California (CGN 36) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1989 volume:

: fi ' - s ra- ' «i 5 JS ' 7f y ' i- is ffla !  w« MIDWATCn En TRY 00-04 JAPiUARY 1, 1989 CALirORPilA s at anchor, the night is so clear. The ships of Battle Group Bravo are here: AnriETAM is with us, and PilMITZ, as well as the STODDERT, BARBEY, and the WADDELL. At the Nan-Of-War anchorage in old Singapore, our keel anchor rests on this wet harbor s floor. The bottom consists of mud and of shell. Katong ' s Clock Tower is striking her bell. On deck we have si.xty fathoms of chain, we could put out some more, but there s nothing to gain. In fifty-one feet of water our keel it does soak, our material condition? Of course it is Yoke- condition of readiness well set at four. As the new Year comes in CALlEORPilA ' s front door. At a bearing of 273 South Kallang, and the crew ashore sends 88 out with a bang. The gyro points to 116 to timor, with COMCARGRU SEVEn as SOrA (AStlORE). At normal T-AVE, ' 2 reactor on line, 2A, B and C turbine generators are running fine. Our 1 reactor is resting her core; steam plants are split while the engineers snore. Instead of at anchor, I wish we moored close to a pier, with a camel inboard. Tides will be high on through the night; with our anchor lights all burning bright. Eire pumps 2, 4, 5, 6 on the line, 1 and 5 are in standby -Just biding their time. The CO. and crew are all out on the beach. 1989 is within easy reach. USnAVOEE Singapore is SOPA ADMIH; but see the Command Duty Officer is staring at me. Warrant Officer Cannon is our CDO. tie likes a tight watch an alert one; and so now I must stop this rhyming and stand my watch well. All the boats are aboard as I strike midnight s last bell. And now that Tve ended, this entry must cease; HAPPY nEW YEAR TO ALL - NAY WE ALL LIVE in PEACE. Written by: NMCS(SW) William Parr FCCS Steve Johnson QMC(SW) Frank Laverty QN2 Glenn Tillett Edited by: CAPTAin Barry V. Burrow Cruisebook Staff Editor rCCM(SW) henneth W. Williams Layout ONM3 Richard L. Paxton EC3 Thomas S. Fiting Photos Crewmembers of the Golden Grizzly ' USS CALIFORTilA HISTORY u ■ ' ' , The first naval ship named for the state ofCALIFOFiPilA was a 3 13-foot screw sloop launched in 1867 as t he MinriETOriKA. The ship was renamed CALITORPilA in 1869 and decommis- sioned in 1873 at Mare Island Shipyard, Vallejo, California. ?v n The second CALITOKniA, a 503-loot armored cruiser was launched in San fiancisco in 1904. In 1914, she was renamed SAPI DIEGO so that the name CALirORPilA could be assigned to a newly authorized battleship. i?7!: T3 rs933 sara; : fiflirirf u nil riraaijr: r 7C third ship to bear the name CAL- irORniA was a 1 79- foot yacht. The craft, SP-249, was commissioned in 1917. Designed for a speed of 12 linots, SF-249. was armed with two six-pounders and two Colt machine guns. In 1918. the ships name was changed to its original name: flAUOLI. The ship was used for local patrols out of San Diego. In 1920, the ship was sold to a lumber com- pany in Florida. The fourth CALirORniA, SP-647, was a 58-foot yacht built in 1910, comnvss.oned m 191. and owned by the San Francisco Bar Pilot s Association. The vessel registered 34 oris. ' d attained a maximum speed of 9.2 knots. The vessel patrolled the coast around the San F,an- Cisco Bay area. USS CALirORTilA BB-44 • V, S  - : BB-44 PRIOR TO FEARL HARBOR BB-44 AFTER FEARL HARBOR The largest ship to bear the state name was the battleship CALirORPilA, BB-44. The ship was commissioned on 10 August 1921 and for 20 years ser ed as flagship of the Pacific Fleet (1931-1941). Its character- istics were: length, 624 feet; dis- placement, 52,500 tons; speed, 21 knots; and complement, 57 officers and 1026 enlisted men. The ship was armed with 12- 14 inch 50 guns. 14-5 inch 51 guns, and 2-21 inch submerged totpedo tubes. On Sunday, December 7, 1941, CALirokniA was berthed in Battleship Row at Fearl har- bor. During the Japanese aerial attach., the CALIFORniA took three torpedo hits, causing the ship to list 8 degrees to port. By Thursday, 11 December, the CALIFORniA was sitting on the harbors floor with only its su- perstructure above the surface. In 1942, the CALIFORniA was refloated. After repairs, the ship departed for Puget Sound navy Shipyard, Washington, for major reconstruction. The CALI- FORniA returned to active ser- vice in 1944. During WWII, the CALIFOR- niA earned seven battle stars. It participated in shore bombard- ments during the Saipan, Guam, Tinian Operations, and in the Battle of Surigao Strait. While providing gunfire support at Lin- gayen Gulf the CALIFORniA was struck by a kamikaze plane. After repairs, the ship setred off Okinawa, in the East China Sea, and in support of the landing of the occupational forces in Ja- pan. The CALIFORniA was placed in commission reserve in 1946, decommissioned in 1947, and sold for scrap in 1959. USS CALirORTilA CGn-36 CALirORPilA ' s heel was laid on January 23, 1970. The ship s sponsor was Mrs. Rich- ard N. rii on. the former first lady. Mrs. Fiixon christened the ship on 5eptember22, 1971. On February 16, 1974, CALIFORPilA was commissioned forsenice in the Atlantic Fleet. For ten years, CALlFORPilA steamed the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian oceans from the port of Fiorfolk, Virginia, sening three times as a unit of the Sixth Fleet and twice with the Seventh Fleet. In 1981, upon returning to Piorfolk from her second Indian Ocean cruise via the Pana- ma Canal, the Golden Grizzly became the first nuclear-powered surface ship to cir- cumnavigate the earth since the USS EPiTERPRISE Task Force completed Operation Sea ' Orbit in 1964. In September 1983, four months after completing an extensive 16 month overhaul, CALIFORniA left norfolk for the last time as she steamed via the Panama Canal to her new homeport, Alameda, California. In February 1985 CALlFORPilA left Alameda to join USS COnSTELLATIOn (CV 64) and eight other ships for the Golden Grizzly ' s first Western Pacific Indian Ocean cruise. During the spring of 1986 CALlFORPilA conducted six weeks of operations in the Bering Sea and was the First cruiser to visit Adah, Alaska since World War II. From January through July 1987, she conducted her second Western PaciFic Indian Ocean deployment with contingency operations in the northern Arabian Sea. In July of that year, she com- pleted her second ' around the world cruise, steaming west via the Suez Canal, the Med- iterranean Sea and the Panama Canal on her return to Alameda. Golden Grizzly commenced her most recent deployivent in September 1988 with the USS PilNITZ (CVPi 68). Following a 25 knot transit of the Piorth PaciFic. CALlFORPilA conducted Olympic Presence operations in the Sea of Japan during the 1988 Summer Olympics in the Republic of Korea. She then operated in the Indian Ocean and north Arabian Sea in support of the Battle Group, followed by Strait of flormuz and Arabian Gulf patrol and comoy escort duties. CALIFORniA participated in the US navy ' s final Earnest Will convoy accompany mission through the Strait of llormuz, in December 1988. Upon completion of the deployment, in Februan, 1989, CALIFORniA joined the Third Fleet, where she will continue to operate until commencing a refueling overhaul in Bremerton, Washington in 1990. Photo By: ICS flealy COMMAPiDirfG OFFICER U CAFTAin BARRY V. BURROW Captain Barr ' V. Burrow, a native of Washington State, was born in Seattle in 1946 and was raised as a riavyjunior. he graduated from the U.S. Maval Acad- emy in 1968, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree. Initially assigned to the Immediate Masters Program at the U.S. naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Cali- fornia, he received a Masters of Science Degree in Me- chanical Engineering in 1969. Following riuclear Propulsion Training at Bain- bridge, Maryland and Windsor Locks, Connecticut, he reported aboard USS GRAY (DE 1054) in 1970, where he served as navigator Administrative Officer and subsequently Main Propulsion Assistant. In 1972 Cap- tain Burrow commenced a two year Auxiliaries Officer tour aboard USS EMTERPRISE (CVFi 65); he then served as Training Officer at the DIG nuclear pro- totype. West Milton, new York. After Department Head School and a six month tour on the COMnAVSUR- FLAnT nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team, he served as Engineer Of ficer of USS VIRGiniA (COn 38) for three years. Following his Department Head tour. Captain Burrow assumed duties as Executive Officer of the na- val nuclear Power School, Orlando, Florida in 1981 after which he completed a tour as Executive Officer of USS MALSEY (CG 23). Following duty as the Force nuclear Propulsion Readiness and Training Officer on the COMnAVSURFPAC Staff, he commanded USS TOWERS (DDG 9) from September 1985 to December 1987 operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. Captain Bur- row assumed command of USS CALirORniA (COn 36) in August 1988. Captain Burrow wears the Meritori- ous Service Medal, the navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, the navy Achievement Medal and several unit commendations, campaign and service medals. Captain and Mrs. Burrow (the former Maiy Ann Ward of Melrose, Massachusetts) have three sons, Brian, Sean, and Michael. The Skipper is all smiles as CALIFORniA prepares to leave for deployment. Photo by: EnS Brian Heni ' y Being the Commanding Officer is not always fun. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Taplin COMMAnOING OFFICER Hit me with the fire hose and forget about liberty ever again! Photo by MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski I ' ve got the COhn and I can be a real BEAR! My EYE ' S may be closed, but my EAR s are always to the deck plates. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Taplin Executive Officer Commander Gary J. Bunevitch QMSA Jeffrey Francis and QM2 Glenn Tillett share a light moment with the XO. Photo by: EMS Brian fleni ' (0- The XO wipes tears from his eyes during Captains Call when Santa Claus is awarded the Qood Conduct Medal ' . EMCS Chet Maus, Ens James Qalambos, and CW02 Francisco Areola cant believe it either. The reindeer horns are actually worn by LTJQ Rocky Seel- bach, who is standing behind Warrant Officer Areola. Photo by: LTJQ Mark Jordan CotTimander Gary J. Bunevitch enlisted in the United States Mavy in 1968 and served as an Electronics Technician until his selection to the naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program (MESEP). In 1975, he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering frotn Purdue University and was subsequently commissioned as a naval Officer. Following his initial nuclear Power Training, Comtriander Bunevitch was assigned to the precommissioningcrewof USS niMITZ (CVn-68), where he served as the M-Division Officer until 1977. Subsequent tours include duties as Staff Instruc- tor, Senior Officer Mateiial Readiness Course; Operations Officer, USS MILLER (Fr- 1091); nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team (Atlantic); Reactor Controls Assis- tant, USS CARL Vinson (CVn-70); and Executive Officer, nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, new York. CotTimander Bunevitch assumed duties as Executive Officer, USS CALIFORniA (CGn-36) in December 1988. Comtnander Bunevitch Is married to the former Margaret Maggie Evans of Sara- sota Springs, new York. They have one daughter, Marci Ann, and make their home in Alameda, California. officer of the Deck, this is the Starboard Lookout. You wont believe it, but we have a Russian submarine off our starboard side . Photo by: OS3 Ritchel y 11 COMMAND MASTER CfflEF Master Chief Fire Conlrolman (Surface Warfare) Kennetii W. Williams entered the United States nav} in September 1966 and receixed his basic training at the naval Training Center. San Diego. California. Following Recruit Training, he report- ed to the Quided Missile School. Mare Is- land. Vallejo. California. There he received training in Tire Control A and C schools. After receiving a navy enlisted code for Talos Missile Test Technician, he reported for duly at the naval Weapons Sta- tion, Seal Beach, California. Master Chief Williams sened tours ofdutv on board the USSALBAnY(CG-lO). USSCtllCAGO (CG- 11). and USS DALE (CG-19). fie also served two tours of duty at the Combat Systems Technical Schools Command, Mare Island, Vallejo, California as an in- structor for Talos and Terrier Weapon Systems. Master Chief Williams has earned na- val enlisted codes for Talos Missile Testing, Talos Mhil52 Computer Complex. An, SPS- 48CJ-D Search Radar Terrier An, SPG-55B Track Radar Harpoon Weapon System Technician, Terrier Missile Systems Tech- nician, navy Instructor, Senior Enlisted Ad- visor (CM, C). and he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy at newport, Rhode Is- land. In June 1986, he reported to the Com- manding Officer, USS CALIEORniA (CGn- 36) for duty as Command Master Chief. His decorations include the Enlisted Surface Warfare breast insignia, navy Achievement Medal vviith Gold Star. Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, navy E second award. Good Conduct Medal with liv e stars, navy Expeditionary Medal, national De- fense Medal and Sea Seivice Ribbon with four stars. He is married to the former Patricia Ann Ryan of Vallejo. California, where they cur- rently make their home with their two chil- dren, Ryan (5) and Victoria Ann (31. Master Chief Williams hails from Earmington, new Mexico, where he was born September 25. 1946, and later received his diploma from Earmington high School. rCCM(SW) KEnPiETIi W. WILLIAMS QMC(SW) Frank Laverty, EIMCS(SW) John As- kin, and the Master Chief check out the auto- matic lawnmovver (center) at the White Kock Beach Resort. Photo by. t:M3 Ouren 12 TMEY told me, that THEY were going to test the fire hoses, but THEY didn ' t say on ME!! THEY-Strike again. Photo by: ET5 Joseph Johnson WOWa It s bright out here on deck, id rather be taking a nooner. and San Miguel would taste a lot better right now. CAPTAin, I told you not to near } our Dress Blues in the middle of the Indian Ocean . . . or Master Chief I m going to hill you when this is over!! Ij- ict ( hn I jiid Steve planting the Centennial Treeat Fhil- lips Elementary School, napa, California. The l aster Chief can t go anywhere without trying to be in charge. Photo by: Alice Jackson Jm i SOQ ' s and SOY - Sailor of the Year 1988 MMl(SW) Thomas Frusinowski Sailor of the Quarter OCT - DEC 1988 SMSA Jonni Canille 14 Sailor of the Quarter JUL - SEP 1988 STG2(SW) Louis Kahi Fhillips Elementary School icil Bar-B-Que meal at Phillips for CALirORniA sailors during one isits. Photo by: Alice Jackson Alice Jackson, Principal, receives the schools honorary World Cruise and Shellback certificate from EMCS(SW) John Askin, OS2 Ed Swanegan. OS2 Ray Kelly, DSl(SW) Rodney Hearns, 053 Kelly Owens and RP2 Eddie Horn. Photo by: FCCM(SW) Ken Williams Rriifc fV ai, i •- te ■■• ' •a 1 - ' .fUfeaEft rr ' ti. Plavy Band San Francisco pla s a special concert for Phillips School. When I grow up, I want to be a Master Chief! Photo By: rCCM(SW) Ken Williams Fhillips Eagles plus CALirORPilA Bears equals Great Friendships DSRA - CHAPiGE OF COMMAND - BOPi VOYAGE Captain Barry V. Burrow and Cap- tain Richard D. Williams, III, Change of Command, 24 August 1988. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Taplin XXIVTH OLYMPIAD, SEOUL, KOREA --FJnesirici- ws period in the life of i foufcrewmem. This ptioto offers a ' ' ofWLifORNiAai !ersPoin: 3;3 ' v-;j. ianf ' j ' -;. Hare Sn Craig Clark - A once in a lifetime opportunity and it was SUPER!! Photo by: SM3 Anthony Brock Entrance to the Olympic Village. Photo by: E1M3 Jeffrey Klein oOPS e leaded for wrac I2 Brian Wse gjwegetundent ! ET3 John Taylor, D53 Steve Selbe, FCSh Brad Ellenberger and ■ Vn Jeffrey Lund at the Olympics. Photo by: I M2 Tedsen Bogner ■_! IMIMl(SW) Thomas Prusinovvski, All this and they pay me too !! — ' Downtown Pusan, South f orea. Photo by: FC3 Bill Qeiger 17 FUSAN, SOUTH KOREA •■ EN3 Jcflrc Mcin, CM2(5VV) Robert Black and t:N2 Da id Hotlman - What a Welcome! The U50 of Pusan was SUPER, they arranged all tours and CALIFORrilA at anchor with the liberty boats on then took vcn, good care of us. Below: snJames Brown and BM3 Kevin Davis vvay. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski ,, - Shopping lor bargains on Texas Street with TUHES of course!! FUSAPI n Rich Smith buys an apple. Photo by: MM2 Ted Bogner Wditing in line to cjtcii iiic iibeit bojt back to the ship, an Aii-nands evolution. Photo by: RM3 Jeffrey Berger |13 Terry Argo, NM2 Michial Luckman and ET3 Allen Reynolds enjoy le Korea cruisine during a tour. Good Food - Great Tour!! - ti; Temple tours were fun, informative, and a good lool at a different cultuic. Photo by: FC3 Qeiger ET2(SW) Mark Ware bargaining for a T- Shirt. Me paid too much, but it was fun. 19 Fantail Frolics fe c rC2 Robert Raney flies the CQn-36 Super Kite during CALirORPilA s Kite Flying Contest, as EPiS MarK Bigler jogs by. Photo s by: FC2 Rob- ert Browning. Above; E;TC(SW) Dan Keils double string controlled kite soars above Petty Officer Raney s flying CQri-36. MMl Mitchell Kennedy seems to be thinKing.j Where s the Beef? A fantail feast is laid out foi the crew by S-2 Division. Photo by: NM1(SV ) Thoj mas PrusinowsKi What do you mean?? I wasn t in the net!! Photo by: RM3 Bergcr 20 zza Music - Volleyball - Barbeque OE Division vs S-2 Division Photo by: EnS Sean Shannon navigation LT William J. Dyer LT Gregory S. Sladcik LT Gregory S. Sladcik was born in Chicago, Illi- nois on 9 June, 1965. Me attended the United States Maval Academy from July 1981 until Ma 1985. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace En- gineering. Upon graduation he served as the Anti-Sub- marine Warfare Officer, First Lieutenant, and the Gun- nery Assistant aboard the USS WHIPPLE (Fr-1062), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He relieved LT Dyer as the Navigator and Legal Officer onboard CALI- rORl lA in [November 1988. LT Sladcik is married to the former Angela Powell of Eugene, Oregon. ! QM 1 John Fulstonc QM2 Glenn Tilled QNSn Br) ' an Wiemcrs QM5R Tony Bambutg h .1 QMSn Eugene Freda and QMSR Tony Bamburg discuss the ship s track . . . Plotting a track to another great libeity port. Photo by: CM C QMSR Jeffrey Francis sri Eugene Freda SA Clifford Jordan 23 YriC(AW) Gregory Dircks Ship b becftljr X Division PMC Edwin Madarang f ' crsonriel Ollktr MCC(SW) Larr Ponder r y- Pni Samson Raquinio YP11 Johnny Qolambos MAC Donald Lute LMAA 24 %. fcr-T-rr: m t PC3 Winnified Cave FMSM Shane Harmon PC3 Bruce O Hannesian YMSn Rory f ' orterfield PC3 Bruce O Hannesian - Mail calls come too seldom for the crew and too often for the PC s. Photo by: HT2 Brian Leedahl Pn3 Brian Wise H YnSM Peter Carruba VrtSM Rory Porterfield and YMSn Michael Voorhies - Kicking back after a hard day at the typewriters. Below; YnC(AW) SPUDS Dircks - Who me, eat junk food and play video games? Mo Way!! Photo by: YrtSM Michael Voorhies X Division if YMSA Daren Holt VnSA Mark Thomas YMSR Michael Voorhics Sn William F.dmonds f PC3 Keith Cave and PC3 Bruce O Hanncsian sort the mail on tlie fantail after a vertical replenishment. I ' hoto by: HT2 Brian Lcedahl 1 YMSri Daren Holt and riCC(SW) Larry Ponder enjoy dinner on the messdecks. 1 pn3(5W) Brian Wise enjoys a cold Foster ' Lagcrwith shipmates ET2(5W) Matt Shippe and FC2(SW) Joseph Watson. Photo b; YPiSM Michael Voorhies. i POTPOURRI iilBniE(liiiciii CALIFORrilA came to the rescue of a French family of four onboard the Sayonara who were over 400 miles from land, out of water, short on fuel, and getting hungry. We loaded them up with a large Christmas pack- age and bid them Sayonara . Thanks to EWC(5W) ' Reb Graves, ships French interpreter. Photo by: STQ1(5W) Ricki Riis oltandNCCISWi ijojdinnerontlie Captain s Gig Race - Between CALIFORniA and STODDERT - A close second place!! STQSn Raymond ' Boom-Boom ' Curry taunts his opponent, MM2 Steve Steamroller ' Fiance. Photo by: STQl(SW) Ricki Riis ' enjo)S CALIFORniA s Softball team during the Battle Group Bra- i vo tournament at Subic Bay, I ' hilippines. 27  r Fhilippines ■ hi I DowntownOlongapo, Jeepny -the only way to travel Barbeque! Barbeque! You won ' t find any better barbeque any- around town for only 2 peso ' s or 10 cents. where, don ' t ask or worry about what kind of meat it is. Above; ET2(SW) Mark Ware at the Pagsanjan Tails, one of the tour: offered to the crew by Fleet Recreation at Subic Bay. Above Left: MM3 Tern .Argo shopping in Manilla, good buys. Left: MMKSWi Thomas Prusinovvshi stirring a pot of pigs feet on thi streets of Manilla. Did you try any? Mo way!! Fhilippines better tarbeque am ' •im3 Steve Mance makes a great slalom cut. Water skiing at the oimMitis jrande Island Recreation Area. FC3 Jason Gomez keeps a watchful eye out for trouble as the ski boat safety observer, while FC2 Ricky Lee waves the boat to go faster. bove right: SM3 Brooks, SK3 Steve Butler and SH3 Marcos loreno - ' We ' re just having a nice cold beer . bove: EM2 Gary Owens, EM2 Ira Daniel (hiding), EM3 Jeffrey lein, EMI Richard Law and EMI Kelly Yost: Mixing San Miguel nd MO-JO, a sure way to liven up any party. ight: M Division Party - Back row: MM2 Brian Wise, MM2 Bob .h, MM2 Eugene Bowers, MM3 Bob Bauer, MMC(SW) Jim Ken- ey, MM2 Sean Purdom, MM2 Forrest Ferdon, MM2 Carl De- lelo. Front row: MM2 Scott Romano, MM3 Wayne Moore, MMl effrey Sargent and MM3 Stephen Seliga. Lots of divisions had arties and they were all a lot of fun. Ship ' s Party ibfa£5u£ The music that (llled the night air on 2 1 and 22 Oel U8 was yood View ol the resort from the boardwalk on the beach side, and LOUD. Photo by: M! 2 Forrest Ferdon Large huts were party area. Photo by: MM2 Ferdon Mi 3 Wayne Moore, LCDR (Chengasorus Rex) Geanuleas, and MN3 Qilmour makes friends with one of the roasted pigs GMQ2 Dean Qiachino are having a good time. we had for dinner. Photo by: NM2 Forrest Ferdon Pri3 Shane Harmon, MM2 Bob Ish, MM2 Sean Purdom, Pn3 Brian Wise and LTJQ Michael Lcwandowski seem to be hav- ing fun at the party. rf White Rock Beach Resort rt2 Kobert Kaney, ENS Chris Rossi, ET2(SW) Matt Shippen and MSl(SW) Ivan Washurne borrow the bands equipment and entertain the crew with their musical skills. ET3 Alan Dekoster, MM5 Anthony Johns, and EPi Jeffrey Lund: ' It s not Budweiser, but its good and cold ' . Back left: MS3 Brian Mitchell and SK5 Phil Brezina. fltobeha | 31 WEAFOnS DEFARTMEFiT  ' «•? ■.. 1 ' LCDR ALFRED B. ELKIMS Go ahead MAKE OUR DAY!! Photo by: ETC(SW) Dan Keil Lieutenant Peter Jaunais relieved LCDR Elkinsas the Combat Systems Officer in December 1988. Janu- ary 1, 1989 the Combat Systems Department name was changed to the Weapons Department. LT Jaunais is a 1979 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in l ath- ematics. After graduating he attended Officer Candi- date School in (Newport, Rhode Island. Previous sea tours include Anti-Submarine Warfare and Battery Of- ficer onboard USS TEXAS (CGri-39) and Weapons Of- ficer onboard USS JOSEPH STRAUSS {DDG-16). Ashore he taught naval Control of Shipping at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center in San Diego, California. Personal awards include the Bronze Star with Combat V , I avy Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Armed Forces Expedition- ary Medal, and the Sea Service Ribbon with three stars. LT Jaunais is married to the former Kay Frances O Keeffe, they have two children, Francine (4) and Dane (6 months). They make their home in Alameda, California. 32 LIEUTEHAnT PETER JAUI AIS amm J F loby:ETC|SW)Dan e edLCDRElkinsas Seaman Padilla keeps a close eye on the Helm, as Seaman Mize stands watch as Lee Helm, and BM3 Davis watches over the entire bridge as BMOW. MO! Chief Keil you may not ride a harpoon missile home!! Photo by: ET2(SW) Ware BIRDS AWAY!! Shot from the Fonvard l isslle Launcher during RIMPAC 88. Photo by: OS3 Brad Ritchel QMM2 l lichael Larouche performing PMS on the ASROC Launcher. _.;: Candi ' ojs sea i9,andlVeaponsOf- m USS (DDG-16) of Shipping 2tilif enier in San Diego udetheBronieM ' ;(j forces Exj Ribbon All three nfrancinei ' f i,rhomcinAl3« First Division y ' A LT Raymond Lewis First Lieiucrijril EMS Sean Shannon First Lieutenant BMl David Santana 1 1 ) BN2 Billy Cole BM2 Roger Rich BN3 Ke in Davis lit BM3 rrcdricK Matt Sn Billy McQilvery BMSn KaymorKl Smith Sn Christopher Qeremia Sl Dane!! McTlgue sn Raymond Meises iNC(SW) Tom Allen, CALIFORniA s Chief Boatswains Nate proves that Boatswain Mates ■ pam to catch cat naps whenever they can. Photo By: MM2 Forrest Ferdon sn Kevin Gross sn Robert Palmer 5P1 Anthony Serio . ' •??5k 35 First Division Sri David Spencer SA Mark Cubbison SA Wdid Hall ill SA Richard Andrews , i Y SA Andrew Curran f SA Ertiest Harper SA Wesley Bortmas SA Rodney Evans SA Peter Miller SA Allyn Bruce r SA Kevin Flynn SA Robert I ' ina ' i sQerem i SA James Brown, SA Mark Cubt son, and Sn Wesley Bortmas star a tight watch on the bridge. ET Ken Rhodes in the background What s a nUKE doing on th bridge? riose bleed country! ( Serin fljun n Chris Geremia . . . Trying to Keep up with tiic ever iresent Rust Faity ' , who visits every night. jARoteftfina SA Michael Wood Brazil. tchortheb ' sinttieba 01 (loi 9 ont ' SR Damion Plichel Sri Raymond Smith ... My theory is: If you l eep it coated with enough grease, it can ' t rust !! Si Kevin Gross seems to be having a good time worl ing on the boats, maybe he should go messcooking? _-, Reenlistments MSC Jessie Penaflor cuts his reenlistment cal e. MM2 John Coccaro takes the oath of enlistment from the Commanding Officer in the middle of the Indian Ocean in dress blues. WOW. it sure is hot!!! 38 ET2 Scott Slusher receives his Honorable Discharge certifi- cate just before being reenlisted by the Commanding Officer, Captain Barry V. Burrow. ' mtko MAC Donald Lute hoists his reenlistment flag at the Arizona Mi morial during RIMPAC ' 88. with the assistance of the Common Master Chief. I ... Do Solemnly Swear . . . IS 1 Kevin Chamberlain, soon to be NC1, receives the oath SKC Arthur Rosete receives the oath of enlistment from LCDR )f enlistment from the Commanding Officer. John SUPPO Kelly, on the aft missile launcher. OS2 Danny tvteguro receives his reenlistment check from CW03 Scott Cannon. K2 Keith Rohloff receives his reenlistment plaque from SKC Jerome ' apistrano during his ceremony held on the messdecks. itroyu 39 WC Division 1 J . LT Joseph Carlson KO PswI Bi 1 7 1 M H. -■::M LT Thomas Dennisoii rto FCCM(SW) Charles Sapp H I ' O FCCS Steven Johnson LCKO FCC William Carson FCC Edward Zubrod ll Klk i I i (SOI) WK TRUST oo. ALL 0THKI3S WK TRACK ' m li rci James Mcrieally FCl Wayne Edwards rCl(SW) Cruz Tijerina IC- FCl Tracy Watts ' II rC2 Robert Browning FC2 Armando Klainsek FC2 Ricky Lee FC2 Donald Little FCl Owen Gray FCl John Powell FCl Scot Young FC2 George Anderson FireControlmen, more commonly known as FCs, main- tain the control mechanisms used in the Weapon Systems on CALIFORNIA. Complex electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment are required to ensure the ac- curacy of navy guided missiles and surface gunfire control systems. FC s are responsible for the operation, routine maintenance, and repair of the Fire Control radars, compu- ters, weapons direction equipment, target designation systems, gyros, and range finders. Editor s Piote: FC s are the finest of the finest, best rate in the navy. rci Tracy Watts receives his First Good Conduct Medal from Captain Bear ' Burrow during awards ceremony. Fire Controlmen rC2 Robert Raney FC2 Samuel Turner f ' FC3 Jason tiomez FC2 James Rhodes FC2 Steven Vogt FC3 Brendan Harper FC2 Daniel Ritola FC2(SW) Joseph Watson FC3 Donald Lciieuay FC2 Lonnie Sprague FC3 Qlcnn Gray FC3 Ralph Ningus i FC3 Craig Snider FC3 Thomas Turner FC3 William Turner FC3 Cal Wachtel 42 ■ wfiTiic ijpraQi rCSn David Badolato Touring Singapore . . . Bach row: FCl Scot Young, FC3 Glenn Gray, FC2 Daniel Ritola, FC3 Jason Gomez. Front row: FCSn David Badolato, FC2 Christopher Macy, FC3 Jay LaMore and FC2(SW) Ricky Lee. Sure Master Chief Sapp . . . Just be in flexable . FC2(SW) Joseph Watson customizing CALIFORNIA s Gold Missile E . tandby ... We may have a slight problem here. Oh Pio! Its he Mag Tape Monster , FC5 Donald Leneway. Photo by: rC2 odd Little FC2 Lonnie Sprague working on the An SPG-51D radar while at anchor in Pusan, Korea. Photo by: FC3 Cal Wachtel 45 FC ' s on Liberty FC2 Robert Raney, Of course us 48 Radar Types work at least once a week for an hour or so!! Photo by: FC2 Robert Browning FC3 Cal Wachtel and FC2 Lonnie Sprague taking a canoe ride on a touj in the Philippines. Watch out for the gators!! ; Above: FC2 Robert Raney . . . Look what I found on liberty in Singapore!! ' Photo by: FC3 Jay La- More Right: Two DUDES on liberty . . . FC2(SW) Joseph Watson and FCSI Jason Gomez 44 i Shutter Bugs Whoever said, A Sunset is a Sunset , never sailed and had the privilege of see- ing unspoiled sunsets, endless sunrises, or the splendor of the moon from the deck of a ship at sea. Above: r ' hoto by: FC2 Jay Lal ore Left: Photo by: EM3 Jeffrey Klein Lower Left: Photo by: ET5 Joe Johnson Below: Moon at Pusan, Korea. Photo by: EM3 Jeffrey Klein J WG Division r I EMS Daniel Reichert Dinsinii Ollkcr CW02 James Pickett QMQKSW) William McKail QMMl James Akins QMQl Br an Allen GMMl Anthony Pettis QMMl(SW) John Salwierz Since man I ifilfor Qiiiin p system: ijMjfroml sophistica : control I tefromtl ' f shore ?i liti firing 2[ tO ' sakn, iXn ' i 46 A I QMM2 Jeffrey Jacobs QMQ2 Thomas King QMQ2 Lewis Rigsbee QMQ3 Daniel Voiglit QMQSN Timothy Donnellan Sn Kamcia Justice SA Jeffrey Krieger SR Stephen Anthony Since man built the first fighting ships, there has been a leed for Gunners ; to operate, repair, and maintain their veapon systems. Todays Piaval Gun Systems have come a ong way frotii the cannons used in the colonial days, to a nore sophisticated systern employing advanced digital elec- ronic control circuits and electro-hydraulic power drive ystems. From the battles against Japanese Kamikaze pilots, the shore bombardments along the Iranian Coast where )ig guns literally moved mountains. Gunners Mates have ilasted their place in the history of fighting ships. CALIFOR- UA has two types of Gunners Mates: GMG s and QMMs. Gun- lers Mate Guns are those elite group of men that maintain ne big guns, the MK 45 Mod 1 Automatic Rapid Fire Gun lount. Firing 20 rounds per minute at a range of 13 miles, he GMG s also maintain all small arms weapons and ammu- ition. Gunners Mates Missiles ' , sometimes known as missileers ; maintain the ships main battery, the Anti-Air lefense Missile Launcher System, MK 13 Mod 7. CALIFOR- lA ' s launchers have maintained an unprecedented ten con- ecutive Battle Efficiency E awards. During CALIFORNIA ' S )ur in the SOMEPA area, both gun mounts and missile laun- hers were on-line and ready for action day and night. The unners Mates of CALIFORNIA maintain high standards of erformance, because if the guns and tiiissiles don t go COM, the Golden Grizzly will not ROAR. GMG2 Lewas Rigsbee . . . Just doing a little PMS on rTiy baby. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo Kelly GunnERS QMM 1 James AKins . . . When I push this button all the lights start flashing, the missile blasts off, the Gunner is called to the bridge, and the Skipper has a heart attack. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Taplin QMQ3 Timothy Donnellan . . . Every Meal is a Banquet, Everyday is a Holiday and 1 Love It!!! QMMSn Stephen Fosters Lager . Ens Scan [5uir Anthori) and Below: Gunne Shannon t13 Anthony Brock caught enjoying their rs can sleep anywhere, anytime. Photo by: t.]MG2 Lewis Rigsbee either does alot of work or poses for alot tures. Below: GMM3 l amela Justice and QMMl James Akins Aft Launcher crew are always smiling. Photo By: CMC of pic- . The f UF THE ADVAnCEMEPiT LADDER . yT Above; MSC rrancisco Areola takes the oath of pro- motion to thief Warrant Officer Two from the CO. Photo by: LTJQ Scott Rasmussen. Left: 16 September 1988; altera long night and day of initiation ceremo- nies, CALIFORniA s new Chief Petty Officers: ETC Ken Rhodes, ETC(SW) Dan Keil, 5KC Jerome Capis- trano, EMC John Lambert, ETC(SW) Jim Ostergren, MMC Ron Welch, SKC Blaine Pezario, EMC David Craig, MSC Jessie Penaflor, MMC(SW) Charles Ro- thwell, and RMC Kevin Schafer sleepily await to take their CPO Creed and oaths of advancement. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Taplin rirst Class Petty Officer s: ETl Juneau, ETl Smith, FCl Ed- wards, EMI Burggraf, EMI Williams, OSl Richardson, MMl Bogner, DSl Maskevich, MMl Bowers, OSl Leigh, FCl Young, and OSl Clevenger. Move over Chiefs here we come. Second Class Petty Officer s: Kneeling: QMQ2 Estep, EM2 Burdick, HT2 Climax, MM2 Jahnke, MM2 Romano, ET2 Lamb, rC2 Baltezor, t1M2(SW) Fisher, and MM2 Schumacher. Standing: DC2 Hoyt, En2 Keele, En2 Hart- man, MM2 Qiauque, MM2 Funk, MM2 Tennent, MM2 Sweborg, ET2 Wise, OS2 Brown, EM2 Williams, ET2 flilger, MM2 Purdom, MM2 Polan, MM2 Geary, STG2(SW) Kahi and FC2 Macy. Third Class Petty Officer: Kneeling: RM3 Gomez, BM3 Geremia, I1T3 Corrie, QMG3 Donellan, Sf13 Moreno, BM3 Palmer, BM3 Smith, OS3 Ritchel, 053 Disher, BM3 Bortmas, SK3 Carter, FC3 Gciger, RM3 BcKin, SH3 Brock, BM3 Parkin, OS3 Brady, g ' mM3 Justice, RM3 Ken- nebrew, MM3 Eben, MM3 Lawson, MS3 Thornton, BM3 McQilvery, OS3 Taylor, HT3 McKenzie, MM3 Melson, BM3 Serio, and Pn3 Harmon. 49 WS Division ]fr ' i,i LTJQ Gregory Hale DiMSiorl OKk i M QMC(SW) David Beldin LCPO WS Division personnel are responsible for the Anti-Subma rine Warfare equipment onboarc CALirORMIA, The Sonar Tech nicians, Gunners Mates, and Tor- pedomen utilize the Ah SQS 26CX Sonar System, the MK 16 Asroc Launching System, and MK 32 Torpedo tubes to locate and classify submarines then de- liver ordinance on target when and if necessary. STQC(SW) Salvatore F ' izzano TMl Michael Ragsdale STQl(SW) RicKi Riis STQl John Wyatt STQ2 James Enghung 50 w- ' personnel il STQ2 Geoffrey Henderson St: STQ3 MarK Hester STQ3 Roland Schaible ' -. QMM2 Micfiael Larouclie STQ3 Robert Hucklebridge STQSn Raymond Curry V STQ2(SW) Louis Kahi m i f STQ3 Heni-y Parks STQSn Steven Gilbert MM3 Richard Paxton . . . Caught in the act of doing PMS on le Asroc Launcher, or is this picture just a pose?? QMM2 Thomas Ruiz QMM3 Richard Paxton f f f STQSn Alexander Romo STQSR John Yanas 51 WS Division WS Shellbacks . . . GNN3 Kichaid IViMi din, STQUSW) RIcKi Rils and 5TG3 lie s K jj llenrie Coulange, QMCiSVVl Da c Bcl- r.iiks Watch out WOQS, here we come!! QriM3 Richard Paxtoti: This shore patrol duty at the White Rock Beach Resort is tooo tough!! Photo by: F,T2{SW) IMatt Shippcn QI N2 l ichael Larouche: Gee Asroc doesn ' t fall out on my ETl(SW) Qcoige Taplin i sure hope tH foot. Photo b Left: STQ l(SW) Ricki Riis, STQ2(SW) Louis Kah STQ3 Roland Schaible, STQ2 James Enghuni and STQ2 Geoffrey Henderson; checking out th sights and sounds of Pattaya Beach, Thailam Reenlistments Honesl Chief, M3 Scott Thompson receives his Certificate of Reenlistment ' Michael LaRouche cuts his reenlistment cake while ncC(SW)  ,,, , £-.., . . Larry Ponder scoops the ice cream, lets have a party!!! om MMC(SW) James Kenney. j h 13 Charles Metzler holds his reenlistment plaque and ' Qood-Deal t |3ok given to him by LT Peter ' WEPS Jaunais and the Skipper has s bonus in the hat. Below: IC2 John Martin receives his Certificate Reenlistment from LT Gary Thompson. gu P 12 : VV) [jrian Wise and Captain Barry V. Burrow are HAPPY today!! Petty Officer Wise reenlisted for orders to shore duty. 53 Christmas away from HOME 5 ♦ X CALirORrilA was caroled by some members of one of the civilian ships i anchor in Diego Garcia. Photo by: hT2 Brian Leedahl Left: Santa Clans (QMC(SVV) Frank Laverty) receives a Good Conduct medc from the Captain during an awards ceremony on the fantail just prior to stod ping at Diego Garcia. DKSn McKinney is trying to get a picture, but he forgq his wide angle lens. Photo by: MMKSVV) Prusinowski ILIPPINtS 3,085MI ' . ; ian W And what do you want for Christmas, Little Chengosaurus Rex? Well Santa, 1 want to be quieter, more easy going, and have more fun on this cruise. Sorry Cheng!! Ttiis is Santa Claus, not the Good rair . Photo by: I ll l(SVV) Thomas Prusinowski 54 Santas helper, MM1(5W) Thomas Prusinowski, ,) loiici ua from liomc outside DO. exchange. Diego Garcia MM2 Timothy Tomansky goes up for a spike as EM3 Cliff Watts dili- gently guards his side of the court. : !1M2 Brian Wise and MM2 Scott Romano wait for the bus after shop- ' Vl Hl jiinq at tiie ship s store on Diego Garcia. Above: Captain Barry stops for a cool one and QMM3 Richard Paxton contemplates life, liberty and the pursuit of BUD. Left: Two days of barbe- que, volleyball (without a string), cold s oda ' s and beerwasCALIFORrilAs Christmas present. What ' s MM5 Toby Keith looking for? 55 Fishing at its Best!! V- JS.-f ' c 1 m - ' M fl TMl Michael Ragsdale, STQl Steve Stanley, fishing guide, STG2 Geoffrey Henderson, and OSl Thomas Hohimer pose with their catch. Caught trolling in less than 5 hours. STQ2 Geoffrey Henderson ... I caught these big one: f so I could curl them. Photo by: STGl Stanley i m TM 1 Michael Kagsdale . . . What a fight this guy put up. Photos by: STGl Steve Standley 56 OSl Thomas Hohimer . . . Hurry up and take the pic- ture, I can ' t hold these guys much longer. uip,, light: EM3 RaMd iiirt. it takes two hands to handle a ulioppet! f ' hoto by; MM2 White i inqer. Singapore by Night MM2 Michial Luckman (farright) enjoying Orcharc Street on Mew Years Eve. Photo by: MM1(SW Thomas Prusinowski. Pictures of Singapore a night (on left) by EM3 Jeffrey Mcin. Singapore aptain and Mary Ann Burrow riding the gig back to CALIFORniA with ingapore in the background. Sn Rodney Mize, part of the COs boat crew, ne of the good jobs. Photo by: LTJQ Scott Rasmussen !m3 Steven Hance eating a Durian , if you can get pass the smell, they taste reat!! Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowshi OSSA Steven Dovms in the Glass Hotel lobby. Photo by; ET3 Allen Reynolds. Below: SM3 David Qranillo, STQSR John Yanas, STQSA Alex Romo, EM3 Tom Usher, and SH3 Marcos Moreno at the Singapore national Garden. Singapore . . . Something Different Beautiful city by the water. Photo by: EM3 Jeffrey Klein MM3 Wayne Moore and MM3 Steven Mance: That swh I liKctowatei il ski. Photo by: NMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski II EiclClajti MM3 Steven Hance ... I love to water ski!! Photo by MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski :J!i{i;ii. ET2(SW) Mark Ware finds cT friend ... I think pink is his color. Photo by: ET3 Joseph Johnson 60 tt Singapore Sights MM3 Ross Schumacher and MM5 Terry Argo, shopping was great in Sin- gapore. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski nctMswhyllikioH iinuiski ISSA Michael Clayton. just like the lobsters I cooK on ihc slilp naybe a little bigger!! Photo by: ET2(SW) Ware llllllll II llllllllll ' IIIIIMI DKSA Adrian Heraldez, SH3 David Qranillo, sn3 l arcos Moreno, and GMM2 Joe Ruiz at the Sentosa Island War Memorial. :n2 Timothy Hartman, EPil Dale Williams, and MM5 oby Keith enjoy a Tiger beer at an outdoor cafe. MERLlOn: The Singapore national Monument, the head of a lion and the body of a mermaid. Photo b : EM3 Jeffrey Klein m RELIGIOUS PROGRAM LT DARRELL GAHTT, CliC V UP LT Darrell Qantt, is the Command Chaplain. He was ordained on 28 Februar 1976 and is endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention. Bom in Bonham, Texas on the 20th of December 1950, Chaplain Qantt was raised in Longview, Texas. Me received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1973 in Sociology from East Texas Bap- tist University in Marshall, Texas. Me earned his Master of Divinit Degree in 1976 from Southwestem Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and his Doctor of Ministry Degree in 1985 from Hew Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, nev% Orleans, Louisana. Prior to entering the I avy Chaplain Corps, Chaplain Qantt served as pastor of three churches - VVestland Heights Baptist Church in Tort Worth, Texas 1973- 1976); Harmony Baptist Church (1976-1980) and Hill- crest Baptist Church (1980-1984), both in Marshall, Texas. During this time he also served as a volunteer hospital chaplain, was a member of numerous civic or- ganizations, and was selected to the Outstanding Young Men of America group in 1985. Chaplain Qantt was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U.S. riavy in August 1984 and reported to Chaplains School, nevvport, Rhode Island. Subsequent tours of duty include: Command Chaplain, Marine Air Control Qroup 28; 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherr Point, Morth Carolina; Staff Chaplain, U.S. Coast Quard TrainingCen- ter, Petaluma, California. Chaplain Qantt reported aboard the CALirORNIA (CGN-36) for duty in August 1988. Chaplain Qantt awards include the Mavy Achieve- ment Medal, Coast Quard Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commen- dation, Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon and the Sea Ser- vice Ribbon. Chaplain Qantt is married to the former Freda Hicks of Longview, Texas. They ha e three children, Kari ( 13), Randy (10), and Stacy (8). They make their home in Hallsville, Texas. RP2 Eddie Hom YES! Of course Chaplain there are lots of Religious Programs that require the use of ajo stick. Photo by: ETKSW Qeorge Taplin 62 Chaplain Darrell Qantt ser es ThanKsgixing turke under the atchful e es of MSC Jesse Penaflor and MS2 Gan Hatfield, to OSl Daniel Lo egro e and EM2 Joel ShoKes. Photo b : STQ2 S ) Louis Kahi 4 Communit} ' Relations Project - Pusan Korea. The CALIFORNIA men pictured abo e spent a dav of their liberty time while in Pusan . painting the bedrooms of a local orphan- age. Left to right: ET2 Scott Murph FCl John Pouell, FC3 Thomas Turner MM2 Jona- than Edwards, E V5 Don Ingram BMCiSW ) Tom Allen, RM5 Patrick Bel in, QMQl Bnan .■Mien, FC2 Sam Tumer, FC3 William Tumer, Sn Craig Clark, LT Darrell Qantt, and ET5 Alan Dekoster. 63 Operations Department LtDR Michael V. Daniel joined the U.S. naval Reserves in 1969. In 1970 he was called to active duty and attended Fire Control A ' School at Mare Island, Vallejo. California. From FT A school he went to the USS WALLACE L. LinD (DD 703) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. While aboard the LIPID he was promoted to FTQ3 and was transferred to USS GRIDLEY (DLG 2 1) in May 1971. While aboard GRIDLEY he deploved to ietnam and was assigned temporarily to USS WELCH (PC 93) located in Da rSang, South Vietnam. After reenlisting in 1972 under the Star Program he transferred to FT C School for the Mk 86 Qun Fire Control System. While attending C school he applied for the riESEP Program. In 1973 after completing school he was assigned to FLECOMPROn THREE in Morth Island. California. He was promoted to FTQl and selected as an Officer Candidate under the P1ESEP Program. He attended the University of Idaho in Moscow Idaho from 1974 until he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1978. After graduation he was commissioned as an unrestricted line officer He attended Surface Warfare Basic and Main Propulsion Assistant Schools in Mewpoit. Rhode Island, then he transferred to USS OG- DEM (LPD 5) in 1979. As Main Pr opulsion .Assistant for 25 months he attained his SWO designation in 1982. He transferred to the pre- commissioning unit for FFG 22 FAHRIOM in Morfolk, Virginia, serv- ing as the Combat Information Center Electronic Warfare Ship- board Intelligence Officer. In 1983 he attended the Post Graduate School at Monterey, California, graduating with a Master of Arts De- gree in national Security Affairs (Intelligence Subspecialty). After attending Department Head School at newport. Rhode Island he was assigned as Assistant Operations Officer. USS MEW JERSEY (BB 62) from 1985 until 1987. He transferred to USS CALIFORMIA (CGM 36) in September 1987 and assumed his current position as Operations Officer. He married Mary M. Seay of Spokane, Washington in May 1976. They have two daughters Amy (11) and Jacqueline (10). and make their home in Concord, California. LCDR Michael V. Daniel t OF ' S Boss enjoying liberty on Texas Stieet in Piisan, Korea with EhS Daniel Reichcit, KM3 Qeof- fry Berger, EW3 Don Ingram, and EPHS Chris Rossi. Photo by: OS3 Brad Ritchel I 4k ' ' school lit SMI Byron Bass - Leading Signalman using the the other ships in the Battle Group are doing. Big Eyes ' to see what EhS Henry - You can take away his an- chors and make him an officer, but you can never stop his urge to troubleshoot. Photo by: DSC Tim Houghton OPERATIOn EARriEST WILL — CALIFOR- rniA ' s first escort duty in the Arabian Gulf was with the SS TEXACO HEW YORK (left and be- low). As we escort the TEXACO through the Straits of llormuz, the Soviet Udaloy Class DDG, ADMIRAL ZHAKAROV is in the back- ground. Photo s by: LTJQ Mark Jordan and Ens (BULL) Sean Shannon. LT Jerry Jordan Assistant OP s OC Division f SI MHCig Lb H w LT Charles Best RMCS(SW) Charles Shaw RMC Kevin Schafer UNlCh 7ji t 66 SMI Byron Bass Lc.Kling SM RMl Joseph Moyer redding RM RM2 Daniel Bristow RM2 James Ewens RM2 David Hicks SM2 Robert McReynolds RN3 Qcoffry Berger RM3 Louis Oiannone RM3 Steven Gonzales RM3 Ronnie Turner SM3 Eric Ware OC D i ision is responsible for the external communications for CAL- ironniA. The di ision has both Radiomen and Signalmen to complete this tashi. The Signalmen use visual communications such as flags. Hashing light, and semaphore to communicate with other ships. The Ra- diomen using electronic communication systems such as lo cc tel- etype or satellite systems can communicate around the world. OC Divi- sion prides itself in providing the CALirORPilA with the best ser ice pos- sible 24 hours a day. 67 RMl Joseph Moyer gives RM2 David Hicks and RM5 Ronnie Turner some hands-on training. F ' hoto by: CM C m Officers at Ease LCDR John Suppo Kelly playing darts at the Brit Club in Diego Garcia. Maybe he s tid- ing to decide ttie Dept hds next quarter budgets. MMl Keller in the background. Photo by: KT2(5W) Matt Shippen EMS Chris Rossi, jamin on the messdecks with Pn3 Shane Harmon. Photo by: RM3 Qeoffry Berger N02 James Gunner Pickett, CDR Gary XO Bunevitch, and LT Charles Commo :st, maybe they 11 smile once they get on the beach. Photo by: Louis Qiannone Stephen DOC Peters, LT Joseph TCO Carlson, LT Bill TIAV Dyer, I Joseph DCA McQuade waiting to sit down for a special Wardroom lYiner. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo Kelly LT Ray First LT Lewis . . . Maybe 111 havejust one more beer on the liberty boat back to the ship. LTJG Mapolean Charger McCallum gets his Supply Surface Warfare OfTicer device from LT Jerry Jordan. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo ' Kelly • • • OD Division T yv i Ens Brian Menr Dnision Orntcr DSC Timothy Houghton Jf DSl Joseph Landon u-o 1 %.--- w 70 iL ■«■ 1 DS2 Dale rrazee DS3 Steve Selbe DS2 Kenneth Maskevicti OD Divisions main re- sponsibility is to ensure operability of the ship s naval Tactical Data Sys- tem (PITDS). Eight well trained and dedicated per- sonnel maintain P1TD5. Pictured left to right: DS3 Arnold-Computer Tech, Ens henr -Div Otf, DSC Houghton-LCCO, DS3 SelbeComputer Tech, DS2 Erazee-LinK 11. not pictured: DSl Landon- LPO and Display Tech, DSl Maskevich-Computer Tech and DS3 Ball-Com- puter Tech. )53 Tim Ball . . . The Chief said to put the red probe there and he black probe there, but it still reads Zero. 1 wonder if the Jiief has a phone in his rack? Photo by: DSC DS3 Charles Arnold DS3 Timothy Ball DSC Tim Houghton points to the BZ left on the computer room pass- down board by the Skipper. ' Hey look, we did something right!! ' OE Division i H LTJG Rocky Seelbach fcll- ETC(SW) Jami Carrol LLI ' O ETC(SW) Jim Ostergren 1.CPO ETC(SW) Daniel Keil „ . IT ETl(SW) George Taplin 1 i-o ET2(SVV) MarK Ware « 72 m.., n ET2 Robert Haggard V ET3 Victor Herbilla KT3 Allen Reynolds ET2(SW) Matthew Shippen ET3 Joseph Johnson ET3 John Taylor ET2 James Vansant ET3 Michael Davidson ET3 Tony Mathis ET3 Steven neumann ET3 Edward Wise ET2(SW) Mark Ware ... I play pretty good, but I can hold these things steady real well. Photo by: ET3 neumann ET2 Robert Haggard, •Z j ETC(SW) Dan Keil, - and ET2(SW) Matt Shippen hangin out ' o j- in the ET Shop. Photo S by: ET3 Joseph John- EFs at Large i ET3 Victor Heibilla . . . Wow another Banquet!! I l 2 Scott Romano and ! lMri Darrel Wadkins seem to be studying the choices pretty closely. ET2 Robert Haggard shopping in Pusan, Korea. Sorry Bob, I don ' t th those pumps will work in the 40 Radar. Photo by: ETl(SW) Taplin inl  5 ' t ETC(SW) Dan Keil found some friends in Pusan, Korea. Dan is that a sack of candy around your neck??? 74 OL Division Volleyball Team - Winners of one of th ' three major shipboard tournaments. ETC(SW) Jin Ostergren and ET3 Edward Wise look on as ET2(SW Mark Ware catches? Throws? Hits? What are you doin ' Mark?? Photo by: ET3 Joseph Johnson B . CPO Country jotinson EWC(SW) Reb Graves and QMC Booger Snider relax after another great meal in the CPO Mess. Photo by; DSC Tim Houghton OI Division f y % 1 Ens Christopher Rossi Division Otntcr CW03 Gregory Cannon L , ' ) .1 t 1- r OSC(SW) James Courville OCS(SW) James Spano OSKSW) Robert Schultz i.i ' ii W: 76 m Bobe SttiulL ' OSl Thomas Hohimer OS2 Richard Boyd OS2 Sean Clevenger OS3 James Levinson - You bet Master Chief, 111 roll my sleeves down right now. Photo by: FC2 Browning OS2 Allen Cooper OS2 Raymond Franklin i J _M OSl Daniel Lovegrove OS2 Marvin Brown r« Jf i OS2 Christopher Haywood OS2 Sean Hinger OS2 Douglas Leigh OS2 Randal Lewis OS2 Danny Meguro 77 Scope Jockey ' s f I: « 9 OS2 Brian Morse OS2 John Richardson OS2 Tracy Richardson ' f OS2 Edward Swancgan OS2 Dewey Wilkerson OS2 Peter Zisinann OS2 Damon Sams OS3 James Carter I 78 OS2 Edward Swanegan, OS2 Brian Morse, and OS2 Danny Me- guro at their quarters for entering port and looking sharp. Photo by: OS3 David Cooper OS3 James Lcvinson OS3 Kelly Owens s OS3 William Taylor OS3 James Traylor vhawi Crump OSSn Brian Disher OS3 Shawn Crump . . . There I was right in the middle ol intercept between our F-14 and their Back-Fire and ossM Chris Haiiiday Piukes tumed out the lights and the party was over!! d pc then IC(_1 the ' i [ Li lOawlLaf ' ' OSSn John Kerns OSSn Brad Ritschel OSSA James Barrow OSSA Kenneth Cr-ysler 79 r %i MI r r r OSSA Thomas Conger OSSA Jason Qren OSSA Tristan Rice ET3 Taylor, OS3 Levinson, and OS3 Shawn Crump . . . What s that Shawn, you say your chief is only So-So? Below: Riding the liberty boat in Fusan, Korea. Sitting: OS3 Brady, OS3 Levinson, OSSA Conger. Standing: OS3 Crump, OSSn Rollins, OSSA Barrow and OSl Wilkerson. Photo s by: OS3 Brad Ritchel 1 f ; OSSA Jerret Rollins 05SR Danny Hansen OSSri Jerrett Rollins - I just love to field da passageways, that s why Ol Division passage ways arc the best looking on the ship all the time. Photo by: CM C Pusan, Korea 1 • ' I: love to II Special Photo ' s by OSS Brad Rifchel Petty Officer Ritchel took some beautiful pictures during the cruise. These two are just a sample of the lifestyles and customs he recorded on film of the many places CALI- FORNIA visited. 81 LT Thomas Sweel Duision OMitci CTTC(SW) Jerr Knight LCI ' O EWC(SW) Michael Graves ISC Christopher Mealy Snap II OT Division OT-01 CTAClSW) JeOrcy McTieman Admin CTRl(SW) Steven Jackson CTOl Michael Wray ' !i 82 i: ' ■ ' NCv CTAl Donald Staiidbridcie CTM2 Michael Domby CTT2 Richard Kaste EW2 Mark Mcllhvain EW2 Rocl y Turner CTM2(5VV) Timothy West CTR3 Todd Bottoms EW3 David Brown CTT3 Harvey Gordon CU3 Anthony Cascino CTI3 Mike Qrogan CTTC(SW) Jerry Knight . . . Hey ChieO What the heck are you doing sweeping the deck?? 83 EW3 Cascino, CT03 Whobrey, CTT3 Gordon, and CTR2 Day home from a hard days fishing at Diego Garcia. CT05 Whobrey wearing a five necklace in Singapore. CT03 Whobrey, EW3 Ladd and CTRSA Hill shopping in Hong Kong was never like this at iomc. fX i EW3 Don Ingram EW5 Blaine Ladd CT03 [ ' red Whobic CTRSn William Hill I -J anq Ooid Spooks on Liberty :TT3 Harvey Gordon takes CTRSn William Hill for a rickshaw ride at Fleet ,anding in Hong Kong. Hey Gordo, watch out for those hills. 05ffCdl w- EVV3 Blaine I. add and [iW2 Mark Mclllwain shopping in Hong Kong. Got any money left for flowers? Left: CTRSn William Hill, CTT3 Harvey Gordon, and EW3 Blaine Ladd looking for some fresh meat in Hong Kong to take back to the ship. This is Fresh!! Below; CTRSI William ' nerietta ' Hill . . . What a Wog Queen con- testant, what a beauty, what a loser!! ;tR2 John Mad Dog Day eating a peaceful meal in Piisan. You going to tell him ie can t have anymore? Photo by: CTRSI Hill Ij IJ KiHui l M li l ii s a ( oKc lidrii one ol Hong Kong Below: LTJQ Tim Spratto shopping in one of Hong Kong s maris market places. Photo s abov Mary s ladies. Choto b ; BM3 Ton Sciio and below by. MMl(SVV) Thomas Prusinowski Above: Great Transportation. Photo by: ET2(SW) Mark Ware Below: ET2(SW) Mark Ware at the Tiger Balm Gardens. Bottom Right: Everywhere we went in Hong Kong there was a Big Mac close by. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski ■. ■■■■■■■■9! ' ■■■imw J. w n Hong Kong MM2 Michial Luckman, MM3 Terry Argo, and nM2 Steve Mance waiting to get on the Peak Tram to go upon Victoria Peak for a birds eye view of Hong Kong. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski Hong Kong i View fioiTi liberty boat in Victoria Har- bour looking at the city. Photo by: ET2(SW) Mark Ware Hong Kong street at night. Photo By: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinovvski Ancient and Modern combine. A Chi- nese junk sails through Victoria Har- bour as Hong Kong s giant skyscrap- ers look on. Photo by: EM3 Klein k China Tour rio its not a sculpture, its a porcelain trash contain- er in a park. Is that class or what?!! Photo ' s by: MMCS(SW) Martin William Parr. Jr The family all-purpose vehicle for a typical Chinese farmer. Used to haul goods, kids, and then plow the fields. 89 m EPiGIFiEERinG DEPARTMEFiT LCDR LOUIS J. GEANULEAS Lieutenant Commander Qeanuleas was raised in Kingston, Piew Yorl . He attended the United States na- val Academy, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. He completed his nuclear Power Training in 1978 and reported aboard the USS ARKAnSAS (CGri-41). While on the ARKAhSAS, he was the M-Division Officer and Reactor Training Assis- tant for the commissioning crew. His next tour of duty was aboard the USS SAMUEL GOMPERS (AD-37) where he served as the Radiological Controls Officer. His last tour of duty was aboard the USS JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16) where he served as Weapons Of- ficer. LCDR Qeanuleas awards include the havy Com- mendation Medal, riavy Achievement Medal (three awards), Fiavy Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Sea Service Ribbon with three stars. He is married to Lieutenant Deborah A. Loftus, USn. They make their home in San Francisco, Califor- nia. r i r CHEnQ tries to generate some enthusiasm during DC DAY , and LT Cordle tries to hide as LT Thomp- son does the strip. :;fs [ IC5 MOriEST!! The Captain said the at- tire for BEER DAY was formal. Photo by: MMl Jon Crockett i 90 w 4_ EnGIPfEER STAFF ertflfca. EMCS(SW) John Askin Senior Enlisted Advisor EMC John M. Hall Ship s 3-M Coordinalor ICI(SW) Todd Qress Engineering 3-M Assistant ? MM2 Brian Mahoney Admin Assistant YPfSA Donald roster Admin Assistant enthusiasm durioj asL idllieat- Damage Control Evaluation and Training Team mem- bers, EMCS(SW) John Askin and ICl(SW) Todd Qress observe a D.C. problem in action. Photo by: EM3 Klein Damage Control Training - MMCS(SW) Bill Parr observes the Fire Party attack the Burning Door . EMCS(SW) John Askin instructs the team and 11T1 Danny Multz keeps the fires burn- ing. Photo by: QMMl Salwierz 91 m A Division w : m w sa - ww f?m t. LT Walter Wilhaim Dixisiori Ollirci V -1 EPICS Chet Haus i.ero ' «V!l MMC Robert Smith EMI Byron Duhenberg f MMl Mario tionic MMl Alfred Williams Em Dale Williams fe. MM2 Oliver Quiba MM2 Joe Ramos MM3 Curtis Belden MM3 Gregory- Eckert MM3 James Enger MM3 Johnny Qabaldon Eri3 Timothy Hartman . ,0 MM3 Robert John MM3 Toby Keith MM3 Joe Ramos . . . Looking good and having lots of fun at | the Olympic Games. Photo by: SKC Jerome Capistrano m MM3 Christopher Ramos MM3 Alan Sparks MMFM Dennis Ebcn A Gang FA Jeffrey Lund MM2 Oliver Quiba and MM2 Joe Ramos at the OlyrTipics. We had a great time!! Photo by: SKC Jerome Capistrano MMrn Luther Haynes TA Jason Rhoer rrt Dwight nelson MMFM Ben Thompson FA Brian Sthroeder MNLA Darren VVadkins 94 ... Thanksgiving CALIFORniA style t M iicsJehad 53 Dennis Walker shows off the buffet he prepared and laid 3ut for the CPO Mess. Photo by: Prt3(SW) Wise SH5 Lambert Wilson leads the Thanksgiving devotion- al on the fantail. Photo by: MMl(SW) Prusinowski inBailtiompw Sri Daniel Sancoriib, MS3 Duane Thornton, MSSA Mi- chael Clayton, RMSFi Stephen Clayton and MSC Jessie Pena- flor show off the Thanksgiving Day salad bar on the mess decks. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo ' Kelly 95 night Quarters! night Quarters!! i The Worlds Finest Flight Deck Crew-Always Ready-Always Smiling. Top Row, left to right: EPiS Shannon, 1C2 Mitchell, HTFn Evans, FITFrH McKenzie, HTl Diiryea, MM3 Bauer, Pri3 Wise, FITl Hultz, MM3 Keith, DC2 Holt, SH3 Spiva, BM3 rieises, BMSn Spencer, BM3 Qeremia, BM3 Palmer, LT Steele, HT3 Corrie, LT Lewis, BMl Santana. Bottom Row, left to right: En2 Loessel, Eri2 Hartman, EFSl Wil- liams, Eri2 Keele, FIT3 Climax, HT3 Lerma, FPI Rhoer, and 1C2 Martin. Secure from Flight Quarters and restow all gear. Mail Call on the fantail, only after a couple of hours of sorting!! A Postal Clerks worst nightmare .... I T Refueling (HIFER) a helo from the USS KISKA at sunset. Landing Signals Enlisted (LSE), BMI Santana keeps ev- erything in control and safe. Photo by: EI S Shannon Looks like were getting a Pot of Gold ' on this drop. Photo by: MM3 Forrest Fcr- don 96 Flight Quarters! Flight Quarters!! 1 Above: Passenger transfer (FAX). Below: niMITZ helo refuels (HIFER). Photo s By: EN2 Joel Shokes 97 • • E Division . • fe. EMC(SW) Conrad Salinas IC2 Tcrrcnce Belle U -, LT Gary Thompson Division omcci ICC Larr Corbin ■c tr -I f- - Ar- . ■■ ' ■ ' EM2 Robert Black 98 P IC2 John Martin 1C2(5W) Robert Mitchell EM3 Ronald Burks EM3 Patrick Simmons P EM3 Thomas Usher EMrn Robert Arthur EMFn L.J. Chanove ICEM Man in Stevenson Topside E-Division is responsible for the proper op- eration, maintenance, and repair of the shipwide elec- trical systems outside of the nuclear propulsion plant. Topside E is divided into two work centers, one consist- ing of Electricians and one of Interior Communication rTien. The electricians are responsible for motor rewind- ing, the ships 400 cycle power electrical distribution, helo power, and lighting distribution. The IC men are responsible for the gyrocompasses, various alarm and indicating circuits, intercommunication units, tele- phones, and the Site television system. EMFH Luise Chanove is all set to recover the mail buoy. Sorry Luise, no mail buoy ' s here. FA Alfred Alcaraz I JMC John Lambert gives up after being soaked by the ihiefs hose team made up of ENC Craig, CM C, ,nC(SS) Burkett and MTC(SW) Qochenour. liRoKrt LT Joseph McQuade Danidqf t_onlrol ss[ R Division LTJG Michael Lewandowski Diiisiori Ollkcr Wl n MMCS(5Wl William Parr EROq Supenisoi 9 A!]Q VV IITC(SW) Jeffrey Qochienour mm  i 100 Ooclienour HTl(SW) Peter Duryea MRl Claro Efe HTl Danny Multz LT Joseph DCA McQuade checks the lineup for DC Olympics MMCS(SW) Bill Parr always in the picture or the way. MRl Claro Efe on watch in Damayc Coritiol Central. You want what, done by when? You must be kidding!! Ill put you in the trouble call log. You will be number 574 and we re working on number 12 right now. Please be patient!! Photo by: CIM C HT2 Brian Leedahl EM2 David Repp rrr3 Waldo Climax DC3 Steven Holt 101 I r K HT3 Nainiel Lerma Fn Jerr) ' Edgccomb HTrM Marshall Corrie FH Mark Tctrcault MTFn Jerry Mckenzie HTFA John Evans FA Jclfcry Morris FA James Olive HTl Hultz.OSl Hohimei, andSni Smith . . . Uion I knouwhat they re look- HT3 Manuel Lerma gives some training on tt ing at, but it s got their attention. Photo by: EM3 Klein l ' -250 Pump to a shipmate. - t Leorn or Burn!! M Division LT John Cordle I LT David Steele N MMCS William Smith MMC(SW) Charles Rothwell MMl Jc(frc Sargent 104 QUAm I ECHANI I. LTJQ Timothy Spratto IJiusiori OMkli MMC(SW) James Kenne 1 I ' l.inl s,ipri iS(M lie are line to c) M ' ■ ' om C ::sala! ' .isengin :i ' .achinei During I - ea and MMC(SW) Vincent Drape ' l ' 3veta : .: ' ical p( ■-rfusto •• ' urresi MMl Joseph Coleman ' idirt) ' earel 1 L 1 l IC,51Vi«iic£iil? I I MMl Michael Baxter NNl Timothy lletmnings MM2 Brian Bernards MM2 Eugene Bowers We are the mechanical operators of M Division, welcome to our world. We are the masters of the ma- chiner which harness the steam generated by the heat from CALIFORniA ' s two nuclear reactors. Our world is a labyrinth of piping enclosed in the two swel- tering engine rooms where all you can hear is the roar of machines. During the deploy ment we have taken water from the sea and created 648, 000 gallons of fresh water with our mighty distilling units. Our turbine genera- tors have taken the steam and supplied the ship with electrical power. Our two turbine engines have pro- pelled us to the ends of the earth. Our responsibilities range from repairs of pumps to monitoring the vital fluids in the heart of the reac- tor. Our job is not glamotous and when it comes to getting dirty, we re number one. We are M Division, if we don t grove, the ship don t move. MMl Mitchell Kennedy MM2 Bob Bauer MM2 James Box MM2 Jonathan Edwards MM2 Eorrest Ferdon MM2 Steve nance MM2 Robert Ish MM2 Anthony Johns MMl Joseph Coleman and MM2 Steve fiance.. We can take a Tlooner ' any- where. Photo by: MM2 Forrest Ferdon 105 K j MM2 Charles Lcgatt MM2 Steven Whitehead MM3 John Adams M Div I, MM2 Kenneth Meiman MM2 Daniel Smith MM2 Joseph Sondag MM3 Scan Allen MM3 Thomas Gilmour, MM2 Steve Hance, MM3 Scott Ri mano, YhSri Pctei Cai rubba, and m Jeffrey Lund catch son rays on the aft launcher. Photo by: ETl(SW) George Tapli MM3 Brian Cunningham MM3 John Eakins MM3 D.r. runk t 106 C?« ' i ' ;.Vfta? K-. TfJ.i:W!.-i iST  ;m O f h MM3 Wayne Qiauque MM3 Thomas Qilmour MM3 Jonathan Halsey- Mazur Hance, ' I ' !- ' Jeffrey W- FjKSHi Oeo: v[ 2 Bob Ish does a super flip at the swimming pool at Diego David Poian jarcia. Bob maKes a splash wherever he goes. ► n 1 MM5 David Jahnke MM3 James Miller MM3 Sean Purdom K 4 MM3 Michael Roche MM3 Scott Romano MM3 Stephen Seliga MM3 Douglas Sweborg 107 M Division MM3DougSweborg, MM3 Stephen Seliga. MM2 Jonathan Edwards, and MMl Cur- MMC(5W) James Kenney, LT Michael Wilharm, and LTJQ James Q tis Krankkala off on liberty, if Seliga can stay awake. Photo by: EM3 Klein lambos take a break after shooting some hoops at Subic Bay. riist Good Conduct Medal: [•:M3 Scott Ourcn, MM2 Bob Bauer, 1C2 John Mar- Mf ' Roberto Fizano just loves making rounds in th tin, MM2 Christopher Bush, and MM2 Michial l.uckman. aft alley s, especially in bad weather GIRLS OF THE WORLD rt s hbHi ' ? J ■jk '  Mi ' ' ' ' L , .UiU ■ ■ ■ m f mmwkwk SINGAPORE HONG KONG B fc- ' - ' mp T H IdUjr Wi HH i r . K .tuiSOK THAILAND 709 m RC Division tj ' M: LT Michael Monagle Electrical Ofricci LTJG Kenneth Collins ETCS Gary Ostergren LCl ' O ETC Kenneth Rhodes 5 -. 6?. i . ETC Timothy McKnight ETl Michael Schlangen ETl Ralph Eldemiller FISSlOiX DIVISION VE CONTROL A CIUTICAL SITUATION l i ET2 Vincent Brewer ETl Gordon Standart ET ' 2 Juan Contreas ETl Timothy Strangeway ET2 Philip Degenhart ET2 Timothy Harmon ET2 Mark Anderson ET2 David Flynn ? ET2 Timothy Orenis Y- 4 ET2 Ronald James ET2 Jeffrey Lobdell, Senior O says this ladder is still dirty, I think he ' s had too much exposure! Ill RC Division ET2 Jeffrey Lobdell ET2 Claude Spanswick ET3 ficdrick Block tT3 Donald Daniel i 1 1 ET2 Scott Murphy ET2 Michael Stockstad ET3 Randy Brown ET3 Tracy Dawkins ET2 George Rowland ' 1 ET2 William Tolson ET2 Richard Smith ET2 Steven Yarncll ET2 David Flynn has some soft serve ice cream during the Thanksgiving Day dinner. OS2 Ray Kelly keeps a close eye on his job. 112 ETl Jeffrey flupp signs his reenlistment contract for 5 more years with orders to recruiter 3 Alan Dekoster duty in Indiana. Photo by: e:t1(SIV) George Taplin ET3 Donald rant ET3 Kenneth Hilger ET3 John Marcotte ET3 Edward McKie ET3 Rodney Mutphy ET2 Mark Anderson shopping in Sin- gapore. Check out the crazy hat with the built-in Que. Photo by: MM3 Sean Allen RE Division LTJCj James Qalambos nivisinn Oliircr EMC(SS) Ronald BurKett EMC David Craig EMI Camillo DeQiegorio uss CALI FORNIA EMI Richard Law I CO r r v 7 114 Lives On Th£ Juice We Pivoduce EM2 Richard Buiggraf EM2 Edward Lambing K k EM2 Ira Daniel EM2 Michael Lovett EM2 John McOreal H M2 Dwight Ware and ENl Richard Law, boy are we ever ored to death!! Photo by: EN3 Jeffrey Klein EN2 Michael Ferraro El r2 Randal Klinginsmith EM2 Gary Owens EM2 Joel Shokes EM2 Scott Stewart EM2 Wayne Wagner 115 EM2 Dwight Ware EM3 Randy Birt EM3 DO. Heninc; t EM3 Jefltci Klein EM2 Benjamin Williams EM2 Jeffrey Wold 1 r f EM3 Allen Bates EH3 Scott Outcn EM3 Scott Outcn and KMl Kelly Yost take an apple bicak oi the fantail. Photo by: EM3 Jeffrey Klein 116 MM5 Thomas Gilmour and EMC(SS) Ron Burkett geared up and ready for Con-Rep. Photo by: MM2 Forrest Fer- don U {L Division on station and anxious o go! Photo by: MM2 Ferdon 2--«r - ' ; iMm Fvl Bfl HT ' ' m ■ im RL Division LT Roy Giles MMC(SS) Roy Warner 1 MMt Konald Welch r 1 A LTJQ James Barnes Division OfHtcr . MM 1 Kc in I ' iincrUcil . 9 118 I II ll Who said that ELT ' s don ' t get dirty? Obviously no one told MM2 Hugh Braaten that he was suppose to be clean all the time. MIMl Barton Keller says R.I1.I.P., that ' s why I ' m always MM2 Biddic) Beiford clean. Photo by: MM5 Wayne Moore MM2 Tedsen Bogner fc MM2 Hugh Braaten i L f MM2 Nichial Luchman NM2 Kichaid Miller MM2 John Mooney MM3 Terr Argo MM3 John Miller MM3 Wavnc Moore MM3 Ross Schumacher 119 RT Division I LT Gregoi Maxwell 1 EMCS(SS) Stanley Vick Division Oiriccr J i •  , MMl Jon Crockett ACTOR TRAINING DIVIS ONI STREINGTH THROUGH T JiNl VG 120 LTJQ Marc Bigler Ens Jude Donate MM2 John Coccaro Pl%« MM2 Kristopher Hendricks EM2 David Hoffman staff K . ET2 Scott Slusher Jb MM2 Gregory Edwards EM2 Robert Walton MM 1 Jon Crockett indoctrinates the newly arrived trainees: ET3 Freder- ick Brown, ET3 Donald Daniel, and MM3 David Thai. MM3 Jonathan Hulsey-Mazur and EM2 Ben- jamin Williams studying in the ships library while OS2 Raymond Franklin relaxes with a book. 121 MM3 David Bedillion w K - MM3 Keith rtagel MM3 Brctl MewkirK ET3 Christopher Vanfleet 122 RT Division 1 I j in MM3 Carl Davis MM3 Mark Hobdy MM3 Qregorj King ' iscoohs ■ ' OS for, MM3 Roberto Kizarro MM3 Gregory King and ETl Timothy Strangeway don their OBA s as ETC Tii othy McKnight assists Petty Officer Strangeway. MM3 Gregory King, MM2 Anthony Johns, and MM2 Kristoph Hendricks studying in the Crews Rec. Hard to study without mug root beer, its aufully diA work. —-M Diversions View of the fantail during the Smolders . A lot of fun and no one was hurt. Photo by: HT2 Brian Leedahl ven messcooks have to keep in shape. SA Warren idley stops for a quick workout in the weightroom. hoto by: ETl(SW) George Taplin taitieiiOBAsasfS i,andMH2 Softball at Subic Bay, Philippines i I 123 FATTAYA BEACH TMAILAnO A warm welcome from one of the outdoor beer bars at Pattaya Beach. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski - PrnC Edwin Madaiang and MRl Claro Efe check out the local eating establishments. Pizza Hut?? Photo by: STQ2(SW) Louis Kahi M2 Craig Qear ' and ilTPh John Evans make a new lend. Photo by: MMl(SW) Thomas Prusinowski WS MMMW , ? ' ' 2 . Diablo Foster and HM2(SW) Bobby Sallee pose for a photo by i l et landing as QMMl Anthony Pettis looks on. Photo by: STQ2(SW) RM5 Pat Belvin leaving the liberty boat. FHo way to keep ' puis Kahi . J. your feet dry. Photo by: MMl(SW) Prusinowski Liberty in Pattaya m £12 Ed Wise, ET3 Joseph Johnson and MssAMitiiJcieidvtoM seem to be QMi Alvin Miller, FTi Luther Haynes, Eri2 Aaron Keele am having fun. Photo by: ET2{SW) Mark Ware OS3 James Traylor relaxing at an open bar. Above: QMM2 Michael LaRouche and STQl(SW) Ricki Riis shopping for a Rolex . Photo by: STQ2(SW) Louis Kahi Above right: LT Stephen Doc Peters and LT James Chaplain Qantt enjoy a Thai meal. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo Kelly Right: EFH 1 Dale Williams meets a friend who can actually squawk louder and longer than he can. We were all amazed!! Bangkok [:DR John Suppo Kelly at the Golden Buddha. Photo (■: STG2(SW) Louis Kahi ET2(SW) Mark Ware, Feeling Good otter the climb. Photo by; SM1 Byron Bass SUFFLY DEFARTMEFiT LCDR JOHPi P. KELLY, SC The son of John and Rita Kelly, Lieutenant Com- mander Kelly was born inQreenport, Long Island, Piew York. An Army junior, he grew up in the Washington D.C. area, where he attended Qroveton High Schoo in Ale. andria, Virginia, graduating in 1971. fouryears later he was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. navy after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Ac counting from Villanova University, located just out side Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The following year he attended riavy Supply Corps School where he was selected for his first as signment as Supply Officer, USS MAUTILUS (SSN 57 1 ) homeported out of Qroton, Connecticut. Prior to reporting, he spent si- months at the U.S. naval Sub marine School at Qroton, Connecticut. After a sue cessful tour, receiving the coveted Supply Blue E ' during his two and half years, he then served asAssis tant Supply Officer at the navy Regional Finance Cen ter. Great Lakes, Illinois completing his tour in 1980 For the next two years he was the Cargo Officer and Stock Control Officer on USS WHITE PLAIMS (ArS-4) forward deployed out of Yokosuka, Japan. In 1982 he assumed duties as a member of the navy Resale and Services Support Office (nAV- RESSO), Staten Island, new York, Audit and Inspec- tion Division (AID) traveling team for a year and then was promoted to Director, Internal Controls Division. Reanswering the call of the Submarine Force, he as- sumed duties from 1984 to 1988 as Supply Officer, COMSUBROn SIXTEEn, at the largest Trident Subma- rine Base, in Kings Bay, Georgia. Me reported for his current duty assignment as Supply Officer, USS CALI- rORniA (CGn-36) in March 1988. Lieutenant Commander Kelly wears the navy Commendation Medal and several campaign and ser- vice medals relating to his Western Pacific tours in the Indian Ocean. He is married to the former Kathy Marie Stros- chein, the daughter of Frank and Loretta Stroschein of Antioch, Illinois. They have one daughter, Kristel and make their home in no ,ato, California. VERTICAL REPLEniSnNr.riT: The lifcblood o( the ship and a head- ache for the Supply Department SUl ' f ' O docs his imitation ol an oli e, uhilc SK2 Diablo fostci gi cs him the raspberry. SERVICE IS OUR BUSIFiESS ' 5 intheu,s,na„ We degree in,,;, ■ ' taied i„y c. Med , . Medfo ' risv;.;; Conneciir.; - - lecticut. A;:- ,,. Suppi : , ,; ; ' JifflseraCj-Ui. egional finance Cen-I tins tiis tour in 19i e Cargo Officer a IITE PLAINS (AmJ . ' J, Japan. as a member of te ippoil Ofce [m- 1i, Audit and Inspec for a year and till lal Controls Diiisic marine Fore ' •: iBasSupphO;:;: ' . ■;;est Trident Submi He reported for hi. ' ih Officer, 055 CAll SM3 Lambert Wilson, wasliing and pressing is my game and I do it well. The laundi runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. wears i jdoiiticstiipan 129 S-1 Division I SKC Jerome Capistrano LCI ' O ,1 Id 5KC Blaine Pezario SK2 M. Diablo roster LFO ? V SK2 James Barbee miiWllisSclii SK2 Keith Rohloft SK3 Steven Butler 5K3 Philip Brezina Sn Kevin Carter | ' SJjiiiesSte([i SK5A Karulcll Marshal I ■ KSR Timothy Schille i 4 |v- iM(e inCailci 5ISSR James Sharpe SK2 James Baibee, SKSR James Sharpe, SKC Jerome Capistrano and SK3 Philip Brezina . . . Service with a Smile!! Photo by: CIM C 5 .SR James Sharpe . . . honest Suppo, I work alot better with r music real loud. Photo by: LCDR John Suppo Kelly S.C Jerome Capistrano at the Olympics in Seoul, Korea. A ance of a lifetime. m S-2 Division T ' I % % f CW02 f- ' iancis(0 Areola si NSC Jessie Penafloi 1 A. • H MSI Emilio tiaudio 132 MM hcruicth Colliiison MSI [rcdciico Saloiiqa MSI D.L. McCleary MSI Ke ln Chamberlain MSKSW) Ivan Washbuine MS2 David BrocKman M52 James Harris MS2 Gat7 Hatneld MS2 Robert Ingram MSl(SW) Ivan Washbume and MMm Darren VVadkins ms3 Brian Mitchell . . . Whipping up a little something . . . Even Cooks and Messcooks have to do DC PMS. special for the Wardroom. Photo by: CM C MSSM J.S. Smith MSSA M.D. Clayton S-2 Can Do MSSM Duane Thornton I -J MSSA Kenneth Saffold MSI Kenneth Collinson, I tn supposed to be a cook, not a bookkeeper!! MSSA Lamar Bridges MSSA Da id Brown MS5R D.T. Iloll CALlFORMIAs Master cake decorator and artist . . . MSI Emilio Claudio 134 AM HAiL AND FA3E.WtVi- Sn Kevin Carter . . . The thing I like best about mess- cooking is you get to work in the scullery!!! 1 iSSn J. 5. Smith sen es eggsjust the way you like them. MSSn La- mar Rackets Bridges, a happy face behind the line. 135 S-3 Division r f V LTJQ Scott Rasmusscii SHl(SW) Joseph Dcguzman SHI Dennis Smith .- ■ ' PVw.x - r ?y±, ' 136 A r SH3 Pern Brooks SH3 David Qranillo SH3 Ron Spiva SH3 Bobby Toliver SH3 David Qranillo cleans up ISC Chris Mealy after finishing his haircut. SH3 Perry Brooks works on another customer in the background. Tlf SH3 Lambert Wilson SHSn Marcos Moreno Snsn Anthony Brock snsrt Willie McLendon 157 S ' 4 Division s - v LTJQ Plapolcan McCallum On. Mill Olll. II If DM Romeo Belmes Ll ' O DK5A Adrian Heialdez DtSSR thiistophcr Mc Kinney fi ,oo mil 138 J The Money Men ... It takes a lot of money to get a 600 man crew through six months at sea and twelve paydays. H We ' re loaded with cash and ready to serve the crew. Two new Shellbacks . . DKSA Adrian Her- oldez and DKSR Christopher McKinney. CW02 Frank Areola looks on as SH3 Ron Spiva prepares to give them one last swat for good measure. 139 Medical Department LT Stephen R. Peters is a native of Little Falls, Min- nesota. After graduating from St. Olaf College with a B.A. in chemistp, ' , he worked as a laborator research assistant in Minneapolis for three years. In 1983, he entered the Mavy Service on a naval scholarship to the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he was granted the M.D. Degree in 1987. Following in- ternship training at Maval flospital, Oakland, Califor- nia, LT Peters reported to USS CALIFORNIA as Medi- cal Officer in August 1988. LT Peters is married to the former Linda Van Or- mer of Taylors Falls, Minnesota. They make their home in San Ramon, California. LT Stephen R. Peters, MC newly initiated Shellback LT Ste- phen DOC ■ Peters smiles at the end of a long ordeal. Photo by: e;T3 Allen Reynolds I Ens Chris Rossi tells Doc Pet- ers about how he would have been a surgeon, but he couldn ' t see over the operat ing tables. MMC(SS) Roy Warn- er is armed, watchout!! Photo t y: ETl(SW) Taplin 140 DOCTOR HM3(SW) Albert risher 2(SW) Bobby Sallee recotn ends that ou take two OK s id come back tomorrow if )U re able to. HM3 Carl Roq s is engrossed in his lunch they both enjoy their tour isan, Korea. Sn traig Clark 141 Beer Day MAC Don Lute, QMC(SVV) Dave Beldin, and FCC Ed Zubrod check the beer list so that each CALIFORMIA sailor only gets his allowed two Beers. SPi Kevin Gross waits for his two cool ones. Photo by: MMl(SW) PrusinowsKi The Captain kept changing shirts dtid runics try ing to get morj r ' than his allowance, but Chief Lute and MMCS(SW) Bill Parr we ' en t fooled. The XO seems to be having a good time, how man. times has he been through the line? Photo by: HT2 Brian Le( ' lie crew ( LCDR John SUPPO Kelly in typical supply fashion tried to stretch one can of beer nuts thiough 600 thirsty sailors. The XO ensures every man gets his allotted two nuts. Photo by: HT2 Brian Leedahl VVC Division - Can t get this many FC s to show up for quarters, but loo who s here for the free t eer!! FCl John Powell, FC2(5VV)Joseph Watsoj FC3 [5rendan llaipcr, rC3 Ralph Mingus FC3 Glenn Gray, FC2 Danii Ritola, FC 1 Scot Young, FC3 Cal VVachtel, FC5 Tom Fiting, rC2 Don Litth FC3 Don Leneway, FCl Wayne Edwards, FCl James McMeally, FC3 Wi Mam Geiger, FC2 George Anderson, (kneeling) FC3 Jason Gomez an FC2 Thomas Troll Baltezor. ■ ' ' sheait 142 Smokers Inamestningio;! r53;oo(itirc PtiotobvHT: MM2 Steve Hance (rt) has STQSM Raymond Curty on the ropes and in trouble. 5 Hall and STQSA Heredia: a lop-sided match that was a lot of fun to vtch. The crew enjoyed all the bouts and hated the judges. Photo ' s by: MMl(SW) Thomas Frusi- nowshi Z 5 Antliony Cascinoand 052 Brian Morse: Cascino showed the crowd many new dance steps dtiring the bout. fO Glenn ' ■- ' Ci James ' ' (|2 Raymond Kelly and OSS. lames Barrow: A grudge match that ' Jvved the big hearts of both fighters. WOG Beauty Contest Davey Jones (FC2 Robert Raney) and ET2(SW) Mark Ware are captivated by ttie queens. OC Division Queen contestant RM1 Joseph Joey Mayer. WOW, wtiat a beauty!! Poly Wag Co-Queen (STGSA Jotin Joannie Yanas)i and her escort GMM3 Richard Stud Paxton. iiwoomenff Beauty Contest Parade. What Beauties!! l-lave v eMmCo- been to sea for too long?? Which one do you pick?Mimi Q Some of the Girls ' tSeoiiliei ' ' LCDR Michael Michele Daniel, the OPsBoss was the wardroom entry. Photo by: DSC Tim Houghton Queen Co- Winner ET3 Douglas ' Donna Westlake gets carried away by Judge XO , other judges were Suppo and the CM C . Photo by: DSC Tim Houghton OT Division entry. CTRSN William Wilma Hill and FC2 Christopher Cristie Macy of WC Division. MSSN Ronald Ronnie Anchovy Arvoy and YNSA Michael Mickie Voorhies guarded by EW2 Rocky Turner 145 Trusty Shellbacks BMSN Kent Parkin enjoys his work and FC3 Tom Fifing watches to ensure that there is no Wog rebellion. Photo by: ET3 Allen Reynolds L TJG Napoleon McCallum would never say ttiat tie loved Bo Jacksc no matter tiow much tie was beaten. L T Tom Sweet, is tie laugtiir or grimacing? OS2 Dewey Wilkerson tierds ttie Wogs along ttieir wc Photo By: STG2(SW) Louis Kahi A Slimy Wog (EN3 Tim Hart man) begs to entr the Realm of the Trusty Shellback. King Nef tune (HT1 Danny Hulfz) and Poly Wog Quee (STGSR John Yanas) listen to his plea alar ' with other Shellbacks: FC2 Rick Lee. Capfa B. V. Burrow. t lYII Barton Keller. OS2 Dame Sams, MSSA David Brown. FC2 Todd LittI and GMG2 Lewis Rigsbee. Photo By: LCD John Suppo Kelly t t- ff 146 Cleanse the WOGSH EM2 Randal Kllnginsmith comes out of the ctiute looking for some fresti air!! Pfioto By: EMS Jeffrey Klein The Royal Baby . . . CW02 James Gunner Pickett seems to have messed his diaper. X STGCS (SW) Mark Lucitt is staying up wind!! Photo By: LCDR John Suppo Kelly An unknown Slimy Wogbobs for his lunch!! Are we having fun yet? Photo By: ENCS Chet Haus 147 Tiger Cruise I The Tigers pose for a group photo on the fantail after the sun finally came out for the first time in four days. Photo By: LT Qantt Tiger Marshall Corrie, father of HT3 Marsh Corrie stands an after lookout watch under tf close supervision of BM3 Anthony Seri Photo By: HT3 Marshall Corrie leaving Pearl Harbor . . . Day one of the Tig Cruise, rio one was ready for the bad weathi to come. Tigers Thomas Dennison father of I lom Dennison and George Qeanulcas broth of LCDR Louis Cheng Qeanuleas look iil they re ready to go to sea. Fantail Cookout The Qrill Master, MSl(SW) Ivan Washbume is the only one warm during the cookout. Some of the Young and Old Tigers try out volleyball, CALirORrilA style. 149 Tigers at Large One of the favorite sports of the Tige was to set on the after missile launch!- and tell sea stories. riapa riavy League Tigers s dressed tid 1! Marshall Corrie and son, HT3 Marshd Corrie of R Division. ' wterew iHT ' ' Thomas Dufvcnberg son of EFi 1 Byron Dufvenbeig was the Robert Schultz Jr. CALIFORniA s youngest tiger and Carl Ad- Dest dressed tiger for the cruise. Photo By; LT Qantt ams, sons of OSl Robert Schultz and CW02 Ric hard Adams. Photo By: LT James Chaplain Qantt Jeremy Sanchez, Tiger of ET2 Robert Haggard discovers the meaning of ivater, water everywhere and no land in sight. Photo By: LT Qantt HOME at Last!! Golden Gate Bridge as seen from the bridge of ttie CALIFORNIA at 0630 on 2) .February. 1989. Nearing ttie Golden Gate Bridge. This was ttie prettiest site we tiad seen in six monttis. 152 Tug boat wishes us a warm welcome off our starboar bow. Photo By MM3 Robert Matthews It ' s always amazing how close the top of the mast looks to the bottom of the Golden Gate Bridge. Photo By: ET2 Robert Haggard The best way to see the Gol- den Gate Bridge is from the stern of the ship and the bow po inted towards Alameda. Photo By. MM3 Robert Mat- thews Welcome Home!! Thank You Napa Navy League 153 m HOME at Last!! as viewed by our families 154 K m. |f a5 weu ec ib e crew 155 Its over at LAST Victoria Ann Williams meets Inspec tor McQruff on the pier. ' iktnmo ' i ' ■liMhomSi QMQ3 Tim Donnelian says hello fo the first time to his son, Patrick Tirr othy Donnelian. Mrs Dee Donnella ' is all smiles too. Photos By: Pat Wi Mams ffl ii Command Master Chief, FCCM(SWi J 0 l en Williams gets a loving greetin B from his children, Victoria Ann ani - Ryan Woodrow. )n !tie D Crew at Work Play -C2 Armando Klainsek in the Gulf of Oman with a Russian cruiser n the background. SHSN Anftiony Brock . . . AJ. Squared Away. Fidelify. Zealand Obedience, what Its all about. :iulllSSOli Ian, Mrs Dee too. Photos By: Above: EN2 Randy Loessel and MM3 Kevin Lawson. Don ' t Worry Be Happy, for ' A Gang is here. Below: LCDR John Suppo Kelly and SKC Jerome Capistrano CALIFORNIA MEN MM3 Wayne Moore of L Division. Wayne alwa . has a smile for everyone!! MM3 Robert Jotin fiips SN Andre w Curran in an attempt to make him grow taller. Sorry Robert it won ' t work. The Commanding Officer, Captain Barry V. Burrow, sees all and knows all Here he is watching out for the boxers during our Indian Ocean smoker. Nf - ' ' ' ' ' 3 . 158 iU 7 Ray Lewis and L T Michael Monagle in tlie Gulf of Oman, going up to see ET3 Allen Reynolds during on load of 5 incti DMaiJflyne !!■■■■■■ i e Russians. The CO seems worried!! Photo By: FC3 Wiiiiam Geiger I projectiles. Photo By: EM3 Klein Jl SN Daniel Sanbomb receives some OJT from PN3 William Edmonds. Photo By: «« l Command Master Chief CHRISTMAS 1988 in the wonderful Indian Ocean. 159 Parting Shots White Rock Beach Resort Hotel swimming pool. Is this a swimming pool LT J.T. Carlson . . . I think I ate too many Christmas or what? And what a ships party it was tool! goodies again this year. We ' re ready to abandon ship UI WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY Cruise Book Sales Offir 912. Skylark Driw I.ii .li.lln, CA 92(a7 160 N -i- . JkMmtMsimmESBBi Wm ' ir- -J -