Firedrake (AE 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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L- 1 FRONT ROW: L. Pennix, R. Travis, H. Johnson, B. Perdue, G. Green. SECOND ROW: C. Weeks, J. Redhage, D. Paust, LT Ritler, K. Christian, M. Lindberg, J. Weber, D. DiElsi. TOP ROW: S. Hobbs, J. Schofield, J. Gill, C. Hammaker, J. Currey, L. Pinkston, G. Thomas, G, McCormack, R. Schmidt, D. Bronson, R. Park, R. Cashen, F. Himes, R. Miller, G. Hayes, J. Hefner, F. Rankin, G. Spratt, L. Miller, F. Lovato, H. Houston, R. Tinkoff. 41 (J I NBfcJ t x LT Ritter, First Lieutenant and Special Weapons Officer ? 3m LTJG Wilbur, First D ivision Officer and Personnel Officer She just did 10 in 30 seconds!

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Whether deciphering Mips on a radar screen, winking al ships on the horizon in challenge or response, developing calloused fingers on CW hand keys or decoding cryptic secrets our Operations Department never rests (equipment-wise, that is!) Radarmen, Signalmen and Radiomen; these arc the eyes and cars of the FIREDRAKE. Not tn be forgotten are the ET ' s. rhey arc concerned with the miniscule complexities of electronic car and its calibration. Electronics rechnicians break out their little black tool kits and diagnose the problem 01 1 1 many electrons in the coulomb stream similar ills which beset their sensitive geat During UNREPS, the watchful men in Operations are vital to our operations. li ' A WiVAV-- «5f wpm$ FRONT ROW: S. Tolleson, J. Butterfleld, H. West, LTJG Nelson, LTJG Staley, R, Ashenfelter, D. Gardner, C. Bube. BACK ROW: P. Whitfield, D. Hess, L. Allen, C. Duran, R. Baughns, R. Wilson, L. Stringfellow, W, Myron, G. Stewart, P. Vezorak, L. Brister, D. Moore, K. Smith, D. Burd, R. Hovey, D. Ziparo. C ose enough for government work

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J All you ' d have to do is saw half -v, ay through the chain, and. We , do like it out here on deck, Mr. Wilbur, but FIREDRAKE ' s First Division consists of the men who keep the forward section oi the ship squared away at all times. Boatswain ' s Mates and deck seamen make up the personnel force responsible for this important area of the ship. The foc ' s ' le, accomodation ladder, chain lockers, and gear stowed in 1, ' 1 and ' A cargo holds are under their jurisdiction. These men assist in breaking out ammunition, man the forward replenishment stations during I ' XKHI ' S and perform general maintenance work during at-sea periods. They are also accountable for the exterior appearance of the Captain ' s Gig and the 5 1 Utility, Beat, which helps us get ashore at liberty call. The BM ' s work continu usly with no relief during heavy operations, brave squalls and tropical heat in their work, doing their part to keep FIREDRAKE providing under all conditions. think a red racing stripe would look boss. . . or should it be blue? 1 r- » So then said ' ' Eaby, what ' s a fine girl like you doing in Olongapo? This is fhe best painting position. M