McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE LEGE D BEGI Patiently waiting, visitors and crew await the moment when the ceremony begins, I 1 I iv -. The band begins to play. The excitement of what is about to take place has everyone on the edge of their seat. My, but the ship looks eat! is heard in the seats. The legend Iilegins I 'T-17' 117 hum-xy fi? O I Y! . 1 'HY 1 ' ' 1 0-.. 5 ,f'f,. X J 'K Il f' 4 fe ' ' Q - , -ia The USS MCKEE was officially accepted as a Submarine Tender of the United States Navy during an enthusiastic ceremony at the Seattle Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, on August 15, 1981. During the ceremony Captain D.S. GOR- HAM read his orders from the Chief of Naval Operations, ordering him to assume command of the ship. LSCC President, L. A. SMITH, wished the crew happy and smooth sailing aboard the MCKEE, and added that the MCKEE is a great ship . . . and deserves a great crew. Additionally, Rear Admiral J. D. WILLIAMS, the Commander of the Naval Base, Seattle, addressed to the large crowd, Not only does Lockheed think they've built a good ship, the crew does too. 85 '- A-'Y'--' --'-G--sf-Y-F-1--v-swmfwai -iii - - l

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TMSN BENNETT I TM2 CLOUTIER GMTSN FAIRCLOTH ENS HERMANSON TMC HUTCHISON JUNGBLUTH GMT2 GMT2 LENTZ TMSN MEYEES TMSA PAYTON TMSN POOLE YNSN BARNES TM2 BORDEAUX WEAPO THREE FTG2 CARL TMSA CARTER TMSA CATHER TM3 COLSTON TMSA CORRELL TM2 EADDY SN EDWARDS IFJ TMSR FERGUSON IFJ GMT1 SCHIMMING GMTSN SHERWOOD TMSN SMART TM1 SWAN GMT3 TONEY TM2 GARCIA TM3 HARRIS TMSA HINES TM2 JOHNSON YN3 KENNY FTG1 KESSLER TMSA KINDER TMSN KRIKAVA SN MCCONNIE TM2 MCNULTY TM3 MILLER TMI MILLER TMC MUEHLEISEN TMSA NASH TMSA PALMER TMI RAMPE TMCM RAPP FTG2 RODRIGUEZ GMT1 SACK GMGC SHADRICK TMSR SEIBER TMSA SKAY CFD SN HOPES TMSN JEFFERSON TM2 PABLO TMSN PORTER SN WI-IETSTONE TM2 STAN FIELD W-3 Division, the Nuclear Weapons Repair Division, is responsible for the handling, maintenance, and stowage of nuclear weapons, TMSR rocket motors, and associated Ggquipmeljtt- STEKHUTZEN Personnel undergo extensive training or securi y EFFER FTCM STUART and safety measures. TM3 SCHA I TMSA THOMAS TMSN TITUS TMSA VAUGHT CFD TMSN VINKE FTG2 WALTERS TM3 WATSON TM3 WILLIAMS TMSA WILLIAMS TM1 WYATT TMC YOUNG W-4 Division, the Weapons!Repair Q l't ual y Assurance Division, is responsible for the monitoring and auditing of weapons related responsibilt ' 1165 and operations, for production and safety standards. TM2 ARREDONDO CWO2 DAVIS TMSA FULKNOR TMC HANKS EAPO FOUR

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WW 'QQ , if hgh, f f 7W'. The principal speaker, Washington Congressman Norm DICKS, praised LSCC for its below-the-cost and ahead-of-schedule performance in its production of the MCKEE. He continued, I hope that performance serves as a model to other shipbuildersn. The Executive Officer, CDR G. R. WATERMAN, then ordered the piping of the crew to quarters and the setting of the first watch. At this point, the ship was officially manned, and considered a working ship of the U. S. Naval Fleet. 'Q QW