Wasp (CVS 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR J .D. Riley The WGHPOHS Department comprised of nine divisions is a dynamic and versatile member of the WASP team. Ce, presided over by the Boatswain Mates, is The deck for responsible for the exterior appearance of the ship---bow to stern, flight deck to waterline, officer's country and numerous other interior spaces: the operation and maintenance of the ship's boatsg and for the manning of anchoring, mooring and replenish- ment-at-sea stations. Certainly, theirs is not an easy life but the deck gang is always involved with a spirit unsurpassed anywhere in the ship. The Ordnance Gang, comprised of Gunner's Mates, Aviation Ordnancemen and Fire Control Technicians is responsible for everything associated with the guns and ammunition. G Division controls the ship's magazines, maintaining a day and night vigil over them to insure their safekeeping. When the Air Group needs ammo, G Division delivers. Fifth and Fox Divisions, working hand in hand on the gun mounts and fire control directors, are responsible for providing WASP with an effective air and surface defense system. W Division, those guys behind the green door,keep WASP's advanced underwater weapons peaked for readiness. And finally, the Marines. WASP's Marine Detachment provides the ultimate in spit and polish when honors are due and maintains a constant vigilance over the security in the ship. DIVI I0 ,SQWJ 2 if fa? I 5 ' L 'Q' .N I Front Row Left to Right: TM3 w.L. Allen, GMT2,J-R- Gogarty, TM1 J,B. Murray, TM2 M.A. MaiStr0S- Mlddle Row: TM2 B,W. Houser, TMC A.A. Johnson, LCDR. J.M- Doughercy, LCDR J,G, Gallagher, cwo4 F.H. Permmafonl GMTC F F Santos, TM2 J.E, Mercer, TM1 A,F, Mueller Back Row: TM2 s.E. Funk, TMSN F,A, Gard, TMSN w,J, - - GMTSN W.H. Chasteen GMT? R.G. Bork,TM1D.L 1I31g,nQ1Si'TM2 w,E, Smith, SN Hb, ou1do,GMTsN B.G. Rea P 'Mya ZW. , 103 M Dbl?

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lst DIVISIO , Front Row Left to Right:SA J,E,Goodwin, SN K,W, Brown- Dory, SA J,I, Baptiste, BM3 R,L, Coriano, BM3 A,D, ing, SA M.H, Jecka, SA J,W, Gaskin, SN N,B, Meador, SA Sirnenson, BM2 J, Anderson, BM3 R,W. Murphy, SN R,W, P,D, Hill, SN R,W, Hanlin, SN D,E,Moore,SR D,R, Punta- Gray, BM2 L,M, Kirkendoll, SN A,L, Hughson, LT Cj,g,j secca, SA C,L, Allen. Back Row: BM1 L,A, Quindley, SA T,W, Barlow, A, Brunson, SN W,E, Johnson, SA H,W, Cox, BM3 G,M, LA, Front Row Left to Right' SN P F' Ross SN R G . v' ' ' ' . . Gr. 1, ,A ' SN D,G, Vance, SN R.L. Bartles, SN D,,W, Treadaalgmoggg ffm, SN lx.lm. New , umm .lah , l1,ax'+aon, BMI L.E. Eplmg' 104 D,A, Spencer. Back Row: SN A,o, Zuniga, SN C A Tlkljq WVU? Iwi. xl.-mn,