George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 731 of the 1994 volume:

On May 20, through the efforts of thousands of Sailors, officers and families, USS George Washington set sail on her maiden deployment. Destined to be a trend setter and a model in the future of our Navy, GW has already gone places and accomplished things no other carrier has before, and done so with great distinction. Visits to unusual ports, evaluating experimental equipment and new communications technologies, precedent setting joint operations with the Air Force and Army, and leading the fleet as the largest afloat command to adopt the concepts of Total Quality Leadership have all contributed to the fast start of George Washington. But it is the officers, crew and CVW-7 that make this ship such a great story. Proudly bearing the name of our nation’s first President on their uniforms, the crew has carried his personal values and traditions forward to make George Washington a model of global naval power for today. As befits a ship named for the first President, our first deployment began with our current President introducing our ship to the world during the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Normandy invasion marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe during World War II. With the same determined spirit that guided our namesake, USS George Washington has assumed our place at the point of our nation’s armed forces serving in Operations “Deny Flight,” “Sharp Guard,” “Southern Watch,” and “Vigilant Warrior,” as a good will ambassador for our nation during port visits in six different countries and hosting guests aboard from over 13 different countries. This book presents a record of this great ship’s first deployment. It has been a privilege to sail as part of the crew of USS George Washington on her maiden deployment and it is our greatest wish that she may continue to sail as a glowing ambassador for our country, as a protector of peace and that she may have many more deployments as spectacular as her first. Command 1 Captain Robert G. Sprigg - Commanding Officer USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Born in San Francisco, California, Captain Robert G. Sprigg is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, class of 1969. Following graduation, he underwent flight training in Pensacola, Florida; Meridian, Mississippi; and Beeville, Texas, earning his wings in 1971. In May 1971, he reported to VT-7, NAS Meridian, as a flight instructor. In 1973, he reported to Attack Squadron 94, serving aboard USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). In 1976, Captain Sprigg attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Following graduation, he reported to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5, China Lake, California, where he was assigned as F A-18 Project Director until returning to Lemoore for his department head tour with the “Royal Maces” of Attack Squadron 27. Captain Sprigg was selected for test pilot training at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, graduating in June 1983. He was subsequently selected for command and reported aboard Strike Fighter Squadron 113 as Executive Officer in February 1984, before becoming Commanding Officer in September 1985. Captain Sprigg attended Naval Nuclear Power School in 1987. In 1988 he reported on board USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) where he served as Executive Officer from November 1988 until November 1990. In April 1991, Captain Sprigg assumed command of USS CAMDEN (AOE 2) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Storm Providc Comfort. In addition to the normal duties in support of the NIMITZ Battle Group, CAMDEN provided logistical support to eight ships of foreign navies who were part of the multinational force deployed in the Arabian Gulf. Captain Sprigg’s numerous awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy Expeditionary Medal (three awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation (three awards), and the Humanitarian Service Medal. His flying experience includes over 3,200 flight hours in tactical jet aircraft and over 500 arrested landings in more than 20 different aircraft. Captain Sprigg is married to the former Paula Marie Voegtle. They currently reside in Norfolk, Virginia. Command 5 Captain David M. Crocker - Executive Officer USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) In April 1983, Captain Crocker reported to Commander, Carrier Group ONE for duty as Flag Lieutenant. He deployed to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, seeing duty on board USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), USS MIDWAY (CV 41), and USS CONSTELLATION (CV 61). Two years later he was once again assigned to HS-15 where he served as the Maintenance Officer from April 1985 to January 1987, deploying as an element of CVW-6 on board USS FORRESTAL (CV 59). Captain Crocker reported to HS-17 as Executive Officer in April 1987. He assumed command in August 1988. During his tenure, HS-17 deployed twice to the Mediterranean on board USS CORAL SEA. He reported to the Chief of Naval Operations (OP-05) in October 1989 where he served as the ASW Helicopter Requirements Officer. In May 1990, he was selected for the nuclear power program pursuant to his assignment as Executive Officer on board USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Selected for deep draft command, CAPT Crocker departed George Washington in July 1994. A native of Fargo. North Dakota, Captain David M. Crocker was commissioned via the Reserve Officer Training Corps in May 1974 following graduation from Iowa State University. He was awarded a Master of Science degree from the University of West Florida while undergoing flight training. He was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1975. Captain Crocker was assigned to HS-15 from June 1976 to May 1979, during which time he deployed twice to the Mediterranean Sea on board USS AMERICA (CV 66). He was next assigned to HS-1 for instructor duty. In September of 1979, he was selected for the Naval Test Pilot School, graduating as a member of Class 78 in December 1980. He then reported to the Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Directorate as a test pilot and was subsequently selected as a Weapon System Acquisition Manager (WSAM). Captain Crocker’s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (with three gold stars). Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of Second Award), the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Captain Crocker is married to the former Jeanne Murphy of Sheldon, Iowa. The Crockers and their two sons, Benjamin and Eric, reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 6 Command Commander William L. McKee - Executive Officer USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Commander William L. McKee was born in Worthington, Ohio. Graduating with honors, he received a commission from the Naval Academy in June 1975. After flight training, CDR McKee reported to the “Hellrazors” of VA-174 for training in the A-7E Corsair. He joined the “Ubangis” of VA-12 on board USS INDEPENDENCE in April 1977. In 1980, CDR McKee reported to VA-45 at Cecil Field. He was one of the initial cadre of personnel to move with the squadron to NAS Key West. While serving with the “Blackbirds”, he was the First “Attack Pilot” to serve as Adversary Program Manager. In 1983, CDR McKee began participation in the foreign exchange program, flying Harrier GR3 aircraft with the Royal Air Force. After training in the United Kingdom, he served two years with 3 (F) Squadron in Gutcrsloh, West Germany. Following his exchange tour, CDR McKee attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. In July 1986, he joined the “Valions” of VA-15, where he helped the squadron transition to the F A-18 Hornet. CDR McKee served as Operations and Maintenance Officer of the Valions. In December 1988, CDR McKee reported for duty in Washington D.C., where he served as an aide to Secretary William Ball III, Director of Operations in the Office of Legislative Affairs, and on the personal staff of Sen. John Glenn under the Legis Fellows Program. After Refresher Training, CDR McKee reported to the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 as Executive Officer, and in August 1990, deployed aboard USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Shield, subsequently flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. He assumed command of VFA-81 in September 1991, leading the “Sunliners” through another successful Mediterranean deployment which commenced in June 1992. He relinquished command in November 1992 and began nuclear power training in Orlando, Florida. He reported aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as Executive Officer in June 1994. CDR McKee has amassed more than 5,000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross (with Combat “V”), Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star), seven individual and two strike flight Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal (with two Gold Stars and Combat “V”), Navy Achievement Medal and various campaign and unit awards. CDR McKee and his wife, B.J., reside in Virginia Beach with their three daughters, Heather, 14. Kaylcigh, 9, and Meredith, 4. Command 7 ABCM(AW) Douglas M. Ausderau - Command Master Chief USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Master Chief Douglas M. Ausderau, a native of Niagara Falls, N.Y., enlisted in the U.S. Navy in February 1971 and entered recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes in August 1971. After graduating from Aviation Fundamentals and Aviation Fuel Systems “A” school in January 1972, Master Chief Ausderau reported aboard the USS AMERICA (CV 66) in Norfolk, Va. While on board AMERICA, Master Chief Ausderau participated in operations in the Tonkin Gulf during the Vietnam War. In August 1975, Master Chief Ausderau departed AMERICA for duty at NAS Barber’s Point. Hawaii. In October 1978, Master Chief Ausderau reported aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) in Norfolk, Va. where he deployed to the Mediterranean Sea in September 1979. During that time the ship was diverted to the Indian Ocean in January 1980 and remained at sea for 144 days in response to the Iranian hostage crisis. In April 1980, USS NIMITZ took part in the hostage rescue attempt, “Operation Evening Light, before returning to its homeport in May 1980. Master Chief Ausderau reported to the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Norfolk. Va. where he was stationed from January 1982 to February 1984. He then reported to USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) until December 1986. In January 1987, Master Chief Ausderau reported to the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, R.I. as a student where he graduated with academic honors that March. Master Chief Ausderau became a staff member and facilitator at the Senior Enlisted Academy until July 1990. In September 1988, Master Chief Ausderau received an Associate of Science degree from the University of the State of New York. He has since completed his Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and is working toward his B.A. in human resources administration from St. Leo College. Master Chief Ausderau reported aboard Precommissioning Unit GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in August 1990 as the Air Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. In May 1993, he assumed the duties of the ship’s Command Master Chief. Master Chief Ausderau’s awards and decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal for heroism, the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle “E,” Good Conduct Medal (four awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal (two awards), Vietnam Service Medal (three awards). Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sea Sendee Deployment Ribbon (three awards). Expert Rifle Medal and Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon. Master Chief Ausderau is married to the former Colleen Marie Trainor. He and his wife currently reside in Chesapeake, Va., with their two sons, Douglas, Jr. and Jason. 8 Command GW departed Norfolk on maiden deployment May 20, 1994 will forever live in the memories of USS George Washington Sailors as the day they took their ship to sea for its first deployment. For thousands of crewmembers, it marked their first deployment as well. For the spouses, families and friends who gave unending support to their Sailors, the day was exciting, but proved for a tearful sendoff as their loved ones departed on a collision course with history. “We all feel very fortunate to be taking the world’s newest and most powerful aircraft carrier on its first forward deployment.” • CAPT Robert G. Sprigg “We all feel very fortunate to be taking the world’s newest and most powerful aircraft carrier on its first forward deployment,” Commanding Officer, CAPT Sprigg, said. George Washington began her deployment by serving as the centerpiece for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, an international event honoring those who fought so gallantly in the military operation that turned the tide against the Nazi war machine during World War II. “It’s fitting for our ship to have been the flagship for the commemoration of the greatest “...From-the-Sea” operation in history,” Sprigg said. “It’s also appropriate for our new ship to have commemorated the past as we continue to usher in the Navy’s future.” Prior to getting underway, George Washington was visited by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Boorda. Addressing the crew over the 1MC, Boorda spoke of the honor it was for George Washington to partici- pate in the commemoration of D-Day. The first aircraft carrier to deploy on his watch, Boorda said he’ll not soon forget the day America’s newest carrier put to sea on her maiden deployment. “There’s a new world disorder out there and we have to deal with it,” Boorda told the crew, summarizing the overall influence a ship of George Washington’s size and technological superiority would have on their deployment. As families, friends and loved ones lined Norfolk Naval Base’s pier 12, the crew cast off all lines, the ship's whistle blew, and the great ship George Washington was underway. Getting underway 9 r- m Departure One last chance to say good-bye. Many of George Washington's families said their final farewells the night before the ship left Norfolk. For other families and friends, standing on Pier 12 and watching their Sailors depart was a last opportunity to share a few moments before setting out on a historic maiden deployment. 12 Getting underway Gelling underway 13 K 14 Getting underway CNO sendoff Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Boorda made a special visit to George Washington to see the ship off from Pier 12. After meeting the ship’s Ombudsmen, He and CAPT Sprigg presented awards to some of GW’s outstanding Sailors. Gelling underway 15 I Underway, shift colors The business at hand May 20, 1994 was to say one last good-bye to George Washington, but it was also to get underway safely and on time. From the bridge, quartermasters plotted the ship’s course and GW’s helmsmen mates steered the ship while the rest of the sea and anchor detail and all hands moved the ship out into the cold, blustery channel. For the crew, it was the moment for which they had been waiting. 16 Getting underway Getting underway 17 Day I May 20 was a day offirsts for George Washington and the crew. It was the first time the world's newest and mightiest warship set sail on a six-month deployment. The first time many in its crew began a journey that would take them to parts of the world they never thought of visiting before joining the Navy. The first time the crew’s skills and stamina would be tested for an extended period of time. And the first and probably only time the ship would be scheduled to take center stage in a ceremony the size and scope of the D-Day commemoration. Nervous? Probably a little. But filled more with a sense of pride and professionalism, the crew departed Norfolk expecting to meet every challenge. In the true spirit of their nation's founder, the crew of George Washington left home to a job they had prepared years to do. What lay ahead was their chance to prove their proficiency. Gotling underway 19 May 20 was a day of firsts for George Washington and the crew: It wot the first lime the world's newest and mightiest warship set sail on a six-month deployment. The first time many in its crew began a Journey that would take them to parts of the world they never thought of visiting before Joining the Navy. The first time the crew's skills and stamina would be tested for an extended period of time. And the first and probably only lime the ship would be scheduled to tale center stage in a ceremony the size and scope of the D-Day commemoration. Nervous ? Probably a little. But filled more with a sense of pride and professionalism, the crew departed Norfolk expecting to meet every challenge. In the true spirit of their nation i founder, the crew of George Washington left home to a Job they had prepared years to do. What lay ahead u oi their chance to prose their proficiency. I 5 d ! Day 12 Veterans got ride of their lives with Sailors Twelve George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Seven crewmembers took advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime chance by each inviting one of their relatives to transit the Atlantic aboard the carrier. The one condition, however, was that the relative be a veteran of World War II which helped add a special generational tie to the Normandy commemoration events. The veterans spent much of their time either talking with the crew about their experiences during World War II, or touring the ship to sec the advancements the Navy has made over the last 50 years. Crewmember Veteran LT Scan Scharf Robert Scharf CDR John Drcrup John Drcrup CAPT Victor Smith John Trucsdell LCDR Bob Ford Thomas Dobinski LCDR Kim McEligot Alvin Via AT2 Darren Wickers Walter Campbell CDR Brad Mason Bruce Mason BM3 Leonard Jarles Max Carlson MA2 Joseph Pantone Clyde Donclson AVCM(AW) George Ross Ben Hardin AMEC(AW) Stephan Bonshak Stephen Bonshak AN Marc Hazel Gordon Hazel I'm proud for my Grandfather and I'm nappy he could come on the trip with us. He reminds me of why we're on this ship and on deployment.’ • BM3 Leonard Jartes 20 Transit across the Atlantic Transit across the Atlantic 21 Day 12 Veterans got ride ot their lives with Sailois T� tl« (keep VX Cirrw Ak «s«-iw-lifftnv etaace by « coc the (cbmct� tramrt He All abeunl earner. Theeoe coediiea. b.x.oc'. � tto be rebint be j te«ran ofWoriJ WarII -hWl bripeJ U {wul geixauxul ik to c N«mu� l) ecteitt. TK: xtvm ei rnxh of ibeu tirec oiKt u! with 6 cre� ihot «?« « « A 10? W«W Wir II. of icuritj Ae jii? w e lie h we-oetu ihe Sisy h� nuJe over the lw 0 yew Crewmember Veteran IT Seen Schuf RtbcflSdurf COR Mn Drerop tobaftro? CAFT Vxice Sendi W� Troc fcn LCDS Bab loed Tbcfrai Dcbimki LCORKm McElipf Ahm Via AT2 Ourcn WkI t WalwCrrebcll COR BoJ Mavan BrueMteco BMJ UcfUfil Juln Max Carfaco MA’k«?hPJn� 0e Clyde IXoebm AVCM(A ) Geeege Rom Bea llirdn amh AW) Sttfhin Boobifc Sjcften Bc«uJu-( (ilW 'I'm proud tor my grandfather and I'm teppy he could come on the tnp with us. He remnds me of why on deployment. “ A « 22 Transit across the Atlantic GW Battle Group There is nothing more formidable and awesome than a carrier battle group steaming together. As the centerpiece and flagship, George Washington was the heart of the formation during her first Atlantic crossing. As each of the battle group ships filed by in the pass and review, the crew cheered ship in preparation for the sail past at Portsmouth. GW Battle Group There is nothing more form hit inJ anesome than a carrier tat' 'teaming together. As the center, -c ami flagship. George Washington -as the heart of the formation during her first Atlantic crossing. As each ot the Kittle group ships filed by in the p S Hn.I tk mui V ssred hw and resiew. the cress cheeredship preparation for the sail past at Ports- mouth. 24 Transit across the Atlantic Business as usual The addition of the D-Day veterans did not slow down the pace of work aboard ship. Instead, Sailors continued preparing their ship for the upcoming commemoration events. Everything from the Captain's gig, and laddenvells, to the crew's heads were maintained to the highest standards. Transit across the Atlantic 25 The daily routine Some jobs are never done at sea because they ‘re so vital to day-to-day life. Cleaning, laundry and trash disposal, though not the most glamorous duty, ensured a clean ship and safe working environment. At the same time, the steady pace of training in work centers, on special purpose teams and for watchstanders, heightened the crew's ability to respond to emergencies if called upon. 26 Transit across the Atlantic Transit across the Atlantic 27 Making the pieces fit together It took an astonishing number oj parts along with never-ending maintenance requirements and safety checks to ensure CVW-Ts aircraft were ready to fly and deliver ordnance. The transit across the Atlantic Ocean was an ideal time for the crew as they reviewed the basics and made the final preparations for the hectic pace of operations they'd face during the months and missions that lay ahead. 28 Transit across the Atlantic Transit across the Atlantic 29 Practice, practice, practice GW’s Crash and Salvage team, as well as the entire GW CVW-7flight deck crew, adopted a practice-makes-perfect philosophy. This led directly to a feeling of safety first for their shipmates and their equipment. Flight deck fire fighting drills were run again and again, building a teamwork bond between all hands through stamina, toughness and precision. Transit across the Atlantic 31 The hard work George Washington’s crew put forth in hosting the D-Day commemoration activities on June 5 and 6 was one of the many efforts that helped honor the sacrifices our predecessors made in support of the Normandy invasion. The significance of that day, the greatest amphibious assault in modern warfare, was as evident on the faces of Normandy’s veterans June 6 as it must have been for them when they waded into the frigid waters of the English Channel and stormed into history 50 years ago. Whether the mission was to take out heavily fortified German pillboxes, provide off-shore gun support or bomb advancing tank battalions, there was a singular purpose: defend freedom against a tyrant bent on world domination. Nearly 10,000 Americans made the supreme sacrifice during the days leading up to and after D-Day. Fifty-years later, George Washington paused for a moment, along with much of the world, to recognize the gravity of those events. Over a period of about one week the crew helped relive the significance of D-Day. Port visits to Portsmouth, England, and Brest, France, with the Presidential embark in between, brought home the idea that success is a team effort. 50th ANNIVERSARY 1944-1994 Days I 7,18,19 1944 - 1994 33 The furd work George Washington's crew par forth in totting the D-Day commemoration activities on lone $ and 6 was one of the man) efforts that helped tonor the sacrifices our predecessors made in support of the Normandy invasion The significance of that day. the greatest amphibious assault in modem warfare, was as evident on the faces of Normandy's veterans June 6 as it must have been foe them when they waded into the frigid waters of the English Channel and shxmed into histoey $0 years ago. Whether the mission was to take out heavily fortified German pillboxes, provide off-shore gun supp-m or bcenb advancing tank battalions, there was a singular purpose: defend freedom agaansl a tyrant bent on work! domination. Nearly 10.000 Americans made the supreme sacrifice during the days leading up to arsj after D-Day. Fifty-years laser. George Washington paused for a moment, along with much of ihc world, to recogaare the grasity of those events Over a period of about one week the crew helped relive the significance of D-Day, Port visits to Portsmouth. England, and Brest. France, with the Presidential embark in between, tonight home the idea that success is a team effort. Days 17.18.19 Crowded with ships observing the afloat ceremonies, the windswept English coastline was calm those early days in June in comparison to what it must have been 50 years ago. George Washington, off the coast of Portsmouth, England, one of the world’s largest natural harbors, was gearing up to pay tribute to those who gave their lives on the beaches across the Channel. On June 2-4. just days before CAPT Sprigg would lead his crew in support of the D-Day commemoration, some of the crew took time for a brief rest ashore, traveling to London and seeing some of Europe's most historical sights. For many, Portsmouth will be remembered for two reasons. First, it was the last stop before D-Day, and second, because it was the ship and crew’s first foreign liberty port. Day 14 34 Portsmouth. England Portsmouth. England 35 a 1 Moral, Welfare and Recreation sponsored tours to Bath, Stonehenge and London. The crew was treated to the English experience, taking advantage of good food and sightseeing. One of the more popular destinations was London with its sophisticated night life and international flair. Other attractions included restaurants and pubs which dotted Portsmouth’s well-kept streets, providing a relaxed atmosphere to eat and unwind with shipmates. London offers big city sophistication The sights and sounds of London came alive for crew members who experienced the city’s colorful street life. Since there was no language barrier. Sailors bought British newspapers and scanned them for stateside news and sports scores of their favorite teams from home. 38 Portsmouth. England Portsmouth. England 39 9 Libert rains from above The relatively short visit made it necessarytfor the crew to move fast while in Portsmouth. This was especially true for working parties trying to clear the hangar deck of spare parts and mail, as well as for the liberty parties. However, when high winds and seas made conditions unsafe to transit to and from the ship, our gracious hosts provided the perfect solution. They turned the base gymnasium into a makeshift shelter for that one night when Mother Nature provided them extra time ashore. Liberty from above! i 40 Portsmouth, England 1 e WCifil 50 ANNIVERSARY JUNE 6 1944-1994 USS GEORGE WASHINGTON 42 1944 ■ 1994 June 5 was a day of anticipation and intense work. As the world settled in to watch the D-Day events, George Washington prepared to take center stage. Throughout D-Day Minus One, many of the crew had the opportunity to meet the President, First Lady and many of the nation’s highest ranking military and civilian leaders. It’s surprising the Petty Officer of the Watch’s bell didn’t crack it was rung so often. The stature of people the ship embarked was evidenced when the most junior member on the visitor list was bonged aboard — NAVAL FORCES EUROPE — ARRIVING. A four-star admiral was the junior man — next in line was Commander, United States European Command, General George Joulwan. On any other day, each one of these leaders would have individually commanded top billing and had the red carpet rolled out for them. Joining the President and First Lady were Secretary of State, Warren Christopher; Secretary of the Treasury, Lloyd Bentsen; Secretary of Defense, William Perry; Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Jesse Brown; Secretary of the Army, Togo West; Continued on next page 1944 • 1994 43 Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. John Shalikashvili; Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Boorda; Ambassador to Court of St. James (United Kingdom), William J. Crowe; Ambassador of State Department Protocol, Molly Raiser; Commander-in-Chicf, United States European Command, Army Gen. George Joulwan; and Commandcr-in-Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe, Adm. Leighton Smith Jr., as well as other honored guests who joined the ceremonies on D-Day. Additionally, many well-known television personalities flew aboard the carrier to interview the President and report on D-Day. Wolf Blitzcr, Tom Brokaw, Harry Smith and Sam Donaldson were but a few. Remarkably friendly and approachable, each doled out autographs between interviews to crew members who took full advantage of the opportunity to meet the distinguished visitors. 44 1944 - 1994 I 1944 • 1994 45 Hip hip hip, hooray!... Hip hip hp. Royal salute GW’s crew acted in unison on D-Day Minus One when they manned the rail and saluted Queen Elizabeth's royal yacht, HMS Britannia, as it passed by with President Clinton and the First Lady aboard. The “sail past ” was one of the first major events and pictures of the salute made national TV networks and front page world wide news as part the overall story of the Normandy Commemorations. 46 1944 • 1994 ip, hooray!... Hip hip hip, hooray! 1944- 1994 47 u U Hip hip hip, hooray!... Hip hip hooray!... Hip hip hip, hooray! Hip hip hip? hooray!... Hip hip p hooray!... Hip hip hip, hooray Rcr1 OmW? malfoch. HilS ( JMM 0 M C -jof uir■ wi cw 4 fin V - • dTV «r.crb edfrrtpaft wriSniitxftat p Ae twrJ ujr,- of- .VcrwuV ? CNO Presidential reenlistment Before a packed hangar bay, CAPT Sprigg introduced President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to the crew. Their thunderous response immediately set the tone for a visit that will go down in history as one of the most enthusiastic receptions ever given a Commander-in-Chief. During his address, President Clinton, with the aid of Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Mike Boorda, rccnlisted 62 George Washington and Carrier Airwing Seven Sailors. Immediately following the reenlistments, the CNO invited each of the reenlistees to come up on the stage and meet the President and First Lady — an added bonus to an already magnificent ceremony. Undoubtedly one of the most memorable days of their Navy careers, those 62 crewmembers will not soon forget the day they were shipped over by the CNO, as their Commander-in-Chief looked on. CNO Presidential Reenlistees PN3 Ledarion Alston AA Terrell Baker AOCM Leroy Beck EM3 John Belau PN1 Kenneth Biggins HTC Robert Bissett ADI Michael Blasko PR 1 David Bone AT2 Mark Brown ATI Todd Buczek IC2 Jessie Capers AME2 Mikel Cipollini AO 1 Patrick Crowe MM1 Frank Demmers DK1 Robert English MSI Leslie Flake DPI Gregory Flemons YN3 Angelo Gaines AZ1 Ronald Getchell BM3 Ronald Goodwin AK3 Ronald Gravely ABF3 Bryan Groncr MSI Derrell Gunn AMSC Claude Hall RM2 Nathaniel Hardy ET1 William Harris ET2 Thomas Hennessey PCI Donald Holt AC1 Darrell Hood A02 Gregory Jones AS2 Daniel Julian MS2 Kevin Kubiak PN2 Brian Lawler MR1 Richard Leopold ATI Richard Lobb MMC Michael Luce AD3 Matthew McDaniel EM2 John Miller AOl Larry Mitchell RMC John Neidig AT2 Edward Oliveira AD2 Pablo Ortiz MSI Benjamin Pallera PNCM Marcelo Pascual SH3 Lawrence Pitts PN2 Jose Ramos AD3 Jonathan Remus AN Shamaine Richardson AT2 Robert Ripley GMC Lewis Rogers ICC Kirk Rosa HT1 Ronald Rose ABH3 Richard Russell AMS2 John Schofield CTA1 Cedric Sims ABH3 Stephen Smith SK2 Federico Sosa AOl Michael Swords BM1 Jeffrey Tackaberry AZC Terrance Tibbs FC3 Andrew Torres A02 Robert York 48 1944 - 1994 CNO Presidential reenlistment Before a packed hangar bay. CAPT Sprigg introduced President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to the crew. Their thunderous response immediately set the tone for a visit that will go down in history 3S one of the most enthusiastic receptions ever given a Commander-in-Chiet. During his address. President Clinton, with the aid of ( hief of Naval Operations. ADM Mike Boorda. rccnlisted 62 George Washington and Carrier Aiming Seven Sailors. Immediately following the reenlistments, the CNO in i .d each of the reenlistees to come up on the stage and meet the President and First Lady — an added bonus to an already magn 11 cent ceremony. Undoubtedly one of the most memorable days of their Na careers, those 62 crewmembers will not soon forget the day the were shipped over by the CNO. as their Commandcr-in-CItief looked c- CNO Presidential Reenlistees PW LedanonAlston ET2 Thomas Hennessc. AA Terrell Baker AOCM Leroy Beck EM3 John Bclau PNl Kenneth Biggins HTC Robert Bissett ADI Michael Blasko PR I David Bone AT2 Mark Brown ATI Todd Buczek •C2 Jessie Capers AMI 2 Mike! Cipollini AO I Patrick Crowe MM I Frank Dcmmcrs OKI Robert English MSI Leslie Flake Gregory Flemons N3 Angelo Gaines AZ' RonaM Getchell 0M3 Ronald Goodwin AK3 Ronald Gravely P Groner PCI Donald Holt AC I Darrell Hood A02 Gregory Jones AS2 Daniel Julian MS 2 Kevin Kubiak PN2 Brian Lawler MR I Richard Leopold ATI Richard Lobb MMC Michael Luce AD3 Matthew McDaniel EM2 John Miller AO I Larry Mitchell RMC John Ncidig AT2 Edward Oliveira AD2 Pablo Ortiz PvrM?l'a,nin Pal,cra WjCMMarceloPascuai Lawrence Pi,is Jose Ramos MS I Derrcll Gunn ’ amainc Rjcha R P v?Udc Ha GMr t R'Phy XS££ gSZSr }‘ll Ronald Rose AMsL II mir!5nSchofic,d ARM? oCdnC Sims SK2fi25?CnSn,i AOlE??CoSo a A0-’CVr :rr - 4 Bill Clinton - President of the United States Adm. Mike Boorda - Chief of Naval Operations Dee Dee Myers - White House Press Secretary SO 1944 - 1994 1 Gon. George Joulwan - Commander-in-Chief United States European Command John Dalton - Secretary ot the Navy Adm. Leighton Smith Jr. Commander-in-Chief United States Naval Forces Europe Lloyd Bentsen - Secretary of the Treasury Gen. Carl Mundy - Commandant of the Marine Corps 1944 - 1994 51 William Perry - Secretary of Defense Hillary Rodham Clinton • First Lady 1944 - 1994 53 m 54 1944- 1994 Mess deck meal While dining on the aft mess decks. President Clinton and the First Lady had a chance to sample the fine food and service the crew is treated to eve y day. The superb meal and service was an indicator of things to come for Supply's food service crew, as later in the deployment they would be named winners of the fleet-wide Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for food service excellence. 56 1944- 1994 To make sure crewmembers had the chance to get a momento, presidential aides routinely acted as the go-between to ensure Sailors obtained the autograph they wanted. 1944 - 1994 June 6, 1944 - June 6 1994 The mournful sound of taps pierced the early morning silence of June 6, 1994, off the coast of Normandy, France as President Bill Clinton and D-Day Veteran Dean Rockwell placed a commemorative wreath into the sea. The emotional very waters. Today we honor them,” Secretary of the Navy John Dalton said. Following his remarks, he introduced Dean Rockwell, recipient of the Navy Cross for his heroic actions on D-Day. “It is of the utmost importance Mr. President, moment was the climax of the Memorial Service aboard George Washington commemorating the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. Poised at attention, the crew looked on from above as they lined the flight deck surrounding elevator one. Joined by the nation’s highest ranking military and civilian leaders, the 200 D-Day veterans watched as the President and First Lady honored those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom 50 years ago. “Fifty years ago Allied vessels brimming with determined warriors, uncertain of their fate, but clear in their purpose, sailed across these “We gather in the calm after sunrise today to remember that fateful morning... the pivot point in the war and perhaps the pivot point of the twentieth century. ” President Bill Clinton that we commemorate this date and event and not forget what was done,” Rockwell said. “We have a debt and obligation to those 9,386 Americans who lie under the white pcntamic crosses and Stars of David at the cemetery above Omaha Beach who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we might be free today.” AC1(AW SW) Darrell Hood, a George Washington wreath bearer, said, “Words can’t describe the feeling of pride that swept over me when I heard the Secretary of the Navy and Mr. Rockwell speak at the ceremony. It was more than pride. When the President spoke and I looked at the veterans sitting in front of him I kept telling myself not to cry... a lot of tears fell during the ceremony.” The emotional service brought to an end the two-day Presidential visit to George Washington, the country's flagship for the commemoration. Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Boorda introduced the Secretary-of the Navy John Dalton over the IMC just prior to his departure following the commemoration ceremony. In a surprise announcement. Dalton awarded the crew the Navy Unit Commendation for serving as our nation's flagship and for their meticulous planning and energetic hosting of the President and D-Day veterans. 58 1944 • 1994 1944 - 1994 59 Painting project A MS AN Steve Hers hey and A T3 Gene Roberts spent a lot of extra hours preparing for the Normandy Celebration. They helped paint VA-34's planes with invasion striping to commemorate D-Day with original markings CVW-7 crewmen honored D-Day vets at high altitude As a tribute to those who served at Normandy, the plane crews of VA-34 painted their aircraft with the black and white invasion striping used by the allies during the Normandy operation to distinguish themselves from German planes. “With the time we had, it was a real challenge to get all seven planes ready,” AMS1 Edgar Derr said. “It was our tribute to all those who stormed the beaches of Normandy.” Derr was helped on the project by AMH2 Joey Madden, AT3 Gene Roberts and AM SAN Steve Hershcy. The idea for the historical striping came from conversations about history held between VA-34 pilots. Led by Lieutenant Jay Steadman, the project served as a lasting tribute to those who flew into harms way 50 years ago. “Several of us are history buffs and we started kicking around the idea while we were watching old war movies on the ship’s television,” Steadman said. “We decided VA-34 planes would look really great in invasion markings so I coordinated with Petty Officer Derr, got the paint and researched how the markings should look.” According to Steadman, there were more planes flying for the D-Day invasion than ever before. The Allied commanders wanted a quick, easy way to distinguish between Allied and Luftwaffe planes. Their concern was more about friendly fire than the Luftwaffe, which was much weaker in 1944. VA-34 flew six 60 GW Spirit planes over the Omaha and Utah beaches during the commemoration ceremonies. “When 1 saw those planes fly over the beaches of Normandy, I started to think about what it must have felt like over fifty years ago,” Madden said. GW Spirit 61 fT Post-commemoration wreath laying brought home the spirit of Normandy sacrifice ‘‘Eve Shortly after the television cameras were turned off and the dignitaries left, another wreath was laid in the English Channel. Before deploying, a George Washington crew member was planning to honor the historic anniversary for a group that wouldn’t be making the trip, the veterans and families of American Legion Post 327 in Norfolk, Va. DC3 Roy Louis left Norfolk with a wreath made by the post’s auxiliary group. The auxiliary, made up mostly of legion wives, made the wreath and asked Petty Officer Louis if he would carry out their special request. As a fellow member of Post 327, Louis felt honored that he was selected. “The Legion is really big on helping veterans,” Louis said. “They like to remember. The wreath was for D-Day veterans who are or who have been members of this Post and all American Legion veterans.” When the day of the commemoration arrived, George Washington was buzzing with high-profile visitors and other WW II veteran groups. Louis patiently stood by waiting for his chance to fulfill his Legion’s request. At the same time Louis found out it was his turn to lay the wreath, another group of veterans were boarding the ship. The USS Corry Survivors’ Association were delayed getting to the ship and missed seeing the wreath-laying ceremony with President Clinton. The USS Corry Survivors' Association, a group of veterans whose ship was sunk during D-Day, and mem- bers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, were asked if they would like to join in the American Legion wreath laying ceremony. They were honored and accepted. During the ceremony, within a hundred yards above the sunken remains of the Corry, a crew member read the deck log from another ship that was working with Corry and recorded the loss, literally guns firing to give support to the beach until the ship was racing through my head when the chaplain was giving his prayer; I was thinking when the last message of the Corry was given; it hit me deep, can only imagine what it must have been like being there.” sank. The gunners lost their lives in the fire and sinking. Each member of the association placed red I poppies on the water as a remembrance of their lost shipmates once the wreath . was laid. - DC3 Roy Louis The ceriness of that moment as the fight to save the ship was ending and the struggle to save the surviving crew members' lives once again played on the minds of the survivors. “Everything was racing through my head when the chaplain was giving his prayer. “I was thinking when the last message of the Corry was given, it hit me deep. I can only imagine what it must have been like being there,” Louis said. The shared idea of honoring heroes brought them together. The offering of a wreath was a meaningful token that said they remembered their fallen brothers and they would never be forgotten. The wreath was also made of red poppies in remembrance of all veterans of the Normandy invasion. 62 GW Spirit Post-commemoration wreath laying brought home the spirit of Normandy sacrifice “Eve, Shortly after the television cameras were turned off and the dignitaries left, another wreath was laid in the English Channel. Before deploying, a George Washington crew member was planning to honor the historic anniversary for a group that wouldn’t be making the trip, the veterans and families of American Legion Post 327 in Norfolk, Va. DC3 Roy Louis left Norfolk with a wreath made by the post’s auxiliary group. The auxiliary, made up mostly of legion wives, made the wreath and asked Petty Officer Louis if he would carry out their special request. As a fellow member of Post 327, Louis felt honored that he was selected. “The Legion is really big on helping veterans,” Louis said. “They like to remember. The wreath was for D-Day veterans who are or who have been members of this Post and all American Legion veterans.” When the day of the commemoration arrived, George Washington was buzzing with high-profile visitors and other WW II veteran groups. Louis patiently stood by waiting for his chance to fulfill his Legion’s request. At the same time Louis found out it was his turn to lay the wreath, another group of veterans were boarding the ship. The USS Corry Survivors’ Association were delayed getting to the ship and missed seeing the wreathlaying ceremony with President Clinton. The USS Corry Survivors' Association, a group of veterans whose ship was sunk during D-Day, and mem- 62 GW Spirit bers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, were asked if they would like to join in the American Legion wreath laying ceremony. They were honored and accepted. During the ceremony, within a hundred yards above the sunken remains of the Corry, a crew member read the deck log from another ship that was working with Corry and recorded the loss, literally guns firing to give support to the beach until the ship was racing through my head when the chaplain was giving his prayer; I was thinking when the last message of the Corry was given; it hit me deep. I can only imagine what it must have been like being there.” - OC3 Roy Louis sank. The gunners lost their lives in the fire and sinking. Each member of the association placed red poppies on the water as a remembrance of their lost shipmates once the wreath was laid. The eeriness of that moment as the fight to save the ship was ending and the struggle to save the surviving crew members' lives once again played on the minds of the survivors. “Everything was racing through my head when the chaplain was giving his prayer. “I was thinking when the last message of the Corry was given, it hit me deep. I can only imagine what it must have been like being there,” Louis said. The shared idea of honoring heroes brought them together. The offering of a wreath was a meaningful token that said they remembered their fallen brothers and they would never be forgotten. The wreath was also made of red poppies in remembrance of all veterans of the Normandy invasion. DU plus l Commemorali ve events were not limited to George Washington and June 6. George Washington’s Battle Group Commander, RA DM A lexander J. Krekich represented the United States at a special service in downtown Brest two days after the Normandy ceremonies, where he helped rededicate a monument erected after WWl in honor of French and American mariners who lost their lives in battle. The new monument commemorates those sailors lost in both wars. 1944 - 1994 63 June 7 - June 9 Day 19 The D-Day commemoration was one day old when the ship anchored off the French coast, a short boat ride from fleet landing. The crew, understandably exhausted from the all the work leading up to June 6, took to the streets and cafes in search of a place to relax. Most of the Sailors who decided to spend liberty within city limits spent their time along Rue Jean Jaurcs, where the concentration of shops and restaurants was the most dense. Outside the city, the crew toured Normandy’s beaches, the majestic hill town Mont St. Michel and France’s weather worn coast. 64 Brest. France -—- = 1 IJ f BREST WELCOMES I THE U.S. NAVY P BREST Resting up The relative calm of the French port city was a welcome stop. There were official events the command either hosted or took part in. but the focus was more on getting in touch with loved ones at home and sightseeing. Brest. France Brest. France 67 The major event on hoard during the Brest port visit was the command reception, where George Washington's Color Guard presented the standards of the United States and France in a sunset ceremony. Meanwhile, some of the crew ventured as far away as Paris and Mont St. Michel to see historic sites and tap into the international culture. I I L 70 Underway Turnover Newest carrier relieved the oldest Part of any carrier deployment is the turnover with the carrier that has spent its last six months at sea. George Washington’s turnover with USS Saratoga (CV 60) June 11 was an especially significant one because it marked the newest carrier in the Navy relieving the oldest. Saratoga was heading home for decommissioning when George Washington sailed away from her in mid-afternoon, ready to assume the watch with its crew prepared to respond to a whole new mission. As far as the day’s events were concerned, vertical replenishment of weapons and stores was the plan of the day. George Washington took on thousands of pounds of ordnance in order to have the firepower necessary to carry out her mission. All hands involved in making the evolution a safe and successful one worked throughout the day ensuring the ship was fully loaded before she steamed through the Strait of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean Sea. Day 23 ■3 Undorway 71 I Into 2= 72 Underway eployed and mission r ady Underway 73 Into the Mediterranean: deployed and mission ready i Intense operations GW played a vital part in Operation Deny Flight. The mission was the first chance for the ship and airwing team to work together in a stressful, real-world environment. The pace and intensity of flight operations tested each and every member of the flight deck team to work as safe and smart as possible. 74 Underway I Underway 75 m a 76 Underway GW CVW-7 played vital role in Operation “Deny Flight George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Seven’s first military tasking was to fly missions over Bosnia-Herccgovina as part of “Operation Deny Flight.” Working in consort with NATO and UN forces, the GW and CVW-7 team played an instrumental role in helping to keep the peace on the ground. In addition to patrolling the skies over Bosnia, the air wing provided invaluable intelligence gathering assets with their ability to record and photograph the movements of ground forces, and monitor communications throughout the region. Once aircraft returned to the ship, miles of film and recordings were screened by intelligence specialists in CVIC. The essential pieces of information and images were then transmitted to “Deny Flight” headquarters by the fastest possible means. “The images were used to make decisions that end up on the front page of newspapers around the world and can become the lead story on CNN,” LCDR Tim Doorey, the air wing intelligence officer said. After the completion of one mission for “Deny Flight,” GW received a message from LGEN “Bear” Chambers, Commander, Combined Air Operations Center thanking the air wing and ship for providing crucial information in a timely manner. GW and CVW-7 had helped shape world events again. Underway NAVfc. Tnctx = rra played vital role in Operation “Deny Flight” George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Seven's first military lashing was to fly missions over Bosrna-llcrcegoviiu as part of Operation Deny flight Working in consort with NATO and UN forces, the GW and CVW.7 team played an instrumental role in helping to keep the peace on the ground. In addition to patrolling the skies oser Bosnia, the air wing prosided invaluable intelligence gathering assets with their ability to record and photograph the movements of ground forces, and monitor communications throughout the region. Once aircraft relumed to the ship, miles of film and recordings were screened by intelligence specialists in CVIC. The essential pieces of information and images were then transmitted to Deny flight headquarter by the fastest possible means. The images were used to make decisions that end up on the front page of newspaper around the world and can become the lead story on CNN. LCDR Tim Doorey. the air wing intelligence officer said. After the completion of one mission for “Deny flight. GW received a message from LGEN Bear Chambers. Commander. Combined Air Operations Center thanking the air wing and ship for providing crucial information in a timely manner, GW and CVW-7 had helped shape world events again. ■T7 78 Fun Day Fun Day Day 35 Anchored off the coast of Italy in the Adriatic Sea, George Washington stood down flight operations on June 23 and opened the flight deck to a day of fun in the sun. The day began with a fishing rodeo on elevator four. Quasi-pro anglers and would-be outdoorsmen alike were judged on biggest fish, smallest fish, most fish, most unusual fish and most unusual fishing rig. Other events included weightlifting, pic eating, board and video game tournaments, and a talent competition. The competition, named the La Grone Gong Show” after the show’s host, CW03 Willie La Grone, featured an a cappella duet, guitar and drum solos and the ship’s choir. A living spoof, mimicking the former television show, GW’s gong show pitted the hilarious against the musically talented. Young and old, first-time deployers and seasoned Med Sailors alike, there was something for everyone on Fun Day. Fun Oay 79 Fun Day Day 35 Anchored off the coart of Italy in the Adriatic Sea. George Washington Mood A� n llight operations on June 2J aad opened the flight deck to a day of fun in the sun The day began with a fishing rsxlco on elevator few. Quasi-pro anglers aad would-be csxchvcsmen alike were judged on biggest fish, saullesl fish, most fish, rrwsl unusual fish and most unusual fishing rig. Other e'eots included weightlifting. jxe eating, board and video game tournaments, and a Ulent competition. The competitioni. named the La Ceone Gong Sh w after the show's host. CW03 Willie La Grume, featured an a eappclla dact. guitar and drum solos and the ship's choir. A living spoof, mimicking the former telcsssxo show. GW's gong show pitted the hilarious against the musically talented. Yeung and ok), first-time depkiyers and seasoned Med Sailors alike, there w as something fee every ? 00 Fun 1 ■ '■ ri ion n B 80 Fun Day as t The events A four-man, 10 kilometer relay race tested the stamina of both fleet-class runners and those who only break their running shoes out twice a year for the PRT. Another event might not have been as fun as cow chip tossing (opposite page), but it came close. Known as puck chucking. The crew's strength was tested by flinging 20-25 pound disks made from recycled compressed plastic. Fun Day 81 DC Olympics Capping the day's events were the Damage Control Olympics. Four six-man teams competed in pipepatching. chemical protective garment donning and hose-team practice. They also showed their skills in the barrelI push, where two teams competed with fire hoses to push a bucket across a tensioned line. By the end. everyone was wet. 82 Fun Oay Fun Day 83 Milestones There were two miletones reached during the days leading up to and after Fun Day. George Washington celebrated her two-year anniversary, and the Gear Dogs of Air Department's V-2 Division celebrated 10.000 launches on catapult I. 86 Underway Back to work With a return to the regular cycle of events after Fun Day, quality assurance checks, movement of planes and loading of ordnance was again the order of the day. Rest and relaxation was no longer an all day event, hut instead a more fleeting opportunity to be taken advantage of when the time permitted. Underway 87 Time management Balancing w ork and w atchstanding with study meant constant lime-management battles. The rigors of primary duties were a never-ending cycle. But regardless of the work, advancement exams and maintenance inspections. GW and CVW- 7 Sailors had to priortize what was most important to their ship and for themselves. I 88 Underway ABMMI un R ing the barricade Having to rig the barri-cu for real is a worst-case si irio, blit one that has to bi me quickly if there is any cl; e of it being effective. 77 v why the flight deck cr v trained over and over ay i to perfect the task. H i the call to rig the In ade was sounded, all ha v on deck hustled into pi ion in a rapid response. Underway 91 92 Underway Underway 93 The city of Antalya. Turkey, perched atop 100-foot cliffs overlooking the Eastern Mediterranean's crystal-blue waters, played host to the nearly 6,000 George Washington and Carrier Airwing Seven Sailors who took full advantage of the six-day port visit to the “Turkish Riviera town. Crewmembers visited shops at the Turkish bazaar. bargaining for gold, leather, carpets and decorative plates. Anyone who remained ashore overnight enjoyed affordable luxury 94 Antalya. Turkoy i hotels boasting beach swimming, poolside sunbathing, discos, casinos, and five-star restaurants - all at discounted prices. The 1 urkish cuisine, made up mainly of fresh vegetab _ s. fish, lamb, and oven baked pita bread, prove; to be very popular with George Washington crew. Duri the visit, over $3 million was spent on the Antalya ecor my. Rarely, however, was there a set price lor merchandise Instead, haggling skills were used to get the best price for gift. Day 43 Antalya. Turkey 95 nmu gI Iz§ a, «i if Liberty call, Liberty call Fleet landing was a short 10-minute ride by boat. Chartered busses chauffeured the crew to Antalya’s best hotels and the city center. The buses operated nearly 24-hours a day, and gave the crew a safe way to travel to and from the city. Following a day of shopping and fun in the sun, Fleet Landing was a welcome stop before catching the ferry back to the ship, as Sailors took full advantage of the Food Tent set up by Supply Dept. 96 Antalya, Turkey — Antalya. Turkey 97 m i Liberty well spent Judging by the reception received from the citizens and merchants of Antalya, Turkey’s fastest growing city, the crew was eagerly welcomed into their first Mediterranean liberty port. Within the city limits, resort hotels offered beachfront swimming in the sparkling. Mediterranean-blue waters. Sailors also caught a glimpse of Turkey's ancient history', traveling to centuries-old Roman ruins in the out lying countryside. 98 Antalya, Turkey Antalya. Turkey 99 Keeping cool A dive into the refreshing w aters along Turkey's coast was a highlight for those who opted for the sailing and swimming tour. Whether in the w ater, sunning or chowing down on grill-cooked food, the plan of the day was to stay relaxed by staying cool. 100 Antalya. Turkey 100 Keeping cool A dive into the refreshing waters along Turkey's coast was a highlight for those who opted for the sailing and swimming tour. Whether in the water, sunning or chowing down on grill. cooked food, the plan of 'he day was to slay relaxed by slaying cool. ' )'� . m Tours, tours, tours Anyone interested in sightseeing Turkey’s traditional and ancient attractions had their choice of two tours. The bus tours visited the ancient Roman and Greek ruins at Aspendos, the best preserved Roman theater in the world. Other stops on the tours included rug and leather factories, where Sailors were educated about the history of rug making and how to shop for a quality product. 102 Antalya. Turkey CARPETS ateLya PAMSiYOF TURiSTiK4 DEDEKONAK PANSION nwmwuwc 104 Antalya. Turkey KAYA PANSiYON CAFE GARDEN TLF 2488647 KjsStYtlCVS PANSiON PANSIONi lurizmMud. X Mermerli Parki asikMinare iciirlik Kulesi The last day in Antalya afforded the crew a final chance to sample local cuisine, take in the sights, and buy gifts at reduced prices. At Fleet Landing, Supply Department and crew volunteers made it possible for the rest of the crew to enjoy hamburgers, sodas and chips before taking their final liberty boat back to the ship. Antalya. Turkey 105 ■ I Mission oriented Back to sea once again. Line handling, refueling aircraft and yellow gear, and minting replaced the port duties of beach guard. The focus turned front liberty to putting the carrier to sea and its aircraft in the skies. Qk 106 Underway ZOl Ae wapufi The FIRE July 1 1 , 1 994 Day 53 If the measure of one's character is the ability to respond to adversity, the crews of USS George Washington (CVN 73) and Carrier Air Wing Seven had every reason to be proud of themselves the night of July 11. As CAPT Sprigg would later note, that night proved George Washington had many heroes among the crew: “Far too many to count, far t(H many to recognize. Nothing sends a chill down the spine of even the most experienced seaman as three short words ... fire at sea. The crew, on station in the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia, faced a potentially devastating blaze on July 11. Word was initially passed reporting smoke in the laundry, and the at-sea fire party responded in their usual quick and efficient style. Taps had sounded and many of the crew were going about their 108 Underway evening rituals of showering or reading as they prepared for a well-deserved night’s rest. Other crew members were involved in the business of a forward-deployed aircraft carrier — flight operations. Still others were up and about watching television or working at their jobs. Word of smoke in the laundry was passed over the 1 -MC and the crew's response was not initially one of great alarm. Shortly thereafter, thick black smoke was filling the laundry as the ship's firefighters converged on the space. It quickly became apparent that they were facing something more than a small fire in one of the ship's 12 industrial-sized clothes dryers. The smoke was black. That meant trouble, and the fire party knew it. When word was passed that there was black smoke in there. I knew something out of the ordinary was going on, CDR Brad Mason, the ship’s former chief engineer said. Once we investigated, we knew three things: there was a fire, it was a fuel fire, and it wasn’t in the laundry ... we really didn't know where it was. The smoke was being pumped into the space through the ship's ventilation system. Quick action by the fire party at that point would later be hailed as vital to the fire fighting effort. Shutting down the ventilation was more than vital... it was lifesaving. Mason said. “We could then set about finding the source. As Sailors donned their OB As and painstakingly searched for the fire. Mason had made his way to damage control central. From there he monitored the entire ship using various communication devices, including television, telephones and walkic talkies. i Twelve levels above, on the bridge. CAPT Sprigg was in constant communication with all locations of the ship. “I got reports of flames sighted on the aft starboard sponson. Sprigg said. “Flames could be seen rising up on the outside of the ship.” CAPT Sprigg. having asccr- This crew performed better than any I’ve seen. They listened to their chain of command and did what was needed to be done. I’m proud of the entire crew. They really came through in a bad situation.” CAPT Robert G. Sprigg tained that the situation was too great for the at-sea fire party alone, ordered the ship to general quarters. “There arc a lot of berthing areas in that area and at that time of night there are going to be Sailors in those areas,” CAPT Sprigg said. “We went to general quarters in order to get those guys out of the area and put them in a position to help fight the fire if the need came up.” When that word was passed, the entire tone of the ship changed. Progressive word of smoke and fire, giving way to general quarters, was call for alarm. The crew, sensing something was wrong, scrambled to general quarters quickly, but quieter than normal. If word was to be passed, they wanted to hear it. In the skies above, all in-bound aircraft were diverted to shore stations in Italy. Although GW could have recovered these aircraft if required, the men whose normal job is to safely recover them were fighting the fire from above as they aimed fire hoses over the starboard side of the ship. Additionally, all aircraft spotted Continued on next page Underway 109 aft on the flight deck were moved forward to avoid the flames from reaching them, which would have made a bad situation even worse. The “smash and crash” crew, as well as everyone else on the flight deck, responded in textbook fashion. Minutes after smoke was reported, all aircraft were out of danger. LCDR Tom Reed, the ship's maintenance manager, credited the crew with stopping a disaster before it got out of hand. Their ability to isolate the fire saved lives. The fire party can’t fight a fire of that size without relief.” Reed explained. We had four teams going at once. It was a hell of an effort by the at-sea fire party, the crew and the airwing. That fire could have done much more damage.” LCDR Mike Waters, the ship’s legal officer, was the repair locker officer for Repair 7A. the locker closest to the fire. He concurred with Reed’s assessment of the crew’s actions, saying: “My guys performed perfectly...It felt like a drill, not an actual fire. I smelled smoke 40 frames forward but the actual fire was confined to a relatively small area in the rear of the ship. Crews were deployed above and to the side of the fire. ‘That meant we kind of cornered it and worked on putting it out.. not giving it the chance to spread.” Waters added. The senior enlisted damage control expert aboard George Washington. DCCM(SW) Edgar Burris, has been called a training zealot by the men who work for him. Burris credited training as the number one reason the quick response and efficient performance by his teams was possible, but added that another factor was just as important. We were extremely lucky,” Burris admitted. The location of the fire, the time of night, the quick response ... all these things were in our favor. he said. “I don’t want anyone to get complacent. Yes, we did a good job, but every fire is different. And. the next one they face, here or at their next command, will be different. They now have the knowledge that they can fight a tough fire and come out on top. As members of the at sea fire party. DC3 Jeff Baptista and DCFN Craig Gundersen were two of the first men on the scene. I knew that everything I’d trained for during the last three years would come down to that night, Baptista said. We worked together with the entire crew...I’m proud of all of us. Gundersen believes communication was one of the things that allowed everyone to work as a team. Once things got rolling, there Continued on page 112 110 Underway Underway ill wasn't a time when I was unsure of what we were doing, he said. Thai's because we communicated with the repair locker leaders and with DC central. I’m glad that we practice these exact things during general quarters drills — it came in handy. CAPT Sprigg acknowledged the accomplishments of the many Sailors who trained for years to spend 75 minutes fighting the fight of their lives. “This crew performed better than any I’ve seen, CAPT Sprigg said. “They listened to their chain of command and did what was needed to be done. I'm proud of the entire crew. They really came through in a bad situation. Few George Washington or Carrier Air Wing Seven Sailors will soon forget the night of July 11. The actions of the crew will be talked about for years. Words like heroism, courage and teamwork will be used to explain how they did it. But no matter what words are used, they will fall short of describing the actions of a crew who became one. A crew who instinctively responded without question and who can now say they saved their ship. Flight deck and hangar bay crews both contributed to first containing the Jire from above and below, and then extinguishing it with a combination of teamwork and dogged persistence. 112 Underway Over the side While the larger job of repainting the damaged exterior of the ship would be later completed in Jebel Alt, much of the preparatory' work was accomplished by the crew. They spent long hours over the side in the searing heat repairing and repainting the damage. From the repair lockers nearest the scene to the crewmembers who provided water to help their shipmates fend off dehydration, lighting the Jire was an all hands effort. Later, the crew was commended with more than 360 awards and was praised for their teamwork during a ceremony on the flight deck. UrKlervvay 113 An aircraft carrier at sea has been compared to a floating city. The carrier must support all the services of a typical American town. To help GW Sailors keep in touch with loved ones at home, the Postal Clerks manned a small post office that carried out a big job. These Sailors, along with some of their shipmates, formed a “Bravo Working Parties,” which carried, sorted, stacked and bundled thousands of pounds of incoming and outgoing mail each day. Of the many records broken on this maiden deployment, one stands out Largest Mail Call — 13,000 lbs. That's a lot of letters! Mail Call 09 114 Underway Ai Underway 115 116 Underway 118 Underway GW won the Ney Award for food service excellence Day 61 How many ways arc there to prepare and serve meals? Two hundred? A thousand? On hoard USS George Washington there was only one...the best way. Confirmation of this fact came on the night of July 19th via message announcing that George Washington had won the CAPT Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for Excellence in Food Service. George Washington was singled out. Navy-wide, as the best of the best. The Food Service Division underwent a rigorous 2-day inspection just prior to the Presidential embark in June. The final inspection was the climax to a year-long competition in which every other carrier was eliminated from the running. Continued on noxt page Underway 119 “The inspectors looked at how the meals were prepared from the food coming onto the ship, out of the box. into the ovens and onto the trays,” CW02 Gordon Keith, Food Service Officer, said. “They watched everything with a very careful eye and our guys showed them that nobody can put a better meal on the table. In addition to looking at the end product, the inspectors looked at the galley and messdeck equipment and machinery. The people who use that equipment need to be qualified, well trained and have a working knowledge of all hazards associated with the machines. Safety is as much a part of turning out meals for the crew as it is making a new part in engineering. 120 Underway They looked at it all (machinery) from the mixers in the bake shop to the salt shakers on the tables. Cleanliness was the key.” LT Lindy Kock, the Principal Assistant for Service (PAS), said. After observing the movement of food from the storage spaces, the inspectors monitored how it was prepared, carefully noting the cooks’ cleanliness and flair when creating breakfast, lunch and dinner for 5,000-plus crew. The final test was to sample each component of the meal on the mess decks in the same setting George Washington Sailors eat. “The Mess Deck Master-at-Arms and the Food Service Attendants really contributed to winning,” MSC (SW AW) Darrell Anders. LCPO, S-2M Division said. “We keep the mess decks clean all the time,” he added. “So the inspection was no big deal to my guys. They just took a little more care and I kept checking more and more as the inspection got near.” One of the FSAs who lived the Ney experience had another view: “Keeping the salad bar stocked and clean was important but there was also a big push on to keep all the tables well stocked ... ketchup bottles needed to be clean and full, salt and pepper full and napkins ready, S2 and S2M were not the only contributors to George Washington’s The silverware sparkled, glasses were spotless and tabletops clean as they ate their meals over the two-day visit. m The Ney Award cake was one dessert GW's cooks didn't have to prepare. Instead, the ship's boatswain's mates baked and iced the commemorative cake in honor of their shipmates' excellent work. successful bid for the Navy’s highest food service award. U A ny mention of the overall team effort would be incomplete without the Medical Department and the Engineers,” CDR John Drerup, GW’s Supply Officer, said. Lt. Kock also paid tribute to the men who made the machines run right and those who inspect the food. “The engineers keep our equipment up and running every day of the year,” Kock said. “We couldn’t feed the crew if they didn't. They just kept up there usual outstanding performance during the inspection. “The guys from medical inspect our food when ever and where ever we pul it. They make sure we serve quality food...the Ney inspectors noticed that.” MSC(SW) Charles Wharton, S-2 Division LCPO, credited the men in the galley with having a winning attitude long before the inspectors arrived. “All the guys had a strong desire to be the best,” he said. “They lived the role. Their attitudes were on display at each meal, so I’m sure the Ney inspectors picked up on it.” At one point during the inspection the evaluators were backed into a comer. Continued on next page 122 Underway ‘They were watching us make the bread and dinner rolls in the bake shop and I had to ask them to get out of the way,” MS3 Calvin Rady. Bake Shop Supervisor, said. I wasn’t rude, but I didn’t have time to dodge those guys, so they had to move. “They watched my guys running back and forth and yelling at each other. I was thinking ‘great they're gonna think we’re disorganized.' but that was the way we had to work on that occasion.” Regardless of Rady’s fears that he and the entire food service team had done something wrong, the outcome couldn’t have been better. When the flour settled, the judges had been impressed...very impressed. No other carrier in the fleet could say they were the best in the food service business. A total team effort allowed George Washington to garner an unheard of accomplishment — winning the Ney on the very first try. In doing so, GW set a new standard for not only carriers already veterans in the business, but for carriers still to come. No longer will food service Sailors say “it’s impossible to win the Ney your first time.” The award was just confirmation of something we knew all along — we were the best in the Navy.” CW02 Keith said. ‘That's our job. Not just at the time of the inspection, but day in and day out. This was no show for the inspectors. My guys put out the best meals in the Navy consistently.” Keith is proud of his men and the quality of service they provide. “If that slipped, I wanted someone to come to my office and let me know. Underway 123 Corfu, Greece was another great port visit for the crew. July 22-29 found GW in a famed international vacation paradise, and all were afforded a well deserved break. Hundreds of shops and restaurants drew the attention of the 5,000 plus crew, as well as thousands of other European tourists. Many took advantage of Corfu’s world class golf course while others toured the centuries-old sites of the historic Ionian island. Azurinc waters helped make the beaches a popular attraction. Some of the more ambitious went a little deeper in the water while on a MWR-sponsored scuba diving trip. Additional tours included an around-the-island bus tour and a mountain-bike trip. The port visit provided excellent opportunities to learn about Ionian and modem European cultures, as well as show off GW spirit overseas. Day 64 124 Corfu. Greece � Charcoal-broiled fun Fleet landing in Corfu was more than just a point of return and departure from liberty. Supply Department and other volunteers flipped burgers and hot dogs, and provided ice-cold drinks to help the crew beat the heat. Elsewhere, always eager to take in local attractions, the crew learned the basics of scuba diving before taking the plunge. 126 Corfu. Greece Corfu. Greece 127 5 I Whether returning to the ship or venturing out into Corfu, the crew always satisfied their never-ending appetite with a burger at fleet landing. 132 Corfu. Greece 136 Underway CINCUSNAVEUR dialed 9-1-1 GW responded at 30 knots On August 5, George Washington was diverted from scheduled exercises in the eastern Mediterranean and called back to the Adriatic Sea. The National Command Authority directed GW return to the area and provide immediate air support. The reason, to respond to Bosnian-Serb violations of the weapons exclusion zone on August 3. Two fully loaded EA-6Bs from VAQ-140 were launched from GW approximately 600 miles out to provide electronic warfare support. Two A-6E Intruders from VA-34 were also sent for refueling support. Once refueling was completed, the A-6Es returned to GW. The EA-6Bs stayed overnight in Italy and returned to GW the next day. At the same time the planes were launched, GW’s Engineering and Reactor crews were hard at work below decks ensuring that a speed of 30-plus knots was maintained during the entire transit back to the Adriatic. Their efforts ensured GW was on station on August 6, flying missions. It was no coincidence, however, that as soon as GW had arrived back in the waters off Bosnia, tensions quieted. The Bosnian-Scrbs once again decided to comply with UN directives. The GW CVW-7 team made yet another difference in shaping world events; so much so that the crew’s port visit to Haifa, Israel, thought to be in doubt after the ship was diverted west, remained on schedule. Undeway 137 Day 78 CINCUSNAVEUR dialed 9-1-1 GW responded at 30 knots On August 5. George Washingloo wu diverted from scheduled exercises in the eastern Mediterranean and called hack to the Adriatic Sea. The National Command Authority directed GW return to the area and provide immediate air support. The reason, to respond to Bosnian-Serb violations of the weapons exclusion rone on August 3. Two fully loaded EA-hBs from VAQ-140 were Launched from GW approximately 600 miles out to provide electronic warfare support. Two A-6K Intruders from VA-J4 were also sent for refueling support Once refueling was completed, the A-6hs relumed to GW. The EA-6Bs stayed overnight in Italy and returned to GW the next day. At the same time the places were bunched. GW's Engineering and Reactor crew were hard at work below decks ensuring that a speed of 30-plus knots w as maintained during the entire transit hack to the Adriatic. Their efforts ensured GW was on station on August 6. flying missions. It was no coincidence, however, that as soon as GW had arrived back in the waters off Bosnia, tensions quieted. The Bosman-Scrbs once again decided to comply with UN directives The GW CVW-7 team made yet another difference in shaping world events; so much so that the crew's port visit to Haifa. Israel, thought to be in doubt after the ship was diverted west, remained on schedule CINCUSN AVEUR dialed 9-1-1 GW responded at 30 knots Day 78 On August 5. George Washington wax diverted from xchcsfalcd exer-cixex in the eaxlcm Mediterranean and called back to the AdriatK Sea. The Na tiorul Command Aulborit) directed GW return to the area and provide immediate air support. The reason, to respond to Boxman-Serb xiolaltont of the weapons exclusion one on August }. Two full) loaded I: A-6IK from VAQ-140 were launched from GW approximate!) 600 milev out to provide electronic warfare xupport. Two A-6E Intruders from VA-M were alxo xent for refueling xupport Once refueling wax completed, the A4Ei relumed to GW. The EA-6B1 xta)cd overnight in Italy and relumed to GW the next day. At the xamc time the planci were launched. GW'x Engineering and Reactor crew were hard at work below deck enxunng that a xpeed of .10-plus knotx was maintained during the entire transit bock to the Adriatic Their effortx ensured GW wax on station on August 6. living mis-lions. It was no coincidence, however, that as soon as GW had arrived back in the waters off Bosnia, tensions quieted The Boxnian-Serbs once again decided to comply with L'N directives. The GW CVW-7 team made et another difference tn shaping world events; so much so that the crew 's port visit to Haifa. Israel, thought to be in doubt after the ship was diverted west, remained on schedule. Hovering safety While CVW-Ts aircraft were flying their unscheduled mission in Bosnia’s skies. HS-5’s helicopter crews provided an ever-vigilant presence in GW’s immediate area. They stood ready to respond to any mission, whether he it search and rescue or submarine detection. i 138 Underway Man overboard drills GW’s mo lor whale boa I crews, seasoned from previous drills, were trained to respond to shipmates in need. Countless hours of training with Oscar ”, a flotation dummy used during drills, guaranteed the motor whale boat crews were ready to act as one if an actual man overboard was called. 139 Underway mjj 140 Underway I Regardless of the world events that determined where GW sailed and what it accomplished, day-to-day life inside the ship continued on its routine pace. Weekly zone inspections were performed and repairs to equipment were ongoing. But through it all. the crew still made time for themselves, relaxing by playing checkers or furthering their education by taking PACE classes. Underway 141 Mission complete. Back on schedule and on to... - Haifa's citizens welcomed GW to the During our port visit to Haifa, Israel, GW and CVW-7 Sailors and Marines found a port waiting with open arms. During their visit the crew enjoyed the rich history and many sights throughout the “Holy Land.” The tours offered by GW’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office were very popular. Crewmembers visited Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and many of the major religious shrines in the area. Some crewmembers took advantage of the rare opportunity of a Jordan River baptismal. In downtown Haifa, the USO was a central place for the crew to begin walking tours of the city. USO volunteers provided information on restaurants, shopping and hotels. Just outside their base of operations, they set up a phone Holy Land room and chicken bar and grill for the crew. Everyone who took shuttle buses from fleet landing into Haifa were taken to the USO. It was truly the point where liberty began. Haifa was not just a rest and relaxation port call. Returning the hospitality shown by the Israeli hosts, many crewmembers showed their “GW Spirit” by showing their ship to thousands of Israeli citizens. Others helped by volunteering for three community projects. Haifa was both entertaining and educational for the crew, affording an opportunity to experience the unique religious and historical appeal of this small, but important country. a 144 Haifa. Israel Haifa. Israel 145 ! Cradle of religions More than any other port George Washington's crew visited on deployment, Israel will be remembered as the most religiously significant. Christian, Jew and Muslim alike could trace their religion's history back to places and monuments in Israel. GW’s chaplains facilitated the learning experience by relating historical information that increased interest in the Holy Land. Haifa. Israel 147 t Jordan River baptism More than 50 crewmembers renewed their religious commitment when they traveled to the Jordan River for a group baptism. The place where they were baptized, by GW’s Protestant Chaplain Glen Krans, Father John Brzek and Father William Lesak. is believed to be the location where John baptized Jesus nearly 2000years ago. fa 148 Haifa. Israel Haifa. Israel 149 150 Haifa. Israel Showing off the ship Duty days in Haifa were anything but uneventful. When not on watch, it was a safe bet the crew was giving tours to Israel's interested citizens. George Washington's duty sections hosted a steady stream of visitors every day while in Haifa. These tours afforded each crewmember an opportunity to exhibit their GW Spirit in being part of the George Washington Carrier A inving Seven Team. Haifa. Israel 151 i r Historic tours Tours to the ancient cities of Bethlehem and Jerusalem were especially memorable experiences for G W's crew. Believed to be the place where the Virgin Maty gave birth to Jesus. Bethlehem was a fortress-like maze of craggy’ white stone. In Jerusalem. Sailors and Marines traveled to a place that three world religions claim as a pivotal focal point. As in the past. Jerusalem remains a true crossroads of custom, culture and belief. - Haifa, Israel 153 Journey to the top of the world The trip to the historic mountain top citadel of Masada was an awe-inspiring opportunity for the crew. Masada was once a stronghold for Jews who were defying the Roman Empire. Rather than subject themselves to Roman rule and compromise their religious beliefs, the Jews of Masada endured a two-year siege that eventually led to a group suicide pact to avoid falling into enemy hands. Haifa. Israel 155 Day 90 The halfway point of the cruise not only meant GW was on the downslope of the deployment, but also that the crew earned the Sea Service Ribbon for being at sea 90 days away from home port. 158 Haifa. Israel We came, we saw, we toured, and now we’re exhausted About the only way to stay awake after an exhaustive tour schedule in Haifa was to take a swim in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Elsewhere, at the USO, shipmates took advantage of their last hours ashore by touching base with loved ones in the states by phone. The trip back to GW capped a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Holy Land. Getting the records straight Whether inport in Haifa or underway, there was a tremendous amount of paperwork generated by almost 6.000 Sailors and Marines. While the rest of the crew was working or relaxing in the library, service records were constantly being updated. m cm 160 Underway n Calling home from sea Not long ago when ships went to sea, it meant an end to the crew’s telephone service. But thanks to new technology. Sailors and Marines aboard George Washington were able to talk with loved ones inexpensively, from thousands of miles away, during the deployment. Sailors were able to call home at a rate of only 50 cents per minute, no matter where the ship was in the world. The credit-card pay phones were purchased by Morale, Welfare and Recreation and were the talk of the ship as Sailors just couldn’t wait to take advantage of the ship’s pioneering technology. “I’m married and this was the best idea I’ve seen in all my years of service,” MS2 William Powell, of Supply’s S-5 Division, said. Sales of the calling cards seemed to back up Powell’s comments. On June 9, for example, Supply Department racked up a staggering 1,100 phone cards sold — in the first five hours. Coded for 40 minutes of calling time, the card’s memory billing amount counted down until the two minute mark. At that point, a computer voice let the Sailor know he or she was about to run out of time. 6 6 V T e had been looking for a way VV to bring this service to the crew,”Lt. Cmdr. Steven Lohr, a naval reservist from NAS Dallas, who was aboard George Washington to help with the Challenge Athena system, said. “This was the first time non-official use telephones have been made available to a crew on a Navy ship.” Thanks to U.S. Sprint, Challenge Athena and the team of George Washington Sailors who monitored and maintained the phone system, as well as administered the phone sign-up lists, the information superhighway was extended across the oceans to bring Sailors and Marines and their loved ones closer together. 162 Underway WIMBMMSMUMS, O O ff ff ff Off off Off Off ff'ffffffffffffffff? '???'?1 n wtft it fl“tt i ti t‘ n t- r. «•... tri y y ■� , y y y ij y y y •■ d'� '� ffff' Offffffffffffffffffffff2‘ Phone cards: We didn't leave home without them The POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) lines that were monitored from Aft Interior Communications gave the ship a reliable, consistent way of maintaining communications with ombudsman and support staff in Norfolk. Underway 163 2 I Darken ship The sun never set or rose below decks. When the call went out over the I-MC to set darken ship, work continued at night as it did during the day. Of course there was always some time to relax with a friend and read the paper, but to keep the ship and airwing ready 24 hours-a-day. countless inspections and maintenance checks were performed around the clock. a Underway 165 166 Underway « 3 0 Power loading Getting CVlV-7's planes fully loaded started well below decks in the ship's magazines. Once weapons and weapons loading equipment were turned over to CVW-7 ordnance handlers at the bomb farm, they prepared and loaded each plane for flight. p The task of keeping G W clean was one that took many forms. Below decks, food service attendants and the crew from Engineering did their part. On the flight deck, periodic plane washes helped fight corrosion on the aircraft. 168 Underway At times taken for granted, but never unappreciated, the work done to ensure clean heads and passageways kept the ship looking sharp and the crew's quality of life standard high. 170 Underway Leading the fleet The Solid Waste Processing Plant was another one of the many firsts for G W. Working around the clock, the crewmen operating the Solid Waste Processing Plant, commonly referred to as the Pulper Crew, processed 95 percent of all paper, plastic and metal waste generated by the crew. Protecting the environment was what the Solid Waste Processing Plant was all about. Underway 171 Off the northern beach, this diving platform gave crewmembers the chance to make a big splash and gave other tourists a good vantage point to get a glimpse of GW. 172 Rhodes. Greece ■ GW's crew enjoyed an early port visit to this Greek paradise. The island has been a historical hub of trade for the Mediterranean since the early Hellenistic period. Rhodes has a rich and varied history and exhibits the influences of European and Middle Eastern religions and cultures. Today, it is best known as a European hideaway and vacation spot. There was plenty of shopping for those looking for Greek gifts or other souvenirs, and the people of Rhodes were enthusiastic hosts. Reciprocally, GW hosted hundreds of visitors who came aboard to get a first-hand look at our Navy's newest carrier and its capabilities. Day 93 Rhodes. Greece 173 tllppl i!|l|i ,3? lilllii fill O - mum n: IIJills! jrl'c'i llliifll 111 III 0]! E7 I 174 Rhodes. Greece Rhodos. Greoco 17S Old City - New City Unlike Corfu, there was a definite difference between the older and more newly developed parts of Rhodes. The old city's twisting streets and narrow alleyways were filled with upscale cafes, restaurants and shops. There were always more pedestrians than motor vehicles. Outside the old city, street vendors and artisans set up shop beside busy modern streets and competed for the crew's attention with their artistic talents. t Being a beach bum in Rhodes was a popular activity on liberty. But while the sights of the old city were conveniently located across the street from fleet landing and shore oatrol headquarters, the beach was 'i bus or taxi ride away. Much of the crew ventured 25 minutes down the coastline from Rhodes to take advantage of the night life and souvenirs that Faliraki Beach offered. Rhodes. Groece 177 Rhodes. Grooce 179 I At least two kinds of work was accomplished when the ship was anchored in Rhodes. The first kind of work involved interaction with local citizens and the rest of the crew. These jobs included beach guard, shore patrol and working with Supply Department's crew to cook and serve food at fleet landing. The second kind of work dealt more with upkeep of the ship. Painting and preservation, as well as maintenance of exposed systems, was a priority in port. Generally, these jobs were duty day responsibilities, allowing Sailors the chance to experience all that Rhodes had to offer on their days off. ■■ I 180 Rhodes. Greece Rhodes. Greeco Rhodes. Greece 183 I Nl Hangin' out Native Greek life was evident everywhere the crew went. Before and after sunset, Rhodes' vendors sold local goods like sponges and linen. While part of the crew shopped for these goody others took pictures or used their time ashore to phone home. U 184 Rhodes. Greece Rhodes. Grooce 185 I Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gull 187 Day 99 It took less than a day, 14 hours and 88 miles to be specific, but George Washington's first-ever transit through the Suez Canal will probably be regarded as one of the most intense days of steaming on the deployment. The crew will remember the Suez transit more because of the precision and diligence it took to snake through a waterway narrower in most places than the ship is long. News of GW's first Suez transit made its way back to the states, as pictures like this bow shot appeared in Norfolk's Virginian Pilot and Ledger Star. GW was headed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation “Southern Watch. CVW-7's planes would fly over Iraq and help enforce the Iraqi no-fly zone below the 32nd parallel. But while going through “the ditch, the airwing's planes didn't look at all like they were ready to fly. Landing gear and exposed parts were wrapped, taped and sealed shut to keep out sand. The no-fly day gave the catapult crews time to perform maintenance on their equipment. rpi — lhe Suez... lhe first time Through the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea Day 99 TI look kss than a day. 14 hour •land SS mile to be specific. but George Washington's fir l-cvcr irantit through the Sue Canal will prctably be regirded as one of the mo t inten e di -� of ttciming on the deploy ment. Thc crew will rcmmlvr the Sue transit more because of the precision and diligence it look to snake through a waterway narrower in most places thin the ship is keg New of GW’s first Suer transit male its way hack to the states, at picture like this bow shot appeared in Norfolk's Virginian Pilot and Ledger Star. GW was headed to the Arabian Gulf in stgport of Operation Southern Watch. CVW-7' plane would fly o «r Iraq and help enforce the Iraqi roily acme below the 32nd parallel. But while going through the ditch. the airwing' plane didn't look at all like they were ready to fly. Landing gear and etposed pans were wrapped, taped and scaled shat to keep out sand. The no-fly day gate the catapult crews time to perform maintenance on their equipment. tar 188 Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian GuH i Spectator sport Passing through the Suez Canal ” was a spectator sport for those in the crew not on watch. They were able to go onto the flight deck and see Egypt’s barren desert plains. Inside the ship, vendors, who had embarked the ship for the transit, sold traditional souvenirs to the crew. Suez Canal. Rod Sea. Arabian Gull 189 190 Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arab«an Gulf Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gull 191 No-fly days changed the pace of work Whether in the Suez Canal. North Arabian Gulf or Adriatic, no-fly days provided flight deck crews a chance to do a thorough flight deck scrub-ex. It also gave CVW- 7 's mechanics time to perform maintenance on their aircraft. GW's jogging contingent, normally relegated to running in between flight operations, had the whole day to run. Below decks, the beat continued for Supply, as needed materials were retrieved from deep within the ship. A no-fly day provided a chance to relax with friends while others kept right on with their busy training and work schedules. i 192 Suez Canal. Red Sea, Arabian Gull Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gull 193 Suoz Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gulf 195 Jebel Ali September 10-14 Dubai It was hot. gritty and sticky, but Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates was the first opportunity in four months to be alongside a pier instead of anchored out. It was also a great break for the crew. The not-so traditional port saw GW moored in the middle of acres and acres of desolate sand dunes. Despite the stark surroundings and the oppressive heat, the food tents on the pier, complete with hot pizza and burgers, cold beer and sodas, and even 31 flavors of ice cream, were an oasis for many shipmates looking for a chance to relax off the ship. For others, the adventures of exploring the Dubai and Sharjah souks were a fascinating pastime only a bus ride away. One element was common to all - everyone carried bottles of water! Jebel Ali was a great place for the guys in Deck Department to get some help with painting the ship. With temperatures exceeding 100F. and the water temperatures about the same, the paint dried quickly. Four days later, when the ship pulled out, GW had a brand new coat. 196 Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gull HI Q 198 Suoz Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gulf Desert port Even though Jebel Ali was an industrial port, the crew enjoyed the benefits of being pierside and the assistance of shore support equipment to onload stores and spare parts. As at anchor. the daily routine of working parties, morning and evening colors and sweepers continued. Being pierside meant no liberty boats. Instead, busses to Dubai were right on the pier, lined up and ready to take the crew to town or out on sightseeing trips. Suoz Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gull 199 Fun near and far Day and night, the crew made the most of their time in Jebel Ali. A 50-man phone bank and all the food the crew could eat were located just off the brow. During the day, excessive wind and heat made it necessary to hose down the sandy ramp area. Some crewmembers were interested in buying gold at reduced prices, others in trying to entice a camel for a ride in the desert. Suez Canal. Red Sea. Arabian Gulf 201 Fun near and far Day and nigh, the iw made the non of their tint in Jebel Ali. A fO-man phone bank and all ike food the err uu Id ral t� rr loeatedyust off the brtm During the day. excealie uind and heat made it necessary 10 hose Joun the sandy ramp area Some enm members nere interested in buying gold.« reduced prices, others in trying to entice a camel ft a ride In the desert 202 Sports Sports 203 GW's sports action in the stars were in Med and beyond During GW's six port visits, the crew made the most of their active time ashore by participating in sports with host country athletes. In Dubai’s cooler nighttime skies, members of the ship’s two-time Forces Afloat Championship touch football squad teamed with crew members shipwidc for a scrimmage with a local rugby club. Dubai was also the sight of an inter-ship softball tournament. GW’s softball squad dusted off their uniforms for the occasion to easily win the award for “best dressed’’ team. Earlier in Brest, France, GW and CVW-7 members participated in a softball exhibition tournament too. With 1.500 spectators looking on, GW, CVW-7’s “Air Wingers” and USS Kalamazoo's team treated spectators to what was described by the French as a mini-World Scries. When the players arrived at the field, they were immediately surrounded by the younger people of Brest asking for autographs. This caught a few of the players off guard, but they enthusiastically autographed papers, softballs, articles of clothing, and anything else presented to them. By the end of the last game, all but the game ball had been given away. I m Exhibition basketball in France and a “Run the Ditch Jun run for Xavy Marine Corps Relief during the ship's second transit through the Suez Canal were two more events in which the crew showed their GW spirit. To a packed gym audience in France. GWs most accomplished basketball players showed little signs of rust from tip-off to the final buzzer. True to their ambassador status, the players gave more back to the spectators by signing dozens of autographs before and after the game. 204 Sports Ditch runners passed baton to Navy Marine Corps Relief The “Ditch run was truly a shipwide event. Forty-one teams comprising a field o f more than 300 runners sprinted, strided. jogged, and walked their way around the flight deck in a 10-hour relay. By day's end. S2.000 had been raised for Navy Marine Corps Relief. This was the best way to go through the Suez: team spirit, camaraderie and esprit de corps. ” Chaplain Glen Krans said in between stints carrying CRMD's aspergillium (holy water rattle) that doubted as his team's baton. Day 130 Sports 205 International golfers Though underway time invariably cm into golfing time, it was nearly impossible to keep the sticks out of the hands of GW’s golfers once they reached port. In Corfu, Greece and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, they competed in match-play, best ball, longest drive, closest to the pin, and low-scoring contests between each other and with Corfu‘s islanders. Ranging from pay grades E-2 to 0-6. the players probably would have traded all the prizes they won in order to get out in the fresh air and enjoy just one more day of liberty on the links with their shipmates. 206 Sports ■« Desert run at sunset Jebel Ali’s Desert Hash House Harriers invited a group of adventurous runners from the ship for a run through the desert in an unzoned section of United Arab Emirates. Hash runs take place around the world and are a non-competitive form of crosscountry running. Runners travel together or with scouts in search of markers that tell them which direction to follow. Courses average between three and six miles. After the run. a bonfire and makeshift banquet made the run truly a once-and-a-lifetime experience for all who participated. Sporting variety in hangar deck Some of the most varied types of sporting activity took place in the hangar hays. Physical fitness sessions kept crewmembers Jit and working together during their free time. At other times, the hangar deck was home to Sailors wishing to enjoy such pastimes as fishing, bird watching Hooty the owl. jumping rope, hacky sack, and martial arts. 208 Sports Sports 209 r O? GQ COMPEX There was perhaps no other event that brought the crew together more during deployment than general quarters drills. Early on. the crew proved their efficiency of damage control knowledge and execution by expertly battling and extinguishing a class bravo inferno. But as the ship steamed in the sweltering waters of the Arabian Gulf it was time to prove again, this lime in front of COMPEX inspectors, how teamwork and professionalism make a difference. Smooth communications enabled the crew to battle mock fires with precision while training and evaluation went on simultaneously. 210 Underway Underway 211 I m The final tally by COMPEX inspectors put the crew's performance at the front of the pack. The entire G W C.VIV- 7 team proved they were both mentally and physically prepared to respond to protect their ship if the alarm was sounded. 212 Underway Underway 213 r The Suez Canal... the second time 214 Suez Canal Da 130 ifter impressive perfromances in the _4i m Gulf where the GIV C VW- 7 team pi I a major part in Operation Southern H, the ship once again steamed past lln m ow shores of the Suez Canal. A, d lay the noticeably rougher water but c, temperatures of the Mediterranean .S; The crew seemed visibly relaxed J tg the second transit, and more ini' d to enjoy the scenery and reflect upon they had accomplished. Suez Canal 215 Fun Day II Although there was an occasional football tossed on the flight deck. Fun Day 11 was by and large a below decks affair. In the hangar bays, spectators watched a flurry of activities ranging from pick-up basketball games and volleyball matches to performances by the best musical and comedic talent on the ship. Sailors also tested their brain power in a command chess tournament. Others opted to “pump” themselves up in a weightlifting competition. No matter the event, Fun Day II was a time for the crew to treat themselves to a well-deserved break from normal operations as well as from the heat they had grown used to in the Arabian Gulf. 216 Fun Oay II Fun Day II 217 Pizza for the crew On a routine day of work. GIf and CVW-7 Sailors might have found themselves checking the inner workings of a plane a landing system or spot checking a PMS check. The activities on Fun Day . however, were more likely to put crew members in the position of baiting their hooks to tty and catch fish or extending their hand to spike a volleyball. Pizza, arguably the most popular meal on the ship, also helped set the tone. ---------- lU BtfUl £ cfGX y cma w K,ZZ?res,ence- He deploye f toward a ai on,y when we left anc retreatei as soon as we got back. ” US News and World Report, quot ■ lot LT Jeff Le « :' Operations Southern Watch and Vigilant Warrior proved the value and flexibility of the GW CVW-7 team Just as when the GW CVW-7 team was called on earlier in the deployment to support the U.N. sanctioned “No-Fly Zone” over Iraq as part of Operation Southern Watch, the team again responded with formidable efficiency and speed to help dispel any notions Saddam Hussein might have had of reinvading Kuwait. The stepped up pace of flight operations in the Arabian Gulf during the month of October, along with a corresponding buildup of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and coalition force assets, brought home the point in the only way it seemed Hussein could understand: GW and its allies were more than capable of carrying out another successful campaign to protect the sovereignty of the tiny Arab state. “George Washington and the air wing worked with military forces from many countries along with other elements of our own Air Force and Army,” LCDR Tim Doorey. C'VIC Intel Officer said. Was the pace hectic? At times the heat and tempo of operations felt brutal to not only pilots and flight deck personnel, but to everyone inside the ship. Flexibility being the operative word, the GW CVW-7 team led the way by adapting to each and every new mission posed to the crew... planned or unplanned. Vigilant Warrior 223 The Suez Canal... the fourth time Locally produced I Did the Ditch certificate another unique aspect of GW's maiden deployment Passing through the Suez Canal the fourth time was a less than unique experience for the crew. “Been there, done that” was a common phrase heard around the mess decks that day. For those not on watch, sightseeing was replaced with shopping for cruise jackets, sunbathing and card playing. What did make the last transit special, however, was news of a unique canal certificate designed by LIC(SW AW) Lee Maydcn and printed by GW’s Print Shop. Normally, ship's purchase certificates from a private company. Unfor tclv. the certificates are mass produced ai . k like everyone clse's... nothing unique ait them. But aboard GW, the crew’s “I Dili t Ditch” certificate was unique because it v a ally produced and artistically designed. 224 Suez Canal Suez Canal 225 GW Likes IKE! Turnover with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) The same feeling Sailors aboard USS Saratoga (CV 60) probably had when George Washington took over the watch at the beginning of the maiden deployment was now something GW crew members could relate to as they looked off the port side and saw their relief. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. GW spirit was very alive that day and took the form of fast-paced but safe vertical replenishment operations that moved stores, aircraft engines, weapons, and other supplies from below decks, to the “roof , and then finally on to IKE. To show their appreciation for the duty the IKE was about to assume. GW crew members painted a massive “GW Likes IKE” mural that resembled the campaign slogan button Dwight D. Eisenhower made famous during his successful bid for the presidency. After the paint was allowed to dry overnight, the mural was draped into position on the island. To all who could sec. there was no question about how every Sailor aboard GW felt about that day. GW definitely “Liked Ike,” because the Navy's newest aircraft carrier and its crew was finally on its way home. 226 Turnover . Turnover 227 _J GW Likes IKE! Turnover with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) The same feeling Sailors aboard USis Saratoga (CV 60) probably had when George Washington took out the watch at the beginning of the maiden deployment was now something GW crew members could relate to as they- looked off the port side and saw their relief. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. GW spirit was uty alive that day and took the form of fast-paced but safe vertical replenishment operations that moved stores, aircraft engines, weapons, and other supplies from below decks, to the “roof, and then finally on to IKE. To show their appreciation for the duty the IKE was about to assume, GW crew members painted a massive “GW Likes IKE mural tha resembled the campaign slogan button Dwight D. Eisenhower made famous during his successful bid for the presidency. After tire paint was allowed to dry overnight, the mural was draped into position on the island. To all who could see. there was no question about how every Sailor aboard GW felt about that day. GW definitely “Liked Ike.” because the Navy’s newest aircraft earner and its crew was finally on its way home. 216 Turnover TufDOve 227 228 Underway i Getting a peak of the rock Good weather, coupled with a daytime transit, made for a picture-postcard view of the Rock of Gibraltar. The feeling that G W was just days J'rotn homecoming with friends and family set in as the Rock” slowly vanished below the horizon. Still, work continued. Training, the ever present staple of a well-prepared crew, was ongoing as evidenced by a Marine fast-rope exercise on the flight deck. Underway 229 180+1: High winds delayed maiden homecoming I I n six months. George Washing-. ton had steamed more than 50.000 miles. Who would have thought Mother Nature would have had such a dramatic affect on the last mile. November 17 was a day carved in stone. Homecoming was imminent. But. as fate would have it, gale-force winds made conditions unsafe to moor on Day 180. Instead, GW anchored within sight of Pier 12. Anticipation, elation, and resolve were all part of the 230 Homecoming mix of emotions felt by both the crew and their loved ones ashore as the ship remained at anchorage one more night. Homecoming had been postponed to Day 181. In a great show of flexibility and compassion, the ship, despite being at anchorage, was able to arrange helicopter transportation ashore for the nearly 180 new fathers. That event dominated the news coverage that evening as America's newest carrier remained at sea. The early inions were truly emotional. The following momin George Washington came to life as rd was passed: “UNDERWAY, SI FT COLORS”...the deployment vas over! 1 r cvs George Washington George Washington s prayer for the United States of America Almighty God; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation.... ” George Washington I (CVN 73 _ George Washington J George Washington's mission is to conduct sustained combat air operations, to support our battle group commander, and to take care of our shipmates and families. Each and every crewmember, from the most junior seaman to the commanding officer, plays a vital role in making this the most capable ship in the world. When we put to sea, nearly 6.000 officers and crew call George Washington home. A city at sea, the aircraft carrier is the largest warship in the world. Yet. despite its size and ominous apprearance. this ship would be nothing without the dedicated and courageous sailors who give it life. Destined to keep the peace, a carrier is a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors. And if that deterrence fails, the carrier and her embarked air wing stand at the ready to do whatever necessary to restore peace. “For all of our incredible technological advances, the strength of our nation is not really in our ships, our tanks, or our aircraft. It is in you. the dedicated professionals of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. “ You are, beyond question, the best trained, best equipped fighting force the world has ever known, and I want you to know that I’m committed unequivocally, absolutely, to ensuring that you continue to have what you need to do your job. You deser e it. Our security demands it. With her air wing embarked. George Washington is forever poised to project power in the defense democracy and freedom around the world. | President Bill Clinton June 5. 1994 Aboard USS George Washington 236 GW CVW-7 Team Those who work on the “roof are at the heart of the carrier's mission. Working in a dangerous. fast faced environment, these sailors set the standard for flexibility and adaptivity. They are routinely called upon, in good weather and in bad. to perform extensive equipment maintenance and load missiles and bombs. Furthermore, sailors must be ever vigilant in their commitment to teamwork and professionalism, as safety always comes first. GW CVW-7 Team 239 | f OD'i tyt ilcv Him mio'ihmu- kfn ini )iU k xn9 tf 7 � i M4f TAKPSsyurmraa doamr I « ■• • • � I� m I'oncnunuiem bn iwtAlliiw acthity at tltr x'amd or at tn, ‘ u rctaxr m .ft Ur htt . Thr mugr. 1ota too «' «tmi hm 11 mrr Ho nra and Iran 'ih,' ' ' MrlirW uir rtrauuntiutce pod storm iTAKPSl ton tri toauxlti hot toibr hrlnrj rr, miYnlnlmi tor MU ifonF-H hrmrtfnm M) «i ifm«i jim a xro m uuurwit , ., “'d VF-ll) ilhafrmi tbrtoioit urrui aadbombdamajp mifiww 1 rXrl 1 USS George Washington AT PR AD -h ET PC ©IP AZ AK AM AS AE EM m JO AO A TM MS Q LI X QM Administrative Department X-A Pub'ishos the Plan oi the Day. prepares awards and routes correspondence throughout tho chain o! command X-1 Manages the CO’s schedule, private mess and all official correspondence Operates the Print shop. X-2 Updates and maintains enlisted service records, tracks reporting and detaching personnel. X-3 Administers tho Navy-wide exam and coordinates college courses. X-4 Provides moral, wellare and recreational services such as rebates and special tours, both in Norfotk and in liberty ports. X-5 Publishes tho ship's newspaper, manages tho TV and radio stations, coordnatos tours, and arranges media embarks. Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department IM-i Manages department administration. Monitors department maintenance. IM-2 Tests and repairs aircraft engines, survival equipment and composite components. IM-3 Troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs airborne electronic and shipboard test equipment IM-4 Maintains support equipment used on the hangar deck and flight deck, as well as ordnance carrying equipment. IM-5 Accounts for and ensures IM divisions have the support and testing eqixpmont they need to perform maintenance. SeaOpDot • Squadron technicians who assist department maintenance in IM-2 and IM-3. Air Department V-0 Manages department admiration. Stalls Primary Flight Control and tho Landing Signal Officer's platform. V-l Responsible for safe movement of aircraft on the flight dock V-2 Responsible for safe launches and recoveries ol aircraft. V-3 Response tor safe aircraft movement on tho hangar dock. V-4 Operates, repairs and maintains aircratt refueling and lubrication oil systems. Command Religious Ministries Department CRMD Provides treo exercise of worship and pastoral care. Operates tho crew's chapel, toungo. library and coordinates Red Cross messages and Navy Refief support Deck Department 1st Moors tho forward part of ship and manages the forecastle during sea and anchor detail. Issues cleaning gear 2nd Operates tho sail loft, small boats, boat booms, and moors tho aft part of the ship. 3rd Manages department administration Dental Department Dental provides dental care, indudng «. -actions, dentures crowns, bridges, root canals, and clear ngj. Engineering Department Administration Manages department ■ mstration. A Maintains hydraulic, air conditioning and refrigeration systems Services laundry machines, t- e bodge and travel crano and anchor windlass equipment DC Loads tho m-port emergency team and at-sea fire party. Trams the crew m damage control Performs preventive maintenance on tiro-fighting equipment and buoyancy systems E Rewinds efectnc motors. Response tor Right deck lighting, aircraft electncal service stations and all telephones MSC Ensures the ship s technical publication library is updated Maintains the ship's configuration documents and standard stock item listings. QA Trams the crow in quality assurance and controls work packages affecting systems throughout the $hp. R Manufactures replacement parts and repairs hull, piping and vontilation systems Operates repair shops ranging from the p;po shop to the locksmith shop. Information Systems Department CR Processes mossago traffic; mamtams SHF. UHFandHF communications m support of the ship's mission. Cl Operates tho Shipboard Non-Tactical ADP Program. Na ai Tactical Command System-Afloat, and manages the 500 personal computer GWIS Local Area Network. Legal Department Legal Provides legal advice, coordinates power of attorney agreements and processes disciplinary cases. Security Ensures crew security and safety by poteogthe decks 24-hours a day. Controls liberty mes. Bng - Manages the ship's pnson. Marine Detachment Marines Respond to medical and security c- nergendos. Provide security to the CO Post and ret colors. Medical Department Medical Performs surgery and emergency medical services Administers vaccinations, conducts health r speebons and call. Navigation Department NN01 Conducts visual communications through the use of flags, pennants and flashing tights NN02 Safely navigates tho ship using both e octronicand mechanical instruments Provides honors .. d sdeboys. Operations Department OA Provides wind data for missilo shoots ar d sound speed profiles of the ocean. OC Provides air traffic control for airwmg aircraft MR DP SM AC M 4 X DS WT 1C AG SH DCS AB Depc tmental Breakdown Oj lions Department cont'd OEC MaWalns : ’:p's electronic and satellite communica- lion systems, as. as radio and television systems. OED Keeps the a s electrical data systems up and running, se veng the Cc- Direction Center and Anti-Submarino Warfare Module OEM Oporate: laintains tho ship's target acquisition and missile systems OER Maintains :3rs. landing, satellite, navigational and metoorotogca; s y terns. Ol Runs the Co :i Direction Centor. the combat nerve center ot the ship OM Delonds th -p from submarine attacks, and recommends olfens. . t on to olimmate hostile threats. OP Snoots tac' oconnaissance photography and pictures lor publication ■ ship's newspaper and external publications OS Monitors cc n nunication networks and exploits the electromagnetic spectrum. OW Detects and prevents tho hostile use ol the electromagnet spectrum against the ship. OX Manages cccartment administration. Stnke Operat:r. Schedules all ship and aiming operations. OZ Provides ntci gence support to the commanding otficor and embarked s’a'fs. Supply Department S-1 Manages tho ship's operating budget. Ensures all parts and supplies needed to sustain long-range requirements are onboard S-2 Prepares approximately 18.000 meals a day at sea. On loads and maintains food stores in froozers and storerooms S-2M Servos meats, stows food and cleans aa mess dock and gatioy spaces. Serves as mess dock master-at-arms and food service attendants. S-3 Oporates ship's stores, laundry and barber shops. Stocks vending machinos. S-4 Responsible lor all money on board. Pays the ship's bills when in a foreign port. Ensures sailors are paid on payday S-5 Providos hotel sorvicos. officer tood service and maintains staterooms tor officers and distinguished visitors. S-6 Provides aviation supplies in support of V-2. AlMD. and CVW-7 from washers to aircraft landing stops. S-8 On loads, oil loads and tracks incoming and outgoing supply items to and from the ship. Coordinates the disposal and removal of hazardous matorial. S-9 Ensures Supply Department's high standard of matorial readiness. S-10 Studies processes to improve the efficiency of how jobs are accomplished. S-11 Provides food servico. handles laundry and deans berthing compartments for chief petty officers. Reactor Department M Operates the nuclear propulsion units, turbine generators and potable water system. RA Mantansr- ship's omorgoncy gonorators. RC Stands watc : s for two pressurized water reactors and oversees their safe operation. RE Maintain1, • ship's electrical distribution system. RL Oversee: • ater chemistry and radiological controls in the propulsion p ints. RM Maintains . jpervises all fluid systems and equipment « Support of ■ p's two nuclear reactors. RT Scheduk p conducts trauwtg for the department S-12 Runs a too service post otf� co. Supports other ships m tho battle group with mail and postal supplies. Training Department Training Schedules all schools both aboard ship and ashoro Drafts and procosses travel orders, maintains a command training data base and coordinates school ot ship. Weapons Department G-1 Responsible tor the safe movement of weapons from tho hangar dock to the flight deck. Maintains ordnance yo ow gear and forklifts. G-2 Maintains magazmo spnnkfer systems and small arms, as well as builds and loads the aircralt 20mm gun system. G-3 Builds bombs assembles missilos m either tho forward or aft assembly spaces Maintains magazine spaces. Adrmmstratio' v oages department administration. X Manta - Tiatenal condition ot readiness and damage control systems v Reactor spaces 0 Ovorsees oclear quaMy assurance program for all reactor plant, • team plant maintenance. - , Safety Department ety Preve t detocts and corrects hazards through monitonng of ty standards and proper work procedures. G-4 Runs the weapons elevators as well as associated hydraulic power plants and etectncal control systems. G-5 Manages department administration and is tho operational nerve centor tor ordenng. accounting tor and issuing ordnanco for airwing support. •Tho insignias around this pago's border represent tho various ratings sailors aboard George Washington servo in. h V it IM IS DM PH HT x ® w -¥ GM BT MA FC OS LN POWER ...From the Sea: VF-142 Ghostriders Homeport: Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft: F-14B Tomcat Mission: Air defense aircraft for the interception, identification and. if necessary. destruction of enemy targets. Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept; length. 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VF-143 Dogs Homeport. Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft: F-14B Tomcat Mission: Perform the same mission as the Ghostriders. as well as provide tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS). Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept; length. 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VS-31 Topcats Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft: S-3B Viking Mission: An all-weather, high-endurance aircraft designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches; length. 53 feet 4 inches; height. 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots. VA-34 Blue Blasters Homeport: Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft. A-6E Intruder Mission: An all-weather, two-seat, subsonic attack aircraft designed to destroy targets at sea and ashore. D mens ons:Wingspan, 53 feet; length. 54 feet 8 inches; height: 15 feet 6 inches. Speed: 563 knots. HS-5 Nightdippers Homeport. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. SH-3H Sea King Mission: Detects, tracks and destroys enemy submarines and provides logistic support while deployed. Dimesions: Length. 73 feet; height 17 feet. Speed: 166 mph. Range: 542 nautical miles. George Washington's offensive punch was provided by her embarked airwing Carrier a-Wing SEVEN (CVW-7). Its 10 squadrons, which embarked with approximately 80 aircraft. 244 GW CVW-7 Team Carrier Airwing SEVEN (CVW-7) provided striking power and flexibility to perform a . de variety of missions. When not embarke: the squadrons operate from shore naval air rations in Virginia. Florida and Wash mgton. VFA-136 Knighthawks Homeport. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Missiorr. The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions'. Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches; length, 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAQ-140 Patriots Homeport. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor, Wa. Aircraft. EA-6B Prowler Mission: All-weather, four-seat aircraft designed to counter electronic signals and jam surface-to-air radars. Dimensions: Wingspan. 53 feet; length 59 feet 10 inches; height 16 feet 3 inches. Speed: 541 knots. VFA-131 Wildcats Homeport. Naval Air station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimesions: Wingspan, 37 feet 5 inches; length, 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAW-121 Bluetails Homeport: Naval Air Station Norfolk. Norfolk. Va. Aircraft: E-2C Hawkeye Mission: Gives long-range early warning of all approaching air contacts and then provides close radar control to air defense aircraft. Dimensions: Wingspan. 80 feet. 17 inches; length. 57 feet 6 inches; height. 18 feet 3 inches. Speed: 320 knots. GW CVW-7 Team 245 VQ-6 Black Ravens Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. ES-3B Mission: An all-weather, high-endur-| ance turbofan-powered aircraft designed for electronic surveillance and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches; length. 53 feet 4 inches; height. 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots. } George Washington Sailors perform a variety of jobs at sea. Whether working in the galley or sending as members of the at-sea fire party, they strive for common goals — to become a close-knit team aiul to ensure the ship meets its mission in the most effective and safest way possible. They are goals that manifest themselves in as many ways as there are jobs. GW CVW-7 Team 247 Hometown radio interviews make being in the Gulf the next A . A At 9 p.m. on October 22. a new Navy record was set aboard GW. Crew members had talked, while at sea in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, with radio stations in all 50 states -- something never before done. The final, record setting, call was made by AZ3 Richard Dye, from VF-142, to WICY-FM in Nome, Alaska. Up until that afternoon, it was thought reaching the goal of all 50 states was impossible, as the search for a crew member from Alaska or having relatives living in Alaska had proved unsuccessful. Commanding Officer CAPT Robert G. Sprigg, w'hilc addressing the crew, made a pica for anyone from Alaska to contact the Public Affairs Office. Minutes later. Dye was in PAO. Ironically, Dye’s mother and father-in-law are managers at WICY radio in Nome. At 9 p.m., the 50-statc goal was realized when Dye connected with Chatlottc Bavcrsjo of WICY-FM. where he recorded a message to his inlaw's. The idea of conducting radio hometowners was at first, just a test. Because GW was responding to a real-world crisis in Iraq, and dominated the front page of every new spaper in America, the timing for such a venture had never been better. The first interviews were conducted the night of October 10 via POTS (Plain Old Telephone System), following the ship's passage through the Suez Canal cn route to the Red Sea. The radio station DJs were amazed, and perhaps a little cynical, at w'here we were calling from and that we were offering up an interview w'ith a Sailor aboard a Navy ship some 7.000 miles away. Nonetheless, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Once GW rounded the comer into the Arabian Gulf, and began flying missions over Iraq, stateside interest increased. This meant a more streamlined approach was needed to takv advantage of the moment. The first inten iews had been conducted in the Flag Admn; office using whatever POTS line was fiv -- anything but a consistent approach. Thanks to Chief EnL.eerCDR Ed Gardner, and ICC(SW A Kirk Rosa of E-Division. Public Affairs as provideda dedicated, uninterrupted. P( ;TS line for five hours per night, for a t cal of five nights. All totalled, 131 interv iews were conducted in eight nights. Si me of them recorded, some of them live All were appreciated and yielded inci -lible exposure for the Navy, GW, and aose Sailors who placed calls to their ho; .towns. In some instances, rad DJs added their own personal touch to ike the calls even more successful. When CDR Jim Stavi dis. Commanding Officer of USS Bar . was talking with John Trout and. mifer Le d of Z104 in Norfolk, he was t; ted to a 248 GW CVW-7 Team CVN73 Factoids best thing to being there surprise when they announced that his wife and daughter were on the line. He spoke to them, “live”, about where he was, what his ship was doing, and also received a feedback report from his daughter on the success of her science fair project. In another stroke of luck. GW Air Dept.'s ABHAN Brian Weeks of Billings, MT., was able to join a “live talk show in which, he conversed with State Senator Conrad Bums who was in town on the campaign trail...talk about patriotism! One other fantastic “live” interview of note was done by two S ilors haling from Gillette. WY. AN Dustin Hoffman and AN Andy McKean, both of GW s Air Dept., talked with Bill Combs of KGWY-FM in Gillette. WY. The hometov n appeal of that interview was great. From c ast to coast, GW was the most popular ship in the nation because of technology, timeliness, ingenuity and crew members who truly enjoyed sending greetings to home from ha if the world away. On its maiden deployment, GW sci the standard for keeping thier families and the nation in mch with what it's really like to be a forward deployed on the nation’s most powerful warship. Type of Vessel: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Co. Keel Laid: August 25, 1986 Commissioned: July 4, 1992 Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, Speed: permitting the ship to steam more than one million miles before refueling Over 30 knots Length: 1,094 feet Width: 257 feet Height: 244 feet (equal to a 24- Area of Flight Deck: story building) 4.5 acres Size of Air Wing: Approximately 80 aircraft Combat Load Displacement: Nearly 97,000 tons Crew: Over 6,000 (including air Meals Served: wing) 18,000 daily Compartments: Over 2,500 Number of Anchors: Two Weight of Anchors: 30 tons each Weight of Anchor Chain: 360 pounds per link Number of Screws: Four (each has five blades) Weight of Screws: 66,220 pounds each Telephones: Over 2,000 Aircraft Elevators: Four (all deck-edge) Size of Aircraft Elevators: 3,880 square feet Number of Catapults: Four Arresting Wires: Four Air Conditioning 2,520 tons (enough to Capacity: cool over 2,000 homes) Distillation Capacity: 400,000 gallons Hometown radio interviews make being in the Gulf the next Ai9pmaiCkiotv 2?. anew where be preceded a messace to his in- approach was needed to lakcahaap Ihc moment. The tint inWmiWb ccoixlcd in the Flaje Admb offer oq whatever POTS line ' � free - as} but a consistent approach Thanks to Chief Erguwr O h • Al9pmcoOcv w22. anew i n recoilwas ki ahorf GW. Crew iwrien had taftei while at ea in e KcilSea jnl.Vahr.GJtwtfitahc' « « oo� nafl 50 meet - tonriou neor bekredsee The fnafrecodsete . call� � mafc by AZ3 Rated Dye. fan. T-1C. UWtCY-fM a None, aui, fp odl ft afictnooi. it � thuilit reachog the pul of all !0 ituo '•aa vrpovt lc. as tic torch lx a crew where be recorded a message to his inlaws. The idea of ccodoctirg r� 4o haaewaren was at first, just a Jest. Bretuse GW was rcsptodng to a rcal-woU ervus is Ira}, aid dcmirutoi the fv« pipe erfcicry newspaper in Amena. e eirmg foe such a venture bad neser been tetter. Th: first interviews were coo- b«ed e right ofOctcher 10 vu POTS nights. _____________________________________ (M Triephcrtc System), following All totalled. 131 • ifl'sewi Innp n Alaska had postil tmucccssU Su: Carul -onductcvl m eight nights Sort Coenanlnj Officer ( API Rcfc- nu w,hcRedSa. The ralo stances nv v.l«l of them live A - - D � were arnared. and perhaps, hole 2 -“ here we were calling from « «« vp an ctcrvicw Wtic h. 7ioman' «streamlined G Spiff, while attessng crew oade a pea fee atyoae trim Alaska coeract the PcMw; Allan OfToc M . nesbter.OyewaseiPAO . !rcn a,l - Dye' sacthcr anl taOctiMaw arc managers at WICV 2aonJdme.At9pa.ftc 50 � «h Ourlcoc Basenjj of W1CY-FM. I runx to x. nxi t xqpw - Gardner, and ICQSW AW) KA fc� � E-Division. Public Affairs dcdicjtcsl. unmicmifeed. POTS to iT five hours per night. for a tot 'c nights. ! totalled. 131 inters sewsw lme.ghtn.ghts Ser- ’ recorded. some of them live appreciated and ytckfcd incToJ c l sure for the Navy. G W. and thcoe sa who pUred calls to their bce=e � In some instants. raJa-' l ' their own personal touch to male w even more successful. When CI R Jim Stavrshs. manding Officer of USS u« talking with John Trout anlW w ofZIW in Norfc . he w � s«oco best thing to being there surpnrc when they announced that tan wife anl diughicr were on the toe. lie spoke 10 them. Inc about where he VM. whit his ship wasdsing. and olio lecthrd J feedback report from his diughscr cn the success of her science fair project. In another stroke of luck. GW Air Dept ABIIAN Iteun Weeks of Billings. NIT., was able to join a The talk dw in wtsch he comersed with Sole Senate Cenrad Buns who w in town cn the campaign trail-taflt abed panotnen! One other fantastic live intetv tew of twee was done by two Sailors haling frwn Gillette. WY. AN IXute Hoffman and AN Andy McKean, both of GW's Air Dept, talked wt± Bill Ccnibs of KGWY-FM in GaBerse. WY. The hometown appeal of that interview was great From coast to coast. GW was the most popular ship o IK- nation . because of technology, timeliness, ingenuity •‘lercw members who tmly enjoyed sending greetings to h.-me from half the week! away. On it maiden deploy-mem. GW set the standard for keeping thier families and c natiert in touch with what it's really Hie to be a forward ■kployed on the nation's most powerful warship. Typo 0 Nuclear-powered aircraft camor Builder: Newport New ShipbuPJng Co. Ked Lad: August 25. 1986 Cermussicned Jdy4. 1992 Propdsicn: Two nudoar reactor . Spood: permitting tho ship to stoam more than one m� oo mites bolore roluetng Ove 30 knots LcngVt: l.OM feet worn 257 te« Height: 244 led (equal 10 a 24- Area ol Fight Deck Mory busking) 4.5 acros Sao d Air Wtsg: Approximately 80 a reran Combat Load Odptaeoment: Noarty 97.000 tons Crew Oror 6.000 (nckxJng air Meals Served: wmg) 18.000 dally Compartment Drer 2.500 Number Ol Anchor : Two Weigh! ol Anetsy 30 ions each Weight ol Anchor Cham: 360 pound per Ink Number d Screws: Four (oach ha vo blades) Weight ol Screws 66520 pounds each Tdophonos: Ontr 2.000 Accra Ettvator Four (a dock-edge) Sue d Aircraft Elevate 3.880 square loot Number d Catapults: Four Arresting Wrev Four Air Condtioring 2.520 ions (enoujji to Capacity cod error 2,000 home ) Distdaton Capacity. 400.000 gallons VI Behind the instruments and machines enabling George Washington to fulfill its mission are its Sailors, whose knowledge and skills are put to the lest daily. Their technical expertise is second to none, having completed extensive schooling in their field. 4 i ecu Rear Admiral Alexander J. Krekich - Commander GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTLE GROUP RADM Alexander J. Krekich was bom in Passaic. New Jersey, on March 19, 1943. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Science from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1964 and was commissioned an ensign. His sea duty assignments include: USS WARRINGTON (DD 843) as the antisubmarine warfare officer; USS DAVIS (DD 937) as the engineer officer; USS JOHN KING (DDG 3) as executive officer; USS AINSWORTH (FF 1090) as commanding officer; and as commanding officer of USS BELKNAP (CG 26); flagship of die U.S. Sixth Fleet, based in Gacta. Italy. In addition, RADM Krekich also served as chief of staff to the Commander, Second Fleet and Striking Fleet Atlantic. He also served in Da Nang, Vietnam with Coastal Division TWELVE as an officer-in-charge of a fast patrol craft (SWIFT Boat). His shore asignments include: the Bureau of Naval Personnel in the enlisted assignment division; aide and flag lieutenant to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; senior examiner on the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Propulsion Examining Board; cruiser-destroyer program coordinator for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare; and executive assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. RADM Krekich was promoted to Flag Rank in February 1992 and was awarded his second star in October 1994. His first assignment as a flag officer was as Deputy Director for Strategy and Policy, (J-5) on the Joint Staff. RADM Krekich assumed duties as Commander George Washington Battle Group on August 12, 1993. RADM Krekich earned his Master of Science degree in Computer Systems from George Washington University. He also graduated with honors from the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, and with highest distinction from the U.S. Naval War College. Newport, Rhode Island. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal. Legion of Merit (with three gold stars). Meritorious Service Medal (with three gold stars), the Navy Achievement Medal with combat “V”, and the Combat Action ribbon. RADM Krekich is married to the former Barbara Lynn Schramm of Whippany, New Jersey. They have two sons, Alexander Joseph, Jr. and Andrew' Jon. 254 GW Battle Group Captain Paul C. Campbell - Chief of Staff GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTLE GROUP CAPT I’ il Charles Campbell, a native of Everett. M sachusetts, graduated from the Universit 1 f Massachusetts in January 1968. Enter the Navy through the Aviation Officer ( ndidate Program, he was commission it NAS Pensacola, FL., on June 27.19( ind designated a naval aviator on July 18. l':69. In Jam y 1970, he reported to the “Roadrunnc of VA-144, based at NAS Lemoorc. ( Flying A-4F Skyhawks, he deployed w Carrier Air Wing FIVE aboard USS BON MME RICHARD (CVA 31), to the West Pacific and Vietnam in April 1970. CAP Campbell transferred to the Mighty Sir Acs” ofVA-94 and he transitions ith the squadron to the A-7E Corsair Il i November 1971. he again deployed the Western Pacific and Vietnam with Can . ir Wing FIFTEEN aboard USS CORAL SEA (CVA 43). CAP I ( ampbell’s next assignment was with the A-4 Replacement Squadron (VA-127) at NAS Lemoorc, CA., as a landing signal ofiic and tactics pilot in the initial dcvclopn u of the adversary program. CAPT Campbell was next assigned again to VA-94 as ih administrative, operations and maintenance officer. In February 1977 he deployed v. :th VA-94 to the Western Pacific as part of ( rrier Air Wing FIFTEEN aboard USS COR L SEA (CVA 43). In September 1978 CAP 1 Campbell reported to VA-122 as an instructo: lot. During this tour he served as the maintena: _• officer for a two-year period. In May 1981 he r. rted to OPNAV in the Strike Warfare Branch« ie Systems Analysis Division (OP-962) as the tactical a ind cruise missile analyst. After a refresher syllabus ith the Flying Eagles” of VA-122. CAPT Campbci joined the “Blue Diamonds” ofVA-146 in July 1982 as c executive officer and assumed command in DeccmK • 1983. He led the squadron through a Western Pacific Indian Ocean deployment aboard USS KITTY HAWK ' V 63). Selected as an air wing commander, he establ cd CVW-10 on November 7,1986. CAPT Camp 1 joined Carrier Group SEVEN as operations officer for dc -yments aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and USS MID Y (CV 41). From July 1990 to September 1991. CAP ampbell was assigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific as air training officer and force readiness officer. CAPT Campbell then served as Commander. Light Attack Wing ONE at NAS Cecil Field, FL.. from November 21,1991 until December 16. 1992. CAPT Campbell assumed his current role as chief of staff. Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWO on May 16.1993. CAPT Campbell has accumulated more than 5.000 flight hours and 966 carrier landings. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars), three individual Air Medals, sixteen Strike Flight Awards. Navy Commendation Medal (with three gold stars). Combat V”, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and two Meritorious Unit Commendations. CAPT Campbell and his wife Sandy live in Orange Park. FL., with their daughter Regan. Their sons Brett and Jeffrey both arc attending college. GW Battle Group 255 Every organization has a leader, every team a coach, every class a teacher and GW's Battle Group had RADM Alexander J. Krekich as its Battle Group Commander. Epitomized in George Washington Air Plan cartoons as “the Big Guy,” RADM Krekich led his staff in directing the diverse ships of the Battle Group across the expanse of seven seas (and a couple of oceans too). Having adopted the unofficial motto. Semper Gumby, (Always Flexible), the officers and men of his staff labored daily in their direction of the assigned ships whose operations nearly spanned the globe. They were as equally flexible operating off the shores of Onslow Beach, North Carolina, as in sites in England and France in support of D-Day. And, as always, the staff’s elasticity remained challenged as unexpected events redirected operations across the seas. The daily morning briefs invigorated everyone as staff members presented the occurrences of a deployed battle group. The days were “Powerpointed” every morning in the never-ending quest to refine and improve the operations of the finest Battle Group that functioned under the aegis of Commander Task Force 60 and Task Force 154. Each person contributed greatly in day-to-day events. Some stood and briefed, others researched issues and all stood watches. When operations were completed for each line period and the anchor let go, all “hit the beach and enjoyed the camaraderie of being Sailors on deployment - LIBERTY CALL! LIBERTY CALL! From the day the Battle Group rendezvoused to commence workups to the final “Moored, Shift Colors of homecoming, George Washington's maiden deployment remained a team effort of the staff, the ships, the squadrons and the thousands and thousands of Sailors. George Washington Battle Group keeping RADM 1 Battle Group con |ich and GW ds apprised of CAPT Colin Martin CAPT Craig Vance CDR Bob Banford CDR Mark Himler CDR Al Lowom CDR Edward Miller CDR Paul Normand CDR Mike Seagle LCDR Christopher Abbott LCDR Thomas Baus LCDR Tom Chilton LCDR Robert Ford 256 GW Battle Group LCDR Douglas Lemasters LCDR George Reilly LCDR Jeff Stratton LCDR Scott Sundt LT Rich Fite LT Eric Gardner LT Steven Guiliani LT Forrest Lupo LT David McDuffie LT John Pendola LT Timothy Rudderow LT James Schmidt LTJG Michael Cartan CW02 Jeff Hudgens CW03 Val Risinger John Goetke - Civilian EWCM(SW) Keith Allen RMCS(SW) Larry Schaffer MSC(SW) Bruce Brouillette ETC(SW) Samuel Caughey GW Battle Group 257 BUI(SW) Shawn Farwdl OSI(SW) James Groh YNI(SW) Garry Harris OM1 Larry Hicks ISI(SW) Darryl Holmes RMI(SW) Glen Jasper MS1(AW SW) Henny Kroon LNI(SW) David Leafer YNI(SS) William Rushing OS1(AW SW) Paul W f� f MS2(SW) Stophen Jordan OS2 Brian Olson RM2(SW) James Powell MS3 Jeremy Fleming OS3 Gregory Reid OS2(SW) Arthur Reynolds RM3 Jaime Rivera SN Michael Foster RM2(SW) Isaac Conyers Jr. MS2 Barry Doucette RM2 Kyle Franklin OS2(SW) Glenn Holmes GW Battle Group 259 Common goals Working together built a team spirit that transcended the job each Sailor pejorated. In the Hangar Bay, the crew exercised together. On the flight deck, the crew celebrated their shipmates' advancement. In the wardroom. plans were set in motion that kept every department on track. And while this went on, the rest of the crew worked in support of GW's and CVW-7's mission. IX DR Dave ran Admin Officer ! 992-i994 IX OR C R. Clit Admin Office 1994 Administration Department Gronbech and YNSN Vince Hardin innovatively put inputs together from around the ship to create George Washington’s Plan of the Day. Also part of X-A Division was the Command Career Counselors. STAR, SCORE, VSl SSB, SRB and CREO arc just a few of the mysteries the CCC team made plain on a daily basis. The Counselors were assisted by more than 150 departmental and divisional career counselors. During the deployment, they kept track of the career intentions of 5000-plus sailors and processed 204 reenlistments, equaling 816 years of total obligated service. The hard work paid off for them and the crew. More than S1 million was paid to these deserving individuals in recnlistmcnt bonuses. In June, 73 recnlistments were completed, 60 of which were presided over by the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Boorda. “Beware of Laser Jet Blast” is a caution sign any visitor may have seen when walking into the XO’s Admin Office. Although cranials and float coats arc not required personal protection, the personnel assigned to the Admin Office of GW’s Executive Officer, CDR Bill McKee, constantly kept their Hewlett Packard HP IV laser jet printer on “afterburners” to handle the constant flow of paper traffic. Having processed more than 1,500 awards during the deployment, YNC Pete Tama and YN2 Brian George were the ship’s resident experts in awards preparation and processing. YN3 Mike Collins had the demanding job of maintaining the Procedures and Regulations Manual (PROM), a 1,000 page document that provided the necessary policy and guidance to assist the crew in performing routine and specialized tasks. When it came down to keeping the crew informed of daily events shipwide, YNSN Rob NCCM(SW) Oscar Jose YNC Peter Tama Jr. MMI(SW) Frank Demmers NCI Harold Martin YN2 Brian George PN2 Angel Lazo YNSN Robert Gronbech YNSN Vincent Hardin 264 Administration Department X-A Division C-l Division ost often referred to as George Washington’s {[Office,” X-l Division provided a wide Bf services to ship’s company personnel and 7 the embarked airwing. Responsible for the inistrative and personal support of the Commanding Officer, the Ship’s Secretary, (r Terry Chauncey, then LT Frank Thiemann, yeomen and mess management specialists in ing the CO’s day-to-day activities. Off to a rt at the beginning of the cruise with the ation of the President, First Lady, and us other VIPs, the pace rarely slowed, ere always officers transferring and arriv-ess reports and personal awards to process ords to maintain. Add to that the protocol ments of the numerous foreign port visits u’ve got a non-stop schedule, le Print Shop worked around the clock ionally preparing the countless printed ial items required to keep GW and other h Group units at peak operational capability, lishers of the ’’Green Sheet”, the ’’Pink S the ’’Gold Sheet”, the POD, family grams, e of command invitations and programs, and ip’s daily newspaper, their efforts kept the nformed of all activities. Recognized as the [[efficient print shop in the Atlantic Fleet, they the challenge in designing a unique Suez Canal cate for each of GW’s 6,000 crew members. i A ✓' N LT Terry Chauncey YNCS AW SW) James Martin LIC(AWISW) Warner Mayden YNI(AW) Richard Dove U1(AW SW) Darius Trumer LI1(AW SW) Jerome Wilson LI2 Lawrence Agins LI2 Danny Hawkins jK Administration Department YN2 William Hinton YN2 Eric Mello YN2 Scott Somers MS3 David Dayton MS3 Aurelius Fullilove YN3 John Godeaux U3 Kenneth Huggins AN Roderick Jesse AN Russell Thaxter Administration Department PN3 David Ingram PN3 Hector Mlecznlkowaki PN3 Brian Spieles PN3 Todd Walters PNSN Sean Bombard PNSN Luis Hernandez PNSN Chad Musgrove PNSN James Nelson PNSN Robert Shook PNSN Eugene Tai Jr. PNSA Christopher Cowgill PNSA James Unn PNSN Robert Martinez Administration Department PNSA Jerome Owens £-3 Division jiowledge is power,” and George Washington, the tional Services Office team, led S Todd Pitts, strove to foster a t of Learning.” The crew took age of the educational services ding more than 1000 hours of b credits through the Program loat College Education (PACE). bers-tumed-students took i such as Personal Finance, je Algebra, and English Com-m. Credits were also earned by ting in the College Level tion Program (CLEP). ing the deployment, the if administered more than .vy-wide advancement examinations. Included in this process were more than 20,000 service record entries including qualifications achieved and personal and unit awards. With the help of the ESO, more than 100 GW Sailors were provided assistance to achieve their goal. Applications for Officer Candidate School, Limited Duty Officer, Chief Warrant Officer, and the new Seaman to Admiral Program were carefully screened and quickly processed. The competition was tough but the ESO team made sure that their customers were able to “put their best foot forward.” Samuel Davis - ESO Instructor William Hazlett - ESO Instructor Virgil Jardine - ESO Instructor Howard Streifford - ESO Instructor PNI(SW) John Nemltz PN3 Paul Brown PN3 Mark Stevens AN Erik Nimrod V- PN3 Hector Miecznikowski PN3 Brian Spieles PN3 Todd Walters PNSN Sean Bombard PNSN Luis Hernandez PNSN Chad Musgrove PNSN James Nelson PNSN Robert Shook PNSN Eugene Tai Jr. PNSA Christopher Cowgill PNSA James Linn PNSN Robert Martinez Administration Department PNSA Jerome Owens 269 Samuel Davis - ESO Instructor William Hazlett • ESO Instructor Virgil Jardine • ESO Instructor Howard Streifford • ESO Instructor PNl(SW) John Nemitz PN3 Paul Brown PN3 Mark Stevens AN Erik Nimrod X-3 Division .owledge is power,” and j George Washington, the tional Services Office team, led |?NS Todd Pitts, strove to foster a irit of Learning.” The crew took tagc of the educational services ing more than 1000 hours of p credits through the Program oat College Education (PACE). mbcrs-tumcd-students took s such as Personal Finance, |gc Algebra, and English Com-jon. Credits were also earned by ipating in the College Level ination Program (CLEP). •uring the deployment, the staff administered more than ) Navy-wide advancement examinations. Included in this process were more than 20,000 service record entries including qualifications achieved and personal and unit awards. With the help of the ESO, more than 100 GW Sailors were provided assistance to achieve their goal. Applications for Officer Candidate School, Limited Duty Officer, Chief Warrant Officer, and the new Seaman to Admiral Program were carefully screened and quickly processed. The competition was tough but the ESO team made sure that their customers were able to “put their best foot forward.” X-4 Division Tours to London, Paris, Jerusalem and other points west kept the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Division on the move during the deployment. Led by MMCS(SW) Jerry Forbus, this flexible band of travel agents, fitness coordinators, and activity organizers capably met the challenge of arranging tours in all liberty ports, maintaining all athletic equipment in George’s Gyms, and arranging other activities, such as “Really Really BIG BUCKS BINGO!” for the crew during underway periods. They also processed more than $25,000 in flower orders that were sent to loved ones back home, became the experts in using USOGRAMS and sold more than 2,000 movie tickets for stateside use. Looking out for the welfare of the crew was their objective and they proved up to the challenge at all times. y. V '■ is p Sailors from X-5's Public Dffice kept busy doing what-►ok to tell the George Washing-W-7 and battle group story to and the rest of the world, le ship. Public Affairs wrote, I and distributed the ship's er, family gram and welcome aboard brochures, as well as the cruise book you are reading now. They operated the ship's television stations and produced GW NOW, the command's local news show as well as live telecasts such as Captain's Call and BINGO. Outside the ship. Public Affairs nLT Matthew Brown JOC(SW) Gregg Snaza marketed hundreds of stories about the crew to external media. In addition, their efforts in coordinating hometown radio interviews while GW was stationed in the Arabian Gulf resulted in an unprecedented Public Affairs success. Sailors from every state spoke either live or on tape to radio stations in their hometowns. The most intense PAO experience during the deployment was the coordination of the Presidential embark for the D-Day commemoration. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Public Affairs team, one that will remain a memory as the biggest and most successful public event they'll have ever taken part in. JOI John Barnett JOI Lee Bosco JOI(SW) Mark Piggott J02 Charles Achord J02 Kurt Allen J02 Thomas Gelsanliter AA Joe Cernie AN Thomas Smith Administration Department 271 X-5 Division IM-1 Division The six offices that made up IM-1 division performed the administrative functions and coordinated the maintenance effort for AIMD. The Admin Office was the center point of the five divisions in AIMD and was responsible for the processing of all correspondence. The Departmental Leading Chief Petty Officers office was responsible for the welfare and comfort of 420 enlisted personnel in AIMD. Within IM-1, the department leading chief and the career counselor coordinated all manpower issues encompassing over 90 Navy Enlisted Classifications and managed the career development of enlisted personnel. During the deployment, this office provided career planning through interviews and liaison with stateside rating detailers, in addition to conducting over 30 reenlistments. Production Control was the nerve center for the maintenance effort of the 32 production work centers. The Production Control Team was the direct liaison between AIMD, Supply, the Air Department and the embarked Air Wing for processing of all equipment and parts that were repaired in AIMD. They were responsible for all maintenance planning, scheduling, and equipment record management. Quality Assurance and Analysis conducted and managed the AIMD Central Technical Publications Library, Safety, Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting, Sup- ■ luse Abuse, igineering, and udit Programs. was responsible rt and Tool lagement for fery repair action Required some type so without it 'R Aviation Gas R QA Work Ce; Material for the supply j] Control Prog AIMD. Almosi AIMD perfo of supply sup maintenance could not happen. The AviatiqRljlaintenancc Screening Unit was responsible for determining the level of repair capa-bility AIMD had for all equipment and componentsSgpductcd into AIMD for repair or servicing. Upon receipt. AMSU entered each piece of gear into the NALCOMIS computer terminal to be processed to the appropriate AIMD work center. LCDR Bret Gordon LCDR Richard Strong LT Michael Lynch ATCS(AW) Randy West ATCS(AW) Gerald England ATCS{AW) Stone Stanley AKC(AW) Donnis Brooks ATC Andrew Fuhrman AEC Charles Goodman ATI Randy Buffington AZI(AW) Raymond Bass ADI Michael Blasko 274 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AMSI(AW) Noel Castillo ATI (AW) Maurace Clark AZ1 Gary Dunkle AS1 Robert Eaton AEI(AW) Gregory Howard AZ1 Richard Jacobs AZI(AW) Charles Leathers ATI Roland Nero AOI(AW) W. Lee Portis ATI Hector Rivera AZ1 Joseph Schipper AZ1 Martin Snowden Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 275 PR1 Wade Wendell AK2 Dan Byrd PN2(AW) James Hibbs AZ2 Michael Lugo AZ2 William Morales AZ2 Michael Weldon PN3 Stephen Barnett AZ3 Christopher Banks AZ3 RObert Kowalski AK3 Douglas Owen AZ3 Kevin Sears AZAN Shawn George AZAN Christopher Schoeman Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department mU ft Additionally, the branch supported the air wing with expert coolanol and engine oil analysis, and aerial refueling stores repair and maintenance. The largest branch of IM-2 was the Airframes Branch which performed a variety of structural and hydraulics systems repairs. The structural mechanics (AMS’s) performed metal and composite material repairs on aircraft parts and also built aircraft tire and wheel assemblies. The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) technicians of this branch performed more than 1,300 in depth aircraft inspections ensuring flight safety. Also, welders performed more than 40 complex weld jobs on crucial aircraft parts, returning them to supply and saving thousands of dollars. The hydraulics technicians repaired hydraulic actuators and fabricated various hose and tube assemblies. The airframers’ work could also be found throughout the ship from shelves and counters to boat painting and space rehabilitations. Finally, the parachute riggers of the Aviation Life Support Systems Branch maintained and packed parachutes, provided repairs and tested aviators’ oxygen systems, and inspected and repaired aircrew survival equipment. Throughout deployment, the parachute riggers issued more than 1,600 pieces of aircrew gear. IM-2 Division’s unique capabilities also extended beyond the GW. They were successful in completing over fifty jobs for other Battle Force commands. One of the busiest divisions on the ship, IM-2 Division was vital to the success of George Washington’s maiden deployment. LT Matt Mullins ADCS(AW) Cecil Mellanson ADC(AW) Gregory Brown AMSC(AW) Claude Hall AMSC(AW) Ken Jones AMS1 Marvin Adams AMH1 Joseph Carluccl ADI (AW) Lonnie Davis ont more t it mechanics of the Power Plants busy the entire cruise. Besides work j seven different aircraft engines, the chinist Mates (AD’s) also ran engines . During deployment, they issued engines and auxiliary power units. 1-2 Division {Division was composed of the Power fees and Hydraulics, and Aviation stems (ALSS) Branches. The srviccs to the airwing were unique affected approximately 80 percent of aft. Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AMH1 James Dickey AMS1 Jose Fernandez ADI (AW) Mac Fralic ADI Leando Gabriel Jr. AMSI(AW) Dennis Habeck PRI(SW) Kevan Lee AMS1(AW SW) Roger J. Rowe Jr. AMHI(AW) Michael Skinner AMSI(AW) Michael Weidman AMS1 Lawrence Wells AD2 Hakeem Abdullah PR2 Eric Allman 278 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AMS2 Jeffrey Caldwell PR2 David Carrington AMS2 Daniel Diaz AE2 Fred Dimsey AMS2 Jesse Dukes AMS2 Donald Eversole AD2 David Garcia AMS2 Johnny Garcia AD2 Scott Hilton AD2 Anthony Judah AMH3 David Messier AD2 Arturo Perez AMS2(AW) Steven Rapp AD2 Louis Robinson AD2 Lyndon Robinson AD2 Ira Schwartz AMS2 Melvin Taylor AMS2 Maurice Tompkins PR2 Darryl Williams AMS3 Craig Baggett Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AZ3 Phillip Braxton AMH3 Robert Casteneda PR3 Jason Davenport AMS3 Christopher Fiechtl AMS3 Argentin Filsaime AD3 Nory Gonzalez AD3 Larry Hammond AMS3 David Hesse AMH3 Franklin Jones AMH3 Gary Jones AD3 Terry King AD3 Kevin Lewis Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AMH3 Mark Lowe AMS3 Pablo Maurosa AD3 Eric Rodgers AD3 Morris Simmons AD3 Sam Stalvey AMS3 Shelby Taylor AMS3 Steven West AD3 Shane Wilson AMH3 Robert Wohlferd Jr. ADAN Ryan Belgrave AMSAN John Bock AMSAN Robert Brown AMSAN William Smith AMHAN Eric Smock ADAN Arturo Villanueva PRAN Edwin York ADAN James Zoucha II AMHAA Brinson PRAA Eric Gobhardt AMHAA Jamie Hostetler ADAA Roderick Murphy PRAA Michael Sellers ADAA Jason Stephen ADAA Christopher Williamson •A ‘JTl IM-3 Division The Avionics Wizards. Look at any aircraft on the ship; if what you sec lights up, plugs in, turns on or fires ordnance, chances arc that if it ever breaks, IM-3 division can repair it. Included in IM-3 Division was an extremely sophisticated precision calibration laboratory that supported the entire GW Battle Group. More than 240 personnel from 5 SEAOPDET commands teamed up with ship’s company personnel and repaired more than 115 systems in 8 different types of aircraft. Operations from simple light bulb replacement to complex microscopic multilayer repair of circuit boards took place every day in the 14 work centers that made up one of the largest divisions on the ship. A regular stop for VIP tour groups, IM-3 work centers housed an impressive array of automatic test equipment designed to service every aspect of airborne electronics. Radar, weapons control, inertial navigation, secure communications, identification friend or foe, submarine detection, data link, electronic counter measures; not a single aircraft left the deck without the mia Not only did t( the air wing, but it fij alone entity. In add aircraft systems, IP responsible for mainta test stations in a fully GW’s IM-3 team sur previously set by car on support of IM-3 Vision fully sup|Xin poned as a stand to maintaining fchnicians were aU � ngall 144 of their rational conditio Jd every record ■s for forward de- ployed operations. All'tcst equipment wav maintained fully operational throughout t!. deployment, without ok assistance of a single civilian technical reprcsentathe.a first for AIRLANT carriers. The technical expertise of each member of the IM-3 team contributed to an overall deployment Read For Issue rate in excess of 92 percent; a number virtually unheard of before GW deployed. Over Bosnia, the Arabian Gulf, anywhere the theater of operations dictated, the highly skilled professionals that made up the IM-3 team continued to set the pace for aviation carrier maintenance excellence. LT Curtis Lipscomb CW02 Richard Neal AE1 Ricky Ballance ATC(AW) Charles Bell ATC(AW AC) Ralph French ATC AW) Ralph Gallaugher AEC(AW) Charlie Lawrence ATC(AW) James Osteen 284 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department ATC(AW) David Woods ATI (AW) Albert Aiken AEI(AW) Leo Allen ATI Terry Anderson AE1 Dana Beaulieu ATI Dennis Benkendorf ET1 Stacy Breid AEI(AW) Pat Brice ATI (AW) John Churchwell ATI Mark Crabtree AT1(AW SW) Neal Douglas ATI (AW) Jerome Faulk ATI (AC) ATI Duane Winter ATI Russell Wilson ATI (AC) Timothy Wilson ATI (AW) James Wright AT2 John Absher A02 Rudolpho Alegria AT2 Cory Aschbrenner A02 Eric Avery AT2 David Bates AT2 Daryl Beem AT2 Joseph Brown AT2 Walter Clifton AE2 Raymond Cruz AT2 Jerry Dearbeck AT2 Donald Delarosa AT2 Gary Ehrenfeld AT2 Michael Elling AT2 William Fulmer AT2 Gregory Gleich AT2 Kenneth Graham Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 287 AT2 Michael Griffioen A02 Shawn Groves AT2 Keith Harmon AT2 David Hibbs AT2 Walter Hill AT2(AW) Barry Hillborn Jr. AT2 Christopher Himes AT2 STephen Johnson AT2 Robert Jones AT2(AW) John Kelly AT2(AW) Robert Krick AT2(AW) Donald Larocco Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AN AAD-5 CAMERA AT2(AW) Aaron Labo AE2 David Lakin AT2 Joseph Lilly AT2 Lamar Love AT2 Jerry Marshall AT2 David Mahoney A02(AW) Walt McCIInton AE2(AW) Timothy McCrary AT2 Edward Oliviera AT2 David Pilcher AT2(AW) John Porter AT2 John Richardson Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AT2 James Rogers MM2 Charles Rominger A02 Joseph Rooney A02 Daimon Russell AE2 Patrick Schlegel AE2 Eugene Spencer AE2 Scott Swiger AT2 Donald Terryah 290 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AT2 William Thomson AE2 John Wager AT2 Peter Walter III AT2 David Waters AE2 Carlton Wilder AE2 George Williams MM2 Richard Willich AT3 Chris Angleberger A03 Nicholas Axe AE3 James Betancur r' i AT3 Leslie Clubb AT3 Jose Colon AQ3 James Dunham AT3 Joel Daniel AT3 Paul Dersham AE3 Jaime Douglas AT3 Robert Duval III AT3 Robert Duvall A03 Prentice Ewing AT3 David Gaggiotti AT3 Daniel Garber A03 Myron Glover AT3 Chip Gooch AT3 Michael Grulkey AT3 Dwight Guillot AE3 Peter Harper A23 Colin Harris AT3 Walter Harvey AE3 Timothy Hesse AT3 Michael Hollingsworth 292 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AT3 Scott Hresko AT3 Kevin Irvin AT3 Kenneth Johnston AE3 Todd Jones AT3 David Katich AT3 Raymond King AT3 Shannon Landowski AT3 Douglas McMillen AT3 Timothy Meehan AT3 Kevin Miller AT3 Chad Muckel AT3 Troy Owens AE3 Scott Painter AT3 Mathew Post AT3 Mai Reyes AT3(AW) Harry Rhoade AT3 Darryl Robinson AT3 Omar Rodriguez ABF3 Carlos Rosa AE3 Billy Scott Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 293 Richard JoN 0 ATAN Indus Johnston ATAN Anthony Keck ATAN Don Kinser ATAN Ricardo Lafuento AEAN Larry Lewis ATAN Anthony Librera ATAN Scott Lindley ATAN Christpher McGinley ATAN Ruben Miller AEAN Paul Nelson ATAN Billy Ray Nolen AEAN Christopher Nordtvodt Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 29; ATAN Christopher Organ ATAN Scott Parrish AN Ralph Payne AZAN Christpher Proctor ATAN Eric Woodward ATAN Bobby Yates AEAA Michael Arsenault AEAA James Carr AOAA Christopher Douthitt ATAA Robert Homer AA Matthew Kee III ATAA Daniel Pagnac ATAA Jaret Richards AEAA Ishmael Stephan ATAR James Bartlett FR David Gomes ATAR Timothy Goodman ATAR Matthew Graybiei AR Charles Tew Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 299 IM-4 Division start units, whifi were used by Air Department fAircraft starting and handling, werfflully operational Additionally, � raft jacks, hydraul test stands, mewfle electric power plants, hydrautt fluid dispensin-j unt; jet engine tranj rtation trailers, ejection seat dollic$. arious skids, and numerous othAupport items require by the embarkrasquadrons were re ; available for check-out. To be ablefo maintain such a w range of cquipnfent, IM-4’sASsLk!; knowledge of electronics, hydraulic air conditioning and refrigeration, internal combustion and gas turbine engine mechanics, and production control and maintenance managemer the most familiar item the ASs were responsible for was the aircraft crash and salvage handling crane. It was fitting that GW was the first carrier in the fleet to deploy with the new model crane. This was a significant accomplishment because the crash crane, as with any newly introduced piece of equipment, had its share of imperfections and support peculiarities which the skilled technicians of IM-4 Division eliminated in time for deployment. When GW left Norfolk in May, IM4 Division was 100-percent ready to support the airwing. All aircraft tow tractors, spotting dollies and jet engine From starting aircraft to moving supplies, IM-4 Division played a vital role in the day-to-day operations of George Washington’s maiden deployment. Responsible for the maintenance of more than 500 pieces of “yellow gear”, this hard-working division furnished the support equipment used for aircraft starting, servicing, maintenance, handling and fire fighting, as well as the material handling equipment used during underway replenishments. Aviation Support Equipment Technicians, or the ASs of IM-4 worked on a wide variety of equipment with many different applications. Perhaps LT Mark Mlikan ASCS(AW) Steven Clemens ASI(AW) James Clendenen ASI(AW) Edward Creamer AS1 Gordon Holman AS1 Thomas Kusmin ASl(AW) Phil Lecroy AS1(AW SW) Christopher War To acquire all of this training was no easy task, but the division met or exceeded all training requirementv The hard work and training real! paid off. IM-4 Division received h r marks during the pre-dcploymeni Carrier Aviation Maintenance SuppK Effective Evaluation (CAM SEE) nr subsequently maintained a 95-percer support equipment availability rate throughout the deployment. It was this reason that mprofessionalsof GWs IM-4 Division were known as “FLEET’S FINHjr and were num'r one on the wate® nt in aviation support cquipm fcaintenamv 300 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AS2 Gregory Buchanan AZ2 Steven Freeman AS2 Daniel Julian AS2(AW SW) Casey Kent AS2 Michael Lawson AS2 Gary Parker AS2 Rodney Ryder AZ2 Robert Terrell AK2 Brian Belcher AS2 William Billingsley AS2 Richard Birkhimer AS2 Carl Brathwaite AS2 Christopher Viano AS2 Jesse Wynn AS3 Kevin Buggett AS3 Anthony Culotta Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department A S3 Jason Downey AS3 Curtis Hamilton AZ3 Marcellus Jackson AZ3 Everett Laverty AS3 Michael Lazarus AS3 Sean Lucas AS3 Felipe Martinez AS3 Brent McConnaughay AS3 Darren Ouellette AS3 Enrique Rigau AS3 Brian Royster AS3 Joseph Steed AS3 Roy Streeter ASAN Roland Garcia ASAN David Mlinarich ASAN Antonio Smith IV 5 Division (gorge Washington's pient, IM-5 ensured hocks, chains, towbars, (equipment, totaling ) items were on hand ur production divisions I work centers. The |M -5 ordered new items,! i out ones and kept track of a constantly moving inven- I I tory. During the deployment, IM-5 brought support equipment account- | I ability to greater than 99 percent by 1 completing the necessary paperwork i I and completing a comprehensive I wall-to-wall inventory during which i I every inventory was physically I sighted and verified. Taking over Dui maiden the requi tools, an more th£ for AIM comprisi personm replaced 1800 reportable transactions, the seven highly motivated and dedicated professionals of IM-5 accepted the challenge and brought AIMD's support equipment on line faster than any previous newly commissioned carrier. LT William Brlckhill AZC(AW) Darrell Canter AZC(AW) Terrence Tibbs AS1 Kenneth Deschler AK1 Stephen Dennis ATI (AW) Bernard Ribcenthalor AD2 Stevens Robinson AR Ainsley Daux Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 303 The Air Boss The (light dock live acres, all covored with skid. Four cats and lour wipes, the machinery hid. There's chocks and there's chains, and bubbles that raise. The grapes use their hoses tilling jets that blaze. The boss watches over, his deck with much pride. As the cats give the airwing, ride after ride. He calls an alert, the 5-MC pops. He smiles his smile, as the deck starts to hop. Clinching his lists, knowing everything's right. Tho alert bird is gone, (our minutes to (light. The bos'ns all push, their crews with such power. As the handler keeps score ol their trips to the tower. The team pulls together, each time with delight. These men that I challenge, never quit a good light. You can see as he watches, never missing a trick. Knowing his AB's are slicker than slick. Then off goes the alpha, cats one. two and (our. Three kicks a Tomcat and closes the door. Wrap up the waist, keep the deck clear and steady. On goes the lens, the gear rats are ready. Down through the chute, they start calling the ball. The first is a Hornet. LSO pick up the call. 30 seconds apart, tho pattern gets fuller. They jump from the wires, how 'bout that gear puller. Recovery complete, 'round the handlers board is all chatter. They call (or a shirt brief, to see what's the matter. Out go the spot sheets, get the tractors in motion. We got helos' to hot pump, and wires to (unction. Event after event, them coming them going. Just this past January, we shot'em while snowing. Then all ol a sudden, he lets out a bellow. ■Find me tho bos'ns. I wantta see those young fellows.' They dash to the tower. Mark. Dexter and Tom. Their minds were all racing, what could have gone wrong. They stand in a row. never showing the least bit ol (ear. The boss spins and says. Til make this perfectly clear.' Your troops have been humpin', all day and all night. Just wanted to tell you. your guys are alright. As they leave the 0-10. thoy laugh and they jest. The boss has a job, that is better than best. CAPT David Ploeger Air Boss 1992-1994 by Air Bos'n Tom Chortton CAT AG Maintenance Officer CDR Patrick Twomey Air Boss 1994 Air Department V-0 Division Air Administration was responsible for coordinating the five divisions that made up the largest department on the ship. Its missions were many and diverse in scope. The carefully selected personnel were tasked with providing administrative support to the department as well as manning watch stations as aircraft spotters and record keepers on the LSO platform and in Primary Flight Control (the tower). The result of the tremendous effort of the small, but elite, V-0 Division was the smooth flow of information both inter- and intra-dcpartmcntal, that allowed the Air Boss, Mini Boss, and Air Department personnel to focus on the task of launching and recovering aircraft. Examples of V-O’s contributions to the department while on deployment were the tremendous successes earned in the COM- Speclal Assistants CDR Robert Whelan Aircraft Handler CDR Robert Snyder Mini Boss NAVAIRLANT 3M and Handling Team inspections. High morale and professionalism on the job were the trademarks of the personnel of V-0. V-0 division was a tight-knit group enjoying both liberty and duty as a team. Congratulations on a memorable and successful maiden deployment. LT Mark Schaeffler ABHCS{AW) George Redmond ABEC(AW) Michael Patnode ABF1(AW SW) Daniel Riddle YN2 Kenneth Jett ABH3 Randy Bishop ABH3 George Jackson ABH3 John Mann ABF3 Bruce Mills ABH3 Robert Prentice ABF3 Lance Wondoloski ABHAN Robert Bender 306 Air Department LT Jimmy McLaughlin LT Joseph Raby and completed 3,013 arrested landings and 13,606 aircraft moves. The entire flight deck team showed their metal in combating a major motor gasoline fire on the aft sponson July 11. Their efforts and leadership were the major contributing factors that ensured no damage to aircraft or flight deck equipment, and allowed for flight operations to resume without missing a beat. Soon after GW transited the Suez Canal, entering the Arabian Gulf, ! the hottcSplace on Earth, i flight orfKtions increased i i again, aiMuring Operaii, i 1 “SouthcWWatch and i | “VigilaiiB[ovidcr' the 1 i crew of y-1 completed 1 i 1,775 arijfstcd landings;;! , 17,805 aircrift moves. i AftJPoperational | periods |n the Med and 1 i Arabian Gulf. V-l looked j i forwardWtumover and . i going home. , 1 The'accomplishmcni i 1 of many goals on the cruise i i turned V-1 into an experi- 1 i enced group of salty AB's LTJG Mark Persuttl ABHCS(AW) Dorian Burnett[ ABHCS(AW) Robert Wilson ABHC(AW) VersaCarterl ABHC Manzer Crayi ABHC(AW NAC) Joseph Johnson] I ABHC(AW) David Livingston, I ABH1 Dennis Badke, V-l Division USS George Washing-1 ton was the home of the finest flight deck team in ithe fleet. The award win- I Ining Crash and Salvage unit and A C directors (provided the backbone of professionalism which demonstrated the pride of | Ithe division. I As the ship plied the I Adriatic, V-l Sailors | I worked in support of Operation “Deny Flight,” I i 308 Air Department ABH1 David Burson ABHI(AW) Rick Davis ABH1 Malcolm Dillman ABHI(AW) Foley Hurt ABHI(AW) Mitchell McDonald ABH1 Calvin Smith ABH1 John Valentine Sr. ABH2 David Adams ABH2 Raymond Blanton ABH2 Andre Bone AHB2 Ramon Carter ABH2 Floyd Harvell Air Department 309 310 ABH2 William Joseph ABH2(AW) Oman Matos ABH2 Albert Perez ABH2 Martin Trevino ABH2 Barton Urnowey ABH2 Timothy Weber ABH3 Lawrence Baker ABH3 Herbert Ballard ABH3 Bryant Bell ABH3 Ralph Bumgarner ABH3 Patrick Burlison ABH3 Kevin Callahan ABH3 Byron Coleman ABH3 Benson Conrad Air Department ABH3 Adrian Coronado ABH3 Anthony Dettling ABH3 Jamie Dill ABH3 Jason Dozier ABH3 Brent Foley ABH3 Israel Garcia ABH3 Tim Gudas ABH3 Joel Hahm ABH3 Shawn Hall ABH3 Sean Hanlon ABH3 Michael Hawley ABH3 Stephen Hayes ABH3 Reggie Jackson ABH3 Freddie Koonce Air Department 311 314 AN Dallas Carter AN Nate Clancy AN Sean Corcoran AN Brian Dale AN Toby Friddle ABHAN Timothy Jacobus ABHAN Wade Manuwa ABHAN Michael Maxey ABHAN James Murphy AN Michael Roff AN Dana Runge AN Henry Sherman ABHAN Michael Strnad AN Jason Swan AN William Thompson AN John Walter AN Dewayne Warren ABHAA Anthony Armstead AA Gary Brown AA Daniel Budge Air Department AA Ezoll Clark AA Cardell Collins AA Luis Correia AA Christopher Covino AA Richard Deffet AA Aaron Droege AA Troy Ethridge AA Taylor Flesch AA Kevin Gamble AA Adam Griftin AA Joey Hannah ABHAA James Kasten AA Chris Losce AA Shane McClenahan AA Ian Moniz AA Michael Pierce AA Brian Ratcliff AA David Robertson AA Stoven Sarten AA Rickey Scott Air Department 315 AA Ezell Clark AA Cardell Collins AA Luis Correia AA Christopher Covino AA Richard Deffet AA Aaron Droege AA Troy Ethridge AA Taylor Flesch AA Kevin Gamble AA Adam Griffin AA Joey Hannah ABHAA James Kasten AA Chris Losee AA Shane McClenahan AA Ian Moniz AA Michael Pierce AA Brian Ratcliff AA David Robertson AA Steven Sarten AA Rickey Scott Air Department 315 AR Kevin Gardner AR Tracy Grant AR Eathoon Hall AR Chad Hugill AR James Jackson AR Jon Lorch AR Charles McGill AR Lonne Morrison AR Bradley Nelson AR Steven Rhodes AR John Shotwell AR Michael Starling AR Joseph Stehr AR Kevin Ward AR Brad Wargo V-2, a mixed group of230-plus seasoned veterans and boot eamp recruits managed to fomi a fine-tuned aircraft launch and recovery machine that rated as the fleet’s finest. Praises came pouring in from dignitaries across the world as they witnessed first-hand the unmistakable excellence of execution of aircraft launch and recovery performed by V-2. The men assigned to the division took great pride in the fact that though more than 6,000 people started the deployment, only those assigned to V-2 earned the prestigious title of “I RON DOG.” This title indicated an individual had managed to perform their arduous duties around the clock with little sleep and mostly box lunches for meals. While shipmates slept, V-2 was always prepared to launch the alert fighter within minutes to provide GW's first line of defense. During the deployment, the Big Gun. Loose Deuce, Howitzer, and the Silver Bullet. Cats 1-4 respectively, accounted for more than 7,3(X) incident-free catapult shots. The Gear Dogs of the Arresting Gear Rooms, with the assistance of the Tron Gods from VLA were equally effective with over 7,200 safe aircraft arrestments. This superior accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of the rest of the V-2 team - Maintenance Control, QA, DC', and Maintenance Support. LT Richard Bauer LT Steven Kirk LT Bradley More LT Steven Smith LT James Wilkerson Jr. ENS Tim Chorlton ABECS(AW) Richard Ahlert ABECS(AW) Rusty Chambley Air Department V-2 Division ABEC(AW) Charles Huntington ABEC Walter Hutchison ABEC Michael James ABEC(AW) John Olson ABEC(AW) Oscar Romero EMI Troy Goddard ABE1 Sergio Gonzalez ABE1 Rex Hawkey ABE1 Joe Jenkins ABE1 James Johnson ICI(AW) Timothy Kepler ABE1 Daniel Kimler ABE1 Jerome Morris ABE1 Edward Moreno ABE1 John Rollins Jr. ABEI(AW) Cecil Taylor ABE1 Patrick Young IC1 Raytield Watson ABE1 Roger Whitesell EM2 George Bond Air Departmenl ABE2 James Kay ABE2 Lee Melvin ABE2 Frederick Morrison ABE2(AW) Ronnie Panell ABE2 John Patterson ABE2 Fredrick Patton ABE2 Craig Rogalzewski ABE2 Pythias Russell ABE2 Robert Stribllng ABE2 Glen Sturgill ABE2 Randall True IC2 Charles Woodcock Air Department ABE2 Christopher Yager ABE3 David Arends ABE3 Martin Baker ABE3 Frank Bartanowitz IC3 Christopher Bean IC3 Ricardo Belmares ABE3 Robert Black ABE3 Waverly Brooks ABE3 Richard Cox ABE3 Kenneth Crews ABE3 John Daily ABE3 Carlos Delachica ABE3 Brian Delehanty ABE3 Thomas Erlandson 322 Air Department ABE3 Scott Johnson IC3 Michael Korte ABE3 Everette Langford ABE3 Victor Uzarraga ABE3 Manuel Marrero ABE3 Patrick Massey ABE3 James McGregory ABE3 Eric Milchak ABE3 Brandon Miller ABE3 Lovell Moore ABE3 William Morris ABE3 Jose Pedro ABE3 Neftali Rivera ABE3 Samuel Roias ABE3 Christopher Rollings ABE3 Jaime Roman V. ABE3 Charles Schneider ABE3 Roger Scruggs ABE3 Danatd Shaffer ABE3 Dave Szmansky 324 Air Department ABOI C3Ra ADM ABO AN Buddy Flock AN Christopher Fugitt AN Jeffrey Gargetic ABEAN Rene Granados ABEAN Kevin Hooks AN Hugh Leidel ABEAN Brett Lewis ABEAN James McGregory ABEAN David Mcllmoil AN Dale McKean AN Joseph Miller ABEAN Chris Neskovski 326 Air Department AN Jack Pendorgast AN Reynold Pike AN C.J. Plalsancc AN Vincent Polimeni AN Marco Scott AN Cassey Spell ABEAN Anthony Spieles ABEAN William Toca Jr. ICFN Christopher Watson ABEAN John Woddard AN Remarco Wren AN Andrew Zoldos Air Department AA Vincente Abangan ICFA Dvid Allen AA Juan Balderrama AA Todd Bavers AA Mark Berglund AA Robert Billiot AA Oscar Camacho ICFA Patrick Castafero AA Jon-Henry Castilloux AA David Erwin AA Nicholas Ey AA Charles Freeman ABEAA Toby Green AA Brarty Handy AA Carey Hardmen AA James Heisper AA Shawn House AA Richard Humphrey ICFA Jesse Kauffman AA Scott Laird 328 Air Department Air Department AA Todd Landry AA Timothy Liggett AA Ruben Lometi ICFA Aaron Madril AA Daniel Hading AA Brian Martinez AA Keith Nunnery AA Eugene Paugh AA Hector Perales AA Alfred Pitts A A Dntuul flnnnnrr LI aa nooen ropgorsKi AA Shamaine Richardson Air Department ABEAA Clint Riley AA Jason Stein AA Jesse Torres AA Marc Turner AA Eric Twedell AA Michael Valpatic AA Daniel Walker AA Gregory Waters AA John Webster AR Jose Arroyo AR Timothy Bright AR Jerre Burton AR Daniel Dunlap AR Donald Finton AR Ryan Fischer AR Matthew Grembos 330 AR Reginald Harris AR Timothy Keating AR Troy Keller AR Jeffrey King AR Maurice King AR Timothy Lewis AR Herman Lucas ABEAR Christopher Pyles AR Brian Roberts AR Kristian Romano AR Bradley Shepherd ABEAA James Simmons AR David Stemple AR Nicholas Trofa AR Hans Wahl AR Michael Williams Air Department 331 V-3 Division Renowned throughout the fleet as the “World's Finest Hangar Deck,” V-3 earned the reputation through professionalism and hard work. The Aviation Boatswain’s Mates ofV-3 won accolades from the Aircraft Handling Team inspectors from COMNAVAIRLANT for superior performance during a damage control inspection. The Handling Team said it was the most outstanding demonstration they’d seen in 18 months. Whether it’s the squadron maintaining their aircraft, GSE working on their yellow gear. Weapons moving bombs and missiles. Supply striking stores, AIMD working on engines. Deck on their boats, FSA’s on the way to the trash line, divisional PT or just someone enjoy- ing the view out of one of the world’s largest office windows, everyone used the Hangar Deck! And it was up to V-3 to maintain it FOD free for its primary function - aircraft. Everything from Army and Air Force Special Forces helicopters to CVW-7’s own Hummers, Sea Kings, Vi- kings, Intruders, has been packed o n and Tomcai Hangar Ded During the deployment, the Yellow “E” winners ofV-3 made m that’s mor, chains hauled than 4,000 than 50,000 by the blueshirts! To do this, it took more than 4,000 elevator runs. LT Mark Maglin ABHC John Arroyo ABHC(AW) Russell Treadway ABHI(AW) Charles Ardinger ABH1 Jeffrey Cook ABHI(AW) Bobby Games ABHI(AW) Eldridgc Ketter ABH1 Robert Seyfert ABH2 Daniel Arteaga ABH2 Stacey Gaddis ABH2 Clyde Stewart ABH2 Donald Zimmerman 332 Air Department ■-C. ABH3 Clifford Anderson ABH3 Francesco Bridegam ABH3 Frederick Carr ABH3 Manuel Castillo ABH3 Vinson Clark ABH3 Cecil Collier ABH3 Tom Cruz ABH3 Michael Davenport ABH3 Paul Davis ABH3 Curtis Evans ABH3 Albert Ferguson ABH3 Charles Gruber Air Department 333 YN3 Kenneth Maynard ABH3 Sunny Mosier ABH3 Steve Mullins ABH3 Jeffrey Nelson ABH3 Cory Nettles ABH3 Jason Redd ABH3 Kris Schwenk ABH3 Darren Senift ABH3 Stephen Smith ABH3 Troy Weaver ABH3 Anthony Williams ABH3 Eddie Williams ABH3 Brett Wilson ABH3 Darryl Young AN William Bushway AN James Dillon Jr. AN David Driscoll ABHAN Joshua Eisaman ABHAN Lawrence Fesperman IV AN Alphonso Gray ABHAN Julius Hector ABHAN Alvin Jones AN William Kramer AN Steven Mills Air Department AN Randall Morgan AN Constantino Mosqueda ABHAN Johnnell Myers ABAHN Shane Pode ABHAN Edwardo Rosario AN Eric Thomas AN Edward Van Winkle ABHAN Brian Weeks ABHAN Raoul Williams AA Jonathan Argentino AA Fred Baxter AA Wayne Brown AA Benjamin Clements AA Eugene Foster 336 Air Department ABFAA Tarence Graves AA David Leal AA Avery Lewis AA Emmanuel McDonald AA Jonathan Miller AA Jeffrey Mills AA Terry Newman AA Rodrigues Perry AA Johnny Rimpel AA Daniel Smith AA Francisco Torres AA Marcus Washington AR Christopher Allen AR William Anderson Air Department 337 Air Department AR Eric Benavides AR Jereme Burton AR William Comerford AR Daniel Davis AR Cameron Foster AR Kenneth Nault AR Andre Kerr AR Richard Middaugh AR Robert Pickard AR Andy Register AR Christopher Spina AR Anthony Thomas AR Stephen Thomas Jr. AR Michael Trowbridge AR Christopher Young AR William Wilcox Jr. AR Alonzo Wilson V-4 Division AfiFC( AW) Jam 9 ABFT (AW) Titus E When most people. civilian op military think of an Aviation Boatswain's Mate ((Fuelsk their minds usually env ision an aircraft carrier's flight! deck En addition to the fuellers on the roof another group of ship-mates labored! deep within the ship on the third and seventh decks. The D B men ofY-4 Division amassed some impressive numbers during the deployment including receipt of more th;m t E mil-Eion gallons of fuel and disdributiion of more than [0t million gallons to embarked aircraft. That amount could Eiave filled up a ear's gas tank approximately 3701000) times at a cost of roughly S12 million. The Quality Assurance Lab was responsible for taking thousands of fuel samples each month for a total of more than 15 859 during the deployment. During an average day of flight operations. 140 to B 50 birds were refueled. V-4 fueled over planes Not only did V-4's “grapes pump fuel to aircraft, they provided gasoline to various pieces of EOD and SEAL Team equipment. They also prov ided Aviation Lube Oil to the catapults JP-5 to yellow gear liberty boats The AJRLANT Handling Team was very impressed with Y-4's operations and procedures AD fuel system casualty exercises were graded 100 percent across the board a fitting iore for the fleet's finest fuels div ision- ABF2 Andrew Fontanelle ABF2 John Hope ABF2(AW) Gary Josey ABF2 Donald Long ABF2 Percy Maness ABF2 Kevin Sayre ABF2 Connery Swinson YN3 Richard Allen ABF3 Isiah Bogan Jr. ABF3 Steven Brooks ABF3 Avery Brunson ABF3 Carl Broussard ABF3 James Coleman ABF3 Brian Collins ANF3 Chris Conner ABF3 Stephen Elkins ABF3 Mark Gilt ABF3 Daniel Kelly IC3 Shane Kemp ton ABF3 Joseph Montez ABF3 Artemas Page ABF3 Brandon Pope ABF3 Erick Powell ABF3 Barry Prince Air Department Air Oepartmoni ABF3 Percy Williams ABFAN Christian Bennett ABFAN Emmanuel Bowman ABFAN Howard Brinkdoepke ABFAN Frank Chavez ABFAN Erik Conley ABFAN Timothy Cosby AN Philip Dixon AN Mathew Everhart AN Jeremy Gillespie AN Steven Govea AN Eugene Hall Air Department 344 ABFAN Joseph Hardin AN Joseph Hunter ABFAN Victor Leduc ABFAN James Leinthall AN Robert Lewis AN Jason Undemuth An Jaime Maldonado ABFAN Brian McGouey AN Albert Polite AN Hector Respeto ABFAN Steven Robinson AN Robert Schaaf ABFAN Eric Smith ABFAN Shanon Spears AN Jeffrey Thomas AN Kenneth Yakle ABFAN Keith York AA Michael Baker AA Kcrmit Ball AA Mark Bastys Air Department AA Scott Belcher AA Thomas Clift AA John Deemer AA Richard Dicesare Jr. AA Brian Ditton AA Joseph Gearity AA Douglas Hallberg AA Shawn Hofer AA Dustin Hoffman AA Brian Holmes AA David Howard AA Sean McGinnis AA Benjamin Muhs AA Christopher Sutton AA Shane Tinch AA Thomas Vachon AA Nicholas Zavaglia AR Alvin Bacon AR Michael Bomgardner AR Edward Brown Air Department 345 AR Brandon AR Robert Mangus AR Jason Pidcock AR Clayton Porter ABFAR Douglas Rogers AR Cameron Smith AR Brian Strickland AR Nathan Thomsen AR Edward Wilson Jr. Air Department Command Religious ’-‘SIW CAPT Vidor Smith Command Chaplain The Command Religious Mints-, Department was a 24-hour open-, that stood ready to assist sailors — a — tries Deparlmdit ’ i I ion that stood rea_, __ l witfi_thcir religious, spiritual, personal -------------------j this ------------------------ serv ices, offering pastoral counseling and prov iding comfort for those mourn- i 'ing the loss of a loved one. j In an effort to meet the wide i 1 variety of the crews religious needs, the 1 , CRMD umbrella accommodated more , than 80 ev ents weekly. Some of the most unique services were held by a , 1 Native American group, which began w ith Solstice Services, and continued as i a weekly meeting. Other special groups included Jew ish High Holy Day services, several memorial services and burials at sea. A highlight was the international television coverage of the ■GW D-Day Wrcal Serv ice. True to I | Victor Smith ihyi payer. I I CRMD han | messages during Chaplains and R| I assist with good; I Navy Relief asem able through the I | The new be library helped crl I minds. VCR-TA I booksandtapet Memorial Spirit. Chapbir the dedicate NwMhanllu, were rcad to id news alike. I was also a Plain's office � ghl fbrthe mbers keep sb_ , addy Read K . and kxiKv I constant stream of users. But the flst popular feature in the library was installation.I telephone whichallowedthAew toluxpini.._ with their loved ones back home LCDR Glen Krans LCDR William Lesak RP1 Malachi Waring RP2 Eric Roper RPSN Douglas Peck Command Religious Ministries Department Deck Department LCDR Fred Campillo 1st Lieutenant LT Timothy Feldhausen BMC(SW) Steven Rodriguez BMl(SW) Charles Plyler BM2 Martin MacDonald BM2 Carlos Medrano BM2 Richard Santel i Brian Baker I Kevin Bowe Ronald Goodwin 3 Mitchell Kerley BM3 William Lester 3 Robert Pearcey First Division I of jobs and the ability to h little advance notice was elst Division unique. j ision maintained the for-; spaces, including the foc'slc, ar locker, and line handling ay replenishment equipment. The ship's forecastle, called the “foc'sle. ' is the ceremonial focal point of the ship underway. Here, numerous retirements, in quarters, and religious services 1 held. It was also here that GW's two i anchors were released and retrieved during sca-and-anchor detail. Underway replenishments are a way a boatswain mate at sea. Before and during unreps. First Division maintained and operated fucling-at-sea stations and replenishment-at-sea stations __________________________________ to support the onload I supplies. I First Division’s c§ 1 locker provided the si | sary cleaning equipm the ultimate in basic I paper. More than 2,0( , left the locker for use! 1 The sparkling decks a I I heads of GW pay siler cleaning gear locker. I In addition to the spaces and evolutions] I BM’s were responsibly I “fancy work” (rope ani display), motor whale j | and painting and pres ship were carried out ii I professional manner. 1 ael and ; hing gear kith neccs-fncluding ksitics. toilet : nils per week iind the ship. ■ lean bulk-Ibute to the ; (erous Jvhich the ks such as : Je used for filoperations. j fct ion of the J jponsistcntly j m 352 Deck Department IV BM3 John Sanford SN Otis Campbell SN Jacob Cervantez SN Thad Coutcher SN Fred Glass SN John Hawks SN Ryan Lash SN Troy Ramirez Deck Department SR Bobby Champion SR Jeremy Dellinger SR Jeffrey Erwin SR Franklin Hardin Deck Department fuel to the ship and crew. A perfect record and a reputation for speed aj ciency were hallmarks for the dh tsi Port visits w ere just as busy be Second Division's boot crews were] with the duty of transporting Geora Washington's crew to the beach for Through the cold, wet nights in Pori England, to the blistering, hot days j lya. Turkey. Second Division, was aI there for the crew'. Rough seas, unforgiving barge unfamiliar piers took their toll on si Division's small boats. As a result, nance, hull repair, and painting wen mg tasks, but nothing new for the h working crew from Second Divisioi Armed w ith determination, pride, and a1 set of callused hands, the crew of Second Division went about their daily tasks. No matter Iww many tough hours that were put in day after day. there was still a smile of satisfaction at the end of the day. Highlights of Second Division's responsibilities included upkeep of the ship's small boats, unrep stations, the Canvas Shop, the boat and aircraft crane, and the ready life boat. Second Division played an integral role as lookout watches and pilot house watchstanders. guiding George Washington day and night. Second Division also maintained and operated fueling-at-sea and replenishment-at-sea stations, prov iding vital supplies and Second Division 356 Deck Department Deck Department BM3 Robert Josscn BM3 Efrain Rivera BM3 Willie Roberts BM3 Jason Siegrist BM3 Thomas Whitesell SN Ryan Esser SN Norris Geurin BMSN Robert Keene BMSN Michael Larsen SN Kenneth McCallister SN Lee Murphy SN Michael Roberts SN Thomas Scott SA Dylan Cook SA James Copland SA Marshall Curtis SA Beniamin Redfern SA Michael Reinstadtler SA Kenneth Roughton SA Rafus Smith 358 Deck Department SA Erik Smithson SA Andrew Snowdy SA Scott Stenger SA Deran Weeg SR David Bruchey SR Rickey Carpenter SR James Cochran SR James Elrod SR James Fletcher SA James Miller SR Shawn Neel SR Michael Simmons SR Justin Warren SR Irvin Williams SR Robert Wilson Dock Department 359 CW02 Jack Okotovich YNI(SW) Anthony Owens BM2(SW) Troy Aubut BM3 Leonard Jartes Jr. SN Brent Wiese Third Division was Deck Department’s administrative staff. Their duties included supply, training and 3M. Third Division Sailors were the spindle from which the spokes lead to the working wheel. The staff diligently kept track of all Deck evolutions such as drafting watchbills, PQS, 3M, training and all other administrative duties. By managing departmental supply. Third Division ensured all supplies were ordered and kept in stock. Working long hard hours, they were always able to come through at a moments notice, with whatever was needed to get the job done. In a way. Third Division Sailors developed into a band of jacks-of-all-trades and the masters of none. They did so much for so many with so little for so long that they could do anything for anybody with nothing. SA George Pinkine Third Division 360 Deck Department Deck Department 361 Dental Armed with twenty closely-knit pcrson-i ncl, the Dental Department had the demand-1 ing job of keeping the ship’s dental readiness lup to standards. Their mission was to , provide treatment to the 6,000 Sailors and I Marines aboard. Since other ships in the |battlc group had no dental facilities, it was Dental's responsibility to extend services to I .them also. Dental Department treated 6,930 patients and provided 36,261 different dental i procedures. The procedures included oral land maxillofacial surgery (the extraction of Itccth and reconstruction of the face). endodontics (root canals), operative (fillings), prosthodontics (reconstruction of the I teeth and mouth) and prophylaxis (teeth cleanings). The department's drive for lexccllcnce did not stop within the department, it also extended throughout the ship as Dental’s Sailors garnered sailor of the Iquartcr honors three times and junior petty officer of the quarter once. The importance of team spirit, hard | work and dedication were instilled in each person. Dental was a family and camaradc- I rie was prevalent, playing a defining role in Ithe way they did business. LCDR Andrew Alamar LCDR Arnold Delfiner LT Benjamin Young LT Jerry Burton DTC(AW) Lawrence Curtis DTC Frank Van Winkle DT2 Louis Gilbert DT2(AW) Sean Rush DN John Brice DN Travis Deblaw DN Marlon Dickerson DN John McKie DN Raphael Thomas DN Tony White DN Dale Whitney DA Jeffrey Boland DA Robert Gargus DA Charles Nelson Denial Department IOQJ Engineering Department b I CDR Brad Mason Chief Engineer 1992-1994 CDR Ed Gardiner Chief Engineer DC1 David Moody YN3 Thomas Moses FA Tony Burgess Jr. YNSR Lee Garner The Engineering Department Office, the log room, was the administrative control center for the Engineer Officer, providing vital support to six divisions and over 350 personnel. Whether the work was processing incoming and outgoing correspondence or maintaining an effective routing and tickler system, the log room was Engineering Department’s focal point for coordination and organization. The staff ensured the proper preparation and submission of all required departmental reports along with requisitions for supplies, services, and recurring expenditure items in connection with the operation of the department. These were just a few of the many vital functions performed by the personnel who manned the Engineering Department Office. LCDR Thomas Reeo MMCM(SW) Matthew Little HTCS(SW) Mark Cook EMC Mark King LCDR Kent Atwood LTJG Hal Jones LTJG Kevin Moravek MMC(SW) Kevin Hickey MMC(SW) Michael Luc MMC(SW) Cartos Rojas MMC(SW) Barry White MM1 Jessie Beam MMI(SW) Carl Buchanan MM1 Rusty Clark MM1 Michael Corbett MMI(SW) Don Deweese ision was comprised of 1 Vork centers; the Hy-bnditioning and Refrig- , Heat and Galley Retap, Outside Repair, tad the Catapult Steam Jivision was charged naintaining much of the ■side of the propulsion I four aircraft elevators chinery, the boat and edge doors, hangar bay rway replenishment and galley equipment , fire pumps, conveyors, i steering units, and the which kept GW crane. ig units (landing operations Engineering 3 NAV MM1(AW SW) Larry Griffin MMI(SW) Floyd Maynard MM1 Eldridge Slocks MM1 Brian Wilcox MMI(SW) Jere Williams MM2 Mark Chaisson MM2(SW) William Cooke BT2 Ronald Davis MM2 Richard Delgado MM2 Juan Diaz MM2 Douglas Edwards MM2 Joseph Harbough Engineering MM2 William Jarrell MM2(SW) Karl Kendrik EN2(SW) Darren Laws MM2 Darrin Pettigrew EM2 Joseph Shirley MM2(SW) Glenn Simmons MM2 Thomas Stewart MM2 Kevin Williams MM3 Nathan Burford MM3 Brian Cleveland MM3 John Cook MM3 Andrew Covey Engineering MM3 Kevin Cummings MM3 Michael Dimech Sr. MM3 Robert Fuller MM3 Glenn Gallagher MM3 Chad Garland MM3 James Guess MM3 Nicholas Gullo EM3 Michael Hall MM3 Daniel Harrison MM3 John Houghlan AD3(AC) Arthur Hunsinger MM3 Matthew Leclercq MM3 Frank Lindsey MM3 Ronald Lowery MM3 Mark Magoon MM3 Howard Miller MM3 Stephen Posey MM3 Todd St. Pierre EM3 Antonio Salas MM3 Adrian Sanabria Engineering MM3 Jackie Sandlin MM3 Renardo Tezano MM3 Joey Torres MM3 Paul Waggoner MM3 Timothy Wasden MM3 Anthony Ward EM3 David Warden MM3 Curtis Watson MM3 Richard Westbrook Jr. MM3 Carl Wylie MM3 Anthony Yannone MM3 Thomas Yekel MMFN Stephen Bass FN Mark Beach MMFN Michael Brown ENFN Theodore Buckman FN Kevin Harris ENFN Steven Miller MMFN Stephen Rodriguez MMFN Andrew Roisslng Engineering .... MMFR Joseph Boehnke FR Jeffrey Bendl FR Christopher Cheers FR Galen Clark FR Darin Crist FR Ryan Detrlck FR Paul Durning FR Jarret Finke SR Christopher Pratt Engineering -LT RomM K ocher i.TJG Jerry Dawson LTJG Derek Feld CW02 Alfred Engling DCCM(SW) Edgar Burris DCC(SW) William Carter III MW1 Robb Bates OC1 Robert Drljaca DC Division This is a DRILL fhis is a DRILL, FIRE, FIRE, FIRE! Whemthose words were passed. 40 Sailors came running from all directions to the scene. It is this scenario that the crew associated with Damage Control Division, although it was by no means their only duty. Damage controlmen were responsible for equipment and spaces that went from the bottom of the ship to the top and from the bow to the stem. They made sure the ship w'as level so that the planes could take off and land, and that all shipboard fire fighting equipment was operational. Damage Control Division was also responsible for making sure the ship's crew was trained in all aspects of fire fighting. This diligent effort led to George Washington earning the Red DC the first time eligible. Damage controlmen also made up the “Flying Squad which was the ship's primaty fire team. During shipboard competitions LCDR Clement Segura they continually scored in the 90s. They LT John Braunschwe'9 proved themselves on the night of July fl I when they led the ship's fire parties in combating a major class Bravo fire on the ship's motor gasoline sponson. 376 Engineering DC1 Steve Edwards MMI(SW) Michael Partyka MM1 Thomas Piland DC2 David Evans Jr. EM2(AW SW) Gary Maternick DC2 Craig Phillips DC3 Kenneth Alexander DC3 Jeffrey Baptista DC3 David Barrett DC3 Neal Beard DC3 John Benchoff DC3 Michael Buckley DC3 Bradley Deardorff DC3 Everett Diaz DC3 Andrew Dietrick DC3 Phillip Emma Engineering DC3 Jeffrey Smith DC3 John Smith DC3 Chris Tomasco IC3 Todd Turner DC3 Albert Watson DC3 Jeremy Whitcraft FN Craig Gunderson DCFN Kris Stage AA Nicky Baez FA Erick Green FA Shawn Heine AA Nathan Jarvis Engineering EMC(SW) Reynaldo Ocampo ICC(AW SW) Kirk Rosa EMI(SW) Stepfonza Allen EM1(SW)J)rlando Cabrera IC1 Joseph Dismuke EMI Paul Phelps EMI Raymond Pierson ICI(SW) Warren Rodeback Engineering E Division IC3 Jason Colvin EM3 Todd Conrad IC3 Howard Daniels IC3 Russell Davis EM3 James Delcour EM3 Tommie Fisher IC3 Adrian Garza EM3 Michael Ginas EM3 Donald Harden IC3 Antonio Harrison EM3 Mark Heiser EM3 William Hopson EM3 Bradly Kadera IC3 Christopher Kaylor EM3 Erik Leeds IC3 Bobby Matthews EM3 Rodney Mease EM3 Carlos Naranjo EM3 Allen Peluso IC3 James Quinn Engineering EMFN James Godoy ICFN Matthew Grzely 1C FA Walter Jepson ICFN Richard Locke ICFN Jamos Oneal ICFA Charrod Pierre FA Terrance Powe EMFN Albert Sigman IV FN Sebastiano Uccello FA Mario Vines FA Curtis White FR John Dupree ICFR Anthony McCullors FR Christopher Morris FR Michael Roberts Engineering MSC Division ET3 Brian Beardslee HT3(SW) Kevin Bowden IC3 Gene McConneaughey EM3 Jason Overstreet CW04 Jack Fritz MMCS(SW) Mario Fortune ET1 William Harris Engineering ABF1 William Baskins EMI(SW) Barry Bevins HT1 Ronald Bagley MM1 Steven Bartholf Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Division was comprised of one officer, one senior chief and five first class petty officers who were technical experts in the areas of hull, mechanical, electrical, fuels and electronics. If a major component broke and it affected the ship’s mission or safety of the crew, QA personnel were on the scene evaluating and planning the proper repair procedure to ensure that a safe, high quality repair was made. QA’s motto was, “Do it right the first time”. QA led the way in battle group repairs by heading up two fly-away teams for emergent boiler repairs on board USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6) during the Atlantic transit. In addition, QA generated more than 30 controlled work packages in support of emergent work for ships within the George Washington Battle Group. In addition to overseeing repairs, QA was tasked with training the crew in QA procedures. Starting from the beginning of the deployment QA qualified 15 Quality Control Inspectors with an additional 15 set by the end of the deployment. QA’s goal was to get the crew to think safe, think quality, think QA! rhe 3M Office was the ship’s preventive maintc-[coordination center, working with each tment’s 3M assistant to provide the support it id to maintain George Washington’s many com-lystems. The 3M Office was responsible to the jtive Officer for coordination and direct supervi f all administrative facets of the ship’s 3M n. Newly developed PMS procedures were faulted for distribution to work centers, and guidance and clarification of applicable instructions and policies was provided to all departments. Work center feedback reports, FBRS, were reviewed for accuracy, approved, and sent to the type commander for incorporation to the 3M system. The quality of the ship's 3M organization was evident during the COMNAVAIRLANT 3M evaluation, when the program received the highest grade assigned to an Atlantic Fleet aircraft carrier. LCDR Petor Stromann MMC(SW) Norbert Lonczak DPI David Taylor DP2 Mark Miller Engineering 3-M Division 389 Repair Division HTC(SW) Robert Bissett MR1(SW SCW) Richard Leopold HTI(SW) Ronald Rose HT1 David Simmons HT1 Steven Townsend Repair Division consisted of five work centers responsible for various maintenance throughout the ship. The shipfitter shop performed structural fabrication. An example of their work included the brackets in the squadron ready rooms for flight deck monitors. The shipfitters shop also manufactured a towable target for the pilots to sharpen their attack skills. The carpenter shop manufactured numerous plaques for distinguished visitor embarks and repaired the insulation on piping systems that kept the crew safe and cool. The nuclear weld shop performed repairs to aircraft equipment such as spotting dollies, tow bars and vital sections of piping used for the jet blast deflectors. They conducted emergent repairs to firemain piping and to steam cut flanges in the main machinery rooms. As part of the battle force IMA, they performed emergent repairs to the USS Kalamazoo and the USS Thomas S. Gates. The pipe shop responded to trouble calls 24 hours-a-day. By doing so, their work helped maintain critical quality of life systems such as the showers. The machinery repairmen manufactured a variety of parts from blueprints and samples by using the different milling machines, lathes, and drilling machines. Their work in support of the battle force IMA consisted of manufacturing shaft and wearing rings for several electric motors on battle group ships. They were also the ship’s engravers, who made name tags and engraving trophy brass for plaques. The locksmith repaired numerous locks, including safes, and replaced door locks. MR2 Mike Cantlon HT2 Victor Freeland HT2 Shawn Gavin HT2 Keith Sapp HTI(SW) Jeffrey Wimer MR2(SW) Steve 390 Engineering MR2 William Steiner HT2 Mario Trevino HT2 Robert Vaughn MR2 Marshal Waddington HT3 David Baker Jr. HT3 Jesse Brewer III HT3 Damion Carpenter HT3 Thomas Chambliss HT3 Lawrence Cortright HT3 Stephen Costello MR3 Scott Gainey HT3 Jon Jones Engineering Engineering HT3 Michael Little HT3 David Martin HT3 John Mendonca HT3 Nathan Price HT3 Christopher Scott HT3 Steve Smith HT3 Jose Soto HT3 Brian Witt HT3 Marcus Woodrum MRFN Earl Hoaglin FN Kevin McGee HTFN Allen Plummer FA Brent Bosserman FA Joseph Dieterle AA Vincent Klaski FA Desroy Nevins HTFA Adam Quimby HTFA Kevin Riffe FA Chad Stevens FR George Boll III HTFR Craig Plue FR Christopher Sherman FR Mark Stover CDR Debra Straub Information Systems Information Systems arc i Information Systems 395 rcP«ri.s. ADp ship. This cfTon Information Systems Departin' nt RM1 Michael Carlisle RM1 Ralph Crim DPI Gregory Flemons DPI Miguel Fernandez RM1 Marco Kline DPI William Merriweather DPI Lawrence Parker DPI Mark Scheelk RM2 Nathaniel Hardy Jr. RM2(SW) Donald Hair DP2(SW) Zane Healy RM2 Lawrence Hurtt DP2 William Keller RM2 Keith Lamb RM2 William McBride III DP2 Franklin Moles RM2 Jeffrey Moulden DP2 Timothy Nelson DP2 Michael Newman RM2 Timothy Session DP2 Benjamin Sharp DP2 Dallas Smith 398 Information Systems Information Systems DP2 Jason Stringer DP2 Matt Reynolds DP2 Samuel Wesson DP2 Larry Wall RM3 Robert Amos RM3 Sean Anderson RM3 Jason Andrews OP3 Charles Baldwin RM3 David Beard RM3 Ernest Bell YN3 Brian Berry RM3 Darin Bottiger YN3 Michaeous Collins RM3 Nityle Fitzgerald RM3 Scott Souza RM3 Henry Tift RM3 Ray Vandomheen DP3 Pete Voloz RM3 Patrick Ward RM3(SW) Byron White RMSN David Cagle RMSN Karl Gregory RMSN Timothy Knott AR Chris Hartley Legal Security Department GW’s Legal Department was divided into three divisions: Legal, Security and Brig Staff. Together, they ensured a safe living and working environment aboard ship, provided legal assistance, administered military justice, and maintained a safe and secure confinement facility for personnel assigned to GW. The hard work of the Security I Division was carried out by nine I dedicated, rated Mastcr-at-Arms, 40 ship’s company and eight C V W-7 I TAD personnel. Their law enforcement work included physical security inspections, investigation of viola- tions of the UCMJ, emergency responses, perimeter security for armed I responses and armed escorts of funds. Whether it was providing prompt and impartial processing of all disci- I plinc eases, administering military justice, or fighting shipboard fires, I the Legal Division strove for professional results. GW Law drafted, reviewed and executed over 3(X) wills and 9(X) I powers of attorney. During the deployment, the division also assisted the Commanding Officer in interpreting rules of engagement and in establishing the safe and efficient ] operations for all | Being the Bat] a great responsibil | taken very seriouslj I purpose of the confj was corrective in i Staff consistently i to their command I mcncc constructs I duty. The brig wa Afloat” during the« certification, just pij ment.____________.■ jf ion of shore fsits. up Brig wa Itc that was pc primary pent facility The Brig cd offenders r to com-jense free “Best Brig Ilantflt fto the deploy. LT Kevin Brew ENS Donald Gatewood MACS(SW) William Collins I LNC(SW) C.A. Cash) MAC Wendell Rawson LN1 Michael Dwornick MAI(SW) Bruce Girkin Jr. MAI Justin Hooten MAI (AW) Brion Langley MA2 Micheal Bernard] | AD2 Kent Davis |ABH2(AW) TheodoreDudekl 404 Legal EM2 Juan Motta MA2 Joseph Pantone LN2 Keith Pittman LN2(SW) John Russell Jr. MA2(AW) Danny Schrader DC2 Scott Seiter MA2 Eric Sellers MA2 Shawn Sherry MA3 Kevin Davis ABF3 Bryan Groner IC3 Alejandro Martinez LN3 Donald Osborne MA3 Eric Phillips ABH3 Griswold Simpson MS3 Ricky Smith A03 Ross Sturgis RM3 Kevin Valente AN Eric Francis AR Thomas Lemay SR Christian Manga was what mac Guards of the professional. the)' did. Sem LCPL Raymond Brancio LCPL Keith Brown LCPL Yensy Cemerikic LCPL Jason Fears LCPL Philip Freese LCPL Michael Horn LCPL J.B. Hudson LCPL Rocco Impcratrice LCPL Ted Leder LCPL R.A. Meyer jm Marine Detachment 411 HINGTON “CHARLIE-GOLF-ONEf (Standing by ready to assist) George Washington’s Medical | Department had the distinction of being the first carrier medical department to earn the prestigious “Blue M” for excellence in operational medicine, prior to a major deployment. The services available on board mirrored those of a small community hospital. Unique to this deployment, the Medical Department was selected as the first afloat test _ _ — — T —. — — — — — — — pleted; 275 surgical procedure?, p! Sallow'Jdi . com- Center in Bethesda. Md. The program performed: 25 000 prescnp.ion- ' munitions and visual transmission allowed the department to obta.n fi led. over! .00 X-taysshou of data to the National Naval Medical timely specialty consultations. Dur- 3UXK) laboratory tests pete. -J CDR F.V. Elio LCOR Charles Baxter Jr. LCDR Stephen Bohusz LCDR James Sheehy LCDR Richard Welch LT Talmadgc Crowe Jr. LT Darwin Goodspeed ENS Steven Jacobs HMCM(SW) Gary McCloud HMC(AW) Owen Devine Hill Glenn Balestino HM1 Brian Moser HM1 Brian Patton HM1 Ronald Peterson HM1 Michael Setala HM2 Ronald Banks HM2 Paul Beard HM2 Robert Brown HM2 Raymond Butler HM2 Dennis Davis HM2 Eddie Davis HM2 Agustin De La Rosa HM3 Ernost Dugans HM2 John Johnson HM2 Edward Mead HM2 Scott Pittman HM2 Tracy Thiels HM2 Scott Weirich HM2 Travis Woodard HM3 Tyler Carpenter HM3 Ronald Back HM3 Cart Frisch HM3 Byron Green HM3 Thomas Heflin HM3 Jeffrey Hill HM3 David Kissinger Medical f ••Va HM3 Michael Nicholson HM3 Shane Noland HM3 Larry Norotsky HM3 Michael Rosell HM3 Richard Sayers HM3 Franklin Taylor II HM3 Bobby Thompson HN Travis Dent Medical HN Christopher Jager HN Dennis Jordan HN Theodore Wood 420 Navigation CDR Jon Lenten Navigator 1992-1994 CDR Gerard Mauer Jr. Navigator 1994 Navigation 421 LT Keith May QMCS(SW) Richard ApicMno SMC(SW) Steven Lommac SMI Donald Galgozy Jr. QMI(SW) Thomas Kozarski QM2 Toni Butler SM2 Charlie Francis SM2 Ricardo Sanchez Jr. SM3 Brian Bailey QM3 Roger Carroll QM3 Nick Cockrum QM3 Michael Dempsey Navigation V George Washington’s highly skilled Navigation Department was forever on course; consisting of qualified signalmen and quartermasters working together as a team. The Quartermasters, many of whom were on their first Mediterranean Cruise, safely navigated the ship more than 51,000 nautical miles, accurately documenting the ship's position, or “fix”, more than 8,800 times. This team guided George Washington through numerous navigation details including transits of the Straits of Gibraltar, Sicily, Hormuz and the Suez Canal. Meanwhile, the Signalmen provided essential communications by semaphore, flags and day shapes. Additionally, this cadre arranged sideboys and rendered honors to more than 250 distinguished visitors, including the President of the United States. While small in number, the Navigation Department's personnel were key elements to George Washington’s highly successful maiden deployment. 422 Navigation SM3 Paul Elliott SM3 Jermaine Fcrrygood QM3 Ashby Green YN3 Scott Gunn QM3 Adam Heyman QM3 Frank Mosley III SM3 Richard Nash Jr. SM3 Kevin Neal QM3 Shane Roach QM3 Patrick Sample SM3 Ken Stewart QM3 James Swanson QM3 All Wilkerson SMSN Rodney Peebles QMSR William West Navigation 424 Operations Whether providing strike forecasts, weather forecasts for SITE TV, severe weather warnings, staff briefings, anti-submarine warfare range predictions, or forecasts of destructive weather, the Sailors from METRO eagerly responded to the challenges Mother Nature threw at the ship and airwing. During the deployment 16 personnel provided weather and ASW support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As the Ship’s Oceanographer and Meteorologist, LCDR George Davis led the division in the entire spectrum of weather forecasting ranging from the high winds and seas of the North Atlantic’s spring and fall to the heat and humidity of the Arabian Gulf summer. The Mediterranean proved no exception in testing the ability of the GW forecasters. In all, there were three months of zero precipitation coupled with three months of strike support. Statistically, METRO provided more than 600 cyclic weather briefs, recorded more than 5100 weather observations, and processed more than 130 upper air soundings. On a more personal note, AGCM Brady logged his seventh Sea Service Ribbon; AGC(SW) Doolittle was promoted to CPO; AG1 Luke made his last deployment, AG 1 Luciani experienced his first Med Cruise; and AG2 Trammell reenlisted for two years. For our rookies making their first deployment of any kind, AG3 Webster recnlistcd for three years; FC3 Pongrazc was inducted into the AG rating; AG3 Andrulis and AG3 Simon were advanced to third class; AN Benson became an AG and reported to “A” [school; and AG’s Kenward, Patterson, Rol Norman and Johns earned their first comi ribbons.______ J LCDR George Davis Jr. AGCM Ronald Brady AGI(SW) Gerald Doolittle AG1 James Luciani II AG1(AW SW) Robert Luke I AG2 Thomas Trammell1 AG3 Jeffrey AndruUsI 426 Operations OA Division AG3 David Simon AG3 Keith Webster AN David Benson AGAN Noel Kenward AGAN Bryan Patterson AGAA James Norman AGAA Roy Roberson AGAR Glen Johns CDR Ernest Hawkins LCDR Robert DeGennaro LCDR Rick Hostetler LT John Arnold LT Mark Gates ACCS(AW SW) Jeffrey Fabian ACC(AW) Wesley Bomyea DSC(SW) Charles Warrem AC1 Scott Hankinson Sometime after midnight, a young pilot enters CATCC looking for the reassuring voice on the other end of his “Yes sir, may I help you? “Yeah,” says the young pilot, a little £ f shaken, “I just wanted to say thanks. It V was pretty scaiy out there tonight, but that aci(AW sw) Darren Hood was the best approach I’ve ever had!” Compliments are great, but what the €1 W ' pilot didn’t realize was that his approach was one of more than 4,500 CATCC controlled night landings completed since the beginning of the year. The three branches of CATCC: Air Operations, Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA) and the Air Transfer Office (ATO) performed flawlessly throughout woik-ups and during GW’s maiden deployment Beginning with a score of 99.7 percent on their Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) exam to three consecutive perfect scores on launch and recovery exercises, the “CATCC 73 team” accepted nothing short of excellence. AC1 George Murphy GW conducted more than 450 launch and recovery cycles while deployed, all of which were coordinated, briefed and controlled by CCA. More than 100 flight plans were filed for destinations from England to Oman, while keeping CVW-7 and the bridge team informed of airspace restrictions through a first-of-its-kind computer generated graphic hot-area sheet. The ATO branch of OC coordinated the movement of more than 6,000 passengers, 700,000 pounds of mail and 1.6 million pounds of cargo. Whether escorting newly arriving personnel or handling VIP’s including the President and First Lady, the demanding job kept passengers moving safely on and off the ship at all times. The maiden deployment for the “CATCC 73 team” was a resounding success, and proved they could maintain the hectic pace of deployment, while asserting the fact that they are “The Finest in the Fleet” 428 Operations OC Division Operations 4 AC1 Clifford Ware ACI(AW) Rich Wisniewski ACI(AW) Christopher Zedalis AC2 Wallace Ansarl AC2(AW) James Brennan AC2 Lenny Burridge AC2(AW SW) Clifford Robertson AC2 Andrew Sanford AC2 Robert Solock AC2 Kristian Vagnarelli AC2 Preston Young AC3 Billy Allen AC3 Country Beard AC3 Eric DJigounian AC3 Glenn Gribble AC3 Damien Howard AC3 Jonathan Jones Sr. AC3 Stephen Parker AC3 Randall Turton ACAN Myron Stokes ACAA Scott Ballard ACAA Jason Smith ACAA Donald Vatick prised i to mail shipba United suite ci commi Operations 431 was responsible to the EMO for coordinating all maintenance actions and trouble calls in each of OE’s four divisions. He also kept the Operations Officer and other Department Heads informed of all equipment outages affecting mission critical areas. OE responded to more than 2,500 trouble calls during the deployment. Life in OE was always busy and some times even a bit hectic. Providing maintenance support services for all Combat System’s equipment for the best carrier in the Navy was a full time job! together to make George Washington’s electronic communication suite the best the Navy had to offer. The variety and quantity of equipment provided the division the opportunity to interact with every department and virtually every compartment onboard. ENS Walter Griffin ETC(SW) Roger Hatfield ICI(SW) Gerald Alston ET1 Gregory Dix mannei technii Commi Wca by the Officei Lcadi (SW) Admi lvision ons Electronics was fl35 personnel in four ntenance divisions: itions, Data Systems, pd Radar. It was headed bnics Maintenance f)R Roy Johnson, the OE pf Petty Officer, ETCM cobucci, and the OE ye Assistant, ET2 Mat- LCDR Roy Johnson Division 0 derations Electronics lions Division was com-e workcenters dedicated ng the most advanced tectronic suite in the IS Navy. This electronic passed a wide array of lion electronics which thew Sullivan. OE personnel tracked and processed more than 60 casualty reports or CASREP’s during G.W.’s maiden deployment. Combat Systems Maintenance Center (CSMC) was the operational and administrative nerve center of OE. CSMC was manned 24 hours-a-day underway by the Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW), who ETCM(SW) David Jacobucci ET2 Matthew Sullivan included satellite (SHF, Challenge Athena, Sprint phones), portable (HYDRA, flight deck radios), and entertainment (SITE TV, SEATEL) equipment. OEC was comprised of Electronic and Interior Communication technicians who worked closely r.w ET1 James Senaca IC2 Jeffrey Carlsen IC2 Thomas Cornwall ET2 Mark Griggs ET2 Michael Hanko IC2 J. Norred IC2 Marcellous Thornton ET2 J.Scott Wheeler ET3 Spencer Bend ET3 Matthew Benjamin ET3 William Best ET3 Terry Crain ET3 Frederick Davison ET3 James Fitzsimmons ET3 Scott Fledderjohann ET3 Robert Goolsby ET3 Jeff Johnson ET3 Robert O'Neil ET3 Edward Shonk IC3 Leonard Williams ET3 Randall Wright ixoav 133 DSCM(SW) Robert Barnes Jr. DSCM(SW) Stephen Teeter DS1 Mark Behnke DS1 Richard Carter DS1 Roger Cuddy DSI(SW) Angelito Delacruz DS1 Scott Flood IM1 William Jansak DS1 Steven Murphy DS1 Anthony Peeler DS2 Juan Adames DS2 Daniel Boling OED was comprised of eight work centers whose job was to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the advanced combat direction system, carrier anti-submarine warfare module. Navy tactical command system afloat and Navy tactical command support system. OED maintained all shipboard reprographic equipment. Xerox and Savin copiers, more than 750 personal computers (PC's) and George Washington’s Information System (GWIS). OED also provided shipboard and battle group electronic repair capabilities through the Module Test and Repair Facility. DS2 Marty Bullock DS2 Benjamin Bustos DS2(SW) Michael Carr DS2 Ronald Cole OED Division 434 Operations DS2 Chris Crews DS2 Eric Dleffenwierth DS2 David Dumas DP2 Robert Infante DS2 James Leggett DS2 Michael Sutton DS2 Frank Tilke DS3 Michael Bostan DS3 Alan Campbell DS3 Daniel Fielder DS3 Jason Fink DS3 John Gann DS3 John Jennings DS3 Randal Lai-awa DS3 Todd Meyer DS3 Mark Morandi IM3 John Stone DS3 John Walker DS3 Barry Wordell WTSN Alan Goff Operations 435 With 24 of the Navy’s finest sailors assigned. Operation’s Electronic Missile Division (OEM) stood ready to defend USS George Washington anytime, anywhere with the NATO Seasparrow Missile System and Close-In Weapon System. OEM Division operated and maintained four Close-In-Weapons Systems and three Nato Seasparrow Missile Systems which rely on the MK23 Target Acquisition System (TAS) radar for target assignment. The TAS radar is an air search radar that is directly interfaced with the Combat Direction Center to all three NATO missile systems. The primary mission of OEM was to defend the ship from air threats. As part of their resolve to be ready to accomplish this mission, OEM conducted daily system operability tests, forty Pre-Aim Calibration Firings and the highlight of the deployment, a live missile firing exercise conducted against a Tactical Air Launched Decoy in the Arabian Sea. CW02 Steve Dicketts FCCM(SW) Larry Varner FCCS SW) Patrick Wilson FCC(SW) Roger Melon FCI(SW) Barry Long FC2(SW) Edward Appleby FC2(SW) James Centeno FC2(SW) David Gregory FC2 John Harland FC2 Jon Johannes FC2 Matthew Logan FC2 Mark Murphy OEM Division 436 Operations FC2 Jamey Myers FC2 Edward Sheehan FC3 Anthony Anania FC3 Mathew Basnight FC3 Marcus Bridge FC3 Charles Bumbard FC3 Joel Copas FC3 Claude Henderson FC3 Thomas Knickerbocker FC3(SW) Robert Meyer FC3 Micheal Olivier FC3 Christopher Pongracz FC3 Aaron Tasseff FC3 Andrew Torres FC3 Ted Williams SA Jason Beckgerd Operations Electronics Radar (OER) Division was a technically diverse division consisting of five Fire Control Technicians and 30 Electronic Technicians. Together they maintained electronic systems from the highest point of the ship’s mast (TACAN antenna) to the very bottom of the ships hull (fathometer transducer). The division was segmented into nine workccntcrs responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the ship’s search radars. Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) systems, SINS NAVAIDS, General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE), and Operations Department tool issue. Additionally, the division was responsible for managing more than 1,100 items of electronic test equipment to support electrical electronic ratings throughout the ship, as well as a departmental tool issue room that issued tools, performed electrical safety checks, and managed the departmental electrical safety program. Radar Division’s wide variety of information gathering electronic sensors and display systems served a ETC(SW) David Otoermark I multitude of needs to assist in accomplishing George Washington’s critical mission. Hie division’s goal was to provide a clear and all-inclusive picture of the ship’s tactical surroundings, and was reflected in the division's logo of an eagle maintaining a vigilant eye over the oceans of the world. OER Division 438 Operations ET2 John Morris ET2 Christopher Youngs ET3 Eduardo Armenta ET3 David Booker ET3 Roger Carter ET3 Albert Council ET3 Kendall Felder FC3 Lee Kauer ET3 Craig Logsdon ET3 Carlos Moore ET3 Lance Pillow ET2 Thomas Boynton ET2 Phillip Harvey ET2 Thomas Hennessy ET2 James Losee CDR Robert King LT Michael Araojo LT William Campbell LT Michael Conn LT James Dettbam LT Vincent Estomell LT Stephen Gulakowski LT Abutan Lindsey 01 Division OI Division was comprised of highly skilled Operations Specialists (OS’s) responsible for collecting, processing, evaluating, displaying, and disseminating pertinent tactical information to all command and control watch stations. Working together with the AWs in submarine warfare and the EWs in electronic warfare, OS’s supported both offensive and defensive combat operations by manning stations in five of the six warfare modules in the ship’s Combat Direction Center. These stations included the antisurface warfare (ASUW) module, anti-air warfare (AAW) module, antisubmarine warfare (ASW) module, detection and tracking module and tactical operations plot (TOP). Each module was responsible for detecting, tracking, identifying and, when tasked, engaging contacts in their respective areas. Air intercept controllers vectored fighter aircraft to their targets. Anti-submarine tactical air controllers (ASTACS) controlled fixed and rotary wing aircraft in the hunt for hostile submarines. Force over-the horizon target coordinator (FOTC) watchstanders managed a computer data base that provided a world-wide strategic plot of friendly, neutral, and enemy shipping. Tactical operations plot watch teams assisted the Officer of the Deck (OOD) and the Tactical Action surface contact ma safe navigation of th assured, OS's main vigil to ensure no h battle group and fell 440 Operations aUr LT Craig Payne LTJG Michael Poreda OSCS(SW) Fred Ball OSCS(SW) Christopher Foster OSI(SW) Jeff Owens OSI(SW) David Tilley OS2 Christopher Cartoss OS2 Michael Gendron OS2 Edward Germain OS2 Manuel Gonzalez OS2 Herb Grimm OS2 David Humes Operations OSCS(AW SW) Byron Whipple OS1(AW SW) Charles Aardahl OSI(SW) Leon Bennett OS1(AW SW) Jeffrey Broeders OSI(SW) Victor Dorsey OSI(SW) Brian Johnson OS1 Robert Kaull Jr. OS1 Donald Novak Operations OS3 Marvin Conway OS3 Billy Crawford OS3 Emmitt Dempsey OS3 Norval Dixon Jr. OS3 Thomas Kosky OS3 Joseph Koury OS3 Mark Lance OS3 John Milligan OS3 Karl Revels OS3 Robert Rogers OS3 Winston Russell OS3 Timothy Saunders OS3 Fernando Estrada OS3 George Farley OS3 Peter Feger OS3 Timothy Goss OS3 Derek Groth OS3 Greg Hall OS3 Scott Hillard OS3 Dexter Hopson Jeremiah Sims 0S3 Jesse Serrato 0S3 Alan Silva 0S3 Derrick Swint 0S3 Andrew Thomas OS3 Troy Thorn 0S3 Gabriel Valverde OSSN Daniel Bearden OSSN Timothy Hopson OSSN Eric Maximuk OSSA David Brogan OSSA Frank Jenkins OSSA Nathaniel Wiley OSSR Eric Kinder 444 Operations OIv Division Gcor submarine recognize the fleet, aviation w data proce operations module c( training el shington’s anti-ire module was ping one of the best in rised of outstanding 5 systems operators, echnicians, and alists; the ASW ated anti-submarine [throughout the Medi- terranean Sea and Arabian Gulf. Their work ensured the aircrews of HS-5 and VS-31 were always prepared and at their peak of readiness. In addition to the planning and direction which provided for numerous NATO and national exercises, several of the members of GW’s ASW Module augmented forward deployed patrol squadrons working in support of Operations “Sharp Guard” and “Southern Watch.” Responsible for hosting the Commander, Destroyer Squadron 26 when embarked as the Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander, the module ensured the flawless coordination of all air, surface, and subsurface ASW operations. a r- r r Vi y % LCDR Patrick Little AWC(AWZSW) Alan Goodwin AWC(AW NAC) Gary Wade AW1(AW NAC) James Buckley III AW1(AW NAC) Philip Burge AW1(AW N AC) Anthony Laverentz AWI(NAC) Barry Marsh AWt(NAC) Archie Root AW1(AW NAC) James Smith AWI(NAC) Thomas Thomas AW2(NAC) Harold Conner AW2(NAC) Scott Goretzka AW2(AW NAC) Jon Grant AW3(NAC) Michael Fontenot AW3(NAC) Eddie Lugo AN Donald Cooper Operations 445 OP Division George Washington had by far the most advanced shipboard photo lab in the Navy. The cruiscbook you arc holding is only one example of the quality of work performed by GW’s Photographer’s Mates. From the tearful goodbyes on Pier 12 in May to the screams and laughter of homecoming, PHs have been in the air, on land and on the water with camera in hand. During the two-day presidential embark and D-Day commemoration, more than 4,600 negatives were shot and processed and more than 6,800 prints produced by the photo lab. The state-of-the-art GW photo lab was one of the first onboard a Navy ship to electronically transmit images to Washington D.C., sometimes moments after they were taken. The images sent back to stateside magazines and newspapers enabled the country to see the George Washington story as it unfolded. Daily “hot area” sheets and mission maps produced on the electronic darkroom system also played a vital role in ship and airwing operations. Photographer's Mates also manned the Carrier Intelligence Center (CVIC) photo lab, where all intelligence and reconnaissance photography was processed. They processed more than 100,000 feet of aerial film while George Washington was off the coast of Bosnia, ensuring that United Nations and other commanders had the best intelligence products available. 446 Operations Operations 447 PH2 James Vidrine PH3 Mark Avis PH3 Terry Beall PH3 Ray Connors PH3 Shane Hebert PH3 John Lawrence PH3 David Schoonover PH3 Todd Summerlin PHAA Ryan Child PHAA Anthony Haley SA Michael Houston AA Christopher Vickers CT01 Derek Mitchell CTA1 Cedric Sims CTM1 Darrell Smith CTR2 Rhonda Ballard CTM2 Andrew Bazner CTR2 Robert Ferry CTR2 Matthew Genovese CT02 Michael Lajoie CTM2 Michael Maurer CTR2 Daniel O’Brien CT02 Toni Sabins CT03 David Phillips OS Division OS Division was comprised of Sailors leled support to the Battle Group through from five diffcrcnt cryptologic ratings analysis of newly detected high-interest including electronics maintenance personnel, targets. By maintaining numerous commu-1 The OS work center was the ship s nications circuits, SSES provided timely, signals exploitation spaces (SSES). The error-free reporting to warfare commanders, team of cryptographic personnel met all tactical decision makers, and shore-based assigned tasks, provided information on staffs. SSES worked closely with the Secret detection, classification, and tracking of Service and White I louse Communications targets for threat recognition and indication Agency during D-Day to provide national-of hostile intent SSES provided unparal- level communications and support. CTRCS Bill Williamson CTOI(SW) Richard Harroun CTR1 John Madden CTR1 Ron McConnell 448 Operations ibound! George jndcr attack. Only L Who can save us? ist and most effective inbound missiles is ption, or “soft kill.” r of microseconds, c warfare equipment jtargeting radars of most weapons encountered, pulling the attackers off target or blinding them, and the Sailors in the electronic warfare module were ready to do just that. The Sailors of the EW Module controlled GW's outbound emissions and were capable of exploiting those of the enemy by detecting and track- ing hostile forces at distances well beyond the horizon’s edge. Praised as the “Best in the Fleet' by COMNAVAIRLANT’s training team and COMCARGRU Four, the EW’s were responsible for the expert use and maintenance of various electronic countermeasures and detection equipment. LT William Bulmer LT Javier Covelli EWC(SW) David Wise EW1 Richard Rose EW1 Robert Tuslng EW2 Rodney Craven EW2 Marvin Ferguson EW2 Michael Holder EW2 William Panned EW2 Stephen Sims EW2 Richard Waters EW3 James Jefferson EW3(SW) Shane McDaniel EW3 Gregory Sellers EW3 Tyshawn Taylor EWSA Christopher Williams Operations 449 OX Division OX Division was home to the Operations Admin team, the strike operations officer, the Operations Department leading chief, the Operations 3M coordinator and career counselor. The yeomen provided support to the Operations Officer and the entire Operations Department. They processed more than 800 special requests, 600 PQS packages, 300 enlisted evaluations, 200 awards and than 30 reenlistmcnts, 20 early separations, along with several HARP duty requests, rate conversions and Professional Development Boards. In addition to serving all of Operations career counseling needs, he instructed more than 60 petty officer indoctrination students, and 256 career information training course students. The 3M Coordinator led Operations Department to an overall grade of 89.2 on jother administrative correspondence during the cruise. I I The department career counselor, OS 1 Marvin 1 Franklin, organized more I I CDR Craig Bultemeieri I LT Curtis Lindsay' I LT Michael Masla, OSCM(SW) Robert ChasseJ I the 3M inspection in which 76 satisfactory spot-checks I I were completed. I I Strike Operations was the GW scheduler for flight| operations. They were alsa the source for the Green I I Sheet, Pink Sheet, Gold i [Sheet, daily airplan, and most importantly, the daily I airplan cartoon. The infer- i i matipn Strike Operations ? 1 together helped the crew i lOiganize their days and nights ______________________j YN2 Brian Gregory Dennis RoW YN3 Charles Falls YN3 Stephen Muniz 450 Operations )Z Division Cell (SIAC) was the primary intelligence center that supported airwing strike planning. SIAC supported in excess of 200 Operation Deny Flight missions over the beach and 40 simulated strikes into Southern Iraq. SIAC was truly the one-stop-shop for airwing strike planning support! Though separate and distinct in their individual work assignments, these three cells worked together to provide the embarked staff, ship, and airwing with the most comprehensive intelligence support afloat. CDR Deborah Effemey CDR Joseph Thomas LCDR Christopher Liptak LCDR Steven Lohr LCDR Charles Sanford LT Eric Borio LT Jeffrey Dominick LT Douglas Strain CW02 Jerome Cole ISCS(AW SW) Stephen McCabe ISI(AW) John Doptis ISI(AW) Patirck Flynn Z division was comprised of jencc specialists, a |ogist and a draftsman who ed a D-Day commemorative illustrated maps and drew ns for the ship’s newspaper. s responsible for keeping all nents of Ihc battle group ed of potential threats. It ed information to help eom- s effectively plan, train and e operations. OZ Division vided into three cells, [ulti-sensor Interpretation tracked high-interest mer- it, chant vessels, especially those suspected of carrying narcotics or cargo prohibited by U.N. resolutions bound for the former Yugoslavia or Iraq. Supplementary Plot (SUPLOT) played a critical role in extending George Washington Battle Group’s tactical horizon beyond the range of ship’s sensors. SUPLOT watch teams delivered 640 tactical situation briefs to the battle group staff, CVW-7 aircrews, and ship’s company CDC watch officers. Strike Intelligence Analysis Operations 451 . I S3 Christopher Dyer IS3 John Fritz IS3 Christian Jimenez IS3 Jeffrey Kargol IS3 Cory Lowe IS3 Tony McCauley IS3 Rashid Underwood ISSN Steven Christ ISSN Douglas James ISSN James Melvin ISSA William Beadle Operations RmtOw REACTOR T HE TOWER DEPAHTME Reactor Admin At the center of any large and complex organization there is always a group of people who gather the many diverse parts together into a fine tuned machine. In the Reactor Department, that small but vital group of personnel made up Reactor Admin Division. From here the reactor officer and his principal assistants directed the operation, training, maintenance and testing performed by more than 425 officers and enlisted men who comprised the department. In spaces deep within the ship, these highly trained operators and technicians woriced around the clock to monitor and LCDR Edward Fairtoaim j LT Robert Finley LT Charles Strassle I ENS Garrett Gardner [maintain the world's largest mobile nuclear pow er plant. They served the ship with pride and dedication performing a vital role | Tn helping orge Washington meet its operational commitment-.1 i and maintain battle rcadine� , anytime, anywhere._______ MMCM(SW) Henry HarzofcJ YNC Greg Begley ETC Joseph Bradley MMC(SW) Charles Watson Bernard George EMI Marie Gollini MM2 Robert Swanson YN3 Steve Jerralds M Division LTJG Andrew Kolarclk CW02 Michael Ihrig MMCM(SW) Bill Schmeelcke MMC(SW) Chris Chisholm MMC(SW) Dorsey Goins MMC Patrick Keasler MMC Ralf Smith MMI(SW) Scott Baird GW was steaming toward the Med when the Navy celebrated its one millionth mile on nuclear power. Of course, this couldn't have happened without Machinery Division. Where would GW have been without M-Division? Certainly not going anywhere or launching aircraft. The steam produced by Reactor Department was used by M-Division to produce the ship’s electrical power, propulsion and catapult steam, and auxiliary services steam. M-Division was also responsible for the ship’s potable water production. The main engines withstood the stresses of several 24-hour high speed transits when the ship needed to speed to an area in a hurry. M- Division Sailors also worked flawlessly while operating in the oppressive heat of the Arabian Gulf. Under these conditions, the main engines operated without fail and the steam plant ended up supporting in excess of 7,000 catapult launches. The distilling units produced nearly 70 million gallons of potable water for use throughout the ship. The reboilers made auxiliary steam for hot water, the laundry and the galley without interruption. The success of George Washington’s maiden deployment was made possible in large part by the constant efforts of the Sailors of M-Division. LCDR Martin Simon LTJG David Deboskey LTJG Patrick Durkee LTJG Aaron Johnson I Reactor 457 MMI(SW) Howard Cox MM1 Kenneth Davis MM1 Michael Foreman MM1 Ray Guajardo MMI(SW) Dwayne Lewis MM1 Alan Keneipp MM1 Jeffrey Labaki MM1 David McConnell MM2 Kevin Allgood MM2 Robert Amich MM2 Michael Benefield MM2 Eric Briggs MM2 William Bruno Jr. MM2 Robert Canode MM2 Bryan Carver MM2 Bruce Craig Reactor MM1 Robert Price MM1 Michael Smith MM1 John Stiles MMI(SW) Conrad Yetter MM2 Eric Erickson MM2 William Garcia MM2 Robert George Jr. MM2 Mark Glass MM2 Richard Goodman MM2 Zachary Harry MM2 Carl Hickory MM2 Brian Lathe MM2 J.P. Lutz MM2 Robert Munns MM2 Howell Perry II MM2 Juan Paez MM2 Chad Plasters MM2 Curtis Pollock MM2 Hiram Robles MM2 Antaux Rollins MM2 Michael Ross MM2 Michael Schock MM2 Louis Smith MM2 Christopher Snyder Roactor 459 MM2 Tam Vandertioof MM2 Jeff Whalen MM2 Christopher Zaur MM3 Todd Alachniewicz MM3 Anthony Alexander MM3 John Anderson MM3 Patrick Anderson MM3 Robert Bice MM3 John Borla MM3 Thomas Brown MM3 Kelly Bussey MM3 Ruben Canales MM3 Seth Culberson MM3 William Dunn MM3 Marc Farinas MM3 Gerald Fitzgerald MM3 Michael Frank MM3 Peter Fugere MM3 Jeffrey George MM3 Joel Gould 460 Reactor MM3 Aaron Hahn MM3 Tony Hamilton MM3 Darryl Hayden MM3 John Hornsby MM3 Chris Huntley MM3 Eric Kirsch MM3 William Maskell MM3 Joseph Matousek MM3 John Maziarz III MM3 Sean Morris MM3 Aaron Przytulski MM3 Michael Renick MM3 Abel Sanchez MM3 Phanvan Sanders MM3 Matthew Schneider MM3 David Slaughter MM3 Douglas Tackney MM3 William Thornton MM3 David Turloy MM3 Brandon Weaver Reactor MM3 James Winslow MM3 Robert Young MMFN Mike Blakely II MMFN Dwayne Carpenter MMFN David Connelly MMFN Brian Cummings MMFN Todd Edgeworth FA Eric Armbruster MMFA Jonathan Atwood FA Henry Benjamin FA Scott Blurton FA Toby Borcoman FA Cortney Brown MMFA Derek Brubaker FA Jeremy Bucher FA Brian Camporini FA Ernest Conner FA Brian Cooper MMFA Richard Dinwiddle FA John Gallagher 462 Reactor MMFA Arthur Myers FA Sherwood Nutz FA William Payan FA Kelly Pittman FA Kenneth Rivers FA Ryan Roeder FA Clinton Rosenbaum FA Mark Sanders FA Marcus Sisk FA Charles Sito FA Jason Warren FR Joe Alvarez FR Alfred Bessette FR Damon Bricker MMFR Trever Burhans FR Mario Caliendo FR Jonathan Cooper FR Matt Coughlin FR Jared Herrick MMFR William Kerr Reactor h you think of bailment, a lot ome to mind, protons and or starters, ictors, and other es. You probably ft of things like JP-5, fuel injection, turbo charging, or diesel power. But that is where Reactor Auxiliaries came into play. The Sailors from Reactor Auxiliaries maintained the four emergency diesels that provided enough electrical power to keep the ship operating in the event of a loss of normal electrical generating capability. Each diesel engine had more horsepower than a locomotive, was capable LTJG John Eck ENC(SW) Robert Kelley Sr. factor Auxilaries of generating enough electricity to power a city block, and could come on line in less time than it took to find your flashlight. Reactor Auxiliaries was the silent minority. Always there, always waiting, ready to go on line at a moment's notice. Hardly anyone noticed them. Some didn’t even know they existed, but they were always there watching, waiting, and ready to bring to life those enormous diesels with all their power and sweet purr. EN1 William Branch ENI(SW) Rickie Creech EN2 Harvey Dunn EN2 Jeffrey Kerr EN3 Mark Brisendine EN3 Darrell Johnson ENFN Antoine Bonner FN Gilbert Carter FN Rodney Fitzpatrick FN Kane Jowers FN Michael Kennedy FN Kenneth Lambert Reactor 465 FN Clifton Pappas ENFN Brian Waters FA Eilliam Fairgrieve FA Frank Fernandez FA Larry Silva FA Tim Ulrich FA Bobby Letter FR Maurice Starks Reactor LTJG Paul Rohde LTJG Kevin Snoap ETCS{SW) Hershel Adams ETC Paul Vasllauskis ET1 Konly Beard ET1 John Hager ET1 Brian Hall ET1 Michael Lackovich ET1 Devin McClure ET1 Richard Peterson ET1 Rodney Renn ET1 Richard Rosenberg training prior to assuming their watchstanding duties. Training continued through frequent drills and examinations to keep watchstanders sharp and to develop the team concept. From the beginning of the cruise through the Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination, the members of RC Division ensured GW’s reactors continued to operate safely and effectively, playing a vital role as part of the GW team. The electronics repairs performed by RC Division Sailors required a variety of skills ranging from soldering to complex circuit analysis. Testing requirements were complex and demanded strict compliance with exacting standards. To accomplish these tasks, extensive training was required. Graduates of the Electronics Technician “A” School and the Navy’s nuclear power school, the members of RC Division also received months of on-the-job Electronics Technicians of Washington’s Reactor Con-fision were tasked with the bice and operation of vital jant electronic instrumenta-fcontrol equipment. 164 man division executed a preventive maintenance [provided expert electronics p testing, and provided the pders necessary to operate b reactor plants and associ-jrol equipment. Reactor 467 ET2 Timothy Bryant ET2 Nick Bucci ET2 Christopher Campbell ET2 Jason Comfort ET2 Jesse Demings ET2 David Dorn ET2 Richard Downs EM2 Jeremy Edwards ET1 Jackson Touchberry ET2 Courtney Abshiro ET2 Stephen Adam ET2 Brian Ager •-C ET2 Anthony Gadsdon ET2 Kelvin Gardner ET2 Anthony Glaser ET2 William Kokor ET2 Steve Lavlnder ET2 Michael Layser ET2 John Littlejohn ET2 Keith Luby ET2 Carl Mankowski ET2 Brian Marcoux ET2 Joseph Marischen ET2 Robert McAlister ! ET2 Guy Orgis ET2 James Robinson ET2 John Rosso ET2 Mario Scaduto ET2 Scott Slaughter ET2(SW) Richard Smith ET2 Robert Thurman ET2 James Wagner Reaclor 469 ET2 Jon Webb ET3 John Affleck ET3 Lincoln Brown ET3 Paul Butler II ET3 Anthony Carver ET3 Brian Gault ET3 Thomas Huston ET3 Timothy Keech ET3 Jetfey Leverton ET3 Daniel Levin ET3 David Michalec ET3 Craig Nestor ET3 Robert Pederson ET3 Kurtis Taylor ET3 Erik Tucker ET3 Jim Van Hassel Reactor “Reactor Electrical radars, berthing, and perhaps Casualty Assistance Team, Lay most importantly, air condi-b Number One Plant’’...the call tioning plants, went almost daily as Reactor RE Division excelled as a Department ran their morning quiet “service” organization, prills. Reactor Electrical adhering to the belief that Division responded - either as “GW Power Light” served Class “C” fire specialists, or to the ship best when the ship maintain continuity of power to didn’t have to think about it's Washington's power grid was a 24-hour job. Quiet, unnoticed, and proud; the prerequisites for a great electric company. RE Division met these requirements and then some, as the “Power Light” behind the greatest ship to sail the seas! LTJG Charles Grant LTJG Greg Littrell EMC(SW) John Archer EMC(SS) Martin Gilliam sources of power. Indeed, their goal was for the ship to take them for granted. The hard work involved in being “unnoticed” cannot be over-stressed - from manning the powerful generators to standing Load Dispatcher -maintaining power to George EMC(SW) Thomas O'Donnell EMC(SW) Albert Young EMI David Brown EMI Mark Bryant EMI Daniel Burdett EMI(SS) James Fairley EMI Kirby Freese EMI Roger London EMI Peter Mallett EMI John Robinson IV EMI(SW) Joseph Scullion EMI Keith Sharkey Reactor Reactor Electrical 472 EM2 Kenneth Bentler EM2 Kevin Black EM2 Melvin Blair EM2 Donald Buehrig EM2 Francis Cannon EM2 Aaron Clotts EM2(SW) Craig Cramer EM2 Shawn Dohse EMI Steven Taylor EMI Peter Wiecki EM2 Joseph Abt EM2 Daniel Beavers Reactor • 4 EM2 Brian Doran EM2 Travis East EM2 Jeff Flat! EM2 Leroy Gipson EM2 Buddy Harvie EM2 Bert Johnson EM2 Kenneth Knights EM2 David Lewis EM2 Mark Magley £M2 Robert Morrison cM2 Dean Nitz EM2 Michael Potts EM2 Shawn Reardon EM2 John Roose EM2 Michael Schriever EM2 Thomas Short EM2 William Vaught EM2 David Williams EM2 Ben Wingot EM2 David Woodfin EM3 James Baker EM3 John Black EM3 Barry Carpenter EM3 Andrew Crooker EM3 James Dalgleish EM3 Brandan Fitzpatrick EM3 Aaron Green EM3 Kevin Heaphy EM3 Scott Honaker EM3 Jason Houck EM3 James Jonas EM3 Stephen Lomelino EM3 Jason Mack EM3 Matthew McCoy EM3 Art Metcalf EM3 Edward Patten Jr. EM3 William Phillips EM3 Scott Pollard EM3 Joseph Prico EM3 Anthony Walk EM3 Douglas Waydula EM3 Daniel Yager Reactor LT Craig Williams MCS(SW) Norman Gillen Reactor Laboratories “This is a drill, this is a drill, romeo sierra, romeo sierra! Reactor Laboratories casualty assistance team lay to Number 1 Reactor Room. This is a drill.” That’s RL Division. Twenty three Sailors who trained and drilled continuously to ensure that radiation control and water chemistry was properly controlled. Engineering laboratory technicians constantly analyzed water chemistry and maintained control over the plant’s chemical environment to prevent corrosion. Other Sailors in the division concentrated on planning radiological controls, maintenance and administering the personnel dosimetry program for more than 600 shipmates. By maintaining the optimum water quality, they ensured their equipment would last the life of the ship. Emergent maintenance, multiple inspections and preparations for an Operational Reactor Safeguards Exam kept RL Division busy and productive. By controlling radioactivity and maintaining reactor and steam plant chemistry, the dedicated Sailors of RL Division did their part to ensure that George Washington was ready - anywhere, anytime! MMC Norman Cutway MM1 Kevin Brundage MMI(SW) Christopher Cans MM1 Michael Gibbs MM1 Joseph Hill MMI(SW) James McCollough MM1 Francis Mullek MM1 Jason Prats Reactor MM1 Tim Sampson MM2 Gregory Grosso MM2 Duane Grube MM2 Dale Johnson MM2 Christopher Koonce MM2 Matthew Levelle MM2 Ken McClain MM2 Edward Maclennan MM2 Russell Rote MM2 Robert Ruppel MM2 Blake Stovall MM2 Lee Stovall Reactor MM2 Henry Winterheld MM3 Michael Barancyk MM3 Steven Bibb MM3 Tommy Edwards MM3 Daniel Hinojosa MM3 Patrick Marcucci MM3 Robert Wltham MMC Kepple Bolen MMC Timothy McEachran MMI(SW) Anthony Brace MM1 Darwin Brandan MM1 David Bullen MM1 Terry Burkett MMI(SW) Jeff Casterton MM1 Terry Finney MM1 Dean Robbins MM1 Richard Schmidt MM2 Potor Baldwin MM2 Wayne Clark LT Geoffrey Littrel LT Jeffrey Wilcosky LTJG Craig Bratter LTJG Michael McGowan Reactor Mechanical Reactor Mechanical Division operated and maintained all mechanical and support systems associated with George Washington's nuclear reactors. The highly trained technicians of RM Division manned a variety of complex and demanding watchstations. They performed intricate maintenance on nuclear plant vaj piping and equipment. Each mei RM team continuously worked, drilled to maintain the high stan required to ensure safe opcratioi reactor plants. ;s. pr of the [ned,and rds fGW's 478 Reactor MM2 Stephen Emerson MM2 Britton Hall MM2 Jeremy Hilos MM2 Steven Horn MM2 Todd Horzen MM2 Mark Johnston MM2 Joseph Lloyd MM2 Doug Lundquist MM2 Michael Phillips MM2 Adam Rochocki MM2 Todd Schuchmann MM2 William Smith MM2 Louis Solimoo MM2 David Sowers MM2 Joo Van Gilder MM2 James Weaver I MM3 Thomas Alexander MM3 William Butler MM3 Dexter Day MM3 Steve Goslin MM3 Kenneth Laird MM3 Curtis Myers MM3 Clifford Nestcr MM3 Randy Oden LCDR Bruco Newport LTJG Thad Biggers ENS Robert Bender MMC(SW) Alan Coffey EMC(SW) Jeff Dickerson ETC(SW) Brian McGuire MM1 Pat Escalona MMI(SW) Craig Hartsock Reactor Training From the day a new nuclear-trained Sailor arrived aboard ship to the day he qualified as a basic nuclear engineer and began watchstanding in George Washington’s propulsion plants. Reactor Training Division took care of training ‘the new guy’. New Reactor Department crewmembers started a rigorous 10-week familiarization qualification that allowed them to operate the most powerful and technologically advanced nuclear power plant in the Navy. After the ‘new guy’ reported to his parent division (RC, RE, RL, RM or M Division) RT Division’s job was not complete. As the Sailor progressed in his watchstation qualifications, he was given frequent level of knowledge examinations. These examinations and training records were maintained by RT Division. If it had to do with training, RT Division was the place. Each staff member in RT Division was carefully selected as an exemplary representative of his parent division. They were some of the best operators in the department and had the ability to effectively train its personnel. Using the best Sailors ensured Reactor Department’s high level of readiness and safe propulsion plant operations. Reactor 481 MM2 Paul Jones EM2 Robert Ronan EM2 Mark Zimmorman ETC John Anderson EM3 Brian Davis EM3 Patrick Haldeman MM3 James Henderson EM3 Raymond Roebuck MM3 Robert Spitzer MM3 Robert Valeriote 11 O. Itt LT Gary Morris ATC(AW) Jay Gillon DS1 Dan Ayres ABH1 Jerry Mason MM1 Kevin ONeill BM1 Jeff Tacka berry AOI Steve Wixom YN3 Jean Webstor S-l Division Stock Control Divi- I sion (S-l) was the nerve center of the supply logistics divisions. The major job they performed during deployment involved inventory management, customer service and port visit coordination. Without adequate supplies. GW wouldn't have been able to fulfill its mission. The inventory management branch was responsible for managing more than 110.000 line items valued in excess of S300.000.000. Before deployment, stock control ordered enough material to remain self sufficient until ] I re-supply with combat logistic force ships (CLFS). i During deployment. S-l replenished supplies by ordering through CLFS. overseas shore facilities and from the states. Customer service expedited more than 600 critical requirements. This was done with an unprecedented average of only six I days from the time requirements were initiated until material receipt. To receive I supplies from the states. S-l left a representative in Norfolk to w ork seven days | [a week shipping critical parts. Each port quired services to arranged, mon the bills paid, services included taxis, tents, buses services, supply barges and water An advance from S-l was of the ports to required services, advance liaison with the “behind scenes effort, extremely visits and enabled to enjoy their well liberty. LCOR Dennis Wison LCDR Ten Ross ITMMMi SKCM(SW) Felipe Dulay AKC( AW) Brian Sherwood SKI Christopher Lutz AKI(AW) John Marshal SK2 Federico Sosa AK2(AW) Michael Handy SK2 Richard Nickerson SK2 Daren Turner SK3 Anthony Caceres 488 Supply Supply 489 SK3 David Caspermeyer YN3 Gabriel Eskew SK3 Lance Goodell SK3 Christopher Lyons SK3 Wesley Parker SK3 David Silva SK3 Kevin Sinclair SK3 James Tyson LTJOMWwIOWi CW02 Gordon Keith MSC SW) Derr Ander MSC{SW) Chart Wharton Jr. MSI Eddie Cotto MSI Le fle Ftake MSI Rodney McClendon MSI Frank Starting 31 Federteo Totentino SH2 Phillip Harris MS2 Anthony Hinton MS2 David Lee From 0430 until 0200, the GW Food Service Division continuously fed nearly 6,000 crewmembers at a level of expeitise that no other ship in its class was able to match. Directly responsible for the morale and health of the crew, the enlisted mess was an indispensable pail of a GW sailor's day. Meeting the needs of the crew through expanded hours and continued service, the 200-man Food Service Team provided a meal for those who chose to ‘Touch and Go,” as well as a healthy, appetizing “Home Style” meal. In addition to normal operations, GWs food service offered a wide range of extras including specialty cakes, ethnic menus, and ice cream socials. “A sparkling clean operation” was just one of the phrases used to describe GW’s Food Service Division by distin-490 Supply guished visitors and inspection teams that visited the ship during the maiden deployment. This reputation earned GW a place in food service history as the 1994 Captain Edward F. Ney Award winner in the aircraft earner category. This award is presented only to the food service operations with the highest level of customer service, sanitation, and financial accuracy. Among the distinguished guests served by the GW food service operation were the President and First Lady of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commander in Chief, Naval Forces Europe. Dunng the cruise more than three million meals were served, non-stop, four times-a-day, seven days-a-week, and all with the same high level of enthusiasm that made George Washington's food service team the their pleasure to; MS2 Randy Pacheco MS2 Peter Ronayne MS2 Russell Simpson MS2 Kenneth Washington MS3 Tarvin Atkins MS3 David Blanton MS3 Christopher Breton MS3 Robert Bustinza MS3 John Danser MS3 J.P. Faulks MS3 Elra Fox MS3 Paul Harris MS3 Lonnie HoOowey MS3 Carlton Kirkwood MS3 Justm Lee MS3 Albert Lopez KIS3 Troy Norman MS3(SW) Calvin Rady MS3 Carl Schultheis MS3 Derek Tice MS3 Joseph Weatherly MSSN Lydell Armstrong MSSN Robert Czado MSSN Michael Comstock MSSN Akiniabi Dixon MSSN Kenneth Gauthier MSSN Timothy Hageman MSSN Glenn Frorath MSSN Tourakhom Littanavong MSSN Cory OdeU MSSN George Rowe SN Christopher Santanelli 492 Supply SN Terry Turner MSSN Frank Williams MSSA Brad Haas SA William Knecht MSSA Robert Ousley MSSR James Carpenter MSSR Jordan Clayton MSSR Clarence Clemons Jr. Supply 493 S-3 Division Haircuts, laundry, soda and the Mini-1 Mall... these images bring to mind one of i I the hardest working divisions onboard I George Washington; S-3 Division, also known as Sales and Servi Division. The two ship’s storoiWad a vital impact on the morale I stores, the crew purcha as toiletries to luxury | stereos. These two rf average of $12,000 i Another impor I ship’s store was to ge Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. Through | concession stand sales, “midnight madness” sales and Sprint Phone card sales, the Ship’s Store donated $450,000 to the MWR Fund during deployment. Besides being a reliable source for crew. In these items as basic s like hi-fi outlets earned an day. function of the rate funds for goods at the lowest price possible I Division provided and stocked the and soda machines. They also pro variety of video game machines fy amusement of the crew. Processing eight to twelve hq pounds of laundry and cutting tw T heads of hair was another facet of-i | serviceman’s daily routine. The I was a 24-hour service that include cleaning, pressing and tailoring fad I There were many sleepless nu inventory after inventory, soda an f onloads, and unending break-outs (fincr-chandise. But through it all, the SH'ihad a I unique camaraderie, close and tight-knit. No matter how demanding the situation, they always got the job done as a team. ENS Charles Colbert SHCS(AW) Reynalso Fabros SHC(SW) Michael Strublel SHI Arnold Anderson | SHI William Key SH1(AW SW) Florentino Manalata Jr.| | SHI Wallace McElveen SH2 Norman Jefferson | SH2 Wayne Lumpkin SH2 Robert Parker SH2 Fred Price SH2 William Wilson 494 Supply ' ■HIM SH3 William Pettycrew SH3 Lawrence Pitts SH3 Shongo Raines SH3 Andrew Renison SH3 Christopher Rudolph SH3 Suvan Sayaphone SH3 Anthony Schaeffer SH3 Terry Sewell SH3 James Brady SH3 Ronnie Brooks SH3 Albert Cano Jr. SH3 Alvin Jackson ippl 496 SH3 Melvin Willis SH3 Patrick Wright SHSN Dumont Franklin SHAN Bradley Goodwin AN John Harris SN Richard Lessard II SN Chris Lighty SHSN Travis Livingston SHSN Andre Purvis SHSA Brian Arnett SHSA Eric Banks SHSA Juan Correa SHSA Michael Crawford SHSA Derrick Jackson SHSA Michael Phillips AA Alexander Scearce SHSA Edward Waldrop SHSR Shawn Hart SHSR Rich Medlin SHSR John Padilla Supply 4 Division incnt Danger Pay? Combat Tax in Zone Pay? Family Separation ce? How much money do I These were just some of the iys that Disbursing processed for i of George Washington and on deployment. Whether it was 1 procedures or hectic paydays, the g Division continued to “give” y and helped positively influ-e of the crew. Disbursing played an integral part of every Sailors life onboard GW. The disbursing officer and the deputy disbursing officer, along with 13 ship’s compliment DK's and ten airwing DK's, were responsible for maintaining nearly 5500 pay accounts. In addition, they provided timely customer service, check cashing, and foreign currency exchange services. During the deployment, the travel fiscal section of Disbursing disbursed more than S23 million in cash and checks. They made collections of $7 million from the Ship’s Store and Food Service Divisions. in excess of 2,700 payment vouchers, including travel claims and dealers bills, were processed totaling over $7 million, they distributed more than 5000 checks. Whether it was paying the crew on payday, advancing travel claims, or paying the ship’s bills. Disbursing always put it’s best foot forward. ENS Joseph Parran tf S-5 Division Atlantic Fleet. Together, they scored an overall outstanding during COMNAVA1 RLANTs Supply Management Assessment prior to deployment and carried with them the pride and professionalism that makes them so special. When the Battle Group Commander, RADM Alexander Krekich, hosted distinguished visitors from foreign countries, he called on S-5 Division to carry out the “Sunset Parade” S-5 division provided nutritious meals and stateroom service for more than 500 officers daily. Wardroom personnel clearly provided the most exceptional, professional and dedicated service possible to the President of the United States, his cabinet and numerous civilian and military guests. With unfailing diligence, all S-5 personnel took pride in their work and were noted as being the finest Wardroom operation in the 498 Supply receptions. They were also regularly called upon by squadron commanders to prepare and provide services for changes of command and special squadron meals. The personnel assigned to the Wardroom Mess were true professionals who were dedicated to excellence and projected a winning attitude toward their duties. MSI Peter Chatman MSI(SW) Michael Jones MSI Benjamin Pallera MSI Jeffrey Sayre MSI Konstantin Theodorakis MS2 Jamie Brazil MS2 Marvin Lewis MS2 Warren Powell LT Lindbergh Kock ENS Ricardo Wilson MSCS SW) James Garber MSC Fabian Carmona MS2 Jose Valadez MS3 Thomas Daggett MS3 Danard Daniels MS3 Steven Gruff MS3 Charles Hackaday MS3 Russell Hanslip M S3 Larry Jackson MS3 Jimmy Melvin MS3 Todd Miller MS3 Luis Torres MSSN Jerald Bass MSSN Donald Beck MSSN Nathan Bjorn MSSN Mike Ceh MSSN Henry Chamberlin MSSN Jason Eppard MSSN Steve Fittro MSSN Timothy Gagnier MSSN Michael Hampton MSSN Warren Hopkins Supply 499 MSSN Ryan Ingles MSSN Mark Leftridge MSSN Scott Lewis MSSN David McDaniel MSSN Michael McDonald MSSN Cecil Newson MSSN Glossaydia Pettaway II MSSN Kenneth Simon MSSN Michael Smith MSSN Jason Solomon MSSN Willie Wheeler AA Jeff Krasinski MSSA Daniel Lafayette MSSA Ryan Landis MSSA Arthur Price MSSA Ernesto Staplos MSSA Terrance Staruch SR Gary Cronkhite Jr. S-6 Division Ranging in size from a small fuse for the S-3B Viking to an FI 10GE400 aircraft engine for the F-14B Tomcat, Aviation Stores Division (S-6) was the central point of contact for these and all other materials for CVW-7 squadrons and the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). With its own stock control, customer service center, technical research unit, and 20 storerooms, S6 Division managed more than 8,000 Aviation Depot Level Repairablcs valued at more than SI93,793,700. Manned 24 hours-a-day by 85 aviation storekeepers, these work centers provided complete supply support to CVW-7. The division completed more than 45,000 demands during the deployment, including 50 engine changes. Rotatable Fool, or more commonly referred to as “R-Pool,” maintained 100% range and 98.5% depth of high-use components, ultimately contributing to a 93% issue effectiveness rate. In addition, issue effectiveness for the smaller “bit-piece” parts, such as washers and gaskets, averaged 94%. S-6 Division strove for excellence by ensuring the right parts were carried on board, and getting the ones that were not here faster than any one else. The old axiom, “Can’t Fly Without Supply” couldn’t have been more true. LT Mark Werner CW03 Graclanne Soriano AKC(AW SW) Fred Davis AKC Norman Earp AKC(AW) Rolando Henriquez AKC(AW) Randy Larrabee AK1 Starling Brown AK1 Casey Eldrodge AKI(AW) Michael Hetrick AK1 (AW) Robert Jaques AK1 John Latlolals SKI Daniel Mlhallak AKI(AW) Brett Reams AK1 Ferdinand Viado AK1 Johnny Woods AK2 John Abston AK2 Michael Felmeten AK2 William Martin AK2 Richard Neely AK2 Brian Pago AK2 Allen Robinson AK2 Martin Smith AN Luis Beltran AK3 Michael Brodcrsen AK3 Eric Curtin AK3 Louis Dovell AK3 David Evans AK3 Ronnio Florentino AK3 Ronald Gravely AK3 Freddie Green AK3 Patrick Haffey AK3 Desmond Lyons AK3 Casper Maier AK3 Michael Osterbrock AK3 Charles Perraut AK3 Tory Utter 504 Supply AK3 Charles Westbrook AK3 Kevin Williams AK3 Gerald Woessner AKAN Phil Paxson AKAN Shaun Rounds AKAN Russell Wood AKAA Richard Bloodworth AA Larry Recoy AR James Kot AKAR Nick Margie AKAR Thomas Pierce AKAR Kendrlc Spcaglo Supply 505 LT Leigh Ackart LTJG John Hamilton SKC(SW) Ruben Villarreal SKI(SW) Alphonsa Brown SKI(SW) Duane Brusletten SKI Gary Cook AK1 Gregory Cumberbatch SKI Richard De Jesus SKI Elliot Goodman AK1 Ray Reyes SKI Phillip Sheridan GMM1 James Vaughn SK2 Howard Blakesly III SK2 Bernard Busano Victor Culp AS2 Pete Groff SK2(SW) Derrick Mitchell SK2 Terry Murry SK2 Jeremy Robinson ABH2 Matthew Tessitor SK2 John Washington SK3 Scott Abbott SK3 Edgardo Delgado AK3 Kerry Hooser SK3 Benny Johnson SK3 Leslie Terry AK3 Johannes Torres A KAN Marchel Bell AN Shawn Carroll AKAN Matthew Eymer SKSN Kenneth Hoffman AKAN Jeffrey Miller SN Rodney Strother SN Nikita Young AA Raymond Baltimore AA Richard Bellock AA Jon Cragun AA Erick Giraldo AA Charles House AA Scott Lee SKSA Stanley Lester SKSA Phillip Lynch AKAA Robert O'Sullivan AA Lucas Rowton AA Bradley Swaner AR Lee Brumm AR Felix Diaz SKSR Chris Johnson 508 Supply S Division upkeep and maintenance of more than 650 spaces. The division’s crew was comprised of TAD personnel from all divisions within Supply. Training and team work were the t | key to maintaining a superior level of damage control readiness throughout aircondition-W’screw ting equip- ment, Supply Damage Control Division had the awesome responsibility of the ship. In addition. Supply DC 3-M Division was responsible for managing DC Mart. This storeroom provided quick and easy access to free issue DC repair parts and consumables for all departmental and squadron general maintenance needs. The division's staff of professionals served the ship’s maintenance needs, and provided for the comfort and safety of the crew who frequented the many spaces and services in the Supply Department. SKC James Anderson SKI (AW) Arthur Duncan AK2 Stefan Grandelis MS2 Michael Starnes MS3 Ronald Bellard DK3 Robert Nelson MSSN Sean Jones MSSN Marvin Miller AN Damon Somerville MSSN Charles Lawhead MSSN Sergio Trenzado AA Robert Anderson AR Shoel Siddell Supply 509 LT Phil Nelson I AKCM(AW) Absalom Auza] 1 SKI(AW) Ronnie Jones AK1 Earl Phillips AK1 Diomedes Tlrona SK2 Edwin Phillips y-repic rration ol iaking rtmcrt to appl) S-10 Division Supply’s S-10 Division pioneered a new approach to “Quality Assurance.” Having studied and followed Dr. Dcming’s management philosophy, they improved upon the standard “witch-hunting” techniques of the past. They even changed their name to reflect this new approach, calling themselves the “Quality Improvement” Division. Instead of solely i finding mistakes, they ' studied the process at work i which caused the mistakes! i With the use of process , action teams, they analyzed , processes and sought ways to i improve and eliminate i errors. During the deploy-i ment, the “Ql” division team 1 i members recovered an i estimated $525,000 in erroneously stored repair | parts and repairables. “QI” was thoroughly | trained in statistical process control which helped them I analyze processes through the useofflowchartsand I 510 Supply EMCS(SW) Daniel Bosko MSI Daniel Perez MS3 Christopher Bailey MS3 Bradley Hilsenhoff MS3 Kenneth Wright MSSN Todd Reagan The Sailors of S-l 1 were well versed in providing excellent service to George Washington’s “Backbone”, otherwise known as the Chief Petty Officers. They took pride in providing three square meals each day for more than 300 CPOs. They also took pride in providing a unique dining experience for visitors to the ship including the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the D-Day commemoration. Other highlights for the CPO mess crew included a celebration dinner for the chiefs at the halfway point of the cruise. This dinner was complimented with a special performance by a four-piece band that provided a nice touch to the meal. Also, special dinners for the newly advanced chiefs and a Hispanic Heritage meal were prepared by Hispanic crew members. Each arrival to a port was celebrated with a home made pizza feast, an event which turned chiefs into chefs who produced some delicious pizza. Everyone surely missed these special treats upon returning to Norfolk. MSSN Corey Williams S-l 1 Division Supply 511 On the third deck just under the First Class Mess was a small group Bailors known as the “Postal Posse.” ThQsjfc 11 mCn had the enormous task of providing mail service to a crew of nearly 6,000. The “Postal Posse” took pride in operating the Navy’s “finest post office afloat Somc of their duties included collecting ongoing letter mail and packages, processing official mail, selling stamps and money orders, sorting incoming mail and of course, holding mail call. The post office also handled mail for nine of our sister ships in the George Washington Battle Group. Since the beginning of George Washington’s maiden deployment, the post office received and dispatched more than 580,000 pounds of “pony”. They also sold more than $270,000 in stamps and over $2 million in money-order sales. PCC(SW) Lincoln Taylor PCI(SW) Donald Holt Sr. PC2 Harry Foreman PC2 Jason Lacross PC2(SW) John Thomson PC3 Shcdrick Baker PC3 Albert Troiber PCSN John Garcia PCSN Robert Harrell PCSN Rossi Ross AN Andrew S-12 Division LT Keith Wettsclireck Training Officer 1994 LCDR Richard Burgess Training Officer 1993-1994 PR1(AW SW) Anthony Bonnici BUI James Romano Training George Washington’s Training Department was a place where outstanding customer service and staunch command support were the primary goals. With three divisions actively involved in every aspect of training, a great deal of progress was made in the area of required courses and programs. From the time personnel first checked in or when they lefi the command, training was a part in their professional development. School of the Ship provided more than 700 quotas a month for onboard training. “Damage Control Indoctrination” and “Introduction to Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare” courses were reviewed and completely revised. Other courses that Training was responsible for were “Total Quality Leadership” and the “Career Information Training Course.” Training's Human Resource Division included the Command Equal Opportunity Specialist, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor and Counseling and Assistance Center. Together, they made thcmsclv available whenever Sailors no assistance to resolve personal or just a helping hand. The TEMADD Division; have been Wall Street, but wh came to high finance, they we “funded orders” stock brokcrsID ing the deployment, TEMADDlisj more than $800,000 and wrote than 1200 sets of orders to acc plish missions, provide medic; treatment and send shipmates on emergency leave. AOC(AW) Jesus Cortinas OMC John Lamberth FCC(SW) George Love ADC(AW) Randy Nolff AMS1 Julio Ruiz ATI (AW) Scott Shepherd ABF2 Eldon Cline YN2 Kenneth Price 0K3 Salathiel Johnson II AN Dennis Smith AR Ramiro Lopes VIASHlite IJJJJ 4. itfllV CYX-7: ij I4K UP 40M ' TtSTCO 11JU t (i-1 Division was responsible for the safe and efficient movement of weapons from the hangar hay to aim mg ■ squadrons on the flight deck. 'll Three workcentcrs were key to the •— success of G-1. The forklift — workccntcr’s impeccable maintenance guaranteed the readiness of the 30 r ’ “ electric forklifts without which no major s 5 movement of ordnance could have been accomplished. instrumental in the smooth flow of the The aviation weapons support weapons from the time they were equipment and hangar deck workccnter received on the flight deck until they accomplished all the maintenance and were struck below, if not expended on a prepared the “yellow gear” on which the target. ordnance was moved. The hangar deck The air gunner, G-l Division crew ensured the weapons’ safe transit officer, the ordnance handling officer, from the lower stage elevators to the and the CAG ordnance officer all flight deck. worked together to ensure the safe The flight deck workccnter was arming and dearming of each aircraft. CW04 Darrell Lee I CW02 Mike Zimmerman AOCS(AW SW) Joseph Jones AOCS(AW) Alfred Thrasher They were the primary players vertical replenishments of sup which kept the George Washir Battle Group from running on During George Washing! maiden deployment, the G-1 pi provided flawless movement ol than 3.800,000 pounds of ordrt Carrier Airwing Seven squadra AOC(AW) Steven Newell AOI Patrick Crowe AOI(AW) Lawrence Henry AOI Leroy Latasa AOI Michael Swords AOI (AW) Archie Williams AOI (AW) Daryl Worley AOI Robert York 520 Weapons G-l Division A02 Scott Appleby A02 Tracy Bell A02(AW) Jimmy Jackson A02 Kevin Kurtz AZ2 Steven Schwalb A02 Jwuan Short A02 Stan Stenson A02 Stewart Swygert A03 Johnny Bynum A03 Danny Cunningham A03 Roy Dodson A03 Michael Green f A03 Andrew Hall A03 Layne Hardesty A03 William Joines YN3 Dana Levangie A03 Patrick Obray A03 Victor Peguero A03 Lawrence Schaffer A03 Andrew Stemick A03 Scott Young AN Michael Abercrombie Jr. AOAN Alan Buddenl AN David Chamberlin Jr.j AN William Caffey AN Thomas Grier AOAN Scotty Harris AN Steven Hillbum AN Christopher Hinojosa AN Demorris Howard AOAN Shannon Key AOAN David Kruk-Dill 1 522 Weapons AA Terry Thompson AA Barry Tindall AA Terrance Upham Weapons AOAN Adrian Langston AN James Macaulay An Cruz Morales AN Louis Nemes III AOAN Gregory Neu AN Scott Ohler AN Nicholas Pole AOAN Kawaski Smith AOAN Daniel Thomas AOAN Bradley Vandergon AN Toby Webb AA Rod Hobbs AOAA Matthew Hollar AA Lane Lund AA Sheridan Mauk AA Christopher Stull CW04 John Mugler TMC(SW) Abel Ball! GMGI(SW) Jerry Jones AOI(AW) Barry Kidwell TM1(AW SW) Tyrone Tucker AOI(AW) Landon Wells TM2(SW) Maurice Booker A02(AW) James Colquhoun TM2 Troy Groover GMG2 Robbie Meadows TM2 Ronald Pasquarlello GMG3 Melvin Baker qualified on small arms. During the cruise, the personnel of G-2 The highly flexible and industrious Sailors Division loaded more than 750,000 rounds of of G-2 Division provided a multitude of services 20MM ammunition to support Carrier to the George Washington Battle Group. From Airwing Seven's squadrons and qualified more “Underway, shift colors” to “Moored, shift than 500 personnel on the 12-gauge shotgun, colors” in Norfolk, G-2 was manned and ready. 45-caliber pistol, and the 50-caliber machine G-2's Sailors shot the shot lines for mooring gun. and the first lines over during underway Replenishment-At-Sea operations. They manned the — 50-caliber machine guns for the ship’s self defense against close-in targets. They were also “Key Control Central,” where everyone else went ____ to get the keys to the magazines and stowage j lockers. They tested, maintained and repaired the v_ vV jjjiS magazine sprinkler systems for the ship’s 36 m weapons magazines. Every small arm that was carried onboard was stored and maintained in pristine condition in the Ship’s Armory. In addition, they also established the ship's small j -'• j arms range, giving Sailors the chance to get £$ G-2 Division TM3 Cory Charter GMG3 Brian Hoch A03 Efren Hernandez A03 Joseph Hanson TM3 Corey Howard GMG3 Carlos McCracken A03 Matthew St. James GMGSN Delbert Bluntach TMSN Robert Capps GMGSN Alfred Kobllnsky WTSN Paul Strasser AOAN Christopher Stringer AN Jason Vitale AOAA Ryan Helm AOAA Eric Hussey TMSR Darrlck Gresham Weapons ' LT Dave Wikoff AOCS(AW) Joseph Beaulieu AOC(AWZSW) Robert Clark AOI(AW) Johnny Barrett AOI William Donals AOI Anthony Fobbs AOI (AW) Michael Mlskin AOI (AW) John Pfeifer AOI Todd Randall AOI Michael Russell AOI(AWZMAC) Charles Wells AOI (AW) Joseph Williams Providing the entire airwing aboard George Washington with aviation ordnance was a task that G-3 Division took to heart. G-3 Sailors were known to all as “MAGRATS,” a name given for their ability to scamper up and down five stories of vertical trunks. Down, down, down they went to the bowels of the ship to a special place known only to the privileged few ...“the magazines.” This was the place where the MAGRATS performed their magic in preparing each round of ordnance for the airwing. The awesome firepower of the George Washington Battle Group was dependent on its airwing’s ability to deliver effective ordnance on time, on 526 Weapons target, whether for training or the real assembled and fl deal. 980,000 pounds]! During George Washington’s Airwing Seven 0| maiden deployment, the MAGRATS of The pride, p G-3 Division flawlessly prepared and teamwork demon safely handled and stowed more than was representathj 4,000,000 pounds of ordnance. These support of the G consummate professionals broke out, mission. G-3 Division A02 Bryan Canty A02 Raymond Davis A02 Gregory Jones A02 Don Lemmond A02 Keith Oliver A02 Charles Patterson A02 Kevin Smeltzer A03 Stacy Ashley A03 Romico Barnes A03 Shauntae Batson A03 Todd Buffa A03 Derrick Byrd A03 David Faison A03 Shannon Ferrell A03 Jason Freeman A03 Robert Herrera A03 Larry Hinson A03 Miguel Isais A03 Kenneth Jones A03 Bradley Larson A03 Brain Mann A03 Mitchell Mechaley A03 David Moquin A03 Zachery Moxley A03(AW) William Oldmixon A03 Daniel Patterson Weapons A03 Juan Perales A03 Mike Psiuk A03 Gregory Pullin A03 Billy Puskas A03 Terry Shott A03 Steven Spann A03 Dana Wessling AOAN Anthony Brown AN Paul Eckert AN Kristian Ford AOAN Mark Ford AOAN Jason Garland AEAN Brian Kay AOAN Galen Lang AN Timothy Patrick AOAN Javier Prado AN Daniel Priest AN Arnold Snead AOAN Brian Ramsay AOAN Ryan Wagner AOAA Jeff Allen AOAA Christian Amos - v!ftCorw AOAA David Dudiak AOAA Jason Hitzolburger AA Wayne Ladson AOAA Brian Ohara AOAA Michael Randle AA Gregory Robinson AR Jay Hallenbeck AR Christopher Lawson AOAR Pete Ramirez AR Mark Richardson AR Joseph Skelton AR William Smith EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal BMI(SW) John Connell BM1 Salvatore Dentu ET1 Geoffrey Lukens Weapons G-4 Division G-4 Division owned, operated and maintained the nine weapons elevators onboard George Washington. The primary mission of G-4 was to ensure the safe and expeditious transport of airborne weapons from below deck magazines and weapons assembly areas to the flight deck and the awaiting aircrews or “the business end of the big stick.” Such a challenge required a unique bldnd of talents in various technical specialties. The ratings that comprised G-4 were: Aviation Ordnancemen (AO), Electrician’s Mates (EM), and Machinist Mates (MM); who operated and maintained the complex state-of-the-art logic-controlled, electro-hydraulic powered weapons elevators. During the cruise, G-4 Division trained and licensed 248 elevator operators, safety observers and safety supervisors. They transported more than 3,800,000 pounds of ordnance and expended more than 33,600 maintenance the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Adriatic Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. man-hours in the upkeep and operational support during GW's maiden deployment to ENS Allen Wooten AOC(AW) Jerry Freeman EMI Leon rad Brannen EMI Daniel Funchess AOI Robert Giles MM2(SW) Danny Phillips MM2(SW) Steven Russell EM2 Sterling Taylor A03 Jason Anderson A03 Frederick Benjamin A03 Kevin Blackburn A03 Walter Connare 532 Weapons A03 William Holmes III A03 Corey Fortier A03 Kevin Henry A03 Matthew Johnson A03 Michael Mohr A03 Larry Simpson A03 Herman White AOAN Carlos Armstrong AOAN Kenneth Carlson AN Bryan Deem AOAN Bert Hansen AOAN Rickie Pardini AN Christopher Pool AOAN Jeffrey lyndall Weapons v AOAA Mark Burney AA Jason Reynolds AA Fabian Robinson AA Aaron Rowe G-5 Division AR Derrick Chapman AR James McCauley No great department can run without someone keeping track of the records. Making sure that Weapons Department ran smoothly were the men of G-5 Division who handled the department's administrative work. G-5 Sailors updated and controlled the departmental tickler ensuring all correspondence and administrative action was completed efficiently and on time. They controlled the department’s manpower distribution and coordinated internal TAD tasking as well as advised the Gun Boss on all manpower and administrative topics. During the cruise they processed in excess of 1600 pieces of action correspon- LCDR Kenneth Porter CW04 Edward Von Reuss AOCM(AW) Leroy Beck GMC(SW) Lewis Rogers dence and requests, affected the transfer of 39 personnel and distributed 41 newly received personnel. The Ordnance Control Group acted as the operational nerve center for the department. They were responsible for documenting the ordering, issuing, and expenditure of ordnance as well as planning and supervising the loading, expenditure, and offloading of ordnance. They coordinated the onload of 253,938 pounds of ordnance, the movement of 3,833,000 pounds of ordnance to the flight deck on 3,673 elevator runs, and then orchestrated the down load of4,252,018 pounds to various units prior to return to Norfolk. 534 Weapons A01 Charles Ashby AOI(AW) Jerry Barteo AOI D. Laughlin AOI Randall McCleese A01(AW SW) Severrio Marshatelli AOI Eric Thurston A02 Eugene Cron A02 Jack Daugherty A02 Stephen Gahr YN3 Alfredo Luhers A03 Mario Rodriguez YN3 Harry Sledge Captain W. Scott Slocum - Commander Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX CAPT W. Scott Slocum entered the Navy through the contract NROTC program at Princeton University. After graduation in 1968, he served in USS DYESS (DD 880) and in the commissioning crew of USS DETROIT (AOE 4) before attending Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island. He then reported to the commissioning crew in USS THOMAS C. HART (FF 1092) where he served as operations officer before reporting to the Commander. Navy Recruiting Command, as aide and flag lieutenant. After a tour as officer-in-charge of the experimental hydrofoil HIGH POINT, CAPT Slocum attended the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration where he earned an MBA in 1980. Subsequent tours included commanding officer of the commissioning crew in USS TAURUS (PHM 3), staff duty in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management) and commanding officer, USS O'BANNON (DD 987). After a year at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. CAPT Slocum was detailed to Naples, Italy. He served on the NATO Staffs of the Commander. Allied Naval Forces Southern Europe and Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe, before reporting to his present assignment. CAPT Slocum’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars). Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is married to the former Carol Jean Hehre of New Haven. Connecticut. The Slocums have three children, Benjamin. Jessica and Allison. 536 Destroyer Squadron 26 stroyer Squadron 26 Staff CDR John Sarao LT Joel Hicks LT Samuel Howard LT Martin Jolly LT James Laury LT Glenn Morgan RMCS SW) Henry Long STGC(SW) Joseph Manley OSC(SW) Steve Jones YN1 Michael Texidor OS2 Thomas Buckley Destroyer Squadron 26 537 Carrier Air Wing SEVEN 539 Captain Herb Coon - Commander Carrier Airwing SEVEN A native of Atlanta, Georgia, CAPT Herb Coon graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971. Following commissioning through the NROTC program in September 1971, he reported to NAS Pensacola, Florida, for flight training, and was subsequently designated a Naval Flight Officer in September 1972. His first assignment was to the Staff of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN, where he completed an extended deployment to the Western Pacific aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) prior to fleet replacement training with the Golden Intruders of VA-128. Upon completion of training in May 1975, he joined the Eagles of VA-115, which was homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. CAPT Coon was next assigned to Training Squadron EIGHTY-SIX (VT-86) for flight instructor duty in July 1977. Returning to Whidbey Island, Washington, in October 1979. CAPT Coon joined the Knightriders of VA-52. Embarked aboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), he completed extended deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean before transferring to the staff of Commander. Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing Pacific in May 1982. In November 1983, CAPT Coon was assigned to USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the aircraft handling officer. His subsequent assignment was to the staff of Carrier Air Wing ONE in November 1985, where he served as the operations officer for a Mediterranean deployment aboard USS AMERICA (CV-66). Following refresher training with the Greccn Pawns of VA-42, CAPT Coon reported to the Flying Tigers of VA-65 in August 1988, where he served as executive officer and commanding officer. During this tour, CAPT Coon lead the “Fighting Tigers' through a compressed training cycle and highly successful combat deployment to Southwest Asia onboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Upon relinquishing command in August 1991, CAPT Coon was assigned to the Naval War College and subsequently to the Armed Forces Staff College. His most recent assignment w. deputy director. Assessment Division (N81) in the office of Chief of Naval Operations. The Recipient of the Navy League's 1992 John Jones Inspirational Leadership Award. CAPT Coon’s deco ns include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross. nze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with gold star). Individu; ir Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (with thre ld stars) and various unit and campaign decorations. CAPT Coon is married to the former Beth Bark Rome, a GA. They reside with their three children, Elizabeth. reyand Katherine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 540 Carrier Air Wing SEVEN Captain Ronald McElraft - Carrier Airwing CAPT maid D. McElraft, a native of Virginia, as designated a naval flight officer in M 1992 after graduation from aviatie officer candidate. NAS Pensacola. 1 ida. Initial rational assignments included du at NAS Miramar, California flying th -4 Phantom with the Vigilantes fVF-151. While at VF-151 he c ployed to Southeast Asia aboard USS NGER (CV-61) conducting combat rations during the final months of th- Vietnam War. Follow assigments were in Fighter Squ on ONE FIVE FOUR aboard USS IDWAY(CV41), homeported Japan, and as an instructor at Training s uadron EIGHTY SIX (VT-86), Pc acola, Florida from 1980-1983. After transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat in 1 S3, CAPT McElraft had tours with the Renegades of VF-24 as a department h ad and with the Wolf Pack of VF from 1988-1991 as executive officer. id commanding officer. While comm nding officer, he deployed aboard USS RANGER to the Arabian Gulf during ( peration “Desert Storm.” CAPT N j El raft is a graduate of the National Dei ise University and has completed joint assignments at Headquarters, Uni cd States Space Commnad. Colorado Springs, Colorado and Joint Task Force. outhwest Asia, Saudi Arabia. CAPT cElraft’s personal awards include the lver Star, Bronze Star. Defense Me orius Service Medal, two individual a ! five Strike Flight Air Medals, Na Commendation Medal (two award with combat “V”, Navy Achievcmc Medal and several unit, service and mpaign awards. He has completed deployments and has more lhan 1,100 carrier arrested landings. CAPT cElraft joind Carrier Airwing SI EN as deputy commander in January 1 94. Deputy Commander SEVEN Carrier Air Wing SEVEN 541 BTCM(AW SW) Michael Driscoll - Command Mas ;r Chief Carrier Airwing SEVEN Master Chief Boiler Technician (surface warfare air warfare) Michael P. Driscoll was bom in Queens, New York in 1954. He graduated from St. Helena’s High School for Boys in Bronx, New York in 1972. Several weeks later, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After graduating from “boot camp” in Great Lakes. Illinois, he attended Boiler Technician “A” School also in Great Lakes. His first duty assignment was in USS FORT FISHER (LSD 40), homeported in Long Beach, California, from 1973 to 1976. He left FORT FISHER as a second class petty officer and was transferred to Naval Station Subic Bay, Philippines, for duty as a corrections specialist in the station brig. In 1979. he was transferred back to Great Lakes, this time as a recruit company commander. He trained five recruit companies and was advanced to first class petty officer. From 1982 until 1987, he served aboard USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7) and USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3), both homeported on the island of Guam. During this period, he was advanced to senior chief petty officer. His next assignment was again as a recruit company commander in Orlando, Florida. He trained three companies and was also selected for advancement to master chief petty officer. After successfully screening for the Command Master Chief Program, Master Chief Driscoll was selected to become the “Sidewinders” of VFA-81’s command master chief in March 1991. On October 30, 1992, Master Chief Driscoll was presented the Navy Commendation Medal as a result of being selected “Sunliner of the Command,” formally recognizing him as the most outstanding contributor to the squadron's many accomplishments. Voluntarily staying at sea for a follow-on tour, Master Chief Driscoll currently serves as command master chief of Carrier Airwing SEVEN. Master Chief Driscoll’s numerous awards include: the Navy Commendation Medal (with gold star), Navy Achievement Medal (with gold star), Good Conduct Medal (with four bronze stars), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with one silver star and one bronze star) and other unit campaign awards. Master Chief Driscoll is married to the former Amermelita B. Lorenzo, of Nueva Ecua, Philippines. They reside in Orlando, Florida, and have three children, Michael, Patrick and Michelle. 542 Carrier Air Wing SEVEN TO PU USSG Anshin jrwin flBfrr SEVEN (CV ,-ommaixffd I _'oon. Suppoi vasastaffof .n listed Sailoi vised the opa minti Air Wing SEVEN Staff were tasked with , during George 1 Washington’s maiden deployment. Following i homecoming, all squadrons 1 returned to their home bases , located in Norfolk, Virginia; i Virginia Beach, Virginia; Jacksonville, Florida; and Whidbey Island, i Washington. 1 i CVW-7's squadrons worked together as a war-fighting team to serve i jas the airborne striking force for the embarked battle group commander. The Air Wing mission;___________1 ked r-[Wing 0 V as THerb vJ APT Coon V pens and 16 pe men com-, intelligence, and administration Jepartmems. CVW-7’s Jetachments, e provided the st vquircd to per squadrons and two ccd with 80 aircraft, | power and flexibility he diversemissions they ZED ORDNANCE ON TARGET, ON TIME.” LCDR Timothy Doorey LCDR Timothy Patrick LCDR Butch Thompson LT Vincent Bowhers LT Grog Brand LT John Breast LT Wayne Brovelli LT Talmadge Crowe Jr. LT Peter Harris LT Darryl Jackson LT Kevin Johnson LT Mark Leavitt Carrier Air Wing SEVEN 543 LT Brian Luther LT David Stuart LTJG Gregory Ridolfi LTJG Mike Soca AVCM(AW) Pat Traywick AMCS(AW) Maurice Ferland ATCS(AW) Kenneth Gray AOCS(AW) Ken Hanka ADCS(AW) Dave Kutchko 544 Carrier Air Wing SEVEN AW SW) Anthony Charles YNC(SW) Marvin Clay AZC AW) Richard Haynes AMEI(AW) Michael Morgart AOI(AW) Gregory Nor cross YN2 Marcus Matthews B Troy Rudy BRoss UcCurry Bjason McClary HS-5 Nightdippers “First to Launch, Last to Recover” was a fact of life for CVW-7 and GW's hardest working squadron, the Nightdippers of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 5. The Sea Kings were airborne for every launch and recovery, and alerts around the clock were the norm for the helicopter crews. The Nightdippers can-do attitude made it the most versatile squadron in the airwing. During D-Day, HS-5 was called upon to transport numerous VIPs onboard, medevac a Sailor from the USS Oliver Hazard Perry, and lead the aircraft fly-by for the wreath laying ceremony at D-Day. In the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Arabian Gulf, HS-5 flew logistics to various ships in the battle group, provided plane guard services and rehearsed combat search and rescue operations on low-level routes using night vision goggles, and hunted submarines. HS-5’s success was a direct result of the dedication and professionalism of all its personnel. The Nightdippers exemplified the teamwork that is such a great part of the GW Spirit by organizing PRT programs in the hangar bay and raising over $23d Navy Relief during th, “Run the Ditch relay. CDR Ronald Raymer LCOR Vernon Beach LCDR Christopher Drennen LCDR Jeffrey Haynes LCDR Peter McShea LCDR John Sachleben LT Jerre Bauman LT Karlis Burton LT Brian Fields LT Kevin Hawko LT Erick Heilman LT Jeffrey Hutchinson 548 HS-5 'Nightdippers’ LTJQ Terry Duprie LTJQ Manuel Picon ENS Michael Sutton CW03 Charles Strathman AVCM(AW) Alan Beck AMCS(AW) Lawrence Oldenburg AECS(AW) Julio Soto Jr. A HS-5 ’Nightdippers 549 LT John Keane LT Tom Lagomarsino LT Michael Moore LT Kevin Rasch LT Dion Robb LT Peter Tang LT John Watson LTJG Trent DeMoss AWC(AW NAC) Randolph Bean AEC(AW) Charles Gaylord ADC AW) Willie Glover YNC(AW) Paul Heine ATC(AW) William Hunt AMHC(AW) Mark Porter ATC Gregory Spees AWC(AW NAC) Joseph Turner AZ1 (AW) Ty Anderson PN1 Dennis Armstrong AW1(AW NAC) John Bildstein ATI (AW) Andre Bradley AEI(AW) John Brown AMSI(AW) Thomas Burkiett AK1 Eugene Dahl AW1(AW NAC) Louis Dougherty AEI(AW) Anthony Franklin AW1 (AW) Timothy Gerik AK1 James Goodnight AZl(AW) David Harris 550 HS-5 ’Nightdippers ADI (AW) Darryl Holland ATI Richard Lobb AMH1 Alfredo Martinez DK1 Julius Marzan ADI William Milton Jr. AMHI(NAC) William Orf AMH1 Ron Segrest AOI Anthony Thomas AW1(AW SW) Richard Turner AOI (AW) Michael Varela AE1 (AW) Darrell Wojnar ADI (AW) Jerry Yudt HS S AMSI(AW) Kelly Zeiss AW2(NAC) Chris Bahrs AW2(NAC) Chad lee Barrett PN2 Charles Binney MS2 Wesley Butler AD2 Paul Clarke AW2(NAC) Curtis Deffense AMH2 Leonard Dobson PN2 David Enix AMS2 Frank Farrell YN2 Duane Gowins YN2 Herbert Gray AW2(AW NAC) Roddy Kennedy MS2 Kevin Kubiak AE2 Richard Lentz AD2(AW) Rory Malotte 552 HS-5 ‘Nightdippers AW2(NAC) George Marsinko DK2 Julius Marzan AD2 Ricky Mayberry AW2(AW NAC) William Metzler AMS2 Bernard Middleton Jr. AW2(NAC) Satumino Mojica AE2 Dave Nolan A02 Paul Oleston AT2 Damon Parker YN2 Rodrick Perryman AW2(AW) Andre Roberts YN2(NAC) Anthony Roberts AD2 Jose Sandoval AE2 Patrick Sharrar PR2 Bobby Slayton AME2 Edward Smith HS-5 'Nightdippers 553 554 HS-5 Night ppers’ AD2 Dennis Tom bo AT2 Craig Turley AW2(AW NAC) Michael Vonderheide MS2 Rickey Wakefield A02 Derrick Walker HM2 James Warthman AW2 James Wheeler AMH3(AW) William Black A03 James Branch AMS3 Gregory Bure ham AW3(NAC) Marc Caldwell AT3 Robert Cort right A23 Frank Davis AE3 Randy Draves AW3 NAC) Eric Fright AT3 James Grubbs MS3 Pascal Guarracino PR3 Robert Jimerson AMS3 Mike Kapeghian AW3(NAC) Michael Kern PR3 Robert Lower AMS3 Jeffrey Marsh A03 Johnny Mixon PR3 Brian Moulden AW3(NAC) Christopher Penn ATS Erin Qualls AD3 AW) Jeffrey Rensvold AK3 Shawn Satheriie AK3 Stephen Scott AT3 Douglas Stier AK3 Marvin Swain AW3(NAC) Michael Swan HS-5 'Nightdippers 555 ATAN Bryan Smith AN Michael Villanueva AN William Wallace ATAN Stewart Wilson AMSAN William Wynkoop AOAN Christopher Zagotti AA Christofer Baker AOAA John Bardunias AEAA Chris Bellilc AA Richard Carlisle AZAA Brian Coleman AA Brian Dupuis AMSAA Kevin Foster AA Joseph Hawk ADAA Craig Hawkyard AN Charles Heller AA Joshua Leach ATAA Thomas McGinnis AA Wesley Nortman AA Adrian Rivera 558 HS-5 ‘Nightdippers' AMSAA Charles Thompson AMSAA Glen Underwood AMSAA Randy Wells AKAA J.D. Willingham II AR Patrick Broderick AR John Carelli AR Horry Hall AR Dennis Lake AR Myron Magruder AR Jeff Mazurek AR Philip Sutton HS-5 'Nighldippers 559 Ftohwngvi GULFOF SIDRA LCDR Robert Kirk LCDR Edward Kules LCDR Kim McEligot LT Tom Amblad LT Robert Barthelmes LT Phillip Brown LT Gregory Buck LT Bryan Cheeseman 562 VA-34 'Blue Blasters carry out any mission, any time, and under any weather conditions. The squadron logged over 1300 traps and more than 2400 flight hours during GW's maiden deployment, attaining a 99 percent sortie completion rate. Additionally, the Blue Blasters gained worldwide fame when their “missing man” formation was televised live by CNN from Omaha Beach during D-Day. Looking ahead to the next tum-around cycleand deployment, there was no doubt about the direction of VA-34, CVW-7 and GW... always up and forward! Whether flying close air Support missions over Bosnia in support of Operation Deny Flight or leading joint and combined interdiction strikes into Southern Iraq as part of Operations Southern Watch or Vigilant Warrior, the Blue Blasters of Attack Squadron 34 set the pace for the entire GW CVW-7 Team. The Blue Blasters continued a 50-year history of excellence projecting power wherever it was required. VA-34’s capabilities included delivery of “smart” weapons, close air support, long range strikes, war-at-sea, mining, and tanking. The A-6’s sensor suite included long-range ground mapping radar, forward looking infrared (FLIR), and night vision goggles. Combined with the Intruder’s unique side-by-side seating arrangement, the Blue Blasters were able to COR David Buss LCDR Gregory Eaton LCDR Wayne Grumney LCDR Thomas Hills VA-34 Blue Blasters LT Craig Clappcrton LT Jeffrey Crymcs LT Stephen Dinlnger LTTad Godsil LT Douglas Hamilton LT Michael Harber LT Robert Hunt LT Nick Kaiser LT Steve Kelly LT Rob Knight LT Trenton Lennard LT Chris Lord I LT Albert Mousseau LT Michael Pacer LT Tommie Joe Quinn LT Stephen Scipione LT Jay Steadman LT Michael Vangheem LT Michael Williams LTJG David O'Brien LTJG Brent Phillips LTJG Mark Reed ENS Eric Lewis CW03 James Hughes AFCM(AW) Thomas Kennon ADCS AW) William Fortune ATCS(AW NAC) John Martin AECS(AW) Curtis Riley ATCS AW) Jerry Urquhart YNC(SW) Charies Beckles AMSC(AW) Robert Claire AMSC(AW) Joseph Fernandez 564 VA-34 ’Blue Blasters' ADC Donnie George AOC(AW NAC) Bunn Gray AEC(AW) James Hanrahan AMEC(AW) Timothy Jones ATC(AW) John Kenny AMHC(AW) Orelius Powell ADI Kenneth Artis AKI(AW) Kevin Baptiste AEI(AW) Edward Confer AMSI(AW) Edgar Derr ATI (AW) Raymond Deshong AE1 Michael Foote VA-34 'Blue Blasters’ 565 VA-34 'Blue Blasters YNI(AW) Brad Forsyth ATI(AW) Donald Hallmon AEI(AW) Christopher Hassler ATI (AW) Robert Hayman ADI Marc Houslin ADI John Jameson AMEI(AW) Ronald Johnson AEI(AW) Daniel Kissel AZI(AW) Ronald Kreinbrink ADI Gary Laporte ATI Burney Lewis AMHI(AW) Dural Mammen AMHI(AW) Fred Matazzoni Jr. AMSI(AW) John McCormick ADI (AW) John McManus ADI (AW) Thomas Mentz VA-34 ‘Blue Blasters' PRI(AW) Daniol Moore AOI Troy Morrill AME1 William Norris Jr. AMEI(SW) Joso Obafial AMSI(AW) Wayne Patton AOI (AW) Curtis Perry AMSI(AW) Ralph Portorreal ATI John Pulver ATI (AW) Britt Salmon AME1 Brian Sarson AEI(AW) Robin Shanklin PN1 M.R. Silerio AOI William Unsworth MS2 Thomas Lewallen AT2 Robert Ryan AD2 William Laxson AZ2(AW) T.R. Baugh AME2 Dennis Beaty AT2 Todd Biagioli A02 Steven Blakeslee AMS2 Steven Brazenos AE2 Lionso Carrasco AMH2 Jose Casiano AT2 Scott Dailey AD2 Blake Dittrich AK2 A r n 01 Dizon AE2 Bruce Eckel AMS2 David Fluker AZ2 Daniel Forester AZ2(AW) Russ Gordon AME2 Mark Guthrie AT2 Kelvin Hargrove 568 VA-34 Blue Blasters AT2 Wayne Price I A02 Brian Reckner AUS2 John RhineboK AD2(AW) Craig Richter AK2(AW) James Shumake A02 Steven Secrist AMS2 Richard Smith AMS2 Leslie Thomason AQ2 Chris Wktaan AMS3 Jesus ABmrracin AOS Jerald Atkinson AZ3 Alan Blakely PKS(SW) Tyrone Blockton AQ3 RodoMo Cedeno AQ3 Robert Clay AQ3 Christopher Crichton AMS3 Bruce Davis AK3Kena Dickey PR3 Troy Dugan AD3 Rhodarich Estanislao 570 VA-34 8lue Blasters' AMS3 David Faltus A03 David Gantt AMS3 Eric Grant AE3 Eric Hanson AE3 Stacey Harris AME3 Franklin Hopkins AT3 Eric Hunter AZ3 John Joyce AD3 Michael Klinner MS3 Michael Kolb YN3 Lawrence Larry MS3 David Lucas 572 VA-34 BJue Blasters' AMH3 Frank Rose A03 James Rose AE3 Robert I AT3 William A03 Robort Schachel AZ3 Eric Schultz AMS3 Stuart Senecal IS3 Scott Shaw AT3 Jason Shives AE3 Balthasar Suniga AMS3 Eric Teed AMH3 Aaron Varney ATAN Richard Bartlett AN Carlos Baugh ATAN Derek Bell AN Nathan Bird AZ3 Matthew Vermette AK3 John Wolfe AD3 Jimmy Worley AMSAN Robert Adams VA-34 ‘Blue Blasters’ ATAN Scott Buchanan AMSAN Brian Burnham AMHAN David Callaway AN Chad Carmichael AN Christopher Caudill AMSAN Jeffrey Collins AN Chad Dunn AN Miguel Franqui AMSAN Brian Kraatz MSSN Hector Landron AMEAN Dennis Larsen AKAN Steven Marchman ADAN Peter Mason AMEAN Ryan Melton ADAN Johnny Mijat AKAN Corey Mitchell AMHAN Jason Portemont AMEAN Timothy Pultz AMHAN Ryan O’Brien AN Santiago Oviedo VA-34 -Blue Blasters 575 AN Robert Ramirez ADAN Marc Romeo AN Todd Rose AN Michael Sheppard AN Jon Sitorius ATAN Temesgen Sorenson AMHAN Justin Swenscn AN Robert Sylvester AMSAN Joseph Taft AN Jeff Trattner AN Patrick White ATAN John Wilkins AA Jeremy Barsaleau AA Tim Beach AA Brian Boss AOAA Richard Driskell ATAA Michael Falls AA Thomas Fink AA Arthur Gonzalez AA James Harper AA John Hill AMHAA Randy Howe AA Aaron Lash AA Robert Jenkins AA Timothy Muncaster AA Billy Smith AOAA Dante Smith AOAA Esteban Suero AA Cornelius Thorpe AOAA Scott Tichavsky AA Robert Wallace AZAA Derrick Watson AA Joseph Kliewer ATAA David McManaway AA Christopher Moore AEAA Jonathan Morris AA Scott Wood SR Tomas Barbosa AR Richard Carlson PRAR Timothy Cross ATAR John Elder III PRAR Brian Faulkner AMHAR Richard Foote AOAR Daniel Fountain AR William Goodwin AMEAR Christopher Harris ADAR Kenneth Manuel AOAR Charles Marshall AEAR John Mosley AR Michael Paulson AR Anthony Santagelo AR Joshua Seng ADAR Walter Smith AR Jason Sukle AR Reginald Sutton VA-34 'Blue Blasters- 579 CUR Robert Crnm dar Commanding OJJh er 1994 ¥ Thomas Bennett wnatulinx Officer i 1992-1994 MMCM(SS) James Kalloch Command Master C ItieJ VAO-140 Patriots 581 I When a crisis unfolds the President reportedly asks, “Where are the carriers?” The question that comes to commanders' lips, however, is, “Can the carrier send the Patriots?” The Patriots of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 maintained and flew the EA-6B Prowler, which is the world’s premier electronic combat aircraft. Their primary mission was to protect CVW-7 strike aircraft and GW Battle Group ships from attack by radar guided weapons. They accomplished this mission by blinding enemy radar’s with electronic jamming and destroying radar and missile systems with the High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile. As the CVW-7 lead for a detachment to France, VAQ-140 coordinated flyover tributes during D-Day. When the Battle Group entered the Med, the Patriots immediately becamq important part of Operation Deny Flight. 1 tensions in the former Yugoslavia on the r| 140 was tasked to leave detachments bchj the carrier left the area to ensure that there! gaps in electronic combat support. While I Persian Gulf, the Patriots protected aircraffl practice strikes on targets deep inside Iraq.! Other significant detachments include] cise Infinite Acclaim with Jordanian forceJ France for an air show; and supporting Ope Deny Flight from Tripani and Aviano, Italy the carrier was in port. Over the course of c the Patriots amassed more than 780 flight hM 400 arrested landings which included CDRJ Bennett’s 1,000th trap. CDR Thomas Phelan LCDR Richard Calantropo LCDR Peter Rush LCDR Jay Smith LT Brian Boring LT Brent Breining LT James Demott LT Ron Durrance LT Daniel Frost LT David Fuhrmann LT Chip Gaber LT Gregg Grubbs 582 VAQ-140 Patriots LT Joel Hawk LT Joel Jungemann LT Brian Kulley LT Keith Mims LT George Niedringhaus LT Rodney Poole LT David Rosenblatt LT David Silldorff LTTray Smith LT Clark Troyer LT John Valadez LT Craig Wevley LTJG Michael Letter LTJG Duke Santos CW02 Ricardo Jobin AOCS AW SW) Ernest Branigh ADCS(AW NAC) Bruce Chambers ATCS AW) Tom Hess AMSC David Chicon AEC(AW NAC) Kenneth Davies VAQ-140 'Patriots 583 AMHC(AW SW) Mark Kelly AMEC(AW) Jonathan Lea PN1 David Almond ATI (AW) Peter Baumann ATI (AW) Ronnie Benson AOI(AW) Johnny Brown AEI(AW) Devin Bucher PN1 Matthew Deister AM El (AW) James Frye AEI(AW) Marshall Hotson ADI James Johnston AMS1 Gary Karp AK1 Mike King AZ1 Tory Martin 584 VAQ-140 ’Patriots- PRI(AW) Ronnie Mestas MSI Carey Minney YNI(AWASW) James Miracle ATI Kevin Monaghan AMSI(AW) Michael Nadeau AME1 Ron Piestrack AMS1 Stoven Proudman AME1 Ryan Redifer AE1 Robert Rupno Jr. OKI Nicanor Soriano AMHI(AW) Scott Warenski ATI Donald Warrlner AOI(AW) John Whalen ADI (AW) Edward Youmans VAQ-140 'Patriots' 585 PR2(AW) Joseph Alicea AT2 David Ankenbauer AT2 Kenneth Bartenhagen MS2 Michael Besslcr AZ2 William Brazier AE2 Alton Buckingham A02(AW) Ronald Burnette AMH2(AW) Orrin Bums AZ2 Bret Cardwell AT2 Gregory Fisher AT2 Scott Hager AT2 James Kaul AME2 Joseph Kessler AMS2 Kenneth Lane AMH2 Jeffrey Marquardt AMS2 Kelly McKee 586 VAQ-140 -Patriots- AD2 Robert Merrick CTT2 Lee Mohr AD2(AW) Randy Neal YN2 Brian Pearce AMS2 Joseph Peterson A22 Joso Rivera AE2 Thomas Roberts AK2 Kurt Schuricht YN2(AW) Freddie Shanks II AD2(AW) Anthony Smith AME2 Chris Starkey AMH2(AW) Frank Walden AE3 Craig Achziger AMS3 Phil Caskey AZ3 Tim Coleman AD3 Timothy Croll AK3 Michael Dixon AMH3 Anthony Edwards MS3 Steven Gruff AT3 Glenn Hartman VACM 40 •Patriots’ 587 MS3 Tony Johnson AMH3 Anthony King AK3 Michael Leaver AT3 Steven Ledford AT3 Kevin Merry AE3 Robert Moore YN3 Leonard Nordenstrom PN3 Michael Oakes AT3 Richard Osborn HM3 Michael Rosell AE3(AC) Schad Schwamberger AZ3 Brad Scroggins AT3 Stephen Sigler AMH3 Ron Skorick AD3(AW) Michael Staton AT3 Todd Sullenberger AE3 Ronald Sweere PR3 James Tallent AT3 Danny Thomas IS3 Martin Wachtel 588 VAQ-140 •Patriots’ AMH3 Marty Wicks A03 Schawn Wilcox AMSAN Larry Amos AN David Anderson AMEAN Frank Ashley III ISSN John Baart AOAN Christopher Behnke AMSAN Christian Bewail AMSAN Scott Cassidy AN Timothy Cassing AN Alexander Cortez AN Scott Dotson ADAN Benjamin Driscoll AN Brian Ennen ADAN Charles Fatora AMSAN Shaun Garrison AN Royce Haney AEAN Keenan Heard ADAN Richard Hellcrstay AN Robert Lackey ADAN Darby Ledbetter AN Dave Legg ATAN Morgan Jackson AMEAN Cody James AN Jason Johnson AMEAN Maxwell Johnson AN Lee Lagge AMSAN Michael Mazariegos ADAN Donald Miller AN Kevin Miller AMSAN Brian Morrison AMSAN Cecil Moseley AMEAN Jade Pfannenstein ATAN Brian Raymond AMSAN Michael Reid ADAN Christopher Ruiz VAQ-140 ■Patfiols PROWLER ft i 592 VAQ-140 ’Patriots ATAN Edward Towery AMEAN Brian Vandenover PNSN Andrew Wasil AMSAN James Worley PR AN Jeromy Worrell AA Tian Chen AA Donnie Gaskins AA Archie Atienza AA Mikael Batchelor AA Isidro Herrera AKAA Michael Iversen A A Troung Lo AA Thomas Legg AA Christopher Lord AKAA Charles Malone PNSA Terry Mayle AA Thai Pham AMSAA Francisco Rincon AA Jesus Salas AA Henry Sartain AA Troy Tucker AA Richard Wilson AR Dakarious Bascom AR Scott Green AEAR Monte Kelley AR Walter Moon AR Clarence Porter AMHAR Kent Simpson AR Melchor Valenzuela VAQ-140 'Patriots 5! CDR Philip Pritulsky Commanding Officer LNCM(SW) Jesse Will Command Master Cl 594 VAW-121 •BJuetails1 st. 'VW.« WASHINGTON LCDR David Kindolspire LCDR Ronald Zicmbko Lt David Fritz LT John Gatewood 596 VAW-121 'Bluctails' CDR Cart June LCDR William Bridgewater LCDR Eric Hinger LCDR Alan Johnson i The Bluctails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 were excited about embarking aboard GW for its maiden deployment. Quickly adapting to their new home, the squadron redecorated its ready room with a new duty desk, affectionately called the “battle bunker.” They also reorganized their crew's living spaces creating a relaxing lounge and study area. Both projects took several weeks of hard work and much assistance from the ship’s Engineering Department, proving well worth the effort. Once on station in the Mediterranean, the Bluetaiis and their E-2C Hawkcycs found themselves tasked with supporting Operation Deny Flight by serving as an Airborne Battlefield Command, Control and Communication (ABCCC) platform over Bosnia. • Safety was vital for the Bluetaiis during this deployment. f With the help of a “World Class” maintenance department, the J squadron eontin- __ VAW-121 Bluetaiis ucd to build on their 27-year safety record, surpassing 52,000 hours of Class-A mishap-free flying. This record, the finest of any East Coast, carrier-based squadron, was due in large part to the “Bluetaiis Take Care of Bluctails” philosophy. From D-Day activities and a visit by President Clinton, to operating in the Arabian Gulf, the Bluetaiis showed their true pride and professionalism wherever they went, serving as the “Eyes of the Fleet” for the GW CVW-7 Team. LT William Gellatly LT Paul Ghyzel LT Gary Herbert LT Barry Kelley LT Curtis Kerstetter LT Michael Knlmschlld LT Reggie Leuthen LT Michael Moran LT Darin Perrlne LT Ronald Preiss LT Patrick Price LT John Sciutti VAW-121 Bluetails 597 I I 598 LT Henry Silva LT Leon Smith LT Jonathan Ulbricht LT Robert Van Houten LT Steven Wieman LT Gilbert Winter LTJG Scott Hanna LTJG Mark Lowman LTJG Daniel Roberts I ENS James Bleakley AVCM(AW) Donald Borkoski ATC( AW N AC) Garry Arbogast AMHC(AW) Harry Barraclough ADC(NAC) Tony Betts AEC(AW) Calvin Jones YNC(AW SW) Ronald McLaughlin PNC(SW) Alejandro Orca AMSC(AW) Donald Soles AZC(AW) Bill Verro AEC(AW) Brian Willhrte VAW-121 ’BluetaUs O' Va)m AMHI(AW) Philip Clark AMS1 Michael Dubose AZI(AW) Randall Getchell MSI (AW) Derrell Gunn AZ1 Cliff Joseph AOI Rcinaldo Leitao AMS1 Kary Lucas AMS1 Grover Madison AEI(AW) Michael Marr ATI (AW) Roy Maynard ATI Lonnie Mowery ATI James Nelson AEI(AW) Jeffrey Nikolaus AMEI(AW) Fred Parker ADI Michaol Sabo ADI Floyd Sanders AK1 (AW) Anthony Sklrta YN2 Lance Bankhead AT2 Shannon Blackwell AD2 Anthony Calahan VAW-121 'Bluotails 599 AD2 Duane Cole DK2 Hugo Davila AE2(AW NAC) Paul Dunham YN2 Everett Gilbert AD2 James Hahn AMH2(AW) Robert Hartzell AD2 Robert Herman AE2 Steve Hollis AK2(AW) James Pitnick MS2 John Price PN2 Jose Ramos AE2 Kevin Shahan AT2 G. Stephen Upshaw AE2 George Warren AME2 Aivin Wcdgeworth PR2 Donald Whitworth AE2 Samuel Wolfe PR3(AW) William Bohmert AMS3 Daniel Bohn AZ3 Brian Catalano aT3 Michael CraycraU AE3 Eric Fisher AN James Cooper AEAN William Diaz ATAN Douglas Ericson ADAN Antwan Evans AMSAN Michael Gastreich AMEAN Charles Helwig AN Christopher Jackson AEAN Arthur Johnson AVCM(AW) Art Hill Command Master Chief CDR John Miller Commanding Officer •Ghostrkters VF-142 607 ) VF-142 Ghostriders The Ghostriders of Fighter Squadron 142 embarked aboard GW on its maiden deployment and the squadron's final operational deployment. After 48 years of proud and valiant service, the Ghostriders were scheduled for decommissioning in the ring of 1995. Their final deployment found the officers and men setting the pace in two different theaters: first over Bosnia in support of Operations Deny Flight Provide Promise, then in the Arabian Gulf to support Operations Southern Watch and —Iron -The________ Ghostrider flight hour I while perfd | which inclfl I interdiction training mij over 40 tor I sion guided! I panding air-ft imulatednuHciW 1 11.000arrestedW ' ig a multitude of rniv ; [combat air patrol u ; id T ARPS escort. V ; is. the aircrew expert ordnance including ibs in the Tomot'scv jrpund_role._______j The exemplary performance of ;1 I men and aircrew of VF-142 during,h | maiden deployment was a fitting d an already illtfcrious history. LCDR Mark Molidor LT Chris Cantarella LT David Frie LT Daniel Fuhrman CDR Alex Hnarakis LCDR.Chip King LCDR Stephen Leslie LCDR Keith Menz LT Glenn Gay LT David Knauth LT David Koch LT Andrew Loiselle 6 608 VF-142 ‘Ghostriders LT Tom Lucas LT Guy Maidon LT Jerry Morick LT Michael Peterson LT James O'Brien LT Chuck Red LT Shawn Scharf LT Neyland Springer LT William White LT James Wood LTJG Arthur Delacruz LTJG Steve Jones ATI (AW) Jimmy Billingsley AMS1 Randy Bolhuis AME1 David Brewer AME1 (AW) Stacey Daln ADI Frederick Davis AOI(AW) Mark Defilippo AMSI(AW) Chris Dicus ADI Christopher Drumm AMHI(AW) Stephen Eleyet AOI(AW) David Fries AE1 Kirk Grinnell ADI Ken Moore AOI David Murphy ADI (AW) Michael Olsen ATI Terrell Rasbeary AZ1(AW) Timothy Regal AOI (AW) Carleton Roe AMHI(AW) Joseph Seabolt ADI (AW) Juan Silva AMH1 Johnny Stewart •Ghostriders' VF-142 PN2 David Buckner AT2 James Bush AME2 David Cain AMH2(AW) Richard Cantell A02 John Craig AZ2 Matthew Cray AT2 Harold Davis DK2 Romeo Dionisio AE2 James Esslinger AME2 Wess Ellingson AME2 James Floyd AZ2 George Frances YN2 Angelo Gaines AK2 Thomas Gallaway AMS2 Gabriel Gaudio AE2(AW) Hans Gerschwiler AK2 Christopher Gordon AT2 Brian Guenthner AD2 Ronald Hensley A 02 Timothy Kannel •Ghostriders VF-142 613 AK2 Eric Manalo AME2 John McDow AE2(AW) Andrew Mixon AD2 Rodger Munn AMS2 Jeffrey Noon AME2(AW) Thomas Ober AD2 Orlando Pantoja AMS2 Robert Pellerin YN2 Pete Morin AT2 Peter Nevins A02(AW) Albert Ramos AMH2 Angel Rodriguez AT2 Raymond Russell AE2 Richard Smith Anthony Tay AME2 Bobby Ste’ 614 VF-142 'Ghostriders' AE2(AW) John Turner AE2 Jeffrey Tyler AMS2 Terry Waddell YN2 James Wilkins AD2 Ray Williams A03 Jon Paul Accomando AZ3 Djuan Artis AK3{SW) Jack Bailey AE3 Robert Barcomb AMS3 Aaron Bholaramsingh AT3 Jason Blatter MS3 Richard Blue AT3 Scott Bowen AD3 Geoffrey Brumage A03 James Chinn AT3 Robert ClarK III AME3 Robert Contreras AK3 John Conway A03 Eric Covington AMH3 Bryan Coxon •Ghostriders VF-142 615 YN3 Kevin DfH l AMH3 8am Davidson MS3 Gregory Davis ADS Gregory Forney AT3 Michael Farinas da Leon AD3 Rommel Gamboa AMS3 Albert Garda PR3 Jed Gregerson AT3 Wade Hanna AMS3 Clyde Hides PR3 Donald Jewell AME3 Edwin Kandal AMS3 John Keith AT3 Cory McCombs AK3 Charles McQueen AE3 Richard Nellis PR3 Raymond Nichols AMH3 William Pate AME3 Israel Pina AD3 Jonathan Remus 616 VF-142 •Ghostriders' YN3 Thor Stocker AME3 Paul Strong AMH3 Rolando Tilar PN3 Marcelo Valdivia A03 Jeffrey Webb YN3 Jamos Webster AN Patrick Abel ADAN Nyesuah Barclay AOAN George Beebe AN Nathaniel Bryant ATAN Trey Bums YNSN Joe Carrizales ADAN Gregory Carroll AMSAN Brian Carstens AMMAN Todd Colony AN Remangel Crawford AMSAN Brian Dixon AN Neil Douglas AEAN Gregory Freeman AN Isaac Gaddy 'Ghostriders' VF-142 618 VF-142 'GhostridefS AN Chris Soman AMEAN George Spencer ATAN Eric Spiker DAN Shannon Stephens GKOSTRIDERS AN Brian Gielbeda AMSAN William Goldacker Sr. AOAN Timothy Guidry AN Marshall Hall HN William Hicks AEAN Andrew Johnson AN Brian Jones AN Daniel Leonberger AOAN Jose McDonald ATAN Brian Meade AOAN Jason Price ADAN Aric Pries AMHAN Albert Ramirez AN Kelvin Sablan AEAN Carl Sciola c AA Shawn Booth AMHAA Chris Buell AA Shelby Carney AMSAA Mark Coats AA Elvin Colon MSSA Kevin Fields AZAA Justin Hastings ADAA Kevin Hayward AA Harry Huelsbeck AA William Kelly ATAA Eric Kropf AOAA Maurizio Lafranca AMSAN David Stolt AEAN Fred Thomas AN James Webster AMEAN Harold Yarbrough AA Patrick Alvarez ADAA Bertram Anderson ADAA Elmer Bagtas II •Qhostriders VF-142 619 ADAA Tyrece Lewis AA Samuel Lyles AMSAA Clayton McMillen AA Joe Orefice ADAA David Thurston AZAADaron Waddy AMHAA Russell Willlson AA Timothy Yarborough AZAA Dean Emmons AMSAR Michael Borowiec AR Stan Friesen Jr. AR Marcus Johnson AR Wayne Jones AR Miguel Lastra AR Duane Motley AOAR Jim Perkins AKAR Gregory Sinsky AMHAR James Weaver 'GhostrkJers VF-142 62' VF-143 Dogs The ‘‘World Famous Dogs” of Fighter Squadron 143 flew more than 930 sorties and compiled 1,400 flight hours on GW’s maiden deployment. CDR Thomas B. Hill commanded the squadron on deployment until 19 August 1994, when the reins were passed to CDR Peter J. Williams in a moving ceremony on the flight deck. The cruise started off impressively with the Dogs participating in the D-Day commemoration by performing in numerous air shows in England. The highlight was a fly-by over Her Majesty’s Yacht, HMS Britania, with Queen Elizabeth II, President Bill Clinton and the leaders of 16 other nations embarked. At the end of June, the call came for the Dogs to assist in Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia. Using their unique Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS) capabilities, the Dogs provided invaluable support to the battle group and theater commanders. Several of these missions received praise from the White House when the imagery obtained was used by the United Nations to monitor sanctions compliance by the warring factions. After two months of operations in the former Yugoslavia, the call came from the Persian Gulf: the Dogs were needed to support Operation Southern Watch over the skies of southern Iraq. Within days. they were ‘‘on station and ready to play” by t beginning of September. In October, the sortied in the skies of Iraq as part of Operation Vigilant Warrior. By the end of September, the “Dogs” were needed over Bosnia-Herzcgovina again, and in record time were through the Suez Canal and back in the Adriatic Sea, supporting Operation Den Flight. Because of the potential for hostiliti Bosnia, as well as Iraq, all Dog aircrews Air Medal for their contributions. Dogs extended their enviable safety record than six years and 20,000 hours As the cruise wound down, the Dogs eagerly anticipated their return to loved ones and friends. Throughout their six-month deployment, the support and encouragement of family and friends enabled the Dogs to achieve unsurpassed success. CDR Daryl Johnson LCDR Milton Abner LCDR Larry Coy LCDR William Dine LCDR James Flatley LCDR Greg Luttrell LT Stuart Alexander LT Paul Avema 624 VF-143 ’Dogs 626 LT James Lavin LT Jack Liles LT Thomas Luscher LT Scott McDonald LT Rob Modderman LT Brian Pace LT Mark Pederson LT Daniel Polich LT Dave Schreiner LT Michael Schroeder LT Jon Stevenson LTJG Conrad Clark LTJG Matthew Dillon LTJG Jeffrey Einsel LTJG William Lind VF-143 ’Dogs’ fiS.'v f o has been digitally enhanced Tomcat with three cockpits. such plane with this configu-xistence. iVI - ENS Ronald Hoskins CW02 Heartsille Reynolds AFCM Larry Roby AECS(AW) Loyd Faulkner ATCS(AW) John Slagle ADCS(AW) William Sznakowski AMEC(AW) Stephen Bonshak AMHC(AW) Ronald Brown AEC(AW) Ronald Davidson ADC(AW) Frank Davis AMSC(AW) Thomas Folds AOC(AW) Glenn Newsome ATC Jose Ocampo YNC(SW) Michael Revolinsky VF-143 ‘Dogs 627 ATC(AW) Eric Shaffer ATI Mark Adkins AE1 Tony Akridge AEI(AW) Edmond Barnes PN1 Dannie Ducksworth ADI (AW) Ebony Cullens AMS1 Richard Detz AK1 Peter Eby ATI (AW) James Foster ATI Christopher Habina ADI (AW) Daniel Hartmanstorfer AMS1 Andre Hill ADI (AW) Percy Jeffries AMEI(AW) Daryl Johnson ADI Daniel Kisner AOI Kenneth Layre PHI(SW) Robert Lindel AMH1 (AW) Jeffrey Lyman AME1 Jose Martinez AZI(AW) Jimmy Maxwell 628 VF-143 ’Dogs AMH1 (AW) Brett McLain MSI(SW) Tony Paes AZ1 Billy Parker ADI Johnny Rand AOI Mark Randall PR1 Christopher Roche ATI Albert Salmon AZI(AW) Timothy Simpson AOI (AW) Robert Travis Jr. AMS1 Brian Wait MS2 Daren Batchelder AT2(AW) Eric Bleadingelsher PR2(AW) David Bone AD2 Anthony Bozymowski AK2 Arthur Brown Jr. PH2 Kenneth Brown AMS2 Brian Connon AME2 Douglas Carolus AME2(AW) Michael Cipolllnl AE2 Michael Cleveland VF-143 ‘Dogs 629 630 VF-143 ’Dogs PH2 Curtis Cooper AK2 Eric De Rush AMH2 Stephen Dickerson YN2 Fred Fritz IS2 Samuel Gilson AK2 Tommy Gray AME2 Lanier Hardy AT2 Allred Hawkins Jr. AMS2(AW) Michael Hollifield YN2 Marcus Jackson AMH2 Anthony Kepner AT2 Richard La whom PH2 William Lewis AE2 Michael Loy AE2 Joel Marquez AZ2 James Moore MS2 Ryan Moore AD2 Billy Newman A02 Ronald Odum A02 Raymond Paige AZ2 Danny Patterson AK2(AW) John Pattie OS2(SW) Thomas Perry AD2 Timothy Petite VF-143 ’Dogs’ 631 632 VF-143 ’Dogs’ AD2(AW) Ronald Taylor YN2 Lui Toilolo Jr. AME2 Hosea Triplett AZ2 Ray Watson AT2(AW) Walter Watson AT2 Darren Wickers AMS2(AW) Richard Winters DK2 Raymon Young AMH2 Arnold Robertson A02 Kyle Ryder A02(AW) Joseph Sherlock AMS2 John Schofield III A03 Robert Atkinson AT3 Terry Bevis AMH3 Jerald Brown AE3 Ronnie Brown ET3 Todd Brown AT3 Steven Bruce AME3 Ainsley Chance A03 James Chisholm A03 Jason Conyor AE3 Mark Corbin AT3 Kevin Craig AD3 Felix Davila VF-143 ‘Dogs 633 AE3 David Summers PH3 Neil Vital) AT3 Andrew Walker AE3 Kevin Willis ATAN Bruce Alberson ATAN Jose Amador AMEAN Glenl Araujo AMHAN Frederick Armstrong PHAN Christopher Avery AN Kevin Baldwin AN Jason Bailor AMSAN Douglas Bolyard AN Jeff Brooks AMSAN Steve Brown AMHAN Marcus Calderlera AN Frederick Cochran AMSAN Cody Collier AN Michael Copeman AEAN Scott Corbett AMHAN Michael Dekker VF-143 ’Dogs 635 AN Demond Duncan ATAN Jason Flowers AN David Frizzell ADAN Jason Goff AN James Hampton AN Marc Hazel ISSN Richard Heppard AN Richard Hicks AZAN Nigel Hobbs AN Shannon Huser AN Tyrone Jackson AEAN Kevin Johnson AMSAN Gregory Lake AN Javier Mendez-Bandia AN Michael Nielson 636 VF-143 -Dogs’ AMEAN Stanley Nipper AEAN John Perkins AMEAN Joseph Perkins AZAN William Peterson AN Joseph Pickett AOAN Tracey Pierce AN Roderick Rodillas AEAN Barry Ryerson AEAN Jason Sallee AN Ryan Schuman AMSAN Ronald Slaton AMSAN Edward Smith AT AN Chandler Stanford AMSAN Jeffrey Stevens AMHAN Stephen Thompson AN James Vanderloop ISSN John Yanc AMSAA Michael Borowiec AA Ramiro Chavezvillegas AA Richard Scherzinger ADAA Tony Wilson AOAR Chrlstophor Cole AOAR Luis Delatorre AR Derek Demmons AKAR Richard Hughes AR Brandon Kellogg AMHAR James Krug AMSAR Brian Larusch ADAR Eric Lewis AR Justin Meacham AR Mitchell Ray PRAR Darren Stahl AR Jeff Strelau AR Mark Tucker y-,r • VFA-131 WILDCATS NAVY j:MCM(SS) Curl is Molina Conwunul Master ( hieI CDR Richard Thayer Commanding Officer VFA-131 ’Wildcats' 641 VFA-131 Wildcats , The Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron 131 , i excelled in every endeavor during GW's maiden i cruise. Their training and preparation paid off as 1 the Wildcats remained AIRLANTs “First and j i Finest . The Wildcats began their journey by , reaching a milestone that feu tactical aviation squadrons ever reach: 25.000 Class A mishap-free flying hours on 27 , May 1994. After D-Day. taking the helm from the Saratoga Battle Group, the fun began. Along with the GW Battle Group, the Wild- , cats headed directly to the Adriatic Sea in i support of Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia. High-tempo operations and detachments to Italy. Jordan. Tunisia, and France tested the skills and fortitude of each and every member of the Wildcat i Tom. In August and October, along with the GW 1 CVW-7 team, the Wil l Honied to the Arabian Gulf in support of Opcratk«outhcm Watch and Vigilant Warrior over IraqAe Wildcats overcan, extreme temperatures. retk Blogistical suppon. and sea snakes while suppAig back-to-back training detachments to BaHn and Oman. Like all great champirB the Wildcats flourished under pressure. boastSfnorc than a 98% sortie completion rate. By Bjmcasure. Med-Cruise 2-94 was a tremcndS success. Numeral unit awards and personal derations highlighted the can-do spirit of all handl From the white sand-of the Greek Isles, to the bafc-scaiTed oil fields iv; southern Iraq, they saw it alL ln every region, in every endeavor, the Wildcats proved once again why they arc heralded as the real “America's Team . COR Afeert Yoder LCDRLoydPyte LCOR David Taytor LT Janes Carrol LT Mark Dunleevy LT Stewart King LT Chris McCarthy LT Gregory McWherter LT Tkn Naughton LT Kieron O'Connor LTEric Price 642 VFA-131 WMcats AMCS(AW) Marvin Sanders ADC(AW) Ramon Banlqued AMSC(AW) Gary Brown ATC Michael Everett AMSC AW) Ronald Kemp PRC Donald VanWormer AOI (AW) Tony Ash AMH1 Lanorrls Armstrong LT Michael Rourke LT Thomas Teare LT Leland Williams LTJG Oscar Webb ENS Thomas Haeussler ENS William Priester CW02 Santiago Ortiz AFCM(AW) George Coleman ATCS(SW) Donald Albrecht ADCS(AW) John McCarthy YNCS SW) Willie Murrill Jr. ATCS John Renk VFA-131 ’Wildcats 643 ATI Robert Barton AMEI(AW) Richard Bolden ATI Todd Buczek ADI Cornelius Burkins PN1 Jimmie Clark AMSI(AW) Steven Gafford AMEI(AW) Mark Grider AMS1 Michael Henschel AEI(AW) Ken Iglehart AOI Jerry Lackey AOI(AW) Curtis McBride AMHI(AW) Godfrey McDowell AME1 William McElr YN1 Eric McKeevor A01 Clifford Millard ATI Terry Poston AOt(AW) Larry Rexrode AMSI(AW) Arthur Robertson III AEI(AW) Vincent San Nicolas ADI (AW) Kurt Schassberger AMHI(AW) John Tennaro AZ1 James Wagner ADI Cody Yarbrough AK2(AW) James Adamek AMH2 Stephen Aldridge DK2 Enrique Cabn AMH2 Nicolas Caputo A02 Jerry Darting AT2 Robert Denman AT2 Richard Foose AMH2 Mark Grace AMS2 Lonnie Gray Jr. AT2 Louis Handte AE2 Kelly Harrington A02 Randy Holder AT2 George Kyle AZ2 Darrin LaGasse AMS2 Anthony Lambert AME2(AW) Francis Lange 646 VFA-131 Wildcats 01-118-1-Cl FK 118-123 VFA-I3I IST VFA-131 WikJcats‘ 647 AK2 Ronald Thomisee AE2 Sereno Trimarcha II AMS2 Osvaldo Rodriguez MS2 Ramme Taylor AE2 Paul Terry OS2(SW) Moses Under AMS2 Carl Long AK2 Michael Mallard AD2 Frederick Mansfield Jr. AMS2 Terry Milam AMS2 Bryan Miller AE2(AW) Alexandra Montoya AD2 Pablo Ortiz AMH2 Robert Primm PR2 Reynaldo Quinquinio A02 Nigel Reeco AE2 Merrill Rice AT2 Lyle Wade AE2 Darrin Williams HM2 Travis Woodard AE3 Douglas Ackerman AD3 Jose Adorno AMH3 Jeffrey Allen AT3 Jacob Ayers AD3 John Barlow AD3 Chad Beard A03 Lamed Bearce AMS3 Tommy Browder AE3 Chester Brown AT3 Jody Cooper AK3 Jason Duhe PN3 Ramous Fleming YN3 Michael Hagel A03 Lucius Kearney A03 James Jean Louis AE3 Micahel Macoubrie AT3 Jack McCrary 648 VFA-131 Wildcats AD3 Ralph McDaniel AT3 Stephen Mills AE3 Mark Moore PR3 William Parker AZ3 Thomas Peeks YN3 Jeff Preble AE3 Brian Pulley A03 William Rice AME3 Richard Rldgely AZ3 A.E. Salinas AZ3 Michael Schaefer A03 Michael Smith AZ3 Kenny Stephenson A03 Terry Van Kampen A03 Kevin White AME3 Jimmy Wilburn AD3 S.F. Williams AK3 Steven Wilson AN Eric Beard AEAN Ryan Boney VFA-131 •Wildcats' 649 AN Christopher Busbee AN Marc Chaney AKANTodd Clark PRAN Larry Cowart AKAN Michael Denniston ADAN Daniel Dion AMEAN Toby Disher AMSAN Joaquin Garcia AOAN Max Gonzalez AN Donald Holmes AKAN Owen Huett AN Dennis Jenkins AMEAN Brian Johnson AN John Joyce 650 VFA-131 Wildcats ADAN Shawn Kukuk AEAN Sean Lee AN Nathan Martin AEAN Robert Matulac AMHAN Dominiack Maza AMSAN Paul Miller ISSN Josh Ours AMSAN Dewayne Phelps ATAN Jonathan Sapp AT AN Scott Sorrento MSSN William Stepan AN Donald Thompson AMSAN Andrew Tomaslyo AEAN Samuel Vassar VFA-131 •Wildcats’ 651 AN David Wilson AN Travis Youngblood AA Rick Badger AA Jeffrey Brigham AA Joshua Brown AMEAA Daniel Casey AMHAN Christopher Hayes ADAA Elgin Howell AA David Miller YNSA Edward Olavarrieta AOAA Quincy Penne AA Jonathan Perkins VFA-13f Wildcats ADAA Mark Preszler AOAA Christopher Roberts AA Ramon Rosales AMSAA Brian Shippee AEAA John Sullivan AA Paul Trevino AR Steven Duarte AR Matt Ducoulombier AR Steve England AR Robert Harrington AR James Konrad AMSAR Travis Miller AR Alberto Ornelas AOAR Chad Scrutchtleld AR Nathan Smith AR Timothy Taylor VFA-131 •Wildcats' 653 rAMMB umagan] CDR Carl Braun Commanding Officer 1994 CDR John Leenhouts Commanding Officer 1992-1994 A VC Mi A W) George Ross Command Master C ItieJ VFA-136 Knighthawks The Knighthhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron 136. with wings spread and talons sharpened, embarked aboard George Washington in May for her maiden | voyage to the Mediterranean Sea. During this deployment, the squadron witnessed numerous achievements as the I Knighthawk team spirit and can do attitude were respon- I sible for the completion of over 1124 sorties. 2170 hours I of flying and 1076 arrested landings. Led by CDR J.R. “Lites” Leenhouts and CDR C.W. I “Brain Braun, the Knighthawks began the deployment I in support of Operation Deny Flight. Shorly thereafter. following a transit through the Suez Canal, they sup-I ported Operation Southern Watch and Vigilant Warrior , over southern Iraq. In addition to their national tasking, the Knighthawks participated in numerous training evolutions around the globe. These detachments began with or in ram. -__ ceremonies markingjjt 50th Anniversary of theB ay invasion and continued with dcBpncnts in Sigonclla. Tunisia. Jordan.H an. and Bahrain. Whether in the Meditc Adriatic, on land or at sea. 9 Knighthawk support persJ | the professionalism necessary to help the Kni{9 achieve their outstanding results. This work c jdid not go unrecognized as Knighthawk Sailors receivet Bncrous I I CVW-7 and GW Battle Group awards throughout their I deployment. Knighthawk aviators were recognized as the air wing's finest “Ball Flyers as they won the covet Jo Golden Hook Award in July and September. V I Together, the 180 enlisted men and 24 officers of VFA-I 136 set the standard for GW's maiden voyage and emerged , as leaders in today's strike fighter Navy. y J an or the (feme heat •vided iwk team CDR Timothy White LCDR Paul Larocque Jr. LCDR Scott Smith LCDR Scott Steamey LCDR David Zimmerman LT Roger Albers LT Nicholas Anderson LT Greg Brand LT Bill Fitzpatrick LT Jim Grant LT Brian Hennessy LT Kerry Hennessey 656 VFA-136 'Knighthawks' LT Michael Mangiapanc LT Frank Mazzone LT R.E. Potts LT Thad Shelton LT Troy Vanwormer LTJG Herbert Kupec LTJG Victor Torla LTJG John Wood ENS Don Barnhart CW02 Lee Clark AVCM (AW) Greg Shook AMCS (AW) Benjamin Grospc ATCS (AW) Richard Robison ADCS James Sorenson AMSC(AW) Stephen Ashcroft ATC Rickoy Dean ADC(AW) Kenneth Edwards AOC(AW) Michael Haberman AMHC(AW) Russell McElyea AMEC Jose Otero AOI(AW) Jackson Bennett ATI (AW) Paul Cahall OS1(SW AW) Jimmie Carter Dennis Donohue AMEI(AW) Larry Flury ADI David Hackshaw AOI(AW) Michael Harris ATI (AW) William Hayes ADI David Hudson ADI (AW) Rodney Housand AMS1 Edward Hull AMS1 Richard Kelpine AK1 Kevin Larson AEI(AW) Robert Leach AMSI(AW) David Leeper ADI(AW) Victor Lugo ADI (AW) Collin O'Hara AMHI(AW) Pedro Ramirez VFA-136 •Kroghthawks' YN1 Thomas Ras co AMS1 Jose Rivera PMI(AW) Donald Robtoms AZ1 Harold Robinson AOI Vinccnl Spears ATI (AW) Kevin While AT2 Michael BtschoH AZ2 John Brermetse AT2 Michael Can AZ2 WMiam Clapp AMS2 Richard Daege A02(AW) Darren Emch AZ2 Gregory Flowers AT2 David Gary AME2(AW) Roger Hays AMS2 Norman KMe AMS2 David Lasher AMH2(AW) Curtis Markham AK2 Gregory Martin 660 VFA-136 ’KrvgMhawks AE2 Warren Mcdlock HM2 Robert Moodispaw AMS2 Robert Phelps AMH2 Chris Prichard AMS2 Ottis Railey AMS2 Gregorio Rillorta PR2 Gary Scott DK2 Stanley Scott YN2 Gary Smart A02 Robert Stevens A02 Jerry Stratton AZ2 Charles Truluck i AD2 Juan Villarreal AE2 Glenn Ward PN2 Michael West AE2(AW) Ronald Wright A02 Joseph Yanakopulos AD2(AW) Steven Young AT3 Jason Bailey AT3 Brian Baker VFA 136 661 AK3 Harry Bennett AK3 Darian Bradley MS3 David Cook AZ3 Michael Correa A03 Christopher Cunningham AE3 Robert Dahl MS3 Gerald Dodson AME3 Barry Dopson AMH3 Troy Droz AMH3 Curry Faulk AT3 Anthony Franciosc A03 Robert Gillis AD3 Orin Lawrence MS3 Michael Marquardt MS3 Jessie Parker AK3 Rick Patton Jr. 662 VFA-136 'Knighthawks AD3 Frank Pickens AD3 Eddie Quartos A03 Bryant Rucker AE3 Joey Sammons A03 William Santos AT3 Glen Schoen Jr. A03 Kevin Seihorst YN3 Dan Sherman AT3 Jeffrey Stephens PN3 Orville Suckoo AD3 Ramon Tejada AMH3 Bobby Terry YN3 David Thompson AMS3 Daniel Wade AN Michael Adams VF A 136 •KnKjhthawhs 663 AN Derrick Allen AN Daryl Bell AZAN Christian Boc AN Charles Brannon AN Earl Buggs AMEAN Norman Camamile AEAN Christopher Childers PRAN Donald Connolly ADAN Raymond Cooper AEAN Raymond Dixson AN Jeffrey Edenfield AMEAN Matthew Eisner AMSAN Kyle Ellis AMEAN Michael Finn AMSAN Mitimak Ismael AMSAN Andre Jackson AN James Jergens AOAN Ramon Kane PRAN Steven Lake AMHAN David Lambert 664 VFA-136 'Knighthawks' VFA-136 'Knighthawks AEAN Scott Larou AZAN James Long ADAN Jason Lopata AEAN Brent Lown ATAN Anthony Madore AOAN Shawn Morford, AN Thomas Padgett AN Jeromie Riley AN Robert Rostucher AEAN Robert Sangelo AMHAN Thomas Sheehy III AN Weston Snyder AA John Webler ATAN Thomas Wiertsema ATAA Thomas Bartman AA Dieter Becker ADAA Scott Brady AEAA Javier Cantera AA Eugene Celli Jr. AA Mike Gumiela AMSAA Jeff Hypes ADAA Randy Ingram AA Tyson Jeffers ADAA Kevin Jefferson AMSAA Christopher Jenkins AA Robert Knight AKAA Eric Lomba AA Wilbert Mathis AMSAA Michael Mathys ATAA Jamie Parker AMSAA Gregory Paxton AA Juan Pereida 666 VFA-136 ’Knighthawks AA Mark Parry AA Arbi© Ray ISSA Robert Roberts ATAA Scan Saper AA Kenneth Schrocr AMSAA Kelly Self AA Donald Willis ATAA Timothy Wood AOAR John Bybee AEAR David George AR Mark Jones AR Marcus March AR Brian Merchant AOAR Anthony Pettaway AR Steven Owens AEAR Brian Ross «AR Dan Wi • rf.t’AiTI WO 670 VO-6 'Black Ravens' CW03 Dennis Jones ADCS(AW) Bob Adams ATC Arthur Graves AEC(AW) Wallace Smith LCOR Mark Navarro LCDR Michael Pease LCOR David Swath wood LT Brad Burke LT Jason Burke LT Kerry Edmonds LT Terry Hart LT Curt Hoekstra VQ-6 Black Ravens The Black Ravens of Fleet Air Rcconnais- protection to coalition aircraft. Operations sance Squadron SIX Detachment Bravo, were Southern Watch and Vigilant Warrior in Iraq VQ-6's second ES-3A carrier detachment. were supported by 24 sorties and more than 80 During the deployment Detachment Bravo hqurs of flying. Overall. 1300 accident-free conducted operations providing indications and hours were flown during work-ups and the warnings (I W) and tactical signal intelligence deployment. Every member of the detachment to the George Washington Battle Group. Carrier gave a 100-perccnt commitment to duty which Air Wing Seven and United Nations’ coalition resulted in a 92-percent sortie completion rate forces in Bosnia and Iraq. This information and 99-perccnt critical mission system availabil- helped portray an overall picture of operations ity rate. within each region, giving theater commanders The detachment achieved these high stan- vital information from which to make tactical dards with only two aircraft 44 maintenance decisions personnel and 10 officers assigned to GW. The detachment was a major contributor to Detachment Bravo proudly outworked, outflow Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia. VQ-6 flew and outright outperformed organizations over 90 sorties and provided more than 350 hours of twice their size. AME1 Ray Coleman ATI (N AC) Robert Cralr ATI (AW) Jeffery Hall AMHI(AW) Michael Kane AKI(AW) Donald Mathias ISI(AW) Stoven Titkemeyer ATI Jeffrey Washburn AD2 Phillip Allen AT2(NAC) John Bordelon AT2(NAC) John Covington AMS2 Christopher Puncheon AT2 Joe Garcez AE2 Edward Hartman AD2(AW) Gerald Heinold AD2 Randall Luffman DK2 Steve Mark AD2 Kevin McCallon HM2 Edward Mead PR2(NAC) Richard Moss AT2 William Skogen AMS3 Raymond Mulero AE3 Jason Pugsloy AE3 Cezel Robinson AE3 Matthew Sandlin YN3 Troy Stowart AMH3 Phil Taylor A03 Anthony Walker AMEAN Shawn Blake AN Randy Goins ATAN Michael Jacobs AN Joso Salcedo AMHAN Vincent Samuel AA James Altom AZAATyrick Chambers AA Glenn Valenton AMHAR Travis Normile VQ-6 Black Ravens' LT Daniel Eulberg LT Tamara Fennell The Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 VRC-40 provided Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) service to GW throughout its maiden deployment. They transported high priority cargo, mail, passengers and served as an airborne insertion platform for special warfare personnel. VRC-40 is homeported at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. In May 1994, Detachment One proudly embarked in George Washington. Dct One had a complement of two C-2A Greyhounds and was manned by three flight crews and 34 support personnel. The Dct One “CODs made daily flights to GW, carrying a total of over 300,000 pounds of mail, 750,000 pounds of cargo and 5000 passengers a total of 175,000 nautical miles. To accomplish this, the Rawhides established bases in the Azores, England, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, and United Arab Emirates. From the sand and heat of Kuwait to the wind and rain of the Azores, Rawhide Detachment One’s enviable record of mission accomplishments served as an example to others and symbolized their motto: “Service to the fleet with safety, dependability, and courtesy.” LT Paul Voile AZC(AW) Lisa Crowe I AMEI(AW) Clifford Myers I AE1 Daniel Riley I LT Timothy Thomas LT Gail Tischke AE1(AW NAC) Donald Scott AD1(AW NAC) Milton Wiseman AMS2 Carolyn Harris AK2 Avery Legendre AMS2 Randy McVIcker PR2 William Morre AT2(AW) Stephen Spencer AD2 Ermitoeuar Tabones VRC-40 Rawhides 676 VRC-40 ’The Rawhides’ AMSAN Shane Matheson AD2(NAC) Geoff Widman AMH3 Calvin Carter AE3 David Collins AD3 Jeffrey Knicely AT3(NAC) Robert Lindstrom AD3 William Locke II AMS3 Allen Paulus AE3(NAC) Manuel Rodriguez AD3 NAC) Julie Settell AE3 Tony Thomas AEAN John Baza AMEAN Diane Berg AEAN Tracy Bullock AN Dennis Carroll AMSAN Francis Gentore ADAN Carl Marshall ATAN Guadalupe Martinez AN Eric Lawson AMSAN Gerald Martinez AMSAN John Parsons Jr. AN Kerry Sander VRC-40 Det One personnel not pictured: ENS Dennis Hendrix AD3 Darren Walker S-3 VIKING MAINTENANCE ASCM Richard Chase Command Master Chief CDR Brace Bole Commanding Officer VS-31 •Topcats' The Topcats of Sea Control Squadron 31 embarked in George Washington with six S-3B Viking aircraft for her maiden deployment and excelled in all of their varied functions as CVW-7’s sea control squadron. The Topcats tested the versatility of the S-3B by performing surface search and control (SSC) in support of Operations Sharp Guard, Southern Watch and Vigilant Warrior, flying Electronic Warfare missions over Bosnia in support of Operation Deny Flight, and providing airborne inflight refueling services. At the midpoint of cruise, the squadron sent a detachment to NAS Sigonella, Sicily for coordinated ASW training with surface and submarine assets within the GW Battle Group. The Topcat team showed its depth during their detachment to NAS Sigonella. While part of the squadron was conducting ASW training, the rest of the command contin- ued to cover its missions around the ship without a Hch. This can do attitude was a hallmark of this historic Bfit; among squadron members it’s called “Topcat Fevcifl The Topcats' professional attitude from the skftcr down to the most junior airman was reflected in the impressive accomplishment of 24 years and 98,000®urs of mishap-free flying, the longest standing record irAic Atlantic fleet. All the hard work by the squadron over the las®car was recognized by others, as the command was hon®ed as the recipient of two awards: the Captain “Arnold By Isbell” award for ASW excellence and the Type WiiS’s Conventional Weapons award. CDR Greg Cooper LCDR William Forge LCDR Michael Sherlock LCOR John Simpson LCDR Steve Yoxheimer LT Charlie Baxter LT Dennis Bougher LT Bill Blacker LT T. Keefee Bush LT Michael Cunningham LT Dennis Doering LT Mark Ehlers 680 VS-31 ’Topcats' LT Mark Felice LT Bradley Heidler LT Christopher Kaiser LT Thom McCann LT James McGuire LT Patrick Owens LT Gregory Pekari LT Timothy Pfannenstein LT Gregory Pratt LT Mick Van Rooy LT Elefterious Schurman LT Timothy Veschio CW03 William Faulk CW02 Jerry Brewster AFCM Ronnie Long AECS(AW) Scott Brooks AWC(AW NAC) Kevin Burns ATC(AW) Craig Clayton AOC(AW) Michael Goodman ATC(AW) James Hansen YNC Samuel Home AEC(AW) Jose Ocana AMEC(AW) Toby Pyron AMHC(AW) Kenneth Ravenscroft 682 VS-31 ‘Topcats ATC(AW NAC) Edwin Rios AZC(AW) Fernand Sabourin AMSC(AW) Steve Thornburgh ADI (AW) Lloyd Barnett ADI Paul Burshuliak A MSI (AW) Wayne Durant AE1 Daniel Dziadaszek AOI(AW) David Feran ADI (AW) Nestor Gomez AOI(AW) Alton Grange PNI(AW) Jacinto Gutierrez Jr. ADI (AW) Glenn Lester AMEI(AW) Wayne Maiden AE1 Kenneth McDonald ATI (AW) David McGuigan PR1 David Metzger AKI(AW) Wilfredo Mercurio AW1(AW NAC) David,Miller U AMS1 Mark Rocl|rtL AZ1IAW) Anthony Rodrlgj A02 Stephen Benyacko AE2 Martin Black PN2(S W) Andrew Carswel I AMS2(AW) Anthony Cuthrell MS2 Leric Curry AWI(AW) Gilbert Rodriguez AW1(AW N AC) Daniel Rugulo ATI Wallace Schaefer AMHI(AW) Leroy Smith 684 VS-31 ’Topcals' ATI (AW) Robert Sprouse AE1 (AW) Daniel Webster ADI(AW) Stephen Young MS2 Donald Baker Ssssassr- AME2 Mark Gaston AK2 Frederick Gilmore AME2 Roger Hausman PN2 Gregory Howzc AK2 Keven Kohrt AW2(NAC) Matthew Martin AE2(AW) Tery Mass AMS2 Roger McGee AZ2 Kirk Noll AMH2 Leonard Reinhardt AE2(AW) Kelly Roark DK2 Wayne Roberts AE2(AW) Robert Rockwell AW2(NAC) James Roth AD2 Kevin Rutherford AD2 Robert Smith AMS2 Peter Telford AZ2 William Walker VS-31 Topcats VIKING { S-3B AD3 Jeffrey Ehn lA A03 Steven Derryberry AT3 Michael Digiacomo A03 Eric Albright AD3 Jody Alford AW3(N AC) Joseph Anderson AM S3 Jeffrey Baker AE3 David Brink AE3 Noil Chase AD3 Eliazar Cisneros AS3 Keith Combs MS2 David Whalen AW2(NAC) Darrin Wirhouski AD2 David Yates AT3 Mark Abbett AK3 Brian Garnsey AT3 Scott Gleason AMS3 Fred Haffner AT3 Ronnie Hopkins MS3 Anthony Hughes AW3(AC) Scan Jarvis AT3 Jason Kelly A03 Wayne Leipply Jr. AZ3 Sean Lestenkot AE3 Sean Mahoney AD3 Juan Mendoza AW3{NAC) Robert Peeler AME3 Michael Piantedosi A03 Anthony Staton MS3 Brian Stebbins MS3 Keith Taylor A03 Michael Todd AT3 Carl Turner AT3 Daniel Rogers YN3 John Rush VS-31 -Topcats- 687 A03 Patrick Ryan IS3 Matthew Thomas HM3 Robert Thorne AE3 Keir Walls AEAN Gerald Adams AEAN Duane Anatol AN Travis Brown AN Christopher Burk AMSAN Roderick Carnes AKAN Anthony Davis AN Brian Derby AMEAN Jesus Estrada ASAN Gene Gibbons AN Richard Gordon AMHAN Jose Gulin AN Christopher Haer AMEAN Charles Hendrickson ADAN Timothy Hudson AEAN Tony Jordan PRAN Ryan Jordan 688 VS-31 'Topcats AOAN Patano Lawrence AN Emery Lawton III AMHAN Ralph Lee AKAN Ronald Little AOAN Michie Majors AN Joseph Massa AMEAN Rodney Owens AN Brian Pearson AKAN Kenneth Pearson AMSAN Jett Rastede AMSAN Joel Ring AN Derrick Robinson AN Jesse Rogers ADAN Dale Rose AMHAN Leroy Rossi AN Brian Sabo AN Patrick Sanniculas AOAN Matthew Seeman ASAN Jonathon Shugart AN William Sims VS-31 ■Topcats' AMEAN Jason Smith AMHAN Russell Tennant AEAN Mark Terwolp ATAN Anthony Thomas AEAN Christopher Ylinen AOAN Don Weatherby AN Chadwick Winston AZAN Jason Wistner ATAN David Wood AA Christopher Breyer AMSAA Michael Dean AMSAA Joseph Granger AOAA Adam Hollingsworth AA Willie Luckey 690 VS-31 -Topcats' AMSAA Ryan McSorloy AKAA Eric Prichard ADAA David Rodgors AA Sean Sawyer YNSA Terry Stricklen PR AA Matthew Vanderlyke AR John Ashley AMSAR Jameson Cotter ADAR Tony Farmer AR Allred Horace Jr. AMEAR Gerald Lilly AR James Manale AMSAR Travis Odell AKAR Bartlomie Rajewski AR Mark Rebuth VS-31 ‘Topcats' 4 Admin LT Frank Thiemann ENS Todd Pitts PNI(SS) Eric Miller LISN David Petrie PNSN Eugene Tai SR Ravol Pirouznia AIMD ATI Jerry Runion AMH2 Marvin Brown AMS2 Raymond Landrum AT3 Brian Danner AE3 Matthew Lemley AZ3 Elton Williams AT3 Robert Wilson ATAN Alexander Anguiano ATAN Jason Courier ATAN James Diggs ATAN Derek Fournier AMHAN Michael Gill ASAN Louie Nomes AMSAN Nathaniol Pitts Late Arrivals Late Arivals AA Caldwell Dondre AA Joseph Houston AA Chris Sprenger AA Chad Wood AR Eric Minshall Air ABHI(AW) Patrick Comeau ABH1 Glendon Herdsman ABF1 Alexander Maglora ABF1 Jeffrey Spencer IC2 Russell Akers ABE2 Glynn Doyle ABF3 Alan Beacraft AA Samuel Burrell AA Herbert Church AA Charles Clark AA David Cody AA Christopher Gohagan AA Jeff Heise AA Chad Lagrange AA Brian Lansford ICFA Jason McConaughey AA Alan Rich AN Arthur Rios AA Robert Stevens III AA James Sullivan AR Thomas Bums AR William Eddy AR Glenn Gilliam AR Eric Karon AR Jeff Musselman AR Brian Ross CRMD LT Jon Brzek Late Arivals L 694 Late Arrivals CVW-7 LT Mike Loulhan AR James Branham Dental DA Dwight Smalls DR Victor Pcnson Engineering LT Matt Germann CW02 Robert Dusanic MMCS(SW AW) Edgardo Abutin DCC Dale Elliott MM1 Richard Clarke EMI(SW) David Hutchinson MM1 Mark Jarrell DC1 Paul Simon HTI(SW) Lawrence Williams MM2 C. Wayne Bargey EM2(SW) Scott Burson DC2(SW) Edward Estes HT2 Blake Long MM2(SW) Gerald Maloy MM2 Paul Tracy HT3 Daren Bowen Late Arrivals 695 Late Arivals MM3 Sean Palmer MM3 Charles Parham MM3 Robert Stratton EM3 Russell Webb MM3 Michael Wright MM3 Carl Wylio FN Shawn Hultquist FN Chad Moran MMFA Joshua Bagley FA Jonathan Price ENFA Jeffrey Shockey Jr. MMFA Tye Taylor EMFA Jason Teems FR David Hartsell FR Henry Manning Deck BMC(SW) Thomas Burke MM3 Brian Dlrling EM3 Jeffery Judd MM3 Kim Miller MM3 Mark Minton -I ft 696 Late Arrivals r Wg BM2 Christopher Parker SN Michael Carley SN Todd Nuttall SN Baron Wilson SA Robert Christol SR Shane Bordeaux SR Orlando Duran SR Jamie Getz SR Jason Heath SR Richard Jelsomeno SR Anthony Magee SR Ryan Turner GWBATGRU CDR John O'Brien Jr. LCDR Gregg Cervi LCDR David Cashin LT Fred Pyle SKI Gerald Powell OS2 Kenneth Sawyer ISD DP2 David Littlefield DP2 William Massengale Late Arrivals HM3 Byron Johnson HN Shawn Gibson Navigation LT Steve Vahsen SR 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Photographic Support CDR 'Liles Lcenhouts LT Stephen Davis LT Jack Liles LT Chuck Red PHI(SW) Bob Lindel ABF2 Eldon Cline OS2 Eric Salsberry yS3 Kenneth Wood RPSN Douglas Peck Sales - MWR Office ENS Todd Pitts MMCS(SW) Jerry Forbus ETI(SW) Michaol Rivers A02 Andrew Sternick FN Galen Clark AR John Mills Jr. k printod by GW's maiden dopl Wnlsworth Publlshin Barry Brown. Sales Mug Shot phOtogf� P' Olan M'Hs photog Chuck PodF«ck. USI 1 How I spent ; by JOI Lee Bosco i How’d I spend my summer , 1 vacation? Well, Uncle Sam sent me i on a Mediterranean cruise with six 1 i thousand strangers. , i Soon after leaving Norfolk, we i stepped into the international spot- light in jolly Old England to host the | i President of the United States. Every, 1 high ranking civilian and military i official with bus fare and a group of 1 i World War II veterans to whom we , i owe our very existence were all there.i 1 During the 50th Anniversary of 1 D-Day, amid the media hoopla and 1 i pomp and circumstance, I watched , | these six thousand strangers spit and i polish, shine and buff and stand and i salute in a way that was breathtaking. , i And in my mind, those strangers i 1 became six thousand patriots. 1 Within a few days of that event, 1 i just as the deployment was becoming , i routine, these patriots responded to a i 1 fire in the night with such tenacity 1 , that a blaze that should have raged | i until dawn was extinguished within i 1 90 minutes. They bravely faced i 1 down an incredibly hot and dangerous 1 i inferno and then stuck around into the , i morning to clean up the mess the fire i 1 has caused. As the sun came up that 1 day it illuminated an undeniable fact 1 i to me — I was at sea with six thou- , i sand heroes. i 1 During brief respites from the 1 1710 GW Spirit_________________________j l disciplined actions of tit I sand heroes. I i It was on the last In I from Rhodes that I rcalii I company of six thousanl I Heavy flight opera! I Arabian Gulf, where thd l reaches 110 degrees, sod , fact of life. As I was leis lunch one afternoon a ye a crow and three chevron down across from me. T| the jersey was covered vi 'sweat, and fatigue. J4c_wj the roof. A sight that usually drew hundreds of curious Sailors that day offered no attraction. Very few of thc| crew were up on deck pointing ashore and waving to onlookers on the sides of the canal. “Been there, done that... too many times,” said six thousand Sea Salts. Two days out of Norfolk I received my Fleet Reserve papers. • Anyone who knows me, now knows about their arrival. Still everyone , Who I told, smiled and said. Congratulations. I'm happy for you. I were replace® to duty as frVfj Arabian Gplftl the mere pnsjl w as enough to ashore. SeffiS launched, just-mistake - GYV] Hussein was si thousand warri Later, a cj flight deck niaj GW's final tral [Canal I notice ps food and said, “I gotta get back [up to the roof, we've got another event in 45 minutes.” He was just one1 of the six thousand professionals I [worked with each day. I From a dead standstill, within I |shouting distance of liberty in Italy, our ship pulled the 2nd oldest military maneuver -ABOUT FACE! The I ship was underway within an hour, and on station within four days. Grimi faced and determined, the six thousand professionals prepared for the unknown. Horseplay and joshing i In Memoriam ET3 Michael Stowe AS3 Tyrone Melvin PR2 Gary Scott From Valley Forge to flight deck free We lift our voice in praise of Thee. i Grant all who sail George Washington Thy will in us shall ere be done. I As our Nation's Father knelt to pray We seek Thy help and peace always. AMEN| 712 In Memoriam