George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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

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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.