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V 'Aw 7 .zfwgika-.,w'mm:p si-rrp.: My history is more than the life story of one aircraft carrier sit goes much deeper than that. l carry on the traditions and spirit of two earlier ships that bore the name l wear so proudly today. Their story is also my story. lt all started nearly a hundred years ago... In 1861 a steam and sail powered, seven-gun sloop-of-war slid down the ways into Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire. Named after a mountain in Caroll Country, New Hampshire, she was the first United States Navy vessel to bear the name KEARSARGE. Her coming went relatively unnoticed, but three years later she would win ever- lasting fame as the victor in the only maior open sea battle of the War Between the States--a battle that would see the famous Confederate raider ALABAMA sent to the bottom of the sea after a fantastically suc- cessful career of ravaging Union sea commerce and outrunning any ship that challenged her speed. Detailed to seek out and destroy the scourge of the Northern sea lanes, Captain John Winslow of the KEAR- SARGE caught up with the ALABAMA at Cherbourg Harbor in France, where she had put in to refuel and repro- vision. Prohibited by International Law from attacking while his enemy was in a neutral harbor, Winslow chal- lenged the ALABAMA to open sea combat. For five days Winslow waited, steaming iust beyond the harbor entrance to prevent his adversary from sneaking out undetected. Finally, on June l9th, the ALABAMA stood out of the harbor to accept the challenge. Although the KEARSARGE was inferior to the ALABAMA in num- ber of guns and weight of broadside, the capabilities ofthe two ships would be made more nearly equal by a resourceful Captain Winslow. To pro- l i i P 1 M LR , -. 'tv' Qia- I ' ':.3 ' I 1 I i 1 5 i 4 i l l i i l l l i QI: J in tect the KEARSARGES vulnerable boiler rooms, where a hit could mean disaster, he had the anchor chain strung out along the amidships portion of his ship's sides. The battle lasted sixty-five minutes, with the ALABAMA expending more than twice as much ammunition as did the KEARSARGE. But the combination of the make-shift armor plating and the deadly accuracy ofthe KEARSARGE gunners took their toll-the most suc- -Ll cessaful commerce raider of the Civil War was destroyed. ln recognition of the outstanding record of the first KEARSARGE, the Secretary of the Navy asked for and received permission from Congress to make an exception to the standing rule that battleships be named after states of the Union. BB-5 was designated U.S.S. KEARSARGE. Launched in 1898, she came too late for the Spanish- American War and never saw battle -i i I i as did her predecessor, but she carried her name proudly. As a member of the Great White Fleet during its around the world cruise, she helped to display the rising might of the young nation in keeping with Theodore Roosevelt's policy of Talk softly... but carry a big stick. During the First World War, the KEARSARGE was employed in anti- submarine work. At the end of that contiict, her iob as a man-of-war completed, she was converted to a crane ship. As the world's largest sea-going crane, she further proved her usefulness in numerous, though unglamorous, iobs, one of which was assisting in the raising of the doomed submarine SQUALUS. Shortly after the commencement of World War ll, she sailed from the East Coast to lend her efforts in the monumental task of salvaging the wreckage of the American Navy's battle fleet from the mud of Pearl Harbor. When Japanese carrier based aircraft opened hostilities in World War Il with the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, they destroyed or heavily damaged every ship of the U.S. Navy's battle line. Naval avia- tion was the only remaining force capable of dealing with the threat of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The aircraft carrier, by default, became the offensive arm of the Pacific Fleet, the spearhead that would lead the advance across the ocean. But the early defeats, and even the successes, in the early days of the war pointed out the need for more and better ships from which to base the Navy's planes. Experience in combat was showing the Navy the strength and weakness factors of the current type carriers. Lessons about what charac- teristics were required of aircraft carriers were learned-'fthe hard way M-at Coral Sea and Midway. Using this information, naval experts form- ulated ideas for a new and more powerful class of carrier. One of this class would carry the name of a proud ship whose grimy crane even then was laboring at the rusting hulks in Pearl Harbor. Back in Washington naval architects assembled the information gleaned from wartime experience and set to work designing the Essex class carrier. I came into being as a result of those plans. I am the product of years of work by men and women from all walks of life, people who utilized the fabulous resources of my country. From the forests of Oregon and Georgia to the iron ranges of the Great Lakes, from the chemical plants of the Gulf Coast to the coal fields of the Appalachians, I am a mirror of my country. But, more important I reflect the ability and energy of people through- out the land. Stenographers and typists, welders and riveters scrap dealers and steel workrs, damage control experts and electronics techm cians these and countless others played Indispensable roles in the massive lob of making me an entity Through their efforts I was made re than a ship I became an embodiment of the skill determination, and resourcefulness of America the 5th of May I945 s down the ways at the New York Naval Shipyard But I was far from being completed I was helpless and weak no engines no guns, no aircraft the skeleton the framework f what would come to be a powerful instrument of American sea power Tiny tugboats nudged me through the water to the clutter of the fitting out pier It was there that I would rest for half a year as workmen and technicians swarmed over me to in stall mules and miles of electrical circuits pipelines and tubing Ifelt myself gain strength as mY Compart- ments were made watertight and electronic eClUlPmenl was installed' Giant cranes swung entire gun G5- Semblies high in the air and lowered them to their new resting places on my deck and sponsons. And while QunnerY eXPeVi5 Ullgned my battery and more equipment was stored below, Q' KR U 12 the cranes bent to the exacting task of lowering immense boilers and turbines to my deepest depths. Finally l was taken to sea on my builder's trials. Navy experts and inspectors observed and recorded my perform- GUCG, C0flClUding that l was fit for sea fit to serve. I On a chill, overcast day in March of T946, Captain Francis J. McKenna read his orders at the commissioning ceremonies. The watch was set Gnd the commission pennant was hoisted to the yardarm-I had ioined the Fleef. Born of the necessities of war, l served my early years during a period of de-emphasis of the Navy. Hundreds of battle-tested, veteran ships were retired to the Reserve Fleet as naval appropriations were drastically Cuf- The people at home, tired after four and a half years of wo, and hopefully looked forw years of peace and p,-Ospemy I relaxed i Clfd to . continued to steam the Anulmc . remaining vigilant, training for unit eventuality that might shower Owl dream of peace. The uneasy ,05w period drifted into the Cold Wunbufq, economic pressures continued and it T950 l was sent to Bremen Washington to be retired from seryi ' But my rest was not destined to , ' a lengthy one, for hardly hadlb i ' decommissioned than North ... 1 soldiers surged into South Korea, The Cold War had erupted into a long' drawn out battle in which the United States was morally obligated to take part. l was needed again and under. went an extensive, two-year program of modernization to keep me in step with the requirements of an attack carrier in the atomic age. In early T952 my face-lifting was completed. The five inch battery fore and aft of my island structure removed, my forty millimeter battery replaced by harder-hitting three inch guns, I was placed back in service. That fall found me off the coast of Korea as a part of Task Force 77. Operating out of supporting bases in the Western Pacific, lremained inthe combat zone for seven months. With the rest of the task force, l steamed up and down iust off the coast as my aircraft flew mission after mission in daylight and darkness, in fair weather and foul, supporting the United Nations forces ashore. In all, mY planes flew nearly 7,000 sorties-GH average of about 30 per ClUY l pin-pointing 4,500 tons of bombs, 2,800 rockets, countless rounds of 20 millimeter ammunition, and tons of napalm on Communist targets. Even after the truce was signed cl Panmuniom in the fall of l953, mY iob was not done. The Chinese Gnd North Korean Communists maintained the pressure on South Korea, Indo- China, and Taiwan, and l served mY time cruising in the troubled w0i9 5 of the Western Pacific. Durnng my 19541955 cruise I took part In the evacuation of the Tachen Islands steaming through mined and submarine infested waters my planes flymg support mlsslons as other shrps ot the Seventh Fleet evacuated Natnonalust Chlnese men, women, and chlldren from under Chmese Communist guns and carried them to Formosa I kept a watchful eye on the unstable condltlon In the Far Fast where my presence showed any potential ag gressor that the Umted States had a force In bemg ready for Instant retalua tnon should the need arise In keepung wzth the program of progressive modermzatnon, I was sent to Bremerton agam m I956 for fur ther alterations There I went unto dry dock and workmen trooped aboard Wooden shacks sprouted on my flight deck, scaffolding sprang up about my sldes, and my steel plates rever berated wlth the sound of alr hammers an dralls In due tlme, I received my angled deck, my hurrlcane bow I wanted patlently as the yard workmen tolled at thelr 'obs And at last they were done and I wanted for my lifeblood the drlvnng force that would once agam make my personalnty complete the officers that dlrect me the crew that makes me function sms Y - 1 K, 1 - A . 1 Q f fi E' 'V Li 1.2- 2: .f '. .. i., jg' Fi x' If :il 1 4 . I THESE pf-f DY nf 5356 I 'ffl qv ,PAQ Q3 ff 4' gy 3 m fi 22 'Ps hm EQ -IE ,gt ARE My MEN 353 6 fN x Q F'E I iv fi' , I In ' . s. , r ,EV 1 F, ,AM Q I -b LJ 1 P' BNN 5411 ga amd' M ll W .Q mm' 'igfgrrvf f '.' KJ A - ffl.. .Q ' KW, Y A V' V ' 1 -1' N ' ..g5i. , 'f Q s:. f 131- - iff , V , ' VJ,-f f 'kk NM ,. , ,,--74? -.1 4 ., ., ' , 4. RZ,-r ' , '.F3f.Qal::.'ff1 V -' . ' V . J, A 1 L --f ,V ' ,wuifi - 533: WWF, ' 2f':f '- ff 'Q ,. uf :intl ax r I V' ' .lj I , 2, ' ,XJ - 2, lg: .jak V 4. ' , H - f , W ' ,,.,Q.v ,L ,. , M . .. 1, , , ,Eff A. . , , TEV- ' ' k .W 3 , VVAV- U.-QW 4 4-fl f U -4.4.3, 55' ,, . ,F Min- '-fsirf-fzf . '2 'TP?'5f3 ' , 4.4 s Nav' Q-1' 4' .1 nv , r. fffffi 4 SF THE C A if . ' P 'Qi ,T , - - We YJ- ' ' ' 11 v 5 X FE f ,,AA ' I t- .. ll ' PTAI The commanding officer of an attack aircraft carrier holds a iob gf awesome responsibility unlike any other in the world. He is the custodian of 2600 human lives and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of government equipment. Shouldering the responsi- bility for my every action, he alone must make the decisions as to how the men and materiel should be utilized to accomplish their assigned missions. He toils in an atmosphere where a wrong decision'-4-even on a seemingly unimportant matter-may mean catastrophe. lt is a position that demands unhesitating and whole- hearted devotion to duty, unflagging energy, long and arduous hours, and, above all, sound iudgement. Captain Paul E. Emrick is the man to whom the N.avy has given the iob. A veteran Naval Aviator of 25 years standing, Captain Emrick brings with him a vast store of diversified experience. Early in World War ll, he served as Executive Officer of Torpedo Squadrons EIGHT and NINE, and later as Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron NINE. Following a tour of duty as Commander Air Group NINE, he was transferred to the USS ESSEX, where he spent the remainder of the War, first as her Air Officer and later as her Navigator- The experience Captain Emrick gained in wartime was further reinforced by numerous postwar tours of dulYf notably those as Commanding Officer USS SUISAN lAVP-53i and as Com- manding Officer NAS Whidbey Island- The long hours, formidable decisions, and the unrelenting pressure bring Captain Emrick only meager physical rewards, but the example he has set is an inspiration to all who serve under his command. THE EXEC ,I gl The man designated as second in command in any organization is a key figure. lt is his iob to put into effect the orders of his superior, supervise the daily activities of the organization, and thereby take the great burden of details off his commander's shoulders. lt requires a man of great drive and ability. Commander Frank L. DeLorenzo per- forms these duties as my Executive Officer. After earning BS and LLB degrees from Marquette University, Cdr DeLorenzo entered fiight training at Pensacola, Fla. on .lune 15, 1939 and was commisioned Ensign in April 1940. After serving in several VP and VR squadrons he was named Senior Engineer Instructor and Assistant Academic Director at Pensacola in 1948. He was Fleet lnformation Officer on CINCLANTFLT staff in 1951 and from November 1952 to March 1953 underwent antisubmarine warfare training and took an instructor's course with the Fleet All-Weather Training Unit Atlantic. ln March 1953, Cdr. DeLorenzo took command of VP-34 in Trinidad, B.W.l., and led this squadron to a Navy E in 1954. He returned to Pensacola in .luly 1954 as Administrative Officer and then, in August 1956, became my Operations Officer. Thirteen months later, Cdr. DeLorenzo took over as my Exec . Among his many campaign and service decorations is included the Air Medal, which he won four times for World War ll action in the Pacific. 17 .ff I I Vit 'L .f.' f .Q PTAIN When I came out of Bremerton inthe beginning of l957, my legs were a bit shaky. l had undergone a maior face-lifting , and l hadn't been out to sea for quite a while. I was anxious to test my new additions...a hurricane bow, angled deck, and a deck edge elevator. But even more I was anxious for my men to get acquainted with the new me, to iron out the kinks accumulated during my long stay in dry dock, and to form the best training habits. l knew that in the summer I would be sent on a long cruise to the Far East and there was much to be done before deploy- ment. The man who guided me out ofthe U. S. Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wasington was Captain Ward Thornton Shields. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, class of l932, Captain Shields had 25 years experience in land, sea, and air billets. Training and more training was the watchword during the months prior to my departure for WesPac. Every week Capt. Shields took me out to sea, oft the coast of California, to work my men into shape. lt was hard work requiring long and hard hours, but my sea legs were returning and I was feeling more confident. l was begining to qualify pilots on my new deck, and later there were important operations. PACTRAEX and Operation HOMERUN were the culmi- nation of the training period that was turning me back into an efficient, combat-ready ship. ln August when I reached Hawaii, l knew that Captain Shields had put me into the best shape possible. For after three days of grueling work the ORI was over and I had passed with Hying colors. THE EXE To the men that came aboard me while l was in the dry dock at Bremerton during my big conversion, I did not even resemble a ship. With scattolding surrounding me, work- men's shocks cluttering my flight deck, and high pressure air hoses streamed throughout my interior, l seemed more like a building in the last stages of construction than a man-of-war. Captain lthen Commanderl Gerald H. Duffy was my Executive Officer during that crucial period. Captain Duffy, working closely with the shipyard officials, was the overseer of the conversion. But even as he was supervising the general nature of the alteration, he had to think ahead and plan forthe time when I would return to sea. For it would be his job as Captain Shields' right hand man to set up and administer the training program that would make me ready for operations. The high score l attained for myself on my Operational Readiness lnspec- tion and the fine reputation I won while in the Far East are testimonials to the ability and foresight ot the Executive Officer that served aboard me during the early phase of my WesPac cruise. 19 The Executive Officer is truly the right hand man of my Captain. Although the Commanding Officer is responsible for everything that trans- pires aboard me, he does not have the time to devote to overseeing the minute details. Instead, he gives the orders and the Exec sees to it that the commands are carried out properly. But the Executive Ofhcer, in turn, cannot allow himself to become entangled in the mountains of paper- work that are a part of administering G sea-going air base. To assist him in the task is the Administrative Staff. They are the ones who process the paperwork, handle the administration of law and order, supervise the various training programs, and look after the religious welfare of the crew. ADMINISTRATION Top raw ilelt to rgh I: Plce, JL, Hadley IFA M clfinley, CR., lcclr VJ. Mahcney Cdr R C M C TCMCI DC! Eotmm UWHQH to Mgmt Hinton, RXAM mum KAL' r MC Fm K .. wc cmas, Bensmiller, D,A., Dennis, f I , Ad . s . . is . WGN! ig' Gm' ' CII-1 W-Hr, lseauchaine, CF., Titufar, LS., Cain il' 54 Each of my departments must make periodic reports to various bureaus in the Navy Department and to other naval commands. These reports and all other othcial mail go through the Captain's Office for accountability purposes. Under direction ot the Ship's Secretary, the Captain's Othce processes the paperwork, maintains the master correspondence tiles, and insures that all my reports are submit- ted on time. Also under the watchful eye of the Secretary is the Othcer personnel Ottice. Here the plan of the Day is made up, othcer service records are stored, and classitied publications received and routed to the proper destinations. ln addition to these duties, the Ships Secretary also serves as the Captains secretary, handling his personal correspondence, replying to letters, and removing the burden of routine paperwork from the Capt's shoulders. is if ilett to right! Sutton l.,L.. Moss. ll., Dunham, HG., Brinning, RL., Dawley, F' Fl nson, JE. Fountain LE., Hole, HD. Back row llett to rightiw Ebbs G. S., Norton. M. D., Girrad, P. C., Crawtor Feingry l, S, Front roi.-.iq Tomlinson J, L., Mitchell, G. D. l-latch, S. L., Cannon, F., Sellers, J.M. 452 arnsc en c c Top ww llcfr ro flillilll Wchnef, RM-, PM fl 9 Olrmond lscn Sn 0 LV Destofino ' ennis row fleftvto rightj: DuBose, LC., Welzel JL o en aen o O ef The Navy has long been conscious of the fact that trained personnel are the best weapons in our arsenal. The Navy wants men of ingenuity, men capable of original thought That means men with education. Not just education in their specialty, but a balanced working knowledge in many fields. Keeping this in mind, the Navy has provided the means by which her men can further their education, at the high school or college level, or in their chosen professional specialty. The Education and Training Office is the agency my men use to continue their training. Every training course offered by the Navy, and virtually all the courses offered by high schools and colleges are there for the asking. 2 2 Om , ,- gf. -..'f'2f' f i 23 , ..'-. -3- g j Operating a large combatant ship isn't just a matter of firing guns and flying its aircraft. l am an invest- ment of the taxpayers' money and iust as any corporation makes a report to the stockolders, so must I keep those who have financed me informed of what use l am making of their money. To do so requires forms, forms, and more forms. Some of them are supplied by the Navy Depart- ment for this purpose, but hundreds of others have to be made up by me. To take care of this chore,l have two print shops. They can reproduce and print anything from a simple ship's letter-head to the daily newspaper. A large part of my printers' time is devoted to mimeo- graphing forms, letters, and charts required in daily use by my departments. 24 X is s fi The orders of those in authority must be carried out without hesitation if the team is to carry out its mission expeditiously and efficiently. To insure that infractions of my regulations and those of the Uniform Code of Military Justice do not go unpunished, l maintain a Master-at- arms force to keep order and apprehend violators. To insure that the legal rights of all the men under my Captain's command are scrupul- ously observed, l also maintain a legol Office. ln addition to providing leQGl guidance for all types of courts- martial, the Legal Officer acts as an advisor to men in the preparation of WlllS, deeds, powers of attorney, Gnd assists in legal matters concerning civil authorities. ,, Xlll. . l E11 if' f , af -af ,JD- L ,,,, ' 'I Inyiffll. wt- ' ' sz. .. A ' ' .21 l CHAPLAIN V J MAHONEY CHAPLAIN R F MCCOMAS lt is essential that my men be providnr with spiritual and moral guidqnc. As they train and drill to become G, efficient, combat-ready organizotign, it is important that my men do not lose sight of their reason for being and the forces that guide them. N My two Chaplains work continousl, to admister these needs. No mallet how crowded Hangar Bay One mg-, be or how packed my schedule, Divine Services are held every Sunday without fail. During the week, devotional services are held every da and n between times the Chaplains are listening to problems giving advice, writing a worried parent at home, handling emergency cases visiting men in sickbay, arranging R ond R and sightseeing tours, and helping various committees And it is a common and reassuring ght to see y Chaplains pause on their frequent strolls to chat with my men Also under the supervision of mv Chaplains is my library which supplie books and magazines to fit the tastes o all hands N xt door is is Crews Lounge which provides th space for card games, television piano playing or for lust reading, writing and relaxing 43 J, ,gf-'se 'hs Yr F ' . l ' si m . . I . . . I . .5 f . e ' ' the , . . A , . I . I . . .. I K llr, .' 'Q 9 ,J ' X ir ' A ' C W i I fr fp' -'ox Lyn F H , 26 to 'C V I i . -, V4 me-ix ' 2-ff' '-VW f, ,' flfkiafr ,ii ,A In 'HE 27 X 4 lfhrlfiu pi,-u-----,-A----- - .1 25? .414 ' w EW. . H-.. ky, 35 uf n . 1 I Q bi ' V. .fqv -'Fffli-',-.1 i jflii ,v . . , . , . fix 'n.1,UiJ' , 3 ic -. . 4,, x2,An,-1 ' 'i .. 11- 5 LM' o-l, L, fr, , vs Y' .r -A 9.x .f.. XO Q L sl' ,JV ' X 7' ,I ' -4 ' 4, 3 'L 1 : up , rv X -'! '1.1' .Z s v -vi .129 Yu . 3.',1Jn1..7 A 1 , -31.51 ' ' ' 'wipxllx r I e 2 S iff x X 1 wa 4170 r, .mylar ,M 1 I -iGY 0' Q,-.mr w-mais. - X, K W. 'FL . THE ADMIRAL Every carrier like myself is a partof a division, usually made up of two ar three carriers and commanded by an officer of Flag rank who makes his headquarters on one of the ships, It was an honor to welcome aboard Commander Carrier Division Five, Rear Admiral Fitzhugh Lee, and his staFF, for the maior part of my cruise. On I2 November I957, shortly after coming aboard, Admiral Lee accepted Jehovah's Baton , the unofficial symbol of Commander Task Force 77, one of the Navy's greatest striking forces. Thus I became a dual fiagship. Admiral Lee graduated from the U.5. Naval Academy in I926 and received his wings in I929. During World War II he served as Air Officer and Executive Officer on the USS ESSEX, and later as Chief of Staff to COMCARDIV FIVE embarked on the USS BUNKER HILL. In I944 he took command of the escort carrier MANILA BAY, which participated in the invasions of Leyte, Mindoro, and Lingayen Gulf- In I95I he became Captain of the largest ship in the world, the U55 FRANKLIN D. RoosEvELT lcva-42I. and in T953 became COMCARDIV FIVE and Commander Hunter-Killer Cvroup FOUR. Admiral Lee is the holder of the Navy Cross with Gold Star in addition 10 numerous campaign ribbons. CHIEF OF .1 i ...lg STAFF A Flag Stat? is made up of several departments with the sole purpose of gathering pertinent information neces- sary to keep the Admiral well informed. The man who coordinates these depart- ments, and also acts as the Executive Officer to the Flag, is the Chief of Staff. Captain William lnman Martin is Chief of Staff for Carrier Division FIVE. He was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy with the class of '34 and earned his wings in l938. During World War ll he was a flight leader in Fighting Squadron TEN, attached to the USS ENTERPRISE, which was then involved in the Saipan campaign. As a result of his part in the battle, Captain Martin was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepedity, and also the Dis- tinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement. Later as Commander of Torpedo Squadron TEN he garnered the Air Medal, Gold Star in lieu ofa second Distinguished Flying Cross, and a letter of com- mendation from CINCPACFLT. As CAG of Night Air Group NINETY, Captain Martin developed, through his pioneering efforts, a successful doctrine for night air group opera- tions. ln recognition of this achieve- ment he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. ln l955 Captain Martin tack over the command of the USS SAIPAN which played an important part in the Tampico, Mexico hurricane relief mission. ln .lune of l957 he assumed his present duties after a short period as Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations. 31 VDPS' -.65 L- M4 ,.,.. , ff '11 1 sj.j'5',,,.m'an?,5-'-':. H , :.- wwf ww' Top row Klc-fi to righibr La BOUH, GR., Pyle, L.E., Hea'ey, TE., Oldenburg, F.W., Molrw, R.G., Tolentino, F,S., Leathers, B.L. Middie row llefr to righrjz Day, CD., Gripe, E.R.,JopDG, NR., Jesperzon, HR., MacLean, R.G., Bush, L., Sfierwalr, .l.A,, Reich, R.F. Baffom YO'-'I fleft to righ D: Bedea, D.G., GraH, T.F., Mack, FD., Ison, R.H., In':sfcr, RJ., S:huiH,G.A-, East, CR., Summers, B.G., Beadles, B.K. '., 'wg ru 'K 1 ln , -,.. T4 .mr , : , Q5 ,LP A ? H ' -. l F,:5 1 J n s pf .AQ . a 1 ' arf ' ' v 9 ya . . gf , H ' 9 'N 'Wi l . Adm Lee Q. Capt Martin 3. lcdr Francis A. lt Francis 5. Cdr Kerr 6, Lcdr Tierney 7. Cdr Suerstedt 8. Llig Roney 9. Dr Hartzler lO. Lcdr Hill ll. Cdr Trice l2. Ens Kaczmarek I3 1.1 lfi lo l7 l8 l9 20 Qi 23 23 Ens Fuller Cdr' Griese Ens O r.'.f ons Ltig Zodin Cdr Eoyum Ltig McCormick Cdr' Reeves Lt Jones Lcdr Barnes Lt Dellinger Lcdr Rasimas vw img I t if sf ' Q .,'.Q , , mi im f- g M Q ? QM Q if wiv! F .4 L, ucv Q , 'Y w I The commander of a carrier division, especially when he acts in the capacity Of a task force commander, must make far reaching decisions regarding the tactical employment of the forces Under his command. Ordered by his Sl-'Periors to accomplish a certain mission, he must decide the most effective way to carry out the task. ln mclflng his decision, he must 1 A consider a tremendous number of factors sthe local political situation, capabilities of his forces, enemy strength, weather conditions, and dozens of other interrelated factors. To relieve him of the task of sifting through the great amount of required information, he has a staff of especially qualified officers and men, divided U into departments much in the some WCIY CIS Ore my men. Each department analyzes the mission from its particular view-point and makes its recommendations to the Admiral. The Admiral comes to his own conclusions on the comparative feosibilities of the various plans in making his decision. in' 4 basl. f' - fiery -I ,F . Per 1, Y' v '- V Q - it z. v.1,,f lf'y wr 'rr 4, ll I 4 ' '--'A , A 3-. J 15,3 Nz, fz xx Top row Cleft to riglwtili Dick, W,R., Stewart, H.F., Barnes, J.B., Skipper, C.H., Olin, Krupinski, J,M., Kelly, C.L., Kraus, KR. Bottom row Qleft to riglwtyz Oder, EO., Wilson, RD, Hartwell, K.S., Snyder, l.H., McNabney, G.F., Byk, E.P., Appleby, W.E., Self, G.S., Ful'1iman,W,R Top row llelt to riglitl, Craig, R. J., McElroth, W. E., Myers, C. L., Hyatt, W.W Copeland, F.R., Reynolds, AJ., Tobinas, M.J., Barnes, H.W. Middle row: Keith, C.l. Crowley, W.P., White, T.A., Noel, W.G., George, C.W., Duty, O., Howard, R.D Boulter, R.W, Bottom rov.. Mooneyhon, TR., Fredrick, CS.W., Nulph, RH., Russe Passero, P.M., Colegrove, W.K. f 3 N ff ii , ,, -4 f V Y t J J I l- .-.,, IX .xx A i r ., Q , ' V , 3 1' ' J . we 'Z 7 r X I JE: Q V . - it. ta.. sv -3- 6 4 - .J ,M -A ' :ji ll ' ,Q -H ' y X9 f XL. Q x , is . .QL . ,Y bu y All ., X E- I -4, lf' x 1 '-f X 4' ffl 5 W in y - ,J A t .- . ' 5 5 '. bi' I 'Q-ng, 5 tl 01 ' -I l OPERATION i I it gf' 1 Q5 CDR H. S. KLENK Q ,. Dozens of involved activities are always going cn simultaneously within me, all directed towards the same end, the accomplishment of my as- signed missicns. Coordinating the work of my departments and planning my actiots are the men of the Operations Department. At their disposal is my vast quantity of information gathering equipment to keep them cognizant of weather conditions, the immediate tactical situation, friendly force capabilities, enemy activities, and the general strategic picture in the Western Pacific. The men of Operations analyze this data and employ it in scheduling my day to day and future operations. 36 5 A ru .PY i Lf gn rr mx rr: - izmxzlili I t' En TR Kohl LtLV Lawrence Ltig G.M. Anderson, E Top row Qlett to rightj: Lt E.L. Carter, Lt F.C. Soin, CWO C.E. Va en i, s . . , . . , Ens E.D. Niehaus, Ens L.W. Lucey, Ens W.J. Cox. Middle row: Lt F.E. Metz, Ens D.A, Martinez, Ens P.J. Curtis, Ltig M.A Sukbinno Ltig G. C. Harrison, Lt l.H. Mohrrnon, Ens R. R. Ritchey, Ens W. C. Paxton, Ltig C.D. Fisher. Bottom row: Lt C.J. Tolmadge d Lcdr M.H. King, Lcdr F.R, Walsh, Lcdr M.W. Jasper. Lcdr R. L. Morris, Lcdr R. R. Caruthers, Cdr H. S. Klenk, Cdr G.C. An erson, 37 ns E..l. Koczck, 41' -1 t ,ff ,3- ai' ,I-ff' --'N Top row lleft to riglntll: Brannon, E. C,, Boccolini, R.C,, Storrott, W.H,, Funk, K,L McGutIl, F.G., Morrissey, LJ., Ford, CM., Chappelle, P,l.., Couch, DR. Bottom row Lloyd, W.T., Kirnett, J. R,, Sexton, HA., Lcdr Jasper, Marston, ER., Frederick, lj Boogerd, BJ., Wolfe, KB. NAVY M VAH-B 9-QQ 4? .,, K , a wp. 15 -EE 1 . V Rm, .7111 ,K L., W: J. l 1KEM .lust as weather often decided the outcome of great sea battles in the past, so it continues to exert a great influence upon naval operations today. Even with the tremendous advances in technology and skills, unexpected changes in the weather can waylay our best laid plans. The men of the OA Division are charged with the iob of finding out what Mother Nature has in store for us, ln 'l P4 -J' I, 'Q 5 f 'TWT 9 l ls iq... . .-. '- -ilflff Q ' zfs L , I A - A - dx 4' -v F.. and how she will affect our schedule of operations. Dozens of questions that arise each day can be answered only by having some foreknowledge of cloud condi- tions, winds, temperatures, and the state of the sea. How many boilers should I have on the line? How much deck run will be required to launch my AD's? Will foul weather gear be required for my topside personnel? Will it be feasible to refuel destoyers 1 1 ' if ' .sc ..,. . ,,. tomorrow evening? Where should l position myself for tomorrow's air operations? Where should I move to avoid that typhoon to the south of me? Aerology is a data-hungry science. Consequently, my aerologists employ every available means to gather more information. Radiosondes, fire control ,and search radars, facsimile recorders, radio teletypes, thermometers, barome- ters, and psychrometers all assist in bringing together the material from which the predictions are made. 'N he ig, ' iz. N. . .V fx i' 'Y t K -QA 'G la., l 1 1 '-i ' l A.:q'. 4, I tl vi ,gggfa-w,,..r 4- l.J 1 Top row llett to rightt, Cl1i5l'10lm'RyL Wille, B,W., Patterson, L. C., Poguin, JE, Stempniol-c, S.V,, Kinder, J.F., Stewart, RE, Klein, VJR., Kopusinslcy, J,J., Sorenson,J,f1. Mesmon, J. F. Middle row llelt to right Islce, R.C,, McVoy, H,A,, Sl1opowol,J,F CWO Volenti, Lt Metz, Lowe, GM., Lloyc P.0., Lindberg, J, N. Bottom row ilelt 'c rightl: Ellis, G.G,, Glenn, J.W., Porte! S.l.., Forest, G.A,, Ver Merlen, l.,R,, Higgin botliorn, N.l-l., Wliitmcin, l..l'l., Smith, RH K A modern attack carrier is greatly dependant upon the proper function- ing of a vast quantity and variety of electronics equipment for the successful completion of her many assigned missions. From my sector array antennas lwhich are the for- wardmost and aftermost items on my hull, to the TACAN antenna and the fathometer transducer lthe highest and lowest pieces of equipmenti, l am a complex of 252 major com- ponents of radar and communications equipment--exclusive of the fire control gear, which is maintained by the F Division-made up of ll25 separate electronic units. To adiust, tune, service, and repair all this equipment are the scant two dozen men of my OE Division. My trouble- shooting ET's work around the clock in confined spaces or high up in my superstructure to keep my vital and delicate electronics equipment in first- rate operating trim. gf! J.--- . ft - . me 5,,u:,,fv-f--- ,J.1W,. 42 Top row flett to rlghtl: Propps, J. E., Rosendale, .l. A., Watson, B. E., Dohrn, LEU Stephans, D.B., Gilbert, W, D,, Howard, W. E., George, J.F. Middle row. Wyant, RG., Gartner, L.A., Shull, W.D., Ltig G.M. Anderson, Ltjg CD. Fisher, Todd, R..l., Shaftranlc, TJ., Boaz, J.C. Bottom row: Hoare, J.A., Bond, R.E., Bender, R.W. Beneath my giant flight deck, amid- ships, lies the Combat Information Center'-my electronic nerve center. CIC is the collection point for a tremendous amount of tactical informa- tion. Here the CIC Watch Officer sifts the pertinent from the extraneous and relays his evaluation and recommenda- tions to the bridge to keep the canning officer fully informed. Day and night the all-seeing, ever' probing electronic eye of radar, relentlessly searches the sea and diff around me. The men who utilizethlsi' magic eye help guide my planes onlj strikes and control fighter planes ONE patrol high overhead. And if I umfl engulfed in fog, my Carrier Controlled Approach team brings my aircraflr back aboard safely. Topside, the human eyeS Of In Iookouts supplement my eleCff0 l eyes, for radar, no matter ho' accurate is still less than perfect 'X' 39116 -4' J ..-- ', Top row lleft to righttf Propps, J. E., Rosendale, J. A., Watson, B. E., Dohrn, LE., Stephons, DB., Gilbert, W.D,, Howard, W.E,, George, J.F. Middle row: Wyant, l?.G,, Gartner, LA., Shull, W.D., Ltig GAM. Anderson, Ltjg CD. Fisher, Todd, RJ., Shaffranlc, Tl, Boaz, l.C. Bottom row1 Hoare, JA., Bond, RE., Bender, RAN. ships, lies the Combat information Centero--my electronic nerve center. ClC is the collection point for u tremendous amount of tactical informa- tion. Here the CIC Watch Ofticersifts the pertinent from the extraneous and relays his evaluation and recommenda- tions to the bridge to keep the conning officer fully informed. Day and night the all-seeing, ever' probing electronic eye of raddf relentlessly searches the sea and Ulf around me. The men who utilize thii magic eye help guide my planes ON strikes and control fighter planes Of' patrol high overhead. And if l Gm engulfed in fog, my Carrier Controlled Approach team brings my aircraft back aboard safely. Topside, the human eyes Of my lookouts supplement my eledfonlc eyes, for radar, no matter how accurate, is still less than perfect. Beneath my giant flight deck, amid- 5 Na'-if C .i Wet? ta rlghtt: ' G., Hefwcrc .J Ward, CA. 7 F. Bottom C-:et t'.D. Stanton, I 2 QXJVQSWT il: 1 F, ro T4 ,,, 5. JN EY. C C. ft nc to the Cf' git Onif .4 z -wi-3 k .1- ,W , . ..,o,,. .. . L i ' 9 444- A 1,4 Yizgglik' J Lf , , Q . U 1, X N . x 5 Tc: ro.-.' Wctt to nghttz Stewart, GF., Mcl.oUg'ntun, PJ., Henderson, JH., Vornett, LB., ttf cn WIS., Hcyword, VJ., Peeler, B.L,, Wtwttmyfer, DL, Middte row: Bucher, RD, P'c , DL, Word CA, Lttg G.M. Anderson, Lttg CD. Ftstwer, Eudy, ELM., Sowetl, HB., , 'X t.f't3'n:', FH F. Bottom row: Justus, V, L., Anderson, R, D., Morttn, l., Moguh, L. E., ' f Codsevvf, HD. Stanton, LP. 5 nf' 1 ..,,-4nf........ E it tt 11 5, I E 2 S ' V N K. tt , m n I l l a V--mf , 1 ,lt ...st Kfi ,- t l tn it 2-Q -t-5 'ff 5 5 fi I JH I . 'C I ' A l r 3 it it .it 3 1 ' 1 1 1 T 2 ' XI ' In I i - 4. Lt. it L-A '35 ' f Q ...A k 4 . it it i s I Y gl z tt 5 w it . t t 1 : t , an ww: I rf- H 'I 1 qi-i f f,.f ' k Q- .,-f. , -.Q 'lr ti. t ,gt 35 ,197 . ...-nr . f rf . x ' -k.Lf ' ,fe f' A l .. . li Ixi's.- ?- Aw :' YI-a' - S Xi l s lx r H N- K A X . Q i Top row llell to riglnfl: Albright, CJ., Dooley, F., Reed, EH., Tlwe, DB., Fowler, Jackson, A. B., Vorney, S. R. Moson, B. D. Middle row. Stevens, L. E. Hen-1lH,F Loescher, J,L., Lfrg G.M. Anderson, Ltlg CD, Fisher, Ccsborro, R.L., Lolove, ET., Mlwhon Bottom row: Rooso, NE., Hendrickson, SD., Forogoi, .l., Esfrodo, R.M., Grbson, H Edwards, AL., Wells, M.C. Keep, R.L. fr? C Bucuea H.w A .,...-. ' u o -. ,f-0' ,Il F. , Wi ...f , Ai -'K 5 ,Z X1 X l hi if 2. ' V--gf:,x1..' sg Q T .155 . . Top row Qleft to rightlz Migliorafi, M. A., Mclnhre, R.E., Crasnick, G., Knulson,J,A Pleiler, J.E., Lucas, G., Dalton, EG., Slalom, G.l-l., Frohma, LE. Middle row: Wolf, D,E Pressley, C.R,, Kirby, J.W., Lljg G.C. Harrison, Lcdr F,R. Walsh, Henn, V. E,, Elkins, LL Sweesy, R.M. Botfom raw Murray, R.L., Baird, L.E., Curlon, T.E., Serven, G.A., Yolcer, CN Maury, D.P., Begin, J.E. .,, The Big Four of the Operations Department is the Operations Office, Photo Laboratory, Air Intelligence Office and the Public Information Office, all of which are manned by the OP Division. The Ops Office is the clearing house for letters, dispatches, and other of- ficial correspondence regarding my operation. Virtually every planned iob that I perfrom has it's beginning here. The Air Intelligence Office is filled with charts, secret publications, dividers and plotters, and the men who provide the essential information --often highly classifiedm'-needed for planning purposes in future missions. Like any newspaper office, the PIO Office is a place of hustle, bustle, and clacking typewriters. It is here that the daily newspaper is published, ,s --sv 1 . A AV f 'L.. ily - I ,V , . V , I as well as the monthly KEAR SAGA. PIO is also responsible for keeping the hometown newspapers informed of the doings of their favorite sons. Last, but far from least in importance, is the Photo Lab. Their most vital function is the processing of the film used in the cameras of the planes of VFP-61 after photographic recon- naissance missions. Somehow they also find time to record my everyday life on film, shoot identification photos . . . and take and re-take the photos for this KEAR SAGA. ? 1 if ' ..-sb l ,..i., , ns- , .,, 1 -u-1 'X 'iaq,. -A il' ' 'Vx Y wffxusf fe 2 v 'qi x xfxi. QQ. Xf- ...,,- J. fr: mg f ,f, .,-Us . , 1.. , M ' rw' if-bi ' H3 51 .,Q,, -.,. ,,. i, !'A.2,, 1 W! - ' Aj' f .,. Q... X.-.d' .4 14 511' ind-, A...y- ' 1. a, 4 , .,V. V Y, .,,, 2- 'A v L 'B ffet' vi. .., A , P -N4 ,,,g .' , L. '- Q -f gms ,,,.k-wf' f ,Var fd f Sv ,,.- .If- A J 1 x .. N. f 'ssl X I : 1 .gli 'V ig.. ' Top row Qlett to rightt: Hollabaugh, R.W., Holcomb, CL., Singleterry, W.F,, Tomlin,A.G,, Robbins, G,E., Carty, A.A., Shepard, RD., Rhodes, K.W. Middle row: Osborne, DF. Nicholson, O., Velandra, R.L,, Peters, S.D., Ens R.T. Ritchey, Dillon, D., Bowe, RO Campbell, W.L, Bottom row: Brooke, R.l.,, Ameros, M.G. With the amazing amount of electrori: communications equipment that adorn: my superstructure, it would appec' that there is not much need tc' visual signalling. lt would seem thc' the signal gang is but a carryove' from the days before the advent ci fantastic electronic wonders that mote it possible for ships and land stations to communicate with each other C' great distances. But, during wartime, electronic radic- tions would be detected by li? enemy and my position quickly Pl pointed. During an armed conflict. partial or complete electronic silenCS would be a necessity. lf is lllen that the men of my signal gGf19 Gt? recognized for the immensely Vllc role they play. Even with my 'adm shut down, business goes OH 05U5UGl for my signalmen handle the outgoing and incoming traffic by directiOf1Ci nesting iight, Yardarm bliftltet flaghoist, or semaphore- . 0 During peacetime, they exercise D their art and perfect their Slflll Us - rs they parallel the electronic sySfe'lr Oi for tactical signals and ffllfe some . . . from the administrative message lovd the radio gang. ' 'Q V? 'S 3 Vu, . , 's 1' 'Q , 55: LQ. ,ic r Ns U.. Ea. K-..- 'l'L'. '4' S. X 'N A MM I ,4- Top row llell To righll: Engel, D.H., Cow' n.,A,, Kincaid, J.D., Roberls, D.W., Jugs, L,R., Helms, C.L., Holland, G,S., Pegg, Fitzgerald, K,W. Middle rowllelllofgk Moreland, J.E., Doll, LN., Malloney,l lmlfuofl, T.L., Headriclc, W.J,, Willcersonj Goble, W.M., Grant, NR. Balforn YOW1 to righll: Graft, H.E., Gonzales, AJ., En L.J., Sfeelman, H.R,, Borgreen, P., Fuslnc AG., McBride, B., Augusl!ne, GB. Cmmunications ill? Vlml link llml o ' nstant touch with other keepg me 'fl CO ' ' .Wenfq of the armcd toices . . . and Q CIT ' n home gg the responsibility of the eve R Diviggon From the Crypto Center 3 the Post Office, the various spaces of me QR Division are devoted to the processing ot communications. hroL'Qh Cryptos door come all clas- T sitied messages related to my future Operation. These messages are relayed to Main Communications, where the Communications Watch Othcer,1he man who is always first in the know, routes them to the people concerned. Normal traffic is handled next door in Radio One, where vital information floods through h nes in the form of the di-dahs earp o ofrT1OrSe code or onto rolls of paper from the clattering teletype machines. From typhoon warnings to personal telegrams, from operation orders to the morning press, all radio communi- cation is taken care of by the men ot OR. But all communication is not by radio, a statement with which the postmen of OR will heartily agree. Even when the sign above the door sadly proclaims, No mail call tody, my postmen must fight a never-ending battle with mountains of letters, postcards, packages, and correspond- ence courses. Too rox-.i tletr to rightl: Lent, DA., Harris, D,D., Fletcher, l.D., Cassidy, C.D., Willis, CR., Pavelec, ll., Baumert, GC. 'lelt to rightiz Ripley, A., Byrd, SS., Dunn, FMR., Dawe, L.W., Robbins, CEM., Shelltlette, H.W., Pignone, A, Hynes, GA ,uf 4 ,--- . fji Bottom row 'P . 0 00 --Us-DQ .--.I , A B N o IGATI Av N About half an hour before sunrise, before my crew has been Called to reveille, my Navigator and H1059 needed as data-takers and alternate star-shooters are found high in mY island superstructure taking advan- tage of Nature's amazing order to determine exactly my position on the face of the globe, even when I am nowhere near land. Employing a sextant and methods little changed from days of old, the quartermasters assist the Navigator in determining where l am and where l'm going. But even when nature is uncooperative and the heavens are obscured, the men of the N Division can pin-point my position by utilizing my radar, fathometer, or loran. Accuracy is the key word, and that means accurate chronometers, correctly adiusted sextants, and sharp pencils to make a determinationm-accurate within a milewaof my true position on the ocean. ln addition to these duties, my quartermasters stand watches main- lolnlng We lOg of my daily activities and faking the helm whenever I am recllllfed 'O Perform precise maneuvers. Top Ai - ' 1 r r , g. 54 - ,:,:---....'-.- --A --g-5:-:Luv I-9 -J.: -4' Top Lt R M C . . ook, Willison, C. D., Gray, B.G. Bottom row: Cyriile, E. R., Jackson, C., Softin, FC., Tiffany, B. s, D.A., Pray, W.E. Bottom row. Cowon, J.E., Corroll, F.H., Avesion, R. Reizenstetn, R.J. . Y, .nk 'r -J 5 lv row Cteft to rightljg Welker, B. Cv., Day, M. H., Scott, T. A., Cdr N. A. Young, row flett to rightjtf Robinson, J.A., Scott, T.A., Cdr N.A. Young, Lt R.M. Cook, 1 1 H El. va ' R 1 if 2' ' 'Q 'QS 54. A , , -o H 1, or 5 A , , ws,- ,,,s In ,,.,W' I . 5 . . X lil? ' If 6 A -x'wL V ,AQ4 LA ' in da FL' , Top row Uef? to rightlg Scorf, T. A., Cdr N. A. Young, Lf R.M. Cook, Sansone Boftom row: Hickok, W.H., Burks, R.E., Brown, GR., Veronf, R.E. M X P 1 .' uf' ,E F? is 2? i i I 1 1 1 A 'f? I ll f 2:1 1 H ein 1 ' :,,, 1yf.:f 3 ,Q H I if of W 1 ei 55 7lf 1 i if F , t , L : L ,5 V X , ' , ,, ENGINEERIN L 1' ,Q r LCDR R.R. SCHEFFLER 60 The characteristic of my Air Group that sets it aside from shore based squadrons is its mobility-'sf-it can deploy on short notice to wherever it is needed. A mobile air group is hard for the ememy to locate, can strike where least expected, and makes the most economical use of aircraft. l am the one who gives my air group the mobility, my Engineers are the ones who make me move. They maintain and operate my propulsion system and auxiliary machinery. They provide the electricity to power my equipment. They repair my iniuries and maintain my proper trim and balance at sea. They are the men who make the difference. Top row Qleff To righrb: Ens Polus, CWO C. Brad, Ens R. E. Rau, Ens G. R. Frank Ens P.R. Ackerman, Ens J.A. Simmons, Ens J.O. Garvey, CWO H.W. Barber, CWO EG Tinnell Bottom row: Ltjg T.A. Halton, Ltig D.R. KeHey, Lcdr R.R. Scneffier, Cdr M.C Riddle, Lcdr T,E. Acton, Lt W,C. Naylor, Lfig AS. Moore 5' 61 'I l Lf A is for Auxiliariesxihe mulmudi i Sysle f washing machines-the tools th pumps, engines, hydraulic 'A' 'l. utheipf release my men from back break' . ltlr' tasks to serve me in more exam-si USN functions. The responsibility for 0: almost infinite variety gf equipm falls upon the men of the ADivigi A small sample : the huge windlasmv that haul my anchors aboard wi L. I leave port, the engines that po, my small boats, emergency genera:-i and fire pumps, the intricate ire system that cools soft drinks in . dispensers, and the steam Iinesttg, heat my berthing spaces. Stations l 8. 4. Top row fleft to ri : ortez L, G. Gilliam H. E. Carter Boguslawslce, W.J., Moore, W., Frohwitter E.F. Jones L. Schubert R.L. Bottom row Ferguson, J.W., Eubanlcs, H.E., Koehne, A.W. Mclzovern R.E. Harmon LE. Williams l,T Yanez, L.F. :fi-'12s-ig e W M.. k B v-0' 4-qi .grail-4 '....uh i ,ppm-1: .lf ltr t i . ,-,K ': W . ,FM . I Q Q Top row tlett to rightlz Gott, LR., Heirttz, ,ig Q tj J.O,,Er1gIehorn, LR., Losh, 5.A.,Morris, BD., , is I Boss, FJ., Adler, A.l.. Bottom row ilett to . I tg N xg' K -w'f'?'i' - .,..,-ox' A i I I 'N K r , L 4 .1 rightlg McNeill, RD., Brinton, CG., Recor, 5 F HJ., Jumper, E., Montoya, SA. ,, l 1 , Y a 4 'ft it 1 , t .f,v H759 I t,g 1 E KV 'A 1 B ,lx o Us A 4 r J, 1 . Q fl: 1 31 W tt X X ' ' s 'Sri 1 I i ' , ' 1, r 1 t 't . , ' 1 - t gif t Q K X 1 sf? 3 1 X , 5 E4 3 X ' 2 S '. 5' -s . L, fig ' K, X ' l at x t s i l fp r . ff f J f 4 4 35? l F ' Q?-X f ' R , , f x H M f g.,,1V 2, t L 5 - , fx, X tilt ' r ww , U 'K+ , rr or , t 5534 ' g , if r ,f ' ' WE I Q ...A , at ' L. , at 5 t ,r--4 A' 'Qi 1 ,fri 215 , .Aff h it W - -.. Q Q' if- Q , , 1 I , r,, 1131? :T t f gr x 1 n it E -4 J F F f- rllftg 'ffr I 1 Um' NL it 1 iff 5 'Uh M l. l' S ',, 'J 1'o Mennes, R.V,, Vande Hei, E.l-l., Frieman, R.L., Johnson, P. Smitli, DR., Stone, L. L., Saxton, l'l.W., Nepomuceno, EN. Bottom row: Rider, Station 3. Top row llett to riglitl: Loomes, D.W., Dossett, D. W., Brenhofler,R,j Dixon, JR., Hogg, R.T., Ringstad, N., Bradford, DC. Middle row: Jumper, E., Wiley, HR DJ? Stations 5 8- 6. Top row llett to rightjz Tillery, GH., Ingles, R,M,, Hill, J,L,, Holm, GR Bottom row: Tucker, T.W., Harlor, CP., Dilabio, D.T., Giarde, J.P. N , l i l li J HF! ' 1 J ' t A N- J JL- , , . 5 K ,A l I ' . f f f S C t t ' ,Q 5 al 5- J . 1 'J 1 - if I I n E ll: L E , 5. i .v gk Q. J J ' ' M-1 J 57, . -Q N J' i J if it ' is -. '-'- ' N . , V , 'v I jg-wx , '? E5 , I 4 u l 5 , '- Ml x . 64 , W, .N ff 1: J -H Y L -I fx Y DVTI Sc ion 7 Top row left to rrghtj Hardy. H.L., Becker RG Afknns Bo Howard WL Helm CH Hofmann R.A., Anderson LV B 1 O if eff f-4? '1 K 2 l l I l B is for Boilerskethe Very foud n . of my huge power plum. uhm . En llO degree or higher tempnrm . the men of my B Division tenduris. eight massive boilers thc, pr 'ne Ovid., the energy to drive my main 'wb' . l turbo-generators, and hundrpd neil . 3 , . . . vi pieces of auxillar mg ' , Y chmery, DWG the course of a dqy'5 Operutiorg s change speed often. Tho, mug -ng variations in the amount of him pressure, high temperature, new needed. And that, in fum, mem Constant work for the boiler tends, as they vary the number of bumen in use, change sprayer plgtes or decrease the oil flow tom burners, and vary the amount of going to the boilers. Even operating at normal speeds, boilers use up vast quantities water, and my men watch over evaporators that keep me supplieg with lO0,000 gallons of fresh wuts a day. The men of B Division stand long hot, grimy, and unglamorous watcte in order that my engineering plc: be supplied with the steam tt: drives my vital machinery. Top row ilett to rightl: Duclcsworth, C. L. Hughes, R. E., Dobrzynslci, M. K., Mix, Si Yost, WJ., Scott, L., Thomas, JD. Middle row: Seals, R.A., Connolly, DD., Golden, 5.5 Gordon, H.M., Banbury, M.L., Davis, RJ., Burke, l-LR., White, L.t'l. Bottom row: Truiillo,U Pinion, L., Rippin, S.L., Allen, LH., Rooms, N.W., Cordova, A.J. fm' i ' I gb! . ,, 'F 1. , L. ' ii X 4 i K f 4. fl , 4 ' ' I x 3- .V I Q? 1 I 'N iis. ' .L ' .1 , '. l F' T' ' 5 J x m -' 4 . w 'S 1. 5 6,-,am F I l 4 3 f J' ' ' x,1.x N J Q 4, 2 ' , ,U 47 if , s,,lt 1. J Y , 4 1 ' 5' J . Q . it e ' ' ,J fi ffl. 1 xi- ,' , ,J :wi ' Y I b . N i Y 1 f -1 If 8 A . ,Q - if . 24: ,' 1 . , i f I, K V ,.. Top row lleff to rightJ1 Niclnlnols, W.L., James, R.N., Marlcwardt, H.P., Brown, M.P,, Fairclotln, ED., Bargy, R.J., Phillips, B.H., Keys, Fischer, RD., Cullipher, GR. Bottom row Qleft to riglntjz Snell, J.R., Scott, G.G., Polk, F.K., Mallard, E.F. Knobloch, H.W., Copp, M,J., Martin, J.J., Honey, L.P. Top row llelt to righlj: Wolf, J.D., Gross, J.E., Shults, J.R., Popisan, G.G., Wayman, J., Pesi, P.M., Toth, .I.E,, Lineman, DR., Proclnazka, Botton row Qleft to rightjz Franks, J.A., Black, JR., McMillan, D., Strickland, H.E., Youngs, E.E., Kilgore, JR., Harris, E.L., Garrett, J.M. l . Q, J 'te Ks A V X M, Y. f flaf. A . X443 , M 5 t- 4. . Q J Qi' ' 'L ., V W KC-- 'K tv W' if X 4, FY' I ' l N ,,..,,,,,,gzun .gun-rf' V' :-1... . 7- DD. ' x W 'ff' Q. 'Wmwmmg 1 Top raw lleff to rightlz Sloan, J. R., Janes, N.W., Jones, W., Reichenberg,A,D McClain, M.B., Borden, C. L., Jensen, K.W., Jackson, EC. Middle row: Loven, Ni Hale, R.E., Yandell, W.J., Errigo, D., Savage, W.C., Williams, H.L., Morehouse, Rf Howard, FD. Bottom raw: Fagan, K.M., Sprague, LD. Y' vw J. I ,fs 5 . ef . We 'T -4 ' ' 'S 1 I ,T J , : ' rl' 257' d lg ' Q .i Vi L , W - bg '- nik e 5 A 1 H , 9 'l 7 lv - ' S f Y N f Y V ga if 5 Q' Q' .,-.in '59 'Q ,ff We at Qi 3 I apr '51 ,, . X' v . .3 .4 5 .. ' -N Q -'1A. s. Q .f QQ 1 , 1 il ttf 9 ca- -f -. 'ff . . X .i An. Top row Ueft to rightb: Franks, V,G. McMiller1, G.F., Durham, J.V., Forsee, R.P. Porterfteld, L.V., Stone, A.V., Friese, CJ. Becker, W.F., Sayes, N.M. Bottom row Morehouse, G.S., Flanagan, D.L., Stewart CJ., Lamb, HR., Potter, RD., Mothershed SD., Sherby, R.O,, Willis, BJ. yr E is for Electrical 'a division composed of men who maintain the electrical and internal communications equipment that is located throughout my interior. Everything from motion picture projec- tors and sound-powered phones to the drive motors tor aircraft elevators and catapults, is under the cognizance of the electrical experts of E Division. And in the event that there is damage to the primary electrical system, the men at the distribution switchboards can promptly feed auxiliary power to vital machinery and mechanisms from the emergency generators. The men ot E Division help provide me and my men with the necessities and comforts essential to efficient operation. as In .1 Mi ., ', .' T. 6 - , - , Av I E X-4 ,A , X I , f ill is K x 1 Top row Cleft to rightj: Mgtrg.-,gg DeMo:s, l.H., Ashley, O.l.., Simmons Osborn, GL., Matthews, R.l'l., Hodge Middle row flelt to rightltt lense' Mendelson, l'l.S., Johnson, WA., Tore Jones, R.F., Ziegler, A.L., Vires, H, W.F. Bottom row Cleft to rigfttlp t.' D., lJ:33121, DR., Perzwa, Rl., ate., rmpellt, Pc, Lockwood, HR. 6 , y 5 si I . A S . 3,1 , ' J 1 1. or f Q! A . . ' , ' ' ' ' ' 'W' ' 'K 1--- .rf 'paw .H 15.25 .Lim , tE9a,.',.,Y.e 'fwvfsf 3- 11,5 K. Q. '53 row Qlefi to righibz Renz, R.F., Lehman, - Sanders, LD., Ledwell, E.P., Stuckey, DJ., iweff, J.G. Middle row Qleft to rightl: wdon, L.K,, Porter, R,D., Goiney, A.R., Vecelros, J.A., Wolf, H.R., Johnson, R.L., fray, R.L. Bottom row fleff io righfl 1'e?s,J.W., Harmon, R., Brown, CA., ,c':1i, G.I. -I -44 ,Ffa :QQ V32 ,. -, D, I , , , 3 '4 ,. I E M -'vi B 309 EI, F DIV F!2Jll01U7 ! v 2' if V 29 f , , l s 1 ? .Vw V. ll .qw I ,.,-' js -4 , f 1 I' ,,, , if fl' D In C? rj, r., ,,, e fl Jn, Y ,il ln --43' Top row lleff to rrglwll: Radford, J, M., Brummrtt, W.R,, Plullco, R, Y 'x -1 Prolle, J. H,, Broun, N. L,, Enrner, R. E. Bollom row: Cromer, D. L., Wo are f Tmsley, P., Self, J.W,, Bryon, FW., Mondera, CA., Curcurio, SA. Top row llelr To rlglwllz Blackburn, R.N., Shields, CP., Delleney, F.P., Meoo RA row llell lo riglwll: Proctor, LA., Porrerfleld, D,L., Elbon, R.E., Smurf, L.L., Vo fl lf n ?,:, -K vm, 4 I 'T QV l , X l -81, xr., 9 4 in E , ... .- W . ---.,1,, Mvqf.-ff,-1-,-f P 1 T' w......- -J.. V. L 1 , 5 M10 2 Pr X Z 5 z 4 'F' 3 T NN 1 .,, V 1. .. ,si -1411 'N- we JL . Q o..x... AL f-ew-w-r-fa ' -u.-wr 'kwqv 'L .. .1 . 1 lv' ' xiii-41A,.T , +12.,.g ' v S ,......,..- H... 4 r Is is-'Q , X 4 J' in l-'jj' Q 1 ' s , r f 1. I' J xr ' A , ...ik , it f .3 . 1' . V W ' i C 1 Y , 4 ki K' . Y 'Y N- 1 fl A -. P Z: Q ' of f ' w l ,,. f':' - ,vM,,..-A-,.,,,, ' C' fgfir' x F, .V row llelr to riglwrllz Erickson, C. C., Linnell, A, F., Johnson, A.G., Compron, H.l-l Dyol, T.A., Bollon, AE., Campbell, L,W. Bottom row: Chambers, C.A. Bloxlwm, DD Brelum, .l.H., Harmon, LR. Vouglwn, EL., Boker, K.l.., Sondcrs, W, F Q: X' X N ,....L... . 1, W. Il A-. 11 tm -Kl, -. l 1 1 Y Tir I , R l ' X vl rx sz? 9v-- 1 Top row lilelt ro rrglwtlz Traxler, W. H. Mclendez, E. R., Carlson, R. M., Carruscof Paull, W. H., Schuldr, R. K., Ricks, J. E., Quarles, S. B. Middle row. Berl'l'1elson,Vf'.T ' Federico, J.C., Dugan, W.E., Lllg P.R. Ackerman, Clark, B.E., Harler, L.L., Hlclcom? ' odrlquez, J. Bottom row: Foutz, LD., Roslamo, CE., Hays, B., Revell, C.l l. we CCH SDC ,f+ ' 4 -li . ' rf F R5 ' X . . Y, ' ' A V v 'Q f-' ' ff 'il v v R 5 . -. I xy lf' l ' I ,e f . 'ff 5 5 . ' I -' '4' 5 4 '1- b t j 'CUWFI 1 ' Z it SS OO G Icp row llelt to rightt: H.avaty, TJ., Van erwa , . ., o es, . ., a 1 a onar o A ' ' ' ld BH. CWO P.A.W. Jones, Sewell, LC., Smith, R.i.., Bartlett, FB., Beatty, SL ie., T., Q., J tvnddte row tlett to rnghtlp Mills, D.W., Hertz, W.J., Rurnbo , , ' ll a T.W. Delano, GR., England, N.L., Babcock, D., Johnson, R., Nicholson, L. Bottom row Qlett to rightj: Arnold, G., Wright, R.A., Su tv n, , -t is for Main Propulsion r-the equip- 'ent housed in my two engine rooms that converts the heat energy of the steam into the mechanical energy that turns the four giant screws beneath Wstern. My main propulsion plant' - tour huge turbine assemblies, main condensers, reduction gears, and as- sociated equipment 'efprovides the P0wer of l50,000 horses, enough to drive 42,000 tons ot steel through the Witter ut a rate of nearly forty miles GH hour. Also under the watchful et'-25 ot the men of M Division are lite Westinghouse turbo-generators. C0P0ble ot providing the electrical power 'eqUifements for a city the size oiseulllef They feed the life-giving Ztiizorlo mY three massive aircraft wen Gssond my two cotapults as Supply the normal power my llghllng System and other 5l'tlPbOard machinery, ' men of M Division are iustly proud h . e lobs they perform operating rn make m Gmlolnlng the machines that 9 go. 1:33 vs, 'K 1 1 'x I t ithre- P7 I f i if , v'f's i I P ,, ,xr R is for Repair a vital funmo , the position of a City Qftomi a precarious one. NllSl lQp51h0 4 0 in a city ashore can often be CO 2 ted at leisure, but similar one - r s C, curing within me must be v-- j attacked if disaster is to be Oven Because l am a virtual qrse it high explosives and house within p. ft. Z1 hundreds of thousands of gorrons if volatile fuels, fire is an Gr .Q Clt en and must be extinguished prom , before it can spread into what CQ mean m destruction. E 3 ven Q me inch hole in my skin it not fo , pumps, and prompt action, mn sink me. Constantly training as they repairthe i commonplace and expected iniufies that occur every day, the men Ofmy R Division' afcarpenters, locksmiths suni., tary engineers, metalsmiths, welders, firemen, draftsmen, and clerical' W nf for s always l Qcur . mbut l 0 lCl0USl'y cl flOl gf I 1 ol emy , l ptl, uld l ugh, I workers, to mention a few sstancl reed, to combat casualties. My dcmagg controlmen patrol day and night if detect, report, and rectify hazcrae Top row Cleft to rightlz Bridges, GB rffg, PR., Pavel, R.W., Koltiska, NJ., Pagej Armstrong, RE., Hepstahl, AE., Lame. . Milem, R. Middle row Hlelt tc 'g' Hedrick, CH., MacFarland, EJ., Stcrrct' , .. J.R., Strahan, J., Bedgood, J., Mrmrmrr. -- Harberson, CH., Gurule, E.T. Bottom '2- Qlelt to rightlr Heard, BJ., Hudson'-'r'i Moran, E.E., Dean, CE., Singer, L.P,, Hccgi. G,V., Kleckner, l..J., Spratt, B.L. gem 'C- -.f , V , , V V Ei.. rr if ,W s . 'ii if 3 lf, 1 W i 4 r with watertight compartmentotiofr 7 E j f f- VF' tl' A l 1 I 'ni ' l J X ij f A1 r J sp 'Q , J I 'Wu-. it ix. '4 fe w A 3 ' 1 E f Vw 7 ,V I: ff' ,af ff 1 AWK Lmix Top row Cleft to rlghtj: Niswander, FJ., Rocks, J.V., CWO E.G. Tinnell, Zumnetti, F., Duboise, A.D., Allen, CR. Bottom row Cleft to rightl. Jones, C.B., Dislpio, A., Ray, R.T. TOD fowllelt to rightl: Greer, D.W., Massle, CW., Zler, l.F., Hoopes, E.L., Clingenpeel, A., Erfman, WD-, MCUCW R-l-Af l. Ph l s, C. ., Blalock, JN., Cordor, W.R., McDougal, JD., EVWSOU, L-M., Ryan, G.E. Bottom row Qleft to rightb: Rowin, l-l.C., Tyler, JR., ep Heller, .l.S., Blanchard, RN. li sb FEA- as ' ,, A if 1 . if l Q ' A ls, -xl ! Davis, P.E., I 4 1 in .x '., ,PY Q, ,J gl J ' 1- - wr , . 'Y 1 r ' -I 73' J? i'?f'r 'Q-5 .- qw 'I ' ' ,Y 2. Q I X N4 s. N . Q, 5 i 2 4 uxosgfl- Q, - .fgffffi ,: 1 'YZ ff 3' 14 3 qi. vnu 4 8 2 s 5-E H . f 'QQ A:f.f:?i 45?-5: , w-'C - .r oy wr ' o r ,J , ,y J lf Q 1 f , y ,, v .tlt 'gi X f p-4 row Heir to rsghtr, Fokror, LJ., Glover, E., Jenson, DR., M oe Hqfey - I -an Murray, G, ., owen, W B W.L, Bottom row flefr to rLgh1,5: Fulenwrcer BD Burney Marques, JC., Gordo, RC, Richter, LB, i -. R DIV. 1 f' FR III-I 2 iil I ,..v'. v , 'L 1, W ,,.m. GUNNERY .491 CDR M. C. SLEDGE Push button warfare is lust C1FOUf1Cl the corner, according to the experlS, but until the fantastic new weapons and guided missiles are actually installed, l must be ready to defend myself with the tools at hand right now- f--'- the reliable three inch and five inch guns that adorn my sponsons. Because of extensive air operation schedules, my gunners are not able to exercise their guns as often as they would desire, but they still continue to uphold the traditions of marksmanship that brought victory to our Navy in the past. Applying the arts learned in the days of iron men and wooden ships to modern technology, the men of Gun- nery perform the age-old functions of anchoring, mooring, providing the landing party, keeping my appearance seamanlike, thus carrying on the traditions and skills ofthe Old Navy. My performance at sea, of course, is not observed by the people of the ports l visit. No matter how well l perform, my reputation rests upon my physical appearance, the impression I create. Chipping, scrubbing, polishing, and painting aren't glamorous iobs for my Gunnery personnel, but their work insures that the impression l create is as sharp as my operations at sea. EI , ,.. an 3 n, Cdr MC. Sledge, Lcdr 'rcwlilelf lo righfl1 Lllg EA. Collins, Ltlg W.H, Steffen, Ugg CM, Kelley, LT JJ. Paulls, Lcdr OR. Too fl l ' hll E J.L. Bauman, Ens W.M. Simon, Ens M.F, McKenna, efs,l.13g R.l,Con1oni, Ens P.G. Leahy, Ens F.L. lngram. Back row Qe T lo ng ja ns T,D.:Edwards, Lllg GF. Rogers, CWC l Ll,.?, 0'9ll 1 LODCQI, Mllanl ME., Scearne, RE., Pounds, lL 'AWG R,W, johnson, Lcd! l9,L, C Sleflge, lidr CDR. lcon, figgyl K.W. Dielcmonn, WO R.W, Johnson, CWO AC. Mix, CWC? l..B. Rice. Y 17' Ill-l ll C ...f-.....v., . - ,..-..-x.,.,:,.:- l l l ll J .- ., di? l 11 .1 l ' l r H .V L1 b l xl' ' ' l l l AU Y! f ., ff l l l . ll 5- Wk 0 I . il Q ll X I - ,gs 'S ' xy I 'pix X., f I , ' 3 1 Q s J I ii 0 ...- F X -4, , . il gl ,xg ' N'- 1 ' :gf , 'V K N N. .51 '-V-S, .-.. ' ,M -QM - ,U I. ,R , 2 .31 YV., -s,,,,.-f - Vfxiim - 5 QQ?-.am T' -- . . f-9 H C Ltlg EA. Colhns, Ens TD. tddte row: Preece, DB., Kent, O.l.., Sanders, . ., Quintcnillo, T.T., Dempsey, BA., Fretwell, W.M., Hornner, ' bw. fs,- Y 1 t '1- N S- HC- .. V -, Q- t-. -.. F x A y, W.P., Phillips, C., Parker, tr Cleft to rightbz Mosby, M.l.., Lomcrte, C., Brooks, GR., Ashton, CD., Wright, .I.T., Rose, F.W., Secle ' Edwards, Lee, F., Zunigo, EE., Norrnon, C.C. Bottom - 'iii' We-.., X Q- T'7 :GQ X C'T Q -sunl- 5 t -... ..-an-'K Z ' 1 Top row Cleft to rightj. Ainsworth, T. F., Smith, J. J., Porker, W. F, Gillespie I, Woy, V.F., Bingomon, G.l., Mounce,G.C. Fivel, A.M., Mitchell, CH. Middle raw- A,E A Going, W., Ltig E. A. Collins, Ens T.O. Edwards, Correnti, A., Bolden, L, Gramm , . Bottom row: Flury, T. W., Lcimon, T. T. Livingston, 1 if will , ,,.,,. .s.. . E' t as t 4. -, V ,,..z :ae-.ity ,Ri .t , .,i, ,. t W U . ., .. nv.,-' V. ,., . .av . vw- --,, :Q- . - .F , L l F wi Q il , H., !. . 1 his i I ,i 1 f 5' 2f i55ffQi'lg'.f ' -... - 1 -. A. it .'.Q..:f-M-.ti - ti' Ts? -- Crlsi Sli?-'- .,Q. it 1 ..-,NA 4 v ,,, ,ha W -r--' 1. O, , , n 1, LE. L. O. 5 J I .T-'rj lv . , 1, V 2 ,HI 1 li i! 19 I if w ,.,Z - 5 QL FX. KX Xb F.-I IDR get W2 'y T.,,. Their bailiwick is the amidships portion of my hull, Lending their brawn at replenishment stations, they make the involved task of transferring cargo and fuel an almost every day oc- curence. Barking bosun mates and straining arms and backs see to it that l am kept self-sufficient, kept supplied with the required materials and fuel without the need to return to port. As with the other deck divisions, the Second is responsible for the operation and upkeep of my small boats when in port. That means long, wet, watches seeing to it that my officers and men get ashore and return to me safely and on time. 88 Top row flelt to rightl: Hansen, E. l.., Espy, C. L., Gaulrapp, L. E., Bromy cGukie, A, A,, Coehron, CJ., Beamon, R.E., Pierce, D., Anderson, V.A. Ml ge Daniel, J.C., Curtis, A.L., Adcock, L., Ens P.G. Leahy, Ens J.L., Bauman Timm Naden, D.V., Cain, G.L. Bottom row: Anderson, J-J-, EmbVUd0 , 3.3, Guerrero I iedan, B.M. Muller, KC-., Watts, l'l.A., l'llCl4S, f 4 '- ' . f 1 F - 1 , 3 I r 5 I u Q 1 ... .f -Ai ' f H A 2 . ' ' l V Q . Y 97 . I 5 df X X X H f Xf . of H 1 1 ue JP Heisler, RG., Freernon, RJ r e J C n n-'s.. rw, , 9957 fc fignfuiz Cost, RL, Reitz, RD., Beecher, CF., Goodwin, KG., Woldrop, RL., Buly , . ., H CH ESPG Leo'f En JL Bowan Heye DE. Snop,f lp. Middle row, Dunson, EG., Wililoms, S., Rondo , . . . ,, ef V-W- Boffom row. Berber, BH., Pure-ell, DP., Kew, LN., Howers, FR., Moginnoo, EM. Henderson, FD. HGH, EG. fff . .-4' pun mf 9 I K 1 I ' if' Y 'A.i7 fT Nh? X w ' X' ' ,M sf . ir 1 A . ,ffl Q A r' i Q - 'U' -7 . x' 5 A L A1-1 v X' ' xr ' I X cl . ' . ' 'xx f I G gf' ' sf. ' f 1 A gl L, I I ' IVE U r I . A n . 1' ' 6 ...J ' X TU: 1 L 'L Q wt , E':', HH. LCVVG DG. lor GS, EE. Hole '.'!cc . '.fc'15 gv:' E. A Sfcmcrd C, Mwcicie rc.- SCH.-,ofDe, Bur vw Pi. EHS P. G. Lccncw, E15 J, L. Ecuwicfw, S.-,fimdlarl T X Scwzrd, EA. Pl cw Q , L.L. Dcctiwcrcge, JVJ. TCUCNC, V' l ..' ' lQ.'V '4 Z L , E 1 Ed, V vc , ' S Q In 5-'-Ku 951 it B, M., F., ff? 'iv 3 5- 1 Lf! QS. ?. 2'l.,-', ,. -,n.' 514. A we-an V H5511 N57'f'i 2Afw ,. 25'-?6g, I f' . - -I hx, I !! ,x 1 N I 0 1 E ' ff f 1 ,H ' E xx 1 S f W, Q A, L .h --'Q ,, -f..v ,fi X. in 4 -as I ,i +5 h E P l ll 11 ei T 5 Y 3 Q l W3 is i , i- J 5 5 Y 13 4 Y ' C I' 'M' mm - . -. ,R Md HW row: BOUVQWOUJI Nfl' 'AO weft ,O Ugym: WGILOQQI RL, Hams, WJ., Kremer, WH., Robmsou, JE, Mgirhtsm Vine LDC? S-EA! grecljf, DP, 1. W.H,, Sfegen, Ems WN, Simon, Hammer, A1-4, Apoflcof W4A'f George' M ' I f -dl li X 1 1 w i u P K .gf I: v . ., Sli Af I Q 7 1z Pr ,Q El F, 1 1 wa Q 'Q 59 my Y Top row Qlett to rightl: Schillings, D.A., King, R.A., Aronld, R.W., Aronld, J.E., Pheipg Barber, L.R., Vtfebb, T.O., Spoonmore, J.P. Bottom row: Gallinger, GG., Woolard, H Splofta, A., Szmaida, A,.l., Ens F.L. Ingram, Smith, R. E., Carlson, K.A,, Simmorxsf During my first conversion during the Korean Conflict, my World War ll vintage forty millimeter guns were removed and replaced by the harder- hitting 3-inch 50's. The men of Fourth Division are the caretakers of these marvels of ordnance technology. They keep the four mounts ready for instant action through the constant drudgery of daily tests, cleaning and preventa- tive maintenance. When General Quarters sounds, petty officers from the Fourth assume positions as mount captains. As such, they are responsible for the effective operation of the guns and insure that all safety precautions are scrupulously observed. .1 tw-.i l 94 H -1-. 1 1 Each time my guns hre, it is a victory over my environment. Salt spray, soot from my boilers, bad weather, and grease slung by arresting gear cable are all enemies of the men who maintain my seven Seinch guns. Each day is a Constant battle with the elements, as they keep their guns ready for battle. Aside from their normal day-to-day upkeep duties, the men of the Fifth Division are also responsible for the ammunition hoists and related equipment used for the transfer of the proiectiles and powder from the magazines to the mounts. A Y gg Mi-1 ii. 1 -. .Jr-.W 1 N-tg,-TQ' 59' ftg , . - ' .ff wk V in. ,j,35,,:'f ,K igfqx, M5 ,l,, ii- ,R 1 . NME.: . if ww, X f ,-I-sp, Top row Cleft to rightl: Moran, W. C., Ridlon, R. M., Lamhdin, R.E., Fullrner,t.l,H, Anderson, K.E., Funkoney, CH.: Moran, A.T., Chastain, C.E., Stevens, R.L., Charles, JL, Allen, G.E. Middle row: Dean, EE., Maliski, J., Marks, H.E., Hughes, JR., Rylands, MA Ltjg R. C. Ashley, CWO E, A. Byrd, Williams, M. L., Higgins, J. M., Bridges, WF, Johnson, R.L. Bottom row: Jaeger, J.E., Henderson, J. A., Anderson, DG., Mann, ith Silo, C.A., Luna, M.J., Lautenslager R.S., Arthur, -.3 l D.W. They sit on the powder keg. The Snipes of the Gunnery Departmentil are responsible for the proper stowage and issue of the tremendous explosive might stored within my magazines. Because of the awesome power of the explosives stored within me, the men of the Sixth Division are required to make thorough daily inspections to insure that the chemical condition of the powder and tempera- tures in the magazines are safe,0r1d report their finding to my Capt0lf1- When my guns are scheduled to tire or when my aircraft need aviation ordnance, the men of the Sixth Division are the ones who break it out Gnd turn it over to the men concerned. A sub-division of the Sixth iS the Advanced Undersea Warfare Shop, where anti-submarine weapons GW stored, maintained, and tested. deck Working closely with the fllgllf Sixth team is another group ffom Division, the Explosive Ord Disposal team. Their primaft' l the disposal of unsafe ordnance, but they are Ulf-0 HOHC9 ob is aviation trained as divers. l l 1 l i l A i . E l i i l N? 1-,li-I A yjj 442 -I A 1 B 4 X K 1 98 5 grf . R 1' 0 LA I xRlSEAU 1 ! 135 1 Since its beginning in l775, the Marine Corps has carried out its duties on the sea as well as the land. Present day seagoing Marines perform more specialized tasks than their forebears who fought with John Paul Jones, but their basic mission is the same. They still maintain the security of the ship by standing guard duty, form a landing party, and still help man the guns. ln addition, my Marines perform a variety of more ceremonial functions. They act as orderlies for my Captain and Executive Officer, form honor guards and render honors on special occasions. ln short, wherever l want a iob done with snap and smartness, l call on my Marines. if O rightbg 151 Lt Af. shorts Jr., Bean, D.w., cream, w.H., clerk, R.K. l l s t l Top 'OW llett 70 Vlgltlli QFGHYHGF, J.W., Henoges, R.L., Cook, FD., Jennrich, RJ. Reid,W,J MUl3fY, O.W., Cesaroni, R.F., Jaelcel, D,L., Grundmeyer, S.L., Potter, C.F., Lcnom, Wi. 5 Ollom 'Owl Higttley, l-R-1 l'l0ml3Y, WVA., Binniclcer, R.E,, Lafleur, Demslci, M.E. l if-at fini W p ,mn-, 7 Q? V 'J 33? ARISEAU r I E i L i W i Top row llelt to rightl. l'lUf5l, B-E-, BVOWVV J' Tebccst, RA., Medic, R., Mixon, B.L., MontOYU JF., Crabtree, R.J., Hulse, F.L., Leland, S.J. Russell, T. Bottom row llclt to rightl: VCU dervrielen, E.A., Johler, CR., Doherty, D.E. Knight, T.C., Kratt, W,M. Top row Cleft to rightj: Nevil, ED., Love R.L., Hess, R.A., Sechrest, A.P., Bear, W.E Chandler, E.R., Cote, R.E., Meyers, E.C Farr, W.G., Plyler, P.K. Bottom row flett to rightjz Rohla, RJ., Easley, N.S., Blanchard C.L., Wilson, J.D., Lucero, O.L. Top row Qlett to rightla Sanes, F., Cuadra J.A., Linsday, H.E., Judge, C., Logsclon, JR Wilson, J.N., Miller, G.C., Slcundrich, J.E Lytle, F.M., Knight, T.C. Bottom row flct to rightjp Erinegar, W.E., Breeden, J.H Koeling, A.L., Mitchell, B.l., Mulvihill, D.R Perkins, L.B. 100 t .. 'inf NAVY I, dau' ttla A -1- . ' lc as-m4-, Top row tlett to rightl: Lopez, G.W., Motto, FD., Price, D.E., Johnson, C.F., Wise, G.: 'l l MF McO arr G.l.., G.L., Neblett, RD., Taylor, R.M., Bozeman, GF., Turner, l-l.B., Muon, U Yi 'A l'l.S. E lert, VJ., Wagner, E.l.., Stuclc, l.L., Pitlno, T.A. Bottom row: Tweed, HR., Green, , ng Ens M.F. McKenna, Lt ll. Paulis, CWO l..B. Rice, Hanford, CW., Ault, NF. Q! , . . , qvrrmi-.dx,. X 1 Welch, JD., Meodor, W.C., Larsen, LB., IV' Daily routine for Fox Division in port or underway starts at 0700 each morning. At this time, tests are carried out to insure that the Fire Control directors and the gun mounts are in synchroni- zation and are operating properly. The remainder of the day is spent in system adjustment, preventive maintenance, personnel training, and routine operation. The preventive maintenance on the systems is a must at all times and is a neverending job. There is a great variety of fire control equipment to maintain and the the FT's of Fox must be familiar with hydraulics, optics, stereoscopic range finders, precision gearing, synchro motors, and servo systems. The men are rotated through dit- terent billets within the division to aquaint them with all phases of operation. 'lt 1-v lQi -' .f' T2 .. M- f'-H 1 N, -,f , -' H V-A-Q ,, -. - V 94-LV,,,,.i.-AP www' ' ..-- ff 5 . f'S'.....' , J X ...---'f The mystery men of the W Division won't talk much about their jobs, and the Marine Guards in front of their spaces won't let anyone except authorized persons inside. About the only thing we do know is that they have the equipment and capabilities for handling and stowing special weapons. The vital and nerve racking job of assuming responsibility for this tremendous explosive might is handled by men from various ratings, for the tasks they perform are the ultimate in complexity. 102 t49!9',l v 4' . I., k,.... Top 1W,,,g4i,i.-ifa ' ew, -'A ff , WW, 71... e... O'melia, P.J., Pawlicki, LS., Ewing, T. E, Born elm er Bottom row: Harrision, J.P., Gray, WR., Raper A V yers H R I eng nders, J.E., Berry, EW., Hatcher, MD., Clark Top row Qlelt to rlghtD: WO K. W. Diel-:mann CWO A C Mix Bottom rov Lyg Kelley, Lcdr E.L. Stevens, Ltjg RJ. Cantoni . H--'ff 1 row ttett to rightilg Schaben, R.A,, Van ote W can 4 J' A 1 Ii s. 'Hn . -1 Q' '-nip-a-9. CDR H. V. LADLEY Front row Cleft to rightj: CWO M.N. Frey, l.t E. Phillips, Cdr R.W. Kimbrel, Cdr H.V. Ladley, Lt D.G. Sutherland, Lt CH. McMakin. Back rowflelt to rightj: Lt W. Eckhofi, Lt R.K. Billings, WO H.L. Pace, WO W.L. Kurtz. lO4 A floating airfield they call me. A floating airfield, yes, but even more than that: l am an airfield that travels nearly forty miles an hour, ranging many thousands of miles from home. l must be able to sustain myself and my aircraft without outside assistance. The men of the Air Department do the work most closely associated with the support of my embarked squadrons and detachments. They supply the materiel and the facilities that keep my planes flying-the fuel, the spare parts, the work shops, the men who direct and push the planes about my deck, the men who fire them off the catapults and the men who halt them with arresting wires when they return. t A f iv. tts' J it get Top row Cleft to rightji Kendall, Cientuegos, Bixby, Minahan, Norris, French, Markstrom, l it t i htj: Derrick, Lewis, Little, Gauthier, Everist, Nigretto, Prince, Sand. Middle row Ce o rg Merrill, Blue, Fitzpatrick, Rawlings. Bottom row Cleft to rightj: Porter, Gay, Gordon, Holloway, Brown, Gordon, Sturtevant. Probably the most impressive phase Gl uir operations is the circus of Ufllvlly On my flight deck as my Mn move my planes about during lUUl'tChES and recoveries. The whole Operation goes smoothly and with Seemingly little ef'Tort, but to the men Dfv-1 it means good, old-fashioned mUflUGl labor. Fighting 45-knot winds, 'hey heave and pull to iockey balky Planes onto the catapults, trot along- title the aircraft as they are towed tractors, and then throw the chocks around the wheels. recoveries, the spotlight shifts The yellow-ierseyed plane directors W0 control each plane's actions Whenever it is on deck. Forced by llle fantastic noise level to use only Visual signals to give instructions to llle Pilot, they create a symphony of 'notion as their hands tell the pilot euflt thing he must do. My flight deck is G stage where actors display llt s e letlrnwork that makes flight opera- lions , G reality. P Q.. if, I Q eil I -have 4,,i , T V . X 1 ' g v I 1 in L . b . ' l 1 Y if' b g:...,. , ill .Lift ' I Top row Qlett to rightj: Powers, Hughes, McKinney, Scovill, Sampsel, Hughes, Wildermuth Ross, Hewson. Middle row: Stover, Martin, Williams, Looney, Lt D.G. Sutl'1erlcnd,Jimenez, Hurd, Nicholson, Trapp. Bottom row: Spires, Hurley, Klienstiver, Potts. Stalllcomp, Soliz, McComy. Top row Qlett to rightl: Plummer, lugert, Perkins, Tidlund, Petty, Lanning, Kirby, Oberst Moore, O'brien. Middle row: Watson, Brown, Creekmore, Morolcs, WO W. L. Kurtz Wyrick, Mikuliza, Norris, Jackson. 'fm' 'Eff l ill' ,f l -an l l ,lv-uiiii - M Xxx, M, lf , Y 2 l s 1 I ' I 1 1 1 W I + 1 w E 3 K .. f 5 'Q I 1- , 2 ' 5 1 ffl 'b . 1M g j ' . A, L. .- in Q ,A t' gg . ' V Q- . 2 I, '-- 1 ' ' Q' . ' 1 , , 1 f as '- . . 3 .1 f. 1' 4 wr ' ' ' , Y 4' Q V, -. - I 4 K 1' 0 . Pk ,- A ' -',,. ' QF. ,:,,,,. , H 5 M - - ,5-L.- Q - if Q ' 4 1 ? V 5 uh A A I '. . a vi I W wx 'V 5 f QV , x 'P 1: w - ' Q -L. :M I 't 7' k A fait .TQFQ V Y L f W b xx X-X.. -rn g ff E . f , il- ' 1 4'l A 4 51 :H N Q I als 1 I If if I tg? if 'Z H 1 4 Y' x ff f 'N 1 NX 35.3 HA A F ix K K W 3 ' H ' n I H f Y 1, ,. .f fm 1-eg I 5 s 1 1 1 H U I w SWB i A 'W 'R ml Q. F..gf .v! ' 712 f ,-N V.. , ni U l l Y me ,,gQ+.?Q,5P Q, ' o A I ,on ' T, , ' in 5 ' N ' ' 4' .21 , Nil. fat ww M , sf 1 ' Top row llell to riglnllz Kelling, Bruniclc, Lopp,l.escorbec1u,Reynolds,Osborn,MuclcenrhQ'e' Mcdloclc, Coslin, Bottom row: Bordwell, Solie, McForlin, Clark, Ll E. Phillips, Lt R.K. Billings, Jones, Slegengo, Bosler, Donnelly if ,gy f , Mm' ,mi ,Q 1 K sf ,-fs:-' -A ' f U rffiv , ,J- ' 4'- 'Fl' 6 I nl-I Ya 1 K 1? r ig k lla 01 gg u pill sdcwi PM llroll lml aim H9 av, 1 '- Ill '-1 l . gm l C r, Jonas, Kirby, TOP 'OW flell fo flghllz Thompson, Longmoid, Hendersholt, Robson, regge Homlsn. Bottom row: Jones, Homer, Hays, Murtin,T0pp, Kloyzbqqhl Be W' '- A 'Y '-- l- .,.,a,..,.W.- , , n',i::g' V. S , g 1 Q ..g ,ie ifj.l!1.?- F , 1. S, 7 - ' ff' H43 :fin 1' 4 f Q , 'N A , Q L K l 5 5 ' ' li fl 95'-TV. ' l 5.-35 4.4. , ..4-Zu m, W Q. 3 l , 3 I - '- . -35.-.::, f lx . Liv V , Q 3 i A ,fy ,,,, if ' N P i I fav - R ' 1' .l Q L-A . ' , , 1.-L Q 'fi' W 3.1 'Z' ' ' N lg: iff . ,H , A .. J fun! V pn' 1-7, ll, Feigler, Armstrong. ua c dc lr h 'A v lr -1 'il .44 , ,, 2 ,Lag s au im r ' 'ss y 1 , , l vc, ll uf? ..- H ,x- x f 1 , 77 x dir? fm. ,Mm figho, Zurek Rudolph, Williams, Clark, McCarthy, Myers, Sloan. Bottom .A-rw - ' 1'MMs,Paner5on, Mcfselll Zqpzgl, Gagnon, Woods, Staiiord, Beckham. side of my superstructure i k snaps up The Cata- rs crm is raised gh i mg finger then two The i aircraft advances his ltafull power and makes a of his instruments ,Salute to show hes ready , sttffiy to the bow. A jf - ,the dead weight of the accelerated from a stand- ling - - hi , the ' I i , . ' . He ii,Cutcpult Officer drops his 7' - ' n 2 tomore than one hundred Mltour. lt sounds simple, but Itmmplex operation requiring 'iwteamworks on the part of lot the V-2 Division. For Multi below the fiight deck, Wllte machinery that makes MN? u reality. Day in and 'hey operate the huge that makes it possible to fiimah in a scant one y, 1, leet. li' ' I Bhme to recover aircraft, the UPPGratus that halts u muff moving at more than in mere seconds. Y Gnd efficiently, they Wtwunt 0 iwiftl f tension on the ml-7le5 to suit the speed Of lhe aircraft, o . . eC0ver my entire air llte space Of G few minutes, 'am f':'L .int -a2z::.. :EB 'el l i l SEAU 5 .1s.1.ez:..M., . . My cavernous hangar deck is the maintenance and stowage space for my aircraft. The men of V-3 are the ones who keep things moving there, pushing planes onto elevators to be sent up to flight deck, inching them into closely packed groups for parking, or moving them into areas where squadron personnel can per- form their maintenance work. During flight operations, my hangar deck reverberates with a pandemonium of noise-the high pitched, piercing whine of the iets, the angry roar of the prop aircraft, the shrilling of whistles, and the shouting of my men. Besides handling hangar deck opera- tions, the men of V-3 are also responsible for the upkeep and clean- liness of the Quarterdeck, where visitors form their first opinions of me. E44 l - Ei 'i' ' st?- IIA Ning, blur i I 5. ,v f L ,-.. , . . Q ab Q 1-1-2-4 Top row fieft io righ1J. May, BE., Richard- son, CR., Pumphrcy, FS., Lorka, L.J., Huriada D.V., Melito, J.V., Skrubeli, M., Lawrence, DA Bottom row Cfcft to rightbjz Sanchez, R.E. Pry, G.E., Hall, M.M., Judy, KA., Wests-Held R.W., McCJcrd, GS., Parker, A,T., Pfefien R,, Higley, J.E. F 'W 1 Several times a day when l am operating aircraft, the l MC blares: Now the smoking lamp is out throughout the ship, except in desig- nated spaces, while refueling aircraft. lt means the men of V-4 are hard at work quenching the thirst of my returning aircraft or preparing for a launch. The men of V-4 take care of the aviation fuel, JP-5, and avia- tion lube oil systems. It is not as easy as filling 'er up at the corner gas station, for rigid safety precau- tions are always in effect to insure against explosions or fire. Even when lam securely tied up alongside a dock, the Gas Gang is still on call to fuel aircraft for the numerous maintenance turn-ups while in port. l l 2 Yo ir.e 'i,' lop row Qlett ta rightj: Mackenzie, R.l.., Randall, M.A., Welch, .l.L., Burger, R.D., Ledbetter, LF., Parker, BJ., Akin, G.l.., Van Hoose, J.E., Palash, KJ., Taylor, R.A., Sexton, B.W. Bottom row Qlett to rightj: Gonzales, A.l., Saunders, GJ., Johnson, W.C., Grounds, L., Kennard, R..l., Peranich, AJ., Rael, G.S., Hendrix, C.A., Flenniken, C.J., Rowlan, D.C. M. .. A 411' ' T . . . Dophrow klell to rlghtjz Dillingham, W.W., Hudrnon, G.L., Faith, E.M., McCourry, R.A l-:rl cfm' MJ-I Kelly, RC., Meeks, J.F., Collins, D.F. Bottom row Qlett ta rightj: Herrel, C.F Omer H-3-, Kalua P.H. WO l-l.l.. Pace Culver E.F. Grimm R. Laco o J.J. Lewis G.W Garrett, A. I I ' ' ' I f P f I , l carry within me a tremendous quantity of aircraft ordnance. The men who handle this dangerous cargo are the ordnancemen of the V-5 Division. They are responsible for the stowage of bombs, rockets, deptl. charges, practice ordnance, guided missiles, and machine gun ammunition. Prior to a strike, they break out and assemble the needed types of am- munition. From their spaces below decks, they move the ordnance to elevators where it is sent to the hangar deck or flight deck to be loaded aboard the attacking aircraft. Working side by side with the ordnance personnel of the different squadrons, they practice constantly to develop the speed and efficiency necessary for me to retaliate against aggression at a moment's notice. TOD 'HOW Cleft 70 Vl9lWlJ2 Crcwley, JAC-, McDonald, K.L., Marks, D.P., Troyer, A.K., Maslen, T.R., MCAliSter, T.A., Greenway, G.H,, Nemecelc, J.J., Hageman, D.R., Poe, H.L., Hutson, R.E. F' b'n C. Miller, C.W., Bottom row Qleft to rightjz Scltuch, D.E., Antin, A.P., Brown, P.E., me n g, , McFarlin, R.J., Brewer, D.L., Belgard, C.E., Conway, M.W,, Tyree, H,S,, Gibson, 1,1-, Q0 'jP rj itll 1- Y? 'af 'A l 'U Wessels JF Poutz A H Coen T.J., Anderson, W.F., Desmond, T.K Top row fro t to rmgn ,g , . ., , . ., , Ferrara, M.F., Lewis, EJ., Allen, F.L., Myhre, R.W., Kuzel, M.C., Watts, R.E., Barbee, J.B Cryder, RE., Holland, RL. Bottom row txlett to rlglwtljz Miller, B.J., Land, C.P., Beclr, J.L Strotman, RD., Jenson, H.W., Shacklett, F., Fisher, W.L,, Bennett, H,R., Kreutzlnger, T Lehman, R.W., Edwards, J.L. ' X- -an Nm Q W is a division lac s o a tra es f its ,ob is a large and diversified one Principally its mission is to provide the squadrons with the facilities and equipment they need to work on their aircraft The men f V 6 maintain all the wheeled vehicles aboard, man issue rooms and machine and electrical shops are equipped to do welding brazmg cutting an fabrication work and conduct thorough inspection on my aviators' survival gear. My V-6 Division can install a new transmission in a iet- start ieep or repair intricate aircraft electronic systems with the same speed and skill that has made the main- tenance men of the Navy the best in the world. ll.--n Top row Qleft to rlghtl: Cl'1ristensen,M.C., l-lones, LE., Rubolcovo, B., Moore, J.u., utoy, .Mo Bentley, O., Leiper, LJ. Bottom row Cleft to rightlg Leon, LJ., Mckee, EA., Williams, M.W Stewart, C.P., Knutson, W.R., Emdy, GR., Woolsey, BJ. row Cleft to Hgh C nto Ltig C H Moser Plyrnale, F.M., Lcdr LG. M'll ln. Ong row left to right ooper JE Vann WE., Seebur er HJ. H ll 9 , , O and, J.E. Bottom r er, Vigil, LM, Each time I launch or recover aircraft, my pilots are reassured by a familiar sight--my helicopter hovering off the starboard side in the lifeguard posi- tion. Known as the Angel because of its rescue duties, the helo stands ready to recover pilots from the water should they be forced down. During one rescue eftort, Airman Herb Seeburger had to lower himself into the water to assist a downed and iniured pilot and was credited with saving his life. As Q result he was recommended for the NCVY and Marine Corps Medal. But i0 Seeburger and the rest of l'lU'lf performing such rescue services is lU5l part of the job. 3 HP' Y.. . A ,Q-V, ru -?- 2.-2 2 Q T-Hex aw H-if My-SF . Ns, xx V 'si . , '- In N I ' L, fl 5 vii Q if l as -nf-as 1.4.4 ,- il ,-1 1 im ' s xy ,I I . .ffm .V 5 lislriiilailiilil A it 'Q fi fi: g I I jj CDR J.F. ELLISON Top row Cleft to rightjz Ens .l.L. Gathright, Ens K. Kilpatrick, Ens R,G. Schneider, Ens J.A. Marossy, CWO Crosthwaite. Bottom row llelt to rightlr Lt W.H, Evans, Lcdr Al. McGlaun, Cdr IF, Ellison, Lcdr IH, Collins, Ens l'I.O. Larson. l2O One of the most important reasons why an aircraft carrier is such a potent striking arm of my nation's might is its self-sufficiency. I am G fantastically complex collection of machines designed to operate aircraft and to defend myself. But, having no rail lines or truck caravans to connect me with supply facilities, I must carry with me everything needed for operations at sea. The people who see to it that I am ready for seameready to remain at sea, even for months at a timevfrare the men of the Supply Department. To them falls the task of insuring that the mountainous quantities of supplies are on board for use by my departments and Air Group. Operating in close liaison with shore- based supply activities, the men of Supply plan far into the future to anticipate the personal needs of my 2600 men and the supplies and equipment needed for extended periods of operation at sea. ? ,,.fr ' I, ..., ..i If F , J QU qw: l ,.a--M-f- ' ' X- M C R.A., Gemmill, W.F., Harris, J.C., Cook, FD., tap row llelt to rightj. Stevenson, GD., c oy, Douglass, J.W., Barker, R.l,, Kersey, D.l. Bottom row Qlett to rightjz Doyle, P..l., Wells, J.E., C t rd, J.W., Dezearn, L.E. Henness, W.C., Fox, C.F., Huston, T.L., Lange, E.E., raw o Cl' t n, J.J., Powers, R.L., Harris, C.B., 'lop row Qleft to righty Spallinger, W.F., Wall, W.R., in o Dye, C.W., Kram, L., Mulligan, J.P. Bottom row Qlelt to rightl: Matsche, E.E., Clifton, WR., .. .n n,,,,L-...i cn vain.. KW Copeland. C.C., Dean, FR., Miller, H.T. il , Loading aboard, stowing below, is- suing out, and ordering more...such is the never ending iob of my S-l Division. These are the men who supply the mountainous quantities of supplies that my Air Group and l require. Repair parts, equipage, aviation stores, general stores, and electronics and ordnance spares are all carried on their inventories. Constantly determining future require- ments, the men of S-l make sure that the millions of dollars worth of equip- ment required to keep me operating is on hand for my divisions and squadrons. 1' it i Q t i 2 .1 M il t tb i al.. l :': t J .- ELL l- if' N 5 ' 5- i ., 15 . 'fi X-Q s K l l ,J 'lla y l 1 51 W l 21 V it Q P Q 1 v. , .1 y r., i I, . , ,gs l ,,. , :vi--un. .,..- JUL. ...,. .C ., ,...-.-..,,,. 'LS C' ,Q l i l i Top row llelt to rightl. Zager, T.C., Dodd, CR., Simmons, TH., Williams, H., McGraw, G.G., Beissner, C.l.., Mergen, AD., Kondo, C-.K., Carsten, R.W. Middle raw Qlelt to rightji Vaughn, F.M., Linser, DA., Winn starter, EE., Whipple, E.L., Hermance, RR., Tamron, T.O., Scammell, MR., Lomax, B. Bottom row Cleft ta rightflq Mitchell, J,R., Neal, EB., Murphy, M. Osborne, G.A., X , J l'. L ' w 4.1 . is . 'T A Mx :' X. ' , -, , --..... N bv. if ,-. s t 55' 'mf SC 'xc C 4: E ' X . 'H - A t . :ui Clear the mess decks 'til pipedownf' proclaims the Boatswain Mate of the Watch over the lMC, but for the men of S-2, the mess decks are rarely cleared. The cooks and bakers, servers and dishwashers are up before reveille and work long after the evening meal. Besides providing three square meals a day for each man aboard, they also prepare the night rations for dozens at watch standers -,-f--' mx W L ..,.......-- ..,, z . A rf. se-:ru-'mf 4. -,f.-um f--,.,... ..... .,. ,. , i . wt A lf RG. Schneider, k FH Suba' EE Recilina GM ns Top row llett to rightlp Vtftld, M.E., Hec , J. ., ., . ,, Q, . ., Nleivell, J.A., Hein, H.l.., Morgan, HJ., Walker, RH., Wright, Rl. Bottom row tlett to rightt. ' ' ' CR. B nd ', LW., Watson, W., Mazza, E. Allen, LA., Conlrshaw, D.,XNh1te,R.P,, banks, , u 7 and see to it that there are full m t meals for the required personnel fro the squadrons and Air Departmen during the frequent night air opera- tions. The iob of planning menues, maintaining spotless galleys, serving seven tons of food per clay, and afterwards is a gigantic one, but to the men of S-2 Division, it's all in a day's work. UP cleaning up l Turner, L., Conlisliow, D., Thornhill, JR., Corvln, J.M., Stallings, M., l-loss, J.E., Reed, R E 'savin- fz fs :ir N ..,. 1 sf-f!1f!'4i if: - i-- 1-, , Top row Qlell lo riglwlb: Gollier, B.H., Morslw, RH., Williams, Rl., Neivell, lA., Ens Schneider, Center, JJ., Gorrell, MR., Bisel, MH., Aclkinson, l.B, Bollom row Qlell to ri Anderson, D.L., Conley, GE. 4 'S 254, V 5 Q. L. I am-..., - xv , .G V5 My -A Like any city, I provide a variety of services for my inhabitants. To keep my hen well stocked with everything from toothpaste to wrist watches, my S-3 Division operates tour ship's stores. Taking advantage of the reasonable prices on hundreds of items in stock, my men purchase thousands of dollars worth ot commodities each month. The profits made by the four stores and the always crowded soda fountain are placed in the Recreation Fund, where they help pay for divisional parties, professional entertainment, athletic equipment, and other recrea- tional services for my men. The men of S-3 also keep my barber shops, tailor shop, cobbler shop, and laundries operating on a full-time schedule. 1-f Top row Qlett to rightbg Grigsby, C., Garza, A.P., Winkel, G.R., Robinson, S.V., North, G.W,, ' ' - .l h Hill, GV., Kline, GR., Rusk, C., Dufore, T.A. Middle row flett to rightj. o nson, Bonner, Giron, F.C., Redding, B.B., Tiong, A.S., Bottom row: Dawdy, J.B. l-lunker, W.A., Baskett, l'l.L., Garden, X R ,.,, ,,.,Y . Q IDB Top row llell to righli, Author, D. R. Masterma, J.L., Locklar, OD., Hubbard, Sl. Kapple, S..l,, Cox, N.A., Tompkins, W.C. Lczcclce, NR. Reed, W. A., Wilburri, J. l.., Walker, R Bottom row llelt to rightig Buttorcl, E. E. Rice, M. G., l3ar'y, S. L., Hall, J. W. Willianwz, A., Vick, M. S., Malcs, P. F. E Top row Cleft to rightj: Goodwin, W.T., Stone, T.J., Sanders, B.P., Bryont, W., Mefniclc, J.P., Harris, J.l.., Dorn, H., Whittley, CM., Lodeiro, DR. Bottom row Cleft to riglwtlz Torkington, T.R., Eagelson, .l.H., Giusto, F.P., Baker, R.J., CWO R., Crosthwoite, Kay, W.E., Cowles, MD., Alexander, RA., Kneeling, Brown, R.E., Boyce, R.W., Pitto, R., Medlin, S.W. 126 'tier 'V 2 .f Z -4 P 'N .. 1 -me , 4. .- -11,8 1 , ,x 4 .. 714, V, -. 1... , v ,, : .. row lleft to rightlz Bradtord, RJ., ges, F.G,, Delmastro, A.N., Ens J.A rossy, Johncox, AW., Shaw, JJ., S Bottom row Qlett to rightj: Baclard, O., chlies, One line my men don't mind...Twice a month they fill out their chits, line up alphabetically, and receive their reward from Uncle Sam' 'fvia the men of S-4 Division. In the space of one month, they dole out a cool half million dollars in greenbacks or Military Payment Certificates, exclusive of the S'l5,000 in monthly per diem checks. Contrary to popular belief, handling all that money is hard work. It entails burning the midnight oil in order to keep p y P and balance the books. eti1,E.E., Tolentino, F.C., Schramelc, EC., erson, C.E., Harrell, .l.W., Allen, l'l.l.. FQ. a records up-to-date, unch adding machines, settle claims, 200 officers means l400 bunks to make up, 5600 meals to prepare and serve, and 200 bundles of clothing to carry to and from the laundry each week. Tackling this huge iob are the stewards ofthe S-5 Division. Through- out the cruise, they keep staterooms and the wardroom clean, polish decks, and keep thirsty officers supplied with thousands of cups ot coftee each week. The high-spirited men of S-5 don't fly planes or load bombs, but they are indispensable morale builders as the men who keep Officer's Country clean and habitable. Their conduct ashore has been a credit to me and to the Service. Top row txleft to rightl. Ermita, A., Vkfhiting, LA., Buttler, EL., Robbins, M., Honor Bush, LC., Alexander, C., Jordon, E. Bottom row lilett to rightl. Snowden, l., Smith CJ Morgan, E., Ens J.L. Gathright, Robinson, HD., Perrodin, A.E,, Paschal, A.A., Bivin is .1-Y' ,ne -559-'i Top row llett to righti: Tiongco, A.N., Thompson, K.T., Williams, CL., Toliver, R., Horns WE nson, CL., Felix, P., Atilano, AC. Bottom row Cleft to rightj: Fuertes, L., Babauto J a ace, SB., Ens J.L, Gathright, Boatner, G., Hunt, N., Mauricio, L., Rosario, E. S- A 'Q if Ulm.. if . tv 3. ., Y -- 4.531-,. 'afw ,f 1 'fr 'S .lust as most cities of reasonable size have a hospital and the personnel to care for the sick and iniured, so it is with me. My doctors, corps- men, and 60-bed hospital help explain why the men of the Navy are the healthiest in the world. Possessing virtually every facilityee pharmacy, operating room, X-ray room, laboratory, kitchen, isolation ward, accounting office, and clerical office-W it is a seagoing wonder. The efficiency with which the men who staff my sickbay take care of the health of my 2600 men is a testimony to the fine quality of training and education they receive. Providing the highest standards of dental care and oral hygiene for my men and officers are the three dentists and the technicians of D Division. Working closely with the dentists, the technicians assist in routine treatment and dental surgery and are invaluable aids in the prosthetic labs, where they help produce replacements for missing teeth. I 'X . .r A It Top row W.T., Setlifl, RR., Spencer, l.G. Middle Lt LF. Tierney, Cdr V.G. Benson, Lt J.P. Stewa Qleft to riglwtjg Herriclc, B.B., Kelly, JE., v i rasl1er,E.L., Byerley, EF., Strand, R.E., Manning, 1 Shotto, R.R., Ltig G. Ramirez, rd, Walsh, F.M., Staley, R.V. Bottom row Llelr to riglwtitz Modarang, MD., Th row lxlelt to rightj Marks, HD., Everhart, P.T. --we--n 1-r-pfvv: -1:1 .L f-- Zu Elin, : B ,: .5,. . 35145 ' :rags P- 4. V J - 5 nf. A p. A - Al' I .21 1 i .4 .'f.f V Top row Cleft to rightl: Avenson, F.E., Naurnann, RL., Phillips, LM., Anderson, J.H., Spencer, DR., Hunt, J.J., Lawson, A.E,, Chase, C.R. Bottom row tlelt to rigntl. Cooley, PT, Ltig G. W.J. Ramirez, Lt J.F. Tierney, Cdr V.G. Benson, Lt JP. Steward, Henderlite, RD., Burma, Sq? l S 1 . . 4 l be ,-Sf 'gr 5'1l'??1?f5, .. . ...- - WI- 5 TQ,f'. -gg i W' JB' ,,,,., P? Hg, 3? X, Y , gk, Top row flett to rightj: Potts, J.D., Lt H.A. Tabor, Cdr 1.5. Hurko, Lt .l.E. Micke, Juliom, Bottom row Cleft to rightln Remington, R.C,, Hammond, B.A., Clark, LA., Rcmey, CW Girocco, T.M., Johnson, J.G. on J ,.., vi...,1 J 10' Q fix .1 X ' 4 V AV if -xi' 1 '-'1 1 ' '.E:-'xiii-i ' 1 I 3 ' ' X R11 A X 4 ' . -T lx ' Y x, ' hr A .. 4 '- . L - 4 f' . Y ' lf. 1,465 l H W .in ,L at . 3 I :JM . A xii., U 2,11 , QQ 'Q A E 1 L ' x, N X -gg,-. Nutr , jf' 1 A :nj gf! , f ai' E Y 35 vk Q A , ' ' ,I ' ' I ' l A ' 1355 . K ' A A A .- 1 W A , -3 ga: A ' ' riff M 1139, 1194 .-L .- .QD NALY: ' id . . 4 F -lx U ng-if . 1, ,. H, f fm . fm ms Yr- 53 7 7 ' zmaf'-1' 453' B .. - N 'Q-w--w,, 4 'J .l ' 4. LQSQEQ3 .f . u ufnwu wmv' - . T ff 4'ff ti'-xl . ' ' - A- BJ' I lfffgiligf Cdr JP Stew Ti! V ffrflf CDR P.N. GRAY Coordinating the activities of my embarked squadrons and detachments is a staff of especially qualified officers and men. ln essence, the iob these men perform is that of assuring close liaison and the utmost cooperation between the difTerent squadrons in carrying out any mission assigned to Air Task Group THREE. At the head of this staff is the Air Group Commander. A graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of '32, Com- mander Paul N. Gray has compiled an enviable record in combat during World War ll and the Korean Conflict. CAG took the honors as the most, dunked Naval Aviator of the Korean fighting, having been downed four times. But a more noteworthy feat earned him another title. He was dubbed The Butcher of Kapsan by the Communists and had a price put on his head for his port in o strike on that North Korean target. The story goes something like this: lt was learned that there would be a meeting of the hierarchy of the North Korean and Chinese Communist Parties on a certain day in Kapsan, North Korea. A flight of AD's, each carrying nearly their own weight in ordnance, was led to the target by Cdr. Gray shortly after the party members had taken their seats for the meeting. The AD's unloaded all their ordnance into the tiny compound area, destroying every building. Results: 509 high level Communist bosses killed and 'all the records of the Communist party of North Korea destroyed. CAG's wingman on the strike, incidentally, was Lt. K.L. Shugaflf ATG-3's present Operations Officff- J 5,5 1' JS rggll i, Grd Lt KL Shugart Lllg DH 'ieus HJ WGldVOFl , k Lcdr C.F. Yarbrough Lt R.H. Person HS RJ- 5Cl1lllInQ RJ' mn ,dr M, Pnrisecv ' - -X .X I q gba gg 1.1 Mfg-N Q ,A . ' xXx Nw X ,,, fltl rp E ,gy L.B. Fields :df Smyer 4, 5. Albright r V... f 1 f . x., X Nv -.. NA N . If .. .,1Sfx, . s lf'g'f-- Q-1' 'x 1 1 sf' .41 'YQFYETF' NE , -, I, , A .A 1 1 r ..,,r - V ' ,, ,. 4 .fx-., L-. 1,. ..U,,.- A 1 E x ' ' yT. Hodson ,C, Andrews 1- v: xx lxuhgfi p M. Nichol t R. Person rig R. Terry I-' sqwqiv-f. I 15 1 i-A - r V. Dunbar Q K Lay,-b' - - 1 rf L , ' -H-f f..., fi 4 . L 1-.111 N NY V h E 'wY:xxX,v- ,x' X- Iig E. Livron Iig B. Morehouse rig R. Burr rig B. Martin Lijg F. Blokemcn Ltjg J. Dylong Uig B. McAfee UK! D. Murdock '-W9 B- Tryon W9 T- Rogers ws- VF-53 41 . ffi l 4 IK., Q fi, 'iff W -,. I' Y ,. 1 4 2- gs 1 'fT lx 3 5 mcl ' 9 I1 W' 1 x --.4 ef .T A tg, R NX-V is Eyymi' --Y Y 5 Q sw -'iff' Q s 1 24 . ' 'Q .kc-f.,, :va 1' VA.. .J QL s f slr D1 V ES-'ff , 1 i.. .. X 3 CDR J.A. PARISEAU 135 Top row Cleft lo righll: Ralnbolh, P., Leigh R.E., Maki, Rl., Waodn1an,R.A., Muller, M.W., Lormor, EH., Ellrlfz, HD., Ferre, RJ Bottom row Cleft to rlghtilg Bailey, CD. Schroeder, RE., Wlwrte, VV.l-l., Ltlg B. Narlln Bangerler, SD., Penhco, RS., Pcrrrrv, DB, Pills, DR. .,. ,ww u 1 i 1 . Qrvnlr, Tap row llell To righflz Brown, KL, DWL. LG., Champagne, GR., Wllcjer, LW DCT, GL., Bodzralr, RR., Erowm, DO, Tcnpm JR., Colapp, DE. Mrddle raw llefr lo Lol Harris, W.E., Klerrrherg, KE., Pedpmy gg Longley, El-l., Lllg Rf. Eurr, Kgpldgfox gf Tolbofr, G.T., Keller, DP. Bolrcm ,OW mc. To righll. Gooden, LG., Sfraz, G Bridges, CR., Schenbeclr, KT., Jourdqn, Q c Broclesser, F.l. E . L . gn' f .om . , M s ,,- ff.. In Vw: - .., Dr 4 .O r ,Ml ' .1 LJ- J .611 . nl 1 ' ,. . f:'f .gz L rf .yu Jgwrjhr. .1 Cl lllec 'x r :K-25 all -': ' rowflffl myqroll ll rlillvellf lllel -iff Gddlllo us I , ::ocbElllies O :llRON 53 Top row flelt to righll: Benner, SM., Sadow- slci, W.L., Castillo, LD., Bryson, CJ., l-U9 B.C. Morehouse, Calapp, DE., BUl9U7Uf l-S Jansma, HJ. Bollam row Qlefl lo riQl1llI Herbal, LK., mel, PH., Berceli, GJ., Selva, RA., Mueller, TJ., Thelcler, W.G., DGVISOUI JH., Groh, D, :Morning ll'19 If cn the Oper tion prior to from Howoi X lm NN l ' Q Omjble for day combat air patrol fjfp tdoy Hahter protection are the fo We Knights ot Fighter Squadron ,. Thig cruise marks the seventh igyjioyment of the squadron to the 33, E051 since their inception in the ,ji of 1948, They ioinecl ATG-3 ,Ugly before this present We:,Pac guise and switched to the sleelc, M, -wing FJ-3 Fury. a ep' '59 Furies ot VF-53 are now armed ,ith the new air-to-air missile Sidewinder. Named after the killer snake of the desert, the Sidewinder possesses an intra-red guidance system that directs the rocket uner- ringly towards the telltale heat ot an aircraft target. This small and relatively inexpensive weapon is a maior addition to the already high capabilities of the FJ-3. FITRON 53 had the distinction ot attaining the highest squadron score on the Operational Readiness lnspec- tion prior to my deployment westward from Hawaii. X. ' N J. K W5 W or so ,Q il X x Xlgt '.-an -- icq 'I ab' 11 I W , 1' '1 ' 3 'ir'f,,t,'t?!f W9 1 0 -1.1 'Ie-.Q .,,, gf,y X -W-'A w . ' FWD 'N 'W ,ai W 1-5. LCDR LB. FIELDS .fx '-, T, v 4. , ,., -Jma I , ,-' ,v 1 , 1 4 K rl in i 1 'Wx 4 i l l S E- l Jl pr so l i 4 la f l 1 i T i. 1 H19 l 'T The work horses of Air Task Group i it THREE...Attack squadron 96. These are the men who, in the event of l T war, have the vital mission of deliver- ilj ing conventional or special weapons i l-V to key targets. Through never ending I ' practice, they have continued to I develop their skill and have proved ll , -ff that their beloved Spads, the ever- a f T popular Douglas AD-7 Skyraiders, l K l can still hold their own in the iet A l ,I H age. With their external fuel tanks, TOD VOW Cleft YO llglllyi EHS 1.3. Northern, A 5 4 the AD's can remain aloft for better ENS R-C' Webbf l-ll9 ll- Dogdlglfmf l-l LD- ! ' F than ten hours if need be, and they Hglwood' Lllg l'F' Balm' Lllg DTR- Wells' ' ' V, -If often do during training exercises. Lllg ll-l' Mcllellzlel Em lil' Pocllecof Lllg T ',', ,, The men of ATAKRON 96 have proved CGA Drew? Bollom low. llell lo llgllll: ,q,, h I G Lt 0.5 Erwin, Lt rs. vvilkmson, Lt wo. ' H l emse V95 lo be GS Gggresslve' Teague, Cdr S.E. Sloan, Lcdr HD. Menlzer, versatile, and durable as the planes Lf LW- Berry, U PAM, Moloney, Lf GAR' ll' they fly. Marais. ii 171 ' ,L 3 Pr L as if T ii 1 F , -5- X T f'. 7 ii? 'fb Li- s... - . -4- X-1.1-r .- sf, Aurel' f' ,mf LC DR H . D. MENTZER xV'fJf', Lag ,D V MX .sf-v- ,, 1 Ei I Q' Kyicft to right! Ens R.C. Wfebb, Lug J.H. McKenzie, Lt JB. Vfulkinson, Cdr Sf. Slccm Bogglono, PF., Lt GR. Marcia, Ltig J.J. Dogdigion, Ltlg DR. Wells ' 1 K V, 4 141 ig ...... W, 1 an Ll WC Teague Bass L Jensen Tap rgw llell la rlqlwllz MOCK Envy. Hmm RG, Oal-zlef, MC., Dralre, MDN 319356 RNN., Emory, RM., Frank, A., Walcefelqi, W.M., Swlnlarcl, RS. Bollorn raw llelg 30 rlglwlllz Wllllams, FE., Ha 2.- fell, TF., Hmfmr RC., Ll DE, Erwrn, Lear HD. Menlzer, L, WMO. Teague, Terrell, VV.O., Allen, Bl, 5 N VA-95 WW slip 5preO' Uidin! gghllr from tion G relvm pgrsef Cgmml wr, lr f V Top row lilell lo riglwlj: Howell, LG., Snider, l-l.A., Evlsclm, JD, Jensen, l.R,, Knvell, CE. Collins, XN.V., Hutchinson, EB., Tubbs, RE, Revesl, Rl, Middle raw llell to rrgnfl Hammer, RD., Mcfvlalwon, VV.G., Lawler, Fl. l.l,g Anderson, Lcclr Menlger, l.r Teagw Dunax-.ay, NME., l-lagzcllrrne, DF, HQVCU raw llell lo rlglwll. Canlrell, GA., Fr'.1jr,BF Sea-ulllc, l-..l., Meyer, Eli. X 'l X x 'gui VA-96 and the Juliett Detachments of VAAW-35 and VAW-ll took a big sfep in fostering democracy and Spreading American good will by aiding 0 group of White Russians fighting tyranny. The refugees fied from Russia during the Czarist Revolu- tion and settled in China. Refusing to return to their native land, they were persecuted severely by the Chinesese Communists. With their food rations cut, travel restricted, and churches closed, a limited number of old and young were finally allowed permission to enter Hong Kong. VA-96, VAAW-35, and VAW-ll heard about their plight and raised funds to provide an English teacher, to purchase playground equipment, and to set up an emergency medical contingency fund. The refugees hope this assistance will be the first step toward entrance to the United States. listlvlllird if -QR glgn s k,x is, 'sb Qld, A , A' 'i Tap row flelt to rightlr Werner, GA., Gam- boa, R,l.., Buckles, SD., Middleton, CV., Garrison, CW., McBeth, T.L,, Lt W.O. Teague, Ens LJ. Pacheco, Lcdr HD. Mentzer, HutTrnon, CE., Douglas, W.K., Grove, GC., Macchici- ruli, M., Beyer, A.G. Bottom row tleft ta rightl: White, CE., Emory, RM., Martin, CA., Lassiter, L.W., Waggarnan, F.P,, Whatley, Crane, RE., Stagge, J.L,, Forbes, LE., Gay, W.G., Kohut, R.A., Aanestod l.L., Rodgers, JF. uv- lggl sit, ' it Top row llett to rightli Saddler, R,L,, Dorm W.L., Wilken, ll-l., Wright, DE, Vifyotr, QE Bottom row tlett to rightt1 Hesenflow, RE, Johnston, DD., Nolen, M.M., Ens L.J. Pacheco' Cdr SF. Sloan, Lt BM. Maloney, Tomlinson J,M., Shanley, F.C. A Lt t ' I 1 - - ,- .Q .all:' 1.-.. 1 1 Top row Cleft to rightl: Wolfe, Ri., Thomp- son, L,J,, Thomas, J.B., Florian,P.J.,BOggiGV1l, FF, Lynch, BG. Bottom row tlett to rightl: Schinhaflen, W.A,, Ens LB, Northern, Ltig J.F. Baun, Lt J,W, Berry, Lcdr l-l,D.Mentzer. l,t LD. Harwood, Arens, BR., Fletcher, CD. I L Cdr J. Davis Cdr G. Hathaway t J. Wollt Lt W. Nylen Lt R. Gloves Ltig V. Danndelinger Ltig J. Royal Ltig C. Rowbatham Ltig M. Fitzgerald Llig R. coivau I yi Ltig 5. Sharp Ltig J. Crain Ltig N. Trenham Ltjg J. Gryson Ltig W. Friel Ltig W. Strahan Ltig R. Meacham Ltig D. Fitzgerald 1 3 'F'- g-.Q 'A, an rv... Q ...- VF-i911 s Q. Trust your instruments is more than a byword for the pilots of VF- 194, for when flying at night or in near zero visibility, they must depend upon their instruments-and the ground crews that adiust them--to tell them where they are. Every night, the Banshees of Fighter Squadron I94 are spotted on the catapults in case night interceptors are required for air defense. And if they are, the pilots are strapped in and are shot off the bow into the inky blackness of night. Vectored by CIC to the target, they pick it up on their radar scopes and shoot it down -without ever being able to see beyond the nose of their own plane. The men of VF-194 provide me with round-the-clock, all-weather defense, ready to go into action at a moment's notice. RT' CDR J. DAVIS 145 K E ima VM! V N34 nun!! lun l l 5 Top row ftleft to rlglwtjg Cgglq DIZ-I Wehon, DL., Stinson, Nl., Coffman, R,E,, Sprecher, DR., Harbin, Rl., Rudl-rin, J.A,, Hughes' GH. Sanniclwolas, R., Cruz, AC., Rosano, Rl, Bottom row Cleft to rightlg Ellison! BJ., Cogdill, WR., Hull, BW. Ugg J.A. Gryson, Ltjg NB. Trenham, Wagner, RO. Hansen, R.E. Beckham, K,L. l l l I v l l E Top row lleft to rightl: Krall, JR., Morgan, 4 F.W,, Mast, E., Cox, lf., Ling, RE, Bottom row lleft to rightl: Sherman, H,L,, Mltclwell, i LD., Littell, C.O,, Ltjg MD. Fltzgerald, Neal, M.A., Lefevere, R.E., Pierce, A.H., Greene, E, Top row Cleft to rightlz Martinez, M.L., Holloway, AB., Clarl-1, W,E,, Meeks, JC, Bottom rowllett to rightl: Gray,F.L.,W1lson, R.L., Montel, DG., Ltlg RE. Colvllle, Steclcler, TE., Fredenburgln, W.R., Owens, T., Ellton, F. l -n-xii' ' Il'l'Yg Top row Cleft to rightf Buckmosfer, J.W., NcCcmb, WD, Hindrvon, DE., PLckeH, HB., Eotties, R.G,, Power, K.L,, Doy, EC., Eotfcm aowQief1 To ighijz Fuiel, .'.N'., Nccrtcn, WA, Cory, N., UQ V..'. Dcnrcelfgcr, hiltcriurger, JE., Pewcll, ,',L,, Fcc1l,J.J., Martin, QL, h fK'g2-X. 7 Tap row llelt to rightlg Peterson, TD Terza, D., Mendonca, AJ., Julign' pf Miclcel, T.l.., Gerth, CR., Belmore, ity., Treta, R.V. Bottom row Cleft to rigtqpt Burkhart, EL., Chessrnore, K.l.., St. l'llllOft2 J.T., Ltig V.J. Donndelinger, Kubicek, Rt, Sharp, J.B., Goodwin, H.D., Beard, WH, Top row fleft to rightj: Moreland, VR., Langstow, J.E., Heffernan, J.B., Bryant, LR., Scott, CR., Davis, C., Andersen, J.P., Green, J.E. Middle row Qleft to rightt Kapple, D.l.., Galvan, J.E., Henricks, T.G., Ltig MD, Fitzgerald, Baker, J,T., Patton, JD., Vigo Landrau, R., Thurman, B.O. Bottom row Qleft to rightju Noll, LL., Davenport, GD Deraita, R.A., Priestley, R.C. Top row Cleft to rightl: Hogan,R.G-,YOUf19, CR., Gale, R., Ltig R.E. Colville, Poythr6SS, P,A., Parker, W,L., Kiensmo, O.L., Schroeder, BN. Bottom row. Sullivan, R.W. CDR G.C. HATHAWAY 4: gp., -i -Q' 'IQ CDR R. D. GREER M! A i. X' V - if i., 6 fat 'X' wi il! 5 fr l Early in September of l957, while Attack Squadron 26, even without l VA I was on my way to Guam, VA-26 normal stowage and maintenance - flew off for a five month soiourn on facilities on Guam, kept up their that tropical island. For the greater high standards of performance and b ..' 'Ms g part of my cruise l was without the readiness during their deployment on services of one of the finest attack that desolate isle. The per diem ,f - ' e:,rL:4'- , ' K5-S squadrons in the Navy. ATAKRON 26, checks they received there must have W with their high performance F'-7F-8B been some compensation to them, Sqft '.,,f'ffi-Q ,,-' A 'A 4 Cougars, won the AirPac air-to- however, for they continued to assert '2, ,5',iQ l 'X' if ground weapons meet in early i957 that Guam is good! - ' f' iflliiff- .N I i, . If ll'tli'5ft1l,glQ1 -, ' and went on to cop honors for the .Y as ' i x ' ' MT' Kane Trophy later that year in com- l was happy to welcome the Sky- , -' 6 V ' petition with Airlant and Marine Air lancers back aboard IH early l958. Q-r A ' champs. i XEX gi-1,44 N I 5'-:ff VX! We v-9' 'N' N! ,f x V .1 -' N- -1 f K if ' V t A - Q Q, i t X r fff vw vi, 'ff I :I .ml vi ,quf Q 04 Y, 'HU ,I L A 1 i . Yi? , I 4 ,aw 4 ,iq , npgx H vp' , S , ,I fr, it ,av uf sw . ,i ' A ., ' yr- 5 f - - f i S A tt . ,.,, ,w xui it Q X! . M' L xl ' 7 L A - .av I .N X A , I 2 1'1,5sA x A' 4 Ai .. . A .., ,Q ily, gl 1: , QM yyfgie fx. y .C , - ,W-W 5 ' a' .l N. I L . ' Q , . - ,,-,g,:wffW ' 3 ' ,F ,Q QE -ll!! . ,V 1 0 I H LCDR W. E. NIEMANN O ' , W '+--K. .-.NV . 4 5 I ' -f V x . ' ' ,V :Wi A Q .Q .Q 3 ..,- E Q v , gi, Q he Y fl 1 7 ' fi ,I W :El , iyxtnl . V , X I ,V I i ' :QT F QQ, ' f uf 'Q H 1 ,K I 3 1 ' V' V Y I ii V - Vj ' A I Q -- I Intl Q Q , t K . ., .-.--s.......,.,.,.,.,.-.. Q-.. rf 3, M n Z - a I 1 K 1 l i y I I 5 l 2 151 .wi . 1 'Hifi ' 2 M41 .,.... V Officers and men who won the AIRPAC Championship, Top row lleft to rightilg Lt J. Erlc, Ltig C, Weisbeclcer, Cdr RD. Greer, Lt B. Eaton. Middle row: Mc:Guigon, McClellan, Morch, Marr, Fuller, Sheridan, Perotti, Slcavlin, Watson, Whol, Patterson, Esterbroolc. Bottom row: Orr, Dean, Van Noy, Costleman, Stratton, McMahon, Price, Crane, Solis, Bissmon. Top row Cleft to rightj: Hildreth, Van Nay, Castleman, Crane, Price, McMahon, Aalgaard Bottom row: Guthrie, Appleton, Gulley, Benham, Behan, Nelson, Bray. , X. .. 5 , 4 ,d i'Ki ' ff!! avr ' .,....-W. '.. , S in-5-K' V -, ' 'F--,.r. Sf .- 'F, . F L ag.. i ,. .1 'vnu D Muir' ' ,A lv sniff' 1, .5-It f 5 .3 .Q , Vis. I Q.: fb!! Top Ens Flon Uig Lcdw Ulu .1 lift? +8 1., '.' A-we - .,--,. I Lywigz ' -M'-1:1 as ' as Top row llett to rightilz Harmo, l-lt, Yogt, J,A, Ens B. La Shelle, Ens J.M, Catron, Zinn, ELG. Flanagan, C. D. Bottom row llett to rightj Ltig J,l-l. Kennedy, Lt R.H. Belter, Lt R.K. Watson Lcdr Rf. Herrick, Lt RE. Case, Ltig JD. Whalen, Ltig l-l.M. Kammermeier, Ens JR. Vaverka. Every attack carrier like myself that operates in the Western Pacific has embarked a detachment from a heavy attack squadron. These are the men charged with the job, should the need arise, of delivering special weapons to enemy targets for inland. VAH-6 Detachment Juliett handles this all-important function for me, ope rating with four AJ-2 Savages Employing a team of pilot, navigator bombardier, and flight engineer, the heavies are capable of delivering their deadly payload at extreme ranges. Long range radar reconnais sance and high altitude, in tli refueling of shorter ranged aircraft are secondary missions of VAH-6. 875 F7 LCDR R.E. HERRICK VAH-6 ig, T Hlrzfsfx s yi. 3,5 were , 1-! '1'1 Q-93, 'NS' row Kieff to rlghfjg Hough, RJ., Don I, CE., Gold, J.VV., Jones, CL., Russel? ent, B.L., Meyer, BJ, Bucknef, DG, ech, R.W,, fv'cAuI4f?'e, JD.. Howell RA. 'criH, Rf., Shellemberger, 5.5. Mfddfo ro'-N onogon, CD., Lt RH. Belter, Zmrw, ., Harmon, H., Osborne, MC., Huntley, om row Neff to rughrhg Koemg, ollms, CJ., Wescoft, RD., MOVVIS, elre, CL., Borrhol, CE., Smufh GRN, yne, JR., Pocml, GP., Hem, LK, fro rnghfl. Tmgelstod, AH.. KMCQCV, Top row llefl lo righlJ: E-uclwlel, A.J., Thompson, D.L., Koslowski, FP., Deiverf, P.L,, Howell, JR., Swenson, D.R,, Lelwtonen, J.L., Steiner, D.L., Simpson, AA. Middle row llell lo riglwljz Zoller, A.L., Roios, M.S., Yos, J.A., Lt R.K. Wolson, Eldridge, I.M., Grunt, EK., Horbison, LR., Morris, R.E. Bottom row llelt to righlji Kvederis, B.J., Morrison, JE., Morris, H.R. Slnroder, AH., Mauricio, L.J., Williams, JC., Bloir, JD., Durzo, FA., P i The men of my photo squadron detachment do their shooting with cameras. Unarmed except for the probing eyes of their aerial cameras, the Grumman Cougars of VFP-6l, Detachment Juliett are piloted on high speed runs over enemy territory to bring back a photographic record of airfields, anti-aircraft installations, troop emplacements, and other im- portant facilities for analysis by air intelligence officers in planning future strikes by the attack arm of my Air Group. The five officers and twenty-five enlisted men of the VFP-61 detachment have posted an outstanding record for aircraft availability and informa- tion gathering efficiency. Top row tlelt to rightif Willie, B.S., Metlcc, a er :son Bianchi RJ Nogai, S., Brannock Middle row tleft to rightjg Shi A rey, ,J,, Churchwell CE Ens WP Wright Ltig TA Parne Lt JT. Mcl.eslcey, Cdr JH. Stewart, Lt! E.D. Jah gg nson Johnson RL Grass LJ Rothermel R Bottom row tlelt to rlghtj: Ward, J., Robinson Anderson Huff 3 if.,-, l ,C.J., Bergeron, D.R., Holland JL Banks D Smoclc CR Sundseth A J ,J Wy' f .N X R n V t- 35 xr! 1 4 l 'st LT G NN My high power radar equipment U i enables me to see aircraft as far as one hundred miles. But with the help of the AD-5W's of VAW-ll, Detachment Juliett, the range of my vision is extended far beyond that. Packed with radar gear and able to fly at night and in all kinds of weather, they perform a variety of support functions. The men of VAW-ll are a Flying link between - my strike and fighter aircraft and Combat Information Center. Acting as airborne early warning planes, they search out the enemy with their radar and vector my tighters to the targets. Versatility is the word for my Guppies, for they assist in N 1 C V1 X . it l search and rescue operations and are adapted for carrier on board delivery functions. Top row lilett to rightil: Anderson, R.A,, Ray, Rl., Kramer, R.O,, Hartman, ED., Oliver, R.R., Hedgcoth, l..C., Voight, DJ., Kennedy, RE., Wright, R.L,, Jamison, l.E., Vv'heaton, LD., Collins, B.l.., Gibson, N.F. Middle row Qlett to rightil: Meisner, SJ., Turner, C.L., lNilson, R.G, Ltgg F.D. Fontanesi, Ltig RE. Mosley, Ltig Rl. Bacon, Ltig E. Benko, Lt G.W. McCormick, Ltig .1. A. Wheeler, Ltig TJ. Allocco, Ltig P Comstock, Schmitz, N.C., Gardner, A. Bottom row lleit to rightijz Sharp, l.A., Mena, l.C., Natzel, D.L., Lotten, R., Lohse, CF., Heftel, W.R x it 4.4 ,- r , r I ,, Q A ,sl I H C - fd S IS M I 1 0 ' if 5 ZW ' 11 '7-J ! Q gm,!fnq.? W af' - 711. J min - A jfg V vwuy' , I ...il K 1 Y STGRY Q-'1 L mggk :fn A Q 'Ar 'eg 0 at f ,- X., V! mn, X ., 'W M6 'UI-.. af' TTT re A if 'ii ic.-A My high power radar equipment enables me to see aircraft as far as one hundred miles. But with the help of the AD-5W's of VAW-ll, Detachment .luliett, the range of my vision is extended far beyond that. Packed with radar gear and able to tiy at night and in all kinds of weather, they perform a variety of support functions. The men of VAW-ll are a flying link between my strike and fighter aircraft and Combat Information Center. Acting as airborne early warning planes, they search out the enemy with their radar and vector my fighters to the targets. Versatility is the word for my Guppies, for they assist in search and rescue operations and are adapted for carrier on board delivery functions. row ll it to rightl n erson R A R y rarner ar man :ver Hedgcoth, LC., Volght, D.J., Kennedy, R.E., right R L mson a on in 1 son Mi e row e o ri wtj: Meisner, S.J., Turner, C.L., Wilson, R.G., Lt,gF D Fontanesu RE osley g ri o ormiclc Ltgg J. A. Wheeler, Ltjg TJ. Allocco, Ltig P. Comstock Schmitz Ga dner A ot om row e to ri arp J A Mena J Natzel, D.L., Lotten, R., Lohse, CF., Heftel, W.R. 1? 1 . 4? NC 4 'fi- 0' ' 91 ,ca . 'Vw . ,- f I sa - ' ' ' s . 41 --' H f 'M Q. 'nv-1-ff ,,4 f' ' Q2 - - ,,,.-wY'T ff V X 4 .,. ., A - 1 . uw '?f5f mu' Y1Allwp- mf , ':l? QF n ' -1' ' ' 1 'P Ei sz: rLLi.gm l52'l 11, V , 4 lm.. mfnff.-..3---- t. ' ra, V . :Jig 'I 'T, 'lr ' It H A 'am-L' A s as ' r - i -. .-.I-Q i I .- Q-n..4-for-on I Y - w H ',A ,. ' 'Mn h 11,1 Q, f U- p . I 1 bg ' V? D ., ,a 'f 'V . . ' nbH1Ee:x.Q:,.f.:g H 'T mf 1 t Q ' ' Q In as , H N ' N it . t ,,3 1'n-Q-fn ,+-mn LM WMWWA ' L' 1iil.d... 'lJ'!E22,- 7 JL.:-:Eg.'2T..: f-, .ev .'...l.....'-:.'-....-'::: :-...-:...-H- ..- - ,, . ' 6 o , 'fly A Q J-4... ,' at M- ' .,p.., 'K , ,' ' fl Q 'N an - : ' f 4'f I1f.' f , . .- f ' f 3 :'RN f3Wf .n5 i5 '4 ' ' ,..:T1' f il. 'ff e' , ' . 'vi , v- E33-, A -. w pq., M .- ' ' H- , ' ,.1 I+- V f- 9' ' P .. 5 i A 5' -'Nl 'fl-L M - - fr 1-- Q' ..- ,4inJEfw-Hnqgf .M , 1,3 w4n'ffmfWQ 'ffw' 2Qqvf A fWA 5' ii V 7 ' '-' 4 -ff ' , .. -M . I 1.1 , - , H . V ..,.-,.-nf fs fo ' ' 'F ' ! ae I -M 9. rf' o . w'k:-45 A V ' Q d - I -1 , -fi in . 3 ' M 1 . :,v.WM 'if 1 lilatsw gjff, I ' E . f ... if , Q1-1 'M M -1--'H j-aff f'igMg5Ff 'M4Q. nifQQ' Xb , .2 A 'Y ' ne, NH! ,FF 3 V rfwlnl' 3 rg: 1 13-054 Y s A if 5 Y A g w' .1-1'f ' N4 37 y'1 2 , 1. x 4 fpffff ka it X LT ow. ff' ,x X-x s Y Top row Qle Wright, R,L. Ltig F. D. Fc Comstock, 5 IE: . -.gow-My-' The Navy Supports American foreign policy in the Far East by deploying carriers to that strategic area for periods of approximately half a year. I, Xia C llx t 2 H I was ordered to depart San Diego on 6 August for my tour of duty in WesPac. But before I could leave, my men had a great deal of work to do. Part of the reason why an aircraft carrier is so potent is that she can operate for months at a time without depending upon shore based support. To be self-sufficient, it is necessary for me to carry all the equipment, stores, and food required for extended periods at sea. Q, .- 'lf . , f- hs'--4 - ' H , .A b- , -spa, ,, . , . ,una I sig -rv . For many days I lay at my berth at North island while 1 g 5 --Y- 'v,l'v' ,..-4' .',,,, .w4 ' 5. ,W . V x..:f:,,,,115w. l L, L M ,ue--rd' F It . -5 my men loaded . . ff . i LT G.W. M 'feast 3.4 'x Q Top row Cilefi Ya Wright, R.L., Ja Ltjg F. D. Fontar Comstock, Schm 1 . if EgQf'?' ,Iv T68 . ..'x'Ai1.' ' Ar. v nu Then fo San Francisco Bay to embark Air Task Group FinoHY Three . . . the last phase in my preparations for seo. cledf- xx ,gy 3 yi X UP ll the anchor was Fino y . . . .:'v,kq?i .A ,cy clear. 2 1' Llzfi'-'nn-f 1, 1 , f 'lx 'tff'.+,'1g . .Q A U' a 'fc-Q' 'j 'IW,,,L AQN.. ' , ,,,.f'--..'-,,.,. A P 'Q--' ' A . ,,.1-I fr ' Q I ' .T '-'fn-f' ' .. 5 - U fi 1' ,ni 'gpf '.,- A . 5. '.-,w L+.,-.,, I stood out of the Boy. LT G. .I-if fl iv' I Y Y 1 . 1 x x Top row He Vvdghh Ri. Lqg F D.Fo Comsmck S was 1 451.41 i 'Civ FREL BAXTER -11:46.-:,:,'. - X ' mmim 0 '! n MARTHQ .. H . . . and my men took their last look at the Golden Gate. I was underway for Hawaii. .44 1, . , ,- H: ,. , ,, ,, . 4 fu .-w.s., f', , 4 Q. --V. ' 4-uv..-x wa... .4 r' 'lv' ,Q-. .fA.1,ai.:..,y .,..: 'V ,V ,,,. , fu 4 . , -n- Wt' L S sd 'S lf' G' ' , A aww -.. ,..- ...,--A ' sa- 'Ff ' ' 'mb nw-. -- 'v--uf 'vu I T, i . gd wp, I . .K Qi ----1, :ga-v1...7 .,.. rdf , . , J., 1-'M' ' , . ,ah ,-.l . sv 1-.rzmh X, b 5' v ,, .. l I n . ,., x f 1 1:a1Jr'v f V A , J '3' ,L Ag LT G.W. N Top row fleft t Wright, R.L., JC Ltig F. D. Fontar Comstock, Schrr 'Q-. ,fe M, X-.x t . gi -, X N. -xl. ff 4 For my Air Grgupl the change from shore bqsed to shipboard life wgso radical one. Back to working in restricted spaces ..and for the pilots: a cat shot instedd of thousands of Feet of concrete runway. For my crew it meont getting buck to work to keep me fit to support my Air Group and to defend myself from without or within. LT G.W. in--' VA sxlf-iq xx, :K fsgkw ...- .! Xt. Sxk '-gin F Top row Cleft Wright, R.L., Ltjg F. D. Fon Comstock, Sc 'Z rkinfr. ls ' f fx W ll-llama 'xim fy EL, X1-fxf'-'lxafif LT G. ff I , 'J xv Y Y z A 5 N ve X '53 .,, 5 w L x X x Top Wrig Ltjg I Com: J. jf.-as 5' rw ' V ya.. Q:Qf:,1f .md 'QQ' ,: .:' . . , , .-mg. W- ,- 1 A ln August, my men broght me slowly into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. l docked at Ford Island, lust around a bend in the channel from where the remains of the USS ARIZONA, devastated by Japanese bombs on that fateful Sunday in l94l, lies sullenly in the mud of the harbor. Still in commission, she is a memorial to the men that died with her, and a reminder of the grim consequences of lack of pre- paredness. ' My men spent most of their liberty hours on Waikiki, her sandy carpet unfolding before them, the army of multi-colored hotels lining the edge of the beach, guarded at one end by elderly Diamond Head, at the other by modern Honolulu. There was lofty Nuuana Pali, on whose windswept heights Kamehameha the Great defeated Oahuan warriors in bloody warfare in 1795. There was the Blowhole, the broad avenues of Honolulu, the pineapple plantations. A kaleidoscope of color, a mixture of modern and ancient civilizations, Hawaii was a tourist's paradise. But the hours were too short, the days not long enough, and we departed that tropical island with many sights still left unseen. Y' 5 . . 'V , Mn, - 'nr ff ,rv wi l If ml Y i lv 'Z vw ii ,.f-..-.f..-- 1 ' 4 I , . -.. ..Y. My reason for stopping at Hawaii was to undergo a strenuous and all-inclusive inspection, an evaluation of my battle readiness, the ORI. Every facet of my performance was to be tested and graded by experts from the Hawaii Fleet Training Group. For many days, we operated in and out of Pearl Harbor, conducting speed trials, practicing at air operations, all in preparation for the big test. f--ii 13. kw, 1 ,Af 41 15. I was ready , f Jr in L ..,-,..-- - l ,vn 181 and so was my Air Group. i E 5 1 1, TL.:- ,if AN., mf s f 'V as 'F ii, Zi ' 7' 'Qin-v r 3, Q 95,1 ff' , , . H.,-I 2 f' .-Q? .,.. , 11 ,,.- 4-fs '., ' AI ia .if A , A-,, Q M Witlw our ORI successfully passed, my men took the vast expanse of the west Pacific. ct lost look ot Howcm, and then gow'- I I'1ave a large crewr s'fenougI'1 to make up a small city. And like any city, I must provide services and facilities, by-.nu recreation and welfare, toocl for the body and spiritual food for the mind. In short, I am a city afloat. Q0 W X 'ff- ,z' M ,.f'f 6? , R 'I X I 22 xxx Wk!- X With one notable exception I possess virtually every facility for satisfying the needs of my men-W stores, post office, cobbler shop, tailor shop, and athletic gear locker. I . X N - 1 f I I I 1 I . ' , L' JI , . : ' 9 w I W 1 5 I : 1 ,. E S L . x 1 S 1 S i . T X. P, 3 i 1 , P 90- ,in ., 14 ff A l 1... l During the course of my cruise, prepored 780,000 meols, enough to person in Long Beach, for one doy. 'M 1. vm.,-Q., my chefs feed every GN -MQW, - .. , Q- wsu-' . . VV ..,.-A' .,..-Hv+-5 flupnmq ...JY 1-Q' .. ,.-n- ' ' ' In 1,1-and I321' 53 DIV FR125? I h F p - --A k ' JTLLQB H5 , 1 in i LZ E , ,,ffv 1 m --vvnnai? ' L- -ai--A Al i-.7-... r 60 , ,, i K. M . I + J .' , v xii F 1' i 553. - A V e. ' ' . r 2 r . K ifidiiggg 5 l T 1 1 A I 1 I provide my men wifh clean laundry, gedunks, Gnd music to grow hungry bY zen with Jnks, and gryby... ,uan...-gi-n., hx-. F . Q 'W A 'rg 3 and even TV 42, P ' E iw im' , 5 Y :A he 4 A I ,sf 'S' 1' r L V - ' ,gsm 'L,' V ' L ' ' i ' 1. Tic, f i K -il. 'nin- BIQ V zu.. i -C - 1XSfQfJ,, V i W A , - .., in r-, will 5 U ' 3. , Y f fur-fa M qi .. f g-'31, .'?:J:'f2 ' ' ' N .. ' i w-. 5 , 1 4' 1' 1 N' ' ' Qi . , A wif - S 1 - i IN STX 1.1 . LQ tif V, r 5. xhf.-iii. as ,Q 'U ii 1- in V ' V , L -f 'N X ' - X if?-554 1, v, . Q V.,-M 4. 5:55 ly ' J f Z 3. Xi f 'K i Lots of good music for easy listening. -i,f, . .4 1 Q For a city afloat: religious guidance uf ig is iw i i ii i zf 'iT.l 5, ,551 - .1 Ai 3 iiiiii 31 az! - 3 I ii 'ls sf: 1 ima ii if i is iii ' rg fi i ,, I' i K 2 i Z i- S ii. Q g i i 1 ii is 5 ! ,f 1 E i 3 li ,V e. ii 3 W i iii i ii F7 if ff ? f :f f ir 5 .I -, We 5 . Y ii His I ei iq 2 il 5 i il! V. ZM. 1. Q-2 iiii' Hiv- 'X 2 ' S D 1 if F as ix L. 'C xx A r 'QQW Ni, .N, 1 W' .iw M- t:,,,aw.,,,,,...:-allvf dh,- 'F' Q., XZ v V 'Ln i Q' ix X,- my ASK , ff. Q, 'X2 JA' ,Q , 4f 7' 1 5553? .if w Q. ,. 1 , 'W' I S s i ifi-is ali'-, M U swam f 1 a AYQQSM. i, Hot, humid, and lonely...a tiny dot in the middle of the ocean. Decora- ted with crescents of sandy beach and lush green vegatation, Guam has not changed much since the day in 1521 when Magellan set foot on the shore. Quickly overrun by Japanese forces in the early days of world War Il, she was recaptured by American forces soon enough to become a principal marshalling point for United States naval forces during the Pacific offensive. My short stay in Guam gave my men a chance to relax on glittering beaches, soak up the sunlight, and get away from it all. 'ZF I w To my men each day at sea seems like the one before. Early in the morning, when my passageways are quiet, a bugle arouses my crew ancl they return to the everyday chores of cleaning and upkeep . . . J r i I i -v 1 i 1 wwvmn- --ew-.....n,.--.,..4.....-.... 53... .xn- Ps-'--'i' and standing in line. Pw- P .-, - 'df eq ,K ,yu if we iff?-fd a rip, uf,-1 Q 'LY .MIK ' lk. .. - wfifia- . i'5'54ri5f '+-eg' T ff? fi. - -A' 4' c 1 'ww ,ive X ,- V. vu al' I yy IQ' -rj,-'Q' up V '1 . g. . , H, Y ,f ,u x 40 ,, v i 'l l if s i 0 I' . P Ja. fini? L,- s srl: 1 . Alx!! .An ,Li 4353 X? f 'ers 1. .- sims! i i , , .'envll.:f ffA' Q 1' ' ' . Q' Y '-132 Sift YW Y. ,fi -'rl ' f aff f ' if V Ji' E' X, jiwhl 1, X: i i wifi ' tgilii-ig l 1 1 A Ili: 1 ' ld! ,-ami, AA' Q +sie't':'- . ,fsg,- , 6 fi .. Q as-tam ' -Y vu. .s K . ,Q . 'fs 'CM' -, ' 5 1-4 Q R. ,. .Y ' .- . ' mf .cv -.. .Q ...J 'Qin '- :'i 2.x 1 , , ..f.. 'L . T: if . J fy. I 0, ,,,,.,,,,,,,, My hungry boilers consumed l0,000,000 gallons of oil during my cruise and re. plenishment ol luel was 0 frequent occurrence. An early morning renclez- vous with the tanker, the approach alongside with my Captain at the conn. The shot lines go over Gnfl black hoses snake across the gap of water and GTG secured. .i A , , .Q ,-gf-3--r ' l if ' 1,T , 4 l l ' ...J uri! 4 mugs , .-X x TX lf! ii 1,3 Aw F r ez- the mY The and the are eh? 1 LJ mf ' ff? u i 1 r ,L i, I 1 i5 i: -1 fi i The normal work goes on 'if do after do -' ointin , 4 Y P Q 1 gf ffl . . gfg lecturing, and molntenonce. S 32: 'iA L 'r I r Y 2 2 i 3 2 .E A fl 201 mf r 5 E, i i QV k ill P F0 nd X N , 'lg 11'-'hi f x There's time for relaxation . .. X f 462 in . Q ,A 11' Y ,huh 1. f -Q QQ. 1' . ,5 ---uw... .j,,f. , :I J ns-EILQT 0 UQ, 1 f 4 ,4 3 x 'i - , ff lm ' 'N-.. lv q -Q. ini ...x- -o 1 R'-. -' ,- 'Sfxx f '-K4 Nm M...- x , :- . x ff ,Y .rd ..u' 6blu....- lv., Zi if n. C Q' Y ' . no D I X P ,U v O NX o XXX , N 485 .A 0 xx O X . fs - X 'i' D --4.9 x Q ' I' O QD Qc Q G . S, o 'C J E TB I 9 U Q wt i J' a , ,A L ' 'J ' Xwtk , Q ' Q I X D .1 '- M I o i 0 NORTHERN M9 N U I' .Rn O i l v l Ii V l a l i l l ls S 2 li O ia U 5 3 3 Lu 1. Z .E F ll ' Y m'K, X.. it , .,-'X R 5. ll l ,, tl l I V l JESPERSEN Yokosukaeff-small but exciting-WGS Y from home. Here were shopkeepefg waiting to welcome me as a home qwq hawking wares of indescribable variety. . .young ladies beckoning enticingly from open bar doors, while iuke boxes blared rock 'n roll inside, Bar Happy... cold beer and warm hostesses Bar Texas ... for the lonesome l.onghorn ...Bar Wonderful... Mix drinks, no cover charge Entertainment and shopping galore provided an exciting interlude for my men. At Yokohama there was more shop- ping in the wonderful Motomachi, area. Some of my men went budi to Yokosuka to visit newly mode friends , but others stayed to enioy the night life in China Town, or to browse around in this large port city. Tours from Yokohama and Yokosuko took my men to Nikko, Tokyo, Kamakura, and incomparable Fuii-som Thousands of color slides testified I0 the scenic splendor of Northern Japan, RONEY X, A complex society. Hunciwonged country, western cities . . ond ogeless traditions. 2 Y . f Y if 0 'W-uw X -is 'KT' V ' H A' 5 I I e 1, I A 4 ' I . Q! 0.7: 1 ' 'A ff fx WB 9,1 ww 2, n RONEY PF The face of Japan-maiestic, enchanting, eternally SEVERE .J - LL! .L .J LL1 RONEY WOLF VOLLMER ,W I ip., 'S ' ff .. I I 1, .44 .-L, if in L 1 3' I L, ,pf 'K . S r .G L1 A 1 .J , ,-W - 4 fs Jw.. 'Xi ,aw ..f .Q- 1: 1 Wh' M ii .fa rf- '! - L.,- .ht ' vi 1 ,gf E'-. , V R .. ZZ, I KA t A 5151? A , Z! I yll- gl- ' 6. by' Sgt ...1,,.. Hxf' 0 Q k . n . .NTP X- . Q ,ii l-.1 . M sv-dll. f' V ff 'II , Nga U11 4 'A Nui., . .vp F3 'fz . 'P '54 F' r K I 5 I i I ! ! I l K 1 I I 1 l I S i i I aes? ...Q P ff' ' -V - W - -- 1 213 L WBT , . r. fi' 935 Ve: .JJ ' ,sly muh '51 1 QC: 4 .-dl 1,11 ,7 19 X 9 . Y LJ .-I discovering the people of Japan. .mf 99. 1 I I n Q f-.3 L , , , :YT Q My sole reason for existence is to provide a highly mobile, hard-to-hit, and fully equipped base from which to operate the planes of my embarked Air Group. Able to move anywhere within a million square mile area in the space of one day, I supply the mobility that permits my aircraft to be utilized in virtually any part of the world to combat aggression. The story of air operations is a tale of teamwork, for everything that transpires within me is designed in some way, large or small, to assist my Air Group in the successful com- pletion of its mission. From the tirerooms to the Aerology Office, from Secondary Conn to Steering Aft, all my functions are directed towards the support of air operations. 2l6 AIR GPERATIONS The first step: target analysis by the Al's N'-4 VN! ,,,4-w. 7- 1 For the Air Status Board: more information. For tl'1e pilots: ticklislw navigation problems. For survival equipment unending checks. l 1 P . A-' , '-'-. VF 451,25 1.-LQ ,e is iw:- ,5 S i Ln- 1 I' 'Q- my '. ,ll I l v i , W, ' l l 5' fl P 'I- Q all 4 1 l tl I' ll ll l shi, 4 ' Q- if , l H' 1 ti: , . Ili? ' M Q if 'lan W-H -ae, ' I' v X Qu Eff--fy ' V vtilglfk, - I -'-I. il, ' 1 X K., ml QQ- . ' gy 4 5 i ,Af li 1 1 It I 1 SN l -za ' wr QE hm For my aircraft: maintenance checks . . .and ordnance. ln the ready rooms, a last minute conference between pilots ' . 2' I Q. X -I 1, 7, ff - sys. Belore they burst out onto my flight deck and run t their planes and are strapped in by attentive plane captains. I heel sluggishly to starboard as the OOD brings me into the wind for the launch. The bull horn bellows re- lentlessly: CHECK THE WHEEL CHOCKS, TIE- DOWNS, AND LOOSE GEAR AROUND THE JETS . . STAND BY TO START JET ENGlNES.', ... I x 's'n i The starters are plugged in on the iets, the l'1elo's engine is running 1 w- ,- ' X 11. f ... Y M.--' eg -ff ENGAGE RoToRs. ' LAUNCH THE HELO. ,. . 1:11 ff' ?r, E s 4 like Y' g 'Xl 4 'aF! '-fQ,k ,.. 4- , 1--if--vs-'kj. .. ,1 V 'Y l 'I . la if S -1- A 1. 'L ,...f- ff'f'Z'2 1 . -wr' ... ' YN' 'S Q 'Y 1 ' ..-'Ii I wif ' 'A ' ' it ,. W f- 35:3 - ,KI A as Down in the tirerooms, the Black Gang toils to meet extra steam requirements. lcontinue to swing in my turn and the wind becomes increasingly strong, whipping the clothing ot the flight deck crew. On my beam, the planeguard destroyer slips back to its station. wirh the howling wind iust oFt my port bow, l settle onto course, ready tor the launch. , ,. . 9+ - 1'x'Q!,4. X, 11.45 1 f - , , . , 1 -Q.. My f ., ,. - M - Q , rf ' 'W . -.riff 1 - me . s . ,, ' fe 1 sw . -' -S 'Gigi A 'vssaf-.g '-sniwf-5151 - ., . : iff - fussy . ' Q,f.,1,- 3, ' ,Q ' V ' ' -U . . , i 1 ' , 'Sf W, K is- - I if ' 1 ff' 4 M- V e . 4 .ffm , vm-A as L V M Y, . .. , ' J ' F - it se- xi fr- ss- f , . ,v 1 -5 ff ',g....Iff-' . W I I L3 ' QB :W I' rw., 'J' -is . ll A A. ' '.f'159 1 Q. Q, N, X.-. r in 1 'r ' ' N . X ....1..-1 - we x...v.,t . , X V In A' 'X , M , -mf 1- -.. ..,.5L,:, Hgxvz Ml' K 9 - ' - w 5 , .,.l- 1 f - . rf- .gffff . gn ' - - , -, . 1'-17 .. ff- - , 41. jf' 4 ,. ' - ' .'Y 'fac1fJm- f1'... '1 ' - ' 'Q 9, 1 -' - Numara 1 b A - . r .. mf ...fn-Kea .,--F-. U .drill -- ' rf' up-4. -- ,JN A-J , -. i 'lf iz -..fy -A ff Y ...4g.--hQ1v..., A Y - ,Q - 1- , -..... ...KA ... 'tr' .. . .. .Zuni f-Y.. I ,Wu -gur- m img g ',r'1Z3 A ' --4-4.1 1. M1-.., Jef engines scream as the catapult crew swarms beneath the planes to affix the harness. L NAW s VF -IS 4 Qiilxgblxw L! The bedlam of noise reaches a Crescendo, the Catapult Officer whips his arm down stiffl ..and the plane is hurled forward and into the air. 7 Y .-4' 'Elini N - I x 'm 7,4- 4, 1, fu Q 5 l si 224 , , ir ' Q Q 4 1 -,q'k1. , ,. .A 1. 0 s i' -- ,I A 1 ., ' ii, x ,Jef 4,11---' In iv' fb Running slowly of first, the Skyrc1ider picks up speed, its foil raises, cmd the plane lifts into the air 227 'vi si - , 1 f' .. f ' M g ' l44lUl wi X 3 7 M 0 N Y ' f G ,yfP 6' 'TPI ,N 1 f' , ., ,,A V V Nnxgin ' t V, SGS n f ef 5 H-'+ L N T. F La ,. ,,. , 1. . 5f W if-4. ,,,. ,. , EZ? 5? Q: f 5' 4,1-uf ,, 1515 . , ,A .- jv' ,g-.. Mu. :'z 15 E it 3 if N ' 5.K '1. ' x I. . nw - . ,, ML. 125: ml M ah. fa ,f 15511 .pf '51-mg -. A T h .., .t -5.9, ,. rx- if-' I -, 1-L v-,, A , ve 4-. - dui ii 3 Z5 . Q - all ew 1 1 x wr ,J - 1 ' Z . M 1. ve ' , V1' nk, 1 12' F M53 1 A--511: 7 mf, 5 nf-f T. ,, Q 1 A w: 1 ,. L- - H.. ,i 11' .:.1 1+ X . 1 N 3 va 2 1 2 n Is E ,Q I I i s E f my i i K b .-,'V - J,', I Q- --.wif - , 'lim-r' i? .ww A 1 .4-. .,-. 2 '- ...ln r tor the time being, my men take a break lk Their work ove air controllers talk their planes to the target ancl vector them 5 . .while in CIC, the home after the mission. My returning aircraft roar overhead. 232 l W3 uc Pmuvvxxzs N ?Q'iZif Er PREHEU1 Q I L . .fg .u. s WELCOMETQSUBIE FAY th pi cr Th ar ru! Ce the An Du we vc hu bv' the wa grc I 4 hu' fha unc wee divi Ola curin Mar and The Pearl of the Orient Seas was the name Magellan gave the Philip- pine lslands when he discovered them and claimed them for Spain in l57l. The hundreds of islands of this huge archipelago remained under Spanish rule until the beginning of the 20th Century, when they were ceded to the United States, after the Spanish American War. During World War ll, the islands were occupied by the Japanese, but valiant Filipino guerillas continued to harass the invaders until the liberation by American forces near the end of the War. The independence that was promised them by the U.S. was granted in T946. ldocked at Subic Bay, a clearing hacked from the dense iungle growth that crowded it on all sides. Hot and humid, even in the winter, the weather encouraged tennis and divisional beach parties. Little Olangapo was quickly overrun by curious sailors, and they decided to take tours to new spots. . . modern Manila . . . cool, refreshing Baguio. My men gave me a thorough cleaning and painting, repaired vital machinery, und rested for another at sea period that would take me back to Japan. R'-K KX y Xxx xx Nx XXX xxx X x X XX nvoivn Lf. 3 s 'lf -.. pf? W if A ' ' -'Q-,J ,,a eq. , There is a power, a beauty of design in everythaing about us. We can find this order in the most humble commonplace circum- stances. Hands tell my story without the need of words or pictures. They mirror our emo- tions even as we are unaware ofit Anger, despair, calm, all are expressed in the five fingers of your hand. i 'PP Q, 0 I., l At work N '52 gl .J 4 if is-L .VWX 1 X Y X of rest of play 'SQ X J . - I hands express the moods and sentiments of mY men 5 4 'Lx .,f-,Z fe A. , . .d'11,-.v,.vfw Qi!!- AA. .- . ,- . , Q . '- ' ' ' Y f' 3--4-f W W T ' , '5,L ,J:' J:,'q' ,QL SN-f-'I , fi 1 . 1? A. . 3 IV-1 'f ' : . -1 '-1,1 M! 1 I J Q ' AQ! ado ' A ,J 0 7 l ,. 1 ., ! , .- J Q5 4' r ' .A g fo 4 5 ' A ' C lm ,Mmm W-grim ' UEBEL I 'M'rf17L.' 'Aq' nw-nv 1 l Kl Hong Kong mysterious, historic seaport...with one of the finest harbors in the world. The Crown Colony of Hong Kong was ceded to the British in l84O by the Chinese. Crowded with grotesque statuary of all colors, shapes and dimensions, Tiger Balm Gardens was first on the sightseeing list. The towering Pagoda was clearly visible to us as we entered port. From Victoria Peak we got a fantastic panoramic view of the whole colony. At Aberdeen, there were floating restaurants . . . their selections of live fish and the smells and sounds of the harbor adding a great deal to the atmosphere. With its strange mixture of street names, Kowloon also proved to be a fascinating place...and there was much merchandise here to take those large Hong Kong dollars. Transportation offered a challenge to many . . . and it was considered impos- sible to take pictures from the rough riding rickshaws. This was an intriguing port...and we were sorry to leave, but the time was drawing near for the homeward voyage. 15 if ,Q - T . 1 ,T ge. F K 1 L ' I 1' l ..'L:g,L'gT'iE2 LA W, -A 7 A' Hong Kongxcify of f T on osy and splendor. . . Tiger Balm Gardens . .. PHOTOS BY RONEY Victoria city . . I Jw., 411.4- PHOTOS BY RONEY . al 1 u. vr- -fn w f J ' gig ' A .gf , .sf , V 1 :LU . - , f .F 3 gvwff ,mg J .ww if -L -v isvnuwwi we? . 250 - ' 'faa,v,f'Z' 1-a if If I ? I I 1 2 K 'E sf '-F? V , on - N --it Q 'Af - .e:,,. .. 4:82 i . i A X l I I I v PHOTOS BY RONEY M, 6 3, ' -up-n-...,. ,,,,. and a paradox of old against new, poverty amid wealth I 5.1 f .nf frm 1 ,y-1 -f ,Ui fp fr .90 J 'V i' ' U,-0 ,.- ei-,.. ,QV .L '.... g' ' A '!'--X- 'M 2 f ay -'jr V, ,f J lg X . I 1! ', 1 454 lr! 'AJ,. rr X x NNY 1 'Z , A A: K?fIFQ'f. A , i ::,. Q v rw-w: Y,A 'L 1 251-51' 1 ti, fi E , ,-- - J . fi ,- , , ,gr 3 --1. 4, 15 '1..1'g., , . Q 525' ' MF ' J? :'1: ,,1 1- YV-si: F- 1 -wi, K ' - ,mffvz-,L . ' wr ' jf, 3, ,Y w 'ajifwbrh . ,R ,.1,',.gfg5,,.-N., W., , H, ' - 1 J, 1.ffwa ' - ' ' ,'fb1- :f.rLC43'IffH 15' -.': . -35'u.5.f.,1'? 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' J 1 1 .- K .f 5 .x ,. lg'-Q. .xw 1 - The unusual sequence on the left captured a dreaded cold shot. Just before the Banshee was to be launched, a high pressure air ac- cumulator for the starboard catapult exploded. The blast proved fatal to three of my men, and the resulting decrease in air pressure to the catapult caused it to merely drag the aircraft down the deck and over the bow. Instant action by my OOD kept me clear of the rapidly sinkly plane, and my helicopter affected a prompt rescue of the pilot. lr An Af taking wtf' 'Q- Qin I 'i MAD-5N Yak' - . 'UQ G serious medical case fo a hospital as , , ,ll 2.4 C1065 double duty as on ambulance plone, 5- ,.., W, ' 'P f'-'fr J' 2? UgscL,m.,I1v1zzD NKJUTIHB ltvlhgjfe THE dTAiIK.t:l5 TUDAY OF VA 96, VAH D ni-L1 Vunn jg JLLL LSACIJLLLIUHLY ftlsxlfll .AQU l..:Jl,Lv's.'vLlJ A l :Ak-1 1' Lti .xl QlL..:. .J 1.4 ...UQ l.. 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'A' ., ' ,LP , . ji'-HQ' . f , 4, V ' , ., V . f- - - flwhiv- . ,ni ' nf. 0' if f.Fii-ZA - ff-V - 4 Ci' '.,.., if x' 16i'i355-'LQ .. ,,, . ,.., .W f 4 H, V L MRUQ , .-V , . , A, ' .J f , ' , I ,, ' 4' -'fr:'?-' .11 -' Fff'? '3:-QV:'A l, aff - N - ' V. ' - . ? ,, Z, ,, 1 .75 t 41- , ,,..lf -h ' - . 1-, if , ,Lf-x,3f4L':f ,H 'aw 4 3.3 fe ,s. M., ...ul- 264 obe, .lapan's busiest seaport, was ur first port of the New Year. Being : near the cultural center of Japan, obe was the springboard for many rscinating tours. My men made urneys to Kyoto, the Old Capital, focal point of interest with its Lquisite ancient buildings and shrines, lriguing museums, and the original lperial Palace. aarby Takarazuka with its world nowned all-girl revue was another vorite of my tourists, as was the lautifully wooded Deer Park in ara. am lwakuni, my other liberty port southern Japan, many of my men rneyed to modern Hiroshima, still iuperating from the atomic holocaust I3 years before. Further to the th, the island of Miyaiima, adorned h cultural landmarks and magnificent nery, attracted hundreds of my men. - Kobe, Japan's busiest seaport, was our first port of the New Year. Being so near the cultural center of Japan, Kobe was the springboard for many fascinating tours. My men made iourneys to Kyoto, the Old Capital, a focal point of interest with its exquisite ancient buildings and shrines, intriguing museums, and the original imperial Palace. Nearby Takarazuka with its world renowned all-girl revue was another favorite of my tourists, as was the beautifully wooded Deer Park in Nara. From lwakuni, my other liberty port in southern Japan, many of my men journeyed to modern Hiroshima, still recuperating from the atomic holocaust pf l3 years before. Further to the the island of Miyaiima, adorned cultural landmarks and magnificent , attracted hundreds of my men. X 2 5 ,,'. N Q .A ,ff-H g i . wwQ'k L -,M X-,ff 5 .gf ,VU ,,. ,.,,K 'f'dQ,l'jtgi,,.,..,.. .Nw fn . 1 '- 'K fi 5 25? if -,fn -,-:fi f. . ,f-' tag , 1 Y t ag- . 1 - 4. 1' ', Cry ,-i. . .-1 P. .. V' , -ww v..4 ..-. .Ah - H 1'-11 . P 1 1 1 1 n, x ,fm . f .,,g,. 4 1 j i , . 1 ' . fb - . K 5 ' ' .1 K. f 1 Y .f 1 A 5 1 M - 97' I , ' . ' .f Q -5 ff? A 4,'r. A f',,.fe'wfPff f Jll5.,:UFaf'2'- :. V ,. .. , ,, - Q. J-,' -r. 16,1 - ni-. If :fir Q' - xr ' '.'.gQf.H I.. I, -'I ffl: :,.3-1355: Lfjigg ..,, ':,..r,'r'f 1. 1 , , '-ff. f-ffpfw--,fy-,' -P ,,-.,,- v. - i,4',1?-,f4y.,n4,,.41 ' fi Y-', , 4' ', - .. I ng 'wif -.g.4,.2i5gj.,4 -mg Af, .. 1,415.1 f 1' f -fA' A... l 1: v 5 S v E 5 To the south--ogeless calm in o world of change il ---P-...tm -.i,,m X Y T RONEY RONEY KIRBY KIRBY 1 arf f structural poetry. KIRBY if L i 4 A i. R . I X 1 1 A 1 A i 3 I 2 n Over mountains, over seas I traveled for away, Yet love, my servant, never foiled To follow day by day. Kurita Hiiimo ro ed :ro 'QQ it A Hb. Qi fx 1 '..s 3'-if X HH A ,J-3. W 5. .Q R Ji' Q f Q 1 in. jf, 1 ii-A WQAQZ'-Rgs3 r ' F E' many incidents-some large, some small-will remain in my memory long after the cruise is forgotten. Perhaps some of these events are etched in your memory too... A fourteen day pqinfi '19 fob in Subic B GY across the i8Oti1 meridian into the realm of the Golden Dragon . . dependents cruise. ' ai 51 A visit from Admiral Burke ...bon voyage to VA 26 276 Thanksgiving day preparing for St. Nick. 9' ir -19' P 'ti Fi . -1 Twas thc night bclarc Chit all ough s The men were lamenting e etgth O . The aircraft were parked On the flight deck with Care, And each pilot hoped That his would stay there! Pri-fly was empty, With no one in sight. And Air Ops secured For the rest of the night. Each idle pilot Was tucked in his sack, But the radars were ranging And picked up a track. Air defense! Air defense! Rang out the coll, The blare of the bugles Wake one and all. They all manned their stations Each readied his gun, Waiting for Bogey To make his first run. But lo and behold From out of the night Came a reindeer coll And a wondrous sight, For there, busting mach In his little red sleigh, Was an elfish old man With a long beard of gray. He entered the pattern, Made a long break, Turned at the beam, And flew down the wake. His tail hook was downf His canopy shut, As he pulled on the reins For a reindeer cut, His landing was good And as smooth as could be. And there sat Saint Nick: He had grabbed number three! He passed out the presents With a grin very wide, Not a man was forgotten On this Christmastide. As he shot oft the cat, He was heard to remark, It's the egg in the beer That gives you the spark! O Ltig James J. Dagdigian ATAKRON 96 Qs,-Q Christmas at home ...and at sea. lift! I :rn - A X , . A. A g-.., ,. . I-5.5.1 - T El-i .-xc Nia New Year's eve celebration man responsible Nikita Klwruslwev. , -' 1- V. And the world moved on... Orval Faubus, Governor of Arkansas, Little Rock inter- gration incident, Sept. 1957. Controversial trial of SP3 Wm. S. Girard and the Braves win the World Series Sputnik worlds First satellite Oct. 14, 1957. ..tirst space traveler Nov 13 1957 e E , H '71 Vlce President Nixon announces President Elsenlwowers stroke ,Us Nov. 27 1957. 1' Ml Movie star, Jayne Mansfield. Failure: Vanguard, t1rst U.S space attempt burns on pad Dec. 6, 1957. Success: Explorer rlses Into orbit, Jan. 31, 1958. .,,.,,. , '4' Sw gt Lf, if 5 gg T5 U. S. S. KEARSARGE CCVA-33? cfo FLIIT noir orrnc: SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA At Sea l April 1958 This is the Captain speaking - Once again our bow is pointed toward pgrt, This time our home-port and that long awaited reunion with our families and our loved ones. It has been a good cruise. I'm sure for each of us there will be many happy memories - and some sad ones -- of this NESTPAG cruise -- August 1957 to April l95F. We have been a great team -- Commander Carrier Division FIVE and Staff, Air Task Group THREE and KEARSARGE. We have given a good account of ourselves in 7th Fleet. Our only reason for being out here - far from our homes and our loved ones -- was to further the policies and protect the peace of the United States. This we have done. And we have done it in a manner which has brought credit to ourselves, the Navy and our country. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished and to have had the honor of commanding you and KEARSAHGE. And each of ynu should share this pride, for it took all of us -- work- ing tcaether -- each doing his part to the best of his ability - to make the team - and do the job. We will never sail together again as we do today. Others will take our places in the days to cone. But KEAHSARGE will never have a finer crew or a better cruise. To each of you I say a heart felt NThanksH for a job WELL DONE! . 1 rj X' ,ff 'L I f r . ' aiu fu A... V f x ,f f' 1 gif zi- McKenna Cook Za m bra no Pacheco Moore Maury Pressley Wolf rl Q. I . ll? I pf, gi 'YN 0- Q ji s -z-5 3' CDR R. W. Kimbrel ENS D. W. Vollmer L 5, ,...,..v,- H . . . - , .1 , . , . - fi Cdr R. W. Kimbrel. S Ens D. W. Vollmer ..... Ens M. E. McKenna. D. Z. Cook, SN ........ Ens R. A. Zambrano ...,. V. E. Henn, PHC .... Ens L..l. Pacheco.. Business Staff Ltig R.D. Wood Division Representatives .....Cruise Book Committee Chairman ..........................Editor in Chief Layout Staff Ltig F.B. Blakeman J.D. Moore, YNSN Photography D.E. Wolf PH2 C.R. Pressley PH2 D.P. Maury PHGAN Acknowlegement ......Managing Editor ....Business Manager .....Layout Editor .....Photography Editorial Stott Ens D.D. Tarpenning Division Representativftll We, the Editors of the KEAR SAGA, express our warmest appreciatiw to all hands for aiding us in the production of this publication. We especially thank the Photo Lab, the Daito Art Printing Co., Wide World Photos, and those men of the ship's company and air group who most willingly contributed their services, making our task mUCl' easier. DAITO ART PRINTING CO., LTD. 19, 2-CHOME, SHINTOMI-CHO, CHUO-KU, TOKYO TEL. TOKYO: 1551 3228, 9746, 0202, 1009, 1712, 0211 xii N f . . 1: I 1. or:- ., Q2 , . 'V if , , , :Hi ' I' - . :'5f3f'!'1f:,- Q . . + - - ' ad? , El Q 1519? . - ' gl n - 1 ',.f, A F , Q,-xg. gf. 1 R , I ' A -L' . . :arf Y I - 4 , I 1 xv- ,, s gray? ' , 1 '15-. f..- ' fx J ', xg, 1 S '. 2: 'nn , ,J .1 - Tin. .45 V. .. J - af. t ' . 1 1' if I 5 L f if 1 ,Q 4 ..- ,, Y, V ' -' A, V 31 1' an I-iw. M P 'jf ' ., ' -if 35- 1 . . ' - .MQ ' Wk -SEL-as ws. f 'X ew 4 fir Q1 ,QA 4 A 5 ,ny J U , B , mf. 3? T, - -'- M1544 ' ' , ,-1 f . I Q Nkhr J E' A V4 - V flji, ww., A 1 ,Q Qfli- , ' . fi 4 2 fi ,f ',t1,:j,-., X.,--ff fi: B, A .,W I: h --4 55.7-,r,Qf-j-fiinffxg fu A , . ',L'. 'V , if' . 1. mf -,Qs . 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