George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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AMH1 James Dickey AMS1 Jose Fernandez ADI (AW) Mac Fralic ADI Leando Gabriel Jr. AMSI(AW) Dennis Habeck PRI(SW) Kevan Lee AMS1(AW SW) Roger J. Rowe Jr. AMHI(AW) Michael Skinner AMSI(AW) Michael Weidman AMS1 Lawrence Wells AD2 Hakeem Abdullah PR2 Eric Allman 278 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

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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

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AMS2 Jeffrey Caldwell PR2 David Carrington AMS2 Daniel Diaz AE2 Fred Dimsey AMS2 Jesse Dukes AMS2 Donald Eversole AD2 David Garcia AMS2 Johnny Garcia AD2 Scott Hilton AD2 Anthony Judah AMH3 David Messier AD2 Arturo Perez AMS2(AW) Steven Rapp AD2 Louis Robinson AD2 Lyndon Robinson AD2 Ira Schwartz AMS2 Melvin Taylor AMS2 Maurice Tompkins PR2 Darryl Williams AMS3 Craig Baggett Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department