Camden (AOE 2) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

- ♦v 0 r-w '  ? ' i ' %.: Commanding Officer 4 Executive Officer 6 Deck Department 9 More Than Just Chipping Paint 24 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment 35 CAMDEN ' S Air Force HC-11 Det 4 38 Supply Department 43 Operations Department 59 CAMDEN Celebrates Christmas In The Indian Ocean 68 Engineering Department 73 Crossing The Line Ceremonies 100 Administration Department 109 Medical And Dental Department 115 Ports Of Call - Encountering New Cultures 119 Religious Activities 136 USO Group Visits CAMDEN 138 CAMDEN ' S Homecoming 148 MEETING THE CHALLENGE . . . The mission of the CAMDEN {fasX Combat forces of the U.S. Navy anytime, anywhere Support Ship) is logistic support of combat in the world. CAMDEN ' S Challenge to replenish ships in the Battle Group at sea is not easily met. All nnen will have to make personal sacrifices far more demanding than in any other profession. For many men it will mean being separated from their families and loved ones for many months. Others will spend long and tedious hours at work ensuring that his job is done efficiently and safely. Granted, it will not be easy, but the Second to None crew will pull together with a high degree of professionalism and determination unsurpassed by any other replen- ishment ship. jf ' A CH-46D helicopter prepares to transfer a load of fresh supplies to a nearby ship The helicopter detachment extends the support capability which CAMDEN provides to the fleet A phone talker is an essential part of shipboard communications and control. Essential fuel Is pumped across to a thirsty customer. A load of fresh fruit is quickly removed from the flight deck and placed in cold storage. No matter what the challenge the men of CAMDEN are part of the CAMDEN team and play an impor- tant role in the defense of our country. Equipped with the Worlds newest system of of the most efficient supply ships in the fleet high-speed at-sea transfer, CAMDEN is one . . . OF WESTPAC ' 80-81 COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN ROBERT C. TAYLOR During the first few days of our Indian Ocean deployment we were refueling and replenishing an aircraft carrier. While alongside she had reason to launch her fighter aircraft to intercept an inbound unidentified aircraft. Seeing this occur just 160 feet away, at eyelevel, with all the accompanying activity and noise associated with a launch, was a very real and awesome display of power. After the aircraft were airborne and as they were fading from sight, a sailor on the bridge remarked to me, after seeing that, it is pretty clear why we were deployed, delivering fuel, food and ammunition to the Battle Groups. It makes it very real when you are right in the middle where you can hear and see everything, and know that without CAMDEN, and other MLSF ships like her, the Battle Groups would not have the freedom of movement or sea legs required to sustain operations for any length of time. So what is the challenge of CAMDEN today? The first thought is to be ready to meet all requirements levied by the Battle Group, and to complete the evolutions safely and In a timely fashion. But this is also our mission, so the challenge must go deeper. For the Navy to meet its challenge in today ' s world, CAMDEN must always be able to meet her challenge - we have, we are and we will. Flexibility, Readiness and Endurance - Our f lotto, and in fact our challenge, and yes we are SECOND TO NONE! Robert C. Taylor was born in Orlando, Florida on 9 October 1933. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1955 with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration, entered Officer Candidate School in August 1955 and was commissioned an Ensign in January 1956. Captain Taylor entered Basic Flight Training at NAS Pensacola, Florida in February 1956 and upon completion of Advanced Flight Training at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas was designated a Naval Aviator in March 1957. Following his designation, he served as Weapons Training Officer for Attack Squadrons 36 and 44. Captain Taylor ' s subsequent tours included assignment as the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of VMA-332 and assignment to Attack Squadron 83 as Operations Officer and Executive Officer. In September 1968 Captain Taylor served with Attack Squadron 122 as Executive Officer. In t arch 1971 he reported to Attack Squadron 192, serving as Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer of the Navy ' s Golden Dragon squadron. Captain Taylor attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island from May 1973 until June 1974. From 1974 through December 1975 Captain Taylor served as Commanding Officer of VA-125. In February 1976 Captain Taylor transferred to the USS RANGER (CV-61 for duties as the ship ' s Executive Officer. From May 1978 until mid-1979 he served with the Chief of Naval Operations as the head, Carrier Warfare Branch (OP-551) assisting the DCNO (Air Warfare). Captain Taylor has earned the Silver Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross with three stars, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with the numeral 32 for over 320 combat missions and eleven individual Air Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal with one star, the Navy Unit Commendation with one star, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star, and several other decorations. Captain Taylor has earned a Masters Degree in Management from Chapman College. He assumed command of USS CAMDEN (AOE-2) on 19 April 1980. EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER FRANCIS E. SOLEY Commander Soley is a native of Stoneham, Massachusetts and a 1965 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. During his 15 year naval career, Commander Soley has served as Main Propulsion Assistant on USS HENDERSON (DD-785). Staff Material Officer with Commander Destroyer Division 72, Engineer Officer aboard USS NEW ( DD-8 18) and as Executive Officer on USS KRISHNA (ARL-38). He has also seen service with COMCRUDESLANT Staff and with the Chief of Naval Technical Training prior to his last sea duty assignment aboard USS WABASH (AOR-5) as Chief Engineer. Commander Soley reported to USS CAMDEN in September 1980 following a tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The Exec is married and has two children, all of whom are residing in Port Orchard, Washington. MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COMMAND EMCM JACKIE L. YOUNG The Command Master Chief is responsible for advising the Commanding Officer as the representative of the enlisted community in the command in all matters of enlisted policy and morale. He is also the special assistant to the Executive Officer for enlisted matters. tVlaster Chief Young assists and advises the Commanding Officer in any matter pertaining to human relations, i.e., those matters pertinent to the welfare and morale of the enlisted personnel of this command. MCPO Young reported to CAMDEN on 24 July 1980 after a 3 year tour at the Navy Recruiting District, Omaha, Nebraska where he served as a Nuclear Field Recruiter Coordinator. He is a 22 year Navy veteran and was advanced to MCPO on 16 August 1980. IT TAKES MANY JOBS TO COMPLETE THE MISSION DECK LCDR DONALD W. HARMER CW03 PAUL L. CARTER Deck Department, consisting of six divisions, is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and preservation of CAMDEN ' s anchors, the Captain ' s gig, the mooring lines, the port and starboard motor whaleboats, the transfer at sea riggings, the ship ' s ordnance systems and all associated equipment necessary for their proper functioning. Deck Department is also responsible for the spaces from the bow to the stern including the forecastle, all sponsons, the quarterdeck, the winch deck, the fantail and various services to other departments through the paint locker. Underway replenishment (UNREP) is the means by which CAMDEN refuels, rearms and restocks her many customers. UNREPS are perfect examples of the teamwork and professional seamanship of Deck Department in performing vital evolutions on CAMDEN. 10 FIRST DIVISION First Division is that part of Deck Department that is responsible for the care and maintenance of the forecastle, anchoring mechanism and, in general, the starboard side of the ship. It also mans the fuel and transfer rigs on the starboard side, replenishes customer ships, and receives fuel during CONSOLS from other fleet oilers. The division supplies side cleaners to keep the ship In good trim, and combined wWh Second Division, provides helmsmen, bridge phone talkers, and lookouts. LT L. S. CUPP Xi c BMC J. T. Nechanicky BM1 R. G. Worm BM2 D. E. Orton BM2 B. D. Johnsgard BM3 P. H. Erickson BM3 A. T. Estep 11 SN R. D. Nabors. BM2 T. Sanderson YN3 L. M. Linson BM3 B. Rogerson BM3 S. Williams SN N. Bourassa BM3 T. R. Novak SN J. L. Seiber BM3 A. Oseguera BM3 M. T. Kiely 12 SN R. R. Oswald SN D. L. Ridler SN J. R. Medina SN S. M. Blau SA O. Villanueva BM3 K. J. Lewis SA A. Hil SN H. W. Welch SA H. M. Cohen 13 BM3 J. Ras, BM3 M. Connor SA M. Fuller, SN K. M. Wauters SN T. R. Allison SA M. A. Majetich SN A. M. Johnson SA D. Seeley SA L. Garcia 14 SECOND DIVISION Second Division is that part of Deck Department that is responsible for the care of the fantail and, in general, the port side of the ship. It mans fueling and transfer rigs on the port side to various ships including Aircraft Carriers and receives ammunition during CONSOLS from ammunition ships. The division supplies side cleaners to keep the side in good trim and combined with First Division, provides helmsmen, bridge phone talkers and lookouts. BMC R. Rosalez BM1 C. A. Harper, SN P. D. Clark BM1 R. K. Young BM3 M. L. Springsteen, BM2 R. H. Allen BM2 R. D. Lockhart, BMSN C. M. Jones 15 SN D.E. Byrd, BM3 M.P, Lunsford SA V.J, Waggy, BMSN T.C. Lynch 1 li Vifi SN A.L. Fields SN A.F. Hood SA R.B. Hansen SN J. A. Nowik SA L.J. Pena SR O.N. Rand 16 SA A. A. Macabugao W i SA W.E. Larson SA J.G. Lynch SA R.D. Patterson ► SA T.L. Spicer Z Ai SN M.A. Sylvester SR J.L. Williams SR CM. Carr 17 BM2 T W. Dorland, SR M.P, Raymond SR JR. Binnes, SN R.A. Copeland. SN J.M. Schultz SA V.J. Fortin SN D. Smith SA Z.E. Handcox SA A. A. Cooper SA D.S. Zarin SA J.C. Foster 18 THIRD DIVISION Third Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship ' s boats, so important to a ship like CAMDEN that must anchor out in several major liberty ports because of it ' s deep drafts. The division is also charged with maintenance and operation of the flight deck and prepares materials to be transferred to customer ships by helicopter. BM1 G.E. Ebert ixs LH st:nv f T ENS J.R. Albiso V- ) i BMC A.N. Saenger SA K.A. Zapp BM2 C. Destevens SN P.S. Banuelos 19 SN OH, Schmalzried, SN A.J. Breault, SA G.A Buckhannon SA D D. Kuhl. BM3 T.L. Fisher i BM3 R.W. Colson BM2 M.J. Patrizzi BM2 W.S. VanAllen ■ B L ' •,i E 1 SR M.E. Larson SA R.A. Adams SA J. Kami 20 SA J. M. Lawson SR J. P. Berbord SA L. D. Rennison SN E. D. Bergman. SN H. M. Lovett BM3 D. R Beler. SA R. A. Sevey 21 SN C. Gonzales, SR J.C. Dias k M , ' ' ' J l BM3 M.H. Sherwood SA P.C. Turilli SA C.P. Spawn SR D.L. Cornett SN K.J. Vanconant SN L.B. Sitton 22 THIRD DIVISION IN ACTION 23 MORE i THAN JUST CHIPPING PAINT 24 25 STREAM DIVISION Stream Division, consisting of two shops and 30 select individuals, work together to fulfill CAMDEN ' s vital mission. The Mechanics, Electricians and Boatswains in the forward shop are responsible for the maintenance and operation of all unrep related equipment on the winch deck. To keep the equipment in a ready status, preventive maintenance is conducted on a routine basis. The Machinest Mates of the After Battery Shop are responsible for CAMDEN ' s cargo elevators and a fleet of fork trucks. MMCS T.L. Yarborough, MM1 G.M. Keeling V SA C.L. Murphy, BM1 A.F. Eglinger SA T.G. Williams, SN D.E. Paulus MM2 W.A. Fitch, MM3 K.A. Golas, FN DA. Clemens EMFN W.P. Hayden, EMS E.G. Cajudo 26 BM1 G.M. Emery, BM3 M. Bertan MMFN T.E. Pratt, MM3 J.L. Werelius MM3 T.E. Bigam, EMS R.S. Johnson EM3 G.W. Ellers, EM3 D.M. Wallace fiSK ii; BM3 D. McCulloch, BM3 A.R. Jacobs SA R.A. Williams, FA R.D. Miller 27 MM3 M.D. Dale, MM2 B.L. Hughes BM3 R. Amos, SA S.A. Seifert FA R.D. Miller SA K.W. Griggs SA DC. Haley An essential piece of machinery on CAMDEN ' S winch deck 28 WEAPONS WEAPONS DIVISION Weapons Division is responsible for maintaining all of the ship ' s weaponry including all guns, gun mounts, ammunition etc., as well as the NATO Seasparrow missile system and all its related equipment. The Seasparrow radar system is maintained and operated by a crew of 8 Fire Control Technicians. The AN SPS-58A (surface to air search radar) is also operated and maintained by technicians in the Fire Control rating. These highly trained personnel are proud of their system and their track record speaks for itself. The Gunner ' s Mates, under the direction of Senior Chief Gunner ' s Mate Hoyte are responsible for the maintenance and operation of CAMDEN ' S two dual three-inch .50 Cal gun mounts, all cargo ordnance spaces, and for the safe onload and off-load of ammunition while in port and at sea. M CW02 T.B. Salisbury FTMC R.M. Burton j,M ll ' GMG1 A.L. Valde 30 I GMM1 A.C. Dowell FTM2 R.D. Stiver, FTM2 W.R. Blackburn GMM2 R.L. Hubbert SN A.B. Elliott, GMG2 WE. Weaver GMG3 N.L. O ' Quinn, SA JR. Scheibe 31 FTM2 D.D. Case, FTM3 J. A. Souza FTM3 B.L. Tucker, FTM3 D.L. Malone 1 GMG2 F.H. Simmons YN3 B.M. Rosson GMGSN M.C. Pike, SN G.O. Griffith GMG3 D.G. Webb, SA J.R. Howerton 32 GMG3 B.C. Mitchell w SN S.A. Garza si 1 GMG3 D.R. McKee, GMMSA T.A. Maurer SA M.C. Milliken, GMG3 V.L. Mills GMG3 W.H, Trigg GMG3 J.H. White 33 .. « . ! - ' S _ . mf n H F Taw h 1 qJ( — ,1 ji ' ' ■ - - Si? - - GMM3 D. Hester GMG2 J. P. Lyman FTM2 E.B. Bessler GMG3 E.W. Chew FTM3 M.E. Pagels SA l,K. Weston SA J. A. Comfort SN J. Barino 34 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL The men of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) work closely with all divisions which handle ordnance, from conventional to nuclear, to promote safe and sure ordnance procedures. If the unexpected does occur, the EOD team is ready to render safe and or dispose of dangerous ordnance, wherever and whenever they are called upon to do so. LT R.J. Terry BM1 L. Taylor HT1 M.W. Montgomery HTFN M.D. McMullen 35 SKATING - A SERIOUS JOB r  36 V 37 CAMDEN ' S AIR FORCE - HC-11 DET 4 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven Detachment Four, consisting of six pilots, a maintenance officer, a maintenance CPO and 18 maintenance and aircrew personnel, flew aboard in their two CH-46D Boeing-Vertol Sea Knight helicopters on 14 October 1980. Homeported in NAS North Island, California, the primary mission of the helicopter detachment is to extend and broaden the support capability which the USS CAMDEN provides to the fleet. The CH-46D is designed with a unique tandem rotor system that allows the aircraft to perform Vertical Replenishment, its primary mission, under almost any wind conditions. This allows the ships to continue in their designated formations, not requiring them to maneuver for winds to receive the helo as they must for single rotor configured helicopters. Other missions that the detachment adds to the CAMDEN ' s capabilities are passenger transfers (up to 20 per aircraft), cargo and mail transfers, medical evacuations, VIP transfers and search and rescue operations. Probably the most important service the det provides for the CAMDEN, morale wise, is mail runs to and from the beach. 38 I V B( K Kjla ' H I B v H 1 ,v. . ' .. j mtsi3 LCDR W.D. Fraser LT R.E. Edmonson LT R.L. Simons LTJG S.L. Soni LTJG B.J. Sullivan LTJG K.W. Petty I 1 . ENS F.W. Nichols 39 C y AMSC M.G. Fortney AMH1 B.D. Rogers AD2 J. Powell, AD3 P.B. Hays AD1 E.F. Guffey AZ1 R.N. Opina AT1 P.S. Schwartz AMS2 K.K. Kniesly 40 AE2 D.C. Vafides, AKAA J.L. Nelson AMS2 J.T. Jackman, AE2 B.E. Schley ADAN D.F. Hall BF.K ' Lr- Hfi. ' 5-DL . AMMAN D.E. Beasley AMS3 I.W. Jackson ADAN R.L. Burden, AMSAN L.A. Rivera AMS2 K.D. Herborn, AMEAN D.A. Bitter 41 A DIFFERENT BREED OF BIRDS 42 SUPPLY CDR G.D. Lynn LT T.L. Stephens The Supply Department provides and accounts for the materials and funds required to maintain the ship and the embarked air detachment in a state of maximum readiness, as well as preparing fleet freight and provisions for transfer to other fleet units. The Supply Department procures, receives, stows, issues and accounts for general and aviation stores, equipage, repair parts, machinery, electronic equipment, ordnance material, fuel, medical stores, general mess provisions and supplies, clothing and ship ' s store items. Staffed by 50 men, Supply Department has roughly 35 spaces assigned for berthing, cargo stowage, food preparation, service activities and offices. All this activity exists solely for the purpose of maintaining CAMDEN as the most reliable and versatile support ship in the U.S. Navy. 44 S-1 DIVISION S-1, or the Stores Division is responsible for the handling of all stores, both for CAMDEN and all her customers. This includes the requisitioning and financial accounting for both the ship ' s operating expenses and the fleet issue or cargo stores. Customers may order fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen and dry provisions, lube oil, bottled gases and general stores such as rags and swabs. Without S-1, CAMDEN would be more like the corner grocery store than the Supermarket of the Pacific Ocean. i f m LTJG L.M. Williams SK3 C.E. Jenkins, SKC J. P. Dakins SK2 D.N. Moore, SK1 E.A. Robertson SK3 B.B. Termunde, SKI G.L. Anderson SK3 W.H. Falk, SN D.C. Lohr 45 ' J I SK2 P.R. Cundiff SK2 W. Barger SK3 M.K. Brown Mi liHT J SKSN E.L. Castleton SK3 M. McKnight SKSA K. Polk SA T W. Weeks SKSA HE. Dorsten 46 S-2 DIVISION S-2, of Food Services Division prepares and serves our food. They also are responsible for our many Fantail Cook-outs. Althougfi Dinner for the crew is music to a sailor ' s ears, the highlight of the messman ' s day is when the IMC comes alive again to pass: Secure the mess line. The other segment of S-2 is made up of the Wardroom Mess Specialists. They insure that the Wardroom living spaces and galley are neat and clean, and just one sampling of their well prepared food will convince the most chronic doubter that they are the best cooks in the Western Pacific. ► ' •Ml Ml% ,.„„ •• ' I . ., T ' II 12 1.1 I, l l ' 20 ■ ! ' it 2.-. 2(, ■,; 211 ENS D.M. Ellich MSC R.D. Kyle MSC T.N. Fernandez MS2 G.C. Oxford MS2 B.L. Wallace MS2 P.H. Claus 47 KJ ' GMG1 H. Mitchel MS2 P.E. Moormann RM2 C. Weins MM2 G.C, Follett MS2 M.N. Morgan MS3 S.B. Davis MS3 S.K. Asbill 48 1 A MS3 P.P. Ferrante SN F.W. James MSSN M. Charbonneau MSSA J.R. VanPelt MSSR W.C. Madison SMSA M.A. Newell 49 MS3 K.R. Staley MS3 CM. Watkins MSSR A.S. Frazier NOfSHO SN S.V. Cabato, FTMSN D.J. Felt FN C.W. Stewart, FA L.J. Woods MSSA S. Moore FA R.T. Harmon 50 SA J.L. Bodin, FN G.R. Martin SHSA J. A. Feemster, HTFA D.E. Copeland FR J.M. Eppenauer SN M.J. Tiura FN W.R. Smith mL ltB S.M. Martin, FA D.M. Thalman MMFA W.J. Weeks, SA L.L. Wormuth 51 SA G. S. Lawrence HTFA R. A. Tate FA P. R. Crumley OSSA D. J. Vail, MMFA G. D. Jacobson 52 S-3 DIVISION S-3 Division operates the Ship ' s Store, Clothing and Small Stores, Ship ' s Soda Fountain, Barber Shop, the Laundry and Dry Cleaning plants and the Disbursing Office. Without S-3, CAMDEN would go without clothing, haircuts, toiletries, laundry service, between meal snacks, and pay! With S-3 CAMDEN sailors rate quite high on the standard of living index! ENS E. E. Verplanck SHCS J. M. McKee SHI J. L. Carter SHI C. Rivera SN A. Pena SN W. C. Marshall 53 ji Ir SN S. K. Hughes SA J. B. Hammon SH3 L. S. Chatman SA C. J. Shelby SHSN R. M. Harris SN J. M. Pollard SH3 C. Black SN R. S. Santapresca 54 DK2 R. L. Karkhoff S-4 DIVISION S-4 Division is responsible for the disbursing of pay to all crew members onboard CAMDEN. In addition to conducting paydays, S-4 personnel register and stop allotments process travel claims and prepare monthly financial reports and returns. With S-4 Division you can rest assured that your financial affairs are handled in a confidential and accurate manner. DK3 J. Thomas, DK1 E. G. Agbuya, DK3 J. J. Kothanek ENS E. E. Verplanck, DK3 K. L. Maloney Each payday S-4 personnel disburse approximately $95,000 dollars! 55 MEN AND 56 MACHINES MAKE THE FLEET MOVE 57 CAMDEN ' S EYES AND EARS 58 OPERATIONS LCDR W. A. Tait LT C. D. Johnson The Operations Department might be considered the brain center of the ship, controlling all operational functions. Its mission is to collect, evaluate, amplify and disseminate combat, operational and navigational information which is required for the assigned tasks of the ship and attached air detachment; to provide air intelligence and meteorological services and to maintain and repair electronic equipment not specifically assigned to other departments. The tasks of the Operations Department include the planning, scheduling and coordinating of the ship and her assigned helicopters. The Operations Officer is responsible for coordinating the efforts of four divisions and insuring the overall mission is accomplished. 60 ON DIVISION Essential to a ship ' s ability to operate effectively is the need to know where she is and how to get where she wants to go. CAMDEN ' s quartermasters use the time-honored sextant as well as sophisticated electronic navigation systems to determine the ship ' s position at all times. The QMs of ON Division also maintain the ship ' s navigational aids, store and update hundreds of charts, man the helm and lee helm during replenishments at sea and stand watches on the bridge and in after steering. QMC R. E. Newland QM2 F. C. Randle QM2 W. R. Mills QM3 M. B. Carson 61 OC DIVISION OC Division is made up of Signalman and Radiomen which make up the communications leg of CAMDEN. Radio Central receives, transmits and processes classified and unclassified message traffic on a 24 hour per day basis while underway. During formation steaming, the Signal Bridge is a beehive of activity, hauling flags up and down the yardarms, passing maneuvering instructions to ships in company and handling visual message by flashing light and semaphore. LTJG H. Y. Wong O o ■a o o o o o o o 2l S MS. 2 RMC N. K. Koch RMC F. C. Patterson RM1 S. M. West 62 RM2 H. R. Tuttle, RMSA D. P. Phillips SN J. P. Maley RMSN S. P. Lasater RMS F. L. Corbin SA M. J. Miller SN D. R. Barnes 63 | :- H f ' .X SMI P. J. Roberts SM1 D. W. Stofel SM2 M. D. Hoffman ' - . ' SMS T. A. Perullo • h. SMSN J. R. Santino SMSN R. J. Lepper SMSA D. M. Wright 64 01 DIVISION The hours are long and tension filled. At tinnes the strain becomes practically unbearable but neverthe- less, CIC manages to pull through with the information necessary to complete another vital phase in CAMDEN ' S role. There are numerous jobs done by a mere handful of dedicated and loyal men, such as maintaining an air picture of all hostile aircraft within 200 miles; a surface picture in which all surface contacts are identified and tracked; and ESM picture for indentification of all possible threats. In addition the CIC gang of the CAMDEN use and must be proficient with numerous radio circuits used in relaying vital information to other units of the fleet. LT L. T. Simmelink EWC L. A. Weatherford 0S1 R. E. Currier 0S2 R. E. Barber M 0S2 K. J. Rowley EW2 M. A. Mendenhal J. H. Darenkamp 65 0S2 J. C. Taylor 0S3 D. J. Reilly EW2 J. S. Daniels ■ ■ iJ JM p iP 1 7M V t ' l T ' s s fe ., ' A.i 0S3 R. A. Stolte 0S3 M. C. Schoonmaker A SN L. G. Cunningham OSSN C. H. Neste OSSN J. C. Studna 66 OE DIVISION The Electronic Technicians of OE Division are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the highly complicated radar, commun- ications, and navigational electron- ic equipment aboard the CAMDEN. ET1 G. E. Johnson SN D. A. Annis ET3 J. R. Bullis ET1 A. T. Williams ET2 W. M. Piper ET3 C. D. Washburn, ET3 B. R. King 67 CAMDEN CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN Christmas, 1980, found us a long way from home, in fact almost completely on the other side of the world in the Indian Ocean. But thanks to the concern and generosity of numerous churches and other organizations in the Bremerton area each man on CAMDEN received a gift delivered by none other than the illustrious man in the white beard and red suit Mr. Santa Claus himself. The gala event took place at the enlisted dining facility where a special cake had been prepared for the occasion. And while it wasn ' t quite as good as being home, there was plenty of spirit even on a Christmas somewhere in the Indian Ocean. ■ 68 69 REST AND |f ' ' fi - f r ? 70 RELAXATION ON CHRISTMAS DAY he B mI J H .L: ' ' H L- L F 1 E li J Hkt v HIMIIi l 71 PRECISION, PERSPIRATION AND STRENUOUS LABOR 72 ENGINEERING LCDR D. T. Holland LTJG G. L. Whitney Even though you may not have realized it, there are very few areas of the day-to-day routine that the Engineering Department does not affect in some way. Prior to getting underway, the engineers fire up two of CAMDEN ' S four boilers to produce the steam needed to turn the two main engines. Another obvious engineering benefit is electrical power generated by CAMDEN ' s four turbogenerators and distributed throughout the ship. Probably the most publicized and appreciated engineering function is the production of water from the evaporators on board. The cool offices and berthing compartments are another credit to the engineers who operate and maintain the ship ' s air conditioning units. Every time you use the ship ' s telephones or sound-powered phone systems, you can thank the engineers. There are numerous other areas where the engineers play a part; from controlling fires and floods to heating your water. The Engineering Department is a professional and hard working team which reaches into every department and division. 74 B DIVISION B Division furnishes the go power for CAMDEN steam. They operate and maintain the ship ' s boilers, evaporators and related gear. They are responsible for boiler watches, the cleaning of firesides and watersides and converting sea water into fresh water. They also provide job opportunities and employment security for the Deck Department by furnishing a daily deposit of black soot on CAMDEN ' S two acres of deck spaces! BIG W. G. Armstrong BTFN T. A. Brucker, BT3 A. E. Conklin, BT3 S. R. Goins BT3 J. L. Lundy, BT3 L. K. Erbey BT2 R. L. Winchel BT2 D. M. Cordell 75 BT2 J. P. Ruddy, BT3 W. E. Vandervelden BTFA M. A. Workman, FN J. R. Howarth FA L. W. Novak BT3 D. D. Evitt 76 FN M. Cartagena BT3 G. M. Eskildsen I. ' BT3 J. J. Hague, BTFA T. J. Moore BTFN M. D, Holida, BT3 K. H. Kilber BT3 L. D. Adams BT3 T. F. Simpson 77 BT2 T. C. Connelly BT2 D. M. McKee BT2 J. L. Burgess FN L. P. Barron, FA S. F. Sanmeguel FN R. J. Frey BTFN W. H. Jewell BTFN S. M. Povkov 78 FN W. R. Smith FA W. E. Scott BT3 K. P. Malone BTFA D. L. Hood FN B. J. Banks FA G. M. Diaz 79 BT3 B. M. Nalapo FA J. D. Wharton FA A. A. Heckman BT3 R. A. Ellis 80 M DIVISION M Division operates and maintains CAMDEN ' S nnain engines which produce 100,000 shaft horsepower and turn two propellers, 23 feet in diameter. Along with the main propulsion machinery, M Division cares for all generators and associated equipment which provide enough electrical power to light a small city. MMCS D. W. Kennedy MM1 G. L. Drysdale I MC D. C. Pifke MM1 J. H. Black MM1 D. T. Blair 81 MM3 G. D. Powell, MM2 A. M. Flor, MM3 P. A. Steelhammer FN S. Murray, MM3 J. E. Mejia, MM3 R. E. Walker MM3 J. G. Rachal MM3 L. C. Phillips MM2 R. E. Bulman 1 1 v ' y i ' c - - r H M 2 Kl BPtX I M 1 1 ' v H 1 K fH WjH M: ' mJ J ' J it H H m feriP Jli v H i MMFN C A Dick, MM2 J W Tripp, MM2 M. J. Szallay 82 i FA F. J. Dibittetto MMFN J. T. Johnson MM2 W. C. Molina FA L. A. Swenson, MM3 D. E. Hunt f MM3 R. P. McCollum MM3 T. M. Carr MM3 B. A. Moran 83 1 MMFN J. H. Wilson MM2 J. D. Delamater FN R. L. Crawford, FA K. C. Brandt, FA D. R. Bedsworlh MM3 J. V. McChesney, MM3 R. J. Caruso MM2 D. R. Bock FN D. G. Redbird 84 ' H n IfTu • Ml 1- FN J. G. Gomes MM3 D. W. Lueker. MM3 M. L. Taylor, MM3 D. K. Dirks 1 A L 3 iir J | P : K ' . MMFR M. P. Stasulis, MM3 J. A. Blossom MM3 R. T. Jones MM3 R. J. May 85 ii MMFN J. M. Reeves FN M. T. West MM3 M. P. Freeman MMFA W. D. Anderson BTFN R. Scott 86 CW02 T. A. Schneider A DIVISION The men of A Division fall into two ratings: Machinist Mates and Enginemen. They maintain auxiliary equipment throughout the ship and their duties vary widely. A Division is responsible for the maintenance of the ship ' s air conditioning system as well as numerous pieces of auxiliary machinery located outside the main machinery spaces. In winter climates, A Division insures adequate heat throughout the ship, the proper performance of hot water heaters, and even the ship ' s whistle. EN1 G. A. Grissom FA J. A. Knight, MM2 O. J. Bouslaugh EN3 A. D. Pence, EN3 J. C. Contreras 87 MM3 D. W. Reed MM2 J. A. Rice, MM3 B. R. Webster FN J. D. Webster FN R. Lopez FN G. D. Wolfe MM2 R. J. Leachman y IT FR R. E Engelhardt, FA A. J. Bessey 88 JiLi EN3 D. E. Coppes MM3 S. C. Tackett EN3 J. A. Vanguilder MM3 D. J. Ahnefeld EN3 D. G. Beauchamp MMFR J. W. Lee FA R. A. Chafa, FA S. E. Halsted FN G. E. Aquino 89 J .i- -. ] . -m E DIVISION E Division keeps the electrons flowing! In our shipboard community, E Division is our telephone company, power and light com- pany, electrician ' s union and motion picture syndicate. Its men also maintain the ship ' s entertainment system, provide amplifying equipment for shipboard assemblies; obtain and show the movies, and furnish our light bulbs. LTJG W. H. Walker EMC M. D. Mosbarger EMC J. R. Burnite IC1 B. L. Bangert 90 IC2 J. E. Murray, YN1 R. C. Simpson irm VI EM3 J. R. Pendergrass, EM3 K. D. Merritt, EM3 D. J. Burns EM1 S. R. Domiquez EMS J. W. Mollis SN R. D. Howard, SA M. A. Warren, EM3 A. D. Friberg EM3 J. A. Carroll. EMFA L. S. Lueck 91 IC3 C. Ambrose, IC3 T. H. Prediletto EM3 J. T. Leung, EMFN C. W. Stewart ICFN R. B. Parker, ICFN J. P. Haid YNSA R. J. Rittenhouse EM3 D. D. Phillips EM3 J. A. Jackson 92 1 - ' mm - Ir Ji m ■n-a H W-r ' ) tfSH ' j, mnn i urn: 1 m. 1 EMS M. J. Wesely IC2 J. S. Kiekhafer, ICFN J. J. Rodriguez CAMDEN ' S ELECTRIC COMPANY 93 F DIVISION F Division or Fuels is tasked with furnishing top quality fuel to any ship of the U.S. Navy or friendly nations. This service can happen anytime, day or night, so the men and equipment must be ready at a moments notice. Quality of the fuel is of utmost importance. The tanks are sampled before, and during each underway replenishment. The CAMDEN carries approximately 8 million gallons of fuel, or enough to fill up about 400,000 mid size cars. The prime movers for the fuel are nine centrifugal pumps, each capable of delivering 3,000 gallons per minute. This equates to about 85 tons of fuel per minute. MMC G. A. Cunningham MM2 G. T. Poole MM3 R. T. Delalio MM3 S. A. Finco HT3 D. G. Johnson 94 FA D. M. Thalman, MMFA K. L. Post MMFA W. J. Weeks HTFN D. G. Davis FA T. R. Dayberry MMFN W. E. Arriaga, FN T. C. Stewart 95 R DIVISION The job of R Division is hull and structural repair. The Shipfitter Shop, Damage Control Central, Machine Shop, and the Carpenter Shop are all a part of R Division. The Shipfitter Shop performs a wide variety of jobs ranging from structural repair to installing the CAMDEN gymnasium in the weight room. Damage Control Central coordinates all damage control efforts as the emergency nerve center of the ship. The Carpenter Shop turns out everything from ship ' s plaques to we try harder signs. ENS D.A. Houseman HT2 J.F. Leclair 96 HT2 A.E. Thompson, HT3 J.S. Blando HT3 J.L. Barnes I I MR2 C.C. Strouse, MR3 C.J. Ejaus 97 HT3 K.P. Kimball HT3 R.F. Shepherd MR2 D.B. Mckenzie HTFA R.A. Tate A HT2 M.R. Kyler HTFA J.M. Gwinn HTFA D.E. Copeland 98 Si r r ' f ' i HTFN R.W. Buckley HTFN R.M. Sunblad SA R.E. Thurmond HTFN L.A. Anderson 99 CROSSING THE LINE CEREMONIES On the eve before crossing the equator, a beauty contest was held to determine the Royal Beauty Queen. In the early hours of the following morning, over 150 pollywogs were initiated into trusty Shellbacks. On 28 December 1980, the USS CAMDEN (AOE-2) appeared at the Equator at Longitude 46-00 ' -00 E. It was called to the court ' s attention by some shellbacks that certain pollywogs had committed very heinous crimes against the realm, and therefore should be made special cases. Special case or not, the scummy pollywogs were caused to pay homage and tribute to the king by kissing his foot, kissing the Royal Baby, visiting the Royal Barber for a shampoo. Upon having completed paying homage to the King and Court, the pollywogs were given the rare opportunity of participating in a ceremony they won ' t forget - that of crawling through a tunnel or chute containing all sorts of sweet smelling foods and other delicacies concocted for the purpose of whetting the appetites of the participants. Upon having reached the end of the chute, the pollywogs were then ready for their wetting down party, the climax of the ceremonies. Though they emerged from the chute with smiles on their faces, veteran shellbacks reported very few requests from pollywogs to go through again. 100 101 f t ' mi f 102 103 ONE COLD AND WET MORNING 104 THE SHELLBACK INITIATION BEGAN I I 105 BY THE END OF THE DAY - A glM I m K 1 BMBl f ' S S ftO nSJHfl K . B k l k l V - 1 ihr--- I J0 J • 106 CREW OF TRUSTY SHELLBACKS 107 108 PLvv ;«fti;ovN r T ADMINISTRATION ADMIN DIVISION Admin Division is tine administration division of CAMDEN. Its men handle the clerical and administra- tion w ork in offices throughout the ship. They maintain officer and enlisted personnel records, training and education, legal matters and Chaplain ' s activities. The Duplication Shop, the Captain ' s Office, the Personnel Office, the Career Counselor ' s Office, the Master-at-Arms force and Radio and Television Station KCAM are all under Admin Division. Along w ith all these duties, men from the division serve as phone talkers on UNREP stations and on the bridge. PNCS J.C. Sutton YNCS A. 8. Catullo MMC J.B. Fowler NCC G.O. Herzog 110 BMC J.F. Abbott MAC E.K. Tomaszewski MSI E.S. Claudio PCI S.R. Huff EM2 T.L. Sonnenberg 111 YN2 T.L. Wallace, YNSN C. Gonzales PN2 S.G. Escano BM2 M.D. Villas PN2 D.A. Galloway, SN S.V. Cabato PC3 R.L. Robenson 112 YNSN P.J. Hammons PNSR K.L. Craddock SN L.L. Jones SA K.T. Smith m : ' : RP3 G.D. Uvila 113 MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE tj r:Axm 114 MEDICAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL Although the Medical Department is small in size, it is able to handle just about any medical emergency that may arise. Besides curing all of our little aches and pains and setting broken bones, they also give us shots that we so eagerly look forward to. On top of that, periodic spraying is done to control pests, chlorination checks are made of the water and sanitation inspections are made throughout the ship. M , LT J.W. Hyder DT3 D.W. Kennedy 116 HM1 R.K. Anderson DTI K.E. Strange HN V. Ramirez, HM3 C.H. Shaw Physicals are an everyday occurrence in Medical Department. 117 118 ENCOUNTERING NEW CULTURES Although CAMDEN ' s port visits were minimized due to extensive support requirements, many CAMDEN sailors had the opportunity to experience many nevy and exciting life styles. For most of us aboard CAMDEN this meant visiting such places as the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Kenya, Africa and Pattaya Beach, Thailand. What was encountered in these exotic and quite interesting ports were cultures and life styles so vastly different from our own, yet richly enjoyed by all. So let us pay a visit to the liberty ports of CAMDEN ' s 1980-81 Western Pacific Deployment. 119 5S HAWAII 22-28 OCTOBER 120 With fall and Bremerton just eight days behind her, CAMDEN pulled into Pearl Harbor under ideal weather conditions - bright, warm sunshine and gentle sea breezes. The brief stop was filled with stores load-outs, refueling, cargo loading, meetings and other neces- sary last minute details. Even though there was a lot of work to be done, a number of CAMDEN ' S crew took advantage of the fabulous sights and sounds of Hotel Street, Honolulu and Waikiki. A few more delved deeper into the island of Oahu, main island of the Aloha State. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Naval Station Subic Bay again served as CAMDEN ' S WestPac homeport, as well as a point for her crewman to learn about another culture - that of the lush tropical nation known as the Republic of the Philippines and its leisurely people. Despite a humid and at times wet climate, Subic afforded a variety of outdoor sports, from golf and miniature golf to softball, snorkeling, scuba diving and water skiing. A few of CAMDEN ' S crew visited such scenic areas of Luzon Island as the mountaintop city of Baguio, majectic Pagsanjan Falls and the modern city of Manila. Most of the crew enjoyed the memorable wild night life characteristic of friendly neighbor- ing Olongapo City. 122 SINGAPORE 3 - 5 DECEMBER Singapore, the City of the Lions , is home to two million people and is one of the world ' s great commercial centers. Singapore ' s strategic location at the southern tip of the Malay Pennisula, the center of Southeast Asia and crossroads between the two great oceans, and its deepwater harbor have made it the largest port in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest in the world. The atmosphere of this dynamic, modern city is international. Three-fourths of its population is Chinese, but the British influence is easily seen in the city ' s architecture and in the left-side-of-the-road driving. A special one day tour was scheduled and 88 CAMDEN sailors were able to visit a Chinese Temple, a batik factory, a crocodile farm, a gem cutting shop, a pewter factory and the spectacular Tiger Balm Gardens. 124 125 MOMBASA, KENYA 29 DEC. - 2 JAN. From 29 December through 2 January CAMDEN was berthed at the Kenya city of Mombasa on the east coast of Africa. Because it was Christmas week this resort town was spilling over with European vacationers. Prices were fairly high on almost everything but most had a good time and returned with at least one or two wood carvings. One of the more popular events proved to be photographic safaris into the famed Tsavo game reserve where most African animals could be viewed at close range. Some CAMDEN sailors took one day tours and some went for two day adventures that included a night at a lodge located in the bush. 126 ' ik 3 ft T ' .■I -u. ' 127 f, r- .jsiii. 128 129 CIVIC ACTION - MOMBASA, KENYA Though the few days spent in Mombasa were filled with activity ranging from replenishing ships stores to safari tours, a group of CAMDEN sailors took the time on 2 January to spread good will through the distribution of Operation Handclasp materials. The materials, which included a variety of products ranging from paint to sewing machines, were distributed in Mombasa to the Reitz School for the Physically Disabled and the Little Sisters of the Poor House of the Aged. Groundwork for the event was laid by our supply officer, CDR Gary Lynn, while coordination on the day itself was handled by LT Tom Stephens and Chaplain McCarthy. But the real credit for the effectiveness of the operation goes to nine CAMDEN sailors who completed the job inspite of numerous handicaps. When the only available forklift truck at the Mombasa Airport failed to operate, the group used its accumulated brawn to lift palletized boxes from ground level onto flatbed trucks for delivery. And throughout the very hot day they remained an energetic and cheerful group as they made delivery to the places of need. The participants were: MR2 Chris Strouse, HT3 Don Johnson, RP3 Greg Uvila, HT2 John Leclair, HTFN Duane Davis, HT3 Jeff Barnes, IC3 Tom Prediletto, AE2 David Vafides and AS2 Ken Kniesly. 130 131 132 133 PATTAYA, THAILAND 16 -20 FEBRUARY Pattaya Beach, Thailand is a beach resort on Thailand ' s southern coast two hours away from the capital of Bangkok. The well deserved liberty was used by all and included participation in all kinds of water sports, tours to the fantasy kingdom-like world of Bangkok, and above all, shopping. With few places prior to Pattaya to spend money, CAMDENITES in general made up for lost time purchasing everything from silk and jewelry to leather products and music tapes. As CAMDEN pulled away from Thailand ' s place of fun in the sun, everyone compared bargains and shared memorable experiences. 134 135 CAMDEN ' S RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Throughout CAMDEN s Western Pacific deployment religious activities flourished. Regular Sunday services and daily mini-chapel services were conducted as vjeW as Old and New Testament Survey classes. During our port visits to Subic Bay, groups of CAMDEN sailors received the ordinance of baptism by immersion in the warm waters of the South China Sea. On 22 December while CAMDEN was plying the waters of the Arabian Sea, Rear Admiral Ross H. Tower, the Chief of Navy Chaplains came aboard for a brief two hour visit. Chaplain Tower was on a Christmas tour that gave him the opportunity of visiting Navy men in remote locations during the holiday season. The coming of Easter week found CAMDEN once again in the Indian Ocean and special services were held ending with Easter Sunday Services. LCDR R.W. McCarthy CAMDEN ' S CELEBRATION SINGERS present two musical numbers during a Sunday Service 136 CAMDEN ' S 200-MILE CLUB In an attempt to add variety to shipboard life and encourage athletic competition, a CAMDEN 200-Mile Club was formed with membership gained by running that distance in the course of the deployment. Throughout the cruise, AE2 Dave Vafides and LCDR Ron Edmonson of CAMDEN ' s Air Department pushed themselves to the limit and averaged over 100 miles per month. By the end of the deployment, AE2 Dave Vafides edged LCDR Ron Edmonson in total miles run by a 755 to 731 score. Others who achieved the necessary miles and received a patch were: LCDR Frasher, LTJG Sullivan, QMC Newland, QM2 Mills, OSSN Neste, RP3 Uvila, BM1 Eglinger, MR2 Strouse, LT Simmelink, LCDR McCarthy, DK3 Maloney, DK3 Kothanek, PN2 Galloway, LT Castillo and SHI Rivera. AE2 Dave Vafides ran a total of 755 miles and was nanfied top runner in CAMDEN ' S 200-Mile Club. 137 USO GROUP HAPPINESS VISITS CAMDEN On 21 March 1981 CAMDEN crewmembers were entertained to the music and antics of the USO group ■HAPPINESS. 138 139 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AND RADIO - KCAM The ships closed circuit television system is part of the CNO - funded Navywide CCTV project. It is a two channel system designed to provide shipboard information, training and entertainment programs to the crew. While in port, the system is adjusted to monitor local radio and television stations. This allows time for the Interior Communications Electricians to check the equipment. While at sea, the staff at KCAM programs between 4-6 hours of television nightly. This broadcast includes movies, Navy information films, a newscast and regular programs. During the deployment CAMDEN received 60 hours of programming material each week from the American Forces Radio and Television Service, Los Angeles, California. IC2 Bangert focuses the camera before going on tfie air J03 Jaques prepares news copy for the evenings news and sports SN Bourassa provides music and news over KCAtVI radio 140 ICFN Haid monitors some local news from back home IC2 Bangert conducts preventive maintenance on the television system J03 Jaques makes the final adjustment before making a training tape 141 CAMDEN ' S BELIEVE IT OR NOT During the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment the CAMDEN amassed an impressive list of statistics. We ' ve come up with just a few tidbits of information we thought all of you might like to be aware of: With the exception of a total of nine days in port in the east African coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya and the resort city of Pattaya, Thailand, plus a short but extremely busy mid cruise stores cargo load-out at Subic Bay in February, CAMDEN was at sea in support of the Navy mission for 186 days at the time of her return to the eastern Pacific. During the actual WESTPAC portion of our trip, CAMDEN took over 160 ships alongside for various replenishment and consolidation evolutions. We also served nearly 210 ships by helicopter. Amount of diesel fuel issued to accompanying ships: 18,963,000 gallons! Amount of aviation (JP5) fuel issued: 8,059,000 gallons. Mail received and distributed to shore and fleet units: 415,000 lbs Amount of fleet freight delivered to ships alongside: over 5,500 tons! Passengers delivered by CAMDEN to other units: Over 1,200! Amount of soda issued: 1,185.8 short tons. 142 CAMDEN GIVEN JOB WELL-DONE THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDER TASK FORCE 70 I extend my congratulations for a superb deployment and appreciation for the outstanding service you have given to TASK FORCE SEVENTY. Every aspect of your operations was conducted in a totally professional manner and each member of your crew can take pride in knowing that CAMDEN pulled more than her share of the load. With the valuable assistance of CAMDEN ' s hard work and thorough planning, the 15,000 men, 20 ships, and two carrier airwings of battle force SEVENTH FLEET have been able to maintain an unprecedented level of sustained readiness and a strong, viable demonstration of our nation ' s interest in this vital region of the world. I commend your aggressive pursuit of your mission. Well done! REAR ADMIRAL R. E. KIRKSEY, USN THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDER TASK FORCE 73 COMSEVENTHFLT joins me in expressing congratulations to the officers and men of the CAMDEN upon completion of a highly successful seven-month deployment to the SEVENTHFLT. You can take pride in the superb support you provided the SEVENTHFLT. During your seven months in WESTPAC, you provided outstanding logistic support to SEVENTHFLT units in the Indian Ocean, transferring over 4000 tons of cargo, 160 tons of mail, 20 million gallons of fuel and 1000 passengers. You set and achieved high standards in both VERTREP and CONREP replenishment. In addition to serving as the commodity manager for all Indian Ocean MLSF assets on two occasions, you were required to provide the majority of support from 11 March to 7 April. The Prancing Pachyderm was the first U.S. ship other than an AFS to conduct a major loadout in Muscat, Oman. The professionalism CAMDEN dis- played for all commitments assigned reflects the dedicated effort of the entire crew. CAMDEN can be justifiably proud of an outstanding record of accomplishment. REAR ADMIRAL J.A. LYONS, JR. USN 143 TIGER CRUISE AND CASINO NIGHT 144 MARKS LAST LEG OF DEPLOYMENT After months of planning, the CAMDEN 1981 Tiger Cruise took place during the ships Hawaii to Indian Island transit 17-23 May. Some 54 fathers, brothers, sons, nephews and friends came aboard on Saturday 16 May and enjoyed the time at sea. While aboard they were able to observe an actual underway replenishment, a real live gun shoot, and take the helm for a few moments for which all were awarded honorary helmsman certificates. The Tigers were also given tours of almost every nook and cranny of CAMDEN ' s huge expanse and each Tiger received a specially designed cap and T-shirt. The Tigers seemed to enjoy themselves and it was a pleasure having them onboard. 145 , -.-: i- - - 146 SHI y - « ' ' Ik. 147 WELCOME HOME! 148 i SSa 149 150 151 The voyage was as long as it had been expected to be when CAMDEN left seven months earlier. May 23, a warm and sunny Washington day brought an end to the long journey. As CAMDEN made her way towards Indian Island, her rails were lined with crewmen anxious to hear the words, welcome home! The long awaited pier activities symbolic of the cruise ' s end were a welcome sight. Among the hundreds of people in the crowd were girl friends, wives, fathers, mothers, children and friends waiting to be reunited. - ' c 152 153 EDITOR AVID A. JAQ PRIMARY PHOTOGRAPHER J02 D.A. Jaques CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS LTJG B. Sullivan HT2 J. Leclair MSI E. Claudio IC2 B. Bangert SN K. Brunner SN N. Bourassa SN M. Jones CRUISEBOOK -SALES STAFF 0S2 J. Taylor PN2 S. Escano. CRUISEBOO COMMITTED ENS A.S. Catullo J02 D.A. Jaques PN2 S. Escano 0S2 J. 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