:: -■4! F ' -A.P E ST CP TJISE Depart Alameda Hawaii Yokosuka Sasebo Hong Kong Subic Bay Buckner Bay Iwakuni Yokosuka vSasebo Beppu Yokosuka Arrive Alameda 6 April IB April to 23 April 2 May to 7 May 17 May to 27 May 12 June to 19 June 29 June to 5 July 13 July to 15 July 21 July to 28 July 10 August to 24 August 7 September to 13 September 25 September to 28 September 4 October to 8 October 20 October m F-A.Pl E-A.ST OI XJISE ■M. m m - a CONCEPT Once, long ago, some morale-conscious sea captain decided at the end of a particularly long and hard cruise that his crew deserved a record of the many things they had accomplished and the many places they had visited, and the Cruise Book was born. Then many years later, some money-conscious printer decided that Cruise Books should be illustrated in glorious living color and the modern Cruise Book was born. By 1958 the concept had grown until it was customary to take many random shots of sailors leaning happily against airplanes aboard, many random pictures of sailors strolling handsomely ashore, and many random shots of the ship steaming beautifully through the blue Pacific. These pictures were then put together, at random, and printed in compatible living color. Somewhere between our erstwhile sea captain and 1958, the conc ept of telling a story was lost. Then around 1958, the story idea came back into being. A select few enterprising editors tried to give an adequate picture of what a cruise to the Western Pacific is. Some succeeded, most did not. This is another attempt. Our goal is to convey by pictures and copy together what our life is on board and ashore in WESTPAC. To do this we have divided the book into four parts. In the first, The Life We Leave, we try to show our life at home. . . the City and people we leave behind. In the second, The Life We Live, we try to point out our general environment ... the general duties performed by the crew and how it relaxes. The third. The Life We See, is designed to give the civilian reader a picture of the countries we visit and to give the Navyman something with which to refresh his memory in later years. Finally, in The Life We Lead, we have tried to show specifically what each individual does aboard. How well we succeed can only be measured by how well you, the reader, under- stands the life aboard the Midway from April to late October 1962, whether you have been along to WESTPAC or have never seen the Pacific Ocean. CONTENTS Why 4 The Life We Leave San Francisco 8 The Life We Live On Board 20 The Life We See Hawaii 60 Japan 76 Hong Kong 116 Philippines (and Okinawa) 128 The Life We Lead Personnel 138 In Memorium 306 WHY Almost before the ink was dry on the surrender documents signed aboard the USS Missouri, signifying to an anxious and hopeful world the end of World War II, the Cold War began. Now, 17 years later, the Cold War is still with us. The headlines scream Major Red Push Seen in Vietnam , ' ■Surprise Deadline Perils Laos Pact , No Progress on Berlin, JFK Reports almost daily again and again to remind us that we are living with the phenomenon of the 20th Century Cold War, which may, at any given moment, at any number of given spots, ignite into a conflagration engulfing possibly all Mankind. The Midway, as a part of the powerful U. S. Seventh Fleet deterrent force in the Far East, has been, during her 1962 deployment, more naturally concerned with possible flare-ups in her sector of operations then with, for instance, Berlin, thousands of miles away, though it is wise to remember that the Cold War is properly seen as a world-wide struggle for the heart, mind and soul of Man. The chief sensitive area in the Western Pacific in 1962 has been that of Southeast Asia, centered in Laos and South and North Vietnam, all part of the old, pre-World War II French Empire, referred to at the time as French Indo-China. Land-locked Laos, agreed at the conference tables of Geneva to a neutrality pact between her three vying princes, and her neutrality has been termed settled by one of the princes. Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma. Laos is a very small country with 1,000 kilometers of common border with Communist countries, while also bordering with SEATO member Thailand to the west. The Laotian Prime Minister said that if Laos, situated as it is between East and West, is to avoid war she must remain non-aligned. For South and North Vietnam, with their eastern border on the South China Sea, the struggle between East and West, between North and South Vietnam, continues. At the Geneva Conference of 1954, Vietnam was divided at approximately the 17th parallel, the Communists occupying the northern half of the formerly-unified area with their capital at Hanoi, while the independent and pro-western government occupies the southern portion with its capital at Saigon. The Communists have not, however, been satisfied with this settlement, (though considered favorable to them at the time) and have, on an ever-increasing scale, sought to infiltrate, undermine and eventually take-over the pro-western Government of South Vietnam. To prevent this, as well as to prevent any Communists conquest in the vast and vitally important area of Asia, the Midway, for the greater part of 1962, was on station, ready, a friend of Freedom. It is, in fact, a measure of the success of tlie U. S. foreign policy of firmness, fairness and flexibility that, outside Korea, the Cold War has remained just that, a cold war, and has not erupted into a holocaust that almost surely would be named World War III, and which would almost as surely disfigure the face of the earth, throwing mankind back several centuries. That the U. S. can pursue such a foreign policy in a troubled and potentially-explosive world atmosphere can be explained, in part, by the overall strength of the United States. For a re- alistic foreign policy in 1962, must be based on strength, as well as justice, if it is to be succes- sful. In no small way, the success or failure of this image of strength the U. S. projects throughout the world, depends upon the personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States, and in particular upon the Navymen of the Fleets because of their mobility and frequent contacts with the various peoples of the world. The specific role of the U. S. Serviceman in the furtherance of his country ' s foreign policy is of a dual nature. He must be a professional fighter — ready and willing if called upon to fight — and at the same time, he must represent his country abroad, in his sphere of infiuence, in the creditable manner of a true ambassador of good will. Nowhere is it more difficult for the Navyman to successfully perform both facets of his job than in the Orient where he meets people from markedly different environmental backgrounds than his own and with whom, somehow, he must com- municate and convey his country ' s message of friendship and hope. It is a challenging task, but one, because of the very challenges envolved, of vital importance — for the Orient is an area of unsurpassed importance in the Cold War. Rich in natural as well as human resources, with one of the world ' s leading industrial complexes centered in Japan, the Orient is a worthy prize for the forces vying for the allegiance of the people living there. It is into such an atmosphere that a sailor on an attack carrier, such as the Midway, arrives when his ship is deployed to the Western Pacific for what is normally a seven-to-eight-month-long cruise. Why ? he may ask himself as his ship sails under the Golden Gate headed for an area that will not only be foreign to him but, as well, possibly dangerous. If he is aware of the world situation he will realize the dual nature of his role or mission on an individual level, but does he realize how his ship and its mission fit into the grand design of U. S. foreign policy across the globe ? Essentially, his ship, an attack aircraft carrier of approximately 62,000 tons, is a mobile air base or home for nearly a hundred assorted aircraft with their own varying, specific tactical roles to play in the continuing drama of the Cold War. The key to understanding the role of a carrier and the carrier task force is to comprehend fully the word mobility, as it is upon this word and what it means when translated into day-to-day action, whether in a cold or hot war, that all else depends and all else turns. A modern attack carrier, such as the Midway, is capable of living at sea for extended periods, capable, further, if need be, of operating anywhere within a 600,000 square mile area in any given 24-hour period ; thus becoming an illusive target for an enemy in time of war, while being a roving, on-the-spot friend in time of peace. Thus, if trouble flares, as it so often does in this world of today, the carrier task force can be there in the classic show of force, its presence felt if not seen by friend and foe alike, comforting to the former, sobering, tempering to the latter. This, then, is the mission of the carrier and the carrier task force. For the Midway, having made seven deployments to the Mediterranean for duty with the Sixth Fleet and four such deployments to the Far East for duty with the Seventh Fleet, in her relatively short life, it is a familiar mission, and one the Big M has always performed with distinction. Launched and commissioned shortly after the conclusion of World War II, when the carrier ' s importance in modern naval thinking, was an already established fact, the Midway was named after the famous and crucial World War II Battle of Midway ' , fought June 3-6, 1942, off the island of the same name, in which the Japanese were inflicted with a decisive defeat. After serving with the Second and Sixth Fleets intermittently for over nine years, the Midway on December 27, 1954, departed on a world cruise, ending, after an operational period of several months with the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific, at the Bremerton, Wash. Naval Shipyard, where she was de-commissioned for the purpose of extensive and pro-longed overhaul and modernization. Two years later, on September 30, 1957, a new Midway was recommissioned, ready soon to take her place with the operating Fleets as a carrier fully capable of embarking the Navy ' s latest and fastest jets. The Midway emerged from Bremerton as a 62,000-ton vessel, as against her original 45,000 tons, due to a completely revamped structure. Further, the new Midway had a hurricane bow, an angled deck, island structure modernization, three steam catapults, new-type arresting gear, jet-blast deflectors and the largest aviation crane ever installed on a converted ship. After post-yard sea trials and inspections, the Midway sailed to her new homeport of Alameda, California, where she is still homeported, and, after an operating and framing period with the First Fleet ofi the West Coast, the Midway, in August of 1958, sailed westward for the Orient on the first of her, to date, four such deployments. Smce this initial cruise to the Western Pacific, the name Midway has become well known m Japan, the Philippines and other places in the Orient, and ' , it is a source of justifiable pride to the men who have served on her during these deployments, that the name Midway is a respected name in her ports-of-call in an area of such vital importance in the Cold War struggle as the Far East. .--T ' , ! SAN FRANCISCO With very few exceptions, San Fjanasco is tne y night clubs, restaurants even some streets Midway ' s home. For six kring the period between WESTPACdep . Bagdad-by-the-Bay. That months we were able to explore the enmess var y _ we were unable to see more new Places can only be jiame . the ones we went to so much that we went tack and back aga ing back one more time when we return home to. . . THE LIFE WE LEAVE u n City of life . . The first thing any visitor notices about San Francisco is that it is alive. It wal es up early in the morning and it lives until early the next morning. Then it enjoys a deep rest and is off again. Everywhere people are doing things. For such never-ending activity it takes youth, and San Francisco has over 200,000 between the ages of 15 and ,31, all out living. . lying in quiet beauty by day m mj ma B ..-, B BBBRi p % EB| ' ■M|a . IHfeBk:; H - M l H fai KKSt td ' 1 H mKk 1 San Francisco is bounded on all sides. To the Nortli, East and West by water and to the South by the many towns of San Mateo County. When a vigorous young city runs out of room the tendency is to overcrowd and to become a center of concrete and steel and dirt. But, in keeping with the nature of the city, San Francisco has done just the opposite, as we have seen for ourselves. The steep hills and abundance of water around San Francisco provide a striking natural setting. But as if this wasn ' t enough for a great city, man has added character to that beauty. First they set aside 4,043 acres of the best of the natural beauty as public parks, then they started building. Where many cities have tried to standardize architecture and create their own impression, San Francisco ' s creators have been a breed of indivi- duals, building whatever their imagi- nations conjured. The result is a city with a character distinct from any other. 12 . . which turns to brassy splendor by night The sparkle of a big city at night is hard to describe in words. To trans- cribe the dazzle of San Francisco after dark is impossible. The montage creat- ed by the neon of Broadway, the misty street lights over the Embarcadero, the flashing glass panels of Chinatown and the bare bulbs of North Beach is found nowhere else. Inside the lights are not as bright, but the city is still unique. Such night spots as the Hungry i. Purple Onion, Red Garter, Library, Zack ' s, and numerous others were born in this unusual atmosphere. All have been copied elsewhere— but never with the success of the real thing. One of the striking points about San Francisco is tiiat no-one seems to dislike it. The 18-year-old who enjoys the Giants; the 28-year-old who enjoys the Garter, the 38-year-old who enjoys Golden Gate Park; the 48-year-old who enjoys Golf, and the 58-year-old who enjoys the Giants all feel at home here. All the sun and recreation of a country town are found side by side with all the dazzle and culture of a metropolis. To fill in the picture are hund- reds of attractions only found in the Bay Area — Fisherman ' s Wharf, Chinatown, Sauselito, Jack London Square, North Beach, Cable Cars and the two bridges to name a few. The City has something for everyone 14 Once each year the crew of the Midway is given a chance to show their family or girl what they do aboard. The day starts to 0700 when everyone comes aboard, con- tinues to 0800 when the Midway pulls out under the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, and continues along while we conduct flight operations, an underway replenish- ment, and nearly every other event that normally goes into our life at sea. In ad- dition, we show off a bit with an air show, a marching and firing drill by the Marines and a cake-cutting ceremony. The day comes to an end around five when we slip back under the bridges to our berth at 3 South in Alameda, tired. once we got to bring that ' ' something ' ' aboard 16 A carrier cruise in WESTPAC for six to eight months is a feat undreamed of not too long ago. The supply problem of feeding, clothing, paying and keeping up the morale of 3,600 men plus providing fuel, spare parts and upkeep material for a 987-foot ship over this long period and 6.000 miles is staggering. It takes months of planning and weeks of hard work to prepare for such an ambitious task. The Air Group must embark, supplies must be lifted aboard and stored, black oil must be pumped into the ship ' s tanks, every possible casualty and operational change must be taken into consideration and planned for. Nothing must be forgot- ten. For days the work goes on. Finally, everything is aboard and everyone spends that last night on the town ... or at home. But in the back of everyone ' s mind is the thought that tonight is our last. In the morning the 62.000 tons which we call home will leave its berth and carrv us to Hawaii and WESTPAC. Bui it ' s April, and Midway has a mission . . . goodbyes . . . A sailor, in liis time, gets used to lots of things— the pitch and roll of the deck, the cramped living quarters, the salty language, the beans for breakfast. But somehow he never quite gets used to saying goodbye. The morning of April 6, 1962, found thousands of sailors, hardened by years at sea and many goodbyes suddenly softened by the prospect of another. To the youth about to set off on their first cruise, leaving nothing behind, it all seemed quite strange, but to most it was one of the loneliest moments they would encounter in their careers in the Navy— a lonely life by nature. our first ' ' man overboard .V. V and we return to our life at sea . :t: ON BOARD A sailor lives with many things. Reveille. . .flight quarters. . .stand clear of stacks while setting safetys. . . payday for the crew. These are the sounds that are pumped into his life. He sees the same sweaty faces every morning, has lunch with them and they are the last he sees before going to bed. He talks about the same things from sun-up to sun- down and in many cases half-way through the night. He feels the air that starts out at 90 and then is baked for days below decks by the surrounding machinery and steam, plus the sun on the deck above, until it reaches 100- 130°, making his waking hours miserable and sleep impossible. He works three feet from pipes leaking superheated steam. He eats 30 feet above 5- inch gun shells and 50 below jet aircraft roaring by at 150 miles-per-hour. He sleeps five feet from the surging Pacific, separated only by a sheet of steel. And after two weeks aboard never gives another thought to these dangers. But the ever-present humor, the welcome rests, and the sense of a job well done, somehow, make it all worthwhile. . .The Life We Live. 20 m m THE LIFE WE LEAD Dusk settles over the Midway at anchor 21 Dawn is the traditional beginning of the day. For many aboard the Midway it marks mid-day or even midnight. The life we live at sea is very similar to the deck we hve it on— it is constantly changing, roUing with the forces that keep it afloat. But it is always there supporting us. From reveille to taps we perform our duties. Some push planes, some levers, some triggers, some typewriter keys. All do a job. Few of these jobs carry the drama and impact which would attract world attention, but all contribute their part to the strength of the U. S. Navy. It is the jobs which are touched briefly in the next few pages which make it possible for the U. S. to maintain its role in the free world, and it is the men who perform these duties that make the free world possible. . . . dawn breaks 22 over the Midway at sea . . . 23 lr¥ A ' v . . . and our life at sea begins the everlasting monotony 26 of the routine around the clock and the endless paper . . . 29 plus the perpetual repair and maintenance so necessary 30 to keep Midway ' s eyes, ears, and engines working . . . i . 31 . . . and to keep up her right arm . . . r ' ;-T? || iT . , j % 32 . . . finally the understatement of every cruise book cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. 34 A brief rest . . . 36 then to the ' ' primary ' ' jobs Supply . . . Medical Dental GtX)0 ' 1 aa. SMILE 39 u .Engineering -n I 5!! ;2rf z 26 , noisy life of a snipe . . . 41 . . . with the maze of steam and steel ii) s K 3 I . k. ligjjgii it. ,1,1,111.1. ' ' . ' .WVt S ' Hv r.vi tt II H 1 fv 1 I that gives Midway her go . . 43 Gunnery and its dual role of f ' J . . . and underway replenishment . . operations jg wncJi Hffll Midway ' s eyes, and voice . . . . then Air and Air Group with their movement of preparation . . . i A -iiT.i-iiTWiffiMfrJiBhKttin •o 4 and the miracle of --- recovery r i H ■B A - ui. . ' r R ■Wsr ' - ' - J . . sometimes the hard way . . ' ' and then it starts all over again. - a Hi T: lA l  Pl Behind it all . . . a foundation of faith and of fun. . . 60 r HAWAII To many on the Midway, Hawaii was the first foreign port. The land, which James Michener transformed into one of the finest novels of the twentieth century, was an eagerly awaited experience. Here was a paradise of sun, sand and sea (and by this time. . .of scotch). The day we pulled in was true to its reputation, clear and hot. But our newest state did not turn out as expected. The land of Hula girls and coconuts turned out to be a land of just another U.S. seacoast city— with possibly greener hills, warmer weather and higher prices. But to those who got away from the hustle of Honolulu and the military of Pearl Harbor, it was very much a foreign port. The backside of the island consists of endless beaches, rolling hills, green mountains, native huts and winding dirt roads. For the many who rented a gala jeep (for $10 per day— with gas) and toured, it was a little bit of the south seas which had recently grown into the twentieth century. The first. . .Life We See. 62 THE LIFE WE SEE Winner of CONUS photo contest J. Bell. PH2 Our newest state Hawaii was an excellent first port. Somewhere between the States as we know them and foreign countries as we picture them, Hawaii offered the fantasy of a new place with the security of home. Tucked in between a rugged Operational Readiness Inspection and our long tour to Japan and Hong Kong, it was a place to forget the cool evenings of San Francisco and to begin our suntans. And most of all it was a place to see, with sights everywhere that we had heard of through books and rumor. . . . a land The South Pacific isn ' t a paradise, in the sense that Eden wasn ' t either. There are always apples and snakes . . . So wrote James Michener. He also said, . . . it rose from the sea in sharp cliffs ... It contained deep-set bays and tree-rimmed shores of glistening sand. It was so beautiful that it seemed impossible that it had arisen by chance ; gods must have formed it . . . But even the gods have taken ages to accomplish the feat. The land was once a rugged, rocky lump of lava. It has taken centuries of sea, wind, and the weathering of the hot Pacific Sun, to round out the scenery of Hawaii. For Hawaii is a land of scenery. The Nuuanu Pali, Diamondhead, Moana Loa, and the many beautiful bays and beaches all fit together to form a chain of islands which lie in the sun and breathe relaxation. The sun is the predominant feature of Hawaii. Even though there is much rain, there is hardly a day when the sun doesn ' t break through the clouds during the afternoon. Dur- ing our stay everyone had the opportunity to spend a few of those afternoons beside the pool ar at one of many natural beaches. I softened by sunlight . . . The sun is not the only distinguishing feature of the islands. They also quietly boast of the wettest spot in the U. S. Rain is nearly as common as clear weather. The most common however is a combination of the two — rain around the mountain peaks and sun over the beaches. The strange sounding possibility of crossing the street into a rain squall is not as impossible as it sounds in some parts of the island. But through it all is the constant tropical breeze that makes even high temperatures comfortable, and around it all is the blue Pacific mellowly whispering its cooling message to all on the islands. This was the land that Captain Cook sailed upon in 1778. It was occupied by 200,000 nature loving Polyne- sians who had done little to enhance or destroy its natural beauty. . . . then molded by man into a playground With the coming of the Western and then Eastern man, the face of the Islands started to change. The huts of natural palm leaves were pushed aside by wood, and later steel and concrete. The dirt foot-paths were replaced by black asphalt and white cement streets. The green hills at the historic Nuuanu Pali, where once King Kamehameha forced an entire army over the Cliffs to death on the sharp rocks below, were replaced by 18 holes of rolling golf course. The naturally-sculptured rock on the South coast of Oahu which resembles a huge crouching lion was to become nothing more than an advertisement for a new place, The Crouching Lion Inn. And so on. But man didn ' t do too bad. In many places the architecture and designs used by man have en- hanced rather than detracted from nature ' s beauty. The modern hotels along Waikiki and the shops in downtown Honolulu are a sight by themselves. These glass and steel monuments to the ingenuity of man fight for attention alongside the grass and foam of nature. The additions of man are es- pecially evident at night. The lights of Honolulu create an impres- sion that nature has only matched in the Milky Way. The lights of the Royal Hawaiian glancing off the beach at Waikiki plus the back- ground of Hawaiian music combine with the lights of the stars and the music of the palms and surf to give one of the most romantic im- pressions known to modern man. . . with the best of recreation :l in the daytime . of th Outdoor recreation has been one of the big drawing points of the Islands since their discovery by Captain Cook. The sea is perfect for fishing, swimming, surf- ing or sailing and the land is a paradise for hunters and hikers. When you add to these natural sporting activities the competitive games of tennis and softball you have some idea of what the crew e Midway did during their day-time liberty. For those who could afford it Hawaii was also a paradise for night- life. From the big-name shows at the Hawaiian Village and Don the Beachcombers to the juke-box bars, there were places for every taste. The most im- pressive were the hotel patios along Waikiki, with their umbrellas, lights and murmuring water. and the best of entertainment at night. :-: of CONUS photo contest LTjg. D. K. Salvon An island 72 From our few days in Hawaii, no two per- sons will remember exactly the same things. The girl on the beach, the song, that day at Fort DeRussy, the artist at the International Marketplace . . . They all go together to make the memories that are Hawaii. of old memories . . . Hawaii, as we saw it, was the result of nearly 12 centuries of growth and development. For the first 11 centuries it was a Polynesian monarchy, then a republic, and finally a territory of the United States. In March of 1959, it became the 50th state. During these many years emigrants from many different countries arrived, giving the islands one of the most varied ethnic make-ups of any land. Caucasians, Chinese, Filipinos. Hawaiians, Japanese, Koreans, Portugese and Puerto Ricans all live side by side in peace and with the common language of English. 73 . . . and a new Captain, The old departs . . . It has been said many times in the Navy that the only thing that is certain is that there will be a change soon. The ship is nearly always going from one place to another, the operational publications are in a state of constant revision and hardly a division or squadron can go through a month without losing or gaining a new man. And once every year the Great Yellow Shirt at BuPers sends Midway a new Captain. Our new one, Capt. Roy M. Isaman, re- ported aboard just before the ship left San Francisco. After studying the duties of Commanding Ofificer first-hand on the trip to Pearl Harbor, he relieved Capt. Dose. The ceremony was held in Hangar Bay Two while the ship was tied up at Ford Island. With a new Captain at the helm, the Operational Readiness Inspection passed, and our first port-of-call behind us, the Midway put to sea and headed West — to the East. Next stop would be in our home-away-from home, Yokosuka, Japan. and so do we. JAPAN 76 Words are an attempt to grip and disect that which in ultimate essence is as ungrip- pable as a shadow. So said Samuel Butler. When man first hit upon_ the idea to use one word to convey the meaning of a general concept, he let himself in on one of the most fascinating aspects of civilization. The word Japan for instance. To every person from the United States the word has a different meaning. To most it is a hazy world of Geishas, rice patties and, lately, a booming industry. To some it evokes the memory of a bitter, hard-fought war. _ To others it means the last outpost of the man ' s world, where the women are quiet, obedient and good housekeepers by upbringing. To those who visit Japan only one thing is certain, they will change their original concept of the country. For those who grow to love the enchanting place, the ancient words of Chuang-tse apply, A bait is used to catch fish. When you have gotten the fish, vou can forget about the bait. Words are used to express meaning; when you understand the meaning, you can forget about the words. Whether the meaning or the word, we will never forget the second. . . Life We See. THE LIFE WE SEE One hundred years ago, Japan was a country nearly un- known to the West and vice- verse. The culture known then had grown out of hun- dreds of years of isolation. Shinto Shrines, Geishas, a thriving militaristic society, a god-emperor (descended directly from Jinmu Tenno, the sun-god), and a predominantly rural agricultural economy all went into the making of a civilizati on that was at least four centuries behind the rest of the world. Then in 1863, Admiral Perry sailed into Yokohama and the change began. In 70 years Japanese indus- try caught up with the West, but many other civilization aspects lagged behind. The result was a war that nearly ruined the old island nation. But in the 17 years since the war, Japan has bounced back again. Only this time Westernization has covered nearly all phases of life. Industry is bigger than any other Asiatic country. Westernstyle homes, plumbing, clothes, night life, school- ing, recreation and even religion have become commonplace even in some of the country outposts. But complete rebuilding is impossible in only one generation — even if it was desirable. The ways of old Japan had their own particular charms. The chck- clock of wooden Getas (sandals) upon stone pave- ment, the strangely melodic yet dissonant sound of the shamisen Japanese harp), the haunting beauty of traditional Japanese music and the sound of tinselly bells in front of temples — all are the sounds from Japan ' s ancient past which no one desires to let die. The result of the two ways of life is a never-end- ing quiet conflict — witnessed nearly everywhere. A Japanese girl ' s wardrobe consists of several Kimonos, several local western-style Japanese-made dresses, and several European imported styles. Oddly enough, the Kimonos are by far the most expensive. A home will have the traditional tatami mats on the floor, but towering in the corner is a 120 centimeter television set made by Toshiba Ltd. (A subsidiary of General Electric). 78 A nation of quiet conflict The modern metropolis of Tokyo is a further study in the quiet conflict. Hundreds of Datsun and Toyopet taxis rush through the perpetually torn up streets, dodging rickshaws carrying Geisha girls (who will not ride in an automobile) and cutting around street signs which display a white pick on a blue background (the Japanese sign for road under construction), while crews of manual laborers swing their picks and carry off dirt in buckets. More likely than not, they are working on a new mono-rail system or a free- way which is to be finished in time for the 1964 Olympics. More than anything else, Japan is a land of tradition. The legend has it that Jinmu Tenno descended to the earth nearly 3,000 years ago and started the nation of Japan. The present Emperor traces his lineage directly to Jinmu, and the modern Japanese word for Emperor is still Tenno. Japan ' s Royal Family is one of the most revered of all in the modern world. . . where traditions 80 mellowed for 20 centuries The rich heritage that is Japan leaves the Western viewer with the impression that everything he has seen was made centuries ago and has since simply been worn down and mellowed by time. The natural wood used in interior decorating and the natural roofs used for exteriors are just two examples. 81 . ..•?i5 ' - ■In Japan, the Western in- fluence is everywhere, but nowhere as strong as Tokyo. Western-style night clubs, unknown ten years ago, are favorites. Modern subways and rail svstems rush Tokyo ' s 10,000,000 inhabitants to and from Western-style office build- ings. Advertisements, in true U. S. tradition, line the streets, extolling the virtues of pro- ducts all the way from The Pause that Refreshes to I Dreamt I. . . The music com- ing out of the many small Hi- Fi Bars ranges from Beethoven to Berry, covering the complete scale of Western sounds. In fact, during the Midv ay ' s stay, the only popular record to be found in Japanese was Kawaii Baby, sung by that all time Japanese great, Connie Francis. . vie with brassy Western ways . . mm U -. it fn ' S. «- Do not do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same. Thus Bernard Shaw stated one of the first things the Midway sailor learned about the people of Japan. The people which make up the culture of our nearest neighbor to the West, have de- cidedly different tastes — as well as customs, emotional outlook, mores and reUgious beliefs. Individually and collectively they make a fascinating study for the Western Sociologist (as individually and collectively we make a fascinating study for their sociologists). Individually, the Japanese body houses one of the most complex minds in the world, possibly second only to those of India. You can never be quite certain how he will react to any situation. One time it will be com- pletely practical, the next completely emotion- al. Collectively, the Japanese nation ' s most striking feature is its physical homogeniety — everyone looks alike. Black hair, eyes, and in the case of students, clothes, are found everywhere. And everyone seems to have a complexion only dreamed about by users of Lux. The only characteristic (other than physical) tliat seems to be nation-wide in Japan is industry. In any city in the U. S. there are always a few people to be found sitting around. The local checker-player in the one horse town has come down as part of our heritage. But in Japan, idleness seems to be the gravest sin imaginable. Everyone appears to have a job to do and a driving desire to finish it. Unemployment is not only virtually nonexistant, but seems to be unimaginable. for the heart of a people ? J 85 t ' . The oldest tradition of all in Japan is the semi- worship of Fuji-san. This gigantic 12,397 foot symbol of Japan ' s heritage is a mecca for Japanese. To climb it once is the goal of most of Japan ' s 95,000,000 people and almost as many of Japan ' s tourists. the result is a nation . . . proud of its rich past 87 i 1 m Bli BB Bm Whatever the exact population of Japan is, that is the number of working Japanese. Unemployment, one of the biggest domestic problems in the U.S., is something unknown to Japan for over 30 years. Every day hundreds of people leave the rugged hfe of rural communities and move to the cities, and everyday they are accepted into the industrial work- ing force. After years of this the result is a boom- ing economy and not enough workers, either on the farms or in the factories. and 95 million people working towards a richer future . . . One of the major elements in the Japanese working force is women, be- cause the customs in Japan tend to prohibit early marriage. Therefore, men of all ages and virtually all women under 2fi or 27 must work. Buses, which in the U. S. are manned by just a driver, are here manned by a driver and a very talkative female guide (known in Japanese as a Gaido ). Department stores provide a girl by each escalator to aid customers in the dangerous task of catching a step. The number of women in such helpful jolw is unlimited. 89 . . . some in Japan ' s industry is phenomenal. For so much heavy industry to be located in such a small area is incredible, but when one considers that the raw materials are almost entirely imported over water routes of six to ten thousand miles, the rapid industrial growth of Japan approaches the impossible. IQQ% of all steel must be imported. Nearly all fuel must be imported. In fact, almost every- thing but the know-how and drive of the people has to be brought in from abroad. But in spite of this, Japan has progressed from a maker of second-rate paper toys to a manufacturer of precision equipment and heavy steel products which are second to none in quality. Japan ' s shipbuilding industry has grown to be number one in the world in tonnage. And the growth has seemingly hardly begun. It will continue as long as the drive of the people is behind it— which may be a while. 90 the vast grey of industry . . . .- 1? i .. --v j)ii V ' i ' afAf,: ■■■i ' -fli tiFXff, . some from the sea With 95,000,000 people concentrated in a country the size of California, and only one- fourth of that land arable, it is no wonder that the sea has become one of the primary sources of Japan ' s food. The fish that is taken from it daily, the pearls that are grown in it, and the ships that sail across it have kept Japan alive for centuries and today make it the thriving nation it is. The one lasting impression in the minds of all who have seen the Japanese country- side is the green. The rich landscapes contain every shade of green known in Kentucky, Wisconsin or Vermont — and then a few. . . . but most from the deep green of Honshu and Kyushu farmlands . aiL vfT ( , A W i S5J6« - ' • ■- ' -,. ' v h -i ; •SjK JP i • - ' .,;3|(3iwc r ' T ' ' ■' ■- % -a - ::• ' ■4-...v:,35 ' m vsR ' fifli Aa K .ir- ' -.A WKtkr ' Memory is a strange thing. Two days after an event, you can remember most everytliing about it. Two months after the event, you can remember only the bare outhne of what happened. Two years after, you have forgotten entirely what the event was about, but you can still glimpse small scenes that occurred during it. This is the way it will be with this cruise to Japan. In a few years we will have forgotten the places visited and the people we went with. But even many years from now some favorite small scenes will stick in our minds. Women and children will make up most of these. For centuries, children everywhere have been the favorite subject of writers, artists, photographers and, in short, humanity. To Americans, the Japanese child embodies everything that should be a child. He is the epitome of joy, yet quiet and well-behaved to a degree unheard of in the U.S. but we ' ll remember most Women in general, and Japanese women in particular, have fascinated men for centuries. The American humorist Kin Hubbard said, I don ' t know of anything better than a woman if you want to spend money where it ' ll show. Some of us believed him. Another man, Charles Baudelaire, said, We love women in proportion to their degree of strangeness to us. And so forth, through the centuries, we can find observations written about women by men who tried to figure them out. George Meredith probably put down the only real truth about them, Women will be the last thing civi- lized by man. 96 The Japanese child is a source of never-ending entertainment to the foreigner. To the Japanese, children are hopes. A member of the present modern generation in Japan has built his country from ruin to power. Now it ' s up to his children to con- tinue building. From meager wages and bad working con- ditions, the Japanese have built until their standard of living is the highest in all Asia. But in true Japanese tradition, they are not satisfied. They look forward to the 38-hour week with fringe benefits just as eagerly as citizens of the U. S. did ten years ago (and some still do today) It is this heritage that the young Nip- pon inherits. In the meantime, they think not of what is past, nor what is to come, but they enjoy the present. Whether we liked them or not, we will remember the Japanese women. From the painted ones in the alleys, to the strikingly beautiful (in the true Western sense of the word) models, the spectrum of Japanese women is just as wide as that of the American product. The difference comes in the role that their civilization has willed. In the U. S. the woman is pampered and waited on from birth by men. In the East, the philosophy is exactly the opposite. 97 Yokosuka with its ' ' thieve ' s alley ' ' , was : our first Japanese port . . . Our first and last port in Japan was Yol osuka. James Micliener once wrote, It was the greatest liberty port in the world. It had more variety than Marseilles, more beauty than Valparaiso ... Its drinks were better than Lisbon ' s. And there were far more pretty girls than in Tahiti. It was Yokosuka, known throughout the fleets of the world as Ya-koss-ka . . . Whether he was under the influence of Asahi when he wrote this passage into The Bridges of Toko-Ri, or whether it was all quite true in 1951, is not for us to say. We might not have as glowing an opinion today, but it was a fine port, one of the best in the Orient. Yokosuka contains one of the finest Naval bases in tlie Far East. The recreational facili- ties are unmatched either in Japan or at home. But in spite of all this, the thing Yoko is known for is its alley. Thieves Alley is by far the Grand-daddy of them all. Its rows of dingy bars and souvenir shops will be re- membered long after Thew Gym. 1 1 r 1 i kii .■r rf .. • ' . ' i:H 41 II i ifi BMMMataan Winner of WESTPAC photo contest LTjg. J. E. Peterson The Daibutsu Buddha at Kamakura . . . A Derson just naturally expects more from the biggest city m the world. But no one expects quite as much as they get from Tokyo. Unchallenged as the center of everything Taoanese this metropolis of ten million is a never-ending delight for Westerners. From its daytime ' industry to its nightlife, Tokyo has built a well-deserved reputation as one of the most fascinating cities in the world. . . Economically it is the hub of Japan. Although Japan ' s biggest manufacturing complex is centered in the Kobe-Osaka area, the money which runs the nation is centered in Tokyo. And it is here that the Japanese can find more ways to spend that money. The night life has a range not found anywhere else. From the tiny bars hidden along the narrowest of alleys to the huge spectaculars of Nichigeki Music Hall and the traditional Kabuki Theater, Tokyo has more. nearby the whirl-world of Tokyo . . . . . with its symbol of the new Japan 1092 feet of symbol the Tokyo Tower stands over metropolitan Tokyo as a token of modern Japanese ingenuity. But it is not only a symbol, it is a functioning TV antenna, serving a system second only to the U. S. in the number of television sets per capita. Less than two miles from this modern steel structure stands the Imperial Palace, complete with moat, traditional bridges, and the oldest Royal Family in the world. Somewhere between the two lies the rest of Tokyo. and of the old. Then to the West Coast and Sasebo . . . ' « ' ij . our only port on the island of Kyushu . . . With geography its one claim in the world and that same geography the only thing which prevents it from worldwide fame, Sasebo simply goes on as one of Japan ' s almost major cities. Sasebo possesses one of the finest natural harbors anywhere, but it is also located on the western coast of Japan. It is capable of handling the biggest ships afloat, but its remote location on the Sea of Japan means that these ships will never come. They will go instead to Kobe and Yokohama, located on the Pacific. But the harbor has always been a haven for the Navy, first Japan ' s, then ours. Today, Sasebo is the second largest U. S. Naval facility in the Far East. From the day Madam But- terfly was written here, Naga- saki has claimed the title of Japan ' s most cosmopolitan town. Few people who visit the site of the world ' s second and last atomic explosion will dispute the claim. Nagasaki, unlike Hiroshima to the North, has completely healed from the wounds of the A-bomb, both physically and emotion- ally. This city has nothing but goodwill for the world, and vice-versa. A short trip to Nagasaki, the home But as a lasting memorial to the past and a plea for the future, Nagasaki has erected the statue of a giant man which beckons for peace. It is a symbol of stone which speaks for the city of heart in asking the world to use a little uncommon sense. of a silent plea for peace. j ' H 1 DHI l| ss Hk r 7 y in I ' A 1« ««S!b3 | ' ' V :i. ' .v V. ' 0 — -J PIT ' ii?= f ;: - HP i Liiilniiil. The Kintai Bridge Iwakuni is the closest thing the Midway came to a rural Japanese village. Close to the base are the usual sailor bars and tailor shops, but beyond lie the Kintai Bridge, the finest example of traditional Japanese bridge architecture, and the Iwakuni castle, an age-old example of medieval Japan. Besides offering excellent base facilities and a very interesting town, Iwakuni was located in the Inland Sea, making possible trips to Miyajima, a center of Japanese tradition for centuries. Winner of WESTPAC photo contest Cox. PHC in Iwakuni was next Two of the most significant forces in modern Japan are religion and recreation. Botli are practiced by tlie Japanese at Miyajima. Tlie picture of utter peace, as symbolized by nature, is complete here as it is nowhere else. The giant torii which symbolizes Japan is seen here in its most spectacular form. Behind the temple and torii lies Mount Misen, with nature ' s full scope of recreation. iii£Saies i ' ■' « £ ' - . and Miyajima, with its symbol of durable tradition. Finally Hiroshima with its grim reminder of ivhat must never happen again. Hiroshima is a name which is burned indehbly into the conscience of the world. The site of the first Atomic blast, Hiroshima today is a gathering point for demon- strators against atomic weapons. Since that ghastly hour of 8:15 a.m., August 6, 1945, Hiroshima has never known a month of rest without the reminder of the power of the atom. To the 89,000 who died, she has said simply, Rest peacefully. We will never repeat such an error. To the billions still living, she stands as a living reminder that the error must not be repeated at any cost. But in every port there is a street |i HNIt Vi ' ' ' of gaudy, carnival atmosphere, known simply as ' ' the Alley! 115 HONG KONG Once there were many. Peking, Shang-Hai, Foochow, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Macao._ . . The names of the many mysterious Asiatic ports have entertained and mtrigued white men for centuries. Of this list tliere is only one left which still has the old flavor and can still be visited by American sailors Hong Kong. The very name rings of interna- tional travel and century-old intrigue. Today the city is the same as it has always been, a center of unusual color and character built upon a foundation of world trade. _ _ Hong Kong has contributed many colorful pages to the book of history, and it is almost certain to add more soon, for today Hong Kong sits upon land rented from the Chinese Communists. The Chinese need it as a source of British pounds and American dollars. We need it as one of the few places left on the Asiatic mainland where the West still has a symbol of democracy. Both sides need it as a place to gather informa- tion about the other side. This key spot in the Asiatic Cold War was the third. . .Life We See. 116 THE LIFE WE SEE Of all the lives we see The Life We See was a title picked for this section in order to have continuity throughout this cruise book. A better title would have been, the Hves we see. For all Hong Kong is a maze of lives. It is impossible for someone raised in the broad plains of Western America to imagine so many people crowded into such a small area. Millions of Chinese somehow stay alive in this city of freedom. And everyday more arrive, lured by the prospect of a chance. 117 Navymen and other Americans have been travehng abroad for many years, taking the culture of the United States to all other lands. To add to this, American movies, books and just plain legends have drifted to most countries and have been adopted. The result is a world with very few places which do not bear the mark of the United States, even in the remote Orient. But there is still one which is so entrenched in British tradition and Chinese lives that it reflects little of the U. S. — Hong Kong. This alone makes it unique among all the ports we have visited. Hong Kong Mta •L ' ' ' JT-.T ■' M  •• •akt r ' • ki  ■ • •■•■r. A w YM M r L ' 1 ■: .•  The fact that this is the only foreign port without a visible bit of Americana attached is not the only thing that makes Hong Kong unique. A list of Hong Kong ' s major characteristics would read like a Hollywood publicity man ' s release on one hand and a communist anti-West denunciation on the other. Hong Kong has the most breath-taking scenery, the greatest shopping places in the world, Mercedes taxicabs and some of the prettiest women anywhere. On the other hand, it is a city of squalor and filth, of broken people, where millions grovel for an existence. is the most unique . Wmm 119 People who stay in the Navy get to see most all of the world at one time or another. But they all say that there is nothing to compare with Aberdeen, Hong Kong ' s foul-smelling colony, where thousands are born, live and die in their water- logged city of boats. For those fortunate enough to live on dry land, Hong Kong has its apart- ments. Every square foot of which houses as many Chinese as possible. They live everywhere from the steps out front to literally the roof-top. But as with everything else here, there is the other extreme. Those with money (both English and Chinese) have their pick of some of the most striking hilltop apartments in the Orient. LJiL. mm 4 ' rWm § 1 ' M V ' ' Al Mf r - -4 i f a combination m 3 ' 4. ! s7 ' i ' •«- % ' ri i A w li k 1 ' 0 incredible dwelling places . . . . . innumerable shopping places . . . It takes much more than a lot of Chinese, a few English and a tram ride up a mountain to attract thous- ands of tourists each year. In Hong Kong the real at- traction is found in the un- countable (and unaccount- able) shops found nearly everywhere in its 391 square miles. Hong Kong, one of the few free ports remaining in the world, is a shopper ' s dream. Tailor made clothes, silks (certificate of origin available of course), silver- ware, watches, perfume, china and hundreds of other items are available at prices cheaper than any- where else on earth. For instance, Rogers Brothers Silverware is cheaper here than in New England where it is made. Crystal from Austria is cheaper than in Vienna. Silk from Japan is cheaper than in Tokyo. And so on. And not only is the variety of goods nearly unlimited, but the shops and stores are as well. From the huge Navy store in the China Fleet Club to the smallest tailor shop in Kowloon, Hong Kong retailers are some of the most ambitious in the world. There were very few of us that did not go broke saving money. The city appears a dirty and worn sea of humanity when closely inspected, but when viewed from the top of Victoria Peak or the Star Ferry it is a sea of pure and vivid color. Kowloon and the New Territories, often completely neglected by the tourist, contain some of the finest landscapes in China. Like everything else, beauty is there if you know where to look. . . . indelible beauty : i----. .• T ' ?? .— :• 1 ' ' S«i  ;; ' ■- ' ■-m i ' :- ' :i4 ' , r . - ' : y:i :-t • - V. -9V: But even avid shoppers need something to do while they are waiting for a fitting ' . To fill in this gap Hong Kong has its share of sights to see. Number one is the Tiger Balm Gardens. This unusual and often comic collec tion of assorted plants and figures, dominated by a seven-story pagoda, is probably the most photographed section in Hong Kong. Right behind it in popularity are the two floating restaurants of Aberdeen. and inescapable tourist attractions. f I hiMIMM ' w 9 } r J Si .■Jl Ki ; s ,ir :ii !i Vp Mil trz- 4- ' - - .- All the lives we saw were not on the beach. While the Midway was anchored off Green Island, nearly 1,000 residents of Hong Kong and Kowloon came to see us. Wong Mok Cheung, Midway ' s adopted son, and 250 of his classmates came aboard one day for ice cream and cookies. Their faces told us that we were not only an instrument of might to prevent war but truly a force of good will. ...our ' ' adopted son is just one of 126 Hong Kong ' s many unforgettable faces. SUBIC BAY AND OKINAWA After operating in tlie lieat of tiie Soutii Ciiina Sea, tiie Midway headed for the unfamiUar port of Subic Bay, Philippines. When she got there she found much that she had suspected, lots of outdoor recreation, the unusual town of Olongapo, a little rain and a lot of heat. No one had anticipated too good a time, but the lover of rock and roll, the lover of sun and the lover of sheer recreation were pleasantly surprised. The loud rock and roll of Olongapo beat any heard elsewhere, and the sunburns and sore muscles picked up on Grande Island were with us for weeks. When the tired crew pulled out of Subic, it was announced that they would be given an abbreviated look at Buckner Bay, Okinawa. Three days of visiting Navy and Air Force clubs (and a few spots along the way) proved just enough to make us most thankful to get back to the money-saving routine of our life at sea. And thus it was behind us, the last. . . Life We See. 128 V !L a Jeepney Ride 130 through Olongapo ' s unusual atmosphere Throughout the cruise and this Cruise Boole, Midway has visited many places which were hard to describe — Hong Kong ' s innumer- able people, Japan ' s quiet charm, Hawaii ' s tropical splendor. But there is nowhere else exactly like Olongapo. A center where there has been little to hinder the growth of a village centered entirely on the likes of the sailor, Olongapo has been like Topsy, it has just grown. A seemingly endless chain of neon lights provide the only warmth along what must be the longest single street of sailor- trapping night spots on earth. 131 WELCOME TO GRANDE ISLANI FOR YOUR DAY OF FUN IN THF SJsLM. ■— ' ' ' g ' - ' ' ■' -WNW? ,..or to Grande Island • ; iwi i ) ii . :ni x,j .i , :i 132 1 i ; ' :. . ji M One of the liberty highlights of the entire cruise was enjoyed in the Philippines. Lcdr. Cosby of the Supply Department heard about a small island in Subic Bay called Grande Is- land. It supposedly had a fine beach and other recreational facilities. He figured with a good publicity campaign and free hot dogs and soft drinks (provided by the Welfare and Recreation Fund), he could convince 200 to 400 sailors a day to come out to what he called the Ship ' s Picnic. The result of it all was a small island crawling with up to 800 sailors playing foot- ball, swimming, golfing, pitching horseshoes, or just sitting in the shade. Divisional parties were to be seen everywhere. Morale soared right along with the temperature. All agreed that it was the finest liberty idea of the cruise. and the ship ' s picnic . . . ... or south to Manila. - r ' - . Xjfyt - . ' 5: PTl mm 19B - . ' :.4, V ' ' ♦ Then an unscheduled stop in Okinawa. Midway ' s first trip into Okinawa in two y ars came as a complete surprise to most. A last-minute schedule change happened and we found ourselves wandering about the scene of one of the world ' s bitterest and most destructive battles. Only one look about and it was plain to see that there was little to remind the natives and the American visitors of what had happened 17 -years before. Today Okinawa is a simple land of green. Nowhere else on our cruise would the farmer seem more at home. A montage of various shades of green completely covered the only land in the Far East to use U. S. green for cur- rency. 135 O I --T — PERSONNEL An aircraft weighing 35 tons is thrown down an 110 yard track and is then airborn at a speed of 130 knots. Personnel in a small, dimly lit room then guide it through the air until it returns. It lands on the deck of a ship being pushed through the water in excess of 30 knots by four huge propellers, each of which is being driven by over 50,000 horsepower. When the ship turns out of the wind, its guns lock on an incoming enemy aircraft at a distance of over 30 miles. All these feats are being done day after day by a ship operating 6,000 miles from its base of supply. In a Navy where the miraculous is commonplace, the above feats are taken for granted. But that they can be accomplished is a credit to the intelligence, training and teamwork of 3,600 men. This book is their book. It would not be complete without a section which takes _ a close look at the job of every one of them. So the Editors have assembled . . . The Life We Lead. 138 I THE LIFE WE LIVE l . Commander Carrier Division Three Rear Admiral P. ?. Blackburn Born January 13, 1909 in Seattle, Admiral Klackhurn ladualcd from the Naval Academy in 1930, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1932. The Admiral served in various carrier, observation and patrol squadrons prior to World War II. In the early days of the war. Admiral Blackburn w-as Staff Aviation Officer for the Commander of the first U.S. task force deployed to the Kuropean Theater. The same year, he participated in covering operations for convoys making the dangerous Murmansk run. ' Later in the war, while serving aboard the USS Randolph as Navigator and as Air Officer, .Admiral Blackburn was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for meritorious service in action against the Japanese forces in 19411. In the post-war years, the .Admiral has attended the Air War College and the National War College, and has served as the CO of both the USS Duxburv Ba and the USS Intrepid (CVA-11 . Admiral Blackburn assumed command of CGMCARUIX ' THREE September 22, 1961. 139 Capt. M. U. Beebe Chief of Staff ComCarDiv Three Captain Marshall Ulrich Beebe initiated his military career with the California National Guard during his undergraduate years at Occidental College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1935. For heroism in action off Southern Japan, March 1945, where he shot down five planes, destroyed two on the ground, and damaged two others. Captain Beebe gained the Navy Cross. After exceptionally meritorious conduct in combat operations during the Korean Conflict, Captain Beebe served in various assignments, including Commanding Officer of the USS PYRO ( AE-24 ) and the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31 i, before assuming his present duty in January 1962, as Chief of Staff to Commander Carrier Division Three. James Michener dedicated his best-seller, Bridges at Toko-Ri, to Captain Beebe. 140 Capt. R. M. Isaman Commanding Officer USS Midway April 1962 Captain Isaman was born May 30, 1917 in Lewiston, Idaho. After graduating from high school in 1934, he attended the University of Idaho where he majored in science. The Captain began his Navy career in June 1940. Upon being commissioned in April 1941, he was assigned to Bombing Squadron Three, with whom he served when this Squadron was aboard the USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway, after which his present command is named. It was during this famous World War II battle that Captain Isaman was awarded the Navy Cross for cour- ageous and successful action against Japanese ships. During the post-war years, the Captain has attended the General Line School and the Industrial College ; has served as Operations Officer on the Staff of COMCARDIV SIX, and as the CO of the USS Shasta tAE-6) immedia- tely prior to taking command of the Midway on April 21, ' U)(i2. Capt. R. G. Dose Commanding Officer USS Midway April 1961 April 1962 First naval aviator to malce a mirror landing on an American carrier, first man to carrier land both the F3H ' Demon ' and F8U ' Crusader ' and the first pilot to nego- tiate a carrier-to-carrier cross country flight. Captain Robert G. Dose brought his brilliant flying record plus years of carrier experience to the Midway and guided her through over 80,000 steaming miles and 10,000 arrested landings during his command tenure. After studying mechanical engineering at Washington University in his birthplace, St. Louis, Missouri, Captain Dose entered the Navy as an aviation cadet in 1936. He first joined the fleet as a pilot with Torpedo Squadron Three aboard the old Saratoga. Before coming to the Midway, the Captain commanded the Seventh Fleet oiler USS Mispillion. Presently serving in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Captain Dose is married to the former Miss Betty Curtis of San Diego. 142 Cdr. W. L. Adams Executive Officer Commander Adams was born June 28, 1919 in Husto- nia, Missouri. After graduating from liigh school, he attended the University of Florida, receiving his degree in 1940. The Midway ' s X entered the Navy in August 1941. He received his commission and his designation as Naval Aviator in June 1942. During World War II, the XO made the first raid on the Gilbert Islands in March 1944, and subsequently participated in all of the major Pacific battles up to and including the Battle of the Philippines, during which he received the Navy Cross. In the post war years, Commander Adams has at- tended the General Line School and the Naval War College, and served as Plans Officer on the Staff of COMCARDIV TWO in the Atlantic Fleet. The Commander reported aboard the Midway in March 1962, to assume the billet as Executive Officer. Radm. P. P. Blackburn ComCarDiv Three Radm. Blackburn welco?mHg aboard kis relief, Rad7n. D. F. Smith. • CARDIV 5 rSTANDING,: Capt WH House Cdr. R S. JoHns.o . Cdr A. R En.Msh ; Cd. nnely ' LT k L psr Tt. H. E UaTt tt ' s: l %:i:trric r ' .l. :.: ' . ' l ■- - J- - A ™ - -seated,: Radm, P. P. Blackburn ; Capt. M. V. Beebe. l1 111 ILII Adyninislration (TOP) : Fuller, R. L. ; Fresh, J. K. ; Lcdr W. L. McDonald ; Longerbeam ; Bond, A. I BOTTOM); Hill. A. L. ; Henson, F. G. ; Timms. R. C. ; Field, G. L. ; Maxwell, J. The concept and growth of the Carrier Division Staff and the Carrier Division Striking Force has paralleled that of the carrier itself, and of carrier aviation in general. Chiefly concerned with plans, policies and proposals on the one hand and decisions and action on the other, the Carrier Division Staff was born of the need for such a staff on a carrier when it became evident prior to World War II that the carrier would be an independent striking force. In the simplest of terms, the Commander of a Carrier Division is a floating boss who is on hand to make those on-the-spot decisions, whether in peace or war, that are so vital and which can be made by no one else. Embarked on the Midway during the greater part of her 1962 Western Pacific Cruise was Carrier Division Three, which was reactivated in 1950 and has been ope- rational under the Pacific Fleet ever since. iiartermasters Morris. E. L. ; Mitchell, H.W. Custer, G.P. ; Barrett, R. 145 (STANDING); L CPL C. R. Null; CPL N. R. Darnell; L CPL J. P. Pacocla ; (KNEELING); L CPL L. Neal; L CPL L. L. Little; CPL D. R. Cotterman. Stewards (STANDING) : Diacuna. J. M. A. ; Diaz C. D. ; McClendon, J. ; Fronda, R. ; Tan D. ; Arcangel, I. N. Band 3lT ' . Mt A :wiwi ! r f? y ■:a:-i i t¥ 2 ¥ (STANDING) ■Bartel R H - Van Scyoc, G. H. , Orres, M. L. , Forz.at.. D. D. ; Deveau, M. J. ; Shiel, W. M. ; Forry, G. L. ; Fudoli, R. M. MIDDLED Piper J M;MLtli M K. ; Neff. P. K. ; Milota, P. E. ; Angkico, R. E. ; Trygstad, J. T. ; McDonald, W. R. ; Monroy, D. C. Ganson, W. K. ; (KNEELING) ; Tanguay, G. A., MUC. Radiomen (TOPi: Nofer, P. W. ; Smith. B. J. : Kirkham. R. S. ; Mevers ; Vance, E. A. ; BOTTOM i : Blackburn. A.M. Jackson, J. J. ; Herd, D. E. ; Lloyd. Intelligence I Administration (TOPj : Fuller, K. L. ; Uamek. C. F. ; Gay, L. W. : Miller, J. V. ; Custer. G. P. ; Maxwell, J. ; BOTTOM) ; Fresh, J. K. Bond, A. ; Hill, A. I,. ; Timms, R. C. ; Henson. F. G. ; Longerbeam. 147 Cdr. W. L. Adams Cdr. W. L. Adams, whose biography appears on page 143, has a dual role aboard. His main job, and the one he is known for, is that of Executive Officer. But behind this job is the duty of Ad- ministrative Department Head. Cdr. Adams must control a staff of nearly 100 men whose duty is to aid him in pushing the paper which is so necessary in the modern Navy. administration DEPARTMENT 148 No doubt, the Egyptians were the first to establish a true papyrus empire. Earlier efforts were certainly weighed down by the materials at hand. With the invention of papyrus and the establishment of a written language, the Navy of Egypt and the fleets of the world launched their Administrative Departments. The earliest efforts in the administration of fleets probably covered three fu nctions; routine correspondence, morale (for those of the crew who were free men) , and helping the Commanding Officer exercise his power in command. The duties remain the same today. However, routine correspondence no longer involves a letter per month to the Admiralty telling of the ship ' s location. It is now a matter of hundreds of letters per week. The morale function has grown immensely with the coming of voluntary service and the hundreds of benefits which modern sailors expect. The helping of the Com- manding Officer in the execution of his duties has also become a staggering task. With the increase in the size of the vessel from 20 to 3600 men, the command function has become infinitely more involved. u a In order to run such a paper and counseling empire, nine officers and nearly one hundred men work in twelve offices which are related only by a common name— the Administra- tive Deoartment. Lcdr. F. S. Kolbek X Division Officer or (5 IT - OcBEFORfyS? EXCEPT AFTER The list of duties performed in X Division reads like the directory of a small office building. It includes counseling service on everything from insurance to character guidance. X Division also houses facilities and personnel which conceive, write, print and distribute all of the complicated forms that keep the mighty ship functioning. Also included are such special services as the post office, one of Midway ' s biggest morale factors, and the athletic gear locker which maintains and dis- tributes sporting equipment to the crew. The words Administrative Department and X Division are so closely related that they are normally used interchangeably. In reality, the only difference is that the Administrative Department is headed by Cdr. W. L. Adams, the Executive Officer, and concerns itself with the primary duties of command and morale. The Divi- sion (called X for the unknown quantity) is headed by Lcdr. F. S. Kolbek and is concerned with the routine shipboard duties of keeping spaces clean, filling General Quarters Billets, maintaining discipline, etc. The splitting of the two is necessary to prevent confusion when submitting reports (just as it is necessary in Medical, Dental and Navigation— the other one division departments) . Special Services Someone long experienced a moment of truth and invented the name Special Services. This is the only term which can adequately describe the duties performed by a handful of men in an office the size of a large closet. The ship ' s radio station, popcorn sales, athletic gear locker, hobby shop, stage shows, movies, parties, etc. all originate somewhere in the Special Services organization. (STANDING): Hawkins, D. 1 Egg. D. W. Stanley. R. D. . ; (SITTING); Thornton. J. K Crowder. B. W. ft • STANDING]: Jones. G. W. ; Ryland. C. W. ; Roluw, M. R. ; Eller, R. E. ; Schlaeger. R. K. ; Brockenbury, L. I. uvale. T. ; White, W. G. ; Dayao, R. G. ; Diaz, J. A. ; Short, M. L. ; S.m ons, J. F. ; Torgler, J. E. ; (SITTING) ,oslee, R. D., PNC; Ens. A. Krivy ; Walker, V. R. PNC. Petty, D. W. ; Hightower, C. H. ; Kelly. R. G. Personnel is the largest of all Admin. Offices, in space, in numbers, and in job. Fifteen men work in a room about the size of a one-car garage and somehow manage to keep nearly 2,500 enlisted service records straight. This includes making all pertinent record entries; handling leave papers; processing all orders for per- sonnel coming, going, and leaving temporarily; and counseling any of the ship ' s company men who might have a question on their careers. Then, there is the slight additional duty of authorizing and issueing liberty cards. Administrative Office The Admin. Office is known throughout the ship for its work in putting out the Plan of the Day (the daily listing of what is happening aboard the ship) . But this is just a small routine part of a busy, non-routine office. The official duty is to assist the Executive Officer in his administrative function. This includes everything from handling his cor- respondence to finding out the name of the number two starboard butter-cutter. 150 Loupe, L. W. ; Lcdr. F. S. Kolbek. Public hifurniatiu)! Office Deep in the heart of X Division is an office with numerous duties — all of which are unknown to most of the crew (in fact even some of the men who work in the office don ' t fully understand). This office, commonly known as the PIO office, is charged with the responsibility of letting the public know what the U.S. Navy and the Midway in particular are doing for them. This includes the people at home, the people in the ports we visit and the people on board ship. Code 4 Publications Department Heads meeting in the Executive Officers Cabin. Leading a monastic existence in his wire-latticed cell in compartment A-0106- 14E, the Code F our Publications Custodian has only one wish : that someone tell him what Code Four means. Education and Training Office If a man wants to bone up on Oriental History while receiving college credit for his effort, or if he wants a high school or advanced college standing through examina- tion, or if he needs to complete qualification courses for advanced in rate, he goes to the person- nelmen who supply USAFI and advancement courses, GEO testing and general training facilities in the Education and Training Office. (STANDI.NIG) : Johnson. J. W. ; Hosteller, C. F. ; White, D. M. ; Gilge, G. L. ; Rickard, H. (SIT TING) : Thomas, H. G. ; Ens. R. S. Allio : Thomson, D. B. (TOP) : Te Matt, G. D. ; Rogers, R. ; Warren (BOTTOM) : Dalton, D. ; Szczypiorski, B. J. Erickson, J. E. ; Birman, J. F. ; Betts, C. G. : Go oyd, R. R., ABCM; Knowle Legal Office A city of 3600 people would normally contain two or three judges and about eight trained lawyers. The Midway has no trained judges but, does have two men who have had a short course in the Uni- form Code of Military Justice and its application. These two men designate and train as many counselors as necessary to handle the legal load of the ship. They also designate senior officers as judges to try such cases. In their spare time they advise all personnel on voting, insur- ance and financial matters. (STANDING) : Anton, J. A. ; Keeler, F. C. ; Ha.sch, F. L. ; (SITTING) : Ens. J. R. Gayle. Chaplain ' s Office As one would guess, the main job of the Chaplain ' s Office is spiritual guidance. This is accomplished by daily prayer meetings and masses led by either Chap- lain A.L. Dominy, the Protestant Chap- lain, or Father W. L. Driscoll, the Catholic Chaplain. But in addition to this primary duty, both Chaplains are constantly on call to handle family emer- gencies and nearly any other counseling which may arise. Cdr A. L. Dor Anderson, H. E. iny ; Wright, E. W. ; Eller, LT. W. L. Driscoll. Captain ' s Office The official title of the head man in the Captain ' s Office is Ship ' s Secre- tary. This title better describes the duties performed in this office than the title Captain ' s Office. All official correspondence going out under the Captain ' s signature and all incoming official correspondence is routed to this office first. In addition to this staggering task, the office main- tains all the service records for ship ' s company officers. It is the place officers go for advice on almost any aspect of their careers. y Print Shop The simple title Print Shop ade- quately describes this section of Admin. As surprising as it might seem to some- one not familiar with carriers, down on the third deck below the main deck is a small compartment housing a complete print shop which is equipped to handle nearly any job which might come up, from printing a daily newspaper to turn- ing out liberty cards. Brain, J. C. ; Seege Post Office Probably no other office in X Division better demonstrates the duty of the division to maintain the morale of the crew than the post office. The men in the Post Office handle all outgoing and in- coming letters, packages and ma- gazines for the entire crew. They also sell stamps, money orders and stickers the same as any civilian post office. Wilcoxson Egner. F. Hayes. H. Rohr. R. B. ; Hill. T. C. Martinez. S. P. 153 Cdr. V. F. Kelley Cdr. Vincent F. Kelley was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and graduated from Iowa State College. He enlisted as a Nav Cad in September of 1941 and was designated as a Naval Aviator in July 1942. He received his commission as Ensign in August of 1942. Cdr. Kelley has served as flight instructor for VF pilots since 1944 and as Executive Officer of VF-113 and Commanding Officer of VF-143, AVT-222 and VF-124. operations DEPARTMENT When ships first started working together in fleets, it became apparent that some method of coordinating their movements was necessary. This was the humble beginning of the Operations Department. The job was originally done by the fleet ' s ship Captains over a cup of ale in a corner grog shop just before sailing. Occasionally it became apparent that these methods were outdated — or maybe the ale was (remember the Spanish Armada ?). Eventually more streamlined methods were devised. But with the addition of each new invention to the ships, the job became more and more complex. With the age of aircraft and electronics, the planning has become a vital part of the fleet and the modern Operations Department has taken its place as almost the most important on the ship. This department has its hand in nearly every phase of the ship ' s operations, from schedul- ing to execution. Pre-deployment planning, communications, exercise scheduling and grading, the eyes of the ship (radars and lookouts), flight coordination, and weather prediction all fall under this department. Because of the vital role this department plays, the head of the department is known by those around him as Captain (Under Instruction). ' 154 operations Office (STANDING): Trosper, J. C. : Pelayo, D. ; Cdr. V. F. Kelley ; Myers, P. S. ; Zion, R. K. . . SITTING i: LTjg. R. P. Sangster ; LT. F. A. Musorrafiti ; Ens. P. J. M. X. De La Chapelle. Cdr. J. R. Faulk Air Operations Officer Lcdr. C. M. Woodworth Weapons Coordinator LT. R.A. Mauldin Asst. CCA Officer LT. G. C. Cornell Asst. Air Operations Officer :JI|H 2 LT. E. L. Geraldson OA Division Officer ■T| gBpMlj l lt 1 P y ■' g c ' ■1 ' i g i. 1 C rr.; IPP ip 1 , ,■Krai, son of Krai, the world ' s first sailor, sailing around the lake in his log one day made an amazing discovery. By wetting his finger and holding it up in the air, he could tell from which direction the wind was blowing. By adding wind direction to the intensity of the pain in the joint of his big toe, Kra! was able to ascertain when a storm was coming and when he had to get his log to safety. Thus was born the Navy ' s weather team, a portion of which is OA Division. OA Division contains the ship ' s weather guessers. Their job is to provide pertinent and thorough meteor- ological information to the Admiral, Captain, squad- rons and to fleet weather channels. OA Division claims their predictions are lOO o ' correct . . . it ' s just that the timing may be a little off. (STANDING): Trosper, J. C. ; Engdahl, C. A. ; Zion, R. R. ; Rasmussen, R. L. ; Cross. M. K. ; Brown, A. E. ; Autery. I R ; Jones. M. 0. ; (MIDDLEi : Fryman. E.. AGC ; Meyers. P. S. ; Claffy, W. L. ; Wehan. J. E. ; Garcia, O. ; Donahue, R S • LT E. L. Geraldson ; i BOTTOM i : Mazur, F. A. ; Pelayo, D. ; Schileker. J. H. SVvVvX Vw - . .,; mTm LT. J. S. Oster OC Division Officer (TOP) : Stewart. R. D Bondzio, D. J. ; Bystro BOTTOM) Yesterday it was a man standing on a rickety platform waving two bright paddles at a bi-plane approacliing at 35 miles per hour. Today it is several men sitting in a darkened room peering at and talking to little blips ' on the radar scope in front of them. The blips each represent a jet aircraft moving in excess of 120 miles per hour. The time between yesterday and today in this in- stance is no more than 20 years, but in that time faster planes and more concentrated flight opera- tions have brought into being one of our newest divisions, OC. The men of OC division man Air Operations and Carrier Controlled Approach. In CCA, they guide each plane right up to the edge of the flight deck, where the Landing Signal Officer (the man with the paddles) takes over and talks the approaching plane in the rest of the way (the paddles have been replaced with a microphone). Light the fires, kick the tires and ri! be back in a minute ! (TOPi : Hedreson, L.L. ; Day. F. C. ; Nelson, F.E. ; Carroll. L. A. : Hagerman. G. W : Protecter, J. F,. (MIDDLE): Wilber, R. F. Beavers, W, D. ; Porter, U. J. ; Schmldl. T. J.. ACC. ; iBOTTOM) : Carpenter. K, X ; .Manning, J. L. ; Lockart, L. H. LT. J. F. Merry OE Division Officer Krai, son of Krai Tthe world ' s first sailor), was very per- turbed. His enemy across the lake had invented the catapult. Whenever Krai would paddle to the middle of the lake to the choice fishing grounds, his enemy would catapult rocks at him and damage his log. Krai decided to put a tight roof over his log, which would shield him from the falling rocks. Unfortunately, the roof was so tight Krai could not see out and i genius that he was ) managed to invent the toothpick by running his log into an exposed rock. It became obvious that some method of seeing beyond the limits of the ship was necessary. Krai never found the answer, but years later mankind did — electronics. But like everything else man-made, electronic gear is not permanent. It occasionally suffers from malfunction and break- down. Maintenance of such gear as radar, radios, sonar, aero- logical testing instruments and antennas is the job of OE Divi- sion. (TOP) : To (MIDDLE) Senn. D. A (ET). fflemire, I). I ' : Okano. R. T -, (BOTTOM) .Savir ; Stc LT. K J ell. F. K. ; R. Mc Sn ■: ith. I Rich Aid . [.. ; I rdson ich, J ay K H. e. J w. N .; Ha : Tre chols. n, R. ibly, C. W T C ; Rittcr. .M L. ; Stuart, Mustacchia, J. R P . H E. 1 B. : cksun. Stewart Yoder, J. J Hoflowcr, .M. R. ; , : Magnon, C. B. ; Hilts. B. L.. ACC 159 3 ' ' t ' hY 111 i (Topi- Youngsma, J. L. ; Douglas, E. E. ; Phillips, G S ; Riegel, J. E. ; Sattler, D. R. ; Youngblood, J. C. ; Morgan, C. R. ; Wood, B. J. ; iMIDDLE); Mangus, K. A. ; Marsh, G.V. ; Armstrong, F. A. ; Radtke, G.A. ; (BOTTOM) : LT. J. F. Merry ; Korbach, R. J. ; Givens, E W ; Underdahl, M. H. ; Meyers, A. G. ; Noble R, M. ; Nelson, G. C, ETCS. 161 LT. S. J. Harms 01 Division Officer The first man who could truly be called an 01 man at heart was the forward look- out on the Titanic. All of a sudden, on the fateful night of April 14, 1912, Andy Dorey (better known as Specs ' ) felt a burning desire to look into a crystal ball to get a better view of what lay ahead. Finally, in 1922, a group of scientists in Washington invented radar and the crystal ball and 01 Division were on their way. The men of this division spend most of their time in a dimly-lit (but air-conditioned) room called Combat Information Center. In CIC they meditate over radar scopes seeing farther and more accurately then the lookouts stationed up in the sun (these are also 01 men). After locating both air and surface contacts on the scopes, these men plot their courses and speeds, compute their closest point of approach, and disseminate this information to the Admiral and Captain. Ens. J. W. Morrison ; Moyer. R. L., RDCS ; Ens. A. C. Ryan ; LT. M. E. Critz ; LT. R. H. Walker ; Cdr. W. J. Ennis, CIC Officer ; LT. S. J. Harms ; LT. D. E. Kaiser; Ens. J. M. iVIasi ; Fowler. G. H., RDCS. irrw ifi (TOP I ; Sampson. A. E. : Riedlinger, D. J. ; Whiting, W. R. ; Gade. S. A. : Flair, H. A. ; Haffey. T. R. ; Adams. W. E. ; (MIDDLE Meeks. J. B. ; Wheeler, L. D. ; Wallace, D. R. ; Griffin. A. L. ; Johnson. B. E. ; Johnston. R. C. ; Graham. R. L. ; (KNEELING, Stewart, C. M. ; Lambert, R. W. ; Ponder, L. ; Traynon, L. ; Morley. H. W. ; Reed, R. L. Wait a minute . ' I think the fleet landing is THAT way! ' (STANDING): Carey. G. E. ; Hrobak. N. T. ; Murphrey. M. H. ; McDonnell. D. R. ; Perry, E. B. ; Hayter, J. M. ; Kingore, R. L. ; McDowell. R A ; Coker, B.C.; i KNEELING i: Hiralez. G. P. ; Diller. J. A. ; Wilson. A. L. ; Escaranio. P.M.; Pay ton. D. P. ; Swanson, D. L. ; Cacace, R. L. 10 m (STANDING) : Jensen, A. B. ; ING) : McGinr J. J. ; Souter, I Embree, D. R. ; Kryper, W. F. ; Cassaday. J. M. ; Barlow, D. R. ; Underwood, J. J. ; Hoisington, J. R. ; Lehman, R. N. ; (KNEEL- , B. H. ; Moffitt, D. L. ; Hestrin, J. L. ; Smith, R. A. ; Spencer, . Y. ; Maguire, M. J. ' LTj.u. W . . Haker and Ens. W. W. Mills CIC Watch Officers Only 160 days to Conns! ' 164 LT. R. B. Fentriss OP Division Officer It was inconceivable 100 years ago what a blob of silver nitrate on a pane of glass would be capable of. Today the simple silver nitrate has been replaced by much more complicated chemical solutions and the glass by a thin sheet of cellulose. The result is a world where nothing is safe from the searching, ego inflating, record making eye of the camera. OP Division has several species of these little peering eyes which are every- where, starting at planes being recovered, recording on-the-scene facts at accidents, standing in at official ceremonies. In short, this complete photo lab provides complete photo coverage for both official Navy records and for Public Information releases. (TOP) : Bigham, S. P. ; Carneal, R. L. ; Hampton, C. L. ; Wood, H. L. ; Shew, M. R. ; Brodhag, W. L. ; Dunn. H. W. ; Bell, J. W. ; (MIDDLE) : Stump, M. J. ; Shade. T. J. ; LTjg. M.I. Slater; Lcdr. C. S. Rickey; LT. R. B. Fentriss; Cox, W. M. PHC ; Osborne, J. D. ; (BOTTOM): Wurm. R. G. ; Nuytens, F. L. ; Clark, R. A. ; Filion, J. A. ; Sheppard. J. R. ; Dumond. M. L. ; Looper. C. V, ; Meller, C. C. ; Rodgers, S. 1 P M ' L :! 1 f ' JL-tl a l l ijj ' H I P K 1 ' -• lT:i « f i|P Wfl 11 ' 1 ' y 4Hi H? 1 b ' .;.%3 r ■H I don I care, him no call nie Snipe ! Ltjg. J. P. Bucalo. Jr. OR Division Officer How do you spell i ' Confidential ? iTOPi : Criss. W. E. ; Tinucci, D. E. ; Gersztyn, A. P. ; Remington, C. D. ; Proffitt. R. L. ; (MIDDLEi : Gheler. E.. RMC; Carey. G. F. Fye, D. H. ; Payne, J. E. ; Henry, S. E. : (BOTTOM) : Samson, D. M. ; Smythe. R. P ; Mook. R. E. : Haltom. J. W. ; Goodman, E. B. Jenkins, J. H. (TOP) ■Ferrier W. T. ; Cash. C. L. ; Correa, R. E. ; Linton, J. H. ; Hunsaker. B. C. ; Langhoff. J. N. (MIDDLE) : Toliver, T. A. ; Maddox. R. A. Ingram ' , W. L. ; ' Bales, D. M. ; Dalrymple, J. C. ; Boyd, D. L. (KNEELING) ; Parker. J. R. ; Hoffman, L. ; Lobre, P. Nelson. J. B. ; Mackin, G. Grau. D. E. ' Just another Op Immediate 168 Acrid, grandson of Krai, was the first man to sail a log out of shout- ing distance of land. This brought up problems in communications with his shore-based woman. Acrid decided that he would sail just far enough away from land to where he could not hear or see his woman clearly, and then she could try several ways to signal him. Just after he had taken his station and started peering at the shore, a large bonfire signalled out to him. Thinking his wife a genius, he quickly paddled back to shore to congratulate her. Little did he know what a genius she really was. When he arrived home he found that she was not only the first communicator in the world, but she had discovered that roast pig was better than raw, and that straw houses make the finest kindling. Lcdr. P. R. Streich Communications Officer ' ' £ 4- - 1 Mjl B Jl Ens. T. B, Ikard; Ens. D. E. Salvon ; LTjg, C. A Ens. T. B. Ginsburg. J, W. Bucalo; LTjg. J. E. Peterson; Ens. L. W. Decker; Hum . . . they said 0800 THIS morning ! (TOFi: Murphv, J. N. ; Krawetz. H. A. ; Colvin, K. A. ; Booe, W. K. ; (.MIDDLE) : Robertson, R. B. ; Bagos, J. L. ; Chastain. C. W. ; Sears, L. U. ; Notestine, J. M. ; Russo, G. ; (KNEKLINGi: Mil- ligan, R. W. ; Blankenship, R. D. ; Nelson, J. B. ; Cutright. N. R. After Acrid rebuilt tiis home and found a new woman, lie again experimented with communications. He never found the answer, but years later an American named Morse did and OR division took its place in the Navy. The men of OR man the ears of the ship — its ex- ternal communications. They man teletypes and radios, transcribing everything that concerns the Midway and routing it to its appropriate spot on the ship. LTjg. J. E. Peterson OS Division Officer The art of signalling, like the art of writing, is as old as history. Alexander used it in his con- quest of the world and Caesar added a few refine- ments and used it in his own conquests. It remained a crude system however until the last few centuries. Paul Revere, a famous early-American jockey, was the first to popularize the signalling rate in the United States. The U. S. added the Morse Code, refined the semaphore and the signalman had all the tools needed to send any message. OS Division handles all of the visual signalling for the ship. They use signal flags, shapes, flashing light, and Nancy (not to be confused with shapes) to relay both tactical and general informa- tion signals. (TOP) : Poe, J. A. ; Humphrey, L. R. ; Edenfield, J. A. ; Matlock, J. P. ; Jones, L. D. ; White, L. ; (BOTTOM) : Sterrett, J. M. ; Murphy, G. V. Mixon, C. D. ' ; Obele, J. P. 170 TOPi: Bernard, D. P. : Kallann, R. E. ; Ellis, C. G. ; Spring, D. L. ; Burke, R. W. ; ( BOTTOM i : Winbigler, R. D. Ellis, G. A. ; Stevens, W. S. Signals in the air Lawson, C. E.. SMC: LTjg. J. E. Peterson; Holt, E. A.. SMC. Cdr. D. H. Stinemates Commander Daniel H. Stinemates was born in Chester, Idaho, and graduated from the University of California. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 as a Naval Aviation Cadet, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1943. He served with several staffs and was Commanding officer of VA-55 before report- ing to the Midway. navigation DEPARTMENT From the log to the boat to the ship were all logical steps. They progressed as rapidly as man could find the materials. But the Navies of the world need more than ships _ to progress and move ahead. Thev need someone to tell them where ahead is. Mankind developed large, moderately fast and maneuverable ships, yet they still were bound to the shores of lakes and oceans without the art of navigation. With Prince Henrv and other early navigators showing the way, methods eventually were devised to show where a ship was in the oceans of the world simply by reading it m the stars. Modern man has added man-made means of doing the same thing (such as loran) and today the work done by the Navigation Department is taken for granted as just another job. u t- A handful of men in this department work around the clock to know at all times exactly where we are and where we are going. They do this job so well that Midway has never had to hear the famous words of Bob Newhart, this is the Captain speaking. . . tomorrow we will be seeing the familiar sights of either New York City or Buenos Aires . . . 172 Ens. R. M. Hinton J Division Officer N Division originally was an outgrowth of a deck divi- sion. When navigation was established as a science, a few personnel from the deck, which were more closely associated with the bridge of the ship, took over the duties of steering the ship during delicate maneuvers and advising the Captain on where the ship was. N Division is another of the Midway ' s divisions which double as a department. The division, manned with 15 to 20 men, share the jobs of navigating the ship, standing watches on the bridge and in after-steering, and keeping the divisional spaces clean. Most of the sea-detail helms- men ( the men who steer the ship during underway replenishments and leaving and entering port ) come from this division. Penick, J. R. ; Coleman, QMCA ; Vegh, S. ; Black derson, C. A. ; Stingeri( G. L. ; Martinez, C. J. ; Ellasces, J. G. Cdr. B. W. Adams Benjamin Warren Adams was born at Glendive, Montana, on September 1, 1920. Following graduation from Butte, Montana, High School, he enlisted in the Navy October 12, 1947. During World War II, Midway ' s Air Boss served in the Pacific theater where he was active in the Philippine liberation campaign. He has twice been awarded the Dis- tinguished Flying Cross. air DEPARTMENT If you set aside a few feeble but highly imaginative attempts by Leonardo Da Vinci and others, you can say the 128 foot flight by the Wright Brothers started the whole thing. The British were the first to use this American invention at sea, and by 1914 they had a ship, the Hermes, which was capable of carrying and launching ten planes. The first carrier in the U.S. Navy was the U.S.S. Langley, which was commissioned in 1922. She was small and almost ugly, but she was the first of the breed of ships that would establish the U.S. Navy as the most powerful f!eet the world has ever known. From these humble beginnings, an organization has grown which manages to launch and maintain over a hundred aircraft. The Air Department on the Midway is a direct descendant of the group of men on the Langley which first tried to launch a bi-winged plane from a ship. It has grown and grown until today it consists of men in five divisions which fuel, position, launch, recover, and maintain the aircraft of CVG 2 — the very reason for Midway ' s existence. 174 BMOKI 1 Zi y( RSHH Cdr. D. M. Longton Ass ' t. Air Aviation Safety Officer Lcdr. R. P. Yeatman A C Handling Officer Air Office TOP, : Fried, D. J. : Snyler. R. I., ; Potter, J. H., ATC; Huiman, B. E. ; Knutson, DR.; (BOTTOM): Lcdr. D. W. McCrary ; LTjg. T. E. McLaughlin ; Ens. F. E. Zim- Lcdr. C. L. Prewett V-l Division Officer Some divisions liave no history. They were needed, so they were there. V-l is such a division. To a guest or newcomer aboard a carrier, many of our daily duties must seem impossible. After he has been aboard a while, most of these jobs are explained and he sees that although they are difficult, they are quite possible. But that the men of V-l can do their job day after day is an idea one just can ' t get used to. The Roof Rats do just about everything that is to be done on the flight deck. Somehow they manage to know where every plane is at any particular instant, where it has to be in the next particular instant and how to get it there. While positioning these aircraft, they are also always ready for any emergency that might arise, from a crash to a down catapult. (TOP)- Pafford, R. E. ; Boll, .D H. ; Sheehy, K. ; Smith. R. V. ; Whitson. R. ; Jackson, CO.; I Colvin M D -, Wells, W. M. ; O ' Connell, P. J. ; (MIDDLE): Jones, T. W. ; Tafoya, J. E. ; Dellam: DR - ' Gisseman, O. L. ; Glord, J. A. ; Nelson, G. V. ; Gorman, J. O. ; (KNEELING): Gates, S. Sevits L M ; Walker, J. E. ; Casey, W. R. ; De Suler, J. T. ; Calhoon, L. L, ; Spangler, W. C. rd, W. L. ; Barnhouse, O. H, C. ; Johnson. G. F. ; Whitlow ?urley, B. L. ; Sigafoos, J. V. I iTOPi: Barrow. W. V. ; Brown, G. L. ; Berry. W. H. ; Gergel. E. R. ; Crow. K. E. ; Barancik. F.I..; iMIDDLE): Hein. W. E. ; Cox. C. E. Pearson, J. R. ; Becker, R. L. ; O ' Neil. U. T. ; Orzel, J. R. ; Watson, G. E. ; Stoutt, M. O. ; Ens. J. B. Kupfer ; (KNEELING: : Collins A M Rivera, W. R. ; Woodland, L. L. ; Blea, J. ; Hyer, J. W. ; Lindenberg, F. E. ; Dolan, R. K. Sonielhing wrong, Captain ? Ib3 4-% v m rTOPl- lacobson R N E • Jones W W II. m I 1 l-nes. A. O. ; Stainley, M. D. ; Swindle. T. F. ; Sheets, N, L, ; (MIDDLE): Jensen, D R BowHnB J Bryant P T ' Mark.ewicz, s. !• , , (,osw,ck, T. M. ; Gallegos, A. L. ; Jones, B. H. ; Davis, R. S. ; (KNEELING) ; Westcott, J A, ' ; Weather ' s, L. D. ; Kamance, L. A. ; Livers, W. E. : Linton, J. A. ; Gatlin, S. E. ; iVIartinez, J. V. ; GravUt. B. J. 178 ' w t p (TOPi: Tucker, J. N. : Cunningham, M. L. ; Anson, D. P. ; Doepke. D. L, ; Emslie. B. ; Buckner, J. E. : (MIDDLEi: Nagy, D. C. ; Scott, G. C. ; Hatcher, J. D. ; Vogle, D. M. ; Petrik, T. D. ; Pratt, E. A. ; Gustafson, O. L. ; I KNEELING) : Lampinen. L. C. ; Clark, R. E. ; Skolout, J. D. ; Maness. B. I.. ; Hopper, E. L. : Lively, L. D. ; Prafke, A. K. im t ' ' VrvfjUf 3 t ' t ' l4ft Lcdr. J. W. Bucklin V-2 Division Officer In a very strict sense of the word, V-2 was born when the first stone was thrown into the sl y by a cedar catapult. This catapult was the main battery of the Romans, and today, the steam and iron catapults are the main battery of the Midway. The complication arises in the fact that in Gaul Caesar didn ' t have to worry about catching the stones while today V-2 has to operate arresting gear which is capable of stopping a jet aircraft safely in about 120 yards. When Midway is flying for 10 to 12 hours a day (which is common), the men of V-2 often have to put in 20 hours a day just to keep their invaluable cats and arrest- ing gear in top working order. t f « f- iSTANDING): LT. M, H. Smith; Zink. L. D. ; Heller, k A , AI.el, J 1; Karns, J. E. ; Fisher, H. N. ; Kearney, J. F. : Darnell, S. M, ; Smith, J D ; Martin, R. D. ; Stone. J. E. ; Condie, D. L. ; Lcdr. J. W. Buckhn i KNEELING 1 ; Iliff, P. L. : Peterson. J. T. ; Puppe, R. R. ; Malena, J. A. ; McPhillips, J. ; Cook, E. L. ; Wright. G. D. ; Jones. J. T. ; Duggins, W. C. ; Yocum. H. D. i vi WX . (STANDINGi : LT. M. H. Smith ; Browning, S. J. ; McLaughlin. R. C. ; Wortham, W. R. ; Fisk. R. I., ; Wooley, B. J. ; Race, I.. G. ; Reid. B. F. ; (KNEELING) : Ferguson. J. T. ; Moody. K. ; Williams, D. L. ; McCue, J. W. ; Dornak, A. R, ; Stewart. B, J. ; Price, R. E. (TOPi : Booz, C. G. ; Needen, R. R. ; Hines. M. H. ; Jackson. E. R. : Viccaro. L. M. ; (MIDDLE) : Martinez. J. V. ; Rose. E. W. ; Chaney, R. E. : Miller. B. R. ; Rohrer. J. E. : (BOTTOM) : Gates. C. L. ; Fisk, J. L. ; Wilson. R. N. ; Boysel. J. D. l Jferj; r %: .. ■_M 181 rfnnn:: j.j (TOP) ■Cronk H. D. ; Braswell, H. G. ; Collier, H. H. ; Hahn, R. A. ; Bullock, B. L. ; Pearce, C. W. ; Adams, K. ; Emerick, L. E. ; (MIDDLE) Gautier. A. F. ; Washburn, S. E. ; Strouse, R. J. ; Sullivan. J. L. ; LT. F. W. Hazlett ; Adams, H. H., ABEC ; Ens. J. B. Kupfer ; Grooms, B. L. Turkett. R. D. ; (BOTTOM): Sifuentez, J. C. ; Yocum, H. D. ; Majda, J. I. ; Bobo, W. L. ; Michaelis, A. D. ; Sanders, R. G. ; Younge, H. F. Pellizzaro, J. V. ; Smothers, C. 182 fSTANDING); LT. M. H. Smith; Hodge, J. C Hansen, T. F. ; Mallet, R. W. ; Brown, R. C, Jones. V. A. ; Nance, M. E. ; Witcher, M. D, (KNEELINGi : Hodson, D. E. ; Denton, W. L, Kelly, M. D. ; Terry, D. L. ; Cleveland, D. P, Diaz, M. ; Williams, O. G. ; McGuire, R. E R, S. ihM LT. J. T. O ' Dell V-3 Division Officer V-3 is tlie only division in the Air Department witli a liistory beyond tlie famous Wrigiit Brothers invention. In fact, their history probably goes back beyond the launch- ing of the first hoUowed-out log. Men have been using their backs to push things around ever since they discovered the banana was edible. In this era of space capsules, transistors and television, there are many jobs which still can only be done by man ' s right arm and broad back. The men of V-3 control the Hanger Deck, where the yellow tow-tractor is seldom seen. They position Mid- way ' s aircraft so they can be lifted to the flight deck when needed and put them to bed when their daily hops are over. iTopi ; Ragland, M. t Green, S. J. ; Talmadge, M. J. ; Good Kelly, R. M. ; Annett, T. E. ; Dickinson K 111 -;,f v«;ii -H P); Lynch. J. T. ; Liepold. D. A. ; Bradley. B. B. : Almaguer. J. R. ; Ross. S. O. ; Ladwig. G. V. ; (MIDDLE): Sumrall. C. B. ; Cotton. . ; Burt. M. R. ; Hudson, R. W. ; Gindt. W. H. ; Anderson. D. R. ; Henderson. W. L. ; Howard, R. D. ; iKNEELINGi: Muckleroy. J. A. ; (TOP) Harris, R. D. ; Lloyd. M. W. ; Crawford, L. M. ; Peacock. R. L. ; Howard. C. L. Ifc3 185 (TOP) ■Lambert H W ; Clark, F. G. ; Johnson. B. L, ; Pierce, T. E. ; Little. R. W. ; Hering. R. A. ; ( MIDDLE j : Youngs, G. L. ; Bismore F. I. ; McDonald, E., ABHC ; Treat. R. D. ; Campbell. J. L. ; iKNEELINGc Muckleroy, J. A. ; Harris, R. D. ; Lloyd. Bismore. M. W. ; Crawford, L. M 186 LT. E. H. Gibson V-4 Division Officer Now dee smokeeng lahmp ess out throught dee sheep wi le liandleeng AVGAS. And you Icnow V-4 is working. Gibby ' s Gas House Gang, tiie men of V-4, are busy maintaining and operating Midway ' s aviation fueling system. In the midst of respotting aircraft, 40 m. p. h. winds and roll- ing decks, these men manipulate fueling tractors, hoses and firebottles to pump vital blood into Midway ' s varied aircraft. In addition to this above-decks work, V-4 has a complex system of pipes, hoses and pumps which it must maintain to be ready when needed. In case of a breakdown in the system, they have Repair 7, a mobile fuel system repair crew which can rush to the scene and quickly fix a stubborn pump or leaky hose. iTOPi; Hcdey, A. K. ; McGalliard 1), J. : iMIDDLEi: Lunasco, L. M K. G.. ABFC; (KNEELING) Longleliow, R. J. . J. ; McKei-. L. J. ; M.ller. J. C. ; Brown. G. S. Kisroczy, J. I,. ; Stiegler, W. R. ; Macaluso. G, rd, R. D. ; Foley, H. A. ; Francis, B. G. ; Harper B. K. ; CraiK. J. M. ; HerriaKe. J. H. . Lambert, hary, J. L. ; Brady, T. P. ; Miller, W. T. ; Thurber, Bennett, I). D. ; Ragland, J. D. ; Boccaccio, T. E. ; (TOPi ■Bense I H ■HiRginbothani, R. L. ; Crawford, G. C. ; Pownall, J. E. ; Duke, R. F. ; Boyd, G. A. MIDDLE) QuieonM.Ef Pair, T.N. ; Medina, S. C. ; Hull, R. E ; Pate, F. J , Hill, R. ; (KNEELING) ver, G. C. ; Aguirre, F. ; Jacobs, B. E. ; Gonzalez, F. Y. ; Day, W. C. ; Ferris, J. L. 188 iTOPl • Penney R G ■Scott J T ■Henderson. J. W. ; Macaluso, G. W. : Day. W. C. ; (MIDDLE) : Stiegler, W. R. ; Hill, R. ; Sullivan, J. E. ; Bogle, T. ' l. ; Frenette. ' R. E. ; Longfellow, R. J. ; (KNEELING) ; Beayer. G. C. ; King, T. C. ; Bailey, D. L. ; Leger. J. B. ; Jones. J. H. ' ; Boyd. ' G. A. Lcdr. D. W. McCrary V-6 Division Officer (TOP) : Gilmore. R. T. ; Fried, D. J. : Daniel, G. ; Obermeyer, K. J., ACC ; Mathis, R. L. ; Reed, D. L. ; Jarrells, H. R. ; King, S. A. ; (BOTTOM 1 : Harris, R. T. ; Crasper. D. A. ; Mahle, P. C, ADJC ; Potter, J. H., ATC ; Southworth, W. E. ; Knutson, DR.; Poole, E. K. : Frve. J. E. Vf ' m- V-6 owns Midway ' s only airplane, her only dinosa ur, her only mules, her only huffers, and her only repair facilities for bloopy suits and Mae Wests. The main function of this division is to provide equipment and maintenance for support of the rest of the Air Department. Spaces and equipment run by V-6 include the TF (only aircraft owned by the ship herself), the aircraft crash crane (referred to as Alley Oop ' s dinosaur), the aircraft tow-tractors (mules), the aircraf: starting tractors (huffers), and her many repair shops — (the parachute loft, the avia- tion metal shop, the aviation electrical shop, and three aviation electronic shops. V-6 also provides the oxygen used for breathing by Midway ' s high-flying aircraft pilots. 190 ¥ c F r  5? (STANDING) ; Johnson, C. E. ; McClure, B. J. . Larson, II. K. ; Douglas, J. E. ; I ' esI, C. M. ; Tilus. B. D ; Mallorv W F (KNEELING) : Combs, O. ; Moyers, G. F. ; Hixon, C. D. ; LTjg. T. E. McLaughlin ; Hopkins, C. D. ; Carl, W. HI M j r B1 -,-x . . Flynt, C. E.. ADKC ; Mahle, P. C, ADJC ; Ens. F. E. Zimmermann ; Lcdr. D. W. McCrary : LTjg. T. E. IMcLaughlin ■Potter J H ATC • Obermeyer, K. J., ACC. ' ' ' .A .. y lTnp ■RpQPndPs S V • Mullicam G R ■Bolester J C ; Janicki, W. B. ; Gerdes, D. E. ; Greenberg, L. R. ; Becker. W. R. ; Ryan, D. fflLE ' -Tdckson: lk. ' ! ' zlT::A ' ' :. ' A.M orW. L : Brooks J. P Hardie. L. E N.cho.s J. W. Carter. T. N. ; .KNEELING, : Khen C. B. ; Foxe. D. A. ; Schmidecamp, J. A. ; Flynt, C. W.. ADRC ; McKay, C. W. ; Grahm, E. E. , Zahiroff, W. ■A ] N Hurt, W. H. ; Stewart, W. E. ; Murphy. T. B, : Molloch, H. L. ; Pesl, C. M. LTjg. J. B. Morse Officer-in-Charge The mission of an Angel is to assist, and this is exactly what an HUP-3 Angel (the actual radio call for the Midway ' s helicopters) does in a variety of ways. Chiefly, these Angels hover off the starboard beam of the carrier during daytime flight operations, always ready to pick-up pilots and crew from a downed plane. (Therefore they could be called instant life savers. ) The helicopter, also referred to as the Copter ■or the Gooney Bird, came into its own and received world-wide ac- claim during the Korean Conflict where, on its many missions of mercy, it performed invaluable service. Somewhat less dramatic but still important missions of HU-1 are: the at-sea transfers of mail and personnel to other ships in the task group, gunfire spotting, radar calibration, and many other miscellaneous missions which can only be performed by HU-Ts versatile Angels. (TOPi: LTjg, L. D. Presnell ; Meehan, J. R. ; Cole, R. D, ; Price, E. S. ; Vidder, J. D. ; Ens. F. G. Hall: (BOTTOM); Burnell, M. H. ; Shields, C. T. ; Hayes. K. G. ; Harnett, J. W. ; Condon, C. E. LiiiiliMiiil Cdr, B. D. Holder Commander B. D. Holder was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended the North Texas State Teacher ' s College at Denton, and the Texas Christian University at Fort Worth. A member of the Naval Reserve V-5 program, he transferred to the regular Navy in 1944. Commander Holder has served with VC- 78, VB-80, CASU-32, VU-7, VA-115, and as Commanding Officer of VA-55, plus several shore tours. cvg-two 194 There are two ways of making progress — evolution and revolution. When the first boat floated into a lake it was a revolution. From there numerous evolutions perfected the boat to a mighty instrument of peace and warfare. Along the way this progress was boosted by more advanced revolutions. The sail, the steam engine and the development of the iron-clad ship were a few. But the latest revolution and the most important one in terms of modern warfare was the addition of the airplane to the striking force of the fleet — the birth of the aircraft carrier. But, as in the case of earlier revolutions, this innovation must evolve into a smooth, highly efficient organization before it would become the tool that it is today. Through such past experience, modern naval leaders have established the Air Group. This is a group of squadrons, under one head, which team up with an otherwise impotent ship, and together they form a nearly unstoppable team. VF-21, VA-22, VA-23, VF-24, VA-25, VAH-8, VAW-11, VAW-13, VFP-63 provide reconnaissance, attack and fighter power to CVG-2. These various squadrons make the air group the potent main battery it is, and CVG-2 in turn makes the modern carrier the potent force for peace and deterrent to war that it is today. STANDING : Addna, F. G. ; Stoner, R. L.. PRCS ; Marks, B. ; May, D. L. : (SITTING : : LTjg. J. B. Moore ; LTjg. M. T. Darkowski : LT. W. J. Davis: Lcdr. H. C. Quitmeyer ; Cdr. B. D. Holder ; Lcdr. D.J. Sperling; LT. J. H. Dyer; LT. F.J. Svendson ; LT. DR. Postlewait. Cdr. R. E. Kuntz Commanding Officer, VF-21 Formed in the waning months of World War II as Fighter Squadron Eighty- One, the Freelancers have been known as VF-134, VF-131 and VF-64 prior to being redesignated again as Fighter Squadron Twenty One on July 1, 1959. The name Freelancers, however, has remained constant since shortly after the squadron ' s formation and initial designation. In the course of their 17-year history, the flying Freelancers have flown the F6F Hellcat, F8F Bearcat, F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, the F2H Banshee and their present plane, the F3H-2 Demon, soon to be replaced by the F4H Phantom Two. This squadron ' s mission : long range air defense for the Midway, on which VF-21 is making her fourth WESTPAC deployment. To accomplish its mission, this Demon Team is qualified for night and all-weather intercept work and is equipped with both the Sparrow III and Sidewinder missiles. -l '  ' -.. WV. ▼ ' V.,, , «fti ia TOP) : LT. T. F. Drumm ; Lcdr. J. D. Ward ; LT. F. M. Conklin ; Lcdr. Stovall; Cdr. G. M. Even; LTjg. J.J. Newlin ; LT. R. A. Anderson; J. M. Donacky; LTjg, D. V, Hanna ; (BOTTOM); LTjg. L L. Belyea ; Lewis ; CW03, C. E. Schwinn ; LTjg. D. C. Dexter ; Cdr. R. E. Kuntz ; J. A. Brantuas ; LTjg. R. H. Lewis ; LTjg. C. L. Barnes ; Capt. B. R. USAF. W. W LTjg LTjg Battle, (TOP): Leonard, D. K., ADJC ; Andrews, J. J., AQCA ; Riley, R. W., ADJCA ; Prescott, W. E., AQC ; Hughes, W. D., AECA; (BOTTOM); Graham, J. P., AMCS ; Hendrickson, W. F., ATCA ; Yarber, C. G., AMCS; Lux. W. H., ADJC. r M . ' „ ;x 1 H ! m u IM w M Maintenance and Materiel (TOP) : Padilla. L. G. ; Carter, T. G. ; Bruun, A. J. ; Harvery, J. R. ; Russell, L. E. ; McNeil, W. A. ; (MIDDLE) : Peterson, D. W., AKC ; Yarber, C. G. ; LT. R. Lewis; LTjg. D. C. Dexter; Moran, O. E., AECA ; (KNEELING): Eury, C.J. ; Santos, A. A. ; Cook, W. R. ; Grantham, B. E. ; Bakanas, V. D. riW TOPl: Stover, J. P. ; Kane, D. L. ; Manning, B. .N L. D. ; Murphy, J. P. ; (MIDDLE); Prescott. W. E., Doring, J. P. ; Hubbard, W. T. ; LTjg. C. L. Barnes : W. C. ; Adorni, W. ; Andrews, J. J., AQCA ; KNEELING) Piccione, J. M. ; Day, E. C. ; Paquette, F. A. ; Stright, W. B. Holey, A. F. Yoli do and I ' ll scream ? Air Fra7 ics 4 ■■%tt4f f ]f nmTvyr o ■1 o A nVVVih i _. iTOP, : Kyrd. J. O. ; Kragseth, J. P, ; Stafford, J. E. ; Kichert, K. C. ; Jones. J. I., ; Rtibisnn, J. T. ; Wilhams, F. B : Inhnson. B, C. ; Peterson, P. J. ; (MIDDLE): Graham, J. P., AMCS; Moore, D. L. ; Myrben, L. C. ; Kowaike, R. W. ; Rogers, J. P. ; Barbara, D. C. ; Anderson, M. E. ; Kane, R. A. ; Herring, D. R. ; LT. D. V. Hanna ; (KNEELING) : Neilsen, H, F, ; Christensen, L. M. ; Michelotti, A. R. ; Quintana, F. D. ; Foster. M. H. ; Johnson, M. ; Catala, R. J. ; Brisco, S. G. (TOP) ; Tripp, W. L. ; Earp, E. F. ; Kennedy. B. R. ; Peper, L. S. ; Weakland, J J.; (MIDDLE): LT. P.M. Conklin ; Bailey, F. E. ; Ruiz, S. ; Lux. W. H., ADJC- De Carli J. F. ; Jensen, K. W. ; LT. T. F. Drumm ; (KNEELING): Linker, H. L. ; Brown. R. H. ; Roybal, A. E. ; Gaede, K. W. ; Kadlubowski, C. H. 200 VF-21, Atsugi Detachment M (TOP) : King, J. B. ; Scales, T. N. ; Sheehy, M. T. ; Baldwin, C. H. ; Rominger, R. M. ; (MIDDLE) : Bowers, C. L. ; Hart, C. W. ; LT. F. M. Conklin ; Klopp, G. L. ; Fox, L. C. ; (KNEELING) ; Collins, R. W. ; Nutter, D. A. ; Featherston, C. A. ; Dillard, O. N. ; Wilson, R. D. ; Lareaux, C. D. Line jma « (TOP) : Yerby, M. L. ; liarron, J. A. ; Mahoney, K. D. ; Stewart, H. E. ; Alford, C. S. ; Davis, C. B. ; Harden, B, N. ; Dmarzu. J. E. : iMIDDLEi : LTjg. J. J. Newlin ; Uiddix, J. R. ; Schumaker, D. R. ; Brownson, F. L. ; Manry, E. R. ; Yates, R. L. ; Johnson, D. L. ; Grimes, A. L. ; Craig, JR.: Taylor, W. C. ; Elzy, C. E. ; Hendrickson, W. F., ATCA : (KNEELING): Green. D. D. ; Bowman, P. W. ; Mahoney, R. D. ; Ponsford, T. G. : Sloan, R. M. ; Hooker, L. L. ; Keegan, J. B. ; Elkins, R. E. ; Coltrane. J. B. Avionics fW - WW. Power Plants Ss l (TOP) : Smith, K. L. ; Kelly, G. H. ; Daniels, D. P. ; Radwanski, C. A. ; Cozart, B. G. ; Koutsky, R. P. ; Hart, P. J. ; (MIDDLE): LTjg. D. C. Dexter; Modell, R. J. ; Stribling, E. G. ; Resell, R. L. ; Pins, F. J. ; Loe, J. E. ; Starr, T. E. ; Hughes, W. D., AECA ; (KNEELING): Shotwell, R. G. ; Freytag, J. E. ; Nutter, D. A. ; Mack, L. N. ; Yohe, H. W. (TOP): Nyhus, A. C. ; Bennett, L. E. ; Vaughn, W. L. ; Hunt, H. G. ; Lyon, R. S. ; (MIDDLE): Mr. L. D. Webster; Leonard, D. K., ADJCA; Swiatek, A. R, ; Ball, R. E. ; Johnsted, R. A. ; Peterson, M. E. ; LTjg. J. A. Brantuas ; (KNEELING): Garrett, H. K. ; Dudley, C. L. ; Wilson, T. E. M. ; Meris, F. C. ; Matti- more, J. P. ; Head, S. A. t ' ' 6-- I t. t 202 Cdr. W. T. Laws Commanding Officer, VA-22 Fourteen years ago a new unit designated as Fighter Squadron Sixty Three, made its first ship- board launches and recoveries of aircraft on the U. S. S. MIDWAY (CVB-41), a relatively-new, straight- decked carrier. This squadron, evolving in name from VF-63 to its present designation, in 1959, as VA-22, and in aircraft from the prop-driven, gull-winged F4U Corsair to its present plane, the A4D Skyraider, has seen its mission change from that of fighter-interceptor to that of attack bombing, either performed alone or with its Buddy Bombing partner, the A3D Skywarrior. As well, VA-22 ' s homes have changed, the Midway is no longer a straight-decked. World War Il-type carrier, but is now CVA-41, an angled-deck, modern attack carrier as a result of extensive modernization and, from its original CONUS Field at Oceana, Va. the squadron has moved to the ultra- modern, newly-commissioned Master Jet Station at Lemoore Calif. i ' w  W ' I Jy -4 - . . ' , (TOPl- LTjg B.C. Erickson: LT. H. R. Wees; Lcdr. B. H. Shepherd; LTjg. C. E. Heffernan ; LT. R. B. Holmes; Lcdr. W. H. Robinson; LT CD. Kehoe; LT, R. F. Hanna ; LTjg. L. H. Axtell ; LTjg. A. R. Peterson; (BO TTOM): LTjg. J. L. Edmunds; LT. M. G. Hoff ; LT. J. V. Kirk- LT. R. H. Riordan ; LTjg. D. G. Hill; Ens. P. F. Sella; Cdr, W. T. Laws; LTjg. G. L. Moore; Lcdr. L. C. Chambers; LT. F.J. Peters. - fpfr: tiiirii MalHn. H. R. ; Redwen, D. A. ; Taylor, H. J. ; LTjg. A. C. Peterson ; Rouse, L. M. ; Nunley, L. M. ; Boulette, R. A. I TOP): LTjg. C. F. Heffernan; Badger, J. C. ; Reddell, D. L. ; Paden ; Paulson, M. H. ; LT. M. G. Hoff; (BOTTOM): Schmitz, N. C, AMCM. ; Crane, R. E. ; Barrett. F. C. ; Phillips, B. C. ; Schallawitz, L. E. ; Goforth, W. C, ADJC. , t f ' Planning, Quality Control, Operations iliJi LI ill Power Plants (TOP) : Alfred. G. H. ; Doornbos, P. D. ; Oilman, D. A. ; Russel, J. L. ; Milby, H. ; ( BOTTOM i : LTjg. J. L. Edmunds; Damron, J. C. ; Conti, E. J. ; Bal, J. E. ; Jones. M. C. ; Justice, R. T. TOP) : Walters, J. D. ; hnson, R. A. ; Fulton, R. ; (BOTTOM) : Ayers, P. D. ; Kelsey, D. L. Wv TOP): LTjg. A. R PetL-.- n; Nunkv. , W : Haai;. D. I : Rouse, L. M. : Peckinpaugh. E.I..: I.T. CD. Kehoe : iBOTTOM): Marlin, H. I ' . : S:nti,L ., I ' , ! ' . nil, ttc. . Iv.l m, H . ; Taylor, H. J. : Stevens. W, H,. .M)CS. Admin. M bi 205 (TOP); Klein, J. W., AEC. ; Blankenship, B. ; Sh D. M. ; Metz, V. C. ; Carew, J. P. ; McCombs. T. B, Perry, E. B. ; Callihan, D, S., ATCA. ; (BOTTOM) : LTjg C. E. Heffernan ; Bass, J. S. ; Tyree, R. J. ; Meier, A. D. Sanderlin, C. L. ; Hegland, S. S. ; March, M. E. Materiel Parachute Loft Avionics (TOP): LTjg. G. L. Moore; Trujillo, J. P. ; Willis, D. L. ; Hilley, T. E. ; Stack, T, E. ; LT. R, F. Hanna ; (BOTTOM) ; Cloud, J. H. ; Gillette, C. D. ; Garner, J. A, (TOP)- Formby R G ■Pierce B J ; Wilson, G. C. ; Frahm, W. G. ; O ' Toole, T. G. ; Klepper, R. O. ; Rasmussen, A. C. ; Marcotte, J. W. (BOTTOM) ; LTjg. J, L. Edmunds; Crabtree, K. R. . Simon, M S, ; Self. B. F ; Taylor, R. E. ; Erickscn, R. K. ; Maes, L. R. ; I.cos, J t I, . i n I JUW X X O • ' ' - (TOP) : LT. M. G. Hoff : Phillips, H. L. ; Volkerts, H. T. ; Pinto, R. W. ; Cooper. B. F. ; iBOTTOMi : Richboure K R ■Kuhn E L Russell, D. W. ; Plunkett, P. M. ; Miller, L. C. k. • , . i-. i-- iTOP): Taylor. E. L. ; Monzon. A. C. ; Llanes. L D- I BOTTOM): Prudente, L. B. ; Romano, P.P.; Legaspi, A. Line iTOPi : LTjg. D. G. Hill ; Jones, H. L. ; Zelenka, C. : Devine J D • Hipa, H. J. ; Larson, R. J. ; Causey. VV. L. ; ) MIDDLE) : Nytz L J ■Ward, J. H. ; Castleberry, V. L. : Ryan, C. N. ; Polk, W. L. ; Carri- thers, D. C. ; McBee, F. K. ; Hinkle, L. L. ; Gerwe. W. C. : McNichol G. L. ; (KNEELING) : Tesoriere, A. ; Terry, C. A. ; Holyst A ' Plouzek, G. L. ; Gierhart, W. T. : Adams, S P ■Sutton ' w ' E ■Woodard, N. C. ■• . s tss I Cdr. G. M. Veling Commanding Officer, VA-23 Originallv a reserve fighter squadron, Attack Squadron Twenty-three was activated at the outbreak of the Korean War and served two combat tours there. Followmg the Korean Conmct, the squadron was permanently activated and deployed three times to the Western Pacific as a fiehter squadron with ATG-1. , ,- . j After winning the Naval Aviation Safetv Award in 1954, VA-23 became the first squadron to launch and fully utilize the ■■buddy-tanker system on a WESTPAC deployed carrier. Currently flying the Douglas light attack bomber, A4D-2 Skyhawk, VA-23 has flown F4U Corsairs F9F Panthers, the F7F Cutlass, F9F-8 Cougars and the FJ-4B Fury-m which the squadron earned 28 E ' s in loft-bombing competion at Fallon, Nevada. . „ . -, The squadron is homeported at the recently-commissioned Naval Air Station at Lemoore, California. -■■nil. •4.  l j:u .itW xv-. I (TOP ■I.T J W. Weed; LTjg. L. W. Eyer ; LT. R. D. Echard ; LTjg. J. S. Kanuck ; LTjg. R. C. Macke;,LTjg. D. R. Evans; LT. J.J. an Demark- LT R. W. Leonard; LTjg. R. D. Frazier ; (BOTTOM): Ens. J.N. Wadell ; LTjg. C. H. Harrison; LTjg. H.N. Stover. Jr.; Lljg. A. F. Cianciotto; LT. R.J. May; Lcdr. E. E. Riley. Executive Officer; Cdr. G. M. Veling, Commanding Officer; Lcdr. D. M. Trimble; Lcdr. W. C. Frith ; LT. J. J. Fitzpatrick ; LT. R. A. Davis. Avionics J (TOP) : Gibbons. B. L ; Gallowav. E. E. ; Wood. J. R. ; Storement, C. E. ; Baldwin, W ' . W. ; Haskell. P. F. ; Albrecht, L. H. ; LTjg. D. R. Evans; , BOTTOM ! : Pol- lock. C, E. ; Joslin. L. R. ; Reisinger. F. A. ; Borner. C . I sposito, E. ; Tandberg. D. E. ; Rowe. D, J, ir ■Mi ' lliijilini k 4 1 4.:i Line (TOP) : Glass, R. L. ; Kinnett, R. L. ; Insley, W. L. ; Evans, R. W. ; Hamiel, D L. ; Walstead, G. W. ; Hancock, P. E. ; Baylie, M. D. ; (MIDDLE) : LTjg. R. D. Frazier; Buchanan, E. B. ; White, C. O. ; Alexander, J. D. ; Blackwell, G. R. P. ; Linna. G. L. ; Paul, A. L. ; Weesner, G. W. ; R. E. Love, ADJC. ; (KNEELING) : Rodgers. D. L. ; Starker, M. R. ; Cikanek ; Carter, P. L ; Turpin, T. L. ; Lacosta, R. W. ; Williams, T. D. ; Astore, P. L. (TOP) : Gambrel, D. C. ; Pharr, R. L. ; Deaton, E. B. ; Jankowski, D. R. ; Wilhelm, C. F. ; Baylie, M. D. (MIDDLE): LTjg. R. D. Frazier ; Sechrist, G. L. ; Roenish, R. A. ; Severa, R, G. ; Wasek, A. T. ; Rucker, R L ■R E. Love, ADJC. ; (KNEELING 1 : Driscoll. T. E. ; Loeffler, R. P, ; Buchanan. E B. ; Crawford, J. R. ; Carlo, E. P. ; Campbell, F. L. ; Stolz, J. F. Line H Adtnim ' stration, Oi-dnance X Djision ff f- l ' t. (TOP I : LT. R. D. Echard ; Christley, R. W. ; G. E. ; Bayer, G. E. ; Keesling, P. E. ; Rogers, W. R. , Millsaps, M. C. , Stolz, J. F. ; Russell, J. C. ; W. F. Collins. AOCA; LTjg. D. R. Evans. ; (MIDDLE) : LTjg A. F. Cianciotto ; Henry, J. R. ; Wall, R. D. ; Avery, D. H. ; Frolik, J. J. ; Hicks, J. E. ; Harness, J. W. ; Unwin, L. D. ; Aguilar, R. L. ; A. A. Royce, AOCM. ; (KNEELING) : LTjg. C. H. Harrison ; Peavy, W. ; Smead, L. A. ; Bethea, W. D. ; Dodd, T. L. ; Trapela, A. C. ; Mores, A. R. ; Gillardy, R. M. ; Smith, G. E. ; Barry, H. L. (TOP) : Sitten, W. T. ; Lacey, J. ; Crume, C. L. ; LT. J.J. Fitzpatrick: Benedict, E. B. ; Quiram, R. R. Welters, H. W. ; J. P. ; Connors, ADJC ; Wingfield, G.L. Kessack, J. A. ; (BOTTOM): LTjg. H.N. Stover, Jr. Wells, J. R. ; Talesky, J. R, ; Speegle, J. D. ; Stepuch R. M. ; Etiinger, T. R. ; Praeg, H. E. ; LT. R. J. May Whitekiller, L. ; I.T. R. W. Leonard. • man A I Maintenance, Materiel Parachute Loft If ' Mil I i ' m i „ I L 1 i J (TOP) • Posto. M. C. ; Roman, R. W. ; Gittens, R. S Serre, H. ; Armstrong. G. L. ; Beckett, D. M. ; Lyons, L L ■Adams. A. ; (MIDDLE) : LT. J. J. Van Demark Ross. R. K. ; Neumeier, J. L. ; Lloyd. V. G. ; Hayes R. Pancrazio. J. A. ; Walker, D. E. ; R. D. Runyan. AMHCA. iKNEELINGi : Massey, R. E. ; Heiland, M. J. ; Carson, R. H. ; Gannon, G. W. ; Loranger, H. J. ; Joy, E. E. Blasi. B. R. 1 kS Cdr. D. W. Henderson Commanding Officer, VF-24 One of the youngest squadrons deployed witli the Midway on her 1962 Western Pacific Cruise is VF-24, linown throughout the Fleet as the Red Checkertails. Commissioned originally as VF-211 at Moffett Field, Calif, in June of 1955, this squadron was redesignated as VF-24 on March, 9, 1959. From its formation, VF-24 has had the primary mission of air superi- ority in air defense, whether flying its first plane, the FJ-3 Fury jet or the super-sonic F8U-2 Crusader. The latter is equipped with the air-to- air Sidewinder missile. The Red Checkertails, who were awarded the Chief of Naval Opera- tion ' s Safety Award for Fighter Squadrons for fiscal year 1960 for being accident free for the entire year, have made three previous WEST- PAC deployments with the Midway. -T ' rTOPi ■Tarmack L ■Diehl R C ■Blake, R. P. ; Militello, A. : Green, C. A. ; Combs, J. H. ; Landmeier, R. W. ; Barnes, J. D. ; Fuller, R. L. ; nTebs I C MIDDLE) LTRW Phillips ; LT. T. H. Burns; Arnold. T. W. ; Brooks, D. E. ; Lomas, J. A. ; LT. T. D. Kelley ; Mclntyre, HF Davis, R a; Priest, BW. ; Ens. G. F. Bagshaw ; LT. W. A. Lott ; iKNEELING): Bruha, D. G. ; Hardy, N. F. ; Wheeler, G. L, ; Bechunas, P. J. ; Bauschingier, J. ; Bonsall, T. L. ; Morgan, H. F. Jr. ; Best, G. A. (STANDING): LT. M. M. Scott; LT. F. M. Wicke ; LTjg J. B. Lusk; LT. R. L. Hillvard ; LT. G. E. Sallee; LT. W. A. Abbott; LTjg. J. E. Waggener ; LTjg. L. M. Teboe; (SITTING); LT. G. Clark; Cdr. W.N. Sims; Cdr. D. W. Henderson; Lcdr. H. F. Tipton; LT. W. C. 214 m ■,r ' • e ' Air Frames (STANDING) : Ohlman, D. H. ; Rust, G. W. ; Ross, J. A. ; Howard, W. G. ; Richardson, H. T. ; Helliwell, R. J. Sherman, G. W. ; (SITTING) : Feider, W. J. ; Parks, H. V. ; Perez, F. O. ; Jonas, K. L. ; Fox, F. C, Y ri Li?ie Crew (TOP) : Brase, L. W. ; Gouviea, A. F. Vierra, E. E. ; Ignacia, J. ; (STANDING) Slaton, W. C. ; Norman, B. B. ; Knight R. E. ; Carter, S. F. ; Turner, G. L. Derouen, J. T. ; Enlers, H. W. ; Melancon L. J. ; Duve, D. A. ; Auzene, P. M. ; Turpin W. R. ; Moody, E. W. ; Belk, B. F. ; (SIT TING) : Miller, T. L. ; Thompson, W. B. Connell, G. A. ; Gates, H. L., AOC ; LT F. M. Wicke; Crane, R. E. ; Braud, D. J. (KNEELING) : Voigt, D. V. ; Shinn, D. E. Fox, D. H. ; Bearse, L. D. ; Dore, L. D. Lierase, J. E. Ordnance Cook, C. M, ; Williams, W. H. ; Gates, II. I,., AOC; I.T. F. M. Wicke; Douglas, M. W. ; Clark, J. W. . )i |l : (TOP) : Nailor, J. ; Maxwell. J. L. ; Davis. C.R. ; Garrett. H. G. ; Lawton. J. T. ; Nickels. L. R. ; Bergevin. R. W. ; (MIDDLE); Janney. J. S. ; Holder. J. F. ; Woods, S. ; LTjg. J. E. Waggener; Lee, R. E.. AEC ; Lungren. RH; Graham, J. H. ; Odie, T. W. ; (KNEELING): Arnold, J. D. ; Cope, A. L. ; Prothero, G. J. ; Long. W. E. ; Henderson, W. L. ; Anderson, H. E. 1 A;(1 = T Sr Avionics Lawson. J. R. ; Steenland, R. J. ; Polk, L. AEC ; Dawko. S. J. ; Dodson, E. G. ; Depew, D. W. (STANDING): Gates, H. L. AOC : Cargile, C. E. ADC: Lee, R. E. AEC; (SITTING): Woods, S. AQC : Moore, R. J.. ATC ; Parrott, P., ADC : Anderson, L. E.. PRC. (STANDING! ; Serrani. J. H. ; Aten D. L. ; Prots. P. A.. AMHC ; Smith D. W. ; Haley, P. J. ; Graham, C. L. .KNEELING): Barraza. R. ; Hefferman J. P. ; Villareal. C. C. : Favin, L. F. (TOP:: Saunders, H. I. ; Pease, R. L. : Breed, E. L. Hollis, J. W. ; Williams, J. W. ; .MIDDLE); Weed, D. W. ; Wall, R. D. ; Lindsley, W. A. ; LT. R. L. Hill yard; Risinger, B. G, ; McKinney, H. L. : Jones, R. E, (KNEELING I : Lipsett, J. H. ; Bridgman, W. G. ; Balleza S. C, ; Kub:k, I, V, : Carroll, W. C. ; Nellis, G. M. Admiu. 217 Power Plants (STANDING)- Kucynski, E. H. ; Quaethem, D. A. ; Luckow, R. D. ; Cargile. C. E. ; Parrott, P. ADJC ; Reist, T. L. ; Jorgense J. A. ; (KNEELING) : Rehder, E. H. ; Burkins, R. E. ; Henry, W. ; Dorsey, R. A. ; Finley, R. L. ; Ruelle, D. L, (TOP) : Page, N. A. ; Thomas, J. L. ; Pardee, C. W. ; Lundby, N. W. ; (MIDDLE) : Noll, L. L. ; Marsyla, R. L. ; LTjg. J. B. Lusk ; LT. W. A. Abbott; Anderson, L. E., PRC: Odle, T. W. ; (KNEELING): Tate, J. B. ; Okane, J. C, ; Wilson. C. W. ; Luckow, R. D. ; Boren, R. S. Cdr. C. R. Bradford Commanding Officer, VA-25 An offshoot of Torpedo Squadron Seventeen of World War II fame, VA-25, long- designated as VA-65, still flys the only combat prop plane on active duty in the Navy, the AD, Able Dog, Alpha Delta or just plain Spad. As dependable in its mission of attack bombing as the physical impression of durability she gives, this veteran first caught the fancy of the world in Korea by delivering large loads of conventional weapons, which earned them the title of workhorse of Korea. VA-25, designated as such on July 1, 1959, has made a total of five developments with the Midway, two being to the Mediterranean with the Sixth Fleet and three to the Orient with the Seventh Fleet after the Midway ' s re-commissioning in 1957. Reed, ADRCA; Rose, AMHC ; Fitzgerald, AECA ; Hockaday, ADCM ; Conley, ATCA-Pl ; J. O. Richardso (TOP): Robbins; Thronburg ; Roberts; Gobeli ; Duhon ; Hedwall ; Rost; Harriss; (MIDDLE); Conley, ATCA-Pl; LTjg. Eads ; Ens. Stover • LTjg. Bearden ; Richardson, AOC ; Brown ; Russell ; Stapp ; Ficklin; (KNEELING): Adams; Howe; Taylor; Parker; Ramsey; Cook ; Dennis ; Becker. M-f : 3 v - ' - - (TOP): Hixson; Sula ; Ruffing; Miller, R. L. ; Foster; Jasper; Perkins; Sylvester; (MIDDLE): LTjg. Scoggin ; Marshall; Bivins; Miller, G. H. ; Curtis; Garrison; LT. Gales; (KNEEL- ING): Navarre; Cope; Millspaugh ; Fletcher; Smith. S iops Hat gars r . ii . M , A ' f . i r K . y ' (TOPV LT Woodworth; LTjg. Feldhaus ; Lcdr. Huff; LTjg. Kison LTjg. Bumgarner ; LT. Clarke; Ens. Stover ; LTjg Bowery ; LTjg Bearden; LTjg. Scoggin ; LT McGruther ; (BOTTOM): LT. Synder; LTjg. Arnett; LTjg. Eads ; Cdr. Bradford. Skipper; Ens. Palmatier LTjg. Jiian ; Cdr. Presson, X. O. ; LT. Gales ; LTjg. Beam ; Lcdr. Smith. 1v }% • • ' - you belch once more, sister . . . Line (TOP): Dixon; Kent; Wilson; Wagner; Easlick ; Tice ; Grimsley; (MIDDLE): LTjg. Bumgarner; Burns; Dorrell ; Schulte; Sites; Wadley ; Korchma ; Batts ; Jensen; Rose, AMHC; (KNEELING): Thompson; Moulds; Zak ; Wilcox ; Waller; Abies; Weaver; Daley. Adtniiiistrafioi! (TOP): Sekeres; Sloan; Beveridge ; Summerli Church; Poff ; Dohoney ; Durfee ; (MIDDLE) Zimmerman, AMCS ; Lcdr. Smith; LTjg. Ju; Beam; LTjg. Bowerv ; Hockaday, ADCM ; (KNEELING): Ricks; Richardson, E. F. ; Forbe Wulff; Alconcher ; McCleskey. ■n; LTjg. Pimental ; i; Grant; W 0 w y n ■' d ' fV 0: V k ' -- ' - ' m. S fl fll f 1 i wBri li Swa Cdr. F. S. Haak Commanding Officer, VAH-. Born May 1, 1957, at the Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Heavy Attack Squadron Eight has flown the same plane, the three-crewmember A3D Skywarrior, since its commissioning. When not deployed on the Midway as part of Carrier Air Group Two, HATRON EIGHT is based at NAS, Whidby Island, Wash. The Hatters have as their primary mission that of all-weather weapons delivery, which they accomplish by a wide range of bombing tactics. No longer a loner on all missions; for instance, the Heavy Eight Skywarriors often team-up with the A4D Skyraiders on Buddy Bombing training msisions in what is a relatively new concept of weapons delivery. The Heavy Eighters, who have flown over 20,000 hours and eight million miles with- out loss of pilot or aircraft, have made three previous deployments to the Far East with the Midway. Flight Crews Christian, B. F, ; Lcdr. A. E. Benton; McNutly, H. A. LT. F. F. Solomon; Thomas, R. T. Hornuny, C. A.. AQCS. M i 1 If '  i 1 ik M ■s il m« ' . ' iML- H B - H B K ' t K H k BH Kw Burrous. W. H : Lcdr. P. A. Woodard ; LTjg. J. E. Sells Boltz, W. H. ; Lcdr. J. P. Sundberg ; Lljg. V. K. Peters. LTjg. R.J. Flynn; LT. H. C. Nickerson ; Carson. J. M. LT. D. R. McGraw; LT. F.J. Gloeckner ; McKibbon, J. L. McFall, H. A., ATC ; Cdr. F. S. Haak ; LTjg. J. M. Johnson LT. J. W. Williams; LTjg. M. L. Bouchard; Hollowell, E. W. 226 LT. C. E. Siegwarth; LTjg. J. X. Murphy; Sutherland, M. L. II I I K Lcdr. L. H. Sherman; LTjg. R. A. Powell ; Fagan, P. E. a ■' V ' ' • l w ' f • ' , ;..- y A A f (TOP): LTjg. Johnson; Ens. Brown; Lcdr. Painter; Ens. Miller; LTjg. Glockner ; LTjg. Nite ; LTjg. Flynn ; Lcdr. Sandberg ; (MIDDLEj : LTjg. Casady; LT. McGraw ; LTjg. Peters; CWO Punch; Lcdr. Sherman; Lcdr. Woodard. (TOP) : Walters, D. J. ; Norton, D. W. ; Bundles, R. T. ; Armstrong, J. E. ; Ader. P. E. ; Stevenson, S. K. ; I BOTTOM): Quinones, J. ; Sasser, C. H. ; Hinsch, J. E. ; Jepson, I.. W. ; Simmons, J. H. Avionics Electronics Jamieson, W. D. : Gorhan ; (MIDDLE) R. D. ; Chris- , AEC; Ever- (TOPl : Wisekamp, R, A. ; Conley, G. ty, D. L. ; Morin. A. L. ; McGreevy, T . , hart, H. M., ATCA ; Edwards, D. O. ; Crow, J. O. ; Sanchez, M J. ; Starns h l, ; Skilton, G. R. ; McLeroy, J. N. ; Sharkey, L. E. ; Trowbridge, P. A., ATCA , CWO J, D. Hornbuckle; (KNEELING); Van Slyck, R. ; Age, V. N. ; Torgerson, W. G. ; Hartwig, H. G. ; Harris, G. G. ; Moore, N. E. Administration Power Plant (TOP)- LTJR R J. Flynn; Parks, G. ; Cox, F. F. ; Sarver. D. G. ; Peckinpaugh, E L ■' (BOTTOM) : Stasel, R. C, ATCM ; McCabe, G. C. ; Whittington. B. L. ; Wil- liams! R. B. ; Lafreniere, A. A., YNCA. (TOP) ; Degouer, N. L. ; Jacobs, P. J. ; Miller, J. L. ; Robertson, L. G. ; (MIDDLE): St. John, C. H. ; Mius, G. P. ; Burchtield, J. E. ; Frei, A. J. ; (KNEELING): LTjg. W. R. Peters; Pitsch, G. E. ; Brandenburg, RD. . ; Frank, L. L. ; Barron, J. C. 228 Planning Materiel tTOP) : Newton, E. L. : Corter. 0. L., ADCM ; LTjg. T. B. Kite; Sproraberg. E .M.. AEC ; Owens, W. C. AKC : (MIDDLE) : Bailey, C. F. ; Jensen. J. D. ; Woltz, W. L. ; iKNEELING) : Crow. L. M. ; Beene, J. W. ; Useted, R. D. Ordnance Aviation Equipment S ' f, .4 n m , TOP, : Newland. E. M. ; .Morley. V. V. ; Knight. J. H. . Earnliart. II. M. ; Cramer. C. L. ; ..MIDDLE : LT. H. C. Nickerson ; Water, L. L. ; Pattee. A. S. : Rogers, A. W. ■Popp, T. ; CWO R. P. Punch ; iKNEELING) : Berryhill, C. R. ; Hornback, S. G. ; Stevens, R. B. : Hicks. D. E. X-1 (TOP) : Quintero, E. ; Peel, R. J. ; Pihenger, A. J. ; Greene, J. B., LTjg. J. R. Johnson; (BOTTOM): Sartain, K. C. ; Temer, A. F. ; Buckner, H. A. ; Christianson, R. E. ; Goodale, W. R. ; Decker, M. A, Air Fra)ncs jrmTwnv t = (TOP) : Ryan, G. L. ; Victory, W. L. ; Holcomb, H. G. ; Anderson, L. R. ; Littel, C. 0; Stice, C. K. ; Skinner, J. J. ; O ' hallera, R. J. ; (MIDDLE) : Wasilewski, G. C. AMSC; Danielski, G. S. ; Franks, L. ; Jordan, S. E. ; Heigher. B. E. ; Lashua, E. E. ; Boyd, W. J. ; Grantonitz, H. L. ; Engle, D. H. ; Vickerd, R. L. ; Stewart, R. G., AMSC; (KNEELING): Koczur, J. J. ; Hutchinson, G. R. ; Moore, J. J. ; Sanders, D. ; Perrilloux, F. V. ; Klein, J. J. ; Cleghorn, A. M. .. ' U l V. imi (STANDING): Ens. Miller; Eckman, S. L. ; Norton, J. W. ; Apodaca, R. ; Thomason, M. B. ; Guyer, G. L. ; Herrera, V. O. ; Vaughn, R. L. ; Wilder, L. E. ; Pulver- macher, W. ; Hunnicutt. S. W. ; Harp, R. W. : Felder, A. W. ; Chafin. J. R. ; Leonard. J. E. : Shafer, D. E. ; Lang- gin, CO.: Ogden, J. J., ADCS : ( KNEELING i: Helsul, B. G. : Wolt, G. C. : Leighton. G. E. ; Davis, G. E. ; Giordano, F. A. ; Thompson, J. F. Line Administration and Personnel (TOP) : Symonds, M. E. ; Wagle, C. H. ; Low, J. L. ; Nisar, F. K. ; Porche, G. G. ; Silldorff, L. E. ; Ellis, C. W. ; (MIDDLE): LTjg. E. 0. Spidell ; Furgeson, R. L., AQC; Paxton, R. E. ; Rubin, A. G. ; Perhatch, M. ; Heck, L. D. ; Wilson, R. C., AQC; (KNEELING): Jokinen, E. M. ; Crane. L. G, ; Adair, J. M. ; Hooker, R. L. Fire Control operations % -- -TTr f- T - • J (TOP)- Hornung. C. A.. AQCS : Boltz. W. H. ; Zaichkin, R. D. ; Christian, I; Marshall. R. J.. ATC ; McFall, H. A., ATC ; Tyler, L. E. ; Nolan. D. G. ; Thuii LTjg. J. N. Koenemann. I I I , Teply. R. A. ; (BOTTOMS: , k J . kdl, k L ;t J ' in, K R , Burrous, W. H., ADJC ; 232 ■But honey, you said October 22 T Lcdr. F.J. Kovanic Officer-in-Charge VAW-11, Det. Alfa - m ■JH E l - s l lEk s. rf jyo sure this is supposed to have 2 wheels ? ' Born of a need first noted during the latter part of World War II, Carrier Air- borne Early Warning Squadron Eleven, was commissioned on July 6, 1948 as VAW-1, and was re-designated VAW-11 eight years later. From this need, the ability to detect early low-level bombing attacks against carriers, such as the Japanese Kamikaze attacks of WW II, VAW-11 has evolved to where it is today one of the Navy ' s largest squadrons. Now flying the WF-2 Tracer, also known as the Willie Fudd, VAW-11 furnishes early electronic protection to the Fleet or Task Group. The Willie Fudd is due to be replaced in the future by the aptly-named W2F Hawkeye, described as a complete airborne combat information center (CIC) . mtMi (TOP): LTjg. G. P. Stewart; LTjg. P. C. Schlesser ; LT. H. E. Taylor; LTjg, W. W. Monk; LTjg. M.J. Svoboda ; Lcdr. R. V. Maraszek ; LTjg. B. N. Westman. i BOTTOM 1 : LTjg. R. L. Mann ; LTjg. B. D. Mansfield ; LTjg. W. J. Castellano ; Lcdr. F. J. Kovanic ; LTjg. E. A. Wilson ; LTjg. R.J. Strickland; LT. P. E. Frederick; LTjg. M. D. Nass. m s . - X ' ■HG3S — :5= !!: ' V;ii (TOP) ■Griffits W. P. ; Frank, E. G, ; Heckmeyer. J. A. ; Deboard. C. W ; Hilduni. M. J. ; Shannon, S. L. ; Orick, D. A, ; Abeyta, C. ; Burton, M M. ; Lamont, C. J. L.; (MIDDLE) : Matibag, D. ATC ; LTjg. P. C. Schlesser; Ens. J. Castellano ; LTjg. B. N. Westman ; I.cdr. R. V. Maraszek ; Lcdr F J Kovanic; LT. P. E. Frederick; LTjg. M. D. Nass ; LTjg. G. P. Stewart: LTjg. W. W. Monk; LTjg. H. E. Taylor; LTjg. M.J. Svoboda; LTjg. B. D. Mansfield; Ens. R.J. Strickland; LTjg. E.A.Wilson; LTjg. R. L. Mann ; Ingle, E. L.. ADRC. ; (KNEELING) : Gold, J. C. ; Walker. L. ; James, R. E. ; Woessner. G. E. ; Etzrodt, C. A. ; Dizon, J. B. ; Sotherden, D. ; Stephens, M. E. ; Doocy, A. ; Kelly, H. ; Matthews, P. H. ; Winans, R. K. ; Ackerman, R. A. ; Butler, W. E. ■How do you spell indefatigable ? ' and further more, do not flush while flying over . . . ' (TOP) ■Heckmeyer, J. A. ; De Board, C. W. ; Hildum, M. J. ; Orick, D. A. ; Burton, M. M. ; Stephens, M. E. ; Lamount, C. J. ' L. ; Gault, D. R. ; Sotherden, D. ; (MIDDLE) : Matibag, D. ; Griffits W P ■Woessner, G. E. ; James, R. E. ; Shannon, S. L. ; Etzrodt, C. A. ; Abeyta, C • Glasgow M. M. ; Doocy, A. ; Butler, W. E. ; Ingle, E. L., ADRC. ; (KNEELING) : Frank, E.G.; Gold, J. G. ; Walker, L. ; Dizon, J. B. ; Minge, T. A. ; Winans, R. K. ; Kelly, H. ; Matthews, P. H. ; Ackerman, R. A. LT. J. V. Crouse Officer-in-Charge VAW 13 Comin ' for to carry me home (STANDING) : Tighe. D. C. ; LTjg. L LT. J. V. Crouse; Ens. R. L. Mash (SITTINGi: Masgrove. P. E. ; Lilly, Stephens. L. ; Winslow, K. W. ; Neal. M. E. ; I KNEELING!: Buchanan, A. B. Massey ; LT. R. J. Pasersky ; Ens. B. P. Harger ; LT. B. H. McCart; Blum, H. E. ; Logue. J. D. ; G. W. ; Pritchard. K. ; Courts. R. : Saxton. N. F. ; D. E. ; Carroll, R. P. ; Andrews, J. F. ; Williams, W. ; Monk. J. R, : Quintana. F. D. ; Fitzsiramons. Wright. J. W. Lcdr. R. E. Sykes Officer-in-charge Though Light Photographic Squadron Sixty-Three has had several designations since the unit ' s original formation in the late forties, its primary mission of furnishing photographic intelligence in support of naval operations has remained constant. This squadron, designated as Light Photographic Squadron Sixty-Three on July 1 of last year, currently flys the F8U-1P super sonic jet Crusador, due to be replaced by the Phamtom Two F4H sometime in the near future. Home-based at NAS Miramar, the squadron placed a detachment aboard every carrier that participated in the Korean Conflict and today places a detachment with every West Coast carrier deploying to WESTPAC. These teams possess the capability of taking photographs of military objectives from 50 feet off the deck to altitudes above 50,000 feet at speeds greater than the speed of sound, while also being capable of preparing first-phase photographic interpretation reports and rough maps. (STANDING); Chu, D. A. ; Renaud, T. A. ; Ellis, R. C. ; Haynes, A. ; LTjg. E A. Forthmans ; LTjg. P W Crane Lcdr. R. E. Sykes; LT. J. B. Miner ; LTjg. D. D. Young ; Yaroch, J. E. ; Mack, M ; Sapp, W M • Tone, R. N. ; (SITTING): Smith, P. A. ; Keeler, D. A. ; Jenkins, J. L -Gross. !•. L. ; Stcphans, -- Comns P. E. Bower, M. A. ; McNair, J. R. ; Koontz, R. L. ; Seamon IS. ; Kemp, A J. ; Umbel, ' - McFee D E ; Garde, J. C. ; Felt, D. A. ; Miller, K. M. ; Reeves. W. ; Calapp, W. M. ; (KNEELING): D. E. : McCrown, G. N. Adkins, , L. ; Littleton, T. L. ; Perez, J. B. ; Boose, G. G. 1 L . Cdr. H. E. Toponce Cdr. Harvey E. Toponce is one of the few aboard who can claim San Francisco as his birthplace. He was born there, raised there, and graduated from high school there. He then went to the Uni- versity of California, where he received his commission in the Na ' ' in 1944 through the ROTC. Since then he has served on nearly every type of Naval ship. He has also served as head of the Fire Control Section of the Weapons Dept. at Officer ' s Candidate School. gunnery DEPARTMENT With muskets and cannon belching black smoke, the Bon Homme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones, defeated the H.M.S. Serapis on September 23, 1779. The tools used in this battle were standard Navy muskets, standard Xavy cannon, standard Xavy cutlasses (Mod 1, Mk 3 ' , and standard Xavy iron men. This crew was one big gunnery department. The fleets of the world have become more and more complicated since the days of John Paul Jones, until today opposing ships never even see each other during a battle. The once-proud guns now are the secondary striking arm of the fleet, used for shore bombard- ment and anti-air defense. But the jobs done by the crew of the Bon Homme Richard in 1779 are still the jobs that have to be done by the Midway in 1962. Men must sail the ship, men must fire the guns, men must keep the decks and passageways shipshape, and men must stand watch. These traditional jobs are still the duty of the Gunnery Department. In addition to these duties, the Gunnery Department must now store bombs and missiles for the aircraft aboard, and when they are needed the men of Gunnery must be able to get them to the airplanes and loaded in a minimum amount of time. 237 Gunnery Office (STANDING) : Carn Lcdr. F. V. Martin; Cdr ; Gallagher, R. L. Toponce ; Lcdr. K. D. Nelson, (;, W. I ' rak ; With any organization as big and diversified as the Gunnery Department of a modern carrier, there must be an office to coordinate efforts of the entire organization. The Gunnery Office fulfills this need. The nine men who work here handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the entire department and insure that all divisions comply with the many rules and re- quests filtering down through the administrative system of the ship. 238 X don ' t care whbt he said, you CrDJTH LET IT DRY FIRSTi Sideckaners Sail-locker (TOP): Hudson, G. ; Seitz, H. L. ; McRoberts, B. P. ; Thomas. J. C. ; Price, R. L. ; Montag, L. D. ; i MIDDLE): Miller, C. F. ; Nolan, G. ; Moellenkamp, P. M. ; Gamber, R. E. ; Stewart, R. D. : Phillips, C. W. ; Rutledge, D. D. ; Snowden, R. D. ; Williams. E. M. ; ( B0TT0M1 : Heaps: C. R, ; Smith, P. E, ; Koch, E. V. ; Abbott, E. G. ; Lambie, D. L. ; Moore, B. J. ; Rilev. R. C. r LTjg. G. M. Lloyd 1st Division Officer The scene was set. With his cave as a backdrop, the first sailor (who was also the first shipbuilder) quickly pushed his hollowed-out log into his prehistoric lake, checked to see if it floated upright, and then when he was sure that everything was log-shape, he cast off the last vine and became the world ' s first Bos ' n. Seamanship, the oldest of the sailors ' arts, and First Division were born. (TOP) : Simpson, T. D. ; Schonder, T. R. ; Jackson, M. G. ; Holland, J. E. ; Jordan, L. L. ; Waike B. B. ; (MIDDLE) : Lawrason, F. A. ; Callahan, R. D. ; Carter, G. C. ; Summers, G. R. ; Yor (BOTTOM) : Hicks, E. J. ; Manning, J. A. ; LTjg. G. M. Lloyd ; Freeman, L. G. C. F. i Smith, E. J. ; Buckley, E. ; Wlkear es, R. C. ; Nash, R. J. ; Whitehead, R. D. [(h j -Y t ' S ITOPV Oxford G J ■Ktarns, G. E. ; Rodgers. M. J., Offier, J. P. : M.tcham, G. R, ; Tackett. G. W. ; (MIDDLE). Sampica J. D. ; Gillit E E. ; Dove C E Ens GW. Sparrow; Purvinei, R. E. ; Akins. C. E. ; Saiz, R. ; Hart, K. G. ; (EOTTOM); Atwell, B. J. ; D.xson, S. ; Ga.ther, F. E. ' ; Doherty, j. J. ; Holmes, R. T. ; Kasinger, W. A. ; Poche, A. M. ; Fuentes. G. G. Now the smoking lamp is out while handling avgas ! ' JtM 1 M I H II llfl ' w l 1 H ' 1 tr i l Uu - ' ' H Si wl The boatswain ' s mates no longer climb rigging and swing cutlasses at the enemy, but they still steer the ship, scrape off old paint and apply new, practice knot- tying both for decorative and practical uses, man the ship ' s boats, stand sentry duty and provide the muscle and know-how required to replenish a modern fighting ship at sea. Three divisions are now required to per- form all these functions. First Division is responsible for roughly the forward one third of the ship. The number one U-boat, the foc ' sie and the quarterdeck are just a few of their special responsibilities. Ens. G. W. Sparrow 1st Division Junior Officer Education and not-so-fancy work . . Ens. K. W. Keith 2nd Division Officer If tiie first deck division was born when the first log was paddled across some pre-historic lake, then Second Division started either when the first two-man log was launched, or when a log was built which was large enough to carry another, smaller log (the barge for ComLog- Ron One ). Since these early days the duties of all deck divisions (first, second and third) have been roughly the same. k¥b¥« H P TOPi : Moore. R. L. ; Wood, R. L. ; Carpenter, R. B. ; Johnson, J. ; Toney, J. S. ; Estes. H. L. ; (MIDDLE) : Peso, D. B. ; Metcalf, F. H. ; Marshall, D. I.. ; Clark, S. O. ; Orrick, C. J. L. ; Holley, D. I. ; (KNEELING) : Soltero, A. 243 m «- r;f jr ?v (TOP) ■Gawenda R R ■Amasun T M. ; Narrison, H. D. ; Seal, 0. L. ; Howe, S. D. ; Adams, G, L. ; (MIDDLE) ; Wood, G. H. ; Nobles, T. ' m. ; Nelson. R. W. ; Hall, R. W. ; Calovich, J. A. ; (KNEELING): Tucker, A. R. Shorevey ? (TOP) : Tucker, A. R. ; Taylor, R. V. ; Hutchison, J. P. ; Belts, C. G. ; Holshouser, J. L. ; Jones, M. F. ; (MIDDLE); Soltero, A.; (KNEELING): Ens. K. W. Keith ; Ens. L. R. Rhodes. 244 ]f B f «! (TOP) : Brawley. H. D. ; Remmelt, E. R. ; Wilson, S. L. : York, N. R. ; Schneider, J. W. ; Maravee, R. E., Fletcher, V. J. ; (MIDDLE i : Nordstrom A. N. ; Parsons, R. J. ; Aiken, B.C.; Lopez, J. L. ; Patrick, J. T. ; Sand, D. W. ; Jackson, W. S. ; (KNEELING): Wendler, H. A. ; Taylor, R. V. , t f lie Each deck (division has (developed certain special re- sponsibilities which set it off from the others. Second Division is responsible for the Captain ' s Gig and the 2 U-Boat. They are also responsible for manning station seven during refueling operations and maintaining all Gunnery deck spaces in roughly the middle third of the ship. 245 Ens. J. K. Nicholas 3rd Division Officer Ens. K. M. Murphy 3rd Division Junior Officer Although the worlc done by the men of Third Division began with Cain and Abel (the origin of Abel-bodied Seaman), it was only with the invention of bigger ships that Third Division began. Possibly some enterprising pre-historic man built a huge experimental barge and one windy day decided he needed a stern-hook. Whatever the beginning, Third Division is now an invaluable part of the Modern Navy ' s seamanship team. V ' % } K-- ' f iltti iJMi ' ■-- - ._; f -- ' --ii - Ens. K. M. Murphy ; Georgina, N. H. ; Young B. A. ; Ens. J. K. Nicholas. , Q. M. ; Morris, C. J. ; Scroggins, J. C. ; Towle, G. E. ; Graftass, L. D. ; Smith, R. P. ; Casados, 246 ITOP) : McGei Bourassa, A. J. Galvin, K. N. ; J. M. ; Artique, R. L. ; Watkins, M. P. ; McRorie, B. L. ; Hodges, D. L. ; Munoz. R. S. ; (MIDDLE) : C Alexander. E. E. Flentroy, N. D. ; Cunnii . G. ; Rortvedt, K. E. ; Gillis, H. E. ; (BOTTOM): Camp, L. E. ; Sherwood, R. W. The men man stations 2, 7 A, 9, 11 and 13 during underway replenishments. They man gun-mounts 58, 59 and 511. In addi- tion they stand the watches, clean the spaces, and perform all the other functions which tradition has given the declv divi- sions. 247 Arts as old as the sea . (STANDING) : Pitre, W. G. ; Trabue, B. T. ; Pugh, J. L. ; James, R. D. ; Hausner, J. C. ; Sasser, M. A. ; Smith R. P. ; Grisso A T. Young, Q. M. ; (KNEELING) : Morris, C. J. ; Holmes, P. L. ; Munsterman, D. G. ; Burlingame, G. L. ; Scarcella, J. A. ; Burroughs, G. A. m 11 f ]f k i i M TOP I : Callawav. D. L. Berude. J. L. ; Bedford, W. D. ; Sha« R. E. : Moody, F. T. ; Casados, B. A. ; (MIDDLE) ; Harvin, J. Wilkins. R. E. ; Dilk. M. V. ; Radford. M. A. : Thomas, W. D. IBOTTOM) : Nevitt. D. E. ; Lanes, B. D. ; Screws, R. E. n M ' 1 :i 1 . Stand-by for shot-lines . (STANDING) : Devlir, G. p. : Ross, G. L. ; Games, J. A. ; Mcintosh, D. G. : Swaringen, L. D. ; Proctor, J. E. ; Brown, C. E. ; KNEELING): Towie, G. E. ; Deal, C. H. ; Stiveson, G. M. ; Bean, J. H. ; Georgina, N. H. ; Ens. J. K. Nicholas. TTXUJ} t ' =V r IX Ens. R. W. Holt 5th Division Officer L Tlie Navies of the world remained roughly the same from the time of the first pre-historic sailor until 1346. The ship ' s grew bigger and faster and sails were added, but the ships were still sailed entirely by Boatswains and battles were waged by one ship coming along- side the other with the two crews going at it with swords and clubs. Then in 1346, at a place called Crecy, France, a new invention was tried for the first time in warfare — the cannon. Sometime between this date and 1453 (when ship- board cannons were used in the battle of Constantinople) the Gunnersmate rate was born. Today the gunnersmates of fifth divi- sion man and maintain Midway ' s mounts. The 5 guns of the Midway are the result of 500 years experimentation and progress with the swivel-pieces of 1453. They require vast knowledge and skill to operate. Fifth Division provides both. (TOP) : Freedland, R. M. ; R. M. ; Schmidtberger. E, A. ; Hogan, P. J. ; Waldrop R. H.. GMC ; Ellis, D. W. ; Kalb, C. A. ; Hotton. K. D. ; Givens, L L. ; (KNEELING): Polaski, R. R. ; Sartain, G. A. ; Gordon, E. E. ; Dear, W. E. ; Lenn, R. O. ; Miller, V. L. ' - ■: rxr . V ' -zTf P i K J r h x STA •DI •G; : Van De Wiele, J. ; Harding, W. D. : Milleson, B. E. : Ens. R. W. Holt. ; Hurley, M. E. ; Trueman. J. E. ; Frich. R. E. Cook, K. R. ; (KNEELING) : Sanchez, C. ; Giese. D. G. ; Gaudio. J. M. ; Ray, J. N. ; Tackett. R. D. ; Sonnoker, A. L. ; Jordan, J. C. X Ens. D. P. Van Gorp Division Junior Oflicer 251 Capt. J. W. Ledin Detachment C. O. Since the stone age a certain breed of men has gone down to the sea in ships. Through the years sailors have built a way of life out of life on the waters. But in 1829, a new breed of men found themselves on the U.S. Frigate Brandywine. These men had already had their way of life established through over a generation of tradition. They were Marines. These first sea-going marines were put on a ship because the Navy needed trained per- sonnel to stand guard and to form a strong landing party in case they were needed. To- day these men are still sent to sea and they still perform the same duties. Ah-so desu-ka ! (FRONT) : Feckner, A. Berkshire, M. E. ; Robi) J. R. ; Stewart, J. N. ; Garcia, A. ; McMahon, Starkey, M. E. : Chadv Gonzales, H. J. ; Flores L. A. J, ; Capt. J. W. Ledin ; Suydam, R. H. ; (FIRSTi ison J. M. ; Thames, J. ; Mattioli, T. A. ; Booke Robitaille, M. J. ; Warner, G. B. ; (SECOND) G. C. ; Evans, R. ; White, J. G. ; Heitzman, H. L. ' ick C. J, ; (THIRDl ; Omearns, J. D. ; Pina, C. H. M. ; Knolla, P. N. ; Stein, C. VV. ; Knowles 252 iFRONT): Clune, J. P. ; 2nd LT. R. R. O ' Neil; McGintv. J. P. ; ( FIRST i : Thompson. R. E. : Raines, P. H. ; Townsend, G. K. ; Rhodus, M. J. ; Fisher, J. F. : Stark, M. L. ; Fielder, W. J. ; Jackson, J. M. ; Bialczak, L. R. ; i SECOND i : Telles, J. A. ; Plucker, R. L. : Davis, R. G. ; Blake- more, J. A. ; HanviUe, H. D. ; Natzel, B. J. ; Verwoert, R. A. ; McCarthy. W. C. : (THIRD) : Cinotto, F. C. ; Smith, E. W. ; Lawler, R. ; Levijoki. D. W. ; Blakeslee, J. L. ; Pearson, L. W. ; Dean, M. H. ; Fry. K. L. ; Horner, K. E. Today the Marine Detachment is known as Seventh Division. These men enforce the internal and external security so necessary on a modern fighting ship abroad. The year ' s of experience of the Corps in honors and ceremonies is also put to use in the ship ' s color guard and during any special occasion which may arise. 253 LTjg. R. S. Cunningham FOX Division Officer When that gentleman pirate, Henry Morgan, sighted down the length of his three pounder in a dar- ing attempt to rescue the passionate Lady Judith from the Governor of Jamaica, nothing could with- stand the sharpness of his eye. _ . „. t t a „tV,o+ Hor,r„ Today ' s modern rapid-firing guns require the cunning and intelligence of a fox to do what Henry Morgan accomplished with sharp eyes for distance and elevation. Today-s fast moving targets demand electronic eyes of radar to reach out many miles to see the target long before it is within range of the guns. This electronic eye is_ equipped with an electronic brain which tells the guns whether the target is friend or foe, where it is, how fast it is moving and when to fire. ■■a u The equipment which points the guns accurately so they actually hit the target is maintained by FOX Division, who ' s personnel must combine the talents of Electronic Technicians, Electricians, Machi- nist ' smates, Gunner ' smates and all around grease monkeys. (TOP) : Wreath, T. L. ; Hutchinson, J. E cek, R. G. ; Johnson, C. J. ; Miller, C. F. ; ter J J ; Hedges, W. E. ; CWO. E. L. L; Holms, C. H. H ' . ; McDowell, R. L. ; Taylor, R. E. ; Hicks, E Bunting, R. D. ; Clark, D. R. ; Morgan, F. N. Ryan ; Dietrich, M. C. I. ; (MIDDIE) : Pta- (KNEELING) : Pra- WlkX V (TOP) : Ching Stearns, D. E. ; R. S. Cunningha , S. A. ; Biggs, Shreve, G. E. ; im : Walton, F. M J ; Hilton, W. E. ; (MIDDLE) : Woodrum, H. G. ; Trautman, D. J. ; Hastings, W. L. ; Kolar, F. ; (KNEELING) : Shiffer ,C. R. ; Farmer, C. B. ; LTjg. L. ; Coleman, L. M. ■■How do you get this cork out? 255 Lcdr. R. K. Haas GM Division Officer Banyan-of-the-hundred-eyes and his barbarian hordes descended upon China, confident that nothing would stand in their way. Banyan-of-the-hundred-eyes and his barbarian hordes went away sad because the Chinese had un-leashed fire- breathing dragons on them. These same fire-breathing dragons, or rather their descendants, are the playthings of children on the Fourth- of-July, and they double as instruments of war (the more intelligent ones with electronic brains). GM division maintains the ship ' s arsenal of sidewinders and other aircraft guided missiles, the fire-breath- ing dragons of today. Most of their work is carried on behind closed doors appropriately marked in bright red letters, RESTRICTED. But occasionally the needle nose of their dragons can be seen peeping from beneath the wing of an aircraft, a mute testimony of GM ' division proficiency. (STANDING): Gifford, W. T. ; Strickland, F. E. ; Aired, N. G. ; Sturgeon. R. D. ; Lcdr. R. K. Haas; Metsala, K. A. ; Harber, P. R. ; Pannell, D. D. ; Seabrook, R. M. ; (KNEELING) : Cunningham, M. A. ; Arbaugh. J. L. ; Maney, T. J. ; McDonald. R. P. ; Wedgbury, S. L. ; Rohde, D. R. ; Trafford, F. C. ; Diffenderfer, J. L. t - { V ® V If  i V ' - ' v- ' - fe- w V ¥ ' I J,!- . ' te. . -T (STANDING) : Brannon, D. R. ; Parker, J. J. ; Drzewicki, F. J. ; Dominitis, T. A. : Burdick. R. J. ; Maciaszek, E. A. ; Sickler, B. L. ; Gunter, T. F. ; (KNEELING) : Jacobsen, R. G. ; Metsala, B. A. ; Tyquiengco, J. R. ; Peebles, G. R. ; Maines, G, E. ; Stubbs, L. V. ; Bushey, C. P. ; Davis, L. A. v ' v W!. -¥! Jt says, Made in Japan ! And soon another launch is ready to go. . . Lcdr. F. Saxton G Division Officer Krai, son of Krai, discovered that certain rocks when heated would explode. This exciting new weapon so thrilled Krai that he decided to use it against his enemy across the lake. Unfortunately, Krai had not yet invented the magazine. While paddling as before across the lake in his log destroyer, the rock became overheated in the sun and exploded with such force as to cause Krai to abandon the log (rather vice-versa;). Next trip Krai built an awning over the rear section of his log and installed a cooling device (perhaps the origination of fantail ). This was the first magazine. G ■' Division maintains the ships magazines and is responsible for the assembly and issue of ordnance. They also handle the ship ' s armory, and the ship ' s saluting batteries, while also providing aircraft loading teams and E. 0. D. Teams. V fm ' :TOP) : Spence, D. K. ; Roles. J, E. ; Anderson, J. H. ; Hill, C. J, ; Blythe. E. E. ; .MIDDLE) : Lcdr. F. Saxton ; De Hart W. E. ; Mardon J. C. Gremillion B D ; Malcomb, G. W. ; McGinness, T. S. ; Grenard, K. C. : LTjg. J. Adams i (.KNEELING) : Stages, S. E. : Mason, H. K. ; Johnson CO. ; Elders, G. E. ; Robertson, E. J. ; Henshaw, G. M. ; Schlemmer, R. D. ; Ward, L.L. 258  X.,, ' ? I y s- , f i-f r ¥€ 1 r ' K n (TOP) : Clark, D. A. : Stufflebeam. R, L. ; Elders, J. A. ; Hill, R. S, ; Moorman, D. A. ; Kane, J. D, (MIDDLEi: Lcdr. F. Saxton ; Butts. D. D. ; Vaughn, H, L, ; Guidry. C, F. ; Mechler, Q, C, : Barnett, J. A. Thyret, E, H, ; Overman, N, L. ; LTjg. j, Adams (KNEELING): Wilderman, R, W. ; Wright. J. Plemmons, J. F, ; Belding, L, R. ; Baird. G. D. Carney. W, J, ; Sadler, H, (STANDING) : Lcdr, F, Sa.Mton ; Dziminski, J, M. ; Harsma, R, J. ; Kubas, D. L, ; Lewis, M. E. ; Sidney, E. ; Mc Cafferv. C. R, Moore, D. L, ; LTjg, J. Adams; (KNEELING) : Sewell, W. L. : Blackwell, J, D. ; Chlanda, F, W, ; Wilson, M. L. ; Jones, D, B. Liebich, H, C. ; Leyba, J. B. -A. fw_. ' ' ' ' V„ S f i S t s. :% (STANDING) : Lcdr. F. Saxton ; Edgar, J. L, ; Cole, J. R. Stuart, H. D. ; Lemings, H. D. ; Marshall, J. A. ; Siddons W. S. ; LTjg. J. Adams ; (KNEELING) ; Turner, D. E. ; K. ner, L. J. ; Trout, R. G. ; Brown, R. J. ; Reese, E. J. ; Col lins, H. J. ; Curran, C. B. (STANDING) : Siddons, W. S. ; Lcdr. F. Saxton; LTjg. J.Adams; Lindsay, M.L. ; (KNEELING); Leyba, J. B. ; Plemmons, J. F. ; Casteel, H. C. Kw rr .J (TOP) ; Haynes, E. C. ; Bellamy, R. W. ; Stoltenberg, M. G. ; Moehring, J. C, ; Hubbard Barth, G. G. ; Glore, B. A. ; Lopez, G. R. ; Overman, J. J. ; Simpson, J. D. ; Hughes, R. E J. ; O ' Brien, J. A. ; Hemphill. J. E. ; Myers, P. A. ; Hyland, H. F. ; Shepard, W. C. ; G . G. ; Harkcom, J. L. ; (MIDDLE) : Lcdr LTjg. J. Adams; (KNEELING) ; Hobbs, W. L. ; Gama, ffith, V. M. ; McCabe, C. B. r ' % ¥ % . v- $ yr % r t?. 1 (TOP) : Pickens, H. B. ; Mooney. A, L. ; Wieberg. N. T. ; Smith, D. G. ; Noora, J. W. ; Holm, R. B. ; Lindsay, M. L. ; iMIDDLE: : Lcdr. F. Saxton, ; Dutton, W. B. ; Jones. H. L. ; Bradley, J. G. ; Garrison, D. L. ; Harless, J. L. ; Walton, L. H. : Burt, G. R. ; Myrick, W. ; LTjg. J. Adams; (KNE- ELING) ; Barnes, T. E. ; Casteel, H. C. ; McKenzie, G. R. ; Henderson, E. S. ; Trevino, P. G. ; Duchaine, J. E. ; Edwards, K. W. ; Large. W. E. .STANDING): Champoux. P. E.. AOC ; Sweeney, J. F.. AOC ; Crews, M. F., AOC; (KNEELING): John- son, R. E. ; Pinon. L. I. ; Harris, T. L. Explosive Ordnance Demolition Team Galloway, J. ; LTjg. J. Eisses Lcdr. W. D. King W Division Officer Krai, son of Krai, went to wreak war and pes- tilence upon Thock in a neighboring cave because Thock had stolen Krai ' s woman, something he could not tolerate because taking away one of his women broke up the set. On his way through the primeval forest early one morning, it dawned on Krai that Thock was much bigger than himself. Krai then made history with his new and original thought, caution is the better part of valor. So it came to pass when Thock walked out of his cave for a bit of fresh air and sunshine he was hit by the first bomb , a large rock dropped on his head by Krai. Thus, through the ages W Division has pro- gressed into an intrepid rockpile. LTjg. P. H. Risch, Jr.; Ens. D. R. Shikuma ; CWO R. A. Rippa ; Lcdr. W. D. King; I.Tjg. H. S. Vaughan ; LTjg. A. R. Dvorak; LTjg. W. M. Malone. qZ ' v. . iui I r no I iV iTOP): Radke, E. E. ; Beaty, L. C. ; Helms. D. E. ; North. S. P, ; Jonnes. D. C. : Timmins. G. E. ;|MIDDLE); Ledford. R. C. ; Blatnik. A. J. ; Jennings, E. R. ; Jackson, C. R. ; Bloom, K. W. ; Rybicki, R. W. : Donahue. E. J. ; Hocker. G. E. : (KNEELING) ; Mason, W. H. ; Kitterman, R. W. ; Goldstein, R. : Owens, S. L. ; Goff, B. J. ; Glunt, L. A. Youre not so cute yourself lady It (TOP) : Peters, W. R. ; Zimmerman, W. K. ; Schilling. W. K. ; Oglesbee, A. L. :(MIDDLE): Rose. R. C. ; Barnett. R. J. ; Russo, S. L. ; Buschek, J. R. ; Pearson, J. J. ; iVIercurio, T. F. ; (KNEELING I : Pomponio, R. D. ; Sornson, R. M. : Brunner. P. J. ; Hamilton. W. ; Kocak. B, ; Hudson, J. R. I |- - ? S S C? ? , 263 Cdr. P. A. Wilson Commander Phillip A. Wilson was born in Los Angeles, California and was educat- ed at the University of Redlands, Redlands, California. During his Naval career, Commander Wilson has served with such amphibious types as LCT(L) and LC(FF) ' s, also with Underwater Demolition Team ONE. He has served aboard destroyers as Staff to Destroyer Squadron SEVEN, and ashore with the Office of Naval Operations. engineering DEPARTMENT Most departments came into being when their primary mission was invented and since that time have simply added refinements. In this way. Gunnery was established when the first log put to sea with a man on it, and Air began one windy afternoon on the U.S.S. Langley. But Engmeermg is another story. , . , The first hollowed out log undoubtedly sprung a leak and Krai, the first sailor, had to build a plug to keep his pride afloat. Krai, son of Krai, decided to carry a whaleoil lantern to sea with him and this too broke down and had to have a new wick. Acrid, grandson of Krai, added the refinement of a paddle which also split, so Acrid had to find a replacement part. And so forth, through history, to a certain famous ' folly (Fulton ' s, not Ziegfield ' s). Today, the Engineering Department is still undergoing change with the coming of nuclear power, but the basic duties are fairly well stabilized. The department maintains the machinery and shops which keep the Midway going forward. The 12 boilers and 8 generators, the evaporators and auxi- liary equipment plus many repair shops are all manned by the skilled personnel in Engineering. 264 I STANDING): McComb, S. H. ; Burkhart, J. E. ; Moran, L. F. ; Blackmore, T. O. ; Aber- crombie, I,. R. ; (SITTING): Cdr. P. A. Wilson; Lcdr. C. E. Arnold; Lcdr. G. F. Averitt ; LT. H, J. Heath ; LT. L. F. Armstrong Engineering Log Roo?n Lcdr. G. F. Averitt Damage Control Ass ' t 265 LTjg. B.T. Bates A Division Officer Seventy-six scuttlebutts and ttiirteen bomb elevators. Three steam presses and two extra-loud whistles. Equipment such as this has become common on large modern fighting ships. With the coming of such auxiliary equipment, A Division took its place as one of the most complex and diversified of any of the divisions in the standard Navy organization. (TOP): Flowers, R. G. ; Burke, G. R. ; Tomason, M. P. ; Dawson. D. B. ; Neely. R. J. ; Jenkins, HL. ; Perkins C. V ; Campwell, P__ W. MIDDLE): Davis, T. L., MMC ; Belt, H. C. ; Baker, R. I..; Beer, F. C. ; Spurlock, S. R. ; Qaigley, D. K. ; Dixon, R. L. : Baker, D K BTCA KNEELINGl : Yeager, G. W. ; Harbour, D. L. ; Haupt. J. A. ; Laite, V. E. ; Brannon, W, D. ; McNeely, C. : Keen, L. D. ; Bauman, H. L. (TOPi: Richards, R. K. ; White. R. F. ; Smith. R. E. ; Sills. F. R. ; iMIDDLE): Gustafson. C. G.. MKC: Willmann. T. C. ; Santos. AH.: Ens. R.J. Pass; Nelson, W. T. ; Hartsock. P. E.. MMC; (KNEELING) : Kellie, D. L. ; Hidalgo, P. H. ; Muir, W. J. ; Mueller, C. E. ; Boedecker, R. A. A is for Auxiliary. The division is broken down into seven parts whicli handle the ship ' s hydraulic elevators and windlasses; the steam supply to the ship ' s steam operated equipments; the compressed air systems for Midway ' s equipment which is run by air pressure ; cooling, both for refrigeration and air conditioning ; the diesel engines which provide power for the ship ' s emer- gency generators and small boats ; the ship ' s machine shop; and finally the ship ' s Oxygen and Nitrogen plant. Prince, H. L. ; Jacobs, Mercier, (TOP) : H. A. ; Husley. F. A. H.L. ; (MIDDLE); Hartsock. R.E., MMC; Caeg, F. R. ; Jackson. R.C. ; KlinRensmith, J. T. ; Egan, J. R. ; I KNEELING) ; Rorah, J. H. ; Spiel- man. R. J. ; Lopez, A. B. ; Groves. R. E. (TOP): Miller, L. J. ; Roetzel, H. R. ; Drespling, M. M. ; Hill- singer, J. S. ; Luckman, L. S. ; Ferguson, C. V. ; Laflex, M. F. ; (MIDDLE): BuUman, H. E. ; Soto, R. H. ; Underwood, O. T. ; Hughes, G. T. ; Harralson, J. R. ; Hite, V. 0. ; Davis, K. E. ; McWhirter, D. W., MMC; (KNEELING): Smith, A. A. ; Falkowski, R. L. ; Pralguske, D. J. ; Rivard, C. A. ; Boxx, B. D. ; Nixon, T. J. ; Mora, R. J. 268 LTjg. B. A. Brown B Division Officer The ancient Greelcs liave contributed many tilings to modern society — lan- guage, traditions, inventions, art. One Greek which contributed a little of each was Hero. Since his time, mankind has known the power of steam and also has had a word for a person of courage. This man designed the first simple steam engine. From this has come the simple rating badge for a boilerman and the complex giant turbines which push the Midway ' s 62,000 tons through the Pacific. The men of B Division handle the boilers which produce steam for pro- pulsion, for electrical power, for heat, and for the hundreds of auxiliary pur- poses necessary in a modern city. And it is steam produced by sweat. The B Division spaces are almost always over 100° Fahrenheit. ■JSt A« J ' Li . L • i i ' , 7 r?nm Sl° ]S ' J ' ' ' ' ' ' - ' - • Cliris-tianson. H. D. ; Borquez, A. I.. ; Brown, H. F. ; Couts. J. K. ; Kirkpatrick. I.. S. ; NordberR, A. H. : vii cVrit s o ' ' ' ■■L ° y- ■■■• ■Moananu, A. T, ; Morrison, H. D., BTC ; Beadle, G. E. ; Steele. E. L. ; Savage. R. I.. ; Sayder, T. L. ; IRIMttLlNO) : Barham, G. T. ; Gary, D. L. ; Erossard. R. J. ; Leber, R. G. : Borland. D. C. ; Chaisson, D. E. ; McLain, W. K. ; Migdalene, M. E. 269 (TOP) : Moorefield, H. M., BTCA ; Martinez, E. L.. BTCA ; Bar- nell, S. L., BTC; Molinosai, F. W., BTCS ; LTjg. B. A. Brown; Ens. R. H. Laing; Wells, C. R., BTC; Miller, W. K., BRC ; Morrison, H. D., BTC; Ring, R. T. . . . Silence about the decks, knock-off all card games, and ... 270 )f ntrju (TOP) ; Scott. S. M. ; Dotson, V. D. ; Allen, C. E. ; Mitchell, V. A. ; Erb, M. A. ; (BOTTOM): Currin, C. R.; Heyland, F.I..; Roberts, G. 0. ; Escoto, J. P. ; Pigg, R. M. ; Taylor, S. V. (TOPi : Posthumus, J. R. ; Spiers, C. L. ; Dosial, N. D. ; Ma- this, F. R. : Huckaby, C. A. ; Boles, D. G. ; (MIDDLE) ; Raben- berg, A. D. ; Braack, R. L. ; Johnson, W. F. ; Giglio, J. J. ; Debing, D. B. ; Sather. R. K. ; Lee, K. L. ; Strohman, K. L. ; Harland, D. C. ; (BOTTOM!: Stewart, V.: Ramirez, A. B. ; Wilson, S. ; Knesek, J. D. ; Karvonen, R. M. ; Martinez, E. L., BTCA; Lindsay. C. C. ; Walsh, W. G. ; Dutv, H. R. ; Spelts, G, S. ; Walker, B. P. W ' . f IWW ■i u rl y v. . r And in six weeks, yon have . . . (TOP) : Sigmon, G. E. ; Pertel, L. J. ; Hilton, C. A. ; Roberts, B. A. ; (BOTTOM) : Barrus, D. L. ; McBride, J. M. ; Barnell, S. L., BTC; Burton, M. E. ; Dudding, J.J. (TOP) : Bareza, L. ; Creech, D. T, ; Leu, E. L. ; Easley. H. S. ; Stevens, F. M. ; Pollock, R. C. ; MacBeath, C. C. ; Martin, T. G. ; (BOTTOM) : Jones, K. M. ; Curry, D. L. ; Franklin, P. H. ; Patton, C. W. ; Moorefield, H. M., BTCA ; Robbins, J. E. ; Kyriss, N. W. ; Boggs, L, C. J I (STANDING): Byerley, G. A. : Wie ' er, E. E. ; McPherson, R. L. ; Passmore, K.L. ; Atherton. P. W. ; (KNEELINGi : Whitaker. G. F. ; Dudley, W. E. ; Cronk. K. R. ; Frampton, R. A. ; Kamen. S. A. (TOP): Reinstra. L. N. ; Coval. G. F. ; Barge, D. B. ; Craig, P. V. : Pringle, H. L. ; Haines, M. E. ; Belt, R. E. ; Rider, 0. F. ; Jankowski, M, J. ; (MIDDLEl : Brand, E. J. ; Stewart, M. K. ; Laurance, W. J. ; McKeighan, A. R. ; Ring, R, T,, BTC ; Davis, R. E. : Friesenhahn, A. E. ; Goodman, V. R. : (KNEELING): Sievert, G. A. ; Sutton, D. ; Mosemanus, J. H. ; Blake, G. L. ; .(Armstrong, J. H. ; Gilliam, J. M. 2234. 2235. 2236 273 LTjg. R. E. Cast E Division Officer Nicolai Tesla had a momentous idea. He would build a huge tower and from it charge the earth with electricity, then one would only have to stick wires into the ground to draw all power needed. Ships with electric motors would cross oceans simply by dragging wires in the water. Unfortunately it didn ' t work. But man soon developed the alternating current generator and this proved to be the most practical source of electricity. Now electrical power can be produced aboard a ship and routed to every corner. E division supplies lighting, electrical power, interior communications, maintains switch- boards which supply power to all parts of the ship, and repairs and maintains aviation and ordnance electrical equipment. ' VVi.V (B. ' VCKi : Pangle. R. M. ; Dale, G. E. ; Johnson, R. V. ; Kimbrel, J. F. ; DeVries, J Gilbert, J. A. ; Watson, R. G. ; Johnson, W. F. ; Bellinger, A. A. ; Embrev, I. D. ; Johnston, P. E. ; George, C. N. ; Meyer, R. K. ; Frerichs, J. H. ; Schreiber, L. E. ; Norman, K. A. ; Gwaltney, R. M. ; Payne, H. T. ; Revering, G. M. ; Linnel, A. L. . M. ; (MIDDLE) : Neuberger, A. ; Verley, G. O. ; Burks, Palmer; C.L.; Troyer, R. G. ; (SECOND) : Bauman, Schumacher, G. W. ; (FIRST) : Rine, J. L. ; Gilpatrick, i (TOP): McMannon, M. O. ; Giliberti, J. A. , Simun, J. F. ; Hurst. T. C. ; Krupka, L. P. ; Fritch, R, W. ; Nichols, G. L. ; Roberts, D, I. ; (MIDDLE) : Repetowski, R. L. ; Gray, E. C. ; Walker, G, W, ; Green, A. M. ; Gonzales, M. M. ; Taghom, D. L. ; Walker, P. E. ; Busic, D. A. ; Shivel, A. T. ; (KNEELING) : Fencl, D. L. ; Pattison, J. L. ; Ailin, B. ; Barr, R. J. ; Vargas, J. ; Harper, G. R. ; Yanez, D. ; Venne, E. F. (TOP) : Groves, J. R, ; Mattson, D. ; Masoner, H. L. ; Stringfellow W. E. ; Urani, G. T. ; Inman, W. G. ; Gardner, W. K. ; (MIDDLE) Montgomery, R. E. ; Guthrie, G. A. ; Kivett, E. L. : Redding, R. L. Dyer, R. E. ; Kober, J. K. ; (KNEELING) : Malunes, T. S. ; Roof. F. L. Thibault, D. F. ; Jewett, R. D. ; Lies, H. F. ; Dupuis, M. E., EMC. )ifef!t- ' V ' i ff J w,. W If V i A ' ITOP) ■Domenico F J ■Risner D L. ; Sutton, H. E. ; Lombardi, D. L. ; Gallo, J. E. ; (MIDDLE) ; Reissig, H. L., EMC ; Gardner J P Sebastian L, A. ; PiUey, M. M. ; Gay, R. L. ; Whitehead, R. W. ; Munoz. V. I. ; Wasson, F. C. ; (KNEEL- ING) ■Fisk, J.L. ; Barr, R. J. ; Hernando, C. G. ; George, D. E. : Allen, R. J. ; Bender, C. L. (TOP): Sisul, A.; Morrison, E. T. ; Dishong, L. G. ; Spitzer, E. R. ; Cothron, R. A. ; Nelson, T. L. ; Bar- nard, M. J. ; (KNEELING) : Adkins, K. E. ; Hitchcock, J. H. ; Ledoux, F. E. ; Ferrieda, R. I. ; Baxter, D. F. ; Oregon, R. B. ft ' (STANDINGS Potter. R. W. ; Wallace, S. J. ; Huitt. U, A., EMC; Evans, W. C. KNEELING) ; Baksi, R. N, ; O ' Connor, J. L, ; Vcrbans, A. ' , ■' afe3S %h ■, ' jj L l i i% ' , N m FI m 4 LJ rr Br - ■rT ' Itr: its to remember ? 277 LTjg. A. K. Paszly M Division Officer When paddles turned to props it became apparent that Engineering was here to stay. About this time a breed of men called snipes became traditional in the Navy, and the term Black Gang was pinned on this group for rather obvious reasons. Although today the black in the job is oil and not coal, the job of the snipe re- mains the same — to push the ship through the water. M Division, the latest refine- ment of the machine age, is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all mach- inery (except diesel), the turbine gener- ators, the evaporators, and also act as the throttlemen — the links between an order from the bridge and the response of the engines. Oh yes ... a few years ago, when engine- ering had evolved enough for M and B Divisions to be separated into different groups, a dispute arose over which groups should get which machinery. In most cases the difference was clearcut, but there was a big argument over one part. In the end, it was M Division which got the shaft. ' I ' BACK) : Burkett, T. I. ; Danrall, D. E. ; Lampton, T. D. ; Gayer, H. F. ; Bundy, C. H. ; Ulrich, C. O. ; Williams, M. E. ; Houpt, J. E. Rieber. H. G. ; (MIDDLE) ; Phels, J. J. ; Sullivan. A. J, ; Marchand, F. M. ; Fulcher, D. F. ; Spargo, A. R., MMC ; Martin, G. J. ; Wydur W. E. : Cronin, K. N. ; Kaawaleuole. G. ; (SECONDl: Johnson, W. L. ; Powers, J. E. ; Betz, W. W. ; Howard, A, G. ; Hayner, P. S. Silva, R. S. ; (FIRST) : Pamatian, R. C. ; Ross, T. W. ; Ernst, B. W. ; Isaacs, C. R. ; Quintela, Z. ; Sample, D. A. iX Vt t (TOP) ■Haines T F Barney D . Hawkins, R. E, ; Thompson, K. W. ; Layton, W. R. ; Savage, C. J. ; Lowery, D. T. ; Carter R A • Ward J P ; Martin T. L. ; (MIDDLE): McKenzie, B. E. ; Lohn, R. A. ; Hiland, J. F. ; Crane, H. R. ; Satchell, W. L. Hanna, R. A. ' ; Dudkiewitz, R. H. ; Oberstar, R. L. ; Lowery, B. G. ; (BOTTOM): Lieske, J. L. : Reed, T. J. ; Wiese, E. W. ; Hammock, M. V. ; Crivella, J. E. ; Green, B. G. ; Galcatcher. North A. T. , R.J. If lll. ' Ul. ' l.i. ' W % (TOP) : Wilson, W. E. ; Franklin, G. L. Sitz, G. L. ; Armstrong, W. R. ; Schnoren berg, J. E. ; Harrison, W. R. ; (KNEEL ING): Bowling, H. ; Falleen, N. A. Vass, J. A. ; Speelman, P. D. ; Park hurst, R. L. ; Birnie, J. L. 279 (TOP): Martin, D. W. ; Grayson, R. A. ; SmUli. K. H , MMC ; Webber, F. D. ; Barreras, J. L. ; Helsley, K. R. ; (KNEELING): Rains V. R. ; Morrison, G. D. ; Monchecli, J. K. ; Bring. G. P. ; Sliarp, S. L. ; Walters, J. E. ■think we ' ll send their mail . . . here ' J (TOP): Peugh, J. D. ; Bailey. K. C. Harp, M. R. ; Marshall, D. L. ; Crane, I.. L. ; Novelich, J. G. ; (MIDDLE) Clark, J. D. ; Jones, P. D. ; Wilkerson J. K. ; Williams, G. E. ; Gwyn, J. L. (KNEELING): Grasso, F. ; King A. D. ; Lawhead, R. C. ; Kiernan B, V. ; Jones, R. E. TOP- Hughesm J L. ; Van Engen. I. H. ; Vannorsdel, K. W. ; Petty. G. L. ; Beebe. C. H. ; Wheeler. J. D. ; Radford, J. H . K If r . J Hildebrand. L. R. ; Prvor. J. A. ; i MIDDLE) : Fulton, J. B. ; Gottshalk. E. D. : Kittle. D. H. ; Taylor. C. ; Colby, MA. : Parr.i L B. , .iuggir. F. L. ; Smith, C. A. : Matherly. R. E. ; Radford, M. A. ; (BOTTOM) : Jones, J. L. : Kloster. J. R. ; Prewett. C. D. ; Bayona, F. ; Thumpson. t. I., MMC; Shirley, R. E. : Lawlis, A. R. ; Browning, R. L. TOPi: Albertson. L. T.. .VI.VIC; LTjg. A. K. Paszly ; Ande R. E., MMC; (BOTTOM i : Jeter, G. E. ; Wasylchak. L. A. 281 LTjg. T. E. Crowder R Division Officer The first damage control petty officer had little to do to keep his craft log- shape after his battles with his enemy across the lake. Aside from sanding down a few goughes made by rocks thrown from the enemy ' s log, pluging one or two spear holes, and smoothing the edges on his only water-tight hatch (a plug in the bottom of the log for pumping bil- ges), he had little to do as damage control petty officer. R Division has quite a lot to do on a ship of steel where every loose bolt or bent door frame might endanger lives in case of battle or fire. The many R Division shops are capable of doing any repair or construc- tion job necessary from carpentry work to welding. (TOP) ■Stebbens M L. ; Martin, J. A. ; Thornburgh, J. M. ; Smid, J. W. ; Wulff, P. G. ; Schlabach, L. J. ; Wilder, G. J. ; Lane, C. A. ; (MIDDLE) : Holland, W. L. ; King. C. R. ; Moore. J. R. T. ; Van Dyke, M. N. ; Gill. J. L. ; Barret, C. C. ; Powell, E. L. ; (BOTTOM) : Standard, W. M. ; Or- radre. S. P. ; Madison ' , G. L. ' ; Dubois, L. K. ; Fisher, H, L. ; Anderson. L. E. ,;% Pi fk iU h i P (TOPl: Ellis. R. C. ; Robinson. W. D. ; Schwab. C. H. ; Wolfe, J. C. ; Frederick. J. G. ; Nebergall, W. C. ; (MIDDLE): Bush. L. H. ; Conners, L. D. ; Brown. E. T. ; Folsom. J. G. ; Hendershot. D. S. ; Murphy, R. J. ; Arnold, R. G. ; Mortensen, R. L. ; (KNEELING;: McFayden, D. R. : Grimes, N. A. ; Cowans, H. J. ; Allen, H. J. ; Moody, R.V. ; Lowery, R. N. ; Maness, C. p M iSTANDINGl: LohKamp. W. T. DCC ; LTjg, T. E. Crowder : Ens. R. B. Nyman ; Kenyon. E. L.. DCC: (KNEELING): Abercrombie. L. R. : Moran, L. J. ; Burkhart. J. E. ; McComb. S. H. 283 (TOP) : Ball, J. D. ; Carpenter. K. G. ; Quebedeaux, J. B. ; Boardman. A. B. ; Steadman, G. R. ; (MIDDLE) : Bianchini, A. L. ; Magilton, D. J. ; Skouras, D. C. ; Losada. S. R. ; Bower, M. E. ; Konkel, A. H. ; (BOTTOM) : Savage, L. E. ; Heck, K. F. ; Nelson, A. J. ; Campagna, R. A. ; Forish, R. ; Eckroth, L. J. ; Mummert, E. F. Cdr. H. F. Humphreys Cdr. Harvey F. Humphreys was born in Nevada City, California, and graduated from the University of California. He was commissoned through V-7 training. From 1942 to 1946 he served in various Line Officer billets. At that time he transferred to the Supply Corps. After several im- portant jobs, including Supply Officer at NAS Moffett Field, he was assigned to the Naval War College Staff. From there he came to the Midway. supply DEPARTMENT Long before ships grew to be three football fields long (in fact, long before there were football fields), a man named Henry invented a few little navigational instruments which made it possible for his ships to sail repeatedly on journeys out of sight of land. Long journeys were nearly possible. The only problem remaining was how could the ship ' s crew be fed? Through numerous contributions and advancements, the Supply Department has grown to its present size and ships now can stay at sea almost indefinitely. A modern carrier is a complicated structure of human and mechanical machinery. This structure must be constantly fed a supply of everything from Wesson Oil to Avgas. Parts for all machinery must be stocked and available immediately when needed. This is the job of the Supply Department. Not only must they provide for the needs of the Midway, but because a carrier is the largest and best equipped ship in the fleet, our Supply people must also be ready to help the destroyers and even the support ships with supplies when needed. it is a credit to the evolution and planning of the modern supply system as well as to the men and officers of the Supply Department that they are able to do this job so well. 285 Supply Office McCoy, T. J. ; Lcdr. F. B. Cosby ; Cdr. H. F. Humphreys Lcdr. F. B. Cosby Ass ' t Supply Officer 286 Lcdr. H. L. Lane S-l Division Officer S-1 started as a simple general store and through years of development, experi- ment and re-design it has evolved to a complicated general store. The little vil- lage this division serves needs over 40,000 spare parts for its equipment. In addition to this, it needs office supplies, tools and just plain general hardware. When someone desires an item they simply fill out an ' 1150 and submit it to S-l. This system works fine as long as each office saves one unused 1150 so they can order more 1150 ' s. ' The storekeepers of S-l stock, store and somehow locate all the many varied items which are needed. 1TOPI : Jones. R. L. ; Brown. E. D. H. ; Alt, K. .M. ; McLean. T. C. ; Prescotc. R. W. ; McCoy. T. J. ; BOTTOM : Loar. A ; Santos, A. Q. ; Mendoza. I,. I. ; Salom. R. S. : Allis.jn. G. L. : Lcdr. H. L. Lane. l i ■1 1 1 in (TOP) : Duarte, R. H. ; W Bennett, K. R. ; Bastyr, J K ; MIUDI.E : Cruz - H Walter I I) W.ntp ' i-rT r r , ' u ' u ' ' ' , n ' ' - ' ' ■; ■L.X.; LerBke, P.B.; S.mmons. R. E ; S.nsui a - En. VR ' L ' ' vZ ' ' . ' ;.!? . D R. ; Sm.th,. R. _W. ; Magney, Lujan, L. ; Tenorio, P. G, liitlM,.k, T I. , Dearborn, I) K, ; Smith. K. VV. ; Ohman F F ■Pettersun P F IterAI, D. . Winters. L. B. . Cooke. W. H. ; Doelker, D. R. ; Smith. R W • Magnev s. J. B. Rose; (KNEELING): Garza. E. ; Roger, G. L. ; Babich. J. G. ; Puebirf. D LT. J. R. Connell S-2 Division Officer I SU Robertson, J. B., CSC; Wilson, E. E., CSC. Somewhere, deep into the dark realm that is ancient history, some man made the first two day sea voyage. From that time on, the problem of feeding a ship ' s crew has been one of the major hind- rances to the development of sea power. Today, the problem of supply has been solved by underway replenishments. The problem of storing the food, keeping it in edible condition, preparing it, serving it, and maintaining the Midway ' s mammoth mess decks is solved daily by the men of S-2 Division. 7,666 pounds of food are consumed daily by the crew in around- the-clock feeding. This includes weekly 1,700 loaves of bread all baked aboard, 325 gallons of ice cream, also made aboard, and 2, dozen eggs. Wymer, A. L. ; Broadbent, C. H. ; Acree, W. E. ; Herron, L. L. ; Jones, K. E. ; Birch, R. N. : (SIT- , A. G. ; Stempien. C. C. ; Panford, R. W. ; Jones, F. Jr. ; Bartell, J. S. ; Savage, H. S. ; (KNEELING): Allen, E. F. ; Gayton, R. : Atkinson, . u.)..„,.)„ G. W. ; Holland, (STANDING) : Wilder, K. P. ; Martin, D. V. ; Day, R. L. Knight, J. R. ; LT. J. R. Connell ; Schissler, L. V. ; Williams H. E. ; Porter, J. R. ; (SITTING): Rentoria, S. R. ; Anderson, A. E. ; Sykes, V. J. ; Keesling, P. E. ; Ferris, D. E. ; Earls E. P. ; McEvers, B. J. ; (KNEELING); Simpson, C. R. ; Becl well, B. J. ; Delveaux, L. A. ; Bolin, W. C. ; Kowalski B W Stempien, L. K. ; Kellogg, T. P. Weekly meeting of the menu planning board. (STANDING) : Petroutsas, A. ; Sight. L. ; Dunn, R. E. ; Kelly, F. ; Shropshire. D. L. ; (KNEELING): Welty, C. E. ; Rowe, R. L. ; Turner, C. H. ; Wedel, J. L. 290 Next time put the noodles in the soKp. )iot the Le !0 iade ! (TOP-. : Campbell, F. L. ; Marshall. R. A. ; McPherson, S. L. ; Hicks, E. J. : . guerro. D. : Doornbos. P. B. ; BOTTOM ' : I.illv. R. L. Hargett, R. L. ; Hansen. M. A. ; Ethridge, W. G. ; Volta. E. J. ; Day, R. L. LTjg. M. F. Bramlett S-3 Division Officer Most everyone can visualize the work done by the majority of the people aboard a carrier. These are the duties dramatized by magazine articles and movies of flying aircraft, firing guns and maneuvering the ship. But there is another group of people aboard. There are divisions whose main duty is to maintain the fighting ability of the ship by maintaining the morale of the ship ' s fighters. This is the job done by the men of S-3. The numerous shops and offices of S-3 provide the crew with the same services which are normally provided in any small town. The ship ' s laundry, soda fountains, dry cleaning plant, cobbler shop, clothing stores and general retail stores all are stocked and manned by S-3 ' s storekeepers and ship ' s servicemen. (STANDING) : Ronken, D. L. ; Vinson, I. L. ; Fa Williams, S. H. ; Kauer, R. R. ; Waters, M, E. : Tii S, B. ; Cornejo, A, ; Monroe, W. in, L. F. ; Lay, R. E. ; Zelenka, D. C. ; Marchett, F. M. ; Richardson, E. F. : Spoon, R. F. ; m, D, L. ; Benitez, E. ; (KNEELING) ; McNeeley, R. G. ; Fry, T. R. ; Henry, J. R. ; Ricketts, TOP, : Miley, K. E. : Mathews, j. R. ; Barton. B. J. ; Hood. R. J. : Lockett. D. ; Rinne. W. F. : Wlllidra,, 11. . WuiLing, u. (,. . MlL.L.Lt, Mata, G. ; Rousseau, C. L. ; Balan. E. C. ; Quililang. J. M. ; Fieck, R. G. ; Fowler, R. H. ; Jones. J. E. ; Augustus. R. D. ; Bubenig, F. C. (KNEELING) : Perez. J. A. ; Del Rico. B. H. ; Dees. R. B. ; Swazo, P. ; Smith, A. P. ; Minton. L. E. ; Green. M. A. Be One ' 293 Classified shot of the Button Smasher ! (TOP) : Poarch, R. L. ; Bryant, J. M. ; Warren, J. S. ; Grady, A. V. ; Broome, R. W. ; Anthon, M. C. ; Stein- brecher, W. F. ; Pipkins, M. ; (MIDDLE): Thomas, W. T. : Schloemer, M. L. ; Reinstra, J. G. ; Joyner. L. D. ; Starkweatiier. F. H. ; Ulrich, S. J. ; Groninger, R. L. ; Bey, R. L. : LTjg. M. F. Bramlett ; tKNEELINGl: Foster, W. R. ; McKnight, H. G. ; Jorgensen, D. ; Comas, R. G. ; Davis, D. A. ; Strand, E. J. : Smith, A. L. r X ■SMM LTjg. W. W. Delzell S-4 Division Officer Much has been said since the beginning of the Navy about the responsibility it gives to its young men. It is an accepted fact that no place else on earth is the safety of a one- half billion dollar plant entrusted to a man 23 years old, as a modern carrier is entrusted to its young OfRcer-of-the-Deck. But there is another job aboard which should go right alongside this — the Disbursing Officer. This one man, and the handful of men working for him, must handle approximately one million dollars per month. Every penny must be accounted for. The job is not simp- ly one of paying each of Midway ' s 3,600 men their regular salary, but throughout the cruise men transfer on and off and go to temporary schools. Each case calls for special pay. Then to add to the problems, the money paid out to the crew in one port is not always good in the next — yen must be changed for MPC, MFC for green and green for Hong Kong dollars . . . (STANDING) : LTjg. W. W. Delzell ; Chenault, J. : Burkhart, M. A. ; Douglas. J. C. ; Harris, P. L. ; Toy. B. H. ; Milli- can, B. D. ; Rhodes, T. G. ; Gabertan. D. C. ; Hernandez, H, B. ; Reynoso, E. B., DKCS: :K. EELING) ; May. R. S. ; Car- ter. R. ; Gullet. D. L. ; Keenum. C. M. ; Dalzt, G. ; Lynd. G. J. ; Romano, F. P. . - B tr -- ' r ir ..a LTjg. J. R. Doggett, III S-5 Division Officer S-5 Division is a business unto itself. Every piiase of operation of a large hotel has its counterpart in the operation of the group of spaces known aboard a carrier as Officer ' s Country. Three dining rooms, a lounge, scores of rooms on si x different stories, ' and the storage spaces and offices that are needed for their operation are all maintained by the TN ' s and Stewardsmates of S-5. Not only does the work of this division contribute to the morale of the officers, but because the Wardroom is the first place im- portant visitors usually see in detail, S-5 helps the ship as a whole by keeping the spaces sharp. (STANDING) : Aduviso, T. ; Maulino, C. ; Mendosa, F, ; Brown, I.. ; Crawford, A. ; Green, W, ; Wilson, J. W. : Galloway, H. N. ; Hutchison, C. M. ; (KNEELING) : Almogela. O. D. ; Palma, B. ; Malic, C, B. ; Pasion, B, ; Moody, R. F. : Butler, L. J. ; Santford, L. 1 ' l« V n (TOP) : Tingzon, L. L. ; Prudente. L. D. ; Hutch i- son, C. M. Crawford, A.; (MIDDLE) : Filamore. M. ; Aberin, C. C. ; McKinney, H. L, ; LTjg. J. R. Doggett; Brown. L. ; (BOTTOM): Calip, F. P. ; Ragadio. A. A. ; Palma. B. ; Legaspi. A. ; Omega, D. Aii cl food ct kc ? 297 CWO-2 R. L. Foster S-6 Division Officer Aviation is the business of the Midway. The problem of lieeping the aviation punch supplied is the business of S-6 Division. The specialized problems of storing and distributing the many aviation parts needed on a carrier has become so intricate that a separate, specialized division has grown up which must work somewhere between the Supply Depart- ment and the Air Department and Air Group. The fact that Midway can deploy to WESTPAC for many months and still maintain her vital punch is a credit to their fine teamwork. S-6 is the vital link in the supply chain of Midway ' s primary striking arm. (TOP) : Carr, D. F. ; Shields. I. A. : Edwards, K. A. ; Rich. J. C, AKCS ; Crume. S. B. ; Strand. J. D. ; Sloan, M. J. ; (BOTTOM) : Wallace. W. G. Juergens. A. P. ; R..-.w,ll, W S ; Tlinmpsnn. R. G. ; Mooney. J. P. ; Viator. J. R. : Roberts. P. E. k n (TOP): Lacey. J. K. ; McKinney, J. S. ; Murray, J. A. ; Osborne. R. L. ; CWO. R. L. Foster: Orrel, M. C. : Schueller, C. A, ; Ving F. W. ; (BOTTOM) : Mize, J. S. ; Sczypiorski, B. J. ; Vetaly. J. A. ; Schepp. G. G. ; Gibson, J. H. : Arnold, W. L. ; Wilson, G. E. foucy. do von have anx RIGHT GUARD Capt. W.W. Crafft Captain William M. Crafft was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was educated at Princeton University, as well as the Uni- versity of Illinois College of Medicine. In 1941, Capt. Crafft voluntarily entered the Navy as a Naval Intern. The doctor has served aboard such ships as the USS Arkansas (BB-33), the USS Nassau (CVE-16), the USS Manila Bay (CVE-61), the USS Randolph (CV-15), the USS Saipan (CVL-48) , and the USS Shangri La (CVA-38). medical DEPARTMENT Throughout this book imaginary cave-men have been invented to show the probable origins of the duties performed by the Midway ' s various divisions. To invent a similar pre-historic physician would be very easy, but it is not necessary. The first real person known in history was not a conqueror or king but an artist and scientist -Im- hotep, physician and chief advisor of an Egyptian King in 3150 B.C. He did so much for Egyptian medicine that later generations worshipped him as the god of knowledge. After the renaissance in Europe, medicine again bloomed until today Doctors daily perform feats that would have been considered miracles twenty years ago. Today, Midway ' s Medical Department is equipped with all the skills of modern medicine to meet any emergency which might arise. And in the fast moving world of carrier air operations this is saying quite a bit. The immaculate sick bay, its operating facilities and laboratory would humble all but the best small town hospitals. LTjg. J. T. Hassey H Division Officer While doctors everywhere must be expert in the art of detecting and treating diseases and performing surgical operations of incredible delicacy, the Navy asks more. A doctor in H Divisio n must be able to train his own assistants and indoc- trinate all personnel aboard on personal hygiene. He must be able to handle the mass of paper work inherent in the work of any organization of the size and scope of the Navy. He must be able to work under the added hard- ship of a rolling and vibrating deck. He must be expert in inspecting the ship ' s food and water supply and he must also be on call to provide help to any ship travelling with us which might need emergency assistance. These are some of the duties performed daily by the men of the Medical Department. h; ' - ' S- -.. 1 J TOPi : Tidd. D. ; Harris. B. ; Reynolds. W ; Kompn-y. J. ; Barrinulon, L. : Schumaker. G. ; Inge. W. ; Thrall. A. ; MIDDLE) : Woehrman, N. Lusk. R. ; LT. L. Brown; Capt. W. Crafft ; I.Tjg. J. Hassey; Harrell. G. ; Sidwell. J.: Navarro, P.; Wiggins. A.; iKNEELING): Cook, R. Nix. J. ; Brockmier, U. ; Stewarl, D. ; Love, D. ; Milam, R. ; Demoss, J. ; Vineski, E. Jones, D. M. ; Marlin, I) k. Oppegard, A. T. ; Salter K. H. 302 Cdr. E. T. Guay Commander Edward Thomas Guay was born in Menominee, Michigan. He attend- ed the University of St. Louis in Missouri and received his degree from the St. Louis School of Dentistry. A member of the Naval Reserve, he entered active duty in Jan. of 1942, and was transferred to the regular Navv in 1945. He served on the Staff Dental Service at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia Pa. dental DEPARTMENT Some great cave-man originated the idea of putting a large slonc in front of his cave. From there it was only a step to the invention of a door. And from there it was but a swing to tying one end of a string to the door-knob and the other end to a sore tooth and thus the first extraction. Between the original door-slammer and the modern dentist have come centuries of progress in the art of oral surgery. Today, Midway ' s Dental Department is equipped to bring nearly every modern precision tool and technique to any man aboard with a troubled tooth. The department ' s four doctors handle general dentistry, prosthetic dentistry, periodontal dentistry, oral surgery. X-rays and preventive dentistry. They handle the job with just as much skill as their shore-based counterparts in spite of the additional hardships of a pitching and rolling deck, a 6.0t)()-mile supply chain and the always present interference inherent in the cverchanging training schedule of any ship designed to fight. 303 LT. J. A. Shattuck D Division Officer 0 1= ' -. The primary job of the men of the Dental Department and of D Division is to provide the men of the Mid- way with professional dental care. In order to be able to provide capable dental care to the Midway ' s crew, the division must constantly train new men. So constant training in true Navy tradition has become a primary job. Also the Navy has many special problems unknown to civilian dentists which its personnel must be informed on — biological and chemical warfare, Naval leadership techniques, the Naval directives system and Naval advance- ment requirements. This paper end of divisional work takes nearly as much time as the work D Divi- sion is known for. iSTANDINGi: Gartner, R.F. : Bigart. T. W. ; Cdr. E. T. Quay; Lcdr. J. F. Hardin; I.cdr. R. W. Bagby ; LT. J. A. Shattuck ; Purvines, R. E. ; Howard, J. E. ; (KNEELING ' : Tutt. K. W. ; Seamon, J. H. ; Brown. F.C. ; Crawford, P. J. ; Welch, M. E. ; Mastain, A. C. A K V - Vll, ' -xX In Memorium Cdr George Morwood Veling Commanding Officer VA.23 Maurice Eugene Hansen Seaman 5th Division 306 Ens. G. W. Langkammerer Kditor Editing a cruise book is a studv in human nature. It is a seemingly endless series of crises end, fortunately, a never- ending series of people which prove themselves friends and come to the rescue. There were too many people (and crises) to ever list here, but tradition calls for a partial listing. The pictures printed here come from innumerable sources. Paul Artman took the majority, but the men of the Fentriss Photo Lab i mainly Chief Cox, Bell and Filion) helped out with many of their own shots. In addition, we received help from the many people who entered the photo contest. Contributions of Ens. Decker, Ltjg. Salvon, Ens. De La Chapelle, LTjg. J. E. Peterson and Redwen, D. A., were printed. The art work also came from a variety of sources. Jim Vaive produced the majority of the gatefolds (the only two exceptions being San Francisco ' and The Life We Lead, which were done by the editor) and all of the line pen and ink drawings which introduce our various lives. The cartoons came from Vaive, D. Repitowski and LTjg. C. A. Peterson. The cover was produced in two hours (after 10 weeks of thought ) by Ens. Zimmermann. Also, Jorgenson and Keck of the public Information OflTice offered many ideas toward the copy. In addition to these contributors on the ship, pictures were received and used from the Japanese Export Trade Organiza- tion, Universal-International Studios, Matsuya Department Store (Tokyo) , the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the Tokyo office of the United States Information Service. But many people helped by other than material contributions. LTjg. Mayo Mohs (the Public Information Otlicer at Sasebo) , Ens. Allio and Ens. Zimmermann and finally, LTjg. Chris Welles, U. S. N. (ret. ) all were there with inspiration and ideas when the editor needed them. They have left their mark in the pictures, copy and concept of this book. But beyond contributions, both material and inspirational, lies cooperation. Nothing can ever be a success without it. The Cruise Book Committee pushed, collectively and individual- ly, and the result was a successful sales campaign and the book in your hands. VR-21 and the ship ' s own TF happened along at just the right times to get the at-sea editor i Ens. Allio I and the in-port editor (Ens. Langkammerer) to Daito Art Printing in Tokyo. Finally, speaking of Daito, they again have proved themselves the highest quality printers in Tokyo. Even toward the deadline dates for the book, no quality could be sacrificed and the result is the finest color printing yet to appear in a cruise book. To say nothing of the black and white. In these mellow moments at the end of a job, I say thanks to vou all. Ens. R. S. Allio Ass ' t. Editor Jim Vaive Art Doyle Egg Typing, records Paul Artman Photography 307 We didn ' t forget the promotions.. some to four stripes and others finally Midway steams East— to the West DAITO ART PRINTING CO., LTD. 19. 2-chome, Shintomi-cho, Chuoku, Tokyo Tel. Tokyo: (551) 0293. (551) 9536 J . • •l irl„J l ! 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