Harry Hill (DD 986) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1989 volume:

Table of Contents Foreword 2 History of USS HARRY W. HILL 3 Design Characteristics 4 Admiral Hill 5 Commanding Officer 6 Executive Officer 8 Command Master Chief 9 HARRY W. HILL Coat of Arms 10 ESWS 1 1 Schedule of Events 12-13 Ports of Call 17-41 Crossing the Line 34 - 37 The Setting Sun 42 Cruise Babies 43 Tigers 44 Homecoming 46 - 49 Department Heads 50-51 Division Pages 52 - 84 AIR DET. 85 - 86 AHIPS STINGER DET. 87 Viking Team 88 Awards 89 Candids 90 - 95 Cruise Book Staff 96 Foreword On September 16, 1988. USS HARRY W. HILL began her fourth deploy- ment, the first in four years, to one of the world ' s most treacherous regions - the Persian Gulf. Nearly two-thirds of the crew had never made a major de- ployment and only a handful of seasoned veterans remained onboard from the last deployment to lend experience and insight. The next six months would be a true test of the HARRY W. HILL and her young crew. During the time the ship was assigned to Destroyer Squadron Thirty-one, HARRY W. HILL ' S sub-hunting abilities and all around outstanding perform- ance had earned her a reputation as the finest destroyer on the San Diego waterfront. But ASW exercises off the California coast and Persian Gulf pa- trols present vastly different realities. In February 1988, the emphasis shifted from anti-submarine warfare to anti-surface and anti-air warfare. Gunnery stations utilizing 25mm and 50 cal. machine guns along with 40 cal. grenade launchers were installed to counter small boat threats. Men whose previous responsibilities had centered on ASW were now training to be top-side gunners. Plans were made for mine watches and a detachment of surface-to-air Stinger missiles to be added lat- er. During several Middle East Force exercises, the ship ' s 5 inch guns, mis- sile systems. Close In Weapons System, and newly installed top-side weap- ons were employed through a variety of possible threat scenarios. While learning to fight and defend the ship above the surface was vitally important, refresher training (REFTRA) taught the crew how to save the ship if disaster should occur. As the pieces came together, HARRY W. HILL and her crew evolved into a deadly force capable of defending itself while protecting vital interests in the Persian Gulf. In September the long months of preparation ended - we were ready. No single division or department can claim credit for the success of this mission, for without the combined efforts of all hands it would not have suc- ceeded. This book is a testimonial to a proud and proven warship and the valiant, highly professional crew that sailed her into danger and brought her safely home. USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986) USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986) is the twenty-fourth SPRUANCE class destroyer and the twelfth to join the Pacific Fleet. HARRY W. HILL is homeported in San Die- go and assigned to Cruiser Destroyer Group Three and Destroyer Squadron Seven. Designed and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula. Mississippi, HARRY W. HILL IS a member of the first major class of surface ships in the U.S. Navy to be powered by gas turbine en- gines. Four General Electric LM-2500 engines, marine versions of those used on DC-1 and C-5A aircraft, drive the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Twin controlla- ble-reversible pitch propellers provide HARRY W. HILL with a degree of maneuverability unique among war- ships of her size. A highly versatile multi-mission destroyer, HARRY W. HILL is capable of operating independently or in com- pany with Amphibious or Carrier Task Forces. HARRY W. HILL ' S primary mission is that of anti-submarine war- fare. Her sonar, the most advanced underwater detec- tion and tire control system yet developed, is fully inte- grated into a digital Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), providing the ship with fast and accurate processing of target information from other ships and aircraft. Integra- tion of the ship ' s gun and missile f ' e control systems into the NTDS provides quick reaction in the performance of the ship s other warfare mission areas including amphib- ious (shore bombardment), anti-surface, and anti-air- craft. Crew comfort and habitibility are an integral part of HARRY W. HILL ' S design. Berthing compartments are spacious and the ship is equipped with amenities not usually found aboard destroyers: a crew ' s library and lounge, an electronic game and vending machine area and a gymnasium. Automated weapons and engineering systems per- mit operation of the ship, the size of a World War II light cruiser, by a crew of 23 Officers, 24 Chief Petty Officers and 293 Enlisted. HARRY W. HILL is one of the world s most modern destroyers, possessing advanced propul- sion systems and a fully integrated combat system, with space and weight reservations available to ensure a for- midable seaborne platform well into the future. Since commissioning on 17 November 1979, HAR- RY W. HILL has completed three SEVENTH FLEET De- ployments as a unit of Carrier Battle Groups and Surface Combatant Task Groups. As a unit of the Pacific Fleet ASW Squadron, HARRY W. HILL has also participated in numerous ASW operations. HARRY W. HILL has re- ceived the auspicious James F. Chezak Award, the Bat- tle Efficiency Award (twice), the Meritorious Unit Citation and a SEVENTH FLEET Unit Letter of Commendation. A major asset to the fleet. HARRY W. HILL is always pre- pared to carry out any tasking with speed, surprise and success. Built By: Design Characteristics Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation, Division of Litton Industries, Pascagoula. Miss. Keel Laid: 3 January 1977 Launched: 10 August 1978 Christened: 7 October 1978 Commissioned: 17 November 1979 Statistics Length: 563 feet 4 inches Beam 55 feet Displacement: 8000 tons Personnel: Ship ' s Company Officers: 26 CPO: 24 Enlisted: 270 Air Detactiment 4 1 12 Aircraft: Lamps SH-2F Helicopter Armament: Guns 2 - MK-45 5 inch (127mm) .54 Cal. Gun Mounts 2 - MK-242 25mm Rapid Fire Machine Guns 2 - MK-16 Close-in Weapon System (PHALANX) 4 - .50 Cal. Machine Guns 4 - M60 Machine Guns Main Engines: Anti-Submarine Weapons 1 - 8 cell MK-16 Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher (ASROC) 2 - Triple MK-32 Torpedo Tubes Missiles 8 - Harpoon Missile Cannisters 1 - 8 cell Nato Seasparrow Launcher 4 - General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines 2 - Shafts 80,000 Shaft Horse Power Generators: 3 - Allison 501 -k1 7 Gas Turbine Generators 6,000,000 Watt Power Maximum Speed: 30 -t- Knots Endurance: 2,600 Nautical Miles at Maximum Speed 16,880 Nautical Miles at Trail Shaft Fuel Capacity: 512,829 Gallons ADMIRAL HARRY W. HILL USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986). is named in honor of Admiral Harry Wilbur Hill. U S Navy, a distinguished naval officer who achieved ex- traordinary success and much honor as commander of numerous am- phibious operations during World War II. A graduate of the Naval Academy in 1 91 1 , he served successively in USS MARYLAND (ARC 8), torpedo boat tender USS IRIS, USS PER- RY (DD 11), with the Pacific Flotilla, as the Engineer Officer in USS AL- BANY (CL 23), and during World War I. in USS TEXAS (BB 35), and as navigator in USS WYOMING (BB 32), when both battleships were attached to the British Grand Fleet Immediately after WWI he served as navigator in USS ARKANSAS (BB 33) until January 1919 when he was assigned duty as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Admiral R. E, Coontz. Commander of the Atlantic Fleet s Division Seven In July of the same year he transferred to similar duty on the staff of Commander, Division Six, Pacific Fleet, Continuing as aide to Admiral Coontz as Chief of Na- val Operations from 1919 to 1923, Lieutenant Commander Hill then joined USS CONCORD (CL 10) as gunnery officer from 1923 to 1926 After serving the next three months as Aide to the Commander in Chief, U,S. Fleet he again had duty afloat as gunnery officer in USS MEMPHIS (CL 13). After duty as executive officer of the receiving barracks at Hampton Roads, he was gunnery officer in USS MARYLAND (BB 46) from 1928 to 1931 and then served in the Executive Department at the Naval Academy, Since a number of ships won gunnery awards while under his di- rection, he served as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of Commander Battle Force. US, Fleet, in the Pacific from 1933 to 1934 As a Com- mander he commissioned and commanded USS DEWEY (DD 349) from October 4. 1 934 until June 1 7. 1 935, when he was again assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department. In May 1938 Commander Hill completed the Senior Course at the Naval War College, and was promoted to Captain, Captain Hill then served as War Plans Officer on the Staff of the Commander in Chief. US. Pacific Fleet, until February 1 940. after which he had a third tour of duty in the Office of Naval Operations, where he was attached to the War Plans Division until January 1942, Captain Hill then took command of the heavy cruisers. USS WICHI- TA (CA 45), which operated for several months on convoy duty with the British Home Fleet to the north Russian port of fVlurmansk In Sep- tember 1942, he was promoted to rear admiral and reported as Com- mander Battleship Division Four. Flagship USS MARYLAND (BB 46), serving a year in the South Pacific He was also Commander of a task force which was the first ever to comprise both battleships and escort carriers. In September 1943 he became Commander Amphibious Group TWO, FIFTH Amphibious Force, and in that capacity participated in the capture of Tarawa, and later in operations against the Gilberts. Mar- shalls. f arianas. Iwo Jima. and Okinawa, where he commanded the amphibious and support operations of that force until the island was secured at the end of June At the close of the war in August 1945. Admiral Hill commanded the Amphibious Force that landed the Sixth Army for the occupation of Japan He later served as first Commandant of the National War College. Chairman of the General Board of the Navy, and Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Academy Although he retired in the rank of Admiral in May 1952. he was not detached from his final assignment until the following August Admiral Hill then reported as Governor of the Naval Home at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he continued to serve on active duty until May 21 . 1954, Admiral Harry Wilbur Hill passed away on July 19, 1971 COMMANDING OFFICER CDR JAMES CUTLER DAWSON, JR Commander JAMES CUTLER DAWSON was born in Richmond, Va. on January 27, 1948. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1970 and received his MS in Financial Management in 1978 from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Ca. Commander Dawson is a 1986 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. His first sea tour was as Electronics Material Officer and Combat Information Center Officer aboard USS SAMPLE (FF 1048). Following a tour as Weapons Officer aboard USS ALBERT DAVID (FF 1050), Commander Dawson served as Commanding Officer of USS MO- LALA (ATF 106). After Naval Post Graduate School, he served as the Flag Secretary on the Staff of Commander. Cruiser-Destroyer Group THREE. Commander Dawson served as commanding officer of the USS BRONSTEIN from December 1 980 to February 1 983. He subsequently served ashore in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare (OP 30). He is designat- ed as a proven subspecialist in Financial Management. Commander Dawson ' s awards include the Meritori- ous Service Medal (2 awards), Navy Commendation Medal. Navy Achievement Medal (with Combat V), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Combat Ac- tion Ribbon. Commander Dawson is married to Deborah Loudon of Seattle. Wa. They reside in Coronado, Ca.. with their three children, Daryl Anne, James Cutler III, and Devon Lee. COMMAND AT SEA Only a seaman realizes to what extent an entire ship reflects the per- sonality and ability of one individual, her Commanding Officer. To a landsman this IS not understandable and at times, it is even difficult for us to compre- hend, but it IS so! A ship at sea is a distinct world in herself and in consideration of the protracted and distant operations of the fleet units, the Navy must place great power, responsibility, and trust in the hands of those leaders chosen for command. In each ship there is one man who, in the hour of emergency or peril at sea, can turn to no other man. There is one alone who is ultimately responsi- ble for the safe navigation, engineering performance, accurate gunfire and morale of his ship. He is the Commanding Officer. He is the ship. This is the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy. There is not an instance during his tour as commanding officer that he can escape the grasp of command responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligations are almost ludicrously small; nevertheless, command is the spur which has given the Navy its great leaders. It is a duty which most richly deserves the highest, time-honored title of the seagoing world . . . CAPTAIN. ' EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 LCDR DAVID M. RYAN LCDR DAVID M. RYAN was born in Wilmington, Del- aware. After attending public schools in Arlington, VA, he graduated from Shippensburg State College in Shippensburg, PA, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He attended Officer Candi- date School and was commissioned an Ensign, USN, in June, 1975. His first tour was aboard USS CLAUDE V. RICK- ETTS (DDG 5) on the Staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-TWO. His initial sea duty was aboard USS LAWRENCE (DDG 4) in Norfolk, VA as Gun- nery Officer and ASW Officer. Subsequent sea tours in- cluded Weapons Officer aboard USS AYLWIN (FF 1081), followed by Chief Engineer Officer aboard USS SPAR- TANBURG COUNTY (LST 1192) in Norfolk, VA. Upon completion of his Department Head tours he was as- signed to Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC-4) as a Surface Officer Detailer. From July 1985 to July 1 987 he served as Naval Aide to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. He has made deployments to the Middle East, Northern Europe and to the Atlantic Ocean three times. He has been a member of the Pacific Fleet ASW Squadron where continuing Research and Development tactics and special equipments are tested and evaluated. LCDR Ryan is a subspecialist in Personnel Manage- ment. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. LCDR Ryan is married to the former Bette Lorraine Lofstead of Fairmount, West Virginia. They reside in San Diego, CA with their son Bryan Matthew. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF NCCM(SW) JOHN R. BRODERICK NCCM(SW) John R. Broderick was born in Colum- bus. Nebraska. He enlisted in the Navy in October 1957. After graduation from boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois he attended A school to enter the Machinist Mate rat- ing. In 1958 he reported to the USS POINT DEFIANCE (LSD 31), the first of seven ships on which he would serve In 1961 NCCM{SW) reported to the USS SURI- BACHI (AE 21) followed in succession by tours on the USS CHIKASKIA (AO 54) from 1963-64. the USS TRUCKEE (AO 147) from 1 964-66. and the USS POLLUX (AKS 4) from 1 966-69. After over ten years of continuous sea duty NCCM(SW) Broderick rotated to shore duty at Naval Recruiting Station Dallas. TX. While serving in Dal- las from 1969-74 he cross-rated from a Machinist Mate to a Navy Counselor and was promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. His next tour was on Destroyer Squadron Thirty-Five staff as the squadrons Navy Ca- reer Counselor from 1975-79 and it was during this tour that he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. NCCM(SW) Broderick then returned to recruiting duty, this time in Charleston, SC where he earned six Gold Wreaths for recruiting excellence. In 1981 he was pro- moted to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer and transferred for duty to the USS RANGER (CV 61) where he served till 1982 when he was assigned to Command- er. Naval Air Force Pacific. In 1 986 NCCM(SW) Broderick reported to the USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986) as the ships Command Master Chief. NCCM(SW) Broderick wears seven Good Conduct Ribbons, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Ribbon. He lives in San Diego with his wife and children. USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986) COAT OF ARMS The Coat of Arms for USS HARRY W. HILL comme- morates some highlights of the naval career of the ship ' s namesake, Admiral Harry W. Hill. His service as gunnery officer on several ships of the line, and especially while aboard the battleship MARYLAND when she won the Gunnery Trophy in 1929, is represented by the grenade symbol in the base. The three gold stars on the scarlet point signify as many awards of the Distinguished Ser- vice Medal for combat service in the South Pacific during World War II, with a total of four stars indicating his ad- vancement upon retirement to the rank of Admiral by rea- son of combat citations. The white wavy chevron togeth- er with the red point in the base allude to Admiral Hill ' s outstanding service in protection of Russia bound con- voys between Iceland and North Russian ports, for which the Soviet government awarded him the Order of Kutozov. The six waves of the chevron allude to six ma- jor amphibious operations commanded by Admiral Hill in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The two lion heads represent the awards by Great Britain, the Com- panion of the Distinguished Service Order in tribute to his outstanding gallantry and leadership in the Gilberts operations and the Companion of the Order of the Bath for his service on the US-Canada Permanent Joint Board of Defense. This last is also recognized by the face to face position of the lion heads. The flaming torch, adapted from the coat of arms of the U.S. Navy Academy, refers to Admiral Hill ' s mili- tary education. Following his graduation in 1911, he served aboard six vessels in succession through the end of World War I and the contribution of this experience to his leadership capability is symbolized by the six- pointed blue and gold star (the individual points sugges- ting the head-on view of the ship ' s hull). Aboard the USS WYOMING, upon cessation of the hostilities November 1 1 , 1 91 8, he witnessed the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, as evidenced by the rainbow, in reference to the suspension ribbon of the World War I Victory Med- al. The ship ' s motto, Speed, Surprise, Success , characterizes the traits common to the amphibious forces commanded by Admiral Hill in the South Pacific during World War II. This motto also depicts the effective manner in which this highly maneuverable and quiet ship accomplishes her primary mission in anti-submarine warfare. 10 E.S.W.S. Granted only to those individuals who have dis- played a thorough knowledge and understanding of the overall ship ' s operation, the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) designation is indicative of superior performance. To qualify to wear the ESWS pin, a crewmem- ber must be proficient in his own field and possess a thorough working knowledge of the ship and the Navy. When his PQS is completed the candidate first takes a comprehensive written exam. If he pas- ses the exam, he is then recommended for the Commanding Officer s Oral Board. Upon success- fully completing the Oral Board, the candidate is awarded his ESWS pin and the SW ' designation is added to his rate. This challenging program is serving to en- hance professionalism throughout the Modern Sur- face Navy and those who have earned their pin can take great pride in their accomplishment. Congratulations to the following Surface Warriors who completed their ESWS qualifica- tions during MIDEAST 88 89: NCCM(SW) BRODERICK GMC(SW) HOOD GSEC(SW) OSTERDOCK STGC(SW) EDMONDSON FCC(SW) MACDONALD ENC(SW) MCkEEHEN FCC(SW) FRANkLIN SMI(SW) KUJIUJI BMI(SW) ACOSTA BMI(SW) COOPER OSI(SW) BENANDER STGI(SW) ADDEO STGI(SW) GREEN STGI(SW) NASH MSI(SW) GASPERETTI FCI(SW) BRUNTZEL FCI(SW) HOWLAND FCI(SW) SAMENDINGER FCI(SW) SCHRAND GMGI(SW) HARRIS RMI(SW) GUZMAN RMI(SW) JORDAN QMI(SW) MURRAY ICI(SW) PEPPER ENI(SW) OVALLES TM2(SW) RUECKERT DC2(SW) RUFF RM2(SW) MARTIN RM2(SW) AQUININGOC FC2(SW) BRENTS FC2(SW) HARM GSE2(SW) KOONS GSM2(SW) BAILEY GSM2(SW) HALL GSM2(SW) CARNEVALE GSM2(SW) FONTILLAS HM2(SW) DORSEY GMM2(SW) BALES GMM2(SW) CHRISTMAN HT2(SW) SYkOWSkI HT2(SW) HARkNESS HT29(SW) WALSWORTH STo2(SW) LEE STG2(SW) SHEPHERD DS2{SW) MERGLER BM2(SW) MANN 0S2(SW) MARSALISL 0S2(SW) ROSENDAHL EM2(SW) MOSER GMG2(SW) VAUGHN EN2(SW) CONWAY AW2(SW) RONZELLO HM3(SW) GILBERT EN3(SW) GUZALLIS EW3(SW) JACKSON FC3(SW) PROkOP DC3(SW) WALTHER SMSN(SW) ADAMS SMSN(SW) ANDERSON FCSN(SW) ROBERTS Congratulations, also, to LTJG MANNING, LTJG SNELGROVE. LTJG SUTTON and STGC(SW) FREESE on completing their SURFACE WAR- FARE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS. WELL DONE ' Schedule of Events X 16 Sept. 88 1000 21 Sept. 0900 22 Sept. 1600 27 Sept. 0915 07 Oct. 1300 14 Oct. 1400 19 Oct. 1000 22 Oct. 0900 01 Nov. 1400 03 Nov. 0000 08 Nov. 1000 10 Nov. 0800 23 Nov. 0800 26 Nov. 0900 28 Nov. 0800 30 Nov. 0900 07 Dec. 0700 09 Dec. 0500 1 Dec. 0900 12 Dec. 0900 25 Dec. 27 Dec. 1100 29 Dec. 0800 01 Jan. 89 10 Jan. 0800 1600 14 Jan. 0900 16Jan. ,. 1O00 -•■ ■ ' 24 Jan. 0900 26 Jan. 0900 aD o 27 Jan. 1200 02 Feb. 0800 1700 06 Feb. -; ■3t)g3 N latitude. En- Depart NAVSTA, San Diego Moored NAVSTA Pearl Harbor, HI Underway for Subic Bay, R.P. Crossed International Dateline at 22 tered Realm of the Golden Dragon Moored NAVSTA Subic Bay, R.P. Underway Moored Penang Island, Malaysia Underway Relieved USS REEVES (CG-24) as member Joint Task Force Middle East Transit Straits of Hormuz for the first time. Entered Persian Gulf Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol southern P.G. Moored Dubai, U.A.E. for Thanksgiving port visit Underway for patrol southern P.G. Exit Persian Gulf Anchored alongside USS PRAIRIE (AD-15) off coast of Masirah, Oman, for tender availability Enroute to Straits of Hormuz Enter Persian Gulf Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol southern P.G. Christmas Day on patrol Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol in Gulf of Oman New Year ' s Day on patrol Moored Mina Jabal AH, U.A.E. Underway for patrol south pi P-,G. -r Moored Bahrain ■ ' lOOO ' - nd rway for patrol southern and central Persian Gulf MpjQred Bahrain 0900 yu« rway for Straits of Hormuz O io-- Exit Persian Gulf Relieved by USS JOHN YQiiNQ {DD-973) Moored CQliifiijMrSri Lanka    mwuiM «,n ' atong Bay, Phuket, Thailand 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 0700 1800 0900 1800 Underway Moored Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore Underway Crossed equator at 105 02.7 E longitude. Entered the Realm of King Neptunus Rex Moored NAVSTA Subic Bay, R.P. Underway Moored to buoy in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong Enroute to Pearl Harbor Crossed International Dateline at 25 N latitude Moored NAVSTA Pearl Harbor Departed for San Diego with Tigers Home Sweet Home! Moored Pier 2, 32nd St. NAVSTA, San Diego DuRflg routine ' atfol operations in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. USS HARRY W. HILL participated in 28 escort missions involving various re-flagged Kuwaiti tankers, f-m «. u Nun er of days sTsea: Nurnber of days in port: Longest periojl ira port; Shortest p ticJ J irt joft: Longest- period at sea: Shortest period at sea: Shortest liberty:. Distance trailed: 141 hl i.t: ' CU : ' ' 40 ' hf ■  •• . 7 days in Se Bay, 07-14 Oct 88 8 hours, 10 Jan 89, Mina Jabal Al] 15 days 12-27 Dec 88. onj trol IrTsouthern Persian Gulf 24 hours 2a ' 2?rnov 88, enroute Bahrain to )ubaruX.E. 7 hours, Singapore 28,967 nautical miles (equivalent to 33,891 stat- ute miles) Deployment Begins l W K -  , The morning of 16 September 1988 dawned gray and overcast along the San Diego waterfront. In the early morning gloom the crew of the USS HARRY W. HILL made final preparations for getting underway. At 1000 hours the mooring lines were cast off. With the crew manning the rails, the HARRY W. HILL slipped through the calm waters of San Diego harbor and began a six month deployment to the Persian Gulf. For those who sailed her, and for those who waited at home, it would prove to be a long and challenging six months. 14 «-. iv_. ' Mq jii j ' ' • Alf? 1-- r I Replenishment At Sea Air Ops Desert Duck WELCOMCS US NAVY -  y;wia ' ' . ffl .-. nin na ct . p Ports of Call k,ml. 4lA Hawaii Some 2000 miles south west of San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was the first and last port of call for the HARRY W. HILL on WESTPAC 88 89. Our time in port was limited to a total of four days, and there was a lot of work to get done, but the crew still managed to hit the beach and enjoy a bit of the grandeur of Hawaii. 1 V Last call for the Three Amigos 18 Philippines 1f 1 •• The Philippines offers a unique blend of both Eastern and Western culture, politics and religions. Discovered by Fernando Magellan in 1521, the Phi- lippines remained under Spanish control until 1899 when it came under the protection of United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, Since then, the Philippines have become an important base of opera- tions for the United States Navy in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Providing all of the services and conveniences of home, the P,l. offered HARRY W. HILL a chance to accomplish needed repairs, replenish supplies, and to relax and have fun on the way to and from the Per- sian Gulf. Pigeon hunting in P.! 20 Grande Island Hey. Riser, are you feeling alright? Penang, Malaysia Penang Island lies off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in the Straits of Malacca. It ' s principal city, Georgetown, was founded by the British in 1789. Georgetown is Malaysia ' s lead- ing port and second largest city, after Kuala Lumpur. Malaysians, Chinese, and Indians make up most of the population. Beautiful weather, inexpensive beach ho- tels, and interesting tours gave the crew ample opportunities for fun and relaxation during our final port visit before entering the Persian Gulf. Celebrating the Chinese New Year t n Lookin ' good, Mabry! Pearl of the Orient lii yirriiiSl Bahrain Bahrain is located on the western side of the Per- sian Gulf, just north of Qatar and 15 miles off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The eight islands which make up Bah- rain fall under the control of Sheik Isa bin-Sulman al Khalfa, a descendant of the original ruling family, which dates back to 1782, The country ' s primary exports are crude oil and natural gas. With a mix of Persian, Indian, and British cultures, Bahrain presents an interesting blend of old Arab tradition and modern western life- styles. Bahrain provided the HARRY W. HILL with essen- tial services such as store, fuel, and emergency mainte- nance, not to mention an occasional break from the ri- gors of Earnest Will missions and routine patrols in the Persian Gulf. Mina Solman Pier Dubai, U.A.E. In 1971 seven separate sheikdoms, locat- ed along the southern shore of the Persian Gulf, joined to form the United Arab Emirates (U.A E) With proven oil reserves m excess of 32 billion barrels, the U.A.E. enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. Dubai IS the second largest city of the U.A.E. and one of the most important trading centers in the Middle East. For the crew of the HARRY W. HILL, Du- bai meant down-home hospitality, as a number of American families Invited us to join them for a Thanksgiving dinner we will long remember. Thanksgiving Dinner in Dubai %fiA k ' J 1 h y y - k Mi Li H II ■ ■H SS W m B M n . 1 A u IHl mt II On Patrol In The Persian Gulf A dinar for your thoughts, CHENG 26 The unknown twidgit Sunrise in the Gulf 28 What a relief! Columbo, Sri Lanka and Singapore ' r Singapore Slings 29 Phuket Thailand Phuket, Thailand ' s largest island, liesoff the west- ern coast of the Malay Peninsula, approximately 200 miles northwest of Penang. From the lush tropical for- ests of the interior to the white sand beaches and clear blue waters of the coast, the Pearl of the South ' is a vacationer ' s paradise. The ship anchored in Patong Bay on the 6th of February. As the crew ' s first true liberty port since en- tering the Persian Gulf in November, Phuket Island provided fun in the sun, shopping galore, abundant seafood, and enjoyable nightlife. After three months in the Gulf, Phuket was the perfect choice for a well- deserved rest. Phuket Town 30 Diver ' s Delight --i ' ' - ft.. - J- ' k ' - 1 pPEB . 1 1 y LA Karon Beach i More Phuket Like father, like son 33 Crossing The Line . . . and talented too Shake it, Gunner! Fit for a King w H ii 11 i A boy and his wog-dog Wogs rule NOTHING! Right this way 1 1  7 L ' 1 ' i The moment of Truth It doesn ' t say Haynes until The Day Of F Reckoning 36 The popular J.O. stacking contest This time honored tradition is believed to have originated with the ancient Roman sail- ors as a way of finding favor with Neptune, god of the sea. The ritual cleansing of slimy poliywogs transforms them into trusty Shell- backs. King Neptune and his Royal Court still preside over the festivities. On February 13, 1989, at 105 degrees 02.7 minutes East longitude, approximately 300 crewmembers took part in the Crossing The Line ceremony, earning forever the rights, privileges, and honor of being a Shellback. WOG-9 Radar A Shellback is born The doctor will see you now Hong Kong With the old and new standing side by side, Hong Kong has developed into one of the most modern cities in the world. Under British control since the mid-1 800 ' s, Hong Kong has become a major financial center boasting the world ' s busiest harbor. With a population in excess of six million people it is also one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. Rich in Chinese culture, but with a strong British influence, exotic Hong Kong offered something for everyone. Sightseeing from Victoria Peak to the borders of Communist China, duty-free shopping in Kowloon, Wan Chi and Stanley, exciting nightlife and outstanding Oriental cuisine were enjoyed by the crew of HARRY W. HILL during out last port of call in the Far East. tnm m Tiger Balm Gardens Hong Kong Mickey D ' s 40 ifCr The Setting Sun As setting sun gives way to night, With thoughts of home I pause to write, A message to a distant heart. That bravely waits the months apart. Have faith my Dear, be not dismayed, W We honed the edge of Freedom ' s blade, or with a blade so keen and bright, ' This ship of peace won ' t shun the fight. When soon the helmsman calls, Aye, aye! And swings the bow toward eastern sky. We ' ll steam for home, our mission done, To watch with you,,the setting S( ' Megan Mane Macdonald, Jan. 8, 1989 Michael Ronzello, Oct, 3. 1! Hunter James Dolan, Oct 24, 1$ Hurry home, Daddy! - ' ' «. ' i- Amanda Lynne beivy. Sep. 21, 1988 Danielle Jackson, Nov 1, 1988 Elizabeth Brubaker. Nov. 19, 1988 Devon Lee Dawson. Nov. 22. 1988 43 Tiger Cruise Come spend a week with us ' , was the invitation sent to family and friends of the HARRY W. HILL crew. On March 8th, in Pearl Harbor, as we prepared for the final leg of our journey home, approximately 40 Tigers came aboard for the ride of a lifetime. Fathers, sons, brothers and friends got a chance to see their sponsor at work and to experience for themselves life on a modern warship. The Navy calls it America ' s Finest Destroyer and tonight it ' s home in San Diego. Channel 10 News March 16, 1989 45 We ' re Home . . . On 16 March 1989, the USS HARRY W. HILL returned to San Diego after a most suc- cessful deployment. America ' s Finest De- stroyer had, once again, lived up to her name. After 141 days and 29,000 nautical miles, the HARRY W. HILL was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of family and friends, whose cheers, tears, and smiles said: Were happy that you ' re home! Good luck, Jay! Home! 48 49 COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT LT Michael D. Abrashoff ENGINEERING LCDR Dale M. Dassler NAV ADMIN ■ 4 j Kfii m S i i m L CA - pg. 52 CE - pg. 54 CF - pg. 56 CG - pg. 58 A - pg. 60 E - pg. 62 MP - pg. 64 R - pg. 66 XX - pg. 68 NN - pg. 70 HM - pg. 84 50 LT Henry A. Castillo, Jr. HEADS FORMER LCDR Donald Inbody OPERATIONS 01 - pg. 72 OC - pg. 74 OD - pg. 76 CURRENT 51 - pg. 78 52 - pg. 80 S3 S4 - pg. 82 LT Jeffrey W. Despain SUPPLY LT James F. Dolan AIR DET pg.85 LT Steven Litwiller CA DIVISION e V CA Division ' s normal functions include detection and tracking of surface and sub-surface targets and maintenance and firing of Torpedoes and Anti-subma- rine Rockets (ASROC). However, v hile deployed to the Persian Gulf, wfiere submarines are not a threat, the Sonar Technicians, Torpedomen and Gunners r lates of CA Division became the ships Topside Gun- ners, responsible for maintaining and operating the 25mm and 50 cal. machine guns, and the 40mm gre- nade launchers located around the ship. Whether small boat attack or possible mine, CA Division w as ready around the clock to protect the HARRY W. HILL. LT JEFFREY D FREDERICK LTJG ANDREW H, SNELGROVE STGClSWi JAMES S. FREESE STGCS(SW) CHARLES E. EDMONDSON STGC(SW) MELVIN H, MARIHUGH STGC(SW) MICHAEL J. RANNOW STGI(SW) JOHN W, GREEN GMMI(SW) ROBERT E. BLANTON STGI(SW) HENRY NASH II STG1 DREW W. MARTINEZ STGI(SW) TERRENCE M. ADDEO STGI(SW) JOSEPH R. LEE STG2(SW) BRIAN S. SHEPERD TM2(SW) DAVID L. RUECKERT GMM2(SW) THOMAS L, CHRISTMAN GMM2(SW) RAYMOND A. BALES TM3 KENNETH D. WEAVER STG3 JOHN N. MACDONALD STG3 ROBERT FITZGERALD GMM3 MICHAEL E. GIVENS GMM3 HUGH G- MCCLURE STG3 JUAN C. MONTOYA STG3 JOHN W, VONDERHAAR STGSN GLENN D. DOWNEY STGSN RUSS H. HARRIS STGSN PAUL N. LANGEVIN STGSN JOSEPH A. RIZKALLAH GMMSN MICHAEL T, JOHNSON TMSN ASHLEY J. GREEN STGSA DAVID L. COOK STGSA TONY J. GEARHART 52 CE DIVISION Led by CW03 Richardson, CE Division is com- prised of eleven electronics technicians and six data systems technicians. The ET ' s are responsible for the maintenance of all of the ships communications equipment, surface and air search radars, and elec- tronic navigational gear. They also run the electrical Safety Program for the crew ' s personal electronic equipment. The OS ' s maintain the computers and re- lated equipment of the Navy Tactical Data System, as well as the ship ' s Snap II computerized management system and Zenith 248 data systems. CW03 NEAL W RICHARDSON JR. ETC(SW) THOMAS C. THOMPSON DSC(SW) JON M. HENRY ET1 KYLE E, RAMEY DS2 KERFORT D JENNINGS ET2 HARRY S, FONG ET2 MARK A. MEJIA ET2(SW) WILLIAM R. BEAUCHAMP DS2(SW) ERIC V- MERGLER DS2 RICHARD A. ROST DS2 JAMES DESSIN ET3 MARK S. GRAY ET3 VOIR HILLAIRE DS3 OSSIE R. KNIGHT ET3 CHARLES J. NEUHAUS ET3 QUINCY L. REED ET3 MARK P. WARKENTIN f f § |,§|i f f 54 V «. «« ' 1 ' What s up. Harry? V r illlllrt: Somebody wanna wake Hillaire. i . V .V 55 Inch worm, inch worm CF DIVISION Whether by surface or air. no target stands a chance against the weapons and technical ability of Fire Control Division. We control and maintain the Harpoon Antl-ship Missiles, the Close-in Weapons Systems (CIWS) automatic gatling guns and Sea Sparrow Missiles used for anti-missile defense, the fire control radars and computers, and we shoot the 5 guns. In short, we provide ■DESTRUCTION ON DEMAND . LJTG MARK MENIGOZ FCC(SW) LYLE E. MACDONALD FCC(SW) WILLIAM P, THORNTON FCClSW) JOHN H, FRANKLIN FCl TIMOTHY ANDREWS FCI(SW) JON K HOWLAND FCI(SW) STEVEN A SCHRAND FCI(SW) GREGORY K. BRUNTZEL FCl DENNIS P- MINTON FCl HOWARD M. SAMENDINGER FCSA(SW) GAIL O. BRENTS FC2 DANIEL P GALEGHER FC2(SW) JEFFREY D. HARM FC2(SW) JOHN S, PROKOP FC3 CHRISTOPHER BAUMANN FC3 DARYL L. CARPENTER FC3 CHRISTOPHER F. FRAZIER FC3 BRUCE W. HILTON FC3 WILLIAM J. MARQUIS FC3 PATRICK J. OBRIGHT FC3 BUDDIE A. OWEN FC3 RAYMOND THOMAS FCSA JAMES R. ROBERTS II 56 CG DIVISION V Two 5 inch 54 caliber gunmounts and numerous small arms are the property of CG Division. Port and starboard watches and long hours of maintenance were the norm for these dedicated Gunners. As a re- sult, HARRY W. HILL ' S guns were in a constant state of readiness to meet any threat in the Persian Gulf. Through numerous exercises and gunshoots, CG Divi- sion provided BORE CLEAR, 5 ROUNDS EXPEN- DED, GUNS ON TARGET. LTJG CARL E. NORTH ENS PAUL A. STADER GMGC(SW) FRANKIE L. HOOD GMGI(SW) WILLIAM W. HARRIS GMG2(SW) JAMES VAUGHN GMG2 STEVEN HALL GMG3 SHAYNE E. HENNING GMG3 VICTOR A. KLEPS GMG3 CHRISTOPHER S. SANSONE GMG3 ANTHONY BROWN GMGSN BRIAN HAMPTON GMGSN GERALD HANCOCK niii iHiiiiiii iisii ir -r ' . ' v 1 A 58 59 A - GANG The sixteen Enginemen (EN) of A Division, led by LTJG Sutton and ENC(SW) McKeehen, maintain and operate all of the ship ' s auxiliary equipment: air condi- tioning and refrigeration, steering gear, distilling plants, marine sanitation devices, fire and sea water pumps, and galley and laundry equipment. They also provide maintenance for the ship ' s boats and anchor handling equipment. LTJG GEORGE M. SUTTON ENC(SW) JOEL R, MCKEEHEN ENI(SW) JAMES L, GUY ENI(SW) VIRGILIO B. OVALLES EM2(SW) ROBERT H. CONWAY EN2 DANIEL L. PARROTT EN2 RICKY L. WORMELY EN3 ROBERT K. BELLUCHE EN3 RUSSEL M, CARROLL EN3 CHANDOIS F. HAWKES EN3 EDWARD V. HINELINE EN3 MICHAEL NAGEL EN3 MICHAEL A. SAWYER ENFN DOUGLAS E, WHITE ENFA JOHN COMPTON FA SAMUEL L. ALLEN FA VINCENT PROCTOR 60 61 E DIVISION Ulirtm Made up of dedicated, hard-charging Electrician ' s Mates (EM) and Interior Communications Technicians (IC), E Division is led by ENS Rossi and EMC(SW) Aus- tria. The EM ' S maintain the entire ship ' s electrical sys- tem, along with the degaussing system, numerous mo- tors and controllers, and aviation equipment. IC-men are responsible for the gyros, DC consoles, alarms, fire and flooding sensors, interior communications equipment, and operation of SITE TV. ENS RICHARD A. ROSSI EMC(SW) ROMEO M. AUSTRIA EM2(SW) THOMAS D. MOSER EM2 FELIX C CRUZ IC2 LARRY C. WILSON IC2 LANNY L, VANDEVER EM3 REYNALDO M. BARRIENTOS EMS HOA A, WONG EMS DONG T. NGUYEN ICS TIMOTHY L. ORTGIESEN FN NEAL O. BATTLE ICFA MICHAEL E. NAJERA FA DALE S. KENNEDY ICFR JUAN DELATORRE t WisT f . 62 MP DIVISION MP Division is led by ENS Halla, GSEC(SW) Osterdock. GSMC Vermillo. GSMC Urani and GSEI(SW) Brubaker. Gas Turbine Specialists, both Electrical and Mechanical (GSE and GSM), and one Engineman (EN) constitute the 36 engi- neers of this hard working division. They are re- sponsible for the four main propulsion engines, the electrical generators, fuel and lube oil quality, all support equipment, and material condition of the main propulsion plant spaces. LT TODD WILMOT ENS BRIAN L. HALLA GSEC(SW) THOMAS A OSTERDOCK GSMC BUENAVENTURA P, URANI GSMC JOSEFINO D VERMILLO GSMC GARY R MARTIN GSEI(SW) MARK K BRUBAKER GSM1 CHRISTOPHER CARNEVALE GSM1 WILLIAM W, ALTIZER GSE2 RANDALL A ANGEVINE GSE2(SW) PAUL S, BAILEY GSE2(SW) RANDOLPH L KOONS GSE2 EDGARO C- LIBAN GSE2 ROBERT L. KING GSM2 CRAIG H, BROOKS GSM2(SW) LEO A FONTILLAS GSM2 TIMOTHY M, HAMMOND GSM2 RANDALL C- JACKSON GSM2 BARRY W. SPANG GSM2 JAMES P. VAGO GSM2(SW) J. ERNEST HALL GSE3 RCHARD R. BASSO GSE3 MICHAEL A, BURKEY GSE3 DOUGLAS J- LUCAS GSE3 CHRISTOPHER TOPPERT GSM3 DAVID CHRISTENSON GSM3 PAUL M. GULLA GSM3 EDGARDO PINEDA GSM3 ARTHUR A RUNNION GSM3 RONALD R. SCHULER GSM3 STEVEN TAYLOR GSM3 JOSEPH H. THEBEAU JR. GSM3 MICHAEL E. VASQUEZ GSM3 BRYAN S. BAKER GSMFN THUY SAMPLES GSEFA MARTIN D. BERNS GSMFA JOSEPH B. GRUCZ FA STEPHEN BROWN FA JOHNNY ROSS FR BRYAN BLACKSTON EN3(SW) ANDREW P. GUZALLIS 64 R DIVISION fir R Division consists of eight Damage Controlmen (DC), six Hull Technicians (HT), one Machinery Repair- man (MR), a Divisional Chief and the Damage Control Assistant (DCA). We are responsible for the ship ' s damage control equipment and damage control train- ing for the crew. We can w eld, braze, manufacture parts and fabricate sheet metal products. R Division also provides Crash and Rescue services for flight op- erations and, most importantly, we are the ships fire- fighters. LT DANIEL C ESPINOSA ENS TIMOTHY J. HOLICK DCC(SW) RUPERT LUCAS DC1 DAVID S. HILLMAN HTI(SW) STEVEN J SYKOWSKI DC2 BRUCE RANDOLPH DC2(SW) RICHARD A, RUFF HT2 JAMES A ANDERSON HT2(SW) DANIEL B HARKNESS HT2(SW) JAMES M WALSWORTH HT2 JEFFREY C. WELDON MR2 DOMINICK J. FIUMARA DC3 WILLIE R. LOCKHART DC3 BRANDON M, PHILLIPS DC3(SW) RICHARD P, WALTHER FN ERIC T. KEPNER DCFA ROBERT F. HORNSTEIN ,• M£5 . .- ' 66 67 XX DIVISION y XX Division is made up of Yeoman (YN), Person- nelmen (PN), Master-at-Arms (MA), Navy Career Counselors (NC), Postal Clerks (PC), the ship ' s 3-M Coordinator, and Hospital Corpsmen (see page 86 for HM ' s). Led by PNC Cornish, the YN ' s and PN ' s sup- port the administrative needs of the ship including maintenance of personnel records and preparation of ship ' s instructions, command correspondence and numerous reports. MAI Pitula maintains law and order throughout the command. PC ensures the proper handling of all outgoing and incoming mail, plus the selling of stamps and money orders. Finally, EMCS Luedke is responsible for the administration of the ship ' s 3M (Material, Maintenance and Management) Program, while doubling as the SNAP II System Man- ager. LT MICHAEL HUMPHREYS EMCS(SW) ALAN LUEDKE PNCS JACK CORNISH MAI(SW) MYRON PITULA IC1(SW) IRA PEPPER YN1 VINCENT PADILLA PN3 KARL GAMESON PN3 CARL THORNTON YN3 ANTHONY LESLIE YN3 WILLIAM WINNICK PCS ANDREW NADEAU PNSN JUAN SANCHEZ YNSN WILLIE MABRY •) Mr NN DIVISION Comprised solely of Quartermasters (QM ' s), NN Division is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, maintenance of the Deck Log and Weather Ob- servation and Prediction data sheets, and ensuring the ship and crev arrive and depart each port or anchor- age safely and on time. The QM ' s utilize sophisticated satellite navigation systems, as well as traditional navi- gational skills, to accurately fix the ship ' s position to within a few hundred yards in an ocean spanning thou- sands of miles. LT HENRY CASTILLO QM1(SW) JOHN MURRAY QM1 BRIAN WENTZ 0M2 MICHAEL RISER QM3 ROBERT GREENBERG OMSN BRIAN EDWARDS OMSN MICHAEL GOODELL QMSR ARRON FRASIEUR QMSR HARRY COLEMAN 70 1 01 DIVISION 01 Division is composed of Operation Spe- cialists (OS), Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW) and one Intelligence Specialist (IS) working as a team in the Combat Information Center (CIC). The mission of CIC is to keep command and control stations informed of the tactical situ- ation and to provide control and or assistance for Anti-subm arine, Anti-surface, and Anti-air Warfare, Anti-ship Missile Defense, Navigation and Piloting. All day underway, the CIC team is ready to perform. LCDR DONALD INBODY LT JEFFREY W, DESPAIN LT PAUL J. SEVERS EWC(SW) WILLIAM B. ROBINSON OSC(SW) CARL F. MENSING EWI(SW) STEVEN SCHRAMM EW1 JAY YODER IS1 JON T. LANGSTAFF OSI(SW) ROGER J. HOTALEN OSI(SW) JEFFREY BENANDER EW2 KELLY WILLIAMS 0S2 PHILIP D, CALIO 0S2 KEITH R. CRAWFORD 0S2 DANIEL M. HAMILTON 082 RANDY R. HARREN 0S2 EDWARD D, LEDESMA 0S2(SW) JUNIUS MARSALIS 0S2 MICHAEL E MONKS 0S2 RICHARD J. POWELL JR- 0S2 FREDERICK W. MATHIS 0S2(SW) JAMES P. ROSENDAHL JF EW3 KEVIN PERRY EW3 CHRISTOPHER C. TALBOTT EW3 TERRY L. THOMAS EW3 DAVID E. WRIGHT EW3(SW) DONOVAN JACKSON 0S3 MICHAEL S. ALVIS 053 JOHN R. ATKINSON 0S3 DANIEL J, BYRNE 0S3 CHARLES B. FORTSON 0S3 JAMES C- MANSON 0S3 RUSSELL W. USSERY OSSN RONALD J, EVANCHO OSSN SCOTT A, GROSS OSSN RONNIE E, SANCHEZ OSSA GREGORY CORRAL OSSA MICHAEL FITZHUGH OSSR JOHN HVISDOS { M IS iSWv . HL v r -r k 73 OC DIVISION OC Division is the ships external communi- cators, consisting of Radiomen (RM) and Signal- men (SM). The RMs are responsible for com- munications with other units and shore facilities utilizing satellite, teletype, voice and digital meth- ods in frequency ranges from High Frequency (HF) to Ultra High Frequency (UHF). The SMs are responsible for communicating with other ships at sea. Using flaghoists, flashing light and semaphore, tactical maneuvering information, speed and course changes, and operational and routine messages are passed between ships. The Communications Division provides the fastest, most accurate and secure communica- tions possible, ensuring essential information is readily available for operation at sea. LTJG PER ERIK PROVENCHER RMC(SW) WILLIAM SINCLAIR RMI(SW) SAMUEL GUZMAN RMI(SW) TYRONE V. JORDAN SMI DAYMOND L. HOWELL SMI(SW) RANDY KUJIUJI RM2(SW) MARK S, AQUININGOC RM2(SW) WILLIE MARTIN SM2 CRAIG E, TAYLOR RMS MICHAEL A. BRADFORD RM3 MARC A. MOORE RM3 BRITISH RIVERS RM3 KYLE R, VANOSDOL RM3 THOMAS P. SANGSTER SM3(SW) ANDREW E. ANDERSEN SM3 LAWRENCE A. STURGIS JR. RMSN PHILIP THROWER RMSN JOHN BATTLES SMSN(SW) RICHARD D, ADAMS SMSN FRANK GUERRERO RMSA GARY A. CHAMBLISS RMSA THOMAS C, MCKEY RMSA PAUL WULFF 41 •y 75 OD DIVISION OD, or First Division, is manned by Boat- swain ' s Mates and non-rated seamen who are re- sponsible for preservation of topside spaces and all deck seamanship evolutions including: man- ning and rigging for all underway replenishment operations, towing, anchoring and mooring, small boat operations, and maintenance of the equip- ment used for these evolutions. First Division also provides key personnel for flight deck operations and bridge watchstanding teams. The sharp appearance of HARRY W. HILL in- port and at sea is a direct result of the skill and ded- ication of the men of OD Division. LTJG THEODORE J. BORN BMCS(SW) PORFIRO MENDOZA BMI(SW) DANIEL R, ACOSTA BMI(SW) SHANNON N COOPER BM2 STEVEN C. BRONSON BM2 GREGORY MCDONALD BM2 DONALD D, WHITECOTTON BM2(SW) GRANT MANN BM2 STEVEN MCNEELY BM3 SERRANO R. ALGARIN BM3 KENNETH E. CLARK BM3 CORNELIUS FOWLER JR. BM3 MARK A. HALDEN BM3 ROGER PENN BM3 CARL REEDY BM3 MALCOLM K- SUMPTER BM3 KEVIN HORNAK SN MICHAEL BOWMAN SN ANTHONY CORTEZ SN KEVIN NELSON SN TIMOTHY RICE SN MATTHEW RILEY SN TYRUS ROUSE SN JOEY MULLEN SA STEPHEN BERGERON SA CRAIG J. BEYELER SA JOHN A. COLEMAN SA FREDERICK GONZAGA SA WILLIAM LITTLE SR MICHAEL ANGELO SR ARTURO ARRAYALES SR SAMUEL ESQUEDA SR PATRICK JOLLY SR WAYNE LOCKWOOD SR JOSE RUIZ 76 77 S-1 DIVISION S-1 Division is comprised of the ship ' s Storekeep- ers (SK). All requests for repair parts, consumable items and services aboard ship are channelled through the SK ' s. S-1 Division maintains an onboard inventory in excess of 25,000 repair parts and maintenance items, with emergency parts issue available 24 hours a day. When it comes to keeping the gears turning, the circuits humming, and the guns blazing, the men of S- 1 Division provide an invaluable service. LT JAMES DOLAN SKCS RICHARD LOPEZ SKI JOSE MAGTOTO SK2 KYLE PRUNTY SK3 ARNALDO GLORIA SK3 JAMES HERFORD SK3 MICHAEL LYLES 78 it 79 S-2 DIVISION S-2 Division means Food Service, and Food Ser- vice translates into Mess Specialists (MS). HARRY W. HILL ' S galley is a busy place underv ay, closing for only a fevi hours each night. The MS ' s prepare all meals served onboard. When underw ay that means in excess of 1,000 meals per day, not to mention freshly baked breads, pastries and desserts. Outstanding holiday meals, ice cream socials and flight deck cookouts con- tributed greatly to the crew ' s morale throughout the deployment. MSC GERARDO REYES MSI(SW) JOHN GASPERETTI MS2 TIMOTHY PICKERING MS2 ENRIQUE RAZON MS2 WAYNE ROSSMAN MS3 NOEL BUENCONSEJO MS3 ROLANDO DAWANG MS3 WENDEL JOHNSON MS3 CHRISTOPHER LOWELL MS3 RANDY MILLER MS3 ROBERT SANARES MS3 GLENN TUOHY MSSN PHILLIP ERWIN SA MICHAEL GAGNE MSSR RAYMOND RAPIEN 80 S-3 AND S-4 X The Ship ' s Servicemen (SH) of S-3 Division pro- vide HARRY W. HILL with essential services and com- forts such as laundry, barber shop, ship ' s store and vending and amusement machines. Underway, ap- proximately 15,000 sodas are sold each month through the soda machines. Ship ' s store sales for the deployment totaled $137,000 with $38,000 in profits turned over to the ship ' s Welfare and Recreation Fund. HARRY W. HILL ' S Disbursing Clerks (DK) have the responsibility of paying the 300-plus man crew twice each month. They maintain the pay records for all per- sonnel and process travel vouchers, financial returns and collections. Approximately $80,000 in cash is dis- bursed each payday. The DK ' s and Disbursing Officer cash about $100,000 in checks each month. LT ANDREW CALSMER ENS JOHN MCGRAW DKI(SW) DANILO AMANO SHI HERMOND JONES SH3 RONNIE BROOKS SH3 CARLOS RAMIREZ SH3 CHARLES RINGLING SH3 DWIGHT STALLWORTH SH3GUNTHER WAGNER SN EULOGIO GLORIA S3 MEDICAL The Hospital Corpsmen (HM) are responsible for the medical welfare of the crew. In addition to providing excellent onboard emergency care, the HM ' s schedule all treatment for crewmembers at clinics and hospitals ashore, maintain medical and dental records, and provide weekly medical train- ing for the crew. They also ensure that the ship is hygienically clean and that all foodstuffs pur- chased aboard are safe for consumption. HMCS(SW) Timothy K. Burnham HM2(SW) Floyd E. Dorsey, Jr. HM2(SW) Christopher A. Gilbert 84 vs: - ' It AIR DET The Air Department set new stan- dards for aviation excellence during WESTPAC 88. Flying their Kaman SH- 2F. dubbed ' SEASNAKE 21 , the 4 pilots, 3 aircrewman and 10 mainte- nance personnel amassed over 700 flight hours while accomplishing a myriad of missions ranging from sur- face surveillance to an actual search and rescue. Their mission effective- ness and remarkable maintenance completion rate were key factors in at- taining THE EDGE . LT STEVEN W, LITWILLER LT DAVID L. GAY LT DONALD S. SELVY LTJG SCOTT N. SHAVER ADC ARMANDO M. BUDOMO AD1 BILLY E HOLCOMB AE2 JOSE WALLACE AZ2 RICK MARLOWE AX2 MARK BOSTIC AX2 TIMOTHY HAWLEY AW2 ODELL FLAKE AMH2 GEORGE JACKSON AE3 EDGARD JOVEN AD3 DAVID MASSEY AW3 DAVID RONZELLO AWAN ROBERT SMITH AMSAN BARRY ST JOHN SEA SNAKE 21 cJIk) lurnily 85 A.H.I.P.S. M f f STINGER DETACHMENT 87 VIKING TEAM LCDR D. Ryan LT J Frederick STGC(SW) J. Freese ENI(SW) J. Guy BIV!1(SW) S. Cooper QM1 B. Wentz 0S2(SW) J. Marsalis HM2(SW) F. Dorsey BM2(SW) G. Mann BM2 McNeely HT2 J. Anderson EW3 D. Wright DC3 B. Phillips SMSN(SW) R. Adams STGSN P. 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