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HAWKINS A native of Olathe, Kansas and graduate ofthe University of Kansas, Cap- tain Hawkins entered the Navy in 1951 and received his commission and designation as a Naval Aviator in May, 1952. He has served with Patrol Squadrons Twenty-three, Ten, and was Executive Of- ficer and Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron One. He has seen duty in a variety of places with those squadrons, both in the Pacific and Atlantic. He has served as Navigator aboard the now decommissioned USS Valley Forge CLPH-81 and as Commanding Officer of USS JUNEA U KLPD-102 prior to his duty aboard Iwo Jima. In addition, he has served at Naval Station, Rota, Spain, in BuPers, with the Logistics Directorate of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and with Fleet Air Wing Two at Barber's Point, Hawaii. Captain Hawkins has a Master of Science Degree from the University of Kansas, has completed the Naval Warfare Course and has attended the Armed Forces Staff College. He is married to the former Patricia Anne Olson of Washington, D. C. .4 .-xnf..,.4. XM wh! I ,I lv. H N , . . ag 'ly H 7? ef' tx 4: -,rl 2- 0, -ag Y qty' V45 U' for is EXECUTI E OFFICER CDR. W. C. POWELL Commander Powell, a native of Ahoskie, North Carolina, began his naval career in 1954. He entered flight training in Pensacola and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1956. His military career consists of a variety of duty assignments in a variety of places. He has served with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons One, Seven and Three, Training Squadron Twenty-seven Helicopter Support Squadron Four Cwhich was re-designated Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron flightj Thirtyj, and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron flightj Thirty-two, where he served as Commanding Officer in l973. Commander Powell has served in Key West, Florida, Corpus Christi, Texas, New Iberia, Louisiana, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, Lakehurst, New Jersey and Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Powell is a graduate of the Naval War College. He reported aboard Iwo Jima in September I974 and served as Operations Officer until March 1976, when he assumed duties as Executive Officer. Commander Powell resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, the former Adelia Rhodes While of Windsor, North Carolina. They have two children: Leigh, 18, and Bill, Jr., l6. ,av si-'55 Mg,-, ' f.',.Il.L1Q. ...' VLQQ .Q Q f' W Q G' f ,ww 5 N. I ' 1 H' 'r -f ,+Qf'Q U hr r 1 ff -V' , X 9 ' h 'Q' ' 1 U -, ' 3, ,J N,f?'x,,L. + 'S --f Y siih- - -, 'X A ' X-.A ' - ,Jn-, . X if k ,. i 1 .42 xiii P, 1 Mft! P' L sw , .f FORMER C. o. gk, CAPTAIN J. R. PCWELL, JR. Captain J. Richard Powell, Jr., hailing from Bay- side, Long lsland, N. Y., entered the U. S. Naval Academy in 1946 and was commissioned an Ensign in 1950. His career in aviation began in 1952 when he was designated a naval aviator. He served in the Pacific until attending the U. S. Naval War College from 1963-1964. Captain Powell served with Attack Squadron 125 and 144 before he assumed command of Attack Carrier Squadron Three on board the USS Sr1ra!0gafCVA-601 in 1969. Following his relief in 1971 he reported to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and served as his Executive Assistant until 1973. After attending Harvard Business School, Captain Powell reported to the USS Austin KLPD-41 as Com- manding Officer. He became the skipper of USS Iwo Jima KLPH-22 in early 1975 and while in command, guided his ship through the waters of the Mississippi River, through the Caribbean Sea and twice through the Mediterranean. 1 .fl 4' . . - have' A . Y .-,,-..,Xi.igJ w.v - vi-1 u JL 112 I K 'Ji :iii H5352 D2 2 Vi Q is Vi 3? S' L2,lv1igaIw0,,.1 f I I I' -1 1 rg,,,.-L '-A b 3-.EX 3? 'lsr 1 A-'R .lug ' 'if ll r -I M 7. 4 l -K ALO G IXMC TH HE D Iwo lnMA 41' T -?.:L+::S-7-'Fl Weeks Weeks an 't , . A4 lt was the seventh oflune when Iwo .lima and her crew began the first leg ofa six-month long Mediterranean cruise. For many. it would be their lirst trip outside the United States . . . while for others . . .just another cruise. Everyone was looking forward to the liberty ports of Spain, Italy and France and the excitement and adventure encountered overseas. But the pain of separation is a bitter one, and there were few who wouldn't miss and be missed by families, friends and lovers back home. Six months can be a very long time. , .-................-.mas-1-:mae-1,ncs f i3-5 if 'f iq -x ,J Ev' P13 4 KX 1. we ' . . .., . s' '7 7' ,. 1 ,,. xt we M .fbibfff W f it A 1f.i,+.. a .7 K-K' - ' - 5. l I . ,i id ,L 1 i X 1 4 . e- Weeks ll L' l 'V u N I 'hug 5 -k Qsr:...,q ,AN -- ,am I xr' .II - 'i-.,.,,.. - ' ' -.- . I Ah, 'A ., I , . ...WN uh --+...,,w,ww-hm ON LOADING MARINES MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. fin. 'Y I 1 ix 555-nfl' PJ- . 4- uh. 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Ill! v-i g'- Y f if f .':-.ma ,fe 15 -:QA f - s -e wffffffa df' H 11.411 ng.- -- - - 'Q 1 it '71 l v A . While free countries around the world celebrated the 200th birthday ofthe United States. Iwo Jima was anchored off the Greek island of Kithira conducting her own special festivities in honor ofthe bicentennial. A gun salute, sports contests, fireworks, music by the ship's band and a swim call were a few diver- sions that made the day a memorable one. There was also a Captain's Call attended by all hands and the ship participated in a world-wide bell-ringing ceremony at 2:00 EDT. Although we were in an isolated locale, it turned out to be a great birthday party. H iimfmf 1 if o gf, . ,rm I Vi, Y l 4 1 ,li 1' ,L -j Iii? L fi - . , . ., .......-1..w ' -. , - V 1. 4 N .. .,,,. - L '- 1 ...L :Af .. . ,4-g., - 'cw ,.. Nm - iz WIM CALL 'Q' 1-f+ X puff' , ' , - , ' . X' . . , , , k ,gum V A s-, , i 'H E :-HTC Hx, 1 -' -X X, 'il-A-.1w,...,.., 'X' 1. X v .. ,,,,..v. t...,..,..,,.,- s.,1,.:mr.gaw: fe1' ' I Am the Nation . . .U i oats at . 1 11 .iw alll? I P511 4.5 fb' ,dry I. , 'dill'-. X Q 2' I7 .0C,,.., , ' ' 'fern 5 ' xf.Qf..,, ,L 7 I Qlflif 4. 'E H ul 1 - --1- . .XX . I , ff' iw 2 9 Ste Fl Z 'L xe A fc i..............l.-.-.4 X 'P75-1916 TM I was born on .Iuly 4, 1776. and the Declaration of Independence is my birth certificate. The bloodline of the world runs in my veins, because I offered freedom to the op- pressed. I am many things, and many people. I am the Na- lion. I ani 200 million people, living souls and the ghosts of millions who have lived and died for me. I am Nathan Hale and Patil Revere. I stood at Lex- ington and fired the shot heard around the world. I am Washington, Jefferson and Patrick Henry. I am John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain Boys and Davy Crockett. I am Lee and Grant. and Abe Lincoln. I remember the Alamo, the Maine and Pearl Harbor. When Freedom called, I answered and stayed until it was over, over there. I left my heroic dead in Flanders Fields, on the Rock of Corregidor, and the Black steppes of Korea. I am the Brooklyn Bridge. the wheat lands of Kansas, the granite hills of Vermont, the potato fields of Wisconsin. I am the coalfields of the Virginias and Pennsylvania. the fer- tile lands of the Mid-west, The Golden Gate and the Grand Canyon. I am Independence Hall, the Monitor and the Merrimac. I am big! I sprawl from the Atlantic to the Pacific, three million square miles throbbing with industry. I am more than five million farms. I am forest, field, mountain, desert. I am quiet villages and cities that never sleep. You can look at me and see Ben Franklin walking down the streets of Philadelphia with his breadloaf under his arm. You can see Betsy Ross with her needle. You can see the lights of Christmas, and hear the strains of Auld Lang Syne as the calendar turns. I am Babe Ruth and the World Series. I am 169.000 schools and colleges, and 250,000 churches where my people worship God as they like best. I am a ballot dropping in a box, the roar of a crowd at the stadium, and the voice of a choir in a cathedral. I am an editorial in a newspaper and a letter to a congressman. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. I am Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. I am Horace Greeley, Will Rogers and the Wright Brothers. I am George Washington Carver, Daniel Webster and Jonas Salk. I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt Whit- man and Tom Paine, I am Phillip Brooks, Billy Sunday and Bishop Quayle. Yes, I am the Nation, and these are the things I am. I was conceived in Freedom and, God willing, in Freedom I will spend the rest of my days. May I possess always the integrity. the courage, and the strength to keep myself unshacklecl, to remain a citadel of freedom and a beacon of hope t.o the world. This is my wish, my goal, and my prayer on this my birthday, two-hundred years after I was born. Author Unknown flileprinted from the Wisconsin Veterannj Spirit 551fJIiIl'lIll'HIll 14111 IlI'l1 pn-p'4r'1-fl M1 l4'IIlIl1l1!1HI'lll IPM 'llHIfl 'lI1ll1k'lY NI .uw HI .'XIlll'I'll'Il IH IMI- ln' fi? Ffiilf , vw ' ., ,2 1.2: a 'Iii . 40-ml if-1. x 'Q,,.eff' - , F A . - 41 1- . ? I 3 ' f vs- cn ST' a .m-me -'.v.2fg3 , V ,. 153-w pr 'Q . -Q. - f x Q r f . '14 3 ,W 5,51 , -Q 3'i.:Lg1le? Q' ELSE., fJh4:1f:M, L F' ri I IP' ' 'x . A ' X Q, 'silt 1 1 If if A -,MNA ,xi W-Wi xg , 2 ,fl fl xl 5 i xr K' .. ,S v -an 'fi V 'F A , 4 'Lf ET J -1 .5 1 :fi f , fcif I ,gg xx' , . 4 as . .L ,H ' 1' '.' ,, .' , , , ,' ' W' ' A '17 'Y Lr V. 1 .'v'. I 4 Ty .fu H- rf L 'xxx .1 .,, 1 I -K I, -A , ' ' ' Na-ur-r ' .lu 1 .I 1 J L , 3 , -.., . , J , , 'A' .W 4' ,A -1, N. . ,gf Q 4 N I? R MQ 'I A, , if , 1 h if E A 1, 6' A 'Z 4 dniifwl Q, af k ga K, .'t' - 1 .ia ,.,,,' ' 1 5' -I ' Oxy-' sw' if 1' 1 . 1.. .ef Y, - W..- G W W...-f-W---Y,g-we-1.-Aw QQ. These Are the Times That Try Men's Souls . Tlionms l'm'riv lu Captain -lohn Paul -lones unfurled the first Stars r11idStr1'pes over the ocean when the young nations banner, containing thir- teen stars and thirteen stripes, was hoisted aboard the Hanger. 21' From the deck of the captured British vessel Serapis, Capt. Jones and his crew watched as the American man-of-war, Iftlllhllfllllll'Iffl'flf1I'Cf, sank in victory, September 23, 1779. With the aid of friendly powers-namely France and Holland-and the leadership of commanders like Jones, the American fleet was able to effectively combat Britain's naval supremacy in the colonies. fl! General -lohn Stark led the colonial forces to victory at Ben- nington on August 11. 1777. The victory, along with an American triumph at Saratoga on October 12 of that year brought France to the colonies' aid as an ally and was the turn- ing point of the war. -lf Outside of occupied Boston. colonial patriots organized themselves into a volunteer militia known as the Minutemen, On the eve ot' April 18, 1775, British troops numbering more than Hilti were dispatched from Boston to seize colonial munitions stored at Concord. Forewarned, Paul Revere and others spread the alarm and the Redcoats were met by a deter- mined band of Minutemen at Lexington. It was here that the famous shot heard round the world was fired. lt is not known which side fired the first shot of that battle which marked the opening of outright hostilities and led to open war. 5! The surrender of British troops under the command ot General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, brought an end to all-out fighting. A few scattered skirmishes continued for over a year. However, complications of negotia- tion with England delayed the signing of a peace treaty for nearly two years, General George Washington, commander of colonial forces. accepted the British surrender at Yorktown and later presented the captured British flags to the Congress. fs. Stand Your Ground . If They Mean to Hcwe o War, Let It Begin Here. U Vfzpf, John l'f1rl:4'r lf Capt. John Parker uttered those words as the colonial militia under he Command Prepared to meet the British troops at Lexington. Those words and the painting-Spirit of '76-exemplify the dedication and determination ofthe American patriots in their fight for independence. The colonies had organized to express their grievances in an effort to resolve the differences within the framework of the Empire. Several of the colonial legislatures had instructed their delegates to the Con- tinental Congress in Philadelphia to oppose any move toward iri- dependence. The movement for independence was gaining strength and following the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, which argued for colonial sovereignty, a resolution was adopted and a committee of five appointed to draft a declaration of independence. 2! General Washington, who had been appointed commander-in-chief of American forces by the Second Continental Congress, was a brilliant military strategist. It was his decision to take his Continentals across the Delaware River on Christmas night which resulted in the first ma- jor colonial victory. That victory at Trenton over Hessian mercenaries gave the ragged army renewed vigor. Supported chiefly through the printing of Continental currency, the colonial army also went through the personal fortunes of many American patriots-among them Washington, Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee and John Adams. These fortunes were donated to the cause of liberty-a cause supported by about one-third of the American population which was near 2,000,000 Another one-third remained loyal to the English crown and the remainder were apathetic. Despite many defeats, the colonies managed to keep an army in the field as a symbol of American resistance, to guarantee a negotiated rather than dictated peace. , ,.,,, I . :,-ssas-g::ne-ymna-.- - v V44 . 1.1! IA .f ix .Lu-f , I HQ- Bl ills I Wal . ' . . Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Patrick Henrjv I!! Following the victory at Yorktown, Washington refused the offer of his troops to become king and returned to Philadelphia to aid with the establishment of a permanent government for the new republic-a loose alliance ot' sovereign states held together by the Articles of Confederation. An envoy composed of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John -lay was sent to negotiate with the British. It was not until 1783 that the peace agreement, known as the Treaty of Paris. was signed, guaranteeing the sovereignty ofthe United States ot'America. The Articles ot' Confederation, despite many weaknesses, served to un- ity the states until 1787 when a special convention was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to revise them. The meeting was attended by titty-five ot' the most-prominent men ofthe day. Twenty- nine ot' the delegates representing a majority ofthe states met on May 125 and decided to draft an entirely new constitution rather than am- mend the Articles o1iCont'ederation. The meeting then became known as the Constitutional Convention. 4! The men who assembled for the Constitutional Convention were an illustrious group with nearly every delegate a person ot' prominence in his home state. A large majority favored a strong central government. Alter four months ot' debate, on September 17. 1787, the new constitu- tion was completed. In a little more than tour months, six states had ratified the new constitution. Despite the good beginning, the tight for ratification was bitter and it was not until September 13, 1788, that the necessary two-thirds majority ol' the states had approved the docu- ment and Congress could call 1'or states to choose their electors and congressmen. Several ot' the states had ratified the constitution with the provision that it would be amended. Thus, as one ofits first official acts under the new constitution, the Congress added the tirst ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Washington was un- animously elected President and a new nation was launched on a course ot' democracy. 4- up I Many VlPs visited Iwo Jima during our cruise. TOP ROW, left to right: Capt. Hawkins speaks with VAdm. Harry D. Train, COMSIXTHFLT, QCENTERJ and RAdm. Kent J. Carroll, CTF 60. Capt. Hawkins escorts VAdm. R. E. Adamson, COMNAVSURFLANT, on his tour of the ship. A British naval officer diagrams plans for ship formation during the massive Display Determination pre- sail conference. LEFT, a French naval of- ficer and Capt. Hawkins observe the amphibious landing operations of Display Determination. RIGHT, Adm Stanstield Turner, CINCSOUTH, chats with MAl Donald Romeo. BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Iwo .lima's hangar bay serves as a huge conference hall for pre- sail discussion of the NATO operation Display Determination. VAdm. Adam- son presents Capt. Hawkins with a replica of the Adm. Flatley Award for air safety. 7 vffri oi' XX I I 2 Q .4 1 iw X 5 X l ' x . Db' ,- ev- ' F J 51 KY, 7 . . iii .. B599 4 J If- rye i CHANGE GF CGMMAN 7 5 ln the formal change-of-command ceremony of Iwo Jima held July l4, Captain Phil R Hawkins relieved Captain J. Richard Powell, Jr., becoming the fourteenth skipper of the fifteen-year-old ship. The ceremony was held on the hangar bay while Iwo Jima lay at anchor off the Greek island of Kithira. The entire ship's company witnessed the ceremony. Colorful signal flags hung overhead provided a rainbow effect to the age-old ritual. 27 D F RGLIC DA Iwo Jimulv return to the States was characterized by unseasonably good weather during most of the voyage. It was during the final leg of the cross- ing that the sailors and Marines got a chance to use the excess energy that the prospect of being home again had generated. A Fun and Frolic day was set asideg talents previously unknown surfaced during a variety ofcompetitions ranging from kite flying to Jello slurping. Some of the other diversions that afternoon included the tricky lima bean spitting contest, tugs-of- war events, water balloon fi ht races, fire-hose fights, and an Enuiugilay limerick writing contest won b Engincering's Main Control. yapoelfmm There was also skeet shootin f fantail. 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IQ-s ...Mi v- .. ywnnu , ,-.. 'S Z' uf F-.I .47 CATANIA, SICILY After our seemingly unending anchorage off the island of Kithira,it was a merry crowd that sailed Iwo Jima into the first real liberty port of the cruise -Catania, Sicily. Good times were had by sailors and Marines alike in the quaint Italian port. Many people got their first ex- perience in speaking Italian here in Catania while visiting the lovely parks, restaurants, and amusement parks. Tours were organized and visited Mt. Etna, an ac- tive volcano and the highest mountain in Europe south of the Alps. Another tour journeyed to Taormina, 21 popular resort frequented by many Europeans. Catania had much to offer including refreshing beaches for sunning and swimming. Soccer and basket- ball games were organized for the sports enthusiasts aboard, and many ofthe fun times had in Catania WCFC spent with the friendly, likable people of the city. 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Rota itself, though small, is a quaint little picture-book town where life goes on in a calm, unharried way. For those wanting to see more of the area, the neighboring towns of Juarez and Cadiz attracted many. Though there were many who thought it would never arrive...the end of a long Mediterranean deployment was only an ocean away. 'u ll ll ll UI In lap' M ' L is! M LZ:-.. ., 6 lg 3, - ' , fi ' - 1 1 ' A . A , L11 A A i -H' I 4---V . I .' . h I - - Lb' ' i , A 'Q , A , . .af - -....j'-0952, , 4 - - . . . - llllll :Q 'X gs F ns nk., ' I .-In ! in -A v-1.1 , 1 1. ,I 'F I I bi-1. ' 4... if ff i,,..-1 J n,,-4. ,Q 1.1 XP ' 9? nyx A-.1 f Yxx 4 f . - ' 1 n 7' Af, s 'I ,ff dxf. S611 'N' - N 111 W 'ff ,fn , .I why r' l. I ,Y .Nga A ' 1 X 1 1 fy. N - 1 ., Sp! A ,IK Q' :AIX-I-I ugflqy ,fx X xg i Yr ' f Jr,'I,-' ,Hx I 5 ri- -I J... M 4 I V Ii LU.: y :- v : . A 'T' 'xxai Wu-.2 NTI lllll CHI A ll a asa x X A W1 - 'w-4 :Vs 9 as ,....4 .FHL H ,l 3. in . . r N , L X -. 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A trip to the zoo would be most incomplete without a stop at his cage. 4 Barcelona was viewed by many as our best liberty port of the cruise. We were lucky enough to be moored during most ofour stayin the lovely portg the long boat rides that had plagued us at most of our e it all the more appreciated that all we had to do after 3 night on the town was to walk up the brow and we were home, The food in Barcelona was exquisite, and the night life was fast- paced and anything but dull. Though there were probably few aboard Iwo Jima that didn't look forward to our departure for Rota, Csignalling the end of the cruisel, almost everyone would miss this exciting city that provided us with restand relaxation and glittering memories vivid enough to last a pon visits mad lifetime. -O L, ' -wr' ,. :fl S1 L .J..XS.afffgLlQ -. 1...:.. - .......-, 4-gf , -v 68 --iz f Q 5 ff JF? 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Q, ii? -J? , .L 1 4- Aff .th M THA GIVING DINNER 'F' r it N- Ki: is 's L., 74 .S.....-M..-- I . I..-f Alf . ' K Q ,411 in 1 .fx -4' VL'-' .nv I , 'P' I n s' I 44 W-N. XQi l. MAIL CALL ,-4. lad 1' ll S INN I N EJ Rs f, . ' - 'ar a 5 , V6 Ii Q E 2 E 5 ! 1 I' rv , 'fl-ifii iibrra HV I LOVE Kill! 0 ,Q . ,, u pp -is i ,,rH:i'S T T 20 -HMA dsl' ii HOMECOMI G It was early afternoon, December the tenth, when Iwo Jima moored at Pier Seven in Norfolk. The pier was lined with families, friends, and lovers ofthose who had lived by the calendar, and thought this day would never arrive. Only the night before, Iwo Jima had been moored in Morehead City, N.C., where the Marines were busy unloading their gear. Our jealousy at their good fortune at being home before us was soon replaced with the mounting expectations of the end of a long, long cruise. The life of a sailor is one ofvaried adventures and a multitude of experiecnes in ports-of-call around the world. But all things considered, most sailors would agree with the little girl from Kansas. As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, There's no place like home. fr,-g 4 - . . if 1: f:. 'j' V ., . fa 3 r X' ' 5 , . E R K, Lx: 1 -1' ' ' n 4' :if lf fb ' 1 'fx N f .' , ,F U ' A A , 1' N. , Q' , ' . ,QA I , Q.,-A 1 A ' -r f,, 'fs x in-, .. '. . . ,L 'Q H7545 .' 'ri-Q E Qvff' r 15,- 'iw. 'X 1, s' , -- in .E-f7f'..5 'f' F 1391? ' 'Mfg-L K 'I' My ,-. 4 f, , A u -1 . - . ' - 1 IM' ' ' W5 1 ' . -. K bs, , a l J rg w 5, ' V' I e, l I , , P x 1: :?r5' ,lqxszh . 4,4 ',,-. . 2 H.. - -, 1 V 1. .-, 5 '7' ' ',. - Q 'V . - -'wmv '--1515 ' 5 4 . S. K W W ' ,- ' s .4 ..- M. jf' Y. N rg' , H-f Y 841: .1 ' f., l 11.1. .1 .wi Uv: 4 NX .A' - W. Administration rf i I i 2 aff 2 5 1 Iwo Jima's Administrative X Division is comprised of a variety of people working from a multitude of offices. The primary duties of X Divi- sion are to support the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer and handle all official correspondence to and from the ship, all service records for both enlisted and officers, and other clerical work. To do this, X Division per- sonnel run the following work centers: print shop, administrative of- fice, public affairs office, WIWO Television Studios, educational ser- vices oflice, Chaplain's office and library, personnel office, drafting shop, 3-M office, television repair, and the career counselor's office. Ad- ditionally, the Master-at Arms and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command work from X Division. ADMINISTRATIO ni if Cdr. W. C. Powell, Executive Officer in V . qu lp ROW ONE, lon to figm- DM2 G. w. Davis, IC3 J. F. swan. Pcs E Ercs U L SN K. W. Johnson, SA D. A. Harris, MMI E. C. Evans. sgn. T. E. Scvigny ROW TWO' CWO2 A. D. Johnson, . 'L Murray. SN D. L. owen, AN R. Goss, PN3 v. Rcgirndarfogi ii.- D, Kirkpatrick, PC3 W. D. Combs, YNI D, H. Northam, JO3 Shane P. Abel. L12 S. P. Grmger, YNC D. Berry, Jr., Ens. K. L. Thompson, YN3 0' johnson, Jr. ROW THREE: YNSN R. M. Perkins, PN3 E. IJ. Bouchard, NCI V. C. Ross, PC2 T. G. Bnardsgaard, LI3 N. V. Pelragha. A W-Ji 5. J 1, 4, Q, Pi 5 . 4 J . E I! 4 TI -E 'E 1 ' v li gi :FJ E J? y 3 ? Q. v- ,- n- . L-.fm g- V f ,-A .4-u x A ,.....w,5 , M- inns! : --1 13 . -'sua I . 11.-ul 1 1 1- -- 'TTJIS 'Z . nn ..- f Q A as 1 , t 3' ur ., .l - Q, , ,,.. . , :ii ' 1 fl-' cu V' 'L r J, AK! 31- 'H-..... Q MQ:-.sv S .M ,.Y.. . ., nnvzmfftwww-W ..-tq vi OMBAT CARGO Photo at left, ROW ONE, from left to right: SR Ig E. Mecnen, SR I. M. Gonzalez, AN J. A. Schneiter. ATN R. M. Collier, SN D. A. Mazdzer. AA D. L. Potts. ROW TWO: Capt. H. Steever, SA M. L. Knotts, AA W. M. Seddon. AN M. A. Sarisky. SR T. Raber. SA D' C. Dickson. BMI N. R. Beck, GySgt. G. T. vuchon- . QA ---.... lin- 5.21-R, Combat Cargo Division is tasked with the responsibility of embarking Iwo JIIIPIGVS assigned Marines, their equipment and supplies onto helicopters with split-second timing, so they may be flown to an assault area ashore. Their work is essential to the support of the Marines in the field. While on this cruise, Combat Cargo personnel loaded over 7,000 Marines, over one-half million pounds of Supplies and 272 vehicles onto helicopters for delivery to Marine forces ashore. The work of Combat Cargo exemplifies the NavyfMarine Corps team and ensures a well prepared fighting force in the field. F N.. mfmQLQ1HH?i: 'J--4 !s!,,, a. -Alai uw ,,V gf 5 ff X' F , 3 .51 1' ' I .::1' 7.- -gig, .zrfv hit. .ah .LW 71. 9 .1 1 2, X Q- hy, QA . ,W 'Lf .7 5 1 ,N . N. fp. ff' V Q 1 I I ? 1 r 5 I r P K 1 if . k z f i ! .q i l W 1 E ? 2 3 uf 2 11? I ? 1 L r e l Q i S s 87 W a b Q 1 A .1751-.. in i , I -,il nf 1 G. C3 3 al- 4 .1 88 if P' AIM , 1 'frm 3 fx . , , E 1 l 5 L R E i l lu 31 l K, I lf I 4 . it 1 I ,411 f H--.. ,Ni 6 i 'tak 05-59 is . Q Lt. R. D. Horsley AIMD Officer v P ,,t i al ,. ll l y l t i r I l I . l l 6 , F l as e as ll ,i 90 5 The Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, QAIMDL is tasked with the never-ending responsibility of providing support for the helicopters of the embarked Marine helicopter squadron. To carry out this monumental chore, the men ofAIMD, along with assigned Marines, operate seven work centers. A variety of jobs are per- formed in these work centers, ranging from oil analysis to the filing of com- plex technical publications necessary in keeping the helos air-worthy. In addition to these duties, AIMD provides support and maintenance in the upkeep of much of the sophisticated test equipment imperative for helicopter repair. AIMD's seven work centers process an average of 300 repairable components per month and in excess of 1,000 individual maintenance ac- tions. Though indeed multi-faceted, AIMD has one major function: to keep the helos operational, in peak condition, at all times. vt 5 ..,. an . -.tu 1-- i Vg.g t -fa'- -- 1- -,.s,'. .. QL 'nil' S.. ROW ONE, left to right: AZC M. J. Dykstra, Sgt. M. S. Wuuge, Cpl. T. A. Cook. AE3 D. A. Skroch, Cpl. R. L. Kennedy, ATC D. R. Phelps, Cpl. N. B. Dicrksmcicr, AMS3 l. Martinez, AMS3 T. P. Bernhardt, AMSC G. A. Conley. ROW TWO: Ll. R. D. Horsley, AZ2 J. R. Killgore. ADJ! B. C. Fagan, Cpl. W. T. Jekot, ADRI A. R. Alto, AMSl J. H. Halcomb, Cpl. F. C. Van Alstin, Cpl. R. J. Ncwrohr, AZAN P. R. Roye, AMS3 C. J. Harnack, Cpl. P. Murphy, SSgt. C. H. Jeffers. ROW THREE: Cpl. D. T. Trudeau, Cpl. D. R. Murray, Sgt. M. J. Morin, AT3 C. H. Means. AA A. T. Edwards, SSgt. T. W. Pokusa, Cpl. R. A, Spaulding, AMH3 C. W. Wright. 91 Rx X s 3:-I Q: +5 vw 1 1 P . 1 ,nv 2' JV ,L V ww- 'fe 5 -ff 1 . F A af' I A 1' ff. H Q 1 N N: U Ev mp, 1-4 E 17M I All W , 1 P i I , X A E I !. 1 l il 'f 3 ff i? I 1? Q4 is y- .,.. J -QN' X ..,, ,qt I 1 wx 3 lv-uk 'Q' f 1' 'f fs, . 'A if W-M..-Q-..f:.1 we 'L i E ll Qt HQ 15 Avi lf i ,l F ,E ,. li I3 Q Is '2 lf nga :-, li v Y v B i l E , 1 5 E x 2 2 E if 1 T 1 ln Ill l -1 Aa. , C il' . In ua , .. ...,., Q9 ... . -iw 1 .f ,441 J, n 4 J i I lu gn -A I B Air 'IZ P- gf 2 Q ,, 52 51. ix xb f w ff ie' ,El gil 's .V ' FLIGHT DECK The men of V-I Division are the backbone of Air Department. During flight operations on the flight deck, V-1 personnel launch and recover helicopters and posi- tion, or spot them in preparation for launching. Within V-1 Division there are three distinct groups--crash and salvage, the LSEs, and the blue shirts. Crash and salvage personnel man all firefighting gear during flight operations and drive the support equip- ment, or yellow gear that moves the helos into posi- tion. The LSEs flanding signalmen enlistedj direct the landing and launching ofthe helos. The blue shirts are the ones that tie down the helos to prevent accidental movement due to winds and seas. The professionalism of these men and their predecessors is evident in the fact that since com- missioning Iwo Jima has had over 85,000 accident-free landings. There is no room for error in the fast-paced world of the flight deck. ... T f n ,., - V LTL Eff? ROW ONE, left to right: ABH3 G. L. Golden, AN D. G. Ramirez, ABH3 L. J. VanDyke, ABH3 L. Farnsworth. ROW TWO: Lt. M. J. Panchura, ABHC C. H. Potter, ABH3 H. English, ABH3 D. W. Perry, ABH3 D. Pruyne, AK3 M. Waters, ABH3 J. W. Davis, ABHI E. Tilley, ABH2 A. Cruz, Lt. G. G. Workman. ROW ONE, left to right: AN R. J. Roehl, ABI-I3 F. J. Knapp, AA E. C. Washington, AA E. D. Jones. ROW TWO: AA M. L. Kelly, AA I-l. D. Rapier, AN A. DeLeon, AN S. L. Young, ABH3 A. R. McCausland, AN B. S, Sanders, AA G. Woods, AN T. L. Strawn. 11-,, '. - V Now I m steppin out of this old brown shoe . . . U 1 w an For all naval aviators, the words to this Beatle song may have had special meaning on July I, I976, when the brown shoes went the way ofthe old-style crackcrjack uniforms and the dixie cups. I 10.4 : +-1-4... 'P ROW ONE, left to right: ABH3 R. A. Black, ABH3 J. S. Tullock, ABH3 .LL Murphy, AN F. L. Rogers. Row TWO: ABH2 M. wa1aen,ABH3H.T.PipkinQ AN Robinson, AN R. J. Apodaca. MAI wk .,,. ..,..-v.-.4 6 -A gf V :Fx SWE E9 Zi, as ... .M-H Lf 4 .S+ 1 N 'fx l S L1 3' ' 'T-If nl.: 55 I..- 5-5-- . ..',, li-2 5 1- Fm, I --. e:,.2, . ,, ' I'f FJlPf-' 4.-vnu Ill! 1 FUEL V-4 Division plays the role of the gas station atten dants aboard Iwo Jima, providing safe handling, storage. and distribution for all fuels used aboard Iwo Jima. Helicopters, aviation support equipment, or yellow gear , ship's boats, and various engines around the ship all require fuel. . .and V-4 handles those flam- gl V,.,,Lsv mable fluids with a high degree of professionalism. 4:25 FHRHPQ-X' W1 3 tv ln '1 FZJ S Seccombe ABFAN D W Clark AA D J Oberdove, AN J. C. Nunn, AA R, D- jones ROW ONE, left to right: AB . .. , . . . . . AN R. C Fox, ROW TWO: ABFC G. M. Agrccy, ABF3 W. C. Mikesh, AN D. J. Kerlin, AA G. M. Collins, ABF3 M. D. Paulsen ABF3 C.. E. Yugcr, AN K. Moffctl, CWO-1 J. D. Pochkowski. lf ll- I HA The men of the V-3 Division play an impor- tant role within the framework of Iwo Jima's Air Department. They are responsible for the movement of the helicopters on the hangar bay and aircraft elevators and the operation of those elevators. The upkeep and maintenance of the hangar bay in general is also the responsibility of V-3 Division. GAR BAY L fa- 'Tv ' swf, er ROW ONE, left to right: AA S. M. McDonald AA H Rapier AN R. L Flick- AN R. R. stewart. Row TWO: ABH3 B. D. oiiiikifi, ABHl C. F. severino. AsH3R. E. schick, ABH3 D. o. Hall. L Communications 1 Q 2 i 1 1 1 'I U I IE ii '1 f l 5 4 3 3 is 5 vi i I i X nun nn- IG ALME A 1 A 1 v I 1 I F 5 1 3 F P 'ROW ONE, left to right: SMSA K. J. Kirkeminde, SMSN D. R. Johnson, SMC R. J. Ahlgren, SMSN L W Radigan, SMI H. L. Barager. ROW TWO: SM3 G. W. Chandler, SM2 M. D. Hay. SM3 D. D. Gerus, SMSN L A Day, SMSA G. F. Ferguson, SMI J. E. Doherty. One need only look to the signal bridge to find the expert lookouts on the ship. CS Division is tasked with a variety of duties including all aspects of visual communicationg flashing light and semaphore are utilized for transmitting simple messages, and the flag hoist is used for maneuvering and tactical information mostly. ln addition CS Division is responsi- ble for detecting and identifying all surface, air, and sub-surface contacts in the vicinity and determining if they are friend or foe. The signal bridge also renders honors to passing vessels that warrant special acknowledgment. Keeping open the avenues of communication with the outside world is the responsibility of CR Division. CR Division operates complex electronic communication equipment and is tasked with sen- ding. receiving, handling, and distributing all messages received aboard ship. In addition, their work involves the use and control of top secret crypto gear and material. They are an integral part to all but the most menial ship-board function. 55 .FD 25 1 ' ,- QHWMJ, ROW ONE, left to right: RMSN B. D. E. James, RM3 C. J. Bennett, RM3 J. W. MacNulty, LCpl. J. Zornes. ROW TWO: LCpl. D. W. Bick, CWO3 W. R. Walden, RM3 C. T. Tomovcsik, RMSN K. A. Bowers, RMSN B. R. Seagle, RMSN N. G. Powell, RM3 K. M. Kristoff, Cpl. E. C. Trevino. J C Q 5+ . T SE' fn- J . R as J X If .JB lihlln ST T' ' A JW' '07 . I , RM3 J. P. Fl' nnery, Sgt. P. A. Martinez, RM3 J, D. Mein- ROW ONE LeftTo Rlghtz RMC L. R. Suggs, RMB P. GI gluussenq RMSN D. R. Roberts' RM2 T' M' um. Row rwd: RMC J. M. Ford, LCvl- B- E- H' ' Dwyer. W4 Cl' 'R la E 5 5 s I -Jax I 3 K. wi will'- i . P if-'V 1.5: -V ' qmw. - ,. .xv2Y:.n1' , .Q-f.f ff l ff .,-ff, v ..f 1 N, ,, ,.5 ,,-.MN Q' X Deck ...ul S I 1 i 1 , Q IST DIVISIO The duties of First Division are many Among their duties are the manning ofthe port lrfe boat and Station One during underway replenrgh ment. providing men for the gun crews during general quarters and watches on the bridge and after steering, and supplying men to man the ship s boats and perform general upkeep and maintenance on them. One of their major responsibilities is the ex terior of the ship on the port side. There, Frrgr Division personnel do cleaning and preservation work to counter the effects ofthe sea and weather on the ship's hull. Many long hours are spent removing rust and re-painting to preserve the metal The men of First Division though not charged with the most glamorous job on the ship can be counted on to produce truly top-notch work from any assigned task. J X . 5 ,I if JK ,1,1 'N f ROW ONE, left to right: SN R. W. Watson, SN M. T. Kelly, SN J. Perez. SN Cv, W. Langenbacher. gow TWO: SA S. E. Jones, SN C. L. Black, SN J. H. Codrington, SN J. Booth. SN J. B. Dillon, BM3 F. SNTCHSUY- ROW THREE: BMC M. C. Wilson, SN S. B. Boyd, BM2 H. E. Haney, BMI W. R. Rhodes, S. B. Skinner, SN C. J. Alessi, Ens, J. S. DeFilippo. ,-1 ' im! ,l J . hi, . yr, ,, , fs ' I - -.. ,,, l .. Lcdr. R. v. Gr, Yr 111' If . . 1 , ,ft Q A li, ff l'l',,- . , .:, 2 ,Lu 4- ',1ri f' ' 4 f.1f.gf-if V+.. -' nv , , .. 9 1 A -...Q ,N - - . . XR! . ..,L. - ,, mu A. Jackson, First Lieutenant 'J CDG '.'I!lLl,:gi .fl 'H J-, . is l li ,z l. ' 4 'I li zl - 1 lf l l I i 1 i I l i l l I i ROW ONE, left to right: BMI R. N. Sargent, SA F. B. Litang, SN T. C. Klein, SN G. K. Olson, BM3 D. D. Haynes. ROW TWO: BMC D. E. Bartholow, SA R. E. Winger, Jr.. SR Allen. SA G. R. McClure, SA T. W. Miller, SN E. W. Fleck, Ens. R. S. Pekarik. ROW THREE: SN R. W. Nichols, BM3 G. D. Anderson, SN L. Pina. Jr.. SN J. D. Arriaga, SA L. L. Guy, SA M. Sessions. SA R. Pennington. ZND DIVISIO The men of Second Division are responsible for a variety of duties in- cluding the operation ofthe crane, the handling of shore lines from the fantail, standing bridge watches, manning Station Three during underway replenishment, and performing preservation work on the exterior starboard side of the ship's hull. Another big task of Second Division is the maintenance of four of the ship's boats. The division also recovers and launches the ship's boats. In addition, the men of Second U Division are charged with the cleaning of certain passageways throughout the ship, the maintenance of gear lockers and fan rooms, and various preservation work around the ship. Whatever the job, whatever the re- quirement, Second Division can be counted on to maintain a high level ofef- ficiency at all times. 116 .kr 5'x Nb if i aL..-,,, . Q X, 1 ll 9 ! 1 1 I Q1 l I 1 s z ' I , w f 2 'z 9? i I I I l X GGFGXSQ ' V- .-9' ' fg, 5 l 'ir ' .2 A . il. . TK' if N . 1 ' Mk an ' The men of Fox Division are responsible for all types of guns and ammunition aboard ship, including all firearms and small arms and the two gun mounts and missile launchers. ln addition, they are charged with the control of all am. munition magazines and the lire con. trol equipment directors. Their work is of utmost importance in the con. trol of the extremely dangerous ex- plosives carried aboard Iwo Jima, if ,iff ROW ONE, l,cl't to right: GMGZ S. L. Coppcl. GMGSN D. F. DcCarlo AOI C E Carnal. GMGSN R, li.Schuclkc,CiMG3 B. M.C'usson FTGSNJ J Hughes Jr FTC! Nl J ilu Lnslci GMC1 -N - -- -' 4- -- -1'.- '.'. '1 T.L.Britt. RCJW'TVx'O1l'STCJ3 R, l., Gaincy. SN C. D. Nordquisl. Jr.. FTG2 E. E. Voeller. ETMG3 J. A. Hagv, SN D. l A. Jay nes. SN W. lx llytlcr. lf'l M2 P. M. Baker. Ltjg. D. J. Mlakar. FTG2 V. A, Saruucr, Jr., GMGSA R, W' Russell. CJMGSN Ci. W. Mabry, l'TCiSN J. J. Pettit. AOSN L. li. Barbcuu. lf'liGS.A C54 RA Mccsci QQNffQ3J K. Muclourlanc. ' Til 5 Xu .A 1 ll I ' 'J T 1 I 1 A . ,, .,q 'f Q I L I'- - 1 Q .V 2-' ,f - H.. L' -9.5-'51 . N .1 R - ,sf 1 i ' 2 Q la., I A 'Q' Z i, l g, . in NA L I Q , rl ig:i4E?!'-F I Y ' A 5 l I 'I I l F it l i, ,. ll it l l l i 5 l l l l 2 l l 1 l l x l X i 1 i 1 i i E 5 3 .....i...f..... ... L... ...am - J T, I' 3 IS W LIE TEN N i l DIVISIO The men of Deck Department's First Lieuten i Division are responsible for running a number ofspace including the paint locker, which issues all varnisheg S paints, the sail locker, which handles all canvas work P boatswain's locker, used for storing deck equipment ia 1 the cleaning and gear locker, which issues all cleariin R gear used aboard ship. 8 In addition, the First Lieutenant Division mans Stations Five and Seven during underway replenishment and assists in running the ship's boats. The ship's side- cleaners' are also a part of the hard-working First Lieutenant Division. X i P fs nW,q,.,.,f,u- X r'5s 7 4? l Row One, left to right: SN D. K. Klalt SN J. F G '1 SA T M. Carranza. Row Two: BM1 D. E. Deem, SA J. D.Leii1li2 'SN Rlg'Q?e1lieler'SNJ' L' Pemson' SN M. Sessions, CWO3 C. R. Halman. V ' ' U um' SA R' Pennington. SN 120 --fy ' Q. -s A M: an-ua... Hnt' and the nd Engineering E F I , I l 1 i ia I ll Y I1 f E, 5 if ' P if ns i 1 I 1-.ff . ff: gf i., LCdr. C. H. Walker, Engineering Officer A AUXILI RIE X 4 4. ill MW H. Q3 8 ROW ONE, left to right: MMFN M. E. Donahue, MR3 M. W. Maxson, ENFN MG: Lowe. EN3 G. Peberdy, ENFN B. W. Brenizer. ENFN C. D. Duhe. ENFN D, R. Frost.SN V, M. Mziyscc. ROW TWO: MR3 R. H. Houston. ENFN K. E. Little, ENI J. D. Lord, MW D. Gray, MRI S. R. Farrell. MMI W. C. Egan. CWO2 J. W. Knight. ENI R. T. Trotv. EN3 R. C. Abbott, ENFN Cv. R. Monk. EN3 D. F. Bailey, MM3 K. C. Edwards. FlN H1- Rodriguez. Division personnel maintain several shops that pl-Ovjdg 3 variety of important services to the ship. The Hydraulic Shop cares for all elevators and winches Ihioughout the ship, the Boat Shop does specialized work on the ship's boats and such equipment as emergency diesels air compressors, and fire pumps, the Machine Shop handles all miscellaneous machinery and fabricates parts for important repairs to different equipment and gear, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration does just what their name implies, as well as providing hot water used for a variety of different jobs aboard ship including those in the galley and laundry. The unceasing efforts of personnel in A Division keep the ship more comfortable, livable, and better equipped to meet any requirement that may arise. 1 , , A-1- X yfkxx 1 f' 7 EJ 66 99 DI IIO The men ol' Engineering Departments B Division work in the heart ofthe engineer. ing plant. providing steam which in turn provides a variety of services that make life more comfortable aboard ship. Hot water and electricity are both produced from the steam created hy B Division's maintenance ofthe ship's main propulsion boilers and associated auxiliary machinery. s- Z' ik, ne.-:A l f, f U C if i:i fi'i I .J 1 5.-' V ROW ONE. left to right: FR J. R. McMullen. FR D. W, Balch. BT3 G. I.. Donnelly, BT3 E. C. Morton. BTFA T. A. Avery, BTFN Ni. L. Ra!bU5kI . FR C. P. Dudush. BT3 J, G. L. Ford. ROW TWO: CW04 R. E' Shcffy, BTFN D. L. Regan, BTI R. W. Smith, BTFA F, A. Hines. If ff :r fp' er ELECTRICA .fhe VEPCO ofthe ship is Iwo Jimalr E Division. They provide communications, lighting, and power throughout thi: shi . D ln addition to ordinary shipboard lighting, they providg lights for the flight deck and emergency lighting lbaltle lanternsj as well. ln addition, E Division handles all interior communication throughout the ship, which includes the dial telephones, Zl and 24 MCs, the IMC, and the sound-powered phones. They are also responsible for all electric motors, in. cluding those on fire pumps and vents, and all miscellaneous electric equipment. Navigation equipment, such as the Mark I9 and 23 Gvrgg and certain lire control equipment used by Fox Divi5j0'n, is under the control of E Division. E Division also sets up shore power, runs the crew'5 movie on the hangar bay, and provides music for the crew throughout the ship via the ship's entertainment system. A truly professional group of men are needed to cover the wide-range of duties outlined above-that group is E Divi- sion, .hx ..- . 5 X P 1 , 1 i W. Q lr, ,fd X -J l Lhiii1..'.bt 4 - 1 'NJ ...IT , X i vl 'if' ,??i vw UE EUQ . .9 fl! N ns-if Hg, Q QC' ROW ONE, left to right: EMC Charley Tuna. ROW TWO: EMl V. M. Ducumos, lC3 H. E. Lcc, ICFN R. T. Mullins, EM FN R. E. Bingel, EM3 D. J. Oulmun, Plc. Maccy, EMFN F. L. Holden. ROW THREE: EMC W. J. Schaffer, lC2 C. J. Hipshcr. EMFN B. C. Cleary, IC3 F. Bescdnjuk, IC3 M. R. Hart, EMI B. B. Marlin, ICFN J. C. Nance. EMFN G. W. Brister, EMFN W, D. Bevers. ROW FOUR: ICD M. D. Branch. EMFN L. Babula, EM2 S. C. Wcirich, EMFN K. T. McCoon. EMFA B. M. Nudcuu, SN R. E. Creel, EMI R. T. Hill. Lgjg, E, W. Corel. ws, I 1 x x 1 N fi S MAIN PROPULSIO 1 1 1 6 0 x . I i 1, I A M lg X in ml W W 1 .I 1! 'f' u li ?! fl xl Y 1 l -hs 3 3 128 The hard-working men of M Division are responsible for a myriad Ofdifferent tasks. including providing the Ship with fresh water while un- way, running the machinery which els the ship, and operating the generators which provide the ship :with electricity. M Division has been sorely tasked during the cruise with a variety of problems. There were problems with the ship's main engine in Naples, evaporator trouble which resulted in ii water shortage and the hated water hours forthe ship, and many minor headaches caused by many minor breakdowns. But through it all, the exhaustive long hours of work by M Division personnel resulted in a better operational status for the ship and better living conditions for those who live on her. der prop ll! dv 414 ROW ONE, left to right: MMC J. S. Hooper, CW04 R. E. Sherry. FN R. D. Gardner, MMI B. J. Hanson. MMFN D. L. Howard. MMFN S. A. Chitwood. MMFA D. E. Bell, MMFN D. L. Legare, M MFA D. T. O'Neil, M Ml F. W. Powers. ROW TWO: M MFA L. W. Leonard. M MFA G, A. Nimps. M M FN R. R. Coleman. MM3 G. T. Megan, M M3 R. S. Muir. MM3 E. C. Preston, MM3 R. A. Marchand. MMFA R. K. Crabtree, MMFN R. F. Hudson. l X 1 'fa ' hm, 3 ,.,fM , , my 'I I . I 1 .x , N 1 I --I 1 L fl I ' 1. , ., ,+o lu-. XL- 'KY i Y i I Q 4 Sf 6'DC DI ISIO ,- I 'gf' Almost thirty men from every division aboard ship form the newly created DC Division. The division was formed during our Med cruise and is comprised of men of all ratings. They are primarily concerned with keeping all damage control equipment operational and in peak condition at all times. They carry out PMS planned maintenance system on all damage control equipment throughout the ship and handle the general upkeep, repair, and maintenance of deck drains, ventilation ducts and vents, and fire stations. They exist solely for the safety and well- being of all hands aboard ship. ROW ONE, left to right: AN S. L. Young, HTFN M. Munyon, MMFN K. F. Stone, AN R. M, Collier, AN E. C. Richards, Ll! D. T. Luck. ABH3 L. J. Farnsworth, SKSN D. Church. ROW TWO: HTl R. B Scofield, AN R. C. Fox, MS3 R, A. Andrade, FN M. G. Lowe, RMSN K A. Bowers, SN T. W. Miller, SN J. H. Codrington, SN E. W. Fleck, ABH3 in D. G. Hall, AMS3 C. J. Harnack, Ens. R. L. Evans. ROW THREE: FTG3 M. J, Rugenski, SA W. F. Hyder, MSSA B. A. Mackey, HN J. E. Burns. HT3 H. P. Oswald, SA R. Wolpin, EMFN B. M. Nadeau, SN M. T. Kelly, MSSA W. M. Armstrong. I 4 ' . X I 4 U f , V. i 1 1 1 I 5 I it A 4 , , N . Es, I -1 .1. ff 1 fil 4 f F I gunna...-Avg., Medical! Dental Cdr. B. E. Sharrow, MedicalfDental Departmert Head DE TAL Though small, the Dental Depart- ment is one of the most important on the ship. The men of Dental Department are responsible for all aspects of dental medicine, both preventive and corrective, for the ship's company and embarked Marines. Though simply stated, it is by no means an easy task to perform. The skill and dedication to dentistry of this small body of men plays a large role in the health and comfort of every man aboard ship. 134 i wi L-,,.,.- -Z SEATED, left to right: Cdr. B. E. Sharrow, Lt. J, L. Karlowicz, DA R. D. Branscom.STANDING1 DT2 K. P. York, DN C. Cascio. .sf .3 -M 2 in 1512- 1 L., ,.... 5 11. 1 ' , .3 Q P Q: 'W- -rf' f, ..,,. J' ' .fi ' ' ll A - H1.4':i' I ' 'Q ,gif 5 Il ll: vga, A .r X C5-,Pdf 2 S. f . I .,.J: V -V ,V f1,..,n sf' . Q . On lable: HN R. C. Brcsscr. ROW ONE, from left to right: HMC T. F. Mangan, HMC R. L. Brooks, HN J. V. Heffernan, HN K. D. Wcnslow, HMI R, F. Speru, HN S. M. Deluporla. LCdr. J. L. Kinyoun, HMC K. K. Slooks. ROW TWO: HMI J. W, Adams. HN J. E. Burns. HM3 M. Scott, HMI R. R. Smith, HMI D. A. Dailey, HM3 D. W. Kelly. XS! .wp al ' ' 4 .i -5-1 ,sf-JI 'N' ...l' ll I EDICAL The men of Medical Department are tasked with One ofthe most, if not the most important job on the 5hip...the health of every man aboard. All aspects of medical treatment, both preventive 3nd curative, are handled in the ship's spacious sick bay, All ship's company and embarked Marines are treaied through this facility. In addition, Iwo Jima is the primary rgceiving ship for all evacuations within the squadron, Corpsmen accompany the embarked Marines ashore during amphibious landing exercises to provide medical ort during the oft-times hazardous maneuvers. During the cruise, a total of over 3,300 people were treated lor some type of medical ailment, well over 1.600 prescriptions were issued from the ship's pharmacy and approximately 4,200 inoculations, including the swine flu vaccine, were administered aboard Iwo Jima, supp X T ROW ONE, left to right: HMI D. O. Martin, HM3 G. R. Tfufblood, HM2 H. F. Sexauer, HN R. M. Havert, HN S. R. Horste g:1W,C.Jeffrey, HN H. Gaymon. ROW TWO: HMC. T. L. Douglass, ' ll- S. Dunkle, HN M. A. Gilroy, HM3 C. D. Borden, HN C. P. Lx '4 4 f x l. .wg O'Brien. HM3 J. O. Hamm. HM2 T. R. Hotopp, HMB J. W. Happnie HN M. P. Carlo, Lt. C. J. Myers. ROW THREE: HN M, R. Wade, HM3 J. L. Helbach. HN T. B. Doan, HM3 D. M. Thatch, HN S. P. HMI J. L. McSwain. HM2 R. R. Spikes. Lt. C. F. Willson. Libowski 'XT f Ffh HHH I .1 Operations I' .1 --4 Cdr. M. A. Cosby, Operations Officer .xy 'Q 1 2 AEROLOGY Monitoring the ever-changing weather con- ditions around lwo Jima is the task of OA Division, the weathermen. Knowing what to expect, when to expeCl ii, and having this knowledge in enough time to avoid any adverse conditions ahead enables the ship to plan any operations accordingly. This in- formation is of utmost importance to the ship and especially to the attached airwing, as weather is a key factor in flight operations. ' f- s a ' 1-Q Khn . P D. A E . . , , . I ll ' A . , E-7. J. Weigand, AGAN D. W. Scrgo. ROW THREE. AG3 S. M. Sco an S K V -N . yon. .1 'si' I-'r 5 5 . i 3 . P+ b ,AGAA K. L. ROW ONE, Left to Right' AG3 R L Stallworth, Ll. D. K. Am ro L yin , - - - IDIS, ca '1 , e,AGxJ E Foster Row TWQAGANS Aslaughwf-AG GC 4,1 ' ' 'L i if Q! ,K E. l W L . 5: Ei 1, W z I i 4 I R u I Q E i 1 YI 1 ,i If i I 111' HELICOPTER DIRECTIO CE TER The men of OC Division work in the Helicopter Direction Center, tHDCl. It is their job to control the helicopters while airborne. They co- ordinate the movement of helos between ships and control the ex- tremely complex movements ofthe helicopters during amphibious land- ing operations ashore. OC Division keeps the pilots informed of weather conditions, files flight plans, manifests passengers and provides pre-flight briefs to pilots. In addition, and most importantly, they enable helo pilots to effect instru- ment approaches' to the ship, when weather conditions or darkness render visual approaches impossible. Q AIRMDNT ROV! ONE left to right AC3 H. D. Umfress. ACAN A. R. Riberdy, Cpl P. S. Cobb, ACIJ A fmncl SS! D D Gronau AC3J L. Holmes, AN E. C. Richards. ROW TWO: Mai. W. L. Barba, Aronhalt Cpl R S Cheney Lcpl M F1lkins,AC3J.L.Barela,AN B.Jeffrey,Sgt.J.D.Webster,AClB V Pepitone ll Lcpl J D Knipp Cdr. M. D. McClelland 4 '. 12'-TL ' -. I! gs- W-f 'f S I n J- f Q fir W- n- LN ',..1 1 e.-,i i X . qi za L25 ' V A 'i gL,, 7 .rg f , D lv H D- .J ri 3- ., l -, l-'fix . n e ROW ONE, Icfl to right: ETC ll.A. Bland, CWO3 D.R. Huggull, Dill. ETI H, C. Light. ETN2 A. Christofferson, ETRSN S. G. Green. ETNSA W. A. McDonald, ETN3 K. J. Ncsslcr. Jr., ETN2 D. A. Wall- ETR3 J. T. Suylors, Jr., ETN2 D. C. Sigler. ROW TWO: ETRSN S. R. man. ETN3 R, ll. Morehouse. ETI D, G. Cartwright. Cpl. W. C. Buldridgc, ETR2 R. W. Rockwell, ETN2 J. L. Richardson. Muudlin. ETR3 J. Anderson, ETNSN H. M. McKinney, ETR2 N. W. T an l I .4 4 l N-T. JUS..- Wim.. W, I '-nv ELECTRON CS Y l I The OE Division is an integral part of Iwo Jimalv Operations Department, providing preventative and corrective maintenance on radar, communications and navigational elec- tronic systems installed aboard ship. Their work is of extreme importance in keeping essential equipment in peak condition. at all times. - '4 I .LW fl I 51.1 E l 35 , . I MQ 4-K t Ns A . Q 9,9 .aa K5 I' 47 ...l -V rs 1,- -if a-7 ' r ff :wogtgt ttiloltllttl ,nt ' lcl QM 'i.t't'l.lMu I , ,CKQSIQ . ttoimi. A lj ' .E 1 Q O 1 51:14-'A AOA At I ., S Lx 4-A., 1-lb Processing tactical information and keeping the bridge aware ol' this data is thejob ol 'Ol Division. Working from Combat Information Center. or CIC. the men of DI Division process this information received by surface search and air search radar equipment and other sophisticated detection gear. Ol keeps the ship aware of other I4 vessels in the area to avoid collision, and is prepared to supply necessary informa- tion at all times to enable the ship to de- lend itself in the event of an air, surface or sub-surface assault by enemy forces, In addition, all photographic work for the ship is provided by OI Divi- sion's Photo Lab personnel. 01 DIVISIO .' ggi' 1' ,gf 4 'v Xa l F' --4 . I M.. SEATED, left lo right: LCdr. B. E. Sheflield, LCdr. D. E. Jackson. STANDlNG: Lljg. K. C. Hussey. Lt. D. M. Dietz. . 5 ' f f ,, , , , . N1 R0woNE,1enm0 ngm. Ewsfx S, M. Munras, PHAN R. Alex- D- L',52ljm'dl- 053 5- L3 Mfflhugh- PH? J Mflmk OSSA 5 IF ander OSSN G G Sumo OSSA T F Smdzcmki EW3 A S Duron Z1dan1c,l1Wl T. R. lvlLxrshall.OS3 C. L. lsracl, OS- J. D. Rogers, OS3 1 . . , . . . . . V - - - 4 - 1 , ' ' ' OS3 F. Fioravonll, OSSA G. L. Feathers, EWSN G. F. Heisler, OSSN D. H. Thomas, OSSN L. C. lzbanks, OSSlN S, C. Buzlng, OS3 C. P. Rrccno W2 OSI T. Prlndevllle, EWC S. P. Thomas. S. Kcndrick ROW TWO: PHl C. V. Sneed, OS3 J. E. Anderson, E l l - I 3-w-. Anna. ,Pwr R- ',.-1-Z m,-5 'ff- -H 1, -. 0137.11 lf 4 . 0 ll if A A.,x. A .k,,t'. Q x A5555 --,ji ,'s'1,j-Q,-my A . X ,J L1 V, N qw.. ,-.s. .4 ff.-LJ , 15 , , Ai .,,. f fa Fw . , - mfg' A: , 1 ,,'5z, +int ,VF V 1' ffigff . ,-14-KL N ' 1- . gk X ' mf '+ ,175 X V my , f I ng: V ' 71,5 1. Y. f wx. 1-'f.i.'?' ii., aff H A -JY 4 Q' 1 -,fdJ .-.,wi,, ' -4 . ' -L. 1442 x v . 141- -,- 1:54, 3 ..'- , H - ,L-21 . 'Tw F'-2 15w -s ,ya-1, L. ' 1 844. pd-4.44.4 50 I l ff -7sf U xx xx SUPPIY 's . yr' .,:.vf 'z'J f 9 'Q 1 I 46' ' Vai ri mi Lcdr. J. F. Wootten Supply Officer S-1, TORE The men of S-I Division are responsible for order- ing. receiving, storing. and issuing all repair parts and con- sumables for the ship, with the exception of aviation stores. S-l is an integral part ofthe Supply Department and is also responsible for maintaining financial records for all items either ordered or in stock, and keeping budgets for all divisions aboard ship. ln addition, all emergency equipment requisitions are handled by S-l . Keeping the ship supplied with the material needed to carry out the hundreds ofjobs is an all consuming respon- sibility. Over l8,000 different items are stocked in S-l store rooms to ensure that most requisitions can be filled immediately without waiting to order the item, thereby saving time and increasing efficiency. P E!! ' og, g l5O 111. - J .NOBODY loom ull MY 10' 3 , , 'F'-gy - .-. . ..., , 111-1--, ROW ONE, left to right: SK2 P. J. Maddelini, SK3 P. J. Meyer, son, SN W. E. Fuller, SKSN P. P. Crowley, SKSN S. R. Powell, SN D. SKSN T. A Gnelkow SKSN E. P. Laudenslager, SKSN R. G. Malone, Church. SK2 T. G. Walfrk. SK3 I. A. S2mChCZ. SKJ E. D. Bilan. ROW SKC H. D. .Reynolds.'ROW TWO: LL. H. A. Hodgkins, SKl G. J. John- THREE: SN L. Deguzman, SK2 l. L. Long, SK3 R. R. Aguilar. -i LH. .QQ .' -Y-LD F OCD ERVICE The culinary expertise of the men from S-2 Division is clearly evident in their duties of preparing and serving meals to approximately 500 Navy and 900 Marine personnel serving aboard Iwo Jima during our Med deployment. In recognition of their talents, Iwo Jima was awarded third place in overall competition in the l976 Ney Award for the Navy's most outstanding dining facilities. During our cruise, S-2 personnel prepared over 600,000 individual mealS. costing approximately S750,000. Everyone's favorite entree was the tasty Surf and'Turl , or merely steak and lobster. S-2 was without a doubt the most popular division aboard ship when Surf and Turf' was featured on the menu. hs to right: MS3 A. T. Hawkins, MS2 D. D. Dollison, MS3 R. W. Rogers, MS2 J. O. ' 0. MS3 Z. B, Volbrecht, MS3 M. B. Felton. ROW THREE: Sgt. Powell, CWO4 R. WLMS2 F. R. Sagun. ROW FOUR: MSSN R. O. Rupc, Pfc. Smith. Cpl. Valentine, SSgt. QMSZR-P.Manzano. ROW FIVE: Pfc. Johnson, Pfc. Smith, SN R. Wolpin, Pfc. Prescott, M82 i mon' I-CPL Clevfliind, MS3 E. R. Gardner, Pfc. Lee. yn 'K' - fe - 1 J . . I - Y- ef z. 5 '.':. -:ww I x x Y. , A94 IE In-Q-f .1-..,,w......,,,-.-M u ., U Z .. V ,, U I n l -I H un an -1 -Q 1. NK KH '. tg , . . - - H . , -I . 1 4 wx 1 . , 1 . X ., ALES A ERVICE 'vii ?Y-1-Pi? E 1 -1 nr'-D ',, , , 1 I ' . vw , U 'X 5 4 ' T' NLQA-T. I Q I 3 i f u 5 ,M fr fr. ...W-QL.-Qi .. is 4: X an wwf.-wf-A f 1' il! INV' We S -4 V , - 1 A wh., N -' 4 --w-, ' .L- ,, . t W4 ' pl -'fi -' T!:.'-,M ,- ' . ' qf ww ' f' - Q W-N -W M .1 ., ..,, , M . K.,.. , 4, .- .. I I 1 '- . - f. , . 1 . vu 1' g.- r . 'wr . H. ': !'1 ' - 1 ' i 1 The personnel of S-3 Division play a big role in enhancing livability and comfort aboard ship by running the ship's store, soda fountain, laundry, dry clean- ing plant, vending machines, barber shops, and the clothing and small stores. A high level of morale is maintained throughout the ship from the services of S-3 personnel. Over S350,000 of merchandise was sold from retail outlets aboard ship during our cruise-a clear in- dication ofthe importance to the crew of S-3 Division ID-2. ROW ONE, left to right: SH3 D. J. Wilburn, SN R. Callahan, SHSN M. L. Watson, SHI J. E. Fuhrman, Sl-ll C. G. Robinson. ROW TWO: SHC D. R. Nolan, SH3 E. R. Dillworth. SN D. E. Sundstrom, SHSN R. Wassell, SHSA W. J. Keith, Ltjg. R. A. Cooper. ROW ONE, left to right: Ltjg. R. A. Cooper, SHSN R. Manthei, SH3 P. M. Colohan SH2 G. D. Thomas. ROW TWO: SH3 D. M. Leddy, SHSA T. W. Long, SH3 J. I.. Gibson. SH3 L. C. Lupo, Sl-ISA D. J. Nemcovskv. X -1 -nl M' mega 5?'f'f't5 tn' K J l ' P' - wp. hwy' : . IN J E ,1- 9 sw- ' I ,l.: .4...'f,' .I , f- ' X I n NNN-,fnah ,mass-F , ' llli unfis wllll iryiya In RDROO The men of S-5 Division are responsible for preparing and serving all meals in the wardroom and the upkeep and cleaning of cabins and staterooms. Maintenance and cleaning of the wardroom, wardroom lounge, and staff lounge are also some of the duties of S-5 personnel. In addition, S-5 handles the berthing of guests aboard ship for such affairs as the change-of-command ceremony, Father and Son cruises, and military exer- cises. During our cruise, S-5 personnel prepared and served over 65,000 meals and cared for 92 staterooms and cabins. 'S R. kid ,ff I' K' . .- M ,-f A3 I' I' M' i . 7? A , AA J. S. Stuudcnruus, MSSA W. M. Armstrong. , ROW ,. -I-dv- fN1SS5xJ,R.IHfI10fI ?'moI,L1O:E' 'ef' to fighli M52 J- C Tiium- M53 E' C- Summn' MSE :r1EsErtJxJ.E1d:idpc, Mss,xJ..1x,Bmg,sR s. R, Johnson, M R.C.Sl1ellon, Lcpl. .mas R6 -A, Hodgkins, MSI J, C. Ranma, MS2 M. B. Cubulag, MS- ., 4. J I. Blimmldu ,SA C' Mmm' M53 PA C4 patrick, cpl' M' KA Bergm- I W TWO? M53 R. A. Andrade, SA P. B. Sondcrcgilcf- MSR A' h' ' H L 159' if H X ff 1-'If a-L, J Nothing in the world today can function without money, and the crew of Iwo Jima is no exception. The Disbursing Office handles a variety of monetary matters, including the processing of travel accounts. pay accounts, shore patrol claims and in general carries out most financial transactions onboard. In addition. Disbursing exchanges American dollars for foreign currency when overseas, .5 ffl X - STANDING, left to right: DKC O. M. Conda, DKSN R. A. Hawks. DKSN T. C. Barto. DK3G xt SliATliD1 lins. Ci. l.. Cloxxcr. if,-. .4 -. z-V virus: ':r.'.1'f1v:'S'P'r'HeHFe'?'2 -1'f'2q '? '?'?s'TW'f 'f f 'T 7 . ' Y---4 -f:, f. -,-.J , ., '.y,,f'2Q JJ. Lx.--j'xi'11:,' 'N 1 '.'.2.gi- Y-4 f' AVI TIO STGRE Keeping the helicopters airborne not only requires top- nolch professionalism, but the right parts and materials at the right time...and the men of aviation supply are there, tasked with the chore ofidentifying, handling, issuing, storing and ac- counting for all helo parts from the longest rotor blade to the smallest gear. Aviation supply works hand in hand with MMD, processing between 1,500 to 2,000 requisitions per month in support ofthe 22 ship and squadron helos onboard during the Med. deployment. A45- rf, if -,i , , KI V,B,GUCrl'1l,AK3 . de Ak3R,A. lkostcr,A k cpl R W Goo , STANDING' left to right: LCpI, D, B, Yorlt, Sgt. M. S. litzlr SEATED: CWVOB I-, M, Boroxws 1 R. ASunCiOn1 Lclcndcf' Kno . ff' m4 gefvq, '1 4 r 4 1 s pf gunnuquhl lr.lnqx9B5 Wifi!! :Hi-.J-,-. 'Q 2 S si l HN? J H Y HHH' 5 Ui . E I 'W-xx Q.. ATA PROCESSING S l il 5. It U 5 W Qs an A2 ROW ONE, from left to right: DPSA K. J. Heiner, DP3 R. R, Larson, DP3 J. J. Vergo. ROW TWO: DP3 J. J. Hughes. Jr.. DPI E. L. Meyer. DPI M. K. Friedman. Ens. D. L. Rausch. ROW THREE: DPl J. R. Fanning. DSI Ci. J. Krkoska. . . - 'A I els The business of running Iwo Jima is larg , simplified by S-7 Division. or Data ProceSf ing. They provide accurate reports on lhf Shale . . A financial and material status and are r6SP0m for Print-outs on 3-M Clvlaterial, Maintenarwf and Managementl data. Q! ' N sa 1. ' f N.. , . 5 AVIGATIO I' 164 if ,fn- 'X Q r 8 , - ..l fx, Getting and keeping the ship on the right course is the duty of the Navigation Department. To ac- complish this mission, a variety of methods are used, including radar, celestial fixes, visual sightings, elec- tronic gear and sophisticated charts and publications. All this complex machinery and manpower, plus a lot of common sense, keeps Iwo Jima plying the seas on an even course, safe from the hazards the ocean presents. if -r. Left to right: QMSN M. E. McNoble, QMSA J. Simms, QMI J. L. Robinson, LCdr. J. 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