Harry Yarnell (CG 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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LM Uivision (imbat Missliriun l)i isi( ii The keepers of our deadly payload. The GM ' s maintain the errier Missiles and launcher systems which make L ' .S.S. HAR- ;V E. VARNKLL one of the most feared A AW platforms in ie fleet lodas. Although much of their lime is spent cleaning nd painting, there is no doubt that these men are well trained nd ready to do their vital job. They arc also responsible to provide ersonnel for sea and anchor detail line handlers. .After Steering, Unrep line handlers, Hcio detail. Boat Gunner, Plane Guard Gunner, Swimmer Gunner, and Ammo onloads. The rest of the crew seems to be ama ed how all that work gels done with such a small division but the (j.M ' s say If you need it done, go to the Gunners Mates . When the GM ' s were asked to reminisce about stories or some incident from the MED or B.Ai.TOPS they said There ' s a million stories on the naked ship! In other words, no comment. ;NS DAVID I DOE f 1 y GMM.SN RICK , MES (i 1 i; ,11 F HFRV A BOLLINGHR gmm; iich.- hl f. clrrie jr. (■ I I DRY (;MM3 STl I N D EBERT CiMMl MICHAtl K HI MOT (; 1 n II( HAM H HOWARD (1 1 1 ' NORM W D. JOHNSON JR. (iMM. kl l l N R KOONTZ (.mm: marcls a mitchi-ll gmm: SHAWN M ROLRKt GMM3 THEODORE S SIMONSON gmm: SUMMERS GMM I WELDON 23

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Interior Communications (CI) The IC men arc an underrated bunch. Most people think the just work on phones, but these guys do it all. from as low as the Pit sword to as high as the Wind birds. These gung ho guys are responsible for distributing precision 400 Hz power, and maintaining various navigation transmitters and indicators which provide vital fire control inf ormation such as: Ships Heading, Ships Speed, ind Speed Direction and Pitch Roll, The also manage the Ships l:ntertainment Television station. This happy go lucky gang is managed b LTJG Lheri and led by ICC Wiedrick. The work center consists of: BUSY B , SHERM, LAZY LOWE, STICK, YO! MEEK, GAZING GARRATT and newly drafted TEEFFIS. According to the IC men: since they have equipment in every space, it may be hard to find one of these gifted guys. But if you need an IC man really bad, check the local pond you might find one fishin . Heck, you might find all seven of them fishin . i LT GEORGE ICFA MICHAEL A. AMICO IC2 JAMES H. BEZOLD III ICFN MARK A. HAFEMEISTER IC3 KENNETH C. LOWE IC2 ROGER M. SHERM.XN ENS DANIEL T, KELLY ICC CURTIS D. WIEDRICK 22

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opposi iberty port in i town on the island o. Isles. MainK a rcson 5 true flavor was missii , the relaxation of a ..ge of scenery after 2. worthwhile. Malaga, and its na on the other hand, was i attractions, great sightse nightlife, d friendly .sailors cons calls and fo Year ' s and Ki ary) celebration those fortunate ent meet the ship McmoricToi I this time . quiet dinner and at sea made the po ion town Tormelin . with cvcclicnt toui and shopping, ihriv Ic Many V.ARNE ic highlight of the •- ' Chrisim.is. !