Iwo Jima (LPH 2) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1988 volume:

MARG I - 88 FEB 29 - AUG 29 1988 DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME uss mo JIMA LPH-2 STATISTICS TYPE VESSEL AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP-LPH BUILT BY PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD BREMERTON. WASHINGTON • EEL LAID APRIL 2, 1959 LAUNCHED SEPTEMBER 17, I960 COMMISSIONED AUGUST 26. 1961 LENGTH 603 FEET (183.5 METERS) W ' DTH 101 FEET (30.8 METERS) DRAFT. FULLY LOADED 26 FEET (7.9 METERS) DISPLACEMENT. FULLY LOADED |8,000 TONS CREW 650 OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN EMBARKED TROOPS CAPACITY FOR 2.000 ARMAMENT TWO TWIN-MOUNTED 3 50 CALIBER CANNON TWO BASIC POINT DEFENSE MISSILE SYSTEMS TWO PHALANX CLOSE-IN WEAPONS SYSTEMS Sr TABLE OF CONTENTS laptain Hayden . . . pg 8 pg 26 iHIP ' S HISTORY pg HIP ' S COMPANY pg 5 Commander Amphibious Squadron Eight - Capt. Van Slyke pg 6 Commanding Officer - Capt. Hayden pg 8 Executive Officer - Capt. Lacl ey pg 10 Executive Officer - Cmdr. McCamy pg 12 Command Master Chief - OSCM Noble pg 13 Administrative Department Pg 14 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department pg 19 Air Department Pg 6 Communications Department Pg 38 Deck Department Pg 45 Dental Department Pg 52 Engineering Department Pg 55 Medical Department Pg ' 0 Navigation Department Pg 8 Operations Department Pg 8 I Supply Department Pg 93 Amphibious Squadron Eight Pg 104 Tactical Squadron 21 Pg 109 Special Events . . . pg 139 People . . . pg 5 DEPARTURE FROM NORFOLK Pg 112 MISSION AND COMBAT READINESS Pg| 114 SPECIAL EVENTS Pg 129 Departure . . . pg 10 PORTS pg Palma de Mallorca, Spain Pg La Spezia, Italy Pg Naples. Italy Pg Toulon, France Pg Bizerte, Tunisia Pg Principality of Monaco Pg Benidorm, Spain Pg Haifa, Israel Pg NORFOLK HOMECOMING Pg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Pg Ports of call . . . pg 145 145 146 149 152 158 MMUtf 163 N p S nw 164 S ' s ' S 167 j -ssr,. C S i 170 174 176 - - r- ■ « iK SHIP ' S HISTORY USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2). the first ship designed from the keel up as an amphibi- ous assault ship, was originally stationed in San Diego. California. In Sept. 1963 IWO JIMA made her first deployment to the Western Pacific. In all. the ship would make six deployments to the region. During these the ship played an active role in Southeast Asian opera- tions, participating in over 30 amphibious landings in Vietnam. While operating from the West Coast. IWO was also assigned as the pri- mary recovery ship for the Apollo XIII space mission. In May 1972, IWO JIMA departed for her new homeport of Norfolk. Virginia. Shortly after arriving on the East Coast. IWO departed for her first Mediterranean deployment. During the deployment she participated in NATO exercise Deep Furrow. before returning to Norfolk in January 1973. Later that year the ship re- ceived the Arleigh Burke Trophy as the most improved ship in the Atlantic Fleet. In reaction to the Middle East crisis between Israel and Egypt in October 1973. IWO JIMA deployed more than a month early. During her second deployment to the Mediterranean she took part in opera- tion Nimbus Star. clearing mines from the Suez Canal. In 1976 IWO JIMA hosted more than 1,200 guests during the Bicentennial Mardi Gras in New Orleans. In June of the same year. IWO commenced her fourth Mediterranean deployment and par- ticipated in the second evacuation of civilians from Beirut. Leba- non. IWO JIMA was again the center of attention in 1979 as she played host to the Bob Hope Birthday Special in New York City. The television program later aired nationwide. After undergoing an extensive pier-side repair period during the summer of 1980. IWO deployed to Northern Europe to partici- pate in the multinational exercise Teamwork 80. While deployed to the Mediterranean for the seventh time, IWO was involved in contingency operations off the coast of Leb- anon, where the ship stood by to evacuate American citizens in January 1981. After the ship completed a major overhaul in 1982, she was once again notified that she was the recipient of the Atlantic Fleet Arleigh Burke Trophy as the most improved ship on the East Coast. The helicopter carrier ' s next deployment was again to the area of Beirut. Lebanon, where she provided command, control and logistic support for the U.S. contingent of the Multinational Peacekeeping Force. That deployment began in May 1983 and ended December 1983. IWO JIMAs ninth deployment began July 3. 1985 as the flag- ship for Marine Amphibious Ready Group 2-85. During this de- ployment. IWO took part in two major amphibious exercises, Bright Star 85 and Display Determination 85. This deploy- ment ended on December 20. 1985. In 1986 the ship was a part of Ocean Venture 86. an amphib- ious operation in the Caribbean operating area during April and May. In July 1986 the ship began her latest regular overhaul at Nor- folk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation in Norfolk. After con- ducting refurbishments of living spaces and modernization of equipment. IWO JIMA returned to operational status at Naval Sta- tion Norfolk in March 1987. USS IWO JIMA departed for this, her tenth, Mediterranean deployment on February 29, 1988. Since her commissioning. IWO has been awarded the Admi- ral Flatley Award for aviation safety four times. IWO JIMA has also received numerous battle efficiency awards for excellence in all areas of mission readiness. SHIP ' S COMPANY : - -r Mi COMPHIBRON EIGHT CAPTAIN J. C. VAN SLYKE, JR. Captain James C. Van Slyke. Jr.. a narive of Downers Grove, Illi- nois, graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy in November 1961. His first assignment was aboard the USS BUCK (DD 761 ) as the Communication Officer. In February 1964 Capt. Van Slyke attended U.S. Naval Postgradu- ate School as a student in the Engineering Science curriculum. After completing his schooling he was Operations officer aboard USS PLATTE (AO 34) during 1965-1967. After completion of Destroyer School in 1968. he was assigned as Operations Officer of USS EPPERSON (DD 719) until October 1969. He then assumed command of USS MEEKER COUNTY (LST 980). After leaving the Meeker County he attended the Armed Forces Staff Col- lege in 1971. His next assignment as a strategic planner for the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff. During this tour, which lasted from August 1971 to July 1974, he earned a Masters Degree from Creighton University. Capt. Van Slyke was then selected to participate in the Navy ' s Personnel Exchange Program, subsequently being assigned as Senior Staff Officer for Surface Operations at the headquarters of Com- mander, Maritime Forces Pacific in British Columbia, Canada. In February I9 ' ' 6 Capt. Van Slyke was named Executive Officer of USS EL PASO (LKA I I 7). where he served until February 1978. In April of 1978 he assumed command of USS SPIEGEL GROVE (LSD 32) He served as Commanding Officer of the amphibious landing ship un- til April 1980. In August 1980 he became Commanding Officer of Navy Recruit- ing District Albuquerque, where he served for two years. Capt. Van Slyke reported to Commander Amphibious Group Two in late 1982 for duty as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans. In 1983 he became Chief Staff Officer for Commander Amphibi ous Group Two. In December 1984 he assumed command of USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13). serving there until March 1987. Capt. Van Slyke assumed duties as Commander Amphibious Squadron Eight in April 1987. His awards included the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star. Merito- rious Service Medal. Joint Services Commendation Medal. Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and other campaign and service medals. Capt. Van Slyke is married to the former Gwynne Larson of Lo Angles, California. They have two children, Jimmy and Susan, and re- side in Virginia Beach. Virginia. ' -mJ . COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN WILLIAM B. HAYDEN Captain William B. Hayden was born in Oakland. California, but grew up in Bethesda. Maryland. He attended Dartmouth College un- der a ROTC scholarship and graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He went on to earn a Master of Aerospace Engineering De- gree from Cornell University in June 1967. He was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1968 and report- ed to VT-31. Kingsville. Texas, for SERGRAD instructor duty. Next, he transferred to VFI3I. Miramar. California, where he completed E-4 readiness training. In March I9 ' ' 0. Capt. Hayden reported to VF-143, making two WESTPAC deployments with the Pukin Dogs aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). While overseas, he was selected for test pilot training and later graduated with distinction from the USAF Test Pilot School in December 19 3. His next assignment was to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 4 at Point Mugu. California where he became Project Officer for the first Air Combat Maneuvering Range. Following Navy acceptance of the ACMR. Capt. Hayden became Assistant Chief Project Officer for Air-lo-Air Tactics and also served as test pilot for CNO Proiect HAVE IDEA until May I9 ' 6. After completing replacement pilot framing in the F-I4A. Capt. Hayden reported to VF 14 aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). He made two MED depkjymenis aboard the carrier, first serving as Operations Officer and then as Admin Personnel Officer for the Tophatters. In November I9 8. he reported to VF-IOI as Maintenance Officer and later as Executive Officer. In November 1979. he executed orders to VF-33 as Executive Officer and returned to JFK for another MED deployment where the Swordsmen won the Admiral Joseph Clifton Award as best fighter squadron in the Navy. Capt. Hayden assumed command of VF-32 in April 1981 and accepted new reconnais- sance configured Tomcats before deploying with Air Wing 6 in USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The Swordsmen won the Battle E for their performance during the deployment. In September 1982. Capt. Hayden reported to Nuclear Power School in Orlando. Florida. Upon complet ion of nuclear power training, he reported to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) as Executive Officer in March 1984. Following two years on IKE. he reported to Washington DC. as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Sec- retary of the Navy for Tactical Programs. He detached from the Pen- tagon in December 1986 to commence training enroute to command of USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2). He assumed command of the amphibious assault ship on April 24 . 1987. Capt. Hayden ' s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, one individual Air Medal, seven Strike Flight Air Medals and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. He has flown over 4000 hours in 20 different aircraft. Capt. Hayden is married to the former Margaret Kit Church of Annapolis. Maryland. They reside in Virginia Beach while their sons. Will and Malt, attend college in New England. EXECUTIVE OFFICER CAPTAIN TERRY C. LACKEY A native of Lenior. North Carolina. Captain Terry C. Lackey entered naval service through the Aviation Officer Candidate Program in August 1966. He was designated as a Naval Aviator in March 1968. Capt. Lackeys first assignment was with HA(L)-3. where he completed a one-year lour in Vietnam flying heli- copter gunships. Subsequent flight duty assignments in eluded tours with HC- ' ' . HC-3 and HC-II. Later, assigned to the United States Naval Academy. Capt. Lackey had duties as an instructor, company officer and Executive Assistant to the Commandant. Prior to becoming Executive Officer of HC-II on June Q. 1981. he was assigned to the Naval Military Personnel Command as an Air Combat Units Placement Officer. He became Commanding Officer of HC-II in October 1982. where he served until March 1984. His next tour was as Air Officer aboard the amphibi- ous assault ship USS INCHON (LPH 12). Capt. Lackey became Executive Officer of USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2) in November 1986. He served aboard the am- phibious assault ship until August 1988. when he received orders to Commander. U.S. Naval Air Force. Atlantic Heet Norfolk. Virginia. His decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, the Air Medal (18 Strike Elight Awards), three Navy Commendations Medals (with Combat V ) Pesidential Unit Citation. Navy Unit Citation. Meritorious Unit Com- mendation. Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Capt. Lackey resides in Virginia Beach. Virginia with his wife Barbara. He is the father of two sons. David and Stephen, and a daughter. Karen. 10 EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER WILLIAM C. McCAMY Commander William C. McCamy was born November II, 1945 In Wichita Falls. Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marquette University in January 1968 and entered the Navy as an Avi- ation Officer Candidate at Pensacola. Florida. He was commissioned on May 34. 1968. After designation as a Naval Aviator in June 1969. he reported to Fort Rucker. Alabama for Army UH-I Helicopter Tactics Training. In November 1969. Cmdr. McCamy joined HAL-3 in Vietnam, where he served for one year. Returning to the U.S., he proceeded to Heli- copter Antisubmarine Squadron ONE (HS-I) in Rhode Island for carrier replacement pilot training in the SH-3D Sea King. Reporting to HS-5 in May I9 ' l. he operated off the decks of the USS WASP. USS INTREPID and USS INDEPENDENCE, and served in CVSG 54 and CVW Finish ing a three year lour with HS-5 in March I9 4. he reported to HS-I as an instructor pilot at Pensacola. Florida. While assigned to HS-I Cmdr. McCamy served as the ASW Offi- cer and spent one year assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing ONE as the TAC DfeE Officer, meanwhile maintaining a collateral duty as an instructor pilot. Following this tour, in July 1976 he accepted or- ders to the United Kingdom to participate in the Personnel Exchange Program and [oined ' 03 Squadron in Portland, Dorset, England to tran- sition to the WASP helicopter. Completing training in February 19 ' ' ' ' he was assigned to 8 9 Squadron and assumed duties as the Flight Commander of HMS Leander. While on exchange. Commander McCamy was awarded the Huntsman Trophy and Herbert Loll Award as Best Student Aviator for 1976. Returning to the U.S. in June 1979. he entered the Naval War Col- lege and completed the course of study of the Naval Command and Staff Curriculum. He graduated as the Outstanding Student and re- ceived the Navy League ' s Sims Award in June 1980. He then returned to NAS Jacksonville and joined Helicopter Anti- submarine Squadron NINE where he served as Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer embarked aboard USS NIMITZ, USS CARL VIN- SON and with CVW8. In June 1983 he detached with orders to the Office of the CNO as the Principal Assistant to the Assistant Deputy CNO. (Manpower. Personnel and Training) (OP-OIB). Following thi short lour in Washington he returned to NAS Jacksonville to assume command of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron SEVENTEEN. His next assignment was as Navigator aboard the USS AMERICA from May 1986 to January 1988. Commander McCamy became IWO JIMA ' s Executive Officer in August 1988. His awards include two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Meri- torious Service Medals, twenty-nine Strike Flight Air Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, the Combat Action Ribbon and the Pres- idential Unit Citation. He IS married to the former Carole Anne Nuesse of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. They presently reside in Orange Park, Florida with their two children, William III and Kelly. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF OSCM DANIEL R. NOBLE Master Chief Noble joined the U.S. Navy on August 2 . 1946. Upon completion of recruit training at Bainbridge. Maryland he was as- signed to the USS WRIGHT (CVL 49) as a member of the ship ' s precom- missioning crew for a three year tour. During his first enlistment he requested and attended Radarman A school, attained the rate of Third Class Radarman and was subsequently honorably discharged in February 1950. From February 1951 to March 1956, he was in the reserves. While in the reserves he served with the Naval Reserve Unit. Cumberland. Maryland in a drill pay status. He returned to active duty in March 1956 and attended Radarman B school after a two year tour as an instructor at the Naval Reserve Training Center, Wheeling. West Virginia. He served as the leading radarman on the USS NANTAHALA (AO 60) and the USS CHIKASKIA (AO 54) from I960 to 1966. during which time he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. Also during that time he was qualified as Officer of the Deck Underway for three years aboard the USS CHIKASKIA. Next, he was assigned to the Officers Tactical Division at Fleet Sonar School. Key West. Florida and the Fleet Combat Training Cen- ter, Dam Neck, Virginia as an instructor from August 1966 to October 1969. In October 1969 he reported to USS BELKNAP (DLG 26) for a three year tour as the leading chief of 01 division. In December 1972, he was assigned to the Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight as the ECM AAW Enlisted Advisor to the staff and Air Control Supervi- sor for the Cruiser Destroyer Group assigned. In May 1975, he was assigned to the Air Intercept Training Task Analysis and assisted in a major rewrite of the Air Intercept Control Training curriculum. Master Chief Noble was transferred to Fleet Training Center. Lit- tle Creek, Virginia in May 1978 where he was assigned as LCPO of the Combat Systems Training Department and Instructor Training Coordinator for the command. He returned to Fleet Training Unit, Little Creek for a second tour in January 1981 as LCPO of the Training Support Department and Mas- ter Chief Petty Officer of the Command. In September 1982 he was named as the Sixth Fleet Command Master Chief, where he served until October 1985. Master Chief Noble commenced his current tour as Command Master Chief of USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2) on December 6, 1985. His many awards include three Navy Achievement Medals, six Sea Service Ribbons, two Vietnam Campaign Medals, the World War Two Victory Medal, seven Good Conduct Medals and a host of other campaign and service medals. Master Chief Noble lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife Joanne. He Is the father of two daughters; Patricia and Nancy, and two sons; Michael and Dennis. 13 II STRAtlO ( t m y O w •« -VJ-U .- r ' ' :: iiur Drp CW05 Djo li .1 ! 4 l IWO JIMA ' S Administration Depart- ment is made up of two divisions: X-l and X-2. The primary duties of X-l division are to support the policies of the Command- ing Officer and Executive Officer. All offi- cial correspondence to and from the ship, as well as service records for the crew, are handled by X-l. A service oriented division, X-l also runs the following work centers for the ship ' s crew-, library, WIWO TV station, drafting shop, print shop, post office, photo lab, education office and career counselor ' s office. Also, the ship ' s chap- lain and the Command Master Chief work from X-l division. X-2 division is made up of Master-at- : Arms and legal personnel. Duties of X-2 range from providing legal assistance for crewmembers to conducting criminal in- vestigations. They also act as escorts for visiting VIP ' s and are responsible for maintaining good discipline throughout the ship. The division is augmented by person- nel from other divisions to help accom- plish its tasks. While deployed, embarked Marines also aid in the duties of the Mas- ter-at-Arms. Both at sea and in port, the two di- visions of the Administration Department work to keep morale up and to maintain order. Chaplain LCdr Robert Phillips Public Affairs Officer ENS Kevin Hayes Education Officer ENS Mil e Kaculis Chaplain Phillips keeps a lookout for converts. The Department Head leads by example. X-l PCI Kain kttp pofijl records up lo d ir J03 FuloloM interviews AN Bmr tor ttlMO JO} Todd PulUdoia DM} Ronald Sawyer IC} Frank Todaro a f i o . r iM ' . , H Hfl PC3 Olhneil Hercules LI3 Daniel Maldanado YN3 Calvin Smith PNSN Bennie Butler PNSN Rick Buxton LISN Orland Kachermeyer PCSN Ervin Shaw PCSN Darren Steele PHAR Scott Dick JOSR Paul Rhyner YNSR Tony Stephenson The Li ' s keep the presses rolling. MA Burgess keeps an eye on ihings- 1 f MACS(SW) Gerald Moiirr LNI Carl B rH MAI Thomas Cole lf I MAI Donald Filzgerald VIA U rlliam Bainer K2 John Burgess mmta bn 18 ♦ x f ' v v : P Department Head LCdr Charles Georgi The Aircraft Inlermediate Mainte- nance Deparlmenl i$ responsible (or the never ending task ot providing support for the helicopters ol the embarked Ma- rine helicopter squadron. To carry out this monumental chore. the men of AIMP. along vnth assigned Ma- rines, operate seven   ork centers. A range of important tasks are carried out in these ork centers, ranging from oil analysis to the filing of complex technical publications necessary in keeping up wilh the latest in helicopter maintenance. Though multi-faceted in their work, the men of AIMD have but one task, to keep all helos assigned to the IWO JIMA in peak condition at all times. 4 CU O) Men congraiulairt AZI Roberit on his reenlislmeni. Dtvision Oflicrr CWOJ Roruld Mien x ASE 2 HowHi gett reenlitimcni package from XO- AN Visila rivets a cabinet- AhCM Edward Kiger ATC Waller Beaiue AZc Gerald Giberson AMHC Robert Rhinehart AT3 Sterling gets some technical assistance from a helpful Marine. AZI CUOt Cotfbiirn PRIiAW ■ Silrk Pi Pomfnico Ail Jamr Kinnrs API HjroU Irnnox AMSI SKaron Mar I in AkI Alan to T ASI C rus Paukjs f p a  p AZI Anthony Robtfrls ATI Poug 5cho nli )d AMHI Charles Simmers AMSI lerov SinglelMi ATI Joteph WA 22 AZI Roberts gets down lo business. ASM2 Jones does tiring work. ASM3 Dean Andrews ASE3 William Beverly AE2 Perry Bivms AD3 Mark Brady AE3 Carlos Garcia ASM3 D. Griffith asm: Donald Hall ASE3 Raymond Howell ASM3 Joseph Jones AE2 Kevin McGrath 23 PRJ krvin Krent Mi Ro6rrt Bartlell AT 3 $hjnn) n Compu n ATi Chritiophcr Dt tcr r p MJ Olio uriin« KWHi B«rr McrkH Ti $coii SandcTt ATj Gu« Slrrltng MrtSAN Wj|| dort prrcifwn tmorli. 34 AD) Njvarro works on equipment wilh Manno jfsitiancc n ASMAN Jace Conner AN Peter fengel AN Gregory Rich n w ' : P ll a ft Ii 1 H AZAN Scon Robinson AN Darren Smith AZAN John Spencer AMSAN Ira Walls ASEAN Todd Willden ASMAA Patrick Morgan AMSAR Dusty Lish AR CIrilo Visita AN Engel receives award from CO. 25 Department Head Cdr Edward StM X The Air Department is made up of three divisions: V-l, V-3 and V-4. Each is responsible for a different aspect of flight operations. The men of V-l Division are the back- bone of the Air Department. During flight operations V-l personnel launch and re- cover helicopters and position, or spot. them in preparation for future launchings. Within V-l there are three distinct groups - crash and salvage, the LSE ' s (landing sig- nalmen enlisted) and the blue shirts. Crash and salvage personnel man all fire fighting gear during flight operations and drive the support gear, or yellow gear, that move the helos into position. The LSE ' s di- rect the landing and launching of the helos. The blue shirts are the men who tie down the helos to prevent accidental movement of aircraft due to winds and seas. The men of V-3 play an important role within the framework of the Air Depart- ment. They are responsible for the move- ment of the helicopters on the hanger bay. The operation and maintenance of the air- craft elevators is another task these men undertake. Also, the smartness of the han- gar bay is the responsibility of V-3. V-4 Division acts as the gas station for the helos aboard the ship. They pro- vide safe handling, storage and distribu- tion for all aviation fuel on IWO. Helicop- ters, aviation support equipment, ship ' s boats and various engines around the ship require fuel . . . and V-4 handles these flammables with a high degree of profes- sionalism. There is no room for error in the fast paced world of flight operations. The pro- fessionalism of all the men of Air Depart- ment is evident in the fact that there have been over 130,000 accident-free landings aboard IWO JIMA. Safely Officer LCdr Richard Kirk Aircraft Handling Officer LI Michael Mulcahy V-l Division Officer IT Dean Meyer V-3, V-4 Division Officer tTjg Edward Mills Air Leading Chief ABCS Wendell Stevens The flight deck. IWO JIMA ' s main weapon. 27 Cdr Saccio discusses ihe day ' s events with his men. V-l ABHCl$ • Vkarnrr MjKm RHI Throdorr HoMard ABMI John inead 38 Cdr Saccio gri a birdt eye view of ihc USS Pone The crash crew would rather not work. ABH3 Carl Clay ABH3 S. Greenway ABH3 Michael Hazard ABH3 Joseph Mayor 39 AN RothMcH Anderson ABHAN Andre Carino ARHAN Rrun tinery ABHAN Colin Mash AN Siacey Gaddis AN William Gnnsted ABHAN I Hanshaw AN George Haven ± H 1 kn - A VeriRrpi tut iHkt Vl handin (mooihly. 30 Keeping the flight deck clean is part of safe flight operations. AN Terrell Mclntyre AN Claudio Nallar ABHAN Elliott Pruitt AN Robert Richards AN Albert Rogers ABHAN Ronald Winkle AA Christopher Beste ABHAA Jorge Escobar KBHKK ujrt Hjughl BHK KciuU Hxi.ing KK R lighlbCKit KBHK Uin Nrhon R Michj 4 holey AR JoM Gtrnn ABHAK Pjirick Hadky ABHAR Paul Hjun AR U idiam Jamet AR lorin S«well AS U rc Vtalton 33 Everything run imoolMy on Iwo flight deck. V-3 ABHI Tobie reenlists as LT Mulcahy officiates. ABHC(SW| Adrian Knighl ABHI Willie Tobie ABH3 C. Cruz ABH3 Kevin Straight ABH3 Brian Tonitin ABHAN Juan Carr AN David Crider ABHAN Robert Dalton ABHAN Exequiel Cometa AN David Feller ABHAN Robert Forsythc AN John Grimo ABHAN Kendall Lary ABHAN Robert Witte 33 ABHAA Jjmrt Alvjrado ABH f I Mjriinr: AA Anihonv Pjrr ll AA Djvid Morion ABHAA PjniH Zjborjt: AA Aaron Woods AR ite .c tnnk ABHAit Chridoplvrr Morgan AR Pavid Tompktns 34 V-4 TSf Fuelies work hard for their money. ABFC Gregory Rankin ABFI Steven Sole ABF3 Al Sison ABF3 Lacy Swing ABF3 Rene Guerner ABF3 Tony Guthrie ABF3 Juan Gutierrez ABF3 James Ingram ABF3 Scott Knudson ABF3 Bentley Murray 35 Rf AN BnK-« Ottmbtxk KBt KS Ujrt. Hullbrrg BtKS H Ln ABf AN r Mrdk ck ABfAN Tro Miiko AWAN Mjiihew MiutvHI ABf AN Ralph Moll A8FAA Milum Brown ABFAA Arnold Coir V 4 trTMtt only ih« bnl lo Iwof helot. 36 Dragging hoses is back breaking work. ABFAA Douglas Cunningham ABFAA Thomas Frey ABFAA Douglas Niedt ABFAA Matlhew Seibel ABFAA Marlon Smith ABFAA Frank Webb ABFAR Joseph Bradshaw ABFAR Harold Hester ABFAR Jaime Milanes ABFAR Wayland Mulllns 37 COMMUNIQflONS The Communications Department is made up of two divisions; CR and CS. Keeping the lanes of communication with the outside world open Is the respon- sibility of CR Division. The divisions ' per- sonnel operate electronic communication equipment and are tasked with sending, receiving, handling and distributing all messages aboard the ship. Part of their work includes the use and control of top secret crypto gear and material. The men of CR are an extremely important link in all shipboard operations. CS Division is tasked with a variety of duties, including all aspects of visual communication. One need only look up to the signal bridge to find the expert look- outs on the ship. The division is responsi- ble for detecting and identifying all sur- face and air contacts in the ship ' s vicinity. Then they determine whether the contact is friend or foe. The signal bridge also communicates with passing ships by vari- ous flag and lighting methods, as well as rendering honors to passing ships which warrant acknowledgement. CR Division Ollicer bNS Russell Martin CS Division Officer fcNS Daniel Stephens - ' urj Iwo ' s communications Dept. proudly displays the mark of excellence. 39 CR RMCS Jimmv Scoii RMC Nvvman Clearv RMC (dwjrd l auss RMC Bruce aellmt; RMI Mired Harnplon RMI James Mercer 40 Work contirtue around the clock in the met t ge crnier Division gets three new Petty Officers. ENS Martin and RMi S Scott keep information flowing. RM3 David Hopkins RM3 R. Martin RM3 R, Ranger RM3 Michael Vadnais RMi David McVane RM:2 C. Middleton RMi Hank Piel RM3 Jeffrey Bagwell RM3 Howard Hall 41 RMSN Jimmw Clftnrnlf RM5N l« Jo«ui«on RM N led Ni«on RMS John Cifrturf RM$S k ilium Vjjnjif RMS M Cludlc RMSA Ortfcry McPougk RM Jeftrev Scon RM$R PAvid Cummins RMSR John Mo or« RMSR Jinwf Sljllingt ll ■ Q ip  , a a 43 The men ol CR iet Ihoir fingers do the talking SMC(SW) Andrew Cmehil SMi M. Marshall SM;} William McLean SM3 S. Cramer SM3 Benjamm Adier 43 CS hoist flags for close-up communication. SMSA Jon Grccr SMSA Rick Hation SMSA Timoihy Towno SMSA Carl Witcman 44 M MiM Ship ' s Bof ' n IT Ed  d Motoy bi Pivrnon CfdcCT ENS Xirry Gilufn 3nd Oivi«ion Officer ENS Doug Alrn The dunes of Deck Departmeni fall under ihe responsibility of three div- isions; 1st. nd and Golf. Isi and 2nd Div- isions work mainly with seamanship du- ties, while Golf Division handles many of the ship ' s weapons. One of the major responsibilities of 1st and 3nd Division is performing preser- vation work on the ship ' s hull. Deck per- sonnel spend many long hours removing rust and repainting to preserve the hull - countering the effects ot the sea and weather on the metal. These men also play a vital role in the operation of the ship ' s boats. They supply men to perform general maintenance and upkeep, as well as launch and recover the boats as needed. The crews that man these boats also come from Deck Depart- ment. Also among their numerous responsi- bilities are those of providing men for gun crews during general quarters, manning underway replenishment stations and run- ning various spaces. Some of the spaces run by 1st and nd Division include the paint locker, the sail locker, the boatswain ' s locker and tht- cleaning gear locker. The personnel of Golf Division are i ■ sponsible for all types of guns and amiiu nition aboard. This includes all firearms. two 3 ' 50 caliber twin gun mounts. ai ii the small arms used by the ship ' s self d. fense force. In addition, they are char ii m with the control of the ship ' s ammunition magazines. Their work is of utmost impoi tance in maintaining the ship ' s ability lo defend itself from any threat. Whatever the job. the men of ihc Deck Departmeni can be counted on to keep the ship at the peak of militar smartness and to maintain a high level ol efficiency at all times. Gotf Division Officer IT R Krtute Gotf Division Officer ITk MicIuH lougt in 46 Refueting at sea is an al liands elfori. BMCS Jerry Oxford BM3 Jimmy Crear BM3 Thomas Donnelly BM3 Mario Ortiz BM3 Johnny Shelton BM3 Alfred Chambers BM3 Albert Jackson BM3 Ronald Key BM3 David Ogaldez BM3 Christopher Powers 47 SN B ni min Cjrpi-nlef BMSN Djv PlvK SN K. Johnson SN Djvid KHy BMSN r jMd MilKX-d BMSN M OW«on A p  «. Hilli BMSN Richwd Pratn- BMSN Anionio Washington SN Rob«ri West SN Patrick U ' llliams 48 SA DkW controls the helm, while SR kanm takes orders on iho lee helm (rom the Officer o( the Deck. SA Eric Baynes SA Mark Boney SA Anthony Chrisiensen SA Stuart Diehl SA Thao Do SA Stephen Fernandes SA L. Spencer Conducting an underway replenishment is one of Deck ' s specialties. 49 SK Pit id Frofci SS Rntud Karon Sit Donald krppl SR JoKph Milton SR Wiliam Wolfr SO Prctcrvjtion of «pdcc« i« a task Peek handles protosfionally. J 2ND Deck helps man 3 50 cal. mounts durmg General Quarters. SMC Thomas Burleson BMI Sherley Jones BMI J. Justice B,V13 Donald Carl BM3 Chris Bufford BM3 Rory Kembel SN Gerald Bounds BMSN Jeffrey Mountcastle SA Robert Bates BMSA G. Schiele GOLF GoN drmorairairs ih (ir pov er of the } ' 50 cal mount. AOC G«arg BjiitrirMK FCI Ricturd (dwardt GMGKSft ' Dawd Hungai« AOI Gjrv Tmnjnf AO} trie Bulh GWG3 Richard Nash GMoi Jamcf Pr eat lie GMGJ Michael Skaggs AOAN Robert Baatz 53 DENTAL S B J •! ?. ,- •l ? -1i Department Head LT Duane Przybylski ■4. ' ■ .-1 ' -. .1 DTI enlHOrth Houslon DN Rotxrrio Hidjigo Though It IS the smallest department on the ship, the Donlal Department is one that etiecis the health and well being of every man aboard IWO JIMA. The men ot Penial arc responsible lor all aspects of dental medicine, both pre- ventive and corrective. They treat embarked Marines as well as ship ' s com- pany. Though simply slated, it is by no means an easy task to perform. The skill and dedication to the dentistry proles sion by this small group ol men plays .1 large role in the comfort ot every man aboard the ship. IT Pr:ybvlski and DN Hidalgo lake care of a palienl. painlesfly. 54 ENGINEERING 9 ' •1 -M 1 ' •-: ' ? ' [ . . :n: Vt5 Department Head LCdr Ralph McLaughlin i. V The tngineenng Department is made up ol five divisions. A. B. I. VI and R A Division maintains several shops that provide important services to the ship. The hvdraulic shop cares tor all elevators and virinches on board The boat shop does specialized work on the ship ' s boats, emergency diesels. air compres- sors and (ire pumps. The machine shop handles miscellaneous machinery and tab ncates parts (or repairs to equipment. Air conditioning and relrigeration handles all cooling gear, as well as providing the crew with hot water. The men of B Division work in the heart of the engineering plant, providing steam to the ship. This, in turn, provides a variety o( services thai make life more comfortable aboard ship. Hot water and steam are both produced (roin the steam created by B Division ' s maintenance of the ship ' s main propulsion boilers and as- sociated auxiliary machinery. t Division IS responsible for com- munications, lighting and electrical power throughout the ship. In addition to ordinary shipboard lighting. Ihey provide lights lor the tlight deck and emergency lanterns (battle lan- terns) as well. The division controls all in- terior communication, which includes the dial telephones. 2 and 34 MCs. the IMC and sound powered telephones. They are also responsible lor all electric motors, in eluding those on tire pumps, vents and all equipment thai use electrical power. The hard working men of M Division are tasked with a myriad of different |obs. These include providing the ship with fresh water while underway, running the machinery which turns the screw shatt. and operating the generators which pro- vid e the ship with electrical power. The men of R Division are the Hull Technicians. They handle the mainte- nance, fabrication and repair of the ship ' s hull, as well as structural maintenance of the ship ' s boats. Additionally, they do all maintenance to the heads, plumbing, pip- ing systems, and the LP air system. Weld- ing, cutting and brazing ol piping also falls into their |ob description. A truly professional group ol men. the crew of the Engineering Department put in many long days to ensure the ship is al- ways ready to answer all bells and to pro- vide those necessities of lile many men often take for granted. I Main Propulsion A i iani l Tjg Roger Tavlor Damage Control Assisiani (NS Richard huerst 3M Coordinator ETC Larry fagan A Drvision Olhcer ENS Douglas Marble R Division Officer BTC(SW) Carl Murphy E Division Officer LTjg Mallhew McDonough M Division Officer ENS Mark Hagins M Division Officer ENS Patrick Sullivan R Division Officer DCC Alan Mandigo I 56 A MMC R. Blanchard ENI Warren errance MMl Robert Simms MR3 David Cook MM3 S. Kasmarek EN3 Melvin Reece MM3 A. Rodriguez MM3 Charles Wetzig ENS Euerst conducts DC training. 57 im W H ..chfr (NJ HjtoU Gilpin MM} R. Hinwn MMJ Cody Sandrr  on MR) Danirl Ucflt MM3 kcnnolh Slier MMJ Jimmy Williams MVIFN John Eppolmann MMfN I Groeno f-N Un Loudon MMFN J. Mo«CT FN Todd Ray FA Claude Davit MMFA ken kerns FR J. Danidf 58 B BTt.. Ralph Lawson BTI Michael Sullivan BT3 Robert Blanton BT2 Roy Garlman BT3 Clarence Griggs 59 BTI R. Volden explains that the B in BT doesn ' t mean bicep. BT}Gw bbd BT} )amn KrchoM 8T] V lmd««y BTJ Evans Alphonw BT3 A Brown BTl Ubcl garrwri hit lirii Good Conduct Medal. 60 BT3 Slephen Butler BT3 Arnold Chavez BT3 Richard lshburn BTFN Curet and BTI Volden prepare for boiler light-off. 61 FN Pivid Brown BTFN Ruben Coton BIF Jow Curol FN Christopher C iiMO BTFN Djrryn Iknorr BTFN Brun S1aUor BTF A JjnH ' s Gljss FA P Jamison BTF A Samuel Nelson FA Juan Saucedo B Divnwn gets three new petty olftcert. BTFN Colon makes sure valves are adiusied properly. 62 ICC Steven Buley EMI Carl Swayze EMI Richard Vincent IC:3 Jeffrey Post EM3 Andre Rogers Buley shows the strength of leadership. 63 E Division sporis two new Third CUt Peiiy Officer. EM} Jrffery Baker IC3 Joe Campece EM3 Brian Hillyer EM3 Robert Jackton 64 EMFN Scot Puesdieker EMFN Albert Fleming EMFN Joel Johnson EMFN Daniel Lupatsky EMFN James Shieder EMFA Manuel Salazar umi JL. ' EMFN Lupatsky concentrates on the task at hand. 65 MMCS Mberl Robinion MMI Carl fhlnurk MM2 Vh illiani Paui;herly vim: J Temarco vim: VV Icjicr mm: George Uphold MM:RuIu VI favor ikMikiM 66 MMCS Roblnton ttkrt Ihc rccnlitlmcnl oalh (rom CHtNG a CO look on. MM3 Randy Tate MM3 Nathan Zabik MMFN trie Allen MMFN Regie Del Mando MM3 Douglas Goodwin MM3 Roberl James MM3 Michael Mauncio MM3 Richard Mitterando MM3 Wayne Schuck MMFN James Jake MMFN Adem Lino MMFN Charles Thomas MMFA John Halloran FA T. Harville MMFA Cal Smith FR Dennis Clark FR Freddie Goss 67 DCC Mandigo l«che m ununprciing viciim about ea bii HTI Freddie Hil PI HTI Leonard Worlhey 9K HT3 Jaines Ouinn H 60 PC3 Jerry Banks 0C3 Joseph Bickel HT3 Allen Brockway DC3 Thomas Swenson HTFN Audrey Edds HTFN Randall Lee FN Earl McCloy FHTFN Jeffrey Moellentine DCFN Keith Westervelt FA Fayette Dotson 69 MEDICAL ttt. J ' f Dcparlmml Hc«d IT D. FknMning The men of the Medical Department are tasked with one of the most, perhaps the most, important job on the ship . . . the health of every man aboard. All aspects of medical treatment, both preventive and curative, are handled in the ship ' s well equipped hospital facili- ties. All ship ' s company and embarked Marines are treated through the sick bay. Operating rooms. X-ray lab. test lab. treat- ment room, intensive care unit, recovery room and patient overflow areas are all provided to meet every possible medical emergency. Along with regular sick call the Medi- cal Department conducts immunizations, hearing tests and a variety of preventive MED measures for the well-being of the crew. While deployed, the ship ' s staff is augmented by Surgical Support Teams (SST). These teams provide the additional aid necessary to cope with any contingen- cy that may arise. Corpsman accompany the embarked Marines ashore during amphibious exer- cises to provide medical support during the often hazardous maneuvers. In addi- tion, the ship ' s medical department is the primary receiving ship for all medical evacuations within the amphibious squad- ron. LT Flemmmg checl s a patients vital signs. HMCS P Bivkc HMC R.M Boird HSO Idxin H «i:l HM} David Miler Medical grit Iwo new reity Oflicm HM Howiii givo ABHI Wonnum some medical aiientk 73 a n I a HM3 Randal Miller HM3 Chris Nelson HM3 Michael Oliphant ii m HM3 William Pruilt HN L. PeVmney HN Andy Eslrada HN Lewis Jones 73 SST 1 V m Corptmcn lake special care in ireaiing a brother- in-armt. IT Stcnncll MMC Burio HM3 PeUerteU HMJ Run 74 SST 5 A o, a ifjj i A gmtiA l:: iM m HMC Monson HMI Upton HM:! Schlcnker HM3 Tome HM3 Hall HN Dicus HN Nelson HN Shower HN Zimmerman HA Kinney 75 SST8 IT T. Kingston IT R Wiljon HM3 T Gavin HMJ R Hi-lm HMJ [ McWahrrs 76 HN G. Ranon H HN D. Beck Corpinun conducK daily sick caN. SST 14 LCdr B. Cannon LCdr O. Cannon LCdr J. Oliver LT M. Duffy LT J LaRue LT E. Smallwood HMC L. Bennett HMC R. Rhynard HMI J. Drown HMI N. Lundqucst HM3 S. Carr HM2 G. Hammond HM3 W. Bailey HM3 T. Barregen HM3 R. Bowens HM3 T. Comer HN S. Beletic HN M. Canlzaro 77 NAVIGATION V U ' -i- V :-;•. i !-:- .; ii : m : x ' j 78 Getting and keeping the ship on the right course is the duty of the Navigation Department. To accomplish this mission a variety of methods are used; including radar, celestial fives, visual sightings. electronic gear and sophisticated charts and publications. Whenever the ship maneuvers the quartermasters supply recommended headings and times-to-turn. The depart- ment also calculates high and low tides as needed, and ensures that the ship ' s chro- nometers have been wound and compared daily. Utilizing complex machinery, as well as a lot of common sense, the Navigation Department helps keep the ship riding the seas, safe from the many hazards the ocean presents. OMC William Dropski OMI David Caires SN Thomas Baird OMSN John Riley OMSN T. Vinson OV1SN Courtney Wallace OMSA Regionald Lee OMSR Geraldo Marnnez OMC Dropski IS reeniisted by the Secretary of the Navy 79 OPERATIONS % ■ « 1 .%r, -H, I • .. -J - ■ 80 IWO JIMA ' SOperations Department consists of six divisions. OA, OC. OE. 01. OW and Fox. These divisions are respon- sible for many of the tasks associated with the ship ' s ability to carry out any task it is assigned. The AG ' s of OA d(vision monitor the always changing weather around the ship. By gathering data, the weathermen are able to predict adverse conditions that may affect the ship ' s ability to carry out its mission. This information is of impor- tance to both the ship and the attached airwing, as weather is a key factor in flight operations. In the Helicopter Direction Center the men of OC division control the move- ment of all shipboard helicopters while they are airborne. They also coordinate the movement of helos between ships in the task force. Their greatest task is con- trolling the complex movements of the helicopters while conducting an amphibi- ous landing against a hostile shore. The OE Division is an integral part of iWO ' S Operations Department, providing preventive and corrective maintenance on radar, communications and navigation- al electronic systems installed aboard ship. Their work is of extreme value In keeping essential equipment in peak con- dition at all times. Processing tactical information and keeping the bridge aware of this data is the job of Ol Division. Working from the Combat Information Center, the men of Ol process this information received by sur- face search and air search radar equip- ment and other sophisticated methods of detection. Ol keeps the ship aware of oth- er vessels In the area In order to avoid col- lisions and IS prepared to supply neces- sary information at all times to enable the ship to defend itself in the event of air, surface or sub-surface assault by enemy forces. The OW Division onboard IWO JIMA is responsible for actions Involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine, exploit, reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum against the ship. TheEW ' sof OW help fulfill the objec- tive of naval electronic warfare. Fox Division handles the most mod- ern of the ship ' s weapons, the two Basic Point Defense Missile Systems and the Phalanx Close-ln-Weapons systems. They are also responsible for mainte- nance on these sophisticated weapons, as well as their actual operation. Should the ship sail into harms way, the men of Fox would play an important role In her de- fense. As a whole, the Operations Depart- ment plays a vital role in keeping the ship combat ready at all times. f Assistant Ops. Officer LCdr Jeffrey Anners OA Division Officer LT Don Conlee OC Division Officer LCdr Randolph Young OE Division Officer LT Carl Oderman 01 Division Officer LTjg Winn Van Brimer OW Division Officer LTjg Blane Jarchow Fox Division Officer ENS William Folsom HDC Officer Major Ralph Getty Training Officer LT Mark Musselwhite Intelligence Officer ENS Steven Scott Combat Cargo Officer 1st LT Frank Plnkslon Combat Cargo Assist. GySgt O. Davis OA Av3C Peter Corrt an AGl Paul Bosco A 32(AU James RawU AG3 Siove Worm f M n Secretary of the Navy congraiulaie LT Conlee on SWO de ignalion. 83 g g J g AOAN George Baum AGAN James Blevins AGAN Jerome Braverman AGAN Edward Difatco AGAA Christopher Hedges AGAN Braverman calculates weather forecast. AGAN Baum releases weather bal- loon. 83 The AC ' S are two ' s air traffic controUi ' rs. ACKAWj Julius Irick AC3 Mark Drirw AC3 J. Haga AC Tavlor koonce ACAN Rick Darling ACAN Alan Priddy 8-t fcTCS William Byrd ETI Daryl Davis ETI Owen Hull ETI John Mainprize ET3 Gerald Loparo ET3 Warren Bollon ET3 Dennis Crowder ET3 Kenneth Edds T Oderman and ET3 Edds check out MARS. 85 ET} Otniti ttfMn Hi Cr Jtg iohnson tU Scon Mibrev ET} Robert Pjgliaroti Hi Anihons Ou3glia IT3 Sifvfn Reviwldt f T3 Rodne Stage ETSN Wilham Soholl ET3 Rrynoldt receive Good Conduct Medal. 86 o OSC(SW) M. Conley OSC(SW) William Duncan OSI P. Burke OSI Kim Farley OS3 R. Bodmer OS3 A. Francois 052 Chris Krafl 053 Larry Porter O congratulates 0S2 Kraft on his first Good conduct Medal. 87 053 krnnf Ih Sh«TOd 053 J mrt Siiie OS: Be l xl 0$3 l ranli « right OS3 RobffTt Pelaro«b 0$i Thofna Po l OS3 Thomas Slice OSSN Chri Graham OSSN Tommv Gnffin OSSN Ro Link OSSN Maiihen Mead OSSN Michael Parker 88 Opt grit wvrn new Prtly OKicrrt OSSN trwin Pirtle OSSN Michael Powers OSSN Jay Smith OSSN Omar Sosa OSSN Derek Walling OSSA Michael Creech OSSA Ned Greenwood OSSN Larry Johnson OSSA Milton Lambson OSSA Reinhardt Mairunteregger OSSA James Nanes OSSA W, Ransaw OSSA Dennis Williams OSSR B. McGhee OSSR Charles Ryan OSSR Daron Wallace 89 IWC Gregory Wooden EWI Milijm H r r h l H Spwks tW2Bjrr Long ow tVH l rr Thurman t$3RicK rd l3llo t« 3 VL ilton tVlSN Terr Poll ( $N B. Wrigand ' i iiAiii EW ' lead ilw way lo another Bank E. 90 FOX FCClSWl Patrick Wilson FC3 Steven Bissell FC3 Richard Hinton The aft BPDMS in action. 91 fCi ) me KxjniJin t-Ci 0 tti tones K3 K  arJ McNr K3 Robert Schro«(Srr C3 Anlhon Tannor yCi Darr l nJef on FC3 U lUum Barnes Yd John BWckerl The men of Fox. 93 SUPPLY • r ' ' m I fH v Department Head LCdr William S ' - The Supply Deparimenl of any ship is also that ships backbone. On IWO JIMA this IS nc exception. Eight divisions make up the ship ' s supply organization. Those divisions arei S ll-. SIM. SO. S-3. S-4. S-5. S-6 and S-7. SIF IS responsible for maintaining fi- nancial records for all items either in the ship ' s supply system or on order. Also. they keep budgets for all divisions aboard. Though not highly visible, the men of SIh are instrumental in keeping the ship well equipped with all necessary goods. The men of SIM take charge of or- dering, storing and issuing all repair parts and consumables for the ship, with the ex- ception of aviation stores. In addition, emergency requisitions are handled by this division. Keeping the ship supplied with the material needed to carry out the hundreds of different jobs aboard is an endless task; and one thai the division handles with skill. S-2 Division ' s duties are evident to every crewmember. as the division pre- pares and serves meals to approximately 600 Navy and I.OOO Marine Corps person- nel each day. During an average deploy- ment. S-2 will prepare nearly 600.000 indi- vidual meals. In addition to the MS ' s. the division IS augmented by a number of men from other divisions to help in this monu- mental task. The personnel of S-3 Division play a big role in enhancing the living conditions aboard the ship. These men operate the ship ' s store, laundry, barbershop and a number of other so that the ship can be more self-sufficient. S-4 Division operates as the bank on the ship. Like most city banks, the disburs- ing office handles a variety of monetary matters, such as processing travel claims, pay accounts and acts as a foreign curren- cy exchange while deployed. The staff of S-5 Division is responsi- ble for preparing and serving all meals in the wardroom. They also handle the up- keep and cleaning of cabins and state- rooms. During the deployment, over 50.0CO meals were served by S-5. Keeping the ship ' s helicopters air- borne takes not only top-notch profes- sionals, but the right parts and materials at the right time. And the personnel of S- 6 Division are on hand for this purpose. The division is tasked with the chores of identifying, handling, issuing, storing and accounting for all helo parts. S-6 works hand in hand with AIMD. processing hun- dreds ot requisitions each month in sup- port of the ship and squadron helos on board during a deployment. The business of running the ship is largely simplified by S-7 Division. From the data processing center they provide accurate reports on the ship ' s fmanci.il and material status. Also, they are respon sible for printouts on 3-M data. The Supply Department as a whole is largely responsible for ensuring the ship can carry out its mission. Without these divisions, the crew would soon find itself hungry and out of those materials needed to carry out even the smallest jobs. Asfisianl Supply Officer LT Leslie Cameron SIF Division Ollicer tNS Pavid Taylor S-IM Division Officer LT Jerry Johnson S-3 Division Officer CW03 Oscar Gador S-3 Division Officer ENS Jeffrey Miller S-4 Division Officer ENS Rob Lowe S-5 Division Officer MSCS Romeo At ogadie S-6 Division Officer AKC Rol crto Camana V .a 1 l !i 94 Sl-F SKCS Alfredo Manlulu AKI Robert Alonzo Ski Danilo Gloria SK2 Zackary Myers AK3 John Thibodeau AkAN Russell keech 95 SIM 5KC ugusto Domingo SKI Jv hn Sprtggt iK2 Chrit luiz Sk3 Poug Perkins Ski AUn Bickm SkSN Doud Riggle SkSR Toby Ihompton When you work together long enough you begin looking alike. 96 S2 MSCS Romeo Canonizado MSI James Mayo MSI Clarence Moore MSI Vmcent Wtlkie The bake shop makes fresh rolls daily. S-3 Division knows a well-fed crew is a happy crew. 97 MS} Pavid Snodgrax M 3 Dcm lnous Harrell MS 3 P.l id Larson V1S3 Vlark Lorcni:cn M53 trie Vtagoc MS3 John O Rourke V«SSA Uillram Baker MSSA George Collint MSSA Orenthra Florence MSSA Robert hrey MSSA trie Hagen MSSA tred Skeen MSSA Jose Zapaia • MSSR Mark Barker MSSR tdrick Bridget MSSR Ronald Briski A specialty of SO; the steel beach picnic. 98 S3 sue David Bussell SHi Viollo Batac SH3 Joe Harris Sm P Smith SHSN Khoxayo rings up customer ' s purchase. 99 SHSN JamK Fkmini; SHSN Krnnclh Hjughl SHSN Phouphotw khovJ)0 SHSN Jotrph Mufphy SHSN T Ouren SHSN Iro ShCTriU SHSN Stephen Simt jTft I ( , The «jl« ollicer irie lo keep up iih ih paperwork. 100 $4 DK3 Ulloa. ENS Lowe. Dkl Lalma and DkSN Jimenez. Iwo ' s banke PK3 A. Ulloa DKSN R. Jimenez 101 S5 MSI Gary Maclean MS3 David Kent MS 3 Michael Rico MSSA S. Creasy MSSA Allen Holochwosi 10} se AK2 Oscar Fambro Ak2(AW) James Golden AK2 A. Sappington AKAN Mark Snider ARAN Siephen Suralos C S-6 helps keep Iwo ' s helos in the air. 103 DSI PlniH Avr« PPI P« U Broon 053 iohnnu ' Frank 053 D. Richardton PPS Reinaldo Mora PP5A Geofgo wrav PP$A Richard Jones OfSA Km TnihUr DSJ Frankt workt on daia machinr a DPI Brown looks on. KM 105 CPR 8 Capi }a Smith ICdr Michael Anderson LCdr Vlichael Livingston LCdr Jack Monende: LCdr (ugenc O ' Brien LCdr Thomas Scarpelli I LT kuri Rrandquist LT Brian McNally LT Donald Smallwood Capi kirk Howard LT|g Said Ziyani CW03 Gerald Smith Hiiia 106 RMCS(SW) Robert Brewer YNC Jerry Albltz YNI Marvin Clay MSI Arthur Moreno f a SSgt Gregory Butler RM3 Robert Fauci AC5 Richard Beaudls YN3 Richard Hock MS3 Michael Kelly AN Terry Warren SN Keith Johnson YNSN Stanley Moore RMSN Jeffrey Radtke McNally hams it up during USD sh ow. 107 TACRON 21 KM LCdr Charles OeFoore Maj Richard Schalk tNS Bruce Lovelace ATC Tommy Sanders ACI LeRoy Welch AT3 Raymond Hughes OS3(SW) Tex McDorman AC3 Joe Pearson AC3 Steven Robinson le men of TACRON 21 serve as a vital link in MARG communications. 109 26TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT (SOC) 26TH MEU COMMANDING OFFICER COLONEL J. B. CREEL. JR. 26TH MEU EXECUTIVE OFFICER • ' ' ' LT COLONEL H. C. BOEHM. JR. ' :26TH MEU SERGEANT MAJOR SGT MAJ A. M. MALLETTE HMM 365 COMMANDING OFFICER LT COL ROBERT MAGNUS t r ' l .- I BIT 1 8 COMMANDING OFFICER LT COL JAN HULY HMM 365 EXECUTIVE OFFICER MAJ DEMARS BLT 1 8 EXECUTIVE OFFICER MAJ J. D. INGHRAM HMM 365 SERGEANT MAJOR SGT MAJ G. HUTTO BLT 1 8 SERGEANT MAJOR SGT MAJ T. E. BLOOM RTURE FEBRUARY :J9, 1988 (i - ' dM; IWO ' S MISSION The primary musion of USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2). as an amphibious assault ship. IS 10 transport Marine Corps torces. along with their equipment and all neces- sary supplies, and land them anywhere in the world at anytime those forces are needed. Other missions performed by the ship are search and rescue operations, ant I submarine missions, refueling and supply of oltier ships as needed, and evac- ualion of American ciyilians and those of friendly nations from hostile territory. low JIMA also has the responsibility of being designated the primary casualty receiying ship when operating as part of an amphibious task force. During this deployment the ship seryed as the flagship for the fiye ships which made up Mediterranean Amphibi- ous Ready Group I-8S. with Amphibious Squadron Eight embarked. This giyes the ship the added responsibility of support- ing the logistics, operations and communi- cations requirements of the entire task force. MARINE ONLOAD Marines of the 36TH Marine Expeditionary Unit embark for deployment. DOOR STO AIRCRAFT ELE ATORS MUST BE OPEN IFORESTARTING ENGINES i ' A M H Bihb F ' W S- ' h «J Load plan in hand. Mar ine directs equipment storage. Taking a break, the end of onload is close at hand. FLIGHT OPERATIONS A CH-46 bringf in (upplief during a verlical replenifhir An AV-8B Harrier jump jet lands on IWO ' s deck. iT 117 A Sea Knight gives Marines a lift to the beach. UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT Receiving ttoret from nippty ship alongside via double rigs. Vto ing supplies txHow is an l hands eltort And they keep coming. THE ASSAULT CH ' 46 dropt Mjrinrt ai Ihr landing lone IX) CH- i are aho used to put Marines athore. A UH-tS Hury tends gunltre support lo Martnes Marines and French troops compare weapons during field exercise. 121 No matter the nationality, allies find a way to communicate. Mjrinrs rmplov ground-lo av detente agjinsi enemy ihreai . Marine give Italian troops training with U. S. weapons. Mobile units stand by for transport needs. Amtraics provide quick transportation for Marines on the move. Marine shows proper shooting stance to observers Tank fires volley to keep enemy pinned down. Setting up camp mjrk ihc end of J long da djy ' « end bring a moment of peace the Marrnc goal. SAILORS OBSERVE MARINES ASHORE During an exercise on Sardinia sailors observe Marines In action Sailors go back to sea for a ride on a Zodiac assault craft Marines demonstrate the TOW anti-armor missile to sailors. Amtraks provided IWO sailors with a different kind of amphibious ride. Marines show sailors the firepower of the MI98 155mm howitzer. Tank team leader explains the capabilities of the M60AI tank. BATTLE STATIONS The Bmic Point Defen«c Missile Syslem tvet against Jir threats. J ' O cal gun mounts fire i n | air. land and tea targets. iX Repair locker leaders plot baitle damage. 127 IWO WINS BATTLE E During the d ploycnenl ihe IWO JIMA received word thai the ship had earned the coveted Battle Efficiency Award as the most combat-ready ship of her class in the Atlantic Fleet. This was the ship ' s second consecu- tive lime It captured the prestigious award. In addition to attaining the Battle E for overall readiness. IWO JIMA also gar- nered awards for excellence in nine spe- cific mission areas. IWO was the only am- phibious ship in the Atlantic Fleet to earn awards in all eligible areas. In five of these areas the ship has won the award for five consecutive competitive cycles, allowing them to display gold insignia on its super- structure. ir i hP ' SPECIAL EVENTS - VIP ' S VISIT IWO The Secretary of the Navy. William L. Ball. III. receives honors as he departs IWO during a port visit in Toulon. France. Secretary Ball visited IWO twice during the deploy- ment. kctress danceTOebbie Allen visits IWO in Monte Carlo. Bishop Domino, the Miiitary Vicar for Europe, conducts services aboard IWO during its port visit to Palma. Spain. ENTERTAINMENT Cf)i m Hjydm ho« hn ttptrutt ji THt TWISI. Ai jnolhvr USO (how. djnccrt rntrruin lh« crcn 130 I COMMUNITY RELATION PROJECTS SKC Sprigg and tTI Hull assist with some painting at Annuziala Children ' s Hos- pital in Naples during an IWO community relations effort. OS McDorman adds a sign to the room. The pamttng marked the first lime in fifteen years the quarters of the Sisters who run the hospital had been painted. The volunteers ' work was rewarded with a traditional Italian meaL ETI Hull gels his blood pressure checked prior to giving blood. His blood, along with that of 54 other men. was collected during a blood drive for the citizens of Palma. N: ross befriends a young Neapolitan Two sailors share some time and love with a sick child. FUND RAISERS n IMlO Miix dcit ert  pi« in th« (4C« of an amphibious shipmate ai Ihe beach The XO displays the mark of a charitable man This fund raiser was one of several ptcnK m Toulon in an effort lo raise money for Navy Relief. INVO sailors took part in to add to their P vy Relief donation. The Command Master Chief vows revenge. •fm i; Chaplain Phillips oversees Ihe fund raising efforr in the IWO wardroom. Enlisted men paid for the fancy meal, with fancy waiters, to benefit for Navy Relief. ENS Hayes waits on ADI Lennox in the First Class Mess ' fund drive. 135 The cO ensures RM2 Pie! is well served for his contribution. SHIP ' S PICNICS Cipt. Hsydcn ijko a mighly (wmg du mg a folibal gamr l the hip ' t picnic in Njptn. AN IWO Milor left Ihr hor « hor jil. NCC KocbcH thomt Km (kil « ihe frA JOSA Rhynrr tutt likr them dogf. 136 At a steel beach picnic cooking becomes a team effort. CW03 Lucas enjoys his Gator dog 137 EXERCISE AND RECREATION ENS M««r thomt th MwinM behind him hn f er(«i torm. CWOJ Aien  hoi« oil hn p«rf«cl detne. Somr HAD to PT The weight room offered the opportunity to keep their muscles toned. A Marine works on his biceps using free weight No one dives for the spike when playing volleyball on the flight deck. PR3 Areni finds fishing relaxing during his spare tin ETCS B rd Mnd ETI Davif went furiKer than most effortf to remain m prime phvsical condition. Here they take thev traming to the limit during the Toulon Triathk n. Skeel «hooiing was a rare, but welcome, addition to IWO ' f recreation fchedulcH IWO saiort enfoy the ship ' t swim cal m Augusta Bay Grace was not a prerequisite for diving. RELIGIOUS SERVICES (hop Domino baptizes a USS Hermitage sailor during services aboard IWO. During his visit aboard IWO he also held Mass on the hangar bay HELPING HANDS Sailor, and M rin« .ign up (or PACt cI .m During Ihe deployment .u college prole.wr. were aboard lo give the crew Ihe opportunity to advance their learning durinj their o(( hour Cla e were offered in bu«ine «, hiftory. psychology, maih and hutory Sailorf and Mvinei Imen ck ely during a homecoming bricl Iwo repreMntativef from the Nortolk Family Servicei were aboard during the «hip '  return home lo help make the tran«iiion back to (amily lite ea ier lor the crew A k cal police officer alto came aboard to up date the crew on recent changes m Ihe Ijw GATOR CRUISE JJU Ti iators came aboard in Morehead City to accompany IWO sailors on the final leg home. Once checked in. Gators spent the day learning about life at sea. jrs man the rails with IWO sailors as the ship arrives in Norfolk Anticipation runs high during the last few moments ! IWO CELEBRATES 27TH BIRTHDAY CO and XO look on a X SA Rhyncr and AZI Coleburn make ih« fir i ceremonial cut in Ihc cake lo commetnoraie ihe i xh birthday ot USS IWO JIMA (IPH 3) The cake iraditionaly cul by Ihe youngest and alde«l memberf ol the crew present at the eyenl. I An IWO Hikx- draw a number rrpre«rnting one of Ihtf prize given lo the crew by the IWO Wives Chib during the criebrjtion. Twenty-seven years and going sirong. PORTS OF CALL 1 Palma March 25 - April 5 La Spezia April 15 - April 18 Naples April 19 - April 28 Toulon May 10 - May 30 Bizerte June 3 Monte Carlo July I - July 6 Benidorm July 8 - July 15 Haifa July 28 - August 8 145 PALMA Falma. pjin was the ship ' s first port of call in the Mediterranean. The city lies on the south end of the island ol 1allorca. Popular with Europeans on acation. Raima is best k.no n lor its warm climate and Spanish hospitality. Along ith en oying the many night- clubs, the crei took the opportunity to see the sights and do some shopping for local goods. The most popular tour offered here was a banquet held at a medieyal castle nearby. Many also took tours to the islands north side, with its fabulous scenery and picturesque yillages. ■ : H l ' 1 f .-• Hn 11 1 ' .Wl.v. X I - M. ' ' Vk B f 1. • 1 . ' V . . . X 1 ■ i ' m } L T Mr I te- J T ' V%% n k.4« J 1 t ' L k. 147 NORTH MALLORCA LA SPEZIA The port city of La Spezia, Italy was the ship ' s second port of call Located on the countries northwest coast, it is considered the southern most town of the Italian Riviera. La Spezia is an important military city, housing one of Italy ' s most im- portant military bases. A small town. La Spezia served mainly as a jumping off point for sightseeing in nearby, better known, cities. Among the most popular side trips were to Florence, with its spectacular museums and cathedrals, and Pisa, with its world famous leaning tower. Another city which garnered its share of visits was Genoa, the birthplace of Columbus. FLORENCE - PISA GENOA 151 NAPLES Naples, located « n Italy ' s southwest coast. IS Southern It ah s chief cit . At this port call the crew took the op- porlunin to isit the cit ' s many cultural sites, which included a variety of mu- seums and churches. Many also found shopping for local bargains a good deal, in this countn knOHn lor lis leather goods. During the sta here man also lound the time to isil man of the surrounding towns. Short trips were taken to Sorrento, ttie island of Capri, and the ancient city of Pompeii. For those taking longer jaunts, the Vatican Cit and the splendors of Rome were the most favored trips. IS3 SORRENTO CAPRI 153 p o M P E I I VATICAN CITY KUMb ••- f ••■ ' .J4-. ' S, 1.1 1 1, i f.ir • 1 inSifelBt f   4. l-v 1 ■, pi ■A ' If %?i|jM| 1 TOUL ON rcujlon. France, located on the western edge ol the  orld class Coted Azur I French Rn lera l. is the home port of the French Na v s Mediterranean Fleet. During the ship ' s stay here the crew had plenty of opportunities to ex- plore the cities offerings. The cafes and tine restaurants ttere popular meeting places, vtith their fine wines and sea- food delights. The town s many beaches also served as popular spots during days off. Many men also took tours, or a few days leave, to travel north to the won- derful city of lights. Pans. In Pans they visited the Fiffel Tower, the beautiful cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre museum and many of the other incredi- ble sights the city has to offer. Shorter side trips to Marseille. Cannes. Sice and other cities on the Riviera were also very popular during the ship ' s stay in Toulon. . %«• LJ . 1 • ■IM L. VVV P H M aMM 1 ii i RIVIERA w !Si 8 f R .3d- ' : • -•• — ■• i«i K Jp  r i-w f ' 1 ' 1 : • «- — -.— caB - . • V 1 163 BIZERTE Bizerte, Tunisia was the ship ' s short- est port visit, lasting less than one full day due to rough seas. However, many men took the oppor- tunity to visit the African nation and do some sightseeing. Bargain hunters found the prices irre- sistibly low and brought back all the sou- venirs they could manage. Others used the time to try the local foods, or just stroll through the town. - : Arz . ' . 4 MONTE CARLO Klifnle Cjrki. ton3CO was perhaps the iTh-ist glanw Mis port isited b the ship. W f i Its elaborate casinos and ex tra agant nightclubs, it proied also to be one of the more popular port calls espe- cially lor those who managed to do well in the casinos. Daytime hours were spent shopping in the towns many elegant shops, as well as louring the many sights. Among the most visited of these were the Royal Pal- ace. Jacque Cousteau museum and the many perfume factories. Many of the crew also v isited the city during the earlier Toulon port call to see the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. % [•■ - k % w H • m. ■ . m ' ' ' K 1 w i a t r i  ■« rm A ■ :: BENIDORM Benidorm. Spain was the ship ' s last port of call in the western Mediterranean. The premier attraction in this port was its miles of beautiful beaches. Many of the men also took the oppor- tunity to try out a few of the local culinary delights. Paella, a rice dish, was among the most popular. The prices here were among the most reasonable of any port, so a good deal of souvenir buying also took place. = 2 1 V ■ i _. ■ ' • r w s 1. , - - 169 HAIFA Hsifa. Israel was the ship ' s last pc rt of call before heading home. Located atop Mount Carmel, this port IS the country ' $ principal northern city. U ith Its elaborate gardens, breathtaking i lett and numerous places of interest. Haifa series as the port of entry for thou- sands of religious pilgrims, tourists and immigrants each year. The most visited spots by the crew in Haifa were the Bahai Shrine and Gar- dens. Eliijah ' s Ca v e and local shopping dis- trict. The nearby beach drew many of the crew and ser ed as the scene for a ship ' s picnic. Also, a number of the men got the chance to visit a kibbutz and see the daily life in these social experiments. The major points of interest in this port were the many places of religious sig- nificance throughout the country. Tours provided the crew with the chance to vis- it Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the River Jordan and other areas of biblical impor- tance. Jerusalem, sacred to Jews. Chris- tians and Moslems, was the most visited city by the crew. With its many historical, religious and tourist sites, il served as the high point of the deployment for many of the crew. 170 171 JERUSALEM HOMECOMING AUGUST 29, 1988 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Editors J03 Wes Hansen DM3 Ron Sawyer The production of Ihis book was accomplished by J03 Hansen and DM3 Sawyer, with the exception of the contribution of photographs. Contributing photographers . . . . Sgt George Brisco. OMI David Caires. LT Don Conlee. PH3 fcd Crawford. PHAA Scoti Diclv. J03 Todd Fulladosa. LCpl Rich Greene. JOi Wes Hansen, PHI Mitchell Johnson, LCdr Richard Kirk, LT kevin Mckinley, DM2 Ron Sawyer. Sales ENS Kevin Hayes Px:i WM.MWhK7li. •tomlM. m USA tnuisc BOOK gf sec I 56S9 V..a« i li-! (.n Bh t Noit V  3MI? ' 1