Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMA D MASTER CHIEF BMCM RICHARD E. BEAHM Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Beahm.enlisted in the Naval Reserve in October, 1960, and attended basic train- ing at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California. Master Chief Beahm's first duty station was the USS WASHTENAW COUNTY CLST-11661, homeported in Yokosuka,japan. In February, 1964, he reported for duty at Naval Station, Adak, Alaska. He was stationed on the USS CHEMUNG CAO-303 from March, 1965, until june of that year. Master Chief Beahm was then assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of the USS DULUTH CLPD-65. In january, 1969, Master Chief Beahm began a three year tour at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, Cali- fornia, as a Recruit Company Commander. In March of 1972 he reported to the USS KING CDLG-10j, and assumed the duties of ship's Bos'n and Chief Master at Arms. Master Chief Beahm reported to the USS O'CAL- LAHAN CDE-1051j injuly, 1974, where he also served as ship's Bos'n and Chief Master at Arms. In August of 1976, he returned to Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California, for his second tour of duty there as a Recruit Company Commander. Upon completion of this assign- ment, Master Chief Beahm attended Naval Amphibious School in Coronado, California. In April, 1980, he reported for his second duty assignment on the USS DULUTH CLPD-6j, where he presently serves as Command Master Chief. ' Master Chief Beahm is married to the former Mercedes Aguilar of Tijuana, Mexico. A

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Paper Chasers The Administration Department is the immediate staff of the Executive Officer. It consists of the Admin Office, Personnel Office, Career Counseling Office, Post Office, Print Shop, Legal Office, and the Public Affairs Office. The purpose of the Admin Department is to support the Executive Officer in the Overall administration of the ship. The Admin Office is the focal point of all ship's correspondence, and is the central filing location for Navy and ship'S directives. Other things handled there are Officer's records and the Plan of the Day. The Legal Office is also closely associated with Admin. The Personnel Office supports all tasks associated with enlisted personnel service records and accounting, including transfers, receipts and accounting, and leave and service record entries. Our Post Office supports mail, Stamp and money order service for nearly 1,000 sailors and Marines during a Westpac cruise. The Print Shop has various reproduction capabilities, and handles any type of printing jobs that are needed on the ship. Y ' The Career Counseling Office is responsible for all command retention efforts, and is the source Of information concerning career Opportunities and veteran's benefits. The Public Affairs Office is responsible for Internal Relations, Community Relations, the Fleet Home Town News program, and various ship's publications, Such as Familygrams and Cruisebooks. l The Chaplain is responsible for holding, religious services On the ship, counseling personnel, and coordinating with the Red Cross during emergencies. He also organizes tours for the crew while overseas as well as while at home. . ' The Combat Cargo Officer and Combat Cargo Assistant are the ship's liaison with the Marine Corps, and are responsible for coordinating with embarking units and department heads in preparation and execution Of plans required for all phases of embarkation and debarkation of troop personnel, equipment, and cargo. ya ENS VERNON B. MILLSAP LCDR E. F. SKIP CAPT PAUL A. HAND . X DIVISION OFFICER BLANCETI' COMBAT CARGO OFFICER SHIP'S CHAPLAIN C I MRS. SALLY KNIGHT NCC LARRY D. PITTS MAC REGGIS W- SHIP'S OMBUDSMAN CAREER COUNSELOR In WHITEHURST CHIEF MASTER AT ARMS