COMMANDING OFFICER USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Following an intense, challenging training period, the GEORGE WASHINGTON and her air wing sailed from Norfolk on January 26th to begin a “Great Adventure' that spanned six months. The most powerful instrument of peace afloat, the GW. with such awesome power, causes potential adversaries to think twice about challenging the United States. From the chilly water of the Adriatic Sea off Bosnia where GW supported the NATO Implementation Force to the steamy climate of the Arabian Gulf where GW enforced the no fly” zone in Iraq, regional peace was maintained in a large measure due to the “Spirit of Freedom . Using the most sophisticated and technologically advanced systems ever assembled at sea. the talented crew of GEORGE WASHINGTON daily demonstrated their mettle. Empowered to be innovative, they earned the praise of all who watched them perform. Afloat or ashore, each was a goodwill ambassador for the United States. The crew of GEORGE WASHINGTON are dedicated, selfless patriots of our country. They are the heart and soul of this great warship. This book documents the second deployment of the ship bearing the name of our first American President. Its pages are dedicated to the operators of the most sophisticated and powerful warship in the world. It shows them at work and at play as they lived our “Great Adventure”. They embody the spirit and dedication of the ship's namesake. On July 23rd of 1996, GEORGE WASHINGTON and Carrier Air Wing 7 returned from a very successful deployment in support of world peace. With the arrival in our homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, this talented team of professionals had completed one of the safest workups and deployments ever conducted. It has been my distinct privilege to serve as the Captain of this great team. It is my hope that each subsequent deployment will be as successful and safe as this one. May GEORGE WASHINGTON always to be our Nation's strongest instrument of peace. MALCOLM P. BRA.NGH CAPTAIN. U.S. NAVY COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDERGW BATTLE GROUP Rear Admiral Henry C. Giffin, III Rear Admiral Henry C. Giffin, III, was born in Bronxville, New York, on Noverr ber 16, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nav .! Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1967 and was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. His sea duty assignments include tours of duty on USS STICKELL (DD 888) as Communications Officer Electronics Material Officer Operations Officer; on USS WARRINGTON (DD 843) as Operations Officer; on USS BLANDY (DD 943) as Executive Officer; and as Commanding Officer, USS DOMINANT (MSO 431), USS BRISCOE (DD 977), and USS THOMAS S G ES CG 51). During these command tours he participated in Cuban Refugee, Lebanon Crisis, Courier Drug, and Desert Shield Storm operations. He has served a$n3R|me Nav, ing Center; U.S. Naffiyademv Ph Director of Candidate Guidance Officer; Office of the Chief of Plans Branch, Surface Warf, ecutive Assistant tOftN sion. Rear Admiral Giffin Wa loied to Flag Rank in July 1992 and completed his first Flag Officer assignment in Novern05WfPfas Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, Allied Forces Southern Europe. In March 1995. Rear Admiral Giffin became Commander, George Washington Battle Group, and earned his second star in June of that year. Rear Admiral Giffin earned his Master of Science Degree in Industrial Personnel Management from George Washington University. Additionally, he graduated with highest distinction from the National War College. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; the Legion of Merit with gold star; the Bronze Star; the Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars; the Vietnam Honor Medal First Class; and various service and campaign awards. Rear Admiral Giffin is married to the former Steven Cramlet of New York. They have three daughters; Aaron, Ryan, and Ashley. pry GrouMjknam, and Naval Officer Train-ucation Department, and later as Assistant ersonnel Command as an Assignment hs as Hdad. Surface Warfare Training or and Tuning Requirements Division; and Ex-rations, Navy Program Planning Divi- Command 3 Capt. Malcolm P. Branch ■ V Captain Malcolm Parker Branch was born in Denver, Colorado. He attendee the University of Wisconsin on a Naval ROTC scholarship, graduating with ho: and commissioned an Ensign, USN, in 1969. Captain Branch then reported te the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where in 1970 he received a Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Following graduate study. Captain Branch began flight training, receiving his Wings of Gold in February 1972. He subsequently served in and deployed with three A-7E Corsair II squadrons: VA 27 from 1973 to 1975, pad|cip tina in the evacuation of Saigon: VA192 from 1981 to 1984. during which tim composite air wing detacl 27 again, serving as E tured the Battle “E”, Safety his tour. Between squadrto in electronic warfare f%«g Officer of the Light as Officer-in-Charge of the largest lie of the Philippines: and VA The “Royal Maces cap-ance Excellence during •erational Test Director Group 7: Commanding ations Officer for Com- mander. Carrier Groi Following a 19-montn training period in the Nuclear Power Program. Captain Branch was the commissioning Exeajfcye Officer of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Subsequently, Captain Branchcommanded USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20), the Fighting Flagship of CommandeTseconoHeet. during her transformation to the Navy's prototype joint afloat command and control platform. He returned to USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in April 1995 to become her third Commanding Officer. Captain Branch’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu of second award. Navy Commendation Medal, and various unit commendations and campaign awards. He has flown more than 3,000 hours in 19 different tactical aircraft and accumulated more than 600 carrier landings. He is a proven subspecialist in Aeronautical Engineering. Captain Branch is married to the former Nancy Watson of Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Command 5 Captain Ronald D. McElraft, a native of Virginia, was designated a naval flight officer in May 1972 after graduation from Aviation Officer Candidate School, NAS Pensacola, Florida. Initial operational assignments included duty at NAS Miramar, California, flying the F-4 Phantom with the “Vigilantes” of VF 154. While at VF 154 he deployed to Southeast Asia aboard USS RANGER (CV 61) conducting combat operations during the final months of the Vietnam War. Follow-on assignments were in VS-151 aboard USS MIDWAY (CV 41), homeported in Japan, and as an instructor at VT 86. Pensacola, Florida from 1980-1983. After transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat in 1983, Captain McElraft had tours with x _«. __■ the Renegades of VF 24 as department Capt. Ronald D. McElraft head and with the ..W0|f Pack of VF , from 1988-1991 as executive officer and commanding officer. While serving as commanding officer of VF 1, he deployed aboard USS RANGER to the Arabian Gulf during Operation “Desert Storm.” Captain McElraft is a graduate of the National Defense University and has completed joint assignments at Headquarters, United States Space Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Joint Task Force. Southwest Asia, Saudi Arabia. Captain McElraft’s personal awards include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two individual and five Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal (two awards) with combat “V”, Navy Achievement Medal and several unit, service and campaign awards. He has completed 10 deployments and has more than 1,100 carrier arrested landings. Captain McElraft joined Carrier Air Wing SEVEN as deputy commander in January 1994 and assumed command of the air wing in April 1995. 6 Command DER, CARRIER AlR WING7 Captain Jan graduated from the US. Naval Academy in June 1974 with a B.S. in Analytical Management. Following designation as a naval aviator in November 1975, he reported to VA 42 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia. In September 1976. he reported to the “Sunday Punchers of VA 75, completing two Mediterranean deployments. Captain Jan reported to VT 86 in Pensacola, Florida in May 1979. as a flight instructor in the TA-4J SKYHAWK and T-39D SABRELINER. He next reported to Commander Carrier Group FOUR as Strike Operations Officer in November 1981, completing two Indian Ocean Mediterranean deployments, including USS CARL VINSON’S first deployment. Following a brief refresher period at VA 42, Captain Jan reported to VA 34 in April 1984. During that tour he participated in Operation El Dorado Canyon in the Gulf of Sidra. After completing his second deployment with the “Blue Blasters in September 1986, he reported to Commander Medium Attack Wing ONE as Readiness Officer. In April 1988 he assumed command of Medium Attack Weapons School, Atlantic, at NAS Oceana, Virginia. Relieved in June 1989, he reported to VA 75 as Executive Officer, subsequently taking command of the “Sunday Punchers in February 1991 in the Red Sea, during Operation Desert Storm. After relinquishing command, in April 1992 he reported to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. Program Analysis and Evaluation, as an analyst in the Tactical Aircraft and Force Structure Analysis Divisions. He detached in February 1994 and while undergoing training en route to USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) as Executive Officer, Captain Jan was selected for Air Wing command. He joined Carrier Air Wing SEVEN in May 1995 as Deputy Commander and assumed command in June 1996. His personal decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V , Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, four Individual and two Strike Flight Air Medals, nine Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal and various service and campaign ribbons. He has flown more than 5.400 hours and has accumulated over 1,200 arrested landings. Captain Jan is married to the former Pamela Ann Moranville. They have a daughter. Kaitlyn. and a son, Bryan. Capt. Kolin W. Jan Command 7 Capt. William L. McKee was born in Worthington.Ohio. Graduating with honors, he received a commission from the Naval Academy in June 1975. After flight training. Capt. McKee reported to the “Hellrazors of VA174 for training in the A-7E Corsair. He joined the “Ubangis of VA 12 on board USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) in April 1977. In 1980. Capt. McKee reported to VA 45 at Cecil Field. He was one of the initial cadre of personnel to move with the squadron to NAS Key West. While serving with the “Blackbirds , he was the first attack pilot to serve as Adversary Program Manager. In 1983. Capt. McKee began participation in the foreign exchange program, flying Harrier GR3 aircraft with the Royal Air Force. After training in the United Kingdom, he served two years with 3 (F) Squadron in Gutersloh. West Germany. Following his exchange tour. Capt. McKee attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk. Virginia. In July 1986. he joined the “Valions of VA 15. where he helped the squadron transition to the F A-18 Hornet. Capt. McKee served as Operations and Maintenance Officer of the Valions. In December 1988. Capt. McKee reported for duty in Washington D.C., where he served as Capt. William L. McKee an aide to Secretary William Ball III. Director of Operations in the Office of Legislative Affairs, and on the personal staff of Sen. John Glenn under the Legis Fellows Program. After Refresher Training. Capt. McKee reported to the Sunliners” of VFA 81 as Executive Officer, and in August 1990, deployed aboard USS SARATOGA (CV 60) during Operation Desert Shield, subsequently flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. He assumed command of VFA 81 in September 1991, leading the “Sunliners through another successful Mediterranean deployment commencing in June 1992. He relinquished command in November 1992 and began nuclear power training in Orlando. Florida. He reported aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as Executive Officer in June 1994. He left GW in May 1996. Capt. McKee has amassed more than 5.000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross (with Combat “V”). Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star), seven individual and two strike flight Air Medals. Navy Commendation Medal (with two Gold Stars and Combat “V”). Navy Achievement Medal and various campaign and unit awards. Capt. McKee and his wife. B.J.. have three daughters. Heather. Kayleigh. and Meredith. 8 Command Commander Michael R. Groothousen. son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Groothousen. was raised in Houston. Texas. He received his commission as a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1975 with a BS in Ocean Engineering. He was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1976. Upon completion of Fleet Replacement Pilot Training. Commander Groothousen was assigned to VA 15. While in the “Valions . he made a South American and two Mediterranean deployments aboard USS AMERICA (CV 66) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). In January 1980. he reported to Commander Training Wing THREE, in Beeville. Texas, as TRAWING LSO. In July 1982, Commander Groothousen reported to Carrier Air Wing EIGHT embarked in USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) as Wing LSO. During this tour, he made one Mediterranean deployment flying the A-7E. Following F A-18 transition in Lemoore. California, he returned to Naval Air Station. Cecil Field. Florida as one of the initial cadre of Hornet Instructor Pilots on the east coast, serving in the newly recommissioned Gladiators of VFA 106. In August 1986. he was assigned to the VFA 132 Privateers. During this tour, he deployed to MCAS Iwakuni. Japan and Yechon AFB. Korea. Upon graduation from the Armed Forces Staff College in January 1989. Commander Groothousen reported to the Director of Operations. United States Space Command. While assigned to US SPACECOM. he served as Crew Commander and Deputy Chief of Missile Warning Operations Division within Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base. Colorado. He assumed duties as Executive Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 137 in September 1991. On September 18.1992. he assumed command of VFA 137 and completed the homeport reassignment of the squadron to NAS Lemoore. California and deployed aboard USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). From January to October 1994. Commander Groothousen served as Head. Tactical Air Budget Program Analyst on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Washington. DC. prior to commencing Nuclear Power Training in Orlando. Florida. He assumed duties as Executive Officer. USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in May 1996. His personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal. Cmdr. Groothousen is married to the former Patricia Tarpley Payne of Alexandria. Va. They live with their two children. Michael Jr. and Margaret. Cmdr. Michael Groothousen Command 9 COMMAND MAS aster Chief Elliott was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was raised in the mountains of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. A 1967 graduate of Silver City High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy’s Delayed Entry Program in November 1968 and attended boot camp at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California. Master Chief Elliott has made 13 overseas deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, Northern Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific. He has served with Attack Squadrons 66, 72, 105, and COMCARAIRWING SEVEN on board USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), and USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). In addition, he has deployed with the Fleet Marine Force, 1st MAW, to Iwakuni Japan. Master Chief Elliott’s shore assignments have included tours with the aviation crash crew at NAS Orange Grove. Texas; power plants supervisor at TRARON 26. command senior chief at TRARON 24 in Beeville. Texas; flight deck control and maintenance master chief, and command master chief of Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. Master Chief Elliott became USS GEORGE WASHINGTON’S third command master chief in August of 1995. Master Chief Elliott’s awards include: the Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation (two awards), Navy Battle Efficiency “E (two awards). Good Conduct Medal (six awards), National Defense Medal (two awards), Southwest Asia Service Medal (two awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (six awards), and the Pistol Marksmanship ribbon. Master Chief Elliott is married to the former Brenda Lanell Barr of Alice, Texas. They have three children: Jesse, Patrick and Amanda. AFCM(AW) Jesse J. Elliott 10 Command COMMAND MASTER CHIEF, CVW 7 Master Chief Boiler Technician Michael P. Driscoll was born in Queens. New York City m 1954. He graduated from St. Helena s High School For Boys, located in Bronx. New York in 1972 and several weeks later enlisted in the United States Navy. After graduating from “boot camp in Great Lakes. Illinois, he went on to attend Boiler Technician “A School, also in Great Lakes. His first duty assignment was USS FORT FISHER (LSD 40). homeported in Long Beach. California from 1973 to 1976. He left there as a second class petty officer and was transferred to Naval Station Subic Bay. Philippines for duty as a corrections specialist in the station brig. In 1979 be was transferred back to Great Lakes. Illinois — This time as a recruit company commander. He trained five recruit companies and was advanced to first class petty officer. From 1982 until 1987. he was homeported on the island of Guam, serving on board the USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7) and the USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) After successfully screening for the Command Master Chief Program. Master Chief Driscoll was selected to become VFA-81's Command Master Chief in March of 1991. Voluntarily staying at sea for another tour. Master Chief Dnscofl was assigned to serveas Command Master Chief of Carner Air Wing SEVEN. Master Chief Driscoll departed the GW CVW 7 Team halfway through the cruise. He has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal (two gold stars); Navy Achievement Medal with gold star; Good Conduct Medal with one silver star. Sea Service Deployment ribbon with one silver star and three bronze stars and various campaign and service awards. Master Chief Driscoll has earned a baccalaureate degree in history and is married to the former Amermelita B. Lorenzo of Cabiao. Nueva Ecija. Philippines. They reside in Orlando. Florida with their children. Michael. Patrick and Michelle. BTCM (AW SW) Michael P. Driscoll Master Chief Ashenfelter was born and raised in Baltimore. Maryland. A 1969 graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School, he enlisted in the Naval Reserve at Fort McHenry in January 1972 He attended boot camp and Fire Controlman “A School at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. Illinois. Master Chief Ashenfelter has served on board USS Nimitz (CVN 68). USS Briscoe (DO 977). as Command Master Chief on USS Leftwich (DD 984) and currently with Carrier Air Wing SEVEN on board USS George Washington (CVN 73). Master Chief Ashenfelter has deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. Northern Arabian Gulf. Western Pacific and North Atlantic. Master Chief Ashenfelter’s shore duty assignments have included tours as a Technical Representative with NAVSEACENLANT. St. Julien's Creek. VA. instructor Duty at NATO Seasparrow Missile System “C School. Dam Neck. Virginia, short range missile evaluator with the Mobile Combat Systems Trainer 20B4 at Fleet Training Group, Little Creek. VA and as Command Master Chief of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity. Little Creek. VA. Master Chief Ashenfelter is married to the former Leslie Hansen of Bayonne. New Jersey. They have one son. Christopher, who resides in Baltimore. Maryland. Command 11 GW begins new era as former XO returns to take command On April 20,1995, before an assembled crew of more than 1.000 GW Sailors and as many guests, Capt. Malcolm P. Branch assumed command of the “Spirit of Freedom, relieving Capt. Robert G. Sprigg in a nautical ceremony on the carrier’s flight deck. In attendance that day were Mrs. Paula Sprigg, Mrs. Nancy Branch, Capt. Sprigg's parents, and Capt. Branch's father, Rae, who was an Army fighter pilot during WWII. A very special guest at the ceremony was former Chief of Naval Operations, the late Adm. Mike Boorda. Boorda and GW had a special relationship; the aircraft carrier was the first one to deploy during his tenure as CNO. Branch, too, felt an affinity for GW. having served a tour as the ship's Executive Officer before going on to command USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). As XO, Branch had the opportunity to act as commissioning officer during the ship's commissioning ceremony on July 4, 1992, and gave the command for the ship to “come alive, signifying the beginning of GWs service to the fleet. For Sprigg, whose command culminated in his selection for promotion to flag rank, it was a day of mixed emotions. He was extremely proud of the award-winning ship he was turning over, but it was difficult parting with a crew with which he had shared so many trials and triumphs. For Branch, a veteran aviator with more than 3,000 hours of flight experience, it was the finest hour of his distinguished naval career. By taking command of GW. he acquired a distinction shared only with the 12 other commanding officers of the stable of aircraft carriers known as the “Flat-top Fleet. 14 Change of Command Change of Command 15 riTTniiiiii 16 Family Activities GW Sailors make the most of precious family time For a U.S. military service member, there is nothing more valuable than the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones. Acutely aware of this fact, GW scheduled a number of family events for its Sailors and Marines in 1995. including a day-long family cruise, a “Family Fun Day at Kings Dominion Amusement Park, and a special “GW Night at Harbor Park, where Sailors could take their family members out to enjoy Norfolk Tides minor league baseball at a discount price. The events turned out to be extremely popular with Sailors and family members alike. Over 6,000 family members climbed aboard the “Spirit of Freedom” for the family day cruise, and the King s Dominion outing brought out 3.000. GW Night at Harbor Park was also a big hit. Family Activities 17 $SGtOBG{ vASHtyGr.M 18 Family Activities Famity Activities 19 COMPTUEX, JTFEX put GW training teams to the test In shipboard life, where many working environments are potentially dangerous, a Sailor’s greatest ally is readiness training for the most catastrophic of eventualities. Being prepared for any situation, in wartime or peacetime, can make the difference between saving the ship and going down with it. That’s why damage control training is an ongoing, all-hands evolution on a ship, and that's why knowledgeable, effective training teams are invaluable to a ship's battle-worthiness. GW's various training teams were put through a series of strenuous tests during 1995. the culmination of which were the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). and Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). During COMPTUEX. the ship’s emergency teams and repair lockers showed the Fleet Training Group, which was aboard to evaluate the effectiveness of the training teams, how swiftly and decisively they could respond to an underway emergency. The FTG training corps left impressed. “The training readiness I've seen (on GW) is on par with, or superior to. the other carriers I’ve seen.” said OSCM(SW) David Roddy, a member of the FTG team. JTFEX was designed to assess the ship's ability to ally its considerable strengths with those of its counterparts in the Navy’s sister services. Once JTFEX was successfully completed, the carrier was, for all intents and purposes, ready for battle. COMPTUEX JTFEX 21 GW earns ‘Blue Water’ certification in record time GW took over for USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the “surge carrier in October 1995, and it did so with precedent-setting speed. After a highly successful series of operational workups, the “Spirit of Freedom” took another critical step in preparation for the deployment by attaining its “Blue Water” certification. According to Capt. Branch, the certification was granted three days earlier than is considered standard for an aircraft carrier. “The fact that we gained the certification this early is a testament to the dedication and teamwork that this crew has shown throughout these workups,” Branch said in an address to the crew. “I am exceedingly proud of the entire George Washington Carrier Air Wing Seven team.” 22 COMPTUEX JTFEX COMPTUEX JTFEX 23 GW celebrates holidays during standdown The men and women of George Washington were fortunate enough to be able to spend Christmas with their loved ones before the beginning of the cruise. To allow Sailors to make the most of their last few weeks at home, the ship went into a “standdown” period, during which crew members could take pre-deployment leave. During the standdown. GW held Christmas parties for Sailors and their children, and the ship participated in a base-wide decoration contest -- dubbed “Operation Decorama” -- which the “Spirit of Freedom won. 24 Standdown Standdown 25 OF WOFILD PEACE The “Spirit of home to keep After 14 months of exhaustive planning and rigorous training, the big day had finally arrived, and GW Sailors performed perhaps the most difficult task any service member has ever faced -- saying goodbye to friends and loved ones they wouldn’t see again for six months. As they bid their wives and children farewell, however, crew members could take comfort in the fact that there wasn’t a better-trained, more fully prepared group for 28 Underway Freedom” leaves watch on world the mission at hand. “I'm exceptionally proud of this battle group,” said Rear Admiral Henry C. Giffin III. the George Washington Battle Group Commander. We are ready to serve as the nation's fast-response force wherever and whenever needed. And so. with all the workups, qualifications and loading completed. the “Spirit of Freedom took in all lines, and the Great Adventure of GWs second Mediterranean deployment had officially begun. Underway 29 30 Underway “Your task is getting there, doing your job...and taking care of each other. Go get 'em, and stay safe. -- Adm. Mike Boorda Chief of Naval Operations THE “SPIRIT OF FREEDOM” ASSUMES THE WATCH! GW relieves USS America of forward-deployed duties For the Sailors and Marines of USS America (CV 66J,the sight of the “Spirit of Freedom” represented a foreseeable end to a deployment that kept them away from their families during the traaitional family holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. On February 11, GW officially assumed forward-deployed status, relieving America of its duties. During the day-long turnover, America off-loaded various stores that GW would need, including ordnance, difficult-to-ob-tain ship's store items, aircraft maintenance supplies and weapons support equipment. Due to a concerted effort from GWs Supply. Air and Weapons departments, over 100 vertical replenishment lifts were completed. Executive Officer Capt. Bill McKee got the chance to take a firsthand look at America, and he said he was impressed with the “homey'’ feel the carrier had acquired over the course of its 30 years of service. Still, McKee was eager to return to GW. “Even though we're headed on-station and they’re going off. it’s great to be aboard GW,” the XO said. There’s no place like home.” 34 Turnover Turnover 35 36 Turnover Turnover 37 Operation Decisive Endeavor GW supports Operation Decisive Endeavor The “Spirit of Freedom had barely left home when it was called upon to apply its months of comprehensive training to real-world operations. After relieving USS America (CV 66) and assuming forward-deployed status, GW promptly began flying missions in support of Operation Decisive Endeavor. The GW CVW 7 aviation strike force was tasked with the protection of NATO’s Peace Implementation Force (IFOR), which was in Bosnia-Herzegovina enforcing the provisions of the Day-ton peace accord. Keeping the peace between the former warring factions of the Balkans region required a combined effort not only between the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, but from the other NATO forces as well, and GW proved to be equal to the task. IFOR Commander Adm. Leighton Smith would later visit the ship and reaffirm the Sailors’ belief that they were doing the right thing for all parties concerned. “There is no doubt in my mind that every citizen in (Bosnia-Hergovina) wants peace, Smith said during his visit. Operation Decisive Endeavor 39 40 Operation Decisive Endeavor 42 Joint Military Commission The “Spirit of Freedom served as the platform for a history-making assembly of international political leadership February 19 when the senior members of the Joint Military Commission boarded the aircraft carrier for a discussion concerning the status of the peacekeeping mission in the Balkans region. Adm. Leighton Smith, Commander of the NATO Peace Implementation Force (IFOR), accompanied by the leaders of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Army and Croatian Counsel of Defense, convened on board GW after significant progress was made at a political summit in Rome the preceding weekend. Conspicuous in his absence from the meeting was Maj. Gen. Zivkor Tolimir, Deputy Commander of the Army of the Republic of Srpska, who was scheduled to attend. Adm. Smith expressed his regret over Tolimir's decision to skip the meeting. but stressed that the peace process would coninue with or without the cooperation of the Serb Army. Smith took a brief tour of the ship and addressed GkVs crew, saying he relished the feeling of being back aboard a U.S. Navy vessel. “This Navy admiral still hasn’t gotten used to being on the ground in a landlocked country that hasn't got a navy. he said. “So it's good to be out here with you. GW hosts Joint Military Commission Joint Military Commission 43 (an FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1,1996 Trieste. Italy 46 Trieste, Italy welcomes GW After being at sea for a month, it was easy for GW Sailors to fall under the spell of what Executive Officer Capt. Bill McKee called “the magic that is the European theater.' The placid northern Italian town of Trieste held endless opportunities for enjoyable liberty experiences. Many crew members allowed the ship’s Morale. Welfare and Recreation team to be their guide to Trieste and its surrounding area. Tours included a two-day trip to Austria, a ski trip to Pian Cavallo. and a scenic junket to historic Venice. Other Sailors elected to navigate the streets of Trieste on their own. sampling Italian food and drink and viewing its picturesque architecture. Trieste. Italy 47 48 Trieste. Italy Trieste. Italy 49 50 Trieste. Italy 51 GW Sailors ‘stranded’ overnight Due to harsh weather marked by intense winds, some GW Sailors were forced to spend a night ashore rather than take a risky boat ride back to the carrier. In typically flexible fashion, they took up shelter in the local AT T Center. The surroundings weren’t exactly what they were used to, but a tired Sailor is an adaptable one, and after being provided with blankets and pillows, the “marooned” crew members managed to get a good night’s rest. 52 Trieste. Italy A visit to Marseilles, France, was right around the corner, but after taking full advantage of their first port visit of the deployment, many of GWs liberty hounds, like the one shown above, were too tuckered out to think about it. Trieste. Italy 53 54 Underway Replenishment Replenishments help keep GW afloat When the ship is underway for extended periods of time, it begins to run short of essential, regularly-used goods like food and aircraft fuel. That’s when an underway replenishment -- UNREP for short -- becomes necessary. After all, Gl Vcan't very well stop at a gas station or grocery store when things run out. The professionals involved in an UNREP tend to make it look easy, but it takes a great deal of skill and coordination to make one go smoothly. The master helmsman-qualified quartermasters must steer the ship with extreme concentration, never straying more than one-half degree off course. Deck Department Sailors take care of things on the deck, operating and maintaining the rigs that transfer fuel, cargo, and sometimes people between ships. V Z Underway Replenishment 55 GW’s Deck Department Sailors are experts in the field of underway replenishment, well-versed in the workings - and the potential hazards - of the fuel and cargo transfer rigs. As in all shipboard evolu- tinnc cafotu So Ir K Ann rlurinn or I IMDCD onrl r r nna Waoe St KnMnr — w i oaici — mail me opmiui rieeuuin . Underway Replenishment 57 Underway Replenishment 59 GW enjoys the majestic beauty of France For the second time in two weeks,George Washington took a break from the monotony of underway life, dropped anchor and “hit the beach” for some well-deserved liberty -- this time in Marseilles, France. The exotic allure of France’s second largest city was too powerful for GW Sailors to ignore. GW’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department again saw to it that crew members could participate in a wide variety of activities ashore. Some Sailors traded their dungarees for ski suits and hit the slopes of Les Orres for a day of skiing, while the many tours, which included a two-day trip to Paris, were also highly popular. The Sailors who elected to travel on foot were treated to some of the most rewarding scenery in the world. Marseilles’ most popular tourist attractions included Chateau D’lf - a 16th Century castle - St. Victor’s Abbey and Basilica Notre Dame de la Garde. 62 Marseilles. France 64 Marseilles. France Marseilles, France 65 Marseilles. France 67 68 Marseilles. France does it better Floating Airport is one of the more popular nicknames for an aircraft carrier, but technically, it is a misnomer. A commercial airplane has literally thousands of yards of space for taking off and landing, and plenty of time -- and room - to slow down to a safe taxiing speed and clear the way for the next landing. The naval aviator has no such luxury. While an aircraft carrier is by far the largest of our Navy's ships, it only affords about 1,000 yards for the maneuvering of aircraft, and a pilot has to be clear of the ship’s arresting gear in seconds to allow the next plane sufficient clearance for recovery. Such is the nature of what GW's crew does, and, in the words of Rear Adm. Hank Giffin, GW Battle Group Commander, “I think we do it pretty well. During the deployment, the GW CVW 7 Team flew over 80,000 hours over the Adriatic and Arabian seas, as well as Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq, as the “Spirit of Freedom played a vital role in international peacekeeping operations. 70 Fltghl Operations Flight Operations 71 72 Flight Operations Flight Operations 75 For visitors, GW is ship of choice Throughout the deployment, the “Spirit of Freedom” furthered its reputation as a leader in international diplomacy by hosting an array of visitors ranging from foreign heads of state to Secretary of Defense William Perry. Visitors were treated to a firsthand look at the nuances of shipboard life, while G WSailors were given the opportunity to display the awesome capabilities and improved technologies that make the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier a formidable tool of democracy, enforcing peace worldwide. All told, over 20,000 visitors boarded G Wdur-ing its eight port visits, and over 600 people conducted underway embarks. Whether they were old salts like Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Hagen or civilians who had never set foot aboard ship, all were impressed with GlYs distinctive features. The crew was repeatedly singled out for its professionalism and hospitality. 78 Visitors Clockwise from top left: I FOR Commander Adm. Leighton Smith; Joseph Angeles, Vice Consul of the Philippine Kmbassy; Under Secretary of the Navy Richard Dan .ig with Army Under Secretary Joe R. Reeder: den. Rasim Delic, Commander of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina (shaking hands with ('apt. Branch): and . Visitors 79 SKJliSiA 08 linn Clockwise from top left: Acini. Leighton Smith speaks to other senior members of the Joint Military Commision; Ms. Pamela Harrinian. IJ.S. Ambassador to France; Vice Adm. Walter Davis, Director, Naval Space and Electronic Warfare (with Rear Adm. GifTin); Joseph Angeles, Vice Consul of the Philippine Embassy; and Ambassador Dai id Litt with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (chatting with Rear Adm. Giffin and Capt. Branch). Visitors 81 Below: Ambassador Litt and his group from the United Arab Emirates: and various GW visitors get an up-dose look at flight deck operations. 82 Visitors Above: Mr. Rae Branch gels a brief in Flight Deck Control. Below: Brigadier General Mize, Deputy J-3 at U.S. CINCELR dines with GW Marines and Sailors. Visitors 83 84 Visitors Clockwise from top left: Secretary of Defense William Pern addresses members of Gif’s crew; I nder Secretaries Danzig and Reeder discuvs some of the finer points of carrier aviation: visitors await a “trap from the vantage point of the I .SO platform: U.S. Ambassador to France Pamela Harriman reenlists GW' Sailors during a ceremony on the flight deck; and Under Secretary Dan ig receives a “holdback bolt (a memento from his COD landing) from Capt. Branch. Visitors 85 86 Any Day in the Navy Life at sea - particularly life on an aircraft carrier like USS George Washington (CVN 73) --is an existence unlike any other. Throughout the deployment, the members of the ship’s Photo Lab (otherwise known as OP Division) captured much of the uniqueness of carrier life on film. Many of these photographs were taken on May 9 and submitted for consideration in All Hands Magazine’s annual “Any Day in the Navy” issue. You will see many of those pictures throughout this book as we illustratrate some of the more interesting aspects of a lifestyle unparalleled in the civilian sector. Any Day in the Navy 87 88 Suez Canal The “Spirit of Freedom” does “The Ditch” Diplomatic channels caused a one-day delay in authorizing the transit, but as soon as the Egyptian government gave the word on March 15. George Washington, which had spent the previous two nights anchored at Port Said, began traversing the Suez Canal. The transit was a tricky one for a ship the size of GW. and it took the consummate skill of the ship's master helmsmen to guide it through a waterway that, at some points, is narrower than the length of the carrier. For some Sailors, it was as if they'd never left; GW‘s last appearance in “The Ditch had occurred only 18 months before. But many Suez first-timers -- and some salty veterans -- altered their schedules to allow for some sightseeing on the flight deck. Suez Canal 89 90 Suez Canal Mail Call! Mail Call! During a six-month deployment, mail is nearly as important as oxygen to Sailors. At times, the rigors of extended work days and intensive training not to mention the sensory deprivation of underway life -- begin to take their toll on a Sailor’s morale. During those times, contact with a loved one can be just the thing to help maintain one’s sanity. The members of S-12 Division, otherwise known as GW's “Postal Posse, work tirelessly getting the outgoing mail off the ship, and make a concerted effort to make the incoming mail available as soon as possible. Even though GW’s technological advancements make it possible to reach loved ones by phone, the sentimental value of mail endures because, unlike a phone call, it can be experienced over and over again. The “Posse members are well aware of the importance of mail to a Sailor’s mental well-being. They are, after all, Sailors themselves. 92 Mail Call' 94 Mail Call' Mail Call 95 Emergency training keeps GW prepared for worst No one wants to think about the numerous kinds of catastrophies that can happen to a ship and its crew. The possibility of the ship being horribly damaged by an enemy missile, or of a large number of Sailors being injured or killed, is less than pleasant, but terrifyingly real. That's why crew members train year round in areas such as damage control and mass casualty response. Whether or not we like to think of the implications of General Quarters, it is paramount that we all know what to do if the ship and crew suffer from potentially crippling damage and injury. After all, when the ship is at sea, the only ones who can save us, are ourselves. 96 Trairmg GQ Traming'GQ Trainingi'GQ 99 100 Any Day m the Navy 102 Any Day m the Navy Any Day in the Navy 103 George Washington comes to rescue of sinking Arabian tanker As it so happened, George Washington was conducting a General Quarters drill when it was learned that a civilian tanker in the immediate area was involved in a very real distress situation of its own. The Hafuf had taken on 20 feet of sea water, creating a 17-degree list at its stern and completely flooding out the engine room. Every Sailor’s worst nightmare was coming true; the ship was sinking. It appeared that the crew of the Saudi Arabian container vessel would have to abandon ship. When GW learned of the Hafuf s plight, its damage control teams began preparing equipment to lend assistance while Sailors from USS San Jacinto (CG 56) boarded the tanker and set to the task of containing the flooding. Unfortunately, the flooding was so progressive that they could only rig a temporary patch, but it was enough to partially staunch the flooding until a repair tug could arrive and stabilize the ship. The salvage tug then towed Hafuf to Dubai, where it underwent more extensive repairs. Later, some GW crew members would meet sailors from the tanker. The damage to the ship was immense, and the estimated price of repair was $20 million, but no lives were lost, and the Hafuf will one day return to sea - thanks in large part to the quick response of the George Washington Battle Group. 104 Sinking Tanker 106 Bush Visit Former United States...Arriving...Again! The crew of George Washington received a special welcome to the Fifth Fleet region from a very famous guest March 22 when former President George Bush embarked aboard for a whirlwind tour and visit with GW Sailors as the ship entered the Arabian Gulf. Bush, a former Navy fighter pilot, is no stranger to the “Spirit of Freedom ; he and his wife. Barbara, were present for the ship’s christening on July 21. 1990, and they paid an informal visit to the carrier in August 1995. The former first lady, who acted as the ship's sponsor, also attended GW's commissioning in 1992. The former Commander-in-Chief was accompanied by the Fifth Fleet Commander. Vice Adm. Scott Redd, who is also familiar with the passageways of GW. Redd visited the carrier during its maiden deployment in 1994. Bush, who was met with thunderous applause by the Sailors assembled in the hangar bay. began by re-enlisting five GIVSailors: TM1 William E. Willard; A02 Ronald L. Lynch; MM1 Jeffery L. Leadsmon; ATC David M. Morris; and PHI Philip R. St. Gelais. Bush spoke candidly to the crew, which assembled in the hangar bay to catch a glimpse of the former President. He discussed the importance of a highly-trained military force as a tool of foreign policy, and remembered when the Iraqis forced him to use that tool as President in 1991. Saddam Hussein...ran into a fighting force that he never thought I would use,” Bush told the crew. You showed him that, from Day One. he was just as wrong as he could be.” Bush Visit 107 108 Bush Visit Bush Visit 109 110 Operation Southern Watch G W returns to Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch George Washington crew members who were on board for the ship’s inaugural deployment in 1994 made a return to familiar territory when the “Spirit of Freedom transited to the Ara- bian Gulf to participate in Operation Southern Watch. The aircraft carrier's purpose was to help enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the skies over the politically unstable nation. During GW's 1994 cruise, the battle group was tasked to avert a potential aggressive act by Iraqi forces, who had moved several thousand troops south of the 32nd Parallel, ostensibly for a Training exercise. Operation Southern Watch 111 Operation Southern Watch 113 114 Operation Southern Watch Operation Southern Watch 115 i GW does a ‘double-take 9 at Jebel Ali At first glance, with miles of sandy terrain surrounding the pier. Jebel Ali of the United Arab Emirates might have appeared to be a boring port visit. Appearances, however, can be deceiving; GW Sailors found plenty of activities right at their fingertips during the ship’s two visits to the Arabian port. For starters, Jebel Ali was GWs first opportunity to dock next to a pier, thereby eliminating the need for liberty launches and expediting the actual liberty process. Additionally. MWR provided several fascinating tours during the visits, including a camel-riding safari tour and a sand-skiing expedition. GWs Project Handclasp Sailors were also given plenty to do, including a rehabilitation effort at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. 118 Jebel All 6U •iv iaqar 120 JebelAh Jebel All 121 'fV I9Q9P 221 Jebel Ah 123 •IV lOQOf Jebel Ali 125 Sixty-hour surge ops proves GW ready for the ‘real thing’ The key to success in any field of endeavor is preparedness. This is especially true in the military. In a world whose political shape changes almost daily, military members must be ready for sudden changes in their operational status. They must be trained for eventualities they hope will never come to pass. Rear Admiral Henry C. Giffin, III, Commander, George Washington Battle Group, and other key battle group leaders had that fact in mind when they decided to train George Washington in sustained combat operations for 60 consecutive hours beginning April 14. “The idea was to be able to launch a lot of airplanes.. .continuously.. .over a potential target area.” said Capt. Malcolm P. Branch, the ship s Commanding Officer. “By launching just an hour and 15 minutes between each cycle, we’re able to send strike airplanes to at least slow down, if not stop, an aggressor's movements.” With long-time U.S. nemesis Saddam Hussein not very far away, the possibility of having to launch such a strike wasn’t exactly far-fetched. From the pilots of Carrier Air Wing Seven to the ordnancemen of Weapons Department, everyone got the chance to act as if they were in actual combat. “This is as close as it’s going to get to real combat,” Giffin said. “Here we are in the theater...experiencing everything as if we were doing it for real. 126 60-hour surge ops 128 60-hour surge ops 60-hour surge ops 129 GW Sailors ‘hit the beach’ without leaving the ship The “Steel Beach Picnic is a staple of naval tradition, an opportunity to spend time with shipmates in a more relaxed atmosphere than that of the fast-paced underway working environment. For GWs picnic, crew members enjoyed burgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken. The entertainment included a “Pie in the Face contest, during which Sailors could choose from a number of volunteers and pay to have them take a pie in the face. At bottom right, AFCM (AW) Jesse J. Elliott, the ship’s Command Master Chief, shows what a good sport he is. 130 Steel Beach Picnic Steel Beach Picnic 131 Fun Days give Sailors enjoyable diversion Even GW's hardest-working, most dedicated crewmembers need an occasional break, which is why the “Spirit of Freedom held two “Fun Days” during the deployment. “Fun Day,” a day during which the crew stands down from the normal daily routine, consisted of a broad assortment of activities for Sailors to enjoy. For the sports-minded Sailor, there were volleyball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments held in the hangar bay. On the mess decks were spades and chess tournaments, and there were damage control-related contests on the flight deck. The ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation department awarded prizes to the winners of the tournaments, which had a very high participation rate. 132 Fun Days Fun Days 133 134 Any Day in the Navy 136 Daily Routine GW’s ‘daily routine’ varies from job to job To someone unacquainted with life onboard an aircraft carrier, the phrase “Daily Routine may conjure images of things mundane and unspectacular, but for the Sailors of George Washington, daily routine can run the gamut from emergency nuclear reactor drills to the launch and recovery of aircraft on its 4.5-acre flight deck. Some crew members have jobs that may appear non-essential, but nothing could be further from the truth. Each and every Sailor, from the Mess Management Specialists who feed the crew to the Boatswain's Mates responsible for much of the ship's preservation, is an invaluable part of the machine that makes GW one of the most powerful and efficient warships in the world. DAVid, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON NAVY VS-31 m 138 Daily Routine Daily Routine 139 Daily Routine 141 Palma holds delights in store for GW Sailors Balmy weather and resplendent, sun-filled beaches marked the “Spirit of Freedom’s” visit to Palma de Mallorca of Spain’s Balearic Islands. GW Sailors were treated to liberty, Spanish style, in their first port visit since returning to the Mediterranean Sea from the Arabian Sea. The town also featured breathtaking historic landmarks medieval architecture, including the majestic Cathedral La Seo, which was completed in the 16th century. MWR made it possible for crew members to enjoy a broad variety of activities, including a jousting tournament, a casino tour and a snorkeling expedition. Palma was the first occasion in which each available activity was completely sold out, with over 660 Sailors participating. 144 Palma. Spain Palma. Spam 145 146 Palma. Spam 148 Palma. Spain 150 Palma. Spain Palma. Spain 151 Mc£ SJ 152 CAG Change of Command Jan relieves McElraft as CVW 7 commander Carrier Air Wing 7 experienced a changing of the guard June 4 when Capt. Kolin W. Jan relieved Capt. Ronald D. McElraft as the air wing’s commander. Capt. McElraft took command of the air wing in April 1995 following duty as CVW 7’s deputy CAG. He enjoyed a highly successful tour marked by many distinguished accomplishments, including 37.000 mishap free flight hours and 10.000 carrier arrested landings. During the change of command. McElraft was presented the President’s Legion of Merit Award for exceptionally meritorious performance of his CAG duties. McElraft said the credit for any and all of his successes during his tour should go to the Sailors of the GW CVW 7 Team, otherwise known as Team 80 (the sum of GWs hull number “73 and the air wing’s identification number “7 ). “You represent what is good in our country, he said to the crew members present. Capt. Jan. who was deputy CAG under McElraft. stated that he was fully aware of the challenges of command, and of the considerable shoes he would be asked to fill. “I accept full responsibility and accountability for Air Wing 7,” he said. “Mine and our collective call sign is ‘Freedom’. CAG Change of Command 153 154 CAG Change of Command CAG Change of Command 155 GW Sailors indulge healthy pastimes Upon setting sail for the Mediterranean, many GW crew members made pledges to themselves (not unlike New Year’s resolutions) to return to Norfolk in better physical condition than when they left in January. The ship’s MWR division ensured that Sailors were afforded the opportunity to keep their promises. Several gymnasiums are available aboard the “Spirit of Freedom, as well as an array of LifeCycles, rowing machines and stair machines. Some Sailors opted to eschew the machines and get into shape by engaging in other competitive or recreational physical activity. Whether it is the Sailor’s desire to increase muscle mass or improve cardiovascular conditioning, it can be achieved aboard GW. All it takes is the desire to better yourself - and a little elbow grease. 156 Working Out Working Out Working Out 159 mm Sailors entranced by Greek island paradise After a brief but eventful four-day transit, George Washington crew members found themselves anchored off the island of Corfu, Greece, one of Europe’s most popular holiday retreats. The second-largest of the Ionian islands was irresistable to Sailors looking to maximize their liberty experience. Toward that end, the crew was granted overnight liberty opportunities as a reward for performing as stellar ambassadors during previous port visits. Sailors used their extended liberty time wisely, finding just the right mix of work and play while representing GWand the U.S Navy in responsible fashion. With more than 2,500 years of history lining its winding streets, Corfu’s numerous attractions and varied shopping opportunities made it a favorite port for much of GW’s crew. MWR provided a host of tours that included a rugged mountain bike trip, a scuba diving expedition, and a grand island tour featuring some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Western world. 162 Corfu. Greece Corfu. Greece 163 To paraphrase an old saying, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping, and Corfu offered a broad variety of opportunities for GW Sailors to do just that. Whether they sought postcards, T-shirts or just some film for their cameras, crew members could find what they needed without having to look very far. 164 Corlu. Greece Corfu. Greece 165 As crew members put their newfound freedom to good use by strolling the scenic neighborhoods of the old town, shore patrol acted as shipmate advocates instead of just being enforcers...and they occasionally got the chance to take in a few sights themselves. 166 Corfu. Greece Whether they elected to spend th time on land or (under) water, GW Sc ors will not likely forget the things the, saw, and the friends they made, on the island of Corfu. The deployment was beginning to wind down, but with a busy underway period and a visit to Naples in its immediate future. the crew still had much to look forward to. Corfu. Greece 169 Religious Services make Sailors feel closer to home n addition to being displaced from their homes and families during a deployment. Sailors who wish to worship in their chosen faith find themselves thousands of miles away from their favorite churches. To alleviate this potential hardship. GWs Command Religious Ministries Department (CRMD) holds divine services for several different denominations. With chaplains servicing the Presbyterian. Lutheran and Catholic faiths. CRMD. one of the ship’s smallest departments, works tirelessly to provide a significant number of GW Sailors with a much-needed religious taste of home. Church Services 171 172 Church Services Church Services More Daily Routine 174 More Daily Routine More Daily Routine 175 176 More Daily Routine More Daily Routine 177 GW falls in love with Italy...again George Washington got a second chance to experience the fascinating uniqueness of Italian culture when the carrier visited Naples from June 20 to June 26. Overshadowed by Mt. Vesuvius, the southern Italian city offered classic imagery, as well as the world-reknowned food and drink that make Italy one of the world's most popular tourist attractions. Naples’ close proximity to several historical cities made it doubly attractive to GW's liberty hounds, and MWR made tours impossible to resist by slashing prices. For very little money, Sailors could visit Pompeii, Florence, Pisa and Rome. Over 3,100 crew mem- bers took advantage of the tour opportunities. Many Sailors decided to give a little of themselves during the port visit, and while doing so, they left an indelible 180 Naples. Italy mark on the citizens of Pozzuoli when Project Handclasp took on the task of restoring several old wooden pews in the Church of St. Joseph. Naples. Italy 181 182 Naples. Italy Naples. Italy 183 Naples. Italy 185 186 Naples. Italy Naples. Italy 187 188 GIV Food GW’s Mess Specialists feed a large, hungry crew The task of feeding over 5.500 hungry Sailors three times a day is not an enviable one. but GWs Mess Management Specialists take it on with skill and gusto. On board the “Spirit of Freedom. meals are being served over 20 hours a day. and the quality of the food is among the fleet’s best. GW’s culinary experts also provide a variety of extra services including re-enlistment retirement cakes, multi-cultural dinners, nacho popcorn nights. Super Bowl wings and ice cream socials The ship's food service garnered runner-up honors for the Ney Award in 1996. GW Food 189 190 GW Food 3IV Food 191 Any Day... 192 Any Day in the Navy ...in the Navy Any Day in the Navy 193 Multi-Cultural event honor, educate Sailor With over 5,500 crew members, ail of varying ethnic origins and religious denominations. the George Washington Carrier Air Wing Seven Team is a microcosm of the melting pot” known as the United States. To celebrate GWs inter-cultural differences, the ship's Multi-Cultural Committee held several events aimed at honoring different groups. Among the observances held were an African-American Heritage Month celebration, a Women's History Month event, an Asian-American Heritage Month ceremony. and several services during the Jewish holiday of Passover. These events weren’t exclusively for the cultures being recognized; all GW Sailors were encouraged to attend. For many of those who did. it was a valuable learning experience. Multi-cultural events 195 196 Multi-cultural events Multi-cultural events 197 The ship's multi-cultural events were designed to bring crew members closer together through an improved understanding of each other’s cultural differences. The events also helped instill pride in Sailors as they celebrated the histories and societal contributions of their respective cultures. GW’s Multi-Cultural Committee, comprised mostly of volunteers, stresses the fact that regardless of our differences in skin color, religion or gender. we are all shipmates. 198 Multi-cultural events Multi-cultural events 199 31NV ISIA sammismniwmm Spirit of competition flourishe aboard “Spirit of Freedom” The Navy encourages its Sailors to indulge their competitive desires through sport, and the crew members of the “Spirit of Freedom did so in every port of the 1996 deployment. Whether the sport was basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, bowling or rugby, GW’s athletes exhibited skill, enthusiasm and sportsmanship in their endeavors. In most ports, they were able to compete against local sports teams, which appreciated the opportunity to test their abilities against some of the Navy’s finest. When there were no worthy adversaries to be had, GW athletes squared off against one another. Several GW sportsmen have pitted themselves against the very best in all-Navy competition, and many boast major college experience as well. Sports 201 Sports 203 Sports 205 206 Sports Sports 207 GW’s strongest go head-to-head in bench press contests Of all weightlifting movements, the bench press is widely regarded as the most definitive yardstick of overall physical strength. Most weightlifting contests feature the bench press, and “How much do you bench?” is a frequently-asked question in and out of the gym. It should be no surprise then that most weightlifters favor the bench press as a staple of their exercise rou- tines as they work toward membership in the vaunted “300 Club” - all of whose members can heft 300 pounds or more. At present, GW boasts nearly 50 members of the “300 Club , which adds up to a higher concentration of members per thousand than most U.S. cities. GW's most prolific bench pressers got together three times during the deployment to pit their considerable strengths against one another in ship-wide contests. The winners in each weight class earned a spot on the bench press “Wall of Fame”, which is a chart documenting the ship’s most powerful individuals. Many of the Wall of Famers boast lifts in the mid-to-high 300s, but only one -A02 Pablo Ortiz, above center - broke 400. Ortiz, who weighs about 225 pounds, doubled his weight with a lift of 450 pounds. 208 Sports Sports 209 210 SECDEF Visit Defense Secretary P; pays a visit to G During the ship's four years of service. George Washington has entertained scores of distinguished visitors, both in port and underway. Because of that fact, GW Sailors are old hands at rolling out the red carpet. and they did so once again when the Secretary of Defense, William Perry, paid a visit to the “Spirit of Freedom on June 29. Perry was accompanied by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, and the senior enlisted leaders of the joint military services. The group took a tour of the ship, interacted with crew members, and got an up-close look at many of the nuances of life onboard an aircraft carrier. During his visit. Perry used the ship’s breakthrough video-teleconferencing capabilities to conduct live interviews on This Week with David Brinkley and Meet The Press. He and the senior enlisted leadership were thoroughly impressed with the carrier’s technological advances, as well as the hospitality of its Sailors. 212 SECDEF Visit iimimmiii 216 Cannes. France GW makes most of deployment’s final port GW didn’t make it to Cannes, France, in time for the world-famous annual film festival (which is held in mid-May), but that didn’t stop Sailors from having the time of their lives in the exotic port during their eight-day stay in early July. With its breathtaking scenery and relaxing beaches, there were numerous things to see and do in Cannes, and MWR ensured that crew members could enjoy trips to Paris. Nice, and Monte Carlo as well. On-board tours were tremendously popular in Cannes, as over 8.000 fascinated French citizens boarded the “Spirit of Freedom and marveled at its awesome size and potential power. Several famous faces made their way aboard the carrier as well, including Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle fame and Larry Harmon, a.k.a. “Bozo the Clown.” The people of the French Riviera returned the favor with their overwhelming hospitality. GW Carrier Air Wing Seven Sailors were invited to over 30 local receptions, parties and picnics. Additionally, many grateful and friendly townspeople invited Sailors into their homes. Even as the deployment wound to a close, “GWSpirit was being spread all over as the carrier continued to further its reputation as a leader in international diplomacy. Cannes. France 217 220 Cannes. France GW celebrates fourth birthday in grand fashion July 4, the nationally-recognized anniversary of our nation’s declared independence, also happens to be the anniversary of George Washington's commissioning. Although the men and women of GW didn’t have the chance to celebrate America’s 220th birthday with their fellow countrymen in the U.S.. they were able to honor both their nation and their ship with the French when the “Spirit of Freedom’s” crew members were invited to a number of events celebrating the Fourth of July. The night of celebration was capped off by a fireworks display from the shores of Cannes. France. The display could be viewed from the ship. George Washington also hosted a Sunset Parade, during which they fired a 13-gun salute -- one for each colony -from the port side saluting battery. Part of the ceremony included a display of patriotism as 31 Sailors re-affirmed their commitment to naval service in a re-enlistment ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. The U.S. Ambassador to France. Ms. Pamela Harriman. performed the re-enlistment. Cannes. France 221 222 Cannes. France Cannes. France 223 GW relieved; ‘BigE’ on station Like USS America (CV 66) did back in February, the “Spirit of Freedom” spent June 12 transferring items that USS Enterprise (CVN 65) would need for its deployment, with both ships’ Weapons and Supply Departments working overtime to make sure the cargo and ordnance transfers went over smoothly and safely. The long-awaited turnover with the “Big E was accompanied by mixed emotions on the part of the crew of George Washington. The significance of the evolution was obvious; the six arduous months of family separation were finally coming to an end, and GW Sailors would soon be reunited with loved ones and friends they hadn’t seen since January. On the other hand, the day brought with it a faint hint of sadness; the “Great Adventure” of GW's second historic deployment was nearing a close. 224 Turnover with Enterprise $ Turnover with Enterprise 225 226 Turnover with Enterprise Turnover with Enterprise 227 1 GW’s first-ever Tiger Cruise is a rousing success Nearly 800 fortunate GW friends and family members got the opportunity to meet with their loved ones two days prior to Homecoming Day when the “Spirit of Freedom” held its first-ever “Tiger Cruise” July 21. “Tiger” is a term meaning a friend or relative (other than a spouse) who embarks a ship at the tail end of an underway period. GW's Tigers flew out to Bermuda, where the ship met them while en route to Norfolk. While on board, the Tigers developed a keener understanding of what their Sailors do for a living and got a general overview of life aboard an aircraft carrier. They toured work spaces, slept in berthing compartments, observed flight operations, and interacted with many crew members, who were more than happy to show off the ship and proud to explain the duties and importance of their various ratings. During the Tiger Cruise, the ship’s SEAL Team gave demonstrations of some of their unique abilities, and Carrier Air Wing 7 held its flyoff, which signified the end of the deployment. The final aircraft to depart GW was Blaster 500. This was significant because it would be the last A-6 Intruder to launch from the ship. Making the event even more memorable was the fact that Virginia Governor George Allen (above) launched the last aircraft. Governor Allen and his wife were the first to welcome the men and women of GW CVW 7 back to Virginia. Pictured at left, Governor and Mrs. Allen converse with Admiral Wiliam J. Flanigan, the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, on the bridge. Tiger Cruise 229 Tiger Cruise 231 Any Day in the Navy 232 Any Day in the Navy Any Day in the Navy 233 Welcome Home, GW The ‘Spirit of Freedom’ has returned from the defense of world peace,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Malcolm P. Branch to the immense throng of family, friends and supporters on Pier 11 North July 23. “This is our special salute to you.” The Sailors manning the rail threw multi-colored streamers. A large banner reading “The Spirit is Back... Capture it!” was unfurled, and the crowd cheered. With that celebratory flourish, GW's “Great Adventure came to a close. GW Spirit” was alive and well on Homecoming Day, as family members anxiously awaited the arrival of their heroes from the ship, and GW CWV 7 Sailors anticipated reunions with their heroes on the pier. Technically, the deployment was not yet over; an ammunition off-load still awaited. But for the Sailors and their families - which included over 130 babies who were meeting their fathers for the first time - the hard part was finally over. The “Spirit of Freedom” had indeed returned from the defense of world peace. 236 Homecoming Homecoming 239 WCLCOMC JromJjour Sfami(y at Wlrtl (TljrUtun jrrllowa p tf(,ur fKt v« v,|W yourJmity faflinitonJrtiMipOiiKh 240 Homecoming Homecoming 241 CVN7} George Washington USS George Washington (CVN 73), commissioned on July 4, 1992, is the fourth ship in the U.S. naval fleet to bear the name of the first President of the United States. Its mission is to conduct sustained combat air operations, to support our battle group commander, and to take care of our shipmates and families. Each and every crewmember, from the most junior seaman to the Commanding Officer, plays a vital role in making this the most capable ship in the world. When fully embarked, over 5,500 officers and crew call George Washington home. A city at sea, the aircraft carrier is the largest warship in the world. Yet, despite its size and ominous appearance. this ship would be nothing without the dedicated and courageous Sailors who give it life. Designed to act as a powerful tool of peace, a carrier is a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors. And if that deterrence fails, the carrier and her embarked air wing stand at the ready to do whatever necessary to restore peace. For all of our incredible technological advances, the strength of our nation is not really in our ships, our tanks, or our aircraft. It is in you, the dedicated professionals of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. You are, beyond question, the best trained, best equipped fighting force the world has ever known, and I want you to know that I m committed unequivocally, absolutely, to ensuring that you continue to have what you need to do your job. You deserve it. Our security demands it. ” I Behind the instruments and machines enabling George Washington to fulfill its mission are its Sailors, whose knowledge and skills are put to the test daily. Their technical expertise is second to none, having completed extensive schooling in their chosen field. President Bill Clinton June 5, 1994 Aboard USS George Washington 242 GW CVW 7 Team Empowered with a highly trained air wing, George Washington is poised to fulfill the mission for which the ship was built, keeping a watchful eye on the world, while acting as a luminous projection of the pride and power of the United States Navy. GW CVW 7 Team 243 Those who work on the roof’ are at the heart of the carrier's mission. Working in a dangerous, fast paced environment, these Sailors set the standard for flexibility and adaptivity. They are routinely called upon, in good weather and in bad, to perform extensive equipment maintenance and load missiles and bombs. Furthermore, Sailors must be ever vigilant in their commitment to teamwork and professionalism, as safety always comes first. GW CVW-7 Team 245 USS George Washington AT PR AD h ET PC @Hfl AZ '•Cf AK AM AS AE EM JO AO TM MS [S LI X QM ♦ A Maintain hydreulc. a conditioning and refrigeration systems Services laundry machines. the bndge and Iravet crane and anchor windMss equpment Administrative Department X-A Publishes the Plan ot the Day. prepares awards and routes correspondence throughout die chain o command X-1 Manages the CO'S schedule, private mess and an official correspondence. operates the Print shop. X-2 Updates ary) mantains enksted sennee records, track reportng and detaching personnel X-3 Administers me Navy wide exam and coordinates college courses X-4 Provdes morale, welt are and recreational services such as rotates and special tours, both m Norfolk and in liberty ports X-5 Publishes die ship s newspaper, maneges tho TV and rado stations coordnates tours, and arranges media embarks Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department IM-1 Manages department admamstrabon Monitors department maintenance IM-2 Tests and ropars aircraft orvgnes. survival equpment and composite components IM-3 Troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs airborne etectronc and shpboaro tost equipment IM-4 Maintains support equipment used on the hangar dock and flight deck, as well as ordnance carrying equpment IM-5 Accounts lor and ensures IM drwsions havo die support and losing equipment they need to perform maintenance SeaOpOet - Squad-on technicians who assist department maintenance n IM-2 and IM-3 Air Department V-0 Manages department ndmnislraton Staffs Pnmary Fhgdst Control and the Landng Signal OMcot's platform V-1 Responsible for sate movement ot aircraft on the hght deck V-2 Responsible for sate launches and recoveries ol aircraft V-3 Responsible for sale aircraft movement on die hangar deck V-4 Operates, repairs and mamcans aircraft reAieing and lubricabcn oil systems Command Religious Ministries Department CRMO Provides tree exercise ol wotshp and pastoral care Operates the crew's chapel, loungo. ibraiy and coordinates Red Cross messagos and Navy Reief support Deck Department 1st Moors tho forward part ol ship and manages the torocastfo during sea and anchor dotait Issues cleaning gear. 2nd Operates too sail loft, small boats, boat booms and moors too aft pan ot the shp 3rd Manages department admmstr at on Dental Department Dental provides dental care, ncludng extractions, dentures, crowns, bridges, root canals, and cleanngs Engineering Department Administration Manages department administration DC Loads the in port emergency team and at-sea lire porty Trans the crew in damage control Performs preventive maintenance on hre-hgharvg equpment and buoyancy systems E Rewinds etectrc motors Responsible tot rtghl deck lighting, overall electrical service staftons and all telephones R Manufactures replacement parts and repairs hull, piping and ventilation systems Operates repair shops rangng from the pipe shop to the locksmith shop Information Systems Department IS-1 Processes message traffic; mamtans SHF. UMF and HF commurveatons n support of the ship's mission IS-2 Operates the Snpboard Ncn-Tacbcal AOP Program. Naval Tactical Command System Afloat, and manages toe 500 personal computer GW1S Local Area Network IS-3 Mamlans ntormabon systems security and configurator management IS-4 Manages departmental damage control IS-5 Maintains toe ship s ctectrcnc and sateiMc commun a!on systems, as wot as radio and tetevvpon systems IS-€ Keeps the ship's electrical data systems up and running, servicing the Combat Direction Center and Ane Submarine Warfare Module IS-7 Operates and maintains the shp's target acquisition and missile systems IS- Mantains radars, landing. sateMe. navgabonal and meteoroio cai systems. Legal Department Legal Provides legal advice, coordnates power ol attorney agreements and processes dtecpknaiy cases. Manne Detachment Marines Respond to medcaf and security emergences Provide security to toe CO Post and retae ocAars. Medical Department Medical Performs surgery end emergency medical services Adrrmsters vaccinations, conducts health nspectnns and sick call NN02 Safely nangates toe shp using both etectronc and mecharvcai instruments Provides honors and udeboys Operations Department OA Provides wind data tor mrssfe shoots end sound speed profiles of tho ocoan. OC Provides a traffle control tor airwing arcraft MSC Ensures toe shp? technical pubtceecn iprary ■$ updated Marians the shp's configu-acon documents and standard stock kern fcstmgs QA Trains the crew m quality assurance and controls work packages affectng systems throughout the ship Security Ensures crew security and safety by potang the decks 24-hours a day Controls ifcerty tries Brig Maneges toe shp’s prison Navigation Department NNOl Conducts visual communications through the use ol flags, pennants and Ntshung lights MR DP SM AC DS WT 1C AG SH DC AB Departmental Breakdown Operation Department cont'd 01 Run the Combat Direction Center, the combat nerve center ol the shp OM Defend the stop from submarine attacks, and recommend offensive acton to etmmale hosUe threat OP Shoots tactical reconnaissance photography and pctures for putAcabon m the shps newspaper and external pubkca- bon OS Monitors communication networks and exploits the electromagnet spectrum OW Delects and prevents the hoeWe u e of the electromagnetic spectrum against the stop. OX Manage department admawtrabon Strike Operation Schedules N ship and airwmg operations OZ Provides mtefcgence support to the commarxkng officer and embarked staffs Reactor Department M Operates the nuclear propulsion units turttme generators and potable water system RA Mamtams the stop's emergency generator RC Stands watch lor two pressurised water reactors and oversees their safe operation RE Mamtams the ship s efectncal tkstrPubon system RL Oversees all water chemistry and raddog«al controls m the propulsion plants RM Mamtams and supervises all fkad systems and eqvxpment m support of the shp's two nuclear reactors RT Schedules and conducts trammg lor the department Administration Manages department administration DC Maintains the material condition of readiness and damage control systems in Reactor spaces 0 Oversees the nuclear quality assurance program lor al reactor plant and steam plant maintenance Safety Department Safety Prevents, detects and corrects hazards through momtonng of safety standards and proper work procedures Supply Department S-1 Manages the ship s operating budget Ensures all parts and supplies needed to sustain long-rango requirements are on board S-2 Prepares approximately 18.000 meats a day at sea On loads and mamtams food stores m freezers and storerooms. S-2M Serves meets, slows food and deans al mess deck end gaiey spaces Serves as mess deck master-at-erms and food service attendants S-3 Operates she's stores, laundry end barber shops Slocks vendmg machmes S-4 RosponsAAo tor ai money on board Pays the stop's b s when m a foreign port Ensures safer are paid on payday S-5 Provide hotel services, officer tood service end mamtams staterooms tor officer and debnguahed visitors S-6 Provides aviation supplies m support of V-2. AIMO. and CVW-7 from washers to aecraft larxfing strips S-8 On loads, off loads and tracks mcommg and otAgomg supply items to and from tha shp Coordinates the Osposai and removal of hazardous matenal S-9 Ensures Supply Department s high standard of matenal reedmess S-10 StuOes processes to improve the efficiency of how jobs aro accomplished S-11 Provides food service handtes laundry and deans berthing compartment lor chief petty officer S-12 Runs a M service poet office Supports other ships m the battle group with mail and postal suppkes Training Department Training Schedules a schools both aboard stop end ashore Drafts and processes travel orders, mamtams a command trammg data base and coonfinates school of stop Weapons Department G-1 Responsible for the sale movement of weapons from the hangar deck to the flight deck Maintains ordnance yetow gear and forklifts G-2 Mamtams magazine spnnkler systems and small arms, as well as builds and loads the aircraft 20mm gun system G-3 BuMs bomtoVassembles mosses m either fhe forward or aft assembly spaces Mamtams magazine spaces G-4 Runs the weapons elevators as we as associated hydraulic power plants and electrical control systems G-5 Manages department admmis[ration and is the operational nerve center for ordenng. accounting for and is sung ordnance for airwmg support •The insignias around this page's border represent the various ratmgs sailors aboard George Washington serve m. V MM % PN V YN (D RP RM -fr ST as BM $$ SK T£- DT it AW -r HM DK w OM NC X CT m EW o EN A IM IS DM PH HT X «e 8 W Jt GM BT MA FC OS LN PROJECTING POWER ...From the Sea George Washington's offensive punch is provided by her embarked airwing. Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW7). Its 9 squadrons, which embark with approximately 80 aircraft, provide VF143 World Famous Dogs Homeport. Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft: F-14B Tomcat Mission: Air defense aircraft for the interception, identification and. if necessary, destruction of enemy targets, and provide intelligence imaging using the tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS). Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept: length, 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VS31 Topcats Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft: S-3B Viking Mission: An all-weather, high-endurance aircraft designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches: length. 53 feet 4 inches: height, 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots. VA34 Blue Blasters Homeport: Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft A-6E Intruder Mission: An all-weather, two-seat, subsonic attack aircraft designed to destroy targets at sea and ashore. Dimensions:Wingspan. 53 feet; length. 54 feet 8 inches; height: 15 feet 6 inches. Speed: 550+ knots. HS5 Nightdippers Homeport. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Fla. Aircraft SH-3H Sea King Mission: Detects, tracks and destroys enemy submarines and provides logistic support while deployed. Dimensions: Length. 73 feet; height 17 feet. Speed: 166 mph. Range: 542 nautical miles. 250 GW CVW7Team Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7) the striking power and flexibility to perform a wide variety of missions. When not embarked, the squadrons operate from shore naval air stations in Virginia. Florida and Washington VFA136 Knightha. ks Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions: Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches; length. 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches Speed: Mach 1.7+ VQ6 Black Ravens Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. ES-3B Mission: An all-weather, high-endur-ance turbofan-powered aircraft designed for electronic surveillance and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches; length. 53 feet 4 inches; height. 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots. VFA131 Wildcats Homeport. Naval Air station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions-. Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches: length. 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAQ140 Patriots Homeport. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor. Wa. Aircraft. EA-6B Prowler Mission: All-weather, four-seat aircraft designed to counter electronic signals and jam surface-to-air radars. Dimensions: Wingspan. 53 feet; length 59 feet 10 inches; height 16 feet 3 inches. Speed: 540+ knots. VAW121 Bluetails Homeport:Naval Air Station Norfolk. Norfolk. Va. Aircraft: E-2C Hawkeye Mission: Gives long-range early warning of all approaching air contacts and then provides close radar control to air defense aircraft Dimensions: Wingspan. 80 feet inches; length. 57 feet 6 inches; height. 18 feet 3 inches. SpoocJ- 320 knots. GW CVW7 Team 251 George Washington Sailors perform a variety of jobs at sea. Whether working in the galley or serving as members of the at-sea fire party, they strive for common goals — to become a close-knit team and to ensure the ship meets its mission in the most effective and safest way possible. They are goals that manifest themselves in as many ways as there are jobs. GW CVW-7 Team 253 USS George Washington: A City at Sea USS George Washington (CVN 73) is a tradition-rich culture of nautical life and a unique way of living and working. The ship is awake 24 hours a day. The crew works morning, evening and night shifts, known as watches . In addition to working their regular jobs, Sailors participate in the ship's numerous drills, such as man overboard, abandon ship, fire and general quarters. Due to the nature of a ship, every GW Sailor is taught how to help save the ship in the event of fire, flooding or battle damage. Among the officers and enlisted personnel, there are chaplains, doctors, dentists, plumbers, mechanics, artists, chemists, weather forecasters, air traffic controllers, radio deejays, news reporters, security guards, and numerous other specialties. George Washington's crew is also rich with other talents. On board the ship, you may hear the sounds of a gospel choir group practicing in the chapel or a small rock band working together during off-duty hours. There are even civilian college professors on board to advance the crew's educational needs. 254 GW CVW-7 Team Factoids Type of Vessel: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 1 Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Keel Laid: August 25,1986 Commissioned: July 4,1992 Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, Speed: permitting the ship to steam more than one million miles before refueling Over 30 knots Length: 1,094 feet Width: 257 feet Height: 244 feet (equal to a 24- story building) Area of Flight Deck: 4.5 acres Size of Air Wing: Approximately 80 aircraft Combat Load Displacement: Nearly 97,000 tons Crew: Over 5,500 (including air Meals Served: wing) 18,000 daily Compartments: Over 2,500 Number of Anchors: Two Weight of Anchors: 30 tons each Weight of Anchor Chain: 360 pounds per link Number of Screws: Four (each has five blades) Weight of Screws: 66,220 pounds each Telephones: Over 2,000 Aircraft Elevators: Four (all deck-edge) Size of Aircraft Elevators: 3,880 square feet •'-s.'jn Number of Catapults: Four Arresting Wires: Four Air Conditioning 2,520 tons (enough to A 2 Capacity: cool over 2,000 homes) Distillation Capacity: 400,000 gallons f CVN 73 George Washington J At the core of the ship are the officers, chief petty officers and enlisted personnel who maintain the Spirit of Freedom through their professionalism and commitment to excellence. The common goal of the GW CVW 7 TEAM is to strive to meet every operational mission. 256 GW CVW-7 Team U.S. NAVY CORE VALUES To accomplish the command mission we must have the courage of conviction and stand up for what is right. We must listen to co-workers and subordinates — value their input so that the mission may be accomplished efficiently and safely. Behaviors representative of the Navy's Core Values of honor, commitment, and courage have a direct impact on morale which certainly affects the command mission, and creates a culture where quality can thrive and human dignity is assured. Honor. Commitment, and Courage are more than human rules of behavior. They are deeply rooted in the heritage which has made this country great. Personal and professional conduct must always reflect the sacred trust of our nation. They demonstrate who we are and guide our performance. conduct, and decisions every mi nutf rimr aKl end rn must be aware of their importance as positive role models of ethical Because we represent the Navy to the public, we must also adopt 1 fTfoi r£fe o ji « ertakings as well as in our personal, off-duty lives. and straightforwardness of HONOR - A keen s conduct; INTEGRITY - legal, or mental obligat selves in the highest honest and truthful in honest recommendat new ideas and delive integrity, taking resp ethical responsibilitie behavior or even the professional and persoi Americans. COMMITMENT capacity to function or devel a part, to the efficiency of the helps create quality environment teamwork. “I will obey the orders... Acco SPONSIBILITY - moral. . we will: conduct our-and subordinates; be avy; be willing to make personnel: encourage icompromising code of exceed our legal and lay. Illegal or improper are accountable for our have to serve our fellow COMPETENCE - having done by several, each doing PLE - reinforces personal worth, and is an integral component of remand respect up and down the chain of command; care for the safety, professional, personal, and spiritual well-being of our people; show respect toward all people without regard to race, religion, or gender; treat each individual with human dignity; be committed to positive change and constant improvement: exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality, and competence in what we have been trained to do. The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and woman is to work together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people, and ourselves. COURAGE - mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship: LOYALTY -faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, or government; PATRIOTISM - selflessness for country; VALOR -strength of mind or spirit that enables one to encounter danger with firmness. “I will support and defend... Accordingly, we will: have courage to meet the demand of our profession and the mission when it is hazardous, demanding or otherwise difficult; make decisions in the best interest of the Navy and the nation, without regard to personal consequences: meet the challenges while adhering to a higher standard of personal conduct and decency; be loyal to our nation by ensuring the resources entrusted to us are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way. Courage is the value that gives us moral and mental strength to do what is right even in the face of personal or professional adversity. 258 Any Day m the Navy Any Day in the Navy 25v CAPT Edward Caffrey CAPT Paul Normand COR Gary Atkinson COR Carl Braun CORD. C. Curtis CDR Rick Hunt COR John OBrien. Jr CDR Lee German LCDR Sean Cannon LCOR David Cashin LCDR Gregg Cervi LCDR Steven Guiliani LCDR John Oneill LCDR Paul Stewart LCDR Scott Sundt LCDR Frank Sutton LT Steve Carlisle LT Buford Carr LT Shannon Doyle LT Forrest Lupo LT Kevin McVadon LT Douglas Odwycr LT Eduardo Reed m EWCS SW) Jerry Blakemore RMSC(SW) Larrv Schaffer ETCS SW) Michael Waurzymak CTIC(SS Rick Elrod YNC(AW) Nancy Hubbell MSC(SW AW) Henny Kroom OSC(SW AW) Stephan Lasko DPC Charles Martin LT Chuck Sellers LT Jim Steil LT Peter Giangrasv. CW04 Val Risinger LNC(SW AW) Michael diver GMC Stephen Rogers MMC(SW) Dennis Towery OSI(SW) Aaron Blair IS1 Andrea Caston MSI Matthew Chambliss GMG1 Robert Chesnut BM1 John Dyson ISI(SW) Andrew Lane MM1 Robert Lorensen ENI(SW) Cart Morrow CT1 Emmett Rafferty SKI(SW) Mark Steeber MSI Anthony Van Meeker DPI Bill Wcchtenhiscr EW1 Robert Wilkinson OS1 James Groh QM1 Larry Hicks ISI(AW) David Johnson RM1 Daryl Kitchens GMGl James W.li'ams RMI(SW) Glen J;_-RM1 Mary Williams RM2 John Brown 0S2 Andre Davis ET2 Timothy Johns MS2 Jeremy Fleming YN2 Sean Jackson DS2 Timothy Melick OS2 Brian Olson OS2 Gregory Reid OS2(SW) Arthur Reynolds II 052 Kenneth Sawyer RM3 Taurus Green 053 Christopher Leedy YN3 Joseph Mattingly ET3 Douglas Winslow RM3 Ronnie Wright BMSN Kenneth Roughton Mary Laucr CCDG 265 George Washington Battle Group USS George Washington (CVN 73) USS San Jacinto (CG 56) USS Barry (DDG 52) USS Stout (DDG 55) USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968) USS Conolly (DD 979) USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) USS Mount Baker (AE 34) USS Merrimack (AO 179) USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Baltimore (SSN 704) USS Guam Amphibious Ready Group USS Guam (LPH 9) USS Trenton (LPD 14) USS Tortuga (LSD 46) USS Portland (LSD 37) 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Depart men XA Division wards R’ Us” might be an apt nickname for George Washington's Admin Office. Along with reams of daily paperwork generated shipwide and routed through the five man office, the processing of over 1,500 personal awards is one of the mainstay’s of their routine. They accomplish this feat with the help of two Pentium word processing systems and a laser printer that seldom stops running. XA Division is one of the six divisions within the Administrative Department. The mission of the Admin Office is to provide the best service possible over a wide range of areas. Combining state-of-the-art technology with a newly revised awards preparation format, the Admin Office was committed to providing the fastest possible turnaround time for the hundreds of award recommendations processed during the cruise. Additionally, XA Division was responsible for the upkeep and currency of the 1,000 page ship’s Procedures Manual (PROM) and the associated Standard Organization and Regulation Manual. These manuals provide the necessary policy and guidance to assist the crew in performing routine and specialized tasks. He also kept the crew informed of daily events shipwide by organizing George Washington's informative and instructive Plan of the Day. To assist newly reporting crewmembers, XA managed the comprehensive Sponsor Program, ensuring George Washington’s new arrivals were received, welcomed and integrated into the crew smoothly and that their families were made aware of the ship’s vast family resources. Furthermore, XA Division consists of the Command Career Counselor, the command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), the Equal Opportunity Programs Specialist and the Command Alcohol Awareness Coordinator (CAAC). This talented group of professionals provides exceptional service to George Washington in a variety of essential areas. 270 ADMIN NCCS(SW) Michael Wade NCC(AW SW) Ronnie Hindman FCC{SW) George Love ATI Stephen Williams PN2 Paul Brown PN2 William Glover YN3 Robert Hilterbrand YN3 David Lujan ADMIN 271 X-1 Division dmin’s X-1 Division is manned by a group of multi-talented professionals from some of the Navy’s most diverse ratings: Yeomen, Lithographers. and Mess Management Specialists, who manned the Captain’s Office, Print Shop, and Captain’s Galley during the deployment. The Captain’s Office provided a wide range of services to the Ship’s crew and embarked air wing. In addition to providing direct support to the Commanding Officer and the countless visiting dignitaries, they were responsible for processing all official incoming and outgoing correspondence, officer’s service record maintenance, transfers, check-ins. and coordinating the officer sponsor program. The Print Shop worked around the clock preparing numerous print requests that kept the crew and family members informed of our cruise exploits such as the Plan of the Day, the Guardian, and the Cherry Tree and squadron familygrams. They were also responsive to the needs of the many and varied operational printing requirements of GW’s 17 departments, the air wing and embarked staffs as well providing support to other ships in the George Washington Battle Group. The Captain’s Galley crew ensured that well-balanced meals were planned and prepared for the Captain and his many distinguished guests, some of which included a former U. S. President, ambassadors, heads of state, Secretary Under Secretaries of the Navy and Army, Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Chief of Naval Operations, and former warring faction leaders. These are just a few of the many vital functions performed by the personnel who manned X-1 Division. The X-1 Division, while small in number, is one of the busiest, most productive divisions on board George Washington and contributed significantly to the success of its second historical deployment. LT Frank Thiemann LIC(SW) David Brevoort LT1 Robert Hazel ray LI2 Edward Puffen YN2 Bobby Walker YN3 Darrious Burson LI3 Roderick Jessie YN3 William Knecht LI3 David Petrie YN3 Gregory Smith MS3 Jason Solomon LISN Bobby Champion 272 ‘ ADMIN X-2 Division PNI(SW) Eric Miller PNI(SW) John Nemitz PN1 Chris Stewart PN2 Prostan Pactanac The ship's Personnel office provided a myriad of personnel services to the 5.500 member crew of George Washington and its embarked air wing. This dedicated and hard working group of young professionals formed the “Fleet’s Finest Personnel Office and constantly implemented innovative ways of completing their tremendous workload. Whether answering questions from newly reporting personnel or those detaching, processing thousands of leave papers and Good Conduct medals, issuing hundreds of new ID cards or performing daily maintenance on 2.800 service records, they always proved up to the task. This 24 hour a day operation was always abuzz with activity. Consistent with GW’s reputation as the “ship of choice” for implementing new state-of-the-art technology, the Personnel Office deployed with the Navy’s first at sea computerized ID Card system and put it through the paces while providing valuable feedback information to the program’s sponsors. With the addition of the Source Data System, pay and personnel actions were transmitted via message which led to significantly improving the time it took to get official records updated and pay entitlements in the hands of their shipmates. As has become the norm on GW, the Personnel Office crew consistently displayed a “can do attitude and were al ways willing to “go the extra mile” for their shipmates. PN2 Todd Waiters PN3 Sean Bombard PN3 Marshall Boney PN3 Christopher Cowgill PN3 Jeffrey Dickson PN3 Timothy Eickstacdt PN3 Steve Hager PN3 Luis Hernandez PN3 Michael Jordan PN3 Hector Miecznikowski PN3 Jerome Owens PN3 Tim Pipes PN3 Leroy Pruitt PNSN Nathaniel Ball PNSN Robert Boyd PNSN Joshua Dworak PNSN Steven Kelley PNSN James Klinger PNSN Robert Martinez SN Mark Cephus 274 ADMIN X-3 Division The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and seeing to it that crew members' brains were put to good use was the job of the personnel of the ship's Educational Services Office (ESO), or X 3 division. The best ESO team in the Atlantic Fleet provide the best crew in the Atlantic Fleet every opportunity to further their academic skills and expand their minds. The ESO administered over 1300 Navy Wide Advancement Exams, and provided thousands of required rate-training manuals. Another service offered was the means for Sailors to work toward a college degree while deployed. More than 700 crew members took advantage of the various courses offered through the Program for Afloat College Eg Both instructor based courses as well as a new corr ner-active course, were offered. The DANTES College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Standardized Sui, Tests were popular and over 400 were administered. Additionally, as the authonty on programs leading to a commission. the ESO assisted dozens of crew members in preparing applications for possible selection into various officer programs. Whatever the goal, the ESO team provided every crew member the assistance necessary to quench their thirst for knowledge. X-4 Division “O o; i ervice to the Crew is the motto of .GW's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division. This hearty band of tour agents arranged for GW CVW 7 crewmembers to participate in tours to numerous major European cities such as Paris, Venice, and Rome and skiing trips (both snow and sand) in Italy, Austria and the United Arab Emirates. They also made sure that recreational activities were always available both while in port and underway. Rugby, basketball, softball and golf proved popular in all foreign ports while George’s Gyms stayed busy around the clock providing the latest in fitness equipment for the crew’s use. Big Bucks Bingo was another crew favorite where the prizes and jackpots grew every time it was played. Video Postcards to loved ones back home proved popular as did their latest innovation of the Spirit Video where they could rent current and older favorite videos for $1 a day. Selling cruise books, movie tickets. Suez Canal certificates, beer on the pier in Jebel Ali, and a variety of other good deals also contributed to keeping morale high. Always thinking ahead, plans were put into effect in early February for GW’s July homecoming and the ever popular annual ship’s party which was held shortly after returning to Norfolk as well as the annual Christmas party. GW's MWR division proved up to the challenge of entertaining a crew of more than 5,500 and contributed significantly to a highly successful and enjoyable deployment. LT Stevie Stephens. Jr. AOC(AW) David V alker 276 ADMIN X-5 Division George Washington's information specialists work in X-5 Division, better known to the crew as the Public Affairs Office. Simply put, X-5’s primary responsibility is to tell the George Washington, CVW 7 and battle group story to the crew and the rest of the world. Public Affairs wrote, designed and distributed the ship's newspaper (“The Guardian ), family gram (“The Cherry Tree ) and welcome aboard brochures. as well as the cruise book you are reading now. They operated the Shipboard Information, Training and Entertainment (SITE) system, providing television programming to the crew 24 hours a day at sea. In addition, X-5 produced GW NOW, the command’s local news show, as well as dozens of live and pre-recorded telecasts such as Captain's Call and Big Bucks BINGO. Outside the ship. Public Affairs marketed hundreds of stories about the crew to external media. Their efforts in coordinating hometown radio interviews made a big splash with GW crew members and radio deejays alike. Sailors from every state in the union spoke either live or on tape to radio stations in or near their hometowns. Last, but certainly not least. Public Affairs acted as liaison for scores of embarks by a variety of distinguished visitors from around the world, including a welcoming visit from former President George Bush upon GWs arrival in the Arabian Gulf region. A seven-man division serving a crew of over 5,500 Sailors, X-5 had a large hand in keeping the world informed of the power and flexibility of George Washington and the U.S. Navy. LCDR Mark McDon-u JOC(AW) G. Scott Mohr JOI Douglas Hummel J02 Thomas Gclsanliter J03 O'Dell Isaac II J03 Thomas Smith SN Curt Molzor Maintenance Department IM-1 Division % The six offices that make up the IM-1 Division perform the administrative functions and coordinate the maintenance effort for AIMD. The Administration Office is the center point of the four divisions in AIMD and is responsible for the processing of all administrative cor-respondence. Housed within the Admin Office is the Departmental Training Petty Officer and the Career Counselor. During the deployment the Admin Section processed over 1.000 messages. 500 enlisted evaluations, 100 award recommendations and the upkeep maintenance of 182 Sea Operational Detachment Personnel (SEAOPDET) service records. The Training Section has coordinated over 300 courses in the never ending pursuit of PQS qualifications, while the Career Counselor has performed over 35 re-enlistments and provided counseling for over 400 personnel. The Departmental Leading Chief Petty Officer's Office consists of the Maintenance Manpower Manager and the 3M Dam-age Control Assistant. The Department LCPO coordinates all manpower management issues, encompassing over 90 Navy Enlisted Classifications, and manages all Temporary Additional Duty requirements for the department. He is responsible for the welfare of 420 personnel in 4 Divisions, including 5 embarked Sea Operational Detachments. The 3M Damage Control Leading Chief tracks, schedules, and coordinates all required maintenance actions for 3M and DC discrepancies. He administers the PQS and exams for those programs, and performs periodic spot checks on maintenance actions. Production Control is the nerve center for the maintenance effort of the 32 production work centers. The Production Control team is the direct liaison between AIMD, Supply. Air Department and the embarked Air Wing for processing all equipment and parts that are repaired in AIMD. They are responsible for all maintenance planning, scheduling, and equipment record management. Quality Assurance Analysis is organized with a relatively small group of highly skilled personnel. QA A conducts and manages the AIMD Central Technical Publications Library. Safety. Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting, Support Equipment Misuse Abuse, Aviation Gas Free Engineering, and QA Work Center Audit Programs. QA ensures that a quality product is provided to AlMD's customers. Material Control is responsible for the supply support and Tool Control Program management for AIMD. The management of the AIMD budget is no small task and these individuals do it with extreme accuracy. Almost every action AIMD performs requires some type of supply support. Without it, maintenance could not happen. The Aviation Maintenance Screening Unit is responsible for determining the level of repair capability AIMD has for all equipment and components inducted into AIMD for repair or servicing. Upon receipt. AMSU enters each piece of gear into the repair cycle via NALCOMIS, to be processed to the appropriate AIMD work center. 280 AIMD LCDR George l ...5. Jr. LCDR Edward K ENS Timothy Bergan AVCM(AW) Gerald England AVCM Randy West ATCS(AW) Carl Epperson ATCS(AW) Ralph Gallaughcr AMHC(AW) Ray Bryant AKC(AW) Norman Earp AZC(AW) Edward Nesbitt ATC(AW) Fred Tupper AZC(AW) Mark Williams ATI Randy Buffington PRI(AW) Gregory Carroll ATI Mark Crabtree AZI(AW) J. B. Dacus AK1 Stephen Dennis AS1 Alex Franco AS1 Raymond Jones ATI (AW) Kelvin Keltner ASI(AW) Phil Lccroy AK1 Carl McLean AEI(AW) Samuel McVean ATI Hector Rivera ADI Louis Robinson AMS1(AW SW) Roger Rowe. Jr. AZI(AW) Eric Vaudt AZ1 William Walker AOI Dale Ward PN2 Gilbert Cox AK1 Dwight Gter AZ2 Austin Grc PN2(SW AW) Jam; AZ2 Michael Lugo AD2 Steven Robinson AZ2 ChristopherSchoemann AZ2(AW) Robert Terrell PN3 George Gill I AZ3 Demorris Howard AZ3 Philip Moore AZAN Melvin Franklin AZAN Thomas Smith AZAA Ronald Fabrc AZAN Joseph Houston AZAN Dondre Caldwell AA Erik Endal AZAA Kevin Alexander AZAN Marc Foster AA Tori Wilburn AZAR Jack Thornton IM-2 Division . JiMR ' i IM-2 Division is comprised of Power Plants, Air frames Hydraulics, and Aviation Life Support Systems Branches. Committed to excellence, IM2 Division routinely ensured George Washington Battle Group and Carrier Air Wing SEVEN received the highest quality service. The Power Plants Branch worked on seven different types of jet engines and utilized a state of the art Test Cell for test and evaluation. It had the capability to test, repair and issue aerial refueling stores, and analyze aviation and shipboard oil samples. During Med Cruise 1-96, the Power Plants branch repaired and issued over 100 aircraft engines, 20 auxiliary power units, 20 aerial refueling stores and processed thousands of coolant and oil samples. The Airframes Branch is made up of highly skilled technicians performing a wide variety of tasks. Specialties include: in-depth advanced structural repair, composite work, welding. Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), tire and wheel repair, hydraulic actuator repairs, and fabrication of various hose and tube assemblies. Without a doubt, the Airframes Hydraulics Branch proved to be a major contributor to the unprecedented success of George Washington Battle Group and Carrier Air Wing SEVEN'S mission during MED Cruise 1-96. Charged with an awesome responsibility, the PR’s of the Aviation Life Support Systems Branch ensured the air wing pilots got a last chance for survival in the event of an emergency. They performed routine maintenance and unscheduled repair on parachutes, survival floata-tion equipment and the Navy’s newest F A-18 On Board Oxygen Generating Systems (OBOGS). Utilizing the newest laser technology, the Nicolet 8220 Aviators Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Analyzer, all oxygen samples from the oxygen produced on board George Washington were scanned for purity. The team work and attention to detail that has always been paramount within the Aviation Life Support Systems Branch greatly contributed to a safe and productive cruise. In addition to providing assistance to nearly all departments throughout George Washington, IM2 Division has once again shown its proud colors and proven track record in providing service and support to the George Washington Battle Group and Carrier Air Wing SEVEN. LT Charles Chan ADC(AW) Gregory Brown PRC(AW) William Goforth AM SC Claude Hall AMS1 Tim Bain PR1 Kenneth Billups ADCS(AW) Richard Wood AM HI Abraham Abenoiar AMH1 Joe Carlucci AMS 1 (AW) Noel Castillo AMH1 James Dickey ADI Anthony Judah AMS1 Rudy Kalcevic AMS1 Dennis Mahoney ADI Jeffery Moore ADI(SW) Stewart Pemberton AMSI(AW) Thomas Rhoades AE1 Clyde Woods PR2 David Carrington AMH2 Robert Castaneda AD2 Gerald Diaz AMS2 Jesse Dukes PR2 John Hayes AE2 Donald Meyer AMS2 Mark Mills AIMD 287 AD2 Sean Moss AMH2 Tracy Necaise AMH2 Terry Otson AMS2 Patrick Radclifte AD2 Ronald Ruch AMH2 Melvin Taylor AMS2 Maurice Tompkins AMS2 Charles Walter AD2 Charles Worley AMS2(AW) Michael Youngman AMH3 Mike Atienza AMS3 Craig Baggett AMH3 Rhett Barker AMH3 David Borges PR3 Gregory Eley PR3 Eric Gebhardt AD3 Heiry Hopkins PR3 Michael Jones AMS3 John Kimble AD3 David King AMH3 Jose Lop A03 Shannon M AD3 Albert Matthe. AMS3 Pablo Mauro AZ3 Jesse Skelly AD3 Jason Stephen AMS3 Daniel Sullivan ADS Brian Trentham AM S3 Jacob Monn AD3 Ray Roark AD3 Andrew Scott OR3 Terence Simmons AD3 Patrick Waltord AMSAN James Barker AMSAN Joshua Bartoszuk ADAN Dwayne Berry AMSAN Brian Brownfield AMSAN Roy Cochran PRAN Brandon Concord PRAN Daniel Crame ADAN Kirk Dusek AMSAN Christopher Fancher PRAN John Frank III ADAN Ken Frizzell ADAN Craig Gclardi ADAN Michael Hallam PRAN Eric Haselbaver ADAN Corey Jones ADAN Michael Liss ADAN Cornell Norwood AMSAN Thomas Refore AMSAN Marc Studcbakcr AMHAN Jason Swan AM HAN Andrew Zoldos AMSAA Trent Almeter AMSAA Robert Barnhill AMSAA Daryll Gooding AMSAA Jason McCain PRAA Joe Sojak AMSAR Daniel Watson IM-3 Division -z2u The Navy's finest AIMD Avionics Division resides in the 14 branches of George Washington's IM-3 Division. Home of true avionics and armament wizards. IM-3 Division had a hand in repairing all radars, communication equipment, ordnance, generators, air navigation aids and just about any other piece of electronic aircraft gear. High tech repair capabilities, coupled with the most efficient calibration laboratory on the East Coast, ensured this talented group of individuals was known throughout the George Washington Battle Group. The division is comprised of over 200 ship’s company and SEAOPDET personnel from Naval Air Stations in Whidbey Island. Washington; Cecil Field and Jacksonville, Florida; and Oceana and Norfolk. Virginia. They repair over 115 electronic 9 systems on eight different aircraft. Operations from simple wire repair or replacement to unjamming a 20mm aircraft gun to repairing a complex microscopic multilayer of circuit boards were everyday endeavors for one of the largest divisions on the ship. Pride and professionalism was evident as IM-3 Division was a regular stop for distinguished visitors to the “Spirit of Freedom. The impressive array of Automatic Test Equipment was designed to service every aspect of airborne electronics. Expert repair of weapons control, inertial navigation, identification friend or foe. data link and forward firing, free falling ordnance ensured no aircraft left the flight deck without the mission support of the IM-3 Division team. Fully supporting the embarked air wing is but one of the division's functions. In addition to maintaining aircraft systems, these electronics technicians were responsible for maintaining all 144 of AlMD's test stations. The Calibration Laboratory's talents were visible far beyond the confines of AIMD. Calibrating precise test equipment for the department and the embarked squadrons only scratched the surface of their handy work. They also calibrated gauges for the Air Department, the Reactor Department, and ten other commands within the Battle Group as part of Battle Force Intermediate Maintenance Activity (BFIMA). The technical expertise of each member of the Avionics Armament Division contributed to an overall ready-for-issue rate in excess of 94 percent. Whether in the Adriatic Sea supporting the Bosnian Implementation Force, patrolling the waters in the Persian Gulf, or wherever George Washington was needed. IM-3's trained team of experts fulfilled all aircraft electronic repair requirements that were sent its way. IM-3 provided high quality customer service and maintenance excellence to all on board “The Spirit of Freedom. AIMD •: m LT Matt Mullins CW02 Lester Richardson AOC(AW) Ricardo Aguilar ATC(AW) Craig Brookovcr ATC(AW SW) Jerome Faulk AEC(AW SW) Charles Goodman ATC(AV ) John Jones ATC(AW) David Morris ATC(AW) Gregory Trace AEC(AW) Jeffrey Wigand AEI(AW) Robert Baker AE1 Ricky Ballance ET1 Stacy Breid AT 1 (AW) John C. veil ATI Waltor Clifton ATI William Fulm. ATI (AW) David Gan.. A01 Jerome Hale AE1 Timothy Homocker ATI (AW) John Kelly AEI(AW) Kevin Kilbride ATI Dennis Komomik ATI (AW) William Lesnock ATI (AW) Nolan Lloyd ATI (AW) Greg Maschok AOl(AW) Walt McCImton AEI(SW) Timothy McCrary ATI (AW) David Miller ATI (AW) Richard Moran. Jr. t AE1 (AW) Randell Needham ATI Eric Oitzman ATI (AW) Jeffrey Overman AOI(AW) W. Portis ATI (AW) George Pratt ATI (AW) Bernard Ritzenthaler ATI (AW) David Ross ATI Marcus Shrader ATI James Stover ATI Byron Tate AE1 Jeffrey Young AT2 John Absher AT2 David Bates AT2 Edward Baynocky A02 Rodney Bishop AT2 Aaron Bcnningficld AT2 Joseph Brown AE2 Noel Cajudo A02 Rey Chevalier (tdimn-;? AT2 Michael Erickson ATI Carlos Fontanez AT2 William Ford AT2 Jeffery Frazier AT2 David Gaggiotti AT2 Gregory Gleich AT2 Dwayne Glenn AT2 William Gorham AT2 Michael Grulkey AT2 Corey Guzman AT2 Keith Harmon ABE2 Juan Hernandez A02 Jason Hertwig AT2(AW) Barry Hillborn. Jr. AT2(AW) Kevin Irvin AE2 Michael Jackson 296 AIMD AT2 Brian Lanning AT2 David Mahoney AT2 Terrance Mardenborough AT2(AW) Donald Martin A02 Gregorio McDonald AT2 Thomas McKoever AT2 Andrew Minix AT2 Edward Oliveira AE2 Scott Painter AE2(AW) Mark Penn AT2(AW SW) Stc. 'n Johnson AT2(AW) John Jr AT2 David Katicl AT2 Charles Lacy AT2 Nicholas Phillips AT2 David Pilcher AK2 Eric Pinckney. Sr. AT2 John Porter AT2 Michael Quinn AT2 Edward Raisner AT2(AW) Robert Ripley III AT2(AW) Darryl Robinson AT2(AW) David Schmidt AE2 Anthony Scibetta AT2 Matthew Scott AE2 Orvel Snyder AT2 Daniel Stettler AT2(AW) James Stoetzcr AE2 Kevin Stokes AT2 Robert Sullivan AT2 Donald Terryah AT2 Steven Turpin AT2 Gilbert Vega A02 David Watkins AT2 Chris Wells AE2 Joseph Welch AE2 Larry White AE2(AW SW) Ge: j .ViKiams AT2 Everett Wilso-MM2 Richard Wiliici AT3 Alexander Anguiano AE3 David Bacon AE3 Anthony Boccella AT3 Michael Brewer AT3 Brian Brimeyer AT3 Bradley Brockman AT3 Jeremy Brooks AT2 Patrick Burns AT3 William Bushway AT3 Brian Buster AT3 Jason Bybee AT3 Andy Campos MM3 Ruben Canales AT3 Kevin Caraway AE3 James Carr AT3 Delandry Carter AT3 Jerome Clay AT3 Homer Collins AT3 Michael Copeland AT3 Jason Courier AT3 Joel Daniel AT3 Brian Danner AT3 James Diggs AE3 Steven Eiland AT3 Derwin Carter AE3 Phillip Carter AT3 David Chattield ET3 Kevin Clarida AT3 John Fort • AE3 Christophe AT3 Daniel Gartx AT3 Timothy Goocr AT3 Matthew Graybiel AR3 Dwight Guillot. Jr. AE3 James Halloran AT3 Eric Hancock AE3 Peter Harper AT3 Jeffrey Herbst AT3 Gary Hillard. Jr. AE3 Ronald Hinchey p« ■ AD3 Keith Holmes AT3 Standley Hooks AT3 Robert Homer AT3 Scott Hresko AT3 Brandon Huebner AT3 Clifford Humphrey A03 David Jasnau AT3 Daniel Johnson AT3 Kenneth Johnston AE3 Brian Kay AE3 Matthew Kee III AT3 John La bom bard AT3 Ricardo Lafuente AT3 Shannon Landov ski AT3 Kevin Lewis AT3 Anthony Librera AE3 James Lynch AT3 Frank Marti AT3 Ruben Miller MM3 Arthur Myers AT3 Christop: AT3 Ray Neid. • AE3 Paul Nelson AE3 Chrislophef . A03 James Nutter AT3 Daniel Pagnac AT3 Philip Plesck AT3 Joseph Quiles II AT3 Jarretti Reaves AT3 George Reeves AT3 David Richardson AT3(AW) Leron Robinson AT3 Ben Schornak AT3 Richard Smith AE3 Ishmael Stephan AT3 Joseph Streaty AT3 Eric Temple AT3 Dave Vcnski AE3 Tony Ware AT3 Thomas Weber AT3 Robert Wilson AT3 Chad Wood AT3 Desmond Woodard AOAN William Ackerman ATAN Troy Chappell AOAN Scott Collins AOAN Timothy Dechick AOAN Christopher Douthitt ATAN David Dunford ATAN James Hentz ATAN Lael Huff ATAN Reggie Ketler AEAN ATAN ATAN AZAN Jamie Locke Michael Matta Kevin McNulty Eric Minshall ATAN ATAN ATAN ATAA Guillermo Rodriguez Raymond Smithers Daniel Steele Jeremy Highfill IM-4 Division « From starting aircraft to moving supplies. IM-4 Division played a vital role in the day to day operations of George Washington's second deployment. Responsible for the maintenance of over 500 pieces of “yellow gear, this hard working division furnished the support equipment used for aircraft starting, servicing, maintenance, handling and fire fighting as well as maintaining the material handling equipment needed for underway replenishments. Aviation Support Equipment Technicians, or “AS’s,” worked on a wide variety of equipment with many different applications. Perhaps the most familiar item the AS's are responsible for was the aircraft crash and salvage crane located on the flight deck. Without this piece of equipment to remove disabled aircraft from the landing area, all flight ops would stop in the event of a crash leaving many aircraft stranded in the air with nowhere to land. When George Washington departed Norfolk in January, IM-4 Division was 100% ready to support the air wing. All of the aircraft tow tractors, spotting dollies and jet engine start units, which were used by the Air De- partment for aircraft starting and handling, were fully operational. Additionally, aircraft jacks, hydraulic test stands, mobile electric power plants, hydraulic fluid dispensing units, jet engine transportation trailers, ejection seat dollies, various skids, and numerous other support items required by the embarked squadrons were all readily available for use by aircraft maintenance personnel. To be able to maintain such an array of equipment, all AS’s must have knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, air conditioning and refrigeration, internal combustion and gas turbine engine mechanics, and production control mainte-nance management. To acquire all of this training was no easy task, but the division met or exceeded all training requirements. A lot of hard work and training has really paid off. From the Combined Aviation Maintenance Supply Effectiveness Evaluation in December, where the inspectors noted. “Still the best Support Equipment Division Afloat in the Atlantic Fleet”, to subsequently maintaining a 95% Support Equipment availability rate throughout the deployment, IM-4 has lived up to the claim of being the “Best of the Best.” ENS Joseph Henry ASCS(AW) Steven Clemens ASC(AW) Gerald Tripp ASI(AW) Dale Davis AS1 Gary Parker AS1 Michael Reid AS2 William Billingsley Richard B khimer Gregory Bu. Curtis Clittc Steven Freeman AS2(AW) Michael Lawson AK2 Richard Neely AS2 Brian Scott AS2 Dwight Simmons AS2 Robert Thompson AS2 Ronald Widney AS3 Southanome Frichithavong AS3 Roland Garcia AS3 Jeffrey Gargetic AS3 Louis Nemes AZ3 Marcellus Jackson AS3 Zachary Johnston AS3 Christopher Lacy AS3 Jamie McReynolds AS3 Javier Mendez-Badia AK3 Christopher Park AS3 Kevin Peck AS3 Hector Perales AS3 Robert Savage AS3 Alvin Simmons AS3 Walter Summerfield AS3 Anthony West AS3 Kenneth Wood AS3 Lance Workman ASAN Jason Coleman ASAN Robert Flick ASAN Michael McFarland ASAN Anthony Rexach ASAN Leron Scott ASAA Shawn Bernard ASAA Retugio Franco ASAA Jason Saxon ISI AVYo Kv Air Department V-0 Division The V-0 Division is one of the five divisions that make up the command’s largest department. Although it serves as the smallest of Air’s divisions, it’s overall objective to mission fulfillment is considered to be the most challenging. V-0 is organized into two branch’s. Primary Flight Control and Air Administrative. The division is comprised of precisely chosen individuals, both hard-charging and skillfully equipped. During flight operations, Primary Flight Control personnel tactfully man watch stations in the tower and on the flight deck. They provide extensive assistance to the Air Boss and Mini Boss as forward and aft spotters, Tower Operators, and ISIS Technicians or digital status board keepers. Their mission is critical to the safe launching and recovery of George Washington’s aircraft. Twenty-four hours a day, during flight operations or not, the Air Administrative Branch provides outstanding support for 650 personnel. The “crack” admin team, led by a senior First Class Yeoman is the ship's finest. Perceptive technical guidelines and close, personal support is demonstrated daily while serving as the “nucleus” for the overall supervision of all administrative matters within the department. Dedicated Sailors and profound administrators are common qualities of the team players in this elite division. Bound together by good order and discipline, the men of V-0 continue to seek oncoming tasks: destine to execute them with perfection. LT Kenneth Bowen LT Jimmy McLaughlin ABHCM Larry Bowden ABFC Keith Richards 312 AIR ABHI(AW) Eldricy? Kettcr YNI(AW) Kerm.. ABE2 Robert C ABH3 Shawn Bens ABM3 Dennis Murphy YN3 Lamont Seabron AN Clyde Banks AN Jason Enk AN Eric Mosley AN Corey Norton AN Christopher Sarnes AN Shawn Wilson AN Andrew French DP3 Jason Hendrickson AA John Mallum AN John Mills. Jr. AA Jermon Myers AA Eddy Padgett AR Jim Nicely AR Robert Winningham V-1 Division The USS George Washington is the home of the finest flight deck team in the fleet, as evidenced by the Air Department’s third consecutive “Yellow “E . As the ship transited the Mediterranean and entered the Adriatic Sea. V-1 Sailors worked in support of Operation Joint Endeavor , completing 2,269 arrested landings and 9,018 aircraft moves. Soon after the George Washington maneuvered through the Suez Canal and entered what seemed like the hottest place on earth, the Arabian Gulf. V-1 continued its stellar flight deck performance in support of Operation Southern Watch” without missing a beat. After another short operational period and several liberty ports in the Mediterranean, V-1 looked forward to a turnover and transit home. Overall, their many accomplishments on Med- Cruise ‘96 turned V-1 into an experienced group of salty ABs! ABH1 Dennis Badke ABH1 Glenn Baez ABHI(AW) Harry Bennett ABH1 Andre Bone ABHC AW) Rickie ABHC(AW AC) Joseph vtunl ABHC Jerome McCardell ABHC AW) Alonzo Wynn ABH1 David Burson ABH1 (AW) Patrick Comeau ABH1 Malcolm Dillman ABH1 Glendon Herdsman ABH1 William Joseph ABHI(AW) Thaddeus Smith ABHI(AW) Larry Tarver ABH1 Barton Urnowey ABH1 Timothy Weber ABH2 Caron Curry ABH2 Floyd Harvell ABH2 Martin Trevino ABH2 Harold ABH2 Larry Wa ABH3 TavaKoli A ABH3 Michael Anc ABH3 Vance Barnes ABH3 James Basuel ABH3 Robert Bender ABH3 Matthew Buchanan ABH3 Daniel Budge ABH3 Kevin Callahan ABH3 Christophor Covino ABH3 Todd Deffet ABH3 Brent Foley ABH3 Israel Garcia ABH3 Joey Hannah ABH3 Kevin Martin YN3 Johnny Perry ABH3 Brian Ratcliff ABH3 David Robertson ABH3 Michael Roff ABH3 Floyd Thompson, Jr. ABH3 William Thompson ABH3 Christopher Van Sickle ABH3 John Walter 318 AIR ABH3 Dewayne Warren AN Daniel Bussic ABHAN Michael C AN Charles Clark ABHAN Luis Correia AN Mark Coyle AN Jerad Crowe ABHAN Robert Davis AN Aaron Droege AN Tracy Grant AN Adam Griffin ABHAN Luis Gutierrez AIR 319 AN Juven Hidalgo AN Corey Holloway AN Steven Hood AN Eric Karow ABHAN James Kasten AN Ryan Larson ABHAN Christian Ledbetter AN Quynntin Long AN Scott Mages AN Patrick Mathews AN Charles McGill AN Reginald McNeal AN Christoph' 'lo'vroann ABHAN Ian Met AN Jeffrey Ml ABHAN Brad Nelso AN Daniel Ormond ABHAN Joseph Rowles AN Brad Wargo AN William Wonnacott AA Christopher Abernathy ABHAN Hector Arroyo AN Reginald Barnes AA Danny Barnhill AIR ’ 321 AA Cade Bichel AN John Bonney AN Thomas Burns AN Samuel Burrell AN Donald Button AA Adrian Caceres AA Richard Camiso AN Joseph Capaldi AN Rodrigus Carson AN Anson Chan, Jr. AA William Eddy AA Jeff Ellzey AA William Ethredge AN Glenn Gillian AA Israel Gorrocino AA Adam Hobbs AN Chad Hugill AA Elliot Hunt AA Chad LaGrange AA Michael Lauritsen 322 AIR ABHAA Chartc; lochugn AN Johnathan lor-, r, AN Miles Messer ABHAR Jeremikui AA John McDaniel AA Marlon McDaniel AA Luis Medrano AA Lonnie Morrison AA Brandon Murray AN Danny Navarro AA Ben Ocone ABHAA Matthew Patten ABHAA Jonathan Pennington AA David Phelan AA Brian Ross AA Scott Schermerhorn AA Nathan Sharp AA Clifton Smith AA Tayari Smith AN Michael Starling AIR 323 ABHAN Bryan White AR James Butler AR Marcus Charles AN Jeremy Clounie AR Anthony Faison AN Kenneth Ferguson ABHAR Jorge Garcia AA Danny Hebri AR Christopher Hinson AR Shawn Jennings AR Chad Johnson AN Roderick Johnson AR Tom Laituri AA Ernie Medina AR William Ncaton AR Lionel Nivens ABHAR James Peters AA Nathaniel Rivers AR Darrin Sanchez AR Ronald Walker 324 AIR V-2 Division V-2 Division is the true point of the spear for Geo ington, the ultimate hand-off between the ship ana Air wing SEVEN. They send aircraft out flying and bring their back aboard safely. The 230 personnel working the first launch to the last plane on deck in the hot. humid Arabian Gulf and the cold, rainy Adriatic wouldn't trade their place on deck with anybody. Six thousand pounds of piston and shuttle propel a 70.000 pound aircraft loaded with bombs and missiles from zero to 150 miles per hour in just over 300 feet. That's over 62 million pounds of force; they have to do it error-free every time. Lives and equipment depend on V-2's attention to detail and good judgment. They are the flight-deck equivalent of a football team that scores a touchdown on every play! Once the flying day is over and the flyers leave the deck, the same V-2 guys who make it work all day get down to the business of maintenance in order to keep up our 100 percent equipment readiness rate. V-2 maintains and operates the five arresting gear engines. four catapults. the fresnel lens, our own seven camera television system, a 2.5 million-dol-lar budget, and a maintenance support system which stocks and tracks an inventory of over 3,500 parts. In addition to our operational superlatives, they process 2,000 individual awards, requests and evals. They produced the Sailor of the Year, two quarterly POQ winners and two GW Spirit Award winners. With the quality personnel they have, the numbers and deeds speak for themselves. The support from Supply. Reactor. AIMD and Engineering Departments is noted with appreciation. They convert their inputs into aircraft launches and recoveries with pride providing the power projection this great ship was built to convey. AIR 325 LCDR Mark Schaeffler LT Charles Cassidy LT Tom Chortton LT Michael DeGraw L.T Rene Velazquez ABCM Russell Chambley ABECS(AW) Daniel Dray ABEC Robert Lynch ABEC(AW) Michael Patnode ABEC Neal Williamson ABEC(AW) Roland Guay ABE1 Tommy Edgeworth ABE1 James Johnson ABE1 James Kay ABE1 Melvin Lee ABE1 Edward Moreno ABE1 Bobby Murphy ABE1 Glen Sturgill EMI(SW) Marco Tayco ABE1 Patrick Young ABEI(AW) Gerald Bonnette ABE1 Joe Jenkins ABE1 Daniel Kimler ICI(SW) Warren Rodeback ABE1 John Rollins. Jr. ABE1 Jack Sorroche IC2 Russell Akers ABE2 Frank Bartanowitz AIR 327 I EM2 George Bond ABE2 Gene Brown ABE2 Troy Brown ABE2(AW) Curtis Bullock ABE2(AW) Sean Carolan ABE2 Glynn Ooyle ABE2 Mario Estrada EM2 Paul Freeman ABE2 Rone Granados ABE2 Dennis Johnson EM2(SW) Lawrence Kalb ABE2 Todd Kirby ABE2(AW) Victor Lizarraga ABE2 Patrick Massey ABE2 Vernon McClain ABE2 Delery Nicholas ABE2 Frederick Patton ABE2 Ronnie Pawell ABE2(AW SW) Robert Richardson ABE2 Pythias Russell 328 AIR ABE2 Charles Schneider ABE2 Christoph. IC2 Charles Wo -ABE2 Matthew Z ABE2 Craig Zimmick IC2 John Field IC3 David Allen ABE3 David Arends ABE3 Juan Balderrama ABE3 Todd Bavers ABE3 Mark Berglund IC3 Oscar Camacho IC3 Pat Castafero ABE3 Jon Castilloux ABE 3 Herbert Chambers ABF3 Michael Cooper ABE3 Richard Cox ABE3 Keith Duckworth AZ3 Wiliam Ellis ABE3 Waiter Fadrowski III ABE3 Buddy Flock IC3 Donald Finton IC3 Broderick Fowler ABE3 Christopher Fugitt ABE3 David Griffin ABE3 Ian Gunflersor ABE3 Toby Grc-ABE3 Cameron Mar. ABE3 James Helsper ABE3 Kevin Hooks ABE3 Shawn House ABE3 Wellington Jiminez ABE3 Maurice King ABE3 Brett Lewis IC3 Ruben Lomeli ABE3 Herman Lucas ABE3 Stephen Mack ABH3 Timothy Marchand IC3 Aaron Madril IC3 Jason McConaughcy ABE3 James McGregory ABE3 Dale McKean IC3 David Murphy ABE3 Chris Neskovski ABE3 Steven Purdue ABE3 Corbert Plaisance ABE3 Tony Richmond ABE3 David Roberts ABE3 Kristian Romano IC3 Johnnyo Sanson ABE3 Anthony Speles ABE3 Jason Stein ABE3 Michael Valpatic IC3 Robert Walker ABE3 Stephen Ward IC3 Gregory Waters ABE3 William Wise ABE3 John Woodard AN Jose Arroyo ABEAN Joseph Brewer AN Jerrc Burton AN Chester By.'12 ABEAN Tommie C . ABE AN Joseph Hun ABEAN David Leising AN Timothy Lewis AN Howard Montgomery AN Lorenzo Nebiett AN Luke Nelson AN Scott Palmer AN Jack Pendergast ABEAN Vincent Polimeni ABEAN Christopher Pyles AN Michael Rachel ABEAN Delmar Reese ABEAN Thomas Reid ABEAN Clint Riley ABEAN Roland Simpson ABEAN Chris Sprenger AN Kelvin Tarver n nmmwWYM AN Nicholas Trofa AN George Turner AN Eric TWedell AN David Wright YNSN Jonathan Byers AA James Aker AA Christoher Alden AA Dustin Anderson AA Keith Apodaca AA Nathan Ault AA Faraji Benson AA Daniel Bittner AA Ovando Blakcnship ABEAN Woody Be' ‘ abe a a James AA William Brow.i AA William Brown ABEAN William Burney AA Philip Carter AA Charles Cheatham AA Jeremy Clinge AA Timothy Cotton ABEAR Phillip Davis AA Todd Dauzat ABEAA Tyrone Dukes ABEAN Daniel Dunlap AA Scott Essig AA Ryan Fischer AA Kenny Foster AN Charles Freeman AA Marland Garrett ABEAA Charles Gollaway AA Neil Gonda AA Matthew Grembos AA Scott Herod ABEAA Phillip Jones AA Jermaine Jordan AN Mark Kemp AA Brandon Legeiter AA Alan Millan ABEAR Brian Mitchell AA Kenneth Moore AN Adam Morgan AA Bret Nielsen 336 AIR AN Keith Nunnery AA Harris Odur AA Paul Olson AA Ricardo Pacheo. AA Robert Payne AA Brian Price AN Brian Roberts ABEAA Christopher Scott AA Jason Silven AA Anthony Smith ABEAN Joseph Smith AA Lewis Thompson AN Mardion Villamar AA Michael Vinmg AA Robert Wartenberg AN Michael Williams. Jr AA Thomas Woodcock AN Nathan Matchett AR Randall Law AR Daniel Boomer AIR ‘ 337 AR John Claprod AR James Coleman AR Matthew Deal AR Steve Downs AA Bernard Goodman AA Peter Durocher AR Sean Henson AR Ford Jackson AR Daniel Larusso AR Andrew loewendick AR Shaun Riley AR Ryan Terracciano AN Daniel Schaub ABEAN James Sheirer II AA Lionell Yewitt ABEAN Hans Wahl ABEAN Andrew Hall AA Joseph Meister ABEAA Jason Roberts AR Aric Shelby 338'AIR V-3 Division LT Eric Gleysteen LTJG John Fowler A8HC Keith Morris ABHC(AVV)Sytvester Robinson Jr. ABH1 (AW) Charles Ardinger. Jr. ABH1 (AW) Bernard Floyd ABH1 Nicholas Komijenovich Inside the hull of the “Spirit of Freedom , many divisions consider themselves to be the best at their jobs, but only one can say they are the “World’s Finest . That’s the moniker of the hard-charging Aviation Boatswain's Mates of Air Department's V-3 division, the “World’s Finest Hangar Deck.” Mostly known for their aircraft moves and re-spots, the Sailors in V-3 division proudly show day and night why they are indeed, the finest. Constantly ‘turning to’ to get the job done, yellow shirts and blue shirts tow aircraft, sling chains and pull chocks so that aircraft maintenance can start at a moment's notice. When ready for flight. V-3 moves aircraft to the roof (over 4.000 elevator runs were made during Med-’96). The hangar deck also supports underway replenishments and ammunition transfers. V-3 houses ground support equipment, supplies, liberty launches and up to 34 aircraft in her hangar bays. Displacing over 170 frames and three decks, GW’s Hangar Deck Crew maintains an award winning shop that has hosted former President Bush. American and foreign VIP’s, media and Army. Air Force, and Marine Aircraft. AIR 339 ABH2 Stan Williams ABH3 Brian Barton ABH3 Fred Baxter ABH3 James M. Dillon ABH3 Alphonso Gray ABH3 David Leal ABH3 Cory Nettles ABH3 Steven Mills 340 AIR ABH3 Johrull JAycrs ABH3 Rodriq.. ABH3 Charlie Rc ABH3 James Shen. .• j ABH3 Eric Thomas ABH3 Brian Weeks AN William Anderson AN Jonathan Argentino AN Wayne Brown AN Daniel Brower AN Jasen Chavez AN Benjamin Clements ABHAN William Comerford AN Daniel Davis AN Cameron Foster AN Jared Goad AA Gregory Grenfell ABHAN William Kramer AN Avery Lewis AN Justin Olivarez ABHAN Sean Owens AN Jay Seamans AN Harold Singleton AN Charles Tew AN Anthony Thomas ABH Demetrius Thompson AN Michael Trowbridge II ABHAN Marcus Washington AN Norval White AN Alonzo Wilson ABHAA Gary Barter AA Hayes Edwards AR Aaron Frantz AA James Harmon AN Larry Lewis AN Jason Monohan AA Shawn Morin AA Roberto Ortiz ABHAR Robert Parker AN Andy Register AA Orlando Smith AA Jason Star ABHAA Johnny AN Christopher Yc ABHAA Donald White AA Robert Zukowski AA Hassan Abdul Latif AA Sheldon Ashley ABHAR Richard Cook AR Kris Dickson AR Brian Herron AR Jason Hyde ABHAR Darnell Janulewicz AA Willie Jones AR Frederick Martin AR Toby Shoemaker AR Bobby Sutliff AA Eric Spivey AA Stephen Thomas AR John Vonville AIR 343 V-4 Division V-4’s function is simple: provide the cleanest, clearest Aviation Jet Fuel to embarked aircraft and support equipment. From the lowest depths of the ship, to the edges of the flight deck and the borders of the bays, V-4 sets the standard for being the Finest “Fuelies in the Fleet. Their pride is evident in the sparkling spaces, day to day operational procedures, and their unmatched enthusiasm while putting in the long hours. The “Grapes” received over 15 million gallons of JP-5 while underway, and delivered in excess of 18 million gallons to over 7,000 aircraft. They processed over 38.000 fuel samples for expert laboratory analysis, provided Aviation Lube Oil to the cats and MOGAS to the Seals. They transferred over two million gallons of fuel to the “small boys in the Battle Group and, to wrap it up, we ensured all daily administrative, maintenance and general housekeeping duties were performed. Each of these accomplishments were completed safely and professionally. This bunch of “Grapes significantly contributed to the mission of the ship and Battle Group in style. It wasn’t easy, but they did it all, and they did it in true “AB fashion. CW03 Darryl Howard ABFCS(AW) Drew Sundin ABFC Reginald Johnson ABFC Dennis Joyce ABFI(AW) Stewart Ham ABF1 George Heider ABF1 Jeffrey Spencer ABF2 Gerrardo Agustin ABF2 Robert Billings ABF2(AW) Jerry Jackson ABF2 James Jenkins ABF2(AW) Gary Josey 344 AIR ABF2 Donald Lc-ABF2 Percy V ABF2 George ? ABF2 Karl The ABF2(AW) James Vaughan ABF2 Kenneth Wright ABF3 William 8ailcy ABF3 Marcus Barnes ABF3 Matthew Everhart ABF3 Marshall Cowen AIR 345 ABF 3 Mark Gilt ABF3 Shawn Holer IC3 Jesse Kauffman ABF3 Sean McGinnis ABF3 Hector Respeto ABF3 Steven Robinson ABF3 Gregory Rudman EM3 William Shadd ABF3 Eric Smith ABF3 Shanon Spears EM3 Scott Stinebiser ABF3 David Tarte ABF3 Jeffrey Thomas ABF3 Winzolla Trafton ABF3 Kenneth Yakle ABEAN Mark Bastys ABFAN Michael Brazil AN Edward Brown ABFAN Thomas Clift ABFAN John Deemer ABFAN Terry AN Joseph G AN Jeremy G AN Joseph Hunter ABFAN George Johns AN Glenn Kayea AN Kristopher Keeney ABFAN Anthony Krebbs ABFAN Robert Lewis AN Jason Lindemuth AN James Martinez ABFAN Albert Polite ABFAN Arthur Pritts ABFAN Alan Rich AN Arthur Rios ABFAN Douglas Rodgers AN Ron Schoepel AN Christopher Simpson AN Christopher Spencer AIR 347 ABFAN Chuckie Swink AN Thomas Vachon AN Edward Wilson. Jr. AA Eric Alexander ABFAA Robert Becker AN Brian Holmes AA Joseph Calbrese AN Robert Calhoun ABFAA Oscar Cisneros AA Matthew Crandall AA Joseph Oilden AA Dusty Green ABFAN Doug Halberg ABFAA Charles Hammonds AA Ricky Hartnett AN Christopher Ho AA Timothy Koehler AA Robert Lavergne AA Josus Lozano AA James Miller 348 AIR AA Derrick AA Israel Pocf AA Gary Simps AA David Shepo .. AA Kevin Stinson ABFAA Ulises Yero, Jr. AA Lester Wilde AN Willie Burney ABFAN Nicholas Zavaglia AR Christopher Cox AR Andrew R. Duchon AR John Gaskill, Jr. ABFAR Jason Gross AR Larry Hubbard AR Troy Huffman AR Benjamin McBride AR Shawn Smith AR Terry Elliot AR Robert Owens AN Nathan Thomsen AIR 349 Command Religious Ministries Department USS George Washington places a high value on the rights of service members to observe the tenets of their respective faith groups. The Command Religious Ministries Department (CRMD) supervises a program of worship, fellowship, religious education and pastoral care to meet the spiritual needs of GW personnel on behalf of the Conmanding Officer. CRMD is a 24 hour operation which stands ready to assist Sailors and their families. GW's Command Religious Ministries Department consists of three Navy chaplains; Captain Moses L. Stith (Presbyterian USA), Lieutenant Commander Glen A. Krans (Lutheran, Missouri Synod) and Lieutenant Jon T. Brzek (Roman Catholic). They are supported by five Religious Program Specialists (RPs) and TAD personnel augmented from other departments and embarked units. The Chaplains offer preparation and ceremonies for sacraments ordinances such as baptism, marriage and for Roman Catholics, confirmation. Scripture studies and religious education instruction are available in classes or on an individual basis. GW also encourages and supports a vital team of lay personnel leading over 100 wor-ship study opportunities for crew members. CRMD boasts one of the Navy’s most outstanding afloat music programs, combining the talents of musicians and vocalists under the direction of the Command Chaplain. GW's chapel choir and the “GW Harmoneers”, a brass ensemble and a wind ensemble add beauty to weekly worship services. CRMD also sponsors the ship’s band, which plays a wide variety of popular music and jazz for recreational and ceremonial occasions. In addition to the comprehensive worship program, CRMD administers American Red Cross messages, Navy-Marine Corps Relief requests, the Library, Crew’s Lounge, Tobacco Cessation Seminars and the Building Effective Anger Management Skills (BEAMS) Seminars. During the cruise, CRMD processed over 1,100 American Red Cross messages. One of the most popular features in the library, as ever, was the presence of the long distance -Sprint- phones which allowed crew members to keep in touch with their loved ones back home. Hundreds of new books were purchased for the library. VCR-TV combos, “Daddy Mommy Read books and tape recorders and a big screen TV attracted a constant stream of patrons to the Barbara Bush Library. CAPT Moses Stith Command Chaplain 350 CRMD ICDR Glen C. LT Jon Brz RP2 Eric Roper RP3 Marvin Blanding RP3 Douglas Peck RPSN Joseph Miller Depart • ofcc K29 The boatswain’s mates and deck seamen of First Division are not only an essential element of the ship’s mission; they play a key role in the enhancement of the ship's appearance as well. First Division personnel maintain the forecastle, ceremonial quarterdeck, and backup deck houses. They also have a large hand in the safe and efficient operation of underway replenishment station 7. which is used for receiving and sending bulk cargo, as well as stations 5 and 11. which are used for receiving JP-5 jet fuel. In addition to those duties. First Division Sailors stand watch as part of the pilot house team that guides the ship. They also work in conjunction with GW’s numerous Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmers to recover shipmates in the event of a man overboard. As the most visible ship in the battle group. George Washington has been selected on numerous occasions as a meeting place for foreign dignitaries and distinguished visitors from around the globe. For many of them, the sight of a sparkling, immaculate ceremonial quarterdeck is representative of the quality and pride of the American Sailor. First Division personnel are responsible for keeping it in pristine condition. Another high-visibility area First Division maintains is the ship’s forecastle, where the ship’s ground tackle and anchors are operated. When not in use for special evolutions, it often serves as a meeting place for church services, reenlistments, award ceremonies, etc. ENS Michael Vanhorn BMC(SW) Thomas Burke ENS Michael Vanhorn BMC(SW) Thomas Burke BM1(SW SS) William Rodgers BM2 Gary Heller BM2(SW)Housio Henderson BM2 Jimmy Neai BM2(SW) Briar. V BM2 Brian Wells BM3 Carl Bimon BM3 Jacob Cervantez BM3 Jason Kinsey BM3 Alexander Ramsey BM3 Dennis Shawa BM3 Michael Vish BM3 Brent Wiese BM3 Alexis Young SN Shane Bordeaux SN Robert Brown SN Jamie Getz SN Remon Grier SN Michael Hudson SN Gary Irvin SN Thomas Hetrick SN Todd Klemm SN John Lofgren SN Daniel Maestas SN Elvm Powell SN Anthony Rossier SN Tory Thornton SN Anthony Tovar III SN Jason Walhsch SN Michael West James Albinana Michael Carley Roy Harsh Willie Harvey SA Aaron Holcombe SA Michael Jackson SA Christopher Laurie SA Uriah Matthews SA Joshua Noel SA Jason Reil SA Joseph Tidwell SA Jeremiah Woehler SR Robert Arbogast SR George Foley v Second Division's responsibilities include: operation and maintenance of the Canvas Shop, upkeep and operation of the ship’s small underway replenishment stations, the boat-and-aircraft crane and the ready life boat Operating as a fully functioning IMA on George Washington, the Canvas Shop was recognized throughout the battle group as being able to produce a wide variety of high-quality, professionally-sewn products. Maintaining and operating fueling-at-sea and replenishment stations. Second Division provided vital fuel and supplies to George Washington, as well as to other ships in the battle group, earning a reputation for speed and efficiency while maintaining a perfect safety record. The boat crews were responsible for the task of transporting the crew to and from the beach for liberty. The ready life boat is manned by a crew that is well-trained in emergency situations, standing ready to assist in recovering anyone that has gone over the side. Whatever the mission, the hard-working crew of Second Division stands ready to uphold their reputation of excellence. BMC(SW) Steven Rodriguez BMI(SW) Gregory Giron BM2 Barry Green BM2 Gene Hubbard BM2 Jeffery Hunt BM2 Earl Peck BM2 Richard Santel BM3 Kevin Bowe BM3 Donnie Brabham BM3 Thad Coutcher BM3 Joseph Fowler SN Rodney Arthur SN Imadu Cecil BMSN Dylan Cook SN Orlando Duran Jr. SN Igwe Antoine SN Willie Murray SN Shawn Neel SN Michael Remstadtler SN Robert Trevino SA Phillip Archuleta SA Henry Barton SR Justin Cannamela SN William Dunmvant SN Christian Ke lick SN Kenneth Vc SN Fred Murra, SN Roy Murray SA Hratnkel Marks SA Anthony Rodriguez SA Armando Santos SN Heath Smith SA Jeffrey Spohn BMI(SW) Jose Martins BM1 Thomas Mullen SN Jeffery Erwin SN Oanicl Lord SR Christopher Gentry Department Denial Dental The delivery of dental care on board a carrier the size of George Washington presents many new and exciting challenges. Keeping the ship’s dental readiness up to (and exceeding) standards requires that the 18 staff personnel of the department demonstrate some truly innovative thinking and scheduling, while retaining the sincere desire to provide the best dental treatment to the 5,500 Sailors and Marines who make up the patient population. Since other ships in the Battle Group had no dental facilities, GW’s dental team extended these services to them also. As you might imagine. the demand was incredible, and the range of treatment requirements rivaled that of a much larger facility. Procedures performed included oral surgery (tooth extractions), endodontics (root canals), simple and complex fillings, pros-thodontics (tooth replacements), and simple and complex cleanings. The Dental Department is built upon a solid foundation of motivated and talented individuals. Team spirit, hard work and dedication to provide the finest dental services are always reflected in the way they do business. 366 DENTAL CDR Godfrey Fcnaci LCDR Step}.:' LCDR Don Ell. LCDR Bcnjamn DTC(SW) Darryl Madin DTC(SW) Nathaniel Woods DT2 Eugene Ellis DT2 Louis Gilbert DT3 Antoine Suggs DT3 Dale Whitney ON Robert Gargus DN Westmore McNabb DN Victor Penson SN Federico Reteguis DN Dwight Smalls DN Tony White DA Ralph Vanoverberghe DENTAi. 367 Engineering Department MMCM(SW) Matthew Little YN1 Anthony Owens FN Tony Burgess FN Kenneth Hayes YNSN Earte Hudson No job is complete until the paperwork is finished. Engineering Department Admin puts all the hard work of the department into print. From hot water trouble calls to evaluations, awards, and numerous off shop reports and messages. We ensure personnel get the deserved credit for their hard work. Engineering Training Division provides a training environment for all personnel reporting to the Department. This allowed them to concentrate entirely on completing basic qualifications, learning the many systems and adjusting to shipboard life. The division was formally established on 24 August 1994 by the Chief Engineer. Each instructor was “hand selected and is well experienced in their rate as well as other engineering rates. The division acts as the focal point for all qualification and training related matters as well as long range off ship school management. HT2 John Mendonca MM3 Timothy Wasden EM3 Matthew Williams ICFN Robert Cauallard MMFN Erin Lanford FA Chris Anderson MMFA Jeffrey Magee DC1 Paul Simon DC2 Kenneth Alexander DC2 Neal Beard DC2 Everett Oiaz This is a DRILL! This is a DRILL! FIRE, FIRE, FIRE... With these words, more than 40 of the fleet's finest fire fighters dash for a repair locker to combat a fire during a training evolution. The At-Sea Fire Party not only serves as the ship's fire fighting team, but is also responsible for the upkeep of repair lockers, fire fighting systems and equipment, foam and countermeasure washdown systems, the list control system, and a wide variety of damage control training. They earned their third consecutive Red DC award for their damage control excellence for the 1995 calendar year. DC Division. Ready for fire Preventing the worst -- that's our job LT Christopher Stevens DCC(SW) Joseph Curtin DCC(SW) David Lamb DC1 Robert Drljaca DCI(SW) Steven Edwards DCI(SW) Edward Estes DC1 Michael Kelley MMI(SW) Thomas Piland II DC1 Paul Simon DC2 Kenneth Alexander DC2 Neal Beard DC2 Everett Diaz ENGA373 DC2 Roy Louis III DC2 Kevin Wright DC3 Nicky Baez DC3 Michael Deiapaz Phillip Emma Craig Gundersen Cedric Jordan James Luter DC3 Romualdo DC3 Austol Youmans III DCFN Perry Emmett YNSN Lee Garner FN Donald Grothe DCFN Daniel Hatchet DCFN Erie Humphrey DCFN Scott Johnson DCFN Keith Jones DCFN Russell legette DCFN Paul Martell Jr DCFN Adam Smith DCFA Donn Rech FA James Rhymer FA Kenneth Ritchie FA Richard Sharp DCFA Michael Tormos DCFA Terry Vanbrunt DCFR Christopher Long DCFR Craig Martin DCFN Jerem Wr'itcraft DCFA David DCFA Douglas FA Yusuf Geeter FA Josh Greenberg FA Jeffery Kanatzar FA Wesle Musgrove DCFA Artis Preston Jr A Division Auxiliaries Division is comprised of eight hard-charging work centers, the Hydraulic Shop. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop. Steam Heat and Galley Repair, 02N2, Boat shop. Outside Repair. Waste Processing and the Catapult Steam Shop Auxiliaries Division is responsible for operating and maintaining much of the ship's machinery outside of the propulsion plant. This includes four aircraft elevators and their support machinery, the boat and aircraft crane, deck edge doors, hangar bay division doors, underway replenishment machinery, laundry and galley equipment throughout the ship, fire pumps, conveyors, refrigeration plants, steering units, ship's small boats, and the eight air conditioning units which keep GW cool during very demanding operations in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. Auxiliaries Division personnel produce over 20,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen and an equal amount of oxygen for CVW 7. ensured the catapults were always charged and ready, accounting for nearly 10,000 successful launches, and protected the environment through the use of state-of-the-art waste processing equipment. Working from bow to stern. A Gang has the ingredients for success LT Darryl Fielder MMCS(SW AW) Edgardo Abutm MMCS Jerry Forbus MMC David Behringer MMC(SW) John Denton MMC(SW) Marcus Dulin MMC(SW) Michael Korona MMC Jean Valery MM1 Richard Clarke MM1 Rusty Clark MMI(SW) Donald Deweese MM1 Stephen Harris MM Mark Jarrell MM1 Stephen Johnston MMI(SW) Kenneth Judge MMI(SW) Jeffrey Leadmon MM1(SW AW) Floyd Maynard MMI(SW) Jeff Sabia MM1 Brian Shirk MMI(SW) Eldridge Stocks MM2 Wayne Barley MM2 Mark C BT2 Ronald MM2 Dougl.’ -MM2 Martin Ho MM2 William Jarrell MM2 Jesse Jones EN2 Darren Laws MM2(SW) Gerald Maloy MM2 Warren Marlowe Jr MM2 Kim Miller MM2 Marcellus Norton MM2 Darin Pettigrew MM2 Billy King MM2(SW) Glenn Simmons EN2(SW) Leonard Smith MM2 Thomas Stewart MM2 Paul Waggoner MM2 Byron Weeks MM2 Richard Westbrook MM2 Kevin Williams MM2(SW) Gary Young MM2 Joshua Bagley MM3 Stephen Bass MM3 Shawn Bofenkamp MM1 Michael Brown MM3 Michael Buchina MM3 Christopher Cheers EN3 Darin Crist MM3 David Delvecchio MM3 Brian Dirling MM3 Daniel Disenhouse MM3 Scott Evans MM3 Russell Collier MM3 John Cook MM3 John Cook MM3 Andrew Covey MM3 Eugene Foster MM3 James Guess MM3 Nicholas Gullo MM3 Duane Hallowed MM3 Michar. MM3 Danie: MM3 Mark M . MM3 Nickey V- . . EN3 Steven Miller MM3 Steven Pollock MM3(SW) Stephen Posey MM3 Thomas Pursell MM3 Stephen Rodriguez MM3 Andrew Roissmg MM3 Gregory Ryan MM3 Bryan Smith MMC Michael Taylor MM3 Renardo Tezano En3 Michael Valdez EN3 Craig Washington MM3 Jamie Wilks MMI(SW) Jere Williams MM3 Michael Wright MMFA Jon Bass FN Galen Clark MMFN Herr arig FN Edward Higgins ENFN DonakJ Lee MMFN Raymond McAleer FN Robert Nix ENFN Jeffrey Shockey MMFN Todd St Pierre ENFN Antonn Williams FA Rudy Bara Jr MMFA Jason Barton FN Jeffrey Bendt FA Rodney Clawson MMFA Andre Nichols MMFA John Petrosevich FA Jonathan Price MMFA Paul Reed MMFA Jerry Smith MMFA Alex Torres MMFR Joseph Fredd Electrical Division is comprised of the Electrician and Interior Communication ratings. Electrical Division Personnel are truly versatile in the range of services they provide to the Air Wing and Ship's Company From trouble calls of reported power outages to the complex overhaul of Battle Group electrical motors. E Division handles it all Electricians provide corrective and preventive maintenance for deck edge doors, aircraft elevators. aircraft electrical servicing stations, flight deck lighting equipment, galley ovens, laundry equipment, and administrating the ship's electrical safety and tool issue program Their equipment and responsibilities touch all aspects of the shipboard environment The Interior Communications Electricians provide all interface and service to the installed ship's telephone system, sprint telephones and POT (Plain Old Telephone) lines The I C Gang’ maintains all Alarm and Warning Systems, all Navigation and Control System. Plotting systems. Gyro Compass, the general announcing system, and all amplified voice communications throughout the ship From bow to stern, and masthead to keel the electrical division contributes to GW success LT Steve Cook LT Matt Germann LT John Gray ICC(SW) Jerry McGuire ICC SW AW) Kirk Rosa EMI(SW) Stephonza Allen EMI Orlando Cabrea ICI(SW) Rickey Dash EM2(AW) Jerome Demz EM2 Michael Ginas EMI(SW) David Hutchinson EMI Paul Phelps EMCS Jerry Smith EMI(SW) Timothy Tregoning EM2 Robert Belau EM2 Thomas Blaylock EM2(SW) Scott Burson IC2 Jessie Capers EM2 David Nimmo EM2 Jason Overstreet IC2 Reginald Parker EM2 Allen Peluso EM2 Mark Phillips EM2 Joseph Shirley EM3 Clint 8arney IC3 Joseph Barqum EM3 James Bergenske EM3 Jeffrey Boire EM3 Justin Burns EM3 David Camp EM3 Cornelius Frazier EM3 James Godoy IC3 Matthew Grzely EM3 Donald Harden EM3 Raymond Hinds EM3 Earnest Humphreys IC3 Antwane Johnson EM3 Jeffery Judd EM3 Bradly Kadera IC3 Hugh Leidel IC3 Richard Locke EM3 Jimmy Longoria IC3 Rodney Mathis EM3 Chns Moms ICFR George Moore ICFR Lee Nichols IC3 James O Ne EM3 David PI IC3 Timothy I IC3 Charrod Pi EM3 Albert Sigman EM3 Nathan Steele EM3 Jason Teems IC3 Brian Thoms IC3 Daniel Threlkeld EM3 David Warden EM3 Gregory Vestremski FN Omar Ahmed ICFN ICFN ICFA ICFN Damon Brown Timothy Carpenter Jamerrro Cheers Jonathan Fisher FN Jonathan Stitt EMFN Renarndo Thomas ICFN Jamie Thoms FR Stanton Vitchner FA Kenneth Ayres ICFA Kevin Brickey FA Michael Dyer EMFA Michael Flanigan FA William Fogerty ICFA Christopher Granier EMFN Scott Hodel FA Terry Jackson FA Derek Johnson FA Gustavo Lopez FN Joseph O Callagahan ICFA Michael Rasmussen ICFA Manuel Salas ICFA Jaime Suarez FA Raymond Tiso ICFA Allan Zabaia L in The Maintenance Support Center maintains the ship's Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL). provides assistance to our customers to locate Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), tech nical information about repair replacement parts, and information from local suppliers for nonstandard items They maintain the ship’s Drawing Index, which assists crewmembers with vital information for maintenance of ship's equipment They have a vast technical library with numerous publications, technical manuals which assist maintenance personnel, and NavShips Technical Manuals which provides stock numbers of items available Their validation technicians assist with submission of Charlie Kilos for configuration changes affecting the removal or installation of equipment This enables us to ensure that the COSAL is kept up to date so that the necessary repair replacement parts and PMS items will be available when needed MMCS Mario Fortune SKI Joseph Newkirk HT1 Lawrence Williams MM2 Paul Wines SK3 David Dasacco EM3 James Delcour ABE3 Joseph Duncan A03 Juan Perales ABF3 Matthew Skaggs DS3 John Walker CW02 Robert Dusamc HTC Charles Sullivan HT1 Ronald Bagley MM1 Steven Bartholf EMI Kenneth Goodwin ABE1 Alexander Magiera ET1 James Pittman EMI Kenneth Goodwin ABE1 Alexander Magiera ET1 James Pittman Quality Assurance Division (QA) is a team that serves as technical experts in the areas of Hull, Mechanical. Electrical, and Aviation Fuels and Electronics repair. QA personnel are tasked with the planning and preparation of controlled work procedures when necessary to repair critical ship systems. Each member of the QA Office contributes extensive expertise to the team effort to ensure first time quality repairs. Quality assurance Division also conducts and takes great pride in providing the crew with meaningful, quality training of technical repair process and inspection techniques. Quality Assurance Division continually strives to improve the way we do business on board George Washington. R Division CW03 Joseph Frole Jr. MRC Danilo Cubacub ENS Christopher Dorman Repair Division consists of six work centers responsible for George Washington and battle group repair. The Shipfitter Shop performs structural and sheet metal fabrication and repair. The Carpenter Shop manufactures various wood projects as well as insulation repairs for bulkheads and piping systems throughout the ship and battle group. The Nuclear Weld Shop is responsible for emergent weld repairs in the propulsion plant. In addition to this critical capability, the work center performs repairs to aircraft equipment, such as tool fabrication and tow equipment The Pipe Shop is active in maintaining the highest level of habitability for the crew of George Washington. Maintenance and repairs are conducted daily on 156 officer and crew heads, which are flawlessly maintained. The Machinery Repair Shop manufactures a variety of parts, further increasing the self-sufficient capabilities of the ship and the battle group. The Pump and Valve Shop is the newest addition to the Repair Division repair team. This shop performs pump and valve overhaul and reconditioning throughout the ship and battle group. All battle group ships have benefitted significantly for the development of this work center. HT2 Damion Carpenter HT2 Stephen Costtelto HT2 Victor Freeland HTFN Phillip Hayworth HT2 Todd Kmter HT2 Blake Long HT2(SW) Larry Lorenz HT2 Nathan Price MM1 Leroy Hornstrom HT1 Ronald Rose HT1 Steven Townsend HT2 David Adkison MR3 Johnnie Grooms MR3 John Hawks HT3 Kristian leeford MR3 Peter Lems MR3 Michael Roberts HT3 Steve Smith Ht3 Marcus Woodrum MR3 David Zwaduk HT2 Keith Sac; HT2 D Simn-MR2 William HTI(SW) Jeffrey . HT2 Brian Witt HT3 Brent Bosserman HT3 Darren Drake HT3 Eric Ellsworth HT3 Robert Mann HT3 David Martin MR3 Gary Meyers HT3 Stephen Mihalik III HTFN Francis Baker FN Thomas Barnes HTFN Darrick Diet HTFN James Duffy Jr. HTFN Jonathan Navarro HTFN Desroy Nevins HTFN Adam Quimby MRFN Chad Stevens HTFN Charles Taylor Jr. FN Robert Weed FN Joel Woods MRFA Clayton Beccue FA Dean Brock FA Christopher Jones HTFN Craig Plue MRFA David Hartsell The 3M Office is the ship's Maintenance Coordination Center working with each Department's 3M Assistant to provide the support needed to maintain George Washington's many complex systems. The 3M Office is responsible to the Executive Officer through the Chief Engineer for coordination and direct supervision of all administrative facets of the ship’s 3M system. Tasks performed by the 3M Office include 3M training and assist visits to all departments. administration of the Ship's Zone Inspection Program and review and issue of Force Revisions and ACNs to the PMS maintenance centers. LCDR Michael Wells MMC Curtis Stoinor DPI Mark Miller DPI David Taylor t l f « ♦ ■ f 4 ? M'V. fW J ?TJ{ 4bMi t m: 'HTJ? }■ .• - ‘ J ■ 'J-TJ: • 4« Jt f Jv S3 - Officer' 398 ISD IS-1 Division Naval communications is charging into the future and George Washington's IS-1 Division is leading the way. These proven professionals maintained communications guard for not one. but five flag officers and their staffs dunng the deployment, each with their own unique requirements. The GW represents the state of the art in fleet communications capability. An example is our Challenge Athena II capability, which gives the ship over 1.544 Megabytes of bandwidth used for a variety of functions from telemedicine to transmission of critical intelligence imagery. The GW is also unique in its ability to offer what we call “Sailor phones. Sailors can call home to share a few moments with husbands, wives or friends, a service that was previously unheard of aboard ship. IS-1 was a major player in the historic first live newscast from a carrier at sea. George Washington and Denver's KMGH-TV successfully conducted six live news feeds from the Adriatic Sea to KMGH’s Denver studio. Always the leader in providing customer service. ISI's professionals earned their second consecutive GREEN C award and are well on their way to number three. The IS1 professionals are definitely the “East Coast’s Finest . LT Carl WalKcr CW02 Reginald Keeton RMCS(SW) Rick Lockamy RMC Henry Bluing RMC(SW) Alonzo Carr RM1 Michael Carlisle RM1 David Fast RMI(AW) Anthony Owens RM1 Lawrence Parker RMI(SW) Vincent Pilato RM1 Marcus Wilson RM2 Lawrence Hurtt RM2 Jerry Rudeck RM2 Aaron Boone RM2 Randy Clayton RM2 Robert Henry RM2 Keith Lamb RM2 Jeffrey Moulden 400 RM2 Mau'. RM2(SW? ‘ RM3 Jpshud RM3 Harold tty RM3 Ernest Bell RM3 Niklye Fitzgerald RM3 Garriett Harvey RM3 Scott Souza RM3 Henry Tift RM3 Marcin Warianek RM3 Eric Williams RM3 Ronnie Wisener RM3 Christopher Young RMSN Preston Hull RMSN Thomas Rinkavage RMSN Steven Wilcox RMSA James Poole RMSA Nathan Waddell RMSA Keith Washburn RMSR Christopher Radcliffe ISD ‘01 IS-2 Division The IS2 Automated Data Processing (ADP) Division, led by LT Roland Stricklen, stayed very busy this cruise. Over the months the ship’s Data Systems Technicians (DS) and Data Processors (DP) had their hands full doing repairs, verification, and reorganization of the fiber optic network that supports over 700 terminals throughout the ship. This included tracing thousands of feet of cable by hand through spaces all over the ship. By verifying where the cables led, they were able to find better ways to utilize resources and provide better customer service. Speaking of customer service, the ADP Division performed several BFIMA (Battle Force Intermediate Maintenance Action) support actions for ships in the Battle Group. This included flying a DS and a DP to one of the Battle Group ships and completely re-installing a fiber cable run. GW was the central repair facility for all computer equipment for the entire GW battle group! This is a GW first since commissioning in 1992— in fact, a carrier first. Usually a tender would be in the area to perform such support maintenance, but as most have been decommissioned, the carrier now provides the support. Another very important part of ADP is cc-MAIL. IS2 worked many hours setting up new accounts and bulletin boards to distribute unclassified message traffic to all local area network (LAN) customers. All departments use cc- MAIL to post important information concerning such things as daily schedules, operations, training, e-mail, message traffic, and various other information that would otherwise be much more difficult to share with all hands. GWs electronic mail system greatly reduced paper waste and provided better communications throughout the ship. When computers broke or printers wouldn’t print, ADP got the call! Trouble calls are a daily part of a DP or DS’s work. We travelled all over the ship making house calls. We were able to fix just about any problem with any computer software or hardware. On the TAC-3 side, we kept computer systems going to provide support for Supply, AIMD, and the ship’s 3M system. Supply depends on SNAP to keep track of all the parts the ship uses and all the money the ship spends on parts and supplies. AIMD and CVW 7 use NALCOMIS to track maintenance and supplies for the aircraft onboard. 3-M uses OMMS for all the shipboard maintenance and changes in the ships configuration. Departments use these systems 24 hours a day, so IS-2 works hard to keep ’em running. All in all, IS-2 used their training and skills to be the finest computer center in the fleet. They are proud to be part of the history-making GW team. SERVICE AND SUPPORT is their motto. DP2 William Massengale OP2 Rodney Queen DP2 Jason Stringer LT Roland Stricklen DP2 Ralph Bumgarner DP2 James Jones DP2 Michael Lunn IS-3 Division LT Francis Schnekser CW02 Kevin Fcaslcr DPCM David Cook RM1 Ralph E. Crim DPI Mark Schcelk ET3 Americo Sheppard Configuration Management Division (affectionately known as “Mustang One ) is a newly-formed division within ISD. headed by one of the true work horses of the fleet, CW02 Feasler. IS-3 is responsible for the inventory and control of over 2,000 automated information systems on board GW. However, inventory and accountability play only a small role in the scope of IS3’s function to the ship. The team of DPCM Cook, RM1 Crim, and DP3 Astringer “ran the show” on GW’s information security program. This program is dedicated to ensuring that all automated information systems meet or exceed information security requirements. Working hand-in-hand with IS-2 division, we kept the ship’s internal communications flow moving onward and upward. IS-5 Division IS-5, the External Communications Maintenance Division, is comprised of 21 Electronics Technicians and five Interior Communications Electricians responsible for performing maintenance on George Washington's impressive array of external communications, ship's entertainment and training television, secure briefing and teleconferencing systems, and flight deck and portable communications radios. IS-5’s technicians were responsible for upkeep on the systems that provided the ship's company. GW Battle Group and the various embarked staffs with voice and data command and control communications. These systems ranged from bridge-to-bridge voice communications nets critical during operations in the Persian Gulf; to the state of the art Joint Broadcasting System installed just prior to deployment (with GW again selected for the role as test platform for advanced telecommunications systems); to the Challenge Athena system, which provided satellite access for intelligence data, teleconferencing, and the Sprint phones used by the crew to keep in touch with family and friends while deployed. A highlight of IS-5’s deployment was the first-ever live underway news broadcast combining civilian and military technology. Six live broadcasts were made from GW to the Denver. Colorado ABC affiliate during operations in the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Decisive Endeavor. These broadcasts brought home in real time the impact of GWs dedicated Sailors on the NATO mission in Bosnia and evoked rave reviews from the CNO and Secretary of the Navy. LTJG Walter Griffin ETC SW FPJ) Daniel Cosine ICC(SW) Stephen Magee ETC Eric Morris ICI(SW) Gerald Alston ETI(SW) Jeff Marks ET2 Spencer Bend ET2 William Best IC2(SW) Thomas Cornwall ET2 Scott Fledderjohann ET2 Robert Goolsby ET2 Michael Hanke ET2 Jeffrey Johnson IC2(SW AW) Marccllous Thornton III ET3 Jose Araujocorniel ET3 James Fitzsimmons IC3 Cedric Glover ET3 Christopher Knox ET3 Craig Nannini ET3 Brian Russell ET3 Joseph Wheller ETSN Kaccy Preston 406 ISD IS-6 Division IS-6. responsible for the ship’s data systems, is composed of four work centers whose personnel performed maintenance on highly complex data systems such as the Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS), Carrier Anti-Submarine Warfare Module (CV-ASWM), Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS), Tactical Aircraft Mission Planning System, and the Integrated Shipboard Information System. The Combat Direction Center and Tactical Flag Command Center relied on these cutting edge computer technologies to interpret, disseminate, and display the vital information that decision makers require to safely, strategically, and successfully direct the battle group. ACDS was at the heart of the ship’s combat direction system, providing a seamless computer interface that put operators in immediate touch with the ship’s various air, surface, and navigation radar systems for display and manipulation of data. JMCIS and other data links provided the ships in the battle group, selected shore activities, and even other DOD components with the capability to share tactical information literally around the world. IS-6 also maintained the ship’s reprographic equipment, maintaining 43 copiers which produced over 250,000 copies per week. In addition. IS6’s Module Test and Repair Facility, named best in the Atlantic Fleet, was instrumental in maintaining the entire battle group at the highest state of readiness throughout the deployment by providing electronic circuit card repair to the component level. LT Mark Andersen DSCM(SW) Robert Barnes. Jr. ETC Karl Adams DS1 Mark Behnke DS1 Eloy Feliciano DS1 Scott Flood DPI(SW) Zane Healy IM1 William Jansak DS1 Grant Paseka DS1 Anthony Peeler ET1 James Senecal DS2(AW) Juan Adames 408 ISD DS2 Rona-'r OS2 Mlcr DS2 Ma OS2 Christo, 0S2 David Dumas DP2 Vincent Durante DS2 Bob Infante DS2 John Jennings DS2 Randal Lai Awa DP2 David Littlefield DS2 Mark L. Morandi DP2 Dallas Smith DS2 Michael Sutton DS2 Barry Wordell DS3 Patrick Alexander DS3 Sterling Grove DS3 Lequan Lee DS3 James Wambold IMSN Lance Lewis DS3 Jafferey Dembinski IS-7 Division FCCS Patrick Wilson FCC(SW) Roger A. Melon FC1 James Donohue FCI(SW) Michael Puckett IS-7 is manned by 25 Fire Controlmen responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of three NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile Systems, four Close-In Weapons Systems, and one Target Acquisition System. Together, these systems form the nucleus of George Washington's self-defense capability in a hostile environment. GW’s Fire Controlmen maintained their vital systems at the highest state of readiness throughout the deployment, continuing an unmatched performance record that won them accolades as the finest in the Atlantic Fleet during pre-deployment workups. FC2 Anthony Anania FC2(SW) Edward Appleby 410 ISD FC2 Marco FC2(SW) .« j FC2 John i FC2 Claude t- 0P2 Daniel Hoilc FC2 Jon Johannes FC2 Matthew Logan FC2(SW) Jamey Myers FC2 Michael Olivier FC2 Andrew Torres FC3 Andrew Brzuchalski FC3 Stephen Cain FC3 Mark Elrod FC3 David Payton FC3 Christopher Pongracz FC3 William Shuman FC3 Aaron Tasseff SN Jason Beckgcro FCSN Joseph Delgado FCSA(SW) Robert Meyer iso ' n IS-8 Division LT David Labedz ETCS(SW) Jack Webler ETC James Dallas FC1 Steven Bilski ET1 David Gardner ETI(SW) Michael Rivers 412 ISD IS-8, Radar Systems Maintenance Division, consists of five work centers comprised of 5 Fire Controlmen and 21 Electronics Technicians. Together they maintained electronics systems from the highest point on the ship (the TACAN antenna) to the very bottom of the ship’s hull (the fathometer transducer). The division’s five work centers were responsible for maintenance of the ship’s eight air, surface, carrier landing, and navigation radar systems, four Identity Friend or Foe systems, Ship’s Internal Navigation System, Navigational Aids, general purpose electronic test equipment, and ISD’s tool issue room, which also managed the department’s electrical safety program. IS8’s wide array of information-gathering electronic sensors and display systems served a multitude of needs vital to accomplishing George Washington's critical mission. The division’s goal was to provide a clear and all-inclusive picture of the ship’s tactical surrounding, as reflected by the division’s logo of an eagle maintaining a vigilant watch over the oceans of the world. 'Cede- ET2 Pedr ET2 Chris i FC2 Rick. FC2 Michael He ET2 Hans Linde boom ET2 Joseph W. Mathews ET2 Brian McLean ET2 Sean Moser ET2 Lance Pillow FC2 Frank Stines ET2 David Villarreal ET3 Matthew Besswanger ET3 David Booker ET3 Albert Council ET3 Kendall Felder ET3 Ray Hamburg ET3 Carlos Moore ET3 Roger Murray ET3 William Wells ET3 Brad Zimney ISL ‘.13 MANUAL FOR UNITED STATES 1834 LT Brian Lansing LTJG Donald Gatewood MACS(SW) William Collins LNCS William McMillan MAC Wendell Rawson MAI(SW) Jeffery Ernsberger MAI(SW) Bruce Girkin MAI Justin Hooten MAI (AW) Brion Langley MAI (AW) Jerry Rivera AOI Joseph Rooney MAI R E Sellers MA2 John Batista AMH2(AW) Marvin Brown MA2 Danny Conway MA2 Kevin Davis MM2 Richard Delgado MA2(AW) Theodore Dudek AC2 Robert Gonzalez LN2 John Jeffrey EM2 Juan Motta LN2(SW) John Russell. Jr MA2(AW) Daniel Schrader LN2 James Stewart Jr AS2 Christopher Viano SK3 Scott Abbott BM3 Derr QM3 Roger MA3 Arnold Fisr AN Thomas Lemay ABE3 Daniel Marling A03 Mark Miller MA3 Rodney Thomas BM3 Scott Yarrington SN Christian Mauga YNSN George Pinkine YNSN Carlos Chavira CAPT Mark Brinkman MARDET Commanding Officer Marine Detachment (MARDET) MISSION: The mission of the MARINE DETACHMENT is to provide physical security for the ship; man gun crews as required; provide a trained, armed security response force; provide special weapons security as required: perform other duties afloat when so ordered by competent authority. The MARDET’s roles and responsibilities are as follows: (1) Providing response forces to the ship's Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. Intelligence Center Magazines. Nuclear reactor spaces and any other assets requiring a response by armed, combat trained Marines (2) Providing armed, stationary post to guard against any external threat in port (3) Performing ceremonial duties. (4) Providing weapons and antiterrorism training to the crews of other ships. (5) Providing a core for another ship’s security force during high threat port visits GYSGT David Bond SGT Patrick Peacock SGT Jose Serrano CPL Matthew Cole CPL Albert Magwood. Jr CPL Floyd Mowell CPL Terrance Venable LCPL Louis Almeida LCPL Bryan Cowan LCPL Jason Fears LCPL Billy Frantz LCPL Patrick Hart LCPL Gregory Haynes LCPL Ryan Hudnall LCPL Brit C McKee LCPL Cody Norris LCPL Christopher R Parker MARINES • 423 LCPL David Shull LCPL Michael Simpson LCPL Merbebe Solomon LCPL Kevin Troglin LCPL Jeremy Watson PFC Darrell Archer PFC Matthew McNey PFC David Weber 424 MARINE: MARINES'425 y Medical LCDR Anc LCDR Fred-LCDR Mich ! LT Oavid Coii edo-Rivera LT Dennis Fair LT John Sangiovann HMCM Michael Rang HMC Owen Devine HM1 Bradley Gallimore HM1 John Markle HM1 Walter Armor HM1 Ronald Peterson HMI(AW) Michael Setala HM2 Roland Banks HM2 Robert Brown HM2 Billy Hall HM2 John Hokenson HM2 John Johnson HM2 Daryl Jones HM2 Scott Weinch HM3 Shawn Gibson HM3 Christopher Jager HM3 Bryon Jo HM3 Den-HM3 Larry HM3 Calvin R; HN Clayton Deese HN Dav.d Harvey HN Larry Johnson HN Steven Little HN Michael Miller HN Jon Pressley HN Jeffrey Trombley HN 8ryan Wolfinger v Na viga Wien it comes to tactical communications and getting from one place to another. Navigation Department leads the way The standards set by the Navigation Team are met by few and admired by many. From atop the “0-10” level, the Signalmen, led by SMC (SW) Mundy, communicate with other Allied ships via flag-hoist, flashing light, and semaphore. Additionally, the Signals Team coordinates the ship's sideboys and ensures distin guished visitors are rendered proper honors. The SM's diligent training and hard work contributed to GWs second “Green C for Communications excellence. The Quartermasters navigate the ship through the world's waterways, fixing” the ship’s position via visual aids, radar satellites, and celestial bodies 24 hours a day. Maintaining and correcting charts covering the entire globe, GW’s Quartermasters successfully navigated the ship over 65,000 miles, including passages through the Straits of Gibraltar. Messina. Bonifacio, Hormuz and the Suez Canal Led by QMC(SW) Fahey, a second “White Ship’s Wheel for Navigational excellence attests to their skill and hard work. QMC(SW) Lawrence Fahey | SMC(SW) Michael Mundy ; QMI(SW) Anthony Hafer i QM1 Alvin D Miller : SMI(SW) Scott Newbury QM2 Tom Butler SM2(AW) Richard Klein QM2 Frank Mosley SM3 Julio Garcia III QM3 Ashby Green SM3 Kevin Neal QM3 Todd Nuttall QM3 James Swanson QM3 Jonathan Tipa SN Michael Amador SMSN Edmound Daire SMSN Joel Gallacher SMSN Christopher Goi QMSA Rory Kelley OMSA Kevin Lilly SMSA David Long YNSA Michael Watkins QMSR William Gillikm QMSR Edward Hutcher NAVIGATION M3: QM2 Shane Roach SM2 R'cardo ncft . SM3 Alvin OM3 MichaX-DwBIP CDR Robert King Operations Officer OA Division The environment plays a huge role in the day to day operations of George Washington. Winter conditions over the oceans change as rapidly as over land, and often strong winds and high seas combine to create a dangerous environment. The Mediterranean offers weather patterns that can change in minutes from calm to hazardous and even life threatening. Understanding and forecasting environmental changes and their effect on ships, aircraft and weapons systems is the job of the Aerographer’s Mates from OA Division. METRO, as OA Division is commonly referred to, has one Meteorologist Oceanographer and thirteen enlisted personnel working towards efficient tactical use of the environment, safety of flight and underway operations. and keeping the battle group safe and informed. METRO stays busy around the clock. GW forecasters provide mission-tailored forecasts for all aircraft departing the ship. Additionally, specific forecast briefs are prepared for underway replenishments, port visits and a variety of unique warfare evolutions. During the Mediterranean deployment, the AG’s supported the battle group by conducting over 1.000 cyclic briefs via CCTV. taking over 4,800 weather observations, launching 180 weather balloons and issuing 720 flight forecasts. METRO participated to some degree in every major event of the deployment. The constantly changing environment kept the cruise interesting and made for a professionally rewarding experience for the whole division. LCDR William Schulz. Jr. AG1 Mark Drake AG1 Mich a c ' ..'ackson AG2 Jeffre AG2 Bernar AG2 Nicky The: AG2 Anthony Wilson AG2 Noel Kenward AG3 Shan Patterson AG3 Roy Roberson AG3 David Simon AG3(AW) Christopher Sutton AN Damon Somerville AGAA Justin Grantz ■HUM! if OC Division CDR Ernest Hawkins LCDR Gary Dundon LT Charlie Daniels LT Scott Dix LT Jeff Harbison LT Daniel Merzke LTJG Vitterio Crisp ACCS(AVWSW) Jeffrey Fab.an The faces have changed, but OC Division's mission remains the same. CATCC 73 completed its second deployment in style, faced with many new and exciting challenges ahead. For some, this is their first opportunity to “see the world” on the cutting edge of freedom They have more than adequately prepared themselves for the real world that awaits them, beginning with two perfect scores on graded competitive exercises and culminating in an evaluation of “outstanding' by the Type Commander’s inspection team. CATCC is comprised of three branches Air Operations, Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA). Air Transfer and Ground Transportation. One of the ship’s vital nerve centers. Air Operations is responsible for orchestrating all aspects of launch and recovery operations including management of recovery tankers, execution of the daily air plan, filing of flight plans and the preparation of hot-area sheets to aide pilots and navigation teams in avoidance of restricted waters and airspace. CCA is tasked with the safe, orderly and expeditious control of launching and recovering aircraft Imagine operating at a pace that rivals even the world's busiest airports. They stand ready in all types of weather, day and night, to assist pilots in their safe return and landing, a feat we performed over 4.000 times this deployment alone The Air Transfer branch is responsible for the scheduling of COD VOD assets and safe, expeditious movement of passengers, mail and cargo. But the most important of all for the crew is bringing us the mail, without which, it would be impossible for us to keep in touch with our loved ones. The Ground Transportation Office provides the ship and crew with daily transportation while in port Norfolk to required schools in the local area and vehicles to the various departments. ACI(AW) William Smith AC2(AW) Curtis Anderson AC2(AW SW) Jonathan T Brand AC2 John Helms AC 1 (AW) Chns Kidd AC2(AW) John Tingle AC3 Scott Ballard AC3(AW) Christopher Bates ACC(SW A ■■ AC1(AW)Jc ACI(AW) Ke ACI(AW) B a Kocert Peddie m AC3(AW) Jerry Ham AC3 Damien Howard AC3 Chiumbo James AC3 Omar Johnson AC3(AW) Aaron Lomax AC3 Bryon Owens AC3 Jason Smilh AC3 Myron Stokes AC3 Thomas Tribou. Jr AC3 Donald Vatick SKSN Richard 8ellock ACAN James Scanio 442 • OPS N Oi Division 1 Division is comprised of highly skilled Operations Specialists (OS’s) I 1 responsible for collecting, processing, evaluating, displaying, and dissemi-nating pertinent tactical information to all command and control watch stations Working together with the AWs in submarine warfare and the EWs in electronic warfare, OS's supported both offensive and defensive combat operations by manning stations in five of the six warfare modules in the ship's Combat Direction Center. These stations included the anti-surface warfare (ASUW) module, anti-air warfare (AAW) module, antisubmarine warfare (ASW) module, detection and tracking module and tactical operations plot (TOP). Each module was responsible for detecting, tracking, identifying and. when tasked, engaging contacts in their respective areas. Air intercept controllers vectored fighter aircraft to their targets. Anti-submarine tactical air controllers (ASTACS) controlled fixed and rotary wing aircraft in the hunt for hostile submarines. Force over-the horizon target coordinator (FOTC) watchstanders managed a computer data base that provided a world-wide strategic plot of friendly, neutral, and enemy shipping. Tactical operations plot watch teams assisted the Officer of the Deck (OOD) and the Tactical Action Office (TAO) in surface contact management and the safe navigation of the ship. Rest assured. OS’s maintained a constant vigil to ensure no harm came to the battle group and fellow shipmates. LCOR William Donovan LT Rich Ayala LT Phil Judson LT Daniel Knaus LT Timothy Logan OSC(SW) Jeffrey Broeders OSC(SW) James Morris, Jr. OSC(SW) Jeffrey Owens OS1 Sidney Dingman OSI(SW) Philip Bartlett OS1 Kenneth Holdorf OSl(SW AW) Brian Johnson OSI(AW) Robert J Kaull OSI(SW) William Houghton OS1 Jon Meade OSI(SW) Shawn Smith OS1 Shaun Thomas r.,. OS2(SW AW) V 0S2 John C. Brown OS2 George Farley OS2 John London OS2 Normand Ouellette OS2 Kelly Polk 052 Sterling Washington 053 Daniel Bearden OS3 Anthony Boszko OS3 Jeff Brooks OS3 Kenneth Brown OS3 Henry Castillo OS3 Lee Crawford OS3 Brad Davis OS3 Charles Ellison OS3 Cedric Hardy OS3 Arthur Harris OS3 Timothy Hopson OS3 Nccarlos Braxton OS3 Franklin Parker 446 OPS 0S3(SWi Sear Patterson 0S3 Mar' OS3 Christc OS3 Jerem .. OS3 Errol Walcott OS3 Nathaniel Wiley OSSN Francis Buckley OSSA Mario A Lopez OSSN Gabriel Thrash SN Joseph Wise OSSN James Coyle OSSN Brian Johnson OSSN Eric Kinder OSSN Jeremy Nobles OSSA Clint Schauner OSSN Michael Scott OSSN David Spencer OSSA Iran Washington OSSA Lawrence White OSSA Kenneth Swisher II OM Division LT Darnel Luers ENS Kenneth Lynch CW03 Llewellyn Bailey AWC(AW) Philip Burge 450 OPS AWC(AW SW) Alan Goodwin AWC(AW) Gary Wade AW1 Robert Gordon AWI(AW) David Culpepper AW1(AW SW) Vincent Hadus AW1 Archie Root AW1 (AW) James Smith AW2 Eric Sax AW3 Rex Parmelee OP Division PHI (AW) Gregory Pinkley PHI (AW) Philip St Gelais The Photographer s Mates of OP Division are responsible for all photographic requirements for the ship and air wing, from awards, rosters, mishap investi gations, aerial photography and Public Affairs, to video production and Battle Group support. One of the unique assets of the Photo Lab is the electronic darkroom Images are digitally scanned, prepared, and transmitted via modem and POTS line to the Chief of Information in Washington. D C where they are made available for release These images of GW have appeared in every Navy publication and many civilian magazines and newspapers as well Daily hot area sheets and mission maps produced on this system also play a vital role in ship and air wing operations Photo Mates also man the Carrier Intelligence Center (CVIC) photo lab, where all intelligence and reconnaissance photography is processed Within nine minutes, this crew can have the film from an F-14 down from the flight deck through the processors, and a dry print in the analyst's hands This teamwork and the resulting imagery ensures that NATO and other commanders have the best intelligence products available ENS Thomas Cotton PHC(AW SW) Tom Houser Oflff'451 PH1(AW SW) James Westfall PH2 Christopher Bishop PH2 James Vidrme PH3 Raymond Connors PH3 Michael Houston PH3 Lance Lavey PH3 David Schoonover PH3 Todd Summerlin 452 OPS PH3 Christopher Vickers PHAN Ryan Child PHAN Anthony Haley AN Joseph Hendricks PHAN Joe Hennessey PHAN Kr.stoffer White PHAA Jeff Keane PHAA Joseph Strevel w OS Division OS Division, more commonly referred to as the Ship’s Signals Exploitation Space (SSES), is comprised of Sailors from the five different cryptologic ratings. Each of the CT ratings have specialized skills which include: collectors, traffic analysts, signal analysts, communicators, administrative specialists and electronics maintenance personnel. SSES compliments afloat naval functional warfare through detection. classification, and tracking of air, surface, subsurface, and ground targets for threat recognition and indications of hostile intent. Cryptologic operations also provide indications and warning through threat assessment, targeting the threat, and tactical employment of own forces. SSES works closely with SUPPLOT to provide valuable time sensitive threat information to GW Battle Group decision makers. In addition, SESS is the ship’s focal point for all world wide and battle group special intelligence communications receipt and coordination. LCOR Barbara Carter CTRCS(AW) Bill Williamson CTOC(SW) Vincent Jordon CTR1 John Mack OPf-455 CT01 Brian Wennch CTMI(SW) John Fort CTR2(AW) Robert Ferry CTR2(SW AW) Jay Kelley CT03 John Hill CT03 Richard Swingle CTOSN Brian W Habemcht CTOSA Christian Eugene OW Division EWC(SW) David Wise EW1 Robert Tusing EWI(SW) Gregory J. Grna EW2 Marvin E. Ferguson. Jr. electronic emissions from GW are monitored in the EW Module and can be terminated with the flip of a switch. Praised as the “Best in the Fleet by Afloat Training Group and George Washington Battle Group Command A contact appears on our radar. The Combat Direction Center (CDC) needs to know who it is. Who are they going to call? The GW EW Module! Most platforms use some sort of surface, air search or navigation radar. It is the job of the Electronic Warfare Module to search for, intercept. analyze and identify these emissions. Using state-of-the-art equipment, and recent intelligence data it is possible to determine the class, type, country of origin and sometimes the name and hull number of the ship or aircraft. The EW Module has the capability of employing various Electronic Counter Measures against hostile radar systems, keeping the enemy electronically blinded while maximizing friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Active missile homing radars can also be deceived by EW personnel causing them to miss their intended target. George Washington! Control of GW's emissions is an equally important task of the EW Module. Just as we identify others by their radar systems. GW is vulnerable to identification and targeting using our electronic emissions. Prudent use of our own radar systems is an effective tool against such targeting efforts. All and Control Warfare Commander, the EWs of George Washington operate their equipment with unsurpassed pride. - 456 OPS sXWv.. EW2(SW A. EW2(SW) ? EW2(AW) Ri-EW3 Spencei McDar. EW3 Miguel llzarbe EW3 William Paeth EW3 Tyshawn Taylor EW3 Christopher Williams EW3 Charles Wilson EWSA Howard Miller OX Division 458 • OPS CDR Brian Wood LT Mark Turner AGCM Ronald Brady OS1 Marvin C Franklin YN2 Jeffrey Barrett YNSR Michael Harvey OX Division was home to the Operations Administrative team, the Strike Operations officer, the Operations Department leading chief and career counselor. The yeomen provided support to the Operations Officer and the entire Operations Department They processed more than 800 special requests. 600 PQS packages. 300 enlisted evaluations. 200 awards and other administrative correspondence during the cruise. The department career counselor. OS1 Marvin Franklin, organized more than 30 re-enlistments. 20 early separations. along with several HARP duty requests, rate conversions and Professional Development Boards In addition to serving all of Operations career counseling needs, he instructed more than 60 petty officer indoctrination students. and 256 career information training course students. Strike Operations was the GW scheduler for flight operations They were also the source for the Green Sheet, Pink Sheet. Gold Sheet, daily air plan, and most importantly, the daily air plan cartoon. The information Strike Operations put together helped the crew organize their days and nights. a i OZ Division CDR Deborah El: LCDR Garrett Hart LT David Carlson OZ Division is comprised of highly trained intelligence specialists, a cryptologist and two draftsmen who added graphics capabilities to many intelligence and ship presentations. OZ is responsible for keeping all components of the George Washington Battle Group informed of potential threats and “hot spots around the world. It provided information to help commanders effectively plan, train and execute operations. OZ is divided into four cells, however collectively they make one cohesive unit known as the Carrier Intelligence Center. (CVIC). Multi-Sensor Interpretation (MSI) conducted advanced imagery exploitation support for Tactical Air (TAC AIR) strikes and Tomahawk mission planning. High-interest merchant vessel tracking, especially those suspected of carrying shipments of cargo prohibited by U.N. resolutions bound for Yugoslavia or Iraq was also conducted within MSI. Supplementary Plot (SUPPLOT) played a critical role in extending the George Washington Battle Group's tactical horizon well beyond the range of the ship's organic sensors. Indications and Warnings (I W) were developed via all-source intelligence fusion and presented by the SUPPLOT watch teams in over 750 tactical briefs to the battle group staff. CVW 7 air crew and ships company CDC watch officers. Joint Strike Analysis Cell (JSAC) and Mission Planning were the primary intelligence centers that supported air wing strike flight planning. JSAC secondary role was to provide up to the minute locations on Ground. Missile and Tactical Electronic Orders of Battle. (GOB. MOB. TEOB) while Mission Planning provided the latest tactical information. Together they supported countless flight missions over the land from Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods (TARPS) into Bosnia to simulated strikes into Southern Iraq. JSAC Mission planning truly was the one-stop-shopping for air wing strike planning support. Though separate and distinct in their individual work assignments, these four cells worked together along with the most technically advanced systems modem technology had to offer formed the most capable CVIC afloat and provided the embarked staff, ship and air wing personnel with the most comprehensive intelligence support available worldwide. LTJG Ken Jaworski LT John Schulte ISCS(SW AW) Stephen McCabe CTT1(SW SS) Walter S Dram IS1 Ramon Rodriguez ISI(SW) Michael Sargent IS2 Troy Chnsmer IS2 Steven Crist IS2 James Melvin IS3 Christopher Dickenson IS3 Donald Dormady IS3 Jason French IS3 John Fnt2 IS3 Mark Hams IS3 Douglas James IS3 Bias Moreno I S3 John Young ___________________________ w IS2(SWA.V ''Snslopher Oebeer I I IS2 Mo IS2 Terry IS2(SW AV , . j DM1 (AW) Gregory McCray IS3 Sidney Austin IS3 William Beadle ISSN Rahsheem Holland ISSN Christopher McDonald ISSA Joshua Smith ISSA George Sosa. Jr RX Division Reactor Administrative Division The Reactor Admin Office is responsible for ensuring the paperwork is always complete to keep the Reactor Department running smoothly and efficiently. The Reactor Officer and his Principal Assistants, Yeoman. Career Counselor and Departmental 3M Coordinator keep the paperwork flowing to keep the plant going. We help George Washington meet its operational commitments and maintain battle readiness anytime anywhere. 464 REACTOR LCDR Robert Finley LT Derek F.'kf LT Derrit MMCM Hen, YNC(SW AW) David Bush ETC(SW) Brian McGuire ENC(SW) Gary Vincent EMI David Brown EMI Mark Gullini MM1 Carl Hickory ET2 Timothy Bryant MM2 Dawain Desselle EM2 Dayne Hansrote MM3 William Masked MM2 Louis Solimeo YN3 Scott Gunn REACTCT 465 RA Division When you think of Reactor Department, you probably don't think about things like JP-5, fuel injection, turbo chargers or diesel engines. These are the world of Reactor Auxiliary Division. The sailors of RA Division operate and maintain the emergency diesel generators that provide electrical power to keep the ship operating in the event of a loss of normal electrical generation capacity. Each diesel has more horsepower than a locomotive and is capable of generating enough power to supply a city block in less time than it takes to find your flashlight. A small and silent minority, we are always there, always ready and waiting to bring the power and sweet purr of the diesels to life. Reactor Auxiliaries LCDR Wayne Musolf LTJG Brian Fullan EMCS(SW) Bruce Cleland EN1 Harvey Dunn MM1 Timmy Edwards EN1 Rickie Creech EN2 Jeffery Kerr EN3 William Falrgrieve 466 REACTOR J EN3 Kenneth Lambert EN3 Brian Waters ENFN Jonathan Atwood ENFN Gilbert Carter ENFN Frank Fernandez FN Joseph Kennedy ENFN Michael Kennedy ENFN Charles Rapp FA Jeremiah Behrens FR William Weaverling RC Division Reactor Controls The men of Reactor Controls Division operate and maintain vital instrumentation and control equipment necessary for the operation of George Washington’s nuclear reactors. After two years in the intensive nuclear power training program, prospective reactor operators report to the ship for further training and qualifications. These highly skilled operators maintain a high level of proficiency through continuous training, complex drills and rigorous examinations. Utilizing state of the art equipment, technicians provide expert electronic testing and repair capability ranging from simple soldering to the most complex circuit analysis. It is this commitment to professional excellence that allows every member of Reactor Controls Division to play a vital role in supporting George Washington’s mission. LTJG Dave Seckel ETCM(SW) Hershel Adams ETC(SW) Franklin Mallo 468 REACTOR ETC SW) Richa.d Stephans ETC Glenn Wilson ETI(SW) Anthony Chrissis ET1 John Flowers ET1 Brian Marcoux ET1 Kevin McDade ET1 David Myers ET1 Richard Peterson ET1 Scott Slaughter ET1 Leland Steffensen 59 jw ET1 Michael Thomas ET2 Courtney Abshire ET2 John Affleck ET2 John Anderson ET2 Lincoln Brown ET2 Christopher Camped ET2 Anthony Carver ET2 Eric Clagett ET2 Jesse Demings ET2 David Dorn ET2 Richard Downs ET2 Anthony Gadsen 470 REACTOR ET2 Joseph ' -'Wo ET2 Thom-ET2 William ET2 Dan Levi , 1 ET2 Jason Quinn MM2 Jeffrey Ridosh ET2 Robert Roberts ET2 Dennis Skiffington ET2 David Travis ET2 James Vanhassel ET2 James Wagner ET2 Chad Wallace ET2 Jon Webb ET2 Robert Young ET3 Jason Agee ET3 Patrick Boland ET3 Gaetano Brancaccio ET2 Patrick Fillmore ET3 Christian Frazier ET3 Brad Gault ET3 Brian Gault ET3 Eric Grccnwald ET3 Timothy Keech ET3 Eric Lorenz ET3 Michael Mendetta ET3 David Michalec ET3 Juan Morales ET3 Daniel Ramirez ET3 Dalton Richards ET3 Eugene Sunday ET3 Thomas Stacy ET3 Michael Tamlyn RE Division Reactor Electrical Operating and maintaining the ship’s electrical generation and distribution system. Reactor Electrical Division provides power to ship's systems from the air conditioning plants to the radar. The nuclear training program brings to RE Division some of the brightest and most talented men in the fleet; a rigorous continuing training program ensures that they stay that way. The key to RE Division isn’t its nuclear background or even the continuous training; it is in teamwork. Through the cooperation of every member, they maintain not only a high level of material readiness of their equipment, but also a feeling of camaraderie that follows them beyond the confines of the ship. With a combination of aggressive young talent and experienced leadership. RE Division excels as a quiet “service organization, adhering to the belief that “GW Power Light serves best when the ship doesn’t have to think about the source of power. RE's goal is for the ship to take them for granted. Quiet, unnoticed and proud; the mark of a great electric company. RE Division meets these requirements and more as the Power and Light behind the greatest ship to sail the seas! LTJG Christopher Jones EMCS Jeff Dickerson EMC(SS) Martin Gillium EMC Harold Logan EMC(SW) Thomas O'Donnell EMC(SW) Albert Young EMI James Crenshaw EMI Adam Hills EMI Marc Hyney EMI Richard Johnson EMI Gregory Magee EMI Keith Sharkey 474 REACTOR EMI Rich 1 St' ohens REAC ■' ’ 475 EM2 Kenneth Knights ET2 Steve Lavinder EM2 Michael Leatherwood EM2 Douglas Lein ET2 Jeff Leverton EM2 David Lewis EM2 Jason Mack EM2 Jonathan Malone EM2 Matthew McCoy EM2 Arthur Metcalf EM2 Ron Northcutt EM2 William Phillips EM2 Michael Potts EM2 Shawn Reardon EM2 Steven Reilly ET2 Robert Thurman EM2 William Vaught EM2 Anthony Walk EM2 Douglas Waydula EM2 Daniel Yager 476 REACTOR EM3 Aaron ' • rsdo EM3 John P EM3 Marc EM3 Scott Canoi. EM3 Barry Carpenter EM3 Adam Cartwright EM3 Patrick Craig EM3 Mark Cray EM3 Brian Davis EM3 Mark Deal EM3 James Doerr EM3 Dominic Fanello EM3 Richard Fenstermacher EM3 Aaron Green EM3 Thomas Grover EM3 Patrick Haldeman EM3 Kevin Heaphy EM3 Thomas Hitt EM3 Scott Honaker EM3 Paul Kendrick EM3 Jason Kent EM3 Stephen Lomelino EM3 Joseph McDowell EM3 David See EM3 Jessie Soto EM3 Charles Tolhurst EM3 Donald Wells EM3 David Wilkins 478 REACTOR RL Division Reactor Laboratories RL division is comprised of 27 Engineering Laboratory Technicians who trained and drilled continuously throughout the deployment. These personnel plan the radiological controls required for the routine operation and maintenance performed on George Washington's reactor plants. Three members of the division have the added responsibility of administering the personnel dosimetry program for over 900 fellow crew members. Equally important, all members of the division perform the frequent chemical analysis required to maintain reactor and steam plant water chemistry. Through their dedicated efforts, the Engineering Laboratory Technicians of RL division ensure GW will be able to continue operations well into the 21st century. LT Charles Grant LT Thomas Harrill MMC(SW SS) Douglas Campbell MMC(SW) Daniel Thomas MM1 Joseph Hill MM1 James McCollough MM1 Francis Mullek Jr. MMI(SW) Kevin Shatter REACTO • 479 MM2 Ronald Baron MM2 Derek Dunlap MM2 Gregory Grosso MM2 Daniel Hinojosa MM2 Christopher Koonce MM2 Matthew Lcvelle MM2 Jesse Meldru MM2 Robert Pennington MM2 Russell Rofe MM2 David Slobodzian MM2 Blake Stovall MM3 Steven Bibb MM3 Stephen Brawner MM3 Cliff Jones MM3 Patrick Marcucci MM3 Christopher McCarraghcr MM3 Matthew Rainey MM3 Brian Strobel MM3 Eric Young MM3 Robert Witham 480 ‘ REACTOR RM Division LCDR Jeffrey Wilcosky LT Tom York LT Robert Bender LTJG Andrew Stampfel Reactor Mechanical Reactor Mechanical Division is home to the 65 “shiny pipe machinist mates who operate and maintain George Washington's two reactor plants, reactor support systems and equipment. Following a year of intense training, the newly reporting mechanics continue a demanding schedule of watchstation qualification and continuing training. The men of RM Division operate a variety of complex systems in the reactor room including steam, feed, condensate and auxiliary turbines. Highly skilled technicians, they perform intricate maintenance on nuclear plant valves, piping and equipment. The RM team works, trains and drills to maintain the high standard required to ensure safe operation of our reactor plants. REACTOR 81 MMCM(SW) Bill Schmeelcke MMCS(SW) Floyd Bandy MMC(SS) Terry Burkett MMC Randal Lohr MMC(SW) Conrad Yetter MM1 Ronald Baker MM1 James Calvert MM1 Duane Cords 482‘REACTOR MM1 Ernest Matta MMI(SW) Jeffrey Oleson MM1 Richard Schmidt MM1 Oonald Stebel MM2 Rodney Andrews MM2 Michael Apel MM2 Peter Baldwin MM2 John Borla MM2 James Byrd MM2 Bryan Carver MM2 Alan Chandler MM2 Scott Cherep MM2 Dexter Day MM2 Gerald Fitzgerald MM2 Jeremy Hiles MM2 Todd Horzen MM2 Mark Johnston MM2 Jeft Lord MM2 John Luteich MM2 Doug Lundquist MM2 Jean Pierre Lutz MM2 Robert Manns MM2 Scan Morris MM2 Curtis Myers MM2 Howell Perry MM2 Michael Phillips MM2 David Pierre MM2 Jeff Reynolds 484 REACTOR MM2 Adai ochocW MM2 Miches • MM2 Rot MM2 John T $uf, MM2 Ernest Washington Jr. MM2 James Winslow MM3 Thomas Alexander MM2 William Butler MM3 James Carnes MM3 Michael Chambers MM3 Brian Cummings MM3 Jeffrey Oelooze MM3 David Fanta MM3 Jeffrey George MM3 Aaron Hahn MM3 Dustin Haley MM3 Brian Herrington MM3 Brian Jones MM3 Eric Mannlein MM3 Clint McCauley REACTC '85 MM3 Aaron Miller MM3 Clifford Nester MM3 Randy Oden MM3 Ryan Sikorski MM3 Michael Sobolewski MM3 Douglas Tackney MM3 Scott Williams MM3 Christopher Yarashevich MMFN David Gerard M Division Machinery Division LT Craig Brace LT Brian Lepine LT Michael McGowan The largest division in Reactor Department, Machinery Division's mission is the operation, maintenance and repair of George Washington's massive steam plants. Containing complex miles of piping systems, hundreds of valves and intricate machinery the steam plants provide propulsion to drive the ship, deliver the steam to launch aircraft, and drive the turbo-generators that provide all ship’s electrical power. The distilling plants and steam re-boilers produce the millions of gallons of fresh water and heating steam for the laundry, galley and crew comfort. Standing the watch, the “snipes of M-Division ensure that GW is always “Ready To Answer All Bells! LT Kevin Snoap CW02 Edward Greene MMCS(SW) Floyd Jarnagin MMC(SW) Chris Chisholm MMC(SW) Alan Coffey MMC Kenneth Pugh MMC(SW) Barry White 488 REACTOR MM1 Anth r . Brae MM1 Kevin : MMI(SW) MMI(SW) Dv.i . MMI(SW) Gregg Mitchell MMI(SW) Curt Pollock MM1 Robert Price MMI(AW) Steven Schuyler MM1 Louis Smith MM2 Kevin Allgood MM2 Brian Bowhall MM2 Eric Briggs MM2 Marc Farinas MM2 Joseph Felice MM2 Terry Fludd MM2 Robert George MM2 Joel Gould MM2 John Hornsby MM2 Eric Kirsch MM2 Keith Lewis ' MM2 Pre ■ . Pratl MM2 Ro1 MM2 Davir MM2 Tam Vc;.. MM3 Todd Alachniewicz MM3 Raul Arenas MM3 Anthony Balasa MM3 Joseph Bealler Jr. MM3 Brandon Belford MM3 Robert Bice MM3 Scott Blurton MM3 Courtney Brown MM3 Thomas Brown MM3 Trever Burhans MM3 Kelly Bussey MM3 Brian Camporini MM3 Dwayne Carpenter MM3 David Connellly MM3 Jonathan Cooper MM3 Richard Dinwiddie MM3 Brian Flatt MM3 Michael Frank MM3 Greyson Gambroll MM3 James Henderson MM3 Christopher Huntley MM3 Timothy Jackson MM3 Kendal Jenkins MM3 William Johns MM3 Daniel Jones MM3 Keith Kloiber MM3 Eulaleo Mesa III MM3 Michael Munford MM3 Sherwood Nutz MM3 Brian Phillips MM3 Kelly Pittman MM3 John Powers MM3 Michael Renick MM3 Scott Riley MM3 Phanvan Sanders MM3 Eric Schaffer 492 REACTOR MM3 Robert Valeriote MM3 Mike Walker MM3 Jason Warren MM3 Jeff Weaver MM3 Robert Young MMFN Mark Bascle FN Damon Bricker FN Mario Caliendo MMFN Matthew Coughlin FA Leon Jones FA Jason Kaufmann MM FA Tony Layne FN Santos Murorodrigucz FN Jonathan Reichel MMFA Johnny Strader MM3 William Dunn RT Division Reactor Training Reactor training is responsible for maintaining the operating and casualty response proficiency of over 400 reactor department watchstanders. By carefully simulating casualty conditions. RT Division evaluates and trains the watchstanders to quickly and properly respond to potential casualties that may arise. From the time a nuclear-trained crew member arrives on board RT Division becomes the first home for the newly reporting personnel. Starting with a rigorous twelve week familiarization qualification each new operator begins the long training path that certifies him to operate the largest nuclear power plant in the Navy. Each Reactor Training Division instructor, a hand picked, proven and knowledgeable operator, represents his rating specialty and passes on his expertise to each new generation of watchstanders. LT Aaron Johnson LTJG Garrett L. Gardner ENS Andrew Johnson EMC Bradley Bush MMC(SW) Timothy Hemmings MMC David Renn MM1 David Bullen MMI(SW) Hov ard Cox MMI(SW) John Stiles MM1 Lee Stovall EMI Scott Walters EMI Mark Zimmerman I EM2 Don-; i ’uehrig MM2 Ket ET2 Shar ET2 Josepn . EM2 Gregory Merrell MM2 Jarred Nelson MM2 James Rowland ET2 Michael Snyder ET3 Paul Butler MM3 Jetl Matthews ET3 Shawn McAnulty EM3 Mark Mcadcr MM3 Jason Moore EM3 Oorian Newton ET3 Thomas Petroski MM3 Eric Pickrell EM3 Greg Sykes II ET3 Christopher White ET3 Nicholas Woodruff MMFN Jack Harper REACi 195 S-1 Division The Stock Control Division consists of three work centers. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT accounts for over S200,000.000 in Special Accounting Class (SAC) 207 stock on board and maintains five OPTAR accounts valued at over $60,000,000 in support of George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Seven. CUSTOMER SERVICE processes high priority, hot list. CASREP and open purchase material requirements as well as monitoring and reconciling OPTAR logs with over 70 divisional supply representatives. STOCK CONTROL manages and maintains an on board inventory position for over 70.000 line items valued j i at over $200,000,000. They f I also monitor over 82,000 M stock and direct turn over f, (DTO) material requirements V annually. Stock Control’s superb service to the ship and embarked units was validated by grades of Outstanding in all the functional areas by the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment team. That team also evaluated GW's Stock Control Division as the “Best in the Fleet”. SK3 Christopher Johnson SK3 Wesley Parker LT Michae LT Philip SKC(SW). SKC(SW) Erie . SKI(SW) Christopher Lutz SK1(SW AW) Ronald Soriano SK2 Benny A. Johnson. Jr. AK2 William Martin SK2 Jaime B. Millanes SK2 John Washington SK3 David R. Caspermeyer YN3 Gabriel Eskew SK3 David Silva SK3 Nikita Young S-2 Division MSC Jerome Carney MSI Anthony Demille MSI Leslie Flake Erom 0430 until 0200 daily, the GW Food Service Division continuously fed 4,500 enlisted personnel. The quality of food and food service provided to the is unmatched by any ship in the Fleet. Directly responsible for the health and morale of the crew, the Enlisted Mess was an essential part of the Sailor's day. The food service team offered an award-winning menu with chili and Super Salad Bars at both the “Touch and Go and “The Landing Strip Cafe . In addition to normal operations, the Food Service Division offered a wide range of food service extras. They included, but were not limited to, specialty cakes, ethnic dinners, nacho popcorn nights, super bowl wings. Daytona 500 wings and ice cream socials. And. the GW Tent Team came served the best hamburgers and hot dogs in the Fleet, serving over 3,000 personnel nightly during inport periods. The Food Service division served more than 3 million meals during the cruise, nonstop. four times a day, seven days a week. GW’s food service excellence was validated by a grade of “outstanding with no discrepancies and designated as the “model of the Atlantic Fleet by the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment Team. Atlantic Fleet runner-up nominee for the 1996 Edward F. Ney Award with the ultimate goal of being the nominee and winner for 1997. However, service to the finest crew in the Fleet is our mission. suppuy 501 MS1(SW, MSI Jamo MSI Daniv MSI Frank St, ' Hs'vev MS2 Robert Brannon MS2 Tremel Hoover MS2 Oavid Lee MS2(SW) Clavin Rady MS2 Jett Raiman MS2 Russell Simpson MS2 Delmar Smith MS2 Kenneth Washington MS3 John Oanser MS3 Jeremy Felicia MS3 T Norman MS3 Cory Odell MS3 Joseph Rodriguez MS3 Andrew Shelby MSSN W. Jerrod Bullock MSSN Roger Davis MSSN Michael Floyd MSSN Timothy Hageman MSSN Terrance Hale MSSN Maurice James MSSN Jason Jory MSSN Tourakhom Littanavong MSSN Christopher Santclli MSSN Bryan Somers MSSN Chad Tracy MSSN James Carpenter MSSA Maurice Clemons MSSN Chad Johnson MSSA Sean McCaffrey AATed Moisid MSSN Christopher Moye MSSA Derek Oneill S-3 Division What do ship’s stores, vending, arcades, laundry, dry cleaning, tailoring, embroidery, barbers; good group of guys make? Morale. Around the clock, seven days a week, the Sales and St . Division produces the incredible results expected of “GW's finest. The GW Mini Mall and the 7-11 are great morale boosters that provide the crew with 16 hours of service each day. A fully stocked store, great customer service and daily sales in excess of $19,000 are a source of great pride and hard work. Professional service provided 24 hours a day is the only way the GW Laundry and dry cleaning crews operates The results that this well-knit team provides is simply amazing. Imagine washing 10.000 pounds of laundry and pressing over 500 garments “all in one day . WOW! Also add 14 vending machines. 12 arcades games and 3 coin changers and what do you get? Two tired cash collection agents. GW sailors consumed over 6.200 cans of soda and dropped an average of 3.000 quarters into state of the art arcade games daily. This unique team of sailors provides the crew with an overwhelming amount of support and morale. It’s no wonder they generated over a half a million dollars in profits for the Welfare and Recreation program. The S-3 team simply gets the job done in “classic GW fashion . Determined to move the Sales and Services operations into the modern era. GW prototyped the electronic point of sales system in the ship’s store. This initiative had a significant impact on inventory accuracy, accountability and service. ENS Jeff Montgomery SHCS(SW) Steven Ziegler SMC(SW AW) Florentino Manalata. SHI Fred Price SHI Wallace McElveen SHI Harry McNeff SH2 Alaric Best SH2 Ronnie Brooks Sh2 Phillip Harris SH2 Demarco Henderson SH2 Wayne Lumpkin Sh2 Carlos Ramos SH2 William Wilson Sh3 Eric Banks SH3 Michael Gay. Jr. Sh3 Fred Glass SH3John Johnson Sh3 Ricky Higginbottom SH3 Travis Livingston SH3 Ken SH3 Law.-Sh3Deir SH3 Jamc Sh3 Anthony Schaefer Sh3 Maurice Spaniel SHSN Jamal Brown SHSN Volarey Burns SHSN Anton Chavis SHSN Juan Correa SHSN Dwayne Edmond SHSN Shawn Hart SHSN SHSR SHSA SHSA Robert Wilson David Medlin Brian Nonncnmacher Ouincey Packer ■■mu. mmmm m MM oney. No taxes. More money. Family Separation Allowance, Combat Zone Tax Exclusion and Imminent Danger Pay were just some of the extra pays that Disbursing processed for the crew of the USS George Washington and CVW-7 on her second deployment. Whether it was everyday procedures or a hectic payday, the Disbursing Division continued to deliver superb customer service and had a positive impact on the morale of every sailor onboard GW. The Disbursing Officer and the Deputy Disbursing Officer along with fifteen ship’s compliment DK’s and nine airwing DK’s were responsible for maintaining over 5000 pay accounts, 8 ATM’s, and almost $10 million in cash. In addition, they provided timely customer service, check cashing, and arranged foreign cash currency exchange services. During the deployment, the Travel Fiscal section was responsible for processing over 2700 payment vouchers, including travel claims and dealer’s bills, totaling over $16 million. They made collections of over 7 million dollars from the ship’s store, post office, wardroom, and food service divisions and disbursed over 5000 checks. Whether it was paying the crew on payday, processing travel advances, paying the ship’s bills, or balancing and refilling the ATM’s, Disbursing always put it’s best foot forward. LTJG Oo-i DKCS(SW) OKI Lee c DK1(SV, Wfcgnor rank Dingle OKI Jaime Nogoy DK1 Grover Stacey DK2(SW) Charles Brent DK2 Joseph Cagle DK2 Luis Paredes DK2 Kayone Talley Dk3 Martino Gorskcy PK3AJaquez DK3 Corey Johnson DK3 John McCabe DKSN Gary Hurst DKSN Alan Mays S-5 Division MSC James Anderson, Jr. MSI David Brinkley LTJG Calvin Matthews, Jr. MSCS Jett Carroll YNI(SW) Steven Kocurek MSI(SW) Paul Little The Wardroom Division provided exceptional, professional and dedicated food and stateroom service to more than 500 officers and guests each day. With infallible diligence, S-5 personnel took pride in their work and were rewarded with being recognized as the runner-up for “Best Wardroom in the Atlantic Fleet. Sunset parades hosted by the Battle Group Commander on board GW was S-5 Division’s opportunity to show their stuff to foreign dignitaries. They were planned and executed with the expertise and flair indicative of the Division’s day-to-day superior level of service. Likewise. CVW-7 Squadron Commanders regularly called upon the division to prepare and provide services for changes of command and special squadron meals. These special meals allowed the division to demonstrate those culinary skills that the Executive Officer’s dinner guests experienced every night throughout the deployment. The personnel assigned to the Wardroom Division are true professionals, dedicated to excellence and committed to providing the best service to the officers and guests of the finest Wardroom in the Navy. CSS MSI Bun,.. MSI Low '-DK2 Clare MS2 Jeffery MS2 Timothy Jackson MS2 Hector Judan MS2 Craig Wyatt MS3 Michael Ceh MS3 Oanard Daniels MS3 Scott Lewis MS3 Jason Lilkas AK3 Larry McIntosh MS3 Cecil Newson MS3 Sean Williams MSSN Basil Casey MSSN Thomas Morgan MSSN Arthur Price MSSN Terrance Staruch MSSA Mark Davis AA Daniel OConnell I S-6 Division “Can’t Fly without Supply” anging in size from a small bolt for the F A-18C Hornet to an F100GE400 aircraft engine for the F-14B Tomcat, Aviation Stores Division (S-6) was the u I central point of contact for these and all other material requirements for CVW-7 squadrons and the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). With its own stock control, customer service center, technical research unit, and 20 storerooms. S-6 Division managed more than 11.000 Aviation Depot Level Repairables valued at more than $195,000,000. Operating 24 hours a day by 73 aviation storekeepers, these work centers provided complete supply support to CVW-7. Ensuring the right parts were available onboard and aggressively expediting those which were not was an intense daily effort. The cold weather missions during Joint Endeavor over Bosnia and the desert heat conditions of Deny Flight over the Middle East put a wide-range of material requirements on S-6 Division, which were met with a 93% net issue effectiveness rate. And for those items not on board, a period of less than six days transpired on average to ship these requirements from anywhere in the world. S-6 Division continually maintained the highest levels of professional excellence in providing unprecedented material support throughout the deployment. The Supply Maintenance team described as the “Best in AIRLANT and “a Distant First by the COMPTUEX evaluator, was the key factor in CVW-7 completing an unprecedented 99% of its scheduled sorties during deployment. LT Mark Werner CW04 Gracianne Soriano AKCS Ronnie Wheeler AKC Scott Collior AKC Rolando Henriquez AKC Robert Sco Jaques AKC Alfred Hughes AKC Jerold Martin AK2 Gary Moser AK2 Brian Page AIC1 Jam ne5 AK1(AW)C SKI Alphi AK1 Andrcv.; AK1 Gus Lancaster AK1 John Latiolais AK1(AW) Brett Reams AKI(AW) James Roninson AK1 Peter Wynter AK1 Spencer Logan AKI(AW) Luis Quinones AKI(SW) Ferdinand Viado AK2 Louis Oovell AK2 David Hauafcrro AK2 Allen Robinson AK2 Franklin Stevens AK2 Anthony Bates AK3 Luis Beltran AK3 Richard Bloodworth AK3 Eric Curtin AK3 Kevin Dandvich AK3 George Fosnaught, Jr. AK3 Philip Jurgaitis AK3 Robert O'Sullivan AK3 Thomas Pierce AK3 Kendric Speagle AK3 Russell Wood AKAw Kevin Gamble AKAN Phil Parson AKAN Jeremy Sodec AKAN Steven Turner AKAA Patrick Johnson AKAA Matthew Schaefer AKAA Scott Stanfield S-7 Division The S-7 Division is responsible for the procurement, issue, tracking and disposal of all Hazardous Material (HM) on board GEORGE WASHINGTON. By operat ing a central issue and collection point known as the HICS Trailer. S-7 manages all HM from when it comes onboard until it is off loaded for proper disposal. Re-utilization and minimization are the keys to effective management of the Hazardous Material Control Management (HMC M) Program. One of the most important aspects of the Hazardous Material Division was providing outstanding customer service. The HICS trailer stocks all maintenance and paint related materials required by the ship and airwing to perform maintenance. The professionals in S-7 division ensured that hazardous material was readily available as required. The professionalism and dedication was evident in the assignment of a grade of outstanding in hazardous material management by the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment Team and George Washington winning the 1996 Secretary of the Navy’s Environmental Award. LTJG Ricardo Wilson SKC(SW) Jose Villaflor AMSi Steven Rapp SKI Carl Soward GMM1 Jim Vaughn IC3 Sylvester Brown BMSN Rodney Strother AALuis Serrano AR Undrccso Gulley S-8 Division oving cargo was business as usual for the I professionals of Material Division. Their Motto: I “We work late and move freight . Whether inport or underway, material is received, stowed and issued on an almost continuous basis. Material Division receives and issues all “DTO” (Direct Turn Over) material for over 100 separate divisions and receives, stows, and issues AVCAL and COSAL stock in 33 repair and consumable storerooms. The Shipping and Receiving area of S-8 properly accounted for over 1.2 million pounds of incoming cargo and shipped out over five hundred thousand pounds of retrograde material all over the globe. The most important aspect of Material Division’s work is providing quality customer service with an on board stock of more than 112.000 line items. The superior accomplishments of the Material Division is documented in the evaluation of “outstanding by the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment Team. Flexibility and customer service are second nature. LT Ed Moniger LT Michael Watt SKCS David Wismer SKC Jeffrey Gearhart SKI Richard Dejesus SKI George Mefford SKI William Wiggins SKI Gary Cook SKI Kevin Ferrell SKI(SW) Roland Goodloe SKI Randy Smith SK2 Bernard Busano SK2 Victor Culp AK2 Walter Hoolwell SK2 Tony Mills SK2(SW) Willy Quiambao AK2 Stephen Scott SK2 John Tennyson SK2 Leonard Tribe SK3 Felix Diaz AK3 Richard Elliott SK3 Matthew Eymer SK3 Kenneth Hoftman. Jr. SK3 Stanley Lester SK3 Phillip Lynch AK3 Nicholas Margie Sk3 Brian Snyder AK3JD Willingham II AKAN Bradford Farrell AKAN Timothy Liggett AN Shod Siddell SKSN Edward Surratt SKSN Peter Vanzoelen AK2 Michael Ferguson AA David Herron AA Brett Sawyer AR Vonnie Farrior SKC Gary Barrett MSI Federico Tolentino AK2 Alonza Turner MS2 Jose Valadez MS3 David Blanton MS3 Robert Czado MS3 Robert Flournoy MS3 Warren Hopkins The DC 3M division has twenty-one personnel comprising three work centers. They conduct maintenance on equipment, damage control gear, and ventilation systems in over 650 spaces. Vigorous training and timely completion of scheduled maintenance proved to be the elements necessary to maintain a superior level of damage control readiness. Completing over 1.700 maintenance actions quarterly. the DC 3M Division also managed DC Mart providing quick and easy access to pre-expended DC repair parts and consumable for the ship's general maintenance needs. Meticulous inventory management provided expeditious parts support to each department’s maintenance effort. Supply Department achieved an “Outstanding on the 3M Inspection with an overall grade of 93%. m AK3 Erwin Paclob SH3 Edward Waldrop MSSN Nathan Bjorn MSSN Ryan Ingles MSSN Michael McDonald SKSN Shaun Nussbcrger MSSN Robert Ousely II MSSN Brad Haas FA Randy Schmidt MSSA William Yardlcy SUPPLY Supply's S10 Division pioneered a new approach to “Quality Assurance . Having studied and followed Dr. Deming's Management Philosophy, they improved upon the standard Ql techniques of the past. Their name was even changed to reflect this new approach, calling themselves the “Quality Improvement” Division. During the deployment, the “Ql” Division reviewed over 9,000 issue documents and over 3,800 receipt documents per month. These reviews were conducted to effectively monitor, manage, and control financial, inventory, and logistics processing procedures. In addition to logistics audits, Ql Division assisted the ship store operations in maintaining accountability and pricing integrity with weekly and monthly audits, ensuring correct pricing procedures were followed. The Ql Division was evaluated as “outstanding by the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment Team. CW04 Ben Ignacio SKCM Primo Magpantay AKCM Francisco Paras AK1 Michael Felmeten SHI Rodrigo Gaviola 520 SUPPLY The crew of S-11 provided outstanding service to GEORGE WASHINGTON’S “backbone , the Chief Petty Officers. The pride of the cooks and food service attendants were evident in every meal served. Highlights for the CPO Mess crew included a half-way-day celebration dinner and special meals, such as the African-American History Month Dinner, the Irish-American Dinner on Saint Patrick’s Day, CPO Birthday Celebrations, Sunday Brunch, and Saturday Night Hot Wings, were an overwhelming success. The Pizza Night Celebration prior to entering each port had the Chiefs actively involved in the galley baking pizza. The exemplary service and quality of meals provided by S-11 has been noted by it’s selection as the “Best CPO Mess in the Atlantic Fleet and not a single patron or guest of the mess had any doubt that this was a well deserved award. In the CPO Mess, “Life is Good . ASC James Mullins MSI Cesar Cruz MS2 Lorenzo Richardson MS3 Christopher Breton MS3 Lateef Compton MS3 Michael Hall MS3 Sean Jone MS3 Felix Rowland MSSN Jeremy Ament MSSR Aaron Graham S-12 Division PCC(SW)Lincoi PCI Herman Timm PC2 Shcdrick Baker PC2 Robert Harrell PC2 Rossi Ross PC2 Todd Stricklin PC2 Albert Treiber PC2 Randy Walker PC3 Eric Lada PC3 James Lytton PC3 Eugene Skibinski PCSN James Elrod PCSN PCSN PCSN PCSN Toby Friddle Scott Martin Warren Nash Harlan Wesley SIGNED. SEALED AND DELIVERED “iy y| ail Cali Mail Call! These were the words that made every hard | I working GW sailor's dream of receiving a package or a letter from home I V I come true. This horrendous task was completed by the 20 members of GW's Post Office, better known as the ‘Postal Posse These spinted sailors, whether their task was large or small, held ' Mail Call day or night for nearly 6.000 shipmates The Postal Posse was also responsible for selling stamps and money orders, collecting outgoing letters and packages, and dispatching mail and cargo to nine ships and submannes of the George Washington Battle Group dunng MedCru-se 96. Knowing the importance of mail during any deployment, the Postal Posse was a major contributor to Supply Department receiving it's second consecutive Blue E for Supply Excellence GEORGE WASHINGTON Postal Operations was graded Outstanding' dunng the Fleet Postal Audit and the COMNAVAIRLANT Supply Management Assessment poor to deployment. 522‘SAFETY Safety Departm Safety For each of the many evolutions which occur daily on George Washington there is one common thread - safety. The Safety Department's role is to ensure, through pro-active risk assessment and management, that hazards are identified and mishaps prevented so that shipmates are not injured and equipment is not damaged. Comprised of experts from wide-ranging fields, including aircraft handling, deck seamanship, aviation ordnance main propulsion, electronics and administration, the Safety team observes and evaluates all ship evolutions and makes recommendations for improvement. Under the guidance of the ship's Industrial Hygiene Officer, Safety personnel also conduct continuous workplace monitoring surveys to ensure the safest and healthiest working environment for all GW crew members. Education is crucial to safety awareness, and Safety department is responsible for coordinating Safety Standdowns, Safety Awareness periods, indoctrination safety training, ongoing safety training for both on and off duty activities, and the Enlisted Safety Committee and Ship’s Safety Council organizations. The department helps ensure “Readiness Through Safety by protecting our most valuable resource - our outstanding crew. LTJG Jafion ABH1 Dame! Aae:.., j AOI Robert Gilmore-OSl Steven Murphy BM1 Jeff Tackaberry MM1 William Powell SAFETY YNSN Jeffrey Hum FN Corey Lee art merit tiAvr 3ON' 0 £2 jalif«caT,c standard LCDR Keith Wettschreck Training Officer TRAII iff £ Training George Washington's Training Department is a place where outstanding customer service and staunch command support are primary goals. With one officer and nine enlisted personnel actively involved in every aspect of training, a great deal of progress has been made in the area of required courses and programs and continuous improvement continues to be a primary objective. From the time newly-reporting personnel first check in to the command. Training is a part of their professional development. School of Ship provided more than 720 quotas a month for onboard training and the Damage Control Indoctrination course was reviewed and completely revised. Training was actively involved in the total revision of personnel check-in and now coordinates the entire process, to include immediate assignment of School of Ship and DC Indoctrination. The new Video Tele-training system is up and coming and is one of the first to be installed on a combat ship. Several courses and informational lectures have been convened and have allowed GW Sailors to receive real-time instruction from the experts on the beach. Personnel involved in TEMADD were responsible for over $500,000.00 in funding for 300 cost orders and ensured the efficient management of itineraries of all personnel departing on emergency leave and TAD orders. TEMADD is also responsible for the flawless tracking of over 3.000 personnel school completion records. GW’s Training Department serves its Sailors with phde. integrity and professionalism. ABFC John Laurenti MSI Eddie Cotto ATI Michael Long AOI David Benkendorf AD2 Hakeem Abdullah DK3 Adam Cooper YN3 Harry Sledge AN Ramiro Lopes G-1 Division G-1 Division is responsible for the safe and efficient ovement of weapons from the hangar bay to the airwing squadrons on the flight deck. Three workcenters are key to the successes of G-1. The Forklift Workcenter's impeccable maintenance guarantees the readiness of the 30 electric forklifts without which no major movement of ordnance could be accomplished. The Aviation Weapons Support Equipment and Hangar Deck Workcenter accomplishes all the maintenance and prepare the “yellow gear” on which the ordnance is moved. The Hangar Deck crew ensures the weapons safe transit from the lower stage elevators to the flight deck. The Flight Deck Workcenter is instrumental in the smooth flow of the weapons from the time it is received on the flight deck until it is struck below, if not expended on a target. The Air Gunner. G-1 Division Officer, the Ordnance Handling Officer, and the CAG Ordnance Officer all work together to ensure the safe arming and dearming of each aircraft. They are the primary players in all vertical replenishments of supplies which keeps the George Washington Battle Group from running on empty. During George Washington’s deployment, the G-1 pros provided flawless movement of over 3 million pounds of ordnance to Carrier Air Wing SEVEN squadrons. 2 WEAPONS A 5? CW02 Mike Zimmerman AOCS Efrem Mason AOC(AW) Brian Glowacki AOC(AW) Steven Newell AOt Calvin Evans AOI Lawrence Henry AOI(AW) Arthur Koch B : ' •M.-e’? . « Bo: AOt Misha l . I l A01 Stewart Swygert AOI Daryl Worley A02 Richard Angel A02 Jay Blakoslee AZ2 Nathaniel Brown A02 Terry Hutchinson A02 Kevin Kurtz A02 Ronald Lynch. Sr. AD2 Stan Stonson A03 Tracy Bell EN3 Ronald Chamblis A03 Thomas Grier AOS Michael Hucks A03 Michael Hughes A03 Shannon Key A03 Lane Lund WEAPC A03 Patrick CK 'ay A03 Nicho!.: 2lc A03 Jason Rodriguez A03 Lawrence Schaffer A03 Eric Urban AOAN Michael Abercrombie AOAN John Armstrong AOAN Howard Brown AOAN Gordon Carney AOAN David Chamberlin AN Dane Dawes AOAN David Dinardi AOAN Phillip Hanneman AN Daniel Higgins AOAN Steven Hillburn AOAN Matthew Hollar AOAN Daniel Kennedy ADAN Chris Lott AOAN Sheridan Mauk AOAN Scott Ohler 534 WEAPONS ’an c.s I AOAN AOAN Derok Stout AOAN Darren Teal AOAN Daniel Thomas AN Raphael Wrenn AOAA Christopher Gavin AA Chad Gronewald AA Jerry Hyatt AA Brandon Kisamore AA Jamin Lewis AA Joshua Moorehead AA James Parms AA David Valentin AOAR William Bailey. Jr. AOAR Dreco Franzior AOAR Edward Odonnell AR John Sherour.c WEAPC aSlSP G-2 Division The highly flexible and industrious Sailors of G-2 Division provide a multitude of services o the George Washington Battle Group. From “Underway, shift colors to Moored, shift colors in Norfolk, G-2 is manned and ready from the 0-10 level to the 7th deck. G-2 Division is comprised of a mixture of ratings which is reflected in the duties they perform. They shoot the shot lines for mooring and the first lines over during underway replenishment at sea operations. They man the 50 caliber machine-guns for the ship's self defense against close-in targets. They are “Key Control Central”, where everyone else goes to get the keys to the magazines and stowage lockers. They test, maintain and repair the magazine sprinkler systems for the ship’s 36 weapons magazines. Every small arm that is carried onboard is stored and maintained in pristine condition in the Ship’s Armory. During the cruise the men of G-2 Division loaded over 750,000 rounds of 20MM ammunition in support of the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing SEVEN and qualified over 150 personnel on the 12 gauge shotgun, 45 caliber pistol, and the 50 caliber machine gun. CW04 John Mugler TMC(SW) Bon Priester AOI Barry Kidwell TM1 Wilbert McCLinton A01(AW SW) Landon Wells A02(AW) Antonio Brown GMG2 Michael Bushner TM2 Kenneth Green GMG2 John Harris 536 WEAPONS ' TM3 M . • - HcTtftfoR A03 TK wv' ' | GMuJ GMG3 Delbert Bluntach TM3 Jason Davis GMG3 William Evans. Jr. TM3 Darrick Gresham GMG3 Alfred Koblinsky A03 Matthew St James AN Victor Anaya AOAN Ryan Helm AOAN Eric Hussey AN John Marsh TMSN Eric Niedringhaus AN Michael Smith AA Robert Bentley AA James Reidenbach AA David Trejo : WE Ar 337 . .L_ T’ .A G-3 Division Providing the entire air wing aboard George Washington with avi ordnance is a task that G-3 Division takes to heart. Known to “MAGRAT, a name given for their ability to scamper up and down five stories of vertical trunks. Down, down, down they go to the bowels of the ship to a special place known only to the privileged few... “the magazines . This is the place where the MAGRATS perform their magic in preparing each round of ordnance for the air wing. The awesome firepower of the George Washington Battle Group is dependent on it’s air wing’s ability to deliver effective ordnance on time, on target, whether for training or the real deal. During George Washington’s deployment, the MAGRATS of G-3 Division flawlessly prepared, safely handled, and stowed over 6 million pounds of ordnance. These consummate professionals broke out, assembled, and moved over 1.5 million pounds in support of Carrier Air Wing SEVEN operations. The PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM, and TEAMWORK demonstrated by these men is representative of their belief and support of the George Washington mission. S38 WEAPONS LTJG Alton Wooten ACCS Willy Standokes AOC(AW) Johnny Barrett AOC Ron Sunday I Aotv - 6381 WE A. A02 Steven Sweeten A03 Christian Banks A03 Rodney Borg AOS Joseph Cherubini A03 Wayne Devette A03 David Dudiau A03 David Faison A03 William Fowler A03 Jody Guillory A03 Jon Higgins A03 Larry Hinson A03 Javier Prado A03 Paul Matthews A03 Timothy Miles A03 Mark Richardson A03 Levi Williams A03 Warren Woodard AN Adrian Estrada AOAN William Feliton AN Luke Ferguson 540 WEAPONS r AOAN Sfh • '• • j ■OA'f Chi’ i AOAN J Ss': i fci ■ - AN Wade Hutchinson ADAN Louie Jackson AOAN Shane Jones AOAN Justin Lipsky AOAN Daniel Manley AOAN Timothy Martindias AOAN Mark Matheny AN Keltric McGhee AN Armando Montejano AOAN Larry Moore AOAN Matthew Pereira AOAN Sean Pierce AN Brian Posner AOAN(AW) Ivan Price AO Toby Reaves AOAN Karl Shirley WEAPl AN Joseph Skelton AN William Smith AOAN Antwon Tukos AOAA Herman AOAA AOAA Shane Dastous AOAA Maurice Earley AOAA Mark Evans j AOAA Eric Gonzalez j AOAA Joseph Jackson AA Marcus Jones AA Joseph Nobles AA Phillip Rich AA Benjamin Slingerland AA Jason Smith AA Michael Straw AA James Williamson j 542 J WEAPONS G-4 Division G-4 Division owns, operates, and maintains the nine weapons elevators onboard. The primary mission of G-4 is to ensure the safe and expeditious transport of airborne weapons from below deck magazines and weapons assembly areas to the flight deck and the awaiting aircrews or The business end of the big stick . Such a challenge requires a unique blend of talents in various technical specialties. The ratings that comprise G-4 are Aviation Ordnancemen (AO). Electrician’s mates (EM), and Machinist Mates (MM); who operate and maintain the complex state of the art logic controlled, electro-hydraulic powered weapons elevators of today's Navy. G-4 Division has trained and licensed 248 elevator operators. safety observers and safety supervisors. Transporting over 6 million pounds of ordnance and expended over 37,000 maintenance man-hours in upkeep and operational support during George Washington's deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Red Sea. North Arabian Sea, and Persian Gulf operating areas. MM1 Leonard Brannen v WEAPC . EMI Michael Hargrave EMI Flaville Humphries MM2JSW) Danny Phillips EM2 Agnew Reese jA02(AW) Lester Winnlngham A03 Frederick Benjamin AD3 Kenneth Carlson A03 Bryan Deem A03 Corey Grojcan A03 Bert Hansen A03 Rickie Paroni A03 Michael Mohr A03 Aaron Rowe AC3 Larry Simpson AN David Bartlett AOAN Mark Burney 544 WEAPONS K ' r .— 3s ’ 'X Own • ■' i.w- AN Allen Johnson AN Ramior Lopez AN Adrian Petrus AORN Richard Purdie AN Shawn Thompson AA Matthew Deem AA Eloy Fernandez AA Joseph Gilbert AA Ashley Harris AA Danny Jones AA Gregg Lunn AA Frank Trout I AA Christopher Brown AOAR Rashahn Hayes : AOAR Norris Palmer | AR Rashad Riddick v WEAP . G-5 Division LT Norman Pettis AOCM(AW) Leroy Beck ADC(AW) Chris Perkins LCDR Kenneth Porter LT Jeffrey Martin No great weapons department can run without someone tracking ammunition assets or preparing administrative records. Ensuring the paper flows smoothly are the men of G-5 Division who coordinate all weapons related operational tasking, and smooth, route, and file all departmental administrative paperwork. The Weapons Administrative personnel update and control the departmental tickler ensuring appropriate administrative action is expedi- tiously completed for all correspondence. whether operational, personal, or routine. They control the department's manpower distribution, coordinate the efforts of 10 preventative maintenance workcenters, manage the departmental operating budget, and advise the Gun Boss on all manpower and administrative topics. During the cruise they processed in excess of 1,600 pieces of action correspondence and requests, effected the transfer of 27 personnel and distributed 36 newly received personnel. The Ordnance Control Group act as the operational nerve center for the department. They are responsible for documenting the ordering, issuing, and expenditure of ordnance as well as planning and supervising the loading, expenditure, and offloading of ordnance. They coordinated the onload of 6 million pounds of ordnance, the movement of 3 million pounds of ordnance to the flight deck on over 5,000 elevator runs, and made preparations for the download of 4.25 million pounds of ordnance to various units during GW's return to Norfolk. 46 WEAPONS AG1 Todd Randall AOI(AW) Arnold Smith AOI Eric Thurston AOl(AW) Joseph Williams AOI Robert York A02 Paul Corda A02 Eugene Cron YN2 Frederick Routson A02 Michael Spangenburg A02 Stephney Tucker A03 Dana Wessling AOAN Gary Miller AOAA Herman Smalle YNSN Germain Thornton AN Jereme Mahaffey AA Demonri Whitten WEAR. VA Carrier Air Wing SEVEN Staff CAPT Kolin Jan CAG LCDR Jeffrey Canfield LCDR Wayne Grumney LCDR Warren TutWII LT Robert 8rown LT Wayne Brovclli LT Michael Carambas LT Anthony Curran LT M. R. Frederickson LT Darryl Jackson LT Michael Louthan LT Glenn Payton LT David Plurad 1 AVCM P- lywtek YNCStAV barter AKCS(AW AOCS M.c AZC(AW) Mike Collins AEC(AW SW) Michael Buley AOC(AW) Stan Smith AME1 James Floyd AEI(AW) Jay Morgan AOt(AW) Gregory Norcross OSI(SW) Ronald Reser YN1 Troy Rudy OSI(SW) James Fowler YN2 Thomas Gilchrist YN2 Marcus Matthews AT3 Jason McClary YN3 Chris Migliaccio AN James Branham YNSN Kristopher Barnette CDR Albert Yoder VFA-131 Commanding Officer CDR David Mercer VFA 131 Wildcats deployed again aboard Eisenhower, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. In September 1992. the Wildcats and CVW-7 deployed aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) for shakedown, then deployed on May 20, 1994. The historic deployment began with a visit to Portsmouth, England and Brest, France to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of D-Day. The Wildcats flew sorties in support of Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Operation Southern Watch over southern Iraq. Their efforts resulted in the winning of the 1994 Estocin Award and Safety “S upon their return to NAS Cecil Field. VFA-131, on a short turnaround cycle, enjoyed a very successful work-up schedule in preparation for its 1996 deployment aboard the USS George Washington. The Wildcats departed for the Mediterranean at the end of January and proceeded to the Adriatic to support NATO troops in Bosnia during Operation Decisive Endeavor, and then deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. The Wildcats then returned to the Mediterranean and the Adriatic before heading back to the United States. Within the first month of deployment, VFA-131 surpassed eight years and 32,000 flight hours Class A mishap free, massing over 11.500 day and night arrested landings. 556 VFA 131 trike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) traces its colorful lineage back over 50 years to March 1944 when VF-81 was commissioned at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, as part of CAG 81. In November 1946. VF-81 was redesignated as VF-131. Again redesignated in 1948. VF-131 served aboard USS Princeton until being decommissioned in November 1949. Twelve years later, VF-131 was recommissioned flying the F3H-2 Demon. The Nightcappers deployed aboard USS Constellation (CV64) in May 1962 in response to the Berlin Crisis. VF-131 was again decommissioned in October 1962 at NAS Cecil Field. Florida. On October 3.1983. VFA-131 was recommissioned at NAS Lemoore, California. By May 1984, the Wildcats received their first F A-18A Hornet and began an intensive training program. In January 1985, the Wildcats moved cross country to NAS Cecil Field, Florida and became “AIRLANT's First and Finest F A-18 squadron. As part of Carrier Air Wing THIRTEEN, the Wildcats deployed to the Mediterranean Sea in October 1985 aboard USS Coral Sea (CV 43) and participated in air strikes against Libya and international terrorism in 1986. For their efforts, the men of VFA-131 received both the Armed Forces and the Navy Expeditionary Medals and two Navy Unit Commendations. In 1986. VFA-131 was also awarded the AIRLANT Battle “E for battle efficiency, the CNO Aviation Safety Award, the Silver Anchor for personnel retention, and the Estocin Award for the best F A-18 squadron in the U. S. Navy. The Wildcats completed their second Mediterranean deployment aboard USS Coral Sea in March 1988. On October 15,1988. the squadron joined Carrier Air Wing SEVEN. Following an extensive work-up cycle, the Wildcats deployed to the Mediterranean Sea aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in March 1990. In August 1990, Eisenhowerbecame one of the first U.S. units to respond to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. In September 1990. the squadron received F A-18C Lot XIII Night Strike Hornets. After a rapid turnaround training cycle, the squadron LCDR Poe. Rasnick i-COR Lela. 'W; LTjamc. | Li Jim Durso LT Thomas Haoussler LT Jeffrey Heiges LT Stan Jones LT Stephen Kay CAPT Alan Kollien. USAF LT Chris McCarthy LT Richard McCormack LT Gregory McWherter LT Thomas Price LT Richard Whipple ENS Chuck Millhollan CW03 Santiago Ortiz EMCM(AWZSS) Curtis Molina AFCM(AW)Jimmy Stovcnson ATCS(AW) Donald Albrecht AMCS(AW) Ronald Kemp VFA 57 ATCS John Renk AMCS(AW) Marvin Sanders AOCS(AW) Tracy Townsend YNCS(AW) Mickey Warriner ADC(AW) Ramon Baniqued AEC(AW) Gary Brown ATC(AW) Michael Everett AMHC Liberato General AMSC David Jones AOC(AW) Harold Stubbs PNC(AW) Ernesto Tampoc AZI(AW) James Allen AEI(AW) Mark Applequist AMHI(AW) Lanorris Armstrong ADI (AW) Anthony Ash ATI (AW) Robert Barton AMEI(AW) Richard Bolden AZ1 Donald Brown ADI John Delaney AMHI(AW) Charles Ealy AOI(AW) Tommy Flores A MSI (AW) Steven Gafford AMS1 Albert Hero AOI(AW) Randy Holder J59 VFA AEI(AVV) Andrew Mixon 4MH1 Jor '• h01(AW; ; AOI (AW) Larry r AMSI(AW) Arthur Robertson. II ATI (AW) Lyle Wade YN1 Vincent Walker ATI Michael WuH AK2(AW) James Adamek AK2 Christopher Baldwin AME2 Scott Barnette A02 Tracy Bartimus VFA 661 A02 Lamed Boarce MS2 Mikel Bragg AE2(AW) Chester Brown AD2 Jose Cabassa DK2 Enrique Cabrera PR2 Curtis Canterbury AE2(AW) Kevin Cox AZ2 Johnny Dearbornc PN2 Ramous Fleming AT2 Robert Fournier, Jr. AMS2 David Garza AK2 Ramon Gomez AMS2 Lonnie Gray. Jr. AMH2 Jeffrey Hertlein AZ2 Aaron Hodgdcn AK2 Owen Huett MS2 Thomas Jones A02 Terry Vankampen A22 Darrin Lagasse AE2 Michael Mackin AE2 Michael Macoubrie AME2 Michael Mcaninch A02 Jack Mccrary AMS2(AW) Bryan Miller AT2 Stephen Mills VFA 663 AE2(A V) Alexander Montoya AE2 Mark Moore AMS2 Ismael Ortega AD2(AW) Pablo Ortiz PN2 Freddy Padgett YN2 John Pontore PR2(AW) Reynaldo Quinquinio A02 Nigel Reece AMS2 Osvaldo Rodriguez AT2 Johathan Sapp AZ2(AW) Michael Schaefer A02 Voris Soileau AZ2 Kenneth Stephenson MS2 Ramme Taylor MS2 Spencer Tindall AT2(AW) Duane Vantotl AMS2 John Verrill A02 Kevin White AT3 Rick Badger YN3 Barrett Banks 564 VFA 131 A03 Chad Beard AD3 ■ 'T3 Ju. AD3 William AE3 Christopher Busbee AME3 Daniel Casey AK3 Marc Chaney HM3 Corey Coldiron PR3 Larry Cowart PR3 Ricky Dodrill AT3 Scott Fletcher AMS3 AW SW) Joaquin Garcia AMH3 Taylor Gould AMH3 Matthew Hansen AK3 William Hebert A03 Steve Holliday A03 Michael James AT3 Dennis Jenkins AME3 Brian Johnson AE3 John Joyce VFA j65 AD3 John Kass AD3 Ralph McDaniel AT3 Steven McKay AT3 Christopher Mitchell A03 Richard Mosquera A03 Joseph Parker A03 Quincy Penne AMS3 Jerry Phelps AMS3 Ramon Rosales AMS3 Brian Shippee A03 Michael Smith AT3 Scott Sorrento AT3 Jerimy Stanley AMS3 Andrew Tomasiyo AD3 Sol Williams AZ3 David Wilson AN Joshua Brown AMHAN Barry Burnside AN Timothy Butler AN Brian Collings 566 ‘ VFA 131 PUSH Michael Fish 1 AN Robert I AMSAN L AN James r o.. AMSAN James Martin AOAN Nathan Martin AN Jeffery Medlin AKAN David Miller AMSAN Paul Miller AMSAN Travis Miller AOAN Thomas Pearson AKAN Jonathan Perkins AMEAN Freddy Phillips ADAN Mark Preszler ADAN Christopher Roberts AN Jaime Rosado AN Jose Sauccda. Jr. ADAN Chad Scrutchfield ADAN Bryan Seely YNSN Donald Thompson «o VFA 1 AOAN Paul Trevino ATAN Terriance Wilson AN Joel Bryant AN David Cooper AN Steven Duarte AN Steve England MSSN Brian Fenton ADAN Elgin Howell AMSAA Travis Lea AA William Leach AA Anthony Lettorale AA Anthony Maxime AA Gabriel Moreno ISSN Andrew Nagy AR Kevin Perreault AA Louis Picchione AR Charles Bass AR Pierre Lalljce AOAR Trevor Davis 568 VFA131 o69 VFA 136 Knighthawks “VOLARE, DEFINDE, VINCERE!” (TO SOAR, DEFEND, AND VANQUISH!) |j Knight- I hawks ■ of VFA-136, with wings spread and H talons sharpened. H embarked aboard 'C'. ; USS George I Washington (CVN B • - 'rjrtiC- •“‘SfflBB 73) once again m B January for Med- B7 5S________________________________- Cruise'96 Led by I Cmdr T A. Timbo H '■ ' 2 White and Cmdr. cT] _ Win Gator I Everett, the B jMHBHE PBfc'-' Knighthawks B _ Jj S began the cruise B M8F T j§8| supporting NATO B JmB''' Operation Joint Ba M • Vjfy 4 Endeavor before I J % Doing the Ditch ■' jBBg' - •' i to take part in Di■'!''■ I:Ior Sni.t• i• .;;:.C ern Watch over southern Iraq. Whether in Europe or southwest Asia, the Knighthawks’ presence and projection of power had a direct impact in providing stability to these otherwise chaotic regions. In addition to their joint force tasking, the Knighthawks also participated in numerous training evolutions around the globe. They began wih the Fighter Weapons Training Course (NATO's TOP GUN) at Leeuwarden, Netherlands and continued with detachments to Oman (BEACON FLASH), Bahrain (INITIAL LINK), and Saudi Arabia (INDIGO ANVIL). Regardless of location or weather conditions, the Knighthawk team exemplified the pride and professionalism necessary to achieve unequaled levels of success. Setting the pace for the aiming throughout the deployment, the Knighthawks were consistently recognized for their “can- do” attitude and tactical proficiency. Being bolstered by several of the airwing's top ten pilots, top nuggets, and Sailors only solidified VFA-136’s role as the leader of the pack. LCDR Douglas Conkev LCDR Seen ! CDR Jo-LT Nicholes Tony Carvalho William Fitzpatrick Brian Hennessy Kerry Hennessey Frank Krevetski Jeff Lewis Michael Mangiapane Frank Mazzone LT Thad Shelton LT Thomas Tennant LT John Wood LTJG Donald Barnhart LTJG Robert Scinicariello ENS Paul Rynne CW04 Alfredo Gonzales CW03 Johnny Morse CW02 Lee Clark AVCM George Ross AVCM Gregory Shook AOCS(AW) Michael Haberman AMCS(AVV) Stephen Ashcroft AECS Robert Lay ADCS James Sorensen ATC(AW) Stephen Waldrop AMHC Charles Blunt PNC Francisco Camacho ADC(AW) Kenneth Edwards AOC(AW) Michael Harris AMSC Dewayne Limes ADC(AW) Terry Marshall YNC Michael Nadolski ATC(AW) Kevin White ATC Richard Yohn . AOI(AW) • --« =„nr ,M ! I ATI (AW) Ur.) AMH1 Lynwood Collins AE1(AW SW) Mark Cummings AMSI(AW) Richard Daege AK1(AW SW) Hung Dang AM El (AW) Dan Dendaw ADI (AW) William Doggott AKI(AW) Elbert Fletcher AME1(AW SW) Jeffrey Nanney AMS1 Robert Phelps AMS1 Jose Rivera AZ1 Harold Robinson AOI(AW) Jerry Stratton ADI Juan Villarreal PN1 Jonathan Westrum ATI James Bratcher AZ1 Kenneth Daniels PRI(AW) -v.inls Donohue AMH1 Briar E'hrTedgr AME1(AV. ADI Davie ADI Mark Koenig AMS1 David Leeper AEI(AW) Robert 0. Leach ADI (AW) Victor Lugo Ronald P.ticahol Michael William Wright Bischott Carr Cartagena A22 William Clapp MS2 David Cook AT2 Mike Crot2 AMH2 Gregory Edwards MS2 James Engram AME2 Roger Hays A02 Symeon Helms AT2 James Hickman AMS2 Steve Jones PR2 Robert Jordan AT2 Michael Kohlbeck AT2 Robert Korten AMS2(AW) David Lasher A02(AW) Orin Lawrence AE2 Myron McKnight AE2 Warren Medlock AMS2 Timothy Notan AZ2 Ricky Patton AD2 Frank Pickens AMH2 Chris Prichard AD2 Eddie Quarles A02 Antonio Rhodes AMS2 Gregorio Rillorta OKI Stanley Scott if. 578 VFA 136 YN2 Gary Smart AT2 Jeffrey Stephens A02 Robert Stevens AD2 Ramon Tejada AK2 Doug Thompson AD2 Eric Velasquez AE2(AW) Glenn Ward AD2 Arthur Williams AMS2 Victor Williams AME2 Brian Williamson AMS2 Norman Kile A22 Zed Powers AT3 Jason Bailey AT3 Brian Baker AT3 Thomas Barnes AT3 Thomas Bartman AK3 Harry Bennett AME3 Norman Camamile AME3 Robert Casillas AE3 Christopher Childers PR3 Donald Connolly A03 Frank Deleski. Jr. 580 VFA 136 AMES Mic’ set Finn A03 Leonard Fi« ,inq. Jr AVH3K • A03 Rayn AT3 Michael Gumiela A03 Marvin Holt AMS3 Jeff Hypes AD3 Randy Ingram YN3 Tyson Jeffers AD3 Kevin Jefferson A03 James Jennison A03 James Jergens AZ3 James Lane AE3 Scott Larou AK3 Eric Lomba AD3 Jason Lopata AT3 Anthony Madore AMH3 Robert Morgan AMS3 James Morris AT3 Jamie Parker MS3 Jessie Parker AD3 Juan Pereida YN3 Mark Perry A03 Anthony Pettway HM3 Eric Rasmussen PN3 Arbie Ray AT3 Sean Saper A03 Kevin Seihorst AE3 Jascr. Sherman AT3 Bndi--- ' AK3 YN3 Daniel SUi.. A03 Willie Thames AE3 Mark Turner AK3 Forrest Wallace AMH3 Jett Watson AMS3 William Weiskoptt A23(AW) Donald Wilis AT3 Timothy Wood AD3 Alex Wooldridge AKAN Michael Adams ADAN Derrick Allen AOAN John Bybee AN Alfonso Camacho ANAN Steven Dcakins ADAN Jeffrey Edenfield AN Matthew Eyer AMSAN Ricardo Fors AMEAN Isaac Gaddy AOAN Anthony Godsey AOAN David Graham AOAN Michael Green AZAA Keith Hayes ADAN Mark Jones AN Jay Klipfel AMSAN Brian Lacascio AN Alvin Lanwi AN Pedro Marrero AN Wilbert Mathis AMSAN Michael Mathys AN Sean McKenna AOAN Brian Merchant AMSAN Thomas Padgett AMSAN Gregory Paxton AN Abel Quintana ADAN Jeromie Riley ADAN Jorred Whalen AN Bryan Anderson 584 VFA 136 =n AA Aarou Barot ADAN Srr: vA k- AA Christo - k AN Eugene Cclli. Jr. AA Kenneth Clark AMSAA Jason Cochran AA Jason Collins AA Paul Gebhardt AN Edwin Gomez AMSAN Kelly Hall AUHAA Richard Hall AA Bobby Hammock AA Willie Jones AA Phillipian Stewart AA Robert Roberts AN Stacey Williams AR Ryan Dcvcreaux AR Matthew Fellows AEAR David George Fighter Squadron 143 VF143 World Famous Dogs The World Famous Dogs of Fighter Squadron 143, commanded by Cmdr. Steve Vaughn, embarked in January for its second cruise aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Dog team spirit, and an unparalleled “can-do attitude were responsible for the successful and safe completion of more than 1400 sorties, 2700 flight hours, and 1400 carrier arrested landings. In addition, the squadron achieved an outstanding 99 percent sortie completion rate and a 97 percent boarding rate during the deployment. The cruise started off impressively as the new Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission, known as FAC(A), proved to be a tremendous success. VF 143 flew presence missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Decisive Endeavor, playing a key role in the resolution of at least two treaty accord violations in the vicinity of Sarajevo. The Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS), unique to the F-14 Tomcat, allowed the Dogs to image over 100 high interest targets, providing invaluable near-real-time intelligence to battle group and theater commanders. With increased hostilities between China and Taiwan and the early departure of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from the region, the GWBATGRU rapidly deployed to the Arabian Gulf. VF 143 flew counter-air, TARPS, and interdiction missions in support of Operation Southern Watch in the skies over Iraq. Additionally. Dog air crew accurately delivered over 50 tons of ordnance during air-to-ground training missions, demonstrating the tremendous strike capabilities of the Tomcat. Air combat training detach- ments to the Netherlands and Bahrain further honed the skills of every member of the Dog Team. In May, the Dogs headed back through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean to participate in several NATO exercises, and enjoyed some well-earned liberty as well. After a brief trip to the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Decisive Endeavor, the Dogs began heading home. Numerous personal and campaign awards emphasized the outstanding professional performance and incomparable esprit de corps of all hands. The Dogs bid farewell to the “Spirit of Freedom as the air wing is scheduled to join USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) for her maiden deployment in 1998. 588 VF 143 CDR Dan Cloyd LCDR W Spf LCDR Rfch-' LCDR James Flatley LCDR Steve Gerbert LT Stuart Alexander IT Paul Averna LT Gregory Buck LT Thomas Cann LT David Carter LT Michael Chase LT Arthur Delacruz LT Jeffrey Einsel LT Troy Kennedy LT John Konstanzer LT William Lind LT Joseph McKee LT Rob Modderman LT Christian Nelson LT Dan Nightingale LT Carlos Ortiz LT Mark Pederson LT Stephen Rochna LT Robert Sanders LT Armando Segarra LT Randy Stearns LT Jon Stevenson LT Jack Strickland LT Mark Swayne LT Lawrence Turner LT Mark Wassil LTJG Dave James LTJG James Scarcelli CW04 John L'heureux CW02 Heartsilte Reynolds AVCM(AW) Arthur Hill AVCM(AW) David Jones ADCS(AW) John Campo AMCS Galen Hall AEC Wayne Groover YNC Danny Hall 592 VF 143 f ACV. , Lay Os ! AMcO Jose M fcz AZC(AW) Terry Stratton ATC(AW) Jeffrey Thompson AMSC Joe! Vargas ADC(AW) Larry Vickers ATC Madison Westmoreland AT 1 Mark Adkins AE1 Tony Akridge AOI Clifton Alcorn, Jr. AEI(AW) Edmond Barnes AOI Michael Barry PHI Troy Bender ADI Ebony Cullens AMEI(AW) Daryl Johnson ADI Kelvin Davis AMHI(AW) John Dixon ADI James Draper L ADI Daniel Hartmanstorfer AMS1 Andre Hill AEI(AW) Thomas Jackson AMEI(AW) Dale Klein AMH1 Robert Kohl AE1 Michael Loy AK1 Larry McDaniel AMS1 Gregory Neal AOI(AW) Michael Racine ADI Johnny Rand AMSI(AW) Vaughn Ransom AZ1 Ray Watson 594 VF 143 ADI Christopher Drumm AK1 (AW) Peter Eby AT 1 (AW) James Foster AMHI(AW) Gary Ghrist AYtftfij . Russel! YN1 Terry Tate AT2 Gregory Bacon AT2 Charles Bailey. Jr. AD2 Timothy Barnes AT2(AW) Eric Bleadingheiser AT2 W. Scott Bowen AZ2(AW) Chris Brewer AK2 Arthur Brown AMH2 Jerald 8rown AT2 Steven Bruce AME2 Douglas Carolus. Sr. AME2 Mikel Cipollini A02(AW) Brad Clouse AZ2 Curtis Cooper AT2 Kevin Craig AMS2 Heinz Deluca AMS2 Barry Fredrickson. Jr. HM2 Carl Fnsch IS2 Sameul Gilson AT2{AW) Edgardo Gonzalez A02 Byron Gray AT2 James Gutekunst PN2 Curtis Hamilton AT2 Alfred Hawkins. Jr AE2 Philip Hoffmeister YN2 Marcus Jackson AE2 Bernard James AD2 Scott Jordan VF 143, j AT2 Larrv Kei'ay ' AT2 AI?r j MS2HOOS . .. AMS2 Larry Maldonado AT2 Michael Martin AE2 Joel Marquez AMH2 Steven McClure AD2 Matthew McDaniel AZ2 Christopher Miller AE2 Doug Mullan AD2 Mark Musegades AT2 Peter Nevlns AD2 Billy Newman AT2 Timothy Oconnor AMH2 Fergus Odoherty A02 Ronald Odum AT2(AW) James Parsons. Jr. AK2(AW) John Pattfc AE2 Johnnie Perry VF 597 AE2 Robert Raizor AD2 Philip Russo A02 Joseph Sherlock AD2 David Skrenes AE2 David Summers AD2(AW) Ronald Taylor AMH2 Steven Thokar AD2(AW) Christopher Tincler AME2 Hosea Triplett AT2(AW) Andrew Wa'ker AT2 Darren Wickers YN2 James Wilkins AMS2 Richard Winters AME2 Gary Zimmerman PH3 Christopher Avery AMS3 Kevin Baldwin 598 VF 143 BP - —' “ • AC. i-.'ixjt £ be . . • v;.' r n. r v v AD3 Geoffrey Brumage MS3 Frederick Callor AT3 Frederick Cochran PH3 Tony Collins PN3 Michael Cope man AK3 Bobby Curry AK2 Wiliam Dabolt Jr AD3 Stephen Doughty AT3 Jason Flowers A03 Ivan George A03 Kenneth Giorgio AE3 Sciafa Gurley AT3 Matthew Gurnsey PH3 Brian Goyak AT3 James Hampton AMS3 Marcel Hmnchs AZ3 Nigel Hobbs A03 Jackie Hodgens AMH3 Rick Houston AD3 Arthur Hunsinger AE3 Tyrone Jackson AD3 Delonce Jones A03 Wayne Jones AT3 Mark Kelly AE3 Randy Laderer AT3 Jon Laliberte AME3 Mark Main PR3 Robert Major - 600 VF 143 I '{•- A. .Aatone 1 A .13 ttyaS •- -r ' AE3 Eric Mummey PN3 Michael Nielson AE3 Ben Nippert MS3 Willie Palmer A03 James Perkins A03 Greg Post A23 Lonny Price AE3 Todd Rutledge AE3 Barry Ryerson AMH3 Gilbert Sdfarar AE3 Jason Saltee AME3 Ryan Schumann A03 Travis Semones AMS3 Shaun Sharp AD3 Jeffrey Shepard AMS3 Ronald Slaton dOl i AD3 Terrence Stalford AT3 AW) Chandler Stanford A03 James Vanderloop MS3 Jesse Wallace AT3 William Wells A03 Christopher White IS3 John Yanc AMEAN John Adams AN Steven Aiken AMSAN Brian Allen AMEAN Gleni Araujo AMEAN(AW) Bradford Armstrong AOAN Ryan Barber AMMAN Harold Becker AMSAN Michael Borowiec AN Lamon Bradford AR Luis Burgos AMHAN Marcus Caldeira AOAN Jeffrey Chandler AN Ramiro Chavezvillegas 1____________________ 602 VF 143 , .Vietopher Coio , PHANT W -- -o'' AMEAN Steven Franklin ISSN Brent George PHAN Christopher Gordon AN Eduard Guimaraes AN Rodney Hatch AKAN Richard Hughes ADAN Thomas Huizenga AOAN William Kaiser AMHANJ.-mes Krug. Ill AMSAN Brian Larusch AN Felix Llamido. Ill ADAN Scott Matthews AMSAN Wilbur May ADAN John Mayes AMSAN Michael McDowell ADAN Scott Nolder J AMSAN Matthew Parsons AMEAN James Palmer AZAN William Peterson AMSAN David Powers AZAN Terrance Pullin AOAN Robert Ravelo AN James Roach AN Jon Self AKAN Gregory Sinsky PRAN Darren Stahl AMHAN Edward Stanton AOAN Bret Szekeres AN Spencer Thomas AN Michael Vandenbergo AOAN James Vanderloop AMHAN Karl Vegso MSSN Jesse Wallace PHAN Kevin Williams AN Kipchogc Wilmot AN Mark Wolf A' A fiui Zimmerman AMHAA Matthew Ammerrran | . at AA ' Vuii«.,. ... AA Wytrivus Gatlin AOAA Julian Henderson ADAN Eric Lewis AMSAA Jason Suter AN James Mandeville AKAA Charles Morrow ATAA Timothy Ray AA James Sampson AA Dustin Sendek AOAA Dennis Smith PRAA James Whitaker AN Timothy Williams AA Robert Yeager YNSR Anthony Contino AMHAR James Deck AR Jeremy Perkins T he Attack ;l Squadron - - “A FOUR Blue Blasters .?! history is by many Rfa| a4l ' accomplishments ji Mr ..- front-! attack unit S[■■ in naval av ation tne jRj RjjHnHr ?v rJt1 S%'A,, •' ' %, $'' Blue Blasters have j yPgaa pi .j; served courageously Rfl in World War II. the Cuban Crisis and fef H 7 the Vietnam Conflict ' ' WJ W V 4' 'AS ,, R| .- iv-. tiers such as Pra ue pKv c -■; • Fi f'.'oraci; Car. 'j! w .. yen Deserl Sh eid . _,;. 4 i ■ ■. • ■ ■ ■■ |RHppp|HflpPB |p on- Watc i Vq art ■■ [v ® .'. i ■ r : ! :•■ Oj ■ '!'-' ' sive Endeavor. The H squao'en has f ov.n y -'- C ' t: V' '• ■'■ V ;.-,•■ •';,■• ’ ‘- :VC seven different aircraft types from the decks of 24 aircraft carriers. Mediterranean Deployment 96-1 with USS George Washington (CVN 73)marks another historical event and the end of an era. for the squadron as we proudly make our final deployment flying and maintaining the venerable A-6E Intruder. The Intruder, built by Grumman ’Ironworks’ , remains the only true all-weather attack aircraft in the U S Navy inventory. Although delivered to the fleet more than 30 years ago. the A-6 has undergone numerous avionic and airframe upgrades, and today employs the most state-of-the-art guided weapons with lethal accuracy. In terms of range and payload capability, the Intruder is second only to the huge B-52 With its proven combat record and flexible operational payloads, the A-6 is truly the Workhorse of the Fleet. The squadron’s primary mission is to conduct strike warfare against land and sea targets in any weather, day or night As the Attack Squadron THIRTY-FOUR Blue Blasters prepare to retire the A-6 and transition to newer aircraft, we will forever remain a proud testament to the Intruder community's motto: “Downtown any weather, any time! 608 VA 34 CDR Thomas Hills LCDR Phillip Hurni LCDR Robert Kirk LT B Patrick Costello Jr LT Jeffrey Crymes LT John Fogei LT Joseph Gardener LT Raymond Godsil LT Peter Harns LT Robert Hunt LT Grant Kowaichick LT Trenton Lcnnard LT Joseph Mariam. Jr LT John McVay LT Albert Mousseau LT Christopher BowndS LT Richard «r .t . LT Biyan Cr vi. LT David Pierce LT Stephen Scipione LT Michael Williams LTJG Eric Lewis ENS Angel Bcllido ENS Charles Hans CW02 Gary Richardson AFCM(AW) Thomas Kennon GMCM(SW) Thomas Masters AMCS(AW) Joseph Fernandez ADCS(AW) William Fortuna ATCS(AW) Timothy Moore AECS(AW) Jerry Ward ADC(AW) Ceferion Aratea, Jr. YNC(SW) Charles Beckles AMSC(AW) Robert Claire AOC(AW) Fred Ettner AEC(AW) .fane? ' '• r.-ihan ATC(AW) Row AM SC (AW) Mark Oleary AOC(AW) Michael Phillips AMEC(AW) Rogelio Serrano ATC(AW) Michael Smith AMSC(AW) Michael Witetc MSI John Ament AEI(AW) David Brown AMS 1 (AW) Steven Brazenos AT 1 (AW) Patrick Cawley AE1 Edward Confer ADI Michael Cooper ATI (AW) Scot Dailey AMS1 Edgar Derr ADI Blake Dittrich AOI(AW) Jerry Fagan ATI (AW) Kelvin Hargrove ATI (AW) Robert Hayman AMS1 Charles Hickman ADI Marc Houslin ATI Burney Lewis MJ m 614 VA 34 lyne Lovell AMS1(AV DPI Douglas Mendez AOI Troy Morrill AOi Mchaei Neal AME1 William Norns Jr PN1(AW SW) Frank Nunez AMS 1 (AW) David Plageman AOI(AW) Thomas Pohlman, Jr AK1 Albert Poisson AMS2 Patrick Connors AD2 Rikkie Dallas AT2(AW) John Delamar AK2 Kena Dickey ATI Paul Schroeter AE1 Robin Shanklin AM El Douglas Waterman AZI(AW) Horace White AK2 Charles Abatsis AMH2 D J. Acevedo AT2(AW) Joseph Batlte AT2(AW) Todd Biagioli AZ2 Scott Blakely A02 Albert Budaszewski AK2 David Brown AE2 Lionso Carrasco ATI Wayne Price II MSI Kenneth Robinson AZI(AW) James Rhodes ATI (AW) Bntt Salmon AD2 Dale Fuller AE2 Roy Gordon, Jr AME2 Mark Guthrie AE2 Eric Hanson A02 David Jeffery AT2(AW) John Jordan YN2 Stephen Joseph AD2 William laxson AZ2 David Lowe AMHI(AW) Joey Madden HM2 Joseph McCain AE2 Braxton Miller YN2 Daniel Moraetes AD2 Kevin Murphy AD2 James Nevitt AME2 Frank Pogline AD2 Robert Puncavage AE2 Don Ouellette AMS2 John Rhmebolt AE2 Robert Roselle AMS3 Bruce Clements AD3 Gregory Collins AZ3 Joseph Cook A03 Juan Coy AMH3 Bruce Davis YN3 Sean Denton AT3 William Donahue AT3 John Elder AD3 Rhoderick Estanislad AMS3 Christopher Ewing AT3 Michael Falls PR3 Brian Faulkner AD3 Thomas Fink A03 Daniel Fountain A03 Gregory Fowler A03 Edwin Gibson, Jr AE3 Joshua Goldbogen A03 Willi3m Goodwin AT3 Clyde Griffin AE3 Brian Grimes A03 Sons Harns AD3 A 'np AME3 Fi AMH3 Randy Howe AE3 Michael Johnson PR3 Colm Knoller A03 Steven Leist AT3 Edward Lejeune AK3 Steven Marchman A03 Charles Marshall AT3 David McManaway AME3 Ryan Metton AE3 Kenneth Mora AE3 John Mosely AMH3 Ryan Obrien AME3 Timothy Pultz AE3 Carlos Rivera A03 James Rose AT3 Todd Rose AT3 William Sandlm AE3 Michael Sheppard AD3 Andrew Short AE3 Jon Sitorius AE3 Billy Smith AE3 Conan Smith A03 Chns Sorce YN3 Matthew Sperling AMS3 Daniel Starred A03 Esteban Suero AME3 Enk Whyte AMS3 Alfred Wilson AN Paul Dirba AOAN Rich,'-- Driskell AO ADAN tie.,... ATAN Nathaniel Fuller AMSAN John Gardner AN Tom Hanson AOAN Adam Hamblin AZAN Christopher Herrera AMEAN Virgil Hertel ATAN Anthony Hunt AMMAN Christopher Johnson ADAN Jason Kimbrough ADAN Aaron Lash AMSAN Curtis Layne ATAN Brent McCaslin AMHAN Brad Smithfield ADAN Timothy Muncaster AOAN Lcnwood Oncal AMHAN Santiago Oviedo AM HAN Jason Portemont AN Jeffrey Quick AN Robert Ramirez ADAN Walter Smith AN Con Tite AMSAN Patnck White ISSN Donald Whitt AN Joseph Willemsen MSSN Dana Winn AMEAA Seth Bryant AOAA Christopher Charbonneau AA Jason Cornett AA Jason Counts AOAN Matt Dougherty AA Jason Fisher AA Manuel Flores AN Steve Garcia AN John Harris AA Curt Henson AOAN Jason Hollingsworth AA Percival Valenzuela AA Kenny Walker ADAR Tremaine Alexander AR Jeffrey Boutot AA Michael Foster AN Michael Paulson AR Kevin Smiddy AA Pervlis Smith ADAN Kenneth Manuel. Jr AKAN William Nau AO AN Russell Persicke AKAA Christopher Penafiel AZAN James Ramsey AMEAA Chad Rico AN Anthony Santangeto AN Jason Sukle AA Raymond Jones AN Frtefc' aftf r«sario A’. 1. AOAN We -- Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW 121 BLUETAILS Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 is the “Eyes of the George Washington Battle Group”. Wherever and whenever deployed, the BLUETAILS and their E-2C Hawkeye aircraft are the cornerstone of the Battle Group’s offensive and defensive capabilities. After departing Norfolk, VA and entering the Mediterranean Sea, the USS George Washington (CVN 73) was immediately tasked to take station in the Adriatic. The BLUETAILS flew daily missions in support of American troops, who along with NATO peacekeepers, were participating in Operation Decisive Endeavor. The BLUETAILS played a major role in all Airborne Battlefield Command, Control, and Communications (ABCCC) missions and assisted NATO and U.S. Air Force E-3 AWACS aircraft in maintaining an around-the-clock airborne picture of the Bosnian theater. With trouble brewing in Taiwan and the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) called away from the Arabian Gulf, the BLUETAILS’ ser- vices were again in high demand. Proceeding at top speed, the GW CVW-7 Team passed through the Suez Canal and into the Arabian Gulf to provide support for Operation Southern Watch tasking. Throughout the deployment, the BLUETAILS completed every mission with the highest degree of professionalism and safety, continuing to build on their spotless 28-year safety record of over 57,000 class “A mishap-free flight hours. The simple fact is, this record is “the finest of any east coast, carrier-based squadron is purely the result of the hard work of each and every BLUETAIL. from the most junior airman to the most senior chief and officer. Success is achieved through people, and the BLUETAIL motto of BLUETAILS Take Care of BLUETAILS” is apparent in their daily pride and professionalism. They truly have been privileged not only to have had the opportunity to be in one of the best squadrons in the Navy, but also to be part of the finest air wing, ship and battlegroup our country has to offer. VAW 121 629 LT Kevin Blenkhorn LT William Bulis LT Mark Foster LT David Fritz LT Len Haidl LT Scott Hanna LT Peter Kasiski LT Curtis Kerstetter LT Ray Kochey LT Larry Krestan LT Reggie Leuthen LT Jeftrey Martin 630 VAW 121 LT Raymond Schenk LT Marcus Smallwood LT Steven Wieman LTJG Walter Smith AFCM(AW) Marcus Ryninger LNCM(AW SW) Jesse Willis AECS(AW) Calvin Jones AECS(AW) Brian Willhitc ATC(AW) Garry Arbogast ADC Tony Betts AMHC(AW) Michael McGary YNC(AW SW) Ronald McLaughlin AZC(AW) Anthony Reeves ATC(AW) Byron Sargent AMSC(AW) Donald Soles DK1 Hugo Davila ADI Fernando Deida AMS1 Michael Dubose AZI(AW) Tony Grogan ATI James Hancock AZI(AW) George Lockamy AEI(AW) Michael Marr ATI (AW) Lonnie Mowery AM El Alvin Wedgeworth AEI(AW) Anthony Winters AE1 Samuel Wolfe ADI (AW) Thomas Bechtier ATI (AW) Kerry Buckingham PNI(AW) Peter Burrell AMHI(AW) Philip Clark ADI (AW) Benito Neaves AKl(AW) Minh Nguy 632 VAW 121 I AO HA .7) Stewart Femoeitc-.. ; AK1 Jam P ni + I At • AMc.i awj- AMS1 William Ward MS2 Anthony Balisacan YN2 l3nce Bankhead MS2 William Bean PR2(AW) William Bohmert AZ2(AW) Bnan Catalano AD2 Duane Cole AE2 Paul Dunham AMH?fAW SW) Steven Eskridge AD2 James Garre it AMH2 Johnny Gibson AMS2 Richard Grimes AD2(AW) James Hahn AD2 Robert Herman AZ2(AW) Dwayne Huff AT2(AW Jared Karayan AZ2 Jerome Knight PN2 Paul Lawson AT2 Michael Lensbouer AE2 Robert Lopez AK2 Sean McGee AT2 Curtis Moyer PR2 Marc Perkins YN2(AW) Pettis Sims AE2(AW) Kevin Shahan AZ2 Michael Vaughn AE2(AW) George Warren PR2 Donald Whitworth AMS2 Craig Jackson AMS2 Glen Patterson AK3 Robert Boyce, Jr. AK3 David Church AE3 William Diaz AT3 John Dicken AT3 Douglas Ericson AT3 Joseph Garza 634 i AT3 t.’£naet Kol | AV 37 AZ3 ■; :■ . j At 3 T|rpOit. : -.y.. PR3 Corey Inells HM3 Jason Jordan AD3 Bennett Knower AD3 Jerry Martlr AZ3 Thomas McCullough AMH3 Christopher Monroe AD3 Odell Naylor AE3 Keith Nichols AMK3 Dion Pinson MS3 John Price. Jr. AE3 Richard Pudvah AT3 Jason Sanford AE3 Michael Vere PN3 Gregory Weaver AMS3 Knstos Zagorianos ADAN Scott Amrstror.g J YNSN Robby Ballard AN Todd Bryant AMHAN Christopher Coffey ADAN Francis Colon AN John Coulter PNSN Darrell Davis AKAN Warren Finch, Jr. AMSAN Keith Franklin AN Gregory Gibbs ADAN Herbert Gullickson AMEAN David Higgins AMSAN Brian Husarek AN Rodney Maronay AN Raymond Mathews AMEAN Pastor Morla. Jr. YNSN Duane Motley ADAN Davon Nicholson AKAN Gary Swartz ADAN Adam Vic AN Derrick Vinson 1 AMSAN Touv .V Oiams ADAN r “ 'A'-Htrrri ! . AUmN W«, . MSSN Nathan Butler AA Samuel Dawson AMSAN Charles Goff AMSAA Mart Hannah AA Brad Hays AA David Heath AA Lyndetl Jones AA Samuel Marra AA Dexter Montgomery AMSAN Shane Notan ADAN Matthew Vahle AA Matthew Wollke AR Isaiah Coffey AR Ronaldo Otzon AR Anthony Simms AR Eddie Smith VAVt Tactical Electronic I 638 VAQ140 CDR Thomas Phelan VAQ-140 Commanding Officer VAQ VAQ 140 PATRIOTS In times of crisis the President reportedly asks, “Where are the carriers? , while his commanders ask, “Where are the Prowlers?” Since establishment on October 1,1985 our leaders have asked, “Where are the Patriots? Shortly after their establishment, the Patriots were tasked with the test and evaluation of the High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) for use on the EA-6B aircraft. The success of this test and evaluation period led to the introduction of the missile into the EA-6B community, greatly enhancing the Prowler's Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) capability. The Patriots had the distinction of being the first fleet EA-6B squadron to deploy with HARM. VAQ-140 made its first deployment onboard theUSSJOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) in August 1986. In April 1987. the Patriots transferred to CVW-7 onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). deploying to the Mediterranean Sea from February 1988 to August 1988. The Patriots departed for their third Mediterranean Deployment on March 8,1990. Toward the end of this deployment IKE was ordered into the Red Sea in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The IKE and its Battle Group were the first Allied units to arrive on scene. After a short turnaround, the Patriots again began workups with CVW-7, highlighted by a successful HARM exercise launch, and the transition from the ICAP11 to new Block 86 aircraft. On 26 September 1991, the squadron deployed for it's fourth cruise, back to the Middle East via the Mediterranean Sea, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. In September of 1992. the Patriots and CVW-7 transferred to USS George Washington (CVN 73). participating in the ship's shakedown cruise. Highlighting this two month deployment was the squadron's second successful exercise HARM shot. Workups for the Patriots’ fifth Mediterranean deployment began in June 1993. This year long evolution was marked by the squadrons' third successful exercise HARM shot. On May 20,1994 the Patriots and CVW-7 steamed with the Washington Battle Group for the English Channel to take part in the Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion. Following the ceremony and a Presidential visit, the Patriots and George Washington Battle Group took station in the Adriatic as part of Operations DENY FIGHT and SHARP GUARD. After returning to NAS Whidbey Island in November 1994, the squadron enjoyed some well-earned time at home with family and friends. During this period, the squadron transitioned to the Block 89 EA-6B aircraft. In preparation for their sixth deployment, the Patriots led the air wing in two successful HARM firing exercises and hosted a change of command where Cmdr.T. P. Phelan relieved Cmdr. R. K. Crumplar to become the eighth VAQ-140 Commanding Officer. The Patriots returned to sea aboardG Won the 26th of January for a six- month deployment to Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf. When the Battle Group entered the Mediterranean, the Patriots immediately became an integral part of Operation Decisive Endeavor, providing electronic jamming support for aircraft flying over the former Yugoslavia. When tensions rose in Bosnia-Herzegovina. VAQ-140 was tasked to leave a detachment behind at Aviano Air Base when the carrier left the Adriatic to ensure that there were no gaps in electronic combat support. While in the Arabian Gulf, the Patriots protected aircraft and shipping, transiting the waters off the coast of Iran and conducting training strikes deep into Iraq. During the command’s short history, the Patriots have been at sea or deployed over six of their ten years. During the 1996 deployment, the Patriots completed over 17,900 accident-free flight hours and more than 6,800 carrier arrested landings, with their skipper, Cmdr. T.P. Phelan recording his 1000th career arrested landing. In peace or war. the Patriots are prepared to serve wherever and whenever the nation calls. CDR Michael Collins LCDR Robert Hotter LCDR Steven Kochman LCDR Angelo McCoy LCDR William Smith III LT James Boswell LT Brent Brcining LT Scott Duffy LT Lee Elrod LTJG Robert Fenrick LT Daniel Frost LT Eric Higgins LT Brian Kulley LT Michael Lciter LT Robert Lindlcy LT Christopher Middleton 642 VAQ 140 LT Glenn Robbins LT David Rosenblatt LT Duke Santos LT Chad Schultz LT Clark Troyer LT Craig Wevtey LTJG John Cleary CW03 William Ranstord LT Keith Mims l.T uett Nowak LT Os— LT Roc. MMCM(AW) James Kalloch ADCS Bruce Chambers AMCS(AW SW) Mark Kelly AMCS(AW) Robert Lakey ATC(AW) Bud Betz AMSC David Chicon YNC(SW) Eric Hansen AEC(AW) Marshall Hotson AMEC Jonathan Lea AOC(AW) John Whalen ADC(AW) Edward Youmans AMEI(AW) Todd Atkinson AOI(AW) Ronald Burnette ATI (AW) Steven Dixon AOI David Escobar AEI(AW) John Sain PNI(AW) Roycc Van Blaricome AMHI(AW) Scott Warenski AEI(AW) John Cruz ADI (AW) James Johnston AMS 1 (AW) Anthony Lauersdorf AK1 Leo Livingston ATI (AW) Richard Martinez AME1 Paul Picard ATI Kenneth Ramsdcll AMS1 Rolando Rodriguez AEI(AW) Robert Rupno AMS1 Orlando Salandanan ATI Donald Warriner AT2 Paul Atkinson AZ2 William Brazier ri(AW) Greg Fisher AOI ■ Rr «n AD1{; DKl Jaime IS2 Kevin King AMS2 Kenneth Lane AT2 Kevin Marshall AD2 Byron McLendon AME2 Terrell McMahan AT2 Kevin Merry AD2(AW) Randy Neal PR2 Scott Oberg MS2 Terry Rawls AT2 Brian Raymond HM2 Michael Rosell AE2(AW) Adam Santos 646 VAQ 140 AZ2 Bret Cardwell AE2 Gerald Eby AT2 Daniel Hill MS2{AW) Tony Johnson AMH2 Paul Sargent YN2 An hnny t-w han AMK2iAY AE3 Slade Abisror AT3 Brian Agius AM S3 Larry Amos AD3 David Anderson AME3 Frank Ashley A03 Christopher Behnke CTT2 Richard Bertolozzi AMS3 Michael Brotherton AT3 Brian Brown AMS3 Scott Cassidy AZ3 Melvin Celestino AE3 Alexander Cortez YN3 Scott Dotson AP.1H3 Anthony Edwards PR3 Ben Elliott AD3 Brian Ennen AD3 Charles Fatora AME3 Michael Fedor AME3 Ronald Fix AT3 Bobby Gooch AT3 Aaron Graybill MS3 Steven Gruff AK3 Michael Iversen AME3 Maxwell Johnson AE3 Monte Kelley AK3 Truong Le AK3 Michael Leaver AE3 Dave Legg AE3 Walter Moon AZ3 Thai Pham AE3 Robert Price AMS3 Michael Reid MS3 Gus Valerio AME3 Brian Vandenover PN3 Andrew Wastl PR3 Jeromy Worrell AMSAN Armando Barrios ADAN Sylverter Dorsey AMSAN Jared Drinkwater ISSN Keith Fajcr ; nomas Legg PN3 Terr' Mayte AT3 aT3 Aitoy AD3 AW) Michael Staton A03 Curtis Stoner A03 Robert Strohl AT3 Douglas Tangen ATAN Kevin Feiock YNSN Lacell Harris AMSAN Isidro Herrera AN Brent Jones AN Anthony Kittleson AKAN Charles Malone AMSAN Troy North AN Ronald Protokowicz AN Steven Reagans AMSAN Frank Rincon ADAN Christopher Ruiz AKAN Jesus Salas AMSAN Melchor Valenzuela AN James Byrd AN Aaron Carney AA John Gainey, Jr. AN Michael Simmons AMSAN Ivan Skinner AN Richard Sommer AOAN Troy Tucker AN John Lasley PRAN Todd Lepsch AA Luu Mens AN Rafeek Oliver ATAN Dannie Pruitt AA Juan Ramirez AMSAA Gregory Thurgood AA Damon Scott AMSAR Pa i! Decker AR Kendrick Foote AR Stephen Guerra AMEAR Billy Harris AR Matt Jepson PNSR Richard Klug AR Adam Lackey AR Ryan Pincham Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 CDR Bruce Bole VS-31 Commanding Officer LCDR Michael Fox VS-31 Executive Officer VS 31 TOPCATS The “Topcats of VS-31 fly the highly sophisticated and versatile S-3B “Viking” aircraft. Capable of speeds in excess of 450 miles per hour and up to six hours of unrefueled flight time, the Viking performs a variety of missions across the broad spectrum of Naval Warfare. Routinely utilized in all weather for Under-Sea Warfare, Surface Warfare. Command and Control Warfare, Mining, and Airborne Refueling, the Viking has emerged the most sophisticated airborne targeting and attack platform within the George Washington Battle Group. During this deployment the “Topcats demonstrated their unique capabilities within Carrier Air Wing SEVEN by flying numerous sorties in support of Operation Decisive Endeavor over Bosnia and Operation Southern Watch over Iraq. Operating and supporting the “Viking is a winning team of aircrew, maintenance technicians and administrative support personnel whose individual pride, dedication and sacrifice always ensures mission success. Of course, behind the scenes but no less important to the squadron’s success is the outstanding support of ‘Topcat families and friends who share the challenges and hardships associated with a deploying unit’s routine. Leading the fleet in operational readiness, aircraft material condition, and aviation safety, the ‘Topcat team stands ready to conduct prompt, sustained operations from the sea anytime and anywhere. 654 VS 31 ■ CfH: r n ui naif. LCDR Michael Ginter I ir ' — LCDR Mark Redden LCDR Timothy Sorber LCDR Jeffrey Young LT Charles Baxter 656 VS 31 LT Kevin Billings LT William Blacker LT William Blacklidge LT Tin Cartwright LT Yniol Cruz LT Keith Henchcl LT Ron Johnson LT Christopher Kaiser LT Thom McCann LT James McGuire I -T Alien iv'iimck I LT Tlmoth' Pternensteln 1 IT LT ksu.:-.- - LT David Stamm LT Andrew Turner LT Michael Van Roy LT Christopher Walker LT John Williams LT Glen Zurlo LTJG Steven Helmbrecht ENS Anthony Anderson CW02 Te-Belmo CW02 Paul Shelley RMCM Dale Medvcc AFCM Robert Swinamer AMCS Joseph Barnes ATCS Ronald Goins AECS(AW) Jose Ocana AOCS Dennis Patterson VS 657 PNC(AW) Jacinto Gutierrez ADC(AW) Scott Demski AOC(AW) Michael Goodman YNC Samuel Home ATC(AW) Gene King AMSC Tracy Rectenwald AMEC(AW) Russell Slone ATC Wilfred Vllanova ADC(AW) Thomas Woods AEI(AW) Terry Mass AKI(AW) Mark Swedbergh AMS 1 (AW) Mark Rochek AEI(AW) William McDaniel ADI David Yates ATI (AW) Wallace Schaefer ADI Paul Burshuliak AZ1 Kirk Beringer AMS 1 (AW) Joseph Moore AWI(AW) David Miller II AOI(AW) David Feran 658 VS 31 A.'.'.al(AW) Wayne Durant ! AD4 ’•' Gay ■ A j AMt'i hujya. ... I i AMEI(AW) Greg Campbell AMH1 Lawrence Decaires PR1 David Metzger AE1 Kenneth McDonald AEI(AW) Kelly Roark ADI (AW) Larry Rogers AWI(AW) Daniel Rugulo AME1 Andre Scott AW2 Brian Tnimbul A01 John Williams AZI(AW) Rubin Wilson ADI Cody Yarbrough AT2 Mark Abbott AW2 Joe Anderson AT2 Edward Arnold AMS2 Jeffrey Baker AE2 Martin Black AW2 Chuck Brinkmeier AE2 Calvin Byrd AT2(AW) Christopher Ducmmcl AMS2 Eduardo Maldonado AD2 Eric Finney AME2 Mark Gaston AT2(AW) D Mark Gertsma AK2 Frederick Gilmore AMS2 Joseph Heldenblut HM2 Frederick Jackson AW2 Sean Jarvis AD2 Mark Jones AK2 Keven Kohrt AMH2 Frank Lebarre AE2 Edgar McKibben MS2 Timothy Morris AZ2 Steven Moulden DK2 Johnny Pierite AT2 Daniel Rogers 660 VS 31 Ar«H2 Joseph Seatey i AD? Srr A ■ Lo., AE2 Mark Taylor YN2 Willie Totes AD2 Douglas Young AE2 Gerald Williams AE3 Gerald Adams AW3 Brent Baker AD3 Christopher Breyer AK3 Travis Brown AK3 Philip Coltharp AK3 Anthony Davis AE3 Daniel Defenbaugh AW3 Mike Delcupp YN3(AW) Brian Derby A03 Steven Dcrryberry AS3 Gene Gibbons AW3 Douglas Gingric1 AD3 Timothy Hudson AZ3 Jarrett Hurston AMH3 Alvin Jones A03 Joshua Jones AME3 Desmond Kerne AME3 Gerald Lilly AK3 Ronald Little A03 Michie Majors AK3 Kenneth Pearson AME3 Michael Piantedosi AW3 John Pogue AZ3 Jason Preiss AK3 Eric Prichard AK3 Bartlomiey Rayewski YN3 Dedrick Robinson AD3 David Rodgers PN3 Patrick San Nicholas A03 Matthew Seeman A03 Anthony Staton AT3 Anthony Thomas 662 VS 31 AQ3 Michael Todd AT3 Carl T 'r-rr | PR I AOj l'«Mn- AZ3 Jason Wistner AT3 David Wood AMS2 Peter Kahre AA David Baptiste ATAN Travis Beahlen AMEAN John Byrd AOAN Burk Christopher AN Richard Coombs AMSAN Jameson Cotter AN Karl Cox AN Jason Degelleke AN William Estep AN Terrance Fagan MSSN Marquis Fambrough ADAN Tony Farmer AEAN Mark Galloway i' AOAN Richard Gordon AMSAN Joseph Granger AN Charles Hitchens AMHAN Christohper Jackson AEAN Jeffrey Miller AN Chad McGarvey AMSAN Ryan McSorley AEAN Michael Moffitt AOAN Lawrence Patanc ADAN Khandoker Rabbi AN Eric Redman AMSAN Joel Ring AN Douglass Schaefer PNSN Darion Swain AN Christopher Thruston YNSN Shaun Booker ISSN Daniel Hlavac YNSN Alfred Horace. Jr. AMEAA Grant Adkins AA Luis Arroyochavez 664 VS 31 AA waward Ashty , AN P:- v B? , t ro . Ait i«imuii.. .. I AMSAN Mathew Evans AA Jyson Gadsin AA Todd Hampton AN Jeffrey Herron ADAR Michael Hirchberger PRAN Ryan Jordan AA John Klees AA Derek Mart AA Harmon .-'ark: AA Peter Petersen AN Fabio Santos AN Scan Saucier AKAA Joseph Totka AA Gabriel Tyree AA Phillip Williams ADAR George Prior VS 3 ' 665 Fleet Air Reconaissance 666 VQ 6 One of four operational detachments which form Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron SIX, Detachment Bravo is making its second cruise as part of the CVN 73 CVW 7 Team. This second edition of Det Bravo is led by Lt. Cmdr. Steven Zaricor, the Officer in Charge. Lt. Cmdr. Pete Griffiths and Lt. Cmdr. John Munn both take tours as Assistant Officer in Charge. The rest of the Det's leadership is provided by CW03 Dennis Jones and AECS James Williamson. Comprised of 10 officers and 43 enlisted personnel, as well as two ES-3A aircraft, the Det supports the air wing's operational commitments through teamwork. Most VQ-6 personnel carry out several different duties, which is necessary to keep the Ravens running smoothly and efficiently. Individual maintenance and administrative personnel cross-train and routinely perform jobs normally reserved for different ratings. The primary mission of VQ-6 is to provide an organic Indications and Warnings platform to support battle group and Joint Task Force operations. Their carrier-based detachments deploy throughout USACOM, EUCOM and CENTCOM areas of responsibility to satisfy fleet, joint, and national requirements. They can also carry out tanker missions as required. LJA' LCDR Fciw Grifiitns lCDR John Munn LT T LTDcr LT Jane Moraski LT Dennis O'Leary LT David Wainwright LTJG Craig Remaly CW03 Dennis Jones AECS James Williamson PRC James Baker ATC Drnis Seiglio AE1 Paul Mullins ATI (AW) Jeffrey Washburn IS1 Harry Diaz AMS 1 (AW) James Freeman HM1 Mercedes Lewis AE2 Richard Barnett AT2 Michael Brannen PNI(AVV) Andrew Carswell MS2 Mark Flores AT2 Joe Garccz AMS2 Randall Hunt DK2 Steven Mark A02 Kevin McCallon AK2(AW) Daniel Nahill AZ2 Stacey Noah AME2 Aaron Spriggs PR2 Guy Stanley AD3 Charles Anderson AME3 Shawn 8lake AT3 Richard Bora AE3 Seen v hodwtcn AE3 Vickie Gilbert YN3 9- AT3 Mich AT3 Eliczcr Martiz AMH3 Leonard Meuse AMS3 Raymond Mulero AE3 Lawrence Rudat AT3 Elizabeth Taylor A03 Anthony Walker AMSAN Jeremy Abbott AN Vincent Culas ADAN(AW) Jeremy Dean AN Daryl Hams ATAN Erma Manzanares ADAN Jeff McArthur AMHAN Travis Normile AKAN Glenn Valenton AA Tim Boyle AME3 Douglas Bullis CDR Justin Mostert HS-5 Executive Officer CDR Ron Raymer HS-5 Commanding Officer NAVY I HS 5 NIGHTDIPPERS LCDR William Clark LCDR Samuel Gaudry LCDR Jamio Hopkins LCDR Joseph Ebert F 1 V irst to Launch, Last to Recover is a fact of life for 1 CVW-7 and Georqe Washington’s hardest-worki 3 o ucturon, the “Nightdippers” of HS-5. The pilots 1 air crew of HS-5 were airborne for every launch and lecovery and around-the-clock alerts were a way of life for the helicopter crews. Under the leadership of their Commanding Officers, Cmdr. Ron Raymer and Cmdr. Justin Mostert. the “Nightdippers can-do attitude made it the most versatile squadron in CVW-7. HS- ' as called upon to complete '♦ ranged from VIP transport to Antisubmarine v warfare to Vertical Replenishment. In the Mediterranean. Red Sea, and Arabian Gulf, HS-5 flew logistics to various ships in the battle group, provided plane guard services and rehearsed combat search and rescue (SAR) operations on low-level routes using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). With the embarked SFAl platoon and M-240 machine guns, the “Nightdippers were c1 force ready for use in boardings and combat SAR. As always, hunting submarines was a primary focus. The “NIGHTDIPPERS participated in three multinational ASW detachments during the deployment, demonstrating their ASW prowess and conducting analysis of the Navy’s newest ASW technology. HS-5’s success was a direct result of the dedication and professionalism of all its personnel. Each was called upon to maintain aircraft ready-for-flight at all times in any weather condition with extraordinary results. With the Navy’s best pilots, air crew, maintainers, and personnel, the “NIGHTDIPPERS have earned the reputation as a pilot’s best friend, a submariner’s worst enemy, and one of the air wing’s finest squadrons. LT Jeffrey Hutchinson LT Tom Lagomarsino LT Jeff Miller LT Michael Moore w Ksop1- Tsfyrrio LT Mark Phillips LT Manuel Picon LT Michael Sutton LT Roy Undersander LTJG Frederick Berg ENS Frank Garcia CW04 Dwight Mo e ! LT Joe Decker LT Terry Duprie LT Brian Fields LT Kevin Hawko if AVCM Alan Beck AOCM EkJgria Brock ADCS Michael Fitzgerald ATCS Rex Gill AMCS Lawrence Oldenburg AECS Julio Solo ADC AW) James Bennett AMSC Steven Canavan AWC(AW) Lovis Dougherty AMSC George Gaither AEC John Gessnee ADC Willie Glover ATC Merrill Mogle AMHC Nathaniel Moore ADC Patrick Reed AMHC Randy Swartz AWC AW) Joseph Turner AOC Michael Varela j AMS1 Ronnie Baker 1 ADI Leslie Barlow j ADI (AW) Gordon Deguzn.,, PN1 Ronaldo De Leon | YN1 Michael Enzenbacher I AMS1 Frank Farrell ATI Mark Miliis ATI Damon Parker AMH1 Ron Segrcst ADI Mario Tarantino IJP701 Ocm | AW2 Dave Waybrighi 1 AE1 Darrell Wojnar ADI Rory Malotte AZ1 Ty Anderson ATI (AW) Andre Bradley A21 Joseph Cabral AK1 James Goodnight ATI Richard Lobb ADI John Mesmer j ADI Gerald Yurt AMS1 Michael Wiskemann | AZ2 William Allen PN2 Charles Binney MS2 Wesley Butler AE1 Cleoprise Deberry AMH2 William Black AW2 Hahns Bodenbcnder AMS2 Gregory Burcham AMH2 Leonard Dobson AE2 Randy Draves AMH2 John Fell AW2 Eric Fright AW2 Philip Gonzales YN2 Duane MS2 Pascal Guarracino A22 Corey Hall AW2 Michael Kom AE2 ■••p — 4f(f AE2 M c Luong 0K2(AW) William McDowell AW2 Saturn.no Mojica AW2 Scott Montejo A02 Paul Oteston AW2 Paul Penn AT2 Erin Qualls YN2 Anthony Roberis [ AE2 P Lif T 'ia-AW2 Bradley Shuppert AZ2 Matthew Simmons AK2 Anthony Smith AT2 Bryan Smith AE2 Dwayne Stone AMS2 Daniel Swiock ; AZ2 Lynn Thomas AD2 Dennis Tombo AT2 Craig Turley MS2 Rickey Wakefield PN2 Darren Watson AT2 Stewart Wilson AW2 Lance Easterling AT2 Timothy Lee PR2 Bobby Slayton AW3 Adam Burgess AMH3 Chris Cartor j AZ3 Brian Coleman i AE3 John Cruce ; AE3 Marcus Dickerson PN3 Charles Dow AW3 John Ferris | AT3 Sedric Haynes ; i AW3 Chris House AD3 Ronald Hurst AMH3 Joshua Leach AW3 Joseph List 680 HS 5 t' o 681 . - 4 ! AMS3 Richard Sanchez ; AE3 William Stuckey AW3 Michael Swan AMH3 Jonathan raw it MS' Thomas AZ3 Michael Villanueva AW3 Wesley Vinson AMS3 William Wallace AT3 William Welch III A03 Christopher Zagotti AOAN John Bare; un' sc AN Cory BenflcuJ AD3 John Polcyn AT3 Chris Powell AW3 Tim Rider AZ3 Adrian Rivera AOAN John Carelli AOAN Richard Carlisle ADAN Kalvert Davis AN Kevin Desmond AMSAN Kevin Foster AN Harry Hall ATAN Scott Hardy AN Joseph Hawk AOAN Charles Heller ADAN Luther Kekoa AMHAN Wesley Nortman AA Rickey Palmer 682 HS 5 AN Brian AN Rafael Plaud HN Jason Rehberg AMHAN William Rutland ■■ Hr 683 v AN William Hartshorne AN James Kakalia AA Myron Magruder AA Shane McClerndr. AOA . Eri: '■ •-heaw AA Christopher Mustek AMSAA Jose Perez YN Clark Reed AA Michael Sanchez AMHAN Philip Sutton AMS AN Glen Undcnvood AN Jason WakJma :! AA Jeffrey Anderson ADAA William 8rashier AMSAN Jason Ebersole AMSAA Shane F.sher Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 VRC 40 RA WHIDES ENS Michael McCabe AMEC(AW) James Cox AEC(AW) Donald Scott AE1 Peter Jacobsen I AMS1 Randy McVicker ATI (AW) Steve Spencer ADI Fredrick C. Davis ADI Mario Herrera AMHI(AW) Donnie Kicklightcr AEI(AW) Michael Brenskl AMS2 Debra Honte AMS2 Rodney Jenkins AT2 Robert Lindstrom AK2 Jimmy Martinez i 4 688 VRC AivUu. Douglas J. Perks AME lr - ecd 1 I r f A02(AW) Geoff Widman AZ3 Dennis Carroll AD3 Dan Coker AD3 Michael L. Lael AD3 Carl Marshall AMS3 Gerald A. Martinez AT3 Guadalupe Martinez AD3 E. Rocha AD3 Curtis Thiesse PRAN Carolina Aragon AMH3 Lorraine M. Bernard AN Rita Martinez AMSAN Shane Matbeson ADAN Eric Morris AN Anousorn Sayavong AN Ivan Diego ,VRr 40 689 Naval Reserve Unit CAPT Scott Bradford CDR Maryannc Kacssner LCDR Owen Gard LCDR Bernard Lopoz LCDR Janis McClure LT Gregory Balint LTJG William Chapman PNCS Daniel Yopp ABFC Dean Book AOI(AW) James Walker OS2 Daniel Bustamante MS2 Alan Garberio OS2 James Graham ABF2 Leonard Fleckenstein AK2 Walter Hoi lowell AD2(AW) Francis Lankford A02 Amos Lopez AW2 Blaine McCauley II 690 ' Naval ReserveJLirfft V-iruM ■nilT' 1 ' ' AMS3 Paul Schmeisser AE3 John Takahashi AD3 Leonard Valdez SN Wesley Hatasak ATAN Harold Hunter PHAN Johathan Imsland ABFAN James Jacobs DSSN Timothy Jacobs AN Kevin Kurtz A03 Scott Thomas AN Daniel Conklin AA Armando Nunez, Jr. A03 Stephen Buckhorn AZ3 Tim Carbert AZ3 Eric Gomez AE3 Stephen Johnson Aelly Pickering GW’s New Arrivals CDR Tony Cothron CDR Christopher Feeney COR E. Randy Goodman CDR Don Hepfer CDR Justin Mostert CDR Jim Pendley LCDR Alford Andrew LCDR Richard Rumley LCDR Chip Wood LT Peter Bernstein LT Joseph Eversote LT Gregory Foote LT Sean Higgins LT Brian Jacobs LT Steve KeOy LT Jerome Mornson LT Craig Payne LT Michael Prather LT Richard Preston LT Kurt Starts LTJG Martin Arriola LTJG Seth Chiaramonte LTJG Wilfiam Cox LTJG Philip Henh ENSChip Elliott 692 NEW ARRIVAI ATCS AW) Robert Fryer AKCS Alfred Hughes ETCS SW A W- Rogers UMG AW) Thomas Amck ATC Herbert Bates BMC Thome B rfce HTO.SWi Isaac Cotson ATC Stephen Coo EWC Chrstopher Dafy FCOSW, Terrence Cock ADO AW) Emets Mufhey. Jr AWC James Sockart ABE1 Darrin Campbefl A21 Ralph Cisch EMI Gregoho Cvyugan Cl Joseph Os-- -ATI Bnar Foste-HT1 Charies Fras er AMEt Joe Harrs AMH1 Ron Htekrvir NEW AF “ ‘ 693 FCI(AW) James Higgins IC1 Kenneth Jones AOI(AW) Curtis Little ABE1 Andrew Chin Loy EMI(SW) Timothy Matthews ICI(SW) Howard Middleton MM1 Patrick Morris PR1(AW SW) David Munoz PR1 George Nichols AMH1 Brian Norton ABH Anthony Ocasio YN1 Harold Pettit HS1 Robert Scarlett ADI Guadalupe Serna MRI(SW) Andrew Tatta AOI Milton Thornton OE1 Michael Waldman ATI Darryl Whitted ABH1 James Williams ABE1 Norman Williams ATI Timothy Wilson ABE2 Warren Baker PN2 Richard Billips AT2(AW) John Bucci AT2 John Carter 5 694 NEW ARRIVAL? ! 'W -unr®y Cooke ■ AZ2 Pan r' Jaw: i AW? • ■?• - v im I fciirfic Crispin H a - . IC2 Jeffery Hake EM2 Edward Hall AT2 Jay Hatter P02 Donald Henderson EM2 Brett Hintsala MS2 Emery Holmes MM2 Carl Jennings AD2 Robert Keeling AT2 Jason Kelly DP2 Robert Kramer ABE2 Keith Lewis AE2 Manuel Mcraz AMH2 Byron Narcisse AME2 Robert Overton ABH2 Ivan Rosado A02 John Schumm AZ2 Daniel Smith AMH2 Bret Sourbrine HM2 Bobby Thompson ABE2 Daniel Tubbs NEWARRIVA S 695 ET2 Erik Tucker ABH2 Troy Williams MM2 Rolnick Wright YN3 Antonio Arrington AD3 Ryan Belgrave EM3 Patrick Bell YN3 Jewels Blackmon HT3 Nlckolas Boardman FC3 Patrick Brandt AE2 Craig Brown M A3 Jamey Cooper HN3 Dexter Cunningham AME3 R. P. Dixon ET3 John Durrett MM3 Christopher Fengill TM3 Larry Finch IC3 Victor Fraga AT3 Thcrrcll Garner ET3 Robert Goodson AT3 Ricky Gregorlch AT3 Donald Grizzle AT3 Daniel Hendricks HT3 Corey James SM3 James Kennedy PH3 Erick Kenney 696 NEW ARRIVAL? AP' C..dries Nun 0P3Jer —’ - ?n | AW' . .'. - I '.uyw • Atlr orenwid . HT3 John McDonald AE3 Joseph Mitchell SM3 Richard Nash, Jr. EM3 Matthew Owen HT3 Johathon Palculict AW3 Jim Partyka PC3 Dominic Ramires HT3 Kevin Riffe AT3 Even Roeper AK3 Phillip Satterfield IC3 William Schiller AW3 Stephen Smith ABH3 Brian Sugdcn SK3 Bradley Swaner GMG3 Henry Tipton AMS3 Andrew Tomasiyo HT3 Siri Trirauaphant AK3(AW) David Wilborn CPL Daniel Wozniak AMSAW Justin Baker NEW ARRIVALS 697 AN Eric Benavides ADAN Terry Bright EMFN Maurice Clark AOAN Brandon Cornett AN Biany Deralth HN Eric Engle AN David Fahey AN Harold Flowers ABHAN Richard Garner AN Stephen Green EMEN Michael Hagen AMSAN Kelly Hall AGAN Gary Hibbs AOAN Brian Hynes EMFN Danny Kemp HTFN Nick Krausnaar AGAN Brian Lansford AN Clayton Lester FN John Lowe GMCSA Jakob Lowinger ETSN Phillip Marquez ISSN Victor Matakas EMFN James McDaniel FN Kevin McGee AN Brad Mulcahy 698 NEW ARRIVAL? I A'. ';an DennisOrtmar.;. I ENF J RM‘ H- --vnc I AOA't.' AO AN Pole hai.. PHAN Johnnie Robbins EMSN Richard Rock AN James Scott RMSN Michael Slay ETSN John Stroup FN David Tirey AN Jordan Traster AOAN Robert Watson AN Mathew Weadock DCFN Anthony West AN James Williamson AA Anwar Abdullah AA Steven Allred ATAA Eric Anderson SA Daniel Ashcraft FA Kenneth Ayres AA Juan Barragan DA Silvius Barrientos PRAA Scott Bello AA Jeffrey Blanton NEW ARRIVALS 699 . QMSA Rudy Briones HTFA Michael Conner AA James Delacruz RMSA Preloe Duckett EMFA Travis Dupree MSSA Grant Etheridge MMFA Eric Farmer PHAA Brian Fleske AA Charles Frischknecht AOAA Leroy Glover AA Landis Green AMSAA Leland Grossett AA Lonnie Gunter MSSA Kevin Hirsch PHAA Michael Hursey AA James Jackson ICFA Neva Little IS2 James Mandrcll AA Angelo Ortiz AMEAA Stephen Pennington EWSA Aaron Powell EWSA Javier Rivera AA Jose Rivera YNSA Torie Samson AA Deshay Shively 700 NEW ARRIVAL? AA Brian Steele AA Jchi . ison AAvnS'-. -v az; A A Jose Vquiiia AA James Wade AA David Wales. Jr. AA Jason Weathers AA Matthew Webb ICFA Jason Wienreich ICFA Thomas Wiggins AA Wendell Williams ADAR Paulino Aguilar AR Thomas Ashworth AOAR William Baughan AR Bryant Benford AR Quincy Berry MSSR Steven Bryant AOAR Shawn Corbin AR Eric Cornell AR Edgar Cortes 111 AR James Oelahorne DR Miguel Diaz MRFR Ryan Gaddy FR Christopher Givens NEW ARRIVALS 701 AR Wllfredo Gonzalez AR Ronald Gordon RMSRCarl Hall AR John Hammond FR Keith Hanes AR Jonathan Hardee AZAR John Harris DCFR Jerry Hlrak AR Scott Hodges AGAR Karon Jenkins AKAR Oran Jones AR Ehab Khazouz AR Jerry Kollarik AOAr Christopher Lafferman ABHAR Eric Lavigne AR Christopher Lee AOAR Erik McClaren AOAR Donald Maclellan MSSR Eric Madlock YNSR James Majority AR Jeremiah Manning AOAR Christopher Marshall AOAR Marques Maryland AOAR Lonnie Mount AR Kenneth Mull 702 NEW ARRIVAL? NEW ARRIVALS 703 MCPON Public Affairs Officer LCDR Mark H. McDonald Asst. Public Affairs Officer JOC(AW) G. Scott Mohr Team Public Affairs. JOI Doug Hummel J02 Thomas Gelsanliter J02 O'Dell Isaac II J03 Thomas Smith SN Curt Melzer AN Robert Schmeelcke i I t I GW Photo Lt. j.g. Thomas Cotton PHCS Thomas Houser PHI Gregory Pinkley PHI Philip St. Gelais PHI James Westfall PH2 Christopher Bishop PH2 James Vidrine PH3 Raymond Connors PH3 Ryan Child PH3 Anthony Haley PH3 Joseph Hendricks PH3 Michael Houston Lab: PH3 Lance Lavey PH3 David Schoonover PH3 Todd Summerlin PH3 Christopher Vickers PH3 Kristoffer White PHAN Brian Fleske PHAN Joseph Hennessey PHAA Michael Hursey PHAA Jeffery Keane PHAA Johnnie Robbins PHAA Joseph Strevel 3 Cruisebook [ Walsworth Publis Individual crew member po Olan Mills photograpner-Chuck Pedrick. USN (net). In ‘Memoriam JAcfm. Jeremy JA. “JAike ” (Boorcfa Former Chief of Naval Operations A shipmate to us all; He will be missed. GW MILESTONES % • January 26,1996 - USS George Washington begins Med Cruise ‘96 February 9 - GWpasses Rock of Gibraltar February 11 - Turnover with USS America (CV 66) February 15 - GW CVW 7;s j QpOth arrestfd'kMdihg , February 19 - G Whosts Joint Military Commission Feb. 26 - Mar 1 - Port visit Trieste, Italy March 7-11 - Port visit Marseilles, France March 16 - GWtransits Suez Canal March 21 - GW, San Jacinto aid sinking Arabian tanker ' March 22 - Former President George Bush visits GW ' April 6-10-Port vfsItJebel vfT nited Arab Emirates • April 14 - GW CVW 7begins 60 consecutive hours of surge operations April 25 - Hump Day’ Halfway ? Dint of the deployment April 30-May 6 - Port visit Jeb'.' .AM, United Arab Emirates • May 25 - 30 - Port visit t al.na de Maftorca, Spain June 4 - Capt. Kolin Jcr. ielieves Capt. Ronald McElraft as CAG June 4 - 9 - Port visit Corfu, Greece June 20 - 26 - Port visit Naples, Italy June 29 - Secretary of Defense William Perry visits GW July 1 - 9 - Port visit Cannes, France July 12 - Turnover with USS Enterprise (CVN 65) July 21-23 - GW’s first-ever Tiger Cruise July 23, 1996 - HOMECOMING, Norfolk, Virginia
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