETROIT is a sharp ship with a sharp crew. Your services in the MED will be missed and I look forward to your return. Well Done, Commodore DREWTON, CTF SIX THREE. Turner Brur er Forrls Chaplain Robert A. Drown, Editor Chaplain Mark E. Farrls RPSN Scott L. McGlbbon Crulsebook Staff Regardless who emerges in OCT os the reigning Notionol Pastime Champion, the Detroit Tigers hove clearly been the winner in this maritime cul-de-sac for the MED 1-84 Season and earned the admiration and gratification of all Dottles Forces Sixth Fleet. In fact, USS DETROIT ' S superb performonce would surely place her in the hall of fame for service force ships. Total: no hits, 263 runs, no errors. Far more importont than providing the customary necessities and niceties for the battle force, which DETROIT hod done flawlessly and always on time, has been the enthusiastic and inspiritional manner in which seemingly impossible missions have been routinely accomplished. DETROIT has mode things hoppenll Romeo has been closed up for 263 happy satisfied customers. If others hove exceeded that number, they are two tired to step forward and be recognized. From Gib to the Levant and Suez and San Remo, DETROIT has delivered! No request has been too small and no demand too large for ubiquitous DETROIT who is brilliantly led and ably crewed. The skill and expertise of your deck handling teams and the reliability and airmanship of your helo det have contributed greatly to the readiness of every ship in TF-60. Sweet Pea ' s Super Attack Ammo Oiler has been a sweetheart to Dottle Force Sixth Fleet. As you chose the sun past the Prudential building, oil in DETROIT con take great pride and satisfaction in the knowledge of having mode a great contribution. All in Dottle Force Sixth Fleet wish you the best for the best and a joyous reunion with your loved ones. Au Revoir. RADM TUHLE CTF 60 WALSWORTHVWy CRUISE BOOK OFFICE PUBLISHING III 1203 West Little Creek Road COMPANY AJLA Norfolk. Virginia 23505 Marcelina, Mo. U.S.A. jg|2ji« •