George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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PR1 Wade Wendell AK2 Dan Byrd PN2(AW) James Hibbs AZ2 Michael Lugo AZ2 William Morales AZ2 Michael Weldon PN3 Stephen Barnett AZ3 Christopher Banks AZ3 RObert Kowalski AK3 Douglas Owen AZ3 Kevin Sears AZAN Shawn George AZAN Christopher Schoeman Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

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AMSI(AW) Noel Castillo ATI (AW) Maurace Clark AZ1 Gary Dunkle AS1 Robert Eaton AEI(AW) Gregory Howard AZ1 Richard Jacobs AZI(AW) Charles Leathers ATI Roland Nero AOI(AW) W. Lee Portis ATI Hector Rivera AZ1 Joseph Schipper AZ1 Martin Snowden Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 275

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mU ft Additionally, the branch supported the air wing with expert coolanol and engine oil analysis, and aerial refueling stores repair and maintenance. The largest branch of IM-2 was the Airframes Branch which performed a variety of structural and hydraulics systems repairs. The structural mechanics (AMS’s) performed metal and composite material repairs on aircraft parts and also built aircraft tire and wheel assemblies. The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) technicians of this branch performed more than 1,300 in depth aircraft inspections ensuring flight safety. Also, welders performed more than 40 complex weld jobs on crucial aircraft parts, returning them to supply and saving thousands of dollars. The hydraulics technicians repaired hydraulic actuators and fabricated various hose and tube assemblies. The airframers’ work could also be found throughout the ship from shelves and counters to boat painting and space rehabilitations. Finally, the parachute riggers of the Aviation Life Support Systems Branch maintained and packed parachutes, provided repairs and tested aviators’ oxygen systems, and inspected and repaired aircrew survival equipment. Throughout deployment, the parachute riggers issued more than 1,600 pieces of aircrew gear. IM-2 Division’s unique capabilities also extended beyond the GW. They were successful in completing over fifty jobs for other Battle Force commands. One of the busiest divisions on the ship, IM-2 Division was vital to the success of George Washington’s maiden deployment. LT Matt Mullins ADCS(AW) Cecil Mellanson ADC(AW) Gregory Brown AMSC(AW) Claude Hall AMSC(AW) Ken Jones AMS1 Marvin Adams AMH1 Joseph Carluccl ADI (AW) Lonnie Davis ont more t it mechanics of the Power Plants busy the entire cruise. Besides work j seven different aircraft engines, the chinist Mates (AD’s) also ran engines . During deployment, they issued engines and auxiliary power units. 1-2 Division {Division was composed of the Power fees and Hydraulics, and Aviation stems (ALSS) Branches. The srviccs to the airwing were unique affected approximately 80 percent of aft. Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department