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A I..- pl -..C seen USS WA SP 1 LH D- lj CHA RACTERI S TI CS iiispitit-t-tilt-iii tllli 324.233 i-igm--10.532 run that l.IllllCllSl0llS tleetl Length 84-1 - Beam 106 Main Engines Steam Turbines: 2 Shafts-70,000 SHP Boilers 2t600 PS1 Each! Aircraft 42tCH-469 Helicopters or Equivalent Landing Craft 3 Landing Craft Air Cushion CLCACJ Missiles 2 NATO Sea Sparrow Systems 2 Rolling Airframe Missile Systems CRAMJ GUNS 3 Close-in Weapons System CCWISJ 4 each 25mm and 50 cal. Machine Guns HIS TOR Y LHD-l class ships are named for famous U.S. Navy warships which themselves were not named for battles. In naming LHD 1 WASP', the Navy honors nine previous ships dating to the American Revolution. Previous U.S. Navy ships named WASP include a schoonert 1775-177733 a sloop of wartl 806-181313 another schoonertl 8 10- l8l4Jg a tender slooptl8l3-18145, a ship-rigged sloop of wart l 814Jg an iron-hulled sidewheel steamertl865-1 876Jg a steam yacht. t 1898-192153 and the most famous of the nine, two air craft carriers, CV-7tl 940-194293 and CV-1 80943-19721. LDH-l is the tenth ship to be named WASP , CV-7, the eighth WASP, earned two battle stars during World War Il. Her sterling performance evoked British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's famous interrogatory message Who said a WASP couldn't sting twice? During Mediterranean cruise 2-98. LHD-1 made an historic return visit to Malta, commemorating their liberation during World War II. After shifting to the Pacific theater of operations. CV-7 participated in a number of major engagements before being sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal on September 15, 1942. Following the loss of CV-7, CV-18, already under construction at the time became the ninthWASP The ship earned eight battle stars for herWorld War II service in the Pacific. After 29 years of gallant naval service, CV-18 was decommissioned in 1972. i i , WASP GENERAL INFORMATION USS Wasp CLHD-lj is the lead ship of an all-new class of multipurpose amphibious assault ships built by Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Waspis primary mission is to support a Marine Landing Force. USS WASP and her sister ships are the first specifically designed to accommodate air cushion landing craft CLCACD for fast troop movement over the beach and Harrier II CAV-8BJ WST OL tVertical!Short Take Off and Landingj jets which will provide close-in support for the assault force. . To carry out her primary mission. USS WASP has an assault support system that synchronizes the simultaneous horizontal and vertical flow of troops, cargo and vehicles throughout the ship. Two aircraft elevators service the hanger and flight decks. Six cargo elevators, each 12 by 25 feet are used to transport material and supplies from her 100,000 cubicfoot cargo holds throughout the ship to staging areas on the flight deck, hangar and vehicle storage decks. Cargo is transferred to waiting landing craft docked within the ship's 13,000 square-foot, 266 foot long welldeck. WASP has medical and dental facilities capable of providing intensive medical assistance to 600 casualties, whether combat incurred or brought aboard ship during humanitarian missions. This in addition to providing routine medicalfdental care to em- barked ship and troop personnel. Major medical facilities include four main and two emergency operating rooms, four dental operating rooms, x-ray rooms, a blood bank, laboratories, and patient wards. . . g , For the comfort of her 1,150 crewmembers and 1,900 embarked troops, all manned spaces and berthing areas are individually heated and air conditioned. Onboard recreational facilities include a state-of-tlie-art Library Multimedia Resource Center, .weight and recreation rooms, Intemet access, and satellite television capabilities. .1 i ' A I 6 4 I LHD-l was built using computer-generated detail system drawings created for each ship section. These state-of-the-art design drawings, used in concert with the revolutionary modular construction techniques pioneered, by Ingalls, produced a ship that was approximately 70 percent complete when launched. Modular construction of the ship in five sectionsvfeatured extensive pre-outfit- ting of machinery, hardware and equipment prior to those sections being joined and the hull closed. f S ' USS WASP's two steam propulsion plants--the largest currently in operation in the U.S. Navy--generate a total of 400 tons of steam per hour. The propulsion system develops 70,000 shaft horsepower, powering the ship to speeds in excess of 22 knots. USS WASP was built using more than 21,00 tons of steel, 400 tons of aluminum, 400 miles of electricallelectronic cable, 80 miles of piping and tubing of various types and sizes, and 10 miles of ventilation ducting. In preparation for her madien voyage, more than 16,200 gallons of paint were applied to the shi ps's exterior hull. USS WASP CLHD-lj was commissioned at Norfolk, Virginia on .luly 29,1989 Captain ThOIa'1HS J. Anderson A . ., . .-...........5-.f..4.q...f.....4.-.....a-a..-una1.m..4...- M-.44......-m-.1-nag...-..u-c,.4.v.. ......--....,... Commanding Officer USS WASP tLHD-ll United States Nav Captain 'liliomas .l. Anderson vvas raised in Santa liarbara California. llc allcndctl thc l'.S. Naval Academy and vvas commissioned an lpnsign vt. ith the class of W7-l. Captain Anderson'sjunior officer sea tours vt ere on board CSS DOWNFS tFFltl7lll. USS Sl7lNll3lRD tASR l5l. USS BRONSTEIN tFFllJ37l. and USS FORT FISHER tl.SD -llll. He vt as Executive Officer of USS DENVER tLPD All and served as Commanding Officer of USS FGRT MCHFNRY lLSD JN. His shore duties include an instructor assignment at Gfficer Candidate School and post-graduate studies at the US. Naval Postgraduate School and the Industrial College ofthe Armed Forces. Follovving graduation from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. he vvas assigned to the facultv and later served as Associate Dean. Captain Anderson has serv ed tvvice on the Chief of Naval Operations staff. first to the Surface Warfare Programs and Budget Division and then to the General Planning and Programming Division. His most recent assignment vvas to Commander. Amphibious Group TWG as Assistant Chief of staff for Training :Si Readiness. Captain Anderson has been avvarded the Defense Superior Service Medal. the Meritorious Service Medal lvvith Gold Starl. the Navy Commendation Medal tvvith Gold Start and the Navv Achievement Medal. He holds a lXlaster's Degree in Financial Management from the US. Naval Postgraduate School and a lXtlaster's in Public Administration from George Washington University. .g.,,-.x M, 4g Captain Hugh G. Story I Executive Officer SS WASP CLHD-ll United States Navy Captain Hugh Story grcw up ovcrscas. thc son of an international oil executive. He is a 1974 graduate ofthe U.S. Naval Academy. After graduation he entered flight training in Pensacola. FL and received his wings as a Naval helicopter pilot in November 1975. His first tour was with HSL-36 in Mayport. F1 as an Anti-Submarine Warfaare tASWJ pilot. During this time he made two cruises onboard the USS TRIPPE tFF 107511. From 1979 to 1982 he was assigned to the Navy's ASW lest and evaluatioon squadron VX-1 at NAS Patuxent River. MD. As project officer. he was responsible for conducting the initial operational test and evaluatioon of the SH-60B helicopter. Upon selection for Lieutenant Commander. he was assigned as the Air Officer onboard USS OGDEN tLPD-51 from 1982-198-1. While aboard OGDEN. he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer CSWOJ. In 198-1 he served as the squadron operaations officer and a detachment officer in charge at HSL-42. He deployed to the Persian Cuulf in 1985 as detachment Officer-in-Charge of the SH-60B detach- ment aboaard the USS KLAKRING CFFG -123. From 1986 to 1989. he was assigned to the CNO staff COP- 13OFJ in Washington. D.C., where he managed the Navy's Officer Promotion System as the Officer Promotion planner. Following his selection to commander. Captain Story screened for aviation command and was assigned as the Executive Officer of HSL-46 in Mayport. FL. He subsequently assumed command in May 1991. During his command tour the squadron won the coveted Battle E award and Safety S for two consecutive years. His next tour. from 1992 to 199-1. was as the Navigator on USS CARL VINSON CCVN-701. As the Navigator he developed and executed a training plan thaat allowed CARL VINSON to emerge from a two year overhaul safely and profes- sionally. He was instrumental in guiding the ship through an extremely compressed eight month work-up schedule and a cruise to the Western Pacifie!Persian Cvulfin 199-1. From August 199-1 through June 1995 he was a student at the lndustrial College of the Armed Forces tlCAFJ at Ft. McNair. Washington. D.C, Following ICAF Capt. Story was assigned to the Secretary of Defense staff as the military assistant to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense tlnternational 81 Commer- cial Programsl. Captain Story's personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal. lyleritorious Service Medal 121 and the Navy Commendation Medal t3l. He has a strong interest in computer systems and is an avid racquet sports player and sailor. 'v F 1 1. ...,..,..., ,- .. ,M -.........-....- .. ,....,,f ---,.,......,-.-up-.,-.-,-Q---4v'v-f ', ' - -- - ' ' ' ' Captain Leon F. Mahoney United States Navy Commander, y Amphibious Squadron Six Captain Mahoney graduated from Seattle University in 1969 with a degree in Politaical Science. He earned his commision from Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island that same year. Following his comissioning. he served as Combat Information Center Officer in the commisioning crew of USS KANSAS CITY tAOR 31. From 1971 to 1972 he was assigned to the Naval Advisory Group in the Republic of Vietnam, serving in the Vung Tau and Camau areas of operation After completing his min countryw tour, Captain Mahoney reported to USS MYLES C. FOX QDD 8291 as First Lieutenant. In 1973, he attended Naval Destroyer School and subsequently reported to USS MEYERKORD LFF 10581 as Weapons Officer. Captain Mahoney was then assigned as a Combat Systems Instructor at Surface Warfare Officers School, in Coronado, California. In 1979, he returned to sea duty abourd USS DENVER CLPD 91 as Operations Officer and Overhaul Manager and completed his second department head tour. Captain Mahoney assumed the duties as Executive Officer on USS MOUNT VERNON CLSD 395 in August 1981. In January 1983, he reported to Commander. Amphibious Group THREE in San Diego. California as Flag Secre- tary. He assumed command of USS SCHENECTADY CLST 1 1851 in January 1986. Upon completion of his com- mand in May 1988. Captain Mahoney was assigned duties as Chief Staff Officer to Commander. Amphibious Forces SEVENTH Fleet. homeported in Okinawa. Japan. Captain Mahoney's next tour of duty was as Commanding Officer. USS PONCE tLPD 151 from February 1995 to December 1996. During this tour. PONCE visited Odessa, Ukraine on the Black Sea and deployed to the west coast ot' Africa in support of Operation Assured Response. Captain Mahoney assumed command ol' Amphibious Squadron 81X in March 1997. Captain Mahoney's awards and decorations include the Legion ol' Merit with Gold Star. Meritorious serx icc Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat and Gold Star and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He is originally from Lowell. Massachusetts and is married to the former llamela .lane Turner ot Muncie, Indiana. They have three daughters1 Erica. Jessica. and Rebecca. 8 I . - ,, -..-.,,,.,,., , , V , V 4 Y . ,,,-Qgaiip-1v ,-,.-w,...--,.-W ,.. . .. ,L Colonel Emerson N. Gardner United States Marine Corps Commanding Officer 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Colonel Emerson N. Gardner Jr. has been Commanding Officer of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit CMEUJ since Slay 3l. l99S. He is a l973 cum laude graduate of Duke University and was named an Olmsted Scholar for 1978 and studied history and political science for two years at Goetingen, Germany. Col. Gardner is a graduate of The Basic School, Defense Language Institute, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Armed Force Staff College and the Norwe- gian Defense College. A Naval aviator since 1974, Col. Gardner has served as a helicopter pilot in all three Marine Air Wings. From l9?5fl- l 9555 he was a White House Liasion Officer and Presidential Helicopter Pilot at HMX-l. As Commanding Officer of HMM-261 from 1989-1991, he led the Raging Bulls in Operation Sharp Edge, the evacuation of Liberia. and Operations Desert Shield and Storm. He has logged more than 4.300 flight hours in most of the aircraft currently in the Nlarine Corps inventory. Col. Gardner has served with the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade and ll Marine Expeditionary Force as staff officer. He xt as the assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Logistics from 1993-1995 at Allied Forces Northern Europe at Kolsas, Norway and Allied Forces Northwestern Europe, High Wycombe, England. Prior to his current assignment, he was Operations Officer for the Standing Joint Task Force. MARFORLANT. His tiret deploj rnent as Commanding Officer was with the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, which participated in Operation Siler Wake, contingency support for a non-combatant evacuation CNEOJ of Albania. and Operation Guard- iari Petrie. al. contingency support for a NEO of Kinshasa. Zaire. ffmloriel fiardrierl, aixartls and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal. Legion of Merit. Defense '2ler1ff,i iou . Ser .tree Nledal. Vleritorious Service Medal. Air Medal with Strike Numeral NavyCommendation 'ilefial arid lfr'ef,iflei'itial Ser 'i.i ice Badge Ile and his wife. the former Barbara Becker of Hanover. Germany, are the H it if' of thief: bo p'l. l'liilip Cfliristian. and Nicholas. l Q ,,.,, af ,L'f1, 'V 'A vf af fn x 1 J H 4 I 5 51' f ' an gg S ik 15 95 V , I r s- '- , 1, :gi 41- ' 31ff'r 5 1 f as. Q -ef 343,-as .JM - 'fl , - 4 :L ' -4j..,,l f ' 1 i ,-x, mu .iq I KCM QSSD Peter S. Thielen use-aivun.-54... Q? Command Master Chief USS WASP CLHD- lj SliCMtSSl Thielen is a native of Miami, Florida. He enlisted in the US. Navy in November 197-1 and attended recruit training in Orlando. Florida. He then completed Storclceeper School at NTTC Meridian, Mississippi and immediately entered the Submarine Force at Basic Submarine School, Groton. Connecti- cut. He reported to his first submarine. USS CASIMIR PLL.-XSKI QSSBN 6331 Gold Crew in May 1975. completed four SSBN patrols, earned his Dolphins, and xx as promoted to SK31SSl. He then split toured to the USS FINBACK CSSN 6701 in October 1977 and reenlisted for orders to the PRECOMUNIT DALLAS QSSN 7001 in Groton, Connecticut. In October 1979 he received orders to the PRECOMUNIT SAN FRANCISCO CSSN 71 lj as the Leading Storekeeper. After sailing with the SAN FRANCISCO to the west coast he returned in October 1981 to Norfolk. Virginia as Leading Storekeeper aboard USS LAPON QSSN 6611 where he completed a Mediterranean Sea deployment and was selected for the Naxys EEAP program . In September 1983 he was frocked Chief Petty Officer. He earned an Associates Degree in Management and in May 1985 he reported to FBM NAVIGATION TEST UNIT, a Naval research detachment embarked on USNS VANGUARD, Cape Canaveral. Florida. In June 1987 he was selected for duty at Naval Reactors Division of the Department of Energy, Washington. DC and advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. In July 1989 he reported to the USS OKLA- HOMA CITY ISSN 7231 as the Leading Storekeeper and Assistant Chief of the Boat. He was selected Master Chief Petty Officer in April 1990. SKCMCSSJ Thielen's next assignment was the USS L.Y. SPEAR IAS-361 as assistant SUBSAT OFFICER from January 1992 to October 1992. ln October 1992 he reported to the USS KEY WEST ISSN 7221. Norfolk. Virginia, as the Chief of the Boat CCOBJ. In April 1994 , SKCMCSSJThie1en was selected Squadron Master Chief, Commander Submarine Squadron 8,Norfo1k, Virginia until January 1997. He then attended the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. Newport. Rhode Island. Upon graduation, he reported for duty to USS WASP KLHD- l J, Com- mand Master Chief. SKCMISSI Thielcn's personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal fwfgold starl, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal KWX3 gold slarsl, Good Conduct Medal fvvflour bronze starsl. I He is married to the former Robin Bailey ol' Hampton. Virginia and has one son. Pele .lr. l c 1 FLEX ll J f1'Fl.1l0i1l'll1i9llllllli 1998 may have been the year of the deploy- ment, but none ofthe successes enjoyed during that time could have occurred had it not been for the year long complex overhaul CCOHD period that ended in early 1997. More than 1250 SIMA, shipyard, and ship's force jobs were completed during this time. consum- ing in excess of 25.000 man-hours. The flight deck was resurfaced and more than a hundred spaces had rehab and paint work done, including major alterations to berthing areas in preparation for the embarkation of WASP's first female Sailors. One department in particular that accom- plished a monumental amount of work during COH was the Engineering Department. Virtually every sys- tem in the plant was overhauled and returned to ser- vice, including the chill water system, HP and LP air. hotel steam, potable water, and both the ill and 442 boil- ers. Extensive Work was also done on damage control equipment. All 10 repair lockers, 50AFFF hose reels, and 6 AFFF stations were rehabbed, not to mention the flushing ofthe entire firemain system. Luckily, all ofthis work was completed with- out any major injuries occurring. putting WASP on the right track to begin the vvorkup cycle and have a suc- cessful and professionally enriching deployment. 12 the gm-atest warm ' :A , ,, A . 1 Qxfesw betterz E it-Y Z? ,,.,,.N.M.....,....-.f- F' L ig, j 5 1f..,-M.-, 4 15:41 1' . LA Q 1' 2, f . i W K 'qw' '?f ,rg : :' ,, ,, . ,:.,f:hM'Q iw. X P. f 1 We ,. 1- - ? 'Qi ::f ' ,. 29' 4 ' I Q, 1, s .lyk Z4 4mw .ni ' ig! IH Captain Thomas J. Anderson relieved Captain Stanton C. Greenawalt as Commanding Gfficer of USS Wasp fLHD-ll in a change of command ceremony May 9, 1997 on hoard Norfolk Naval Station. Capt. Anderson became Wasp's 8th Lommand1ng,0ft1cer slnu the ship was LOHll11lSl0Iltd in luly 1989 l L -4 . .N 1 1 j w -x I . . .Q . I l 1 f . l . , L C , f , . v..dH-- .,.....-..--. 1- J- ,fa r,-Y, ,,,L,. 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There is not an instant during his tour of duty as Commanding Officer that he can escape the grasp of command responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligations are most ludicrously small, nevertheless, command is the spur which has given the Navy its great leaders. It is duty which most richly deserves the highest, time- honored title of the seafaring word--NCAPTAINF' - Joseph Conrad Cfllvllilll.'Xml4.'I's0l1 adclrcsscs Ikamily. Iil'icmls.amIl1is L'l'CW1lflCI'LlSNllIlllllglllC duties :mtl rcs wonslhilillcs llNf1OllllllZllltlllltl Oflkiccip PSS Was W ll,lll3-I I. 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WASP the professionalism and tech- g 1 served lead ship of a mul- nology on board our ship. : V - tinational delegation that As partofthe weeklong ,., I traveled to NewYork City for festivities. discounts from , ' rg j the lOth annual celebration of businesses all over the city 1 1' 5 Fleet Week. These types of were made available to Sail- T' j events are held up and down ors. Restaurants. profes- E . the east and west coasts ofthe sional athletic events. theater : f United States. but New productions. and shopping Yorks is one of the most were among the many great popular. The entire city opportunitiesthat uniformed opens its arms in welcome to personnel had available to Sailors. many of whom have them because ofthe generos- never seen big city sights be- ity of New York City busi- lore. ness owners. WASP crew This year. tens ol members also participatedin thousands ol, people from all CCW' 'Hwy WWC UNC U, SCC thc flight local parades. charity events. . fs rpvgrthgv1,fn'lrlgg1mQItpttptirlhg ships dcck .md vmwup uiI.Cmn that WASP and athleticcompetitionsbetween vis- l ' imll lwm Ulmlll lllm ll'-'V Si-llllllh llw handles. as well as the hangar bay and lllllg Slllllh- ll WHS 'ml il Week lllul will and work. Nlany waited in line lor hour- lust to get a lools at WASP. l'W'f.ft,2l!.l-lj ll,tlil-ltifltltl'1lllll3l'lll'Jltlll's ships tl- ont att' t till a tclativt-Iv new con- 4 well deck. where Marine vehicles and equipment were on display. 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KING FLATLEY J .KING JACKSON JONES LINDHOLM SAVINI KERR ABDULLAH LIICSWJ PABON SKCCSWD RAWLINGSON ICZCSWJ READD AO2 RICHERT CTRIISWJ SHURHART AC2 SMALLS AK1 SOTILLEO CTRIKSWJ TRUNCALE OSZCSWJ VANDERBERRY EAVVS YNCCSVVJ ALLEN DSZISWJ BLANTON HMZISWJ CALMESE AC 1 COFFEY ET1f SWJ DELANEY MSSISWJ DESPAR AGCS DEUNGER ABF 2 EVANS ABH1 FERGESON ABH1 FERRA DSZISWJ FINCH AC2 GEORGE PCICSWJ GIBBONS ICZISVVQ HARLAN HNKSWJ HERNANDEZ AMH2 HETHERLY ET2fSWj HINES EMIISWJ HOLGUM ISlfSWj JORDAN PNCMISWJ KEANE AKI KING AKC LIQSSIER ABH1 MARIEZ RMIKSWJ MOORE AC2 MIQCKIEI, LNIKSWJ NEAL ESWS SH1 ABAD HM1 ADDAMS RM3 AMES BM2 ANDERSON IS1 APPEL PHICAWJ ARNOLD AGCSCAWJ BARRETT CTM2 BARTOLIC DTC BECHT HT2 BENOS HMC BINFORD HM2 BOOTH RM2 BRAY CTRC BREWER DC3 BRINSON MM2 BUCKLEY SK1 BURNS AGZIAWJ BUTLER HM2 CALMESE AG2 CA RRAVELO MS2 CARROLL DC3 CARTAGENA OSI CLIFTON SK2 DAVIS SH2 DENICHILO MS3 DESPER HM2 ICNDERLE MAI ESCHETE HT2 FARMER MS2 MYERS SH3 NIRDLINGER EM3 OLER HM3 OSER DC2 OSTROWSKI MM2 PARK RMCKAWJ PHILMON HTFN PIERRE MS3 POLK GSM3 PUGH DC2 RADVANYI CTO3 RICE GM1 RIVERA YN2 ROBINSON PN2 RODRIGUEZ DP2 RUSSELL DC3 SANDLIN MM3 SEVERENCE MR2 SHEPHERD IC1 SHIELDS N CCSCAWJ SIMMONDS HM2 SIMPKIN GSE2 SIMPSON PN2 SISKIND MM1 STOUT RM2 SUMLIN MS2 FERDINAN D NCCCAWJ FITZMAURICE SH1 FREEMAN MA2 GOODWIN RM2 GOTERBA HM1 GREEN RMICAWD HAGENS MA2 HALL ISSN HAMMETT MM3 HANLIN ET2 HARPST PC3 HARRIS ACZCAWJ HARRIS HN HERNANDEZ ABHICAWJ HOOD EN1 HOOVER OS2 HOWARD PN3 HUNT MM1 HUSON RM2 IRIZARRY CTT3 JACKSON RM3 JOHNSON MM1 JOHNSON ET2 JOHNSON ACZCAWJ JONES ETI JONES BM3 KANG HM3 LACEY BM2 LAN DRUM GSM2 LUDOVICI MA 1 MACK RM2 MANNING OS2 MARABLE AKZQAWJ MARINER MS3 MARTIN EN2 MARTINEZ ISI MCBRIDE BMI MINA DC2 MULLINS H M3 MUTERT RM2 SUMNER RM3 TAYLOR MS2 THOMAS SK2 TRUMP OS2 VANDERBERRY HMSN VIDEAU SK3 VILLAMARTORRES RMICAWD WATSON FCI WEGLAR HT2 WERNER HM3 WILLIAMS GM3 WOLF E YNI WRAY 11' ,,, , 1-17,1-fzn 1, Jun, f My AVCM Patrick Allen ATC Cara Kimball IM-01 AVIATION ADMINISTRATION DIVISION is composed of three branches. Production Control coordinates the day to day maintenance for the department. Quality Assurance manages or monitors all the aviation programs and is responsible for the quality of work that is produced in the department. Maintenance Administration is responsible for the upkeep of all instructions and training for the department. AMHC Charles Martin WV' rar 'Y 'Va P ,,i, AE1 Thomas Burgess Iv AS1 Byron Fleener 'O I ',,, .J .9 Xpx Y - 3'- tsv x w, I M W AMS! Joe Gutkrnz AK! Allan King AZI David Warman AZ2 Preston Bragg AD2 John Ehlers 1f Ury' - . .-I Y ,yy 5 , , , AK2SwnMartin AZ2 Timothy Padgett AZ3 Troveno Lawrence AZ3 James Richardson AZAN Stephanie Lyles O2 -IM-02 GENERAL MAINTENANCE DIVISION is composed of three branches. ' Airframes consists of the Structures Shop, Composite Shop, Tire Shop, and NDI Lab. Their primary function is to perform intermediate level maintenance on aircraft structures. Power Plants is comprised of three work centers. Engine Shop, Component Shop, and Oil Lab. These shops perform maintenance on aircraft engines, related subsystems and provide oil analysis for all embarked squadrons. Q Survival Equipment Specialists work in the Paraloft and perform, vital maintenance on all survival equipment. AMHC Gregg Miller AMS1 Thomas Roche QW: AMH2 John Heatherly PRI Bll Cain AKI Felecia Sotilleo AMS2 Robert Lee 'M ADI Shirlee Craig IM' I AMS2 Thomas Dixon AMS2 Miguel Morales 47 -.. - .u.-- IMO2 AD2 Darren Winslow PR3 John Culler AD3 Paul Parker AMHAA Jihad Majied 48 AD3 Brian Briggs AD3 James Higginboth Jeffrey Harker ADAA Angel Medina ---4--.M ..- . , -chain...-.. , ., p:.-:laik , .pr AMS3 Jason Buchanan T' fe Q J Wk'-L1 , uf :xg L I 551 . X f . x , - - Q-Le -' ' W A 21: ' F' ,, , 1 iififlfif - -'3 ' N 1 ee , A . MC F L 3 1 J ,Af 4 :M-P' i BUF 3' S A 9 4 X 5 3 l 1 3 5 V 'i 2 V - 1- Ii IM-03 AVIONICS l ARMAMEN T DIVISION is composed of three branches. 'lhe Electricalblanches consist ofthe electrical nepairshopand the battery maintenance shop. They are responsible for all intermediate maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and Electronicbranchismadeupoftheelectronics repair workcenter and 2M repair workcenter. The primary responsibility is to repair aircraft avionics components and 2M repair for the ship. The Calibration branch is the combination of aircraft and shipboard calibrations. They are 'responsible for all the calibration on the ship and embarked squadrons. 1 4 - da T , ,LA A , . Y ra ' W 4 1 r .E . - ' R Y. K' be , ...it- .nrufr ,lC ,.b-- il - AT2 Harold Catrina MM3 Robert Simonton AE3 Tobias Sinclair ATAN Isaac Ramirez i ATAA .lon Gordon JU' AT2 William White A03 Dalliei Chmpim ,Af -,.u1,.m H , Yllv- - p - - f--- ET3 'Ma neu-me 516 4 w i I I 4 f 4 'O A-'gi' !f'l nf' , I li xx 50 X-- .- ..-r..+....,,-.-,Q--,,. - - - - 49-7 . , - . - - , Y ,- -- -1-nnnn1-- -71...-,..,-5-hi,-h-I-I-I . . -.....,. .- ..4, .. .. .. ,. .--.-pw IMO ASI J D Kerstetter ASI Willie Rh IM-04 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT is a versitile work center. SE has a wide range of expenise ranging from hydraulics, ciyogenics, pneurmtics, elecuonics, and mechanical skills. 'Die primary mission is preventive maintenance and repair of support equipment. This equipment is used for launching, recovering, and servicing aircraft Additionally, SE repaiis andmaintainsfoddifts andJLG'sg which isused to move stores and equipment ashore. W, ,J Anizin.. , , 'ii Asz Keith ciinkmles AS2 'lroy Nargang AS2 Keith Palmer AS2 James Pottker 5 I AS2 Daniel Rivers Asamfred Nimely o 52 .....- - --..-...-..--v--4--.-.qu-Q-N, A-. --qv-1 AS3 Neison Avillanoza , il. 9' X Q 1 --ai. . . '4 If. yi: A V515 W j T . Af 'f: ir. 1. Q 5 My ' I hi' j AS3 Takin Saremi S. 1 Sf., 1 f v AS3 Denmshdeo ASS En: Taylur ASAA Jenny Gumnh ASAA Sapharith Moa' DEP RTME l CDR Mark Anderson CDR Karl Kolesnikosf ,M , 1 I I I ll ul r,, 3311 LCDR Steven Yoder I ggi. Ifl Andrew NIL-me g -W. Z 1' 90 A LT Bernard Harrison III' Hilary St. Rose 'Ui LT Troy Johnson III' Rollins Thompson li l-In we ..-...,- fa.-...,L-A-.-. lu,-i.:qnW -J - -'-:.-- V Y, ,gfsrifi , I .r - ,hid V-,vm JS! 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V' uk 4 -wg 1 51,-Nqf.,p Q My viva-I Qkfdkw I, ' Q ?1., 1, .' i ' mf , fi , fy.-Q, v '-1,1 .-if 1. .2:?:w1AE., . Wfififf' 'fag' in LJ V ., . Kg. I . ar 4 A l 'Y t . 5 5 - +2 ,V N. V-4 AVIATION FUELS DIVISION is comprised of two workcenters and is charged with the operation and upkeep of the ship's aviation fuel system. On the flight deck, they service embarked aircraft with fuel and replenish the shipis supply of avaition fuel. Maintenance of all refueling stations and portable defueling is also part of their duties. Below decks the fuel Workcenter receives, filters, purifies, and transfers 'fuel 'The Quality Surveillance Lab which monitors is responsible for sampling and testing all fuel before it can be used. .Q Y... 5. us- My., , .vu 2 wggfw-he. A , I I 1 F' .M f 1 5--r -.-I E -wilt., ,, N.. .L hr. age' Jx, 1. gi ..,: 11 v I t l ii 1 MR, fu' s . . . , QABFC MichaeltStephens ABF1 Fred Ferguson J r ABF1 Paul Morreale X' ' 1 ABF2 l3aYidBrewer ABF2 Criss Coleman ABF2 Michael Crawford ABF2 Leopold Gaston ABF3 K 3 JJ' ' ie ? ff . s- 1 r .,,, 2 3 5 1 1 1 Uri Lf' I Z f I X X 1 1 V... Lyn- -..wx-.. ... K:, .qw-4. 1:L,A-v. -311.--.,'-nr: ,,J-- -- ---ll-,,,,, , ,F , V- , - A H-MW, -, ,, ,,,, ,,.-- ,.-V....-.Y-,-4-W-Y----6-'-A---A-X - --A1 'V' 's M f I V . l sg ,Qu A. 'Q' .SE 59-3U3Pi?iiii3.E' w ff' 1 .e J! .,S!Hk,y.LI.:? i 3.1 . Ib-'fff ,lg-N . u..:.... 4.4. , M... ,..'....- F x......,u.. .-.msg-..... J----f bw.- .14 -.. .....a,.- w SQL.,---,--,:.J. .,..., , ,,,,,. .. ,., ,, A.-- X A 5 y-v.1ihH+ , irq,-, ' A I '0m...q.,,-H X 5'l'lilhnlun-g.,.-t- in vm lf? . .-Q:if'l f A Av E+ S., 4 an a i 5 4 3 , ...mmf 5 fl 'ii ffw , F 5 My -vhr - 'I .Egg 5, x A ' ,J , xg? 'N fu- '-2 41 DEP RTME Lt. Kenneth Royals LCDR Richard Strickland lg, y E, 3 , LT Beverly Cilia CAPT Mark Henderson ENS Erlina Awa 1 . rf 1 f 5 3 'lla E all Q' ' E , we l .,,' 7- J 1.31 E , vw., E A E ,- - E A . E '-e , 1, ll l 'Q 'SX 1 ' ' W up 1' I . Y 3 Ali 7 L -f ' W' ' ' l ' 4f 'K l W 9? wh. ENS Bill Ehret ENS Thomas Lipscomb ENS Jane Mcneely E' if an ' 'W UI' H ,J CA CA DIVISION or SNAP as it's commonly called, is composed Data Processing Technicians .which are responsible for the operation and maintainenance of shipboard non- tactical information resources. Their primary job is to support the entire ship's company and embarked troops with informationresources technical computer support. Users are treated with on-line newspapers, Internet access. and e-mail., 'L s 19 X I DPC Mary Epright 'rL urcguly IVIIIICI DPI Sidney Allwein Moms ik 372.72 ? DPI Robert Swafford 51.4 DP2 William Russell -1 . 1. -, ,J-q ,,.l!l,.,,1,, RM3 Chris Kitchens DP3 Jason Ross 'L , DP3 Shannon Lambeth RMSN Dominic Gonzales ,, Jn' '1 Y RM3 Craig Pekar RMSN Daniel Ramirez RMSA Matthew Dowling RMSA Edward shenon RMSA Kelly Smith 4 ,. . 5 ', A ,.f-, ,,..ej-...M . .. g.. -,. . , ll' CE DIVISION , is composed of Electronic Technicians tET'sJ, Interior Communications Technicians 1IC'sl, and Data Systems technicians tDS'sl are responsible for an extremely large amount of electronic, systems that include air and surface radar, air traffic control equipment, navigation systems and meteorological satellite receiving equipment, copiers, electronic calibration and interior conmiunications equipment. ETCM Michael Miller 4.-QC ET I Brian Crittenden h ICI Aaron Shields ETCS Pam Velardi DSI Gayle-Carlene Espina Dsz Cynthia Burke jkv, u Q 4 n .44 ETC Michael Sheeley - ICI Brenda Mccrite lC2 Teresa Grant ICI Thomas Barlow ICI Christopher Rowles Qin 1-Mn .IC2 Emest Harlan Sr -..v..v---V., ,, , ,,-. 'u. T-, nn- f-- , , ,,:l. . , . -f --.,-.A , CE it 1 . 1 ET2 Andy Harpst ET2 Jacob Munoz Wal ET2 Timothy Hensel IC2 Lee Ann Readd ' .,........,.-.......,. .,V- , ,-A.,.,, .4 Y . . ET2 Christina Hines ET3 Kenneth Croll ET3 Douglas Dromey ET3 Lawrence Ford Jr IC3 Paula Henning ,ET2 Melissa Johnson 1 IC3 Stephanie Davis ET3 Matthew Eusey IC 3 Jenemy Gleason ET3 James Huddlextull CE ,J L' r L51 V. Ll' J l 4 if fi D , i r l 4 Q I 'Vt lu ut s- Aww. l I lilzimrllal y4u,m-ul:-:, T Ikxw, Gia P Im,,,.Hwf CE I fl IC3 Bemadette Mclean DS3 August Toumay ET 3 Donnell Wells IC3 Christopher Yowell ...,. ....Y ,, .....-.4- ET3 Michael Smith 4 I I I k lC3 Jason Varley -ET3 Steven Wood 1474 ICFN J R Kimble ' .2 io Graham . . ..n..f.4.: Kwik 1 H 5: 'O 1. 'in 3 6- f -f-V..-v W, W... ,- :am , 'qu- .,- f CR Q ,V , , ,V an--,--fc -.-,.,Y,,f CR CR DIVISION is responsible for providing command, control and for WASP, embarked Marines, and staff. The technical controllers maintained continuous connectivity on over 100 tactical voice, data, and message traffic circuits. The Joint Message Center processed over 200,000 messages during' the tiveomonth deployment. cz u 0 .Sikh RMCS Floyd Peters8n RMC Roy Dilks RMI David Bright 72 .-.4,....,,....-,- , 7,4-W- ,Y A , .r .5 I i . ew .4 . 4 I- ef , iff? 5 'Y ff 'f s i ' , ,tr Ei sn Rfa. RMC Edwin Jackson f uiiw RMI Tanya Hagens RMI Sandra Harris -it-r -' 'A 1-Q -3-'gl -- '-qv -- - .. '-x. , 1 9 'tr f - - ' -' - a t ' l as- I RMC Catherine Phillmon GYSGT Carmen Sillstrop ig' V. i SSGT Tim Higgins RMI Lisa Moore A' 'l' 'k13'i'f' V ' - .... -1,.. M I a-f 'I is i. t Q Q -l gl v ef XX 'Q W , Q 5 , R X , ,- , ,. .Y,..,...,--..- CR ,.,, I 1-v I f- I RMI Donna Pitts RM2 Richard Byrd RM2 Alan Plottel B A RM3 Rick Avalos f f rx wr ag, RM l Louis Richardson RM2 Jody Crampton JWF' RM2 Dwayne Sumlin RM3 Alex Byrd RMI Brian Skipworth RM2 Pete Irizarry RM2 Ray Tisdom RM3 David Clayton y mhz V RMI Millie Watson RM2 Michael Manning RM2 Eric Whitt RM3 Aaron Eatmon any RM2 Jarrod Bray RM2 Otis Monger RM3 Dedra Ames RM3 Jonathan Edmundson 73 M W mir. CR RM3 Kevin Fulbright I 1,5 Bradley Hines RM3 Tesha King salty 1 J I 5 RM3 Paul Taylor RMSN James Napier 74 RM3 Robert Haynes RM3 Trenia Johnson RM3 Recco Smith RMSN Edward Holt RMSA John Egiziano 1 i 44 6 - 1 , .Q , , f , it l 2' RMSA Jeremy Gatbonton R , si' 5 I ii it 1 . Ml .in .. CARGO 4 A, . y fi ,I ffZf1B'1-:riff Capt. Tracey Decato ff ' ' WN 5' 63, iv sv tw, X ,Q f f J ,G Mia Gr fgf 1 GYSGT PaulAhuett GYSGT Karen Houchen SSGT Travis Hammond ,,. -.,-....- ::Yf:--Q , . Jun' YYY . .ew 4. - N1s . 1 4:-' ,wif zscompuscd 0 N cc. Llllfl 5 :md from ioqs. 'lilo pximaiy fn N--'VC' H- --D. Q is .2 ' w Cl Lxwkliljclk lb N if eguipiimezii, supplies. Q. .1 .5 of cargo via the flight . 5111 ij, l?Q'l'hl lifts. 'float Coats, Espfri: :ls CCIQDS, meiubers of CCP - 5 .AA , ,,.+ -. .si ,Ll oi Li'S.lISQOl'lCCl cargo safely miessly. ,, ,Alqfgq l - +A ,V 'Y 3 wx 1 r ji 'A - sg ! T ' W 1.9. K ' A A f na: A' i , A 31- A .f 1 7 f 1 , ',', , X em l il 'f' 1 A 'B J! SGT Lesley Cohen SGT Clyde Hardin CPL Aaron Goth CPL Jamaar Hicks CPL Nash Swan CPL SamYates CPL Allan Anderson CPL Michael Marquet l IEPL Todd Boren CPL Jonathan Crigger CPL Roy Mcgaha LCPL Esantis Callwood CPL Vincent Garcia CPL Christopher Smashe l LCPL James Downing ,, ,-vnu, .. - ...,..-.-T...:,---..,,, ,waz , - -.. CCP LCPL Jason Dupuis LCPL Jared Holland , , -4: LCPL Daniel Gremef LCPL Howard Johnston , 1-1 .A , ., ,JT , -4-nu-LN ., 1 5' .i' Q Joe Hayes LCPL Hal Hlcks , T1 ff 3 r I 1 LCPL Kevin Kortman LCPL Jon Kramer Q 3 I 'xl 1. . , f- -V V f .I 1 1 1 4 .-nl. Y -W. ,, . .....-.. .-Q---.Y . Y' LCPL David Lopez ' LCPL Trevor Ristau LCPL Geoffrey Sims LCPL David Stauber PFC'Robert Bumell Jr ,J 1, , . ,. . ,-4. ..u..,....- LCPL Mark Maynerich LCPL Kenneth Mcmillan LCPL Michael Pitalo LCPL Dvon Stewart PFC Raul Martinez z. rg 'f ......,.......L....L..............., . .A af.' . E-, ' 4 ff .9 at .,,'-' , 1- i ...av I Q., Y. .ig .rv r P LCPL Lee Stutts4 LCPL Wayne Zimmerman PFC Brian Pyszczynski PFC Ronald Watson - - -- LCPL Samuel Pooler LCPL Ronnie Scarberry LCPL Stephen Stacey PFC Marc Boynton PFC Robert Woodard 79 CO SYSTEM S.. ',-.--...,- Lt. Paul Stevens mfr., f-., A. 34' get , A, ENS Antoinette Mcmillen ' . ' An, ,.-., - f w lg' Ev it ,tic 4 5 . I F' 4 I ' ,........... . . P912-iw,,'-1. -' Wm.. . 9- ' f-ryan. 51 X 155 gs.:-I -7. . x tj ' : .X , A F' fES5..v-A-4-Q ' s. m. ' ' xt I-Q 2 X. k ,X -N.. . rg X S Rig X EW K N 7 ax 'rm ' - 1 :M 'Q .3,k.,p , Jadfsbfggzjg ff ' 7-V - 'ID G 'TJ ...N-A... .... ...---...--J-....-.-...,..-.-...,-.--. U.,--...,f.--.--F --A-T FC2 Jeffrey Mirabal FC3 Charles Olson FC2 Keith Moeller -13-71 FC3 Elizabeth Steck FC2 Nicholas Niglio MA '91 ff --N -,ual ,, .--....- - ,-,-. Fcs Phillip Bailey FC3 Christopher Swann DSSN Timothy Best FC3 Thomas Milliken lll FCSN Vemon Frazier 1- X7 v. x X k. Y 4 1' lr -ff .1 1 , C 4 .dx ff-:af -1 ' 9 fi l 1 g l Y E QN l . Z xxfly -..- - -x...-. -.....' -1-..a.--,.. ........ , . ...... . .. -, a.....4.,.....-..... -tux -5- il' f xx, Y f unm hulunlfur X , - -Q.-:ie .ef ......-... . CG CG Division, The largest division in Combat Systems which is composed of Aviation Ordnanceman fAO'sJ and Gunner's Mates CGMG'sJ. The CG division is responsible for the safe transfer and storage of over 400 different types of ammunition and ordnance, from the initial receipt and accounting to the transfer and positioning within one of five magazines, t li zu, to breakout, delivery and buildup for ffm - transfer to the designated areas. Other ' than handling large quantities of ordnance , the work closely with the Marines is the , ff use and stowage of small arms and the t proficiency training that is required. ff - AOC Johrmy Barrett We 44, I A01 Albert Ramos .rg V N. rv' he it lu 'x 1 V 'U' I n M . Av . ,A 1 A, . QF he qw, R' .V Q. . ,, .x 4 A - ,hal GMC Herbert Royce :it fairy' A01 Fredrick Ray aff? Aoz nemmappmm-ry Aoz Lon Wyre I WBA H523 A01 Hillon Canaday GM1 Miguel Rivera ' -IW., A03 Eric Gray 'fp A01 Reginald Howard A01 Gerald Terrell ii fur' 'l 9 ski GM3 Xavier Johnson 1 I Qgfd, A01 Joel Leedy figs: A01 Stephen Zuluaga A03 Stephanie Lawrence .,. --- . H .,.- WH T, , , ,lp .. :CG C A03 Marlon Marshall 155, A03 Matthew Schanuel GMG3 James Wolfe A0-AN Jason nam AOAN Kevin Price f A03 Tomas Nazariovega A03 Melissa Ream A03 Victoria Richert r ff Y A may AOAN Marnie Rodriguez AOAN Monique Sh ....-.....,...,..... ..-JL ef, BW new-ng. 1'- GMGSN Steven Snyder A03Anthony Sandow ffm A03 Claude 'Irigg . AOAN Michael Iannacone AOAN Tamiamle Lewis AOA A Tesla C raddiek Z1 s I 3 5 2 r 1 4 1 ' Q , U4 A I K 3 ' l f it G og, Hin. :uw- null-If' -,mv u '+ ..-...,. me lCl,.l CG V Y V A , ,G --,-,..- , gli, , ,. . Y , . - AOAA Rebecca Dangora AOAA 'lhlcy Fairley AOAA Timothy Flaherty AOAA Robert Holmes AOAA Megan Lucas lit 5. 4 I Q f 'ki i X - l AOAA Alton Mackey Jr AOAA Maurice Smith AOAA Randy Woolf AOAR Bobbi Bazow AOAR Carlos Berrios 4,251 Y Q ,, ,..-,.......-.-...-,......iY - .... , . A019 'WINS conumi OUT QUNS '9L'AZlJf'f 1'W.S EQ X I 'YA O fm 5 ,. u 141, l .1 85 DEC DEP RTME Lt. Donald Wilbum .U x -1. n Lt. David Baker ENS Alan Abshezu' , S' nw l libs! v7 V N 1 F -L-and -.i,,,n,,, IS BMC Douglas Rey molds B511 Charles Dax is 9' B311 Paul Wiggan af BM? Andrew Estlund .Q 9 ,Q 1 1 ls N1 ' ' ' ' '!4, 1'i 'l+l4,'iii.i'li i 5 A K B311 Michael Dare Si BMI Jorge Mina BM2 Darryl Mixon IST DIVISION. ls iespuiisililt' lm t ie inutiring. ztitelitwiiig and getting this Gruml Lady umlerwuy. In-port or ut seat. interiur and the exterior pi'eset'vz1titmn occupies most tit' there time. Manning the underway replenishment stations to receive fuel, tbod and cargo is also an important part of lst Divisions responsibilities. cr NSW: B NX? BNI3 Hong Kang llsitt Hit' ' vtl 4-Q SN Sherna Mamansag .xg SN Cedric Ridley SN l lmt Suttlu SN I Inns NM nu IST 2 1 Q SA ,lacie Edu ards SA Keith F resquez E i 45-. --1' lv. '. 7 :Q ' ' E - SA Jeremy Johnson 1' SA Richard Rawls A 3 .o. 1 SA Brandy Sugden 'Nav 1? 'VJ-Q SR Sherri Camelli 1. 1 .C-? 51 7' all SR f mar llvlgaflillfl lr SR Yilnliy filukhrnkis SR Phillip llurdingjr SR Vlmrlm-s Pc-nlaml .515 , pk., 2ND DIVISION, is responsible for ,N the for the launch and recovery of mf I is .XX 'R x is a 1 . ' x surface landing craft in support of the WASPS amphibious mission. v - ' -,V , ,. Small boat operations, including if passenger I cargo transfer and aviation lifeboat duties. All of Deck Department shares the responsibilities for getting the underway, mooiin g and underway replenishment. ZND Division is also responsible for the issuing of life o, 1 boat assigmnents to all hands. ' BMC Eddie Tfhomas BMI Ralph Cryer ,gr-.. BM1 Alex Gombash BM2 Scott Korb BM2 Mark Riggs Q ,naw fig, y. X Q21 BM3 Kyle Smith BMI Chrlstopher7 ipolsln SN D miellt Penmll 90 13, xy A DY W...-J' BM3 Steven Butcher SN C crm in RLIIQJIOIII ntl . - 1 ki, i ig ii I s 'J-4' fn. 'V' 3 Q .e I' . w- D BM3 Jason Holmes SN Ionlth in Su mn E x X . I X i 1 l' 1 i4 1 ..-.. -3 K , s H I I ' i 1 F . ' w 0 1 , - 3 . 1 v I , K X X 1 x X 1 - 1 y ' . k ' ' ' J' 'e . L' 4 L I 1 ' 7 R 2 I . 2 2 I 2 s fizl ff: . .1 ff 1511 ZN Q4-E. SN Jonathan Youngblood SA John Mcwilliams Jr SR Yevgeniy Chernyshev SR Mario Granda 9' 'F SR Rouzhch Nakhai SA Quincy Duplessis SA Scott Luma SA Precious Thomas Jr SR TawanaAustin .f' 49. 47 .Q w i , . , ' Q. , r I SR Rebecca DierCkS SR Anisga Eversley 'Pb SR Melody Mcpherson SR James Mock ,., . 7' ,Q U-, SR David San1uIli1::1fr SR 'l'ycc-Ima Scullark pi-mg 'N . '- YP ., Wy ,UQ-v! ':' f' ' K DE 'f 'I LCDR John Leung DTC J oan Becht DT3 Andrew Benco DT3 Marvin Yabut DR Stephanie Cooperman 4 rw It 'K -4 -any-Q X f ., , ,vpn n , , ,, mf fx, W .1 V 'Y -z T ' .5 ,n .,,,, 'al 4: 2' wil E . ,..-,.......,.... n E n NG NEERING DEP RT CDR Paul Gualdoni I X LCDR Mark Steele LT Erik Eslich ENS KatherineAllen W ,. new-P' , 'Eh- ENS Kenneth Bronokowski ENS Kimberly Himmer CWO2 Connie Weichsler 'I 6 ,- , ,1-3 --. X X X X X ih- MMC Campbell Harris JZ, f!' MMI Alan Johnson aw? MM1 Henry Ruhl fling EN2 Vicente Martinez milf' EN3 David Baxter 98 ws? ENI Gary Branch ENI Lawrence Meyer MM1 John Volden MM2 Harry Park MM3 Lovilla Davis ..-..-.,- ... ...'.,:-1... -..-A-A -,V I-S..-i7 ' ,,,.n ,. il:-1, luullnwsizg-lliul ,TIN J-.,., ,.- ,. .. . .,,-,,,,.- 1 'dl- lin EMI Noel Bridge I MMI David Roberts -I IPI I MM2 David Buckley MM2 Marco Rolas -an MM3 Paolo Fleurant YV 4,7 X I. F4-L A EN3 Matt Griflin AUXILIARIES DIVISION, or A- Gang is the largest division within Engineering. The Hydraulic Shop is responsible for aircraft elevators, cargo weapons elevators and steering units. The Diesel Shop maintains six small boats in addition in addition to two ALCO emergency diesel engines. The Steam and Heat Shop takes care of the water heaters and enviromnental equipment. AC8cR shop is responsible for the air conditioning and refrigeration plants, vital for crew comfort and the preservation of frozen stores. The Monorail Shop maintains all electric fire pumps, high and low pressure air compressors. The Machinery shop rounds out A division and is capable of manufacturing repair pans not on hand or in some cases no longer available. 3515 FN Rachel Strange EN2 George Tellefsen 'nt .Lag MM3 Earl Johnston 4' - 'ii - M AA--gf P' I 1 f - J I Wy d W, LX - X Eli Q s K i 38,3 my va an ,ag il . 'H 'I' 1. .fi A1443 f Utah. if .. -... -,F EN3 Michael Mcfarlin i f ENFN Shayvn Ankerich it IFN Patricia Peters -1 ,,f Y V , qi. ,Y . , EN3 Michelle Obryant 4, P Jan Rajchel MM3 Steven Smith in FN Camille Campos ENFNMarcoCastro-Vasquez mayne ccray ww, 439:-1 MM3 Thomas Waselesky ENFN 'Ike M ENFN Jean Perou .1 if t D g!VAS 55.557 ' . Jef- ' ,i 5--A u .S , .vil- I h , 4, wr' 4 I Q - r I 'YB' get fr. X . Ev,-1 I ...AJ MMFN Kelly Webber 5 MMFA Damion Davis FA Hugo Lopez FA Jamal Cooks . FA Christina Gonzalez FA Roger Mercado 4.+........... - ,A - -2-gg,-Y fha FA Gary Isom EA Terry Upson ' x FA Michael Koronka FA .lasonYarhrough ,H ,,, 1,.. -:L-ff.-ferzf-F MMFA Koli Kusi l I .gy MMFR 'headway Gamble ,u......,., .,..,.. .- ,. f Dxwf' l FW' Q Q . . Y.. 'X N I 2 f 5 1 . 3' , I ,Y P 1 5 in 5 I Xi. . 1 Y X 4 'Nr E D S E aa Q I DAMAGE CONTROL CDCJ e e e e be e ' SHOP is responsible for all the ' g ship's installed and portable damage 0 ll 5' control equipment and systems such Y as Aqueous Film Forming Foam i V 8, i CAFFFD and Halon 1301, CO2 fire h ' l 3 extinguishers, and all Damage ' 1' - Control lockers. Damage N on C ' ' A ? Controlman also conduct training it I for the ship's crew in basic and ei , A a g a 6' advanced damage control. Xi? ' s 5 ' 1 ,Ei W if , , it il 1 1 S r I P . . 1 .I a 'DCCS Charles Lansing DCI John Collins i 5, t 4 'mm' I I I LN lDClSe:mMahoney nczmlcarse -f r ' ' gall' s D A . DC2J2lKOQf0WSki DC2 Bela ladvanyi fl ul ...-:--if-....-n m -- 1-42 .Q .-was-xrvv, .YY,pu-,.l-- .-YT. Y' A . l DC3Adrian Cartagena u, gh DC3 Jason Mullen DC3 William Sandlian DCFN Elias Robles Iii I 1 cpl DCFN Jason Sanders W 1- . k YY.- ' TA 7.3, . ffm- T I , . I h K A .1 'ufma ff ', 2. . 7w1 ' . ' ,mf '40 hai clk DCFA Isaac Baeza DCFA 'lhwls Bexley ' ii -A 'Q 5 4 A DCFA Brian Holloway lx:-'Iii 'ir-A -- - . ,an--.q.---.,..., , 6 DCFA William Young X X X 1 1 +5 x 1 , i I t i 2 I ii f 1 e i T l 1 Z A s i 5 ? S .0 1 J I af we , nl ,.- t. 1... ...-.. .A...-fn.-.asm E DIVISION, Electricians and Interior CommunicationsTechnicians form the Electrical Division, which is divided into six work centers. EEOI qugitnngsliopbmaiminsallmenghang and recepticals onboard. EEO2 Q Motor Rewind Shopj maintains all the galley and laundry equipment, ventilation and environmental control, in addition to rewinding electrical motors. EEO3 C Electrical Tool Issuelb maintains the shipboard Electrical Safety program and issues electrical tools. EEO4 Q Power Shopj maintains electrical switchboards and generators. .EEO5 C CCTVJ operates and maintains the site television system and the 9TV secure briefing system. EEO6 1 IC Repairj maintains all interior communications equipment. ' 'lla rig, EMI Steve Prevo EMI Jeffrey Ramsey 5 IMZ 'bly Lied: EM2 kicked Minh EMCM William Stream E33 EM 1 Vernon Scriber EMZKH Post EMI Melvin Berry C EM2 Christy Church l'.Q -lvl EM2 Devil 'hillll EMI Victor Holguin EM2 Jeffrey Knightoii Bradiey Wegnorst ' X Q1 N- 1 x X A 4 9 4 N1 4 '3 Sal in-I- ' O I i Z - - 1-,. :?.... ..--.. ..-4-gs.. , 1. . .slime 57- -V' , , , ,J-1-1-W. .fa - V N l ,XX k of if D il- fin EM3 Sean Sweeney EM3 Stacy West ENB Nlsmc n EMFNNicllelelVlel'hmll U'-Q EN3 Eugene Williams H EN Anthony Reynolds 'EP EM3 Carla Jones 'ds G EM3 Magdalena Llull EM3 Robert Oler im 'Qia- :..-fig, 5,95 EM3 Palmer EM3 Pedro Rios 'K EMFN Michael Henderson EMFN Avery Kowalski FA Steven Duvall FA Linda Koehler l05 - Y ,, ' QL ..,:-, , -ltirjzlz 171' , r I l fllj MPI- The men and women from the pit keep the tires burning and the lights on. They are the 'first ones in and the last ones to leave. Responsibilities of MPI is to maintain and operate two V2M700 psi boilers, two main engines. five service turbine generators and two evaporators producing over l00,000' gallons of fresh water daily. in-71 pq Y , --vw , ir:-1.-- -... M... 1'4i'3'f Af '1 S , X , l MMI Homer Johnson 6 BTI Riley Riggins N' :hg- MM2 Daniel wiedor A I 06 MM3 Hector Diaz --f--f--e-1-4-------- V- -Av 1-1' -,ff---U ,, -A --J'---416-nina..-f Ev MM2 James Cogar 5 MM3 Efrain Flores 4' 'wii' -41' 'e MM2 Keith Litmon MM3 Ozie Gee MM2 Alix Nicolas MMS David Hanlin f ' ! 4 1 t 3 i Su i has X X I Q gi' MM3 Robert Hays MM3 Daniel Voce U - , Ji, ,-Y,4lj MM3 Jesse Moreno FN Dealicia Bennett fy f i'EL-wa. MM3 Roger Smlth N lchole Bernal 4 MM3 Gertrude Thomas FN Larry Castllleja MM3 Jazmm Thomas I EN Eddie Hodges v-155' W 'An' 'am ' '- faq , lL,,. , , lp in nquu-ul Jar , , .AQ-.'ff ' -, 2 'Q JL, .15 5 ,. - V V V Y ' gif ' - ,' ?.,lj'Q'Q-wa. 1 . ' - jf ' -A' Db' 'L' - F . ,, fa, jg. N N85 ,fr jgfr A.z1E,.fx N 1 ' 5 - Af' ' - 5, V - A i s ' Q k I T . ' j ' 2 ,Q 1 ' ' , if Jfjf J ' V if 7 iff -. . , , i . X F' A .1 ' . b N ,, I ' 1 ' ' ' . f , 1 ' 1 - 2 , ' I Pm ' ' J , Z ' it , - t . -3 X . L tj . - U Y if 1 f A eszsriigz on-gr F- F 1- F fini fe' . 5 F rv- - - - V if . 2-75'-V Jigs? X ' P - lf- I f ' Qi' l P F' , t o Q ' e ' A . w ' -- ' L 5 - -CJ iiflulf .' 's.. Rf . 1 4' S J L . '3 Q D1 Y J. , W.. ' , 0 , . . . - t ,, 5-.Q X. , , W mia- ' , U h -. Y ,, . as , 'x is . .J 4, 'f ' . ' QQ.. .QJQE Y n, ,- - :Lg K 1 V F' gpg I 08 ngmm o ! ......-- -...fav ' - 4 if ra 'Hill' '-- li-ihr-'M f 3ng. -1-' ' -nu-H, FN Otto Ruiz-Garcia MMFN Kimberly Timmons FA Kevin Gordon FA Dennis Krick FA Kosal Ving K If - T'rF' di 141- '---- ---- - -Y MMFN Sheri Smith FN Benjamin Wise MMFA Jeremy Keener FA Charles Mack FR Tracie Jarrett 'Q 4 9' K I is E Ni an WI Y f 3, gs F on f X. X X vu yi 1 052 '1 I 'Hwan- f uf ' ' 1 li J MP2- The men and women from Main Propulsion II Division keep 'the one of two main engines running. This provides half of 0 the combined 70,000 shaft horse power which propels the ship over 24 knots. bib' MMCMAHan Larkowski MMI Michelle Loveland MM3 Christine Chadwick MM3 Mark Davis MM3 Terry Travis FN Christopher Buda 5. V E..--1 - . fp, L-, Mi, . X-s.,..,, - , u.x I 1, i 1 f L A A .1 2' ww, .wi N i 351' E , MM2 Roy Cutkelvin uwain Fields 4 Mm-'sommmm ,.... -.1---fs 4.4 -Af, H N ' A 1 n,,1 Q 5 1 .- N ' ' - 5 f , U i i :xiii up of-f ' , I MM3 DouglasAlston . MM3 Ray I-Iostetler MMFN Bobby Newman MM3TJarren Brown F3 MM3 Loree Ray FM Demetrius Payne l09 1- .- . '1r,,liL,.-- intl. :F FA Arthur Minton FA Natalie Steil 7-'-li-P 5'-1 ' my- ,V 7' ' FA Michael Rhodes FA Corey Sutton gl' 'i ' - taint' - FN Tina spaugh 'FN 'ram'-is Vail F FA Derrick Edwards FN Joseph Ware FA Bevon Findley MMFA Joe Haynes MMFA Robert Richardson FA Tabatha Shafran IIN i ,Q s EA an-ian Thomas rn fihmedfirighn infix--, -A I 3 SL U' KV' Z i A R 0 . D' f 5 5 I 3' -his HTC Todd Nealley HT2 Christopher Farme 5261 HTI William Baker r DC2 Kevin Pedrazoli R 'air -me HTI Kenneth Mahan 1 MR2 Timothy Shepherd MRI Eric Singleton 'lift HT2 Brian Smith HT2 David Werner , E: MR3 Matthew Arnold DC3 Barry Brmson REPAIR DIVISION. home of the Hull Maintenance Technicians CHT'sJ. The HT's speclallze m welding, brazmg and plpelittmg They also maintain vital systems such as, plumbing, filemam and the CHT system. 1 R -' 4 R I: fri if .ff ff' , V -'U I 'pg' all.. . Zvi 'f F ' gf 'Li ri '71 ' V' dir. gi A1 : Y, K 5 e H, '7 n QL I QU...- HT2 Michael Burchett 41 'Q B. lui this' -'-'W ' 1 ' '- ,ni-'- V-1 ,, - ,I-In-, HT3 Shane Gaffey us. HT3 Jeremy Jeffreys FN Andrew Blake FA Karl Marcelin . H1'FAcm-smpmrwewm HT3 George I-lolderman MRFNOrlonBarr HTFN Gregory Brown l-ITFA Michelle Jimenez HTFA Kevent Pierre X1 ADMINISTRATIUN. Yeomen are the core of the administrative functions of USS WASP. The YN's complete a myriad of reports, instructions, evaluations and awards. In addition to the YN,s, X-1 Division includes the shipls 3-M Coordinator, who manages the ships maintenance program. 51' QQ- ' psf I 17 ga It JK. bi bv. F rf. va! .,'A ' 1 X if S if -H I 1' g7L' fl 1 N s A . it 4 r' . ' i fn , FCCM Rob Kaylor YNC Jean Allen V ,. ... i . 'i Q sr.: w- i YN1 Patrick Scanlon YN3 DarienAnderson l YN3 Kamisha Crable YN3 Benjamin Oneal YN C Rodney Martin In YN3 Stacey Buttrum YNSN Lakisha Mcintyre .r Ei E. t Ni' Fil id '-it -U Nha it . l, S 'fir Z H , l V , ....................,..-...,..,.....,,..,- ,,, ,.,,-.,-,..-...m, u 1 .3- et -i 'sit' , 5,2 iui A ,', hula I K PNCS William Keane PN1 Scott Ragan f-.4-f 1.0. PERSUNNICIJNIEN inuintuin service records for over l.000 ei'ewiiieiulwers. In utldilion. the PN's ure responsible for issuing lD Cards. administering advancement exams, and processing leave papers and TADXPC S orders. in '53 'x PN 2 Andres Rodriguez PN2 Marc Siskind 4 P 'Q 5 -vs . -Us A PN3 Julie Hunt PN3 Kimberly Peterson PN3 Judy Reid X.. 'U' . . Navy NLISTED Envicf RECORD CAUTION loam y 0 nmovrvfwascw ,- ir-nuqbyimugermsaou or-uma www Nc , c mmnnqbv' ua 11-nmuivy oomumrmm I mann wvnmrwmm niisuefi In ln rr nu nu vupa 1-um nn :mm um! in nusoos 1 eonerned 5 l D ll!! K tml us: lnl nn mum! In he l nfr nr emmn 4 ol me erllslcu pnvxomul lervucu rlcoru and i In in has Inq hun nc Inn Dcpanmsnl a' Ihr Navy n vlevr ul rhl rl rummx Pnorenrv OF u.s. NA mmm :man up-uw ve'-maroon l Q W 5lpg,,,,,4l-. K ,,.,-1 Q :is , F5 E . 1 1 NCCS Mark Slmonds NCC Timothy Fitzmaurice f -fi, J OC Anne Lewis DM1 Thomas Ashley LII Hector Pabon 'Z'- 1 Rs l ISN lon ith :nl uthu SNAaron Peterson Whether it is career information from the Career Counselors tNC,sJ or legal advice given by the Legalman KLNJ, the members of X-3 division are here to help. If it is certificates you need or official copies you need, the Lithographerls CLPSJ are standing by. Armed with a pen and notepad, the Journalists C.IO'sJ cover WASP events for publication in addition to operating the closed circuit television station CCCTVJ. I lp ,., ,. 1-pg . MW' in + . ti: , ,, 3. 2 K Z 1 i Ni A . x E 5 2 Yl- S Q , -1 ,-v.gQ.m.Q X4 MACS Lyndon Williams y MA 1 Darnell Eschete it MA3 Sabbatha Ford 'Pls .- -1 v SK3 Bryan Vlomhle l fx MAI Edward Brinson MAI Gennelle Mack MA3 Jeffrey Hall MA1Aurelio Ennis MA3 Charlene Evans Ql gm i 40: 10- MA3 John Justiniano M A . . ll MASTER-AT-ARMSare responsible for maintaining good order and discipline. Conducting investigations. drug testing and many other functions relating to law enforcement and security. A 'pigs' .nun N U 8091 1 1 mu ,,,f um ,,, U I 4 l I , l I I H iii i,U,1',t',' HX' 4 f It i i 'ill if .l l .U slow o 0 'Wo' mm t 'f'.'.g. f f QW ,a.' ilztgolw t t a'.t'.ti.0'A'f EDICA DEP RTME F I -fi WH ' 2 7'- LCDR Roger Gilmore 'isa ,, my i JL. 'af f if wi' in iam, ia.-rg, k, fha, 5, 1- 15 i 'aff - ' 'A 4' 1 .lr fm? I' if ' Q , F iwl, 5 i, 4 ' 'nn- . , qi., H 'i -B a 4 'Q 4 it , far' - 'N Q Q, , Aw, sr Q if 1 n v 5. ,Q LT Lisa Cartwright LTJG Martin Kerr , i ar 7 '1 Q V M f 6 Q A 4' . 'U ,. , G' Q .. - A ' gy Q i 1 'iii '9 ,. ' e 4 M .g iq, , , Hb ,- W 1 . a . i 1? 'P A , Q x I I w ii 5 I -L 9 ,. .-.--.-.-....v- . ...... .. .- -..ev --.Y -Y ....,. MED I-ff HMC Eric Carnahan HM1 George Schmidt 'kr HM2 James Jackson Ii HMI Les Adams KU. I HM1 Michael Stahl HM2 Doug Smith Jr 3 l A Pm .- 'P HMI Lester Pounds HM2 Clifford Booth ii HM3 Gregory Baron MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Provides routine medical care to shipls company and embarked troops. The unit has 6 operating rooms, 2 xray labs, an intensive care unit and up to 600 beds. WASP serves as the primary casualty receiving ship within the ARG. Additionally, Medical has a 1,000 unit blood bank, audiogram booth, and extensive physical therapy facilities. I J -1 :' -.4 L, DWL 'ld ll' -1--.f----,--.-M..--a--.,.--0-..- g e V . ,QQ-1---1 - i?,,, Y ED - 1 2 HM3 Nadine Corpaci HM3 Neal Lacey :RH HM3 Michael Cahill I HM3 Sharon Calmese NM....v' HM3 Heather Oser HM3 Elaine Snavely H313 Neil Williams HN ChristopherVideau i 1 6 1:- .' h ll X Rnynmml Hl'l'llillIllx'l J NAVIG TIO DEP RTME , -ff-A Q if 111 LCDR Sidney Settlemyer Lt. Michael lunge nm . .qs l' , . i s 1 i 1 V f I 1 OPER TIONS DEP RT LCDR Paul Matthews LT Albert Hawkms 'Gigi' CDR Lannie Lake 1 1,2 g 1 4 ' . 'Q 1'-f .' 'lefifl l i '. - X. MAJ Scott Olinger LT Todd Proesen LT Amy Coxe Ai' X-, 15' I1 IG Stephame Droedak L i t 0,5 W' ., ff QI A' F l 1 . 5 , 5 A . E a il W . 1 ' I . N O , !' Lt 4 1 L , V A fu I if Uk DIN lSlUN'S 111issio11 is 111 pixwitlc iiielcoivltwgicill ami oce1111ug1'1111l1ie SllIWl7Ul'l to c111h.11tlxetl stall. sq11atl1'1111s. lXlLll'lllCS. SEAL teams . Clf. and lllllllf' iwthcix. This i11lio1'111g1tih11 is used to assist DlLlllllCl'S i11 dcle1'111i11i11g the effect ol thc e11x'i1'1111111e11t on flight opeixiiioiis. well deck operations. xxeapoiis sy stems. 1111dt1'ai11i11g evoltitions. 1 1 ,A ,D ,,' r? 'B li' AGC Donald Barrett AG2 Jason Butler P , -. AG2 Ralph Caravello AG2 Richard Drager -:,- 17 AG2 Christian Zwiegel AGAN Lela Davis Xl, X N,Iusur1f.ri:gnrX AHA N 'I rm is yllllllfl' II5 C FY al Q OC DIVISION is the tur truflie eontrol center for the entire Amphibious Reutliness Group lARGl. lts primary function is the safe und expeditious flow of uir traffic to und from the ARG ships out to 50 miles. The Division is singularly responsible for the extremely high tempo flight operations in support of ueriul commitments and ensures the safety ofull flights. ACC Leonard Bell ,JJ y if llfu ACI Maurice Coffey AC1 Gregory Mcguire AC2 Dcmaris Butler I I 1 'S 2 dll- Xlil Nlltlwzll lit'Ul'g1m' 'U- AC1 David Greene AC2 Matt Barcus ACI ,I effrey L' unditl' XVI Douglas jones AC2 James Mclaughlin AC2 Harold Smalls ,Ir - 5' fibv ' 1 1 . , 'lv XC3Ant0ni0 Thomas 7 Xf r XA Nix-1 ull: f,ast1:llarms .1 9. rr.- J' 5 .-2 ' AC2 Robert Runyon AC3 Roger Muckel ACAN Johnny Brooks Al TAA ,lormifcfr K4-5 s ljx OI DIVISION Operation Specialists utilize all available sensors in the Combat Information Center tClCl to develop and maintain an accurate surface and air tactical picture for use by the Tactical Action Officer. the Ship's Weapons Coordinator and the Officer ot' the Deck. CIC is manned 2-l hours a day while at sea and uses radar to provide shipping information and tactical data links with other Navy ships and aircraft. OSC Kerry Gulledge OS1 Bruce Brown 'L -15 i W.. '73 I f', .ww qt. ' . EWZ Eric Baerren OS2 Dale Brusius O82 Siklu-ein lluncan OSI Ixim Ilannah , I gc 9. ,T ' . 751-' EWI Daniel Meaney v OS2 Trina Ceglia USII rlmin llotlgc OS1 Mark Stone OS1 Owen Waily OS2 Donald Clifton OSI Stacey Deis OSI I ori I imlscy OSI NN ilbert Nlara till! v -11 .Q . ,, 4- OS2 Brian Meerbott EW2 Walter Perry 45' OS2 Keith Vanderberry OS3 Laura Allen OS3 Steven Barker OS3 John Barron AA OS3 Carl Betts OS3 Tamatha Ducksworth 083 Pedro Falu OS3 Tiffany Gaillard I 29 A---....4:g, Adv-1 --:QQ 053 Nlilena Hunter pq ...- rf is EW3 Miguel O53 Katherine Jew ell EWS Michael Townsend Q- f I 5 Romansantiago OSSN Shantia Byrd l ., ,. . -... .. Y 4 .,.. as v. OSSN Wmqlg lwin-r lnll SN Nlark Silllllhilllgll Fm OSSNAkua Clark USSR Phillip Bundick .lr USS X Nl2ll'lUll1lNlxlllN U55 X Iran is Xlulvley USS X Iimulln Slum K I I Uzxmwum .wc VCNPUIINIIWIC lol' all QQIOIOQIX glwcxlx. xxluuh Lll'C mud I cxploul cncmy CUININLIIIICAIIIUIIS. IIFIIITI'-f'1II ' IIIIF'W I ' V A LN, . ,L? 5,,1+'fvi'-P U 1151511:,ufgfiggwfl Q .Lf-f I I, W I I I ., '54 -If fig E500 fQ'I'Rff Hcathcr Iircxwr KIRK' PL-to lfzirrcll CTO! I l'ilIlIi.'XllfIl'0HS l l'Nll KL-nncth CTR! Troy Kirschstcin Drummond I., .-dl' K Wan I I III limbs-rl lung I I Ill NII1 Iuzwl Irum nlr I'l NIZ lun liznrlulir I I NIZ Rifllvlln- lim-fII'm'rI VI U2 kwin l'0llI'llUfl'l 4.1--uv-f , .N..-.... l CTO2 Ilona Croumbles CTR2 Ralph Hathaway -v-Q. .......,...,,. gi. FF It sl 511 iv-v Gem: Qlig 'lla 'Wise I1-rk 8:-sg 9114 Quai ser., Gulf necta- 'lil NGC! ,,,. 9, ,. ,.,, . 't'-,1,,,':.?.3-'bum ' asian Diillt 'fa-1:4 Ill if ff-1 ,,, pc '24 Q n 9 4 ev we A if -in 1 C- lb u I 9 U 4 iz T' Us TY fn- lv Q ni Q i n 4 1- Q 1 u i I -- 'IUZ 'I Nil CTR3 Gizette Lopez . 3 Tir CTO3 Robert Reisig CTO3 Brad Rice l l'R3 Dax id Silliman CTR3 Charles Hartshorn ' -iq ul' ,af OZ DH ISIUN pl Mmm ul' l1z1.rlliQr-me-Q 1 1 N .. f W1 - -. 7, X, i- , bQCv.1.al1rLs .iid l'liO1af-,.:k1l.el l Moe.: .mlm Olkllle ilk ,Oilll llllL'lzl3el:eC L Clllil alll fllliel M . egg .1 '.1.x,.,,.,,:!j' . ,HQ , A3 l'll0lC2 Loi. line Jllxlhlkfll QEUMJC: llllllhlgzl xmelllgeme ploooew .15 xl, cel 45 :Sill um X. low lmgagmg sujyporr io ship 5 QOlHlD2.illiv'. embarked :L1Tls..LV1d ofllel xmpy of me Azuplxlbloue Remix f5 KJFOUQ. -,,, Fu -, ISC Michael Reistad PH1 Clarence Arnold -:es Hr ii IS2 Charles Flansburg '91 er IS2 Todd Karr IS3 A il ron Brusmer IS 1 Douglas Appel J r IS1 Gregory Georg IS2 Robert Jordan PH2 Robert Swinland 2- G' - YT f PH3Aaron Englund 133 N' PH3 Maccabee Memmen PH3 Kenneth Pace ISSN Michelle Hammitt ISSN David Montes lS3 Thomas Sparrowk 'T' ISSN Melinda Brown PHAN Brett Dawson ISSA Christopher Brown ISSA Eric Davidson PHAA Daniel Stokes hr me Q . My .if 1 , P 1 2 2' I Q.. l 1 , i t V i Hx N S+ 7 4 l Q. lg F ETY Iraq -...,.. .......,..........,..,,. DEP RT p QP 2. ag-L, I HY' LT Richard Erickson L v ww. 1 we f iff-'fl 1, if Q' if 'i .uf -NX Lb t ristopher Schaier an X X ADC Donald Whitehead p V ,gs ., W' 'av , gf if Q' Q ' 4 , ' - f 5.4 A aw If Q. Ni? ir' kilns, tv. , 55f? P' ,WJ 2 , :ff in ws- ' ' V44 x ' HSA Fli'l'Y Fl RST Thatis the phrase that each WASP Sailor, Marine, or embarked member hears while doing theirjob. Members of Safety Department have the task of protecting the entire ship from equipment in ii ' flzmiage and it's personnel from injury. ,L 135 .J . , if M54 J . ,W 1. .fs ff A if I- DETACHME 136 LT Douglas Duchamre LTJ G James Hansen AEM 'CID LCDR John Bruening LT Chip Muir LTJG Clinton Moxey LT Michael Royle CW02 Olga Rivas 1 AZC Pierre Finn 5 AMH1 Stacy Parker ,T AMH1 Sophia Christia HC-8 HELSUPPRON EIGHT DETACHMENT FOUR. provides Amphibious Search and Rescue for USS WASP, COMPHIBRON SIX, and 26 MEU. The detachment also supports the Amphibious Ready Group with logistics transfers, Special Warfare insertion missions for embarked SEAL and EOD teams, and other specialized tasking. 'x ADI Frank Zeets AE2 Trent Arnold AD2 Gilbert Dever AMS2 Michael Hobson ph, .v -. 'i PR2 xml ,-k wigs, n UN Inhn Bovie AK? lesus Garzon AD3 John Keller AMS3 Jason Martin a I 1 - I 5 ' , , Au guy, n,,,,,W , A--4 ,--v A - .........- gtg,- ar1ii'- - . -f--L'--:LA-ff-f f A- - -ff AT3 Reginald Rhue AD3 Tina Wilkins lay ADAN Joseph Ciavarella 'za 1 AMSAN Nevan Enderson AN Jack Hedrick AEAN Damian Woods AA ChristopherSutherland AR Tonicia Elmore 138 'I' ,ai ' P 4? . S fu ma , ..--K-.nur lg' if :Us if? E. fl s ia. l- l -..--p---H.-.f-v-.-..1.-,-..-v.v... ..-..-.. - , N, ,w,,,,,,.... 00 ,, 7' if K- .1 if. J 's .f .. in is f 1 ,g,5,+'+vL'E?Q.',Q, -I 4, 2 F' 'fi Q Q ,Y VW! 1 4 -2-1 .1 'MN H Q, ., QA., J ul-wig! if Ay il x 'S .5 I . .t 1, 5, H a- le d S pa ' N ag., an v -N CDR Stephen Olson A Q 1, . ' if , '1 -- :af J.-'E '1'l '. I I s z V I , i Page , I 3 nu 4 ' . ' ' ' E ff . 0 1 . ',, 1,,5jm,g' LCDR INQkE 'Barnett LT Michael F latley 1 2 , ,, ':.- ':. fl-7 . ljl ,HL Danny King LTJG Brian Lindholm .. ,, -I ,,.an..., ,.. ... 'Q' x ' LT Dqn Jackson LTJG Mark Garrigus 1 A154 M, 4 2- X DG' h Lffik ga 45i2 Ks.1?41 1 . 1' , L-. , Q53 2 F- K, sq , 1 -.. M5 'A - I . na f ak, fn , b, mb 'Q . ' -r if n rf, W v .Ny -a A .541 '7'5 ' ' V if . an 1. ENS Jerry King CWO2 Pauljones A,Qg ,,,Vgg,, J, if n nf' F an ., .,- -... V P M V4 .Q ' , t .fe Vx: ,, Agia. fi' 4' ..........,-. K, ..,-----..-........ - 7-2-,1.A... .qu-Q,-gn-W-2 Y f' f't' , S1 at SKC Mildred Bires ohn Lewis SK2 Karole Trump SKC Ralph Rawlamm 'fait 5 YJ' AK2 Nicole Mariner SKS William Torres STOCK CONTROL DIVISION is the financial and inventory management division for WASP lt is divided into two workcenters: Customer Sewice. which is the entry point for all material requirements and is the coordinator for -port services while deployed and at homeport. Stockllsinancial Management controls aviation ' and surface fund budgets. I-Ml wil . 5.7.5-v-sry, 7.15 SKI Keith Fr SK2 ,Ianuario Mica 4 , s r 1 ,r if 1 I ' 1 i E I ? ,Y , , 115 7-7 1-A Slm'SGALLEY is made up of Mess Management Specialists CMSJ and Food Service Attendants fFSA'sJ. This team prepares over 6,500 meals for and Marines daily. lain, MS I Boyles -S r 'r J MS 5725! onkm lu L -av.A Q -V,- fi 'bx'-'i' .4 ,,,,.wL,gf. W. , Q, 202: 5 xg, Joubert Ferdinand 'Q Johnson . Q A , i I . ,-4 .-4...-ik ... . V- ' MS1 Clarence Hopkins 'I MS2 Gerarde Duque rl:- ar ij' MS2 Terence Harris MS2 Kimberly Smith r-'ilu Hamilton l4l , A 1 P iv 1 N Pk v 1 gi- 3 1 5 s QL S.. L2 1 is 4' +1 I 'I N i If 58:1 3. 5 i , i J I ' e fl. I s Z S3 . , -,..e-.....---1.- -,-iw Y SALES 8: SERVICE DIVISION is responsible for sewing the needs of sailors and embarked Marines during deployment, whether it is in the ship's stove, the barbershops, or the ship's lalmdxy. During cruise, total sales exceeded 1.5 million dollars. 435' SHI PatriekAbad 'E I Sl-ll Eqelia P ' 33200015311 its with .dui SHI SH2SaIvaKa!'e Eli 4-9332, Gregory Gilliam S3 mf Sl-I2 Richard Wayne SHSN Jerry Nunnally SHSA Jennifer Grisetti N n 4 ff! 144 f- ' ii., ' A '1 1 3 ij '1 55 I S4 UlSHl7RSl.NG is Composed of if?'iNiXLl!'Sil1g Clerks QDKJ and is rcsponsiblc fo1'ox-'cr' I .0O0pz1y records. Quad tour shipboard ATM machines. Disbursiug processes about 100 travel Qigmns monthly and is one ofthe most modern nmi'uuloma1ted Disbursing 'M' Ohiccs in the fleet. X f fx 1 JI4 , WEXRDROOM STAFF is responsible for WASP wzxrdmom. The job includes mea? pleparations -for AVIP visits and maintaining all statcamom spaces. Griffith , I 191.-ern' ' 122' f Q . I N f 1' ' Thomas HA-1' Desper- ,ax x, M83 'Bangla 'lhrner X Mylallmrin MS3Rsm1ieMyers 'Il 41 rsmueuusnvm . ..., ,,......-L... V... ..-- ..-.-..-............a..f...Q--.........A . -.....,.. ,,4.........-i-,.... ......-,4.-. . Mscsluasynnn '-sz. MS1 R-bynmn ' K MS2.lesseCan'ol MSS Federico Rodriguez MSSASeilnClark . gf A tl I 459 5' r f xx X I S 1 'i 9 LK, n E ldhm L U '. ff' f qfilni k fyz g 5 Z ww' .X X'x'Z,1.'i'ION SUPPORT i 3!YiSIUN prm'ide logistic Hggygmrz in embarked stuff. iamzmge Llllllllfi-l'1'liHiOI1 3 mx Cilhlliv. AKC Randy Lusder 1 E AKI Eric Turner V i. A AK3lhlhel1BraswdJr Amlfisiil --V 4 --A- A:f,- -Q .4,...-.-11 , -L,-... 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Regardless, WASP,s Sailors and Marines came through during Dynamic Response 98. Air department personnel moved their work out of sight turning the hangar bay into a convention center and interactive museum. Together with deck department, they built a stage for the press conference. Folding chairs were set up for the press, while banquet tables and chairs from the ward room were placed on stage for distinguished visitors, which included Gen. Sir Jeremy Mackenzie, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of European Forces. The morning of the press conference, the bare space was filled with displays of rifles, machine guns and mortars, and a firearms simulation trainer. Marines painted with camouflage war paint manned displays and demonstrated their weapons, while Sailors continued the ship's work out of the limelight. Croatian, Bosnian and other European press corps watched LCACS push forward from the sea and a Harrier AV-SB attackjet launch via vertical take-off from the flight deck. 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EXERCI E DET ERMI ED FALCO The WASP Amphibious Ready Group CARGJ left Antalya, Turkey a day earlier than expected to join NATO forces in the Adriatic for Determined Falcon. USS WASP CLHD-lj and USS Portland CLSD- 375 had arrived in the Turkish resort town on the Sth of June for a scheduled port call to allow their crews and embarked Marines of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit CSpecial Operations Capablej rest and relaxation during the five month Mediterranean deployment. Both WASP and PORTLAND were scheduled to depart for Haifa, Israel the next day when the call came from Sixth Fleet to get underway earlier than expected. ARG deployments promote stability, deter aggression, and act as ready forces to respond to a crisis such as this when directed. Forty hours after leaving Antalya, WASP and PORTLAND arrived on station in the Adriatic, ready to conduct operations. Less than 24 hours after arriving off the coast of Croatia, national and international media embarked aboard WASP and watched as the MBlack Knightsv of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron TWO SIX FOUR CHMM-2645, the Aviation Combat Element of the 26 MEU CSOCD, launched its AV-SB Harrier jets off of WASP's flightdeck to join more than 80 other NATO aircraft flying through the skies over Albania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia CFYROMJ. l 3 - 1 I b '1 i.x Q + , ' it Ella A if V T' vi M ERBI' . A 1 K F. RM? Q b M 1 - A 3 6 -if-L53 I ,J 1 WHQJVRZEGOAWA , fA W ' f fu ri N x Wm' X 'H ' . r' A f r L J iff Qi: .X . ., 52-.N ' 1 Q X I at 1-2 . jf: I fa- if-1 't I '15 I! -ui' i Q is I I lp , I 7' - and , ff vi' ,N if , ,js Xuan 3,1 Y .LAW W 6: YJ V I Y .- L J N yi-Fr A ! rn , -e 3 ,. , il ff, 1' if , ,Q j, W 5 LBAN , ,,,.., uf ' . . f, I -'gy ' 'V , 1 E f wk , k, -11' 1 1 1 - A F' 235 'L if A V V fl 1. 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M. .pu-I I-wx. hi I X -'W W.. f X-s Q si F 'N Axx A aauqnn-. 236 DEPLOYME T SCHED ULE PER 28 MAR 12-16 MAR 19-21 APR 6-7 APR 9-13 APR 14-16 APR 27-MAY 01 MAy 21-23 MAQV 28-30 JUN 01-03 JUN 08-11 JUN 12-22 JUN 23-26 JUL 01-05 JUL 09-15 JUL 26-27 JUL28 DEPARTED NoRI'oLIc, VA ROTA, SPAIN NAPLES, ITALy SPLIT: CROATIA THESSALONIKI, GREECE IZMIR, TURKE31 VALLETA, MALTA ROTA, SPAIN RHCDES, GREECE VOLOS, GREECE ANTALyA, TURKEY Kosovo, ALBANIA CoRE U, GREECE CA TANIA, SICIL31 ROTA, SPAIN TIGER CRUISE IONSLOW BAY RETURNED T0 NCRPCLK, VA 'WASP steamed 23, 980 miles and was deployed 152 days, with more than 100 of them underway 'We produced over 21, 120 MegaWatts of electricity to power the ship 'Aired more than 2,000 movies and 3,000 hours of music played Number of meals fed: 93 7,998 4 Ground beef fbulkj- 44,108 lbs Ground beef lpattiesl- 21,434 lbs 4 Milk - 27,698 gallons ' More than 125,000 e-mails sent from the ship Handled more than 150,000 lbs of mail Had 3,207 aircraft takeoffs and landings ' Logged 824 hours at flight quarters ' Unclogged about 750 drains 3' Chicken - 57,690 lbs 3' Eggs - 398,992 each or 33,249 dozen Coffee -3,227 lbs More than 250,000 e-mails received Processed nearly 600 awards packages Made 3,181 aircraft moves Issued over 8,000 overhead light bulbs I Ei fi fi EH HF ,U ,,,g,,. A., . Sf- Ln' AL. . - 'jig' , ,.,- 3 fl 15' 7 ,arr'.x' I -3 an .. EL... I , iw .fs --sg-- ,, - 5-5-11 G 1, Ajay' , '51 15 ,, QNEZW' an I ep i M535 .- i1QHf,5pg,1. AiZi??,1i,,' ,.x, i L Wir. f. . 3 '62-an A PM 1E -'S -S . in miwqis, M , be .I , 11 ' 3 1 r ' 2 f N m '?ru, Eg:-p. all-. in '51 'lu WASP SPEAKS or HER REFLEcT1oNs taprii 96 - July 985 By Lt. Hilary St.R0se Under the command, direction and guidance of my new Commanding Officer. I reported to Norfolk Naval Shipyard QNNSYD. Portsmouth Y.-X. to be evaluated and undergo an eleven month Complex Overhaul which was previously scheduled and now over-due for accomplishment. Included are maintenance upkeep. various modifications, along with some interior and exterior beautification. Personnel at the NNSY welcomed me with open arms. and treated me with respect and Tender Loving Care. as I prepared for my first physical make-over. I was finally removed and rescued from the waters seven years after my conception, exposing areas of my body that were only viewed by divers and the deep. Though I felt weak, tired, ragged and sluggish due to the many missions I had to fulfill. I continued to display my patriotism, strength. and determination of survival. Within a few days I was stripped, drilled, sanded and loaded with various materials and equipment. Hoses. tubes and lines of numerous dimensions sprang through me like a patient in the OR. My engineering plants were diagnostically checked thoroughly, which reminded me of an EKG: My fuel systems were drained, tanks purged and decontaminated. making me feel like I was quarantined. Several spaces were modified and rehabilitated for various necessary reasons. Specific attention was given to those selected spaces which would accommodate my incoming female sailors. I actually felt like a newly-built, well- tuned engine preparing for the Daytona 500. With continuous determined efforts and magnificent progress accomplished, I emerged revitalized. physically activating every muscle which etrengthcried me from within. l was reborn with cl ery intention to maximize, train. and solidify Q. mixed-gentler crew. lrcceiped my first wave ol approximately lffr tcmalc sailors. many embarked lor their very iff'-f imc Thug. were all geared-up. pre-hriefcd. .Q and eorrie slightly nervous but ready to go. 'vll male aailora w ho have manned me thus far showed no hesitation, disapproval, or envious aggression. They too were previously briefed .very supportive and curiously awaiting the eventful arrival. With a clean-bill-of-health towards the end of the shipyard period, I sometimes felt like a 'lSleeping Giant, potentially energized and nowhere to go. My operative systems were up and running, ready to be tested at a moments notice. With great anticipation, self-assurance and determination, I eagerly awaited Sea Trials . I was a newly manufactured Rolls-Royce sitting and waiting patiently for it's first road-test. It was time to evaluate my performance, modifications, integrity and crew cohesiveness in order to regain and qualify for the number one spot in the Amphibious Fleet. The long awaited time of showmanship had arrived with excitement, eagerness and curiosity. The massive flow of cold water rushing steadily upwards under my body made my outer layer cringe. My props and rudders were startled while my chains and anchors were drawn up in total amazement. The eleven month drought was over. I was no longer on blocks, tied or supported by external forces, but rather under my own power. The shackles of inertia were released, replaced by freedom and self-propelled power of movement which I proudly demonstrated as I trudged through the Portsmouth and Norfolk waterways. Seems like this happens to the best of us: while welre feeling comfortably stable, here comes l'Changel'. I experienced another change-of- command just as I got used to the management and leadership styles of my old Commanding Officer. By adding vital ingredients of professionalism which inspired my crew, he directed and steered me northwards to New York City for Fleet Week- 97, an event which my crew was prepared to attend. They spruced me up for the memorable occasion. Spotless like a Cathedral expecting a visit from the Pope. I entered Manhattan and moored on pier 86, across from another great warrior, The USS Intrepid CCV-l lj. With my new outstanding haze-gray outht and rails uniformly manned with great decor, I gracefully reflected undeniable attractiveness. I boastfully strutted my stuff to New York City and to all participating sea-going commands. My sailors and Marines proudly displayed and represented my image as State Ambassadors. The ever increasing the number of visitors who waited for hours to embrace this opportunity was overwhelming. About 20.000 visitors came across my brow and worked their way through my inner chambers. Soon it was time to secure liberty, account for my crew and depart the area of hospitality. We said our good-byes and thanked New York City for a splendid, enjoyable, and flawless week. I 237 headed for NWS Earle, New Jersey, where I loaded various weaponry in preparation and support of my future missions. I could feel the gratification. relaxation, satisfaction, and high self-esteem of my crew, which was expressed through personal conversations held internally and by letters, e-mails and phone calls made to loved-ones contacted on my way home. Later, we were able to invite the dependents and friends to spend a day onboard underway. They came in droves from far and wide to share with us this Dependents Day Cruise . Here they experienced and witnessed the work and activities of my crew and allow them to familiarize themselves, and have an understanding of what we do. Making it feasible to cope with the lonely days while I am gone. Itls Christmas-97 season, my relentless Crew looks forward to a well-deserved RSLR, and a time to be jolly. My bow and mast are highly decorated with streams of lights. I looked across the waterfront, and there I saw a mirror image of myself as many of the ships shared the same decorum. With fifty percent of my crew gone to celebrate in other States, during both leave periods, Oh! how I cried with great concern, wishing them the best and safest time. My next mission for my Crew was aimed towards the Caribbean Islands. Based on past experience, no other location does it better for ufun in the sun', than the Caribbean. Itls like going to Hawaii, vacationers are always excited by the tune of the steel drums. Enroute to Puerto Rico I was accompanied by other military forces, who merged with me and collectively we called it ITFEXH. I observed from a distance cautiously, like a mother watching her kids. Only this time, my f'kids played with live ammunition. When someone goes to High School or College, graduation is the main focus and proves success. Therefore, I had to graduate from these exercises and training for which were conducted over the months. Then it came time for final good-byes to loved ones and our dearest friends. I had to rehll on supplies to last five months. A quick stop was made in North Carolina to scoop-up my Marine Expeditionary Unit, the other half of my team. With my aircraft, amphibious vehicles and LCAC's embarked, I headed East for an adventurous mission across the pond to the Mediterranean Sea. No land insight across the horizon, but endurance and persistence would positively prevail. Ahead I saw this artistic landscape within the fog confirming I was nearing Spain. After twelve tedious days across the Atlantic Ocean. I moored in Rota, Spain. The Husbantling Agent came ottt to brief my crew on 238 various points of interest, NAS facilities and activities. The Naval Station served as a key location, and felt like home away from home for the adventurous. My Crew took advantage of the phrase and the opportunity to shop till you drop? I received official news that I had won the Ogden Award, for Firefighting Excellence. This was followed by notification of winning the HSECNAV Environmental, and Mission Area Excellence Awardf' confirming the pride and professionalism I always display. I departed Rota, Spain proudly with my ARG and headed further East to rendezvous with USNS Patuxent tTOA-201 J for RAS. I quenched my thirst with 700,000 gallons ofJP-5 on a brilliant sunny day, with temperatures in the high 60's, low 70's and continued my journey on the open seas, ready to execute my orders set forth by SIXTH FLEET. My CO invited ALL HANDS'l top-side via the IMC to view this enormous natural phenomenon called UGIBRALTARM. This mighty rock has been called 'fthe gateway to the Medl' by sailors throughout historys. As I trudged through the deep blue Western Med., cameras flashed and camcorders recorded the historic and unbelievable view. After three days of operational exercises, various in- house training and a photo setting for the crew's cruisebook, I headed for Naples, Italy for a quick R8LR to let the crew visit Rome, the Vatican, Pompeii, and NAS for those last minute shopping items. My departure from Naples, Italy led me to Split, Croatia, where I continuously went in coastal circles. Orbiting and navigating endlessly. I passed through and observed the same locations in bewilderment, However. the intolerable cycle subsided with the engagement of Exercise Dynamic Response 95-S. in Bosnia-Herzegovina. There, my Sailors and Marines were dispatched ashore to participate with forces from Italy. Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Turkey which made up the Stabilization Force tSFORj. Collectively. these six Nations accumulated over 5,000 hours of intensive training during this exercise. With Dynamic Response behind me. I headed for Thessaloniki. Greece. This religious country was where the apostle Paul did some of his Biblical writings. The incredible sites provided an adventurous and historic atmosphere. There was a busy schedule and short stay of four day s to tour and discover the scenery. IzmirTurkey called next, inviting my troops for a two-day visitation. which they gracefully accepted. Upon my departure and while underway. I received an emergency distress call from a Sea- Land Mariner Merchant Vessel. Approximately 50 miles westward, the vessel apparently suffered an explosion, which resulted in two fires aft. with one crew member injured and one in the water. I immediately launched a SAR helicopter from HC- 8 to analyze the situation and assist in rescue operations. They brought back two injured. while my RHIB boat transported firefighting teams to the scene. After an exhaustive two days of firefighting. we departed the scene and let the rescue tugs take over. Next I focused on Valletta. Malta. the most historic and extravagant country that I had .. u tC?.fL's X151 ' 1 L' .fi....s- tag. g Y-.: - SCT -k'L H.. . I' ,vc . .. VT., Ma. fii 21: gf- l.s-.t i Pte- gg' SS: if, ' I MIT: Clif. I lNx:f j'X 1' I 'P -- , be S i. J. waz orrrrrifzrerrsg... Of ull' things Qarge anfnnadj 2 m I Ktlvgyig 1 4 fi L, mann idly LgWmo iw-Sm... grub , tab. gm 'bfi .hymn mail ltr! .ts-'Ig v'l '-- i . w S.'i 't iii! Q' 'Ru il 'fl-.2 'H at ig, , 'W' -Lg. I ' ' -Tff'-i T Q, J... Q .,i. visited during the deployment. I entered Malta's Grand Harbor. 56 years after my predecessor USS Wasp tCV-73 contributed to the liberation of this island nation from Nazi tyranny. I was greeted by vvaving and cheering crowds atop the walls of Yalletta. tthe islands' largest cityj built in 1571. 300 Sailors and Marines dressed in their service dress uniforms manned my rails as we pulled ashore. The hangar bay was festooned with signal pennants and the ship was rigged from bow to stern with white lights. We held a grand reception onboard for such dignitaries as the President of Malta, the U.S. Ambassador and several other distinguished guests. During the month of May, many of my Marines debarked to participate in a NATO-led exercise Destined Glory? This was an invaluable experience to see how other nations accomplished vital military tasks, and a direct reflection of how the L'.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps work together daily. All this was conducted prior to a five-day stop in Rhodes, Greece. Antalya Turkey was my next scheduled stop for a four day rest and relaxation visit. Unfortunately. on the third day, I had to display the PAPA flag and recall my crew. I had to leave forty members of my crew behind. I was directed by Sixth Fleet to head for Kosovo, Albania to conduct Operation Determined Falcon, restoring political stability in the region. The month of June ended with a three- day stop in Corfu, Greece, which has an area of 592 sq. km, and ow es it's sophistication and charm to the meshing of the different civilizations that have occupied it. Disappointed because I was unable to go to Haifa, Israel or Palma, Spain as earlier scheduled. I headed for Cantania, Sicily. With a population ol 5S5Il,IlIltJ, it is home to Italy's only active volcano. Mt. ETNA. Many of my crew brav ed the 100+ degree temperatures to climb the mountain and look out over the island and the Med. Surprisingly. I received exhilarating news that the SEC NAV and CNG received and accepted a fli 5 O . 0 0 0 donation on my behalf at a ceremony held at the Pentagon due to my participation in assisting the S e a - L a n d Mariner Vessel fire. The President and CEO of the Sea- Land Mariner Services Inc. donated the check donated to NMCRS, on behalf of my Sailors and Marines. With the climax and highlights of the Med. deployment accomplished, I headed for Rota, Spain once again to conduct a U.S. Agricultural inspection prior to my departure from Europe as I prepared to head home. My Sailors and Marines methodically dusted, scrubbed, washed and painted me with ffexceptional attention to detail? This inspection brought great concem and was very important to my crew, since a negative mark would delay my final departure. Like the many other tests put before me, I passed the Agricultural inspection with pride and remarkable distinction, while looking over the horizon in search of my sister ship. Then eventually, there she was, my relief was in sight and slowly approaching. You could feel the excitement build as my exhausted crew looked up and realized home was just a few days away. Asking myself, U how, does one spell 6'relief7,': USS SAIPAN CLHA-25 and her ARG. meaning that I would be properly relieved. The following day, I prepared for the long haul across the Atlantic, using the same route from where I once came. s A few miles away from my first stop, all MEUls aircraft were flown-off safely and successfully with little sadness and nostalgic feelings, leaving behind HC-8 to conduct SAR operations and be available to respond as necessary. With a clear. clean and practically empty flight and hangar deck all to themselves, my next stop and focal point of interest was Onslow Bay. Moorehead City, NC for MEU personnel debarkation and Tiger Team embarkation. I regrettably parted company with the MEU, and looked forward to welcoming the Tiger Team, who were very special and automatically became honorary members of my Crew on arrival. They celebrated with magnified excitement and relief, clinging to my Sailors communicatively. catching-up on the past and lost time. For the final stride home, my Sailor's eagerness and anticipation grew even stronger, few suffering from channel fever. I returned home on July 28th. 98 as scheduled and promised, and amazingly witnessed the most awesome Homecoming Celebration and Presentation ever. Welcome Home signs and greetings were flown all over: in the air, on vehicles and buildings, tugs, TV's, and radio stations, just to name a few. Approximately 500 patriotic colored balloons were traditionally released, expressing love, freedom, military support and appreciation for my crew. The band played, keeping the crowd entertained, while personal banners displayed names of loved-ones onboard and coded messages that were not understood by all. My hangar bay was overly crowded, congested and full to capacity, while new fathers were given the first opportunity to debark and greet their Stinger Babies . Numerous reunions were in progress, kisses, hugs and tears were very evident as I stood still in amazement, contented. and fully satisfied that I had safely delivered as expected and had taken care of my own. I feel proud knowing Ilve served my country and crew well. I've given them my allg they have given me their very best. Together we did more than either of us expected. Deep inside, I can hear my children talk of their experiences and how much they grew or of the joys and pains theylve shared. Like their loved ones who saw them leave so many times before, I'm the lonely one now. Yes, my hull is silent and the passageways empty, my children have gone to play and I return to my solitude. My boilers were shut down and once again I became a sleeping gray giant on the waterfront. I'm lonely now, but not to worry, my children will be back. Some have moved on, some will be new, while others will simply return home, and I will take care ofthem all. I guess that isjust another reason why I am better known as, and called: 'SMOTHERT ooooooooooooooooooo no WASP CRUISEBOOK STAFF: CRUISEBOOK OFFICER: LT COXE LAYOUT EDITOR: PH1 ARNOLD SALES OFFICER: AKC OWEN S CRUISEBOOK STAFF: SH1 FREEMAN, YN1 WRAY, AMS2 MORALES, AO2 RICHERT, SK2 MICU, PN 3 HUNT DT3 BENCO, IC3 HENNING, ABFAN ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHIC STAFF: PH1 ARNOLD, PH2 SWINLAND, AO2 RICHERT, AMS2 MORALES. PH3 ENGLAND, PH3 PACE, PH3 BRADLEY. PHAN DAWSON, PHAN STOKES THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO THANK EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY, BUT A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SHARED THEIR IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, TALENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO MAKE THIS CRUISEBOOK A SUCCESS. Walsworth Publishing Compun 2ll'l' Bmw J' ' ' Y ' ' 240 KE MD iS YV WM. 1 PN3 HU -DFRSOX LD. PHI IIMLES. xDLkiw . ,FS i,x. D Tllhfili SHICIAL LED THEIR s un ' pawns 4 E i
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