Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1967 volume:

IET 91, 9.4, ,1- JAPAN Ybkosuka Sasebo d0kinaWa 'TAIWAN Hong Kong A Da Hang REPUBLIC Sublc Bay A Of The 5' Q ad N Iidway olfarl Harbor HAWAII Q31 Clyfuefgf, PLOY !96'7 Q.Ib u.s.s. FLOYD B-. QARK5 CDD,ss47 To the Officers and Men of USS FLOYD B. PARKS I am sure that this Cruise Book, October l966 to April 1967, will recall to each of you many memories of where we went and what we did - of the long periods at sea, of the training exercises and drills, of night refueling, of unexpected General Quarters, of the rough, cold, gray sea and the sunlit Inland Sea, of the ports we visited and the sights we saw, of beach parties and softball games and, finally, of the joy of coming home. You will also remember that our duties on this cruise were not always exciting and in many respects required us not so much to act as to be ready to act - at - any time. It is frequently more difficult to stay alert and ready for days and weeks than it is actually to fight. And yet, we were ready and we did stay alert. Every job was done, every order carried out - prom tly and efficiently. You measured up in every respect. No Commanding Officer could have asked for more and to each of you I offer my most sincere thanks. I hope that this book will also bring to each of you that warm satisfaction and quiet pride which is yours not only for a job well I done but also for having served your country in a time of need. In these days many forget that serving one's country is a great privilege and that the right question continues to be not what can my country do for me but rather what can I do for my country. It is because Americans like you have not forgotten this that our country is great. God bless you. Sincerely, 3 A 77'JIz!m G. NORTON NEELY in. U.S.S. FLOYD B. PARKS lDD 884i SHIP' HI ToRY The FLOYD B. PARKS is a Gearing class Destroyer, built by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, at Orange, Texas, on the banks of the Sabine River. Mrs. Floyd B. Parks, the widow of the late Major, sponsored the ship at launching on March 31, 1945. After Commissioning and shakedown cruise, the ship was assigned to the Pacific Fleet and proceeded to San Diego, California, which has been her home port throughout her 22 years of service. Although built too late to take part in World War H, PARKS participated in extensive action during the Korean Conflict as a unit of Task Force 77. pHere, her assignment was to screen carriers against enemy action and to suppOrf anti-Communist air operations off the east coast of North Korea. During this time FLOYD B. PARKS participated in one of the longest sieges in U. S. Naval History, over sixty days in the enemy harbor of Wonsan, firing over twelve thousand rounds of ammunition at the enemy installations. ln 1955, FLOYD B. PARKS was on duty in the Western Pacific during the outbreak of hostilities in the Tachen Island area. She was one of four destroyers present which assisted the Nationalist Chinese in the evacuation of this troubled area. The Laotian Crisis of 1959 found PARKS on the spot and ready with a show of force. In addition to this action, the ship also participated in one of the early experimental cold weather exercises, Microwex, in the Bering Sea and has been an active participant in the Eniwetok-Bikini Atomic Testing Operations. PARKS has made sixteen WESTPAC cruises including two cruises to the Tonkin Gulf, South China Sea area in support of U. S. Forces in Viet Nam. THE NAME FLOYD B. PARKS USS FLOYD B. PARKS is named in honor of Major Floyd Bruce Parks, USMC, a Marine Aviator reported missing in action on 4 I une 1942, in defense of Midway Island against the assaults of the Japanese Navy. Major Parks, born in Salisbury Missouri, was enlisted in the Navy for two years prior to his appointment to the United States Naval Academy in I une 1930. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Marine Corps on 31 May 1934 and was promoted to Major less than a month be- fore the action at Midway. MAJ OR PARKS was awarded the Navy Cross, Special Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy, the Purple Heart, President- ial Unit Citation, American Defense Service Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal. -1 COMMANDI G OFFIC R X f QQMM1 X ff X WZ -AWK CDR G.M. Neely, Jr. THE CAPTAIN Commander Guy Morton NEELY, Jr. was born 31 October 1927 in Washington, D.C., and was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and commissioned an Ensign on 3 June 1949. His first duty was in the Gunnery Department of USS ROCHESTER CCA124D, homeported in Newport, Rhode Island, and later in Long Beach, California. During this period ROCHESTER served as flagship for Commander Seventh Fleet and participated in United Nations operations in Korean waters including support of the amphibious landing at Inchon and Wonsan in the fall of 1950. From September 1951 until March 1952, he attended CIC Officer's School, NAS Glenview, Illinois, and then reported to USS MASSEY CDD 7785 in Norfolk, Virginia, in which he served as Gunnery Officer until July 1954. In August 1954 he returned to the U.S. Naval Academy as an instructor in the Department of Marine Engineering. In August 1956 then Lieutenant NEELY assumed command of USS Lawrence County CLST 8875 in San Diego, California, and participated in operations with the First and SEVENTH Fleets, in support of nuclear weapons tests at Eniwetok Atoll and in cold weather exercises in Alaskan waters. Upon detachment in October 1958 he reported to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington for duty in the Strategic Plans Division as Assistant Head of the Latin-American Strategic Plans Section. During this tour he was assigned additional duty as an Advisor to the U.S. Delegations to the Inter-American Defense Board, the Joint Brazil- U.S. Defense Commission, the Joint Mexican-U.S. Military Commission and as a White House Aide. In June 1960 he left Washington for duty as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific until August 1962 after which he was ordered to USS COGSWELL HDD 6515 in San Diego, California for duty as Executive Officer from September 1962 until September 1963. In October 1963 Commander NEELY reported for duty as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commander in Chief, U.S.Naval Forces Europe QCINCU- SNAVEURJ, in London until March 1965 when he became Senior Aide to the Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe CCINCSOUTHD, in Naples, Italy. In January 1966 he was detached from the staff of CINCSOUTH and on 18 March 1966 assumed command of USS FLOYD B. PARKS CDD 8845. Commander NEELY is a holder of the Joint Services Commendation Medal Cfor service at CINCSOUTHD, the American Theater ribbon, World War II Victory ribbon, Korea ribbon Q3 starsj, Korean PUC ribbon, Occu- pation ribbon QAsia Claspb, National Service ribbon, the UN for Korea ribbon, and the Vietnamese Service ribbon C1 starj. F EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR W.A. Toehlke LCDR Walter Arthur TOEHLKE, was born May 3, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. I-Ie was commissioned an Ensign in the U. S. Navy in June 1956, upon graduation from the Maine Maritime Academy at Castine, Maine where he also received an un- limited third matels license in the U. S. Merchant Marine. After commissioning. LCDR TOEHLKE reported to the USS MERAPI CAF-385, and served as First Lieu- tenant, then as Operations Officer. From 1958 - 1959 he was assigned to the USS SEVERN QAO-615 where he served as Operations Officer and Navigator. From 1959 - 1960 he served another tour as Operations Officer aboard the USS PILLSBURY CDER-1335. Following a tour of in- struction at the DESLANT Afloat Gunnery School in Newport, Rhode Island. LCDR TOEI-ILKE reported to the USS BIASSEY CDD-7785 where he served as Gunnery Officer until 1962. From 1962 - 1965 LCDR TOEHLKE was assigned to the newly established De- stroyer School at Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as a weapons instructor. Following this tour in Newport, Rhode Island, he was assigned as Surface Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla NINE which was em- barked in USS GALVESTON QCLG-35. In December 1966, he reported to USS FLOYD B. PARKS for duty as Executive Officer. LCDR TOEI-ILKE is married to the former Beverly BROWN of Briarcliff. Nlary- land. They have two sons and make their home in Coronado, California. - -: l l l l I LCDR R.C. Woods LCDR Robert C. WOODS was born December 5, 1930 in Fargo, North Dakota. I-Ie was commissioned an Ensign in the U. S. Navy in June 1953 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy. Prior to entering the Naval Academy LCDR WOODS attended the University of Minnesota for one year. Upon commissioning LCDR WOODS reported to the USS SKAGIT CAKA-1051, serving first as CIC Officer and then as Boat Group Commander until late 1955. Subsequent tours of duty included: 1955-57 Engineer Officer USS Charles P. CECIL CDDR-83555 1957-59 Aide to the Commandant 9th Naval District, Great Lakes, Ill. g 1959-61 Executive Officer USS SAVAGE CDER-3865, 1962-64 ENS-LTJG Assign- ment Officer, Bureau of Naval Personnel. LCDR WOODS reported to PARKS for duty as Executive Officer in August 1965 upon graduation from the Naval War College, Command SL Staff Course, at Newport, Rhode Island in June 1965. LCDR WOODS is married to the former Mary Lou MCKINLEY. They have two sons and one daughter and make their home in Coronado, California. LCDR WOODS Was detached from PARKS in December 1966 to take command of USS CHARLES BERRY CDE-10351. DEPARTME T HEAD Ltjg D.D. SCHOEFF Operations Lt. R.R. HEINS Engineering Ltjg J .E. SNYDER Supply Lt. V.P. PERI Operations CRelievedb Lt. W.E. JORDAN, Jr. Weapons Ef'Nl Ltjg S.E. SIMPSON Supply CRelieved Marchj ICR OFFICER Ltjg R.G-. CARTER Ltjg L.M. NIELSEN M.P.A. CIC Ltjg I. LARGUIER Jr. Ltjg R.H. WHITMAN, II Communications ASW Ltjg R.F. SCHULTZ Ltjg RJ- SCUBA First Lt. DCA JU IOR OFFICER Ltjg W.E. HOBBS ELECTRICAL Ens. T.M. SYRKO Gunnery Ens. T.G. MARTIN EMO Ens. R.L. WINTER Asst. Communications ,.....1 Ens. M.L. PETERSON Asst. ASW Ens. P.N. FRENCH Asst. First Lt. THE CHIEF MMCS R.H. PAUL EMC R.C. FLOWERS CSC E.E. WARNER SMC B.E. GLINN Chief master at arms YNC H.W. BRANTLEY BTC P.V. CARBAJAL RDC C.E. PRITCHARD STC W.S. LOHR SFC T.R. CRIBBS ,-,.,- GMGC J.E. CLARK, J MMC D.D. HELLIE S 2 X, 71, , tl 1 I-X65 Mme!" f 1' Em +3465 X C U- m nlllllnl 1 A Navy ship has often been called "a floating city" and this description is a true one. And like any commu- nity of people there must be organization. We must have administrative leadership, a court system, a police force and a fire department. And what is a community Without "11- churches and hospitals, theaters and athletic events. Our floating city must also have a barber shop, a store and a laundry. But above all, our ship has people : repairmen and deck hands, shipfitters and yeomen, signalmen and gunner's mates. The USS FLUYD B. PARKS has its community organized into departments and divisions. In the pages which follow, these divisions and men are pictured and described. ,l J i Cv .'3??f"""?'7"if'r" 1 N- "" ' 'S 129.145-.-:Sf 4 gywis '3 F First Row: MM3 J.T. Ludwig, SN W.J. Walker, FN R.C. Garcia, FN A.E. Chavez, FN B.M. Stamm, MM2 R.E. Ludwig, FN 0. D. Legg, FA R.W. Mayer, Second row: MM1 J. Raspberry, MM3 R.C. Levesque, FN R.D. Cummings, FN W.H. Simpson, MM3 B.L. Schmidtke, MM2 D.K. Loyd, MM3 J.E. Bren, FN V.H. Russo, MM3 D.P. Ouellette, MMCS R.H. Paul 3 Third row: LTJG R.G. Carter, MMC D.D. Hellie, MM3 R.R. Cagigas, MM2 W.E. Criswell, MM3 C.A. Turner, FN G.J. Coulter, FN J.D. Tuohy, MM3 W. D. Vance, FN J.V. Abbascia, MM1 F.W. Carthy '6 '9 IVI IO F' t : . . . Dzfsd IOWFNBQTTIRFIIQ Scarbro, BT2 A.E. Caldera, FN s. Norneet, FA R.L. Chretin BT2 J L Eliason FA L. E. some, BT3 0-R' u na, . . ancock, FN J.M. Sittong Second row' BT1 T G'b ' .' ' , ' N H-S BT3 MD. . - . 1 son, FA G.D. Terrill, BT3 J.C. Ake, BT3 S.M. .0 1 v . Nlccson, BT2 C.L. Taylor, FN M. Duncan, BT2 I.G. Neal, FN J.R, Netherland BT1 M M Kerwin BTC P V Cal-balalg Third FA FEP!! A P., fi "Personality" is a key word to the "Snipes", The throttle jockeys at work LillBeu" Flores bilge diving "M" and "B" DIVISIONS Together, the Boilerman led by BTC CARBAIAL, assisted by BT1 KERWIN, BTl SCARBRO and BTl GIBSON, and the machinist's mates, led by MMCS Paul and MMC HELLIE,assisted by MMI CARTHY and MM1 RASPERRY, make possible the second most fundamental activity of the ship - movement. Ulf it iioats, We'll move it" could well be their motto. Included in this overall service is a multitude of individual tasks relating to operation and maintenance of boilers, turbines, pumps, evaporators, piping and associated equipment. Addition- al vital services provided by these men in- clude fresh vvater, electricity, compressed air, fire main pressure, steam for food preparation, hot Water heaters, and space heaters. Clearly the entire ship depends on the performance of these superbly compe- tent usnipesv. FN Ansley and FA Solice come up for air. ' "Tell main control to pump .... " "DADDY" Neal keeping busy y cc as First row: RM1 J.H. Porter, QMSN J.A. Bull, SN T.E. Farnsworth, PN3 J. Graves, RMSN P.F. Hughes, SN R.P. Dudley, PN1 T. B. Hall, Second row: RMSN R.C. Molls, RM3 R.G. Elliott, QMSN D.A. Shafer. PC3 E. Myers, SMSN J.C. Hawkins, RM1 R.E. Keith, Third row: LTJG I. Larguier, YN3 R.K. Caldwell, RMSN G.W. Handel, RMSN F.C. Wheat, RMSN L.E. Miller, RM1 P.J. Munley, RM3 A.W. Peckys, SMC B.E. Glinng Fourth row: QM1 A.R. Crabtree, RMSN W.L. Miller, RMSN W.A. Prlddy, QMSN J. Reese, RMSN W.T. Stagg, PCSN T.L. Summitt, YNC H.W. Brantley. "OC" DIVISION SAR SOUTH CHINA SEA 4'Pilot down V' The request for aid goes out and on the PARKS there's a scramble making preparations to pick up the pilot. Combat CCombat Information Centerl swings into action controlling the rescue forces. What is the primary re- quirement for this job. . . good communications! Down in Radio Central this alarm doesn't raise a ripple of excitement because the "Communications Machinen is X I ,ss J running like a well oiled precision instrument. Due to the able leadership of RMI KEITH and his more than able assistants RM1 MUNLEY and RMI PORTER, everything is in readiness and the voice of command and control dominates the - the scene. The "honchos" and their strikers have a complete knowledge and un- 5 lil derstanding of the mystic realm of good communications, and are always ready for the unexpected. As in all of Naval Communications, peace time or an actual emer- gency, our communications always runs on a war time footing so that there is no need for a transition period. It is a well known fact throughout the fleet that corny- munications "par excellencew is routine operation for the "PARKS Communicators . An integral part of this communications team is the Signal Gang under the outstanding leadership of SMC GLINN and SM1 DOHME. They provide visual eyes for the command. During tactical maneuvers when radio silence is imposed the safety and security of the ship depend upon an efficient and well trained signal crew. 0 The Ships Office under YNC BRANTLEY and PN1 HALL performs the 6 enormous task of providing all the administrative detail so vital to an efhcientll' running ship. Their jobs are many and oftentimes monotonous but are always handled in the finest PARKS tradition. The most popular men in the division and probably the entire ship are PC3 MYERS and PCSN SUMMITT. "Mail Call" is the most anxiously awaited WOfd on the ship. Our regular mail service contributes much to the PARKS morale. ' Completing the OC division are the Quatermasters under the leadership of QM1 CRABTREE. Keeping the ship's charts up to date and expertly plotting her course, they keep us clear of any dangerous waters. SX xv, .l-l....E. MP . SMSN "Hawk Eye" Hawkins pulling iiags RM3 Elliott and RMSN Wheat in Radio Central During Working hours ??? PN1 Hall and YN3 Caldwell absorbed in the days work COMBAT S665 THE: HULL. AND H or aaaa THE CQDANG 'Q C, QMSN Bull in the chart house - MOI" DIV IO Kneeling: ETR3 G.B. Frost, RD3 J.P. Rhodes, ETNSN J.M. Decker, ETN2 C.L. Grannell, RD3 M.A. Conley, RDSN C.W. Fuller, ' RD N R.J B ' ' ETRSN K.E. Balke, Stand- ETR3 D.G. Beach, RD3 W.M. Hendrickson, ETNSN V.J. Cleary, RD3 M.D. Jones, S . enjamln, ing: RD2 A.J. Odom, RD1 L.R. Stone, ET1 T.R. Knight, RDSN W.H. Hunt, RDSN G.L. Eager, SN J.W. McMennamy. SN D.C. Shepherd, RD2 D.F. Vedders, ETN3 J.O. Fugate, RD3 R.E. Austin, ETR3 A.E. Alvarez, RD3 T.W. Rand, RDSN D.W. Hart, RD2 M.R. Golf, ETRSN D.J. Miller, RD2 0.A. Ladwig, RD1 J.L. Burgess, LTJG L.M. Nielsen, RDC C.E. Pritchard. mfr W Q gf RD1 Stone and LT Heins evaluating .... - RDSN Benjamin getting on the job trainin 3' Supervisor RD2 GOE keeping a watchful eye during a taunt watch. "OI" DIVISION . Nerve Center Operators The nerve center of the PARKS is the Combat Information Center manned by the Radarmen of OI Division. The Ship's operations are con- trolled from combat. Under the capable leadership of RDC PRITCHARD and RDI STONE With assistance from RDI BILLINGSLEY and RDI BURGESS, the Radarmen operate a vast assortment of electronics gear with which they collect and report information on unidentified and friendly surface and air contacts. During search and rescus evolutions they control helicopters, guiding them to downed pilots. In case of enemy air attack the Radarmen are ready to control our ovvn fighters to intercept these hos- tile invaders. The Radarmen also expertly man the ship's electronic count- ermeasures equipment to discover the presence of other forces. The Electronic Technicians, led by ETI KNIGHT, form the other important half of the OI Division. To them falls the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the vast, complex electronics systems aboard the PARKS. This is a tremendous job and requires all their skill, talent and initiative for long hours. The PARKS relies on the outstanding job done by the ET's to meet her operational commitments. O Q... fy -an Q Q . g - , 4 1 . 4 of in Q32 'COULD xr B69 CIRRCQO? A motley crew for Operators "Nerve Center Operators" 'T,' HRH Dlvl I0 1 I W N i First row : SF3 J.R. Tubbs, MR3 J.J. Krogulski, MM3 R.S. Byrd, EN3 J.V. Reeves, DC2 J.A. Francis, FN D.L. Wilmoth, FN B.W. Kangas, Second row: FN R.L. Judd, FN V.J. Boyd. EM2 J.W. Seitz, EM2 S.M. Watson, MM1 S.C. Hartzog, ICI I.D. Green, EM1 J. UD". Vance, Third row: LTJG R.J. Scuba, FN J.C. Hackert, FA R.E. McCray, FN P.J. Rowland, MR3 L.E. Flodihn, SF2 W.R. Farrell, FN G.B. Parkinson, FN .T.R. Hudak, SF3 R.C. Ford, EMC R.C. Flowers, Fourth row: SFC T.R. Cribbs, FN R.J. Gemson, EM3 G.E. McCray, IC3 R.W. Murr, EM2 D.L. McCreary, FN R.E. Walton, MM2 R.G. Conrad, FN R.L. Orwick, LTJG W.E. Hobbs N x i gm Qu FTXVQ- AYTETL HEAD XS OVEV- 'FL,C1'wll!Nf1- P.M.S. 111- EM1 J. "D" Vance "R" DIVISION The "R" division is composed of four "gangs" manned by seven different rates. The "E" gang provides ships power, lighting and maintains all electrical circuits. HIC" gang takes care of all internal communication circuits, the all important gyro compass, as Well as showing movies for the enjoyment of the crew. MA" gang takes care of such auxiliary equipment as the air conditioning system, low and high pressure air systems, emergency die- sels and the motor 'cvvhaleboatf' USF" and MDC" gang keeps the hull and its fittings repaired and are the builders or "jacks of all trades" Who make anything from storage bins to coffee cup racks. These men are also the backbone of the Damage Control organization. The quality and quantity of the jobs done is a tribute to a fine "can do" attitude and the outstand- ing leadership in their division. if 1' 1 ll 3 'R U. il 05447 f fl J coubfv bib 'NL MAG-Xxmst TNJQL, QF xlouv. 'IDEA M166 UB HT ICI Green and his troopers I T Devotion to duty PPLY DIVISIO w l l Y F.ont row: TN A.S. Ordillas, SN D.L. Davenport, SN C.W. Madden, SH2 C.C. Francis, SH3 B.E. Dickey, SN L.W. Puckett, SN S. D. Gay, SN J.P. Bowler, Second Row: SK1 L.L. Davis, SN J.R. Fitzpatrick, DK2 L.A. Chatman, CS2 M.R. McGrue, SK2 R.L. Puryear, SD1 A.F. Lope, SN R.W. Blackwell, TN A.M. Reyes, Third row : LTJG J.E. Snyder, SA F.A. Carson, CS2 T.F. McMillian, A FA J.A. Wagner, HMI T.W. Hewson' CSSN J.L. Hohnstein, SA C.A. Fraser, SN R.R. Averill, SHI H.R. Conner, SK3 C.L. Riggs, CSC E.E. Warner , 1 6 '50 HQ fi' I o 6' T A 3511 W New omue PARKS .. .'PnyoAy Femme cnew, CS1 Schuck . i 22 K ! :gg 5 . 7-W , , V W, f r. M ,,, -,,,, fi WZXW Q , -,rf . . f f 9 'W .,gWy5fpZf,5 A, +, : , X, " ' ' W 4, sw, ,W R 7 , .w,.wf...,.,., .,,, . .V fs-XX i:"'Cxx'.','m't"'N'? R14 sg' 1 Will: ,ll ,Si ,v.Xs,y:rg M h- ' 'Q -Xgfrfif-X..X 'La A X XX W XX X S, , x agp. Q. sf- Wsspg in X 9 . 4-it SQQSS! Xl! S A lg Q ,s PQ Affnfsf Ss?Xy?'Q,i 4 mlks I I X fxlv' ' X 1- x Q 2 V ff X .. f X N X XX , ' X- gg N .3 if-X sd X,,,XM,y as F Xp X,.3Xx:gw3g X3 Q K- ps QYSSZQ 11. as , y X f, Q X ,, ff ix , , X , ,CX 2 K Aa. f gf - Q ...gf -2 ,N 'X , -. 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I 6,7 x W? V 1, 3 j , 'f i , If X , r M, ,X M V Q l X 'X X SFX? X i Y? SQ 21,5 ff f 5 iff, Qi, f'1j',-Xi, TU, ' f Ya 441 . flfi ,S .gk 4 aQsMf"1MiYEQwQTx?S3r Q Thanksgiving on the PARKS Whats so funny ?? "SUPPLY" The Supply Department is made up for Five dif- ferent rating groups : Storekeeper, Disbursing Clerk, Ship's Serviceman, Commissaryman, and Hospital Corpsman. Personnel in each rate per- form specialized functions aboard ship including repair parts inventory control, all phases of ac- counting, food preparation and service, ship's store, laundry and barber shop operation, payroll account l and medical care. i The Supply Department is charged With a great l responsibility in ensuring that the ship may be ' self-sufficient during long periods at sea, providing l services which supply each man minimum needs and contributing to a high state of morale by im- proving the shipboard standard of living. g The cooks bell .... its about time l l , l l l l J l 2 , l 1 i 4 l 1 V i 1 3 l l Z 1 l l ,i Supply completely exhausted t I il . 23 Chief Warner proudly displaying one of his creations. Q E SWAN DIVI IO First row: STGSN M.L. Revenaugh, STGSA P.T. Haines, STGSN G.K.W. Mucha, STGSN D.L. Popek, GMG2 D.J. Thomas, SN D. R. Crowther, STG3 R.B. Sweeney, SN D.J. Regan, TMSN G.W. Patterson 3 Second row: SN D.E. West, TM3 H.B. Stewart, ADR2 D.H. Davis, GMG2 K.G. Ealy, SN G.J. Quinn, STG3 W.P. Addison, STG3 J.H. Currie, STG2 R.D. Morris 3 Third row: LTJG R.H. Whitman, GMG1 W. Dixon, EN1 W.L. Williamson, STG2 G.W. Magowan, STG2 T.D. Perkes, SN L,D. Jackson, ETR2 D.L. Turner, STG3 D.J. Horner, GMG2 R.E. Probst, STC W.S. Lohr, ENS M.L. Peterson 'S -53 vc' XX M ,,..,., .,,.. , ,,.,. W if EE xgz C9 IP- W K m li , 'EGG GD I XJ i SONHQ.CONTRCYHf 24 1- -will Sonar "WA" DIVISION WA Division, a separate entity of the Weapons Department, is comprised of four distinct rates, each charged with Anti-Submarine Warfare Ope- rations. Through the coordinated efforts of the SONARMEN, ASROC GUNNER'S MATES, TORPEDOMEN'S MATES AND DASH person- nel Parks is able to seek out and destroy enemy submarines. ASW is a primary mission of the Parks and a vital necessity in enabling the United States to maintain control of the seas. The SONARMEN, under the leadership of SONARMAN CHIEF ':DUTCH" LOHR, are 13 highly trained men responsible for detecting, clas- sifying, and tracking submerged contacts which may pose a threat to naval shipping. At sea these men maintain an around the clock watch of the undersea environment using SONAR CSound Navi- gation and Rangingj equipment. The ASROC GUNNER'S MATES, led by GM- Gl DIXON consist of 6 men responsible for the arming, launching, and detonation of an Anti-Sub- marine Rocket CASROCD. This weapon system possesses a long range standoff capability combined with very high target kill probability. It is highly effective in destroying enemy submarines. Further- more, the ASROC GM's are responsible for main- taining a daily, year round security watch to safe- guard Parks' nuclear capability. The TORPEDOMEN'S MATES of the Parks, under the leadership of TM3 STEWART, protect her from close-in surprise attacks by enemy sub- marines. Calling upon their knowledge and timely action, this ship is able to launch urgent attacks against hostile submarines by firing tube-launched torpedoes. The Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter CDASHD CTCVY, led by ATI CLUEN, consists of 6 men skil- led in maintaining and launching the DASH, a remotely controlled drone helo. This weapon sys- tem.1s designed to carry torpedoes over long ranges aff hlgh speeds for ultimate release over the posi- tion of a submerged enemy submarine. This crew was also among the Hrst to use several new tech- Hlques designed to expand our capability for res- cuing downed pilots. SN Mucha has everything under control The ASROC ERS GMG2 Probst and GMG2 Thomas 'CWDN DIVI I0 Front row: BM3 J. Amante, SA M.D. Curtis, SA V.J. Staszak, SN T.D. Keaton, SN R.W. Marsh, SA J.K. Stone, SA K.J. Storer, SA D.R. Hays, SR W.J. Hickey, SN D.P. Dunphy, Second row: SN M.R. Owens, SA R.A. Stoneman, SN J.R. Brinkerhoi, SN L.T. Garland, SA H.S. Atkins, SA R.W. Greene, SA D.W. King, SA G.C. Roberts, Third row: BM1 D.F. McCourt, SA S.M. Simon, SA D.P. Parks, SN L.L. Walts, SN D.P. Ryan, SN M.A. Luna, SA R.J. Roberge, SA T.E. Zak, SA A.J. Sills, SA M.E. Underwood, BM2 M.V. Baumeister, ENS P.N. French, Fourth row: LTJG R.F. Schultz, SN W.H. Neuman, SN C.H. Uhring, SA H.L. Holbert, SA D. J. Murtaugh, SA H.W. Crosby, SN J.A. Hudak ,FQ f ijwrgii Hifi 5 fffjipif 1 Yi ll 1, You MEAN T tu 5 15 Secwzcgb? SN Wilson, BM3 Amante and BM2 Baumeister A L, That P.I sun is to much to cope with .... "WD" DIVISION As each and every visitor comes aboard the Floyd B. Parks, his first impression of the ship is created by the smart appearance of the exterior spaces. The men of the Deck Division value the Parks' traditional reputation as one of the Pacific Fleet's finest. Led by Boatswain Mate First MCCOURT who is ably assisted by BM2 BAU- MEISTER and BM3 AMANTE. they maintain this tra- dition through many long hours of chipping, painting, and cleaning top side spaces. As the backbone of the Special Sea and Anchor Detail, these men carry out all aspects of mooring and anchor- ing. In addition, theirs is the responsibility of manning and caring for the Motor Whale Boat. Replenishment at sea finds the men of WD manning the forward, amidships, and after stations and perform- ing a variety of tasks, including transferring fuel, am- munition, and provisions. Both underway and in-port, the men from the Deck Division stand vital watches as Helmsman, Messenger, Lookout and Sentry. Inaddition, these men suppliment repair parties, gun crews, fire, and rescue parties, helo refueling details, and landing parties. With versatility as WD,s keynote, these men must be prepared to perform an enormous variety of tasks. The Deck Divisionis full valve is seldom realized until an important inspection is pending or an emergency arises. Nevertheless, they may be proud in knowing that their job is "WELL DONEMI Old faithful .... let us down continuously In iiight refueling SN Dunphy standing by forward the station Rigging Aft W Z! 'N '-ii-""" X ' IX 5 1 lu c 5 H 0, Y fl ,X af ' if LNCS, ri.-A 1 '6 GH DIVI IO Front row: FTG3 D.E. McGrath, SN L.J. Barr, GMG3 G.B. Espino, SN D.L. Freel, GMG3 L.J. Mullikin, FTG2 M.S. O'Melia, FTG3 B.A. Valentine, FTG1 R.E. Gessner 5 Second row : ENS T.M. Syrko, FTG1 H.W. Wolfe, FTG3 M.A. Breaux, FTG3 J.D. 0'Donnell, SN M.L. Britton, GMG3 K.D. Webb, SA J.W. Murrell, FTGSN E.A. Shuster, FTG3 R.B. Young, GMGC J.E. Clark moo it iguru, 5.sPwo.fb-gym-VWNL Pl vws -mm mum e.AsxU:. 'vo LLQMJ, GMGC Clark giving instructions on the 50 calibre 4 fff ----'W 0 ur department head SN Garland and SN Mathis loading Mount 51 "WG" DIVISIGN The ability to deliver accurate, rapid and conti- nuous fire against the enemy has been one of the oldest traditions of our navy. In keeping With this fine tradition WG Division maintained the main battery of the Parks in outstanding condition dur- ing the 66-67 cruise. Many key positions are filled by the men of WG Division and it has been their responsibility to train other crevv members. Under the supervision of GMGC CLARK WG Division kept the Parks always ready to take offensive or Ward off attack. Atta boy, Luther! In port Danang, RVN The Gunners 553 BO U B B11-3 SSS ' W f ,Q g l.: J , G W , 3522, ,-zz ' fb ,, 2 d ' I I M' f, X, Mmm WW M X yywywm I ,.,,, Wax I V RM1 R.L. Chambers RM1 P.J. Munley ET1 T.R. Knight RD2 A.J. Odom TG3 L.A. Boerste MM3 J.E. Bren, MM2 R.E. Ludwig, STG3 W.P. Addison AT1 LV' Cluen GMGC J.E. Clark Denise Marie Taylor Daughter of BT3 R.L. Taylor Riley Halstead Whitman III Son of LTJG R.H. Whitman II Gregory William Lohr Son of STC W.S. Lohr EW DDITIO A Century Ago men were follow- ing with bated breath the march of Napoleon, and waiting with feverish impatience for news of the wars. And all the while, in their own homes, babies were being born. 4'But who could think about babies? Everybody was thinking about bat- tles. mln one year, midway between Trafalgar and Waterloo, there stole into the world a host of heroes. Gladstone was born in Liverpool, Tennyson at the Somersby Rectory, and Oliver Wendell Holmes in Mas- sachusetts, and the very same day of that same year, Abraham Lincoln drew his first breath in old Kentucky. Music was enriched by the advent of Felix Mendelssohn at Hamburg. "But nobody thought of babies: everybody was thinking of battles. Yet which of the battles of 1890 mat- tered more than the babies of 1809? We fancy that God can only manage His world with big battalions, when all the time he is doing it by beauti- ful babies. When a wrong wants righting, or a truth wants preaching, or a continent wants opening, God sends a baby into the world to do it." And that,s the truth. Ever since the world began that has been the rule of things. From the time that Iochebed hid her baby Moses among the rushes by the river, it has been the same. In anticipation of crises that God knew the muddled minds of men would bring about, just a little while before He has sent a tiny baby into some humble home, and there, within the shadow of a lowly motherls love, He has prepared Himself a man to clear away the clouds and lighten the darkness. Carolee Taylor Daughter of BT2 C.L. Taylor William Robert Hobbs Son of LTJ G W.E. Hobbs William Daniel Webb Son of GMG3 K. Webb AT WORK AND PLAY , w W ,W ff f , , ,g Q, L A A ,, N . r 1, 1,-ss W if 'QQ-' I , ist' f gs ff 1'f1"'W""J! X 'f W Q X f Q Q 1 0 ' 5 ..,.,,. f M ' so 'W , X X r,N.r..ig4,,": b , ihfs fx! , L ,V I Zfrsillxw I Z. I .X X ,L My r WA Is., .X A kkk, ,fi W iss, f A ,f T , 154 4, -,, , ,, y ,N N X ! ,y X ,..S-W,y, A ,N f N.. , A Q "" . 950 if x 1 yzwsgffowff' Wx . 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Sight Its SK2 Puryear and SN Garland, but who is that character in the middle Secured ? A feast in ASROC PARK Our deck force BM1 McCourt taking the blade Parks sailors gave IOOZ and set a record at the Yokosuka Blood Bank The elite at work 71,-470 1477 The coast of Oahu Waikiki Beach The first stop on our cruise Was Pearl Harbor, situated on the island of Oahu. This island is the famed vacationland of smiling people, soft breezes, swaying palms, and the gentle, undulating rhythm of the hula. Here too is Waikiki With its coral reefs and shimmering blue Waters, crowds of sun Wor- shippers, outrigger canoes, and monumental Diamond Head. Pearl Harbor is the inlet on the south coast of Oahu, six miles west of Honolulu, which forms a landlocked harbor used by the United States as a coaling station and then as a naval base since 1887. There are few traces now of the tremendous destruction Wrought by the Japanese here on December 7th, 1941, except for the USS ARIZONA which lies on the bot- tom of the channel, a memorial to those who gave their lives for their country on that fateful day. Blow hole Typical street scene A favorite pastime 1026 Kang Hong Kong from Victoria Park Aberdeen A shoppers paradise - HONG KONG-gateway to the Orient, is a city of contrasts where a cosmopolitan atmosphere and elegant homes seem out of place with the teeming harbors of junks and sampans. The population of HONG KONG approaches Zlfg million which is a sizeable increase from the 500,000 inhabitants the island had in 1941 when the Japanese seized it. No one really knows how many peo- ple live on the junks and sampans choking the harbors but the count is increased weekly by refugees swarming over from the Chinese Communist mainland. HONG KONG, which is actually the name of only the island whereas the city itself is called Victoria, is a place of beauty with its breath taking views from Victoria Peak and Repulse Bay. The grotesque attraction of Tiger Balm Garden, Fine beaches and swimming resorts provided many hours of enjoyment for the crew. An un- forgetable meal may be had in any one of the world- famous restaurants scattered throughout the island. The PARKS found shopping in HONG KONG and KOW- LOON across the harbor rewarded by purchases of tailor-made clothes, gold work, jewels, pure silks and intricate lacework-basic elements of centuries of Oriental tarde. When we set to sea again with our lockers laden with Oriental treasures and our pockets empty, we said good- by to an exotic, friendly, and fascinating world of people living inside the dark shadow of the mountains to the north-mountains of Communist China. J ' O , i were an 2 7 Subic Bay houses the largest US. Naval installation in the Philippine Islands and is located in southern Luzon less than one hundred miles from the capital city of Manila. The city of Clongapo, just outside the naval station gates, offered night club entertainment and good restaurants to suit every taste, specializing in San Miguel Beer, probably the most popular commodity offered in the city, Recreational highlights offered by the naval station included a Weekend trip to Camp John Hay, Baguio, for rest and relaxation among the cool mountain of northern LUZOn. Deep sea fishing boats Were available to take gr0l1PS out for the day. The PARKS has a special interest in the Subic- f 'fiOn for five Filipino students. longapo area as she is sponsoring a high-school educa- Mountains surrounding subic bay Liberty, Subic style 20 057154 Mt. Fuji Yokosuka, a typical Japanese seaport with a slight commercial air provided us with a glimpse of the beauty for which Japan is famous, for a short distance away is Mount Fuji, a towering Volcano that rivals the Rising Sun as the symbol of Japan. Standing guard over a land of shimmering lakes, tall pines, and an atmosphere of serene calm, Fuji beckons to the weary traveler to come and view its tranquil domain. liearby also is the quiet vnlage of Tianaakura, due home of the Diabutsu, or Great Buddha, and many inter- esting shrines and temples. The capital city of Tokyo is only a short train ride away and one can never forget the thrill of seeing the Imperial Palace, the internation- ally famous Kokusai Theatre, and the bustling atmos- phere of the largest city in the world. We were fortunate enough to visit Yokosuka twice, leaving the second time we left with mixed emotions : sad at leaving such a wonderful country, but happy to be going home to our wives, Sweethearts and loved ones. T if T T ,r,rf , it . r T T , NWN , C y y T I ,V if WI , 1 ,V ,4 2 , 1 ,pl Z R i l 4 w ..- Ql Kasuga Shrine Tokyo ! the Imperial Palace Nikko ! the Y0mei-m0n bv A new born baby's first visit to a shrine Kegon Falls KUZZ Kinkaku-ji Buddha at Todaiji When the port of Kobe was opened to foreign commerce about 100 years ago, it was a small fishing village. Near Kobe was the port of Hyogo, a town of remote antiquity and at one time the seat of the govenment in the 12th century. As a trad- ing port, Hyogo continued to prosper, and ships bound for Osaka made it a port of call. In 1788 it hae a population of 19,580 and this number had considerably increased by the time the port of Kobe was opened to foreign trade in 1868. As the years passed, Kobe absorbed I-Iyogo. In 1874 a railway between Kobe and Osaka, was opened, followed by construction of a railway connecting Kobe with Shimonoseki. The Sino-Japanese War C1894 to 18955 and the Russo-Japanese War C1904 to 19055 added greatly to the prosperity of the port. With the temporary collapse of the Yokohama silk trade after the great earthquake of 1921 much of the country's silk business was diverted to Kobe, and silk is still a prominent article of export. During World War II, Kobe underwent heavy and relentless air raids. As a result, 61M of its city area was severely devas- tated. Since 1945 nearly all of the area has been rehabilitated. During the period 1945-1951, Kobe greatly expanded by absorb- ing fifteen neighboring towns and villages into the municipality. Kobe, today covering a vast area of 161.5 square miles, is the sixth largest city of Japan with a population of 1,119,667 C1 January 1961 censusj. Its port ranks first in the country. The city of Kobe is located on the north shore of Osaka Bay in central Honshu. It serves not only as the major port of the Kansai or Kinki District, but also as the eastern gateway to the Inland Sea. It is about fifteen miles west of the center of Osaka. About fifty miles to the northeast is Kyoto, the former Imperial capital and third city in Japan. The port of Kobe, one of the finest ports in the world, plays an important role in the promotion of Japan's foreign and tourist trade. It boasts of good harbor facilities for both ocean-going and coastal ships. Everyone seems to be on an excursion Helping Mama-san S"""' Entrance to a beautiful shrine 66 ' 77 A young Samurai ! Malko 5145520 T Sasebo Nagasaki : J urokuban-kan The city of Sasebo, with its beautiful, sheltered har- bor located on the rim of northern Asia, has been a Navy port since 1890 when the Emperor Meiji formally dedi- cated it as a station of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Sasebo first achieved fame in 1904 as the port from which Admiral Heihachiro Togo led the Imperial Japa- nese Navy to nearby Tsushima Straits and swept the Russian Imperial Navy from the seas. This single bold stroke established J apan's reputation as the leading naval power of Asia. A cloak of secrecy covered the port from the mid 1930s until the end of World War II, while it was transformed into a supersecret base from which mighty battleships like YAMATO and MUSASHI slipped out to sea. It is also popularly believed that Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto planned the attack on Pearl Harbor in Suite A of what is now the officer's Town Club. Once again Sasebo became an important naval base at the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. By 1953, US, 4 Sofuku-ji Temple Fleet Activities was a busy complex of 143 officers, 1,700 enlisted, and 5,800 Japanese employees all involved in the massive operations in Korea. The sudden influx of soldiers was a great boon to the local marchants, with 8,000-12,000 men on liberty every night. Today, Sasebo upholds its naval traditions as an im- portant base for both the U.S. Seventh Fleet and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. Various facilities of the port are shared in an atmesphere of great coopefa' tion. Thus the city has become a cornerstone of this same spirit that exists between the nations of Japan and America. Many PARKS sailors were fortunate to be able to take a tour of Nagasaki, one of the two Japanese cities 011 which the atom bomb was dropped during World WHT II. This city has been rebuilt as a monument t0 Peace and the peaceful use of atomic energy. Places of interest were the Peace-Monument, Madame Butterflyis Home and the oldest Catholic Church in Japan. v v 1 l I 1 i Nagasaki : Glover Mansion . ' F t' l Rlce terraces near Sasebo The Okunchl es wa DEDICATED TO ALL THE LOVED ONES WHO WAITED PATIENTLY FOR THE PARKS TO RETURN .... 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