George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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4 Division incnt Danger Pay? Combat Tax in Zone Pay? Family Separation ce? How much money do I These were just some of the iys that Disbursing processed for i of George Washington and on deployment. Whether it was 1 procedures or hectic paydays, the g Division continued to “give” y and helped positively influ-e of the crew. Disbursing played an integral part of every Sailors life onboard GW. The disbursing officer and the deputy disbursing officer, along with 13 ship’s compliment DK's and ten airwing DK's, were responsible for maintaining nearly 5500 pay accounts. In addition, they provided timely customer service, check cashing, and foreign currency exchange services. During the deployment, the travel fiscal section of Disbursing disbursed more than S23 million in cash and checks. They made collections of $7 million from the Ship’s Store and Food Service Divisions. in excess of 2,700 payment vouchers, including travel claims and dealers bills, were processed totaling over $7 million, they distributed more than 5000 checks. Whether it was paying the crew on payday, advancing travel claims, or paying the ship’s bills. Disbursing always put it’s best foot forward. ENS Joseph Parran

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496 SH3 Melvin Willis SH3 Patrick Wright SHSN Dumont Franklin SHAN Bradley Goodwin AN John Harris SN Richard Lessard II SN Chris Lighty SHSN Travis Livingston SHSN Andre Purvis SHSA Brian Arnett SHSA Eric Banks SHSA Juan Correa SHSA Michael Crawford SHSA Derrick Jackson SHSA Michael Phillips AA Alexander Scearce SHSA Edward Waldrop SHSR Shawn Hart SHSR Rich Medlin SHSR John Padilla Supply

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tf S-5 Division Atlantic Fleet. Together, they scored an overall outstanding during COMNAVA1 RLANTs Supply Management Assessment prior to deployment and carried with them the pride and professionalism that makes them so special. When the Battle Group Commander, RADM Alexander Krekich, hosted distinguished visitors from foreign countries, he called on S-5 Division to carry out the “Sunset Parade” S-5 division provided nutritious meals and stateroom service for more than 500 officers daily. Wardroom personnel clearly provided the most exceptional, professional and dedicated service possible to the President of the United States, his cabinet and numerous civilian and military guests. With unfailing diligence, all S-5 personnel took pride in their work and were noted as being the finest Wardroom operation in the 498 Supply receptions. They were also regularly called upon by squadron commanders to prepare and provide services for changes of command and special squadron meals. The personnel assigned to the Wardroom Mess were true professionals who were dedicated to excellence and projected a winning attitude toward their duties. MSI Peter Chatman MSI(SW) Michael Jones MSI Benjamin Pallera MSI Jeffrey Sayre MSI Konstantin Theodorakis MS2 Jamie Brazil MS2 Marvin Lewis MS2 Warren Powell LT Lindbergh Kock ENS Ricardo Wilson MSCS SW) James Garber MSC Fabian Carmona