Newport (LST 1179) - Naval Cruise Book

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unique and very important one. The SEA helps the enlisted crew members with his experience and knowledge through advising, counseling, and being accessible for their problems or questions. In addition, he provides a vital link between the Captain and the crew. Chief Petty Officer Woods' 17 years of active service has included duty assignments at EM A School, USS SIMON LAKE QAS-339, USS CANOPUS CAS-345, NAVCAMSDED, Naples, Italy, and now the NEWPORT, to which he reported in March 1985. EMCQSWJ Woods is originally from Harriman, Tennessee. He is married to the former Amalia Aragon and they have three chil- dren. EMCSW Woods' position as Senior Enlisted Advisor QSEAJ is a Senior Enlisted Advisor EMCQSWQ BILLY G. woons

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Executive Officer LCDR JOHN R. GRAY USN Lieutenant Commander john R. Gray is a native of Manassas, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967 and was selected for the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program CNESEPD in 1972. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder and grad- uated with an Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and a commission as an Ensign in 1976. Lieutenant Commander Gray served as Electronics Ma- terial Officer and First Lieutenant in USS TRUENT CFF-1095j from March 1977 to January 1980. From March 1980 to March 1982, he attended the Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey, California gradu- ating with a MS in Operations Research. Ordered to the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in May 1982, he graduated in December and reported to USS VALDEZ QFF-10961, a Naval Reserve Frigate, as Weapons officer. He served as Operations Officer on USS FARRAGUT CDDG-375 from june 1984 to March 1986 and as Tactics and Doctrine Of- ficer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force US Atlantic Fleet from March 1986 to May 1988. In August 1988, LCDR Gray assumed his present duty as Executive Officer on USS NEWPORT. Lieutenant Commander Gray's awards include the Navy Commendation Medal 3rd Award, Navy Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award, and Sea Service Deploy- ment Ribbon. Lieutenant Commander Gray is married to the former Roberta J. Graybar of St. Francis, Wisconsin. They have three daughters and reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. W ini - W f

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Deck Department Consisting of three distinct divisions, Deck Department has proven itself to be a most versatile department. On the Main Deck, there are First and Second Divisions ready to handle any evolution including Sea and Anchor Detail, Flight Quarters, Boat Operations, LCU Stern Gate Mar- riages, Underway Replenishments and Embarka- tionfDebarkation of Marine Detachment. The Boatswains mates from First and Second Divisions are ready to turn to and meet their challenges head on. In addition to their participation in the evolutions that make the USS NEWPORT unique, First and Second were also responsible for keeping the ship and the ship's boats looking good. Members from First or Second Divisions could always be found working to ensure that NEWPORT kept her best foot forward. As we head topside we find the Gunnersmates of Third Division. These professional members of the Com- bat Systems Team are always ready to bring the fight to the aggressor with their 3 X 50 rapid fire gun mounts. Main- tained in the highest degree of material readiness, these weapons proved time and again that NEWPORT was ready to fight and win. From quickdraw exercises to famfires of the fantail, the Gunners mates were ready to show why sure shot NEWPORT was the king of the hill. Three divisions, one team. Deck Department: diversity, unity, flexibility through professionalism. From the bow ramp to the stern gate, from the anchor to the gun mounts, Deck does it all. On station every time. That is why so goes the Deck Department . . . So goes the ship . . . LT F. J. SCHWARZ FIRST LIEUTENANT LT B. J. WASHINGTON QPJFIRST LIEUTENANT I-T J. R. ALBERGO LTJG R. D. BUTCHER lst DIVISION 3,-d DIVISION 2nd n1v1s1oN