George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Deck Department BM3 Robert Josscn BM3 Efrain Rivera BM3 Willie Roberts BM3 Jason Siegrist BM3 Thomas Whitesell SN Ryan Esser SN Norris Geurin BMSN Robert Keene BMSN Michael Larsen SN Kenneth McCallister SN Lee Murphy SN Michael Roberts SN Thomas Scott SA Dylan Cook SA James Copland SA Marshall Curtis

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fuel to the ship and crew. A perfect record and a reputation for speed aj ciency were hallmarks for the dh tsi Port visits w ere just as busy be Second Division's boot crews were] with the duty of transporting Geora Washington's crew to the beach for Through the cold, wet nights in Pori England, to the blistering, hot days j lya. Turkey. Second Division, was aI there for the crew'. Rough seas, unforgiving barge unfamiliar piers took their toll on si Division's small boats. As a result, nance, hull repair, and painting wen mg tasks, but nothing new for the h working crew from Second Divisioi Armed w ith determination, pride, and a1 set of callused hands, the crew of Second Division went about their daily tasks. No matter Iww many tough hours that were put in day after day. there was still a smile of satisfaction at the end of the day. Highlights of Second Division's responsibilities included upkeep of the ship's small boats, unrep stations, the Canvas Shop, the boat and aircraft crane, and the ready life boat. Second Division played an integral role as lookout watches and pilot house watchstanders. guiding George Washington day and night. Second Division also maintained and operated fueling-at-sea and replenishment-at-sea stations, prov iding vital supplies and Second Division 356 Deck Department

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SA Beniamin Redfern SA Michael Reinstadtler SA Kenneth Roughton SA Rafus Smith 358 Deck Department