Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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OC DIVISION Naval Gunfire Support, North SAR, Yankee Station, and ASW ops . . . These and other operations demanded fast moving, reliable communications to keep the Bridge and CIC supplied with up-to-date information GOOD communications was the keyword and excellent commtuiications was the answer provided by PARKS' ever ready Radio Gang. The Efficient, electrically-generated team headed by RMI KEITH and his competent, assistants RM2 GIBBONS and RM2 YORK insured that PARKS was provided with all the information it needed to carry out every operation excellently . Editing a daily newspaper, when possible, was also another side of the teams multi-faceted job and our link with the outside world. y To round out the other side of communications is the Signal Gang under the skillful leadership of SMI DOI-IME. In order to maintain a constant and rapid link with other ships and aircraft demanded that this team be ever vigilant and fast on the light Never a day went by where 'Sigs' wasn't challeng- ing another craft to insure the safety of PARKS . Constantly vigilent, the Quartermasters under the expertise management of LTJG HARDY and QMC CRABT REE guided PARKS swiftly and safely through the intricate waters of WESTPAC . The Ship's Office under the scrutinizing supervision of YNC BRANTLEY and PNI GARCIA maintained the volumious records of the crew which are so important to the Administrative operation of the ship. 'Keep the crew informed' was the office's motto and by-word. . . and they did. Inport, UNREPS, helo ops, Postal Clerk, PCSN STEELE, could always be found transferring our important letters homeward and receiving those ever precious messages from home. The high morale of the crew can be contributed to the fine mail services provided. 'Doc' KELLY kept the crew healthy and supplied with his Sunday present malaria pills . . .and his vast quantity of sea-sick pills . 25 ' 0 'Wk ,Q ' I 4 J. ,W ,, 9,2 W Q M. , ,,, , X - mir, ,,

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The machinist mates are led by WOl I-IELLIE, assisted by MMl HARTZOG and MMl RASP- BERRY . They are in charge of the maintenance and operation of the ship's powerful main engines which can propel the ship at speeds over thirty knots . The MMS also operate and maintain other vital equipment such as the evaporators, which supply fresh Water and feed Water, and the ship's service generators, which supply the ship with electrical power. The Snipes are indeed an important part of the fighting team aboard the PARKS . QW jimi - W