Constellation (CV 64) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 336 of the 1978 volume:

O Q i V. k-sar. , ' Ji -.-,. .- A-v-; . ■ ' ' . USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) y . —., ■—■ WESTPAC 78-79 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MOTHERS AND WIVES OF THE MEN OF CONSTELLATION m TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening Remarks Departure CAPT P.F. McCarthy, Jr. CDR D.J. Taft RADM E.E. Tissot CAG Department Heads VIPS Hawaii Underway AIMD Air HS-6 Communications VF-24 Subic Bay VS-37 Deck VFP-63 Korea Yokosuka Dental Safety VAW-126 Engineering VAQ-132 Sports Singapore 5 Executive 190 16 VA-146 198 18 Medical 206 20 Training 210 24 Photo Contest 212 28 Ships 216 32 Aircraft 218 38 VQ-1 224 44 VA-147 226 60 Navigation 234 70 VA-165 238 86 Operations 246 92 Marine Corps B irthday 258 96 Chaplain Corps Birthday 259 102 Shellbacks 260 112 Master Chief of the Command 264 120 Miss Black America 266 128 Indian Ocean 268 132 VF-211 272 138 MODLOC Contest 280 144 Supply 284 148 Weapons 302 150 Transit Home 316 156 Tiger Cruise 318 170 Homecoming 320 176 Memorium 326 184 Acknowledgements 328 ■Oe at ja ' •ptv i.fl ° ..ote ° l„t °L, tlO . „ totems ibet bea a ' T:ht ouS ° . be ' ■ ' ' i ? be tbis X, w arv et ' 3vi st abo ' .ut p ;3as - at ' ftiS -vtat ° .atvS tbe be itvg, ot e ' S. ' etvfc 3- .Q S ' a P as it an dta tea le l ctob- CM 6 ste •rtv ' ovet - letvS =: ' A% ' ' ' ' tv--v- tb Ao5 ' t- fco ' -e oi nea •o.ai .wes a ■ retV bet - , pv« 0 ovet-- et d ives iWff ' twe bt o ife bt ba VI [ben ,di an ' an Yve se (,onntt ed a - -- ro e - s ' ' ' f ol ° f anA CO cal ' l ati° one fot int DEPARTURE SEPT. 26, 1978 4 THE FINAL MORNING ARRIVED . . .all too soon. All the final preparations were over, and the ship was ready to sail on the shortest WESTPAC ever planned for a carrier. The last few months had been hectic, as the crew learned again the mean- ing of the terms REFTRA, IN- SURV, OPPE, CARRIER QUAES. Time-honored exams designed to test the knowledge, skills and efforts of every crew- man. The Constellation met each in turn, and came through with the excellence for which her crewmen are known. As the last few days passed, aircraft, equipment and supplies were brought aboard; each crew- man laying in the personal items he wanted with him during the months to come. And suddenly, the day of sailing was upon us. 10 K !P 11 All through the night before and well into the morning of the 26th, the engineers were hard at work lighting off the boilers and gener- ators, checking over the engines and auxiliary equipment and mak- ing last minute adjustments so that Connie ' s engineering plant would be ready to answer all bells. Shortly after first light the rest of the crew and air wing began to ar- rive. All along the pier the same ritual was enacted over and over as men said their goodbyes to their families, friends and sweethearts. The prevailing mood was tense and quiet as fathers held their sleepy children and their wives in their arms once more before turning to board the ship. Finally, the hour had come. The brows were removed, all lines were cast off and the ship ' s mighty screws began to turn as Connie eased away from her berth and started her trek out of the harbor and past Point Loma. WestPac 78- ' 79, the CONSTELLATION ' S 11th deployment, was underway. 12 13 14 COMMANDING OFFICER uss CONSTELLATION CAPTAIN PAUL F. McCarthy, JR. Captain McCarthy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 3, 1934. Graduating in August 1954 from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, his first assignment was Damage Control Assistant aboard the USS SAVAGE. In March 1956 he entered flight training, completing the course in June 1957. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to Fighter Squadron SEVENTY ONE, serving as Adminis- trative Officer. During .lune of 1959 he was reassigned to Attack Squadron TWELVE as Oper- ations Officer. Upon completion of this tour in April 1961, Captain McCarthy spent the succeeding two years as the Nuclear Weapons Delivery Project Officer at Air Development Squadron FIVE, onboard the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake California. Advance study at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School came in 1963. After graduating with a Master of Science degree in management in June 1964, he spent the next two years as Flag Secretary and Aide to Commander Fleet Air, Mediterranean. Commencing refresher training in July 1966, he served the following twenty-six months as Operations Officer for Attack Squadron FIFTEEN. His subsequent assignment, beginning November 1968, was on the joint staff of Commander in Chief, Atlantic. During February 1970, Captain McCarthy joined Attack Squadron ONE-NINETY-FIVE, the DAMBUSTERS , in the capacity of Executive Officer and later lleeted up to command the squadron. In March 1972 he joined the USS ENTERPRISE as Navigator. This tour was followed bv command of Attack Carrier Air Wing NINE from May 1973 until July 1974 onboard USS CONSTELLATION. From July 1974 until June 1976, Captain McCarthy was the Deputy, Projection Forces Branch of the Systems Analysis Division, OP-96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. That tour was followed by command of the USS NIAGARA FALLS until January 1978. Prior to assuming command of the USS CONSTELLATION on June 29, 1 978, he attended the Senior Officer ' s Ship Material Readiness Course, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Captain McCarthy has flown over 260 combat missions. His awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, the Cross of Gallantry Medal, 24 Air Medals with 3 Gold Clusters, and various unit commendations and campaign awards. 16 ' m 17 EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS CONSTELLATION COMMANDER D.J. TAFT Commander Denis J. Taft graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. He was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1959 and assigned to VP-46. In July 1963 he reported to VP-31 as a P-3A instructor pilot. Commander Taft reported to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in July 1964. From June 1965 to October 1 967 he attended the Cranfield Institute of Technology in England, earning a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Commander Taft next reported to VAH-123 for training in the A-3 Skywarrior. In July he joined the VAH-10 Vikings and made two Southeast Asia deployments, aboard USS HANCOCK and USS CORAL SEA. Commander Taft graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in June 1971. He was then assigned to the Flight Test Division of the Naval Air Test Center as head of the Flight Qualities and Performance Branch. In July 1974, after completing EA-6B training in VAQ-129, Commander Taft reported to the Scorpions of VAQ-132 as Executive Officer. He assumed command of VAQ-132 in July 1975. Commander Taft was assigned to the staff of Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force for six months prior to assuming command of VAQ-129 in March 1977. Commander Taft reported to USS CONSTELLATION in August of 1978 as Executive Officer. Commander Taft has logged over 5400 flight hours in 33 different aircraft models. His awards include three Air Medals, the Navy Unit Commendation and a Meritorious Unit Citation. 18 19 iiMV4uiiLij:a:-i iaiWiw3ai Commander Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet Rear Admiral Ernest E. Tissot Ernest E. Tissot was born in Upland. California on December 16, 1927, the son of Ernest E. and Beulah L. Tissot. After graduating from North Hollywood (Calif.) High School, he entered the Navy in .luly 1945. While an aviation midshipman, he was designated a naval aviator in June 1948 and was commissioned ensign in December of that year. He was selected for the rank of rear admiral in March 1973. Rear Adm. Tissot has studied at Stanford University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in engineering and election to Phi Beta Kappa; at the Naval Postgraduate School, receiving a Master of Science in aeronautical engineering; at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho; and at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA. He has been assigned to Fighter Squadron 192, Advanced Training Unit One, Fighter Squadron 33 and has served on the staff of Commander Carrier Air Group Eight; Commander Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet; the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Secretary of Defense. He has commanded Attack Squadron 192. Attack Carrier Air Wing 14, the landing ship dock USS Thomaston (LSD-28), and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). He also served as Assistant Director, Strategic and Support Systems Test and Evaluation in the Office of Defense Research and Engineering, Washington, D.C.; as Commander, Fighter Airborne Early Warn- ing Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In October 1977 he assumed command of Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet and Carrier Group Five. His awards include the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and campaign and service medals for Korean and Vietnam conflicts. In October 1967, Rear Adm. Tissot became the third naval aviator to achieve 1,000 arrested carrier landings. This was accomplished without accident over a 20 year period, flying 1 1 different aircraft types from 15 aircraft carriers. He is married to the former Mildred Ellen Patton of Oakland, California; and they have two sons, Ernest Craig and Brian Nelson. 20 mmw 21 FLAG ' S Captain Streightifr Cheif of StalT Captain McGrail ACQS OPS 0S3 Maicrs, RMCS N. Lackey, Jr., LCUR Wright, US3 Macy, OSC Allen 22 LT Kramer, Flag Lt. BKIB M STAFF RMCS Lackey. LCDR Kaler. RMSN Balija. RM2 Ditlman. RMl Grimm. ENS Hill NSN Liuin. YN: Sullivan. YN2 Price PN2 Espirlu. PM Guerrero. YN3 Taula 23 CAG FORMER CAPTAIN BOBBY C. LEE Captain Bobby Lee entered the Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet on 19 October 1956. He was commissioned an Ensign and designated a Naval Aviator in May 1958. His first squadron tour was with Light Photographic Squadron SIXTY-TWO flying the F9F-8P and RF-8 aircraft. From VFP-62 Captain Lee spent two years under instruction at the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey. Upon completion of studies Captain Lee reported to Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN FOUR, the Crusader RAG. There he served 18 months and was among the initial pilots to fly the A-7 Corsair II when VF-174 transitioned to Attack Squadron ONE SEVEN FOUR. From VA-174 Captain Lee spent a short tour with VF-24. It was during this tour that he shot down a North Vietnamese MIG 17 aircraft while participating in a strike against the Hanoi thermal power plant on 19 May 1967. Captain Lee returned to Naval Air Station Cecil Field and was a plank owner in Attack Squadron THREE SEVEN. He completed his second combat cruise on Kitty Hawk CV-63 with VA-37 flying the A-7 as part of Attack Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN. Captain Lee returned to VA- 1 74 as an instructor pilot in 1969. At the completion of this tour, he served as Operations Officer for Attack Carrier Air Wing NINETEEN at Naval Air Station Lemoore. It was with CVW-19 that he completed a third combat tour and flew with the BARNOWLS of VA-215. Captain Lee went from Air Wing NINETTEN Staff to Executive Officer of Attack Squadron ONE TWO TWO. Following a year there he reported to Attack Squadron ONE FOUR SEVEN as Executive Officer. He assumed command of VA-147 in May 1975. Captain Lee reported to USS ROOSEVELT (CVA-42) as Assistant Air Officer at the end of his squadron command tour. He departed ROOSEVELT after her final last cruise in April 1977 and spent seven months training in each type of aircraft flown by Air Wing NINE. Captain Lee took command of the Wing 16 December 1977. Captain Lee has flown 5700 accident free hours in tactical aircraft and has 1130 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include the Silver Star Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. Captain Lee resides in Lemoore, California with his wife Dotti and their boys Robert and Richard. 24 CAG PRESENT COMMANDER MELVIN D. MUNSINGER Commander Melvin D. Munsinger was born in Los Molinos, California, in December 1935. Following graduation from Chico High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chico State College in 1958. He was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy in January 1959 through the AOC Program. He was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1960. Commander Munsinger ' s first tour of duty was with VAW-1 1. where he made his first WESTP.A.C deployment. In February 1964 he moved to Lemoore as an instructor, flying VA-122 ' s A-1 Spads. He made an in-country tour while attached to VA-122 as .Advisor to the South Vietnamese Air Force. He returned to sea in 1967 with VA-97 to continue his combat career with .Air Wing FOURTEEN deployed on CONSTELLATION. CDR Munsinger left VA-97 in February 1970. returning to VA-122 as an instructor. He departed aviation in July 1970 for a year ' s study at the Naval War College and earned a Master ' s Degree at George Washington University. He returned to the Pacific Fleet attack community as Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer of V. ' -192. where he made one more combat cruise aboard USS KITTY H.- WK. .After a shore tour with COML.ATWINGP.AC Staff CDR Munsinger served as Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer of V.- -l 13 at Lemore, California from November 1973 to May 1976. During this time he made two more cruises and earned the CVW-2 Individual Golden Tailhook Award. In May 1976. he departed the USS R.ANGER and headed for China Lake, California, where he served as Executive Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron FIVE until July 1978. CDR Munsinger ' s decorations include the Silver Star, six Distinguished Flying Crosses, seven Air Medals. 39 Strike Flight awards, seven Navy Commendation Medals with Combat V . the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat .Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Navy Unit Commenda- tion, Meritorious Unit Commendation. National Defense Medal. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. .Air Gallantry Cross, and Vietnam Unit Com- mendation. He is one of the few aviators who has flown in excess of five hundred combat missions, and is the first pilot to fiy more than three thousand hours in the A-7 Corsair Two. CDR .Munsinger resides in Lemoore. California, with his wife Mary and their two daughters. Carrie and Kimberly. 25 rrWIil iii|  ii i fi miii i i i iii i w  M i i i iiiiini n r nirM Ti n iiii m CDR N. Daramus CDR J. Olson I ( DR M Dcctcr 1 CDR R. I ' anlora ICDR I ' Kilkenny IX DR t. Zschock I T G. Farrcil LTJG J. Guss AOCM D Shirley AFXS J. Chavis AMCS R Clinkscales V ' NCS A. Schwarzer AMSC T. ChalTcc HMC P. Luzenski AZl A Howell ADl A. Wagner YN2 J. Alvear 27 USS CONSTELLATION CDR. Richard S. Parker Air LCDR. Donald G Robcrlshaw AIMD LCDR John C Sadler Communications LCDR. Ed Taylor Deck (Former) LCDR. Richard W. Hy de, Jr. Deck (Present) CDR. Robert J. Olson Dental LT. Roger L Hull Executive CDR. Charles B. Wasson Engineering (Former) CDR Ian 1 Watson Engineering (Present) 28 DEPARTMENT HEADS y • k i . -w C PT R. E. Carey Marine Del (Former) t APT, William B, Scoggins Marine Del ( Present) CDR. Conrad I Dallon Medical CDR. Ronald E, Ludwig Navigation CDR. Gordon R. Nakagawa Operations CDR Wayne J Haley Safety CDR. Sameul S. Monlgomery Supply CDR F.rrol F Reilly Training CDR. Lawrence C. Pizinger Weapons 29 CARRIER AIR WING NINE COMMANDING OFFICERS 1 T.Ki tircgorv H. Tritl VQ-I Del B t DR Leonard O. Wollcrdorl ' HS-6 (Former) CDR James N. Glover HS-6 (Present) LUK Kiehard M. Vance VF.24 CDR James P. Carlurighl VS-37 (Former) CDR Paul A Ruth VS-_ ' 7 (Present) 30 i2S -Tsa LCDR William H. Reidelberger FP-63 Del 3 CDR Vandy R. Clark VAW-126 CDR John F. Smith VAO-132 (Former) CDR Douglas W . Cook VAQ-132 (Present) CDR Lawrence H. Price VA-146 (Former) CDR James A. Lair VA-146 (Present) CDR Philip S. Gubbins VA-147 CDR Havwood G. Sprouse VA-165 ' CDR David E. Cowles VF-2II 31 VIPS A combatant the size of Con- nie draws more than passing in- terest from anyone who comes in contact with her. She is always treated with awe, for regardless of how many times you see an aircraft carrier, you never see all of it. The awesome power and force is never really believed! For that reason Constellation ' s show the flag mission includes hosting VIP ' s and dignitaries; if they are allies to show them positive proof of our strength, if members of our own forces to update them on our current capabilities, and to exchange ideas and strategy. During the cruise the Connie hosted the U.S. Ambasador to Korea, the Honorable William H. Gleysteen, Jr.: Commander Naval Forces Korea, Rear Ad- miral W. C. Hamm; Commander Third and Seventh Fleets, Vice Admirals Kinniard McKee and S. R. Foley, Jr.; Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific Vice Admiral Robert P. Coogan for briefing on Connie ' s current ca- pabilities and Army Generals, Major General White and Brigi- dier General Schwarzkopf, from Cemmander in Chief Pacific Fleet ' s Staff in Hawaii. Civil of- ficials of host countries Constel- lation visited during the cruise also came aboard the ship. These included the Japanese Vice Min- ister for Defense, Akira Watari; Japanese Director General of Defense Policy, Toru Hara, and the Japanese Self Defense Force Director for Operations and Plans, Rear Admiral Yasumasa Ejima. In the Philippines the Connie also hosted the Judges and May- ors of the cities of Olongapo and Subic. 32 ! 33 34 I 35 36 37 HAWAII :xr V ' TJlTTTFI i; 39 40 : ■_• « i 11 riV- 41 Constellation ' s first and last stop on WestPac 78 79 was at Pearl Harbor. Out- ward bound, the four day stop afforded the crew an opportunity to capture the atmo- sphere of the 50th State, as well as a chance for a break of the long transit to the Western Pacific. Many crewmen, never outside of the Contential United States, used Hawaii ' s oriental influences as a crystal ball of things to come. Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and the clear tropical waters off the island caught the imagination of each crewman. While some challenged the waves on surfboards, others choose the more lei- surely pursuit of tours around the island by bus, rented cars or motorcycles. Navy Exchanges and civilian shops, piled high with products of the Far East ' s electronic and photographic equipment in- dustry created a wish book atmo- sphere as carriermen prepared themselves for the greater bargains that would be found in the ports to come. Constellation ' s homeward bound trip, delayed by the Indian Ocean Deployment was in a carnival-like atmosphere, stim- 42 ulated by the psychological mood of well being found in all nomads as they move toward HOME! Thinner, wiser carriermen. with the lean look of veterans returned to Hawaii, watching the traffic and people more intensely and with more under- standing. During the one day stop over, the party atmo- sphere was increased as the Connie loaded aboard the male relatives of the crew for the transit with us to San Diego as part of the Tiger Cruise. UNDERWAY fi  f Jt Ja -1 m. t; y ,- •r HI ! s«8 4tv h ' f : m -.■ ■•W •vn. ' CAKE CUTTING • ii ifaxifvu wvz  sav{mmnni,tjKvnv I J! f. ' 1 ' e i( f : «i L«!!?i?tT 5l««aS: «W .- _ j.it -ciA -r ti - J -, ' V.Vf GgfMpm ■!f ' :!i -v , ' Xf:- rs.i-: ' i . i r . •«s v! ' tk ' rf ' V. ■a-i - - %!• rrrrrrrr ■• -.yjbC jiW-A . r v - CREW LCDR D. Robertshaw The mission of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) is to support the embarked Air Wing with intermediate maintenance of all aircraft, airborne systems and related support equipment. In addition. AIMD is responsible for the operational maintenance of the ship ' s C-1 COD aircraft. To accomplish it s mission, AIMD is divided into four divisions: IM-1. admnistration; IM-2, general maintenance; IM-3, Avionics Armament; and IM-4, ground support equipment. IMl ADMIN IM-l Division provides material, production, and quality control as well as administrative services for the other three divisions of AIMD. lM-1 has the demanding job of coordinating all personnel and material resources required to ensure the prompt movement of aircraft components through the repair cycle. This task requires close liaison with all supporting activities and departments. LCDR G. Randhahn LT K. Newschacfcr ASCM F. Morslein AEI A. Phillips CIV. M. Richard 61 LT D. Klinefelter ENS R. Clingenpeel AMCS F. Tilmas AZC A. Carr ATC M. Cavanaugh AZC D. Wagner ATI C. Miles ADl F. Petrillo AZl J. Vonqucrner AZl L, Wade AME2 T. Farra AZ2 E. Posadas AZ3 J. Clark AZ3 J. Barrett AZAN R. Allison AKAN B. Doran AN D. Johnson AZAN D. Reaves 62 tOHBia IM2 lM-2 is a highly versatile division comprised of the AD, AMH, AMS and PR ratings, 102 enlisted men in all with one officer in charge. The Jet Engine Shop has the impressive capability of performing major overhaul repairs, inspections and perfor- mance checks on all of our aircraft engines and related components. The Hydraulic Shop manufac- tures, repairs and tests the maze of hydraulic and pneumatic line assemblies, brake assemblies and as- sociated components for all of these assemblies on all of the various aircraft. In the Aircraft Structures Shop, repairs are made on aircraft surfaces, flight control surfaces, fiberglass components and tire and wheel assemblies. The vital job of inspecting, repair- ing and testing all pilot and aircrewmen survival equipment and oxygen apparatus is performed in the Parachute Loft. LCDR B. Woods ADCS J. Spiiler PRC R. Belt A MSI R. CofOand ADl D. Desjarlais ADl E. I.iwanag PRl P. Marlin AMSI G. Squires ADRl C. Varner AZ2 J. Bray AMH2 J. Buck AD2 II. Goodale AT2 M Potts AMS3 S. Dipert AMS3 .1. Flowers AD3 v. Gadiano AMS3 C. McGhee AMS3 R. Popple AMH3 i:. Salgado A DAN .1. Barnes A DAN R. Carrasco AN C. Charlton AMSAN T. Craig AMMAN A. Dyer ADAN J. Filhen 63 A DAN F. Flores AN J. Garcia AN D. Brainaro PRAN J. Kerper AMMAN S. Keiso AMMAN P. Kryszak AMMAN B. Leeds AN E. Linton AMEAN L McKee AMMAN B. Miller AN E. Perez AMSAN C. Pickel ADAN R. Recchia AMEAN G. Rodriquez AEAN R. Rov ADAN M. Russell PRAN B. Shaffer AN C. Shiner ADAN S. Shobach ADAN L. Slotts AN P. Vasquez ADAN C. Wilson IM3 The Avionics Armamant Maintenance Division is one of the most advanced avionics complexes afloat today. With 2 officers, 230 enlisted men and approximately 20 enlisted Tech Reps manning eighteen work centers, IM-3 is the largest division within AIMD. The work centers are staffed by several NEC ratings in the Aviation Field: Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians (AW); Electricians (AE); Electronics Technicians (AT); Fire Control Technicians (AQ); and Ordnancemen (AO). The Division is responsible for and kept busy maintaining the complex aircraft electrical, electronic and armament equipment such as; communication, navigation, radar, ASW, and Fire Control systems; on board computers; ordnance ejector racks, launchers and gun systems; and precision instruments and measure- ment devices. Another critical function of the Division is the ship ' s Calibration Lab where all test equipment used on the various benches is sent for occasional repair and periodic calibration. 64 CW03 J. Kelly AVCM C. Thrower AXC; H. Avila AQC ,1 Cantley AQC J. Pimcllo ATC R. Schneider CIV J. Kausck Cl G. N orris CIV F Tankersley i CIV D. VVidhalm AOI H. Allen ATI K. Cotllc AX I VV. Hopkins AQI R. .larretl ATI M. Martinez AX I C. Murphs ATI C. Ne«l cld AOI K. Palton ATI C. Waison AX I D. Wright AT2 C. Baglcv AT2 R. Baldi AT2 G. Childers AE2 W. Daly at: D. Hanson A 02 R. Mc Bride A02 VI. Michaick A02 G. Palhegvi AT2 J. Spang AT2 J. Rudisill 65 AT2 J. Stephens AE2 J. Townsend AT2 T. Trudeau AT3 M. Baraona A03 R Bcauchene AE3 W. Brown ET3 L. Failh AZ3 P. Fuellins AT3 J Guerrero AQ3 K. Kienholz A03 S. Long AT3 M. McClelland P03 L. Montgomery AT3 B. Mostowy AX3 G. Schuiz AXAN R. Bacote AN S. Baslien AQAN P. Bible AN S. Chapman ATAN M. CIma ATAN D. Clemen AN A. Clements AQAN J. Gaddy AT3 S. Kirk ATAN K. Koelz AN T. Lange A BAN M. Lowery AQAN S. Miller AEAN T. Mollema ATAN L. Martinez ATAN D. Pruss ATAN P. Stevens ATAN D. Thomas 66 IM4 IM-4 is the Ground Support Equipment Division (GSE) of AIMD. as such, it is tasked to maintain all of the ship ' s yellow gear necessar to support the embarked Air Wing. Ground Support Equipment consist of aircraft tow tractors, starling units, and servicing equipment, as well as flight deck crash, rescue and fire-fighting equipment. In addition. IM-4 supports the Weapons and Supply Departments by providing armament and material-handling equipment used in the movement and storage of weapons and stores. The Division Officer of IM-4 is in charge of 49 Aviation Support Equipment Technicians (AS), and Aviation Storekeepers (AK) and an Aviation Ordnanceman (.AO). AS! W. Smiih asm: a. DeULuz asm: W. Kev ASE: E. Malic ASM3 R. Andrada ASE3 J. Carpenler ASE3 D- Hawkins ASM3 N. Henkenius AZ3 J. Heras ASH 3 T. Horan ASM3 M. Kartheiser ASM 3 M. Lewis ASM3 D- Messer A03 D On SH3 J Oxindine ASM3 J. Riedlinger ASH3 T. Rooney AN B. Barnes ASEAN V. Bravdica ASM AN B. Cake ASMAN P. [oulain AN J. Dornian ASEAN A. Kullcr ASEAN D. Gossage ASMAN J. Hart AN D. Jones ASMAN S. Krouse ASMAN J. Lloyd ASMAN G. Lozier ASHAN J. Mahon AN R. Milton ASMAN J. Pio ASHAN M. Spierling ASHAN K. Waletich ASMAN E. Wonncr 68 WESTPAC ARRIVALS LR ■ ASE3 R. Dustan. AZ3 W. Esley. AZ3 J. Isham, YN3 R. Gillespie, YN3 G. France, LT F. Orton. Back Ro« LR - A02 R. Eneberg, AEI R. Short, AQ3 W.Bouffard. AX: D. Ledet, AE2 C. Clardy. AQ2 D. Greco. AQ2 S. Sh nuurst. Middle Ro«. LR - AEC J. Yurickones. AT3 J. Rivera, A03 M. Gunnels, AE2 M. Miles AQAN S. Huffman. From Row, L-R - AQ3 M. Campany, ATI M. Kuipers, AN W. Eaton, AN W. Laton Back Ro« LR - ASEAN T. Rvan. AN J. Tankersley, AA B. McLain, AKAN J. Berner. ADJ3 R. Goullete, AMSAN J. Gales, AD3 R. Kuehne. Middle Ro«. L-R - AD3 R. Madrno. ASl P. Disirilo, AN S. Acosta. ADl R. Lastimosd. Front Row. L-R - ASM3 E. Adyelote. ASC S. Pasag, AD3 L. Stotls 69 . iiiwiiiliiiii ■■■■■■HI I HJita CDR R Parker Situated high up on the 09 level in Primary Flight Control, the Air Boss has a commanding view of the entire (light deck operation which in olves hundreds oi ' personnel from both the Air Wing and Air Department. Pilots. RIO ' s and crewmembers, directors in their conspicious yellow shirts, the chocks and chains gang in their blue shirts, the red-shirted men of the crash and salvage and ordnance personnel, Q .A and safety personnel in their white jackets and dozens of green-shirted maintenance men swarming over the aircraft making last minute checks and adjustments before launch time scurry around in his gaze and jump at his command. Through a vast network of phones, radios and intercoms, the Boss and his assistant are in constant communication with the bridge, engineering control. CATCC. Paddles , flight deck, hanger deck control and the aircraft in the approach pattern. All are involved; all are intent on ensuring a safe, swift and efficient operation at all times. Assisting the Air Boss in this massive operation which is at the heart of the carrier ' s exsistance are the Handler : flight deck, hanger deck, fuels, catapult and arresting gear officers: a core of other officers and better than 500 enlisted men. The combined efforts and skills of these officers and men have earned the An Department it ' s second E in a row. which just goes to say that you can ' t quarrel with excellence. V-1 V-1 Division controls all operations up on the flight deck including the safe and timely movement of aircraft about the deck and between the flight deck and the hanger deck: respot of aircraft between cycles and after flight operations; and operations of the ship ' s deck-edge elevators, crash and salvage equipment, tow tractors and buffers. To accomplish their many tasks. V-1 has 133 Aviation Boat- swain ' s Mates. Handlers (ABH) who are readily identified by their rainbow shirts : yel low for the directors; blue for the Chocks Chains gang, tractor drivers and elevator operators; and red for the crash and salvage crew. The hours are long, the work is hazardous, the noise is deafening and the strain is tiring. However, a well done from the Air Boss makes it all worthwhile! IT D. Spivey ABCS R. Novak A BMC R. Mason ABHC T. Cullen ABUl G. Elzcy 71 ABHI L. Hammons ABHI J. Shand ABHI J. Tiller ABH2 M. Ison ABH2 W. Sands ABH3 M. Dasher ABH3 V. Douthart ABH3 M. DuPree ABH3 W Filio ABH3 J. Frost ABH3 R. Fuentes ABH3 G. Gardner ABH3 L. Harkins ABH3 J. Hunter ABH3 R. Johnson 72 ABH3 C. Koonlz ABH3 J. Llewellyn ABH3 R. Loudcrmilk ABH3 J Murphy BH3 J. Robinson ABH J. Coldwell ABHAN R. Davis ABH N J Decew BHA M. Delgado ABH N R. Delgado ABHAN J. Desantiago ABHAN D. Fechter 73 AN D. Founier AN D. French AN F. Gillespie AN M. Gordon AN S. Gresham AN R. Henton AN D. Howe AN A. Jinienc AN J. Lawson AN J. Mahon AN S. Marline AN E, Malhis AN D. McCucn AN M. Pray AN J. Salollo AN K. Steele AN M. Suare ANT. Thorn AN K. Tierncv AN W. Tvlcr AN .1- Weinrcis AN J. Wcsl AA R. Carvajal AA L. Downing A A .1 liscobedo 74 ABHAA R. Farley ABHAA J. Fernandez ABM A A D. Goes BHAA F. Jones BII D. McCuen ABHAA A. Pclina ABHAA R. Pollak ABHAA K. Rhync ABHAA T. Tolliver BHAA V. Berrv ABH .1, Caplinger ABHAA M. Daniels ABHAA T. Escobcdo ABHAA R McGuIhe ABHAA S. Mitchell ABHAA C. Mouser ABHAA R. Norman ABHAA J. Talbert V-2 The swift, safe and sure launch and recovery of all aircraft is the work of V-2 Division. About 172 Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates, Equipment (ABE) op- erate and maintain the four powerful steam cata- pults, the five arresting gear engines, the Pilot ' s Landing Air Television (PLAT) and the Optical Landing System (LENS). During flight operations, green shirts from V-2 can be seen up on deck hook- ing the aircraft to the cat making everything ready for the launch while below decks, amid the heat and noise of the control rooms, other ABE ' s set the machinery and fire the cats. When the planes return from their mission, V-2 men are on station to trap the aircraft, disengage the trap wire, and re- tract the deck pendant making a ready deck — all in record time. All launches and recoveries are re- corded on videotape by the PLAT-LENS cameras for study of pilot technique and flight deck crew operations to ensure a zero defects team effort every time. I C [)R C Weber I CDR R Williams IT A (iorlhy IT M. Winkler ABEC D. Gilben 75 i ABEC B. Lillon ABEl J. Wjllvard ABEl B. BIylh ABEl D. Johnson BEI W. McClenton ABEl E. Moore ABEl C. Paris ABE2 H. Baab ABE3 J. Basto ABE2 E. Cheesman ABE2 W. Dore ABE2 R. Ewing ABE2 B Gale ABE2 J. Gray ABE2 T. Lambert ABE2 D. Long ABE2 R McAfee ABE2 H. McDonald ABE2 J. Perez ABE2 S. Ross ABE2 M. Williams ABE3 S. Ascendorl ABE3 R. Awrey ABE3 R. Brannan ABE3 W. Brooks ABE3 T. Chorllon ABE3 R. Egan CTM3 G. Eman ABE3 R Garner ABE3 R. Gomez 76 ABE3 C. Jimenez BE3 F. Joaquin ABE3 G. Keeihler ABE3 B Vlanzie ABE3 M Matthews ABE3 R. MclniVTC ABE3 G. Oliver ABE3 T RaiclifT IC3 D Reynolds ABE3 F. Rios i J . Schuerman EM3 J. Seiffen BE3 J. Thomas BE3 K. Thomas BF I Van Hooser BE3 A. eiasco BE3 C- Ward BE3 J. Wiese ABE.A A. West BE N J. Allphin BE N J. Arbolav BEAN A. Castro BEAN D. Coberlv BE N A CLrr. BE N R Da-.:s BE N T Dequzman BE N B Filzuater BEAN J Freug BEAN C. Fortune BE N K G3Pz!er 77 AMHAN C. Green AMMAN P. Gryp AMHAN D. Hadley AMHAN T. Hamilton AMHAN B. Johnson AMHAN A Kozlowsko AMHAN S. Lintzenich AMHAN C. Maddox AMHAN R. Morin AMHAN K. Newton AMHAN P. Talniante AMHAN R Ollens AMHAN K, Poulin AMHAN D. Pound AMHAN M Potter AMHAN C. O ' Connor AMHAN W. Reed AMHAN J. Reeves AMHAN R. Jones AMHAN C. Santnyer AMHAN S. Scarborough AMHAN J. Setser AMHAN W. Shocklev AMHAN 1 Silva AMHAN A. Sena AMHAN J OBringcc 78 HHHIIS AN R. Toolcy AN S. (- ' rallies AN J. Vaughn AN T. Waldron I VI 3 K. Walker AN L. Welsh AN C. Washington AN n. Willkoiiini AND. Young AN S. Young AA P. Belvea AA L. Black A A J. Bowcn AA A. Crabill A A M. Kvnaul A A J. Gonzales AA T. Harper AA E. Helmuth AA J. Heidenreich AA R Jones A A ' , Kase AA K Kelly A A 1. kenney AA S. Lamprccht AA T. MacDo«all AA C. Podziniek A A M. Robinson I Rojas A A J. Rojas AA E. Saliba AA .1. Sanlniyer AA F, Smith ' A A C Thomas AA J. Von Brandt AA C. Watts AA S. Williams AA C. Hall AA S. Ireson AA J. Miller AA D. Mittelsladt AA D. Nethepcoll AA M. Newcomb AA G. Valentine 79 V-3 V-3 Division is the hanger deck crew of the Air Department. It is responsible for the safe and expeditious moving, spotting, and security of aircraft while in the hanger bay being serviced by maintenance person- nel. It calls for percision handling and close teamwork by the 97 ABH ' s of the division to jockey the numerous aircraft about the deck in cramped confines, seek- ing to use every available inch of precious space. V-3 works in close cooperation with the flight deck crew in the operation of the deck-edge elevators and the transfer of aircraft to and from the hanger deck. V-3 personnel are thoroughly trained in the operation of the sprinkler curtains, foam monitors, and elevator and hanger bay di- visional doors as fire containment equip- ment. When not involved in the movement of aircraft, the division continues its on- going effort to keep the hanger deck clean and FOD free. ABHC T. Seals ABHS2 A. Earl ABH2 R. Marin ABH2 O. Refuerzo ABH3 C. Call ABH3 K. Carlson ABH3 R. Clendcnin ABH3 P. Hcffron ABH3 N. Munar 80 ABH3 R. Scheller BH3 A. Turia ABHAN W Bates ABHA R. Brasneld ABHAN M Budsock ABHAN T. Canning ABHAN M. Calzada ABHAN D. Gunner ABHAN K. Lucker ABHAN C. Roberts BHAN D. Strcu BHAA J. Angeaya BHAA A. Echavaria ABHAA L. Gonzales ABHAA L Holland V-4 Over a hundred thousand gallons of JP5 fuel are consumed by the go aircraft during any normal day of flight operations. On deck to top off the fuel tanks of the aircraft are the purple shirts of V-4 Division. The acquisition, storage, transfer, inventory and delivery of clean, reliable fuel and AV Gas takes a lot of time and hard work on the part of the 1 10 Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates. Fuel (ABF) in V-4. They maintain and operate 22 fueling stations around the flight deck as well as two pump rooms and four filter stations below deck. They take regular soundings and samplings on all of the JP5 storage tanks and perform routine maintenance on the hoses, fittings and pumps on the fueling stations to ensure a smooth and efficient operation at all times. The work can be e.xhausting at times and often hazardous, but the purple shirts of V-4 know that they play a vital role in keeping CONNIE Number One! in the fleet. ABFC C. Newton ABFI G. Davis ABF2 F. Lacap 81 ABF3 D. Ingram ABF3 A. Lopez ABF3 T. Marquez ABF3 R. Martin ABF3 B. McAllen ABF3 S. Parrolt ABF3 D. Silva ABF3 N. Stone ABFAN C. Allen ABFAN R. Bennett ABFAN G. Brooks ABFAN R. Clark ABFAN G. Conrv ABFAN A. Cunha ABFAN J. Dougherty 82 AN E. Duryca AN G. Garcia AN D. Griffin AN T. Harris AN J. Jackson AN B. Lyman AN J. McMahon AN R. Murphy AN F. Paqueltc AN T. Rickard An M. Tucker F Y MM M TV l B Hj k H Hv J HH AN J. Wigant A A M. Barnes AA M. Coleman AA J. Coltharp AA W. Davis AA J. Franco AA C. Green AA R. Gulick AA D. Johnson AA G. Quijano 83 AN S. Shaffer AN D. Stilwell AN R. Strubble AN G. Swalley AN D. Tinney AR T. Devree AR R. Hanson AR T. Hvland AR N. Mathis AR W. Moore AR F. Mulhern V-5 V-5 Division, staffed by ten enlisted men and the Departmental LCPO, man Primary Flight Control and assist the Air Boss in accounting for all aircraft being launched or recovered. They work a pilot aircraft status board; log the exact time of each launch and recovery; and maintain communication with Air Ops, bridge, ready rooms, flight deck, arresting gear and catapults in order to furnish the Boss with an instant status on all equipment and aircraft. In addition, V-5 personnel handle all of the administrative support of the department and serve as liaison with the other admin sections of the department. ABH3 Krause ABH3 D. Fairlev AN D. Pittman AN M. Crisopher AA G. Flink AA R. Henry AA M. Lopez • A R. Garcia 84 WESTPAC ARRIVALS i m Front Row L-R - AA B Norris. AA J. Zaragosa, AN J. Wincand. AA R. Cadiente, AA J. Keller. Second Row. L-R - AA G. Cargilc. AN F, Hain. AR K. Brown, AA C. Lyford, AN M. Rose. Third Row, L-R - AA M. Forbes, ABHAN B. Strue, AN E. Hostetter, AHBAN R. Lewis. AR .L Hantke. L-R - LT J. Nelson, LCDR F. Gyga.x, ABCS F. Winn From Row, L-R - AA C. Jackson, AA C. Leatherwood. Second Row, L-R - AN W. Francis, ABH3 N. Johnson. ABH3 M. Dary. Third Row, L-R - AA M. Brennan, AN B. Hess, AA K. James 85 H B CDR J Glover Commanding Officer LCIJR Ci. Hurley Executive OfHcer HELICOPTER ANTI-SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX Hies the twin-engine SH-3H Sea King , manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. This versatile, highly sophisticated helo is designed for both shore and ship based operations to detect, identify, track and destroy enemy submarines; provide search and rescue operations as required; and perform photo reconnaissance and logistic support — including holy helo duty for the chaplains at sea. To accomplish its mission, the Sea King is equipped with a dipping sonar, MAD, sonobuoy and smoke launchers, and a rescue hoist. The aircraft is also designed to deliver torpedos and depth bombs. The crew of the Sea King consists of a pilot, copilot, and two enlisted sensor operators who are also SAR qualified. The Indians of HS-6, commanded by CDR J. N. GLOVER, number 23 officers and 157 enlisted personnel. CDR Glover assumed command of HS-6 on 27 January of this year when he relieved CDR Leonard WOLTERSDORF in ceremonies aboard USS CONSTELLATION. CREW LCDR W H Bennett LCDR R Dibble LCDR R. Gugger LCDR J. Waini LT D Besch LT. J. Kirwan LT. W. V ' oung LTJG E. Chenov eth LTJG R. Hart LTJG J. Miller LTJG R. Morgan LTJG D. OBricn LTJG W. Woodnn ENS. M. Banks ENS. B. Martain 87 AMCS W. Davis AXCS E. Kulikowski ATC J. Abbott AKC T. Cook AMSC R Drown ADC J. Garcia AMSC R Hicks ADC L. McLure ATC G. McNeil PNl S. Bautista A MSI O. Barbers AW 1 E. Brown ADl R. David ADl G. Feyen AM HI B. Greenwood AMIS. Gregory AOI R. Hibbler ADl D. Hopkins AZl L. Ibasco • V ' S : k.... AEl M. Johnson AZi R. Pagaduan YNl E. Parker AXl A. Sabino AWl H. Smith AKI F. Tanja AEl M. Wear AE2 R. Abendschon AT2 R. Bennett PR2 D. Bovell 88 f ' BiiaH AD2 T. Brush L H B AD2 Vl. Christianson AW2 M. Clark AME2 F. Elizondo AW2 M. Getlinger A V2 E. Hafalia AE2 S. Harris AW2 S. Hobarl YN2 E. Holder AMS2 J. Hudson AW2 B. Hutchinson AS2 J. Lawarancc A V2 J. MacMaster AW ' 2 T. Mariz AX2 R. Nelson PR2 D. Norman A02 R. Silkowski AW2 M. South AT2 VI. Tullar AMH2 C. Whorley AMH3 L. Alston AMH3 K. Droege AT3 G. Gonzales AX3 C. Hampton AW3 B. Howard AZ3 J. Jacobs A03 J. Terrv AW3 N. La u son YN3 T. Marshall AMH3 M. McDonald AD3 D. McSwain AE3 R. Newlin AMS3 D. Pool AMS3 M. Ray AW3 V. Reeves AZ3 F. Riegodcdios PN3 J. Sirono 89 AV1H3 G. Lrbanck PRAN J Brodic AMSAN J. Bo kin AN S. Clarkson PRAN G. Connor AN W. Crump AN L. Downs A DAN M. Freind AN K. Grayson ADAN D. Oregon AN R. Hutchinson AN S. Keifer AN L. Longoria AN M. Rasmussen AOAN B Ro AN T Ryan AN E. Sackmann AEAN J. Sass AEAN G. Savov AXAN J. Sill ' s AN J. Umslad A KAN R. Vizxarra PNSN T. Worthinglon - ly . I -;.si, ' r . irf 90 WESTPAC ARRIVALS Back Row - AK3 R. Degen. AWCS J. Carpenter. LCDR G. Hurley (XO). LTJG B. Engh. AMH: R. Lansangan. Front Row - PN3 M. Contreras, A VA B. Burton Back Row - ATI B. Clark. AEI C. Andrews. From Row - AX3 T. Spelce. AT3 R. Carlson III. 91 pmigmmganiiHi bBBIIHIBWHH BBBHUHIBWiiiiH riiiniiiiHiPMBiiiH BGKDiJBIjJlJBfilJCBtflB BBClJOiJDJIjJCBiSUiJGJdJB PBiinmnpniinfia BGOilOilEliJlJBfflUIJBCCB PBIflBIIHICfilTIIIHI HBBBBfllBWWHB LCDR J Sadler IT II. Coday The four officers and sixty enlisted men of the Communications Department keep Connie ' in touch with the world. Manned by radiomen who are specialists in communicatons technical control, message handling and processing, the Department provides command and control communications support to the ship and embarked staff in conjunction with Pacific Fleet and worldwide naval operations. The Department transmits and receives all record message traffic which totaled approximately 140,000 messages for WestPac 78- 79. CREW IT D. Russell CV 02 G. Cain RMCM M. O ' Brien RMCS R. Milchell RMC W. Love R 1I G. Hands R 1I M. Deminler R 11 .1. Johnson RMI L. Manunia RMI S. Ochinang RMI B. Orr RMI M. Siranko RMI D. Young RM2 I Bushore RM: H. Henderson. Jr. RM2 B. Klcpper RM2 N. Liveing-McDonald RM2 M. Newion R 12 A. Thcriaull R 13 D. Applewhite RM3 R Brown RM. R. Case RM3 R. Cross RM3 J. Ely RM3 G. Ensunsa 93 RM3 D. Forker RM3 M. Garcia RM3 D. Graham RM3 L. Greenwell RM3 N. Keeler RM3 D. Lett RM3 T. M alone RM3 G. Morris RM3 A. 0 Conner RM3 A. Perez RM3 A. Read RM3 G. Rogerson RM3 S. Schmidt RM3 T. Smith RM3 K, Trygstad R 13 J. Vessels RM3 R. Yates RMSN G. Baker RMSN L. Baldini RMSN H. Ball RMSN J. Benler RMSN K. Clark RMSN L. Cooley RMSN M. Pettil RMSN L. Espinoza RMSN M. Ginsberg RMSN J Henegar RMSN M. Holland RMSN L. Maines RMSN F. Mancillas SN D. McMenamin RMSN A, Phillips RMSN M. Pitzulo RMSN J. Spurlock RMSN M. Taylor RMSN T. Tuttle RMSN A, Ysaguirre SN C. Wilder RMSA R. Nichols 94 ESTPAC ARRIVALS L - R - RNJSA R Harris. R.MSN B. Capps. RM3 J. FTor. LT F. W RVCSA C L - R - RMSA D. Henson. RMSA 95 w{f m tammam ma«aamaamm ( l)R K l Vance C iimin.indini; OITiL ' cr ( l)k C, R Urokaw VF-24 The world-rcnown Fighting Red Checkertails of Fighter Squadron TWRNTY-FOUR plav an integral part in the operations of Carrier Air Wing Nine aboard CONSTELLATION. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat with the Hughes AWG-9 weapon system enables the squadron to provide outstanding protec- tion against aggressor forces in the Maritime Air Superiority (MAS) and Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) environments. Equipped with the Phoenix, Sparrow, and Sidewinder missiles, and the Vulcan 20mm cannon, VF-24 ' s Tomcats provide the much needed firepower to protect USS CONSTELLA- TION ' S task force from any air threat encountered, be they bombers, fighters or cruise missiles. The F- 14 is capable of Hying over 300 nautical miles, engaging enemy fighters in ACM and returning with fuel enough to recover safely aboard ship. The squadron, consisting of 12 F-I4 s, 31 officers and 241 enlisted personnel, is commanded by CDR Moon VANCE, who ' s motto is Aerial victory is our only mission! CREW I I.ICi M, .Sw.incN ( l II Kirvin C l M.irlirc t 1 C Douf!hcrl ICS I) Ro«c ADC W Briuon AOC R. Brooks ADC R. Callaway AQC J. Pigg AMSC R Roedcl AQC J. Roiger AMSC G. Wallace ATC A. Woodridge 97 Front Row: L-R LCDR Kovaleski. 1 CDR Hodge. CDR Vance (CO), CDR Brokaw (XO). LCDR Sage. LCDR Hunter 2nd Row: L-R LT Grin)ni. LT Genovese. LCDR Bouchoux. LT HolTman. LTJG Barnett. LTJG Amos. LTJG Slichter. LCDR GastrcM, LTJG Gray. LTJG Kosak. LTJG Ives 3rd Row: LTJG Harelson. LCDR HolTman, l_T Donoghue. LNS Sterrell, LT Rollins. LTJG Swaney. LT Schmidt, LCDR Evert, ENS Fox, LTJG Flynn YNI V, Arciaga AZI L Corpuz AZI T. George AMHI B. Johnson AZI C. Pavad NCI J, Stumpp AKl F. Vidal ADI S. Yarbrough AMH2 S, Adams AE2 T. Adams AMH2 J, Cook AD2 D Curtis PR2 F Deoga ga A02 R. Fincham AT2 W, Freeman AT2 B. Kmg AE2 J. Manson AD2 E. Mathiott AQ2 R. Meyers AE2 J. Ortega 98 I ' .1 A Barrou D3 K Bell AE3 V. Brannon AMK.I T. Brosseuc A03 R. Cisowski AO- I Darbc AMH.1 J. Dunlap A 73 I) D«ighl A 1)3 S, lilliotl A I 3 D Garner AM 113 A. (ion ales AMII3 1) (Jucrrcro AT3 M Ha nes A 3 1 Hcbbard AZ3 (i Horlachcr A03 S. Kcllncr YN3 M. Lewis A03 G 1a cr A03 P Miles AD3 .1 Orson Ag3 (i. Padlielii AMII3 R Pappas AMSII3 J. Phillips HM3 J. Ramos AD3 D. Rcid AME3 K. Romick AD3 J. Shallcnbcrgcr A03 R. Schroeder AQ3 G. Spcrry AZ3 P. Ward 99 AN F. Cruz ADAN M. Davis AM HAN R. Dorris AMHAN M. Duffen ATAN K. Garrison AN J. Gonzales AEAN G. Han ADAN M Harvey AMHAN K. Lewis AN M. Mukai ATAN M. Neal AN D.Pursch AN P. Rudison AN D. Slamm AMEAN B. WameLing AKAA R Borges AOAA H Brooks AA K. Campbell AEAA D, Flores AA S. Newman AA D. Pralcr PRAA R Smith AA A. Wright AGAR S Hum 100 WESTPAC ARRIVALS Back Row, L-R - A AN L. Bi. ,hop. PRAN R. SniUh, PR2 R. Lebeun. ADI 1 ( cdcrlck on. AOI D Speck. AMH3 L. Gr.icc F ronl R.m AMSAN R. Delumpa. AMMAN P. Maramba, AMSAN W. Yamada 101 EEECB mSlI Alava and Leyte piers at Subic Bay Na- val Station and Cubi Point Naval Air Sta- tion again embraced their Ole Friend Connie each time we called at Subic. On the same day we were tied on both sides of the bay, moving from Cubi to Subic when space became available at Alava, adjacent to the ship repair facility. To most of the crew, the Philippines proved to be a big candy store with something for the tastes of everyone, from half-ripe mangos — to stereo equipment — to touring — to night life. Naval Station Special Services Office provided tours to neighboring islands, as well as to the scenic areas in the vicinity of Subic. Angeles City and Manila, as usual, proved to be favorites. Local cruisine also made a hit with the Connie blue jackets with barbeque on a stick, roasted bannana and mango, in ad- dition to the more traditional adobo dishes 102 and rice, all considered treats. Olongapo City, right outside the gate, not only offered the Connie sailor all the night life they could handle, but the crowded streets also found the Connie men barganing for clothing, handicraft and native wares. The Far East Trader, swamped by the Connie carriermen during our first visit to Subic remained popular each inport period as they bought stereos, watches, jewelry of every description, cameras, cloth- ing, furniture and gifts. But for all the merchandise and friends that were made, Subic will be most remembered as the last stop. When the Modloc ' s were over and done, it was from Subic that Constellation steered due east. . .Home! 103 104 V C S D BE V I HIMA w ' ' a i J C Jk Wr KL v l 1 105 . ' ' f_ . . C. -r iJ4. J t 106 107 109 no Ill CDR P Ruih CDmniandina Officer CDR R. Baker Hxcculive Officer The mission of AIR ANTl-SU BMARI N E SQUADRON TH 1 RTY-SEVEN is to defend the Carrier Task Force from the continuous threat presented by enemy submarines. To accomplish this task, the squadron flies the Lockheed S-3A Viking . This twin-engine jet, the most advanced anti-submarine warfare aircraft in the Navy inventory, incorporates numerous sensors including acoustic processors, radar, forward-looking infra-red. electronic sensing measures and a magnetic annomoly detector. Operating these highly complex systems, the four man crew of the S-3 is capable of detecting both surface and sub-surface threats. To effectively operate and maintain these highly sophisticated aircraft, a squadron of 45 officers and 230 enlisted personnel are divided into five departments: administration, training, safety, operations and maintenance. Under the command of CDR Paul A. RUTH, who relieved CDR J. P. CARTWRIGHT on 26 Jan 79. the Sawbucks of VS-37 are proud of providing an essential part of ASW operations aboard the CONSTELLATION. CREW LCDR H Durgin LCDR G Kelly LCDR R Smith LCDR S. Sterling LT W. Blanion LT R. Carlone LT N. Dougherty LT M. Gass L C. Glanzmann LT P. Holder LT F. Livelsberger LT E. Tobaison LT J. Welsh LTJG R. Adamson LTJG J. Azzarello 113 LTJG P. Cain LTJG A. Cenci LTJG S. Crager LTJG J. Fitzsimmons LTJG D. Harding LTJG L. Horn LTJG P. Lafrenz LTJG A. Rossi LTJG D Rumbley LTJG J. White LTJG S. Wood CW04 D. Ferguson AVCM L Reaves ATCS W. Bricken ADCS S. High AWCS J. Moreau AXC K. Karr ATC R. Morlcy AM EC J. Pelfrey POl S. Blundstone AWl R. Bobst AX I J. Bogart PR! J, Cannon AXl R. Creech AOl D. Ennis 114 AMHI G. Freeman ATI D. Fuller ADl R. Gutierrez ADl P. Hoffman ADl R. Lastimosa ADl J. McCree AMEl J. Price AEl W. Tarver ATI W. Trac AOI G. Wilder ATI M. Williams AOI M. Woodard AME2 C. Arcs AMH2 H. Blake PN2 D. Boninc n H B AT2 D. Davies AT2 R. Decker AX2 J. Dobson AD2 B. Frye AW2 S. Gesellschap A02 VI. Gunsallus AT2 D. Grady AT2 D. Hansen AZ2 C. Harlow AE2 J. Hickmen 15 AW2 M. Hubbard AT2 D. Kashnier AE2 R. Lee AME2 S. Lull A02 R. McClure AE2 B. Minneham AE2 J. Delon AW2 M. Schilleci AMS2 H. Simpson AX2 C. Smith AT2 D. Warren AX2 J. Warren AX2 G. Wiggams AW3 B. Adkins AD3 W. Agee AMS3 E. Aydelolle AD3 G. Babcock AMH3 R. Barslad AD3 M. Blalock AT3 M. Borders 116 AX3 C. Brooks AX3 S. Burwinkel AD3 E. Capcharl AMS3 R. Childcrs AX3 B. Chumwa AME3 D. Collins AM[-:3 R. Demay AT3 B. Duffcll AE3 G. Eickmeier AE3 S. Hargis AE3 L. Hartberg AMS3 D. Hawke AME3 J. Hesse AE3 D. Hutchinson AE3 A. Johnson AD3 D. Jones ABH3 M. Kneip AMH3 N. Kruse P03 S. Laltimer AMS3 M. Lillell AME3 J. Martin AD3 P. McBride AD3 P. McDonough AT3 N. McMahan AW3 J. Mentink A V3 M. Moore A V3 W. Morgan AW ' 3 C. Ranson PR3 C. Rice A03 A. Rosellini AX3 J. Shult AT3 D. Singer AT3 D. Smith PR3 D. Sooter AMH3 T. Tabor AZ3 G. Turner AZ3 R. Upshur AMHAN R. Adriano PRAN V. Bloodworth AA D. Broussard AA D. Clark AMSAN G. Edison AN J. Florcs ADAN R. Frank AMHAN A. Harms 117 TAN W. Hubbard AN B. Hunter AA M . Mason AA C. Metcalf AA R. Mirelez PRAN D . Moody AWAN S. Morton A A A. Pena AKAN B. Roberts YNSA J. Rodarte PNSN D. Sager AOAA G. Sainson AKAN W. Sapp SN C. Smith ADAN D Swan AN D. Toth AN H . Turner AN C . Ullmer AN K . Ullmer AA P. Vanouse CIV S. Golden CIV E. Plummer 18 BB WESTPAC ARRIVALS L-R AT3 M. Borders. AMS3 M, Jellmek, AE2 J. Kisler. AMS3 M. Mon on. AN A. Pcna PR: .1. Hammock 119 i 4i IC DR R ll (tc Whether it is a Fast Frigate, a lumbering tanker or a gigantic carrier such as the Connie, the ancient skills and seamanship of the Boatswain ' s Mate are a vital part of the ship ' s operational ability. The Deck Department on CONSTELLATION, under the able leadership of the ship ' s First Lieutenant and a staff of 6 officers, including the Ship ' s Boatswain, is responsible for the skillful operation and maintenance of all of the ship ' s ground tackle, boats, anchors, deck winches, capstains and underway replenishment re- fueling riggings. The 157 Boatswain ' s Mates and seamen of the Deck Force are divided among the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions and the Bos ' n Detail while the administrative and supply needs of the Department are handled by DX Division. Day and night, in all kinds of weather, the Deck Department can be counted on to be manned and ready whether it be for an unrep, a refueling at sea or mooring alongside in port. DECK ADMIN LTJG M. Casey LTJG F. Frodesen CW02 P. Newbold BM2 L. Sanders YN3 A. Hawkins SN B. Alex SN B. Alexander SN M. Ebrighl 121 M SN J. Heitman BMSN W. Hopkins SN D. Horlon SN J. Miura SN V. Prieto SN B. Rilter SN A. Villanueva BMSN M. Williams SA C. Atwood SA F. Gongora SA B. RulT SA W. Samples SR G. Adams 1ST DIVISION The officers and men of First Division work many long and hard hours keeping the forecastle, anchors, anchor windless, capstains, chains and mooring lines shipshape and seaworthy. They ensure that all of the ship ' s life rafts and life jackets are in good repair and properly stowed. They point with pride to their work in outfitting the ship ' s Quarterdeck with new canvas, decorative rope work and deck platforms. Not only do all 46 men of First Division man the usual underway replenishment stations, they are also skilled at rigging and manning the manila highline used for personnel transfer at sea. LTJG D. Coleman BMl S. Peralta BM2 C. Hinlon BM3 D. Pierce 122 BM3 M. Sardon SN K. Campbell SN G. Gapasin SN R. Jones SN P. Sims SN R. Snyder SN N. Steward SN K. Yalcs SA G. Apu .zo SA D. Hall SA S. Labue SA H. I.alorre SA D. I.awson SA K. Mitchell SA N. Ravcio SA L. Santiago SA E. Schneck SA O. Tulllc SA E. Wright SR N. Ta lor 2ND DIVISION The 53 Boatswain ' s Mates and seamen of the Second Division are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the fantail; sponsons 2, 6, 9 and 1 1; passageways and heads, port side of the 03 level. Whenever Connie visits such ports as Pusan or Sin- gapore where she must anchor out, the men of 2nd Division are on hand to rig the port or stern accom- modation ladder so that the liberty party can reach the launches to take them to the beach. Second Division mans and operates the fueling and replen- ishment stations aft; rigs the stream spar ' for aeri- al target practice; and stands watch as: BMOW, helm and lee helm, lookouts and life ring. During G.Q. they are stationed in various repair lockers as well as on the bridge. BMC R. Terry BMl W. Davis BMl J. Gullotto BM2 L. Nation BM3 R. Forsyth 123 BM3 G. Johnson BM3 N. Leperi BM3 R. Marlin BM3 A. Orliz BM3 N. Wilson SN T. Densniore SN D. Ho dges SN T. Huerta SN C. Jones SN S. Krasick SN B. Lewis SN J. Marlinez BMSN P. McKee SN G. Murrell SN L. Tardy SN K. Schaefer SN N. Wall SN D. Webster SN G. Whitehead SA E. Agapay SA C. Alaras SA J. Anderson SA M. Bolen SA D. Dalton BMSA H. Dawson SA D. Foster SA B. Hopkins SA M. Kemp SA D. Antes SA D. Lima 124 H □□9QQ 3RD DIVISION Though the smallest of the three working divisions in the Deck Department, the 33 bluejackets of Third Division carry out their assignments with pride and professionalism. The care, upkeep and manning of the ship ' s two whaleboats and the captain ' s gig are all a part of a day ' s work. While visiting foreign ports in W ' ESTPAC. the captain ' s gig was used for frequent VIP trips and 3rd Division handled them all with sharp seamanship. Whether for a drill or actual evolution, within minutes after sounding man overboard! , the well-trained crew has the motor whaleboat manned and lowered away in record time, every time — even ahead of the alert helo . In addi- tion to their boat seamanship. Third Division achieved distinction when, guided by the skill and experience of the Ships Boatswain, they constructed a special rigging adapt- or and successfullv refueled the Fleet Tu2. LSS TA- KEL.MA. S VI. Marshall SA A. Mellon SA W Pritchard SA A. Rams SA R Salakar SA T. Smith SA W. Taylor SA B Woodson SR L. Lopez SR D. Nauli BMl S. Blair BMl R. Martinez BM: a. Canfora B 12 R. Simmons BM3 T. Dalessandro BM3 L. Hailev B l- ' R Murdoch BM3 G. Stormquisl SN V Aye BMSN S. Burgin SN C. Chilcutl S J. Foster SN D. Passons SN T. Rainwater 125 AN B. Ravelo SN D. Savage SN J. Savage SN C. Williams SN K. Yee SN J. Zuniga SA J. Edinger SA W. Farrell SA E. Gardner SA G. Holsather 126 WESTPAC ARRIVALS L-R SR J. Scott, SA L. Itliong, SA K. Schmidt, SA J. Johnson, SA K. Warner. BM3 G. Convoy, SR D. Anlenora 127 9 B fi[ Bal QJETf-S LCDR W Reidelbergcr TP-63 Del THREE is the Tactical Photo-Reconnaissance unit attached to Carrier Air Wing NINE aboard CONSTELLATION. It is one of five detachments originating from LIGHT PHOTOG RAPH- IC SQUADRON SIXT ' -THREE which deplov from NAS Miramar aboard carriers on both the East and West coasts. LCDR W . H. REIDELBERGER is the Officer in Charge of Detachment THREE which maintains and fiies three RF-8G Crusader aircraft. Some fifty personnel, both officer and enlisted, comprise all of the usual departments of embarked squadrons such as: maintenance, administration and operations. However, in place of the Ordnance Branch. Det 3 has a Photo-line Branch which maintains the photographic systems in the aircraft. The primary mission of Det TH REE is to take photographs at low level and high speeds to provide operational commanders with up-to-date tactical intelligence. The secondary mission of the Detachment is to provide surface contact, air-to-air. and mosaic photography to various commands and government agencies. Crusader aircraft are some of the oldest jets in the Navy ' s operational inventory and are easily identified on the flight deck by the distinctive sound of their hard lighting afterburner just prior to launch. LT R. Graham LT M Martin LTJG P. Weber ENS M. Analin WICS J Masses DCS E Whiicside ISC G. Vanacken Zl L- Alcantara D R Be er VNI L. Christenscn PHI J. Cunningham MS1 R. Howell AMHI W. Jordan KI G Ruiz ATI J. Samples 129 ISl M. Schneeklolh AMEl W. Seevers AE2 M. Haynie AT2 K. Meyers AME2 M. Rambousek PH3 S. Anderson MS3 E. Brown PN3 P. Buller AE3 G. Cudzewicz AMS3 C. Dickey PN3 G. Edwards AT3 R. Hammond AMH3 D. Harrell AD3 J. Jones AT3 M. Kennedy AMH3 R. Norelius PHAN R. Christensen AMHAN A Craft AEAN M. Doege AN T. Majewski AN P. Pessalano AN D, Renalds AEAN P. Riddle AN J. Roensteel ISSN W. Simoneau 130 131 Tne :u oi Pusan once again greeiea me men of ConsLeiiaiion vvarmi . in Npice or cnui . Lemperaiures thai spurred a run on the coats, sweaters, gloves and hats that may be found in abundance in this major Korean manufacturing city. Always a popular liberty port. Pusan is a delightful mixture of modern and ancient society. Contempo- rary structures stand alongside the elegant architecture of an earlier age: a tone carried over to shop windows displaying a wider variety of goods than one may hope to see anywhere. Ginseng root, telephones, delicate vases, surveyor ' s transits, intricate carvings, typewriters and calculators adorn the windows in a typical row of shops. Opportunities to take advantage of almost unbelievable shopping bargains were not lacking. Even on ever-popular Texas Street, countless shops selling everything imaginable stood between the many crowded clubs and bars. For the sightseers and photogra- phers, the tours of temples and notable landmarks in Pusan and Seoul were a delight in every _ way. ■r — -_ ' - Pusan was. as always, a port ||H _ — - 2 S idely enjoyed by all. and after • ' ■ ■ ■ B five davs. a visit too soon ended. 13; 133 134 KB r l 135 136 t M . . -ak.-iJ  - 3f 137 r I YOKOSUKA, JAPAN W -iji Ancient castles, historic Mount Fuji, effi- cient train transportation, radios, televisions and cameras all symbolize Constallation ' s port call to Japan. In Yokosuka, the crew became experts in the national railway system, traveling to Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Mount Fuji and some of the southern islands. The winter clothing bought in Pusan was put to good use in the damp penetrating cold of Japan. From the small shops of Yokosuka to the huge multi-level underground department stores of Tokyo, the Constellation ' s crewmen discoverd the true meaning of the devaluation of the dollar. Shopping, night life and restau- rants were found to be nearly impossible on a sailor ' s income. But, Yokosuka ' s Special Services, one of the finest in the world, was the real budget break, with daily events ranging from athletic compe- tition to tours of Tokyo, Kamakura and Fuji. The huge Buddha at Kamakura was again a favorite of American seamen; but none held the interest of the Connieman as did the approach- ing Christmas holidays. Christmas was to be the half-way point of the cruise, from then on it would be down hill. Or so we thought! 139 140 141 142 iT Ml JiT i « .; , . ' . r  ' J v • _J1J1 ( l)R R Okon The Dental Department consist of four dental officers and twelve dental technicians. Although small in number and area, occupying only 1,200 square feet of the second deck, it is by no means a small operation. Providing professional care for the men of the ship ' s company, Airwing and Small Boy escorts is no small task and requires the clinic to operate 14 hours a day. An average of 100 patients a day are treated by the staff. Sick call is held daily at sea and emergency treatment is provided twenty- four hours a day, everyday! Complete dental care is provided including cleanings and flouride treatments for the prevention of dental disease, examinations, fillings, root canals, and treatment of gum diseases. Two fully qualified prosthetic technicians, working in a fully equipped laboratory, support the dental officers in fabricating crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures. The oral surgeon specializes in the removal of third molars and non restorable teeth, oral pathology and the treatment of oral and facial trauma. The administration section maintains all records, supplies and provides support for the dental services rendered. The clinic takes pride in the quality and quantity of dental care constantly provided. Dedication to the dental health of its patients and a constant striving for perfection has made the Connie Dental Clinic the finest afloat, A real service for your smile . .feS?|?ft:, i-. CDR K I),n IT [ I iirsun LT L. Rygg 145 « DTC C. Cunningham DTI .1. Woodman DT3 K. Crandell DT3 G. Washington DN M. Doningo DN M. Fonlanilla DN 1. Napoleon 146 DN .1. Phillips D C Powell l C. Sullivan D L. Thompson l) C. Werner 147 m m The Safety Department, manned by one officer and six enlisted, is charged with implementing the Depart- ment of the Navy Safety Program aboard CON- STELLATION. This program covers all aspects of safety; aviation, industrial, motor vehicle, and recrea- tional. Each department and division is responsible for carrying out the Safety Program within their respec- tive areas. The ship ' s Safety Department monitors and coordinates these individual programs. The Safety Department is responsible for insuring that accidents that do occur are properly investigated to determine cause(s) and that actions are taken to prevent their reoccurance. By monitioring the work habits of the crew, correct- ing unsafe practices and reporting unsafe conditions the staff of the Safety Department attempts to detect trends which can lead to major accidents. Through their actions they continually strive to increase Safety Awareness aboard CONSTELLATION and make it a safer place to work. MM I J. Benitez ABHI C. Kccfer BMI J. McRov AOI M. Pia YN3 R. Ballcw 149 CDR V. Clark Commanding Officer CDR H. Long Executive Officer The SEAHAWKS of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Hundred Twenty -Six fly the E- 2C Hawkeye aircraft. Commanded by CDR Vady R. Clark, the SEAHAWKS have Airborne Early Warning as their primary mission. With their airborne radar and computer based weapons system they provide early detection and tracking of all surface and air threats to the carrier and her escorts. They back up this primary mission with secondary in strike control, intercept control of fighter aircraft, surface surveillance control, air control, and sea and air rescue coordinator. The squadron flies four E- 2C s which are supported b 148 officers and enlisted personnel. This cruise marks the end of VAW- 126 ' s three year association with CVW-9 and Connie. On returning to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, they will be joining CVW-1 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy. The SEAHAWKS of VAW- i 26 wish the Connie and her airwing a fond farewell and hope all her future cruises will be as memorable as the last two have been. The spirit and excellent teamwork of the Seahawks were a great asset and will indeed be missed. CREW LCDR P. Echard LCDR W. Harrel LCDR J. Keller LCDR L. Lvford LCDR E Ricci LCDR L. Richardson LCDR T Wendt LT E Ka LT J. Mahoney LT L. Rvan LTJG G. Carter LT,IG D. Johnson LTJG S. Rodman LTJG V Ve nar LTJGM We t 151 LTJG G. Wiener LTJG R. Kopp CW03 H Noell ADC R. Kroll ADC D. Orr ADC J. Winkler AEC E. Lamourex AMHC E. Moil ATC G.Keith ADl R. Amick ADl R. Cook Dl J. Harris ADl J Owen ADl R. Saunders AEI M. Slalnaker AKI E. Guadi AMEI R Fish AM El J, Mitchell AM HI E. Wilday AMSI D. Orr ATI P. Armon ATI L. Johnson AZI L. Ingram BMI W. Pate PNI T. Calnan PNI M. Spears YNl E. Pangilinan AD2 R. Alola AD2 R. Marskc AEI A. Bookert AE2 E. McBride AK2 J, Blanco 152 A me: a. Schradcr A mm: G. Parlin WIH: L. Riddle AMS2 J. Robinson at: R. Baker T: L. Grifnth T: S. Gutierrez T: ' . Humphries T: J. Kious AZ2 D. Farr Z: D. Stringfleld PR: T. Knowles D3 M. Indino AD? R McFarland D3 P. Powell AD3 S. Slecko D3 S. Tarboro AD3 T Tavlor AE3 B. Davis AK3 J. Erickson ME3 T. Simmons 1H3 S. Beirholm MH3 1. Nelson AMS3 L. Pollard MS3 J. Vanbelkolm T3 R Clair T3 C. Clement AT3 G. Go eiie T3 R Manin T3 M Nerino T3 R Parker T3 D. Rushing T3 B Swain 153 AZ3 E. Kehl YN3 E. Belisic A DAN D. Ivcy ALAN L. Durham ARAN T. Miller AEAN R. Sanlag AKAN D. Lcdford A MEAN J. Lauvray AMMAN D, Buchanan AMMAN P. Clark AMMAN T laslcr AMMAN R Pcrr AMSAN D. Batisic AMSAN M. Karchmar AMSAN S. koskmas A 1.S N L. louc AMSAN T. Tindcll AMSAN P. Ullrich AN .1- Culronc AN I. Davis AN D Minklcv AN .1. Moglcn AN .1. Mandlc AN R WcstholT 1 N R Moll ATAN E. Rosscr MSAN a. Guinlhcr PNSN M. Blackburn YNSN P Palcrno A l Pckcr.i ADAA .1. Bi b S li C juldcr 154 lA WESTPAC ARRIVALS e-.Ki:. W .T-.alf I -R IT.) Roble, LTJG J. Bender, Willi BrisKuv I -R ADAN 7 Danak, ADAN M Michael 155 GdJBDCCEEqjIJIjJB EljJBDIjJEEqjIJIjJB BHDIHBBRIIfD EflJBDIiJEEeCdJB BHismBBHitra EljJBDIjJGEeCljJB CDR I. Watson Six hundred strong and the finest in the fleet, the Engineering Department has sustained CONSTEL- LATION through one of her most demanding de- ployments ever. Working around-the-clock, they provide the steam, electricity, fresh water and venti- lation so necessary to support every vital system, every department, every individual on board ship. The Snipes made it possible for Connie and her crew to successfully handle mission after mission without hesitaion — including the super-human task of practically re-assembling the entire engineering plant in 60-some hours so that the ship could sail for MODLOC I in December. Lnder the low-key leadership and guidance of CDR Ian W. Watson, the Chief Engineer (affec- tionately referred to as CHENG or Chief Snipe ' ) all of the engineering divisions work hard to make the definition of Snipe a reality; i.e. Superi- or, Necessary. Intelligent. Professional. E.xceptionall Assisting the Chief Engineer in the herculean task of keeping Connie on the move are the Main Propul- sion Assistant (MP.A): Damage Control Assistant {DC. ' ): the Electrical Officer: the Material Mainten- ance Manager: and a highly skilled group of Division Officers. Petty Officers and firemen down in the hole . Working behind the scene, the administration personnel try to stay on top of the mountains of log books, inspection reports, correspondence and mes- sage traffic generated by each of the divisions. LCDR J. Jacobs LCDR P. Vlartineau LCDR T McDonnell S W McCart MM FA J. Little On call 24 hours a day. .A Division provides a variety of services which are vital to the ship ' s operational ability and everyone s comfort. Working behind the scenes, they provide such major services as: shipboard air conditioning, refrigera- tion, steam heat and hot water heaters. The ship ' s aircraft elevators, after steering units, emergency diesel generators, fire pumps and air compressors must be — and are — kept in continuous up status through the hard work of the .A gang. The ninty-some men of the .Au.xiliaries Division. Enginemen and .Machinist ' s Mates, could be called the unsung heros of the engineering force. They pride themselves in the high percentage of crisis-free days that have been logged during WESTPAC ' 78- ' 79. They go about their work unnoticed — practically unknown — until someone s a c unit quits. there s no more ice for the soft drinks nor hot water for the shower. THEN people know who they are! F d M iJ H B Mi BB ess f. Cerabino ENS R. Preston CWO; R Picrantozzi ENC T. Arevalo MV1C R. Nelson MMl P. Bowling 157 MMl T. Griffis EN 1 L. Memije EN2 P. Benitez MM2 M. Iglesias MM2 A. Wycoco EN3 F. Acayan EN3 E. Anderson EN3 P. Cairns MM3 L. llano EN3 L. Lamar EN3 S. McCrany MM3 D. MacNair EN3 E. Walker EN3 D. Willyard FN K. Adrian FN D. Bragg MMFN G. Brown MMFN D. Hill MMFN J. Lomeli MMFN J. Ravalli MMFN C. Sluenkle MMFN R. Tessanne MMFN J. Wilson MMFA H. Borlano FR .1. Barrick 158 f R C. Sams FR K. Cox I ' R A. Langlois FR W. Moshcr I R D. Nccdhani FR D. Niehus FR M. Reyes FR T. Vaughan FR R. Weller FR K Wilkev E From the aircraft warning lights on the mast to the pitsword protruding from the keel, from the bow light to the wake light and all points in between, the presence of Connie Light and Power is felt. The 129 Electrician ' s Mates (EM) and Interior Communications Electricians (IC) handle everything from 6V D.C. to lOOOV A.C., 60 to 400 Hz with pride and professionalism. The EM s maintain and repair the massive motors which power the aircraft elevators and winches up on deck; the ship ' s SSTG ' s and motor-generator sets in the engineering spaces and the Aircraft Service Stations along the flight deck and hanger deck; galley and laundry equipment, refrigeration and ventilation systems, flight deck lighting that guides our planes home at night and navigation lights that keep us in touch with other ships at sea; general shipboard lighting systems, motor rewind, and a whole lot more! The IC Gang makes sure that the ship ' s gyro compasses and repeaters keep us on course. They service the thousands of dial telephones, sound-powered battle phones and shipboard announcing systems, security alarms, cathodic hull protection and warning systems. Whether it be for safety, comfort, or battle efficiency, you can always count on the Division with the E ! LTG. Kun LTJG C. Lofion LT.IG R. Doane FMCS J. Novcro EMCS F. Sison ICC J. Baker EMC W. Dickey ICC G. Groul EMC . Valderrama EMI B. Aguas EMI E. Belmonte 159 E EM I E. Luyun EM I A. Ramos EMI R. Powell ICl T Wallace EM2 W. Alcova EM2 M. Alley EM2 E. Barlolome EM2 T. Bautista EM2 B, Ellorin EM2 R Jauco IC2 D. Lanphere EM2 R. Lozano EM2 P. Melendres EM2 J. Sangalang EM3 M, Albano EM3 G. Donipor E 13 R Kern EM 3 J. Lindegaard EM3 G, Murray EM3 A. Nafarrele ICFN S. Estrada EMfN C. Flood EMFN K. KuchI EMFN M McGarvey EMFN G. Souih EMFN C. Salinas FN D. Willard FN J. Wvcoco EMFA J. Knight ICFA G. Williams FA.M. MInas FA R Towler FR L. Ellington 160 R FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! . . . AWAY THE FLYING SQUAD! , and a blur of red shirts nearly trample you to death. Most of the ship ' s fleet-footed firefighters are HT ' s from the Repair Division. Under the watchful eye of the DCA, R Division has the responsibility for all Damage Control and Fire Prevention — a critical job aboard Connie. When not called away to handle such emergencies as fire, flooding or smoke, the Hull Technicians keep the ship ' s watertight integrity systems in good repair; maintain all repair lockers; SSD, C02, AFFF and the ship ' s firemain system; provide all plumbing, sheetmetal and carpentry service, and even manufacture ship ' s plaques complete with a brass inscription plate. When the need arises for improvement, maintenance or repair, R Division is ready to serve you around the clock. IT B. Beer MTCS K. Ilolley I IT I P Rucsch HT: p. (iolT HT3 K. Kralunis HT3 K. Messmer HT3 W Olson HT3 R Prolcous HT3 M. Sumner HT3 .1. Zvolanek HTKN .1. Baker HTCN S. Desmond FN B. 1 oucks FN R. Ncvin HT3 T. Newman HTFN M. Penix HTFN J. Peschcl HT3 R. Polslin HTFN W. Stromcr HTFN R. Terry HTFN M. Woods HT3 M. Kolb FR R. McKinncy FR D Osl 161 P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5, P-6, P-7 Under the dynamic leadership of the MPA, the Propulsion Group maintains and operates the ship ' s four powerful main engines, eight boilers, eight steam-turbine generators, and all of the associated machinery in the four main machinery spaces. While Divisions P-1, 2, 3, and 4 care for the engines and boilers like mother hens, P-5 Division gives plenty of TLC to the ship ' s six huge evaporators which produce 400,000 gallons of fresh water daily. Their Machinist ' s Mates service and stand watch on the SSTG ' s as well as perform quality maintenance on all of the equipment in both of the Auxiliary Machinery Rooms. Fuel. Lotsof DFM! It takes enormous amounts to keep CONNIE steaming and her planes flying. The Pumphouse Gang of P-6 Division is responsible for all aspects of fuel transfer and storage both on board and between ships. In the Oil and Chemistry Labs, they labor to ensure a high quality of fuel is available at all times. Whenever the ship goes alongside a sea-going gas station , the men of P-6 are on hand to direct the refueling operations. Keeping those eight boilers in good repair and performing ongoing maintenance on the thousands of valves throughout the engineering plant is the work of P-7 Division, which manages the Automatic Boiler Control and Boiler Repair Shops, the Valve Maintenance Shop and the associated machine shops. So, whether it ' s steaming in the vast Pacific, washing clothes or dishes, preparing meals in the galleys, launching aircraft, or merely turning on a reading lamp, It all runs on steam , as the engineers say — and with a track record such as theirs, who ' s to doubt it? P-1 LT E. Martin BTC F. Sourgose BTl J. Taylor MM2 G. Ashcrofl MM2 R. Fortune BT2 M. Fowler BT2 R Gardner MM2 T. Robbins 162 BT3 D. Bcncomo BT3 M. Jell MM.1 D. Miller BT3 P. Moran BT3 R. Ramsey MM3 Ci. Slotts MM3 S. Tcrrill BT3 K. Thomas BTFN D. Dickinson BTKN W. Mallhias I N T. Williams MMTN M. Ludwig FN R. I.oomis MM IN .1. Chisum FN G Monlclongo BTFN 1. Maicr BTFN P. Myers BTFN J. Cochran BTFN M. Segura BTFN M. Schulik FA M Lein I L. Trias MM FA C. Johnson FA V. Thigpen BTFA G. Slone ' r FR M. Hurych FR R. Lynch FR W. Lickhalicr FR M. l.angford FR R. Salinas FR L, Burt FR S. Dailey FR J Richmond 163 P-2 LT V. OHara MM I E. Rodrigues FN W. Kumanchik FA M. Follis FA D Agvenl FA .1 Rhodan k ' ' j l Bi P-3 mm: S. Slrccl MM2 T. Grace BT3 R. Serrano BT3 W. Wallace FN G. Quinones. I A B Winkworlh MM FA S Broussard FR R. Flores FR E Rivera FR C. Lemahler 164 P-4 Xlll T J. Woods BTl D Gentle V1 i: O. Ferrer BT2 R. Martin 1V13 D. Binica BT3 C. Nelson BT3 C. Stewart BFFN A. Bongiorno BTFN R. Bowman FN R Hidalgo I R Clark FR 1 Valadcz 165 P-5 ENS A. Papso MM2 M. Cross MM2 D. Labador MM2 R. Shafer BT3 D. Bailey MM3 D. Schmitt FN J. Franco MMFN R. Howe j Ik M - i FN D. Leo FN R Paulukonis MMFA T. Casey MMFA C. Heywood MMFA L. Robinson FR J. Burnctte FR D. Desoto FR J. Phillips 166 P-6 1MI D. Gaines BT: R Rcnes aHQElQ BT3 J. Alexander BT3 G. Baird BT.1 R. Barnell 1V13 B Bays M 13 R. Hutchinson FN K. Barret BTF D. Buck BTFN T. Dawson BTFN K. Mason BTFN D. Mitchell BTFN B. Robinson BTFN T. Thomas FN R. Topping BTFA S. Brock FR M. Arcemenl E1IIE3 FR E. Lee FR B. Ortiz FR R Strugeon. Jr. 167 P-7 BTCM R. Abrigo MMCS D. Bisco BTl B. Layno MRI A. Velasco MR2 R. Huliu MR: S. Delasalas BT2 L. Martin MR3 A. Baker MR3 W. Mayers MRFN M. Alarcon FN G. Bobo MRFN T. Henslcy MRFN A. Karlowsky FN L. Kcrwood MRFN R. Rochholz FN S. Smith MRFN K Toltcn MRFN .1. Hilton MRFA F. Lincra FR P. Baker 168 m WESTPAC ARRIVALS fms DCA I IC l)R I) I r;inic H.ick Row - FN E. Kimmcl, HT3 k Mcssmcr, HT3 T. Zylslrahi. HT3 A. Fngling. FA R kKinnc , IIT? II Anderson, IIFFN H. McDaniels. HT3 C. Lawless, HT3 M. Mako. FA B. Bragg. From Row - HT: R Burke. I R I eski. 1IT.1 C. Delucca, HT2 J. Conway, HT2 B. McAdam, FA R. Berkcry. HT3 E. Godov. ENS D. Tansev.   ,im -,;=- ' t - ' h 1 .-J •-J 169 Wm I sm ufle usE UflE ' -US I fi uae-us mi CPflE-CS ■.4 CDR D. Cook Commanding Officer CDR D. Kricgcr Executive Officer Flying and maintaining the Grumman Prowler ' , the Scorpions ' of VAQ-132, under the com- mand of Commander Douglas W. COOK, are proud of the distinction of being the first EA-6B squadron to deploy back in 1972. Since then, they have logged over eight years of major accident-free operations, including two successive cruises as part of Carrier Air Wing NINE. The EA-6B Prowler (excap version) is a 28 million dollar aircraft designed to provide close support, electronic countermeasures for carrier strike aircraft. The sophisticated aircraft carries up to five jammer pods for use against enemy radar and fire control systems. Operated by a pilot and crew of two or three electronic countermeasure operators (ECMO), the aircraft has proven to be an excellent combat support fleet defense system capable of prolonging strike aircraft survivability. The twenty-two officers and one hundred eighty-five enlisted men of VAQ-132 are home based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I CDR W Bierbower LCDR J. Blakeney I CDR M O ' Connell LCDR W Pear LCDR W. Proses LT J. Evans LT A. Klaas IT N. Petross LT D. White LTJG K. Bourgeois LTJG D. Cronk LTJG D. Denning LTJG R. Goodson LTJG L. Grav LTJG 1.. Marskc LTJG J McKinney 171 LTJG P. Rough LTJG H. Woodburn ADCS W. Snell ATCS W. Ingram ATC T. English ATC R. Grace AEC H. Miller AMSC D. Nance ADC J. Strickland AMEI R. Belt AMSC S. Cohee AMHl M. Cole ATC J. Covington AEI K. Freese AMSC L. Johnson AM EC D. Mcaney ATI R. Odom ADI L. Pritchell AMEI G. Raffenspcrger ADI T. Schillinger ATI W. Sitnick AZI D. Tate ATI E. Van VIeet ATI M. Ward AMHl W Warner AT2 L. Auker AMH2 D. Bishofberger AT2 D. Black AMH2 J. Conforlh AT2 S. Davenport CTT2 ii Drennan PN2 S. Fehringer AT2 B. Field n 4 1 ' Si !S- - m i ' ■. n 172 PR: L. Guillol AMH: D. Harris ATI J. Haswell AT2 J. Hellman AT2 D. Jeffs A02 R. Jonah AT2 J. Meyers AT2 R. McNamara AK2 R. Nelson AE2 P. Samson ADR2 T. Sills AT2 M. Virgo AT2 B. Weicht AT3 M. Barrett AMH3 T. Beauchene AT3 R. Bell AT3 J. Besnia AT3 R. Bowie AT3 K. Brown AD3 V. Challis I ' AT3 S. Charles AE3 J. Evaskovich AT3 B. Fujimoto AT3 R. Gonzalez AD3 H. Hill AD2 P. Howie AT3 W. Lane AD2 D. McDonald AE3 W. Peace AT3 J. Pelzel AT3 W. Powers AT3 G. Sauter AT3 P. Scannapieco AT2 T. Slolsig AME3 R. Thomas AT3 S. Valdes AMHAN C. Adams A DAN A. Barrozo AN M. Armstrong 173 AT3 J. Baldridge ATAN R. Blue AMH3 L Bradley AMS3 J. Brown AA S. Burgess AEAN P. Delagarza ADAA V. Garcia ATAA T. Hanson ATAR H Harrison AN M. Johnson AMHAA S. Kenilzer A03 E. Martinez AMS3 D. Matheson AMH3 S. Mazzola ATAN S. Nekuda AN R. Ortiz AEAA M. Parker ATAA D. Parsons ATAN B. Peterson AEAN J Pipkin AKAN D. Powell AN L. Reyes ATAA R. Rohrbach AE3 R. Ishmon AA D. Sanduig A03 R, Short AEAN J. Tomecek ATAN B..Trommler AZAN S. Tipple MSSN 1. Walker 174 WESTPAC ARRIVALS l-R - VN? M- Dahl, PM J. Ramirez Back Row - AME2 S. Isbell. ADAN M. Mancillas. AD2 S. Vogl. PN 1 J. Ramirez, AZ3 D. Reimers. From Row - ADl W. Toombs. AFCM L. Keel. AOl A. Terlaje. AMEAN G. Morales. TBaBQ7 .-. ■.■tnT.i « Kvi K 175 176 T SCORE IN SEVENTH FLEET COMPETITION 177 CLIPPER SLUGGERS KEEP SEVENTH FLEET CHAMPIONSHIP The Clippers softball team continued its winning way from the 1977 cruise by taking the 7th Fleet Championship for 1978-79 with an impressive 71 win, 6 loss record. Among their games was a 2-0 win over the Philippine Blueboys in a special fast pitch game played in Subic City. The Clippers also set a 7th Fleet point re- cord of 203 points. 178 The Clipper Caggers held their own with a 38-6 win — loss record, which was good enough to earn them first place in 7th Fleet competition for 1979. The team hosted its own tournament in Subic Bay, taking second place behind a tough Cubi Point squad. CLIPPERS CAPTURE ROUNDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 179 ■iMA Jo iiA. The Connie Ruggers carted their gear to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, and the New Zealand Army Base in Singapore to sport a 2 win, 5 loss record. Two Home games played in Subic Bay were the only victories, beating Clark 26 to 18 and beating a team comprised of men from two Royal Navy ships visiting Subic Bay 20 to 6. GIVE BLOOD (PLAY RUGBY) 180 The Clipper Bowling team rolled to a 21 win, 3 loss re- cord, and a 7th Fleet Cham- pionship for 1978-79. Matches in Korea showed the Clippers beating a tough Army team 2 out of 3 matches, and another win came against a New Zea- land Army team while in Sin- gapore. THROWING MORE STRIKES THAN THE SOFTBALL TEAM 181 SMOKING AT THE SMOKER Fists a ' swinging, grunts, groans and cheers. All of this made up the Smoker held in the hanger bay on our way home from the In- dian Ocean. Although there were few knockouts, the judges had a very hard time deciding the winner of most bouts. The Smoker included an impressive display of Ka- rate, put on by members of Connies Karate Club. 182 The Connie Soccer team kicked its way to an impressive 1 1 win and 2 loss record, which included a 1979 7th Fleet Championship. Their only losses came against the Philippine Air Force team and the New Zealand Air Force team in Singapore. A KICK IN THE GRASS 183 BIJIiJBfll BeE An Island paradise of exotic sights, tropi- cal climate and bargains galore, Singapore could be described as Instant Asia. Inhabitants of this former British colony hail from throughout the Orient with strong evidence of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Jap- anese cultural influence. With a land mass of approximately 226 square miles — about the size of the Indonesian and European. Singapore, founded in 1 8 1 9 by Sir Thomas Raffles, became a member of the Common- wealth of Nations in 1959 and joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. Finally, on 9 August 1965, Singapore be- came an independent state, a parliamentary democracy based on a Westminster model. While Korea was the practical shopper ' s paradise, Singapore offered much in the ex- otic wares as well. Custom-tailored clothes, hand-painted batik, sculptured pewter, pre- cious metals and stones, brass, crystal, ivory, china and rosweood were all eagerly sought out and bartered for by Connie shoppers. 184 iJH 185 • ' . ■I ' . ' - ' .ii.-irjxm The sightseeing Connie crew- men returned with fascinating tales of huge Buddhas, crocodile farms, exotic birds seen in their natural habitat in the Jurong Bird Farm, and temples housing ancient art works of untold val- ue. Singapore harbor, the fourth largest in the world, attracted ev- eryone ' s attention. Merchant ships of every description, size and flag lie at anchor waiting to off-load their vital supplies and precious cargo for this Island Republic. To the delight of everyone, the cuisine of Singapore offered the tastes of the world. Such exotic fare as Peking pressed duck, In- dian curry and Malasian rice dishes tempted and delighted the palate of even the most demand- ing epicurean. Our four day visit to this lovely, ultra-modern me- tropolis at the crossroads of Asia was an unexpected bonus on Westpac 78-79! 186 ■UBBI 187 — ■ •i - fc ■i r -- -t- • d - — - - ft , ■ t;T_ - 189 ElIJEBEWE GiCEBEUCtPE EtEEBEUDIPG BHBCfllllllB EC GEEUCtPE DHB ,T R. Hull X-1 X-1 Division, comprised of the Public Affairs Office, Special Services, 3-M, the XO Admin Of- fice, and the Print Shop, provide service which im- pact directly on both the ship ' s operation and the crew ' s morale. The Public Affairs Office publishes the Tide and Times and the Conniegram , oper- ates the entertainment and training TV systems and radio stations, and coordinates all internal and ex- ternal public affairs programs. The ship ' s Mainten- ance and Material Management System (3-M), su- pervises, coordinates and implements the shop ' s Planned Maintenance System (PMS). Special Ser- vices in Connie ' s tour coordinator, and recreation equipment and facilities custodian. The XO ' s Ad- min Office provides administrative support of the Executive Officer, the Administrative Officer and all Executive Department workcenters, and man- ages the department budget. Providing quality printing service to the ship and all embarked units is a 24 hour-a-day job for our ship ' s Print Shop. Pro- ducts of their work are the POD, green sheet, Tides and Times , Conniegram , and numerous instructions, notices, forms and fliers. LCDR P Duchock ENS S. Puckett YNI R, Klein A02 J Boaz LI2 J. Ray LI3 L. Calma YN3 D. Ellis LI3 G. Pa jenza YN3 M. Scharmer LI3 N. Wain 191 AA E. COLEMAN JOSA R INGRAM 192 X-2 The Personnel Office, Career Information Office and the Legal Office are all part of X-2 Division. When you report aboard or come up for awards, promotion, re-enlistment transfer or separation, the Personnel Office makes sure that your service jack- et is in order. The career information office provides counseling on career patterns of assignments, changes in rating, and potential swaps of duty sta- tions. The Legal Officer and his staff offer advice on such important matters as tax laws, voting require- ments, wills, power of attorney, customs and immi- gration. They also process cases for court-martial and nonjudicial hearings. CW02 M. REITER AVCM C JOHNSON LNC B HARTFORD PM R BECKER NCI R BROWN NCI H DAVIS LM J WILLIS PN2 J. COOK YN3 G. ALEXANDER PN3 C BARRERA PN3 S. DRLMMOND PN3 K. GARRETT PN3 D. NAAS PNSN D BEALDRY SA L. EDWARDS PNSN T. MCMCNLS PNSN W. ' lASI 193 X-3 X-3 Division is comprised of the Captain ' s Office, Chaplain ' s Office (for administra- tion matters) and the Post Office. The Captain ' s Office maintains ship ' s company officer records, prepares fitness reports for signature, and controls command correspon- dence, reports, directives and publications. The Post Office has a major impact on morale and operational performance of the entire ship air wing team. Literally tons of both official and personal mail are shipped and delivered on board each month, and millions of dollars worth of stamps and money orders are dispensed during every deployment. C ' V02 0. Vaughn YN.t R. 0 Sullivan PCSN M. Kccf PCSN A. Parks YNSN R. Shorn l ' ( S A U Triiuson P( SN J Wachlcr The constellation ' s Protestant and Catholic chaplains serve as special advi- sors to the command on all matters concerning the spiritual and moral well-being of all personnel, conduct Sunday and weekday worship services, provide personal-pastoral counseling and assistance in family and personal matters, process all Red Cross mes- sages, minister to shipmates in sick bay and C. C, and manage the ship ' s 5000 volume library. CDR A. Purdham LCDR G. PoudI YN3 L. Ward YNSN B. Slrand 194 ■liiauHi X-4 M ACM A. Caddy DI S. Anderson M 1 S. Cole mil W. Gager OI P. Garcia The ship ' s master-at-arms force is X-4 Divi- sion. They report to the executive officer and assist in maintaining discipline and good order aboard ship. They see that general orders, direc- tives, and uniform requirements are complied with; and carry out investigative assignments. ?Fs , N -- ; - :illi l)l R. Prall SHI J. Lint i:2 C. Barren □BISS@ MH2 T- Edwards i( : D. Kimball l): P Knight ' ).S2 A- Scnncr 03 R ragon 195 AZ3 S. Cloud ASM 3 F. Coates AE3 B. Crcany AC3 S. Egner AZ3 R. Jackson OS3 P. Kcll A03 VV Lewis HT3 M. McKcrver DQBH AZ3 V. Morris RM3 R. Pangilinan BM3 D. Smith BM3 D. Young SA R. Corn AN T. Hullinger AN W. Latson AR M. Moore SN T. Oversircet AN D Pierce AA R. Sumner FN M Wilmcs 1 $ 196 WEST PAC ARRIVALS PC} A. Jones. PCI R. Terre Back Row - PNSA T. Baca. PN2 A. Mercado From Row - PNSA E. Naniocatcat 197 ji .. ' J : r -JMflKviva t l)R J. Lair C ommanding Officer t l)R I . Vernon Executive Officer Light Attack Squadron ONE FOUR SIX is a major segment of CONSTELLATION ' S powerful strike force. The squadron Hies the A-7E Corsair II. a single seat, single engine light attack jet aircraft, having one of the most complex computer systems in Naval Aviation. The skill of the pilot and the quality of the aircraft assure pinpoint accuracy on the very first run on a target. The arsenal of the A-7E includes: bombs, mines, flares, missiles, and a gatling gun-approximately 10 tons of ordnance! The Blue Diamonds are highl respected on board CONNIE not only for their tlxing abilit . but also for their reputation of always being up and in a flyable status; a distinction which comes only with outstanding and professional ground maintenance support and hard work by all hands within the squadron. While operating in the Indian Ocan. the Blue Diamonds , under the command of CDR James A. LAIR, surpassed 31,000 accident free flight hours, a record unequaled by carrier based light attack aircraft. CREW LCDR D. Baumann LCDR R Lightermann I CDR D McGinn IT 1 Bcaudu IT S. Firks IT B. Hawk LT P Howard LT R King IT D Miller LT G. Pache I T R. Pierce LT S. Dennis LT T. Hecly LT F. Hoggal LT J. Parker 199 LT .1. Slivers LTJG C. Walson LTJG P. Wiihington CW03 G. Schmitl AMCS D. Tunic A DCS J. West AOC J. Ewing AMHC J. Gibson AQC R. (Joddard AMHC C. Kline ATC A. Lee ADC C. MeClelland AMSC R. Murphy A EC O. Ramirez MSI L. Abila ADI J. Barbour AQI J. Calon AMSl M. Craft POl A. Gongon AOl N. Hatlen .7 4 m m f . I H AZI G. La arc AOl J Long AOl W. Moskcivitz AMI M. Paris AM HI R. Powell 200 Willi P Rickerson I ' RI P. Riydon WIS! C. Veres WIS! J. Welsh i:i G. Wilkinson A02 V. Beuprey AE2 W. Brcsnahan AT2 S. Cable AT2 B. Dill AT2 H. Duncan 201 A02 D. Filers AMH2 G. Landry AMH2 J. Larricu at: R. Miller A 2 .1. Rhea AD2 D. Smith A 1K2 L. Thomas AME2 1-:. Villareal AMH2 J. Volpert A02 A V lisle AMS2 J. Aleorn AT3 ,1 Anderson A IS3 1 Bjnki AMll.? I Besson AT3 S. Conwa AT3 C.Dcjesa AZ3 M. DeVaell AE3 P. Egen A03 J. Emig A03 R Garreil AMH3 C Harler AT3 R. Johnson AZ3 J. Jones AZ3 W. Lahluk AE3 K Larson 202 BinsnQ AE3 T. Latav AT3 R. Lvdcn AEJ( D. vialhcrne ATI J. Kerrigan A03 P. McCabc Will. ' K 1cCurd 1H3 J. Miichcll ' l 03 R. Ral laff l 03 J. Rivera t3 D. Sanlos AD3 B. Scrvodio E3 M. Tolar PN3 D. Tubbs D3 V. Valdez k3 1 Williams AM 113 T. Zimmerman ADA A W. Baker A DAN R. Borclair OAN D. Bromley AMSAN H. Brown WD. Charlv HN G. Dalv 1SA J Deraeo AE.AN L. Eastburn N VI Gutierrez 203 AMEAA R. Hausnian AOAA R. H earns ADAN R. Hinshaw AKAN N. La7ich AN S. Malmanjicr AN B. McGulTic AEAN J. Morrow AN K. Pitts AMMAN C. Recnic ADAN R. Robb AHAA J. Santos AOAA N. Scscnton AN T. Siller YNSN L. Stewart AMSAN K. Storie AMSAN N. Story ADAN E. Strong AN J. Wallace 204 WESTPAC ARRIVALS I- 1 ronl Row. I_-R- AN B. Cooper. AMEI J. Po ve. AT3 V. Mayium. PM Boucher Second Rou. L-R - LTJG F Hlnc , CDR L. Vernon. PNS .1. Boniumasi, AMHI R. Anderson. SN D. Bennetl, A 1SC C- Rhodes, A 1II3 V. Sliegler. AEi M W illuims. Third Row. L-R - AMS3 B. Camden. A03 A Novak 205 r CDR C. Dallon The CONSTELLATION ' S Medical Department is tasked with providing the finest, professional medical and surgical care for our sick and injured personnel. In addition, the department provides such services as; daily sick call, sanitary inspections of the ships galleys and dining facilities, routine and periodic physical examinations and small group instructions on first-aid techniques and personal hygiene. The medical staff is composed of the senior medical officer, ships surgeon and 25 corpsmen. Our .Air Wing. C ' -9. augments this staff with two flight surgeons and 14 additional corpsmen. Complete with an operating room. ICL ' , X-ray, labs and pharmacy as well as two, 20-bed sickbay wards, our Medical Department is fully equipped to handle practically any medical need that may arise while the Connie is far at sea. LCDR P. Baslrom LT P V HMCS W Booih 207 HMC J. LItalicn HMC T. I.u cnski HMl G. DcCaslro II Ml R Garner HMl G. Gross II M2 I Da70 ll 12 A. riorcsca mm: II Ha mm: I l.vons mm: J Mina IIM2 I.. Sorrcll HM2 G. Walson HM3 D. Bashak ll i; W (.,irci,. II H ( llijndlL- 11 H H Hullo II M3 R I ope IIM.l T Murpin HM3 M. PIcilcr HMl 1) K.iii, IIM3 I Rich 208 WESTPAC ARRIVALS 209 ue cdJcii] imimm UBfilJIjJlJIiJB iBBWltflH t DR H Reilly The Training Department is a new addition to the ship ' s organization. Though one of the smallest departments, the responsibilities are quite large, encompassing nearly all segments of training aboard CONSTELLATION including: a two week indoctrination program for men reporting aboard for duty, which helps to familiarize them with shipboard organization, physical layout, departmental and oper- ational functions and damage control training; service school quotas (almost 2000 men attend some sort of formal, off-ship training each year); advancement in rate programs; training for midshipmen; and an off-duty education program on both a high school and college level. During this deployment over 500 men completed college courses, nearly 80 obtained their high school diploma and another 150 qualified for GED certificates. t S. Burns P 1 E. Caslaneda SK 1 G. Quiloriano PN2 . Arguelles P 3 A. Cartoff PN3 R Packard S J. Higgins P SA J. Dorholl AR F Bissel CIV C. Buchanan Left 10 Right-PNSA S. Gals. AN G. Newman 21 mms • y ' - m ET2 K.J. WIKTOR OE-DIVISION FLIGHT DECK AT NIGHT FIRST PLACE WE) GMTl K.E. BLOMQUISX W-DIVISION SAILBOAT IN HAWAII SECOND PLACE f ' . ); ' jj ' ;yyMiSitymm:caBBKmtm THIRD PLACE WINNERS ■ :f V-: 5 SSSCKi ' ! ■T- -• -:-? V-Ji '  v ' .■ ' . . « -■ GMM3 M.J. EDWARDS SAM-DIVISION MT. FUJI JAPAN ■• .- ■■i-; RM3 R.M. YATES CR-DIVISION HYATT-REGENCY- SINGAPORE 0S2 D.K. PEASE XMAA LONE BOAT PHILLIPINES ' .• . ■ f ,..-j , ?:: ■ ■ ft 3 , : .. C-IA COD CV-64 ' S OWN AIRCRAFT E-2C SEA HAWK sqd vaw-i26 ,A 218 SH-3H SEA-KING sqdhs-6 S-3A VIKING SQD VS-37 219 m m A-7E CORSAIR SQD ' S VA146 VA147 RF-8G CRUSADER sqd vfp-63 220 -.K 653 EA-6B PROWLERS sqd vaq-i32 KA-6D INTRUDER sqd va-i65 F-14A TOMCAT r€ 221 tum V ?H(d EA-3B SKY WARRIOR sqd vq i F-14A TOMCAT sqds vf-24 vf-2ii 222 f - ' a • . 1 y - ■Hi 1 T (i. Tritl k I 1 I ' . Cunningham I 1,1(1 ,1. Ilorck VQ-1 Det Bravo is one of two carrier detach- ments supported by our parent squadron, fleet air reconaissance squadron one (VQ-1) based at Agana, Guam. The squadron, one of the largest in the Navy with approximately 900 personnel, oper- ates both the EA-3B and E-P3 aircraft in the fleet reconnaissance role. Whenever a carrier deploys to Westpac, a VQ-1 Det embarks Det-Bravo, a small, unified group of 10 officers and 30 enlisted personnel. LT G. E. Tripp as OIC, operates and maintains two EA-3BS, the largest and oldest naval aircraft still operating from Navy carriers. The EA-3B, as a photo reconnaissance platform for passive, electronic warfare, is capable of protect- ing the carrier task group from threats in a highly sophisticated electronic environment as well as pro- viding timely information on the composition and location of possible enemy forces. The Whale , weighing 73,000 pounds and with a wingspan of 74 feet never fails to attract attention when launching, trapping or just sitting on deck. 4 ■k ' k k 4 44 I T.Kl r. Lanes I T.K; W. Lull I T.IG .1 Ogdcn I T.ICi J. Thompson IT.IG S. Towncs I I.IG G. Wood CW03 U. Roberts A G, Thomas M C. Deal Win: I Duncan AMII2 M. Morales AD2 T, Schwab A03 O. Blanco AM 113 T. Cornell AZ2 E. Corralas AMH3 LI. Crisoslomo AT3 .L Gri.sc AML;3 E. Lam PR3 R. Landry AT3 D. Lawson AT3 S. Lehmann AT3 C. Marlm A03 G. Rollins AT3 L .Snjder A DAN B. Brookins 225 CDR P. Gubbins The Argonauts of Attack Squadron ONE FOUR SEVEN are vital members of the AIRWING NINE CONSTELLATION team. Commissioned as the first A-7 Corsiar II squadron, VA-147 was the first to test the A-7 ECHO in combat. The squadron has twelve of these sophisticated aircraft and seventeen attack pilots. Together, they provide a formidable attack force. Capable of carrying virtually all types of air-to-ground ordnance, the A-7E is ideally suited for: strike, armed reconnaissance, close air support, and war-at-sea missions as well as being utilized for surface surveillance and tanker service. Maintenance of the many complex aircraft systems and support of on-going flight operations requires the skills of approximately 200 trained enlisted technicians and staff personnal. During WESTPAC 78- ' 79, the Argonauts ' participated in several major exercises including the validation of the Swing Wing concept. The squadron, commanded by CDR Philip S, GL ' BBINS. took part in national tasking missions both in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean during this deployment. CREW I CDR G. Biery 1 CDR G. Garnar L CDR T. Scheber LCDR R. York LT J. Godwin LT D. lcClung IT J. McGuire LT C. Schwalier LT R. Gibson LT D. Peterson LT J. Quaid LTJG M. Stone LTJG VI. Tymensky LTJG K. Freeman ENS H White 227 CW02 A. Picper AOCM L. Miller AQCS M Burdin ADCS J. Sanuy AMHC J. Adams ATC H Hartwcll AQC L. Ramsey AEC J. Wiihycombc ADI R Boysel AMEI R. B num AM HI E. Capili ATI W. Carpenter AQl D. Cassera AQI I Diaz AMSl B. Giboul ADI .K (iri)sland AEI D. Hames AOI .1. Hernisdorl AZI L. Ladukc AOI J. Lewinski AOI T. MeClurc AMSl R. Piuman AOI R Sarlor AMSl .1. Walker ()1 P Wallers 228 PR I J Wilson AL: .1 Barton A mm: B. Baso AD2 D. Bowles AME2 T. Carrillo E1 Durand D2 R. Fedcrer AE2 W. Gallaughcr AT2 V. Hart A02 W Ireland 1S2 G. Unpherc AE2 E. Lovcjov A 1E2 G. Loveless AMI 2 S. Meyer A 1S2 D. Roberson T2 F. Rowe AV1H2 R. Schaefer D2 .1. Singleton A 1E2 E. Woughter AME3 E. Bleweli AMH3 D. Brown AD3 D. Carrawaj AT3 1. Cordingl v A 1S3 W. Costa ' AMH3 P. Custer «i kt. 229 A 1S3 P Dawson . E3 D. Ferguson AE3 Fowle AE3 W. Gosncll AMH3 J. Gramlick A03 W Hall AE3 G. Hernandez AMS3 L. Howe A03 J. Hunnicull AQ3 D. Jarrell AK3 W. Leonard AT3 T. Marsh AQ3 M. Merecr PR3 W . Meyer AMS3 C. Montova AE3 F. Osborne AMH3 B Peer AK3 R. Pucciarelli AE3 B. Rogers AZ3 J. Schulken AMS3 G. Scrres 230 Q3 G. Smith 03 E. Sleins 03 M. Stover MS3 K. Tavlor ME3 T. Updike 231 m ABAN D. Jcnks AN E. Joseph ATAN C. Ki ss PRAN G. Klement AMAN J. Koolick AA R. Lekbcicr AMSAA A. Lingle A DAN W. Harnedy AN M. McCraney AN P. McWade AA R. Newlon AN M. Packard AMEAA C. Pasqual YNSA A. Rapier AEAA D. Rcid AMSAN f . Rc es AEAN J. Sargenl SA J. Sheber AMSAN D. Spencer AOAA C. Sutlon AEAA S. Taylor A DAN M. Tcichner AMEAN G. TrisscI AMSAN J. Trollir AZAN R. White 232 WESTPAC ARRIVALS Back Ro« - ADAN P. Dublin. AD3 C. Vlelenez. A03 J. Dawson. YM E. Koch. ADC D. Hinton. AT J. Cranmcr. LT.IG P. O ' kcefc. AEl R. L ler , P 1 M. Jimenez ' . A02 W. Taylor. A03 C. Gillette Front Row - AMH3 B. Keawe-Aiko. AMSAN D. Humphrey. AA R. Tcrwilliger. DA R Harris. ADAN M. Fenn. ' ABH F. Henry. AOAN F. Guidry. AE3 D. Curtis 233 ( ni R ludwig I ( l)R R Kirkland Ever since man began to sail the seven seas, the skills of the Navigator and the art of navigation have been indispensable to ensure a safe voyage and a successful return to home port. Under the watch- ful and experienced eyes of the gator and his aid, the 25 Quartermasters of NX Division accurately chart the ship ' s position determined through celes- tial navigation, satellite fixes, OMEGA and radar readings; maintain a library of navigational charts, logs and publications; and keep the official deck log on the bridge recording the ship ' s course and speed, all special events, evolutions and unusual sightings and encounters. During UNREPS and transits through restricted waters, the Quartermas- ters man the helm and furnish the OOD with contin- ual bearing readings and soundings. The Navigation Department also includes NS Division, the eyes of the ship. One of the oldest and most necessary ratings in the Navy, Signalmen utilize flashing light, semaphore, flag hoists and yardarm blinkers to maintain visual communication with ships at sea. Skilled as recognition specialists, they are able to identify ships and aircraft by type, name and country of origin. The time-honored tra- dition of rendering honors to passing ships and to dignitaries visiting on board is also handled by the signal gang in true Navy fashion. NS 1:NS 1,. Rosenberg SMI A. Roble SMI W. Sleinccipher SM I A. Wapslra SM2 R. Milas SM: K. Sedlak SM R. Kapplcr SM3 D. Neiscnt SM. D. Nolhwang SM3 M. Orr SM3 [■:. Owens SM3 D. Willis SMSN H. Gunderson SMSN M. Ha el SMSA T. Sehul SMSA .1. Vanmcler 235 NX LTJG R. Pfcffen QMC J. Rogers QMI k. Walden 0M2 D Bailly 0M2 W. Bcllon 0M2 D. Colbert QM2 J Cornwell QM2 T. Keeling YN3 B. Canady 0IVI3 S. Filzgibbons QM3 M. Hensler QM3 B. Hyser QM3 R. Lower QIVI3 D. Wright QMSN S. Acosla QMSN R. Carson QMSN J. Hammcrberg QMSN D. Millichap QMSN T. Palk QMSA J. Chancy QMSR R. Mann 236 WEST PAC ARRIVALS 1 -R - LT A. Prescott. AMSN J. White. ENS J Lumella Constellation came to the aid of the Moroccan Freighter Toublcal when she went aground on Scarborough Shoal 237 m riHki CDR H. Sprouse ComniandinB Officer CDR I. (irahani Executive Officer The Boomers of VA-I65 fly the Grumman A-6E Intruder jet aircraft. The A-6 is a low level attack bomber specifically equipped to deliver both conventional and nuclear weapons on targets which are completely obscured by weather or darkness. The Intruder possesses outstanding maneuverability and endurance and carries a heavier and more varied payload than any other U.S. Naval attack aircraft. Another version of the A-6 is configured as an airborne tanker, a welcome sight to crews who happen to run low on fuel while out on a mission. Led bv CDR H. G. SPROUSE, Commanding Officer and CDR I. K. GRAHAM, Executive Officer, the 38 officers and 278 enlisted personnel of ATTACK SQUADRON ONE SIX FIVE are home based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I CDR J. Clancv 1 CDR T Clevcrdon l.CDR D. DolquiM LCDR D. Ncwion CLDR R. Wojcik LT L. Cleghorn LT R. Cocn LT R. Dodd LT F. Edwards LT R Hall LT R Kulc ynski LT S. Slreck ' LTJG R. Amclon LTJG K. Bales LTJG L. Galccki LT.IG S. Gundcrson LTJG G. Haynes LTJG K Hunlcr LTJG C Marlin LTJG K 1atson 239 LT C. Messick LTJG J. Nortz LTJG G Saw LTJG W. Sidie 1 TIG R Wheeler LTJG R. VVuirc ENS M. Carpenter ENS G. Morgan ENS R. Walson CW02 G. Lutz AOCM D. Michel AFCM J. PolcnzianI AQCX C. Charleton AMCS S. Novak ADCS W Weaver f i T m AMHC J. Butler AEC D. Emcri AMSC R. Hamblen AM EC R. Ilenlmingv ay ATC J. Kirkwood i 1 ' 1 •f ATC D. Loughrey AQC W. Murray ADC G. Nelson AOC R. Sage AZC G. Williamson 240 OI G. Vanhof I)I T. Adclsperger NNI C. Bowers l J. Burns Willi R Cummins D1 [). Burbank 01 1. Gregory T1 R. Helm T1 J. Hutchcns MSI G. Johnson OI R. Ncstegard DI G. Niles ri R. Oubre AQI D. Pcnninglon AM HI R. Rom cro OI P. Turner D: S. Aichele f:2 D. Ballard wis: M. Carroll T: N. Cline 02 B. Cole 02 R. Collier 0- VI. Conlev 0: J. Delvalle V1H2 J. Dvorak D2 C. Fossen E2 C. Genlz 02 D. Hannan T2 M. Harris IS2 J. Keves 1H: I Labrecque D2 F. Liekhus A IH2 G. Raster AK2 l. Rauen PR2 . Schafer A 1)2 T. Sechrisl D2 C. Singh AD2 J. Sloan AMS2 V. Sionc AMH2 G. Sluve 02 K. Vasbindcr 241 PR2 M Warren A03 N. Ahmed A03 R. Alexander A03 D. Chambers AE3 P. Chin AD3 T. Coleman AD3 R. Corkran AZ3 B. Davis MS3 C. Davison AMH3 G. Doll A03 C. Dugan A03 W. Ehrmantroul A03 .1. Gibbons PR3 S. Godby AM S3 J. Grimes AD3 S. Gunderson PN3 K. Hjallalin AD3 A. Holly PR3 T. Knouse AE3 A. Lambert AD3 R Leisler AMS3 L. Linlhacum AE3 L. Lofgrcn A03 P. Malietufa AT3 C. Maples A03 F. Miller AD3 M. Moffill AME3 K. Olaveson AT3 J. O ' Neil AK3 L. Parks A03 J. Pierce AME3 J. Pin on A03 M. Polil.) AQ3 W. Ouill A03 R. Ragen AMS3 R, Ramos 242 AK. R. Rodriguez A03 R Saul A03 J. Schccr AQ3 M. Schumcr MS3 T. Smolhcrs AMI 13 R. Stone AZ3 B. Tierney AD3 R. Torres A03 R. Townsell Ai;3 D. Warren AMS3 R. Walson A DAN D. Abell N S Allen W M. Asscnbera AMEAN A. Barlow ATAN R. Belvin A B Berg AEAN D. Boltemiller AEAN D. Brolhcrs AN A. Brown AEAN G. Bryanl VNSN F. Burrows OAN J. Cook OAN P. Collo BHAN T. Dominiak QAN D Fercking 1X N J French AN R. Frisbcc ' A DAN V. Gamblin AN D. Graves AN R. Graziano WISAN J. Hickman J Huffman PRAN K. Hughes N T. Hulchcns AN W. Hvche 243 AN J. M:ilone AKAR M. Manuel AMSAN M. Mclller YN3 C. Pack AN J. Palterson A DAN D Pospisil ATAN M. Re ner AMSAN W. Sargeanl AEAN N. Schmidi AMHAN R. Snider A AN I), Sullivan A DAN S. Ta lor ATAN M. Tolbcrl ATAN M. Wagner AEAN R. Walker AMSAN S. Weir AN L. Wheeler AOAN R. While AN P. Akana A A M. Alia no A A R Biernian AA C. Cunningham AA J. (iuerrero AA D. Jones AA M. McLin A A D. Meacham AA W. Nichols AA R. Peinado A A S. Posl A A R. Roe AA II. Senler A A T. Small AA .1. Trcmbla A A J Turner AA M. Turner AA D. Velasco AR D. Hallmark AMSAA D. Wavda AN D. Jackson 244 WEST PAC ARRIVALS U;ick Row - LTJG T. Moore. ATC C. Peliu, LCDR T. Clcland. AQ: S. Wrighl. AQl G. Broeker. Front Row - AMS: D. Bobcrlson, Adams. AMSAA D. Osgood, AMEAN F. Millner. AE2C. 245 M| ■ CDR (1 aka2a«:i Combat information, weather, air traffic control, electronic support, air surface electronic warfare, intel photo and strike ops arc but a few of the functions which comprise the vast Operations Department aboard CONSTELLATION. Fifteen divisions ol ' highly skilled personnel perform immensly diversified tasks in fulfilling the ship ' s myriad operational needs. The OPS Boss orchestrates the combined efforts of 40 officers from both the a ialion and surface warfare communities and 275 enlisted men from a wide variety of specialty ratings as they collect, evaluate, plan, execute and correlate the training and operational evolutions of both the ship and air wing on a grueling twenty-four hour schedule da after day. In the course of WESTPAC LO. 78-79. CONNIE has chalked up an enviable record of impressive exercises, successfully executed. However, the most memorable operations undoubtedly will be the two lengthy periods ol ' contingency operations: the downtown Singapore MODLOC and the beautiful, scenic Gulf of Aden MODLOC. Of course, we will always remember that MODLOC means: Miscellaneous Operational Details. LOCal operations. OA The task of the Weather Officer and the 14 men of OA Division is the collection, compilation, prognostication and dissemination of both meterological and oceanographic data. On a daily basis, they provide the Commanding Officer and embarked staffs (CARGRU and CVW), with timely, accurate weather forecasts and maps as well as an analysis of atmospheric conditions in order to assist them in preventing damage to the ship or aircraft, or injury to the personnel due to unexpected or foul weather. In addition, the Aerographer ' s Mates in our on board Weather Bureau provide meteorological services for air, surface and subsurface operations, and oceanographic forecast for both embarked and attached fleet units in order to support military Sea Air operations. I CDR K Graff (,C K I abrie (,1 1 . Ra cv (i: W (Irccn (i2 C . Lowcry G2 T. Chrisiianscn 03 1. IJiilc G3 1 Brcde G3 .1. Kahn GAN K. Andcreck GAN J. Kalik 247 oc The Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) of CONSTELLATION is responsible for the control of aircraft arriving or departing the ship. During night operations or inclement weather, the personnel of CATCC must provide close control of aircraft to ensure a safe landing interval of only 60 seconds. The 4 officers and 28 Air Controlmen of OC Division also provide aircraft divert information, control of airborne refueling operations, flight plan filing, coordination of airspace reservation, all ship ' s airborne logistics including our COD flights coordination and overall supervision of CONNIE ' s air operations. 248 OE Operations Electronics is so vast that it is actually four divisions, each with their own officers and enlisted personnel: Electronics Support (OES) and Data Systems Maintenance (OED), Communica- tions Maintenance (OEC) and Radar Maintenance (OER). Between them, they operate thirteen separate work centers in eight critical areas of CONSTELLATION ' S sophisticated electronic network. The skills of 88 technicians from the related field ratings of: Data Systems (DS). Antisubmarine Warfare (AX), Interior Communications (IC) and general Electronics (ET) are employed servicing and maintaining such highly intricate equipment such as: the Navy Tactical Data System (NTDS): the Tactical Support Center (TSC): the Ship ' s Inertial Navigation System (SINS): and the Carrier Intelligence Center (CVIC); the Closed Circuit TV systems. Supply Dep; ' .rtment computers. Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS), Search Radars, Flight Deck Communications, and numerous commu- nications transmitters and receivers throughout the ship. You might sa that the men of OE Division keep things humming, bleeping, Hashing, scanning and whirling all over the ship. IT I). Farley [.NS G. Manuel [•NS E, Ploeger. FTC G Harris FT I B. Brophy 1 Tl C. Goodwin DSI R. Herrera J R. .laski DSI T. Laird FT! J. VIcKcver DSI R Whilcaker FT I D. Oucarry DS2 D. Abrames ft: .S. Bugeja DS: D. Davies DS: D. Dehlin FTR: J. Dewill ft: D. Rrickson IC2 T. Flowers DS2 S. Gibbons III ET: .1. Gilliam ETN2 J. Hay F.TN2 P. Lambourne DS2 G Lew 249 ITR2 P. McKc n ilds DS2 M, Patrick DS2 T Popix- DS2 M. RciiiiicNLT l:T2 R. Spruicll IC2 R. Slarr DS2 Si. Peler ETR2 W. Tuomcia ET2 C. Turner ET2 B Wells ET2 K. VViklor DS2 F. Wiseman IC3 R. Baird IC3 R, Baker AX3 C. Callahan HTN3 J. Crowell HT3 G Hebrel ETN3 W Junes ETR3 D. ka |;T3 S, keek ETR3 .1. Icon US3 R. Markwardl IT3 C, Mellenrv |:T 3 P Miller 1 T3 I) Schwenilein l)S3 K. ShalTcr 1-.TN3 S. Sirolhcrs 1.TR3 G. Timm l)S3 C. Valde ITN3 I.. Woniack l INSN I), Hokanson ETNSN R. Adams OSSN (i. Dearih SN 1) HodbN SN R. Mia ga [■:TNSN (i. Miller ETNSN .1 Music 250 I)l 2 M. Scrvis IT3 l . McMahon ET3 O. Meyer -Ji I ' . Peterson I IS I. Reed 01 Ol Division is comprised of two separate divisions vvilh four officers and forty Operations Specialist (OS). Together they are responsible for a large segment of the ship ' s tactical defense support posture. OI-l Divison operates three modules in CIC: Detection and Tracking (D T), Air Warfare, and Display and Decision (D D). U.sing computer technology provided by NTDS, D T personnel detect, track and identify air contacts as they approach the carrier task group. Air W arfare provides in-depth air defense for the ship by directing our fighters to intercept hostile aircraft before they can launch their attack. In D D, the Tactical Action Officer and his crew display and correlate tactical information from D T; the .Air. Surface and Electronic Warfare modules; and accompanying surface and E-2C aircraft, offering tactical advice for command decisions regarding surface, subsurface and anti-war warfare. CUR W. .inho) 1 CDR C. Coanc IT .1. Anderson I.T S. MaePherson IT D. McConkev IT F. Satoris I .S B l.lovd 1 S D. Tansey 1;NS J. Woodburv OSCS U . Caslle ' OSes .1 Mahon OCS D. Saunders OS! E. Blanchard OS I W. Carroll us: P Benenian OS: W , Roe he OS2 R. Shechv 052 L Slrueh OS. .1 Baker 053 D. Bovkin OSi .1. Bellofallo OS3 W. Dupree OS3 R HolTnian OS. T KireholT OS3 M. I.eonhardl 251 OS3 R. MaMon OS3 J. McGarvcy OS3 J. Phillips OS3 M. Pra OS3 .K Purvis OS3 N. Sanders OS3 .1. Scobic OS3 B. Webb SA G. MiKolajczak OSSN J. Bales OSSN M. Biggs OSSN D. Bullock OSSN .1, Godard OSSN C McNeill OSSN B. Walker OSSN t. Alaiiiond OSSN S. Belcourl OSSN P, Bcrnelh) OSSN R. Browne OSSN M. Drever OSSN C Koss OSSN D I r e OSSN .1. (iibson OSSN L Hems OSSN T. Holmes OSSN .1. Huebee OSSN I-, Jordan OSSN K kl)..«ell OSSN .1. Mever OSSN R. Richev OSSN M. Soeeluing OSSN M. Wrighl OSSN R Wrighl ()S3 M. BralcN 252 OP OP Division provides photographic support ol ' all the ship ' s operations, evolutions and significant events which contribute considerably to the development of both naval and national objectives through the Department of the Navy. In the fully equipped labs and darkrooms they provide: photo coverage of fleet exercises to assist in the evaluation of their effectiveness; audio-visual support of ship ' s training programs with slides, and photos; and permanent photographic records of historical and newsworthy events for use in various Public Affairs presentations in both military and civilian media. Twenty-two Photographer ' s Mates, under the able direction of the ship ' s Photo Officer, have covered such noteworthy events as VIP visits by admirals, ambassadors, foreign dignitaries and celebrities; landmark achievements such as changes of command and ship, staff corps and squadron anniversaries; and human interest items like the ship ' s Christmas party for the orphans and operation handclasp , all of which add to the already colorful pictorial history of CONNIE, her crew and air wing in the annals of naval history. I ' ll I C. Hosking l ' H2 R. Armstrong I ' H: (i. Chen I ' H: M. Hunsickcr Pin 1). Johnson I ' II2 ] ' TilTan I ' ll: S. Trucsdcll l ' H3 S Dcmakis IMI3 M. Parlon PH3 H. Smith I ' M ( I Kmcrs I ' ll I llcrron B Hicks Ml N .1 KinncN I ' llW R Kramer 253 oz The wizards of OZ Division utilize the skills of Intelligence Specialist, Illustrator-Draftsmen, Photographer ' s Mates, Data Processing Technicians and Cryptologic Technicians to compile, analyze, illustrate and file critical tactical operational intelligence data for the Commanding Officer, the embarked Flag and Air Wing Commanders as well as national level authorities. CDR G Michaels I CDR J. Pester LT D. Tower ENS R. Bernslein ENS G. Snider DPI B, laaipuga PHI D. McDonald ISI J. Mcnsing ISI N. Merrill ISI E. Morris DPI D. Johnson CTTI J. Hicks IS2 J. Balis is: a. Canlu is: D. Marchok PH3 J. Foster IS3 D. Hall IS3 S. Hill IS3 A. Lcvko IS3 D. Mcineri IS3 R Page PH3 .1. Paparella DP3 W. Scharlenberg PH3 R. Sisler IS3 S. Willis IS3 D. Zotto CTT3 A. Torres PHAN R. Bergin DPAA W. Gutnian ISSN R. Kates 254 1SS V. Clousc PHAN VI. Lvnch PHAN R. Trupp DMS (.. Wilson OS The Cryptologic Combat Support Division (OS) provides the Commanding Officer, embarked Flag and Air VVing Commanders with rapid and secure on-line, high frequency, and salelite telecommunica- tions. Tucked away in the Ship ' s Signal Exploition Space (SSES). Cryptologic Combat Support is constantly manned b capable Cryptologic Technicians of the administrative, communications and maintenance branches and a cryptologic-trained Division Officer. When operational requirements dictate, the Divison is augmented with CT ' s from the interpretive and collection branches. Though quite small in number, the 9 Cryptologic Technicians (affectionately known as gum shoes ) take well deserved pride in fulfilling an extremely delicate and demanding segment of the ship ' s overall operation- al mission. IT 1. McDonald CTOC W . Windham CT I2 M. Davis CT02 K. Rudolph CT03 S. Hartford CTOi L. Hillig CT03 1. Zeug CT03 1. Burck CTOSN S. Woodward OX The voluminous administrative paperwork of the Operations Department is capably handled by the two officers and six enlisted men of OX Division. They reach out into every division of the Department, gather up all of the loose ends, and bring them all together into an efficient, well-ordered and workable operations schedule. On many occasions, the expertise of the personnel of OX Division is called u pon to smooth out problems in the many facets of the operations picture. The daily green sheet is but the end product of their seemingly endless hours of labor spent mulling over all of CONNIE ' s commitments and require- ments on any given day. LCDR K. Urbanek LT D. Olson N N3 R. Tavlor IT. T. Patterson tWCS K. Laubach ( TC J. Kaye ' i Nl L. Weaver VN3 R. Leal 255 OT The Tactical Support Center (TSC) and the Surface Warfare module both come under the divisional heading of OT . These divisions are tasked with maintaining an accurate tactical picture of all surface and submarine activity within several hundred miles of the carrier task group. They assist the ship ' s Tactical Action Officer and Commanding Officer as well as the Task Group Antisurface (ASUW) and Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) coordinators in making timely and so und tactical decisions to combat the threat of enemy surface and subsurface units. in the Surface Warfare module, two officers and sixteen Operations Specialists (OS) plan surveillance efforts, conduct mission briefs, control search aircraft and display contact data reported by units of the task group. The TSC is staffed with six officers, ten Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians (AW), and four Data Processing Technicains (DP), who work closely with the embarked ASW squadrons in support o( the S-3A Viking and SH-3 Sea King aircraft. This support includes: mission planning briefing, programming of S-3 computers, preparation of ocean environmental information, and command con- trol of ASW aircraft while on station. Utilizing a sophisticated and extremely sensitive acoustic analyzer system, TSC has the unique ability to detect, analyze and classify sounds emitted by submarines deep in the ocean. LCDR R Duku. Ir LT .1. Magmno IT R- Si.lH)ono cr CAVO: IJ, .Scdcrgrcn AWCS E. Rose l;l ' L V. Shepherd AW I J. Collcuc AWl S. (JuvcUe I I V indhjni AW J 1. Adair U3 .1 Belts l)l ' S k l.inkouski AW AN R- Rcedquisl DPSN K. Tracy ow Electronic Warfare is a relatively new field of military strategy and concerns itself with radiated electromagnetic energy and how to prevent or limit its use by the enemy forces while ensuring its use for our own strategic purposes. The 15 Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW) and 2 officers of OW Division work out of the Electronic Warfare module of CIC. Through the use of highly sophisticated electronic equipment they search out, intercept, identify and plot electromagnetic energy emitted from both surface and airborne radar units. This information is relayed to a collection point in CIC where a more accurate and up-to- ihc-minute picture of the ship ' s operational area can be compiled for the Commanding Officer, embarked Flag and Air Wing Commanders. 256 CNS T. Noble LNS F. Miller CWCS N. Ewbanks IIW ' C C. Bonds nwi M. Cornell KW ' 3 W. Greauer RW: R. Mancillas r;W2 J. Moore l;W3 M. Chitcl EW3 D. Moak I W ' 2 R. Musgrave i:W3 G. Shalcr i;W3 J. Sinclair EW3 J. Villa EWSN H Lopez r WESTPAC ARRIVALS -n Front Row l.-R DSI E.Santiago. ETN3.I. Reynolds. DS2 R. lienslev. SN W. Lundsten Second Row L-R AC I .1 John. PHC GulTey. ETC C. Jansen. DSC j ' . Houlne, CT02 L. Hamplon. ETCS R. Woodworlh I -R i B Buswell, AWAN P. Ramos, LT ,1 Mader IT B Havilek. I)P3 .1. Scoll. PHAN W. Anderson. PHAN B. Gordon 257 MARINE CORPS Constellation ' s Marine De- tachment commemorated the 203rd anniversary of the Marine Corps on November 10th, as the ship was preparing for the under- way period prior to calling at Pu- san, Korea. The ceremonies, held on the hanger deck, were a prelude to the Marine Corps Anniversary Ball held in the Staff NCO Club Subic Bay that evening. On the Connie, the Marines in full dress uniforms went through full mili- tary rituaJ as they commemorat- ed the founding, on November 10, 1775, of the Corps . With Capt. McCarthy and Cdr. Taft in attendance, the ceremony was followed by re- freshments served by S-2 Divi- sion. THE CORPS ' 203RD J10KING 258 CHAPLAIN CORPS 203 YEARS OF SERVICE CELEBRATED On 28 November 1978. the Navy Chaplain Corps celebrated 203 years of service to the men and women of the Navy. Marine Corps and Coast Guard. On Constellation the anniversar was marked with a brief ceremon in the forecastle conducted by our ship ' s chaplains: CDR Aldon E. Purdham and LCDR Glenn E. Powell. The celebration included remarks by the Commanding Offi- cer. Capt. Paul F. McCarthy. Jr. as he dedicated a special plaque hon- oring all of the nineteen chaplains who have served aboard the Connie since she was commissioned in 1961. 259 9 JANUARY 1979 DAVEY JONES ARRIVED 260 EVERYONE WAITED FOR THEIR CHANCE TO BECOME SHELLBACKS BUT FIRST THEY HAD TO MEET 261 THE ROYAL FLUSH m % fi ,(■ r k KING NEPTUNE 262 AND HIS COURT KISSING THE BABY MFPTVX - ' - ifw .if ' JTo all bailors tobtrfUtr w mar bt : -■ . . . .y i i m t ' ASw ' mf J f l y ' ... J f. ,t. ■f . Ht it Remtmbrrtti iCbat u, « ..-, — 3nti St It tinoiDn: •.... ' ., ...- .«! — . v — ,„. ,.„., z .,. m . m y . t-M. - , ,. . . , .. , , ,. , ,„.Z- iV.- «. i(. S ' olrmn iflpsttrics of rtr antirnt Orbfr of tlit Deep Disobrr iThis Oriirr Slniicr |)rnaltP of ur i opal Bisplcasurr ■ . . . -■-. 263 Master Chief Ivan T. Reaves assumed the duties as Command Master Chief of the CONSTELLATION in October 1968. As C-MC, he is recognized as the sen- ior enlisted man aboard and is the official representative of all enlisted personnel within the command. Master Chief Reaves serves as the principal en- listed advisor and reports di- rectly to the Commanding Officer on all matters con- cerning the welfare, morale, job satisfaction, utilization, and training of our enlisted personnel. A texan by birth, C-MC Reaves was educated in Louisiana and joined the Navy in 1955. He advanced through the ranks as an Avi- ation Electrician ' s Mate and earned the chiefs hat in 1968. In all his 24 years of ser- vice. Master Chief Reaves considers his present billet as Command Master Chief the pick of the crop. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF OF THE COMMAND FAREWELL MASTER CHIEF JOHNSON WELCOME MASTER CHIEF REAVES 264 I THE NAVY ' S 203RD BIRTHDAY on ,he af, boZZsL Uyt: ' ' ° ' - 265 I MISS BLACK AMERICA 266 Constellation was host to the Miss Black America USO Show during the February Subic stay. The show featured, Miss Black America, Lydia Jackson, Miss Black South Carolina, Elizabeth Fos- ter; Miss Black Oklahoma, Debra Greer: and Miss Black Louisiana, .ludianna Furlough; and ' ' Milky Way band members Rex Duffy, Maynard Johnson and Bob Du ffv. ■f While aboard Connie, the troop was exposed to the famous Con- stellation hospitality; a tour, lunch and of course, a television interview. Constellation ' s brows were open to crewmen of other ships during the USO Show to enable other fleet commands to have the opportunity to see some state- side entertainment. The Miss Black America USO Troop was on a tour of the Far East and Indian Ocean U.S. Military Commands. 267 ei UNLOAD - UNLOAD - UNLOAD - UNLOAD EXTENDED - EXTENDED EXTENDED - EXTENDED OFFLOAD - OFFLOAD - OFFLOAD - OFFLOAD At the end of January, Connie was released from MODLOC I, east of Singapore, and returned to Subic Bay for some much needed rest, repair work, and relaxation, including some sports action in the Seventh Fleet competition. After one more week of refresher operations in February, Connie again returned to Subic on 4 March for the customary Coin ' home preparations, including one last shopping spree in the Pearl of the Orient. However, at 1030 on 6 March - less than 24 hours before we were to leave for the States - Captain McCarthy informed the crew that the President, through the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had ordered us to the Gulf of Aden in the Indian Ocean, to demonstrate our nation ' s concern over the fighting between North and South Yemen and our pledge to assist nations threatened by Communist-backed countries. Leaves were cancelled, transfers delayed, furniture and other souvenirs were off-loaded and replaced with necessary support materials. In less than 48 hours, the First Team of CV-64 and CVW-9 was underway for MODLOC II. After clearing the Straits of Malacca, the bridge rang up 28 knots , the engineers down below answered the call as usual, and on 16 March, Connie and her escorts arrived on station, having traversed roughly 4000 nautical miles in less than eight days. While in the Indian Ocean, the CONSTELLATION Task Group never lacked for company. Numer- ous Soviet vessels cruised by to pay their respects. On three occasions, Soviet long-ranged aircraft were greeted by our F-14 Tomcats and courteously escorted overhead as they came out to look us over. Tensions between North and South Yemen eased soon after our arrival; the reassurance of United States support had made an impact. As the days of March faded into April, we received the word that the USS RANGER was headed for the Indian Ocean to relieve us. However, our joy was dampened a few days later when word reached us that the RANGER had collided with a Liberian freighter near Singapore. Fortunately, no one was injured, however, the damage suffered by the RANGER was so extensive that she was forced to return to Subic for repairs. Our extension had just been extended! Within a few days we received good news. The USS MIDWAY had set sail from Japan to take the RANGER ' S place as our relief. The CONSTELLATION Task Group set a southerly course towards Diego Garcia, MODLOC III, to obtain much needed supplies, and await the arrival of the MIDWAY. The change of pace in our operating schedule brought a somewhat relaxed atmosphere. To enhance the relaxed conditions, a boxing smoker was held, a swap meet was staged and the Connie band held a sunset gig on the flight deck. As we crossed latitude 00 ' 0 the Skull Crossbones once again flew from the mast, and for the second time this cruise the ship was purged of all polliwogs. Easter Sunday dawned bright and clear and the traditional sunrise service held on the flight deck gave us all new hope. On 17 April, our prayers were answered. There on our port beam was the MIDWAY, a sight for sore eyes! Throughout the day, heloes shuttled personnel and supplies between the two carriers. We really made out well in the trade; we brought the Seventh Fleet Band aboard and we we re headin ' home. As the MIDWAY and her small boys faded on the horizon, messages of congratulations for a job well done began pouring in from: JCS, CNO, CINCPAC, CINCPACFLT, COMNAVAIRPAC, and COMSEVENTHFLT. The torch had been passed, Connie was homeward bound! 268 ' - ' 1 ■ ' - ■ ' 1 ' - ' W ■m - _ X -.i - u BP i j r- X? ' , ; 1 X ' ' _,( S 269 270 271 C l)R I). Cimlcs C oinnianding Officer ( 1)R B. Harl I ccutive Officer Flying the Navy ' s most advanced jet fighter, the F-14 Tomcat the Fighting Checkmates of VF- 211, under the command of CDR D. E. COWLES, carry out a two-fold mission. In the maritime air superiority arena, the squadron ' s 30 officers and 235 enlisted men protect the carrier task force from all airborne attacks and missiles launched from air, surface or subsurface platforms. When flying pro- tective cover for a carrier strike group, the Tomcats detect and eliminate all airborne threats with blind- ing speed and accuracy. The dedication and superi- or skills of the VF-21 1 Checkmates coupled with the advanced technology of the Tomcat provide the CONSTELLATION and her task force with con- tinuous, all weather protection against any and all airborne threats. It DR II Caruin I C DR N. Criss I CDR .1. Mmsingcr I CDR K. Shcan ' I CDR C. Warner I. CDR P. Boughton IT R. Lindquisl IT J. McAuthur I CDR W. Rcager I TIG G. Bludorn I.TJG N. Carlock I T R Clement I T B. FTannery IT.IG R. Groni I TJG W. Hafner 273 LT.IG Lorenzo LTJG M. Orr LTJG J. Pallcson LT.IG R. Poole ITJG B. Redmond LTJG L VVhitty ENS M. Scacch ' i CW03 V. Burke AECS R. Jones AMCS C. Paeker S P Rogers AOC C. Bover PNC C. Cerise AMHC F. Cook AMHC K. Dudley ATC J. Hodgson PRC G. Morgan AQC G. Pasalich AQC T Sweeney ADC D. Walker AKC J. Woods AM LI A. Anderson ATI J. Baker A 1 B. Balaglas AQl P Bender ALI L Bcurskcn AMIII I) Dearborn YNI R. Loston NCI R. Grund ADI M. tlollinger ATI K. Johnson AT I J Meln ;re AMIII L Mendo a A ml; I IL Moore AMIII R. Niehols AM HI N. Numa 274 AQI K. Pinairc AM HI D. Railsback BMI C. Sandlin AQI M. Scolt l)l J. Solo A Ml. I P. .iniialc AOl A. Zonkcl AMII2 R. Kinard AMH2 I Azarcs AMH2 T. FrcL-nian A 2 I), Dunnoni AMII2 J. Ciravelle AMS2 M. Hatch A02 C. Hubcr A02 R. Jones l 2 S l.ozano AD2 J. McCrcarv AE2 1.. McKcc AF2 R Ocanipo AMH2 R. Ranch A02 T. Riley AK2 R. Ross AME2 R. Santos AD2 M. Sosa A02 C. Trancosa 275 PR: M. Trugler PN: J. Wade AQ2 M. Williams A02 M. Hausman AMS3 F. Adams AD3 M. Anderson AT3 D. Barry AT3 L. Beck AME3 R. Bieth AT3 R. Blocl4 AT3 B. Carl AD3 M. Calillo AMS3 T. Crow AA G. Cru7 AMS3 R. Gomes A03 P. Holman A03 M. Jacobson AMH3 J. Johnson AK3 K. Karstedt AD3 D Lovd AD3 M. Lucas AD3 F. Madrid AE3 L. Melendv PR3 R. Milam AK3 T. Mitchener AQ3 T. Naylor A03 G. Bracklev AQ3 G. Owens AMS3 B. Padilia AT3 J. Pellon 276 AMS3 .1. Sc;irbrough AT3 M. Shcllon AMH.1 R. Silva AT3 R. Siscniorc A D.I I) Smalc . l- R I hompson AD3 R. Vcrmersch AE3 K. Wirlh A D.I I-. Wuthrich A Ml: AN E. Arambulo AEAN M. Archuleta ADAN A Bari AEAN G. Barnclt AN .1 Brooks AEAN R. Bowver ADAN D. Cards AMSAN M. Daley AQAN L. Decker AN M. Freeman AN E. Gilbert AN D. Hunlcr AMMAN D. Iredale AMMAN H. Isadore YNSN J. Jaramillo AN G. Jenkins AND. Jones YNSN K. Kennedy AOAN J, Lovejoy AN B Martin AN R Mat? 277 AEAN M. Reyes AN R. Sharrai AN J. Sullivan AZAN A. Moore AEAN J. Morgan AQAN T. Olson AEAN J OToolc AN R. Pruill AA J. Anderson ADAA T. FKnn AEAA B. Silvcrlhornc AZAA D. Skundbcrg AA L. Smith AA S. Slines 278 WESTPAC ARRIVALS Back Ro« - A02 L. Seal. A 1S2 D Sandoval. AE2 D. Konopasck. AEI R Dciblcr, AOl H. Kral cr. 1 r.inl Rou - ASC I . Peters. ATC .1. Conrov. AMEC J. Anderson ( B.iek Row - AME3 K GrilTilli. AN A. Thomas. F- ' ronl Ro« - AA J. Bauer, ADW J Bi b . A IS I Whclan. 279 MODLOC THE CRUISE The glittering neons and blaring music Fill the streets with sensuous delight. Long haired beauties with sparkling eyes Offer a solace of kisses to fill empty hearts. Cold beer, loud music, and warm bodies Mix and touch for commerce and love. Smiling faces and laughing voices Fill mind, body and the barren void. The bouncing taxis and stop go jeepneys Rush jostled, hurried passengers From one disco bar to another. Each different hot sport becomes the same. Duly days become a welcome respite, An oasis of essential sanity in a wasteland of illusive emotions. Time to gird for another liberty. First Place Poetry The sultry women ply their trade, Or wait for their salty flames. Each apprcnhensive of the other. Each stung by the butterfly of love. All the cast build memories To be told as ribald or sad. Memories for another time and age. When their futilities turn to gold. So it was in the days gone by. These todays of emotional abandon. They will become tomorrow ' s yesterdays And seduce the landsman to the sea. Rodney T. Cooke YNl USN Air Department First Place Cartoon ABFAN J. A. Dougherty 280 CONTESTS sfL P n WD First Place. Cartoon Series. AXAN S. Chapman . Vop... iTi 8EEM 5 Lo JO ye lRS , Rut I R£Ti£-net« IT ' ILL Xusr LiKt ye srtR js y . .. i . Eii«iG Told what tc tjo _, When To 3) IT . . . All mt The s«mE TirtiE ... AHJ UIHAT Hot To 3 o WMEaI aJCT T 0 Oi-C IT... . BCtMS RcAI . jVAR D .1 . ' A5 LASr w LtAj€ , And ... ZeEZ ... 1 ;ei «i.y ..««J C«iptS .. TmcsE 1.0« i.C0L3 LCMEV Aji i r I ' ' il .H-u. ' Cei LD EiJEft roRoETp... First Place, Best Artistry Cartoon EM3 H. Yacoubian V r yoo mis$t.J ft Sfor T ucnp rwt TRfiSH UJ€T youR ftiop ' 281 MODLOC BEARD M DAY 1 DAY 6 DAY 12 BKi ' l RS H K ' ' J 1 H 282 GROWING CONTEST DAY 18 DAY 24 r v ; DAY 30 l j BEARD GROWING WINNERS RM2 M. Newton (CR) AN P. Willkomm (V-2) AEAN R. Bucklery (VS-37) ATI L. Johnson {VAW-126) LTJG R. Pfeffen (OI-2) MS3 M. Ries (S-5) PH3 M. Parton (OP) 283 n C l)R S S. Mongomcry Suppl Officer I ( l)k W McKcchnie Assi. Supply Officer With over 700 personnel and 10 officers in 8 divisions and 601 spaces dispersed throughout the entire ship, the Supply Department conducts busi- ness around the clock to provide pay, parts, and services to CONNIE ' s 5000 officers, crew, en- barked Air Wing and Staff. The essential repair parts and consumable supplies are provided by S- 1 ' s 51 man division. This significant task involves the management of approximately 40.000 line items in 36 storerooms, including Seamart. An Office Ma- chine Repair Shop is also part of S-1 which main- tains over 900 electric and manual typewriters. 50 mechanical calculators, and 18 Xero.x machines. S- 2 is responsible for feeding the crew in two Enlisted Dining Facilities with requisite galleys, vegetable preparation rooms, sculleries, and bake shop. This division is capable of serving 15.000 meals per day. including the daily baking of 1.000 loaves of bread, and preparation of 5.260 pounds of meat and 3.000 pounds of potatoes per day. If it ' s a stereo you are looking for. jewelry for wife or girlfriend, a pressed uniform, or merely a toothbrush, candy bar, soda, or a haircut. S-3 Division is the place to go. This 77 man division through its eight retail outlets, two barber shops, and a laundry and dry cleaning plant provides a wide range of retail merchandise and free services to the crew. Although S-4 is the smallest Supply Department division with only 23 personnel assigned, it has the largest cash flow — annual dis- bursements totaling well over 18 million dollars. S- 5 s 85 man division is responsible for the feeding and berthing of approximately 500 officers through the operation and maintenance of two wardrooms, as- sorted galleys, sculleries, and 220 staterooms. With it ' s 118 man division. S-6 provides the essential repair parts, repairable components, and consum- able support to ensure that CONNlE ' s complex deckload of 93 aircraft are continually maintained in a maximum readiness posture. This involves the management of 50.000 line items in 29 storerooms located throughout the ship. S-7 28 man division handles CON N 1 E ' s immense data processing work- load to provide the essential automated and timely management reports. The 36 man division of S-8 supports the 230 chief petty officers aboard CON- STELLATION through its separate dining area, associated galley, scullery, lounge, and seven berth- ing compartments. CONNIE is extremely fortunate to have the best Supply Department VERTREP teams afloat, its superlative record in the overall COMNAVAIRPAC competition for the Battle Ef- ficiency Award — 987f for 1978 and 99 ;r for 1979 graded VERTREP exercises-is indicative of the Supply Department ' s overall ability to consistently provide outstanding logistic support and put real meaning into the Supply Corps motto o( Ready for Sea . 285 S-1 S-1 , the Stores Division, processes an average of 72,000 requests and receipts annually, maintains 30 storerooms filled with an inventory of some 44,000 assorted repair parts and consumable supplies valued in excess of 7.5 million dollars. To fulfill their motto: ' ' Customer Ser- vice , the Stores Division is divided into: Stock Control, where records are kept and data processing input is prepared; Supply Support, which maintains the technical library and processes customer material re- quest ; Material Issue, which delivers the goods to the customer; and Office Machine Repair which is kept busy servicing over 400 various office machines. IT T. Argento |{NS J, Hggimann SKCS A. Hndava SKC .1. (Jrav SKC .Sain SKC B. VanSe SKI R. Alcantara Sk I I:. Calacsan SKIS. Dacunios SKI L. Kishcr SK2 R. Apostao SK2 v. l.alina SK2 0. Mayfield 286 SK2 P. Soriano SK2 S. Tabas SK3 G. Achurra SK3 S. Benson SKJ A. Bramlcll SK3 (), C arran a SK.t W. Lacapria SK3 R. McNeills SK3 S. Vinson SK3 J. Williams .SK3 R. Alcala SKSN C, hasom SKSN L. lelise SN S. Jones SKSN T. laiilualo SKSN D. Mihaliak SKSN L. Moore SKSN S. Olding 287 .S K Ololco SKSN k. Poulm SN R. Rocha SKSA ,1. Blum SA C. Rosado SK B Baich SR I . Popol.111 SK .1, mn i □13 El S-2 The management and operation ol ' the ship ' s two Enlisted Dining I ' acilities (EDF) is the responsibility of the 80 Mess Management Specialists, 25 Master-at-Arms, and 160 Food Service Attendants of S- 2 Division. Serving more than 8000 meals every day is an endless task and requires an enormous amount of supplies. On an average day, the EDF ' s will consume 750 gallons of milk, 540 dozen eggs, 750 pounds of meat and 500 loaves of bread. The ship ' s bakery turns out fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes everyday and uses about 1 1 40 pounds of sugar and 1 ,600 pounds of flour. As an added service, while the ship was in Pusan and Singapore, S-2 Division ran a fast-food hamburger stand on the fleet landing and fed 20,000 hungry sailors returning from liberty. How is that for service.? I S W l ' o«cll 1S( M .1. MafigLicomn 1S{ 1 Anglin MSI VV llamlow MSI H Muno 288 MSI E. Ocanipo MSI J. Rano MS2 E. Alicdan MS2 A. Bonded MS2 D. Cox MS2 P. Ganibou MS2 C. Macapagal MS3 C. Chapman MS3 I-. Davis MS3 B. Fishcl MS3 F riorcs MS3 K. Levin MS3 M. Pclska MS3 D Price MS3 D Rolf MS3 A. Smilh 1S3 S. Tolcnlino MSSN E. Budahazi MSSN M. Hansen MSSN R. Maciejeski MSSN L. Simmons 289 S-3 sues .1. Slrayol S-3 is the CONSTELLATION ' S Sales and Service Division. The impacted work of our eighty Ship ' s Servicemen (SH) directly upon every crewmember contributes greatly to the ship ' s high morale. Forty SHs operate our tailor shop, laundry and dry cleaning plants on a 24 hour basis and process about 2.5 tons of laundry daily! Nine barbers, working two barber shops, officer ' s CPO ' s and crew ' s, average better than 200 haircuts every day. Through eight retail outlets with an inventory of over 1.8 million dollars, and a special order desk for catalogue sales, Connie crewmen can purchase practically any item they desire. During this WESTPAC, sales have grossed over 1.2 mil- lion. A major contribution to our high sales total is soft drinks. Thirsty crewmen consume over 7,000 cans of soda a day, purchased through vending machines or divisional soda messes. sue J. Dysarl SHC R. Serrano SI 1 2 A. Dagun SH2 R. Murillo SI 1 3 D. Abad SH.t B Abasia SII.1 A. Collazo SI 13 M. Delgoffc SII.1 M. Fleming .SII3 S. Greene SII3 L. Iloilo SI 13 C Malonzo SII3 R, Ma on 290 Sll ' ! M Milks SI 13 C. Rullcdac SH3 1. Slocks SHSN J Ballard SHS 1. Eilers SHSN 1. Harris SHSN R. Hoher SHSN 1. Krause SHSN VI. McGinly SHSN C. Mcmcring SHSN L. Wenlworlh SHSA K. Gardner SHSR L. Hayes 291 S-4 CVV02 A. Conccpcion DKC S. Siirmlcnlo Dkl I- McCoy DKI W. Mendel I)K: R, Ami cosa I)K: S C;isso l)K2 A. Konquii l)K ' J liiiucrmcistcr The Disbursing Officer and a staff of twenty-three Disbursing Clerks (DK) in S-4 Division, manage an an- nual budget of $ 1 8,000,000,00. They prepare a payroll of $158,000 every two weeks, and maintain the financial records of over 5,000 personnel; compute travel allowances, process claims for vouchers for expending public funds, and allotments to dependents and banking institutions; maintain the ships fiscal records and prepare financial records. In addition, S-4 Division offers the following services: safekeeping deposits, personal check cashing, financial budget counseling, and explanation and correction of LES forms and data. 292 DK3 B. Cahill l)K3 E. Dclacru? DK3 J. Manuel DK3 R. Namannv l)K3 J. Page DKSN A. Malinao DKSR P. Hipoliio DKSR D. Larscn S-5 Division has fifty-nine Mess Man- agement Specialist who plan, prepare and serve over 2000 meals daily in the ship ' s two officer ' s wardrooms. They also man- age the billeting office of the Connie ho- tel , assigning officers and guests of offi- cer status to one of the more than 220 staterooms. A small army of rotational pool personnel assist the MS in the ward- rooms, clean the staterooms and provide laundry and dry cleaning services to ap- proximately 500 officers and civilian tech reps. MSCS E. Serrano Vises R. Thompson Vise G. Rooncv MSC B. Vlllanueva MSI A. Cabading 293 MSI D. Napalan MS2 B. Acierto MS2 C. Alcantara MS2 A. Aman MS2 F. Anova MS2 D. Balboa MS2 V. Geluz MS2 V. Grepo MS2 N. Penalba MS2 E. Santos MS2 L. Vida MS2 R. Vidal MS B. Abrena MS3 G. Alcorn MS3 B Burrows MS3 K. Edgell MS3 A. Espinosa MS3 H. Laster 294 MS3 A Livingston MS3 T. McCullough MS3 L. Ramirez MS3 C. Riego De Dios MSSN S. Craig MSSN T. Cuevas MSSN D Devarmin MSSN S Elenbaas MS3 D. Morrow MSSN J. Schulstad MSSA B. Bellew MSSA D Gradv MSSA F. Marschal ' l MSSA D Stevens MSSR M. Barrow 295 S-6 LT R. Boyd CW02 A. Villanueva Mr. G. Altghbers Mr. M. Brennessel Aviation Stores are the work of S-6 Division. Its task is to provide material support for the maintenance programs of all aircraft, aeronautical equipment and associated flight gear. The Aviation Storekeepers (AK) maintain an inventory of thou- sands of spare parts for ordnance, electronic, structural and engineering systems aboard the various aircraft. They estimate future needs, issue stock on hand, identify and codify stock and render service to the wing with a smile within the constraints of logistic directives. Mr. H. Goehring AKC E. Myers AKC E. Valencia AKl R. Baulista AKl R. Boenaventura AKl N. Eusoof AK2 J. Hinds AKl A. Ibon 296 AKl S. McGhee AKl R. Nicolas AKl R. Pohill AK2 F. Angel AK2 D. Morris AK2 M. Siega AK3 P. Allen AK3 L. Beck AK3 E. Beniquez AK3 R. Camcrola AK3 L. Cruz AK3 C. Eakin AK3 D. Jones AK3 H. Metcalf AK3 S. Patterson AK3 R. Ruth AK3 B. Seifert AKAN J. Arriga AKAN F. Alimusa AN S. Bond AN A. Brown AN K. Channel AKAN J. Deno AKAN H. Doyle AKAN J. Gallegos AKAN M. Gilbert AN J. Graham AN M Hobe AN E. Howard AN W. James AKAN W Moore AN J. Mullinix AN M. Nee AN J. Nieto AK N P Priano AN T Ross AKAN T. Smith AKAN D. Sullivan AN W. Toner 297 AKAN T. Wilcoxson AN R. Williams AA M. Mims AA S. Parke AR J. Thomas S-7 The need for an extensive accounting system to keep tabs on the receipt and transfer of supplies, equipment and disbursement of money is handled by S-7 Division, the data processing people of the Supply Department. Through the Shipboard Uniform Automated Data Pro- cessing System (SUADPS) and the Surface and Aviation Maintenance and Material Management Systems, the DP ' s of S-7 provide effective mechanized reporting and keypunch support of many departments aboard CONSTELLATION. Products of their work which are impor- tant to all hands are such things as the printing of paychecks and personnel rosters. LTJG S. Anderson DPC R. Gardner DP2 T. Stanford DP2 B. Wheelock DP3 R. Carbone DP3 R. Caylor DP3 K. Charest DP3 G. Ernest 298 DP3 J Madigan SN D. Ambrose DPSN B Brown SN J. Kpps SN B. Pullcn DPSN R Roth DPSN B. Slettlcr SN P. Tapalla SN E. Weinstock DPSN R. Young 299 sx Working diligently to provide support for the diverse and myriad demands of Supply Department ' s widespread operations, Supply Ad- min performs the many clerical and administrative functions required to keep the efforts of all the various divisions running smoothly. In addition to co-ordination of many different watch bills and working party schedules, the typing of massive numbers of memorandums, messages and instructions, the men of Supply Admin assist the Supply Officer and Assistant Supply Officer in the complex task of organizing the frequent evolutions of the busy department. Even in view of the constant in-flow and out-flow of parts and materials, and Connie ' s functions as a floating Supply Center for her battle group, its mamoth message traffic load is surprising. An average of over 2000 messages are processed by Supply Admin every day; during the extended deploy- ment in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, this load peaked to nearly 3000 messages daily. Keeping pace with the constantly shifting needs and demands of the CONSTELLATION and her most diversified of departments. Supply Admin ' s personnel constantly provide timely, high quality management support that seeks to alleviate, wherever possible, the potential for time-consuming confusion and a disruption in the smooth flow of the critical operations that Supply Department provides to the Constella- tion and her Task Force. 300 WESTPAC ARRIVALS Bottom Row. L-R - SKSN B. Beach. SK3 D. McMenamin, DK2 E. Eugenio. SR V. Morga, DK2 F. Novencido, SH 1 L. Hugle. Second Row. L-R - SKSN S. Wellnilz, SR D. Pratt, SKSN R. Taylor. AK3 S. Herndon. DP2 M. Moore. SKSN F. Maher. DPSN G. Feidt. Top Row. L-R - DPSN D. Gambrell, AR R. Hendrix, AA M. Lenz. DP2 J. Rogers, DPSA J. Eddy. SKSR A. Moak 301 QPGfll?GJd]B I EfiPIijCflB F kVh hV CDR L. Pi inger Weapons OITiccr l.CDR L. Keith Assistant Weapons Officer The Weapons Department is responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship ' s entire Weapons Control System. This includes the Terrier Guided Missile Complex with its associated launching systems and radars, as well as the procurement, handling, stowage, accountability, maintenance and issue of all ordnance for the ship ' s strike force, defense and security. Under the direction of the Gun Boss , the department accomplishes its volatile mission through five major groups within the department: the Aviation Ordnance Group made up of the four G Divisions; the Terrier Battery composed of SAM and FOX Divisions; W Division, which is the special weapons arm of the department; the Marine Detachment which provides internal security for the ship, comprises the landing team and manages the brig; and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment whose ticklish business is to render safe any unexploded ordnance considered hazardous. The outstanding performance of the Weapons Department was recognized recently by their winning the coveted COMNAVAIRPAC Battle Efficiency Black W — a certainly well-deserved mark of excellence. wx FTCS G. Lemeister YN3 R. Hayter YN3 W. Robertson 303 EOD TEAM ONE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is a job for which few apply and even fewer are chosen, for it calls for nerves of steel and the skills of a surgeon. The EOD Team of the Weapons Department is a small, select group of four men specially schooled in ordnance disposal and disarming in addition to their regular duties. The men of EOD Team ONE are the trouble shooters on board CONSTELLATION and stand ready to render safe or dispose of any and all explosive ordnance whether conventional or nuclear, foreign or domestic. It ' s a nice feeling, knowing that they are aboard just in case! CW02 C. Cook HTC J Scoll STG2 R. Larson HT2 C. Barnum FOX The Terrier Battery is the very heart of the CONSTELLATION ' S fixed defense against enemy air and surface attacks and is comprised of two divisions, FOX and SAM. FOX Division, assigned two officers and fifty-two Missle Fire Control Technicians (FTM), is responsible for the operation and maintenance of four AN SPG-55 A missile fire control radars, and four MK 1 19 computers, associated MK 3 weapons direction equipment, and the AN SPS- 48 A primary air search radar. Many hours of trouble-shooting the electronic equipment, performing planned maintenance, and conducting almost daily tracking exercises and AAWEX ' s have resulted in FOX Division contributing to the Terrier Battery ' s operational readiness during this deployment. During MODLOC II in the Indian Ocean, FOX Division maintained a Condition III, around- the-clock alert status for 20 straight days without disruption to their regular demanding mainten- ance program. LT R Coller CW.02 C. Altenburg FTMC R. Achelpohl FTMC P Spoon FTMl R. Mintorn 304 fTMl F. SLOAN ITMI A. THWEATT 1TM2 J. DRUMMOND FTM2 B. HOFFMAN FTM2 S. LAWRENCE FTM2 MCNEARNEY FTM2 S PLANTF FTM2 W. SERRMIN FTM2 S. SNIDER FTM2 M. SICHLEY FTM2 J. NENZEL FTM2 B. FUMBACK FTM3 D BALLARD FTM3 M. BEKEREJIAN FTM.1 J. HARRIS FTM3 C HERMOSLRA FTM3 M. HOLNAGER FTM3 R. JUNTUNEN FTM3 D KNAPP FTM3 J. FANNING FTM3 B. LOPEZ FTM3 R. MORGAN FTM3 K. NEALY FTM3 T. OCONNER FTM3 R ROBERSON FTM3 K. ROFFLER FTM3 W. SENELL FTM3 W. FOWLER FTMSN F. INZUNZA FTMSN B. LACY FTMSN C. SESSUM FTMSN C. SOWARDS AR C. KINSEY 305 WG G-1 LCDR E. Beaver . LT B Dowty ABl R. LeBaron TM2 G. Lovin The gun slingers of G-1 Division operate the ship ' s armory, where all of the small arms are stowed and cared for, and the saluting battery, which is used in rendering honors to visiting dignitaries and for commemorating special holidays (like Happy New Year 1979 in MODLOC ONE). Keeping things cool in the Weapons Department is another job for the G-1 gunners who maintain the intricate magazine sprinkling system throughout the ship. The ship ' s Gunner and his 38 mates and strikers are accountable for the proper care and stowage of all the ship ' s ammunition with the exception of the terrier and air-launch missies. CW02 G. Hansen ADC C. Jackson GMGl H. Cottrell AOl S. Wilcoxson A03 R. Briley A03 R. Debord A03 D. Herman A03 K. Jackson A03 L. Patryas A03 J. Smith A03 N. Starnes A03 B. Walton AOAN W. Rayson AGGSN W. Johnson 306 GMMSN C. Bergman L Horn AN E. Sotero AN F. Rayelo A A J. Berg A A P. Green AA C. Melton AA R. Swarlz AA G. Walker SA J. demons R J Fuentes G-2 The red shirts of G-2 Division give much tender, loving care to the stowage and handling of the Sparrow , Sidewinder , and Phoenix air launched missiles carried aboard our aircraft. The eleven Aviation Ordnancemen and four Torpedoman ' s Mates are kept plenty busy servicing, repairing, installing and operating all types of aviation ordnance and associated equipment, launch- ers and circuitry. At other times G-2 is concerned with another type of guided missile ; the men serve as dispatchers for the ship ' s ground vehicles, whenever we happen to be in port. LT S. Williamson AOC R. Johnson AG I J. Green A02 T. Durham 307 G-3 A02 R. Herbert A02 R. McFadden A03 B. Malhews A03 D. Ross AOAN H. Brvant TMSN D. McBride TMSN P Ward AN A. Ancheta AN F. Moss SN K. Barnclt AA F. Heasion AA D Smith During all ammunition replenishment evolutions, the AO s of G-3 Division can be seen up on the hanger deck operating the ammo skids and hoists, making certain that all of the conventional ammunition, bombs and mines under the cognizance of the Aviation Ordnance Group is safely transfered below for secure storage. Up on the flight deck in bomb alley ' and on the second deck weapons transfer areas , the ordnance men of G-3 work day and night assuring that all of the ordnance under their control is safely assembled and ready for use when called for. The forty-one AO s and strikers in G-3 Division go about their dangerous work with necessary care and caution knowing that even though they themselves cannot move mountains, what they work with CAN! ENS F. English AOC R. Jenkins AOl I.. Johnson AOl D. Stnngham A02 M. Cheshier 308 AO: W. HOLLhNliACK A03 G. BURCHETTE A03 G. ENGSTROM A0.1 R. JIMENEZ AO ' 1 KEPLEY A03 R MANASCO AOAN C BAILEY AOA R DEWEY AOAN R. DLNNEY AO N W LOL DHRMILK AON A 1 MUSCI AOAN E. SEXFRIED AN V. CAYWOOD AN B. DUFFIELD AN D. KITAGANA SN V WARREN AA R. DRIVER AA J. GRAY AA R IVERSON AR 1. CLEVELAND AR T KIRPATRICK AA M. FLYNN AA G. JENSEN AA R. QL ' IJANO AA M. SCHADEW ITZ AR M. MAGANA 309 G-4 At the heart of all ordnance transfer aboard ship are the many weapons elevators which carry the ordnance from the magazines to the assembly areas and on up to the flight deck. The elevator maintenance crews of G-4 see to it that the elevators are kept in good working order. Once the ordnance reaches the flight deck, more G-4 men are on hand to ensure its safe delivery to the proper aircraft for installation. G-4 Division has 35 hard-charging AO ' s working day and night maintaining, transfering and checking their equipment and delicate cargo which allow for but one mistake. AOCS J. Alston AOl L. Kuhl AOl D. Pruss A02 Bailey A02 R, Duncan A02 G. Hewelt A03 W. Cooksley A03 T. Hosmer A03 H Jones A03 K. Re A03 A. Trejo A03 J. Trejo AGAN T. Atwood AGAN J. Gonzales AGAN J. McGuire AGAN M. Perry AGAN J. Warner AGAN M. Arrick AN G. Bennett AN J. Hillian AN M. Holden AN J. Kimball AN H. Mandocdoc AN D. Nichols AN D. White AA J. Anderson AA D. Bonngard AA K. Breauit AA D. Chrislenson AA N. Evans 310 MARDET CAPT W. Scoggins Commanding Officer 1st IT L. Sorrels Executive Officer Milites Classiarii (Soldiers of the Fleet) is the ancient title of warriors assignd to duty afloat. The first U.S. Marines who were signed up on 10 November 1775, were enrolled to serve in detachments aboard ships. The anchor in the proud emblem symbolizes that the Marine is first and foremost a maritime soldier, one who is trained and prepared to wage war on or from the sea. Admiral D. G. Farragut once said, A ship without Marines is like a coat without buttons! Whether providing internal security aboard the CONSTELLATION, mobilizing for oper- ations ashore or serving as honor guards at ceremonies, our Marines carry out each assignment with the spirit of the Corps. Semper Fidelis! IslSGT R Cobb SSGT M. Chadick SSGT A. Pasquale SOT C. Davis SOT J. Gonzales CPL C. Gueno CPL D. Kolsch CPL J Lou CPL W WEFEL LCPL M. Alberts LCPL R Burton LCPL R. Connor LCPL J Crafton LCPL B. Deleon LCPL R. Dore LCPL D. Green LCPL B Grundy LCPL J Hanshan LCPL R. Hernandez LCPL K. Kanaski 311 LCPL A. Ludwick LCPL W. Maurer LCPL M. Meyers LCPL B. Miller LCPL O. Nelson LCPL C. Nicher LCPL P. Ring LCPL D. Smith LCPL M. Strachan LCPL L. Taflner LCPL J. Thomas LCPL R. Vernon LCPL F. Welch LCPL R. Wi lkins LCPL R. Wise PFC K. Allen PFC J. Barnes PFC G Brown PFC T Cichowski PFC R. Collins PFC R. Elliot PFC J. Everett PFC M. Julian PFC V. Kimbrough PFC D. Lanning SAM PFC R. Pinero PFC S. Ray PFC M. Reed PFC J. Stone PFC V. Stone PFC W. Trailer PFC F. Valencia SAM Division (Surface to Air Missile) maintains and operates the CONSTELLATION ' S two MK 10 guided missile launching systems including the actual loading, assembling and launching of the Terrier missile. The twin-rail Terrier launching systems, located on the port and starboard quarter of the ship, are capable of firing two missiles every 30 seconds. The Terrier missile is a supersonic, solid-fuel, radar-guided missile used against airborne or surface targets and can be armed with either nuclear or conventional warheads. 312 The GMM ' s (Gunner ' s Mate, Missile) work with a very complex system of interrelated electro- mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components in launching missiles. To insure a controlled environment within the missile houses, the two officers and thirty-two enlisted personnel must conduct their own inspection, care and preparation of the highly sensitive components. Since it is a nuclear-capable launching platform, the Terrier Battery personnel are required to maintain the highest standards of nuclear safety through constant training and inspections. The missile men of SAM Division take pride in the fact that they are part of a weapons team rated number one in the WESTPAC carrier fleet. |;NS .S. MaitlLirid GMMC: G. Brunk GMMl l Cochran GMMi v. Ncase GMM: I.. Smith GMM3 M Rdwards GMM3 R. Fmilv GMM.1 T, (iarcia GMM3 R. (iinlcr GMM3 W. Olson GMM3 R. Palaclous GMM3 R Potter GMM3 R Reeves GMM3 C. Silvis GMM3 R Tayse GMM3 G. Williams GMMSN G. Blair GMMSN P Davidson GMMSN .1. Drever GMMSN M. Luchrs GMMSN M. Stahler GMMSA H. Alkerson GMMSA P Austin 313 W The responsibility for the safe assembly, handUng, storage, test maintenance and disassembly of all special weapons on board CONSTELLATION lies with W Division. To maintain ship and air wing special weapon capability for loading and launching operations, the thirty Gunners Mate Technicians (GMT) of the division must maintain 100 percent reliability through continuous technical training, and updating through support of all prescribed training evolutions. W Division maintains a certified two line capability i.e., two crews, independent of each other. Certification is acquired by annual Technical Proficiency Inspections conducted by the Department of Defense. Their most recent inspection was graded outstanding in the area of technical operations, wi th zero discrepancies. LCDR A. Bradford ENS R. Schwarl? CW04 H Schwaeble CW03 W Saltier GMTC C Havnes GMTl K. Blomnuist GMTl L. Duval GMTl R. Earls f GMT2 D. Ambrose GMT2 D. Clairmonl GMT2 M. Earls GIVIT2 R Folkner GMT2 T. Johnson GMT2 L. Phillips GMT3 G. Gotten GMT3 R. Dye GMT3 E Hair GMT3 F. Hansen 314 GMT3 W. McGinnis GMT3 C. Rounds GMT3 A. Valenti SK3 C. Heilinger VN3 L. Lake GMTSN S. Alvord GMTSN J.Conner GMTSN F. Grochulski GMTSN C. Schlagenhauf GMTSA M. Icenogle GMTSA K Schleve WESTPAC ARRIVALS L-R - GMTSA T. McDaniels. GMTSA K. Clark, GMM2 D. Sergeant, L-R - FTMSN E Weaver. FTMSN C. Ange. SN E. Moullon, FT.MSA D. GM.MSA R. Crandrord, AOC V.Sone. AOl B. Stewart. LT Mauer. LCDR Hannigan. AOl J Doubler. AOAN W. W irth. AR G. Stokes, A02 J. D. Emerson Johnson. L-R - PFC E. Harris. LCPL R Ortiz, SGT J. Bell. LCPL M. Carroll. RFC B. Wilkes, RFC M. Anderson. RFC W. Isaacs. PFC C. Rice. PFC W. Lindhorst, PFC D. Robles. LCPL W. Celesline. LCPL J. Wolfe. PFC M. Miller, LCPL J. Pascoe. LCPL S Bradford, LCPL D Gnffe . LCPL R. Salazar. LCPL R. Pokrzewinski. Jr. 315 THE FIRST TEAM ' S JOB DONE CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF: The Secretary of Defense and I wish to extend our congratulations and appreciation to all members of Task Group 77.7 for their outstanding performance and dedication during the current Middle East de- ployment. We are aware of the many hardships and sacrifices involved in prolonging an already ex- tended deployment. In the face of these difficulties, the professionalism of the people involved is all the more commendable and reflects the highest tradi- tion of the United States Armed Forces. Please convey our thanks to all concerned for a job well done. COMMANDER, SEVENTH FLEET: Your recent commendations are noted with pleasure and immense pride in the men of Task Group 77.7. Navy personnel world-wide, and especially your Seventh Fleet shipmates, have been inspired by your selfless devotion to duty and exemplary professional execution of sudden national tasking. When called upon a second time by the Commander In Chief under the most difficult circumstances you sprinted 26+ knots and were truly ' Ready Now ' for any- thing on arrival in the Western Indian Ocean. Throughout your extended Indian Ocean oper- ations, you impressively exemplified Seventh Fleet ' s motto ' A Ready Power For Peace. ' Your contribu- tions and accomplishments have been mos.t signifi- cant. Your combat ready presence in the Gulf of Aden made a crucial difference, and your successful initiatives with littoral nations will have an impor- tant impact on operations in the Indian Ocean for months to come. The great personal impact on sail- ors on USS CONSTELLATION, USS STERETT, USS KANSAS CITY, and USS WADDELL, and their families caused by extension of a WESTPAC deployment is deeply appreciated. Be assured that your exemplary service has contributed, in large measure to the support of American national inter- ests in a critical area. There could not have been a more superb response to the challenging mission you were given. Extremely well done. , 316 THE WELL DONES ROLL IN CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS: The Chairman. Joint Chiefs of Staff has expressed ap- preciation for the manner in which CONSTELLA- TION responded to the requirement to establish a Naval presence in the western Indian Ocean. Gen- eral Jones requested that his personal thanks be extended to all concerned for their truly profession- al performance. The following remarks were includ- ed in his personal correspondence to CNO: T know that turning the CONSTELLATION around and sending her westward involved hard work on the part of Navy staffs at all echelons and a measure of personal sacrifice on the part of those aboard the ship whose homecoming has now been delayed. All of this reflect the high quality of today ' s Navy and its vital role in our armed forces team. ' These thoughts echo my own feelings of admiration for the timely response of CONSTELLATION battle group. Please ensure that they are extended to those who played a part in making it happen. Warm re- gards. COMMANDER IN CHIEF, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET: Prior messages which commented on the outstanding performance of Task Group 77.7 dur- ing Indian Ocean contigency operations have been noted with pleasure. I have followed your progress during this deployment very, very closely. Your re- sponse to short notice tasking on the eve of your departure to return home after an already successful WESTPAC deployment and your subsequent supe- rior performance in carrying out assigned missions were in the highest traditions of the naval service. You have made a most significant contribution to maintaining peace and stability in an area of the world which is vital to U.S. interests. You were truly in a ' Fish Bowl ' which included extensive national public interest and you performed magnificently in all respects. You and your families who have been faced with uncertainty and disruption of long await- ed plans for homecoming have my deepest apprecia- tion and sincere admiration. Very well done. COMMANDER NAVAL AIR FORCE PA- CIFIC: As completion of a most successful WESTPAC deployment approaches, I would like to extend my congratulations to each member of the CONSTELLATION for a job exceptionally well done, constellation ' s operational and logis- tics readiness indicators are among the finest achieved by any deployed CV. Your efforts throughout the deployed months have ensured a high state of readiness and capability to react to changing world conditions. Not once, but TWICE, CONSTELLATION was directed on short notice to carry out contingency tasking. In both instances, CONSTELLATION and her air wing responded with confidence of the true professional and was indeed ' ready on arrival. ' Your ability to sustain a high state of readiness for onboard aircraft as well as ship ' s material readiness during recent contingen- cy tasking is most notable and indicative of sound supply and maintenance management. CONSTEL- LATION ' S superb performance in blue water ops, beyond normal logistics support and witho ut the benefit of ship repair availability upkeep for a peri- od of four months is an indicator of concerted pre- deployment and preventive maintenance efforts. This could not have been achieved without dedi- cated efforts of all hands. You have done one hell of a job. 317 TIGER CRUISE ON CONSTELLATION A Tiger at sea? When the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV64), commanded by Cap- tain Paul F. McCarthy Jr., of San Diego, left Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on May 1 1 ih, she had 248 tigers on board. No, the United States Navy is not starting a zoo. The tigers are male relatives of the crewmen of the Connie who have boarded the carrier to make the six and one-half day trip from Hawaii to San Diego. The tiger program allows the crew members of Navy ships to be reunited with male members of their family before arriving in their homeport. Tiger members were kept busy with daily tours and movies provided by the ship. The tours included interesting areas of the ship such as the bridge, from which the ship is controlled. Engineering spaces, and the hanger deck, where many of Connie ' s air- craft are located. The movies, shown every evening, ranged from cartoons to full feature movies. Tours and movies were not all however. The guid- ed missile cruiser STERETT (CG3 1 ) and the guid- ed missile destroyer WADDELL (DDG24) pro- vided gun shoots and the KANSAS CITY (AOR31) gave the tigers the opportunity to observe an underway replenishment when she refueled CONSTELLATION. The embarked air wing. Car- rier Air Wing NINE, commanded by Commander Melvin E. Munsinger, excited the tigers as they flew off most aircraft on May i5th and 16th. Excellent presentation! 1 had a great time. They kept us busy every minute. We saw places on this ship that some crew members never see. The crew was impressive too. They seem enthusiastic and committed, was how tiger Bob Hunter, of Rancho Santa Fe, California, summed up his adventures on the CONSTELLATION. The CONSTELLATION, STERETT, WAD- DELL and KANSAS CITY are returned to the United States after an eight month deployment into the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The CON- STELLATION, STERETT and WADDELL are homeported in San Diego, while the KANSAS city ' s homeport is Alameda, California. [- i . 318 HAWAII TO SAN DIEGO 319 SAN DIEGO HOME AT LAST Moored - Shift Colors was the word passed at approximately 1340 on 17 May, 1979 as the Connie was moored to the pier after completing an almost eight month deployment. But the homecoming celebration began much sooner. On the evening of 16 May th KFMB radio team of Hudson and Bauer came onboard to do a live broadcast from the flag bridge the next morning, and live they did. While Mr. Mac Hudson radioed from the flag bridge, Mr. Joe Bauer was stationed at the North Island pier, interviewing familes and friends of the crewmembers who had arrived to welcome the Connie in, but there was more to come. At approximately 0700 on the 17th, Vice Admiral Robert Coogan, COMNAVAIRPAC, arrived onboard to officially welcome the Connie and her crew home. Later that morning, the Civic Welcoming Comm.ittee arrived to similary honor the crew. Included in the groupe was Mayor Pete Wilson, the mayor of San Diego. There were also tugboats spouting water, and the bands on the pier, but the real moment, the real celebration, came as crewman met wife, new father met child, and son met parents. The real celebration was people reunited with their loved ones. The moment went on for hours as crewmembers poured off the ship into the arms of their loved ones. Gone were the thoughts of general quarters, flight ops, and the Indian Ocean. Thoughts of total happiness were now present. • 3 . s • , • 320 •A.. . 17 MAY 1979 321 KM MOTHERS ( ' O CREllATE ■ ML • Mh 322 fxflvi 323 BMfDSEWJrj ' % -nr «. .-J 4 i ' j jjti , - C .a Ut-con ! £ jMHcnr ' una m IN MEMORIAM ttDR George W. Kelly VS-37 LT William B. Blanton VS-37 LT Randy A. Mikal VS-37 EW3 James G. Mentink VS-37 EN3 Eric L. Walker CV-64 INTO YOLR HANDS O LORD. WE COM- MEND OUR SHIPMATES. MAY THEY REST IN YOUR ETERNAL PEACE. JS I. CONSTELLATION CRUISE BOOK 78-79 This book of seemingly endless work forged together by the cruise book staff in hopes of capturing for posterity, a great ship and crew at sea. As the days pass and turn into years we hope this cruise book holds pleasant memories for you. The cruise book is intended to keep this crew together in our minds as we go our separate ways, because for seven and one half months we were a team, and all of us will remember that for the rest of our lives. STAFF Officer in Charge CDR R. OLSON Editor LT L. RYGG ENS S. PUCKETT CW02 S. HODER PHC R. GUFFEY DTCS C. CUNNINGHA Assistant Editors DTI J. WOODMAN PHI C. HOSKING GMTl F. EARLS PH2 D. JOHNSON PH2 P. KELLY DP2 B. WHEELOCK PH2 G. CHEN PH2 M. HUNSICKER DPS R. CARBONE PH2 P. TIFFANY PH2 S. TRUESDELL Editorial Assistant PH3 M. PARTON PH3 D. COBURN LCDR G. POWELL PH3 H. SMITH EM3 G. DOMPOR Sales Manager PHAN J. KINNEY FTMSN B. LACEY LCDR J. PESTER PHAN T. HERRON PHAN R. KRAMER Publisher PHAN V. COLEMAN PHAN R. TRUPP JOSTEN ' S AMERICAN PHAN D. RIGG PHAN B. GORDON YEARBOOK COMPANY AN B. HICKS PHAN C. FLOWERS CRUISE BOOK COVER CONTEST ISl M. SCHNEEKLOTH PHOTO CONTEST-HONORABLE MENT10 A THANK-YOU NOTE ... ... to the ship ' s photo mates, whose time, effort and professional ability made the book possible, and whose patience made our job so much easier, also a deep appreciation is expressed to all sales represen- tatives for their conscientious contribution. CDR G. NAKAGAWA LCDR A. MCKECHNIE OSC D. LINDBERG AMH2 G. PARTIN ET2 K. WIKTOR AEAN K. HARKELROAD THE EDITORS 328 - ye- • JL. KHM