Kearsarge (CVS 33) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1964 volume:

' , y LvA. V ' .. 3JI ' ••€1 Vv .- ' ■ 2o A CONCEPT 2 HISTORY 4 INTRODUCING CALVIN KEARSARGE 9 THE LIFE WE LEFT 10 THE LIFE WE LIVED 15 PORTS WE VISITED 89 THOSE WE LIVED WITH 157 HIGHLIGHTS 253 A CONCEPT Since the time pre-historic man could first think, he no doubt found time to reflect on the hunt just completed, the day spent, the trails traveled, and perhaps a journey taken. . .The world has turned over many times since first primitive man took time by his fires to contemplate his existance, life, and future. The wonders of science developed by man since those primi- tive days have improved and changed his way of life geometrically to a point barely dreamed of by even visionary wisemen of two decades ago. Yet, through the years the basic contemplations of man haven ' t changed. The paths and journeys may differ geographically for each of us today, but Man still gazes in wonder and appreciation at the blazing beauty of a brilliant sunset or at the quiet radiance of a moon gently bathing a calm sea with its eerie light. When he is fortunate enough to capture these moments at sea, Man finds them a time for peaceful thought and recall to memory of loved ones, home, places visited, and the wonder of what the future wdll hold. Perhaps only a seafaring man can truly capture the spirit of those re- flections of which we speak . . . _jiAy Jt i , HISTORY For one hundred and three years, the name USS KEARSARGE has per- severed, written indeHbly in the pages of United States history and registry, and on the hulls of a Sloop of War ( 1861 ) , a Battleship ( 1898) , and most recently a forty thousand ton Aircraft Carrier ( 1946) . USS MOUNT KEARSARGE UNION SLOOP OF WAR This sleek warship of the Union Navy was the forerunner of naval vessels to carry the proud name KEARSARGE. Christened MOUNT KEARSARGE by the daughter of a U.S. Representative in 1861, the fast one thousand thirty-one ton, seven gun sloop was to become a Union star three years later by engaging the Confederate Cruiser Alabama oflF the coast of Cherbourg, France. This moment in history has been preserved in the following account. %,. f ' . ■ 1 r ' Ai J ' ' iy!!C ' t - yi . y ,. 0 - X ! 5 Sj A Y. ' - J - f t .-- i zr % t yy Ur : st - ! ! : ' - i a f ' . ' f i i! % € i « . 62 ' a ry A y - i . USS KEARSARGE BATTLESHIP A scant year after the untimely demise of the USS MOUNT KEARSARGE, on the treacherous Roncador Reef near the East Coast of Nicaraugua, the now famous name was designated by Congress for a battleship. This vessel was to be sister ship of the USS KENTUCKY. In 1898 USS KEARSARGE eased out to sea to take her place in a growing fleet. KEARSARGE had a main battery of four 1 3 inch guns, four 8 inch breech loading guns, and a field piece. She could make 16 knots and during the early 1900 ' s was con- sidered the pride of the U.S. Navy. In 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt sent KEARSARGE around the world as an integral part of the Great White Fleet. Twenty years after her commissioning as a battleship, she was converted to a crane ship and was later to distinguish herself in salvage operations in Pearl Harbor immediately after the Japanese attack on 7 December 1941. This KEARSARGE served her country well until 1955 when she was decommissioned. A long 57 year career had ended. . . USS KEARSARGE AIRCRAFT CARRIER By the early 1940 ' s carrier aviation had found its niche in fleet operations and the stage was set for the third and most famous KEARSARGE to take its place as a ship of the line. Commissioned in 1946 USS KEARSARGE (CV-33) patrolled the Atlantic until 1950 and the outbreak of hostilities in Korea. She immediately underwent conversion from Essex to Oriskany Class, and by early 1952 was an attack carrier, ready to perform a vital role as part of Task Force 77 operating off the coast of Korea. The years that followed the long deployment to Korea were filled with service and accom- plishment. During 1954-55 KEARSARGE took part in the evacuation of the Tachen Islands while planes of embarked Air Group ELEVEN flew covering missions. Back in the U.S. in 1956 she was modified with the angled deck and hurricane bow. Late in 1958 Mighty Kay moved from San Diego to Long Beach and launched into her new mission as an Anti- submarine Hunter-Killer Carrier. A most glamourous footnote in KEARSARGE history was the recovery of astronaut CDR W.M. Shirra and his Sigma 7 spacecraft after the six orbit space flight on 3 October 1962, and the subseciuent recovery of Major L. Gorden Cooper at the con- clusion of his 22 orbit MA-9 space flight. . .It was a proud and famous Lady, steeped in tradition and history that put to sea on 19 June 1964 to take her place in the U.S. Far Eastern arsenal. Created for Reflections 1964, Calvin Kearsarge was thus born. . .a reflection of those things happy, sometimes sad, the good times mingled with the bad. of things funny and of things to be remember- ed. Calvin is not typical of Mr. Kearsarge. but thinking back we all remember those impossible moments and the funnv circumstances. . .Thus it is Calvin who cruises with us through 1964. THE LIFE WE LEFT On 18 June 1964 the diverse elements came together, the USS Kearsarge from Long Beach and CVSG-53 from San Diego. . . Now welded together as Antisubmarine Warfare Group One. With mixed emotions each of us took our leave. . . ni mm ' ' i Behind us loved ones friends . . . . the familar scenes and sounds , f I I si !l 1 0 n S ' R i V ■ ' ' • ' -f fin v- ' ' • . ' f; |s- 4k««fcL ■■■ ««■ Now lost in the widening wake the life we left behind Life on a combatant vessel like life ashore is much a matter of njuiine. A float this routine is governed by the PLAN OF THE DAY . This docu- ment schedules the major daily occurrences. The tersely worded phra.ses of this executive directive originate and regulate the tempo of activity surg- ing throughout KEARSARGE. It serves us well as a reminder of the ac- tion-filled life we lived. UinfeRWAY THURSDAY, 6 AUGUST 196i DUTY SECTION - OW. DUTY DEPffiT? TE-NT - ADMIN C 0MM 0P3 SUP MED •UNDERWAY WATCH BILL OQD 08-12 LTJG DEMATTHEI3 12-16 ENS MOORE 16 -IS Lr LONGTON 18-20 EfiB WCKENl A 20-24 LTJG NIKAZY 00-Oii ENS mmiiLm 04-08 LTJG DEI-4ATTHEIS JOOD LTJG RIDDLE ENS STEW r ENS BALIAN ICIE SHREWSBURY LTJG GRABER LTJG LCSTE ENS WOODFORD LTJG BOYD . ENS GATES ENS miTT ENS HALL LTJG WATTS ENS WOODFORD LTJG RIDDLE Prescribed Uniform Regul ations Underway are as follows: Officers CPO ' S - Working Khaki with short sleeve shirts Other Enlisted - Dungarees with Skiwie Shirts and blue TJorking caps SHIP ' S ROUTINE WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH KEARINST 5330. IC MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS: 0600 - Reveille 0700 - Flight Quarters 0745 - Muster on stations. Make reports to the Personnel Office prior to 6830, 0900 - Station the Underway Replenishment Detail 1145 - Protestant Devotions in the Ship ' s Shapel 1300 - Payday for the Crew 15 0600 REVEILLE the piercing notes of the Bos ' n ' s pipe signals the start of a new day. fc f IL 0630 MESS THE CREW 0700 FLIGHT QUARTERS v- ' J3. s t a r t h e 1 o s E n g a r o t o r s Launch Aircraft The swish of rotors, the whine of jets, and the roar of reving engines fills the air m 24 M7A U5S .t RS R6 i v pi :MiaenmtuL,: 0900 UNREP Rigged and ready m mm--y Alongside Now strike up the Band 32 1300 PAYDAY FOR THE CREW V, mi CASHIER 1600 KNOW KNOCK-OFF SHIPS WORK. THE WASHINGTON POST nEDXESDAY AITG. 5, 1964 w mum TO wm mi am On the morning of 5 August. 1964 USS KEARSAGE stood at ease at her berth in Yokosuka, Japan. Rest and upkeep were to be short hved, for the starthng action in the Gulf of Tonkin on 2 August precipitated orders from COMSEVENTHFLT for KEARSARGE to put to sea and provide ASW protection for CVA units in the South China Sea. Response to emergency recall was swift, and by early afternoon of the 5th KEARSARGE was steaming from the harbor to recover units of her embarked Air Group, temporarily deployed at Naval Air Station Atsugi. While the world speculated on the action and growing tensions in Southeast Asia, KEARSARGE advanced steadily southward, ready to execute her mission— ASW protection. 36 TO STRIVE, TO SEEK, TO FIND, AND NOT TO YIELD These bold words vividly bespoke the attitude of those involved. Never before in the history of War and Country has the quarry taken on such elusive and dangerous proportions. A challenge to be met. A new seriousness and sense of purpose could be sensed at all levels of Command. While yet hardly underway, plans were formed, orders and directives dispatched. The days of drill, training, and practice were now to be critically tested. Once again the defense of the Nation rested squarely on the shoulder of the SEVENTH FLEET. V y For many it is the rotation of the watch thar paces the day. The long vigils by Command and Conn are maked only by the sounding of the ship ' s bell. 38 Constant alertness by the Bridge Watch Team ensures the safety on the ship. kli 39 :s y- t ■ j - ■«-- 5 ' y : Entry into the South Chhia Sea called for increased alertness. In the Combat Information Center, radar probed the distant horizons. The tactical plots reflected the gathering of naval might. the awaited word . . . launch 41 Day or night has no meaning . only work . . . to be done . . i ' ' M Polished by months of practice, the payoff . . . smooth precision The critical situtation was reflected by a quiet attentiveness as missions were briefed. In this fluid situation one pilot ' s action, one plane ' s perfor- mance could be global importance. Tension heighten as air- craft arming commenced. Young men became professionals . . . V .} ►  ' y. ' .«• • T i ' K F - --_ ._ -«- -r it . . ' i5:- «4 V.i,--- . ■ - ' •i- f, -,- ' : All was in readiness . . . 46 m •••••• ••♦•• m ■ ■■ . a .j n s« mn-ttc l- ' ' : The once placid waters of the Gulf of Tonkin were churned as Task Group units were positioned . . . In primary, a final check, a pause before the roaring tumult of . . . . . . flight operations . (t . . again and again as days stretched into weeks Tested we were not found Often around the clock, the ASW training effort continues. Constant practice and constant vigilance ensure the sheathed ASW sword is finely honed. i ' X-i ' 7 ! ' Detecting, tracking in order to destroy the elusive sub requires the highest state of training 54 These, our friendly enemy demonstrate the menace the submarine poses to our national security. Even in this sonic age the extension of our national power requires the ability to control the vital sea lanes which bind together the Free World Alliance. In spite of boredom, fatigue, long separations from loved ones, the urgency of our mission and its paramount importance daily renews our sense of dedication. With firm determination KEARSARGE remains ready for mortal combat with her submerged foe. ..rtf ? In this crises, the challange was not confined to the sea alone. This confrontation was at the very doorstep of the opponent. The sky too was a hostile environment. Our A4B, fighters assured that Kearsarge would be no easy prey . . . 56 Wilh eager ... but thorough care they prepared 57 r H % • t A MTl ' «. ' ! ' TT i- if t ' v 58 K 1 f . A ..- .._ -?! r ssff.Ti . ' l ia ' m w% rTJ ti:l j§ .|U« fl - ■- _ - u. ' ._.-  . for launch to defend the skv 60 i s ■e ' k. Continuously, night and day, in clear weather or foul . . ,r ' i i ? watched by many eyes, the Carrier recovered her planes . . ' 1 63 I 4 ' k. Kearsarge, a sea going community of over 2000 Officers and men, generates a variety of needs. AIR ADMINISTRATION COMMUNICATIONS DENTAL ENGINEERING 66 These requirements are met by the men of the ten ship ' s departments. MEDICAL NAVIGATION OPERATIONS JSidi SUPPLY WEAPONS 67 y Often termed the paper mill every facet of shipboard life is touched by these efforts. 69 9¥ r m -  ' ' ' Rugged Work Rugged Men . . . who answer the command Launch Aircraft - === or. :wu • i - ran VAML ' I --4 By flashing light, flag or radio they pass the word , Hnking near and distant units into a responsive force. m iiiii iiilllii illii ii,!i ■IJlf! ! il ' Hill Hill I I Hill ! • I IIIIMUII. ! !!!. ' ' I Hill lilt i - a History does not record the loss of a War because of an aching tooth. But men of the K take a measure of comfort from this competant professional care provided. Imagine a toothache at sea and no dentist. The source of our light, water, heat and heartbeat of KEARSARGE . . . her main propulsion. 77 tt . s Wr , - w 1 f ' ' Skilled hands and care matched with modern techology safeguard the health of all Hands. 79 7 Bearing with patience, many jokes but practicing an intricate and esteemed sea-faring profession Where ! 81 Planning and nerve center. A guiding hand charting the ship ' s daily operations , i , ) - Needed, one 1 4 inch bolt, one S2F engine, 2 tons 4 wa}- beef . . . anticipating the needs of men, and machines, a man-sized job. i . Varied men, varied jobs ... the same response — READY (rfr As with a Summer storm, the clouds of crisis cleared. Power had met Power and the Gulf of Tonkin became a footnote to the history of our times. But to the men of the Kearsarge there was a pride, a new sense of assurance and the knowledge of a country well served. We relaxed, and thoughts turned to arrivial in port. K v ' s . w g? 5 oew « Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Waikiki. . . the Island ' s main attractions. . . M ic. a t % Sun Sand Surf ,3as 3?v«  r5r- And Hula Girls Still the Island ' s best attractions International Market Place, Hawaii ' s tourist center, where the South Sea ' s ritualistic culture is observed. . . ' ' ' fffffir? ' . . . traditional dances, displays and exibitions. . . both educational and appealing to the eye. Shopping. . . a favorite pastime. . as well as ' tourist watching Carrying the outriggers of Kamehameha, the exploring vessels of Cooke, and ships of war. . . only the unceasing surf could tell the true history of the islands. History holds its mark in the islands, but modern construction is begin- ning to typify our 50th state A tour of the island. . . re eals scenes and sights for the shutter-bug .but the native dances... t ■ t • . are the most photographed 99 ifS LL::;, i.JiaL ::3 s % iwk '  ' - The Arizona Memorial A tribute and solemn reminder of December 7, 1941 ' « Ji i An Aloha as we departed Hawaii. . .hoping to return again soon 103 The most familiar scene of Japan. . . the majestic Mt. Fuji. Modern Tokyo. . . . the city that led the van of modernization. . . as a center for Japanese industrial revolution. By night, ful lights. Japan. bejewelled with color- . the pleasure center of ■ Jlh  . ' . . Daibutsu. . . 700 year old shrine of Japanese tradition. . . .., :,.J0% ' v r .•% , :Jlrrr.=| The culture of old Japan is pre- served in the temples and shrines of Kamakura Thieves Alley . . . decorated with welcome signs, sidewalk artists, cater- ing shops, and special deals 116 ' X VkS2 Sasebo. . .bordering on the rural life of Japan f V 5 - ' The beauty and soft gentleness of the Japanese women. . . . . . . another source of oriental fascination . . . A ' iC f i :ftr fat 1 1 Bily ' l Farming the terraced fields along the mountain and hill sides is done by all members of the family. . . Tours to various cities showed us the cross section of the changing face of Japan. .:j- ' - . ' . n •■ H i V r :   -; ' ' :A t- • - V - - .- r ' -fr - _. t-- ' • ir -: i - -1_-- ?i ' r i K H 1 X . sS IS I ' - ' - ■■ ' .. ' -- _, 7 K lB fl ,. % - - - s Aside from the Naval installation the Phili- ppines provides places for R R in a setting of native huts and lush vegetation. Tours to Baguio and Pagsanjan Falls offer adventurous relaxation. . . ' ii ' -.: A, ' y . .li ' %i - ' The People-to-People program was re- ceived w ith much enthusiasm . . . . . . painting and building, mixed with entertainment provided rewarding hours of liberty. . . Ijp f , mm ' H •Ts: 14 ... the work finished, festivities begin. . . : i-% .S. V , - ' ' r:j:iSSbu ,►.,- - ' ' w v ' H V ' ' If is ' ' A ' JL . v !«K ' «|i Olongapo. . .the sometimes dusty, sometimes muddy peso-minded com- munity that took a few experimental trips to become accustomed to. . . ... the transportation, an experience ... the night-spots, a good time . the local color, impressions never to be forgotten i 135 it) A visit to the floating restaurants of Aberdeen. . . a must flT Ql PQt mam ' TyicjrK. • w - j im? ' }pmj!Si r- tm t mmm x-MLB isarti- i Crsmtss smx ji .1 — i w, :?; ...A center for trade, industry, and tourism for the western world la . Across the harbor to Kowloon. a city of many faces and moods. ♦ %tWwi € ' }in Tiger Balm Gardens, a collection of statues and pagodas depicting the history of the Chinese of centuries ago. «v . Floating villages . . . home for many people, a sight both pic- turesque and pathetic Scarcity of living and working space is a large problem. 147 Construction is ex-erywhere to handle the overflo v of people. 148 149 Narrow streets with crowded shops exemplify the difficuhy of making a Care provided to thousands in many ways I ' All types of people are to be found in Hong Kong v - ' - FM- . :flK ' fJ %c- y 155 K s:% -r---«s- -W li An AS V Carrier of the United States Navy is a powerful instrument of destruction pa- trolling the seas to safeguard the hard earned beliefs of free men everywhere. It is the dele- gated representative of its country reflecting the smartness, efficiency, conduct, and bearing of its personnel in foreign lands, which reflect credit or discredit upon its homeland. The Carrier is a sea borne dwelling with a group of men from all walks of life working, living, and relaxing together with all the needs of its people such as food, berthing, medical attention, and other necessities of hfe provided. These men with a common nation- al purpose are the guts of America ' s most flexible line of defense. KEARSARGE has produced her best eflforts under pressure and has proven a foreign em- missary of which her country can be justly proud. To locate, track, and destroy enemy sub- marines is the primary mission of a Hunter- Killer (HUK) Group. This is a remarka- bly complex mission and may require the combined capabilities of destroyers, air- craft, and even antisubmarine submarines. Utilized as a trained, coordinated team, these vehicles pose a formidable obstacle for any enemy submarine. But do not forget that this team is also capable of many other things, such as Search and Rescue or acquainting others with America through an effective People- to-People program. Whether its task is Antisubmarine Warfare or assisting others, the focal point of the team is its personnel. Diligence, persever- ence, skill and enthusiasm are the qualities which will always make it possible for us to stand the long, taut watches which the preservation of freedom demands. fT w REAR ADMIRAL FRED E. BAKUTIS COMMANDER ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE GROUP ONE A native of Brockton, Massachusetts, Admiral Bakutis graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the class of ' 35. . .completed his flight training at Pensacola in 1939. . .in 1941 returned to Anapolis post graduate work and instruction. . .joined Fighter Sciuadron in 1942 and had duty for a year as Executive Officer. . .and in the following year assumed command of Fighter Squadron TWENTY based on the USS Enterprise . . . completed post war duty in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations and one year as Group Commander of Carrier Air Group One. . .served as Commander Air Group Five on the USS Valley Forge in 1952. . .served on the Staflf of Commander Air Force Pacific . . . was in command of USS HANCOCK. . .and recently was commander Alaskan Sea Frontier and Commandant, Seventeenth Naval Disrict before assuming command of ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE GROUP ONE. 158 CAPTAIN W. M. FOSTER CHIEF OF STAFF CAPTAIN FOSTER graduated from Northwest- ern University under the wartime V-7 program. . . was serving aboard the battleship CaUfornia at Pearl Harbor during the attack . . . later during the war served on the Cruiser Denver . . . was Com- manding Officer of the USS JENKINS during the Korean War . . . has ser ed in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations and on the StafI of Com- mander, Antisubmarine Warfare Forces, Atlantic Fleet. . . vas Commander, Destroyer Division 172 . . . completed a tour as a student at the Canadian National Defense College. . .reported to the ASW Group One StafT on 2 September 63. % CAPTAIN L. F. BOGAN OPERATIONS OFFICER CAPTAIN Bogan entered the Navy in June 1939 and vas commissioned in June of 1943 an Ensign . . . for his first tour of duty he was sent to the USS PHILIP (DD 498)... participated in the Pacific theater . . . desig- nated a Naval Aviator in May of 1947... was sent to Guided Missile School in Fort Bliss, Texas in Aug. 1950... was XO and CO of VS-21 which deployed to WEST PAC in 1960 aboard KEARSARGE. 159 «,--«. % SURFACE OPERATIONS CDR J.C. WHELESS SUB SURFACE OPERATIONS CDR. R. B. WHITE AIR OPERATIONS CDR. L. R. LAMMERS ASW GROUP ONE STAFF GIG OFFICER CDR. J. KIRKPATRICK ELECTRONIC WARFARE LCDR. J. P. CARBERRY AIR INTRLLIGENCE LGDR. D.E. ZONG flal; secke. tary lcdr. r.c. kennedy COMMUNICATIONS LCDR. HUMPHERY 160 FLAG LIEUTENANT LGDR. B.J. ADAMS ASSIST. CIC OFFICER LT. J. W. LAMAR ASSIST. COMM. OFFICER LTJG T. R. SIPE . SS1ST FLAG SEC LTJG P. W. PEDIGO FLAG BAND The Flag Band provides many hours of entertain- ment which helps to keep the morale of the crew high. A professional sounding group, they give pop concerts in the hangar bay, play during un- rep and for formal functions of the AS V Group Commander. FIELD P. H. MUC Back row : Frank J., Rancourt R., K.ehm K., Besiada K., Parks J., Stanifer W., Nagy R., Gates R. Front row : Smart M., Perry E., Driscoll D., Filipkowski R., Sutherland J., Stone E., Jacobs D., Lesher F. MARINE ORDERLIES The duties of the Marine Orderlies for the staflF of the ASW Group are many and var- ied. Always standing by the Task Group Commander they are available for assist- ance 24 hours a day. Back row: Monteith R., Staion M., Glowinski T. Front row : McCollum D., Dower P. 161 FLAG DIVISION Barge crew. Quarter Masters, Radiomen, Yeoman and Stewards indicate the diverse elements required to excerise command of a modern AS V Task Group. MATHIS G. W. YMCS Back row; Karslensen 11., Wooten A., Cline R., Ferguson T., Lee J., Cadua E. Front row : Burke M., Bangi R., Sanchez P., Carreon S., Deguzman C. Back rijw: Sici)hcii ., Llll(l(lUls t S., Wurman R., Turnage J., Livingston W., Kasper J. Front row : Nichelin W., Rogers H., Clark R., Severtson T., Hayes J. 162 CAPTAIN C. P. MUCKENTHALER COMMANDING OFFICER USS KERASARGE CVS 33 After attending Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Mo., Capt. Muckenthaler joined the Navy in 1940 and completed flight training in 1941 . . .was ordered to Patrol Squadron ELEVEN. . .participated in the battle of Midway. . .helped form VB-103, a B-24 Liberator Squadron. . .in 1945 joined VF-94 on board the USS LEXINGTON as officer-in-charge . . . assigned to Naval Aviation Test Station as a test pilot. . .was Executive Officer of the Navy ' s first jet squadron, T-52. . . .served with the Second Fleet Staff. . .and was assigned duty as operations and executive officer of the USS INTREPID. On June 26, 1964 Capt. Muckenthaler became Commanding Officer of the USS KEARSARGE. 163 CAPTAIN PAUL N. GRAY Noted in Aviation and Press circles for his exploits as Co of T-54, he wears the Distinguished Flying Cross with two stars, was the former Commanding Officer of NAS New Orleans and the USS ALUDR„ . Captain Gray assumed command of Kearsarge in July 1963 and vas relieved by Captain C.P. Muckenthaler in June 1964. 164 COMMANDER W. J. WACKER EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS KEARSARGE CVS 33 CDR W. J. WACKER was commissioned an Ensign and Naval Aviator on August 16, 1943... flew with Bomber Squadron TWELVE from the USS SARATOGA during AVorld Var II... later flew with Fighter-Bomber 20A... spent two and one-half years with the Naval Air Transport Squadron THREE... attended U.S. Naval Post-graduate school ... served at the Naval Tech Training Unit... sailed aboard the seaplane tender USS GARDNER ' S BAY. . .has flown with Heavy Attack Squadron EIGHT. . .later spent two years at the Navy ' s Bureau of Weapons. . .attended the Air University at Maxwell AFB. . .and was Commander of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE. CDR VACKER became Executive Officer of the USS KEARSARGE on February 7, 1964. 165 ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE OFFICER CAPT W. J. WACKER MASTER AT ARMS FORCE CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN CDR C. W. LAWLER PROTESTANT CHPLAIN LCDR B. C. FAIRCHILD ADMIN ASST LT C. A. MORRIS PERSONNEL OFF ENS L. L. DONLEY X DIV OFF ENS AC. RALIAN ASST LEGAL ENS G. M. GATES SHIP ' S SECRETARY LTJG R. B. LIGHTNER TRAINING OFF ENS R.W. MOORE It 1 1 i ASST PIO ENS C.R. BRITT f g f t ' - f t Back row: Isaacson A., Ramsour J., Durham L., Ritchie V., Higley G., Warman C. Front row ; Dillon J., Bauer J„ Williams R., Huss G., Ealy S., Dillon J., Binkley N., Kelso L. 166 X DIVISION Yeomen, personnelmen, journalists, lithographers, and postal clerks make up the X Division roster. Volumes of paper work are required to carry out the ship ' s organization and operation. The men of X Division accomplish it efficiently. Not to be forgot- ten is the MAA Force which ensures neatness and order about the ship. Back row : Valliere T., Whetstone M., Williams T., Anschell J., Burlage J. Front row : Derusha D., Juarez J., Hagley P., Stock F., Castillo M. Back row : Medeiros J., Harris C, Jenkins T., Wagner G., Tunnell K. Front row : James W., Donohue J., Burton R., Stearns M. fn AKiTeo ' ' SC h ' ' u_ r oi c « Y . K • T t- ' ' I [ PO T Cr- K t 167 • „f- • mi . Back row ; Narluck C Wigmgliin G., Edwards A., Wdltf B. Front row : Price R., Ranson D., Malak R., White C. t :;i A ' ! Brck row : Crowhorn J., Vigil R.. DePalama J.. Taliaferro H.. Brown O. Front row : Jones G., Toomalatai P. Bada C., Fernandez D. Back row : Meyers R., Merwick M., Epperson D., Lindley A., Tucker T. Front row : Rosenthal H., Watkins L., DeLeon A., Palmer V., Bauson R. 168 AIR DEPARTMENT ASST AIR OFF CDR J. G. GIEDT AIR OFFICER CDR J. BENT A C HANDLING OFF LCDR T.P. SCHURR x , ' HANGAR DECK OFF LT. R. J. MOLLOY A C MAINTENANCE OFF LCDR R. M. DOWE ' «L,j FLIGHT DECK OFF LCDR J. H. WEAVER ASST CAT ARREST OFF LT R. L. COBB AVIATION FUELS OFF LTJG W. C. ZIMMERMAN CAT ARREST GEAR OFF LCDR D. L. HARLOW ADM N ASST LTJG R. D. RIDDLE 169 HU-1 DET R ltk; d. r. linehan OFFICER IN CHARGE LCDR J. G. BRADY TK; MR. ZERBE LTJG R. E. SLOAN With a hie;h degree of professionalism tlie Helo Angel of Det R provides an ever alert rescue capability to the Task Group. Back row : I lowcs J.. Austin M., Costain J. Revels K. Front row : Rosage L., Harris J., Sims J. Back row; Revel B.. Carter R., Agle R., Durrett C. Front row : Richardson W., Hester R., Coates H., Marshall J. 170 V- 1 DIVISION When word is passed to launch or recover aircraft V-1 Division springs into action and the flight deck is active with red, blue, and yellow-shirted men moving and han- dling aircraft. This division maintains a ready deck at all times. Back row : Cifelli R., Coward F., Vogt S., Oliver C. Hoefer K., Shriver T., Lutz T.. Glatte J.. Claton W., Morrow B. Front row : Hadley R., Lane L., Cashp B., Montgomery J., Spangler E. Back row: Mitchell R., Smith E., Hradec D., Harris M., Cartwright D., Henjum J., Olsson H., Ramsey J. Front row : Moodenbaugh T., Martin G., Hicks J., Braudaway D., Young B. 171 Back ruw : Maiilcy A., Gilliam R., Garner T., Wilson J., Braudaway C. Tabor D. Front row : Cole M., Diaz A., Berdeley R., Snow H.. Gilliam R. Back row : Dennis G., Barton J.. Hall D., Metzler C., Harris B., Bahr T., Larson H., Evans R., Holt T. Front row : Anderson C., Osberson G., Coupal R., Burns J., Loomis J.. Lauramoore G. 172 V 2 DIVISION The primary duty for the men of V-2 Division is the operation and maintenance of the catapults and arresting gear. During around the clock airops the men of this division display their skill and stamina required for extended operations. Back row : Jones R., Connel J., Krelder C, Kuss J., Guarino R., Lewis W. Front row : Swearingen G., Romantine A., AAnerud D., Iliff R., Cromer H. Back row : Sikes J., Holzmer W., Lutes H., Myers W., Anderson H., Kelly W., Dixson W. Front row : Pilkinton C., Ford O., Knaub R., Baier T., Wilson M., Campbell C. Back row : Hixon R., Sandberg C, Cloyd R.. Nelson H., Livsey R., Haglund S. Front row : Krogsgaard M., English J., Vincent R.. Granado R., Jacobsen D., Johnson J. 173 V-3 DIVISION Back row : Higgins A., Ehinger R., Kapper K.. Chisman C, Wertz R., Engledow J. Front row : Pineau F., Andry A., Kelley G., Curtiss A.. Hegdahl E. TIPII ' ' -J- 1 t i I Back row ; Wolford J., Lawson C, Creeley M., Keslar L., Harris O., Buckner R., Chapman R., Hogan F., Brewer J.. Campbell R. Front row : Coston J., Holman J., Gravell J., Eaton K.. Barnes J.. Thatcher F., Crews W. Carrier operations demand many exacting skills but certainly none more than the preci- sion mo ements accomplished by the men of V-3. ' ith in the close confinds of the Hangar deck they mo e aircraft ith deft ease. Back row : Baugess J., Masarik R., Norman O., Richards J., Esidore A. Front row : Westlund J., Box M., Davies R., Gasper L. 174 V 4 DIVISION The major task of V-4 Division is the one of supply- ing planes with fuel. Another responsibility of this division is that of operation and maintenance of the aviation fuel equipment. JONES N. ABCS Back row : Revels J., Hill D., Perricko R., Clark J., Powell J. Edgeler M., Cornejo A., Reily T., Jackson B., Miller O. Front row : Smith R., Chandler R., McQuyer C, Hays S., Osecki E., Deaville J. 175 back row; Slunkinan 11., Ueitorl K.. Kc-bfiiUsch J.. Shew maker C, Campion J., Hancock J., Partain J. Front row ; Otwell R.. Perkins S., Vickerman G.. Jones J.. Reilly D. Back row : Adams S., Constable S., Baker T., Beal W., Stymiest D., Chaffee A., Leonard D. Front row : Smith R., Butler E., Clavo D., Harris W., Douglas J. 176 ni vO V 6 DIVISION POZZI L. A. ADRC Performing maintenance on all automotix ' e equipment used to move planes, and pro ' iding spaces, shops, and special tools are functions of ' -6 Division. The men of this di ision have the additional duty of maintaining the CIA. mb; , i TURNER V.J. AMSC h Hedscoth L.. Keene T. Back row : Hedgcoth L.. Evans C, Curl D., Maier R., Whitehead J. Front row : Surface R., Lozano P., Lesser J., Lenon I. Back row : Bennett M.. Beavers B., Whitley J.. Foley E.; Sorrell T. Front row : Curl D., Kinlaw W., Smith J., Vose B., Sambile M. 177 COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LCDR H. L. PLOWMAN ASST COMM OFF LTJG J. D. PORTER % f ( l|- LTJt; R.k. MEYER ASSI RADIO OFF LTJG D. E. FISH CS DIV OFF LTJG G. M. ARRELL COMM ADMIN ASST LTJG J. W. HEDRICH REG PUBS OFF LTJR. R. E. HILL w% 1 K , —• . ' K OR DIV OFF LTJG J. J. CHANDLER CRYPTO SECURITY ENS J.W. ROSENSTEEL COMM WATCH OFF ENS C. D. TODD CS DIV J. O. ENS D. P. GOEDKING CR DIV J. O. ENS E.G. HATTER 178 CR DIVISION MARTIN D. W. RMCS SOTO J. A. RMCA Message handling is the large task of CR Division. This in- cludes transmitting and receiving over the numerous circuits, writing-up, and routing. This division is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of teletype and crypto equip- ment aboard the Flagship as vell as that of the destroyers in company. Back row : Wheelden F., Beathard J.. Bush P., Nicholas P.. Audiss D., Molnar L. Front row : Bassett M., Lee J., Crook D.. Kimes D., Martin I., Sciarretta J. 179 Back row : Haynes R., Pocock L., Bandy G., Grant W.. Niemela E.. Sauer A.. Allgire K., Barnett W. Front row: Woodrow D., Mitchell W., Farrington D., South C.. Sutherland D., Cashwell J., Barela G. W Back row : McCann C.. Cummings J., Munson R., Folds L., Fish R., Gilbert E., Kurczewski D. Front row : Miears S., Dillon G., Rice H., Tudahl C., Wylie R., Rogers J. 180 CS DIVISION Whether the message takes the form of flashing light, flaghoist or semaphore, a constant 24-hour vigil must be maintained. This alert division must always be ready to answer a distant flashing light and possibly relay messages to other ships within the Task Group. Back row : Grover R., McConnell J., Hertel A., Katz M., Landers R. Front row : Shaping S., Toth S.. Brown G., Branstetter M., Bicha G. Back row : Edmonds W., Tucker K., Kidd R., Sturdivant J. Constuble L., Bige O. Front row: Glacalone G., Byrnes C., Staples F., Hunt A., Capenito E., English R. 181 DENTAL OFFICER CDM M. ZUSTIAK DENTAL These men perform the necessary if occa- sionally painful task of providing dental care to those on the City at Sea. ibu Back row : Richard T., Rockey P., Hacker J.. Lapalombara N. Front row : Cunningham M.. Duldulao N., Price A. ASST DENTAL OFF LT A. E. KRZEMINSKI ASST DENTAL OFF LT T.L. HURST 182 ENGINEERING MAIN PROP ASST LT A. F. OLIVER DAMAGE CONT ASST LT E. J. SCHUSTER ELECTRICAL OFFICER LT C, A. THIELE ENGINEERING OFFICER CDR R. E. WILSON JR ENG . DMIN ASST LTJG J. C. NOLES MAIN ENG OFFICER LTJG L. K. BROCK R DIVISION OFF LTJG A. E. WYMAN AUXILIARIES OFFICER LTJG P. D. COYLE I . BOILER OFFICER LTJG J. M. HUBER X ' E DIVISION OFF ENS R. T. JONS A DIVISION JO ENS D.R. GRANT M DIVISION JO ENS W E. MCCLURE B DI TSION JO ENS F. J. WINDLE REPAIR FIRE MARSHAL CW04 H. G. LENON 183 A DIVISION ml(;am ill e. r, BTC HARLOW W.F. MMC HARBAUGH D. L. ENC KOONCE C. M. MMC The operation and maintenance of elevators, hydraulic steering emergency generators and even air conditioning are the responsibility of the men of A Division. Back row : Brown M., Misfeldt D., Phelps S.. Legg R., Henson L., Loukotka R., Lone Elk E. Front row : McGowan W., Caldwell T., Carlton G., Gutierrez G., Byrd T. 184 Back row : Allen G., Lair J., James R., Crabb D., Parker W., Cook R., Robbins M., Robbins A., Hickey W. Front row: Morgan J., Gonzaga R., Casile R., Hall B., Marquatte T., Marquette J.. Butrick II. Back row : Williams L.. Lietzau H., Shippey G., Lindholm J. Front row : Krepin R.. Fleischer G., Williford T.. Cornett O. Back row : Wright E., Knowland C., Patton C., Greaney J., Morris T., Hagedorn D., Heinssen C. Front row : Murphy G., Hedtke M., Main R., Root B., Draper R., MacDonald J., Borgwald G. B DIVISION BOUTWELL L. N. BTC V WEADOCK L. E. BTC -I ' SHER B. E. S. BRC MCDADE M.A. BTC Few men onboard work under as strenuous conditions as B Division. Repair and upkeep of boilers and auxiliary equipment is a man size job. bMULlNEK L. BTC Llink low ; W illiaui. ' 5 N., Barlow i ' .. Cjialhus l . Front row : Duer T., Turner W., Ludlow R. 186 Back row : Miller H., Carney F., MacDonald C, Kallberg L.. Barnes R., Skifter J., O ' Brien P. Front row : Cuddington W., Bryant D., Christisn A., Johnson G., Parker G., Suit K., Krummel W. Back row : Snaveley L., Brown D., Duchene A., Brooks J.. Peugh t . Andress J. Front row : Lave M., Amburgey C , HoUoway T.. Markwith R., Annas J., Burgess R. r= (ym l Mp Biick I ' dvv ; I ' nglc 1-., Dittnch J., iliiitz E., Yallowizcr A., Cliasscrcau IJ., Woodruff R., Btirnes C. Smith I. Front row : White T., Radigan S., Whiteside L.. Wright G., Ratliff W. Burbank B., Lepper L., Meza D. Back row : Mendoza F., Chistensen D., Bryan J., Greene D., Puiedo R., Bea ley K. Andrew A. Front row : IVIendenhall L., Lambert J., Swanger B., Trussoni R., Griffen H. Back row : Wright G., Mendoza F., Klassen R., Townsend K., RatUff W. Front row : Klotz G., McGibbon D., Cleaver E., Tetz S. Back row : Boggs J., Barden C., Rossi A., McGibbon D., Calkins R. Front row : Stevens D., Grogan J., Michael W. Schilling M. 188 •t; 1. ' US r 7 -• Back row: Valesquez M., ■lllla l R., Blabac J., Dugger D., Barnes R., Bulter F., Farrell R., Bauch R. Front row : Debaets A., Bickham R., Babila F., Edwards D., Wilson J., Temple R., Howard C. Back row : Schilling M., Long C, Williams J. A ' larler D.. Gibson E., Lybeck H., Calinks R. Front row : Stevens D., Boggs J., Grogan J., Rogers W., Barden C, Ramp T. Back row : Chapman ., Timmons F., Kellcy 11., Gugert 11.. Thompson W., Rietz H. Front row : Hudnall W., Adkins H., Onraet M., Brock D. SHOii owi- ' MAi i Back row: Azukas G., Sim T., Jennings E., Morge W., Allen L., Eichelsdoerfer J., Mannley J. Front row : Ferretti G., Vetter F., Churchill S., W illiams J., Delozier J. Jordan J. E DIVISION The responsiblities of E Di ision is to main- tain electrical equipment including vents, lighting and sound systems. k BUCHANAN L. D. EMC Back row : Front row : Hopper C, Rupe P.. Aiuicrw 11.. Cole . 1. Olm.sted G., Snyder L. Patterson J.. Pfaff W.. Grant R., Sejoneke C. Lopez C. Back row : Markwell J., Parker J., Cole J., Scheidler T., McDaniel T., Northup R., Dawkins J., Clark C. Front row ; VadDorn T., McGough B., Bumpus L., Garrico R., Thompson D., Jensen R., Dolin D., McMannon M. Back row : Smith R., Richardson R., Cooper S., Conley P. Seebold K.. Hunter E., Doxon R. Front row : Alicante P., Johnston L., Wibright R.. Erlund R., Fauchald T. 190 ir MILLER V. L. ICCS Back row: ErnsterJ.. Roberts G., Menefee A., Lee J. Front row : Lee K., Pelz K., Faulkner D. Back row : Marsh A., Mullen J., Miller D., Westcott R.. Grove D. Front row : Shalley L., Blaine C. Salyer P., Marsch A. 191 M DIVISION BEATY R. H. MMCS GOLDEN C. P. MMC FORBUS J.H. MMC The Main Engines Division operate, maintain and repair the main propulsion equipment. The operation of turbines and turbo-generators that supplv the ship ' s electrical power are all in a davs work. Back row: Gemmill R., Scott M., Ray J., Anderson R., Nesbitt J., Wallace C, Olson G., Smith W., Baran A. Front row : White T., Chastain F,, Barnes G., Brodie T., Crozier L., Sutherland J., Crook J. 192 Back row: Bidwell R., Smith E.. McPherson P.. Vaile E.. Thompson S., Turnbaugh G., Richardson D.. Olds J., Rahde L. Front row : Smith J.. Hartley D.. Legien B., Brown J., Hill G., Tally P., Blackshire R. Back row: Johnson W., Spoor D., Novak W., Fuller J., Marshall G.. Sharp A., McDaniels T., Clark W., Jones K. Front row : Belong R., Madden G., Goldmith T., Smith W.. Beardsley I., Whipple R., Mumaw J. 19S R DIVISION UK I CRONIN R.C. SFCS i.n WRIGHT A. R. DCCS HRINDAK J. SFC Damage control organization is a large park of R Di ision s job. Such diverse skills as pipe- fitting carpentry and metal work are required. TEDDERS S. SFC PETERS M.E. SFC Back row: Herbstntt J., Cornett J.. Kider F.. kcdlon D.. Horton N., Davison H. Front row : Napier C, Deering R.. Lee G., Griffin A.. Huffman R. Back row : Hostetler C., Larson R., Browning R. Front row: Lindo T., Rowe D., Gallegos P. i Back row; McKulancl iJ.. Law D., McGce 1).. Crub S., Littrell D., M Front row: Whiteman E.. Green B.. Smith B.. Kostelecky V., L oore W. ovett G. A If-Pj - , 4 ■ ' I M U Back row : Antonio R.. Garcia J., Donohue N.. Earl J. Gorton J.. Farris K., Rimbach D. Front row : Wagner W.. Cuningham F., Tamashlro R. RioG A., Corpus J., Evans A. J ' . Back row : Angell D.. Irvin D., Spence W. Beal J., Cauckwell R.. McGaffee J. Front row : Smith B., McDermott H., Boyle J., Arrington K.. Ridgeway R. Back row : Slusser J., Crawford D., Bentley D., Cales C. Front row : Kinsey J., Ebmeyer G., Dion J. 195 MEDICAL MEDICAL OFFICER LCDR S. MARKARIAN ASST MED OFF LT S. K. FISHMAN MED ADMIN ASST LTJG W. H. MEYERS SllUFEG M.G. HMCS Kearsarge is a floating city and a city must have a hospital. H Division provides this essential service. The Division is composed of Hospital Corpsman and Doctors. 196 H DIVISION Back row : Morris L., Munson C, Hinshaw J., Carlson D. Front row : Pegler D., Young R., Jones G. Back row : Renzo J.. Kostal L.. Jackson D.. Cross R. Front row : Hokr W.. Timberlake M.. Rudnicki J., Gee T. Back row ; Sumner ¥., Oakes S., Edwards O... Miranda C. Campbell J. Front row: Sims J.. Mann R., Greeney W. 197 ' — ' Oa NAVIGATOR CDR L.W. BROWN NAVIGATOR CDR E. M. HAUGH NAVIGATION N DIVISION i ' f  l A « Back rcnv : Front row 198 Culler C, Hodges J., O ' Connor J., Kowal J., Calhoun J.. Werrell R., Engle F., Burgar D., Friis D. Beaver R., Higgins G., Douglas R., Rasmussen D., Rockett C. ASST NAVIGATOR LT A. D. LONGTON N Division has the unquestion- ably important job of steering and navigating Kearsarge. OPERATIONS CIC OFFICER CDR W. H. CRAWFORD OPERATIONS OFFICER CDR C. B. HAMILTON • asst airops off :dr b. k hannula ASST CIC OFFICER LCDR C.W. MARTIN ATO ASST CATC OFF ASST CATC OFF ASW OFFICER LCDR DE BAKER LT H. K. CHRISTENSEN LT C. F. BENNETT LT R. J. BRENNAN I ' N ELECTRONICS OFF LT R. E. CORSNITZ ' ASST ELECT OFF CIC WO LT F. C. KEINRATH LTJG D B. E ' ANS -«  .- --4 , 1 SCAC OFFICER T T. D. SAVILLE CICWO LTJG J. A. STEPHENSON ; ■ ' ' ■I OI DIV JO ENS P. B. FITZGERALD xX: % OI DIV OFF LTJG G. L. DUNN CICWO LTJG K.L. HAWKEN CICWO LTJG P.J. AHLBRAND « AAW OFFICER LTJG R.W.SZOPINSKI METEROLOGIST OPS ADMIN ASST CICWO LT J. D. JARRELL L TJG L. R. DEMATTHEIS LTJG WOOD Vv SONAR OFF ENS FURROW 199 OA DIVISION Weather is of ital importance to an embarked Air Group. The Aerographers Mates observe, record, plot and disseminate weather data. MITCHELL R. E. AGC - i } Back row : Mosier C, Smith J., Linderman G.. Devine C, Marquez R. Front row : Woodham G., Smith N., Eddington S.. Kinkade T. 200 ■ M ' M ROBINSON J. ACCS Oft j DODSON R. D. ACC 1 - i-lAKEK E, L ACCA OC DIVISION The main air traffic control center aboard the Kear- sarge is manned b OC Division personnel. Their numerous duties include scheduling of aircraft, ap- proach control, dissemination of weather information and na ' igational data, and delivery and transfer of personnel, spare parts, and mail aboard the ship ' s COD. ' f r -pea. . i i k V V, .J Baciv row : Zeitler G., Plaisted P., Happer E.. Yeoman E. Front row : Pomier W., Acott V., Williams L. ft j i REDLICH L. ACCA Back row : Hudson J., Minor G., Hardgraves D. Front row : Jones H., Famham W., Nelson T. 201 The primary responsibility of the ET s is the maintenance and repair of the ship ' s electronic equipment such as radars and radio. CONLEMAN W. M. RMCS DONERTY I.J. ETC o E D I V I s I o N FORREST R,L, ETC Back row : Wells G., Young O., Hyden II., Sniedze A., Ware W.; Forrest R. Front row : Burnard J., Sharf D., Olson A., Williford H. 202 Back row: Nispuruk M., Kraft C. Galatocky R., Meadows R.. Tilma S. Koskl R. Front row : Snyder R., Simboski R., Piazza N.. Pillion R. Back row : Hendrwi T., Haga J., Caater T.. Crombie R., Granberg E. Front row : Gonzales E.. Sampson J.. Groh L., Johnson J. 203 01 DIVISION Manning the Combat Information Center and Sonar spaces are the tasks of the men in OI Division. Tasks found in CIC are many and varied, including;: Air Con- trolHng, radio communications, radar navigation and manning ASCAC. WlbL K. D. RDCA % v ■ A , t ' m. . ' Back row: Gomez J.. Crane W., Sebury W., Lopez J.. 1 ' iirki.rt L. Olson R., Smart L. Front row : Lien M., Parker S., Marshall F.. Wrigley F., Slack L. Garcia C. Back row: Wise R., Lester C, Robinson J., Heseman J. Larson D. Front row: Miller R., Collingsworth G., Daniels J., Hill L. 204 i ; % r - I $ s, i k. - Back row: Roeng F., Shapcott C, Partt E., Tully A., Smith R.. Carriker W., Hufnagel R., Miller C, Dodson W. Front row : DeVries H., Smith R., Hamil W., Jablonski S., Asia R., Smith J. Back row ; Dunson D., Chambless L.. Reynolds C, Fielden S., Smith R.. Edwards H., Messer M. Front row: Mayhah R., Clinton D.. Duvall J., Wall C. Howard K.  « Back row : Prochazka R.. Weikel D., Teller D., Fox J., Reed T., Johnson E., Alber R., Hathorn R. Front row : James W., Suit J., Walsh J., McCombs J., Aldridge D., Bernier R. 205 -C i f --:. ! , Back row : LT. D. Baker, Rice R.. Bierman R., Lewison T., Moore D., McNeil P., Kirby J., Paul A. Front row : Busselen R.. Sebree _R., Watson W., Gerber R., Greene R., Sorensen L., Webb G. OP DIVISION KIRBY J. PHC Air Intelligence and the Photo Lab are units of OP Division. Teaming together they process information to assist in operational analysis. PAUL T. PHC 206 r SUPPLY I . SUPPLY OFFICER CDR W. O. FOULKES AVIATION STORES OFFICER LTJG R. S. BURRIS DISBURSING OFFICER LTJG W. N. WINFIELD SALES OFFICER ENS S. J. HENSLEY WARDROOM MESS ENS D.A. LAKE LTJG CD. EDMONDS SUPPLY OFFICER CDR J. J. BECKHAM COMMISSARY OFFICER KNS !H ' HAWKING ASST SUPPLY OFFICER LT J. R. CHAMBERS STORES OFFICER ENS C. E. STALKER ASST SALES OFFICER ENS D. L. JENKINS LTJG G. W. GREER 207 S-1 DIVISION S-l services every department of the ship. GSK is the supply center of Kay City, without them actixity sould soon cease. If there is a need to be filled GSK w ill fill it. ( iKZEL A.H. SKCA P X V V % % Back row : Jolinson C, Williams A., Dayle P., Lacy A., Quion A., Anonical S. Front row : Webb L., Galeno W ., Samala S., Harding P. M ' Back row : McNellis R., Elkins L., Maye R. Front row : Davies D., Mangubat J., Dalhke B. 208 S 2 DIVISION . ' iwa FARMER L. K. CSCS Cooks, Bakers, Butchers and Commissaryman strikers all have a large part of the job of feeding the men of the Kearsarge. Much planning goes into the preparation of menus. S-2 Division has over a hundred men TAD from other departments to help. All of this preparation and planning is needed to suit the individual tastes of Kay- men. Back row : Lasher R.. Jones C, Briley M., Del Vicchio Front row ; Volkman R., Edens A. 209 Back row : Suter C. Johnson R., Day M.. Farmer L.. Britton K., Clutter E., Hyde G., Smock D. P ' ront row : Velasco P., Delano R., Cole R., Sena W., Anderson B., Sinquefield L., Brandow R. Back iuiiu L.. I ' .indcr (i.. PhiUiiJs L.. Cravdmi R.. DeVoe J., Winnen R.. Slayton C, Palmer R. 210 i Back row : Cambs, Thormahien, Suppes, Noponen, Holden, Krupa. Wright, Taurinski. Brumbly Middle row: Hanitz, Mahramus. Hyden. Weddle, Hurley. Arfman, Dix, Gholson Front row : Hobbs, Cordry. L ' Heureux. Bowmar. Hill, Braudaway, Perex, Gojara Back row : Holden, Thomas, Andrews, Lloyd, Surratt, Dygart, Snyder, Orzano, Leach Middle row : Blaylock, Spears, Bradley, Robbins, Gonzales, Struhar, Youngman, Thompson, Foster Front row : Forgia, Crochet, Sherrod, Nolda, Haske, Simpson, Burton Back row : Cline, Mclntyre. Howard, Williams, Pockrus, Wheeler, CoUey, Murphy. Conkey Middle row : Taylor, Harwick, Peak. Nauman, Varner, Plovost, Day, Carver Front row ; Smith, Delbosco. Hale. Carlson, Matson, Elliott, Gibbs, Smith 211 SMITH SWC S-3. the salesman of the Fleet have the responsibility of adnriinistering and operating the Ship ' s Stores. S-3 DIVISION Back row: Kennedy L.. Willis J., WIrcUt M., French R.. Woodley S., Taylor C, Cole L., Palaganas H. Front row ; Huckabee L.. McLaughlin G.. Karpenske D.. Obal P., Musco J., Williams J., Mclnnes W. 212 Back row : Henry J., Pedro H., Heller R., Musgrove C, Derting., C, Fitzgerald B., Rule J., Tuttle W., Evans J.. Bliss J.. Koenen C. Mitchell L., Harmon W., Anderson R., Fillis D., Braner C. Front row : Oliver J., Hervey D., Martin P., Trainor W., Rothwell F., Simmons W., Boyd A., McManus J., Scarpelli H., Alderson I.,, Amyx C. 5-VOJte WO Back row; Rhodes C, Wanner D.. Calzada C, Stanley H. Front row : Chavez S.. Hampton H. 213 S-4 DIVISION Back row : Antonelli K. Mendoza C, Preclaro M., Adrid R., Gamboa T. Front row : Ament W., Rongione W.. Palm J., Goss D., Keka A. Disbursing is a word we all know A ery popular Division. Throughout the month these men procure, safe- guard and account, preparing for the main event, payday. S 1 1-; ENSON A. F. DKCA 214 U ij 9 T _ XM ! i McCLENDON J. SDC PEREZ J. F. SDC The responsibility of S-5 Division is the preparation and serving of food in the AVardroom. Other routine duties of this division are cleaning and upkeep of the officer ' s staterooms and often times around the clock serving in the Ward- room. S-5 DIVISION W iJ ' ' w V Back row ; Perez J., Claro L., Alvarez M., Brue O., McClendon J. Front row: Calinao A., Bernardo P., Ulatan J., Escosio M., Buenviaje G. Back row ; Ochave F., Santiago A., Zubia V., Cadua E., Peralta E. Front row : Walker C, Lozada L, DeLapaz L.. Valdriz F., Carreon S., Cajulis C. 215 S 6 DIVISION - GALLANT J. A. SKC S-6 is the A iation Stores Dhision. They handle the storerooms and all aeronautical spare parts in Kearsarge. In entor and accounting are all part of the job of S-6. P - rl f ' , ! ' Back row : Preston W.. Freeman D., Doak G., Cresto J., Wigen R., Keith A., Nordby R. Front row : King T., Couher T.. Julian W.. Nurakami D.. Grimes R. Back row ; Leonard D., Wartha J.. Miller J., Richerson M. Edright W., Osborne R., Gallant J. Front row : Evaristo A.. Bartleson R., Rice J., Meadows R. Clemmer L. 216 WEAPONS . lie lAL WEAPONS OFF LCDR R.F. FASSULA FIRST LIEUTENANT LCDR L. H. SHREWSBURY GUNNERY OFFICER LT P. H. GIVEN WEAPONS OFFICER LCDR J.W. BRADFORD JR. ORDNANCE OFFICER LT O.T. BLACK EOD OFFICER LTJG S. W. CHWALEK 5TH DIV JO LTJG R. C. BOYD W DIVISION OFFICER LTJG J. E, HAGERUP G DIVISION OFFICER LTJG S. T. NIKAZY % 2ND DIVISION OFF LTJG J. F. LOWE FOX DIVISION OFF LTJG H. F. GRABER XI 5TH DIV JO LTJG D. L. WATTS FOX DIVISION JO LTJG J. W. BROWNLOW WEAPONS ADMIN ASST ENS D.L. MCKENNA .;RD DIVISION OFF ENS W. R. STEWART 1ST DIVISION OFF ENS F. M. HALL AVIATION ORD GUNNER ENS J. R. SEGEN 3RD DIVISION JO ENS E. H. fWCODFORD SHIP ' S BOS ' N CW03 J.C. WINDHAM 217 DECK DIVISIONS The Deck Divisions are composed of Bos ' n Mates and their Strikers. These are the hard working men whose numerous duties include replenishment, anchoring and many, many other topside jobs. LAFERRIERE E. T. BMC 1st DIVISION Back row : Ellsworth G., Robinson R., Legg J. Front row : Blaisck ' U L., Evans C, Calvert W. Back row : Santa Cruz E., Opland R., Godfrey J. Front row : Michaels F., Novotny F. 218 Back row : Frady B., Johnson J., Boggs J. Front row : Brown R., Jones T., Fox E., Arndt J. Back row : Yanez R.. Pierce H., Hill D. Front row : Coyle R.. Hintz H.. Laloula F.  • Back row : JMoore E., Cooper R.. Laloula F. Front row : Novotny F., Miner R., Willems W, Back row : Parra E., Liggett M., Galbrai th E., Miner R. Front row : Gunn R.. Cooper R., Rose G.. Willems W.. Moore E. 219 2nd DIVISION V Back row : McMorris J., Paris J.. Anderson J.. Mata V., Dorfman M.. Gould V.. Bessire W.. Forsyth E. Front row : Lodestein M., Thomas H., Maxey H., Shine B., Wyble J. Back row : Turbarg F , Anness R.. Fnghohn K., O ' Pry C, King T., Ruch R. Front row : Lucero R., Lafayette W., Thomson S. McMillon L. Back row ; MciKi 1.. Nctf R,. l Lrn!cr I ' . Rivera 1.. Mauer R., Allen t.. Miller G. Front row : Shannon J., Toledo G., Verdin J., Freitas D., Thompson R. 3rd DIVISION 220 Back row : Slagle R., Washington J., Pritchett C., Rhoads D., Kincaid H. Front row : Holmes H., Snyder E., Griego E. i Back row : Storez R., Shoemaker K.. Floyd R., Spencer W. Front row : Galley D., Haynes K., Ray J., Bortner E. 5th D I V I S I o N The second oldest rate in the Navy, that of Gunner ' s Mate is a well earned rate. Men of 5th Division have the diversified tasks of maintaining gun mounts, training and pointing the guns on target, and maintaining the hy- draulic systems to mobilize the mounts. i ¥ f Back row ; McCaffery C, Bowles R., Williams R., Race D.. Fulton R. Front row : ToUiver R., Lee W., Mauro S., Noland M., Adkins R. 221 FOX DIVISION Maintenance, preservation and operation i| of all fire control equipment is the major task of Fox Division. Skilled hands are required for this vital work. f Back row : Franklin J., Raisola V., Fortes J.. Yates C. Front row : Laakman R.. Rhinehart R., Conk T., Jordan M., Seifert A. Back row; Green E., Lawrence R., Whitt R. Ilorton G., Evers D. Front row : Meyer S.. Mautz L., Boyer M., Hackwith G., Sharp K., McFarland L. 222 G DIVISION G Division ' s Gunners ' Mates handle all the ship ' s magazines and ammunition, and are responsible for the upkeep of all small arms. All a iation ordnance han- dling equipments and bomb elevators are manned by men of G Division. In addition to their numerous duties they fire the shotline to other ships for undei ' - vvay replenishment. Back row : Lepage R.. Scull R., Sierra S., Kruger J.. Silva M., Elliot H. Front row : Henderson J., Keldenlch A., Thomson R., White K. ' r ' r ■ Back row ; Rawlings J.. Lavoy C, Smith J.. Ingram R., Kmk S.. Grisham A., Bennett G. Front row : Groh G.. Malewicki R., Germain R., Wilcox P.. Krutsinger P. Back row : O ' Nell T., Gordon M., Sukraw D., Kallner R.. Knutson B.. Thacker E., Jones G., McAllister M. Front row ; Borges L.. Hanson R., Vaught D., Snyder R.. Calcagno J., Wells F., Hobbs J. 223 SIDE CLEANERS Anywhere you see chipping of paint. s abs in action and paint brushes flying, there you ' ll find the hard working Side Cleaners. if a i - . ' Back row : Bugg J.. Jones T.. Cook J: ., Ryan P. Front row : Button D., Fox K., Fox E., Glass B. Back row : Frady B.. Arndt J.. Wells U.. Bates K., Lambert R. Front row: Hall ' .. Henniger D.. Brown R.. Calvert W. 224 DETORRIE R. E. TMC REILLY L. J. GMGC W DIVISION W Division is part of tlie Weapons Department. This is the Nuclear Weapons Group. Gunners Mate Technicians and Torpedomen are more than capable at work in their highly specialized job. FRY J. W. TMC MOLNAR L. B. ATC Back row; Kulick D., Leivas R., Hughes J., Downey J., Stern R., Cebelak D., Booth G., Farnham H., Harrsch D. Front row : Minniti R., Thompson L.. Fitch L., Lowe V., Lander E., Drake G., Kipp H. 2 25 w MARINE DETACHMENT (7th DIVISION) CO. MARINE DETACHMENT CAPT M. G. MORRIS Detjen H., McKinney R., Tucker J., Milton H. Linder H. With traditional smartness the Marine De- tachment assists in the maintenance of the ship ' s security and the pcrsonnal safety of the Executive and Commanding officer. The Marine Detachment is responsible for maintenance of the ship ' s brig. i :xi:cuTivE officer 2nd LT W. H. TEUSCH Back row ; Smith S.. Jarrett R., Kovaka J., Alarcon R. Front row •. Amador G., Horky L., Quintana E., Howard A. 226 ¥ If Back row : Ertel D., Clark G., Cooley W.. Vandyke C. Front row : Glees H., Malone R.. Rodriguez J., Williams D. Back row : Brown E., Frana V., Johnson J., Baker R., Dawson W. Front row : Johnson L., Lee O., Arnold R., Mcevers A. Back row : Kartecakz R., Walker D.. Leanes D.. Holmes P. Front row : Solley J., Martin R., Schaub R.. Shellito H. Back row : Shipley T.. Peyton W., Leonardo R., Langford J. Front row: Mills C., Mariette S., Baxter.. Moen J. ® Back row : Emery R., Fish M., Miller G., Canon B., Cochran R. Front row : Mumford W., Malone J.. Herrera J., Cool B. 227 ' ' Jftssai CDR Brooks entered the Navy in 1942 as an Aviation Cadet. He received his commission and designation as a Naval aviator in 1945. A native Kentuckian, he attended Northwestern University. Since designation CDR Brooks has served with numerous operational squadrons. Attending General Line School and Naval War College he reported to ' S-21 in 1960. Here he served as Operations Officer, Executive Officer and as Commanding Officer. On 10 December 1963 CDR Brooks assumed his present assignment. Commander Carrier Antisubmarine Air Group Fifty-Three. COMMANDER CVSG-53 CDR R. S. BROOKS HISTORY OF CARRIER AIR GROUP 53 Carrier Air Group 53 was formally commissioned on 1 April 1960 on board the USS BENNINGTON (CVS-20) as the NAVY ' s first Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group. CVSG-53 is composed of two fixed ving squadrons flying the Gruman TRACKER, VS-21-US29 one Helicopter squadron HS-6 flying the Sikorsky SEA KING, one detachment of early warning squad- ron (VAW-11) flying the Douglas GUPPY SKYRAIDER, and one detachment of an attack squad- ron (VA-153 DET-R) flying the Douglas SKY HAWK. Since commissioning, the Air Group has deployed to the Western Pacific and participated in numerous Pacific Fleet exercises. In September of 1962, Air Group 53, with its seven hundred officers and men, departed from the usual Anti-Submarine role and participated in the recovery of astronaut Walter Schirra. Following the MIDPAC astronaut recovery, the Air Group spent seven months in Antisubmarine Warfare training and preparation for a Western Pacific deployment. On April 19, 1963, the Air Group departed San Diego aboard the USS KEARSARGE (CVS-33) bound for WESTPAC. En- route, Air Group 53 participated with KEARSARGE in the recovery of a second astronaut, Gordon Cooper, in the Hawaiian area. While on the WestPac deployment, the Air Group took part in numerous advanced ASW exercises, returning to San Diego in early December of 1963. After a six month training cycle CVSG-53 again loaded aboard KEARSARGE on June 19 and set sail for Hawaii. After operating in the Hawaiian area for approximately 3 weeks, the ship and Air Group headed for WESTPAC, arriving in Yoko- suka, Japan on 30 July. On 5 Aug. the KEARSARGE was unexpectedly deployed to the South China Sea to provide ASW protection for units of SEVENTHFLT operating there during the Gulf of Tonkin crisis. CVSG-53 provided this protection for the 30 day at sea period. When the Tonkin affair failed to escalate her embarked Air Group thankfully returned to a normal operating schedule. 228 CVSG-53 STAFF OPEKAllONS OttlCtk LCDR G. H. HELLAND MAINTENANCE OFF LT J. R. GOGGIN LANDING SIGNAL OFF LT B. C. NELSON FLIGHT SURGEON LT G.S. HAHN FLIGHT SURGEON LT W. B. PIERCE AVIONICS OFFICER LT W. L. FOSTER Mmmm kf AIO LTJG H. K. MEYER WILLAFORD W. E. ATCS 1 ACKLIN B., HANNAMAN J., DELA ROSA G. 229 HS-6 COMMANDING OFFICER CDR M. R. STARR t Ai EXECUTIVE OFFICER CDR G. H. SEIDAL (JPEKA 1 lUNS OFFICER LCDR E. MASA MAINTENANCE OFF LCDR V. D. INMAN AUMIN OFFICER LCDR J. L. BACON mk SAW OFFIECR LCDR F. R. SPIEGLER isr SAFETY OFF LCDR W.E. BOYER FLIGHT OFF LCDR C. L. KRAMMEIER ASST MAINT OFF LCDR T. T. COLE ASST ADMIN ()FF LCDR W. E. ZIORECK AC MAINT CONT LCDR M. O. ADEN V - Ashi ASW OFF LT W. A. STENNETT . gUALITY CONT (JFF LT J. M. STALCUP T ' R,MNING OFF LT D. W. STRE - WEAPONS DIV OFF LT W. J. PHARIS 230 (((g , c?r STAN OFFICER AIKCKEVV TRNG OFF SCHEDULES OFF ,T R. L. DALTON LT J. A. MONTANARO LT G. T. SKIDGEL AIR I ' RAMES OFF LT B. H. OWENS ' { 1 ' ' K% y 1 rr A- : • 5 POWER PLANTS OFF LT W. D. GIESKE LINE DIV OFF LT R. W. BELL MAT CONT UIV OFF LTJG E. E. ROGERS EDUCATION OFF LTJG P. H. HILL PERSONNEL OFF LTJG J. C. JENSEN ' ' ' ' fC ' ,v, AIO LEGAL OFFICER ASST PERSONNEL OFF ASST A C MAINT ASST POWER PLANTS LTJG C. R. KIZER LTJG E. H INNES LTJG F. D. MAGERS LTJG M. K. WESTALL LTJG R. A. GRULKOWSKI d COMM OFFICER PIO ASST OPS LOGS OFF ELECT INST OFF LINE DIV JO LTJG C.S.STOKES LTJG G. M. THOMPSON LTJG J. I FORD LTJG R. V. SCHOENFELD LTJG J. D. CAVANAUGH « w y WEAPONS OFFICER A 1 I H i. VS )l ' IP OFF ASST COMM OFF WORK SCHED OFF ASST AIO •JG T G. HEINTZELMAN LTJG R. W. BURNAND LTJG D. O. CULLETON LTJG J. E. WAGONER LTJG W. P. MATTHEWS SURV ENS J. M I ' AL OFF 1ST LIEU I ENFANT PETROVICH ENS R.V. GOODLOE ASSl A C TR.A.INING ASST AIRFRAMES ENS J.A. LENERTZ ENS O.C. WOODROOF ELECT OFFICER ENS D. E. B. RRY 231 RE GISTER J. D. AXC ANDERSON H. R. AOCS «rf« KELLY W. G. AECS WILSON M.V. PNC ' BOMBARDIER L. D. AMHC i: BARBOUR B. S. AXC SUPRY M. L. AMEC STAPCZYNSKI J. S. ATC WARDELL R. D. ATC PETERSON C. L. AMHC HARRIS W.E. AMSC WRIGHT CD, AMSC i rai,]ki GAVAGHAN G. A. ADJC BELL R. N. ADJC DENTON J. B. ADJC Back row : Hanson W., Lammert A., Lewis J., Reinke G., Hall O., Porter M., Ware R., Donaldson W., Spahr C, Kramer C. Front row : Tyson W., Graf V., Dewald S., Frayer A., Macdaerson J., Clugston B., Goffney R., Byrne J. 232 In addition to being the largest squadron in the Kearsarge, the unique sonar capabihty of HS-6 significantly contributes to the combat readiness of the Task Group. Back row : Porter M., Sixsmith R., Harjer D., Cain J., Browning T., Turner W. Front row : Serlno F., Coombs R.. Cawley M. Back row : Reigle J.. Escalera J.. Stone R.. Payne Z., Keich G.. Stewart R.. Krcnz E.. Foster G. Front row: Lunder P.. Workman E., Starr C. Burgoon R.. August L.. Walters G., Enger R., Yuras S. Back row: Owens W.. Schoendorf L., King L. Front row: Bartok J., Thlbodeaux J., Donaldson R. Back row: Hill A.. Duncan W.. Krosnick D., Uodd E. Front row : Zimmerman J., Schwingdorf D. Mick P., Triplett H. 233 Back r.iw; Clanton li. l- ' luk j.. Wilkuis K. Donaklsdii K., Cnkcy W., killcv R.. Hehn L. Front row : Grimsley D.. Doric D.. Schwalm I.. Delgado J., Parrott L., Noah W., Estes G. Back row : Walls J.. Kiely J.. Robinson C. Whiddon A.. Heustis R.. Schuster K.. Brown F., Rennahan T.. Roberts R.. Cooper J. , t n- Front row : Franzen R.. Bohall H.. Franzed G.. Shemanski R.. McCain J.. Howard R.. Collier T.. Johnson J. Back row : Bancroft J., Miller F., Robb L)., Stoller R., Ilill T., Williams C, Smith I). Front row : Bell G., Quinn D., Mack L., Ferguson J., Johnson R., Stevens D., Knapp D. 234 a T ) ?? VAW-11 DET R X itf OFFICER IN CHARGE LCDR J. I. MORRIS • ' i. AST OINC .T C. G. RANEY OPERATIONS OFFICER MAINT QUAE CONT LT A. MERZ LT R. W. SCHUETTE ASST OPS OFFICER MAINT CONTROL LTJG G. E. YOUMANS LTJG R. E. KORDALSKI . :% ' k.i PERSONNEL OFFICER ADMIN OFFICER CIC ASW OFFICER , , . ' i T nM t Tir T F RFNTI EY LTJG G. S. LAWRENCE LTJG W. F. RANZINGER LTJG G. G. CHRIST LTJC D. B. JOHNSON LTJG J. E. BENTLEY FLIGHT OFFICER :OMM NAMUAUON LTJG J. G. JAMISON A loMLS OFFICER LTJG C. F. NELSON LINE DIV OFFICER LTJG L.J. ESBECK 4-i AIO LTJG J. D. REAM 1ST LIEUTENANT LTJG J. E. HARRELL 235 VAW-ll is the Airborne Early Warning Squadron. They provide the radar eyes so vital to the HUK Group. Their AD-5W ' s play a major role in the ASW story. i;aki;er .1. AMC NOWAK T. ATC Back row : Barber J.. Krause J.. Moat A., Jones B., Davidoff R.. Feucht J., Bryant R., Montgomery C. Falkenhan J.. Ybarra J., Webb T.. Scott A.. Faulkner B. Front row : Knoll J.. Gillett G.. Whitehead J.. Vaughn J., Aune R.. Hovis C, Godwin D.. Minnich J.. Orick D. Back row: Nowak i., Hamilton 11., McGuUy R., Munder R., Nowakowski F.. Zellars C., Bachelder J., Johnson H., Williams J., Robbing J., Bowers G. Front row : Rarick J., Baty M., Thomas P., Sanders J., Booth R., Erickson M., Ravis G. 236 m V uJ , « 1 ■ «V VS-29 COMMANDING OFFICER CDR J. E. FENWICK COMMANDING OFFICER CDR J. HATTERSLEY iXECUTIVE OFFICER :DR W.T. MITCHELL OPERATIONS OFFICER LCDR W. E. MCCORMACK ADMIN OFFICER LCDR R. E. LABARRE A; ' C MAINT. OFFICER LCDR W. H. CROOM TRNG OFFICER LT G.G. WILLLAMS lATION SAFETY OFF STAN OFFICER PERSONNEL OFFICER LT P. W. SENDEN LT H. F. PERSON LT G. A. ENGLISH 237 t i« ASW Ul-i-iCEK LT A. W. CARSON LT J. A. CARLSON LOMM OFFICER LT D- R. HAND A1RCK. 1-T UI OFF LTJG R. L. VALLEY AIR IMELLl-HNCE LTJG W.L. BUTLER ABATOR ' S EQUIP LTJG P. W. SCHMIDTKE ASST ADMIN LTJG F. S. DALZELL AIRFRAMES LTJG W. A. RATHBUN LINE DIV OFF LTJG J. E. MOST AY TRAINLXi. LTJG M. M. kO.MlNI POWER PLANTS LTJG J. E. CATTOOR MATERIAL CONT LTJG V. S. HUTH AIRCREW TRGN LTJG S.D. HAWKINS 1st LIEUTENANT LTJG N. E. HALLIDAY EDUCATION OFF LTJG C. V. LIND y LEGAL OFF LTJG S. A. TURNER INSTRUMENT TRNG LTJG R. R. SCHWARTZ ASST CO.NLM i)l-F LTJG J.W. HAMMOND A ST AIR INTEL ENS D. J. MCMUNI 238 JOHNSON A.J ADCS riLcn 1-. ij. ATC ATC VS-21 was the first ASW Squadron in Kearsar e. VS-21 men, shops and divi- sions within the squadron do necessary maintenance and upls;eep to their S2Fs. They are always on top w ith AS V pro- tection. CLAUS J. A. AMSC SWINNEY J.F. ADRC DODD C. E. AXC THILTGEN K.J. YNC HILL C. G. AEC ' ■ BASS B. J. ADRC Back row: Guy V., Penct; i ., Thorn D., Carpenter R., Wilcox T., Cre vvc■ll B.. Cappcu J., liai.aiia J. Middle row : Harris D.. Cummings H., Rosacku L., Casey K., Wheeler B., Willits C, Cordray J., Palmer D. Front row : Goduien L.. Westmoreland J., Smith J., Kirchner R., Henson C, Collins D. 239 irf- Back Front row : Foster J.. Martin C, Parker H., Pryor G., Rainey H.. Larve G., FeenstraT.. EhresmanG. Johnson P.. Bartlett F., McNamara G., Krause A.. McKinney T.. Carrall A., Farr J., Speer P., Walker J., Beims T. Ihompson T. Back row : Naponen W.. Brown C.. Hanson J., Spears J., Floyd F.. Aeltjen v., Deuschle C Jeans B. Front rcw : Butler J.. Byer O.. Williamson R.. Gidcomb J.. Mesa F., Gholson L.. Elliot D. Back row; liuu.-. J.. IkUm (... W illiani-, J.. Lcc J., Siii.dlc L ' .. BuUcck M.. McNanara G. Front row : Frank R.. Maurer H.. McMahon A.. Johnston J., Richardson C., Wilbanks C. 240 Back row: Seibold J., Boan J., Anderson D., ChiUU I... J,u..h ,1 I ... ...art B., Matthews D., True E. Front row: Volis F.. Jolley D., Welsh T., Easley E., Filiatrean D., Hale G., Singer E. Back row: Corlew J., Goduien G., Anderson F., Parker S Johnny E., Craft L., Modesto L. Front row: Hamblen R., Cox D.. Austin A.. Shirir G.. Riley W. 5 , ' 4 4 Back row : Simmons R., White W., Berry R., Marcoe R., Kasprick R., Schoettl G.. Holmes J., Jenkins R. Front row : Morehouse T., Jay T., Palmer J., Henderson F., Miser J., Correll B., Allen H. Harris S., Adler R., Romin.. i_ . Williams C, Crathers L. 241 1M ■« ; i ■■■ aiaai COMMANDING OFFICER CDR A.F. HUFF V S 2 9 COMMANDING OFFICER CDR E. L. PIETROWSKI iXKCl ' l INK OFFICER CDR A. R. KREUTZ o- OPERATIONS OFF LCDR W. C. BENTLEY SAFETY OFF LCDR L. D. PERSELS ADMIN OFF LT R. M. HARVEY TRA1NI. (, ( )FF LT J. L. BULLARD z- MAINT. OFF LT H. C. HOWARD A C MAIN. CONT. LT P. E. OPPEDAHL r A C DIVISION OFF LT J.F. HEALY FLIGHT OFF ASST A C LT W. E. OSTRANDER LT T, L. MAINT COX i QUALITY CONT. OFF LT J. W. LOVELL - .1 LINE DIV OFF MAT. CONT. DIV OFF PERSONNEL OFF T R. E. GARNER LT. W. E. BEARDSHALL LT. G. J. PRICE AV WPNS DIV OFF LT. C. M. PHILLIPS ASW OFFICER LT. S. K. GRAHAM AIRCREW OFFICER LLi AL OFFICER LTJG A.M. WHARTON LTJG R. P. CORDES L s O AIRFRAMES BR. OFF i l LIHUTENANT LTJG C. W. KNAUP LTJG R. H. SHANNON LTJG J.L. UPTHEGPOVE COMM OFFICER L- JG M.G. GAY .X! % NA lL,- TION OFF LTJG W. A. BLEE GROUND TRAINING ASST. ADMIN OFF AIO LTJG J. N. LABERTEAUX LTJG S. L. MAHANNAH LTJG W.P. KANTOR ASST TRNG OFF LTJG J. E. DABBS WEAPONS OFFICER LTJG T. B. CRAWFORD %- ADMIN DIV OFF LTJG R.L. COOK ASST AIO 1ST LIEUTENANT ENS L. L. WILLETTE ENS O. S. STEVENSON 243 PARKER W. F. ATCM KO ' ACH C. ADRC BURNETT R. J. ADRC VS-29 ' s duties as an ASW squadron is a skillfull job of submarine detec- tion. The men of ' S-29 are en- gaged in piloting, navigating and maintaining the S2F ' s of the squad- ron. HARTLEY R. W. AMSC WILLICK J. A. ATCA HILL C.G. AECA THILTGEN R. YNC tB mp  d itahdctai ' . i i(i ijiRK row Beauduiii G., Leach M., Savage E., Udell A., Godwin A., Vansant W., Mather W., Work J., Mixa F., Gette H., Smith D., Lauerman J., Ostrander R., Burnett R. Front row: Hayden M., Peterson C, Reisnyder E., Roy E., Belanger L., Haggin G., Johnson R., Trimble R., Jones C, Kemner C., Nugent D. 244 fv U ' Back row : Front row Olson M.. Strark L., Redinger P., Pougeux R.. Turnage V., Strieker G., Watne L., DeSanto E., Hilldebrand S., Hanson D., Wolf E. Morgan A., Bowlus T., Ellis D., Hogan T., Sharp J., Dixon R., Krupnak W., Powell E., Havens W. Back row : Cox C. Kelly K,, Engel J., Hawson R., Ragle R., Beam W. Front row : Riffle R., Bowan D., Parsons R., Abies E., Seggerman R. Hildebrand S., Amundsoa R. I I m F .% Vj;. « ■ •liBllraBi Back row: Notle C, Parker W., Swerdlin D., Turbyfill J., Surratt L., Gamache G., Mack D. Front row : Willick J., Hartley R., Flynn H. Poles L., HoUowell L., Auvil J. Merriman D., Boria V. Backrow : Vogelman J.. Goward D., Miner A.. Shrock J.. Pohalski A.. Ambrosius T., French D. Front row : Chase J.. Webb M., Williams R., McCrackenE., BoeningE. K ■  - Back row: Swaggerty L., Currie G., Wiggins J., Baker C Smith V., Woods C., Kovach C. Front row : Robbins K., Lindsey T., Rand L., Padgetts., Biggerstaff V., Jeffies J. I 246 V A 153 ASST. OINC LT J. F. MCCARTHY ADMIN OFFICER LT. W, C. MOLLIS MAINT. OFFICER LT. J. J. FLEMING OFFICER IN CHARGE LCDR R.J. SCHWEITZER VA-153 is the smallest and the fastest member of Air Group 53. These aircraft, the A4B, are a Mach V plane that can be launched and scrambled in minimum time. WEAPONS OFFICER LT M. A. MCCARTHY LINE OFFICER LT. W.L. PLATTIS Back row : Hendrickson J., Schneider B., Woods C, Kamplain R., Bridges L., Carstensen T., Joosten D., Coleman C, Gundred R., Hansen D., Saxe W., Tripp J. Front row : Annowood K., Whitley J., Ege A.. Fode D., Stewart W., Wortman P., Desanto E., Rogers J., Palmer J. 247 ♦ • •9SN WILSON P. B. ADC ( v - Back row: Beatty J., Long M., Freegard S., London iVL. Long J., Peplinski D., Meyers J., Elston D., Hutson C, Mathews B. Front row: Breeden C, Small G., Overall R., Riecken R., Wright C, Detwiler D. Cottier D.. Hunt W. HAMILTON H. AEC ; lodges W., Crate J., l arrett P., lilaisdell i ., .sliaip H., Johnson R., Marion G., Robertson S., Black S., Freegard S., Charles H., Gibson L. Front row : Swanger F., Creason L., Souza W., Weehunt B., Farley F., Eason J., Mars R., Bozzo R. ,x v.. p ' :l V- f- ;Iii ' Back row: Passen D., Steijer L., Bean R., Scruggs C. Vanderveer T.. Yakel J.. I ' ir ,int Champion J. Front row : Frye D., irgile H., Willson K., Irwin W., Maurer R., Marsh J., Hamilton J., Barnett S. 248 Parkas D., Belus W., CRUISE BOOK STAFF LCDR C. W. MARTIN JR. LT W. E. OSTRANDER LTJG D. B. JOHNSON LTJG G. M. THOMPSON J. D. ANSCHELL SN. LTJG R. R. MEYER LTJG J. D. PORTER ENS R. W. MOORE LT M. L. PLATTIS LTJG C.V. LIND LTJG G. L. DUNN LTJG S. T. NIKAZY LTJG J. W. HEDRICH LTJG W. N. WINFIELD EDITOR ART ART ART ART LAYOUT LAYOUT LAYOUT COPY COPY COPY PHOTO PHOTO BUSINESS 249 OUR MISSION WAS .... In a broad sense, to stand ready to use every available means to protect the U.S. Seventh Fleet from the submarine menace in the Pacific, and to con- tinually train in and perfect the modern techniques of Antisubmarine War- fare. To carry out so great a mission required the knowledge, coordination and training of personnel throughout the confines of KEARSARGE and her accompanying destroyers. Our entire operation depended on unity and teamwork inspired by outstanding leadership and training . . . ■w H I G H L I G H T S 1 £fr ii4iiJiiibigf While enroute to Hawaii KEAR- SARGE played host to John Vayne. The ' Duke ' was aboard to acquire Naval indoctrination for the movie HARMS WAY. AVhile aboard he was seen by all hands in many different locations . . . two of w hich were the Helo ' s of HS-6 and doing PT with the Marine Detachment. ' l -ia  !r.: -■ =- ; M; yt V ' ,- - Shortly after the ship ' s arrhal in Hawaii, Captain P.N. Gray was reheved by Captain C.P. Mucken- thalcr as Commanding Officer of the USS KEAR- SARGE. V 5.  ' •• I ■ ' . 0- . I i  1 1 . - 6j t I To launch KEARSARGE ' s PIO program for the cruise Miss Hawaii was invited aboard for a visit and tour. Seven thousand messages were processed by the Communications De- partment during the month of August another first for the KEAR- SARGE. This event was commerated by the trad itional cake cutting. 258 Captain W. J. AVacker receives his Captain shoulder boards from a RADM. F. E. Bakutis and Capt. C. P. Muckenthaler upon completion of the crews personnel inspection in Sasebo. I •J vT d Radio K E A R exists for the purpose of supplying the crew s ith news, personal interviews, and relaxing music. For t o years the crew has benefited from radio K E A R and to celebrate her second anniversary the Captain was asked to do the honors. 260 Upon our return to Japan from the South China Sea in October Kearsarge saluted the Tokyo Olympics. J ■ i; lf.,£i,i;i iiiiii ' Mi li N«IK MVbiiilJiti tr. i •—4 ; la.- ' 1 jit jr . li:r ;: ' ■iif -: ' ' rim ' ' S ' . ' ' ir- ' ,r- .■ :VV iiiti w mw m fi -.1 T-- . vJ? .: 1 «- - jr f.vuxBM«K9r ' .T }i; UcJr: 12i ?- . .. ; ' 3J J«€i$l(0E3 iW LT. HAROLD S. ROACH JR. LTJG. GREGORY K. HODSON HORACE E. RAINEY ATS 3 . .- -ii Sj ■ - i •- « -. .. r h-!! ' ,- ' - r«il ■MrMd-VMr ,;: t l  W ?l •:||fef4 t L im