Dubuque (LPD 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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cv Front row: SMSN Timothy Hensley SMSN Gregory Brimhall Back row: SMS Todd Ledgerwood SMSA Geoffrey Brosamer SM3 Larry Thompson SMSN John AgostinelU SMSN Tony Evans SMI Conrad Bollens CV Division 25

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COMMUNICATIONS Radioman (RM) DEPARTMENT Signalman (SM) Communication Department, the voice of the DUBUQUE, consists of the radiomen of CR Division and the signalmen of CV Division. The Communication Department is responsible for the operation of all transmitters, receivers and teletypes, message processing, circuit operations, technical control and operation of satellite circuits. The communication capabilities are used to their fullest in accordance with the mission of the DUBQUE by: processing all record, voice and visual messages, transmitted or received in a rapid and accurate manner; ensuring that all voice and teletype circuits are fully tested and operational in accordance with the current communication plan; employing quality monitoring and control procedures on all systems in use; and providing embarked staffs with reliable, secure and timely communications in support of their mission. The re- cent recipients of the Green C for Communications Excellence, DUBUQUE ' S communication gang has surpassed all goals and will continue to excel. ENS Michael Evans COMMO Front row: RM3 Matthew Guierrez RM3 Johnny Garner RM3(SW) Calvin Brownlow RM3 Matthew Morse Middle row: RM3 Robert Small RMC (SW) Howard Ball RMC (SW) David Gill RM3 Frankie Butler RMSN Clifton Wilson RMl Mark Telkamp Back row: RM2 Jay Radtke RMSN Thomas Jackson RMSA Carlos Kelley RMSN William Glaspie RM3 Jon McPherson RMC John Mulholland CR Division 24

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Engineering Department The Engineering Department consists of five divisions: Auxiliaries (A) Di- vision comprised of Machinist Mates and Enginemen; Repair (R) Division com- prised of Hull Maintenance Technicians, Damage Controlmen and Machinery Repairmen; Electrical (E) Division comprised of Electrician Mates and Interior Communication Electricians; and Main Propulsion NO. 1 and NO. 2 Divisions comprised of Boiler Technicians and Machinist Mates. Combined, these five div- isions operate, maintain and repair the machinery and equipment that gives DU- BUQUE her life. Working in machinery spaces with temperatures sometimes approaching 140F, and facing an unparalleled workload from minesweeper (MSO) support work and LCM-6 repairs, the Engineering Department, with their no job is too tough attitude, kept all systems in peak operational condi- tion, including the lifesaving air conditioning system, and met and overcame all challenges with pride and professionalism. LT Joseph E. Conolly Chief Engineer Boiler Technician 0% M Machinist Mate Hull Maintenance Technician Damage Controlman E Division Front row: EM2 Carlito Plojo IC2 Phillip May ICFA Andronico Gatela ICFN Hiep Pham EM2 Larry Mills Second row: IC2 Kirk Banks FN Alan Durham FR Steven Gallegos EMFA Traford Jenkins EM3 Nigel Jeffrey Third row: EMSC Wendell Gawthorp EMFN Ian Mackie EM2 Joel Bridenstine EM3 Nathan Weiner IC2 Anthony Caiola 26