Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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Master Chief Burrhus enlisted in the Navy in October 1983 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Center, San Diego, Califomia. After graduation from Fire Control Technician HA and UC schools, he reported to the USS BLUE RIDGE QLCC 191 homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, for his first duty assignment. His next assignment Was the USS KISKA CAE 351 homeported in Concord, California. In October 1989 he Was honorably discharged from thelNavy. In September 1990 he retumed to active duty and attended the ANXSPS-48E C school at Combat Systems Technical Schools Command CCSTSC1 Mare Island, California. He then reported to the USS ARKANSAS QCGN 411 homeported in Alameda, Califomia. In August 1993 he reported to CSTSC, Mare Island, Califomia as Branch head for the ANXSPS-48E and ANXSPS-53C 3-Dimensional Air Search Radars. In July 1995, he transferred to FTC, San Diego, Califomia to attend the MK-86 MC school, and then reported to the USS FLETCHER CDD 9921 homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as the Leading Chief Petty Officer for Gunnery Division. In March 1999 he reported to Afloat Training Group CATG1 Middle Pacific in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Where he was the Combat Systems!Seamanship Division Officer and Training Liaison Officer. He reported to the USS BONHOMME RICHARD CLHD 61 homeported in San Diego, Califomia in August 2002 as the Combat Systems Leading Chief Petty Officer. After his selection to the Command Master Chief program, he attended the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 107 graduating in July 2003. Reported as the Command Master Chief for the USS DULUTH CLPD 61 in August of 2003. 6 CMC Command Master Chief CMDMC CSWIAWD Ray Burrhus, USN

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The XO receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from RDML Ames. ., , ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,-I . ': 55 t':'b3'g'5.1fi'-?93'.2 -:L :':!'?5T fvtff Executive Officer LCDR Paul A. Gilmartin, USNR The XO celebrates the birth of his new baby with cigars on the smoke deck. Lieutenant Commander Gilmartin is a native of Larchmont, New York. He received his commission as an Ensign in December 1990 following graduation from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Arts. After completing Surface Warfare Officer's School Command Pacific, LCDR Gilmartin reported to USS INDEPENDENCE CCV 62j as Damage Control Division Officer. Forward deployed to Yokosuka Japan, he attained his Surface Warfare Officer qualification while completing two deployments to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation DESERT STORM and SOUTHERN WATCH. In 1994, LCDR Gilmartin reported to Precommissioning Unit CARTER HALL serving as acting Chief Engineer. Commissioning USS CARTER HALL CLSD 5 01 in October 1995, he served as Electrical Officer until 1997. In February 1997, he was transferred to Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center, Norfolk Virginia to serve as Training Officer. In February 1999, LCDR Gihnartin reported to USS MOUNT VERNON CLSD 39D as Operations Officer and deployed to the Western Pacific in support of CARAT 2000. He was next assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron THREE as Operations and Plans Officer QNBJ. While assigned to the staff, he deployed in 2001 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM as the Operations and Plans Officer for Amphibious Force FIFTH Fleet fCTF 511 and Multinational Task Force Horn of Africa CCTF 1511. LCDR Gilmartin reported to the Naval War College in August 2002. He was hand selected for the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group XXII, which develops innovative operational concepts. He graduated with distinction and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies in March of 2004. XO5

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DEFARTMENTS Se: DTVTSTONS THE left San Diego on December 6, 2004 on WestPac. From San Diego we stopped in Hawaii for 3 days. Then we headed west for Guam when a tsunami engulfed the nations of southwest Asia on December 26, 2004. We raced across the ocean to Sri Lanka to provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief for the people of Sri Lanka and Sumatra. We then headed straight for the North Arabian Gulf where we spent weeks conducting maritime security operations. DULUTH also acted as an Afloat Forward Staging Base providing hot meals for the Sailors stationed on the platforms for security. While in the North Arabian Gulf, the crew enjoyed liberty in Bahrain where the popular purchases were gold and hand-made suits. On the way home we stopped in Cairns, Australia where the crew enjoyed 5 days of liberty snorkling, rafting, and just relaxing. The deployment ended with another 3 days in Hawaii to pick up the Tigers, friends and family who rode the ship back to San Diego. The Marines offloaded at Camp Pendleton via LCAC and LCU and on Iune 6, 2005 we headed for home where we were warmly welcomed by our loved ones and friends. - ' ' ' ' 'f ' ' - f - - - --- A,...,.,,.-.ft-.K--s....,..,.ucv . -. . ,. .f ,,,..,.--..-..-.L...,....e,2g...n . ,Win -' -i-.....- - .. e.L,...c.,: ' x, : - V 3-.. .:-.,ae-...,....-...iff...c-.....f.1,...,.,,,...Y -- .. .. . .. . v . ...im ..