Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1987 volume:

itl IJSJ fK. E ,5.l? i ' . ' ' ■■■ il ' vi. iMAIIa ' TiCMESKAY Iff ™ fV uiff? II P I 8 g I A A - ' ■ — fj— ' 1 .. .l„ ' rf -3r ' ,-:=-• •■+- . • rrv -w - -H- INDIAN T •W t ' -f ySS2)JuiL Jp2i.6 IS ' PJajl WEST PAC USS DULUTH (LPD-6) DEPLOYMENT JUNE 18, 1987- DECEMBER 18, 1987  1 «J ' - e jS DE DICATIOIV H y This cruisebook is a pictorial essay depicting the Navy ' s finest amphib- ian in action. Eighteen months ago we established a goal that our ship would set operational, maintenance, and habitability standards that would be judged. Our success in fulfilling this mission rests not in some hollow protestation, it is a matter of official record. The formula for our accomplishments lies in the essence of the American ideal; that any objec- tive can be attained by applying positive leadership to such basic human concepts as teamwork, hard work, and discipline. Consequently this crui- sebook is dedicated to the crew of the Navy ' s premier assault amphibian. In particular we have identified groups who not only contributed to the overall performance of the ship, but who established personal goals and completed same. Those sailors who enrolled in ESWS, PACE, and daily physical fitness training sought mental and or physical improvement. Their tenacious efforts benefitted themselves, their shipmates, and the United States Navy. We salute those who have dedicated themselves to the achievement of collective and personal goals, yours is the spirit of the true professional. I am honored to have served with you. Keep charging — OOORAAAHHH!!! L.F. PICOTTE Commanding Officer 1 ' — y J 2 DEDICATION FORWARD Western Pacific Deployment WESTPAC ; the term stirs different emotions in all of us. For some, it meant lengthy separation from family and friends, for others, it meant the adventure, excitement and intrigue of the Pacific and Far East. For all it meant new challenges to face and overcome. To each, WESTPAC 87 meant a professional pride, a commitment to excellence. WESTPAC 87 brought us to Okinawa, Japan; the Republic of the Philippines; Pattaya Beac h, Thailand; the country of Singapore; Perth, Australia; Pohang and Pusan, Korea and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Along the journey, DULUTH took full advantage of every opportunity to train and quality ship personnel. The inside joke in the squadron was DULUTH was not on WESTPAC, but rather on WESTBUFF 87 . Much to their envy and dismay, DULUTH was not only the cleanest ship, but the finest amphibious ship in the squadron. DULUTH ' S sustained superior performance, exemplary material readiness, unparalled attention-to-detail, and model professionalism have become the standard by which all other amphibious ships are judged. Proceeding from overhaul to deployment in less than one year, and maintaining exemplary performance throughout the deployment is the result of total commitment of DULUTH ' S crew to professional excellence. USS DULUTH achieved a remarkable high level of excellence across a wide spectrum of amphibious operations. While in every port, DULUTH engaged in sporting events when available. In Singapore the basketball team competed against one of Singapore ' s national basketball teams. In the Philippines, DULUTH sponsored a ten kilometer run complete with finish line festivities; T-shirts and trophy. While in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, DULUTH participated and won the eleven event Professional Olympics sponsored by Commander, Amphibious Squadron Five. USS DULUTH, during WESTPAC 87, achieved and substained a level of excellence often aspired to, but seldom, if ever, attained. By any standard of achievement, DULUTH truely represents professional pride, the total crew commit- ment to excellence. FORWARD 3 ' i , at the New York Naval Shipyard, with her keel being laid on December 18, 1963. She was commissioned two years later, on December 18, 1965. The DULUTH is named for the city of DULUTH, Minnesota, and is the second Navy ship to bear the name. The first ship to be named DULUTH was a Cleveland Class Light cruiser (CL 87) which saw service during the Second World War. During her long and colorful career, DULUTH has made nine deployments to the Western Pacific, the most recent of which ended on April 26, 1985, following six and one-half months away from San Diego. Over the past twenty years DULUTH has visited many exotic and exciting ports from Aukland, New Zealand to Vancouver, British Columbia; from Mazatlan, Mexico to Mombasa, Kenya. She has also been involved in numerous exercises and operations. In early September 1983, while visiting Mombasa, Kenya, DULUTH was unexpectedly ordered to waters off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon, to support the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force (MNPF) ashore. While transiting to the Mediterranean, DULUTH was part of the FIRST AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP from the west coast to transit the Suez Canal. As a result of her participation in the MNPF, DULUTH was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation. In July 1984, DULUTH made a port call to Juneau, Alaska to share in that city ' s Fourth of July celebration and commemoration of Alaska ' s Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Statehood. DULUTH is a proud ship with a proud tradition. DULUTH was awarded her second consecutive Battle Efficiency E in March 1985, by Commander Amphibious Squadron ONE. During that same competitive period, which ended on 31 December 1984, DULUTH was awarded her seventh consecutive Amphibious Assault Award, fourth consecutive Engineering E , third consecutive Damage Control DC and third consecutive Electronic Warfare EW . DULUTH was«lso awarded the Air E , Communications C and Gunnery E . In December 1983, th e Ch ief of Naval Operations awarded the DULUTH the prestigious Marjorie Sterrett Awaj flApIl most combat ready ship in the Pacific Fleet. ' 1 DUPflftfl ' is 569 feet long, has beam of 110 feet, and displaces 16,710 tons when fully loaded. DULUTH is propelled by Babcock and Wilcox boilers and has a sustained speed capability of twenty kiiots. Shqj|pn oarry four M8 boats or one LCU, operate 4 CH-53 ' s or CH-46 ' s, and can ■ ■ ' • ' — ' ' e ovj 900 coj|reat troops. DULUTH can also carry 2,000 tons of supplies and to  T crew of 30 officers and 370 enlist( d. ged home ports and began a nine-moi th Regular Overhaul in rt of a un| ige_competition between civiHaii rnvned and government he operational fleet in} June of 1986. --- -«;9 iJSiK ' - FORTITER IN RE uss DULUTH SALUTES Mrs. Cheryl Jones and Mrs. Joan Duel Mrs. Cheryl Jones and family S H I P S Mrs. Joan Duel and Family O M B U D S M E N iwmm im Introduction (Wes t Pac 87) Dedication Forward Ships History Ombudsmen Commanding Officer Executive Officers Command Master Chief Underway (Shift Colors) Executive Department Air Department Deck Department Crew Engineering Department Medical Dental Department Navigation Operations Sports CFC Casino Night Project Handclasp Supply Department Embarked Marines Embarked Sailors K-Division Professional Olympics Port of Call Okinawa, Japan Subic Bay, Philippines Thailand Singapore Crossing the Equator (Shellbacks) Freemantle, Australia Pohang, Korea Pusan, Korea Hawaii Sun Sets Tigers Home Coming Cruisebook Committee 12-14 15-20 21-24 25-37 38,44, 74, 98, 136 39-60 61-64 65-66 67-80 81-84 85 86 87-97 99-102 103-109 110-111 112 113 114 115-117 118-119 120-121 122-125 126-127 130-131 128-129 132-133 134-135 137-138 139-142 143 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Leonard F. Picotte, USN Captain Leonard F. Picotte, USN Captain Leonard F. Picotte is a graduate of Northern Michigan Univer- sity. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1963. Captain Picotte ' s initial sea tours included duties on USS SARSFIELD (DD-837), USS HORNET (CVS-12), USS HEMERBURG (DE-1015) and USS PRI- CHETT (DD-561). He also served as Executive Officer, USS POINT DEFIANCE (LSD-31). Prior to USS DULUTH (LPD-6), Captain Picotte had two commands: USS MARATHON (PG-89) and USS ALAMO (LSD-33). Significant shore duty includes two tours with the Bureau of Naval Personnel, first as a Placement Officer during 1968-1971, then returning in 1982 as the Commander Detailer. Captain Picotte was also Commanding Officer of Surface Warfare Officer School in Coronado, California and Executive Officer, Naval Station, San Diego. He is a graduate of the Naval Destroyer School, Armed Forces Staff College and Naval War College, Senior Course. Captain Picotte ' s decorations and awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Meritori- ous Unit Commendation. Captain Picotte is married to the former Sandra Whiteley of Provi- dence, Rhode Island. COMMANDING OFFICER 9 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LCDR Terry Warren Tilton, USN LCDR Mark Kevin Adrick, USN 1 ■i ■H 1 1 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER TERRY WARREN TILTON, USN LCDR Terry Tilton is from Anamosa, Iowa. Upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy in July of 1973, he was commissioned in the Navy. After commissioning, he served as Assistant First Lieutenant on USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST 1189) until December, 1974. He then became the ASW Officer on USS TRUXTON (CGN 35) for the next two years. In May, 1977 LCDR Tilton was assigned to the Pacific Fleet Combat Training Center for duties con- cerning NTDS Tactical Development. He left there in February, 1979 and spent the next six months at Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island. LCDR Tilton then served successive sea tours as Combat Systems Officer on USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964) until September, 1981 and as Chief Engi- neer on the USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST 1189), returning to her seven years after his original post- commissioning assignment there. In October, 1983, he commenced a two year assign- ment with the Propulsion Examing Board and then reported to USS DULUTH (LPD 6) to serve as Ex- ecutive Officer in November, 1985. LCDR Tilton ' s awards include the Navy Commen- dation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, two Bat- tle Efficiency Ribbons, and the Navy Marksmanship Ribbon. He was married to the former Sandra Lane in June 1973. They have two children, Tania, age 9 and Trent, age 6. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MARK KEVIN ADRICK, USN LCDR Mark Adrick is from Cincinnati, Ohio. Upon graduating from Miami University in May of 1977, he was commissioned in the Navy. After commissioning, LCDR Adrick completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in August, 1978. He was assigned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida as a Search and Rescue Pilot and Line Divi- sion Officer until May 1979. Upon completion of SH- 3 transition training, LCDR Adrick was assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron FIFTEEN (HS-15). In July, 1982 he completed his sea tour with HS-15 and was subsequently assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ONE as a flight instructor training replacement pilot in the SH-3 Sea King. In January, 1986. LCDR Adrick reported to USS DULUTH (LPD 6) to serve as Air Officer and subse- quently Executive Officer. LCDR Adrick ' s awards include the Navy Com- mendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation, Navy Expeditionary Medal and two Battle Efficiency Ribbons. He was married to the former Susan Evans in September, 1976. They have two children, Ryan, age 8 and Justin, age 4. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF STCM (SW) R. A. Hood Master Chief Sonar Technician Robert A. Hood enlisted in the Army Reserve in November, 1955. He joined the Navy in January, 1958, and attended Recruit Training center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Master Chief Hood ' s first duty station was the USS Hunt (DD-647), home ported in Newport, Rhode Island. In April 1962, he reported for duty at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guanta- namo Bay, Cuba. He was stationed at Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Florida, from February 1964 until April 1966. Master Chief Hood was then assigned to the USS Van Voorhis (DE- 1028), Newport, Rhode Island. In July 1967 Master Chief Hood began a three year tour at USN-MCRTC, Columbia, South Carolina. In March of 1970, he reported to the USS Damato (DD-871) as Leading Chief Sonar- man until September, when reassigned to the USS Vesole (DD- 878) Charleston, South Carolina, until October, 1974. Upon completion of this assignment he reported to the Fleet Anti- submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific, San Diego, Cali- fornia, until October, 1978. He then reported to CTG 168.1 (PACFAST) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Completing a three year tour. Master Chief Hood returned to the Fleet Anti Submarine Warfare Training Center Pacific, until October, 1984, when he was assigned to the USS Duluth (LPD 6) where he presently serves as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Hood is married to the former Glenda Rhodes of Bossier City, Lousiana. JUNE 18, 1987 There was a sadness in having to leave our families and friends for such a long time, but we were confident that we could count on them for the firm support and inspiration that would get us through those long six months so far from our homes. As the book illustrates, we made it through those six months, shining every step of the way. The crew met every challenging situation with a determination and effi- ciency that strengthened Duluth ' s reputation as The Gator Navy ' s Finest and The pride of the Pacific Fleet 12 DEPARTURE UNDERWAY! SHIFT COLORS DEPARTURE 13 14 UNDERWAY LT. J.F. Turk X-Division Officer ■|a|liMjawaHtgtii«Hu LCDR A. Jones Command Chaplain MACM S.F. Marsee Chief Master At Arms PNC R.O, Burdeos Personnel Officer DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 15 X-DIVISION GMG2 M.C. Brandt 5 tT ■A 18 X-DIVISION YNSN D.R. Klopp SN S.L. Mclaughlin YNSN W.M. Sombke LISN T. Watkins ■ c X-DIVISION 19 LCDR M.K. Adrick Air Officer ABEC-E.B. Smith Air Division LCPO DEPARTMENT • i m ' 4r • .i 5 „i 4 4 r LT J.F. Kadlec m . ' ' Deck Officer LT P.R. Smith First Lieutenant LT M.W. Da Bose First Division Officer P:NS B.M. Daunt Weapons Officer LT.IG J.L. Mason First Division Office BMC M.A. Wassman 2nd Division LCPO BMC R.E. Henderson 2nd Division LCPO DEPARTMENT sssssssssssssssssss 1st Division BM2 F.J. Melanson SSSS55SSa5SSSSSSSXSSSS5SSS5SSSSSSSSSSSSS5SS55SS SS5SiSSSSiS!SSSSSSSS5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS3SSS335SSSS55 BM3 T. Garcia E f 1 f f 1 ' M m m p BM3 R.A. Chamberlain 1 I A i 28 1ST DIVISION SN C.B. Moore SA D.J. Neven SN P. Schubert SA B.N. Seavall 1ST DIVISION 29 I .1. 3SSSSSSSSSSSS53SSSS5S3SSSSXS35SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS: BM3 G.B. Balentine SN T.L. Barnet SN L.R. Beeck SN C.H. Bro wn SA J. Hernandez 5S ?« 1« 5333S5SSSSSSSSS53SSX55SiSSSS3335S SS35SS53SSS53SSSSSS2SSSS33333SS53S55XS5SXSXSS M 34 2ND DIVISION KSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS3SSS3SS3S5333SS5SSXSSSS533 2ND DIVISION 35 GUNS 3RD DIVISION rte GMGSN P. Davis GMGSN M.A. Harris GMGSN D.A. Moseley % % V % w • A A A A GUNS 37 H Hi . . . 1 1 . r 01 1 l t I MP LCDR M.C. Turpen Chief Engineer LT T.W. Carmen Damage Control Asst. LT R.D. Smith Main Propulsion Asst. LTJG M.A. Difilippo A E Division Officer LTJG R.D. Floro B M Division Officer ENS A.E. Lutton Electrical Officer ENS G. Hybki A Division Officer CW03 R.W. Shaw Damage Control Asst. DEPARTMENT o A-DIVISION M SN E.R. Grandy FN E.D. Schnoor ENFN D. Glasse F.A. Smith 42 A-DIVISION 5 O00OO00 A-DIVISION 43 5 FR 44 t Wh ' - ' ■ X V ,-. -w.- C@[FiM[l IC3 D.E. Bowden EM3 S.C. Brittain IC3 G.D. Davis EM3 B.B. Deguzman IC3 D.R. Miller EMS H. Ochoa EMFN R. Chadalawda ENS T.A. Coache EMFN C.E. Frett IC3 J.B. Ruskanen EMFA R.E. Labbe EM3 A.C. Thach EMFN A.F. Velasquez 48 E DIVISION FN T.M. Moore •o 0% MMFN T.E. Walton MMFN J.G. Aler FA D.J. Brockhage FA M.A. Davis MMFA R. Hicks PR W.F. Fronk MMFA T.D. Miller MMFA T.J. Romano 52 M-DIVISION BT2 J.P. Bixby B-DIVISION 53 BT3 J.F. Dougherty BT3 W.J. Kirschner 4p m M M saH M . . gmk 2 ijrv% flnSi BT3 G.L. Larson BT3 J.I. Netherton BT3 S.A. Lorenz BT3 S.W. Seipel 56 B-DIVISION R DIVISION HTl M.E. Dunne HTl R.C. Hansen HTl J.L. Lyons HT 58 R. DIVISION R-DIVISION 59 po= 60 HT k -Cj MEDICAL M.S. Bongiovanni Medical Officer LT. D.R. Williai Dental Officer DEPARTMENT DENTAL LT. R.L. Brunk Navigation Officer ENS A.E. Lutton Navigation Officer LT. T.D. Anders 01 Division Officer LT. J.C. Lars Communicatii Officer 1 3 D L ' r.JG L.J (CMS) Ci . Mason istodian ENS. T. Richard (CMS) Custodian CW04 M.M. Listermoet OE Division Offi SMI I. Colon RM2 W.S. Walker 68 SM2 J.E. Evans SM2 P.A. Harrigan SM2 D.W. Hardin RM2 R.S. Powell B RMSN D.L. Bowers RM2 R.W. Teague SM3 M.K. Annal RM3 M.W. Tudor OC DIVISION 69 RMSA S.D. Fortner RMSN B. Gembarski RMSN J.B. Johnson RMSN P.L. Koestel 70 OC DIVISION RMSA E.L. Mendez SMSN R.A. Thompson OE-DIVISION ETC D.H. Morrison ETl D.L. Rice ET2 G.L. McKissick IC2 E.A. Schlorke HH ETl R.O. Fesler ' fP A ■ ' [U ' f ii ET3 M.W. Curtis ET3 J.R. Collins ET3 D.C. Ervin ET3 S.C. Bowman MW Wp|ii 1 ■ flBS .M-  i 0 l ■ Jb ■■■■■ « 1 P ' ET3 L.A. Griffin v s 7t 7( % •2?«3 - ' .-• , H 1 i ) ' I . -.l: .C S u. -- i. I % ' - — .- , di licoAt ctec f f 01 DIVISION 75 76 01 DIVISION 01 DIVISION 77 OSSN R.E. Jeffries SN M.G. Mathewson 78 OI-DIVISION OSSA J.S. Taylor OSSA E.J. 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