David Ray (DD 971) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1979 volume:

1 QoUtn Skttfltatk C- QUClfc ■ Christmas Island (Lquaf or ' . i a Pho«ni Islands. ,. o v X SOUTH I a PACIFIC WE11INGI0N y . CRUISE ITINERARY DEPARTED SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA: 8 SEPT. 79 PEARL HARBOR. HAWAII: 14 • 22 SEPT. 79 MIDWAY ISLAND: 25 SEPT. 79 GUAM: 1 - 3 OCT. 79 YOKOSUKA. JAPAN: 12 - 22 OCT. 79 INCHON. SOUTH KOREA: 5 • 9 NOV. 79 SUBIC BAY. R.P.: 15 23 NOVEMBER 79 CROSSED THE EQUATOR 28 NOV. 79 DIEGO GARCIA: 18 JAN. 1 FEB. 80 COLOMBO. SRI LANKA: 8 II FEB. 80 SUBIC BAY. R.P.: 19 - 28 FEB. 80 HONG KONG. B.C.C.: 1 - 7 MAR. 80 GUAM: 12 MAR. 80 PEARL HARBOR. HAWAII 21 • 23 MAR. 80 ARRIVED SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA: 29 MAR. 80 United States Ship DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) r f- -m jh USS David R. Ray (DD-971) is the ninth SPRUANCE class destroyer and the fifth to join the Pacific Fleet. Homeported in San Diego, California, DAVID R. RAY is assigned to Cruiser-Destroyer Group One and Destroyer Squadron Thirteen. Designed and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, RAY is a member of the first major class of surface ships in the U.S. Navy to be powered by gas turbine engines. Four General Electric LM-2500 engines, marine versions of those used on DC-10 and C-5A aircraft, drive the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Twin controllable-reversible pitch propellers provide RAY with a degree of maneuverability unique among warships of her size. A highly versatile multi-mission destroyer, RAY is capable of operating independently or in company with Amphibious or Carrier Task Forces. Her overall length is 563 feet and she displaces 7800 tons. RAY ' S primary mission is to operate offensively in an Antisubmarine Warfare role. RAY ' S sonar, the most advanced underwater detection and fire control system yet developed, is fully integrated into a digital naval tactical data system, providing the ship with faster and more accurate processing of target information. Ship ' s weapons include two MK 45 lightweight 5 inch guns, two triple-barrel MK 32 torpedo tubes, an antisubmarine rocket (ASROC) launcher, and facilities for embarkation of antisubmarine helicopters. The ship ' s missle systems consist of the NATO Seasparrow Missile System, a short range surface to air, defensive weapon and the Harpoon Weapon System which employs a medium range, offensive, surface to surface anti-ship cruise missile. Additionally, the ship is equipped with rapid blooming offboard chaff, a decoy system used in an electronic warfare environment. Although built for maximum combat effectiveness, crew comfort and habitability are an integral part of RAY ' s design. Berthing compartments are spacious and the ship is equipped with amenities not usually found aboard destroyers including a crew ' s library, lounge, hobby shop, and gymnasium. Automated weapons and engineering systems permit operation of the ship, the size of a World War II light cruiser, by a reduced crew of 18 officers, 20 chief petty officers, and 250 enlisted men. HM2 David Robert Ray USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971), is named in honor of the late Hospital Corps man Second Class David Robert Ray. The son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ray, he was born on 14 February 1945, in McMinnville, Tennessee. He graduated from City High School in McMinnville in 1963. David Ray was a 1963 University of Tennessee alumni scholarship winner and attended the university ' s Knoxville campus from 1963 to 1966. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy at Nashville, Tennessee, on 28 March 1966 and subsequently reported to Recruit Training Command, Naval Training Center, San Diego, for recruit training. From June to October 1966, he attended the Naval Hospital Corps School, San Diego, after which he was assigned to the Naval Hospital in the USS HAVEN (AH-12). Following his tour in the hospital ship, David Ray next served at the Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California. In May, 1969, he requested a tour of duty with the Marines. He reported for instruction at the Field Medical Service School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, and in July he joined the Second Battalion, Eleventh Marine, First Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force. David R. Ray was serving as a corpsman with the battalion when he was mortally wounded on 19 March 1969, while treating wounded Marines. For conspicious gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty . . . near An Hoa, Quang Nam Province, in the Republic of Vietnam ... David Robert Ray was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. In addition to the Purple Heart Medal which was awarded for wounds received in action, he also had the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. History of the USS DAVID R. RAY The USS DAVID R. RAY joined the fleet in a commissioning ceremony on the 19th of November 1977 at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, Pascagoula, Mississippi. The principal speaker was the honorable James R. Sasser, United States Senator from David R. Ray ' s home state of Tennessee. Other participants included Mrs. Donnie M. Ray, David R. Ray ' s mother and the ship ' s sponsor; Vice Admiral James B. Wilson, USN, Chief of Naval Education and Training; and Captain David Turner, USMC, Ray ' s former executive officer. On Monday, 21 November 1977, the ship was underway for San Diego, arriving on 5 December. Following the Christmas leave period the ship underwent numerous equipment checkouts, sea trials, and shakedown training. The RAY returned to Ingalls for a five week shipyard period after this period ' s completion. On the return transit, the ship ventured south and crossed the equator. Two-hundred Polywogs were initiated by fifty-five Shellbacks in an early morning ceremony. The ship commenced a six month shipyard period in May of 1978 at Long Beach Naval Shipyard and during this time, main reduction gear 1 was changed out and the NATO Seasparrow Missile System, Harpoon Weapon System, Electronic Warfare Systems, Sonar Wide-Band Element Modification, and helicopter facilities modifications were installed. The ship successfully completed the propulsion plant light-off examination at the completion of this period. The USS DAVID R. RAY began 1979 in San Diego preparing for the Operational Propulsion Plant Examination scheduled for April. During the week of 19 February, the RAYscored a direct hit with a NATO Seasparrow against a supersonic drone while conducting system qualification trials. During the ensuing months, the ship underwent numerous inspections in preparation for the upcoming deployment. RAY set sail for its first Western Pacific deployment on September 8th. During a brief stop in Hawaii, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 37 Detachment 6 embarked for the seven month deployment. Enroute to the South China Sea, the ship made stops in Midway and Guam. After visits to Yokosuka, Japan and Inchon, South Korea, the RAY arrived in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. On November 22nd, the ship sailed for the Indian Ocean in response to the Iranian Hostage Crisis where she spend 58 consecutive days underway. Following a tender availability at Diego Garcia, where faulty main engine was replaced and a three day port visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, the RAY then returned to Subic Bay. Crewmembers spent five days in Hong Kong during early March before heading home. The RAY completed its first deployment on March 29th, 1980. The Spruance Program Pascagoula, Mississippi Constructing and Commissioning RAY Christening: Mrs. Donnie Ray tin Commander Edward B. Baker Commanding Officer Lt. Commander William Rogers Executive Officer Pre-Commissioning Days Change Of Command Ceremony On Saturday, May 12, 1979, Commander Ed- ward B. Baker, Jr. was relieved as Commanding Officer of the RAY by Commander Frederick Triggs during an onboard ceremony. Commander Baker was ' frocked ' to the rank of Captain at this time. (See photo at left) Captain Baker and his children, Sam and Sarah. t . ' ' v  n t«  2 - Ul WESTPAC ' 79 - ' 80 jgmJ I Deployment - And Getting Underway ■sm , «N tf; G U n S h o o t To take a ship on a deployment such as ours requires a great deal of manpower and skill. The men of the RAY proved what can be accomplished when everyone pulls together. Pearl Harbor USS ARIZONA Memorial Diamond Head 0S2 Greene 0S2 Bowes Haunuma Bay -.-. . vh- - ; -i-i ■ ■•• - -• . Lxr lias .• r t 7 M ■ i d w a y Tumon Bay, Guam A n d G u a m The white sandy beaches of Midway. The glass breakwater of Guam. The Midway Bird £ Mb K3BK ft:. «• ' Yokosuka, Japan 17 ind speed indicator. Greeted in Yokosuka by typhoon winds in excess of 65 knots. Crew members awaited the passing of the storm to partake of liberty in Japan which included for many, a visit to the megalopolis Tokyo. ■■■■■■■ ■ H Mayor of Tokai visits RAY Our kind of place? I IPI South Korea Joint security area at the border between North and South Korea. Standing beach guard at our port of entry. 22 Operation Handclasp - U.S. Navy Goodwill At Hye Sim Won Orphanage 23 Subic Bay R.P. Chief McHale on the grill ' Liberty City Subic Bay proved to be our home away from home (not counting the Indian Ocean). Among other exciting events, the ship sponsored a picnic at Dungaree Beach. Volleyball, sailing, swimming, and lots to eat made for well deserved relaxation for the crew.    «? -=- « IB J?tl flm 1 1 IV W!£J ! kr Pf f a Mojo Parties - a favorite pastime The streets of Olongapo ' Disco Danny Wingfield, Cullimore and Welch : , TfJL (tetza Station adJz ty ice, 70 23 j aaZO Indian Ocean The Soviet Presence The American Presence Entertainment and a cook out. 27 V- ]M •CM jBjj •  , v , _- 1 USS KITTY HAWK puts on an Air Show ' ' Underway Replenishment The Straight Shooters ' Exactly what the doctor or- dered. 4 NAVPERS 3100 2 IREV E 741 FRONT S N 0106 LF 131-0202 SHIP ' S DECK LOG SHEET 1 . ASSII iE • . ' ,IAur ;CCl r, IT 1 MAHKIN ' o ML HE SHIP HULL TYPE NUMBER D A D P . ' . . , - 9. 7,1 US ' DAVID R. RAY ATiB AS i A Ci 6 B O M -D3. Arabian Sea 1 2 3-4 12 13 — 14 15 16-17 POSITION ZONE TIME 0800 1 BV X BY POSITION ZONE TIME 1200 L X RY BY POSITION ZONE TIME BY . BY. LEGEND 1 -CELESTIAL 2-ELECTRONIC 3- VISUAL 4-0. R. TIME ORDER CSE SPD DEPTH RECORD OF ALL EVENTS OF THE DAY la 21 23 29 30 - 32 33 - 36 37 - 40 4i 00 - 04 77 2344 AN INDIAN OCEAN NEW YEAR IN DAVID R. RAY An Indian Ocean New Year In R. Ray AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI WHEREVER YOU ARE OUR SHIPS HAVE AMASSED FROM PLACES AFAR ON CAMEL STATION IN THE ARABIAN SEA AWAITING WORD OF THE HOSTAGES FREE STEAMING SOUTH ON A HEADING OF ONE EIGHT THREE THE ESCORTS BERKELEY, FANNING, AND ME KITTY HAWK IN CENTER WITH TEN KNOTS SPEED WE ' RE BATTLE GROUP BRAVO FULFILLING A NEED GAS TURBINE ONE BRAVO ON LINE FOR THE NIGHT TWO AND THREE GENS ARE PROVIDING THE LIGHT THE SHIP IS DARKENED. CONDITION FOUR SET THE GUNS ARE UNMANNED, LET US NOT FORGET COMCARGRU FIVE IS THE OTC WITH DESRON THIRTEEN EMBARKED IN ME MY LAMPS HELO TUCKED IN BED FOR THE NIGHT FOR THE FORTIETH DAY, NO LAND IN SIGHT MIDWAY IS UP NORTH, WITH HER ESCORTS IN SCREEN PLANES READY FOR LAUNCH IF AN IRANIAN IS SEEN KNOX, BAINBRIDGE, AND PARSONS ARE ALL UNDERWAY TO FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS ON THIS NEW YEARS DAY THE JOUETT IN PIRAZ SO FAR AWAY AGAIN THERE WILL BE NO MAIL TODAY IN DIEGO GARCIA RESTS USS STEIN A QUICK FIX BY DIXIE THEN BACK ON THE LINE NAVASOTA AND PASSUMPSIC PUMP FUEL AT NIGHT TO KEEP THE FORCE STEAMING AND AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT SAN JOSE AND WABASH, AND THE WHITE PLAINS TOO DELIVER THE STORES THAT WILL FEED OUR CREW WITH US HERE ON THIS OCEAN, OTHERS ARE SAILING THE KRIVAK, THE NATYA, THE TAMAN AND PELENG WARSHIPS OF PAKISTAN STEAM HERE ON THE BRINE AMIDST SCORES OF TANKERS AND SHIPS OF THE LINE OMAN JAGUARS FLY OUT EACH DAY AND TWICE A WEEK THERE ' S A SOVIET MAY ALERT PLANES ESCORT THEM ON THEIR LOW FLY BY THE KITTY HAWK TOMCATS CONTROL THE SKY AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI YOU BETTER TAKE HEED OUR NAVY STANDS READY WHATEVER THE NEED SET FREE ALL THE CAPTIVES FOR WE ' LL ALWAYS BE HERE TIL THEY ' RE HOME WITH THEIR LOVED ONES, FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR 30 F— 32 Sri Lanka is Fi ' i Hal iTJm IfclP ' ■■jalHf OB ■ 35 ,1 P f Pi •1 . t v - $53L r ss ... t if • mtA A L j i iW 1 -J J k agj gWr, 15 • W - ifc tt 1 ■ i : 1 Hong Kong 38 Wardroom Dining-ln Across the border into China from Hong Kong. (Ernesto Avila and Hank Welnicki) fThe Old and the NewJ. 39 mdf?t :-yfm [1:  Down We won ' t hear any complaints about the weather we had for most of our deployment. However, as these photo ' s show, we certainly had a few chances to experience Mother Na- ture ' s rendition of a rollercoast er. 41 Larry Phillips vs Dan O ' Donnell Buddy McComb vs Bill Monahan The Ray Puts On A Smoker . . . «3 yfc - O K S.  • tMHt-tf- ' M=l_ l 5 - - M - fit ju  ; = i 5 rfBi==. • -it ... i...ili ■...g ge ; --_ . — ,. . ii ■ i. Btfj i . j I2ZH J ►3, 1 The Indian Ocean Chorale wfl IB ■ •• • ' 1 J Ik Entertainment comes in many forms; from mu- sical impres- sions to cos- tume parties. Baron Von Cook Flying Ace ' Lightbourne and Pinto Jerry Silveira Rinicker and Baker Recreation The Royal Court Opening Coconuts Dominguez struggles with Sonofrank. 48 50 w « ■ v . 1 r ?v. Tim Wff r i Commanding Officer Commander Frederick Triggs Commander Frederick Triggs was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1939 and graduated from high school in Chatham, New Jersey in 1957 and the United States Naval Acadamy in 1961. Upon commissioning he was assigned to the USS Leonard F. Mason (DD-852) where he served as Damage Control Assistant and Main Propulsion Assistant. CDR Triggs has also been the Auxiliaries Officer in USS Long Beach (CGN-9), Chief Engineer in USS Truxtun (DLGN-35), and Executive Officer of the USS California (CGN-36). Commander Triggs is married to the former Judith L. Walters of Chatham, New Jersey. They have two children, Bruce and Deby. The Triggs reside in Bonita, California. Executive Officer LCDR James S. Polk ■ Lieutenant Commander Polk received his commission in 1968 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a B.A. in Philosophy while also completing the NROTC program. He first served as electrical officer and Main Propulsion Assistant onboard USS King (DLG-10). His following assignment was that of Engineer Officer of the USS Mitcher (DDG-35), as part of the Mod Squad. Stationed overseas in London, England he served as the Aide and Administrative Assistant to Deputy Commander in Chief U.S. Naval Forces Europe. After receiving his Masters Degree in Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California through the Weapons Systems Science curriculum he assumed duties as Executive Officer of USS Foster (DD-964). LCDR Polk served as Military Training Officer, Recruit training Command in San Diego prior to reporting as Executive Officer aboard the USS David R. Ray (DD-971). ' r r M.- ■ Z-— mmti ' im2 _ w ft2 ! ' f - r v j b s fl ■ ■■-3p fev ; vA i ffifllL ' } ■ 1 Hi Destroyer Squadron 13 Commodore W. P. Allen Commodore Allen entered the Naval Service via the Officers ' Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island, in October 1952. His early years in the Navy included a tour aboard the USS John R. Craig (DD-885) and ashore with the Pacific Fleet personnel distribution system. Upon his selection to the nuclear power program and his completion of that difficult academic training, he was assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of the USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) where he served four years. This tour was followed by an assignment aboard the USS Wedderburn (DD-684) as executive officer. Later, Captain Allen was assigned to London, UK, as a member of the staff, CINCUSNAVEUR. Tours aboard a carrier and as commanding officer of the USS Dupont (DD-941) followed. Captain Allen later graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and following his tour served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Prior to assuming the present command in October 1978, he served as Senior Member of the Propulsion Examining Board of the Pacific Fleet. Commodore Allen has the distinction of being a graduate of the Navy Boot Camp in San Diego and subsequently enjoying a successful naval career up through the ranks to Commander, Destroyer Squa- dron Thirteen, the Pacific Fleet Black Cat Squadron. Left to right: LT Lengerich LT Nute CDR Jones LCDR Quinn Senior Chief Frietas P01 McCarthy 8 © 2 f 9 59 Left to right standing: LT Gallo, Lin, Froehlich, Brund, Sexton, Wellman, Lanius, Cook, Moody. Kneeling: Gilreath, Lawler, O ' Donnell, Rader, Mongenas. 61 LCDR LeRoy Cook Brund, Lawler and Lin HSL-37 DET. 6 Lanius and Froehlich Chief Gilreath AW3 Rader LTJG Wellman Moody and Friend Mongenas and Rader w P e s 1 a  ly P e n s i ir 1 s Loading Harpoon Harpoon Weapon System ASROC Launcher A ASROC Away ' 5 54 cal. Gun Mount NATO Seasparrow 1st Division First Division is composed of Boatswain ' s Mates (BM) and Deck Seamen (SN). They are responsible for the maintenance and preser- vation of the hull and superstructure of the ship and operate all of the equipment used in the mooring, anchoring and replenishment at sea. STANDING: BMC Curtis Kneisley, SN Edgar Cowdry, SN Brian Cullimore, SR Paul Sabin, SN David Parrish, SA Brian Agustus, SA Gary Garvin, SN Ernest Cassidy, SR James Jones, SN Karl Leiter, and ENS Thomas Welch. KNEELING: SR Mathew Hendrey, SN Kevin Landers, SA James Johnson, SA Larry Phil- lips, SA Michael Jackson, SN Duane Perry, SR Jerry Jones, SN Ronald Bryant and SN Raymond Crooke. LT Norland SN Dean Jessie BM3 J. C. Blanchard 67 2nd Division Anti-Submarine Warfare is RAY ' s primary wartime mission. The weapon systems which perform this mission are operated and maintained by the three ratings in the division; namely, Sonar Technicians (STG), Tor- pedomen (TM), and ASROC Gunners Mates (GMT.) STANDING: LTG James Taplett, STG2 Ray Triebold, STG-1 Arne Swenningsen, STG1 Buddy McComb, STG3 James ' Bott Parrish, GMTSN Howard Davis, STG2 Mark Charney, STG2 John Hughes, STG2 Ernesto Avila and STGC Kenneth Buky. KNEELING: STG3 Ottley Mercer, GMT1 Thomas (Poco) Dalluh, TMSN Alphonse Pinto, STG2 Michael Denny, STGSN Stephen Carroll, GMT2 Robin McBride, GMTSN Joseph Lobuglio, STGSN Kennan Nicholson, STG1 Michael Lloyd and STG3 Hank Welnicki. r J STGSN Andrew Joseph Duty ST TMSN Pinto STG2 Charney STG3 Tim Norris Anti-air and anti-surface warfare are important area ' s of RAY ' s mission. Fox Division is comprised of Fire Control Technicians Guns (FTG) who operate and maintain the Mk 86 Gun Fire Control System and Fire Control Technicians Missiles (FTM) who operate and maintain the NATO Seasparrow and Harpoon Missile System. STANDING: LT Eric Norland, FTG2 Danny Danforth, FTG2 Thomas Towner, FTM2 William Thornton, FTGSN Geoffrey Clement, FTGSN David Looney, FTG3 Jesse Bueno, FTGSN Mark Trinowsky, ENS Pat Vezetinski and FTGC Gary Mickle. KNEELING: FTM3 Dale Hewitt, FTM3 Donald Forke, FTM3 Matthew Trager, FTM1 Robert Jaques and FTMSN Michael Williams. 5W ENS Gribble G Division G Division is com- prised of Gunners Mates (GMM) who operate and maintain the NATO Sea- sparrow Missile System and (GMG) who operate the ship ' s two Mk 45 5 .54 cal. lightweight gun mounts, perform maintenance, and provide for the safe stowage of all small arms and ammunition. Left to Right: GMG2 Cornel Viduya, GMM1 David Cox, GMGSN Douglas Reeves, GMGSN Larry Barshaw, GMG1 Jacob Bruce, GMG2 Thomas Slusher, GMTSA Stephen Galik, ENS Lawrence Gribble and GMG2 Clark Sveum. ' if 4fc i 7f- •- £ H hj Loading the NATO Seasparrow GMG1 Bruce 71 KM Lt. Miller Operation ' s Dept. N X Division HMC Metier QM3 Flood, LTJG Bestoso, QM1 Thorson STANDING: YN3 Jack Bustos, YN3 Frank Aguirre and PNC Darrell Dickenson. KNEEL- ING: YN1 Paul Goff, PNSN Jeffrey Smith and PNSN Warren Beck. YN1 Wiggley and YN3 Sison Master Chief James Peterson m NX Division is composed of Quartermasters (QM) who are responsible for plotting the ship ' s position when underway, Yeomen (YN) and Personnel- men (PN) who handle records and correspon- dence, Hospital Corpmen (HM) who are the ship ' s medical representatives, and the Postal Clerk (PC) who processes and distributes the mail. QM1 Marion Wingfield Bs i i . STANDING: ENS Lonnie Hampton, RMSN Billy King, RM2 Edwin Schmidt, RM2 Thomas Benoit, RM3 Steve Hansen, RMSN Paul Dibenedetto, RMSN Richard McDowell and RM3 Robert Hedlund. KNEELING: RM3 Stewart Dienst. oc Division OC Division is composed of Radiomen (RM) and Sig- nalmen (SM) who function as RAY ' s external communica- tions technicians. ENS Hampton Chief Best Left to Right: SM2 Randy Kujiuji, SMSN Gregory Brown, SMSN Jack Curtis, SMSN Dave Wilson, SMSN Donald Gussler and SM1 Leroy Hancock. SMSN Curtis and SMSN Gussler. SMSN Benson and SM2 Kujiuji. 77 STANDING: ET3 Keith Briscoe, EW3 Kenneth Pollock, DS2 James Fowler, OS2 Robert Bowes, ENS George Crouch, EW2 James Thomas, ETC Harry Thorns, EW2 Raymond Axe, EWC Richard Davies, ETSN Brian McGinnis, DS2 Richard Presley, ET2 Michael Stern, OSC Floyd Bright, and DS2 William Richardson. KNEELING: DS1 Richard Grantham, DSSN Steven Korpal, ET3 David Baker, ET3 Edward Gallick, ET3 Steven Kravitz and ET3 Douglas Hamilla. OE Division ET1 Livermore ENS Crouch OE Division is com- prised of three rates. The Electronic Tech- nicians (ET) operate and maintain the radar and commun- ications equipments. The Data Systems Technicians (DS) operate and maintain the complex com- puter installation, and the Electronic Warfare Specialists (EW) operate and maintain the elec- tronic surveillance suite. DS2 Presley - 79 % ' n STANDING: 0S1 David Hein, 0S2 Ronald Cullins, OS2 Michael Waldschmidt, OS2 Colin Rogers, OS3 Harry Hitchcock, OS2 Richard Nyburg, OS2 Steven Cochran, OSSN David Dommer, OSSA William Monahan, OS2 John Smith, OSSN Patrick Ball and OS2 Garry Peters. KNEELING: OS3 Warren Jameson, OSSN Stephen McCabe, OSSN Anthony Westfall, OSSN David Ferguson, OSC Samuel Stowers and OS2 Michael Greene. Ol Division ■3 m OSC Stowers LT Taylor The Operations Specialists (OS) of Ol Division are respon- sible for the gather- ing, processing, dis- playing, evaluating, and disseminating of tactical information for the effective com- mand and control of the ship. OSSN Ferguson 0S1 Thomas Fisher, conducting. OSSN Ball !««?• 4 ? B ■ V ! W ■ la : — BACK ROW: MS1 Niceto Delmendo, MS3 Charlie Frakes, MSSN Virtusio, MS2 Richardo Clemente, MS3 Thomas Perricone, MSSN Juan Farnal and MS3 Daniel Johnson. FRONT ROW: MSC Teddy Calaustro and MS1 Floyd Drummond. LTJG McCall The Supply Depart- ment provides many ser- vices to the RAY. The Mess Management Specialists (MS) and food servicemen are re- sponsible for preparing and serving all meals aboard. Ship ' s Ser- vicemen (SH) operate the ship ' s store, laundry, barber shop and the assorted vending ma- chines. Storekeepers (SK) receive and issue all repair parts for the ship. The Disbursing Clerk (DK) concerns himself with the financial mat- ters of the crew and maintains their pay records. SITTING ON COUNTER: SK3 Steven Swanson, SK1 Stephen Floyd and SKSN Robert Lafaye. FRONT SITTING: SKSN Anthony O ' Quinn, SKC Arsenio Escoto and SK1 Allan Dougall. SHSN Ronald Bryant, SHSN Ronald Briggs, SHC Dudley Sullivan, SH2 Alfredo Dizon and SH2 James Sullivan. | ' fa DKSN Rodney Neifert and DK1 James Becker lL i l Ji I M t 1 B H , | ■7 ffl ' h.. ;.. A H k w H - « ■KdQ H - _ Fred Affleje STGSN Henry Nash SR Sabin MS3 Perricone SK3 Deheer SN Perry Lt. Commander Rankin «7 LEFT TO RIGHT BACK: IC2 Scott Kuder, GSE2 Thomas Lightbourne, EM3 Robert Tyndall, GSE2 David Metzger, IC3 Jeff McDermott, EM3 Alan Duhe, GSE2 Charles Stork, EM3 Tim Schroskey, EMFA Regelio Velasco, GSE1 Jesus Velasco, EMFN Richard Edwards, IC3 Andrew Pitts and EMC Jerry McDurmon. SITTING: IC3 John Morris, EM1 Isagani Sepe and EM1 Philip Quinto. 4a 1 W${ 2 I t Three different ratings are found in E Division. Electricians Mates (EM), Interior Communications Tech- nicians (IC), and Gas Turbine Specialists-Electrical (GSE) are responsible for the maintenance of RAY ' s generators, power distribution system, interior communications system, navigation equipment, entertainment system, and the various engineering control consoles. Division IC3 Pitts LTJG Hall EMC McDurmon STANDING: GSEC William Brown, GSEC Patrick Smith, ENFN Eric Sturenfeldt, GSM2 Lawrence Okula, GSM2 Joe Larson, GSM3 Thomas Ross, FN Jim Margeneau, GSMFN Keith Buchanan and GSMC Ronald Pederson. KNEELING: EN1 Charles Kelly, GSM2 Edward Williams, GSM2 Roger Klette, EN3 James Mackey, GSM3 James Durnal, GSM3 Thomas Ross, FN Ronald Matson and EN2 Emmett Carter. M GSM2 Klette, ENFA Sturenfeldt, GSM3 Bowler. Division LT Simpson M Division helps get the RAY where she ' s going. Gas Turbine Special- ists - Mechanical (GSM), Engine- men (EN) and Firemen (FN) are responsible for operation, care, and maintenance of the ship ' s pro- pulsion machine- ry and related auxiliary equip- ment necessary to the ship ' s op- eration at sea. EN1 Kelly GSM3 Derek Burch GSM3 Robert Brady LEFT TO RIGHT: HT3 Dale Kirsten, MR2 Arthur Flores, HT1 Steven Trujillo, HTFN George Saksa, HTFN Randall Angel, HTFN Robert Rezin, HT3 Mark Barnhardt, HT3 Darayl Taylor, HT3 Timothy Allen, HTFN Hector Perea-Ramirez and George Sonofrank. R Division Chief Van Camp LTJG Hack HTFN Angel HTFN Silvers, HTFN Rezin, FN Treadway and HTFN Harveland. R Division is comprised of Hull Technicians (HT), Machinery Repair- men (MR) and Fir- emen (FN). Their role is to provide repair and mainten- ance for the ship ' s hull, and damage control equipment. . -r HTFN Perea-Ramirez We can rebuild him, we have the technology. Don ' t ferget these here safety glasses. EN2 Engle and HT2 Chambers HT3 Sonafrank and HT3 Barnhardt. WESTPAC New Borns Rachel Leigh Grantham Born: 23 August 1979 God Bless The Children, Alvin Frederick Dizon Born: 1 October 1979 With Fair Winds And Following Seas it ♦ Richard Alexander Hughes Born: 13 October 1979 Kerry Lynn McComb Born: 6 November 1979 Jason Daniels Chambers Born: 30 November 1979 CREDITS: LT James Taplett Cruisebook Officer STG1 Curtis Kentner Cruisebook Editor STG2 John Hughes Photography Layouts We would like to thank the following people for their contributions towards the production of this book: STG1 Charney for his pictures and the use of his van. OS2 Cochran for his photo ' s and help on layout. EM3 Carter for selling the book. HT3 Rezin and his endless supply of photo ' s. And especially everyone who took the chances in our raffles so that we could make it real. 95 SN James P. Johnson m 1 wmaM