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in Signalmen Asitlif Irom gictting thc bust tans on board, the SMS served as Iookouts and .ilu lcd tht' hritltic of possible dangers. While we all thought they werejust waving to lnudtlics on other ships, they were actually sending visual signals and flashing light to coordinate the various evolutions of MED IX87. Hey Sigs, is the Steel lSv.itiIi crowded today? 4 Zefggw. H' Signalnicn I7
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52' az, W 5 Division The BYRD Radiomen are responsible for the communications systems on- board. They operate radiotelephones, teletypes, and prepare thousands of messages for intemational and domes- tic use. During MED 1!87 they sent our Class DZ messages to our loved ones and received important news from home. In essence, those funny guys who hide behind that caged door kept us 'iin touch with the world. 16 OC Division
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Weapons Department l Lieutenant MICHAEL L. FOREHAND United States Navy Lieutenant Michael L. Forehand, USN, a native of Waxahachie, Texas, graduated from Texas A Sr M University in 1978 with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Business Management He received his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Following graduation, he received temporary orders to USS DALE fCCr-195 from December 1978 to April 1979. From DALE he transferred to Surface Warfare Officers' School Command where he completed SWOS Basic and MPA School. He was ordered to USS BELKNAP fCCr-265 for his first operational tour, where he served in the Machinery Officer, Gunnery Officer, and Missiles Officer billets. It was during this tour that Lieutenant Forehand was designated a Surface Warfare Officer and was qualified to be the Engineering Officer of the watch. From BELKNAP, he received orders to Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia where he served as CGXDDC1 Type Desk Officer and Force ROHXSRA Advance Planning Officer. He attended Department Head School June through December 1985 prior to his arrival onboard USS RICHARD E. BYRD fDDC1-2253. He relieved as Weapons Officer in February 1986. LT Forehand's decorations and awards include the Navy Achievement Medal and Sea Service Deployment ribbon with two stars. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Wrginia Beach. 18 Weapons Department
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