Dyess (DD 880) - Naval Cruise Book

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J. G bfaons, SN Norwalk, Conn. G. Giles, GMSN R. Heintz, SN New Haven, Conn. Elmont, N.Y. R. Kennedy, SN T. Mahoney, SN Indianapolis, Ind. Allentown, Pa. D. Mayo, SN Collingswood, N.J. A. Paolmi, SN J. Pool, SN E. Sellers, SN Hasbrouck Hts., N.J. Whitehouse, Texas Kendsha, Wise. J. Valkanas, SN Braddock, Pa. L. Van Buren, FN Beacon, N.Y. B. Wetmore, SN Lebanon, N.H. R. Cotter, SA Romeo, Mich. B. Faulkner, SA Worcester, Mass. E. LaRue, SA Montrose, Pa. D . Hainke, SR hreeport, III. S. Shank, SR Bloomington, III.

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Tirst Divisiopt First Division, better known as Deck Division, is one of the three divisions which comprise the Weapons Department. Its primary job cannot be confined to any one single evolution for there are many, each Important in Its own rl t. When the sun rises there are Boatswain ' s Mates up to see it rise, while minding their posts as helmsman, lee helmsman, lookout and Boatswain Mate of the Watch on the Bridge; and as the sun slowly settles below the horizon and far into the night, they stand at their posts keeping the ship on Its ordered course and are constantly alert for danger. Entering port Is a major evolution and the Boatswain Is responsible for the handling of lines to moor the ship to a pier, alongside another ship, or to a buoy, and for anchoring the ship. This requires the timely execution of orders, experience, and knowledge of the characteristics of the mooring lines, sea conditions, and wind effects on the ship. Torpedo recoveries, small boat handling, drone recoveries, towing of other vessels, rescue details, under- way refueling, replenishment, high lining, and vertical replenishment are a few more of the various activities of a Boatswain Mate. All of these evolutions require special equipment which, as the ship herself, must be preserved. Therefore, many hours are spent chipping, painting and preserving the equipment necessary for the successful accomplishment of our mission. If First Division were to select a primary job it would have to be keeping up the appearance of the ship, tier color, smooth lines, and attractiveness show how DYESS Bos ' uns care for their ship and how many hours they spend keeping her in the traditional manner - sharp. D. Abbott, SN Providence, R.I. M. Boutwell, SN Enid, Okla. D. Carter, SN Strasburg, Colo. M. Crawford, BMSN J. Flynn. SN C. Florlan, SN New York, N.Y. Islington, Mass. Buffalo, N.Y.

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Second X ' DMsiOH 1 J. EUBANKS, GfAGC SECOND DIVISION OFFICER CHIEF MASTER-AT-ARMS Raleigh, N.C. E. Warren, GMGl Pittsfield, Me. W. McCue, FTG] Miami, Fla. The Gunners Mates and Fire Control Technicians combine their talents to ensure that the DYESS five-inch 38 cal. gun mounts and associated electronics systems are always in top fighting condition. Whether they are polishing brass, firing small arms, handling ammo or tracking an enemy contact, the men of Second Division maintain a salty enthusiasm which is difficult to equal anywhere. The World War II anti-aircraft destroyer has fallen by the wayside, but the Second Division Team is far from becoming obsolete. DYESS has an important role to play in the areas of sea and shore bombardment as well as air defense. These are some of the men who see fo it that DYESS is prepared to respond to those calls on a moment ' s notice.