Independence (CV 62) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 360 of the 1989 volume:

' S. r •. « m m ' V tt -  .y Freedom s Flagship I Years • rvicc USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62) leaving New York Harbor Feb. 2, 1959 for first sea trials. 7 ' T5 r-t:j3s i AJ INDY PARTIES 30th Anniversary Party Celebrating USS INDEPENDENCE ' S 30 Years of Service, a party was held Jan. 10, 1989, at the Sheraton Harbor Island Convention Center in San Diego. The party was hosted by Indy ' s Commanding Officer, Capt. William R. Need- ham, featuring guest speaker. Vice Adm. John H. Fetterman, Jr., Commander, Naval Air Force. U.S. Pacific Fleet. Over 2,000 crew members and their guests, along with three former command- ing officers and the future skipper of the INDEPENDENCE, Capt. Thomas S. Slater, filled the Grand and Champagne Ballrooms of the hotel for an evening of ceremony, dining, and dancing. Independence is the seventh active carrier to surpass the 30 year milestone, but only the third to have completed the Navy ' s Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). p 1 t ■ i WW w itjj utXd ' s ? 30th Anniversary Party RADM R. Y. McElroy 10 Jan. 59 - 3 Oct. 59 VADMJ. W. Grady 3 Oct. 59 - 15 Oct. 60 CAPT H. P. Lanham 15 Oct. 60 - 22 Sept. 61 VADM E. P. Aurand 22 Sept. 61-2 Sept. 62 USS INDEPENDEMCE HKliCUlIEDCH MIJIdDanil H, CAPT J. p. Fox 25 Aug. 66 - 8 July 67 10 JAM 5 ' 3 0r,T 5 ? 1 ISOCTbO 225EPbl 2SEPfe2U 23AUCfo: lIJULfc l llAUCfc 25AUCI; STL 2C! I 14A 2sn CAPT C. R. Smith 1 Dec. 72 - 25 June 74 TWO GRADY H P LANHAM E P AURAND LV 5WANS0N JD RAMAGE R W WINSOR T E KENNEDY JP FOX CA HILL JR H 5 nATTwc ' iiiC ZS. BB FORbES JR GG O ROURKE VMM SMALL CR SMITH JR WIS WARWICK JE SERVICE GM FURLONG JR TC WATSON JR TE SHANAHAN JC BREAST WA DOUGHERTY JR K L CARLSEN WR NEEOHAH iEl 5: i i w 71 RADM W. B. Warwick 25 June 74 - 25 June 75 VADM J. E. Sen ice 25 June 75 - 29 March 77 RADM G. M. Furlong Jr. 29 March 77 - 9 Sept. 78 RADM L. V. Swanson 2 Sept. 62 - 23 Aug. 63 RADM J. W. Ramage 23 Aug. 63-31 July 64 CAPT R. W. Windsor 31 July 64- 11 Aug. 65 CAPT J. E. Kennedy 11 Aug. 65-25 Aug. 66 RADM H. S. Matthews Jr. 2 Sept. 68 - 14 Aug. 69 VADM B. B. Forbes Jr. 14 Aug. 69 - 19 Aug. 70 CAPT T. E. Shanahian 28 May 80 - 5 Dec. 81 RADM J. C. Breast 5 Dec. 81 - 7 June 83 RADM W. A. Dougherty Jr. 7 June 83 - 29 Oct. 84 RADM L. Carisen 29 Oct. 84 - 28 July 86 29 Oct 84 - 28 July 86 Commanding Officer Capt K.L Ca risen Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Carlsen graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1963 He is currently Commander, Carrier Group ONE Rear Admiral Carlsen previously served at sea as Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) and the undenway replenishment ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS 4) He also served as Execu- tive OHicer of the USS MIDWAY (CV 41 ), After completing flight training as a Naval Flight Officer. Rear Admiral Carlsen reported to VAP-62 in Jack- sonville, Fla. In 1971 he joined the first operational EA-6B squadron and the follov ing year made a combat deployment to the Western Pacific aboard the USS AMERICA (CV 66) Later, he commanded VAQ-136 embarked in USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) Shore tours include the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Computer Systems He was a flight instructor in VAH-123, the A-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron and served as Training Officer and Maintenance Officer in VAQ-129. He eventually assumed com- mand of VAO-129 and later served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Oper- ations as Program Coordinator for the EA-6B aircraft and the US, Navy Tactical Air Electronic Warfare Systems His most recent assignment was as Director for Warfare Systems Architecture, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. Rear Adm. Carlsen has earned various military awards including the Legion of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals, seven Strike Flight Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, and various Service and Cam- paign Medals. He is a native of Shenandoah. Iowa, and is married to the former Carole Adams of Norfolk. Va. Their family includes two sons, John and Paul. 10 Commanding Officer Capt. Kenneth L Carlsen 11 28 July 86 - 24 Feb. 89 Commanding Officer Capt W.R. Buzz Needham Captain William R Needham began his military career following gradua- tion from public school in Providence. R I He entered the US Naval Academy in July 1957 Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Capt Needham reported immediately to flight training. He received his wings in October 1962. and in April 1963. he reported to Attack Squadron FORTY FOUR in Jacksonville. Fla , for training in the A-4D Sky- hawk In October 1963. he reported to Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIX, flying the A-4C, One of Captain Needham ' s most interesting assign- ments followed in August 1966. He reported to the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base. Calif Upon completion of this training with the U.S. Air Force, the Navy put his expertise to work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, fwld.. where he served in the Carrier suitability branch of the Flight Test Division In August 1968, Capt. Needham reported to Attack Squadron FORTY TWO at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Va , for training in the A-6 Intruder In tVlarch 1969, he became a member of Attack Squadron EIGHTY FIVE and saw combat action in Vietnam with Air Wing FOURTEEN aboard USS CONSTELLATION In June 1971. Capt. Needham reported to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Calif., where he received his Master ' s degree in finan- cial management. After graduation in 1972, he reported to Washington, DC. working under the Chief of Naval Personnel as head of the Enlisted Strength and Advancement Section. In January 1975. after refresher training in the A-6 Intruder at Attack Squadron FORTY TWO. Capt. Needham reported for duty as the Opera- tions Officer for Carner Air Wing One embarked aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. Subsequently, he was assigned as Executive Officer and Com- manding Officer of Attack Squadron SIXTY FIVE from September 1976 to March 1979 Immediately thereafter, he was temporarily assigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Air Force. U.S. Atlantic Fleet, in preparation for assuming command of Carrier Air Wing SEVEN in December 1979. After being relieved as Commander. Carrier Air Wing SEVEN in March 1981, Capt. Needham served on the staff of Commander. Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet as the comptroller In June 1984, he became Commanding Officer of USS SYLVANIA (AFS 2) and was relieved on March 28, 1986. He assumed command of USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) on July 28, 1986. Commanding Officer Capt. William R. Needham 13 July 12, 1985 to July 15, 1987 Executive Officer Capt. Andrew J. Murphy Captain Andrew J. Murphy is a native of Louisville, Ky He received his commission through the U.S. Naval Academy in 1964, and after flight training was designated a Naval Aviator aW[FJM«mip.dmi  J2rBM Station Memphis. While attached to VAW-12, Capt. Murphy deployed with detachments aboard USS WASP (CVS 18) and USS RANDOLPH (CVS 15). In April 1967. he took part in the commissioning of VAW-121, and subsequently deployed to the Mediterranean and EASTLANT aboard USS mMMm m MMSMM cornpleted transition training to the E-2B aircraft, and in In November 1977, he reported to VAW-121 as Executive Officer. In February 1979, Capt. Murphy assumed command of . . .V, .y „ were awarded the CNO AEW Excel lence Award. the COMNAVAIRLANT Battle E, and the CNO Safety S while deployed in USS DWIGHT D EISEN- HOWER (CVN 69). CAPTAIN MURPHY then reported to USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) as Assistant Air Officer. He served as NIMITZ ' s Air Officer from July 1981 until August 1982 when he assumed command of VAW-120, the LANTFLT E2C gHlttliiliiMiTtltBTTTST; port, Rl., enroute to duty with the office of the Chief of Naval J1II A Jt llyMt|l|IH[ MtH 91 tlSJ rC M It 1 1 kVI Vi ZMSi 1 . 2 11 ■] 1 1 1 .jg- _ ter of Science degree in June In November 1971, Capt. Murphy reported to VAW-123, he served as Safety Officer and 88 Maintenance Officer com- pleting a ten month combat deployment to Southeast Asia and later participating in initial fleet introduction of the E-2C aircraft. Following a tour under instruction at the Armed For- ollfJ • ° ' ' ®g® ' Capt. Murphy reported to the Naval Safety Center in February 1975 as an Aircraft Accident Investigator reported to USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) and served as ' Executive Officer until August 1987. Capt. Murphy has been awarded the Meritorious Sen ice Medal (four awards), the Air Medal (four strike flight awards), the Navy Commendation Medal, and various other unit and campaign medals. Captain Murphy and his wife, the former Pamela Browning of Louisville, Ky., reside in San Diego, Calif. They have three children, Kimberly, Kevin, and Brian J.K. Executive Officer Capt. Waiter D. Bird Captain Walter Dennis Bird, a native of Decatur, Ga., earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University, and an MBA from Chapman College in Orange, Calif. In July 1966, Capt. Bird entered flight training at Pensacola. Fla., and was commissioned in October 1966. He was desig- nated a Naval Aviator in February 1968. In November 1968. he reported to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 where he deployed to the Western Pacific during the Viet- «., . nam Conflict and to the Mediterranean Sea. ' Upon stand-down of Tactical Warfare Squadron in May 1970, Capt. Bird reported to Tactical Electronic Warfare . Squadron 129 as a Flight Instructor and Aviation Safety 3E :j Officer for the EA-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron. He returned to sea duty in June 1973, reporting to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132, and made a Mediterranean deployment aboard USS INDEPENDENCE as the Assistant Maintenance Officer. In December 1975, Capt. Bird was selected for duty as Flag Secretary to Commander, Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Soon after, he was assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129. While attached to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133, Capt. Bird served as Maintenance Officer, Administra- i . . r;-w -f; •• tlve Officer, and Operations Officer. He reported to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 in Decemljer 1979, as Executive Officer while the Squadron was deployed to the Indian Ocean, during the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979 80. Capt. Bird commanded Tactical Electronic Warfare Squad- ron 135 from March 1981 to May 1982. Capt. Bird graduated with the National War College Class of 1983 and remained in Washington, DC, as the Aviation Enlisted Assignment Branch Head. Naval Military Personnel Command, from July 1983 to August 1985. Capt. Bird assumed command of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129 on Feb. 28, 1986. Following the change of command, in March 1987. Capt Bird attended enroute schools for training with the COMNA- VAIRPAC Staff, and Prospective Executive Officer ' s SWO School at Newport. Rl.. before reporting as Executive Officer aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) July 15, 1987. Capt. Bird ' s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Medals, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Meritorious Unit Commenda- tion, Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Viet- nam Campaign Medals. He has achieved more than 2600 hours flying the EA-6B Prowler. July 31, 1988 to present E Executive Officer A it Capt. Gary B. iVIcEwen Captain Gary Bruce McEwen was born in Greely, Colo., on June 15. 1947. He attended Chaffey High School in Ontario. nia in June 1969 with a degree in International Relations and Economics. He was commissioned through the NROTC Pro- gram and reported to Pensacola for flight training imme- diately upon graduation. He was designated a Naval Aviator in Octot)er 1970. Captain McEwen ' s first assignment was to VA-195 flying A- 7E aircraft at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. He completed a combat deployment to Vietnam aboard USS KITTY HAWK in 1972, flying 188 combat missions. In 1975. Capt. McEwen reported to VS-41 in San Diego as an instructor during the introductton of the S-3A Viking aircraft. Subsequent tours of duty inciuliKl assignment to VS-33 in 1977. completing a WESTPAC gpyment aboard USS Kitty HAWK and a MED deploymentlMwl USS AMERICA in 1979. He then served as the OINC oim COMASWWINGPAC US-3A detachment deployed to the IMian Ocean aboard USS MIDWAY and USS CORAL SEAHa979-80 during the Iranian hostage cri- sis. In 1980 he returhSb to VS-41 where he served as Assist- ant Maintenance Officifer. He reported to VS-37 in 1981 as Operations and Maintenance Officer and deployed aboard USS ENTERPRISE to the Northern Pacific and Indian Oceans. After a short tour of duty on the maintenance staff of COMASWWINGPAC he reported as Executive Officer of During this time the squadron deployed twice with USS j RANGER to the Western Pacific, participating in multi- national exercises. Capt. McEwen reported to USS RANGEI in April 1987 as Navigator and deployed once again to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. i In April 1988. Capt. McEwen attended enroute schools for training with COMNAVAIRPAC Staff and Prospective Execi five Officer ' s SWO School at Newport. Rl.. before reporting as Executive Officer on board USS INDEPENDENCE (CV j 62). July 31. 1988. . r, i Capt. McEwen has been awarded three Distinguished Fly- ing Crosses, the Meritorious Service Medal, two Individual Air Medals. 18 Strike Flight Air Medals, eight Navy Comme dation Medals with combat V and numerous unit decora- tions and service ribbons. He has accumulated over 6,000 flight hours (4,700 in the S-3A) and over 870 carrier arreste landings. „ . . Capt. McEwen is married to the former J ' Ann Schneider Vacaville, Calif. They reside in Point Loma, Calif., with thei sons, Michael and Keith. Command Master Chiefs ' Z- . ' 3 ' «- . ► r ' f ' C MMCM R. Stone W: .•-.K ' - OSCM R. Crowe History of USS Independence The first Independence was a continental sloop of 10 guns, under the command of Capt John Young The second ship bearing the name of Independence was a 74-gun vessel, launched in 1814. Until it was placed out of commission in 1912 the second Indy served as a flagship and a receiving ship Independence number three lived a short life as a member of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service. It was commissioned in 1918 and decommissioned in 1919 The fourth Independence, one of the first aircraft carriers to be converted from a cruiser hull, was launched m 1942 The Indepen- dence then joined up with the Essex and Yorktown m a strike against the Japanese held Marcus Islands Then on November 20. 1 943. the Indy was attacked by Japanese torpedo bombers and took three hits in the starboard side, of which only one torpedo exploded The Indy then returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs and was again ready for action by July 1944 Her first mission back in service was as a night carrier with a spe- cially trained air group Within a years duration the Independence was assigned as one of the target ships in the atomic tests at Bikini Island Damaged but not sunk she was towed to Kwajalein and decommissioned in August 1946 In two years of war, this ship won eight battle stars On January 10. 1959. USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62) was commissioned at the Brooklyn. New York. Naval Shipyard Officials presiding at the ceremony included the Honorable Thomas S Gates. Secretary of the Navy, and Adm Arleigh A Burke. Chief of Naval Operations Capt Rhodam Y McElroy read his orders and was the first commanding officer to assume command of the aircraft carrier INDEPENDENCE After the ceremonies, congratulations came from countries throughout the world and from leaders of foreign nations. The most remembered of these congratulations was a telegram and gift, a sil- ver coffee service, from the citizens of Independence. Iowa, popula- tion 4. 865 In 1962. INDEPENDENCE was ordered to the Cuban coastline by President John F Kennedy as part of the naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis In 1964, the ship broke almost all of its own aircraft operational records dunng a 217-day at-sea period that included over 100 days off the coast of Vietnam m the South China Sea For her outstanding performance during that period INDEPENDENCE was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. Following a short yard period in 1966. INDEPENDENCE hosted the carrier suitability tests for the Navys first vertical take-off and landing aircraft In 1970. INDEPENDENCE was awarded the Meritorious Unit Com- mendation for her performance in Jordanian contingency opera- tions The ship hosted the change of command events for 2nd Fleet in August 1971, and a month later, crossed the Arctic Circle, making each crew member an official Bluenose. Indys 150.000th arrested landing occurred in February 1972. shortly after the Chief of Naval Operations. Adm Elmo Zumwalt. visited the ship In 1973. President Richard M Nixon delivered his annual Armed Forces Day address from INDEPENDENCE In 1977. after Indys 12th Mediterranean deployment, it began a lengthy complex overhaul. The work lasted for nine months and cost over $90-million. The ship was awarded its first Navy Expeditionary Medal in 1980 for her performance in Iran Afghanistan contingency operations. Dur- ing that deployment. INDEPENDENCE made the first carrier south- to-north transit of the Suez Canal after the canals reopening INDEPENDENCE made two more deployments, one to the Indian Ocean, and one to the Mediterranean The Navy Expeditionary Medal was awarded to the ship in 1982 for its work with the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon. The year 1983 was the most exciting for the crew and her air wing. In Operation Urgent Fury, the ship participated m the assault of Grenada, and the combined Indy and USS JOHN F KENNEDY car- rier battle group air strike against Syrian targets in Lebanon proved the ship ready to carry out its mission on short notice. INDEPENDENCES 25th Anniversary year 1984. began with one Mediterranean deployment and ended with another The ship was awarded its third Navy Expeditionary Medal, and its second Navy Unit Commendation as result of the years work. The following year. INDEPENDENCE was rewarded for her consistent outstanding per- formance by earning the Atlantic Fleet s Battle Efficiency Award for the 18-month competitive period It was the ships first such award. In 1985. Indy entered Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to begin the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) The program consists of three phases— fleet modernization, ships life-enhancing alterations, and repair and replacement The SLEP is truly a cross between new construction and comprehensive overhaul HavingcompletedSLEPin 1988, INDEPENDENCE will now serve the United Statesof America well into the 21st century. :} mmBt History of United States Navy Carrier Aviation The US. Navys first carrier, the USS LANGLEY was little more than a floating deck mounted on an electrically-propelled ship hull LANGLEY was commissioned on March 20. 1922. Adm Moffett told a large gathering. The airfleet of an enemy will never get within striking distance of our coasts while our aircraft earners are able to carry the preponderance of airpower to sea. and so the aircraft carrier was born. In 1927. the Navy accepted the first Douglas T2D torpedo bomber A twin-engine plane, it had the characteristic folding wings of modern carrier aircraft for more compact storage on carriers, and could be equipped with floats or wheels Largely through the persistent efforts of Adm. Moffett. two additional carriers, the USS SARATOGA and the USS LEXINGTON, were commissioned in December 1927 and January 1928 They had been converted from two heavy cruiser hulls which had been scrapped. Fleet exercises in 1930 used the carrier group for the first time as a complete tactical unit, a trend that was to have vast significance in the years ahead In 1934 the first ship was commissioned which was desig- nated from the keel up as an aircraft carrier, it was the USS RANGER and was assigned to the Pacific Fleet. As World War II approached, naval aviation expanded greatly but not fast enough for the task ahead By 1941 . naval aviation included 5.500 aircraft and about 6.700 pilots. Six aircraft carriers were operationally ready when war came on December 7. 1941. Soon the true worth of the aircraft carrier was to become common knowledge. The war plunged the United States in to a massive program of shipbuilding and the aircraft carrier became the striking arm of U.S. naval power By the end of the war naval aviation could boast of 41.200 planes. 28 full size aircraft carriers and 71 smaller aircraft carriers designed for convoy escort duty. One of the lessons of World War II became apparent early in the conflict. Surface forces were not effective unless protected by airpower Amphibious operations could be carried out only under the friendly shield of carrier-based aircraft. Naval aviation has come a long way since 1922. the early mechanical flywheel catapult was replaced by hydraulic power and later by modern steam catapults. In the late 1940s and early 1950s the US Navy developed the system to permit safe night air operation from carrier decks, and introduced jet aircraft to the arsenal for the first time. The straight deck was replaced by the wider and longer angle deck thanks to the innovative efforts of our British allies. This broadened the flexi- bility of the carrier by allowing simultaneous launching and landing of aircraft The world s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) was commissioned in 1965. The second. USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) was commissioned in 197 = followed by her sister ship USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69 ' -. 1977 Powered by two nuclear reactors the NIMIT. , s carrier can operate for more than 13 years befc .lear refueling is required. The aircraft earner will continue to be th - bone of seapower The ability to deploy rapidly to any - . ot the world, arriving fully ready without external support : :he impressive show of United States resolve and conce .presented by this presence make the aircraft carrier t he ' . ersatile and effec- tive of all military peacekeeping influ ..i. 19 3a88  - am Administration Department manages the ship ' s administrative functions. They support the Commanding Officer, handle corres- pondence, maintain service records, provide legal assistance pro- vide postal service, and enforce Naval rules and regulations ' LT Leroy S. Anderson, Jr. ENS J. Rottger PNCS T. Hanna PNC T. Garrity PN1 G Fischer PN2S. Hengel PN3M Bell PN3A. Dominguez PN3J. Galli PN3C Graham PN3R. Sanico PN3E. Stevens PN3J. Taylor PNSN L. Gabon PNSN P. Dirden PNSN P. Fejfar PNSN P. Guerin PNSN J. Quinn PNSN W. Vasquez PNSN M. Wentink PNSA R. Bouydston PNSA P. Dudley X-1 Division X-1 Division, the Personnel Office, provides per- sonnel managennent for the ship. This is the first customer service stop for all newly reporting crevk men The personnelmen of X-1 prepare manning doc- uments, transactions affecting pay and allow an- ces, maintain service records, and ensure the transfer, separation, and receipt of crew members. PNC Tom Garrity points the way to PN2 Scott i-lengle. PNSN Jason Dunphy - Wealth of knowledge? Are you sure my PRD is January 1999? , a crew member asks PN3 Doug Vasquez. The backbone of the office. PNCS Terry Hanna conducts a birthday record review. PN3 Rudy Sanico is familiar with the ins and outs of transfers. PN3 James Taylor - Born to serve. 25 :-2 Division X-2 Division is tlie Captain ' s Office and the Print Shop. The Captain ' s Office provides administrative services, officer personnel actions, control and routing of all directives, maintenance of the ship ' s report ticl ler sys- tem, as well as numerous other customer services. They have the answers when you can ' t find them any- where else. INDY ' S Print Shop has established a reputation of being second to none, providing superior printing ser- vices in minimum time. LTJG S. Miller CW02 A Malmquist YNCS L Diehl YN2 J. Galbreath LI2 J. Scollon AN R. Higgenbotham AN D. Holbrook YNSN J Kulp SN H. Nice LISNS, Vines LISA J. Thill YN2 Jim Galbreath - Captain ' s Office personal service personified. CW02 A! Malmquist - How do you spell tvlilkbone? YNCS Larry Diehl imparts wisdom to YNSN Leon LeFlore LISN Steve Vines at work on another fine Indy printing job YNSN Jim Jersey Joe Telford at tlie computer. Si! LISN Billy Nice at the press - Is this PfViS? ' LI2 Gary Herness. Where is Big Daddy? Lie Luis Charles shews L!2 Jirr, Scollon how it works. 27 -3 Division X-3 Division consists of the Legal, Legal Assistance, and Discipline Offices. This division is responsible for all judicial actions concerning the crew and embarked air wing personnel. The legal division of the Administrative Department takes charge of all legal issues concerning military, civ- ilian, domestic, foreign, and international law involving criminal, administrative, or civil actions. The Legal Assistance Office also provides general legal assistance to crew members, including family counseling, financial advice and limited representation on matters of consu- mer law. LN1 D. Bessinger LN1 D. Miller YN3 D. Wilt YNSN R. Denning YNSN R. Dennis SN M. Edwards SN K. Heeter SNM. Miller SN Q. Walker LCDR J. Rolph LT S. Sarnoski Lie R Sexton c ft 132 137 X3 vs ' in aar - , E vins-reii vfeRWr «t EvjAL ; LT Steve Sarnoski. Assistant Command Judge Advocate, assists YN3 David Wilt in preparing and executing his Last Will and Testament. 28 LCDR John Rolph. Command Judge Advocate i_f Daniel Bessinger prepares a record of trial (or command review. researches a point of law for the Commandmg Officer. LN1 Daniel Miller conducts individual training with SN Squint Walker on military justice procedures. 29 X-4 Division INDY ' S postal clerks comprise X-4 Division, providing all ship ' s postal services, including stamp and money order sales, and claims service. The postal clerks work long, hard hours to bolster crew morale by ensuring expeditious mail delivery. They are committed to the principle that The mail must go through. SN J. Brawdy PCSN M. Cottrell PCSN D. Diggs PCSN L. Jones PCSN W. Stevenson PCSN K. Saypharath PCSN D. Trader PCSN K. Woodfin PCSA Nieuwendorp PCSN C. Pender PCC Emenaker PCI R. Medina PC3C Bunnell . PCC Ron Emenaker and PCSN Bryan Nieuwendorp arrive at a common ground. PC3 Sam Saypharath sorts through mountains of incoming parcel post. PC3 Mike Cottrell mans the stamp window. PC2 Ed Reynolds and PCSN Kevin Woodfin sort incommg letters. PC3 Jim Brawdy. AR Kurtis Pender, and PC3 Cottrell inspect incoming parcels. PCS Derrick Diggs processes incoming Express Mail. PC3 Bunnell cancels outgoing mail. 31 X-5 Division One of the most visible divisions of ADMIN are the Master-At-Arms of X-5 Division who serve the crew through constant patrols and investi- gations of criminal incidents. LTJG J. Brandstetter MAC E. Gilliam MAC H Mac Donald MAI J. Avery MAI L. Flanagan DPI D. Haviland MAI J, Jenkins MAI R. Jessip MSI R. Maiel EW1 T. Maras IS1 R. O ' Connor MM1 M. Robinson GMG1 B Stinchcomb MM1 C. Wiborg ASM2 J. Bohanna AE2 C Davis A02D Hillman ABF2 D, Latham MR2 A. Roman MM2S. Thomas AG3 M Amen RM3 J. Aquino AC3 J. Cohlmia BM3 P Glogouski MM3 J. Gregory ABH3M, Hicks ABF3 R. Jeffcoat SK3 J. Jenks ABH3 T Johnson ABE3 K Lee 0S3 E. Lewis ABE3 K. Montford ABH3 P. Narducci WT3 B. Reeves SK3A. Nimblett EM3 R. Rice ABH3T. Ridley ABH3 K. Ruggeri ' A03M. Serrate 32 i Tviri?l MM3 J. Taney ET3 W Krutillo YN3 S. Urban HT3 W. Westrich SN J Cell MA 1 Jenkins and WT1 Bell inspect the gear locker. ASE3 Cady keeps watch at the ship ' s security monitors. WT1 Bell and DP2 Edwards man the dispatch window. BM3 Cecil inspects packages at the brow. 33 fl ■ - 1 ; 1 ( S • I i flC .tJDII IP mw . Admin D y • WyA7 Jenkins consults the great oracle. ENS John Rotger and PNCS Terry Hanna review an ADM report. Lie Luis Charles - A Chief ' s work is never done. ' 34 Once more through the mill. Liepartment PN3 James Quinn inspects a shipmate ' s green card. ' LI3 David Holbrook cuts a lOb YN3 Leon Leflore reviews a manual. Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) provides aircraft component repair and maintenance services for all aircraft of the carrier battle group. AII D support capabilities span all areas of aircraft maintenance including repair of avionic compo- nents, structural surfaces, engines, hydraulic components and aviation survival equipment. CDR Wayne H. Anderson - ■ ■ v ■  ,v .1 IM-1 Division IM-1 is made up of four separate work centers, each with its own branch officer. Maintenance Admin performs all administrative functions of the department. Here, all official incoming and outgoing correspondence is typed, routed, and filed. In addition, the branch functions as coordina- tor for manpower personnel assignment and training. Production Control, the nerve center of the division, coordinates and controls the maintenance effort. Material Control orders and receives test equipment parts and other non-aircraft repairables This work center manages AIMD funds and ensures that all necessary repair parts are on hand. LCDR R. Mock ENS K. Crombie AKCS A. Dajero ATCS K. Kauffman AQCS E. Schwartzkoff AECS B. Slaughter AZC AZC ATC ATC PRC M. Alsbrooks A. Magpayo A. Self T. Smith J Wade Pi AZ1 R. Brodowicz AMH1 R. Jansen AZ1 D. Lee AS1 K. Matthews AE1 C. Neal ATI C. Peterson A01 R. Pyle AMS1 T. Riddle ATI M Rogers AD1 M. Saucier AK1 D. Scott AZ1 P. Solomon AZ1 G. Stevens ATI C Truitt A01 J. Whalen AZ2 A Silva AZ2 N. Talley AD2 R. Trader AM3 A. Laco AZ3 D. Naylor AZ3 R. Radeke AEAN D. Brickhaus ASEAN E. Campbell AN D. Campillo 38 ], AKAN P. Teeter AZAN A Healy AZAN E. King ATAN D Nail AKAN G. Shann PRAN R. Tanner AN C. Hock AZAN J. Westfall AZSA S. Acosta AKAA J. Levingston AZAA J. Bremmer S Hearn KCS Dajero verifying AIMD supply status board. LCDR Mock - A MO. ' AZC Alsbrooks and AZ2 Bento discussing message procedures A T2 Fndley verifying manpower board for AIMD. IM-2 Division IM-2 Division incorporates nine worl centers which perform intermediate maintenance on nearly all aircraft components Jet engines, airframes, aircraft hydraulics, in flight refueling stores, tires and wheels, survival equipment, and oxygen components all fall under IM-2 ' s jurisdiction. Providing oil analysis for INDE- PENDENCE and her air wing is an additional responsibil ity of M- 2. ATC U. Glasheen ADC R. Frank AXC E. Knoole AD1 R Ackerson AIV1S1 R. Baab AD1 R. Buenavista PR1 E. Day AMS1 G. Erbin ATI E. Fitzgerald AIVIS1 J. Jensen AD1 M. Proehl AMS1 D. Singleton AE1 A. Simpson AIV1S2 W. Horvath ASM2 N. Brown AD2 E. Marquez AIVIS2 M. IVIiranda A02 D. lyiorris AT2 C. Nordman AT2 C. Van Diepen ASIVI3 S. Garcia AD3 C. Kellerman ASE3 J. IVIarshall ADS C. Montgomery ADS R. Rio Af SS D. Robinson ADS C. Warren AN L. Baga AN C. Fulford ADAN M. Schneck 40 D3 Montgomery preparing an engine for repair. AD2 Deloatch doing PMS on an engine high power stand. ADC Frank verifying a manpower report. 41 iil IM-3 Division IM-3, the AIMD Avionics Armament Division, performs mainte- nance and repair of aircraft electronics. The 13 avionics shops of IM- 3 support a myriad of aircraft systems and equipment, includ ing radios, radar and navigation equipment, as well as on board computers, flight instruments, electrical generators, bomb racks, and missile launchers. AQC D. Helms ATC I. Houghton AQC W. Lowe ATC K. Mackey AQC R. Prologo ATC D. Vansach AQ1 D. Hilton ATI C Holmes AE1 G. Lange AE1 T. Leclair AD3 W. Mays A01 D Randazzo ATI B. McFarlin AQ1 J. Mckinley ATI J. Reinmueller ATI A. Rollins AQ1 J. Oshiro AQ1 M. Sigling ATI S. Van Rensalier AMS3 G. Wolfgang ATI D. Wigton AQ1 J Aliason AE1 C. Baker AQ1 D. Boyes AX1 C Corbett ATI R Gallagher AE1 R. Gottke ATI W. Sanson AQ2 J. Benzin AT2 D. Boyd AQ2 M. Cooley AT2 C. Davidson AT2 L. Delrosal AT2 M. Erwin AE2 R. Felty A02 W. Fender 42 !l ' K J JT I )i « AT2 M. Flatland AT2 F. Fiorito AQ2 K Froning AT2 J Gretzula AX2 D. Grode AT2 J. Jones AT2 T. Capino AE2 T. Lindley AE2 F. Mariner AQ2 G. Michaiek AQ2 D Musgrave AT2 T Pollit AQ2 L Quinn AQ2 T. Rand AT2 T. Rhodes AE2 R. Sperry AE2 D Stephens AT2 J. Weeks AQ2 G. Wheeler AE2 C. Whitcomb AT2 C. White AT2 M. White AE2 R. White AQ2 R. Wilcox A02 E. Young AT3 R. Brannaman A03 J. Bridges AE3 B. Brower AE3 O. Cruz A03 R. Fout AT3 C. Harper AE3 A. Joseph AT3 D. Johnson A03 M. Kisielewski AT3 G Krichau AT3 J Leafe AT3 J. Little AT3 T. Newbury AK3 M. Nusser AT3 R. Oneal AT3 J. Parker AT3 R. Phillips 43 AX3 P. Pruitt A03 B. Sicklinger AE3 B. Sterner ATS L. Venaska AX3 K. Wyman ATAN R. Carr ABEAN D Deford AEAA D. Hickey ATANC Kotar AOANT Murphy ATAN J. Pollard AN T. Robinson ATANM Ricci ATAN M Sealy AEAN R. Smith AZAN J. Terhune X X if] 44 AE3 Joseph, AT2 Kearns, and AQ3 Michaiek operate a test set. i A T3 Johnson and A T2 VanDiepen performing calibration. Servicing a mission recorder for A6-E Intruder. A02 Goodrich and AOAN Murphy perform maintenance on the MGM7 gun. AQ1 Aliason. AT3 Phillips, and AQ2 Amos work on test equipment. A 1 Hilton and A Q2 Krichau running a self test on a RADCOM bench. AE2 Robert Felty monitors an MA-2 tester. A T2 Pollitt and A T3 Harriss read schematics for MTTV. AT AN Nail loads the op system. XI PPH frZTncy ' te ' sl srV oT ' ° ' ' ° ° ' - - - Ar2 F onYo running a self check on VAST station 1. ATI IHolmes reviewing maintenance instructions lor VAST sliop 8. A T2 Nordman adjusting an oscilloscope. IM-4 Division IM-4 Division, commonly known as GSE, or Ground Support Equipment Shop, maintains the yellow gear seen throughout Indy ' s hangar bay and on her flight deck. Proper maintenance provides high equipment availability for use during weapons onloads, air wing maintenance evolutions, flight operations, and logistics and aircraft movement. LTR. Miller ASC L Abulencia ASC A. Smith AS1 J. Bish AS1 R. Dickman AS1 L. Ellison AS1 J. McMurray AS1 W. Rowland ASM2 A. Abbott ASE2 K Agney ASIVI2 D. Gabet ASE2 K. Grant ASE2 W. Hoke ASM2 E, Jackson ASE2 E. Lane ASM2 L. Mink ASE2 G. Moreira ASE2 G. Pantig ASE2 H. Singh ASE2 P Stanley ASM2P. Till ASM3T. Arnold ASM3 L. Bonner ASE3 R. Cadigal ASE3 J, Campbell ASM3 C. Deutz ASM3 P. Garza ASMS 8. Heakin ASE3 R. . nes AZ3 J. McC skill ASM3 G. Moo. ASE3 R. Sapitan ASM3 D. Temple 48 A AN P Aragoza ASEAN A Aujero ASEAN J. Farley ASMAN L Ferraris ASMAN J Franklin AZAN L. Jones AZAN T. Leach ASEAN C Lodahl ASMAN B . Lynch ASEAN R Melendez AKAN C. Shrewsbery AN D. Geutterman ASE2 Hoke putting a cover plate on blower on an MD3 tow tractor. ASM3 Steve Ferraris tightening lug nuts on a tow tractor. 49 12 Wilson busy on ttie woid processor in Maintenance dmin. Rappin ' with LCDR Mock. LT Miller, and AFCM Atkinson. ' utting a ventilation system together. AKAN Teeter ordering supplies on NRMMS. AD2 Deloatch performing maintenance CDR John W. Clark CDR Edward L Swartz Air Department is responsible for the operation, cleanliness, and safety of the flight decl , hangar bay. and aircraft elevators, as well as operation and maintenance of the steam catapults, arresting engines, and related equipment. Air Department is further responsible for organization of the crash and salvage crews, and movement of air- craft. They also operate and maintain the 1 ,400,000-gallon aviation fuel system, consisting of hundreds of fuel tanks, and filters, as well as miles of distribution piping. V-0 Division V-O Division is the executive division. Responsibilities include departmental administrative functions and operation of the Primary Fly Control (Pri-Fly) stations and the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) platform. The Air Boss, together with the Mini Boss, supervises all departmental functions. The two are ultimately responsible for the successful accomplishment of Air Department ' s mission: To conduct aircraft handling, parking, launching, recovering and fueling operations, including control of airborne aircraft in the immediate vicinity of INDEPENDENCE ABES V Cawiliman ABE3 M Mabingway AN M Cool AN T. Ninstead AN A. Vianzon LCDR S Burfening CW02 G Brabant AA M. Bruck AA J Hewitt AA C Hodge AA F. Koolhaven AA R May AA M. Moody ♦ 54 N02 Brabant taking a breather. anding by at Cat. 1. 55 V-1 Division USS INDEPENDENCES V-1 Division is made up of some of the most highly skilled ABH ' s in today ' s Navy. The hard- working flight deck directors (yellov shirts), plane handlers (blue shirts) and crashcrew men (red shirts) incorporate harmonious teamwork to carry out safe flightdeck operations. ABH1 W. Byrd ABH1 A Lewis ABH1 P Perkins ABH1 R Peters ABH1 J Roberts ABH1 E. Roy ABH1 T Taylor ABH1 R. Weirich ABH1 S. Yankowich ABH2G. Delisle ABH2 S. Foggie ABH2 R MCleod ABH2 E. Minor ABH2S Muffler ABH2 D Turnmike ABH2 R Walborn ABH3 S Abercronnbie ABH3 A Brown ABH3 J. Bucknnaster ABH3 D Clanton ABH3 A. Ocasio ABH3 J Osborn ABH3 K. Ruggeri ABH3 E. Schmidt ABH3S. Smith ABH3 C. Smock ABH3 G. Torres ABHAN P. Alladin AN M Anderson ABHAN D. Buell ABHAN D. Bull ABHAN D. Burns ABHAN B. Chinn AN K. Confern ABHAN C Correli ABHAN E. Correr LCDR A. McDonnel ENS A. Almeida ABHCS R Scherff ABHC D. Burnett 56 ABHAN B Davis ABHAN D. Dixon AN D. Embry AN G. Fox AN K. Harrison AN M. Halog ABHAN T Harvey AN G Helsel ABHAN D. Henrich AN G. Jorgenson AN C. Kowalski AN B. Mabry ABHAN L Martinez ABHAN W Marulanda ABHAN K. Massey ABHAN J. McCarthy ABHAN G. Medina ABHAN R. Megna ABHAN N. Mennite ABHAN J. Panatex ABHAN A. Rick ABHAN J. Rivera ABHAN A. Smith ABHAN D. Southern AN G. Staab AN D. Whitacre AN K Whitlock AN D. Wilson ABHAA E Amos ABHAA A. Baker ABHAA J Barpientos ABHAA R. Balanon AN E. Canada AN R. Conrow AN K. Denton AA B. Goerres YNSA A. McCoy ABHAA M. Middleton ABHAA M. Montague ABHAN R. Montgomery AA B. Newton AN E. Porfilio 57 AN D. Shaw AN R. Shelton ABHAA M. Smith AN C. Stuart ABHAA T Turner AN R. Upmeyer AN M Powe AA D Rigsby ABHAN D. Schave AN M. Scott AR Zaraqoza and AN Rush taking a breather. AN Shaw towing an EA-6B. « Blue Shirts hooking up an A-7. AN Bull and ABH3 Buckmaster wash down a tow tractor. AN Denton relaxes (or a minute. Preparing an aircraft for launching. 59 V-2 Division To launch and recover aircraft safely and properly requires the professional expertise of V-2 Division. The ABEs, EMs. and ICs of V-2 main- tain and operate four C-7 catapults. These catapults are capable of launching aircraft weighing up to 75,000 pounds over 253 feet of flight deck at airspeeds up to 169 knots. Of the division ' s five arresting gear engines, four are used for stopping normal aircraft, while the barri- cade recovers aircraft in an emergency situation. Even with a pitching, rolling flight deck, the arresting gear is capable of safely stopping an aircraft weighing as much as 52,000 pounds in 310 feet. LCDR M. Logar LCDR J. Snarr LT S. Obranski LT D. Ray CW03 H. Clark ABCS W. Rafferty ABCS E. White ABEC R. Alexander ABEC W. Buchanor ABEC A. Jackson ABEC H. O ' Neale ABEC J. Montoya ABEC L. Poole ABE1 G. Alsberry ABE1 C. Chuesh ABE1 H. Delacruz ABE1 R. Jacobson EMI A, Schneiders ABE1 R ABE2 D. ABE2 F ABE2C ABE2 L. ABE2 K. Solis Allen Arallo McBeath Brown Burnam •ir? 7 5! ABE2 A. ABE2G. ABE2 D ABE2 L. ABE2W ABE2 J. Helsham Holcroft Holley Johnson Kanaehoio McConnbs ABE2 R. McCue ABE2 J. Mertz ABE2 F. Mitchell ABE2 V. Rivera ABE2 R. Ruvalcaba ABE2 K. Ward 60 ii fl 3 f) ' fl fK Mr t ABE3 L. Agado ABE3 R. Annis ABE3 A. Beveritt ABES Blackmon ABES E Cabotair AK3 R. Dassie ABES D. Ereaux ABES K Foster ABES A Garcia ABES E Gibson ABES W Gillett ABES I. Gonzalez ABES W Gonzalez ABES C Graeter ABES K Haler ABES V. Harding ABES P Hayter ABES A. Hector ABES J. Hudson ABES E. Jacobs ABES R. Janes 103 S. Johnson ABES A. Jones FR M Dudash ABES Katigbak ABE3 J. Kranzler ABES M. Laidlaw ABES B. Lorenzo ABES B. Lung ABES M. Mabingnay ABES E Maldonado ABES R. Martin ABES T. McAuley ABES R. Miller ABES V. Moore 103 0. Morgan ABES L. Orman ABES D. Overman ABES T. Pugh 103 S. Rankin ABES R. Rivero 61 ABE3 D. Ryan EM3 P. Shafsma ABES R Smith IC3 R. Stanton EM3 B Torresnieves ABE3 B Trussel ABES M. Walls ABES C. Weiep ABES M. Westover ABES A. Zuniga ABEAN A. Barnette ABEAN D. Beach ABEAA T. Brehmer ABEAN B. Buchanon ABEAN H. Cady ABEAN Castracanea AN T. Davidson AA D. Davies AN C. Devillava AR B. Dillon ABEAN 0. Dothard AR D Dunnohew ICFN F. Eaton ABEAN R. Ebel AN K. Eisenberg AA R. Espe ABEAN J. Ferner ABEAN A. Foster ABEAN R. Garab AA D. Gilbert ABEAN J. Glover AA L. Graff AA J. Gronnan AN J. Harper ABEAA C. Henderson AN B Herman ABEAN S. Hill ABEAN L. Hov ard ABEAA A. Imperio 62 AN M. Ingless ABEAN C. Innocencio ABEAN J. Johnson AA D Kallas AN K. Kidman ABEAN V King AA M Kovacs AN D Krueger ABEAN K Lewis ABEAA C Lind ABEAN A Madrid ABEAN G Malone AN D Martin ABEAN W. Martin AN P. Mathyer AZAN S. McCormick AA P McNaught AN G. Mooney AN R. Nesbit AN J Owens ABEAN J Pepko AA R Perkins AN W. Philpot ABEAN C. Plourd ABEAN M. Prall ABEAN R Pnnce ABEAN S. Raglin AN R Rivers ABEAN L. Singleton AN R Sostorecz AN J Stephens AN G. Stergion AN M. Stevenson ABEAN B. Studnicky AA M. Tedder ABEAA T. Terrell AN G. Valerio AN W. Watson ABEAN L. Williams ICFN J. Wilborn AA A. Woodson ICFN K. Yeingst 63 V-3 Division ABH1 S. Dye ABH1 M. Heading ABH1 W. Hogeboom ABH1 C. Toasu ABH2 M. Caples ABH2J. Grier ABH2 R. Mettler ABH2 D. Smith ABH2 D. Thrower ABH2 P. Wescott ABH3 Castillo ABH3 M. Desroshers ABH3 N. Donaldson ABH3 R. Eggers ABH3 M. Estrada ABH3 R. Grant ABH3 J. Hoffman ABH3 R. Lanham ABH3 T. Linseth ABH3 D. Martinez ABH3 R. McCollom ABH3 J. Mercier ABH3 R. Navarro ABH3 M. Pipes ABH3 J. Warlick AN B. Carbajal AN W. Dooms AN S. Gutierrez ABHAN M. Hanson AN J. Kramer AN J. Moulin AN F. Raimondo AN J. Readman AN F. Salt AN J. Skintges AN J. Walker 64 LT G Miksch ABCS R. Stewart ABHC D. Baldwin ABHC A. Joseph AN R Youngblood AA B Blackstock ABHAA I. Haskins AN J. Henry AA B Johnson ABHAA S. Nelson AA E. Osif ABHAA J. Procter ABHAA C. Ruda AA W. Shrubbe AA R. Walls ABHAA M. Wilson AR B. Houck AA N. Lybrook AA D Mereness AA R. Recard AA A. Watson V-3 Division V-3 Division personnel are members of the ABH rating. Their primary responsibility is movement and security of air- craft on the hangar deck. As simple as it may sound, it is a very demanding task, requiring expert judgement, as aircraft are often moved with only inches separating them. The division is also responsible for maintenance of all fire fighting equipment on the hangar deck and operation of the ship ' s aircraft elevators. Should a fire occur on the hangar deck, it is V-3 ' s responsibility to get things under control. V-4 Division To Keep em Flying, the purple shirts of V-4 Division must not only service embarked aircraft with contamination free fuel and supply the catapults with lube oil, they must also maintain a fuel system which stretches from the seventh deck pumprooms to the hangar and gallery deck aircraft refueling stations. ABF2 J. McCrimon ABF2 C. Modlin ABF2 J. Pena ABF2 R. Roberts ABF2 P. Wollet ABF3 J. Barbour ABF3 E. Brantner ABF2 S. Cannpbell ABF3 D. Carroll ABF3 G. Fitzgerald ABF3S. Mine ABF3 E. Holguin ABF3 J. Joyce ABF3 B. Leviston ABF3T. Minton ABF3 S. Perkins ABF3 D. Sayles ABF3 J. Quarles AN W. Adanns ABFAN A. Andrews ABFAN M. Annin ABFAN M. Aristegui AN M. Berban AA M. Christy ABFAN Cobb ABFAN D. Freeman AN M. Gipes AN W. Gray ABFAN J. Helton ABES N. Wells 66 ABF1 F. Dryer ABF1 E. Hobbs ABF1 C. Latham ABF2 M. Chanley ABF2 J. Locke ENS J. Martinez ABFC M. Groves ABFC F. Jingco ABFC J. Mendez 1 AN W Hert ABFAN W. Hyder ABFAN T. Lawrence ABFAN D Macko ABFAN B Mason AN T. Mitchell AN C Moritz ABFAN V Parker ABFAN F Rapp ABFAN J. Redding ABFAN M. Robinson AN E. Samuel AN L Scriven AN E. Trask AN D. Watson ABFAN J Weatherington ABFAN R. Welch AN J Adams ABFAN Allen ABFAN K. Amiruddin ABFAA M Brown AA D. Diwa AA S. Evans AA L. Gilmore AA M. Grant AA D. Leonard AA C. Love AN G. Madnaga AN T McKinney AN L McLaughlin AA B. Mendoza AN W. Moore AA D. Morse AA R Moulton ABFAA C. Richardson ABFAA R. Rippey AA B Williams YNSA T. Wilson AA T. Wooten 67 I - i , i- ' i ' i i ' . ■y- K- ' f ' rff f llf lff f « it fift ' J ♦ ' r ' ♦ ' V ' ♦ ' ' Hif ' ff  CDR Ervin L Goss, CHC Religious IVIinistries Department The primary purpose of the Religious Ministries Department is to provide for the spiritual and moral (Welfare of ships company. In personal or family cnses, this resource is one of the greatest assets to a shipmate and dependents, providing Pastoral counseling as w ell as emergency financial assistance through the Navy Relief Fund. The Religious Ministries Department is further respon- sible for the administration and maintenance of 10,000 books, video tapes, and audio tapes in the shipboard library. RP2 L. Fogarty RP3 R Adams RP3 M Sedillo RPSN W Griffin RPSN M. Payne RPSN B Williams LCDR P Coyles LT J. Phillips RPC J. Woodford Chaplain Coyle conducts mass for the faithful. Chaplain Goss and RPC Woodford schedule the day ' s activities. - 31 1 72 R PC Woodford busy at the computer. R Guedel provides library assistance to a shipmate. Chaplain Phillips leads Protestant worship. J Our wild Irish rose. A.K.A. Chaplain Coyle. RP3 Adams lets his fingers do the walking through the library card index. Communications Department uses a variety of means to provide all external communications to and from the ship. They conduct visual communications, repair Tele- types, patch radio circuits, and handle all of Indys mes- sage traffic. LCDR Christopher H. Jensen . ia . CR Division LT M Carroll CR Division manages electronic communications includ- LTJG P Gomes ing message processing for messages both received and LTJG M. McRee transmitted by the ship. This amounts to no small task, considering that over 2,000 messages are handled each day. RMCM R Uhlman RMCS E. McNease RMC D Wedler RM1 M. Kline RM1 P. Modica RM1 Petrie RM1 A. Sprague RM1 J. Torbert RM1 M. Trosien RM2W. Cagle RM2 J. Gennaro RM2 P. Kelly RM2 D. Martin RM2 M. Santiago RM2 J. Shumway RM2 H.Sims RM2 K, Sullivan RM3 M. Beard RMS D, Bryant RMS L. Carey RMS D. Gaines RMS C. Goggins RMS P. Grawey RMS D. King RMS M Leist RMS B. Long RMS J Lopez RMSG. McKnight RMSD. Mullis RMS R. Norton RMS S. Potter RMS B. Routson RMS W. Bycraft RMSN P. Clark RMS J. Colon 76 RMSN D Cranston RMSN R Reuscher RMSN H Gates RMSN J. Hancock RMSN S Jones RMSN J. Liggins RMSN C McMorris RMSN S Owen RMSN K. P ippens RMSN R Rummel RMSN S. Scears RMSN D. Soto n ?y fi A n RMSN R. Steen RMSN W. Williams RMSA T. Lucero RMSA W Murphy RMSA R Patterson ' What ' s the movie tonight? They want another 50 cents. nd the Papa bear said.. 77 CR Division ' work with him. but that ' s as far as I ' ll go. Mozart is so soothing. I know It ' s here somewhere. ' I owe, I owe, so oft to work I go. 78 i CS Division In the oldest traditions of the manners, the signalmen of CS Division specialize in all forms ENS R Fenz ° ' visual communications, including flaghoist, semaphore, and various forms of flashing light communications In addition to these duties, the Indy signalmen are also the experts in visual recognition of all forms of shipping. They can always be relied upon when called by the pilot house for vital shipping information. SMI C NcNicholl SM2 A. Losa SM3 L. Askew SM3 C. Atkinson SM3 A Smith SMSN C. Behler SMSA W. Reeser SMSN T. Martinez SMSN L. Pior SN T DeWitte ■Who ' s kidding who? Nobody ' s watching me. I hope these damn things dry soon. ' 79 Communication It was this big. ' Department They ' ll never know, heh heh heh. can confirm reservations for flight 62 arriving in San Diego on October 8. nget tiie messages, I need this for the head. Are you listening to me? LCDR Ronald C. Jackson LCDR William E. Jacl(Son Deck Department ' s boatswain ' s mates stand bridge latches and serve as lool outs. pass announcements over le ship ' s public address system, man underway replen- ;hment stations, and maintain and operate the forecastle, nchors and chains during all deck evolutions. The First Lieutenant, Assistant First Lieutenant, and the eck Department Yeoman work out of the Deck Office. he office provides the major administrative support for eck Department, including planning for underway ' plenishment, preparation of performance evaluations, reparation and distribution of leave papers, and supervi- on of the Maintenance and Material Management (3M) stems. ? .: - « ' J Ship ' s Bos ' n First Division First Division is responsible for Deck Department spaces in the forward por- tion of the ship from the bow to about amidships. Responsibilities include the forecastle, ground tackle, and manning the forward fuel, cargo and ammo replenishment stations, as well as man- ning the destroyer refueling rig at Sta- tion 5A. The forecastle is home for the men of First Division, who are responsible dropping and weighing anchor as well as maintaining the forecastle and asso- ciated equipment in top condition. Although the primary purpose of the forecastle is for anchoring evolutions, it is also the traditional ceremonial area aboard the ship. LTJG J. Fisher ENS J. Perkins BMCS D. Swafford BM1 D. Fuchs BM1 D. Pfaff BM1 W. Marker BM2 V.Clay BIV12 J. Garza BM2T. Martin BM2 S. Pinner BM2 S. Toris BM3 J. Cecil BM3 S. Evans BM3 S. Jackson BM3 8. Kinsman 84 BM3 Jett and BM3 Massengill take a shine to a capstan. BM3 R. Kirby BM3 E Massengill BM3 J. Mora BM3 R Stich BM3 A Sturgeon BM3 P Swenson BM3 R. Taylor SN A. Adams SN H Bodden SN J Booth SNT. Cihler SN K. Ford SN D. Fori SN W. Green SN A. Henderson SN R. Holland SN W. Fuller SN L. Kirkland SN E. Huchton SN H. McKenzie SN K. Viall BMSN K. Swam SN S. Magana SN S. Smith SA J Tucker SA D. Zentarsky SR C. Mann 85 Barbizon graduate? Two ships passing in the night. Second Division Second Division is responsible for all Deck Depart- ment spaces aft, from about amidships to the ship ' s stern Second Division ' s major responsibility is main- tenance and manning of the ship ' s boats. Additional tasks include operating the Boat and Airplane Crane and all of the cargo and fuel replenishment stations aft, including the destroyer refueling rig at Station 9A. The numerous compartments and spaces main- tained by Second Division include the heavily- trafficked second deck starboard passageway. The division also maintains the port and starboard quar- ters, as well as the fantail in immaculate condition. BM2 K. Williams BM3J. Hyre BM3 K. Kirby BM3 H. Zayas SN F. Ahmu SN G. Haley SN D. Peyton SN C. Smith SN S. Winslow YNSN P. Williams LTJG B. BIy LTJG P. McGuane BMC J. White 88 Ante up. Third Division Third Division personnel are assigned the monumental and highly visible task of keeping INDY ' S exterior impressively grey and rust free. While the ship is at anchor or moored to a pier, Third Division often works around-the-clock blasting, scrubbing, cleaning, and painting the ships sides. The division is also responsible for maintaining and issuing paint for the ship, as well as maintaining all line and sail cloth BM2 T Asyn BM2 F Sampang B(VI2 R. Smith BM3 P. Rincones BM3 P. Talerico BfvlSN D. Washington LTJG P. Brady i I Capt. Needham hovering over the drink. 90 -Pull. L low what do I say ' ' eering clear of danger. 91 CDR Peter M. Latham CDR Donald J. Bezdek l t MlCll The mission of Indy ' s Dental Depart- ment is to provide comprehensive den- tal care to the ship ' s company and air wing. Dental care may also be provided to ships in the Carrier Task Force by dispatching a dental helo when required. The comprehensive dental care program includes operative dentis- try (fillings), endodontics (root canal), periodontics (gum disease), minor oral surgery (extractions), and prosthodon- tics (dentures, crowns, and bridges). DTCS J. Edminston DT1 M Davenport DT2R. Edwards DT2 M Moran DT3J. Alverado DT3 R. Arevalo 1 ■■ DT3 S. Carter 1 E DN M. Dixon 1 WEM DN W. Kay 1 WXy DN D. Ritman 1 1 DN R. Way 1 I LCDR G. Heise LT J. Horvath LT M. Milano f .. if CDR Bezdek gives another mouthful. LT Kassab. Where ' s my relief LT Horvath, Is that the one? Removing a wisdom tooth. Open wide. ' Where did he say to stick this? ' Oops, wrong tooth. We ' ll just put it back. 95 CDR Peter J. Henning 3SS!L .T |i Log Room The Chief Engineer and his principle assistants work out of the Engineering Log Room. The Log Room pro- vides administrative support for Engineering Depart- ment, including career counseling, preparation of per- formance evaluations, preparation and distribution of leave papers, as well as paperwork for the Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system. LCDR S. Thomas LTJG J Blakemore LTJG O. Oskosar LTJG M Rowlands CW02 J. Szymborski EMCM D. Farmer MM1 J. Clayton EN1 C. Nelson MM1 M. Forrester YN1 D. Banks EM2 S. Bruner HT2 J. Coleman EN2 K. Musil MM3 E. Crump IC3C. Heim YN3 M. Milligen FA Speck preparing a muster report. That oughta jolt yer peepers. A Division ' alve maintenance. IT3 Povlich working on CHT lines, ill CHT Detail. 1 iM SI H l v H|Ar 1 1 It WfU 1 iV 1 H ' 1b ' fe l k. Kb fi B A Division The men of Auxiliaries Division have a wide range of responsibilities aboard INDEPENDENCE. Highly specialized work centers maintain Indy ' s oxygen nitrogen plants for aircraft support, elevators, and other hydraulic equipment. Air conditioning, heating, anchor windlass, capstans, hangar bay doors, after steering, and air and water systems are just a few items cared for by these men. MM1 M Forster MM1 J. Gamble MM1 R, Sabino MM1 R. Sanders MM2 R. Flemmi ng MM2 N. Mejias MM2 T. Peterson MM2 R. Pollock MR2 J. Republica MR2 W. Vagedes MM2 W. Weber MRS G. Acosta MR3 T. Bailey MM3 D. Boer EN3 C. Chadwick MIV13 I. Duarte MM3 J. Johnson MR3H. Henry MR3 B.Hill MM3T. Hinton M(V13 B. Huguley MM3 S. Monnerjahn EN3 D. Rice MM3 D. Sigmon EN3 G. Wilson FN J. Adams MMFN J. Blair FA M. Boyle FR J, Droll FA M. Filger 100 MMFN M Johnson FA E Kennedy MMFN D Kirtley MRFN R. Riedel FA T. Stroud FN W. Thomas FA T. Vantilburg FN L. Vidaure FN S. West FR R Wolfe ENFA Begnoche taking readings What ' s that? ' 101 DC Division Indy ' s Damage Control Division is responsible for maintaining the opera- tional readiness of all shipboard fire fighting equipment. The men of Damage Control Division are the first line of defense in an emergency situation. AS1 R. Dickman DC1 G. Lahman DC1 J. Weidman DC2 T. Hopkins HT3 S. McDonald HT3 B Self DCFN J Alexander FN L. Stmson HTFN D. Thompson DCFN T Bell DCFA J. Jones DCFA K Metz DCFA M. Stigler DCFA A. Thomas DCFA J. Zack DCCS T. Sechrist DCC R. Gordon [W«B, ' - ..r -:Mn ■Bl«7 MWfm imr] 102 LT Taggart passes the word. 103 E Division E Division, one ot the largest divisions on the ship, covers territory ranging trom the ships masthead lights, to the compasses on the Bridge, to each sai- lor ' s bunklight The division is com- pnsed of 13 shops utilizing approxi- mately 130 men LTJG R. Barwis CW04 V Fegando EMC C Bisco ICC S Wilson EMI T. Kimes EMI S Malone EMI T Russo EM2 T Bautista EM2 T Black EM2 G Butters EM2 G Clement MM2 R Delacojz EM2 G. Everting EM2 D Finch EM2 R Hennessy EM2 G. Leno EM2 J. Long EM2 R Mayo EM2T. Micklet EM2 A. Miller EM2 M. Simmons EM2 F. Yaccone EM3 T Archinal EM3 R. Batjer EM3 R Bailey IC3 J. Brodie EM3 D. Clarke EM3 G Cohen EM3 D Craft IC3 W. Enley EM3 D Gannon EM3 M Gravatt EM3 R Hall EM3 C Holden IC3 D Kohl EM3 B. Letts EM3 B McCawley EM3 P. Meyers IC3 M Mitchell EMS J. Murray 1M ) i Tir }vh i n i i J rrJk I A X VTrT W i r TVTK . r IC3 K Ray EM3 J Redondo EM3 H Robertson ABE3C Rosa 03 J Sebero EM3 E Valdez EM3 A Woods EM3 R Wooten EMFN J Als ICFN J Alves FN R Bean EMFN M Bzdawka FN W. Candy FN H Cote SN R. Floyd AN T, Glass FN E. Hartman EMFN V Malaga EMFN A. Naldrett -•; ' Pratt EM FA M. Rotti ICFN M Wood FN J Woods EMFA C Starkey ,CFA A Wilk EM2 Baber on SSTG Watch. 106 EM2 Yaconte. IC2 Heim working on a phone connection box. Chief Bittick at GQ. E Division LT Bitler, EOOW. ,f EMI Mayo manning the switchboard. i nlS. %% w ' 0. EM2 Baber repairing a feed pump. C.T62 SN Smith. 1 JV Phone Talker. , NFP Nucleus Fire Party is comprised of men from each of the departments on board. Their main purpose is to augment the fire fighting forces of Damage Control Division. DC2 R. Phinney MM2 J. Frawley MM3 B. Briggs ABF3 D. Bryner ADS D. Burmeister ABE3 P. Francis MM3 B Horan ABE3 J. Navarro DC3 C. Dewitt DC3 G. Doyle DC3T. Ferron AN G. Graham DC3 E. Leibold DCFN A. Oldland DC3 R. Peeler DC3 J. Underhill DCS M Vaughan 108 Inspecting a fire station ' MS on a C02 bottle. DC2 Lent at a fire drill. Drilling on a mainspace fire. Repair locker GQ. P-1 Division P-1 Division operates and maintains the ship s eight 1.200 psi. 950 degree boilers The steam provided is essential to the operational readiness of the ship From powering the screws to heating water for showers, P-1 division helps to keep Indy steaming. LTJG R Haas CW02 O Williams BTC A. Meyer MM2 D Jordo BT2 W. Magill MM2 B. Oathout MM3 M. Armstrong BT3 F. Bares BT3 D Barth BT3 B. Bowen BT3 M. Burke BT3 D. Edens BT3 D. Gayle BT3 V. Magdangai BT3 G. Mead BT3 A. Phillips BT3 H. Walker FN A. Allen BT3 D. DeCastro BT3 M Delano BTFN C. Dickman FA C Fix FN J. Goggles FA G. Kauffman SN R. Knaub MMFA J. Lavertu BTFA J. Montague MMFA M. Melvin FN R. Nalker FN M. Shimanski BTFN M, Singleton BTFA T Talbot MMFA G. Thibodereaux 110 MM1 D. Hall BT1 B. Scanland MM2 L. Dionicio BT2 J. Hutchinson TC Meyer. MMOW. Main feed booster pump -ight off. Ill P-2 Division Another important division of Engi- neering Department is P-2. P-2 engi- neers provide vital support to the ship in Its four main spaces, ensuring that the boilers are operating smoothly at all times. BT1 R. Clymire BT1 R. Conner MM1 M. Nash MM1 M. Philips BT1 G. Purvis MM1 D. Towner BT2 E Boule MM2T. Hurst MM2Shultz BT2 M, Simpson BT3 M. Abeyta MM3T. Arnold MM3 A. Barnes BT3 L. Benneh I M3R. Blake MM3 Bishop BT3 J. Branch BT3 R. Chapman Ml I3 M. Dean BT3 E. Gage MM3 M. Flood MM3 G. Gray BT3 M. Hegarty M[ 3 C. Karas BT3 C. Lackey MM3 G. Lannerd IVIM3 W. Lyne BT3 P McDermott MM3 K. McNew MM3T. Orton BT3 A. Murphy BT3 C. Printy BT3 B. Smith MM3 R. Rowe BT3S. Straughn BT3 D. Weiss LT B Kumangi MMCS A, Williams MtVIC A Bangen BTC R. Novotny 112 MM3 K. Winters FN R Bass MMFN L Coronil MMFN G. Gamble FN G Gnauss MMFN B. Harrison MMFN T. Jones BTFN D. Mason FN K McCollum MMFN R Moores MMFN M Petrangelo FN T Roberts MMFN E Whetzel BTFN D. Wright BTFA W. Biliani FA R Breeland BTFA J Brooks FA J Harper FA P. Nut FA C Sinclair MMFA J . Vargas MMFA T Winston FR M Maier BTFR S. Mill FR S. Seibert 113 P-3 Division P-3 Division controls the two auxiliary spaces onboard. Their main responsibility is to maintain and operate the ship ' s evaporators. P-3 works in conjunction with the other propulsion divisions to provide essential utilities for operations. MM1 Green MM1 T. Thompson MM2 D. Beckedahl MM2 A. Tagart MM3A. Conklin MM3: MM3 S. Rafferty D. Thorpe MM3 0. Witherow FN W. Duckum MMFAM. Bell MMFA S. Brown MMFA T.Hall MMFA L. Kinney MMFA J. Doe FA F. Powell FA E. Sewell FR M. Dudash m m 114 lore PMS. A messenger. IM3 Antinitis, Throttle Man. 115 P-4 Division Known as Oil Kings, the men of P-4 are an important link in the propulsion chain. They are responsible for the safe, efficient transfer of fuel and water P-4 is also tasked with the operation of the catapults from their Cat shop, I LTJG W. Purdie LTJG P. Newton CW03 B. Poner BT1 T. Kendall BT1 W. Severance BT1 G. Smith BT1 F. Smith BT1 C. Storno BT2 J. Allen BT2 G. Dare BT2 W. Harris BT3 A. Arno BT3 M. Atkinson BT3 D. Booth BT3 D. Bresh BT3 J. Dennis BT3 Glover BT3 M. Metzger BT3 A. Nicol BT3 M. Polomski BTFN J. Alimandi BTFN D. Bailey FN K. Green FN B Howe FN B McConkey FN D. Turrieta BTFN R. Varner FR J. Newrton 116 J LTJG Purdie. FN Blair taking readings. BT3 Atkison Checking oil lines. V. R Division Repair (R) Divisions mission involves hull and machinery repair for INDEPENDENCE. This includes ensuring the readiness of the ship ' s damage control systems and organizations. The division is composed of specialized w ork centers to perform the various tasks it must accomplish. Welding, pipefitting, metalwork, carpentry, valve repair, fire fighting, and life support systems all fall within the bounds of R Division. HT3 T. Estes HT3 M. Mason HT3 J. Mills HT3 D. Povlich HT3 R. Utria HT3S. Walter HTFN J. Brody HTFN T. Faas HTFN R. Frinzi HTFN D. Gehrke HTFN L. Goldsmith HTFN J. Hinz HTFN R. London FA J. Prince HTFA B Raymond FA J. Safarowicz FA L. Stoner HTFN R. Troy HT1 A.Williams HT2 W. Anderson HT2 K. Hogan HT2 M. Seawell CW02 D. Noyce MRC L. Barten 118 Training HT3 Troy, and HT2 Estes braizing. CHT Detail. HT2 Anchetta Throttle watch. 120 Lighting off. The unknown welder. 121 MMD Maintenance Department is the heart of Indy ' s preventive maintenance program. They plan work packages for ship- yard periods and repair availabilities. CDR D. Trytten LCDR S Kittel LCDR J. Link LCDR N. Simmons LCDR D. Wicks LTJG J. Kingsley MCPO L. Mitchell ABFC P. Anderson SKC F. Seuga BT1 Brenneman DPI D. Davis MM1 L. McNabb AS1 D. Newell EM2 B. Bruner A02 J. Mondie ABE2 B. Chapman AT3 J. Adcock DP3 J. Ames ABF3 D. Babnew YN3 C. D ' Augostine ABE3 P. Figer AK3 W. Kueczynski ET3 R. Lignell SK3 G. Metcalf EN3W. Musil AKAN T. D er AZAN J. Torres SKSR M. Noronha 124 v ' V ' ET3 R. Lignell and ABE2 B. Chapman EM2 Bruner checking a manual. 12S CAPT James M. Hille, USMC aw , « ■ ' ' riv Marine Detachment Indy ' s Marine Detachment provides weapons security, internal and external security of the ship, guard the ship ' s payroll, and act as order lies for the CO. and embarked flag officers. 1ST LT T Nees MSGT L. Butler SSGT E Alarcon SGT J. Davidson SOT R Lowrey CPL A. Dillard CPL F. Ellner CPL J. Firestine CPL F. Hamilton CPL P, Hrabsky CPL J. Huskey CPL V. Neal CPL R. Qoiroz CPL R. Rude CPL T. Schmitz CPLJ. Tolbert LCPL D. Amaral LCPL S. Arnold LCPL C. Burton LCPL M, Byers LCPL R. Davis LCPL A. Hall LCPL D. Jones LCPL D. Peterson LCPL E. Pitts LCPL J. Poland LCPL P. Rinsmore LCPL A. Rosinsky LCPL T. Sauer LCPL J. Stofchner LCPL R. Suess LCPL T. Swanner 128 LCPL M Velasquez LCPL P Weissenfluh LCPL R Wright LCPL C. Weeden PFC R Britt PFC D. Brown PFC W. Chace PFC P. Dinsmore PFC M. Eiss PFC J. Frost PFC J. Graham PFC C Grandy PFC M. Kearny PFC M. Matlick PFC G McCloud PFC J O ' Rawe PFC J. Oniz PFC J Payne PFC G Pennine PFC B. Perez PFC B Perreaurt PFC M. Ringwelski PFC R. Robledo PFC C. Shicker PFC H Smith PFC K. Springer PFC C. Taylor PFC M. Timmins PFC P. Tooson PFC A. Ungaro 7 tf M PFC M. Vaillancourt PFC W. White PFC C. Wiesner PFC B. Yarges 129 PFC Velasquez, and PFC Eiss raise the colors I ■ •.i « _J K l t . IP i 1 } J  m r .- LCPL Weissenfluh on duty. CPL Ellner preparing for an inspection. Rifle Detail performing a 21 gun salute. LCPL Matlick on a roving patrol. 131 Relaxing at sea. LCPL Timmins taking a breather. 132 LCPL Eiss assists during the Dependant ' s day cruise. CPL Raynor. and LCPL Vargas examine a weapon. Manning the rails. MSGT Butler, CAPT Dunnagan, and LT Nees at the Ship ' s party 133 CART Jerry R. Rogers Medical Medical Department maintains facilities equal to a small hospital. The emergency treatment room is equipped to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Medical Department also maintains a major rest ward, an intensive care unit, an operating room, a laboratory, an X-ray room, a fully-stocked pharmacy, and physical examination rooms. I HMC W. Lloyd HMC D, Vaughan HM1 T. Day HM1 D. Scott HM2 R. Bernico HM2 J. Bosma HM2 J. Capehart HM2 P. Leners HM2 E. McGough HM2 K. Okutsu HM2 G. Roberts HM3 B. Auchey HM3 M. Eaton HM3 N. Figueroa HM3 R. George HM3 G. Radtke HM3C. Shuize HM3R. Smith HM3 J. Vega HM3C. Wilson HM3M.Zeiler HN S. Anderson HN B. Asias HN R. Bryan HN G. Chittick HN R. Show HN M. Terrell HN J. Vaughn HN L. Voipe HA G. Briddell 136 CAPT Kovalcik with a patient HN Vaughn taking inventory of emergency field kits. HM3 Vega drawing blood from SN Crabtree. i-iM ' i Okutsu and HM2 Terrell conducting check-in at sick call. HN Briddell bandaging a shipmate ' s hand. 138 HM3 Eaton drawing blood. AN Voipe taking vital signs. 4M3 Auchey and HM3 Lenners repare a medical response. CDR Charles V. Parker V ' it ' r - Navigation Navigation Department is responsible for the safe naviga tion and piloting of the ship. Navigation ' s quartermasters rely on satellites, stars, lights, and beacons to guide the Indy safely through the oceans of the world. LT P. Gallagher LT H. Shelanski QMC D Bailly QM2 A. Broaddus QM2 S. Calabrese QIVI2 C. Paunel QM3 K. Payne QMSN D. Eckhoff QMSN J. Heeter QMSN R.Johnson QMSN D. Lukens QMSN R. Richer QMSN R. Robino QMSN J. Rougeaux QMSN G. Ruvo QMSN D. White QMSA S. Betten QMSA C. Fowlkes SA D. Leev nght QMSAW. Philips 142 A Lookout on the Big Eyes. QM3 Richer plotting a course. QM2 Duncan checking satellite predictions QM2 Jones and QM3 Lukens plotting a course. 143 Navigation QM3 Richer. QM2 Duncan, and QM3 Eckhoff checking a sea and anchor chart. 144 QMS Richer taking bearings. QM2 Duncan and QMSN Betten plot fixes on the sea and anchor chart. QM3 Eckhoff aligning a sextant. 145 Operations Department is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information and tactical data that is vital to the mission of INDEPENDENCE. CDR William J. Butterworth ' - •- OPS Admin The Operations Admin Office provides the coordina- tion needed within the large and diverse Operations Department. The office provides a timely and accurate flow of infor- mation to and from the 10 divisions within the depart- ment. In addition, the Operations Office is tasked with coordination of numerous shipboard evolutions, vary- ing from underway replenishment to casualty report management. Strike Operations, a vital link between the ship and air wing, is an integral facet of 00 Division. Here the com- plex planning and daily scheduling of all operations aboard Indy take place. CDR J Ault CDR W Headndge CDR S. Livelsberger CDR R. Marquis LT J. Arnold LT R. Freitag LT M. Landers LTJG V. Giampola CW02 B. Pruitt YNSN J. Arnold Let s go over this one more time! I ' m the OPSO and you ' re the yeoman . my brick! Now give me back 148 ! The mission of OA Division is to rapidly provide the INDEPENDENCE Battle Group with accurate meteorological and oceanographic data. To accomplish this, OA Division monitors, collects, and disseminates up-to-the-minute information on local meteorological conditions 24 hours a day. OA Division AG1 G Lieght AG1 J Piper AG1 L. Steele AG2 T Conway AG2A. MacNeil AG3 R. Dowless AG3 T Marshall AGAN C, Allen AGAA E. Jackson AG3 Allen Checking FAX Charts. 149 OC Division LCDR W Eastin LT C. Vaught OC Division personnel are Indys air traffic LT Woleslagle controllers. The INDEPENDENCE Carrier Air £|Ngs r Easier Traffic Control Center is divided into two parts: Air Operations and Carrier Controlled Approach. ACC M. Josephson ACC W. Kahler AC1 T. Bettis AC1 J. Brown AC1 M Dittmer AC1 W. Erwin AC1 M. Jordan ACI G. Richardson AG1 G. Stansell ACI J. Wilson AC2 R. Carbone AC2 K. Dayton AC2 D. Scharlau AC2 D. Wright AC3 E. Gommel ACS A. Jones AC3 S. Lockrey AC3 R. Sullivan ACS E. Valdez ACS J. Vonkersburg AGS T. Woody ACAN D Duncan ACAN K. Gentn ACAN G. Hall ACAN S. Hansen ACAN S. Knapp H ' T YH 150 t Ef mrA P03 Woody updating fuel stats. P01 Erwin coordinating with the bridge. P03 Lockrey controlling F18 on final approach. P01 Stansell preparing for night ops. t W ATO awaiting pony on cod arrival. Updating arrival time for the cod. 151 OER Division OER ensures all radar are oporallonni This covers niJiiii tenance of all surface arul ;iir rcnfrirrti r.Kl.ir. inrliiduu) tin CATTC radar system FC1 C Harroll ET1 W Hlnsch ET1 K Petersfon ET1 W Richardson FC1 M Windsor FC1 M Wuchevich ET2 D Clavette ET2 D. Goodrich ET2 J Howard ET2 N Kostiou ET2 D Simpson ET2 f Twerdak Li:j H Botteron ET3W Chrisp ET3 M Fifer ET3P Hall ET3 M Hosteller ET3 O Kose ET3 A IVIartine ET3 R Pavlik ET3 M Pietrzykowski ET3 C Schade ET3 C Spence ET3R Traxler 152 K ™l1 C YiMlLJ ' will not carry on bags I will not carry on bags . . ' EW3 Kelly awake for a change 153 OEC Division OEC provides repair and maintenance of all HF, VHF, UHF, and satellite communications systems. Mainte- nance of meteorological, navigational, and television systems is also encompassed by this branch. ENS M. Roderick CW02 P Malone ETC J. Forgey ET1 T. Bowen ET1 W. tvlanders ET2L. Philips ET2 F. Bloedow ET2 R. Howard ET2 D. Palmen ET2 J.Smith ET2 R. Studyvin ET2 S. Waiters ET3 L Ashe ET3 R. Baker ET3 K. Harden ET3W. Marhulik ET3 S. Poniatowski ET3 A. Savinski Watch what happens to that aircraft when I push this! 154 think I hear Philly airport. Wait a second! Championship wrestling was on this channel. 155 OED Division OED maintains all ship operations data processing centers. This includes all computer and ancillary equipment in support of the ship ' s various nerve centers. 0S1 D. Chavez DS1 A. Edralin DS1 J. Figueroa DS2 J. Dashiell DS2 A. Garcia AX2 K Hartsock DS2 L. Holthouser DS3 T. Anderson DS3 Donaldson DS3 S Fahlquist AX3 A. Farese DS3 J. Hancock DS3 S. Pucci DS3 M. Terry AXAN J. Gore 0S1 R Altura DS1 W. Amper AX1 J Budd ) Ti : 156 ■| had to come in off of leave for THIS! ' I think I need a bigger hammer. What ' s this button do ' ' ' O.K. What happened to Space INvaders? ' 157 FC1 E Whitlock ET2 F. Bloedoe FC2 D. Brauer ET3 E. Perry FC3 M. Serpa OEDC Division OEDC is responsible for the maintenance of all operations equipment. It provides repair and damage control to all OPS divisions. 158 OEM Division OEM controls the major weapons systems aboard Indy It ' s responsibilities include the CIWS system, and Sea Sparrow LCDR C Jefferson LTJG J Hinsey LTJG D Stallings ETCM K. McKnight FCC J. Huish FCI J. Hobson FC1 R. Lmdsey FCI K. McLellan FC2 D. Brewer FC2 F. Dube FC2 J. Higuet FC2 M. Mahoney FC2 E. Sailer FC3 J. Brasner FC3 T. Broeffle FC3 K Gaddy FC3 P Lewis FC3 J, Mohler FC3 B. Patrick We can watch both ball games at the same time? ' 159 EMCM J. McMillan DS1 R. Beverly IC1 T Durham ET1 B. Gonzales IC2 J. McLain FC3 I. Green IC3 E. Welsh OSSN W. Lee ICFN M.Young OETV Division 160 J LTJG E. Johnson EWC D. Beard EW1 K Maras EW2 G. Smith EW2 D. Wide EVV2 D. Wolf EW3 M. George EW3 P Kelly EW3 W Koshorek EW3 N Loch EWSN T Maclean EWSN A. Otero OEW Division 161 01 Division In the Combat Information Center, a space lit only by the glow of radar repeater screens and status boards, the operations specialists (OSs) of 01 Division carry out the never- ending task of collecting and dis- seminating information. LTJG R Rainer OSCS L. Allen OSCS H. Burgess OSCS D. Clayson 0S1 Brand 0S1 M. Brummell 0S1 T. Ford 0S1 J. Harry 0S1 J. McLaughlin 051 D. Reeder 052 R. Blackwood 0S2 T. Dressier 0S2 P. Fix 0S2 J. King 0S2 G. Helmick 0S2 J. Lyn 0S2 D. Rett 0S2 T. Westbrook 0S2 H. Whaley 052 G. White 053 F. Amos OSS A. Bustamante OSS B. Dale OSS P. Freyre OSS P. Frisbie OSS A. Goddette OSS H. Grathwohl OSS A. Gonzales OSS T. Kiser OSS J Rodriguez OSS D. r latern OSS J. Lott OSS R. Lambert OSS J. Kozarik 162 0S3 E. Wilken OSSN D Brownlee OSSN A Craig OSSN M Lumsden OSSN R Michalski 163 OP Division OP Division provides the official photographic services for the ship, and air wing Pictorial documentation of daily events is only pari of the task assigned to Indy ' s photo- grapher ' s mates. In the photo lab at CVIC, the ship ' s intel- ligence center, a specially trained group of PHs directly support the intelligence mission on board INDEPEND- ENCE. Operating 24 hours a day, this team processes thousands of feet of film and produces numerous prints from aerial imagery. PHI C. Finley PHI D. IVIaclean PH2 J. Morrow PH3 P. Aiken ENS W. Pederson PHCS D Noyes PHC S Stopler PH3 D. Allen PH3 J. Evans P0H3 T. Cornell PH3 K. Huddleston PH3 T. Karr PH3 R. Peaden PHAN D. Chase PHAN J. Christopher PHAN D. Gallant PHAN J. Hanson PHAN J. IVlorgan PHAN M. Wedemeyer 164 PHAN D. Chase processing prints PHI D. MaClean taking a picture. OS Division CTRC J. Waldroff OS Division (SSES), provides cryptologic electronic support and special comnnunications support to the ship, flag, and air wing. Under the auspices of the Intelligence Officer, OS Div- ision personnel work in close coordination with CIC, Supplot, and the INDEPENDENCE Intelligence Center. CTM1 D. Ayler CTA1 G. Gresham CT01 G. Waldron CT03 W. Lowdermilk OS ' s at the control console. 166 J LT R Bunch LT F Dendy LT P Freitag LT P Gherrity LT J. Szabat LT V Yanega LT M Zmijewski LT W. Purdue OX Division ox Division, indy s Anti-Submarme Warfare module, is responsible for detection, analysis, classification, and tracking of all subsurface contacts in vicinity of the INDEPENDENCE Battle Group. AWC G. Preiss AWC C. Swanson DS1 M. Chadderon DP2 P Dicenzo AW2 V Drunnmond AW2 M. Cause AW2 D Larington AW2 D Mitchell AW2 B. Niles AW2 P Toth DP3 R. Frias AW3 D. Walton AWAN J. Daniels AWAN M. Gilroy AWAN B. Griffin 167 OZ Division OZ Division is the heart of the ship ' s far-reaching intelligence system. Here, pilots receive information on their missions and the location and capabilities of potentially hostile forces in the area of the INDEPENDENCE Battle Group IS1 D. Gallee IS1 R. Jordan IS1 R. O ' Conner 151 R. Peklar DM1 D. Williams 152 S. Baraner IS2 C. Cardona DP2 D. Edwards IS2 B. Lewey IS2 R. Sager 152 V. Sanchez 153 R. Campbell IS3 J. Crociante IS3 K. Dawson IS3 J. Phillips ISSN A. Dolley ISSN T. Pruss ISSN J. Notaro ISSN M. Nowak ISSN A. Robbins ISSN T. Smalley ISSN T. Taylor ISSN D. Walters ISSA R. Wagman CDR G. Welter LCDR L. Henderson LT D. Howard LTJG J. Danzinger ENS D. Gyatt ISC G. Logan 168 CDR Arthur F. Slater r « ii . Safety The goal of Safety Department is to enhance operational read- iness by reducing the number of personnel injuries and deaths, and minimizing material losses resulting from mishap. The environment and tempo of operations aboard an aircraft carrier are such that the hazards present and the substantial possibilities of a mishap occurring make safety awareness training an around-the-clock operation. To accomplish this, Safety Department disseminates information and enforces reg- ulations designed to safeguard INDY and her crew to maintain a high level of safety awareness. BM1 R. Jones A01 H. Kilby HT1 S. Mcrae EN1 C. Nelson LTJG S. Liang ABEC K. Poole ABEC R. Streng 172 BM1 Jones checking safety tags. 173 Supply Department supports INDEPENDENCE and the embarked air wing. Supply ' s nine divisions perform many essential services and big business functions. CDR Keith S. Kramer :? ' y ) ' S-1 Division Supply Support Division, S-1, is the main office of the INDEPEND- ENCE Supply Department All research, ordering, and funding of Indy ' s $90 million inventory of 100,000 line items is performed by S-1 division. The division is divided into sections which specialize in technical research: stock control: business machine repair: and financial management. LT F, Hauck SKC J. Fryckman SKI K. Dooley SKI P. Ordonez SK2 R. Kolterman AK2 T. Nelson SK2 M. Paxton SK2 P. Snyder AK2 B. Rayford SK2R. Halliday SKSN L. Bailey SKSN R. Delacruz AKAN G. Howe SN B. Key SKSN M. Kragenbring AKAN G. Savage SK2 Snyder. LT Hauck, SK1 Dooley. and SK3 Bowers performing stock control. 176 Oifcking stock numbers. K3 Kragenonng updating stock files. SK3 Delacruz working on financial reports. Hard at work in the office. AK1 Brown and AK2 Sigman perform stock control. 177 S-2 Division S-2 Division is in charge of seven INDEPENDENCE dining facilities, tv( o of which serve meals 20 hour?: daily to over 4,000 shipmates Additionally, t provides food and service for special tunc changes of command and guest visits E; special birthday meal is prepared for crew n. ,.. who have birthdays that month fvlSI D Cruz MSI A. Floras MSI J. Turner MSI Worthington MS2 D. Aupperle v lSC f ijano MSC D. Gumpal MSSN S. Robles MSSN J. Wilhoite SA N. Grayson MSSA K. Jacobs MSSR P. James MSSR L. Pmell 178 MS2 A. Hayes SK3 D. Bowers MS3 S. DeWitt MS3 J. Ganan MS3 D. Kirkland MS3 S. Lor MS3 C. Najarian MS 3 W. Root MS3 B. Ross MSSN C. Rabjohn ISCS Degano planning a menu. Making meatloaf. LTJG Rogers and MSCS Degano discussing their Nork. MS1 Worthington receiving food stores. 179 LT B McBride MSC F DeGuia S-2M Division AR D. Davies SHSN Hairston SMSN R. Moore AN E. Noel dinwork amongst shipmates. Dishing out some fine Navy chow. What the heck is THAT ' 181 S-3 Division The sales organization, consisting of five retail outlets, is a multi-million dollar operation providing the crew with hundreds of items and services. ENSH. SHCA SHI L. Burchett SHI J. Cabrera SHI R. Leonard SHI R. Smith SHI A. Chambers SH2 P. Huckeba SH3 C. Bragg SH3 E. Diaz SH3R. Hall SH3 B. Lacey SH3 J. Lindsay SH3 M. Parks SH3 B. Sorber SH3 G. Taylor SH3 C.Williams SHSN J. Cherry SHSN W. Ellis SHSN M. Gales SHSN R. Greene AA J. Hurt SHSN E. Johnson SHSN J. Lorden SHSR J. Maddela SHSN C. McClain SHSN J. Morris SHSA V. Peters AA R. Porter SHSN A. Saigal SKSNT. Simms AR E. Wilson 182 Oops S-4 Division Millions monthly pass through INDY ' s Disbursing Office, where the DKs (Disbursing Clerks ) of S-4 ensure each crew member gets his pay twice a month. Getting those checks ready for each payday involves a vast amount of behind-the-scenes work. Mountains of paperwork must be processed in order to post a member ' s entitlements for each payday Travel claims, advancement papers, forfeitures, allotments, and leave rations are a few samples of paperwork constantly flying through the office. DK2 N. Gallardo DKSN C. Garner DKSN D King DKSN M. McCoy ENS K Weber DKC R. Lopez DKSN A. Ortiz DKSN C. Panameno DKSN J. Voyles DKSR A. Tecson DKSA G. Tecson ENS K. Weber in the green. 184 DK1 Lopez reconciling LESs. )KSN C. Panameno doing S-Jumps entries DISBO - His better side? ' 185 S-5 Division S-5. the wardroom division, plays a major role in Supply Department. The division provides INDEPENDENCE and air w ing officers with the finest cuisine and retreat to a quiet, relaxed, hotel-like atmosphere. S-5 also maintains over 250 staterooms for some 450 officers daily. LTJG L Saumweber MSC E. Arrellano SH2 W Key MS3 B. Bishop MS3 G. Callens MS3 R. Clark MS3 R. Hensey SN M. Cortista MSSN M. Danyiko MSSN D. Few AA C. Jones IVISSN T. Kurpuis AN D Murray MMFN C. Rios MSSR J. Ruth AA M. Sheehan SN N. Singleton AR M. Warford mnrryTir: IVIaking meatloaf. ( 1S2 Bishop doing food service records. 186 i AR Warford preparing the salad bar. ' Hey ... We paid for this? ' Meatloaf again? ' 187 S-6 Division LCDR C Decker LCDR S. Koenig For research, break-out, and issue of both repairable LCDR R. Turk and consumable aeronautical material, the air wing and AIMD depend on the INDEPENDENCE aviation stores division (S-6). LT J. Pound LT A. Stout AKC R. Harmon AK1 R. Brown AK1 A Hodge AK2J. Landon AK2G Macha DP2 R Walker AK3M . Dove AK3V. Prince AK3A Sigman SNA. Doyen ANT. Douty AKAN D Farley AKAN C. Hull AN J. Mason 188 LT Hallock and DPSN Rodriguez reviewing SNAP operation. i LT D Hallcock DPC L. Lewis S-7 Division S-7. Supply Department ' s Data Processing Division, is composed of Data Processing Technicians and Data Systems Technicians who utilize the Honeywell DPS 6 computer system. The system provides information pro- cessing for supply management, financial management, aviation 3tv1, sur- face 3M, and payroll for Indy ' s personnel. DP1 R Raynor DPS S. Clark DPS W. Griffin DPS J. Hartwig DPS R. Kemp DPS G. Orin DPS Walker DPSN B. King DPSN Puig DPSN K. Risley DPSN G. Rodriguez DPSN W. Seifert DPSN R. VanDyke AK1 Brown and AK1 Sigmon entering Supply requisitions. DPSN Van Dyke operating the MILTOPE tape drive. 189 S-8 Division S-8 Supply Departments material division, Is a ■nulti-million dollar warehousing and cargo move- ment operation which stocks over 100,000 line items, ncluding aviation and ship ' s spare parts, in 48 storerooms. S-8 receives and ships over 300 tons of cargo annu- ally The material division receives and ships material via aircraft, underway and vertical replenishment. LT A Kovalchick ENS D. Chandler CW02 L. Walker SKCf J. Gamble SKC F. Jimenez SKI R. Aranzanso SK2 L. Burgess SK2 G. Joseph SH2 M. Lugo SK2 G. Tyler SK3 T. Davison SK3 R. Knowles SK3 S. Latham SKSN G Reader AA D. Altchuler AKAN E. Brown SN K. Bruton AA T. Buckallew SKSN E, Busse SKSN J. Eldridge SKSN K. Godley SR A. Hagens SKSN S. Hawthorne SKSA N. Jennings AA T, LeMaster SKSN J. Lindsay AKAN R. Roscheck AKAN D. Shurtz 190 Ts r i -MjfoiT ma _ 11 V ' ' jf 1 t n L IH u : 1 t • ' • u , Jr .725 -2 Breakout team Issuing Parts. Breakout madman. SK2W Upchurch MS2 D, Weil MS3 P. Hickey SK3 W. Hughes SH3 B Musfelt DPS G Slawinski AKAN M Evans MSSN L. Gonzales SKSN S. Latham SHSN W, Olivera S-10 Division S-10 division is the quality assurance division of Supply Department. This division is responsible for maintaining an effi- cient, productive supply system. 192 I MSI D. Grams MSI J. Worthington MS2 J. Lacsamana SN C Bostick MSSA G. Maisonave MSSN J. Rauckhorst S-12 Division The division responsible for the planned maintenance system in Supply Department is S-12. The mission of this division is to conduct all maintenance actions required of Supply. SHSN Saigal makes a sale in the ship s store. 193 Ml n A i i iM lE J -m . P01 singer passes the buck. ' Blender Cow. 194 Dough fight ' ! ' ' The educated consumer. How much? Autographs? 195 Training Departments greatest responsibility is to keep I ' Jllll- ilMlll ■ ■ Bll I HH !•( W immi ! I ' l from the production of Captain ' s Call , to administration of the Navy-Wide Advancement exam. Training is further responsible for a variety of counseling services, including orientation of new crew members drug and alcohol counseling, and career counseling LCDR John R. Bush i JAO PI The Public Affairs Office has a multitude of responsibilities to the military and civilian world, it handles tours while in port, public .iquiries, and news releases, as well as The Declaration. Indy ' s newspaper. This division also provides entertainment and training for the crew via the ship ' s internal radio and television systems. LT D. Smith JOG D. Gorham J02 E. Allman J03 D. Mueller J03 J. Johnston JOSN K. McWilliams LCDR M. John looks on as LT D. Smith explains his PAO plan. 198 CW02 K. Draper discusses a distinpuished visitor tour with JOC D. Gorham. PHAN J. Morgan and JOC D. Gorham, all dressed up and no where to go. JOS Jim Johnston - Point and shoot? ' J03 D. Mueller, impotent under pressure. 199 Educational Services Office The Educational Services Office is responsible for administering the Navy-Wide Advancement exams, CLEP exams, and Military Leadership exams, as well as E-2 and E-3 examinations The division also provides assistance to those crew members wishing to attend schools or have qual ifications documented in their service records. CW02 K. Draper PNC A. Gordon PN3 Todd Jackson - A mind is a terrible thing to waste. ' PNC A. Gordon Duty Sea Lawyer. 200 Raging Bull. Acid Baby, R. Suarez. MR2 C. Pelton and PN3 A. Jones. A meeting of great minds? PN1 C. Drayton . . . for life? Special Services Special Services is responsible for ensuring that a variety of recreational activities are available to the ship ' s company and air wing. Special Services provides discount tickets for entertainment, organizes sporting events, provides sporting equipment, and main- tains shipboard weight rooms. LTJG R. Bnght SN P. Crabtree AA R. Lukow SN T. Montgomery AN J. Rodriguez GMG2 C. Brucato SH3 T. Home ra I WWT)f -_ I l i, r J r % 1 V ' i f The Rec Services gang. Hard at Work? 202 • 11 JQ R BriQht Stirface Warrior. NCCM B. Walker Command Career Counselors Office The Navy Counselors in this office are constantly busy helping crew members interested in furthering their naval careers. Information on career benefits and retention incentives is enthu- siastically provided. Retention of quality personnel is the primary goal of Indy ' s Retention Team. NCI W. Cotto SA B. George NCC W. Cotto. ■GO NAVY: LCDRJ. Bush. ■■Bigfoot. PN1 J. Brown, Change the Watchbill?!!!! ncrK3is ni S,i CAAC DAPA ICC K.Taylor SN A Gardner The Counseling and Assistance Center Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor Office aids Indy personnel seeking assistance in the areas of substance abuse, equal opportunity, or leadership and management. VJanna be hoopsters. Extraterrestrial? 204 ABE3 J. McCoy SN M Murphy i I Division The Thinktank. Indoctrination Division serves as the Welcome Aboard committee for new personnel. During the two weeks of l-Division classes, personnel are given lectures introducing them to specific details concerning life on board. The new crew member is provided with vital information on the personnel and disbursing offices, medical department, ship ' s store, special services, and much more. Steve Hytopp. Ugly American. CDR Daniel A. Jorvig Weapons Department maintains a wide array of ord- nance necessary to ensure ship ' s security. The depart- ment provides various types of ordnance to the air winq as well as maintaining several 50 caliber machine guns the Sea Sparrow and CIWS systems n • ...-■; v ihk • ' ; mi: ' i ' ' : M ,r G-1 Division G-1 Division, the ship ' s Armory, is composed of Gunner ' s Mates, Torpedoman ' s Mates and Aviation Ordnancemen. The division ' s duties include maintenance and upkeep of the ship ' s small arms magazines and magazine sprinkler systems, as well as stowage and buil- dup of torpedoes for SH-3 helos and S-3 Viking aircraft. AOCS J. Butchko A01 W. Mezo A01 R. Strother A02 F. Donato A02 J. Pratt A03 K. King A03 B, Workman AN S. Alano AN S. Campbell AR N. Colquitt AOAN H. Heffer AN B. Jenkins AA D. Johnston AA T. Kyle AA J. McNeal AR J. Prince AOAN L. Richardson AR S. Thompson CPO Quimbach, A02 Goodrich, and Ao1 Thomasson moving ordnance. i 208 J TMSN Ventura cleaning and inspecting a shotgun. AN Daniels. A03 Wents moving ordnance. 209 G-2 Division !1 G-2 Division (Flight Deck Ordnance) is the home of the flight deck Ordies of Weapons Department. As ship ' s company, Flight Deck Ordnance is tasked with receiving ordnance from below decks, stowage of wea- pons in the farm, upkeep and maintenance of several ready-service magazines and lockers, and weapons issue in support of the air wing. In addition, G-2 is charged with the movement of ammo, groceries, and freight on the flight deck during vertical replenishment. WT1 J. Frisbie A01 D. Hansen GMG3 M. Boles GMG3 R. Brown GMG3S. Cargin A03 M. Curry GMG3 A. Mood GMG3C. Norburg GMG3 T. Sheets GMG3 R. Watson FN L. Backman SN B. Cantu AN J. Fedele SN H. Gipson ANS. Link AOAA J, Marlow AOAA J. Marshall SN C. Peterson SN D, Roberson AN C. Shelton TMSA N. Ventura LTJG T Doughtery CPO G. Haight GMC F. Russo 210 Securing an elevator to move ordnance. Preparing ammunition to be transported to the flight deck. Preparing an assault rifle. 211 -3 Division 1 The Aviation Ordnancemen of G-3 Division assemble bombs and mis- siles deep down in Indy ' s fourth deck magazines. Four separate work cen- ters - Bomb Assembly, Hangar Deck Ordnance, Missile Shop, and Dam- age Control blend into a smoothly operating force responsible for stowage, breakout, assembly, transport, and strike- down of all aviation ordnance used by the air wing. ENS J. King AOC Siggs AOC K. Quimbach A01 I Dominguez A01 G. Evoli A01 K. Gervais A01 B. Harpster A01 M. Leight A01 R. McGinnis A01 G. Sagar A02 D. Allen A02 D Anderson A02 S. Brown A02 J. Brown A02 J. Goodrich A02 R Green A02 R. Guillen A02M. Salas A02 R Taylor A02 J Teague TM2 J. Stoop A03 J. Boyd TM3 C. Conger A03 B Holmes A03 R. Kerns A03 R. Reaves A03 J. Szabo A03 Terrazas A03 J. Vitanza AOAN G. Allen AOAN M. Anderson AR J. Bailey AOAN R. Bell i fv rpfy-. 212 .i AOAN D Blane AN A Boncardo AOAN G Booker AOAN R Box AOAN D Burns AOAN R Brewer AN R. Chan AN N. Ch rist AOAN C. AOAN R. Crawley Daniels AOAN N. Dauzat AOAA D. Dittmer AOAN C, Downmg TMSN M Gebert AOAN J. AOAN J. AN Jam Forsythe Hayden AOAN Luttrell AR D. Nelson AR D. Pritchett AOAA M Rebelo AOAN P. Reeder AN Summers AOAN Ross AOAN Sanders AA S. Sargent AN R. Strickland AOAN M Roberts AOAN T. Ward AA D. W€ jisgram AOAN R. Wentz AOAN Wilkinson AA Yarborough 213 G-4 Division G-4 Division is the backbone of Weapons Depart- ment. The division is composed of the AO. EM. MM rat- ings and 14 complex weapons elevator systems. Div- ision personnel provide 24 hour strike ordnance CW04 P Krutsinger logistics capability and ship ' s equipment, plus materials CW02 M. Shields and medical emergency patient transfers. AOCS L. Lieghtly WT1 J. Frisbee A01 K. Mae! A01 M. Stillwe GMG2 Brown A02 F. Donato A02 V. Shinkle A02 G. Torres A03 J. Allard A03 P. Bishop MM3 R Coburn AN Griffin AOAN N. Guilfoy AOAN C Harris AOAA M. Hudoba AOAA J. Madsen AN R Owens AOAN M. Rico AOAN R. Sanders AOAN R. Smith AR P Summers ADAN T. Jewell AN R. Walton EM3 V. Marshall EM2 D. Odum AOAN T. Boneta AOAA D. Brashear FN W. Busch AOAN J. Cranford GMGSN Deil AKAN S. Emory AN T. Furtick AN Greene 214 The last stage before moving to the flight deck. Moving ordnance to an aircraft for armament. 215 • % 1-5 Division Weapons Office prepares everything from inter- .►j memos to ship ' s instructions ranging m impor- ince from such topics as how to handle live ordnance ifely to how often linen should be changed. A01 H Castillo A01 J. Williamson A01 H Kilby A01 J Pratt A02 L. Conway A02 R. Guillen A02 J. tVlcAlister A03 K Daniels LCDR R. Berardi AOCM W. Gavin t i n 1 AOAN C. Rebelo in a Magazine trunk. 216 i. V.V..;. fill ' f i A pair of cluster bombs. A01 C. Thomasson moving a cluster bomb. 217 W Division W Division is made up of about 25 gunner ' s mate technicians, better known as GMTs, and one storekeeper. These men are trained to work on some of the most sophisticated and sensitive weaponry in the world. Use of complex weapons test and handling gear, magazine sprinkler sys- tems, SASS elevators and bridge crane hoists enables W Division to CW02 R Burgess achieve maximum operational readiness of these weapons. ,.,-,- r, ,. WTC R. Kessel WT1 J Bachelor SKI L. Sanchez WT1 D. Vannevele WT1 J. Vazquez WT1 D, Willis WT1 R. Young WT2 S. Brayton WT2 G. Church WT2 B. Korrigan WT2 G. Melvin WT2 Mattisson WT2 Schwab WT3 Curtis WT3 Elder WT3 W. Rose WTSA J. Ashley WTSN C. Graham WTSN T. Hriber WTSA Jackson WTSA A. Luttrell WTSA E. McWhirt WTSA T. Rickel WTSA S. Ross SN W. Stephenchick fi xl II A f it 218 Transporting a missile (or onload. Preparing to unload an A-6. Moving more ordnance. AN Brewer. AOI Thomasson. and A02 Goodrich securing A01 Thomasson carefully positioning ordnance. ordnance for the elevator ride. 4 COMMANDER, CARRIER GROUP 17 Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN (CVW 17) came into exist- ence an 1 April 1944, during World War II, under the nunnerical designat ion of Carrier Air Group EIGHTY TWO (CVG 82). The Air Group completed one combat tour aboard USS BENINGTON in the Pacific supporting the assault of Iwo Jima and carrier strikes on Tokyo. At the end of the war, the Air Group was redesignated CVG 17 and reassigned to the East Coast From that time until it was deactivated in September 1958, Air Group SEVEN- TEEN operated continuously with the Atlantic Fleet and sailed aboard the USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. USS WASP, and USS CORAL SEA. Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN was reactivated in November 1966 and assigned to the USS FORRESTAL (CV 59). While embarked on USS FORRESTAL, Air Wing SEVENTEEN made one Western Pacific cruise in support of combat operations in Southeast Asia, and nine Mediter- ranean cruises. In May 1983, Air Wing SEVENTEEN was reassigned to the USS SARATOGA and has made numerous deploy- ments to the Mediterranean Sea. During the 1986 Mediter- ranean deployment, in response to Libyan linked terrorist activities in Europe, the USS SARATOGA was called upon to conduct freedom of navigation exercises in the Gulf of Sidra, several Libyan surface-to-air missiles were fired at CVW 17 aircraft flying in international airspace. In response, CVW 17 launched a retaliatory air strike, dam- aging the missile site and sinking two Libyan patrol boats. CVW 17 recently completed a deployment onboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) where air wing support was provided during CV-62 ' s inter-fleet transfer from the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific Fleet. 222 DEPUTY COMMANDER, CARRIER GROUP 17 CVW-17 223 VFA-131 MIAMI. FLORIDA 34099-6229 m ' i Commanding Officer 224 FA-131 strike Fighter Squadron ONE THREE ONE (VFA 131) was last commissioned on October 3, 1983 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, Flying the world ' s most (nodern aircraft, the FA-18 Hornet, and performing both fighter and attack missions, the squadron was desig- nated Strike Fighter Squadron ONE THREE ONE, VFA- i131 became the first FA-18 squadron in the Atlantic ifleet after moving to Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Flor- ida in January 1985, VFA-131 has adopted Wildcats as iits nickname, and AIRLANTS First and Finest as its motto. I Executive Officer i: gf . -J r Commanding Officer Executive Officer Executive Officer 228 k::i 9 jj VRC-30 C b Comrn n jin ' -j jfUf r VS-30 ■ f yx i ■ta ftK ' j:f ' dfi ' r : ' -«:. ,- ' , ,.,--, . -wf p. f ' A ' • - A, t t ' - afiff Afjf f ' , „ ■ ' V y c- (V r • -y tA J UiMi VV«,q V - .r 1 4. - A ' ■ ■ . ' „ A f ' L ' it. y ' v ' -- ' -V -T- Executive Officer t% The first VA-155 began as Torpedo squadron 153 at NAS Sanford, Fla., March 26, 1945. During the post WWII era, Naval Aviation experienced frequent organizational changes, and on November 15, 1946, VT-153 was redesignated VA-16A. They made one deployment on USS ANTIETAM (CV 36) during 1947, flying Grum- man TBM-3E Avengers. Yet another redesigna- tion occurred on July 15, 1948 v hen the final identity became official. VA-155 received Dou- glas AD-2 Skyraiders during this period, but the squadron was disestablished on Nov. 30, 1949. The second squadron to bear the A-155 desig- nation, and the one to originate the Silver Foxes name, was established as VA- 71 E on Aug. 29, 1956 as a unit of the Naval Air Reserve as Naval Air Station Glenview, IL. A-155 ' s third incarnation occurred ten years after the previous unit to hold the designation stood down. On September 4, 1987, the present Attack Squadron 155 was established at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wa.. under CO, CDR J. J. Samar Jr., and XO, CDR Ron Zimmerman. 232 ; Commanding Officer Executive Officer 233 Commanding Officer Executive Officer VA-125 The squadron is often referred to as both the Torchbearers and the Tiger- tails. Both names proudly identify VAW-125, but each has its own origin and history Torctibearers is the name selected by the men of the squadron many years ago. This name symbolizes VAW-125 ' s mission Airborne Early Warning and is the basis for the design of its squadron insignia, which is displayed through decals and patches. Each item on the insignia has a special meaning - the torch represents the squadron ' s mis- sion of lighting the way for the others; the lightning bolt represents the sophis- ticated electronic equipment used; and the trident is the symbol for naval strik- ing power Tigertail ■ is VAW-125 ' s tactical call sign While in flight, it identifies the squadron as VAW-125 to other aircraft, ships, and airbases. 235 VF-103 Commanding Officer Executive Officer 236 Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED THREE was commissioned in 1952 and has run the gamut of fighter aircraft, each more sophisticated than the previous; the prop driven, gullwinged F-4U Corsair, the F-9 Cougar, both of Korean War fame, the F-8 Crusader, the Navy ' s first supersonic fighter; the combat-proven workhorse F-4J and F- 4S Phantom 11; and today ' s highly maneuverable, swing-wing, TARPS configured, F-14A Tomcat. Beyond the acquisition of successively more complex aircraft, the Sluggers have shown themselves totally capable of performing any mission. 237 . -v ' ' ■x ' Tj.ifi -w r.j, n Philadelphia Philadelphia, The City of Brotherly Love, was founded in 1682 by William Penn as a place where all religious sects could find freedom. Subsequently, it boomed, becoming one of the largest cities of the early colonies, and, for a short while, their capital. It has since declined. Today, Philadelphia is the fourth largest city in the United States, and can boast of the largest freshwater port in the world. INDEPENDENCE was lucky enough to have spent three years (1985-1988) in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard while undergoing the Service Life Extension Program. ii ' 2. I Zi 1 JR. f ' ra Ninmi nii ■. jfll imiiMiirHiaBR 1 Si Si Hi ]0 tei a | HI IJ i! 1 ,1 I I . ' ■ ■ k w ■y ' K ' -m ■ ' ' M H 1 ki ' J H m iladelphia S K ! i 91 B L9 W iUHllttra ' ? ' !! e 1 i ' ' Hi -5r piuPiiJSyirSiS - . • •=-:x___ i - .. H H ,., fc£, ; ;.--3 - ' - ■ • W 1 fe _ ?i 244 SLEP As USS INDEPENDENCE pulled into the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in April 1985 With a fresh Atlantic Fleet Battle Efficiency E Award painted on the side, she began the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). Three years, $700 million, and countless man-hours later, SLEP returned to the Navy a rebuilt aircraft carrier with state- of-the-art combat technology many new capabilities and a crew with a winning attitude. Essentially a rebuilding from the keel up, SLEP modernized every space on the ship. All living areas, control stations, and support facilities were updated. Every light, speaker, and switch was reworked. Each combat system was evaluated and modified to make them the best the Navy has. The bottom line of SLEPs three years is that shipyard workers and Indy ' s crew cooperated to truly make Freedoms Flagship ' the newest old ship in the world. 245 246 iNDCPENOENCE SLEP 247 r SLEP ' 48 ' ' .tr =ak 249 250 Philly Phanatic 251 The crew of USS INDEPENDENCE were guests of honor at several local sporting events at the Spectrum and at Vet Stadium while undergoing the Service Life Ex- tension Program (SLEP) in the Philadelphia Naval Ship- yard. Indy Night 253 254 255 ttr :- 254 256 257 Quality of Life While in BIdg 620 Indy was host to a Quality of Life symposium, put together in order to upgrade Hiving conditions and to ensure that the BIdg met living standards. i •APEWELL USS INDEP Goodbye Philly Over the years, the INDEPENDENCE has proven herself to be among the finest carriers in the fleet. She ' s also shown that, for some, getting older does mean gettinq better. On April 6. at the Port of History Museum at Penn ' s Landing, Indy proved that she can also throw one heck of a party! Between 1900 and 2330. about 1,900 people dined and danced at the museum, ushering the SLEP era out In style. HILADELPHI DENCE Command Inspection 262 :ffmf$ ' - . i () ■ ■ i fMHl tf 263 mM i i!l L m 1 m. i ' I I 264 5 ij g B k.« jl t jj 265 I UNREP An important part of a ship ' s ability to transit the seas is her ability to take on fuel, stores, and ammunition while under way. The Navy refers to this action as Underway Replenish- ment (UNREP). Indy reached and surpassed a major milestone in her trek back to the fleet by taking on 640,000 gallons of fuel from USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). The evolution was an all- hands effort as the skills of the navigators and deck person- nel were put to the test. It was the navigators responsibility to ensure that INDE- PENDENCE maintained a safe distance while alongside the oiler. The task of guiding the fuel hoses across the cables span- ning between the two ships and into the 1 and 5 fueling rigs fell on the shoulders of approximately 70 men from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions. 266 267 Weapons Firing s away! was the cry from the weapons launch control panel as the thund- sound of a NATO RIM 7M Sea Sparrow missile rocketed out of the chute , one of Indy ' s two missile launchers. The 20 men of OEM Division fired two of the anti-aircraft missiles on May 16. This was the first such launching, since entering SLEP more than three years before. The Sea Sparrow is approximately 12 feet in length and eight inches in diameter with a wing span of 3 feet, 4 inches. The solid propellant rocket motors hurtle the missiles at more than 2,660 mph with a range of more than 30 nautical miles. The mission of the blast fragment, high explosive warhead is to disable any hostile incoming air targets, thus making the Sea Sparrow one of Indy ' s main point defense systems. steel Beach Party £irf Hi I 270 USS INDEPENDENCE held a Steel Beach picnic shortly after get- ting under way at the end of SLEP There was food, entertainment, and a chance to relax that was appreciated by all. ■t .. ll r i I 271 ( Goodbye Philly After months of experiencing nunnerous firsts (first time at sea, first helo landings first traps and launches, first weapons firings, etc . .), the INDEPENDENCE finally experienced a LAST. On June 6, 1988, at approximately 1500, the mooring lines were cast away for the last time from Pier 6 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and, Indy began her last journey down the Delaware River. With families, shipyard personnel, and media representatives lining the pier, members of the crew paid their final tribute to the city that acted as home for the past three years, by spelling out BYE PHILLY on the flight deck as the ship departed the area. Ihi r, r 15, - -V v- ' l — - ' ■ - K t. fkhv?i ► .fiVJai 1 JEST WrSHES 1 USS INDEPENDENCE fv r 1 ,„iiB ' ' l r::;: ' - ' ' ' , J2 S5 - - i- , . ' ■ ' ■ ' . ■ - • j. w MV r _, ,-a -HJ4-i- - - J- 1 4 B . i — , M ff 1 ■ l flHHiHii ' l B B r lir ntrJ ' ' u P! Ji ji  ji • « Welcome to Norfolk iwv -. •itie- ' 277 f - 1 ( A Norfolk Wedding ■ llv 278 HMC Wayne Lloyd was married aboard INDEPENDENCE by Cha- plain Phillip Goss while the ship was in port at Norfolk. VA. He and his new wife remained in Norfolk while Indy continued on to its des- tination of San Diego. Best wishes, and may they live happily ever after. 279 liMSURV jn July 21. 1988. Indy was certified as fit to oin the fleet by the Board of Inspection and .rvey (INSURV). The INSURV Board, headed Rear Adm. John D Bulkeley. took INDE- ENDENCE through the most thorough inspection given by the Navy. The inspection was divided into three phases: the pre- underway phase, the underway phase, and the open-and-inspect phase. According to LCDR John Canaday. the ship ' s Damage Control Assistant. The inspectors looked at everything; there ' s not a thing they missed. Each member of the board had an area of specialization, something he ' s seen on a hundred other ships. They asked. Does everything work right? From the results of the inspection it is apparent that the many man- hours logged in by Indy ' s crew and the Phila- delphia shipyard workers paid off. 280 281 J fc- L nP 1 -i ___! «. i ' ! ■c :r,U V Hj 4 Tiger Cruise There was a Tiger Cruise for male friends and dependants during the cruise between Norfolk and the Virgin Islands. About 300 Tigers participated, making the cruise to St. Thomas, from where they flew back to Norfolk. 284 Accompanying INDEPENDENCE on its round-the-lnorn excursion was the 1988 USS INDEPENDENCE SOUTH AMERICAN OPEN, a sporting event of distinguished repute built of nouveau tradition. About 100 crew members battled for lofty stakes, in hot pursuit of manhood via the dimpled bead. While the rules were lax, competition was fierce, as each golfer hoped to take this prestigious event by storm. 286 4 £_1 r« - , M  |r j -1988 USS INDEPENDENCE South American Open 287 i..w. [ .] f r.f ; ( 1 .J T ' -TW y Sim ■MPIBC ., ■iR W vf ' v i _ ii -« j if ww,t ' ' ™-3W ggll0mmm ' s 4R- V ' tl ' W .« ;c-. . ij Sr ' ' - ■ ■ ' - - Port call: ST. Thomas St Thomas was the first stop of Indy ' s trans-coastal cruise. Its towering peaks and rolling hills covered with lush tropical foliage overlooked miles of beautiful beaches, providing a wel- come respite from the grueling months that had preceded this port-call. For some, the beach proved to be the ideal retreat for a little peace and quiet, while others chose to hit the links. Regardless of personal preferences. St. Thomas held a multi- tude of possibilities for ewer Indy sailor. After three days in this island paradise, INDEPENDENCE pulled out, with rejuvenated spirits, bound for Rio De Janeiro. ST. Thomas TODAYS SWIM CONDITIOH CXCELLCHT D ON ODIV 293 Sunset Parade 295 ;rossing the Line Ceremony . KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; and to all polliwogs, mermaids, sea serpents, whales, porpoises, sharks, dolphins, eels, skates, suckers, crabs, lobs- ters, and other living denizens of the sea ... ; greeting. Know ye that, on August 28, 1988. in Latitude 00000 and Longitude 43, 46.1 W, there appeared in our Royal Domain the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) at the Equator . . . Upon entering the royal domain of Neptunus Rex, USS INDEPENDENCE and its crew was inducted to the ancient and noble order of trusty Shellbacks. It took about eight hours to complete the initiation of the hundreds of Polliwogs onboard, but by the end of the day INDEPENDENCE had proven herself admira- bly to the Ruler of the Raging Main and was allowed to continue in her journey to San Diego. 297 Crossing the Line ft. Ik .a ai ifc J Ij iT it«.Vll J Kwf in T M Ml It w CV ! P| L L 3 301 302 1000 Bj COX:ENTRALDa IIASiL «C ' .i? .i ' Port call: Rio One of the most spectacular port-calls of Indy ' s cruise around the horn was Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Its picturesque setting and friendly population defined Rio ' s reputation as the playground of the world. Rio De Janeiro, for 125 years the national capital, is on the southwestern shore of Guanabara Bay The city sweeps over 20 nniles along a narrow alluvial strip between the nnountains and the sea The beauty of the panoramic tapestry woven by the rare combination of an aquamarine sea studded with islands etched in brilliantly white sand, waving palms, tumbling green mountains, and expanses of bare grey rock which surrounds the city is matchless. Brazilians say: God made the world in six days, the seventh He devoted to Rio. 303 Port call: Acapuico Acapuico IS the most popular resort m Mexico particularly in winter and spring. During Holy Week, there is a flight from the capital every three minutes. . The town stretches for 16 kilometers in a series of bays and cliff coves. The -hotels, of which there are 250. are mostly perched high m order to catch the breeze, for between 1130 and 1630 the heat is sizzling. 1 It has all the paraphernalia of a booming resort; smart shops, night clubs, red -light district, golf courses, and street vendors, as well as air pollution. The famous beaches and expensive hotels are a different world from the squa- jid streets, dirty hotels, and crowded shops which are only two minutes walk -away. There are about 20 beaches, all with fine golden sand, deck chairs, and parasailing. The two most popular beaches are the Caluta, and the surf pounded Los Hornos. jr,-a l= ' ' r,r ' nii Smokers On Oct. 6, 1988, the closet gladiators of INDEPEND- ENCE made their way through hordes of enthusiastic shipmates to show that they had the right stuff in the squared circle. There were eight action - packed bouts, each consisting of three, two minute rounds. Boxers were matched by weight and experience in order to ensure that all fights were fair. From there flying fists and fancy foot- work determined the outcome, driving over 1,200 exhilar- ated spectators into a frenzy. Despite the fact that only one fist would be raised declaring the winner of each match, there were no losers among these pugilists, as each put out their all, bringing definition to the term Smokers [R| r jj Km A V r 1 k mg Karate Indy ' s Karate team was founded in November 1986. Since then it has experienced tremendous success, grow- ing from the original team of 8 men to the present size of 20. The team has successfully competed in over 10 tour- naments, on both the east and west coasts, coming away with more than 15 trophies. Tigers 313 A Air OPS %Y- IE C i-V %.  ., m 316 Air OPS V 317 Vertical Replenishment i 1, HHf 1 • 1 § ■ 1 £a. 1 1 Underway Replenishment San Diego Spell Out s f? T ' ;- ' -H ' ' I •■•SS J k -; Welcome to San Diego 325 California ' s third largest city, San Diego, is constantly changing, and always charming Much of the city ' s appeal lies in its location, climate, and rich Mexi- can - Spanish heritage San Diego ' s graceful, well preserved architecture, and low-key lifestyle reflect its pride in her long history. The oldest European settlement in California, San Diego was established in 1769 when Father Junipero Serra founded a mission on Presidio Hill. A village sprouted at the bottom of the hill and remained although the mission had been moved in previous years. The village surrounding Presidio Hill, Old Town, thrived and became the cen- ter of San Diego from 1820 through the 1870 ' s. A vigorous shipping trade emerged and eventually, the city ' s commerce center was relocated to the har- bor area. The developing new business district. New Town, rapidly grew in importance. San Diego owes much of its expansion during the 1900 ' s to its great harbor. It is one of the world ' s best deep water anchorages, and houses the US Navy ' s largest fleet, the 11th Naval District. The city was known as a war town during the war years. Today that reputation has been replaced. San Diego is simply laid-back. San Diego ' s near perfect weather makes it an all-year vacation city. Residents enjoy an average temperature of 70 degrees, low humidity, and about 10 of rainfall annually. Constant sea breezes help keep the city ' s air fresh and clean. Small wonder that San Diego is a favorite vacation site. 328 329 ditor Assistant Editd Contributing Photographers 02 Kirk IV. ■jiH N Christopher Hollings PHI Christopher D. Fin ley PHI DavU L. Maciean PH2 DwiVne J. Alien PH2 Ju f i L Evans PH2 Robert C. Peaden JOS James Johnston PH3 Daniel T. Chase PH3 Tony Cornell PH3 David P. Gallant PH3 Larry P. Hansen PH3 Kendall W. Huddleston PH3 Troy A. Karr PHAN James E. 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