USS JASON (AR-8) WestPac ' 83 1 August-29 November Table Of Contents Commanding Officer - Executive Officer 4 A Love Letter To America 5 Jason ' s Departure 6 Yokosuka, Japan 14 Jason Wardroom V dj B. Admin Department MM ■-JK Project Handclasp f ■L Jt Republic Of The Philippines Operations Department J§m Yokosuka Again m Repair Department iwy Kobo Orphanage ' 69 WestPac Stats 70 Engineering Department 72 Good-Bye Club Alliance 80 Medical Department 81 Snoopy Team 84 Dental Department V. mi 86 Chaplain ' s Corner 88 Supply Departmen t 89 Pusan, Korea 102 Deck Department 106 MCPOC 111 Sasebo, Japan Sports 113 . 116 Jason ' s Show Of Talent J 126 Aloha, Hawaii 128 Dedication 133 Photo Contest Winners First Place - MLFN Brian Valley Second Place - MRS Malinda Jones Third Place - MR3 Rick Anders CAPT Owen C. Martin, Jr. Captain Owen C. Martin, Jr., was born in Maben, West Virginia on March 13. 1937. He graduated from Kaiserslau- tern American High School, Germany in 1954, and re- ceived his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Southwestern University on June 19, 1958. Following gra- duate work at Iowa State University and the University of Texas, he was commissioned an Ensign in March 1961. Captain Martin ' s initial sea assignment was in the Com- munications Department aboard USS HANCOCK (CVA 19). At sea, he also served as Engineering Officer in USS INGERSOLL (DD 652) from May 1967 to September 1968; as Material Officer for Destroyer Squadron Twenty- One from September 1968 to February 1971; as XO in USS PAUL (FF 1080) from September 1974 to April 1976; and as Commanding Officer of USS BREWTON (FF 1086) from November 1979 to May 1982. His shore assignments have included duty as Maintenance Plans Officer for the Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and as Planning, Programming and Budgeting System Coordinator in the Secretary of the Navy ' s Office of Pro- gram Appraisal. Captain Martin and his wife, the former Alicia Guerra, and their two sons reside in McGrew Point. Commander Secrest was raised in a Navy family as the son of a dentist and lived in several states along the eastern seaboard be- fore graduating from high school in Severna Park, Maryland, and entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961. Upon graduation he was assigned to the destroyer, USS NO A (DD 841) in Mayport, Florida, where he met his wife, Christie. They were married in Tallahassee, Florida in 1967. Subsequent assignments were as Chief Engineer, USS THOMAS J. GARY (DER 326) out of Key West, Florida; an in country tour in Vietnam as Officerln-Chargc of a Repair Detachment; a tour as Operations Officer and then Executive Officer at Naval Facility Cape Hatteras, N.C.; Destroyer school graduate in 1972; Chief Engineer, USS BOR- DELON (DD 881); Assistant Engineering De- partment Director, Fleet and Mine Warfare Training Center, Charleston, South Carolina; Officer In Charge, U.S. Navy Section, Carta- gena, Colombia, South America; First Lieuten- ant. USS CALOOSAHATCHEE (AO 98); and Assistant Chief of Staff, (Ship Training and Material Readiness) for Commander, Carrier Group Four In July 1982, Commander Se- crest completed SWOS PXO course in New- port, R.I., before reporting to JASON in Au- gust 1982 He, his wife, three daughters and a son reside in Makalapa. CDR David E.H t; A Love Letter To America en a person loves one person or one thing with ali their heart, they should say so .... This is my love letter to you, America. It is written thousands of miles away in a war-torn land of strangers. Suddenly, in my loneliness, I miss you very much .... And my heart is filled with gratitude for all the things you gave me. Thanks America. Thanks for allowing me to be one of your children . . . and for giving me green hills to roam when I was young, and a free, blue sky to gaze at on a lazy summer afternoon. You have given me so many things . . . When I was young, I had America ' s sun to warm me . . . America ' s snow to play with . . . and an American dream to dream ... I had America ' s mountains to climb, its rivers to play by . . and the magic of falling leaves on a crisp October day. Thanks America. Thanks for the proud pounding in my heart when I see the American flag flying in the breeze . . . and 1 thank you for the tingle down my spine when I hear The Star- Spangled Banner sung by the voices of free Americans. Thanks America For the heroes you gave me when I was young: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Patrick  Henry, Benjamin Franklin and all the great men who helped write the history books of IK our land. Thank you America, for the great American legends that were mine the day I was born: The Alamo . . . and Concord . . . Gettysburg and San Juan Hill . The Maine and Normandy . . . Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima . . . and Pork Chop Hill. Thanks for Davey Crockett and Buffalo Bill and Kit Carson . . . and Plymouth Rock and Paul Revere and the Boston Tea Party . . . and the pioneers who tamed a raw frontier so people could live in dignity and freedom. America, thanks for so many things ... for the skylines of your great cities and the majesty of your prairies. Thanks for the tree-lined streets in all the small hometowns across our land. Thanks for the bright-eyed boys and girls to smile at . . . and the woods to explore . . . and for the tens of thousands of miles of highways winding across the plains, and the circling lakes and mountains. Thanks for allowing me to be born free — no need to bow to any one. Thanks for the right to dream great dreams . . . for the right to write a poem, sing a song, give a speech . . . unafraid. Thanks for the million lights that shine from American homes when dusk falls . . . and for the friendly smoke that curls from the chimneys of millions of American hearths . . . Thanks for the serenity of America ' s twilights and the promise of American dawns . . . Thanks for American autumns with crisp frost in the October air and the freshness of American springtimes . . . Thanks for the brisk winds of American winters and the full moons of summer nights. Thanks for Niagara Falls, the New York Yankees, the Rocky Mountains Mount Rushmore . . . and the Mississippi River . . . Thanks for the American parents who allowed us to grow up laughing . . . for teachers who taught us the magic of books and the importance of knowledge. Thanks for baseball games and Christmas Eves and Halloweens and Fourth of July parades and movie shows and high school proms. Thanks America . . . for allowing me to be one of your children. This is my love letter to you ... f ' JASON ' S DEPARTURE The peace of the vast open sea is once again upon the hull of Mighty JASON as she makes her voyage through the dark and mysterious ocean passage. Her crew is united together as one. a long awaited get together bound with the sea and bearing a proud Naval tra- dition of being Ready, Willing and Able. With time, her crew shall become well-seasoned, as her potential and ca pacity are as overwhelming as her dedi- cation. She ' s a great credit to the sea. Our commitment, Service to the Fleet, challenges our integrity, broadens our responsibilities and strengthens our Navy. With God ' s speed and each oth- er, we shall overcome all obstacles to provide repairs wherever and when- ever needed, thus fulfilling our mission in the United States Navy. Pholo by CDR Cheney HT2 Fedinetz R-Division Help JASON Find Her Way Home EMS Mama Richmond and SN Barb Kuli looking (or land Photo by PH3 H R Ng Underway SN Dave Terry and IC2 George Torres pass rhe time trying lo learn to play backgammon Photo by PH3 H R Ng 10 PNSA Tim Keyser stands his first watch aboard JASON - Mail Buoy Watch. Photo by PCI Tom Kennedy Captain Martin during one of JASON ' S many GQ drills Photo by PH3 Joel McCaulcy MS2 Theresa Kobcrlein leads crew in exercise. FN Pedinilo Manahan brushes up on Japa- nese. Photo by PH3 H_R. Ng Mt. Fuji RM2 Greg Hagen hils lh« half-way mark on Mt Fuji Photo by SN Barb KutI DMSN Steve Thorn al the fool of Fu|i Photo by SN Barb Kuli L M M ' fe Hitf Wi 5 i I ' C: ' .:C LtA -J i HOW far to Pearl Harbor ' ? Photo by SN Barb KutI ] Who can forget the train ride to Tokyo? Photo by PH2 Skip Brown Welcome to Japan Photo by PH2 Skip Brown Photo by HT2 Mike Boam Tokyo— By Night Day Photo by HT3 Alan Thomas Photo by PCI Tom Kennedy 15 Jason Wardroom LT Mimon LT M««r Bninhoifr LT Brovm LT Harm LT HcUki LT Pkrdmoek 9 i:4 LT TrumpoiMT LT UUtd LT Ca LT Mnchani LTJC Wall LTJG DuniM «i .ia LTJC Pcd«w LTJG Harm LTJC AgumaUo LTJC Audlld ENS W«U CW04 StUnpno A CW04 Davis CW03 Boozer CW03 Lechler CW03 Nye CW02 Moe LT Riccinrdello (TADI ENS McLean ENS Robertson John Scannell Elaine RosilorH (TAD) (TAD) (PACE) (PACE) Special Aloha To CDR Julian Ancd LTJG Harris 0 CDR Cheney ' s Rendition Of The Last Supper 17 Wardroom Candids rcMon =243 , , . to buy JASON s cniisebook Photo by LTJG E Ped«ne LTJG Dunne naakes a dive in P i Photo by Jacques Couiteau LTJG WaU in a rare (?) moment ol relaxation Photo by BTC Steve Hooper Like my toy? CW03 Lechlor Photo by LTJG Dunne The classic Taboholic! LTJG Dunne. Don ' t worry. Kid. I know the judge . LT Ricciardello and ENS McLean Photo by PNCS Hebert What more PB for T? LT Brown Photo by BTC Hooper Arc we underway yet? Photo by PH3 Joel McCauley V  • w Does my hair look okay? LTJG Audilet Photo by MR3 Rick Anders 19 ADMIN DEPARTMENT X-1 Master- At- Arms Force Front Row: HT2 Jack Moore. BTl Victor Gautier, MM2 William Reed. EMI Johnny Landrum Back Row: MSCM Carson. BM2 Russ McKamey, MS2 Theresa Koberlein. MMl Robert Geary. PC2 Larry Williams. MAC Jugueta USS JASON ' S MAA Force is lead by the ship ' s Chief MAA, MAC R.P. Jugueta, and the remainder of the force is comprised of JASON sailors from various departments. Basic duties of JASON ' S MAA Force are law enforcement, enforcement of safety guide- lines, uniform regulations, dress and grooming standards. Ships MAAs work in harmony with each division to ensure military discipline. We aim to please, but we usually miss. Speeding ticket anyone? BM2 Russ McKamey Front Row: YNSA Charles Bellard. RMl Jerry Gavin. SN Wanda Watson. PC2 Gabriel Hernandei. YN2 Jessie Carter Back Row: NCCS Thompson. PCI Tom Kennedy. PN3 Al Stanley. PC2 Larry Williams. YNl William Reilly. PN3 Red Barnes. CW04 Davis X-2 From Row: SN Faith Coleman. PCSN Mellard, PN.3 Suzann Blackporl. RP.J Frances Henson. PNSN Kim Estrada. YN2 Denny Cox. YN2 Barb Bartley Back Row: CDR Flick. MR 1 Paul Desrosier. SN Linda Nihan. YNSN Scott Murphy. YN.3 Theresa Hicks. PNSA T,m K vwr. SN Kurl iinwr. YNC Dawn Bcckman X-2 Division For such a small division, with a staff of 33 enlisted and 2 officer personnel, X-2 Divi- sion spreads itself quite thinly over the many adiminstrative functions aboard JASON. X-2 impacts directly upon each individual and on the crew by the way it operates. X-2 is a very busy division with many different work centers and a very big mission. We do our best and try to serve with a smile. MRl P.iul Dcsrosiers Additionally, in the Educational Services Office, PNs help their shipmates educate themselves for advancement. The Yeomen in the Captain ' s Office keep the ship running smoothly and in the Legal Office, provide for the many legal needs of the crew of more than 800. The Religious Programs Special- ists in the Chaplain ' s Office help the Chap- lain with his services and projects, and oper- ate the library. The Postal Clerks expedi- tiously process mail, and the DAPA Office provides service to those who ask for help. SN Ted Levy The Joy Of Unselfish Giving Time is not measured by the years that you live But by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give And each day as it comes brings a chance to each one To love to the fullest. leaving nothing undone That would brighten the life or lighten the load Of some weary traveler lost on life ' s road So what does it matter how long we may live If as long as we live we unselfishly give. 4 — by FR Gil Lopez Republic Of ViIIa Esquedero Photo by MR3 Rick Anders The Philippines Originally slated for a Hong Kong port call. JASON and her crew somehow ended up in Subic Bay, R.P. What can we say about the Philippines? The weather was hot. the diving superb, the people friendly, the countryside beautiful, the MoJo wicked, the bands fantastic, the nightlife outrageous, the weather was hot, the diving superb we ' ll let these photos tell the rest. • - ri ftl DK3 Tammy Addison and BM2 Russ McKamey at the dining room - Villa Esquedero. Photo by MRS Rick Anders PH3 Rich Ng tortures a helpless animal. FA Tammy Johnson. ENS Todd Caves and MRS Rick Anders at Villa Esque- dero. Chief Bob Petersen pulls his ouin weight — and everyone else ' s. Photo by MR2 Nancy Garrett !J? ' 1 Corregldor Island. Republic of the Philippines a wasteland memory of WWII Photo by LTJG Pcdenc Chief Terry Harris helps fellow diver out of hot water Photo by MR3 Rick Anders Villa Esquedero- Photo by LTJG Dunne Pagsanjan Falls, Photo by MR2 Nuncy Garrett And we thought the trains in Japan were bad!! 29 It ' s A Wonderful World In spile of Ihe fact we complain and lament And view the old world with much discontent. Deploring conditions and grumbling because There ' s so much injustice and so many flaws. It ' s a wonderful world and It ' s people like you Who make it that way by the things that they do For a warm ready smile or a kind thoughtful deed. Or a hand outstretched in our hour of need Can change our whole outlook and make Ihe world bright. Where a minute before just nothing seemed right It ' s a wonderful world and It always will be If we keep our eyes open and focused to see The wonderful things man is capable of When he opens his heart to give all his love - by FR Gil Lopez PNCS Hebert is glad to give his autograph to some special admirers. Photo by PCI Tom Kennedy Paul Desrosiers goes for a swim — compliments of Chief Bob Petersen. Photo by MRS Rick Anders pf f f Chief Bill While finds a safe alternative to Jeepnies There ' s no monkey business here. P.I. Whoever look this photo is was brave Pboto by LTJG Pedene NCCS Thompson has NO problem talking this recruit into a four-year httdi Pholo by PCI Tom Kennedy CNongapo marketplace Pboto by HT3 John Juarei and more P.I. Photo by MR3 Rick Anders Photo by PH3 H R Ng HTFR Tim Trimmer and FN Brent Harper sample San Miguel. Photo by MR3 Rick Anders SK2 Star Tyson visits friend MR3 Rick Anders after his recent NJP ■f 33 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT From Row: JOSN David Whitney. RMSN Bonn.) Baly. RM2 Ed Rodriguez. RM2 Natalie Hinton. SM3 Chuck Beasley. LTJG Pi-dene Middle Row: RM3 Loni Austin. RM. ) Tony Navarrette. RMSN Don Sajecki. RMSN Frank Garay. RMl Burke Scruggs. FN Brent Harper Back Row: RMC Bill White. RM3 Percy McAdoo. RM2 Greg Hagen. RM3 Chris Pucketl. SMI Ray DuPoni. RMi Phillip I von J02 Eileen Frednckson QMSN Yvetle Amaro. QM2 Michael Gil. SN Carol Wirfs. ENS Robertson. QMl Bill Klein. QMSN Robyn Black. QM3 Bill Letoile. SN Sue Roets R a d 1 o m c n RM2 Natalie Hinton RMl Burke Scruggs Throughout the entire WestPac. the Radio team provided the command with an awesome capability of continuously exchanging accurate, rapid and se- cure information with other THIRDFLT SE- VENTHFLT afloat units and shore commands. Whenever possible, a press circuit was copied, en- abling the crew to stay in touch with current news and sporting events. The Radio Team assisted with USNS PONCHA- TOULA and USS KIRK INSURVs by activating various comm circuits while in port Sasebo. Prior to the ships mulcher and incinerator be- coming operational, one could always count on running into Radiomen at the local inport Destruc- tion Facility, burning the ships ' classified material. Standing port and starboard (eight hour) watches during the majority of the time, the Radio team gained a lot of experience, performed well, and kept their infamous cheerful attitudes. Quartermasters The Quartermasters have been working diligently this WestPac renovating the ON spaces, so consequently we ail look forward to pulling into port after many long watches underway. Speaking of pulling into port. QMl Klein has many enjoyable memories of the Philippines. To celebrate QMl Klein ' s third reenlist- mcnt. we threw a party at Grande Island and enjoyed the sun and surf. QM3 Bill Turtle Lctoile and QMSN Black (our newest members) enjoyed the hot city and cold San Miguel beer. QMSN Amaro was in ON during only half of WestPac due to her time as a Food Service Attendant. We are all glad to have her back! SN Roets recently qualified as QMOW underway and we ' re all proud of her accomplishment! In Japan. SN Wirfs was the only QM to climb to the top of Mt. Fuji, stating. It was there! Unfortunately, QM2 Michael Gill had to be hospitalized in the Philippines, but he and his thumb have returned to JASON. Welcome back. Mike! The Quartermasters took advantage of the great buys overseas, and overall we have fond and lasting memories of WestPac. QMSN Robyn Blacit QM Niikt ' (,ill. IJMI Bill Klein L J OS3 Gary Mueller and OS3 Ken Case OS ' S Front Roui: OS2 Don Stroleny Middle Row: OSS Ken Case. Lillard. OS2 Sam Richardson Back Row: OSS Rena Abston OI Division took full advantage of its opportunities for underway training, greeting each transit with a let ' s go attitude. 0S2 Rich Richardson led the CIC personnel in his first oppor- tunity as LPO, making the OSs a real team. In this, he was ably assisted by the departmental smurf , OS2 Stroleny. who is well known for his live-wire watches. OSS Rena Abston took over as Intelligence Assistant, and helped OS2 Richardson with planning and plotting each move of the Lisiansici ' s , Cylons , and the wealthy Bayonians. Remember those GQs?! OSS K.C. Case rounded off the origi- nal members of the team. As an ex-boats. Case was resident paint expert — the 0-3 level never looked so good. SN Robert Mosley joined 01 Division as a striker during the cruise, which pleased OS3 Case to no end. During our second port call in Yokosuka, ACl Guy Pierce, OS2 Jeff Carr and OSS Gary Wolfgang G.W. Mueller joined Jason for a leisurely trip home to Pearl Harbor. They were more than wel- come on a three-section watchbill. And as G.W. says, I wouldn ' t mind staying longer Signalmen Engulfed in sunshine and Seabreeze. JASON Signalmen are ready, willing and able to communicate visually. This WestPac offered opportunities to communicate with two NAV (light) AIDS and a Japanese fishing boat. While communication opportunities were sparse, the Sig- nal gang concentrated on other areas of their rate: training assisting forward lookouts and OODs underway, and lend- ing required expertise on identification of all types of ves- sels encountered on high seas, as well as the nation of their registry. They spent many hours of training and more hours painting; keeping the signal bridge looking sharp. Two new faces joined the 04 level occupants; SN Rick Burgos turned in his 1st Division paint scrapers for sema- phore flags and SMSN David Professor Kellenberger joined the gang in Subic. SM3 Chuck Beasley. SMI Rae Gill. SMI Ray DuPont ' KJSN ' SITE TV vr ri Photo By ENFA Clarence Smith YOKOSUKA again Back to Yokosuka — and we had hit the half-way point of our cruise The air of excitement and anticipation, dispelled with thoughts of home, filled the void. Rather than Japanese restaurants and cultural tours which we flocked to during our first stay in Yokosuka. we found ourselves drifting toward those places in Japan that helped bring us closer in spirit to our favorite port: HOME. 42 I tm Pholo by PCI Tom Kennedy Photo by m2 Mike hoam Photo by ET3 John Juarez ET3 John Juarez in Tokyo HT2 Mike Boam samples fine Japanese cui SN Carol Wirfs tops Fuji. DKSN Donna Farrell visits the God- dess of Mercury FA Tammy Neakrase and DS2 Brian McClellan top Mt Fuji HT3 Alan Thomas eyes his Japanese candy- 45 REPAIR DEPARTMENT R O Front Row: DPI Wallace W. Hurt. HTC James N. Cruse. BT 1 Fred B. Grier Jr.. HT2 Andrew M. Wood Middle Row: EM2 David L Holman. FA Tammie Neakrase. SN Paula M. Moore. MM2 Robert J, Seneca Back Row: FA David B. Ball. GSMl W. Zook. BTC Larry T. Plambeck, MM2 Wade A. Hess. STGl Stephen W Sparks. HT2 Rodger L. Irish WcstPac started early for LT Trumpower. HTC Cruse. HTC Schafer. and EM2 Holman. as they were part of an advance planning party to Yokosuka, Japan. These men departed Pearl Harbor on July 14. 1983. The advance planning party was busy in Yokosuka screening, planning, and investigating jobs USS JASON would soon take on. Meanwhile, on- board JASON, while still at Pearl Harbor and during our transit to Japan, remaining divisional members were hard at work screening and planning the job orders for upcoming work awaiting them in Japan, as well as writing controlled work packages for level A and level 1 jobs. CDR Julian and LT Trumpower lead the way by screening each job. and deciding whether the repair department could or could not accomplish it. HTC Jim Cruse (leading planner), and DPI Wally Hurt {IMMS Analyst), saw that job orders were entered into the computer one day and catego- rized into levels the next. We couldn ' t go wrong with HT2 Irish writing the packages for pipe and weld jobs. MM2 Hess handling the pump packages, BTl Grier concentrating on valve repairs, and EM2 Holman putting together packages for electrical repairs, flex hoses, and various other packages. HTC Cruse is very know- ledgeable of all jobs that pass through the planning office, and as leading planner, he proofreads every completed package before sending it to QA. MRC Cousins, MRC Ceelen. and HTC Shafer executed their jobs as ship ' s superintendents quite efficiently. These three men were not only liaison between USS JASON and tended units, but they were also the muscle behind the jobs that were slow getting started. GSMl Zook. STGl Sparks. HT2 Wood. MM2 Seneca, and MRFN Ball, as repair supply workcenter. were each an asset in acquiring parts needed for repairs and replacements. YNSN Paula Moore works in the repair office and is the backbone of it with her logic, filing skills, and keen sense of responsibility. FN Neakrase works in the IMMS and ARRS office with Chief Plambeck and Petty Officer First Class Hurt. Tammie definitely deserves a hand, as she not only executes her job to the best of her ability, but also deals with those two jokesters with a good amount of humor. On November 10, 1983. Tammie was presented with an ' ATTA GIRL ' award by HTC Cruse for her job performance. BTC Plambeck is the 3M departmental coordinator and RO Division Officer. This is the man who keeps us all in line, both on the job and in the military profession. If Chief doesn ' t know answers to our questions, he usually knows someone who does. He also keeps the Commander and Lieutenant well informed and up to date about what is happening in his division. Welcome Aboard, our new Repair Officer CDR Morgan! He relieved CDR Julian at the end of October, and adapted to his new ]ob immediately. He likes the job and spends much of his off-duty time learning the ins and outs of his new challenge. God be with you. sir. as you lead us through successful repair missions. A special Salute to CDR Julian. Thank you for your leadership and the impressions of a good attitude and humbleness all men should bear. God bless you and your loved ones as you lead SIMA Pearl Harbor to a good repair reputation. During our off time some of us devised self-made tours, while others went on tours set up by the ship ' s tour director. Some even preferred to spend much of their time onboard the jolly J . CDR Julian worked overtime, a lot. but did manage to expcind his toy box during this deployment. LT Trumpower enjoyed his time on the golf course, which was relaxing for him. One might even say this gentleroan putted his way through deployment. That is. when he was not hard at work or sightseeing. Paula Moore, Tammie Neakrase and Blain Shafer found a natural high at the top of Mount Fuji after a vigorous climb. This, of course, is a great accomplishment for each of them, BTC Plambeck. MM2 Hess, HT2 Irish. HTC Cruse. HT2 Wood. MM2 Seneca. LT Trumpower, MRFN Ball. YNSN Moore and HTC Shafer are all part of the R-O R-6 softball team. As of November 10. 1983. this team was undefeated. On behalf of all R-O Division: Thank God for a safe and successful deployment, and for the return home to our families, our loved ones, and the United States of America. Sail Loft Personnel are engaged in the manufacturing of brow skirts, bunk curtains, chain covers and various other projects using Hercu- lite, Naugahide or canvas. Sheet Metal Shop Personnel perform the layout fabrication and in- stallation of vent systems, cabinets, bulkheads, and various products manufac- tured from light gauge met- al alloys. Back Row: BM.l Mark E Whiltcn. HT2 Richard J Power. FN Palrlci. T Daly. HT2 Shawn L Ricl(. HT,3 Thomas W Englcr. FN IViff A Larkin. FN BrWt Andrrt. FA Scott J Haynes. HTC Andy A Santiago Front Row: HTl Anthony D Le . FN WiUiam M Ward. FN Daniel A Smith. FN Kelli J Fieldi. HT2 Donald W McRoy. and HTFN Kendall Crawford Ship Fitters Personnel perform the layout and fabrica- tion of various high and low pressure pip- ing systems, and silver brazing of low pres- sure ferrous and non- ferrous piping sys- tems. We also replace and weld Level One jobs. Front Row: FA Tim Trimmer. FA Richard Johnson, FN Spencer Layel. HT2 Carl Williams, HT2 Jo.hn O ' Brien. HT2 Marl Scott Middle Row: HTl Ryder Richardson. FN Mary Scott. HT3 Ken Parker. HT3 Jeff Sidleu. HT2 Frank Donnelly. HTC Frank Rivas Back Row: FA William Wiley. HTFR James P. Koutnik, HT3 Steve Wereb. FN Dion Doll, HTl Jeff Brown. HTFN Jon Wagner Front Row: HTFN Lawrence Loeffler, FA Mark E Wilson. HTFN Richard K. Flynn. HTl Jack McCarl Back Row: HTl James Bradbury. HT3 Danny R. Cruise. HT2 Kim Wcnda Lagging Shop Personnel perform the fit-up of insulation on high and low pressure steam lines, and on hot and cold water lines. We also install insulation on bulkheads and overheads, and manufac- ture lagging pads and flange shields. Front Row: HTC Maicus King. HT3 Alan Thomas, HT3 John Juarcj. HT2 Jell Feist. HT2 Chris Land. HTl Gary Foulk. HTl Dan Miller Middle Row: HTC Lowell Horgcn. HT3 Tammy Salada. HTI Darrell Smith. HT3 Scott Pinkerton. HT2 Charli-s Hickman. HT3 Richard Esles. HTl William Thowson Back Row: HTC Wayne Toole. HT2 Mike Boam. HTFN Rick Sloll. HTl Henry Larson. EM2 Leon Jones. HT2 William Anders. HTl Mark Comeau Carpenter Shop Personnel produce rubber molds, plaque backs, podi- ums. cabinets, woodcarvings, and patterns for pump cas- ings and machinery parts that are not available from the supply system. Hull Repair Hull Repair Office is re- sponsible for the coordination of customer ship work, the inspection and training of shop personnel, and the ad- ministrative functions of the division. Front Row: PMFA Dan Wilco«. PM2 Don Haines. HT3 William Boyles. HT2 Don Hatch Back Row: HTCS John Braswell. LT Cagle. ENS McLean. PMC Carlos De Santiago Weld And Pipe Shops Personnel perform the layout and fabrication of various high and low pressure piping systems and silver brazing of piping systems. We also replace and weld Level One jobs. Jl 5Wi f- %!% 4 % fF , - | I Front Row: MRFN Ralph Heflin. MRS Bob Scholl. MRS Steve Parsons. MRFN Micke Cunniff. MRl Rudy Dulce, MRl Salvador Paclob. MRl Jesse Staelcna, MR2 John Hoesing Middle Row: MRl Bernle Garleto, MRS Ferris Goins. MRl Tony Casim, MR2 Catharine Roberts. MRl Rosalito Cataulin, MR2 Kayce Davies. MRFN Gerr Toussant. MRC Robert Petersen. Back Row: MRFN Chris Blacketter. MRS John Budfuloski. MRl Barney Miller, MRl David Nelson. MRS Rick Anders. MR2 Bob Morey, MRS Jonas McCoy. MRS John Morba Main Machine Shop Gallery Machine, Lock And Engraving Shops Front Row: MRl Eler Castro. MR2 Sue Webb. MRl Claro David, FN Tony Robel. FA Tammy Johnson. FA Andy Matthews. MR2 Nancy Garrett, MRS Brent Akers. MRl Theodore Felix Back Row: MRl Roland Eninga. MR2 Rick Smith. MRS Blake Wilkenson, MRFN Dave Whitehead, MRFN Tom Zick, FN Frank Jelks, MRS Malinda Jones. FN Rick Johnson. FN Connie Cramer m bridge, alter lookout. The XO fell overboard Should we pass the word? Photo by PH2 Brown During WestPac 1983. R-2 Division has steadfastly stood by JASON ' S motto: Ready, Willing and Able , by completing many jobs with quality, professionalism and timeliness. CW03 Nye is R-2s Division Officer and BTCM Thomas Morris is Assistant Division Officer. R-2 Division incorporates thirteen different shops. From repairing boilers, overhauling internal combustion engines, manufacturing parts on our lathes, and pouring molds in our foundry, to making keys, picking safes and rebuilding valves. We also have an Engraving shop, an AC R shop. Hydraulic shop and a Pump shop. Congratulations to our new Chiefs, BTC Mike Garrow and MLC Jesse Lopez. R ' 2 Division also had several reenlistments. Congratulations to MMl Ed Acuna. MR2 Agapito Florendo. BT2 Rory John- son. MR2 Susan Webb. EN2 Judy Hawks and BT3 Charles Mock. Our Can Do attitude has contributed to the high state of fleet readiness for the ships here on our 1983 WestPac. JASONs Foundry a HOT place to be Pbolo by MLFN Brian Valley EN2 Dave Tibbetts dressed for Korea ' s chilly November winds. Photo by ENFA Clarence Smith. Front Row: MMl Eduardo Acuna, MM3 James Curtis, MM3 Danny Clark. MM3 Derrick Catao. MRl Ismael Smith, Middle Row: FA Kenneth Paolucci. FA John Knox, MMFN Francisco Concepion, FA Leonard Garcia. MM2 Rufino Concepcion Back Row: MM2 Royce Phillips. MMFN Michael Stone, MM3 Mark James. MM3 David Kelley, MMl Fredrick Carter P u m P S h o P  ' W r . « f • ■.-■ Valve Bench Shop From Row: MM3 Stephen Drury. BT3 John Mclver, MM2 John HoelKher. MM2 Santiago Legaspl. MM3 Juli Alacrcon. MM3 Charles Burd. MMFN Donald Jackson. MM2 Bruce LeVaughn. MM3 Tim Allen Back Row: MMl Fidel Reyes. FN Charles Crow, FN Michael Marzheauser, FN Michael Crasser. MM3 Anthony Kithcart. FA William Farley, FN Harold Gulsinger. MMFN Jerry Wilson, BTl Richard Dugdale, MMCS Hans Pearson Boat Engine Shop Frool Row: ENl Bobby Reeves. FA Jesus Ve larde. FR Michael Dow. Back Row: EN2 Judy Hawks, EN3 Todd Cav es. ENFA Steve Smith. EN2 Scolt Davis Foundry Front Row: MLS Tino Barlan. MLC Jesse Lopez. ML2 Romeo Hacinas, MLl John Sellars, Back Row: ML2 Mike Bast. MLS Ron Mathias, MLFN Johnny Glenn, MLFN Joey Robertson BTs Back Row: ETC Richard Sisk, FN Roosevelt Young. BT2 Jimmy Harmon. BTS Gary Otlo, BTS John Murphy, BTFN Terry Smith. BTl Adonis Canlas Front Row: FN Peter Brown. BTl Henry Hart. BT2 Raymond Ramirez. BTl Delfin Taroq BTS Bobby Burr. BTFN Turner 1C2 Georg Torres i( expertise doesn ' t work, ysc forcet! HT3 Don Carlson looks at JASON from a dllferent perspective FN Frank Marsh. FN Glenn Hermanowic . EM3 Oarryl Reavis and FN Pedlnilo Manahan gather ' round. Front Row: ICl Glenn Wiley, EM2 Efrin Niu. EMFN • ' Buckwheat Bacuita. EMFN Carla Bcnsman, HT3 Don Carlson, EMC Sal Araos, FN Tcrri Bolam, EMS Butch Armstrong. 1C2 Alan Finnestad. EMS Steve Mcjimsey, EMS Andrew Domingo Middle Row: EMCM Jon Taylor. EMS Vanessa Henderson, ICS Verna Leotta. FN Namomi Mick, EMFN Debbie Kerr, FN Debbie Henrich. IC2 Carol Schemmer. IC2 Terrell Brown, EM2 Calvin Richards, EM2 Carlos Jauregui, EMS Daryl Reavis, EMC Joe Rife, ICC John Roulstone Back Row: FN Glen Hermanowitz, EMS Alan Hinton, EMS Brian Johnson. EM2 George Lewis. EMS Soleman Cox, FN Stephen Brooks, ICFN William Steward, ICFN George Mead. IC2 Kevin Mackcy. 1C2 Todd Davis. 1C2 Yul Pierce Repair Three Division consists of highly experienced electricans and interior communication specialists. The interior communication branch involves the upkeep of JASON ' S many communication systems, as well as some navigational equipment, and different types of outside repair work on ships in the fleet, which consist of alarm systems, gyro compass, wind indicators, underwater logs, amplifiers, speakers, sound powered telephones and dial t elephone systems. The electrician branch of the division consists of five work centers: motion picture projector repair, battery repair facility, portable tool issue, and the two primary functions: electric motor rewind and outside repair. Electric motor rewind repairs and rewinds various types of A C motors and generators. Outside electrical repair maintains and installs all types of electrical equipment onboard JASON and tended ships. ETSN Lisa Major ET3 Al HiU ET3 KeUy Schwab FTl M.,rU o.-tiroirh FT2 Chns Lorkowski R-4 Division . ET3 William Scanlon ETl George Ladd Front Row: ETC Dan McQuaig. ET3 Al Hill. ET2 Ray Hernandez, ETl Reed Bullard. CW04 Stimpson. ETl Laird Ralston, ETl George Ladd, ETl Richard Waelbrock, ETC Emilio Aclaro Middle Row: ET3 Howard Schwab. RM2 Karen Vickery, ET2 Tony Plante, ET3 George McSweeney, ETSN Lisa Major, ET3 Ramona Baker, ET2 Michael Hutchison. RMl Andres Fajardo Back Row: ETl Mark Oestreich. ET2 Chris Lorkowski, ET3 Greg Brown. ET3 Jim Ellis, ET3 William Scanlon RMl Kelly Zuleger. ET3 Jeff Hart Among the 120 days of work, fun and boredom was the excitement of going somewhere, seeing new places and meeting new people, and a chance to exercise special skills and learn new techniques. A repair ship gives its crew the advantage of staying in foreign places long enough to make forays out into the country and see places other than military towns. In Yokosuka we discovered a new Disneyland, and in Subic Bay we watched a house move down a road. Pusan showed us the real cost of consumer products, and finally in Sasebo we saw pieces of ships welded into place. But, from the beginning we looked ahead to Hawaii, our home. Photo by PH3 Joel McCauley R-5 Division 62 IMSN Jeff Cox 63 R-5 Division Front Row: IM3 Vila Carmine. GMGSA Pal Young. L12 Garv m. rn, ss GMG3 Debbie Games. IM2 Bob Hullo. DM3 St«ve Thorn PH2 Skip Bfown FTG2 Kevin Lewis. IM3 Dan SIvc Middle Row: GMT2 Dwayne Hicks. OM3 Mikt Hammilt. PH3 Horace Ng IM3 James Edlen. IMSN Rick Sirom. OM2 Howard Schaub. OMSN Randy Books. OM3 Diana Boxwell. DM3 Lester Kuri IM3 Lillie Cobb. LI3 Melmda Sislrunk. SN Robin Ealon. LI2 Tom Marsh. IM3 Jay Casarsa. PH.3 Joel McCauley. SN Barb Kuti. SN Scoll Oliver. IMSN Jeff Co« Top Row: OMl Al Dicus. IMCS Alkins, LTJG Dunne. IMC R..imold IMl Tausili la. GMGI Joe Chase Ohayoo Goiaimasu from Ordancc Repair Division (R-5). During the inport portion of our cruise, all our work centers kept busy rendering vital services to units of the Seventh Reet. and during underway periods, we received the opportu- nity to show our real reason for existence. With the help of REFTRA. countless gunnery exercises and extensive hours of training, we succeeded in warding off the entire naval force of the small but wealthy country of Bayonia. But, as we all know. All work and no play makes for a boring trip away. •LIBERTY CALL All the fun began with the treacherous climb up Mt Fuji This endeavor was enjoyed by a portion of R-5: OMl DiKus, OM3 Hammitt and SN Ealon. who all realized a chilly 35 degrees was not a temperature to brave in cutoffs and tee shirts A few R-5eri; however, were better prepared for the climb OMSN Randy Books. DM3 Steve Thorn and SN Barb Kuti And we cant forget SN Al Gayer, who strayed from the pack for a more scenic route to the top of Fuji We found LTJG Dunne. IM3 Jay Casarsa and IM3 Lillie Cobb riding the rapids and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Pagsan)an Falls and Villa Esquedero. Subic Bay CPO Club may never be the same! Sponsored by IMCS Atkins. IMC Reimold underwent Chiefs ' initiation while in R P R-5 IS very proud to announce Chief Reimold ' s ad- vancement Our congratulations to a real professional and a fine shipmate! Once again In Yokosuka, a third of R-5 slipped back into childhood and took a trip to Tokyo Disneyland This enchant ed time was enjoyed by LTJG Dunne. PH2 Skip Brown. PH3 Rich Ng. OM3 Mike Hammitt. IM3 Jay Casarsa. IM3 Lillie Cobb. IM3 Carmine Vita, SN Barb Kuti. IMSN Jeff Cox and SN Robin Eaton Dunng the final stages of our cruise, we foun d the last of the big spenders LTJG Dunne, IMC Charlie Reimold. OMl Al Dicus, IM3 Jay Casarsa. IM3 Lillie Cobb and OM3 Diana Boxwell took advantage of the many bargains in factories of Pusan. Korea This has been a trip that was thoroughly enjoyed and will be remembered by all of R-5. R-6 Division Fiont Row: Sn Roberl Mosley, HT2 Larry Case. HTl Joyce Balling. FN Pete Swilala. HTI Mike Shepherd Middle Hour: FN Patrick Noehl, MR2 Catherine Roberts. EMI Scvcrino Coquia. MMl Eddie Sharp. MRC Kenneth Drolikowski. BTC Timothy Graham Back Row: HTl Billy Doyle. HTC Gary Nievet. HT2 Gary Boelker. FN Jim Coleman, HTC Steven Kirkwood, HT2 Keim L Baird The Non-Destructivc Testing Lab is the enforcement arm of the Quality Assurance Division for inspection and acceptance of major welding, brazing, and machining jobs. With a current personnel manning of 9, the Lab uses all aspects of nondestructive testing methods currently in use. HTC Nieves is NDT ' s shop supervisor and HTl Doyle is LPO. Together they ensure smooth operation of administrative sides of The Lab . All the worker bees of The Lab are assigned specific collateral duties, such as Calibration Petty Officer (HTl Batting). Supply P O. (HT2 Case), Senior Radiographer (HTl Shepherd). Ultrasonic Equipment P.O. (HT2 Boetker), Visual Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant P.O. (HT2 Brown) and Welder Qualification P.O (HT2 Baird). Special recognition during WcstPac goes to HTl Doyle, HTl Batting. HT2 Case, and HT2 Boetker for cxcmpifying Chief Nieves ' favorite saying For NDT personnel, average perfor- mance is substandard, exceptional performance is expected The quality assurance office provides guidance to obtain required levels of assur- ance, ensures work meets appropriate qual- ity standards and supervises quality func- tions. We give physical and chemical tests, witness formal operational tests, inspections and audits, maintain record files of tests and audit deficiency corrections. The Technical Library provides technical information such as APLs, Tech Manuals, blue prints and any technical information to ensure work can be accomplished to meet quality standards. HT2 Julius Brown HT2 Gary Boetl er vspxat 6« g Kobo Orphanage Photos by PH3 H,R, NG The Great 1. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST ENJOYABLE MEMORY OF THE CRUISE? Baguio. shopping in Korea, nights in PI., partying in Olongapo, To- kyo, New places, people and ways. Liberty in Ko- rea, Japanese life and culture. Green Street, Korea, Texas Street, Mail Call, November 29th, Liberty Call. Mt. Fuji at sunrise. Tokyo Disneyland, getting short, Japanese hot baths, different cultures, P. I., coming home to Hawaii, P. I., Making Chief. Hara- juku Japan, raw fish, aerobics, P. I., tasting balute on the way down, first cold beer at Pier 6 Pub, sleeping late, Subic Bay, Visiting my parents, seeing the rainbow circling the ship, buying a stereo. P. I., the Ginza. Olongapo parties, getting out of Deck Department, P. I., Leaving Sasebo, Barbecue at Gaines Beach. P. I., Liberty in Pusan, San Miguel, MoJo, Pagsanjan Falls, Japanese Beer Machines, P.l. was alive!! I don ' t think my favorite memory is fit to print — besides, it ' s none of your business. 2. WHAT WAS YOUR WORST EXPERIENCE? Staying in Japan so LONG, dirty shipmates, catch- ing a nasty cold, smelly berthing, Japan, seasick- ness. Losing civilian clothes privileges. Shore Patrol in Sasebo. Japan, Leaving my wife. 6 x 6 BT Watch- es, Mt. Fuji, Class C Liberty, Leaving Hawaii, Yokosuka, finding the galley, living with 800 peo- ple, JASON regulations, negative attitudes, catch- ing pneumonia in P. I., sleazy hotels, being held cap- five in Medical for a week, Japan, the whole cruise. Absinthe, GQs restriction, working weekends, Wast- ing time in Sasebo, Navy showers, getting lost in Tokyo, too many duty days. Captain ' s Mast, Shore Patrol at Club Alliance, CPO Initiation, Japan, XOl, gossip, tasting balute on the way up, inspections, seeing signs in Japanese establishments that read Japanese Only , having to get up every morning at 0430, mess cooking. Thanksgiving underway, Japan, falling in love, random searches, urinalysis, wasting time in Sasebo, Japan. Living onboard for four months, sleeping in a bar. narrow-minded peo- ple, smoking Japanese cigarettes. MoJo. Leaving P. I., ecu. The climb up Mt. Fuji was as close to hell as we shall ever see. The trip back down was hell, I feel next time we should arrange for a two-day stay in a concentration camp just to round off our exper- ience 3. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE CRUISE. WHAT WOULD IT BE? I ' d move from S-2 berthing into a state- room, I ' d surrender my two chevrons for a silver oak leaf, gone to Hong Kong. Deckchairs, a pool and sauna would be nice., gone to Australia, Pres- ence of tended vessels was an annoyance; should be avoided in the future, hit more ports, more P.I., Less Japan, Less Yokosuka, Australia vice Sasebo, Australia, I ' d have stayed out of trouble, ENS Ro- bertson ' s hairstyle, rougher weather during Thanks- giving dinner, less time in Japan, shorter transits, more liberty time in Korea, Hong Kong, I ' d outlaw pipe whistles, I ' d drink less, hit more ports, shorter cruise, bypass Japan, more variations in ports, more liberty ports, should have bought a cruise book, skip the whole WestPac, I ' d have saved more $$, go to Australia, double everyone ' s pay, have a workload that justifies WestPac, More time in P.I. less in Japan, cross the equator, a pay day in Korea would have been nice, music in repair spaces, stricter weight regulations, skip PI, less gossip, I ' d have rather made a four-month deployment to Maui, ex- tend time in PI. fix soda machines, disconnect phone in female berthing, no cheeseburgers, no schedule changes. 4. FACTS AND FIGURES 120 consecu- tive days without going ashore — LT Merrion, WcstPac Survey $190 Spent on developing film, $783 Spent on drinking and partying, 367 meals without getting sick. Captain said AH 7,000 times or more over IMC and site TV, 350 surface contacts in sight at one time, bought alot of stamps, fell in lust 4 times, the cruise lasted 164,160 minutes, 9,849,600 sec- onds, Went temporarily deaf 9 times from Bosn - mates blowing those darn whistles over IMC, CO said AH 47 times over IMC during one speech, 48 bowls, 133 glasses, 27 plates, broken in the scullery, spent 225 hours working while on the way back home-that ' s ridiculous, the time 1 spent in Hor- ton ' s HellHole steaming, phone bills (long-dis- tance) over $300.00, 95% of the time I left the base in Subic I came back drunk, 131,001 cans of soda, 13,482 feet of wire service news copy, 45 sober days, 3100 outpatient visits, 1722 laboratory tests conducted, 7,923 prescriptions filled, 197 x-ray studies done, 19 EKG ' s run, 98 physical exams performed, 3,819 cases of soda. Radio gang used: 245 rolls of teletype paper, 204 teletype ribbons, 306 reems of zerox paper, 241 pots of coffee, total messages handled by Radio while underway 64,253, total messages addressed to from the USS JASON 4,487, and would you believe they didn ' t loose any??? M B Division steamed a total of 95 days, 27 days cold, used a total of 1,098,238 gal- lons of fuel, distilled a total of 1,345,163 gallons feed water and 1,182,549 gallons of fresh water, they also provided numerous other ships with elec- trical power, 150 PSI steam, feed water, and lube oil, liberty risk - 68, POD ' s: 73,900 sheets of paper, 19,802 pounds of mail-almost 10 tons, $204,719 worth of money order sales, $9,076.00 worth of stamps, Dental used 6,400 paper towels, 20,000 gauze, 50 pounds of Amalgam, 5,000 cotton tip applicators, 15,000 ml of saline, 473 tablets of Meclazine, 2,784 tablets of Motrin, number of pa- tients seen - ENDLESS!, number of meetings attend- ed -more than ENDLESS!!, S-3 turned in $28,000.00 to Welfare Rec funds, 55,000 pounds of laundry dry-cleaned, pressed, and washed, 52,030 tax free cigarettes expended, 2,400 haircuts provided. So you want the day off? There are 365 days in a year, you get to sleep 8 hours a day, making a total of 122 days and when subtracted from a year leaves 243 days, you also save 8 hours off each day for recreation, making another 122 days and leaving 121 days to work, there are 52 Sundays that you don ' t work, which leaves 69 days, you get Saturday afternoons off which is 26 full days when subtracted leaves a bal- ance of 43 days, you get an hour off for lunch each day which equals 16 days leaving 27 days to work, the average serviceman takes 21 days leave each year which only leaves 6 days, the military observes 5 legal holidays each year, which only leaves one day to work and you know you ' re not getting that one day off, outgoing mail 6,145 pounds, incoming mail 13,657 pounds, NJP ' s - 87, 27 reenlistments, 8 discharged, 5,000 ft of cable installed, 40 phones hooked up, 10,800 dozen eggs eaten, 28,800 chocolate chip cookies, 4,800 pounds of bacon, 10,798 gallons of kool-aid, 2,839 patties of butter, 430 pounds of butter, 10,601 pounds of potatoes, 1,080 pounds of lobster, 2,400 pounds of sausage, 5,762 beef patties, 2,710 pounds of buns, 1,500 members only jackets purchased, 239 flying fish spotted, 103 falling stars, and 363 rumors. Photo by ETC SIlv 72 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (Wot L )rrv Boozir E-Division E-Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship ' s electrical generation and distribution systems. A considerable amount of our work includes maintenance of motors, generators, lighting systems and small-craft electrical sys- tems. During this deployment E-Division devoted many hours to maintenance, repair and cleaning of equipment and spaces. We also devoted time to shipboard training, and to attending various shore-based schools, which enabled the division to enjoy a high rate of advancement for many of the electricians. Hard wor ' k has been accompanied by hard play during liberty hours. The electri- cians participated in various athletic activities throughout the deployment, and some were members of various command varsity teams. Physical fitness is a by-word in E- Division. Another popular phrase in E-Division is Liberty Call . The electricians all enjoyed seeing the sights and varied cultures of the Orient. For some, this has been their first cruise, and for all. a cruise to remember. Front Row: EMI N. Pagaduan. EM2 Leon Jones. FA David Hywood. EMFN Thomas Lavender. FA Brian Keeling. EMI Lule Bossert EMS Ronald Godlewski Middle Row: ENS Robertson. EMS Richard Barger. EMS Adrinne Ghee, FN Ron Wilson. EMFN Michael Green EM2 Anna Quintal. FA Kim Sanford. FN Samson Sanchez. FA Bernadette Smith. EMCS Russell Back Row: EMS Greg Sokol FN Douglas Zitek. EMFN David Stevenson. FR David Avila. EMFA Larie Rochester. FA Berhine. EM2 Dan Sherman A Gang FN CaioI Robinson EN3 Leonard Pachecho ENFN Jos.- Gorman ii A A Gang Front Row: MMl Crislol Pena, ENl James Wollslair, FN Carol Robinson. FN Donald Guay. FN Ronald Krankel. MMSN Williams, MMCM Sparshot. MMFN Daniel Hughes, MM3 Mark Boucher, ENS John Ramirez, MM3 Michael Moss, MMl Wilfredo Abot. ENl Jose Alagar Middle Row: ENFN Jose German, EN3 Chris Ingerman, EN2 Jones. EN2 Lawrence Bletsch, MMFN Paul Ediund. EN2 David Tibbets, EN3 Gabriel Ybarra, MM3 Tim Lemmer, EN3 Leonard Pachecho. EN2 Morales Back Row: MM3 Bonner. FN Leroy Bray. EN2 Michael Hadaway. EN2 McHenry. MM2 Gilbert Robertson, FN Thomas Shore. MM2 Gary Sorenson, FN Warren Dustin, MM2 Fred Crider, EM3 Torris Spinner The Auxilliary Division kept extremely busy during this deployment. Being homeported in a warm place like Pearl Harbor, the old heating system on this ship hasn ' t been used for many years. When we cranked her up, we had more leaks and problems than you could shake a cane stalk at. We knew Korea and Japan were going to get cold, so we got hot and completed repairs before our shipmates keelhauled us. We had our share of good liberty and I ' m sure all of us have fond memories to take home. We don ' t think we ever want to smell San Miguel beer again, struggle through Japanese, or see Texas Street again, but it was all worth it. Not only did ' A Gang do one hell of a job, but we formed a close knit camaraderie and developed a high degree of respect for one another ' s abilities that is seldom seen. i Those Who Below And every hour of every day they keep the watch in hell. For if the fires ever fail, their ship ' s a useless shell. When ships converge to have a war, upon an angry sea. Those below just grimly smile at what their fate may be. They ' re locked below, like those who, doomed, hear not the Battle Cry. It ' s well assumed that if they ' re hit, those below will die. For every day is war down there, where gauges all read red. Four hundred pounds of superheat can kill you mighty dead. So if you ever write their songs, or try to tell their tale. The very words would make you hear a fired furnace wail. People as a general rule don ' t hear o ' those below. So little ' s heard about the place that sailors call the hole, But I can sing about the place and try to make you see The hardened life of those down there ' cause one of them is me. I ' ve seen those sweat-soaked heroes fight in superheated air To keep their ship alive and right, though no one knows they ' re there. Thus they ' ll fight for ages on ' til warships sail no more. Amid the boilers mighty heat and turbines hellish roar. So when you see a ship out to meet a warlike foe. Remember us, if you but can, Those Who Sail Below. — Author: Unknown but to God t  f V t iT ' Front Row: MMl Horton, MM2 Cantamagiia. FN Gailoway, MMFN Howell. FN Williams. MM3 Hansen. FN Osteen Middle Row: CW03 Boozer, MM2 Liles. MMl Cnstabal. MM2 Gross. MM3 Inman. FN Ashley, MM2 Bio. MMC Delaney Back Row: MM2 Ezell. FA Ward. MMFN Eilam, FA Luka. MMFA Mills. FA Miller. FN Pittsley During the period of 4 to 18 October, B Division was tasked with a job very few people in Engineering Department have experienced. We had to EDTA clean the inside of all four main propulsion boilers, clean firesides, and paint and preserve the air casings. In the short period of time we had to complete the job, B Division spent over 5000 man-hours and many days without liberty. Thanks to dedication of supervisors and crew, the job was completed with outstanding results. For over half of the WestPac, B Division was operat- ing with only 20 Boiler Techs conducting all repairs needed to keep the main propulsion boilers and auxil- iary machinery in top-notch condition. It was a relief to receive new people in November. Welcome aboard to MM3 De Paul, assigned to the Oil Lab, FR Berube, FR Bowles and FR Parrish, who are assigned to the after fireroom and FA Blackmore, FR Gardner, and FR Parks, who are assigned to the forward fireroom. Good luck to you all in your new as- singment aboard JASON. A special congratulations goes to BTC Hooper, who made Chief on September 20, 1983. He was previous- ly assigned to the forward fireroom as LPO, where he brought it through an extensive overhaul to the out- standing condition it is in now. Good luck on your new assignement to Great Lakes as a Company Command- er. Send us some good BTs, Chief! M B Divisions r ' St Front Row: FN Rex Bell. BTFN Robert Johnson. FN Sonny Weaver. BTS Edmund Beckman. FN Joseph Talarico. BT2 Louis Nelson Middle Row: BT2 Gene Gelinas. FA William Larsen. FN Alvin Cash. FN Gary Barry. BT3 James Hulbert. BTFN Turner. FN Meluin Robbins. BT2 Mark Hudgins Back Row: BTl Michael Moore. BTC Zuniga. BTC E. Hatch. CW03 Boozer. BTC S Hooper. BTl Allen McCarver W r , ' T--1 R-Division R Division maintains the vessel. From the bow, to the stern. Repairing her and keeping her floating. And trains the crew not to burn. Our responsibilities span broad horizons. With a challenging new task each day. Ever reminding us this is our home. And while at sea we plan to stay. Our watches patrol the ship. Twenty-four hours a day. Reporting All sound and secure, So no harm comes our way. Work Center ER09 maintains all repair lockers. Fire, flooding gear. With inventories and testing. Its results visibly clear. Last, but not least, there ' s EROl, Welding, cutting, brazing. Ready to unclog, fix, or plumb. When we take to the high seas. Our red hats we don. Always standing by and ready. Waiting to be called upon. A(Fe YOU P adif 75 78 TXM J IclO Vpu TVWr - JHe,ti i Fiet-: ' HTP wT ' R 1™ mt ' , . u T ° - ' ° ' ' ' ° - 2 John Fedinetz, HTl John Meiers. HTFN Jeff Nenstiel HTC Walter Bayless HTS Anthony Berenis. HTFN T,m Thomas, HT2 Dav.d Smock. HTFN Lyn Duran. HT3 R.cky Baker HT2 Lawrence LemelinHT2Suturart Stoll, HTFN David W,ng. HT3 Mario Tucker Middle Row: HTFN Rita Monfette. HT2 Em.ly ™ r S : , u ■t ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 3 Charles Langford. HTFN M.ke Blasel. HT W,ll,e G.llis l-N Calvin Weatherspoon, HT3 Anthony DeVictoria HTl John Meiers - HT2 John Fedinetz HTFN T.m Thomas Good-Bye Club Alliance v From the beginning of our cruise we ' ve acquired many new personnel. Little did we know what was in store for our Department. Senior Chief Shultz. we feel, was the key to this short cruise. We had no idea what work was until he pointed it out. Boy!! Did he point it out!! Through his superior leadership we ' ve come to love 18 hour days and the color green. Front Row: HMCS Shultz, HM2 Judy Carlson. SN Lon Keup, HM3 Bonnie Johnson. HMl Douglas Pierdinock Back Row: HM3 Gary Nock, HM3 Joe Brown, HM2 Tom Hogan. HMl George Lindsey MEDICAL HMl Cathon. havmg been a long resident of JASON. Has increased his knowledge and keen sense of aware- ness of task, and undertaken a serious attitude of ac complishment I 1M1 Lindsey. JASON ' s version of Ann Landers, was kept busy by many crew members in need of counseltr g f-fis tireless and caring attitude made him an import2mt medical asset IHM2 Carlson, who was constantly making preparations for the call of duty, has baffled many personnel in the medical field One won- ders why two days are needed to find your gear HM2 Hogan can express the willingness to work when others are incapable, although, his level of consciousness re quires constant surveillance The addition of T C and his quick witted humor helps us all get the job done HM3 Johnson has a great ability to work with boxes Yes. muscie is not a supply trait as long as you can skate well and talk fast HM3 Brown, who represents medi- cal ' s entry to the fashion world as well as Build a Muscle , brings his O R experience to a much needed area of field day HM3 Nock, our Naval Academy en- trant, still mystifies us Due to his keen ability for adapt- ing to new surroundings, he has taken on the Medical Department job of Cruise Director HMl Kaya. whose surprise arrival three weeks passed his due date, was greatly appreciated To show our great relief, we gave him first day duty and no bed to sleep in Welcome finally our Doctor. Lt Pierdinock What can be said - ? Efficient, precise, and keenly aware of all medical prob- lems, she has added a great depth to JASON Medical Department No amount of food poisonings, sea sick- nesses, officer meetings. PBFT meetings. GQs. CPR classes, or dinner parties can keep her from her duties as Medical Officer 62 Snoopy Team JASON ' s Snoopy Team is made up of specialists in intelligence, electronics, radio and visual communications, photography, weapons and deck operations. When word is passed. Away the Snoopy Team! , all assigned persons come running to the scene to surveil and collect information about surface, air or subsurface contacts encountered dur- ing transits. During WestPac ' 83. Snoopy Team saw foreign merchant vessels and military aircraft, including those of Soviet-bloc nations. Entering each foreign port became an exercise in flag identification, as some members challenged each other in guessing the nationalities of ships In harbor. The Snoopy Team was trained and supervised by LT Lillard, OS2 Dearth and OS3 Abston. Perjonnel Alleged To Be Front Row: LT Lillard. SM3 Chuck Be«ley. OS.! Rena Ahslon. GMG.1 Debbie Games Back Row: PH2 Skip Brown. SMI Rar Gill, RMSN Don Sajecki. GMGl Joe Chase. BMl Laavale Maulupe. RM2 Greg Hagen. PH.f Rich Ng y SUCCESS Success is speaking words of praise, In cheering other people ' s ways. In doing just the best you can. W ith every task and every plan, It ' s silence when your speech would hurt Politeness when your neighbor ' s curt, It ' s deafness when the scandal flows. And sympathy with others ' woes. It ' s loyalty when duty calls. It ' s courage when disaster falls. It ' s patience when the hours are long. It ' s found in laughter and in song. In happiness and in despair. In all of life and nothing less. We find the things we call success. — by Gil Lopez L Sailor of the Year : SMI Gill. Sailors of the Quarter : HT2 Colwell, PMC De Santiago, HTl Shepherd ;C DENTAL DN Bob Bilancione LT McLam DENTAL DEPARTMENT CDR J.J. Sanders. DTG2 Cindy Byrd. DTG3 Hillary Farmer. DN Bob Bilancione. DTPl William Mann, DTG3 Orlando Jaime. DTP2 Levy Vincente. LT K. McLain, LT L. MillarBrunhofer Aloha! During USS JASON ' s 4-month deployment, the Dental Department offered dental treatment to crew members of all ships tended. The Dental Department also provided dental supplies to ships, as well as con- structive recommendations to aid in better management and dental readiness of tended ships. KONI ' CHI ' WA! Yokosuka, Japan. The Dental De- partment participated in various sports and tourna- ments, ranging from basketball to bowling; not to men- tion LT McLain, our resident Pro, to whom GOLF is anything but a 4 letter word We all took advantage of the fantastic shopping opportunities not only in town, but through the overseas Exchange catalog and Fleet Exchange. Many of the dental personnel managed to make at least one tour in Yokosuka, Japan, such as; Tokyo tour, Tokyo Disneyland, or just taking in the sights of outlying towns and countryside. The Mount Fuji climb made for SORE muscles and a looser belt for CDR Sanders and LT McLain, who couldn ' t pass up the op- portunity to say that they had been on top of Japan. MABUHAY PHILIPPINES! During our visit to Subic Bay, our rigorous work schedule still allowed enough time for Dental personnel to make trips to Baguio, Cor- regidor, Manila, and Olongapo. There was a family re- union for DTP2 Vicente. The beauty of the countryside and the fun spent shopping in the marketplace will long be remembered. ANI ' YA ' NGA ' SA ' YO! Hello! From Pusan. Korea proved to be the best port of all. and everyone enjoyed their stay . Pusan was our only liberty port for shopping and bartering, which proved to be the most fun. Although we are all anxiously awaiting our return to Pearl Harbor and our loved ones, we are thankful for the opportunity to be of service to the Seventh Fleet, and for the opportunities to see new places, meet old ship- mates, and make new friendships. It has truly been an experience for all of us to learn about new and different cultures. It only proves to us that we truly reside in and serve the best country in the world; the United States of America. As always, the Dental Department, as well as all of JASON ' s crew met challenges with great enthusi- asm and devotion, and proved once again that we ' re always Ready, Willing and Able . c H A P L A I N This time like all time, is a very good time, if we but know what to do with it. — Ralph Waldo Emmerson When the time had finally come Galatians 4.4 The Holy Bible The time of 1 August 1983 until 29 November 1983 was a very full, meaningful and blessed time for USS JASON. As the Command Chaplain. I was and am blessed to be with each of you and to have the opportunity to learn from you. As we spent these months together, we changed and our world changed. We fell pain and sorrow for our world and shipmates in such tragic events as: the shooting down of the Korean airliner, assas- sination in the Philippines, Lebanon, Grenada, the Ranger fire and much more in four short months. Over and over we were caused to realize the great price of freedom and our reason for being, as the men and women of JASON. Excitingly, in a time of almost overwhelming darkness, we saw much light: worship services, Bible study and the music group saw much Interest and large attendance. A JASON day at Chapel of Hope. Yokosuka, Japan and St. Patrick ' s Chapel, Sasebo, Japan, saw great spirit and participation. A community project at Pope John Paul XXIll Com- munity Center In Olongapo. Philippines saw over 100 JASON personnel caring, sweating and getting dirty for two and one half weeks. Again, over 100 JASON personnel committed their time, talent and money for another ten-day project at Kobo Cot- tage, Hayama, Japan. In both of these projects the Son broke through the darkness as so many of the great JASON crew gave our world a smile. No one who gave of themselves in these projects will ever be the same, and the children and people of the Philippines and Japan have seen the wealth of America In the spirit of each of you I say thank you and God bless you to each of you. You are a tremendous blessing to your coun- try and to those you love. May God continue to bless USS JASON and our great country. R H Flick CDR, CHC. USN Command Chaplain USS JASON (AR-8) c Oi R N E R SH3 James Stanford SUPPLY DEPARTMENT Front Rou. ..-. ■. ;. T Aleniandro Baran ..,. sr A ' dliam Finn. SK 1 . .. .i ... w. i. . .,, t ..::!,...;., m-.s. v,,.. .. Nand. SK3 Lulher Curtis. SKSN Jaymi McKay. SKSN Edward Hertel Middle Row: LCDR Ball. SKC Elane. SK3 Regina Hite. SKSN Valcne Burns. SKSN Barbara Strickland. SKSA Caquoa. SKSN Jam. Gritter. SKI Rolando Lazarte. SK2 Star Tyson. SK3 Brenda Christie. SKASA Dan Hagcr. SKC De a Rosa. LT)g Aguinaldo Back Row: SKSN Kevin Martin. SK3 Michael Bellamy. SK2 Richard Toler. SKSA Sonc Apmcru. SK2 Charles Strup. SK3 Floyd Williams. SK3 Pam Haeslly. SK2 Horace Felder. SK3 Padilla. SK3 Osmaro Meralla. SKSA Johnny Landergen S-1 Division began preparation for WestPac in early June, when the first of many straddle cars arrived at JASON ' s service brow. SI loaded sup- plies and labored continually to replenish and res- tock storerooms for the trip to Yokosuka. Japan. Once in port Yokosuka, after a bit of sake and plenty of rest, the loading began again, but once the work was done, it was time for fun. SKI Finn became a pioneer while climbing Mt. Fuji and living outside. SK2 Felder and SKSN Crit- ter relived their childhoods in Tokyo Disneyland. SK3 ' s Polk, Bellamy and Williams enjoyed the sights and sounds of downtown Tokyo. LTJG Aguinaldo, SKI Lazarfc, SK3 Christie and SK2 Ty- son spent tons of money shopping. The bowling teams were off to a good start, but having problems. During the Yokosuka visit. S-1 said good-bye to SKI Leo. Then off to Subic Bay. R P After checking out the night life, S-1 settled down to a game of softball with S7. Seven innings and a few injuries later, S-7 was victorious, but S-1 was still proud. SK3 CanucI, SA Apineru, SK3 Padilla and SKI David were right at home in P.!., and the whole division found the Philippines a great place to bargain, and bought just about everything they could get their hands on SK2 Hylton spent her last remaining days of WcstPac in Manila. SK2 Strup, SKSN McKay, SKC Dela Rosa and SKC Elane used the time to get away from the ship for total relaxation. After 3 weeks it was time to leave P.I. and head back to Yoko for more shopping and sight-seeing. After arrival, JASON said aloha to SK2 Hylton and SK3 Chanuel. With only a small amount of loading to do, S-1 settled back to enjoy. LCDR Ball became the new division officer of S-1 and we accepted him warmly. SK2 Beverly, SK2 Curtis, SKSA Weaver, SKSN Martin and SK3 Haessly fought hard to keep the bowling team in the top ten. On to Pusan, Korea, where SK3 Meralla and SKSN Burns decided, with the rest of the division, that Pusan was the place for bargaining. The final stop was Sasebo, Japan, where S-1 Division just relaxed and enjoyed everything, and awaited transit back to Pearl Harbor. The families and loved ones on the pier were the greatest sight of the entire WestPac. 90 Division From Row: MS3 Donald Hadau ay. MS3 Marlyn Kramer. MS2 Diana Hotallng. MS3 Steven Farley. FA Darryl Riley. MSI Eslelllo Gralil. SN Donald Bailc-y Middle Row: MS.3 Susan Sallerly. MSSN Joanne Vlles. MSI Rodolfo Fernandez. FN Douglas Winchester. MSSN Susan Godleski. MSI Ismael Estrada. Back Row: MSSA Edward Moorhead. MSI Joe Morgan. SN Terry Ellhorpe. MSSN Dennis Baatz. MSSN Do Wilson. MS2 Stanley Kapvama S-2 Division LTJG J A Harris. MSCS PA Capill. MSC M M Hortaleza. MSC AS Orpllla Jr.. LTJG A G Auinaldo rHwf PD o Front Row: MS2 Anthony Pettry. MSSA Irineo Lazartc. MS3 Thomas Soarcs, SN Craig Brandl. MSI Gerarao Hesebre MS3 John Cordaro Middle Row: MSSN Wiseman, MS3 Richard Castle. SN Lionnei Lilly. MSSN Roberta Collins MSSN Rauls Back Row: MSC Hortaleza. MSSA Randy Sherod, MS3 Ta.mi Toeaina, MS2 Koby. MSSN Leroy Browning BTl Michael Douglas People always need food and good food is vital to every sailor ' s morale. As one of the most conspicious divisions aboard ship. Food Service Division is doing its part to keep the crews moral at peak level. The Food Service Division affects everyone aboard ship, from the Captain to the newest recruit. We provide outstanding food in all of the ships messes: EDF, CPO, and Ward- room. Food Service personnel do everything from short order cooking to baking and making emergency equip- ment repairs. A typical work day for S-2 personnel starts at 0400 in preparation for breakfast. By 0800 a complete field day has been held and preparation for lunch commences. By 1330, we ' ve held another field day, and begin prepara- tion for supper. By 1900 our final field day is complete, our work day is finally at its end. You bid the night bakers good-bye and head for the beach (or your rack), but the hard work of Food Service personnel has not gone unnoticed. In August 83 we officially received our MidPac Fin- est Feeder Award for being one of the best operations in the harbor. In October ' 83 we received the following comments from the Ney Award Inspection: outstanding operation with exceptionally pleasant and cooperative personnel During this WestPac, we ' ve received numerous com- pliments from the Menu Review Board for the level of excellence that we ' ve set and maintained. But we know that we can do better in providing the best to our ship- mates, and the best always will be our goal. During our deployment we received many new per- sonnel, while wishing old shipmates Fair winds and following seas . S-2 SHIP ' S SERVICEMAN IS NOT JoslJ S-3 Division Front Row: SHI JamM San Jom. SHSN Dawn Car -i,. i m i Bonnie Davies. SN Kathy Camptx-ll Middle Row: SHC Rc picio. SH 1 Wilfrcdo Soriano. SH2 Elipidio Punzalan. SH 1 ' SH2 Efn«to Cajiro, SHSN Ron Diggs. SH3 Bernardo Lorenio. ENS Wells Back Row: SH3 James Sunford. SHS:- _ ., • .rim SH f Ennqu.- Oi;in.v SHI Bi-vitIv Riqqms SHSN Delmar Grady SH3 Bonnie Davies SHC Rtfspicio WHO CARES • ' WE PONT ' TRIM BEARD AHO MOUSTACHE ANyKtORE RtMlNOER. XO 5 ' NO HAIR L0N6ER. THAN TH Sf AND BULK POES NOT SROW THICKER THAN THIS ' OK? You are probably wondering who we are and what we do. Just as so many other divisions crewmembers, most of you don ' t know us as a division as a whole, but only individuals, who help you when our services are needed. We consist of two major departments areas. Retail Store and Service Activities. Composed of 18 men and women, our objective is to provide services which make shipboard life a little easier. During WestPac ' 83. most of you have used our dry-cleaning services, barber shops. Seven Elevens, our five and dime store and our NesTea Plunge Soda machines. Perhaps some of you have even come across our records keepers, who keep the paper from rolling down, or our friendly cash collection agent who will not give out change. Let us introduce ourselves — the men and women at your service: SHC Sweet Nothin Respicio, SHI Sorry-I-Know Soriano, SHI Do You Know the Way to San Jose , SHI Ching-a-Ling Cabrera, SH2 Yogie Bear Bilbao and his side kick, SH3 Boo- Boo Navarra, SH2 Flash Dance Castro. SH3 Fast Eddie ' s Otanez. SH3 Sparks Davies. SH3 Mag- ic Martin, SH3 Turkey Legs Riggins. SH3 Round the Outside Stanford. SHSN Dig-Dug Diggs, SHSN Sattelite TV Martin. SHSN Donna Vader Dorst. SHSN IMC Campbell. SHSN Moonshine Grady, SN Dyna-Wash Campbell, and fearless ENS Sweet-Pea Wells. From Row: ENS Wells. DKSN Donna Farrell. DKl Samuel Mannas. DKSN Teresa Sullon. DK.3 Clara Spinks Back Row: DK2 Isagan Mariano. DK3 Tammy Addison. DK.3 Kalhy Martin. DK3 Renalo Macapagal. DK2 Eric Trossman. DKCM Lyn Durant S-4 Check-ins, checkins, and more check-ins, where are they all coming from? Yes. the fearless S-4 crew has become very familiar with all our new shipmates reporting aboard JASON. Since the start of West- Pac. disbursing has processed over 60 new JASON crewmembers, while tending the ports of Yokosuka and Subic Bay- a major upturn since leaving Hawaii. All working together in this organized effort are the fine cast of S-4 Division! Set Director DKCM Durant Disbursing Officer ENS Wells Editors DK2 Trossman DK2 Mariano Rollclcrks DK3 Martin DK3 Addison DK3 Spinks DK3 Macapagal DKSN Sutton DKSN Farrell S-4 welcomes DK2 Mariano. DK3 Addison, and DK3 Spinks. all of whom are new additions to our Disbursing Office. Also, good luck to our former co- workers: DKl Marinas, who recently reenlisted and reported aboard USS ROBERT E. PERRY, and DK3 Macapagal, who also re-enlisted for four years in the EM rating. Through the combined efforts and cheerful spirit of these personnel, the Disbursing Office continued to function smoothly and efficiently throughout WestPac. In closing, S-4 Division extends a sincere Welcome Aboard to all new JASON personnel and looks forward to serving you. You want what?. When?. How much? S-4 Division Front Row: DP2 Thomas Angell. DPI BlUy Dykes Back Row: DP3 Paul Barker. DPSN Yvonne Ciego. DPC Marcus Tibesar. DS2 Brian McClellan. DP3 Richard Bremmerman. DPSN Lauhe Enos. DP2 Elliot Wilson. DPI David Sheldon S-7 Division From Row: DP3 David Beauvais. DPSN Marvin McConnell. DPSA Tammy Kceney Back Row: DPC Hoover. DP2 Bruce Shay. DS3 Ronald Seymour. DP2 Michael Dempsey. DP3 Gerald Pndgen. DPSN Laurance Robinson. DSl Donald Collins r Allow us to start off by telling you all exactly what ADP does. Perhaps most importantly to the crew, we make your paychecks! Not a bad way to make points with the right people (can you spell extortion?)! We also run the IMMS. SUADPS, and PERSONNEL for the ship on our computer. FRED. FRED ' s next stop will be the Smithsonian Institute ' s ancient artifacts division, when we get our brand new SNAP computer in December. Betcha most of you didn ' t even know we had a computer on board, did you? Pulling our division on down the road (forcefully heaving, more often than not) is Division Officer DP2 Dennis Hoover. Leading CPO DPC Marcus Tibs Tibesar, and LPOs DPI Stan Fisk and DPI Dave Sheldon. Taking the helms of our ' round the clock working hours are Super Shifters DP2 Bruce Sahy, DP2 Thomas TJ Angell, and DPI Billy Ray Bird Dykes. We ' d also like to thank all the ' little people ' who made everything work; DP2 Mike Dempsey; DP3s Paul Curtis Barker, Gerry Pridgen. and David Junior Beauvais. Our motley collection of mess cooks, com- partment cleaners, field day techs, and once in-a-great-while DP ' s include DPSN ' s Lawrence Robby Robinson, Marvin Lil ' Mac ' ' McConnell, Laurie Enos, Yvonne Ciego, and DPSA Tammy Keeney. Fixin ' FRED after we bust him up are DSl Don Lolli- pop Collins. DS2s Terry Mueller and Brian Big Mac McClel- lan. and DS3 Ron Seymour. DP2 Elliot Wilson is performing his duty for God and country as MDMAA, but will always be a DP at heart (although, upon his return, his state of mind may be ques- tionable). The beginning of this cruise saw the formation of the ADP Softball team, which combined a not-s o-subtle mixture of skill, dexterity, hops, barley and malt; a volleyball team; and two bowling teams (each holding their own at opposite ends of the lineup). Although everyone is having a great time learning about the Pacific way of life out here (via wounded wallets and broken hearts), the overriding consensus is to arrive back home! WestPac ' 83 started in April for the Supply De- partment. It ' s often difficult to keep a deployment in perspective; to see it as the result of over one year ' s worth or preparation rather than a single event which occured 1 August 1983 29 November 1983. That this event was successful is a true testimony to the dedicated efforts of those present and those past, and I salute you all for a job superbly done. Looking back for a moment, in April 1982 we started overhaul with no stock or sto res aboard, the EDF closed, ail personnel living ashore, berthing areas gutted, disbursing going full blast in a converted shipyard warehouse and the ship ' s store in operation on the ship amidst the chaos of an overhaul. You rebuilt the supply literally from scratch over the next ten months, you won MidPac ' s Finest Feeder award less than a month after reopening the EDF, brought 30.000 line items of stock on board with 98.5% validity after backioad and never missed a beat. You then won JASON ' s seventh consecutive Blue E for supply excellence in the process of preparing for deployment. From May to 1 August, you added $1.5 million in GSK. tripled provisions carried, changed out ship ' s store stock, squared away 850 pay re- cords, and had ADP running like a fine-toothed comb. I am not surprised that you did such an outstanding job throughout WestPac. You prepared for deploy- ment, had every angle covered, and simply put: exer- cised the same level of professional excellence that you have devoted to your work every day since April 1982 and before. Well done. J.C. Cheney CDR. SC. USN 100 Navy Tradition Sailors in the Navy are a real tight family. Haze gray and underway is where they want to be. But, lately we ' ve been sitting inport and kind of lost our directions Lord. 1 guess we went and broke another Navy tradition. (And they want to know) Chief, Why do you steam? Must you man that rail? What do you see in those ships that you sail? Stop and think it over. There can be no contradiction. Sailors on ships, belong at sea, it ' s a Navy tradition. 1 have hit some wild ports up and down the coast. You can bet your last peso that I ' ve been thrown out of most When the master-at-arms asked me. How ' d you get yourself in this condition. I said, Drag me back, carry me over the brow, it ' s a Navy tradition . (They keep asking me) Chief Why do you steam? Must you man that rail? What do you see in those ships that you sail? While you ' re in the Navy you have to stand all kinds of inspections. So. leave me alone. I ' m steaming all night long it ' s a Navy tradition. I am very proud to be in the Navy. Put a bar in the special services locker and you can keep my tail at sea. Over and over I want to make this prediction. If we all get too drunk, we ' re not going back home it ' s a Navy tradition. (Don ' t ask me now) Why do you steam? Must you man that rail? What do you see in those ships that you sail? As I count my last few days I ' ve got a short-timer ' s disposition. I may get out. but I ' ll be coming back in, it ' s a Navy tradition. -by RMC Bill White Korea PUSAN, KOREA Ah - at last - a LIBERTY port!! With money in our pockets and four luxurious days of holiday routine ahead, we hit Pusan at full force. Not a market place within walking, cab or bus distance was left untouched by (JASONites. Not a day passed without a steady stream of our crew hauling purchases up the brow, leaving, and returning to JASON with yet another arm load of goodies. Storerooms and lockers filled to the brim at a record-breaking rate. Berthing compartments bustled with almost as much activity as the Pusan marketplaces themselves, with sailors comparing their finds and the prices they ' d paid for them. Ah. Pusan. Korea — the shopper ' s paradise.  Ik • , ' - 0 105 ' : v. ' . ' 7 ? FfOBt Row: SN Robt-rl McCur.c. b.N Fitjtnck Jonts. BM.i B.ckersuK. SN Gu.llermo Grade. SN Marl.n Gtraldlowskr. SN Dave Teiiy. SN Gteg Smilh. BMC Leao Middle Row: BM2 Tom Swart. SN Paula W.lds. SA Valedie. SA Clementc Rieia. BMl Gregorio Chavez. BM2 Mario Jocfon. BM3 Tom Ebner. LT Merchani Back Row: BMl Laavale Maulupe. BM3 Kevin Downing. BM3 Paul Bigelow, SN Scon Oliver. SA Donahue. SN Richard Burgos, SA Carol Johnson 1st Division D I ' s primary responsibility is painting, preserving and maintain- ing cleanliness of sides, decks and bulkheads of JASON. They also maintain sixty life rafts, as well as take care of vertical replenishment and along-side replenishment sta- tions with all the associated equip- ment. Front Row: BM3 David Batchelor. SN David Hefner. BM3 Anthony Murray. SA Gilbert Garcia. SN Robert Miller Middle Row: BMl Laavale Maulupc. SN Lawrence Claypool. SN Kevin Earnest. SN Scott Brown, BM3 Gary Hamm, SN Guy Traynham, BM3 Ricky Breaux. SN Matthew Wilson. SN Luster Miller. BM3 Ezekiel Gadson Back Row: SA Scott Turley. SN Joe Hall. SA Robert McCullough. SN Dwayne Lawrence. SN Yvonne Quetel, SA Matthew Waters. 2nd Division D-2 is responsible for mainten- ance, cleanliness, upkeep and op- eration of Jason ' s small boats. D-2 also operates and directs Jason ' s booms, which raise and lower small boats and customer ships ' repaired parts. Spirit BM2 McKamey tried to torture this helpless ani- mal she liked it! They ' ll marry in June JASON took Ut In both at Yokosuka Motor-Whaleboat Racel loe SSSK l ty hovt :)0v, Mt hovo Tun, yo lovo working in i o sun. lotion ovorvont is dono and doporiod, t ock t typori Tioni s work hos : u5i sioriod. 109 Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Command I III! I e c I Il ll I I MSCM Kit Carson mm W« decided not lo deMrt We are the Mighty JASON! W4} Just hanging around Thinking about Hawaii? Try thinking about your watch ' We arrived in Sasebo after a four-day shopping spree in Pusan, and most of us were pooling our pennies for life ' s barest necessities; laundromat fees, cigarettes, cfiewing gum, an occasional 50c beer, and cruise books. No one regretted their bargain purchases made in Korea, but we couldn ' t pay the bar tab with Nike running shoes, and seldom could we find the Japanese cabby who ' d accept a Members Only jacket for fare or the tour guide who would render services in exchange for an Adidas sports bag. Payday wasn ' t in sight for six days. We were desolate and desperate, penniless and pitiful, broke and bored — until Welfare Rec came to the rescue. Bless you. Welfare and Rec. for sponsoring Sasebo Sports Weekend. Photos by PH2 Skip . 4; Brown How do you get this oil? s gjl J Pi m 1 J (Nil Out of SITE Whitney ' Whdt style ' This onf ' s (or you iml JASON vArutv wrestlers h 5 fr :if Nick Nolle go home! Isn ' t this better than ' Fridays ' ? Yes, let ' s go home! Bonnie Clyde phone home! MR2 Nancv Garroit EMFN Debbie Kerr 1982 ADMIRAL ' S CUP SPORTS Crider ' s dunk Phoio by LTJG Pedene 1983 ADMIRAL ' S CUP one. two. three. ROCK I Front Row: RMC Bill White (Coach). SN Paula Moore. QMSN Robin Black, DKSN Theresa Sutton. EMFN Debbie Kerr, MR2 Sue Webb Back Row: SN Debbie Henrich, IC2 Carol Schemmer. EM3 Mama Richmond. MR2 Nancy Garrett, DK3 Kathy Martin, SN Barb Kuti Women ' s Softball USS JASON women ' s softball team had a very successful and rewarding season. While in Japan, the team was invited to WestPac Wom- en ' s Softball tournament, as the representative of COMSEVENTHFLT. The team played out- standing softball, beating a very good team from Okinawa, Japan before losing an absolute heartbreaker (1-0) to the eventual champions, Yokosuka Sea Hawks. Our stay in the Philip- pines found the team competing against the Subic All-Stars, Cubi Pt. All-Stars and a team from the USO. After going through all the women ' s teams, the gals played a game against JASON CPOs and beat a men ' s team from shop 56 at SRF Subic in a thriller 12-11. When the news got around that the women had beaten a men ' s team, everyone wanted to play us and on our return to Yokosuka the team was booked solid. First on the schedule was a return match with the champion Sea Hawks. Again the gals came up a couple runs short falling to the WestPac powerhouse 7-5. The long-awaited rematch with CPOs proved to be well worth waiting for. The women stomped the Chiefs in a JASON softball classic 7-4. Overall, the team had an outstanding sea- son and a truly enjoyable time making many new friends, and promoting good will and sportsmanship throughout our deployment. Front Row: LTJG Dunne. HM2 Judy Carlson. LT Pierdinock. IC2 Carol Schemmer. MR.3 Rick Anders. SN Robin Eaton. T Bear. MMFA Peler Swilala Back Row: MMFA William Chancey. MM2 Royce Phillips. MR] David Nelson. MRl Bernard Miller. CDR Sanders. HT2 William Anders. BM2 Russ McKamey. MLI John Sellars. LTJG Audllel Jason ' s Dive Club JASON Dive Club enjoyed several dives during this WestPac. Our first was in Shibizaki, Japan, where we went diving with a Japanese dive club. Despite a slight language barrier, we all had an excellent dive, and on our return from Shibizaki. we helped show the Japanese divers American hospitality by stopping at a Japanese 7-11 store. ' At Subic Bay (diver ' s paradise second to Hawaii) Dad gave us the keys to the boat and we headed right out for many hours of outstanding snorkeling and diving off Grande Island. The water was warm and clear, skies were sunny, sea state calm and we were READY!! Many souvenirs were found, howev- er, even with MLC Terry Harris ' 21 -strand- mini-mop-lobster trap , not one bug was captured. Two octopi did find their way into our catch bags, though yum-yum. MLC Terry Harris, senior diver in the club, obtained the ships ' boat for us. planned and organized each dive, acted as divemaster, and supervised all in-water activities, making our dives safe and fun. MLI John Sellars acted as senior divemas- ter. after falling gracefully down a ladder and dislocating his shoulder which prevented him from getting in the water. LTJG Dunne stood several collateral duties such as acting senior diver rescuer, boat offi- cer, photographer and. most Importantly, sen- ior security officer in charge of guarding the peanut butter and jelly. Front Row: ML2 Michael Rast. MMFA Peter Switala. HTFN Mary Scott. DP3 Jerry Pridgen. DP3 David Beauvais. LT Kurt McLain, DP3 Curtis Barker Back Row: MMFR George Walters. ICFN Brett Williams. HT3 Kenny Parker, MR2 Richard Smith. DPSN Laurance Robinson. EMFA Lane Rochester. MM3 David Bridgman Soccer Team Golf Pros YN2 Ray Cox. LT Cagle. CDR Secrest. LT Brown. LT Harris. CW04 Stimpson . K 120 Jt .t ACf ■' 121 . m k3T i r ■1 r- ..s m Captured leconnaissance photo of JASON Flight Opi Jason Rock Bottom Row: FN S Brooks. SK3T Polk. FN T Williams. RM3 P McAdoo, DTG3 H Farmer Back How: F Crldsr. MSSN [) Wilion. EN3 T Spinner. IC2 Y. Pierce. DP2 E Wilson Front Row: MRFN Anthonv Grimes, HT2 Gilbert, ENFN Arsen Wilson. MRFN Richard Ball, SA Joe Amidio. SA Larry Morse. HMl Kevin Kava Middle Roui: HTFR Howard Sparague. ENFA Kevin Holm. HT2 Greg Arouenolt. EM2 Efren Niu. EMI Rod Castaneda, EMI Tom Baniqued. MRFA Ken Delgrdo Back Row: HTFN Dallas Smith. SN Timothy Trafton. EMFN Larie Rochester, EMS Trou Harris, GMGl John Miccio, HTl Arthur Edwards. EN2 Calvin Cheatham. ENFN Steve Oilman New Arrivals Front Row: EMS Marna Richmond. FR Feli.x Martinez, FA Gil Lopaz Middle Row: MMFA Wilson Famisan, FR Steven Parrish, FR Steve Murray. FR Michael Harpole. FR Kevin Berube Back Row: ENFA Kenneth Benck. MM2 Don Brown. SR Charlie Boyd. MLFN Jacoues Hough, FR Michael Bowles. HT2 Robert Heinek Photos HTSN Sloll and HT3 E tv IM2 Cuarva. BMSN McKuen. and BM3 Hamm Jason ' s Show Of Talent ;1MJ Ljrison. and MSI Morgan FN Marline2 Levy A eld-done! LT McLain and LT Harris MRl Miller. MRl Nelson and KTl Moore T ' was the nighl before Pearl Harbor And all through the ship Main Control was still working Charlie ' s crackir g the whip The plants were still steaming With the greatest of care While visions of secunng Danced through the air The twidgets were nestled All snug in their racks The snipes were still steaming No smoke in the stacks With Singer on throttles And Howard on top, Steady steaming the Match No safeties will pop When up on the boat deck There arose such commotion You could see the glare of Hawaii, Its lights on the ocean, f And what to my uiondenng eyes did appear Chief Delaney. C ef Hatch and the Chief En0neer With Nelson on btSfers So lively and quic Jf There wasn ' t a problem He knows every trick Over the tops of the deck plates they c«m  I heard Mr Boozer yell and call them Now Hallovic!.- Robison, Rendowski ar.. On Thr .-is. on Turner, on Miller and B Kinan. To the top of the pit they heard Norton call Nou get to work, get to work, get to iwork all! Swifter than eagles with a job left to do Went Williams. Gross and Blackmore too Then on the lower level what did I hear? The discussion of liberty. Who ' s buying the beer? As Nelson put in his earplugs and was turning around Down the ladder came Chief Hatch with a bound. Securing the boU ers with one thought in mind The fires are out for this cruise ' s last time. The eyes how they sparkelcd. on their faces it shone It was hard to believe, we ' re finally home. With the stub of his cigar held tight in his teeth. Chief Delaney k oked on with slight disbelief. He said not a word and went up to the mess To sit back and take a well-deserved rest They ran to the boat deck and with a look on the pier Who else did they tee but the Chief Engineer I heard him exclaim as he went out of sight Liberty call to ail aitd to all a good night! - by Janet Singer Almost Home Who said tl would never turn to day. Who said the winter ' s bleakness would never pass away. Who said the fog would never lift and let the sunshine through. Who said the skies now overo would nevermore be blue Why should we ever entertain these thoughts so dark and grim And let the brightest of our minds grow cynical and dim When we know beyond all questioning that winter turns to spring And on the notes of sorrow new songs are made to sing For no one sheds a teardrop or suffers loss in vain. For I will always be there to turn our losses into gain. And every burden borne today and every present sorrow Are but my happy harbinger of a joyous, bright tomorrow. by PR Gil Lopez ' V il Trashbag Liberty eooi by COR Cheney not just in words, but in o --•v- .i ROH ' 82 World War II Camouflage Jason History In Greek Mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sailed aboard Argo in quest of the Gold- en Fleece. In spirit of his heroic deeds, three ships of the U.S. Navy have proudly borne the name Jason: the first, a monitor, served with distinction during the Civil War, blockading and interdicting shipping in both North and South Atlantic areas; the second, a fuel ship, was as- signed to deliver supplies and fuel to ships operating in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Carribean dur- ing WWI and later served in the Pacific. Today ' s USS JASON (AR-8) is a repair ship whose distinguished histo- ry spans four decades. She was launched on 3 April 1943 by Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Com- pany and commissioned on 19 June 1944. WWII was raging when JASON took her place on the line, sailing first to Pearl Harbor, and then proceeding to Purvis Bay in the Solomon Islands to begin support operations as a member of Service Squadron 10. From Purvis Bay, JASON moved to Ulithi, Caroline Islands, for seven months, and then to Leyte for the duration of the war. During this period. JASON worked around the clock, repairing ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. This heavy work load, coupled with the need to spend long hours at general quarters, severely taxed those who served aboard her. JASON ' s performance, together with that of other units of Squadron 10, prompted Third Fleet Commander, Admiral Bull Hal- sey. to commend the squadron for a job well done. JASON survived three separate air attacks in Ulithi and repaired damage sustained by USS MAZAWA, a fleet ammunition ship, and USS RANDOLPH, an aircraft carrier. JASON fabricated and installed structural bulk- heads for the repair of a number of ships, including USS LEXINGTON and USS CABOT. While in Leyte, JASON regunned USS MOBILE and effected repairs to USS IDAHO, USS MISSISSIPPI, USS MOUNT OLYMPUS and USS GUS W. DARNELL. In all, JASON completed 52 aircraft carrier repair availabilities. After the Japanese surrender on 14 August 1945, JASON proceeded to Buckner Bay. Okinawa and then to Jinsen, Korea with the first occupation troops. She assisted in the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Korea and China. For the next four years she continued to provide service to the ships of the Pacific Fleet, alternating homeports between Japan and California. As the Communist menace grew bolder in Korea, JASON spent more and more time in Sasebo, Japan, providing vital support in a conflict where sustained naval power became increasingly important. Following cessation of hostilities in Korea, one crisis after another flared up in the Far East, and for a period of ten years, JASON worked tirelessly with other ships to keep the all-important U.S. Seventh Fleet in a state of maximum combat readiness. In the late fifties and early sixties, the Communists focused their attention on South- east Asia, and the U.S. was drawn into the Vietnam War. During this period JASON ' s crew worked arduously repairing battle damage to such ships as USS GOLDS- BOROUGH and regunning others such as USS PROVI- DENCE. In a conflict where naval gunfire support fig- ured so prominently, such services were crucial in de- fending American lives. Since the Vietnam conflict, JASON has participated in numerous deployments, including providing services for units of the Indian Ocean Battle Groups in Diego Garcia during the Iran- Afghanistan crisis in 1980-1981. Her tradition of support and supply has won her the coveted Battle Efficiency E award for the years 1961. 1962, 1963, 1967, 1971, 1975, and 1980. During her regular overhaul in 1982, JASON received extensive modern- ization in both the repair mission area and in the electri- cal and main propulsion areas, thus preparing the ship for many more years of superior service to the Fleet. JASON ' s place in history will be found in the deter- mined and sustained efforts of her fine crew to provide the best repair services possible in order to enable the fleet to maintain the highest degree of material readi- ness. This has been a never-ending challenge, accepted not only by those who served during the preceding forty years, but also by those who served on the two ships which previously bore the JASON name. The spirit of dedication is proudly shared by the men and women currently assigned in JASON, and we continue to live up to our motto of Ready, Willing and Able. On behalf of the Crew ' s Book staff, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to all divisions for their inputs with special thanks to each individual who had submitted pictures, art work, poetry, time, effort, etc . . . This is your book. WcstPac ' 83 CDR Flick Divine Guidance LTJG Pedene Editor-in-Chief J02 Fredrickson Editor SN Kuti Managing Editor Graphic Arts Sales RMC White Chief-in-Research PH2 Brown Photo Editor SH3 Davies Sales RMS Austin Sales JOSN Whitney Executive Assistant 1
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