Aylwin (FF 1081) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

4T DATES 02 Apr- 12 Apr 13 Apr- 24 Apr 25 Apr- 25 Apr 26 Apr- 29 Apr 30 Apr- 01 May 02 May- 03 May 04 May- 04 May 05 May- 08 May 09 May- 10 May 11 May- 11 May 2 May- 12 May 16 May- 16 May 17 May- 20 May 21 May- 25 May 26 May- 28 May 26 May- 31 May 01 Jun- 02 Jun 02 Jun- 05 Jun 05 Jun- 05 Jun 05 Jun- 14 Jun 15 Jun- 26 Jun 27 Jun- 02 Jul 14 Jul- 22 Jul 23 Jul- 26 Jul 27 Jul- 29 Jul 30 Jul- 05 Aug 05 Aug- 06 Aug 07 Aug- 08 Aug 09 Aug- 10 Aug 10 Aug- 20 Aug 21 Aug- 24 Aug 25 Aug- 26 Aug 27 Aug- 10 Sep 11 Sep- 11 Sep 12 Sep- 13 Sep 14 Sep- 15 Sep 16 Sep- 17 Sep 18 Sep- 01 Oct 02 Oct- 03 Oct 04 Oct- 13 Oct 14 Oct- 17 Oct 18 Oct- 21 Oct 22 Oct- 23 Oct 24 Oct- 01 Nov 1000R 02 Nov OPERATIONS OPS: LANT Transit ASW: Med Sea OPS: CMED PVST: La Spezia, Italy OPS: Med Sea BSF: La Medellena, Sard., Italy OPS: Med Sea UPK: Palma, Spain OPS: Med Sea BSF: Cagliari, Sard., Italy OPS: DISTANT HAMMER OPS: Medf Sea PVST: Venice, Italy OPS: Med Sea PVST: Venice, Italy OPS: Hammamet Transit TNGANCH: Hammamet, Tunisia ASW: Med Sea VOYREPS: Palma, Spain ASW: Med Sea IMAV: La Madellena (AS-18) READY ASW: Catania, Sicily TNGANCH: Augusta Bay, Sicily SPECOPS: Gulf of Sidra, Libya OPS: WMED UPK: Barcelona, Spain OPS: WMED EXER: WMED: US SP ASWEX OPS: WMED UPK: Cavallaire, France f l R: CMED: SHAREM 84 OPS: WMED IMAV: Marseille, France (AD-38) OPS: WMED OPS: CMED OPS: EMED OPS: CMED ASW: Med Sea BSF: Augusta Bay EXER: Aegean Sea: Display Determination 84 PVST: Athens, Greece OPS: Med Sea Transit TOUR: Tangier, Morocco OPS: Lant Transit RETURN CHARLESTON, SC -ftfciditerrai j yr y ' . MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE 02 April 84 02 November 84 w mm ■ i - in ' ■ ' ye. 4; J !!3fe ._v mmmm mujn: 3c fir i ■■ till  v- l tt ! ■ .. - £ - ' , ' fe The USS Aylwin was commissioned as DE-1081 at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, Louisiana on 18 September 1971. Built as an anti-submarine escort, she was originally homeported in Nor- folk, Virginia. In June 1974, AYLWIN departed on her initial deployment to the Indian Ocean and the Middle East. Upon her return to Norfolk, she was awarded her first Battle E for overall outstanding perfor- mance. In October 1975, ALYWIN deployed on her first Mediterra- nean cruise. Upon her return in May 1976, she went into a twelve month overhaul at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, after which, AYLWIN moved to her present homeport of Charleston, South Carolina. She then began a series of inspections, exercises and refresher training to improve combat readiness. Following the training period, AYLWIN joined the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean where the deployment took her to Israel and Egypt. AYLWIN returned to Charleston in October 1978 for upkeep and local operations and was underway ten months later for the Indian Ocean where she was the first USN ship to arrive off the coast of Iran during the U.S. Embassy Hostage crisis in Tehran. Her part in the crisis forced AYLWIN to extend through Christmas and she returned to Charleston on 7 January 1980. In April 1980 AYLWIN entered Brooklyn Naval Shipyard for a twelve month overhaul. The ship received improvements including the SWS 18A Towed Array Sonar. On 8 June 1982, AYLWIN got underway for her fourth deploy- ment to the Mediterranean. She played a major role in the evacua- tion of the PLO forces from Beirut and supported the MULTI- NATIONAL Peacekeeping Force efforts in Lebanon. AYLWIN returned to Charleston on 23 December 1982 and con- ducted inport maintenance until late spring when she deployed to the North Atlantic. AYLWIN RETURNED TO Charleston in July to prepare for an autumn of heavy operational activity The ship deployed for a five week Caribbean cruise as Caribbean Ready Ship, participated in three major exercises, and conducted numer- ous local operations. During that time the ship visited six countries and was awarded her second Battle E for overall outstanding performance. MED CRUISE 84 tasked the AYIN with extensive independent duty. She steamed with a battle group less than three weeks out of seven months, reaffirming the title ROGUE FRIGATE. She is one of the worlds most capable anti-submarine combatants. L Aylwin ' s Past Christened AYLWIN on 10 July 1934 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, (DD-355), the third AYLWIN, was commissioned 1 March 1935. Operating with scouting and battle forces of the Pacific Fleet, AYLWIN was flag ship for Destroyer Division 2, Squadron 1. AYLWIN ' s distinguished battle career began the morning of 7 December 1941, as Japanese dive bombers flew in over Ford Island t o attack Battleship Row. Escaping the confines of Pearl Harbor unscathed, AYLWIN continued her good fortune in numerous engagements in the Pacific Theater earning a total of thirteen battle stars with only two crewmembers lost and those to a tropical storm vice enemy fire. When hostilities with Japan came to an end AYLWIN headed east and transited the Panama Canal enroute the New York Naval Shipyard where she was decommissioned 16 October 1945. USS AYLWIN (DD-47), 1914-1935 The second AYLWIN (DD-47), was built by William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylva- nia. Commissioned 17 January 1914 she was initially armed with 4 4-inch .50 caliber guns; and 8 18-inch torpedo tubes. In 1917 AYLWIN was used extensively for Anti-Submarine Warfare exercises with subma- rines L-10 and G-l in local operating areas out of Boston. When America entered World War I, she was first assigned to patrol in the Virginia Capes area protecting vital merchant shipping from possible U-Boat attack. In 1918 she de- ployed to join British forces and help guard against German submarine menace in ap- proaches to the British Isles. With the signing of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 AYL- WIN sailed in company with light cruiser Chester (CL-1) to inspect German Baltic sea- ports. She returned to America in June 1919 where she participated in brief operations out of Newport, Rhode Island before entering the Philadelphia Navy Yard to join the reserve ' s. She remained in Philadelphia until decommis- sioned 23 February 1921. Her disposal was the result of the terms of the London Treaty. USS AYLWIN (DD-355) 3 c O o f m f in • 1 a C n e d r • i n g Captain Michael Joseph Marchetti, a graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, DC, received his commission from Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island in March 1963. His afloat assignments include duty as Damage Control Assistant and Main Propulsion Assistant, USS STORMES (DD-780); Engineer Officer, USS AGERHOLM (DD-826); Flag Secretary to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Ten; Staff Operations Officer for Commander Standing Force Atlantic; and most recently as Executive Officer, USS EDWARD McDON- NEL (FF-1043). Ashore, Captain Marchetti has served as Fleet Weather Facility, Suitland, Maryland, the Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS-3) and OPNAV (OP-13 and OP-095), Washington, DC. He is a graduate of Destroyer School, Newport Rhode Island, and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where he earned a Masters Degree in Meteorology. Captain Marchetti is authorized to wear the Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Medal, Navy Expenditionary Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Captain Marchetti is married to the former Martha Lalli of Newport, Rhode Island. Co Offi, h ipti Subs Con k E O X f e f c • 1 u C t e • 1 r V e Commander Philpot received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Talladega College, Talledega, Alabama, and received his commission from Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island on 8 May 1970. Following his commission, Commander Philpot ' s first assignment was in USS ABNAKI (ATF 96), where he served as Supply, Operations, and Communications Officer. In December 1970, Commander Philpot reported for duty to the Montgomery Navy Recruiting District, Montgomery, Alabama. In July 1973, Commander Philpot reported aboard USS NIPMUC (ATF 157) as Executive Officer and Navigator. Following Department Head School and several intermediary schools. Commander Philpot reported aboard USS PARSONS (DDG 33), in April 1976 as the Weapons Officer. In October 1978, Commander Philpot reported aboard USS GUADACANAL (LPH 7), as the Navigator. Subsequent to serving on USS GUADACANAL, Commander Philpot served as Executive Officer of both Minneapolis Navy Recruiting District, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1980 — August 1982; and Assault Craft Unit, Coronado, California, September 1982 — August 1983. Commander Philpot relieved as Executive Officer onboard USS AYLWIN 15 November 1984. Commander Philpot is authorized to wear the Sea Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy E Ribbon, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (with Bronze Star). Commander Philpot is married to the former Othello Hamler of Northport, Alabama. 5 c M o a m s m t a e n r d C h • 1 e f 9 I I Master Chief Gerald D. Miles is a man with broad military experience. He served first with the U.S. Marine Corp from September 1963 until June 1964. The U.S. Army was next in line. His tour with the Army spanned three years, during which he was a member of the 2nd Armored Division ( Hell ON Wheels ) and the 4th Armored Division, 94th Artillery in Nuremburg, West Germany. He was honorably discharged in May 1967. Master Chief Miles joined the U.S. Navy in January 1968 and after boot camp he went to the USS BAUER (DE 1025). Other Duty stations include the USS WILTSIE (DD 716), NTC Orlando, USS SIERRA (AD 18), FTG Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USS COCHRANE (DDG 21), and USS AYLWIN (FF 1081). BTCM Miles is married to the former Patricia Ann Wiestmiller of St. Petersburg, Florida. Will), Hi 17 -_ Officer Country infCorp _EK iDE Left to right, Front row, ENS James F. Stascavage, ENS Robert B. Sullivan, ENS Ronald C. Merritt, Middle Row, CAPT Michael J. Marchetti, LT Jeffrey W. Welch, LT David D. Vaughn, LTJG Peter S. Hayes, LTJG Edward C. Simmons, LTJG Phillip J. Kunetka, CDR Carlton G. Philpot, Back row, LTJG James J. Moss, LT John R. Wilson, LT Michael A. Gray, LTJG Alex H. Plewniak, LTJG Patrick A. Reno, LTJG Jam« B. Melvin, LCDR Paul H. Case, LT John P. Sperr n Chief Petty Officers  t •  r f rViiM !tttf f iT i. Left to right Front row: BMC Patrick L. Morrison, EWC Bruce K. Erickson, MMCS Robert L. Kersey, EMC Arthur E. Lee, RMC Roy E. Garner, GMGC Dennis C. Christensen, ETC Gregory H. Mann, ADC Roman, OSCS Thomas S. Smith, EMC Nelson N. Non, Back row: SK.C Benjamin P. Negron, STGC Michael E. Manke, MMCS Robert E. Rainey, MAC Martin L. Malone, HTC Wayne E. Sprague, BTCM Gerald D. Miles, YNC John A. Young, ETC Richard M. Redmond, FTGCS John R. Zink, HMC Gary L. Soileau First Class Petty Officers Left to right. Front row: ADl Jennings, QMl Michael L. Gillispie, MMl Paul W. Jones, GMGl Michael D. Reazer, BMl Walter W. Zea, BTl Richard G. Rosado, MSl Ulvido D. Balagtas, Back row: GMGl Leonard D. Hacker, SHI Dennis J. Lusby, MMl Eddie L. Hall, SK.1 Terry L. Crenshaw, BMl Jerry D. McConkey, STGl John M. Clapp, STGl Robert S. Hoffman Operations B Operations Officer Lieutenant John R. Wilson n Communications t ENSIGN RONALD C. MERRITT RMC ROV E GARNER OC Division is responsible for all visual and electronic communications conducted by the ship, and is comprised of radiomen and signalmen. Using the latest in satellite communications, the radiomen are capable of reaching any corner of the world in a moment ' s notice. They can communicate by voice or written message as necessary. The signalmen are responsible for all forms of visual communications including semaphore, flaghoist, and flashing light. Their skills involve not only U.S. Military and Civilian Communications, but Foreign and Communist Bloc as well. Left to right. Front row, RM3 Ricardo Vera, RM3 Carl G. Millegan, Back row, SM2 Gary Cook, RMC Roy E. Garner. RM2 Brian E. Creeson, RMSN Robert C. Swann, RMl James W Hatcher, ENS Ronald C Merntt. RM2 Kevin J. Ryan, SM2 Craig A Wickson, RM1 Samual Surgeon 12 V 5£5 VVVWl far an 13 ZJ Electronics off gs ENSIGN JAMES B MELVIN ETC RICHARD M REDMOND The ET ' s of OE Division tweak the electronics equipment used by the Operations Department, keeping it in tip-top condition. The EW ' s work on their own Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and provide Electronic Support and Counter Measures (ESM ECM) for the ship — they can detect and identify electronic emissions as well as provide jamming and deceptive measures. Left to right. Front row, EW3 Christopher L. Streeter, EWSN Robert G. Buford. ET3 Paul G Sandy. ET2 John Wl Griffin. ET2 Daniel L. K r.-n. Bail row 1 V( Bui, . k In, Unn III ( .r.yor v 1 1 Mann I M Idward P I i-i liba, h. LT2 Mark R Shindelar. ET2 Ira A Belk, ET2 David L. Majeskey, ETC Richard M Redmond, LTJG James B Melvin 3 lit in Intelligence § ENSIGN ROBERT B SULLIVAN OSCS THOMAS S SMITH OI Division includes the operation specialists, a very versatile group who perform numerous duties in CIC. They ensure and control coordination between the ship ' s major components during all operational evolutions. Radar na vigation, contact tracking, gunfire support and aircraft control are just a few of the situations the OS ' s are involved in. K IT h i ' ■ ' I V 1 1 + Left to right. Front row, OS2 Jcffery P. Capps. OSl William N. Cochran. OSSA Scott S. Kamp, OS2 Randy G. Moss, OS2 Robert E. Gray, OS2 Kevin L. Smith Eta I row I 62 Man I t ondon. OSSN I dward R Hevy, OS2 Earl D. Compton. OSSN Burton L Garnscy. OSSN Michael P. Ostrand, OS3 William A Raines, C 62 lohnl I lowell ssN Stephen F. Stover, OSSN John J. Peterson, OSSN Donald L. Powell. OSSN Richard P. Colari. OS2 Scott 1 Harrell, OSSN John M Peterson. OS3 Robert D. Hickman Executive Left to right Front row: YNSN Richard G. Turner, OM2 Douglas D. Sowden, SR Robert A. Dostal. QMl Michael L. Gillispie, QM2 Mark A. Brincefield. Back row: EMCS Robert L. Kersey, MAC Martin L. Malone, PCSN Russell E. Smith. QMSA Timmie L Bagley, HM3 David F. Halopoff, PN3 Lionel E. Martin, YNC John A. Young, HMC Gary L. Soileau f i y The Executive Department provides vital services for the crew. A wide variety of vital functions are accomplished daily in the spaces which include the post office, personnel office, ship ' s office and sick bay. These functions run the spectrum from the preparation of leave papers and transfer orders; to treating a sick shipmate; and as we can never forget when deployed, delivering the mail. The quartermasters are responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. They maintain the necessary charts, shoot fixes and plot the ship ' s position. i r ,M Weapons w) 9 ■ o Weapons Officer Lt Commander Paul H. Case •ft- V S§ e Deck Division $ LIEUTENANT JC PHILLIP J. KUNETK.A BMC PATRICK L. MORRISON Sea and anchor details, painting out the sides, refueling, chasing the elusive running rust — this is all in the life of a boatswain ' s mate and deck seaman. These are the men of First Division who maintain the physical appearance of the sides and decks, stand the bridge watches and run the ship ' s boats. Left to right. Front row, BMC Patrick L Morrison, BM3 Nathan L Lawler, SA Larry S. Funderburk , SN Jonathan W Thurston, SN Troy D. Wiley, SR Ray C. McKiver, Back Row: BM1 Jerry D McConkery, SR William C. Walker, SN Michael R. Smithey, SN Paul E Uebelhoer, SN Brian J. Loomis, SN John T. Roberts, SN Brian M. Anthony, BM3 William M Wears, SN Douglas A. Tomasini, SR Edgardo F. Perdomo, BMl Walter W. Zea LTJG Phillip J. Kunetka T K=A y$ i : ' ■■ )! ! Anti-Submarine a LIEUTENANT MICHAEL A. GRAY STGC MICHAEL E. MANKE A S Division is comprised of sonarmen, ASROC gunnermates and torpedomen. They are responsible for all phases of the ship ' s primary mission of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), Maintenance and operation of both sonar systems ASROC launcher and torpedos are accomplished by these ASW A winners. Left to right Front row. TMl Robert S. Hoffman, STCl John M. Clapp. CMT2 John E. Zielinski, GMT3 Arnold J Housekenect, STGSN Steve P. Dishon. TM02 Harvey L. Stone, GMT3 Charles W. McKcneic, DTG3 Robert H. Goodwin, STGl Mike J. Nichols, STCl Jim R. Hutchins, Back row: LT Michael A. Gray, STGSN Mike D. Dieninger, STG3 Christopher J. Roessler, TM02 Tracy T. Tallent, TMSN Gene C. Snyder, STC3 Robert A. Grant, STG3 William E. Woodis, STG3 Matt D. Parker, STGC Michael E Manke a Gun GMGCS JOHN R ZINK LTJG PETER S. HAYES GMGC DENNIS C. CHRISTENSEN The gunner ' s mates and fire control technicians of G Division ensure that the gun goes boom when the trigger is pulled. They also man the fire control radar and basic point defense missile system stations. It is up to them to ensure we can bring the fight to the enemy as well as protect ourselves. Left to right Front row: GMGC Dennis C. Christensen, GMGl Leonard D. Hacker. FTM3 Richard A Barne.t. FTG2 Christopher A_Lecce_ FTM2 , i M Smith. FTM3 John 1 Vogel. Back row: FTG2 Timothy L. Robinson. CMC Michael D. Reazer, FTM3 Matthew D. Beat.y. FTG3 Kev.n j. ine, FTG2 Richard D. Whiti omb Engineering EflP] Jit ' ' ■It - - I 1O1 Engineering Officer Lieutenant Jeffery W. Welch ©- 0% V e Auxiliary o o ENS JAMES F. STASCAVAGE MMCS THOMAS L HUTCHINS The A-Gang is a highly versatile team composed of machinist mates and enginemen. All machinery other than main propulsion is within their domain. This includes auxiliary electric power, conveyors, small boats, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other equipment within each department. I .11 to Righl Front row tNS |ames I Sta • avage, MM3 Michael J. Lipka, FA James E. Mansfield Jr., MM: Lonnie W. Doll. ENFN Roger J. Ramirez. MM3 Fred D Phippv Back row MM2 Timothy L. Garrett, MM3 James VV Ward, MM3 Tyrone Clark. MM3 Steve Dick, MM3 Mtchael V Kelly B Boiler 9 i« LTJC PATRICK A RENO BTC MICHAEL L K.ASTELHUM B Division is responsible for the ship ' s fire room, which provides steam for the engine room. This also includes doing needed maintenance on the boilers, steam lines, and various equipment associated with the fire room. kfMsfe f Left to right Front row: BTCM Gerald D Miles. BT2 Michael A. Faison, BT3 Clifford M Cox. BTFN Daniel R Helvcy. BT3 Darren L Teaford. BTFN Patrick D Nathan, BTl Richard (. Soloway, BTC Michael G. Kastelhun. Back row: BT3Timothv I Preston, BT2 Michael R Brooks. BT3 Charles L. Joline, BT3 Richard A Persley. BTFN Roberl I ' Richards, BTl Richard C. Rosado, BTl Terry L Hamilton 32 ) LJi. B Electricians EMC NELSON M. NON LTJG EDWARD C. SIMMONS EMC ARTHUR E. LEE E Division is comprised of electrician mates and interior communications technicians who provide the ship with its electrical power, telephone service, and maintenance of the gyro compass. Along with these services the showing of the crew ' s movies are also done by E Division. Left to right Front row: EM2 John W Powers, FN Alnasir H Jivraj, FN Benjamin C Grant, EM3 Roger R Williams Back row: EM3 Gary D. Parsell, EM3 J R. Slone, EM2 Theodore P. Jones, EMFN Kerry B Parten, EM3 Matthew B Bcntly. 1C2 Thomas J. Price Not shown: IC2 Preston Fulton EI Machine LTJG PATRICK RENO MMC DARELL W. BRIDGEWATER M Division is responsible for maintenance of all the ship ' engineering equipment essential to the operating of the ship. This includes repairing fire pumps, evaporators, main engines, and main electrical power. All feed water needed for the boilers is provided by M Division as well as all fresh water used throughout the ship. ' 1--I ' --1 , .w y v ,w V Left to right Front row: MM2 Gilbert L. Carlson, MM3 Gustav P. Hartig. MM3 Thomas E Wolowitz, MMFA Jimmy R. Lewis, MMFN Roger M. Rogers, MM3 Ronald E. Cathcary, MM2 James M. Rayburn, MMl Paul W. Jones Back row: MM.l Michael D Crisp, MM3 Larry J Piedmont. MM: Parke M. Peterson. MM2 Bryan K Combs, MM2 Gregory J. Lubinsky, MM.l Ronald C Staab, MMFN Brian A Schncidct, MM3 Gary R. Heiscr, MMl Willis. K Weston E3 I JOIN NAVY w fc Repair v igr LTJG EDWARD C. SIMMONS HTC WAYNE E. SPRAGUE R Division provides the ship with various services such as welding, pipe fitting, plumbing, and maintenance of the ship ' s sewage collection (CHT) system. Damage control is also an important part of the responsibilities of R Division. This includes fire fighting, nuclear biological decontamination, and training of the crew for efficient damage control. Left to right Front row: FA Thomas W. Lorcnzcn. HT3 Robert L. Forsythe. FN Michael A. Marsh, HT3 Christopher R Ward Back row: HTC Wayne E. Sprague, FN Thomas W. Mason, HT2 James H. Jackson, HT3 Thomas M. Young, MR2 Ronald L Arahood, HT3 Lucian W. Anderson III Not shown: HTl Jeffery W. Kelton r 1 Si e Supply t a Supply Officer Lieutenant David D. Vaughn k e Supply MSC ROBERT C. STANGLER LTJG ALEX M. PLEWNIAK SKX BENJAMIN P. NEGRON The Supply Department is responsible for the procurement of repair parts and supplies vital to the operation of the ship, as well as preparing and serving of food for the ship ' s store, laundry, barber shop, and the payroll. Left to right Front row: MSSA Jeffery L. McMullin, MS3 Melvirx L. Blocker, MS2 Brian J. Blair, MMFN John A. Coin, MSl Julio R. Lanot, ICFA Michael R. Roscnberry, IC2 Frank E. Garner, MSl Virgilio L. Banting, MSSN Thomas Moran Back row: SN John T. Roberts, MS3 Anthony J. DeAngeles, SR William C. Walker, MSl Dante A. Magno, SA Edgardo F. Perdomo, SR Troy D. Wiley, MS2 Anthony W. Glasscock Not shown: MS2 Hugo M. Kohler, MS2 Shareff A Rashad, SA Larry S. Funderburk. MSSN Thomas J. Price w Left to right Front row: SH2 Keith A. Harkcom, SHl Dennis J. Cusby, SKI Terry L. Crenshaw, SK3 William A. Kawell, SH3 John Duplex, SH2 Richard J. Clement Back row: SKC Benjamin P. Negron, DK2 Falatovich, SK2 Marshall A. Hill, SKSN Richard L. Turner, DK5N Brian R. Williams, MSC Robert C. Stangler, LT David D. Vaughn, LTJG Alex M. Plewniak I e HSL-32 ■ ■ S wsBSsSSSR e Officer In Charge LT Commander Michael Muetzel mj m Heulluvacopter Squadron HSL-32 w 4 J it • « . LT VICTOR SEA The Airedales of the Lamps Helo Detachment provide valuable assistance to the ship ' s ASW capabilities. By arm- ing the help with torpedos, the ship can vector the lamps to a target farther away than the own ship ' s weapons envelope. This, plus the over-the-horizon (OTH) targeting of surface targets for the har- poon missile system extend the ship ' s ASW capabilities. They also provide the important task of conducting mail runs. i LTJG J.W. SWAIN ■. ? LT MARK. HOLLIS ADC ROMAN Left to right Front row: Jennings, Ferguson, Lewis, Kavalaris Back row: LTJG Swain, LT Sea, ADC Roman, Scullion, LCDR Muetzel, LT Hollis -v WfiKSg£K La Spezia Italy ' MWi W 4. ' ! I I 9BH_ BHMl ■m mhh Aylwin Faces And Places Life In Mediterranean Sea, Frojn The USS Aylwin Point Of Viev Physical Traini Barbecues, And H CO ro n 3 o H 2? n CD CD n CD i-t- 5 ' CD n 4 ft a « p v£ V. 3Q G ... 50 MORE CASES OF TAB . . . Make sure it ' s all there! s- G tb O Fair Winds And Following Sea THIS HELPS KEEP THE BOW DOWN. [ 68 Divisions Meet Twice Weekly For PT. Smoker ' s Events Included Boxing, Wrestling, And Free-For-Alls. Gruel B Winning Basketball 1 James E. Hawkins, Ronald L. Gass, Robert E. Gay, Walter L. Pearsall, Ray C. McKiver, Timmie L. Bagley, James Pierce. Hi % A EVER HAD IT THIS GOOD BACK HOME? Cook-outs were relaxing for all. Steaks, burgers, and chicken, outdoors, pleasant weather, along with sporting events. s h 1 p V 1 S 1 t S WELCOME ABOARD MATES! USS AYLWIN receives Mar- seilles orphanage children. I know I put the enlistment con- tracts here some- where! h A Sponsored by 1st Class PO Mess, Casino Night profits go to Welfare and Recreation Fund. IR SIX COM- Freshly baked pizza is a perfect complement to Casino nights and other games. Reading — a favorite underway pastime Much of shipboard life cen- ters around flight operations, as the call to flight quarters is frequently heard before rev- eille and throughout every day of underway time. F I 1 h t O P Called a HIFR, the difficult maneuver of above deck refueling. Highly competent pi- lots routinely land on a moving target, the Aylwin. I Crash crew standing easy at quarters. All hands scramble when rotors turn on deck. Many different thing Mppened on the USS Aylwin during its seven months in the Mediterranean Sea. For all, crew, families, and friends, it was a unique adventure that occurred as a group experience with highly individual influence. There was a lot of fun, tremendously hard work, and some very sad moments as well. The activities of the Aylwin, during its deployment, tend to fuse into memory as ' the last Med cruise ' or ' the cruise ' , and much is lost to t The following section is a gathering of places, sights, an made Med cruise ' 84 happen ■ ; : ; : ; t to th mgn • ' m I anfl t Re r en.fl mory. aphic that 03 CT3 — i Q C U 3 — — ■ M-. O - U U Navocformed Activation Ceremony 26 Apr 84 to 28 May 84, NOVOCFORMED in- volved cooperative warfare exercises with NATO forces in the Mediterra- nean Sea. Participating countries included Great Britain, United States, Tur- key, Italy, and Greece. r K tJ 1 i The Xo I The USS Aylwin Show Cast Of Characters (In Alphabetical Order) OFFICERS CASE, PAUL H. LCDR DOAK. CONRAD S LTJC GRAY, MICHAEL A LT HA ES, PETER S.K. LTJG HOLLIS, MARK LT KUNETKA, PHILLIP J. LTJG MARCHETTI, MICHAEL J CAPT MELVIN, JAMES B. ENS MERRITT, RONALD C ENS MUETZEL, MICHAEL LCDR PH1LPOT. CARLTON G. CDR PLEWNIAK, ALEX M. ENS RENO, PATRICK A. LTJG SEE, VICTOR LT SIMMONS, EDWARD C LTJG SPERR, JOHN P. LT STASCAVAGE, JAMES F. ENS SULLIVAN, ROBERT B. LTJG SWAIN, JOHN W. LTJG WELCH, JEFF W. LT WILSON, JOHN R. LT VAUGHN, DAVID D LT ENLISTED ALBRIGHT, CHARLES L. BTFN ANDERSON, LUCIAN W. Ill HT3 ARAHOOD, RONALD L. MR2 BACHMAN, DAVID L HT2 BAGLEY, TIMMIE L QMSA BALAGTAS, ULVIDO EMl BANTING, VIRGILIO L MSI BARINHAUS. JOSEPH T. BT2 BARNETT, RICHARD A FTM3 BARNETT, MATTHEW D. FTM3 BELK, IRA A ET3 ELT, MICHAEL E. STGSN BENTLEY, MATTHEW B, EM3 ALBLAIR, BRIAN J. MS2 BLOCKER, MELVIN L. MS3 BOLDREY, CHARLES D BT2 BR1DGEWATER, DARELL W MMC (SW) BRINCEFIELD, MARK A 2 BROADWELL, ANDREW R. HT3 BROOKS. MICHAEL R BT2 BRUCE, JAMES L. BTFN BUFORD, ROBERT G EWSN CAISSE. RICHARD P BT2 CAPPS. JEFFREY P OS2 CARLSON, GILBERT L. MM2 CARTHRON, ROBERT A RMSN CARTY, JIMMY B. BTFA CATHCART, RONALD E MM3 CHRISTENSEN. DENNIS C. GMGC (SW) CLAPP, JOHN M. STGl CLARK, T RONE MM3 CLEMENT, RICHARD J. SH2 COCHRAN, WILLIAM N. OSl COLLARI, RICHARD OSSN COMBS, BRYAN K. MM2 COMPTON, EARL D. OS2 CONDON, ALAN J. OS2 COOK, GRAY SM2 COX, CLIFFORD H. BT3 CRENSHAW, TERRY L. SKI CRISP, MICHAEL MM3 DEANGELES, ANTHONY J. MS3 DEININGER, MICHAEL STGSN DICK, STEVEN N. EN3 DISHON, STEPHEN P. STGSN DOLL, LONNIE W. MM2 DONAHUE, DENNIS M. BT3 DOSTAL, ROBERT A. SR DUPLEX, JOHN M. SH3 ELDER, WILLIAM C. BTFR ELLIOTT, D. EN2 ERICKSON, BRUCE K. EWC (SW) FAISON, MICHAEL A. BT2 FARMER, FORREST E. BMl FISCHBACH, EDWARD P. ET3 FORSYTHE, ROBERT L. HT3 FULTON, PRESTON IC3 FUNDERBURK, LARRY S. SR FURST, KENNETH P. BT3 GARNER, ROY E. RMC GARNSEY, BURTON L. OSSN GARRETT, TIMOTHY J, MMS GASS, RONALD L. ENFA GAY, ROBERT E. OS2 GILBERT, DENNIS G STG2 GILLISPIE, MICHAEL L. 1 (SW) GLASSCOCK, ANTHONY W MS3 GOIN, JOHN A. MMFN GOODWIN, ROBERT H JR. 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MM3 KELTON, JEFFREY W. HTl KERSEY, ROBERT L. EMCS KLIMOVICH, WILLIAM P. PNCS (SW) KOEHLER, HUGO M. MS2 LANOT, JULIO R. M52 LAWLER, NATHAN L. MB3 LECCE, CHRISTOPHER A. FTG2 LEE, ARTHUR E. EMC LEWIS, JIMMY R. FA LIPKA, MICHAEL J. MM3 LOOMIS, BRYAN J. SN LORENZEN, THOMAS W. FA LUBINSKY, GREGORY J. MM2 LUSBY, DENNIS SHI MAGNO, DANTE A. MSl MAJESKEY, DAVID L. ET2 MALONE, MARTIN L. MAI (SW) MANKE, MICHAEL E. STGC MANN, GREGORY H. ETl MANSFIELD, JAMES E. JR. FA MARSH, MICHAEL A. SA MARTIN, LIONEL E. PN3 MASON, THOMAS W. FN MCCONKEY, JERRY D BMl MCKENZIE, CHARLES GMT3 MCKIVER, RAY C. X SA MCMULLIN, JEFFREY L. MILES, GERALD D. BTCM MILLEGAN, CARL G RM3 MITCHELL, DENNIS HT3 MORAN, THOMAS MSSA MORRISON, PATRICK L BMC (SW) MOSS, RANDY G. OS2 NATHAN, PATRICK D BTFN NEGRON, BENJAMIN P. SKC NICHOLS, MICHAEL J. STGl (SW) NICHOLSON, ERIC W STGSN NON, NELSON M. EMC NORTON, CHARLES E BT2 OC OGREN, DANIEL L. ET2 ORMANOSKI, MARK S. STG2 OSTRAND, MICHAEL P. OSSN PARKER, MATTHEW D. STG3 PARSELL, GARY D. 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(SCS(SW) SMITHEY. MICHAEL R. SA SNYDER, GENE C TMSN SOILEAU, GARY L. HMC SOLOWAY, RICHARD G. BTl SOWDEN, DOUGLAS D. QM2 SPRAGUE, WAYNE E. HTC (SW) STAAB, RONALD C. MM3 STANGLER, ROBERT C. MSC STONE, HARVEY L. TM2 STOVER, STEPHEN F. OSSN STREETER, CHRISTOPHER L EW3 SURGEON. SAMUEL RMl TALLENT, TRACY T. TM3 TEAFORD, DARREN L. BT3 THIEME, ROBERT W. GMTl THURSTON, JONATHAN W SA TIMMONS, DARRELL SHSA TOMANSINI, DOUGLAS SN TURNER, RICHARD G. JR. YNSN TURNER, RICHARD L. SKSA UEBELHOER. PAUL E. SN VERA, RICARDO RM3 VOGEL, JOHN L III FTM3 WALKER, WILLIAM C. SR WARD, CHRISTOPHER R HT3 WARD, JAMES W. MM3 WARHURST, CHARLES L. STGl WEARS, WILLIAM M. BM3 WESLEY, MICHAEL FN WESTON, WILLIS K. MMl WHITCOMB, RICHARD D FTG2 WICKSON, CRAIG A. SM2 WILEY, TROY D. SR WILLIAMS, ANTOWINE D. ICFN WILLIAMS, BRIAN R. SN WILLIAMS, ROBER L EM3 WOLOWITZ, THOMAS E. MM3 WOODIS, WILLIAM E. STG3 WOOLEY, CHRISTOPHER P SMSR YOUNG, JOHN A. YNC YOUNG, THOMAS M. HT3 ZEA, WALTER W BMl ZIELINSKI, JOHN E. GMT2 ZINK, JOHN R. FTCS (SW) Homecoming Aylwin is saluted by cheerfully colored balloons from Alywin ' s Wives Club. Prospective berth at Pier P, MOSS Able to see ' the whites of their eyes scross from USS Sierra, AD 18. Easing into the home stretch. Anxious families await on the pier. Cruise Book Staff RONALD C. MERRITT: Director, Editor, Photography, Layout pages 49-64. DAVID F. HALOPOFF: Assistant Editor, Layout pages 1-48, 65-69 ROBERT S. HOFFMAN: Sales GARY COOK: Photography SCOTT A. RAYMO: Photography JACK YOUNG: Joston ' s Rep and megatons of patience f % ■ ■ 3 c V shon J V DATES OPERATIONS 02 Apr- 12 Apr OPS: LANT Transit 13 Apr- 24 Apr ASW: Med Sea 25 Apr- 25 Apr OPS: CMED 26 Apr- 29 Apr PVST: La Spezia, Italy 30 Apr- 01 May OPS: Med Sea 02 May- 03 May BSE: La Medellena, Sard., Italy 04 May- 04 May OPS: Med Sea 05 May- 08 May UPK: Palma, Spain 09 May- 10 May OPS: Med Sea 11 May- 11 May BSF: Cagliari, Sard., Italy 12 May- 12 May OPS: DISTANT HAMMER 16 May- 16 May OPS: Medf Sea 17 May- 20 May PVST: Venice, Italy 21 May- 25 May OPS: Med Sea 26 May- 28 May PVST: Venice, Italy 26 May- 31 May OPS: Hammamet Transit 01 Jun- 02 Jun TNGANCH: Hammamet, Tunisia 02 Jun- 05 Jun ASW: Med Sea 05 Jun- 05 Jun VOYREPS: Palma, Spain 05 Jun- 14 Jun ASW: Med Sea 15 Jun- 26 Jun IMAV: La Madellena (AS-18) 27 Jun- 02 Jul READY ASW: Catania, Sicily 14 Jul- 22 Jul TNGANCH: Augusta Bay, Sicily 23 Jul- 26 Jul SPECOPS: Gulf of Sidra, Libya 27 Jul- 29 Jul OPS: WMED 30 Jul- 05 Aug UPK: Barcelona, Spain 05 Aug- 06 Aug OPS: WMED 07 Aug- 08 Aug EXER: WMED: US SP ASWEX 09 Aug- 10 Aug OPS: WMED 10 Aug- 20 Aug UPK: Cavallaire, France 21 Aug- 24 Aug EXER: CMED: SHAREM 84 25 Aug- 26 Aug OPS: WMED 27 Aug- 10 Sep IMAV: Marseille, France (AD- 38) 11 Sep- 11 Sep OPS: WMED 12 Sep- 13 Sep OPS: CMED 14 Sep- 15 Sep OPS: EMED 16 Sep- 17 Sep OPS: CMED 18 Sep- 01 Oct ASW: Med Sea 02 Oct- 03 Oct BSF: Augu sta Bay 04 Ocl- 13 Oct EXER: Aegean Sea: Display Determination 84 14 Oct- 17 Oct PVST: Athens, Greece 18 Oct- 21 Ocl OPS: Med Sea Transit 22 Oct- 23 Ocl TOUR: Tangier, Morocco 24 Oct- 01 Nov OPS: Lant Transit 1000R 02 Nov RETURN CHARLESTON, SC -ft diterratv