Western Pacific Deployment - 1984 Getting Ready Today For Tomorrow Table of Contents A Time For Change 4 Commanding Officer 15 Executive Officers 16 Master Chief of the Command 17 WestPac Departure 18 Battle Group Bravo 23 AIMD 29 Hawaii 51 Air Department 55 Philippines 80 Chaplain ' s Department 83 Communications Department 87 That ' s Entertainment 95 Dental Department 99 Deck Department 105 Night Day Operations 115 Engineering Department 117 Pusan 13 8 Executive Department 145 Marine Detachment 157 This is a Drill 165 Medical Department 169 Na igation Department 175 Leisure Time 179 Operations Department 183 Crossing the Line 206 Safet ' Department 209 Perth 214 Supply Department 219 Training Department 243 Pride Professionalism 247 Weapons Department 251 Airwing 266 LSO 268 CAG 270 VF-1 273 VA-145 287 VS-38 297 VF-2 311 Eye in the Sky 323 VAW-116 325 HS-2 335 VAQ-130 345 VA-146 357 VA-147 369 VQ-1 383 VRC-50 390 Stragglers 391 Tiger Cruise 402 Homecoming 406 Post-Cruise Events 410 Cruisebook Staff 415 Dedication 416 4fi! -is:: i ' :,i ' ; i!« A Time For Change It was a seri ous step in the life of an aircraft carrier. Close to a thousand cars, trucks and motorcycles were lined atop the ship as if there was a drive-in movie playing there. The ship was serving as a transport for the vehicles and families of the crew as a change of port was made to Bre- merton, Washington. Into the mouth of Puget Sound, Kitty Hawk steamed. Entering their drydock home, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, cars and families were unloaded and transported off base immediately. Then the grip of tight security was felt. Badges were issued and movement on and off base was carefully monitored. The parking lots for the crew seemed a mile away, and they were crowded. A constant rain seemed to fall over the land. This was going to be our home for 11 months of overhaul? Despite that description, the feelings soon changed to a love for the area. The snow-capped mountains to the east were carpeted by forests of evergreen. The people were friendly and thankful for the industry brought by the Navy. Convenient ferries shuttled vehicles and people to Seattle and other towns in the area. No, the sun didn ' t seem as warm as San Diego, but it was a little more relaxed. There was much work ahead and only half the crew, about 1,900, remained for upkeep of the ship and training while the yardbirds went to work. Quarters were provided aboard a retired troop transport ship, aptly dubbed the Hotel Gaffey. Her accomodations were as good as the Kitty Hawk ' s in some cases. The familiar open bay ber- things were accompanied by staterooms for some crew members. The gedunk was set up, the mess decks were open, and a recreation and TV lounge was available. The sounds of grinding and the sight of welding replaced the sounds of the rolling thunder of catapults and the sight of afterburner flames. Cleaning and standing fire watches, most crew members saw the ship undergo changes. And they got an opportunity to see an area of the ship they ' d never seen; the underside of the hull. Kitty Hawk ' s massive 50-ton rudders and her 27 ' diameter screws were high and dry. It didn ' t really seem like a ship anymore, until the water once again lifted the ship. From another pier in the shipyard, the finishing touches were made. Dead loads were fired off the catapults into the bay to measure the force of our new launchers. And the ship soon began to shine again. After an at-sea period out of the sound for sea trials, the ship made preparations for the trip south to San Diego once again. USS Constellation (CV-64) steamed into the ship- yards for her overhaul period. Then the cars and families were loaded aboard. - M i-- • « l iii ti The trip home is probably best remembered by the heavy seas encountered steaming down the coast. The pitch and roll of the ship was enough to stir the stomachs of many guests and even a few new crew members. Once back in San Diego, a grueling schedule of work-ups was begun. There was no time to relax. An operational pro- pulsion plant examination, refresher training and the opera- tional propulsion plant examination brought the crew up to speed Like the setting of the leehelm, the ship ' s crew was set to ahead one-third, that is, they would be sure to walk before they run for safety ' s sake. In October 1983, the ship made a port call to San Fran- cisco, California, to partake in the activities of Fleet Week. The city ' s red carpet seemed to roll out for the ship as the crew was treated to liberty to be remembered for a lifetime. Greetings by the mayor of the city and a huge celebration for the crew topped the bill of festivities. In return for the hospitalities, the ship offered general touring of the ship. Over the course of the four-day visit, more than 63,000 vis- itors passed over the ship ' s brows for a look inside. iif - .fe- - a ' - Soon, the ship was retuning a her normal routine. Engi- neering had built up its ' capabilities and was ready for any- thing. The mess decks seemed to offer more and more. Not one department was exempt from the growth the ship displayed. The Air Department kept busy on the flight deck when the ship played host to a number of new pilots operating off the ship. Training these men in aircraft of every sort was an excellent chance for the ship to regain her expertise with flight operations. Of significance was the arrival of the car- rier fighter attack bomber of the future, the F A-18 Hornet. These modern fixed wing aircraft proved the ship ' s capability to adapt to an ever changing Navy. To complete the operational cycle, Kitty Hawk would now eye deployment. There, she would prove herself worthy of the fine reputation she had amassed. K . A n H w ' JiH, ■■■■■isjf|- I,fl Kr ' ' ! ii ' •r Change of Command Commanding Officer USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Captain David N. Rogers was born in Chicago, Illinois. He ittended Georgetown University and was graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval (Academy in June 1959. While a midshipman, he participated in ;he U.S. amphibious landing in Lebanon in 1958. Captain Rogers ' first duty was as an instructor of seamanship md navigation at the Naval Academy. Following flight training it Pensacola, Florida, and Beeville, Texas, he reported to Attack squadron 36 flying the A-4 deploying aboard USS Saratoga to ;he Mediterranean and USS Lexington during the Cuban crisis. Captain Rogers attended the Naval Postgraduate School and Kas graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Fol- owing school, he reported to Attack Squadron 125 as an A-4 nstructor pilot. He then reported to Attack Squadron 93 deployed aboard USS Bon Homme Richard and later aboard USS Ranger in Southeast iVsia. Captain Rogers flew over 200 combat missions in Vietnam. Subsequently, he was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel BUPERS) as an aviation officer detailer. Captain Rogers served as executive officer and commanding jfficer of Attack Squadron 192, the World Famous Golden Dragons, deploying aboard USS Kitty Hawk and flying the ( -7E. Captain Rogers reported again to BUPERS, serving as Head, Subspecialty Development Branch, and Head, Air Combat Placement Branch. During this tour, he attended night school ind was graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Science degree in Systems Management. Captain Rogers assumed command of Carrier Air Wing 14 iboard USS Enterprise in the Indian Ocean, later deploying with the USS Coral Sea. Captain Rogers was then assigned as iir wing training officer at Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He then commanded USS Okinawa (LPH-3) from December 1980 to March 1983. He has flown 45 different types of military aircraft including the AV-8 and F A-18; 15 types from the decks of 15 carriers. He fias over 1,400 carrier landings and 5,000 accident-free flight hours. Captain Rogers has been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, 18 Air Medals, five Navy Commen- dation Medals with combat V, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation and various campaign medals. Captain Rogers is married to the former Barbara Kenna of McLean, Virginia. They have two children, Glenn and Cindy. xecutive Officers: Executive Officer Captain Jerry D. Norris Captain Jerry D. Norris. the son of Stanley and Mary Norris, was born Octoberl9, 1941. in Marietta. Ohio. He attended Nelsonville High School. Nelsonville. Ohio, and graduated from the University of Illinois in January 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design. He also completed his LLB Degree of Law from LaSalle Univer- sity of Chicago Home Studies Program. Captain Norris enlisted in the Naval Reserve in March 1963 and upon completion of college he entered the Aviation Officer Candidate Program. Commissioned an ensign in June 1964. his first assignment was with Airborne Early Warning Squad- ron 1.3. Argentia. Newfoundland. In June 1965. he reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola. Florida, where he was assigned to Training Squadron Six as an advanced meteorology instructor. He then transferred to Tactical Airborne Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 in September 1967. flying the EKA-3B. In June 1970. he was trans- ferred to the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare) as his personal aide, subsequently serving as the personal aide to the Chief of Naval Operations. In September 1972. he was transferred to the F-14 fleet replacement squadron, Fighter Squadron 124. at NAS Miramar. California. He joined Fighter Squadron Two in October 1973 and served as maintenance officer and operations officer. In May 1975. he was again transferred to Fighter Squadron 124. where he served initially as an instructor and later as administrative officer, operations officer, and finally, executive officer. In September 1978. he reported as executive officer for Fighter Squadron 51 and assumed command of the Screaming Eagles in February 1980. In July 1981. he was assigned to Commander Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet as air operations and plans officer. In May 1982. he was transferred to Fighter Squadron 124 and assumed command in July 1982. Captain Norris reported to USS Kitty Hawk in February 1984 and served as executive officer. Captain Norris has been awarded three Meritorious Service Medals, five Strike Flight Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, one Navy Achievement Medal with combat V. Navy Expeditionary Medal. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal. National Defense Medal. South Vietnamese Air Gal- lantry Cross. Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Service Medal for the Vietnam Conflict. Captain Norris is married to the former Kay Ann Johnson of Pensacola. Florida. They have two daughters; Shelly Lynn and Mary Allison. Former Executive Officer Captain Robert E. Kordalski Captain Robert E. Kordalski is a native of Salem, Massachusetts, and attendedthe University of North Carolina, from which he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1961. Under the Aviation Officer Candidate Program, Captain Kor- dalski entered flight training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensa- cola, Florida, and was commissioned an ensign on June 26, 1961. He was designated a naval aviator on August 8, 1962. Captain Kordalski ' s initial sea tour was in VAW-11 at NAS ■North Island, San Diego, California, where he flew the EA-IE Guppy Skyraider and the E-2A Hawkeye aircraft. He was then assigned to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, where he served as RATTC watch officer and officer-in-charge of RATTC No. 13, fol- lowed by duty on USS Saratoga as the assistant air operations officer. After completing refresher training in the E-2B aircraft, he reported to VAW-126 where he served as safety officer, mainte- nance officer, executive officer and commanding officer. Under his command, VAW-126 made the maiden deployment of the E-2C air- craft to the Western Pacific aboard USS Constellation. Following his tour in VAW-126, Captain Kordalski reported to Commander Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing 12 at NAS Norfolk, Virgi- ni a, as the chief staff officer. He reported aboard USS Kitty Hawk on June 2, 1982, following a tour of duty as commanding officer of RVAW-110 at NAS Miramar, California. Captain Kordalski ' s sea duty includes deployments aboard USS Kearsarge, USS Saratoga, USS Forrestal, USS America and USS Constellation. Captain Kordalski is a graduate of the Naval War College and the National War College. He has also earned a Master of Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. He is married to the former Sheila Jones of Danvers, Massachu- setts, and has three children; Kimberly, Kendra and Mark. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command Master Chief Sonar Technician Jeffr Vanos was born 1 October 1941 in Los Angeles. He attended American River Junior College in Sacra- mento prior to enlisting in the Navj ' on 10 November 1960. After recruit training in San Diego, Master Chief Vanos was assigned to Administrative Command, Naval Training Center, followed by Sonarman A School where he graduated first in his class in November 1961. The master chief was advanced to sonarman third class during his tour in USS Koiner (DER- 331) and returned to Fleet Anti-Submarine War- fare School, San Diego for Sonar B School on the STAR program and from which he gradu- ated first. He was advanced to sonar technician second class and assigned to USS McCloy (DE-1038) for five months after which he went to Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Florida for advanced training in computer technology and underwater fire con- trol systems. The master chiefs next assignment was USS Newman K. Perry (DD-883) homeported in New- port, Rhode Island. During this tour he was pro- moted to first class and served as division and department leading petty officer. Following brief tours at Naval Training Cen- ter, Bainbridge, Maryland, he served in USS Sterett (CG-31) homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. While in Sterett, he was advanced to chief petty officer in August 1969 and was awarded the Na y Achievement Medal with combat V . In August 1970, Master Chief Vanos was transferred to Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center, Pacific for instructor duty in the Sonar A School. He was promoted to senior chief petty officer in July 1972 and became course coordinator for underwater fire control systems and SQS-23 Series sonar systems. Prior to transfer he attended the SQS-26CX sonar maintenance course. The master chiefs next assignment was USS Roark (FF-1053) homeported in San Diego. Dur- ing his tour he was command senior chief and received his second Navj ' Achievement Medal. He was transferred back to Fleet ASW Train- ing Center, Pacific, in 1978 where he served as SQS-26 series course coordinator and surface ser- vices division officer. Following promotion to master chief petty officer in July 1980 he was appointed to serve as command master chief. During this tour he was awarded his third Na T Achievement Medal and the Navy Commenda- tion Medal. Master Chief Vanos reported aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in April 1982 as Command Master Chief. The master chief is married to the former Karen Kay Boger and they have three children: Michael Dale, Carrie Ann, and Gina Marie. Western Pacific Departure Saying goodbye is never easy. Thousands learned that firsthand on that overcast Friday the 13th. The pier was lined with family, friends and well-wishers despite that cool January breeze. The crew busied itself with a massive onload of goods. Their feelings were often a mixture of sad- ness for their fa milies and excitement for the adventures which lay ahead. Kisses for a lifetime were had everywhere. Tearful women wished their husbands, boyfriends and sons well. Fathers shook hands with pride. Children gripped tightly with love and admiration while trying to understand exactly what all the commotion was all about. The night preceding departure, working parties con- tinued an onload of aircraft, support equipment and supp- lies. Cranes shuttled enough pallets to rival the preparations made by Noah. The long voyage ahead would require a ready supply. From the starboard edges of the flight deck, hangar bay and catwalks, crew members flocked for a final, lasting wave or glimpse to carry with them. What was ahead, who could say? The times ahead prom- ised adventure and tales of Kitty Hawk ' s exploits would one day return home to loved ones. Sadness was set aside pursu- ing a performance filled with pride. The training and prep- arations were over. We had deployed for WestPac! T  prjrtii!gjT ' vy ' ' tW5Wf- - . niMi vfT ! M 1 Battle Group Bravo Kitty Hawk was never alone during her deployment. Her friends may have been over the horizon and out of sight, but they were never out of mind. The mighty ships of Battle Group Bravo each contributed to either the defense or support of the others. Together, they formed a tight and cohesive unit. Air, surface and sub-surface threats were guarded against using combined capabilities from every ship. A cruiser, fast frigates, destroyers, a munitions ship and an oiler were assigned to deploy with Kitty Hawk under the guidance of RADM John A. Baldwin, Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three. r.,..M M % The cruiser, USS Long Beach (CGN- 9), was armed with a considerable amount of firepower for defense of the battle group. The fast frigates, USS Stein (FF-1065). USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG-23), USS Chandler (FFG-996), USS Harold E. Holt (FF-1079) and USS Davidson (FF-1045), provided sub- surface, surface and air support, along with the destroyers, USS O ' Brien (DD- 975) and USS Berkley (DDG-15). The USS Wabash (AOR-5) pulling along- side was a familiar sight to the Kitty Hawk Deck Department when replen- ishment of the ship ' s fuel reserves was in order. Wabash ' s liquid fuels and supplies were transferred through fuel lines between the ships, or by her helicopters from the pad on her fantail. USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) greeted the Hawk ' s Weapons Department from time to time also, transferring essential ammunition. Individually, each was a strong force. Together, the task force became an unapproachable presence. The U.S. Navy ' s committment to keep the sea lanes free to the world relied on the task force ' s readiness. And as the world watched, they lived up to that commit- tment...to win. Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group THREE Rear Admiral J. A. Baldwin, a native of Balti- more, Maryland, was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland and commis- sioned an ensigTi, U.S. Navy on 3 June 1955. Rear Admiral Baldwin has served at sea in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets in USS Dennis J. Bucklev (DDR-808), USS Gainard (DD-706), USS Jefferson County (LST-845), and USS Johnston (DD-821). His first command was of USS Marys- ville (EPCER-857), followed by command of USS John R. Perry (DE-1034), commissioning of USS Meyerkord (DE-1058) as her first commanding officer, and command of Destroyer Squadron Thirty- Three. He is currently serving as Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Three and Commander Battle Group Bravo embarked in USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Rear Admiral Baldwin has served ashore with the U.S. Naval Small Craft Facility at the Naval Academy; at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington for postgraduate education in oceano- graphy: on the staff of the Oceanograher of the Navy; as the senior advisor to the Vietnamese Navy in Military Region II; as part of and subsequently head of the Sea Control Forces Group in the Sys- tems Analysis Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; as Deputy Director of the Office of Program Appraisal in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy; as Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Secretary of the Navy; as Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense; and as the Director of the Systems Analysis Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Rear Admiral Baldwin ' s decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star with Combat V , the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Honor Medal First Class. Rear Admiral Baldwin ' s wife, Leslie, is also from Baltimore, Maryland. They have two children, Cha- rles and Dorothy, and are currently residing in San Diego, California. sgj I 11 } k ' Mli CAPT R. Mixon CAPT M. Mays CAPT Swinger CAPT J. Mullen CDR J. Fredrickson CDR R. Ireland CDR R. Johnson CDR W. Massicot LCDR B. Bernas LCDR K. Cockrell LCDR S. Donlon LCDR P. Flowers LCDR A. Gallo LCDR R. Lee LCDR A. Miller LCDR S. Sonntag LCDR D. Steuer LCDR J. Walters LT B. Hansen LT C. Nicoll LT C. Van Hook BTCM J. Hudson MSCM R. Jova RMCS W. Braun STGCS P. Harris NCCS E. Thomas YNCS B. Turley OSC J. Bauer EWC(SW) L. Johnson OSC E. Marlow OSC G. Sanders OSC J. Strohl MMC J. Swope YNC J. Walker MSI V. Abalos RMl T. Cayler ISl M. Ferguson POl A. Springer OSl A. Trigg RMl R. Wright YN2 T. Ball RM2 J. Bauman 0S2 W. Dupree YN2 P. Epps MS2 M. Gorospe YN2 J. Jolbv P02 S. Kessel OS2 J. Young RM3 T. Paj-ton RM3 R. Smith MS3 W. Wysk Wf r i  j ■W « H ' Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance De- partment) is comprised of four separate divisions and over forty work centers. The entire department consists of seven officers and over 400 highly quali- fied and extremely capable technicians, making AIMD the third largest department on board KITTY HAWK. AIMD is responsible for providing support to the embarked air wing by performing the best inter- mediate level maintenance possible on their aircraft equipment and related systems. Also during this deployment, AIMD often provided assistance to other KITTY HAWK departments as well as other components of Battle Group BRAVO. Primarily repairing aeronautical components, AIMD is a six hundred million dollar industrial complex which repairs everything from jet engines to micro-electronic components on a daily basis. Aeornautical components are inducted into AIMD production work centers for direct support of air- craft readiness and calibration of support equipment. Ain ' t it sweet to be a tweet The Mechs save another engine But he is always the boss Ordnance by the book AIMD exemplified getting ready now for tomorrow in its preparation for this cruise in January 1983 when KITTY HAWK ventured from com- prehensive overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash- ington to its permanent homeport of San Diego, California. The many work centers comprising the department came to life, trans- forming bare walls into an operating and confident AIMD in only a few months in order to meet a demanding work-up schedule. Many hours of training, planning, researching, procuring equipment, working and more training produced an AIMD that all others will be measured against. Being ready yesterday for anything today was proven 13 January 1984, our actual deployment date, and has been proven again and again throughout deployment. Is it Uve or is it the IMRL Manager The flight deck Trouble Shooters 31 AIMD Under the capable leadership of CDR R. A. Bre- glio Jr., AIMD immediately started setting the pace and breaking records. In late March, CDR T. R. Darnell relieved CDR Breglio and continued the pace. From a most successful transit period of 37 days to Subic Bay R.P., during Team Spirit 84 operations off South Korea, and through the 76 days spent in the Indian Ocean: the personnel of AIMD kept preparing for tomorrow today. AECS Todd AIMD LCPO 2 What ' s the sticker numbe You need it by when? 32 Jet engine test facility. CDR R. Breglio IM-1 Division AIMD ' s staff division is comprised of four distinct work centers. Mainte- nance Administration reviews, prepares and consolidates all departmental correspondence; coordinates duty section and working party requirements and Production Control acts as the departmental liaison with Supply and all the squadrons, controls and monitors all intermediate maintenance per- formed and maintains aeronautical equipment logbooks. The Material Con- trol section verifies, records, processes and pursues all items ordered. Quality Assurance Data Analysis ensures all maintenance actions are safe and proper, maintains the aviation technical library and continually monitors audits work centers their procedures and certain maintenance programs. The Data Analysis section reviews all documentation, consolidates numerous production reports and analyzes the maintenance data. Damage Control performs all departmental preventive maintenance and required inspections. Production Control LCPO and AIMD ' s LCPO 1 THE ORANGUTANG (Cdr Breglio) LCDR J. Willford LT D. Hough AFCM D. Homley AVCM D. Rodda AECS G. Todd ATC A. Barbee AKC A. Dealva AMSC S. Grapilon ADC S. Hentzen ATC R. Plunkett 33 AIMD ' s Damage Control Team ATI T. Austin AZl W. Bates AZl R. Butts ATI T. Fertig AZl S. Hall AEl C. Hines AQl R. Mevers AEl P. Miller AEl G. Okialda AK2 S. Bernadas AZ2 S. Bvrum AZ2 M. Crawford AZ3 W. Ellis 0TA3 T. Sellers AZAN H. Cross AEAN R. Martinez AZAN C. Petty AZAN J. Rhea AZAA D. June AZAR R. Borden AKARK. Kirk AIMD ' s Brain Computer Evening meeting in division office IM-2 Division TheshakersandmoversofAIMD. That describes the men of IM-2 Division. They are responsible for intermediate level maintenance on all aircraft mechanical systems. Six ratings make up the IM-2 Division. The AD ' s, who with the help of one AE, repair, inspect and test the various jet engines and related equipment and operate the oil analysis lab.The AME ' s are respon- sible for testing and repairing oxygen components used aboard naval aircraft. The hydraulic equip- ment and systems are kept in top form by our AMH ' s. The men of the AMS rating are expert at making repairs to the structure and surfaces of the squadron ' s aircraft and operate the nondestructive inspection lab. And last but not least, the PR ' s take care of the vital aircrew survival equipment by inspecting, servicing and repairing it. These are complicated and demanding tasks, but the men of IM-2 Division are capable and talented professionals who are getting ready for tomorrow today. Paraloft ENS D. Bauman AMCS D. Raab AMCS V. Farinas ADC R. Hall ADC N. Low PRC B. Mobley ADl N. Blaze PRl D. Boland AMSl D. Bush ADl B. Frye ADl D. Hennlein ADl J. Orson AMSl G. Stewart ADl K. Viles 35 AMS2 D. Adams AD2 E. Barrett AMH2 C. Baxter AMS2 D. Berland AZ2 R. Caron AD2 M. Cook AD2 A. Deguzman AMH2 H. Dennison AD2 G. Helland AD2 A. Hernandez PR2 L. Hicks AMH2 M. Medina AD2 B. Moritz PR2 J. Rewis PR2 T. Suchland Non Destructive Inspection Lab Air Frames Shop Jet Engine Repair Shop Hydraulic Shop Tire Shop PR3 F. Bedford AMS3 J. Beisher AMS3 S. Cascivant AMS3 D. Dunn AMH3 M. Garrovillio AMH3 D. Mosa AMS3 R. Robinson AD3 R. Rowley Jr. AMH3 J. Stagner AD3 L. Stripling Airframes Hydraulic Shop 37 A DAN T. Amieva PRAN R. Andress AMHAN L. Baker AMSAN D. Cochran AMSAN R Diem AMSAN L. Fvantz AMSAN K. Hahn AMSAN G. Hardnett AMSAN N. Ironside PRAN R. McGrave Oil Analysis Lab Paraloft AMSAN M. Rautio AMHAN M. Rassell AN J. Salazar PRAN S. Smith AN T. Tarn AMHAN T. Varela AMHAN L. Walters AMSAN J. Wood AMSAN B. Zawadiak ,AA G. Reinhaimer 38 •  • Woikoentor (ittO IM-3 Division Tlio IM-I? Division of AIMD is maiiiu ' ii by Dl Ship ' s C ' onipuny IVrsonnol. 150 Air Winjr IVrsoniu ' i and 19 civilian technical repre- sentatives. This team supports ail of the avionics and arnianient e(iui()nient for the enibarlxed Air Win . The division supports every- thing from the calibration of torciue wrenches to the repair of laser systems. The Ki different work centers are located thi-ou rh-out the ship, from the main deck forward frame li 1 to the 02 level aft frame 220. Seven different rates make up the division: AO. AT, AX. AC). AK. AK, and AZ. This diverse rroup is res|)onsible for over 200 million doiiars worth of test benches and support equipment. The division earned the nickname Fi htinK IM-.T for its tenacity in repairing both aircraft eciuipment and test benches. LT.K; p. Rolfe A(K ' I) Hobbitt Arc V. Buck TDC M. Durham A re K. Morris ATC W. Sevmanski ADC W. Thonuts ATC J. Wve( ff Precision Repair Instrument Repair Shop AEl B. Abel ADl W. Binford AXl J. Bogart Calibration Lab A VAST Station ATI D. Carter ATI D. Coghill AEl C. Costine ETl R. Ford ATI J. Gaddis AQl P. Gaylord ATI T. Hanvey ATI A. Ishie ATI G. Jasinski ATI D. Jones r TDC Durham in the Calbration Lab Shop 9 w c 620 40 ATI B. King AQl S. Lewis AQl J. Maples ATI R. Obenza AOl D. Pruss W c 655 Shop 10 Calibration Lab ATI C. Ramos AQl R. Sells AQl L. Shoemaker AEl J. Simms ATI B. Smith ATI P. Ulrich AXl L. Weddle AOl R. Wilmot trad Briggs in Shop 3 VAST - an adequate description 41 AT2 J. Ancayan AT2 W. Arnott AT2 K. Blackford AT2 E. Bledsoe AT2 S. Boothroyd The F-14 Transmitter In Work Shop 5 - Calibration AT2 N. Bowr AT2 T. Campbell AE2 L. Clayton A02 K. Daniels AT2 A. Drake AT2 D. Drake AZ2 K. Fry AT2 W. Garcia AX2 T. Gravgaard AT2 D. Hazle 60A - Corrosion Control Shop lA w c 64D A02 E. Hickev AQ2 A. Holland AE2 C. Huey AQ2 J. Jerez AT2 T. Johnson AT2 J. Laisure AT2 P. Maynard AQ2 S. McFarland AQ2 T. McFarland AT2 D. McGee AT2 C. Mclntvre AT2 B. Mercer AX2 P. Meyertons AE2 R. Molina AE2 T. Paddock 43 AQ2 M. Perry AE2 C. Reynolds AQ2 E. Sandven Aviation Ordnance w c 710 Shop 4 w c 650 Keeping the Coop Clean AE2 R. Sepulveda AE2 G. Sheppard AT2 J. Shirey A02 A. Thomas AT2 C. Torres AT2 K. Wasickanin AQ2 W. Weathers AQ2 J. Webster AT2 W. Weber AT2 R. Wilson 44 AX3 R. Avera AE3 W. Bevier AE3 L. Brodie A03 L. Caron AK3 R. Christy AT3 B. Church W C64A TDC Durham Calibration Lab AT3 T. Derr AQ3 S. Diers AX3 J. Eide AQ3 S. Ellwood AT3 V. Hahne A03 C. Harris AT3 R. Harris AT3 C. Hartley AE3 T. Haury ATS D. Hisey 45 ATS R. Hoekstra AE3 C. Holtman AE3 K. Irvine AQ3 D. Kindig AE3 T. Ludlow AX3 M. Malveaux AT3 V. Mosley AT3 A. Ncgion AQ3 S. Nelson AT3 C. Pendleton Shop 4 w c 650 Shop 2 w c 660 ATS E. Ross AT3 K. Rush ATS H. Spence AT3 J. Tomines i WH IHkME iP ' HPiMHI i lJ ■k. H WSIffg r i 1 V : y| S ■= 2] ., C ii 9£ Calibration Lab Leaving Pusan The Crew of Shop 3 ATAN A. Haines ATAN W. Harlow ATAN J. Harmsen ATAN D. Heltke AQAN R. Lavars ATAN T. Lewis AEAN W. McCoIlan AQAN C. Meemken ATAN A. Montoya ATAN M. Poisson ATAN J. Porter AQAN W. Stevenson AEAN R. Surratt ATAN D. Title AA J. Bishop ATAA S. Taylor VTC Barbee 47 IM-4 Division Support Equipment Division maintains over 500 items to support the air wing and the ship. The items, or yellow gear include aircraft tow tractors for moving aircraft on the flight deck and hangar deck, various types of mobile electric power plants, hydraulic units, and forklifts for moving equipment and food. The emergency mobile fire fighting equipment used on the flight deck is also maintained by the Support Equipment Division as are the turbines for starting the jet aircraft. IM-4 ' s role aboard the KITTY HAWK is a very demandingand importantone. So, hatsoff tothe guys in IM-4, the Junkyard Dogs of CV-63. LTJG E. Bamrick ASC D. Colton ASC E. Hood GTC 100 Gas Turbine Mark Booth on a spotting dolly Repairing an NC-2A ASl R. Abitria ASl R. Baladad ASl D. Callejas ASl F. Cariaso ASl J. Custodio ASl S. Taavasa ASl R. Vasquez ASE2 R. Bautista ASM2 M. Davis ASEk, O. Diettman 48 ASM2 D. Downay ASM2 R. Lakoske ASM2 D. Manglinong ASM2 M. Mausisa ASM2 G. Snook ASM3 R. Black ASE3 D. Bress ASM3 R. Chimelik ASMS R. Crawford AT3 D. Daniels Keeping the yellow gear yeUow Repairing a broken weld ASE3 T. Figliolia ASM3 F. Smith ASE3 C. Vineyard ASE3 C. Walker ASM3 J. Ward David Jared cheeking a dry honer Repair teamwork 49 ASMAN M. Bechtold AMSAN D. Craw AN J. Bentr AN K. Hall ASMAN D. Jared Xh iv. The Juggler - ASE2 Dave Gross ASMAN T. Lundsten ASMAN R. Simmons ASMAN E. Simms ASEAN M. Smart ASMAA R. Holsapple More yellow paint Inside the Paint Booth Trouble shooting the NC Duce 50 A Pearl of a Port: Hawaii ALOHA! In Hawaii it means hello and love. For the millions of people who have visited the islands since Captain Cook discovered them it means welcome to paradise. The only state to have once been a monarchy, Hawaii offers a myriad of delights to the visitor. The towering skyscrapers of the Hono- lulu skyline are a monument to the hustle and bustle of Hawaii ' s capital. They are a direct contrast to the graceful palms swaying gently in the ocean breeze. In the evening the visitor can relax on the beach and enjoy roast pig fresh from the imu, a sort of oven in the ground. The traditional island luau is a treat never to be forgotten. ■I ' - ' Everjthing about Hawaii speaks of a natural beautj ' . A year-round botanical garden ablaze in a riot of tropical color, set off by the deep green of ti leaves and ferns. Row upon row of sugar cane and pineapple stretch into the distance, evi- dence of the volcanic fertility the Hawaiian goddess Pele bestowed on her land. Even the sunset seems more brilliant, painting the sky in soft pastel colors that leave you wishing it could be sunset forever. The pastoral scene of a Hawaiian sunset has its ' natural counterpoint on the big island of Hawaii where Moana Loa and Kilauea volcanoes still provide a grand display of pyrotechnics which would put any fire- works show to shame. Hawaii is one of only four states in the U.S. which have live volcanoes. Hawaii is also the site of a great deal of history, from the Pali Lookout where King Kamehameha I united the seven major islands under one rule, to the Ariz- ona Memorial resting in Pearl Harbor, a reminder of the 2,003 men who gave their lives on that first day of World War n. From the solemnity of the Arizona Memorial to the power and grace of Diamond Head the wonders of Hawaii beckon to all to come see. From the beau- tiful white sand beaches with blue Pacific waves crashing rythmically to shore, to the serenity of a mountain. waterfall gaily down into the valley. The islands are so full of wondrous delights it would take several lifetimes to see all of them. After an all too brief stay we regret- fully bid Aloha to Hawaii, because in Hawaii Aloha also means goodbye. l v VA, ' MVliti lMtim ■I v ■' •i rrc Air Department The sun has not yet touched the flight deck, but the Air Department is there in force, towing, chocking and chaining the aircraft for the first launch. Stand well clear of catapult one while firing no loads, screams the 5 MC over the roar of jet engines. A flash of acceleration as the unen- cumbered catapult races to the end of its 250 foot track and stops with a ship shuddering thud. Firehose size fuel hoses are dragged to the aircraft and the first gallon of 180,000 that day is pumped into the rav- enous aircraft. Dawn breaks the eastern horizon and the Air Department is ready for the first launch. The crew is invited to slowly walk down the flight deck looking for the tinest nuts, bolts and bits of safety wire that can cripple the engines of the ships aircraft. Word is passed Stand well clear of props, rotors, intakes and exhaust, start all the go aircraft. Start ' em up gents. The noise level quickly raises above the threshold of pain as 20 aircraft come to life again.The airmen of Air Department are there working within inches of the deadly props and intakes, hanging on as the acrid exhaust blasts their bodies. The flight deck chief gives the silent signal and the jets begin to move toward the waiting catapults, following the precise directions of the yellow shirt directors. A wave of hand, an encouraging nod, a occasional shake of a fist accurately posi- tions the 70,000 pound aircraft within two inches of the center of the catapult. The pilot receives the signal and the engines roar to full power. A green shirt makes a final inspection of the catapults grasp on the aircraft. The shooter sig- nal s, flames extend from the exhaust of the aircraft.A salute, touch the deck and 500,000 pounds of force throws its air- craft into the sky. .56 Ten seconds later another catapult throws its aircraft into the air and so it continues, until all go aircraft have been launched. The arresting gear wires stand idle ready to stop the aircraft in two seconds. The ship shudders with the impact of the controlled crash of the first landing. Cables scream thru the sheave system with the strain of the arrestment. The aircraft stops, tail hook is raised and smoothly taxies from the landing area as the wire retracts preparing for the next aircraft. Forty seconds later the next air- craft lands.The cycle continues through the day and into the night. Aircraft are respotted. refueled, rearmed launched and recovered and the airmen of Air Department receive a much needed rest to be ready for the next day ' s flight evolutions. Air Department CAPT J. Morford III Asst. Air Boss ■i Y i liKl j r 1 ( CDR R. Sim LCDR K. Brattin LCDR S. Dillon LCDR W. Ferris XDR J. Fitzsimons LCDR A. Kangalus LCDR M. Louis LT K. Lockhart LT T. Richardson LTJG J. Lunsford LTJG P. Sloup CW02 J. Bilski V-1 Division V-l Division assists the Air Officer in planning, supervising, handling, spotting and securin g aircraft on the flight deck, to and from the hanger bay and flight deck via aircraft elevators. V-l also performs crash and salvage opera- tions including flight deck fire fighting. V-l is manned by person- nel of the aviation boatswain mate handler rate. ABCM R. Russell ABHC J. Shand ABHl B. Dowdy ABHl E. Abalo ABHIR. Weirich ABHl R. WiUiams, ABH2 J. Albone ABH2 K. Leotta ABH2 R. Poteete ABH2 H. Sanders ABH2 F. Spoufe ABH2 D. Whitmire ABH3 K. Ditto ABH3 R. Ellis ABH3 J. Gurry ABH3 B. Heaton ABH3 L. HUke ABH3 J. Ruiz ABH3 R. Smiley AA D. Bartam AN L. Brookin AN S. Brooks AN S. Geick AN V. Gonzales AN R. Griffaw AN O. Gutierrez AN T. Hammond ABHAN W. Harrison AN G. Herdsman AN J. Howe HI AN P. Hubish AR T. Kowalski AR T. Mehvtes AA R. Messer AA D. Moore AR G. Moore A A J. Moore ABHAN ABHAN AN D. AN G. C. Olsen B. Oppel Packer PantiK, Jr. AN R. Peck AR R. Rosnick AN D. Radcliffe AN G. Ross AR T. Rodriques AN R. Simcek AN J. Salvador AN D. Thiesen AN D. Sorensen AN J. Whipper AN D. Thomas oungs AN M. Wind V-2 Division V-2 Division, made up of personnel of the aviation boats- wain mate equipment, interior communication and electri- dan mates ratings, are responsible for the operation and up keep of four catapults, four arresting gear engines, one bar- ricade engine, the plat monitor system and the fresnel lens optical landing system. ABEC J. Buchholz ABEC D. Butcherine ABEC L. Cothem ABEC F. Dunham ABEC G. Schmidt ABEC B. Williamson ABEl W. Bailey ABEl D. Bjorland ABEl B. Gale ABEl H. Hall ABEl R. McAfee ABEl A. Ding ABEl F. Ott ABEl D. Pagel ABEl C. Ward IC2 D. Barclay ABE2 G. Carter ABE2 D. Hardwick ABE2 L. Harvey IC2 M. Jackson ABE2 W. MccLenton ABE2 S. Moore ABE2 D. Pipkin ABE2 M. See EM2 G. Stebbins ABE2 R. Titerina ABES G. Acosta ABE3 K. Becker ABE3 L. Bennetts IC3 J. demons ABE3 E. Dinatale ABES A. Flores IC3 O. Gloria ABE3 F. Greene ABE3 M. Guthrie ABE3 M. Hall ABE3 N.Henry ABE3 J. Hurtado ABE3 O. Martinez ABE3 E. Mata ABE3 C. Peralta IC3 P. Statler ABE3 R. Surber K8 D. Tweedy :!:2J-. Wor 66 AN R. Allen ABEAN K. Ambrose I ABEAN P. Baca AN D. Ballenger AR D. Bell AA B. Bennett AN G. Boomsma AN W. Bryson AN J. Candelario AN L. Fornos ABEAN J. Faustina AA A. Durham AA W. Davenport AN R. Cavitt ABEAN D. Garrison 67 ABEAN D. Hoch AR W. Hoque EMFN R. Honeycutt ABEAN V. JeUison AN R. Jones ICFN R. Kronberg AA F. McCuUough ABEAN D. Medina AA D. Montgomery AN S. Naughton AN W. Porterfield A A M Pirone 68 ABEAN B. Reece AA A. Rios ICFN K. Rockwell FN R. Rosson AN S. Rouse SA C. Scott ABEAR K. Spain SN L. Talamayan ABEAA D. Tock AN R. Treadwell ABEAN D. Trebilcock ABEAN K. Waller ABEAN S. Watt AN S. Wayman ICFN R. White AN R. White FN M. Wills AN R. Wingo 69 V-3 Division V-3 Division is responsible for aircraft positioning on the hanger deck and aircraft elevators for transport to the flight deck. V-3 personnel also operate various ground support equipment, stand con flag watches and are responsible for shipboard and aircraft fire fighting in the hanger bay. Per- sonnel of the aviation boatswain mate handler rate man V-3 Division. € yti. Wu i- H Bl a H f ■pc -- ' r l B ■k rr M S t • -■' — - BHC K. Lloyd VBHl F. Bradley BH1 B. Cunningham BH1 T. Hensley BH1 D. Wilson ABH2 K. Belden ABH2 P. Boyle ABH2 S. Milton ABH2 L. Sunsen ABH3 R. Barr :i„rk B ABH3 M. Burk ABH3 W. Eppler ABH;j D. Falco ABH3 C. Finley .ABH3 A. Lemmon ABH3 S. Macke ABH3 R. Newton ABH3 R. Sadler ABH3 D. Weaver AA M. Anderson AN C. Bish AN P. Blair AA K. Boane AN T. Foreman AA D. Fridley AN W. Gaddy AR J. Goubsby AN S. Greenlee AN D. Griffin AN R. Hooker AR S. James AA D. Jester AN B. Jones AN C. Luppers AA D. Maessen AA M. Mallas AN B. Melevin ABHAN A Monaching AN M. Ramsey AN L. Schaefer AN V. Wells AN D. Weaver AR D. Stricklin V-4 Division V-4 Division is responsible for delivery of JP-5 fuel to embarked aircraft. A hybrid organization, V-4 Divjs.on com- bines the working environment of both the Air and Engineer- ing Departments. V-4 personnel can be found working from the flight deck to deep inside the ship in the JP-5 pump rooms Personnel of the aviation boatswain mate fuels man V-4 Division. ABFC A. Gomez ABFl D. Ferrer ABFl M. Fuller ABFl T. Hoffman ABFl R. Dabuton ABFl D. McCracken ABFl D. Walls ABF2 R. Almario ABF2 M. Bly ABF2 R. Capacia ABF2 J. Deaton ABF2 R. Horton ABF2 R. Renier ABF2 R Ruthorford ABF2 R. Viloria ABF3 J. Barbee ABF3 G. Cox ABF3 M. Diss ABF3 M. Domingue ABF3 K. Lee ABF3 C. McGill ABF3 S. Torres AA J. Abrego AN J. Allen AN R. Arnold AN R. Braithwaite AN A. Digiroland ABFAN I. Fisher AN A. George A A J. Hanson ABFAN C. Harris AA S. Haynor ABFAN J. Hayword ABFAN D. Leveille ABFAN R. Maiden AA F. Maldonado AR H. Miranda AN B. Newton AN M. Perez AN T. Russell R B. Shupe ABFAN D. Smith AA F. Spain ABFAN J. Staton ABFAN R. Tureaud AN E. Watson 77 V-5 Division V-5 Division mans both primary flight control and the Air Department office. Primary flight control personnel assist the air officer and the assistant air officer in the launching and landing of aircraft. Office personnel are responsible for all major administrative functions affecting the Air Department. ABCM W. White ABHl H. Hulst 78 79 ■■V Port of Call: Philippines More tales are told about adventures in this country by WestPac veterans than any other port. Natives greet sailors with smiles and a friendly hello. The local food is tasty and inexpensive. In fact, most everything can be had for a low price; stereo equipment, video machines, food, drink and entertainment of every sort. Nestled within a scenic paradise, the Philippines is sometimes referred to as a sai- lor ' s dream. On duty days, crew members often sighed relief from trying to take in all the islands offer during the three port visits the ship made there. The Philippine Islands, stretching 1,100 miles and includ- ing approximately 7,100 islands, are home to 51.6 million people. The country has three official languages: Philipino, based on the most widely spoken of the country ' s 87 dialects, Tagalog; English; and Spanish. Most Filipinos are des- cended from Malayasians and Indonesians who came to the islands 8,000 years ago and organized a progressive agricul- tural society. %€ B tarj 0«a I GRANDE ' LODGE x .! A ' ■; gmm. m. L ' , -: m m r—x:. Not all of the ship ' s crew were newcomers to the islands t or some, the visit was a homecoming. In fact 28 209 per- sons of Filipino heritage serve on active duty in all branches ot the American armed forces. Relaxation and escape from the rigors of sea duty were the name of the game there. A ship ' s party was held on the Grande Island Recreation Facility. The sky-blue waters and sun-baked beaches were restful, to say the least. In town music and shows of all varities were packed with sailors liv- ing it up. Street vendors hawked their goods, and bargains were found everywhere. Colorfully decorated jeepneys and motorbikes filled the streets. Tours to Baguio, Pagsanyan h alls and Manila, the capital, were offered. A festival and parade offered even more activity. Many friendships were made in this port. Liberty was not always at a premium, since a normal 8-to-4 work routine was established, but what time there was to be had was taken in large portions and enjoyed to the fullest. i pi ' Command Religious On USS KITTY HAWK, the Command Religious Pro- gram has manv dimensions. Regular worship is provided for Protestant, Catholics and other faith groups, as well as special season worship events. Pastoral care and counsel- ing on an individual and group basis is available The Chaplains evening prayers via the IMC when the ship is underway. Visitation to work areas, brig and sickbay is part of the chaplains routine. Religious education and nurture programs are offered. These include premarriage seminars, marriage enrich- ment events, bible studies, retreats, predeployment briet- ings and reunion seminars when returning home from deployment. The Chaplain ' s Departmentoperates a well stocked library and an extensive audio-visual library called the Personnel Development Center. The chaplains are involved in the Community Relations and Project Handclasp social action programs both inport and Thrchaplains work closely with Red Cross and are tasked with the delivery of Red Cross messages sent to ship ' s personnel. They are involved with Navy re lef , the Ombudsman Program and have liaison with local clergy and faith groups.Chaplains advise the command on issues related to morale, morals, habitability, emergency leave, alternative religious expressions, spiritual issues and a wide variety of other issues of a personal and spiritual The Navy provides chaplains to assist the command in insuring religious freedom. A Navy chaplain wears two hats He or she is a member of the ordainedclergy of their respecti ve church or denomination. They are graduates of both college and of a therological seminary. Nearly all have had extensive prior experience, as local priests, pas- Chaplain denDulk delivers the Easter Sunrise Service Sermon. Korean orphans crewmembers. of Pusan are visited by KITTY HAWK 2,900 volume crew ' s library. 84 J Program Afloat Father Panes celebrates Sunday Mass on the ship ' s fo ' cisle. iM ! Salo and RP3 Alasagas rig the ship ' s chapel for daily Mass, tors and rabbis. They are ' endorsed ' by their denomina- tion, to apply for active duty in the Navy after a lengthy process which includes interviews and occassional psy- chological testing. Chaplains are responsible to their denomination for their ministry. Marriages and other pastoral services are performed in keeping with the teachings of their church or faith group. Chaplains are also naval officers. As such, they fall under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice for a code of conduct, holding both the rank and responsibilities of other staff corps officers. They are assigned to sea and shore duty with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, sharing the same pressures and demands as others in the service. Chaplains are consi- dered non-combatants.They are forbidden by regulation from carrying weapons. No chaplain is expected or required to do or say any- thing which either conscience or the teaching of their church forbids. The motto of the Naval Chaplains Corps, Cooperation without compromise, says it well. Working with the Navy chaplain ' s are the Religious Program Specialist ' s. The Religious Program Specialist (RP) rating was established on 15 January 1979, and is designed to provide Navy chaplains with professional support personnel who are skilled in religious program- ming and administration. Approximately two-thirds of the tasks which RPs are trained to perform are in the area of religious programming. The remaining tasks are of a clerical or administrative nature.Personnel of the RP rating, unlike chaplains, are combatants and have responsibility for the chaplain ' s safety when assigned to units engaged in combat.RPs are enlisted personnel in paygrades E-1 to E-9. Chaplain ' s denDulk and Prescott serve Protestant Holy Communion )n Easter Sunday. 85 CDR D. denDulk Command Chaplain LCDR R. Panes Catholic Chaplain LT W. Prescott Protestant Chaplain RPl T. Salo RP2 D. Tersigni RP3 J. Leonard RPSN D. Larson RPSN J. Luttrell SN T. Trochlell SN K. Goodwin AN D. Debes AN R. Avalos SN C. Carroll YNl M. Garcia ETERNAL FATHER Eternal Fathe r, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave, who bidd ' st the mighty ocean deep its won appointed limits keep, hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. Lord, guard and guide the men who fly through the great spaces in the sky. Be with them always in the air, in darkening storms or sun-light sky fair, hear us when we lift our prayers for those in peril. Eternal Father, grant, we pray to all Marines, both night and day, the courage, honor, strength and skill, their land to serve, thy law fulfill; be thou the shield forevermore, from every peril in the Corps. 86 ' . C: . •■Communication Department In the Indian Ocean or off the coast of Southern California, the Commun ications Department ' s goal is speed, security, and reliability in handling all forms of communications. CR Division consists of two officers and 69 enlisted person- nel, and is divided into three workcenters; CROl - Facilities Control, CR02 - Message Processing Center, CR03 - Teletype Repair. Together these radiomen form an impressive team. Bringing man and equipment together through a maze of patches and switches is the responsibility of Facilities Control. It is through the dedicated and professional efforts of the tech- nical controllers that the admiral or the captain can communi- cate with the battle group, the air boss can control his aircraft, and logistic aircraft are able to locate KITTY HAWK to deliver valuable cargo and mail. From the tactical manuvering of ships to the delivery of a message to a loved one. Facilities Control puts the equipment together to make it happen. While Facilities Control maintains the radio waves, the Mes- sage Processing Center turns them into messages. During the multi-nation exercise ' TEAM SPIRIT 84 the Message Pro- cessing Center handled an average of 1500 messages a day for an 8 day period of time reproducing over 400,000 Xerox copies. During some exercises fleet satellite communications are secured and everyting shifts to high frequency (HF) circuits. This doesn ' t mean much to the average sailor but to the Mes- Iven before the cruise had ended Comm Department had andled 187,000 messages. Three million copies of these mes- iges were provided to various ships offices through Comm ' s peedy distribution. Sending messages via teletype linked to satellite com- munications keep Kitty Hawk in touch with necessary information from around the world. With a peak demand on the copy machine to reproduce up to 1500 messages a day, maintenance was routinely needed. Here RMl Turner probably wishes for the days of carbon paper. With over forty circuits in operation at any one time, keeping track of what ' s what is a full time job. Here radiomen verify status of circuits with a shore based communications station via teletype. I sage Processing Center its a niglitmare. Unlike satellite com- munications, high frequency communications are subject to atmospheric conditions, much like tuning in a radio station with a lot of static. Even with these distractions, the Message Processing Center has produced thousands of messages for the ship and embarked staffs. The Teletype Repair Shop personnel play a vital role in maintaining reliable communications. The teletype machines are mechanical monsters that require constant attention, pre- cise adjustments and tender loving care. It is through their constant efforts that the messages are printed correctly and legibly. The CR Administrative personnel have had their hands full on this cruise. They have constantly supplied the paper pro- ducts required to run the Message Processing Center, in addi- tion to ordering and obtaining all other supplies required to run their division. They have conducted the vital damage control maintenance and are constantly improving the habitability of the living spaces. Communication requirements are not limited to at sea only. When KITTY HAWK pulls into port, business keeps right on going with fully manned watches. From routine administra- tive work to emergency action messages, CR Division provides full communication support for the ship. On the other side of the communication coin are the Signal- men of CV Division.lt is composed of one officer and 16 enlisted personnel. While at sea they e.xcel in the transmission and reception of visual signals and messages. The signalmen must be proficient in rules of the road, voice radio procedures, rendering honors, recognition of flags and pennants of allied and foreign count ries, and all forms of visual communication. The signalmen have perfected the art of visual communica- tions and can be proud of a job well done . Just about every flag and pennant is used for full dress ship. Only twice a year is this done July 4th and Washington ' s Birthday. Here we celebrate our nations birthday in the Philippines. Messages can be sent and received from ship to ship by| semaphore. Here SM2 Wisnaes talks by changing the various positions of hand held flags. Speed - Security - Reliability - NZFF LCDR F. Leoffler LT R. Crandall LTJG L. Nash ENS J. Bourne ENS C. Givens CW02 G. Sullivan SMSC J. Vera RMC R. Learn RMC C. Bustillas RMC G. Pasquale The KITTY HAWK Communications Department was tasked vyith record an d visual communications responsibilities .?If? n ' pVpnr ' ' ' ' ' Y ' ' ' ™ P commander and staft, DESRON commander and staff, and squadrons and staff of earner Air Wmg TWO. This continious communications this task was accomplished through participation in satellite high frequency, and inter battle group communication nets to exchange information. The thousands of messages, both record and visual w ' ere processed and reproduced for distribution throughout the ship. In addition, voice communications were maintained throughout the deployment to ensure that the voice ot command link was uninterupted. Through proper equip- ment set-up and operation, accurate message handling proce- dures and the timely response to time-critical reuirements the Lommunications Department successfully supported the ship and battle group, throughout the 1984 Western Pacific Indian Ocean Deployment. The Skivie Waivers: CVOl Signalr SMI P. Wilson SMI D. Robei-ts SM2 B. Lobaugh SM2 K. Wisnaes SM3 M. Clemis . SM3 B. Dodge SM3 K. Light SMSN B. Ellison SMSN J. Lang SMSA R. Chalumeau 91 An inaispensiDie pan oi ine l onirnuiuca- tions Department are those fresh air lovers, the signalmen of CV Division. The signal- men rating is one of the oldest in the Na%y, and visual communications, the first form of nautical communications, continues undiminished in importance. Using sema- phore, flashing light and various pennants and flags, the signalmen provide a multifa- SMSA L. Maff ' SMSA D. Cooper ceted service. Signalmen work is the voice of command in a visible and tangible way. The signalmen have made the term flasher legitimate. Facilities Control serves as the essential link between the embarked battle group commander and his ships, aircraft, escorts and shore based installations. Through the use of UHF, HP and satellite capabilites, the technical controllers establish, trouble shoot and provide quality control for var- ious circuits that enable KITTY HAWK to accomplish her complex mision. From high speed data for computer to computer com- munications to AP UPI press for the daily flyer. Facilities Control provided around the clock service. The Facilities Control operator can be easily recognized by a patch cord around his neck, and by the following statement. My equipment checks good, I don ' t know what their problem is . RM3 W. Chambers RM3 R. Reidy RM3 D. Wahl RMSN V. Jones RMSN C. Rittel The sparks of communication: CROl Facilities Control RM2 R. Held RM2 J. Zagar The real paper suppliers: CR02 Message Processing Center The Message Processing Center (M PC) is the heart of KITTY HAWK communica- tions. The MPC team keeps paper flowing to all departments, airwing andembarked staffs. Using satellite communications, as well as high frequency radiotransmisions, message cneter teletype equipment chat- ters away day and night, processing and delivering over 1200 messages and 35,000 copies daily. Not only did the message cen- ter set impressive traffic totals, they also may have set the record for the most cake and ice cream consumed by one workcenter on a single deployment. The message center provides this valuable service on a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year basis regardless of the ships location or operations. RMl D. Nelson RM2 D. Melone RM2 W. Tolbcrt RM3 B. Brown RM3 L. Harris RM3 J. Pillow RM3 D. Reynolds RM3 J. Vance RM3 K. Williams RM3 C. Janssen RMSN A. Benford RMSN C. Charlton RMSN B. Coret RMSN J. Friedrich RMSN R. Kaiser RMSN G. Morlaes RMSN B. Rangel RMSN T. Riedel RMSN W. Harlin J RMSN D. Seenian RMSA S. Beasley RMSA R. Wallace RMSR T. Wood 93 HAWK ' S Teletype Repair Shop, are responsible for the upkeep of more than one hundred teletype machines onboard the ship. The teletype printer has over 4,000 pieces and 1.200 moving parts. The upkeep of these teletype machines is essential to the support of KITTY HAWK ' s mission. Like many other communications functions, the teletype shop is operated 24 hours a day with the slogan If we can ' t fix it. it proba- bly wasn ' t broke . The Humpers: CR Admin With the majority of CR Division operat- ing on a 24 hour basis, a strong team is required to support their administrative and logistic needs. The CR Admin person- nel update training records, provide school information and scheduling, coordinate disbursing and personnel matters, and schedule division training. A major task of CR Admin is supply requisition which is an ongoing task. This requirement has been well managed by the CR Admin personnel. RMIJ. Austin RMl M.Turner KM 2 J. Smith RM3 S. Park RMSN J. F:ricso RMSN .1. Jones YNSN M. Paulino 94 1 X That ' s Entertainment From the moment the ship left the pier at San Diego, the feeling that the ship was entering the spotlight became evi- dent. Kitty Hawk was assuming its ' position as a ready asset to its ' country ' s defense. And the world soon discovered that we were once again on duty. NBS ' s Today Show made a live broadcast from the ship while the crew made its ' first WestPac port-call in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Willard Scott, the show ' s weatherman, met with crew members and spoke with a number of them. From coast-to-coast, the nation got a view of the ship, its ' aircraft and its ' crew. Even Chief Aerographer ' s Mate Angel Rivera (above), the ship ' s weather-personality, got a chance to ham it up with Willard and enjoy the excitement. In the Indian Ocean, the longest of our at-sea periods was broken up with a mixture of comedy, dance and music pro- vided by the Oaky Miller Show, a fanfare of dancmg beau- ties, vaudville-styled comediens. and pop music. The hangar bay ' filled to the overhead with crew members anxious to relax and enjoy the entertainment. Audience participation made the show come a bit closer to home as a few crew members were brought on stage for a dance, or else to try their bit at singing. Others, however, merely bore the brunt of Oaky Miller ' s tricks, which challendged the men to tests of their tongue-twisting dexterity. While moored in the Philippines, the flight deck came alive with the landing of the 1st Airborne Rock and Roll Division. This entourage of performers featured some of the rock world ' s biggest names. Members of Cheap Trick, La Rouge, Kansas, the Doobie Brothers, and Pablo Cruise jammed to the delight of crew members aboard ship for duty. Last minute arrangements to get the group aboard created a pleasant surprise, as old favorites like Carry On Our Wayward Son and others drew larger and larger numbers to watch. SCREAM ABOUT! 8 aliliiMiiif- Manv traveling enterainment shows visit servicemen seJifng overset and Kitty Hawk was witness to an assortment of fine special events. u m Introduction Did you see all those sailor ' s smiles as they walked off the brow at the end of the cruise? The Dental Depart- ment ' s goal was to make those smiles perfect smiles. We ' ve come a long way in the area of dental operational readiness since the days of Vietnam when 25 to 30 percent of all medivacs where due to some form of dental disease. Staffed by four dental officers and 14 dental assistants, the Dental Department provides comprehensive dental health care in all areas of dentistry including preventive dentistrj ' . In addition, two specialty areas, oral surgery and prosthetics (the replacement of missing teeth), adds further dimension to the over-all health care service.The clinic is equipped with state of the art equipment includ- ing a complete prosthetic laboratory, a panaramic x-ray machine and a fully equipped oral surgery operating room. But, shipboard dentistry involves much more than the bright lights and the sound of high speed drills.It involves general quarters, treatment of mass casualties, damage control and continuous training. To win in combat requires a team effort. All personnel of the Dental Department receive comprehensive train- ing in all areas of mass casualty treatment. These person- nel augment the Medical Department assisting in the care of injured or wounded shipmates should a mass casualty situation arise. In addition, the dental spaces are used as a blood bank where blood is collected from the ship ' s walking block bank should transfusions be needed. Damage control and shipboard fire fighting are other areas that each individual receives training. Let ' s see what else happens in Dental besides drillin ' and fillin ' . 100 Prosthetic Laboratory Nowhere is the theme of keep ' em smiling- more grass-roots than in the area of prosthodontics. Prosthodontics involves the restoration of badly broken down teeth and the replacement of missing teeth. The Dental Depart- ment provided complete prosthodontic services to both ship ' s company and embarked staff and carrier air wing personnel during the cruise. In addition, emergency prosthodontic services were available to personnel from sister ships in the battle group. KITTY HAWK is one of a select few ships that can boast of a fully-capable on-board dental prosthetic laboratory. Staffed by two dental prosthetic technicians, the lab is equipped to fabricate all types of fixed (i.e. cemented in place) or removable dental prostheses. So, whether the tune-up of a smile called for a single crown, a fixed bridge or a full denture, patients could be confident of complete, professional service only a short walk away. Through the unique capabilities of the prosthetic laboratory, the Dental Department offered other services to personnel aboard ship. Perhaps the most striking example of this was the design and manufacture of over 800 miniature models of KITTY HAWK used by dependents as map-markers to show the ship ' s progress during the deployment.Each tiny repleca was completely hand- crafted from the keel up, the entire project taking over 70 man- hours to complete. In support of sports safety, the prosthetic laboratory staff provided custom mouth protectors to dozens of athletes aboard KITTY HAWK. Similarly, several pairs of glasses were repaired for crew members by the prosthetic techni- cians. When not a permanent solution to the problem, the repair furnished an interim solution while awaiting new eyewear from the United States. So, from mouths, to models, to ship ' s machinery, our services were available to our most important asset — THE FLEET. Preventive Dentistry Preventive Dentistry is the thrust and the force behmd the new image of dentfslrv todav In view of the increasing emphasis on prevention in the field of den s rv Vhe Dental Department has coordinated and is committed to a preven- tive d ni ' srv program. It is our goal to inform the crew of the many ways he may n event he d.seaf which does or may affect him. This is done by teaching him methods bv which the disease may be controlled and attempt to provide mot.va- tinnal mpans to communicate the value of this philosophy. wlTfs p e ent dentistry aboard KITTY HAWK? Right now we know how toS o dental caries (decay) and periodontal ( m) disease. What seem to be ss 111 known is how to turn this knowledge into practice by our patients Prevenve dentistry, therefore, provides an avenue by which our patients are made aware of the methods used in preventing diseases of the oral cavity As a Result, these techniques insure good oral health and improves dental operational ' ' The preventive dentistry program consists of an annual dental examination teeth cleaning fluoride application and oral health education mstructions. Annual fental exaTna ons are provided to ascertain the need for dental treatment. This apabHtvTs enhanced by our computer which identifies those patients who have not been examined within 12 months. These patients are then mformed hat a dental check up is in order. Many times during the examination o our patients, serious potential problems are discovered and subsequently treated. Patients mav then be appointed to have their teeth professionally cleaned by a highly skTllTd dental technician. Once this is accomplished, fluoride is applied to the teeth to provide increased resistance of the teeth to t«.th decay. F allv. the most important aspect of our preventive dentis ry program is provided hrougheducation.Bypresentingpreventivedentistryfilmsonthe.ships television as well as providing articles in the ship ' s newspaper, the Flyer, we have £n ab e to councel a large portion of the crew. By far the most effective approach foTclear and effective communication in reference to preventive dentistry is hrough individual instructional activitiers. As part of the total treatment p aa each denul officer and technician provides supplemental preventive information nrior to restorative therapy to assure iUs success. ,• • „ ii The pre ntive dentistry officer also presents oral hygiene instruction in small group sessions. Topics include bacterial plaque control, dietary counselling, pro- So o tooth decay and periodontal disease. Our patient is then introduced to pr er brushing and flossing techniques. The session is concluded by our patient demonstrating the entire method of oral physiotherapy. BvunderstLdingtheconceptofpreventingoral disease, a clean mouth and nice smile their own personal goal. 102 CV-63 CDR R. Beastall LCDR M. Johnson LT J. Depner LT C. Cherry DTC W. Benoit DTC E. Burgener DTI M. Kent Administration Within any organization there is a behind-thescene element that keeps the wheels turning - Administration. Let ' s take a look at how our Dental Department administrators help keep you smiling. From alginate to zinc oxide, our dental supply manages some 700 Na T Na - - standard stock and special-use commercial items necessary to provide quality dental care. Management of supplies doesn ' t just cover ordering, receiving and storing, our supply people help the dental officers select the right equipment and supplies while keeping the checkbook balanced in the process. Our clerical section processes the written correspondence and main- tains thoserecords necessary to carry on our business. Ensuring accu- rate patient dental records comprises a large part of this job considering over 800 records are handled each month. Just prior to the beginning of the cruise, the admin sectionbecame automated through the purchase of a m.icrocomputer. This valuable tool serves as a word processor, supply manager, equipment inventory control and a data file providing, for example, an accurate roster of ship ' s company dental records. This increased capability has made our job easier and more efficent. Paper-shuffling , pencil-pushing and keypunching may not be noticed by all, but each is an integral part of providing quality dental care. Keeping you smiling is our business, too. DT2 F. Booker DT2 M. Mallorca DT2 R. Bideshi DT2 G. Bn-ant DT3 D. Emblom 103 Damage Control Damage Control is an integral part of everyone ' s life aboard KITTY HAWK. It is the foundation upon which Fight the ship first is built and is every crew- member ' s responsibility. The Dental Department is no exception. This vital facet is coordinated by our departmental damage control petty officer. He is the Jack-of-all-Trades maintenance man, trouble shooter and repairman. His knowledge not only encompasses everything from firemains to water tight hatches, but also operating room lights to x-ray processors. He ensures that all supportive spaces like fan rooms are properly maintained and that equipment vital to the delivery of dental health care like compressors, evacu- ators and lights are in working order. The ship ' s main- tenance and material management system is his direct responsibility. This system is designed to ensure max- imum equipment operational readiness and involves periodic preventive maintenance procedures on all equipment vital not only to the department, but to the ship as well. He is truly the family handyman. He paints our walls, keeps us cool, gives us light, keeps our engines running and above all, looks out for our safety. DT3 Clifford DT3 J. Esparza DT3 K. George DT3 M. Stivers DN D. Dixon DN C. Wilson Summary We folks at Dental work prett y hard to keep you smiling. Matter of fact, since the cruise started we ' ve improved over 8,449 smiles of KITTY HAWK and airwing personnel, including some from other ships in our battle group. Granted, that ' s more folks than we have onboard, but we ' ve had quite a few walk through our doors more than once. Each visit, we ' ve done some- thing to make a better smile. Our dentists and techni- cians have more than doubled KITTY HAWK ' sdental operational readiness. We ' ve made a commitment to improve dental health and we intend to keep it. But just as hard as we work, we play too. Anytime after hours you may find a combination of both, for example, .some late night work on crowns for a patient the next day, a card game, or some late n ight viewing of television movies. When a shipmate gets orders to another duty station, all stops are pulled. Cake and ice cream become the u.-ual fare at these going-away cele- brations mixed with a bit of fun and laughter. Our morale stays pretty high and we try to keep the crew ' s morale that way, txx). We ' ll keep you smiling, one way or the other. 104 dft mi m The Underway Now Station the Underway Replenishment Detail. Man Refueling and Transfer Stations 9, 11, 15 and 17... The professional skill and talent of a boatswain mate is never more completely tested than during an UNREP — a replenishment at sea. Here the danger is real and safety paramount. On any ship it ' s a plain fact, no gas no go. The fuel has to be brought on efficiently, quickly and safely. But an UNREP is more than just taking on DFM (Diesel Fuel Marine) now called F-76 and JP5 which is used for aircraft. It also involves onloading and offloading tremendous quantities of parts, supplies, stores, food stuffs, weapons, medical supplies and provisions of every conceiv- able kind. Without this ability to restock at sea, a ship ' s stay time on station would be severly limited. Kitty Hawk ' s two and one half month operation in the North Arabian Sea would not have been possible without a proven ability to UNREP. The amazing thing is this: at any given deck UNREP station, the man in charge, the Rig Captain, may be a 19 or 20 year old seaman. That seaman or 3rd class petty officer is overall in charge of his station. Now there ' s usually a first class or chief on station acting as a technical supervisor and also a commissioned officer acting as a safety observer. But the man who actually gives the orders and directs the entire operation of his station is that young sailor wearing the yel- Replenishment ? ' - i;;o t ' ' i imiM low helmet of a rig captain. One thing for sure, he is not inexperienced. Before assuming the duties of rig captain he would have participated in dozens of UNREPS. qualifying in every position that station has to offer. He progresses through the watchstations of phonetalker, signalman winch operator, winch checker, deck rigger, and transfer head sliding block operator before standing rig captain under instruction. Finally the day comes and the rig is his. He is in charge. After the approach is made, word is passed from the bridge to the rig captain via the sound powered phones put shot lines over when able. From that moment on until the last line is clear, everyone on station has to remain alert for any possible casualty. And in the past year these casualties have ranged from a minor collision with the USS Wabash, to refueling probes becom- ing unseated, to waves crashing over the sponsons and washing men overboard, to messenger and saddle whips parting with explosive force. The unexpected is always just around the corner — and the men of Deck Department have proven their ability to respond to danger in a calm professional manner, correct- ing the casualty, and completing the job safely. For the boatsv ains mates, there ' s few things on board ship that can offer a bigger challenge and more job satisfaction than a successful UNREP. 1 i !S ' iP S Leadership The Men LCDR J. O ' Leary LT B. Hoag ENS M. Gruber LTJG G. Scott s , ENS A. St. John BMC C. Ortega SN J. Albrecht BMl S. Ambrose AN D. Anthonsen BM3 L. Armendariz SA R. Beck SN J. Benbenek SA R. Bradley BM3 D. Bladel BMSN B. Brandi BM2 K. Byrne SN L. Bush SN R. Carter BM2 J. Clayton SN X. Coronado SN K. Cox SN M. Cummings SN M. Cummings SA E. Doland BMSN C. Dungca YNSA A. Gales BM2 M. Giger BMl V. Hamilton SN M. Harper SA D. Haynes SN J. Higgins SN M. Hines BMSN T. Jahnke SA D. Kahler SA D. Kelly SN R. Kilroy BMl S. Kline SN G. Lodewyk BM3 J. Lyman SA K. McCammon SN R. McVey SN W. Martin SN J. Miller SN W. Mills SA R. Mischo BM2 R. Myers BM2 B. Myhre SN R. Owens YNSN D. Parks SN R. Parsell BM3 M. Patio BM3 R. Payne SN R. Powell SA R. Raynor BM3 P. Reedy SN A. Richardson SA J. Rodman SN T. Roman SR R. Rook SA F. Russel SN T. Shay BM3 R. Sisk BM3 C. Smith BMl T. Smith SN H. Sonhelm, Jr. SA D. Spang BM3 J. Swank SN G. Tidd SN M. Valdez SN M. Vessey BM3 K. Viger SN R. Walker BMSN L. Wells SN T. White BM3 R. Winder SA M. Woetovech Dropping Anchor i Air Operations By day... Throughout the world, airports have departures and arri- vals at nearly every hour. The floating airport named Kitty Hawk is no exception. Electronics remain warm constantly as highly trained operators direct flight operations all day and night. The only thing missing is a 25-hour-a-day clock to keep time. Weather and darkness are ignored below deck. Night and day IS distinguishable from inside the hull, and long shifts controlling the launch and recovery of aircraft are common. Organizing and planning for the next evolution begins long before the flights are made. By day, activity on the flight deck runs smooth enough to make it look relatively easy. Every man is exactly at the right place at the right time. The controlled crash which an aircraft makes on the flight deck can be calculated to a perfect landing. Exciting? Per- haps. Consider this . . . By night- Night operations...youVe strapped into the cockpit of an aircr approaching a speck of light on the horizon. Minutes spent on the approach feel like hours. Then the centerlme l htj ?orm your ' first perspective of the landing area. Visibility can be good or bad. Depth perception is hindered by the darkness Suddenly, the deck rushes up to you and the feel of the arresSng cable ' s pull brings the blood back into your ace The comforting directions by a yellow shirt escor ing our aircraft out of the landing area remind you to breath again A quick refueling and you ' re back on the catapult for Lunch. That is night operations. It ' s colorful. Its intense. And. oh yes. it ' s always exciting. - $ ' ' S ' ny r -- %jRs ' 1 EE ' mfWL. TMaking: the Hawk Go Making the Hawk Go! This is the task at hand for the ■lip ' s engineers or snipes, as they ' re commonly referred to The life blood of the ship, and the livelyhood of the ipes, is steam. Few bonds are tighter than the grip which ' ■engineers keep on the precious energy possessed by the isps of vapor. The coordinated steam team responds to the call for the energy by generating, measuring, dividing, harnessing, and then channelling it about the ship. Without it, there ' s no hot water for showers, dirty dishes start stacking up on the mess decks, catapults become inoperative, and the ship comes to a stop. Other essential services are provided by the engineers in the holes, also. Spaces are kept cooled by air conditioning plants owned and operated by the engineers. Sophisticated technology used to control and direct the ship ' s defenses needs electricity, generated by the ship ' s steam team. Clean, fresh water for cooking, drinking and washing is produced by distilling plants in the auxilliary machinery room. Demand makes it difficult to continue to produce when the priority for fresh water is held by the ship ' s boilers. On this cruise, despite a continued demand, the infamous water hours were never imposed and water use was never res- tricted. For salty sailors, that achievement had always seemed unobtainable. On top of these essential services, maintenance on vital damage control equipment was per- formed, telephones continued to ring, berthing spaces stayed warm during northern operations, and every light on the flight deck stayed lit. This city afloat moved .swiftly and without incident dur- ing the cruise. When needed. Engineering provided .sonie 250,000 horsepowei- for speeds in e.xcess of 30 knots. The horsepower produeetl by the tireless efforts of the men is a bit more difficult to measure. In foreign ports, as well as n ' sea, the duties of the engineers were always in demaiui, : ' hours-a-day. Despite long hours, unfavorable workir, ' (•(.;,. li- tions created by .superheated air, and demanding lespo- : ■bilities, the pride and committment was unfalttri i; ' :; committment to win in combat was maintu ' steam team ' s vigilance. ; ngineering Administration Divis ion _ Press On Composed of a YNC, a ENl. a YN2. a MM2, a MRS. a MMFN and two FN FA ' s. They are responsible for the myriad of paperwork for a 705 man (officer and enlisted) department.This is equal to the complement of a large destroyer. Their main priority is casualty reportmg (CASREPS). We Press On . LCDR J. DCA LT D. Weihe CW02 P. Delmundo HTCM T. Lahey MMCM J. Romero 1 N€ C. Larrabee i4k YNl t. Cristobal MM2 G. Rohal MR3 T. Taylor MMFN J. Jones 12 1 H-lectrical Division The Electrical Division is comprised of two unique ratings: Electrician ' s Mates and Interior C ommur.u-a- tions Electricians. Together, these men are responsible for all lighting, power, telephones and multi-channel communications systems on board Kitty Hawk The I.C.men, besides taking care of the ship ' s phone company, maintain all alarms, electric indicators Gyro compasses and pit sword. The Electrician ' s, or sparklies run the power and light company. The two companies, combine, provide vital services to the ship, proving 24 hour a day that We v arp EMCS R. Zaragoza EMC L. Etherington EMC F. Roc EMC M. Romero ICC S. Nichols EMI J. Bautista EMI R. David EMI M. Hall EMI R. Ignacio EMI P. Molendres EN2 E. Bagsic EM2 T. Hudson EM2 M. Pamaran EM2 F. Treacy EM2 R. Wood ' EMS R. Bacani EM3 A. Becker EM3 J. Beranis EMS N. Bingcang EMS A. Cerame EMS W. Cozzen EMS B. Dent EMS J. Dickson EMS R. Duff EMS J. Faulkenbury EMS M. Gonsaives EMS K. Grimes EMS J. Homeier EMS J. Monte- Alegre EMS E. Roop EMS D. Summers EMS T. Syphers EMS C. Tucay ICS C. Brumbaugh IC3 E. Gerbsch IC3 M. Harvey EMFN M. Camillucci EMFN K. Carnegie EMFN D. Cooley EMFN J. Fether EMFN L. Hickey EMFN K. Jaynes EMFN J. Kerns EMFN W. Mitchell EMFN P. Naval EMFN T. Oseth EMFN C. Smith EMFN J. Thorn EMFN L. Williams U ICFN R. Kohl ICFN D. Simerly ICFN T. Simons ICFN J. Navar ICFN W. White III EMFA C. Chan FN B. Camano FN R. Gotong FN D. Hamilton FN A. Sebastian Auxiliaries Division A Gang The Auxiliaries Division is a diverse group of five work centers with responsibility for shipboard hydrauhc sys- tems, air conditioning and refrigeration, emergency die- 1 generators, personnel boats, steam heatmg. laundry and dry cleaning equipment, and cryogenics: liquid oxy- gen nitrogen production. MMC J. Edmiston ENC D. Rivera MMl P. Fleetwood MMl F. Hixson MMl C. Valbuena MMl D. Vicente MM2 M. Cervi MM2 M. Corral MM2 M. Johnson MM2 W. Monson MM2 R. Rathbone MM2 T. Smith EN2 D. Kuta EN2 M. Scott MM3 T. Beaty MM3 S. Dubret MM3 R. Ellis MM3 R. Garber MM3 G. Harris MM3 D. Heaton MM3 A. Hull MM3 C. Kelleher MM3 M. Padilla MM3 M. Reyes EN3 A. France EN3 D. Ganz EN3 W. Novick EN3 R. Roach HT3 R. Achterberg- HT3 L. Kelley 3 D. Sickels MMFN O. Benavides MMFN R. Cervantes MMFN G. Corey VIMFN D. Cunni VIM FN J. Donegan MMFN K. Fischer MMFN M. Hipp MMFN M. Tiu MMFN K. Valencia MMFN M. Walker ENFN A. Heeren ENFN F. Johnson ENFN M. Laplante Damage Control Division mie Kitty Hawk Firefighters Known as Kitty Hawk Firefighters , DC Division is a dedicated tiiree work-center work force witli responsibil- ity for proper operation, maintenance repairs, and pres- ervation of nine main repair lockers, 24 unit repair lockers, 17 HCFF stations, 6 TAS stations, all installed fixed C02 and Halon systems, and the 15 pound C02 recharging station. IF IIT2 Tl T. Fuchion T2 W. McDonough HT2 R. Jones HT2 S. Kelly HT2 W. Wood k HT3 D. Austin HT3 G. Edelen HT3 T. Harmon HT3 G. McDowell HT3 D. Peterson HT3 M.Rice HTFN M. Murray HTFN C. Johnson HTFN P. Pelley IITPW M. Hagernian HTFA B. Reighard FN S. Dudley FN T. Harlston FN R. Magtoto FA R. Leppo Quality of Life Division CW02 G. Freeman HTl W. Coward HT2 M. Graveline HT3 M. Rice MSSN A. Parker The Commode Commandos have the responsibility of ensuring all heads have flushing water, fresh hot and cc water, and habitability drains flowing. The C omm( Commandos are responsible for cleaning filters for ;i conditioning units, and cleaning supply, exhaust a- recirc systems ventilation to keep Kitty Hawk cooler wit i i fresh air in the ship. Repair Division Repair Division consists of four work centers whose purpose is to keep the Kitty Hawk and the ships of Battle Group Bravo at maximum combat readiness. These work cen- ters consist of the metal, CHT. machine, pipe and welding shops. ENS P. Swartz E S R. Kidd MRC R. Kunard HT2 R. Currie HT2 D. Dover HT2 W. Kennev HT2 P. Larabe HT2 S. Rappleyea MR2 D. Falls HT3 R. Hampton HT3 L. Holland HT3 A. Kaiwi HT3 B. Leedahl HT3 J. Radatz HT3 M. RatvTiski HT3 D. Searls HT3 C. Sickels HT3 J. Simek HT3 M. Tennent HT3 C. Willis MR3 P. Escultura MR3 B. Tull HTFN A. Bonnelli HTFN S. Brown HTFN M. Clutter HTFN W. Nordeen HTFN W. Pajunen HTFN K. Whitehead MRFN J. Elkerson MRFN R. Stachewicz HTFN G. Schkoda FN M. Anderson FN K. Beck I FN C. Desniond FN F. Volker FN L. Willette FA D. Deal FA C. Fetty HI HE hS !! Li s l ■mm jfl %JAt H l r ■■ii H ■■■£ ' lA HH I B -ki;  BiV K ' 1 H rr-s.j ■B tf] 3i P-1 Division P-l Division is responsible for the operation of 1 MMR and 4 MMR. Composed of over 100 hard working Machinist ' s Mates and Boiler Technicians, this Engi- neering division is responsible for ensuring such equipment as giant 1200 p.s.i. boilers, 1 and 4 main engines and shafting, complex SSTG ' s and reduction gears, oil lubricating devices and numerous other types of machinery run smoothly and reliably. With temperatures consistently in the 120-130 degree range, it ' s a demanding environment to work in. The snipes that labor in these holes are essential to Kitty Hawk ' s mission and have turned in an outstanding performance, logging in over 2875 hours steaming and 73,000 miles on the engines. LT H. Brittan R. Pearson CW02 S. Merz BTC V. Sunico MMl G. Pierson MMl J. Pruett MMl R Smith BTl A. Siy MM2 N. Dejesus MM2 A. Gonzales MMl R. Abemoja- BT2 M. Barrows BT2 R. Brown BT2 M. Kopischke BT2 N. Lair BT2 A. Martin BT2 D. Mitehe! BT2 P. Steffen MM3 R. Brown MM3 M. Henegan MM3 D. Hudson MM3 H. Mann MM3 K. Oviedo MM3 U. Pascua MM3 D. Pendlum MM3 J. Wells MM3 P. Yates BT3 R. Bartlett BT3 M. Brantley BT3 G. Kubes BT3 B. Pettit BT3 D. Reeley BT3 J. Scott MMFN A. Arebalo MMFN R. Fulling MMFN R. Guzv MMFN M. Lopanec MMFN W. Peek MMFN M. Sherman BTFN D. Bumpers BTFN J. Cleek BTFN F. Losey BTFN J. Martin BTFN J. Sallis MMFA T. Camp BTFA J. Estes, Jr. P-2 Division The Fallen Angels The Fallen Angels of Engineering P-2 Division oper- ate and maintain the two after p ropulsion plants, forever pushing mighty Kitty Hawk onward. Never faultering, never letting up. Always boiling, always turning. P-2 never quits. The young men of P-2, always alert, forever watchful, maintaining power for Kitty Hawk, steam for hot water and electricity for all to see by. To top all that, they have a comradere that makes snipes different, but proud men. BTl D. Capiendo BTl P. Lumba MMl C. Santos BT2 S. Baldwin BT2 J. Boothby BT2 D. Burleson BT2 C. Cummins MM2 R. Gherrity MM2 D. Peterson BT3 R Beverly BT3 G. Hardy BT3 G. Hemnimgfer BT3 A. Ochoa BT3 E. Rayford BT3 D. Richardson BT3 D. Seskey BT3 E. Stanley MM3 E. Cortez MM3 S. Fesko MM3 G. Galang MM3 R. Hanson MM3 L. Sasso MM3 J. Trattles BTFN R. Chisick BTFN F. Krebs BTFN C. Ruland MMFN L. Hansen MMFN M. Kothe MMFN K. Kramer MMFN P. Lawrence MFN J. Lingaard MMFN D. McKeown MMFN R. Rael BTFA R. Lowe MMFA G. Gaylo FN K. Andrews FN M. O ' Neill FN B. Savage FN J. Tobar FA J. Machen % i. . P-3 Division P-3 Division provides water and power for all the Kitty Hawk and crew. The crystal clear freshly distilled water provided from number one and number two AMR helps maintain the ships ' cleanliness and contributes to the crews eating and drinking pleasure. Also, from out of the depths of their warm tropical climate comes half of the ships power supply. It is here that many of the ships creature comforts are made and maintained. Another integral part of P-3 is the catapult steam shop. Their long hours and attention to detail were the primary reason for the ship ' s aircraft safety record over those ardous months. MM2 A. Patiag MM3 M. Salunga MM3 R. Tanja MMFA R. Haines MMFA D. Lair P-4 Division P-4 Division consists of the main propulsion storeroom, the boiler repair shop, and the automatic combustion control shop. The expertise of the 24 personnel assigned to P-4 comes into play whenever vital PMS and repairs are needed in the propulsion plant. P-4 is the assist division, and is always willing and more than capable of taking care of problems from equipment breakdown to administrative work. Exper- tise, versatility, and quality work are the trademarks of P-4 Division. CW02 M. Cole BTCM D. Meza BTl L. Ping BT2 T. Center BT2 D. Sutton BT3 R. Griffith BTFN J. Camacho BTFN J. Galinis BTFN M. Rolando !36 P-5 Division The men of P-5 Division provide vital services to the Kitty Hawk ' s propulsion plants. The Water Lab monitors boiler and feed water chemis- try and chemically treats the ship ' s boilers to keep them in top steaming shape. The Oil Lab is responsible for all propulsion fuel on board from UNREP to boiler service tank and has pumped over 23 million gallons of fuel during the deployment. TJG C. Burns BTl B. Correa BT2 T. Duffy BT3 G. O ' Connor BTFN T. Bentley BTFN R. Burch BTFN K. Morrell BTFN D. White BTFA R Martin FN F. Fisher pELCflMETOBlSANSI ._ m NAVAL SECTOR COMMAND fe ' ' 1 % yi im An Honored Welcome to Operation Team Spirit From the moment the ship arrived at the pier in Pusan, South Korea, the entire crew could see that the visit would be one of the most unique of those they would see on the deployment. From the flight deck, the expanse of the city, one of the busiest ports in the Orient, was visble. A formal greeting party displayed banners welcoming the crew. The hand of friendship was extended by a wel- coming party from the ship. This was not only a liberty call. It was an act of diplo- macy. Kitty Hawk ' s presence was a symbol of our country ' s committment to military cooperation with South Korea. Colorful regalia reflected the magnificance of the nation ' s culture. The hospitality of the people was overwhelming. Members of the military and civic leaders were greeted by RADM James Baldwin, Captain Rogers and other members of the first landing party. Pusan was originally a small fishing vil- lage and was only officially recognized as a port in 1426 when it was given its present name which, literally translated, means caul- dron mountain. During the Korean War in the 50 ' s. Pusan was the only major city not to fall into the hands of the enemy. The vast. sprawling port today is the home to more than three-and-a-half million people. Tours were readily available for the crew. Shopping was popular. Others chose to visit Kyong Ju. the ancient capital of Korea. The overnight tour to Seoul was one of the most popular. Something for all was to be had in Pusan. The Orient was a welcomed chance to expe- rience the adventure of deployment. Soon, the ship would embark on its ' voyage again and participate in a demanding exercise, fully re sted by liberty in a friendly port. After her brief visit to Pusan, South Korea, Kittv Hawk and Battle Group Bravo were tasked with an important mission: provide air protection for the amphibious troops their wav to a simulated hostile shore. The exercise, dubbed Operation Team Spirit called upon the resources of com- bined US. and South Korean forces in a scenario designed to test the techniques and strategies for defending the Korean peninsula. Since 1976, this annual training exercise has involved all facets of the military servi- ces for both countries. In 1983, the U.S. Navy sent the carriers USS Enterprise and USS Midway into the test, but Team Spirit ' 84 would include only Kitty Hawk. She would go it alone to maintain air superiority. The unofficial participants in the exer- cise were the Soviet ships and aircraft which were present to survey the exercise and collect i nformation about our capabili- ties. Alert-five fighters were dispatched around the clock to intercept and escort all aircraft penetrating the battle group ' s sphere of defense. Forty-three aircraft were escorted during the exercise. In all, 55 hours of escort duty was performed by the Kitty Hawk air wing. On the surface, the action was just as intense. Two Soviet surface combatants and several intelliger ce gathering ships shadowed the task force while our ships continually monitored their activity. Below the surface, Soviet submarines tested their ability to move within our operating area unnoticed. Battle Group Bravo ' s assets r.rmtinnnllv hamnered their movements. Battle Group Bravo would receive high marks for her performance in the sustained bea. of Japan operations. COMSEVEN- THFLT ' s approval was further evidence of the ship ' s committment to win. No single earner battle group had performed the duties better. Sub - Busters  : i vv ' ■j; ' p i«?-¥W;r:;vi f-- ' i ' J;, %H ' After completing the exercise, the ship headed south to rejoin the battle group. It was then that the ship made a historic bump in the night. A sudden violent shudder was felt throughout the ship, accord- ing to Captain David N. Rogers, the com- manding officer. A Soviet Victor class submarine, surfacing without required nav- igation lights, met with the might of 80,000 tons moving at 15 knots. The damage to the sub was enough to stop it dead in the water. Kitty Hawk sustained only minor damage. The ship offered to render assistance to the sub, but none was accepted until a Soviet ship arrived on the scene to escort the striken sub home at three knots. News services around the world featured the story of the collision, and messages from throughout the states inquired about the safety of the ship ' s crew members. Within 24 hours, the press was aboard the ship gathering the details of the mishap, which had, by then, become the top story of nearly every evening news broadcast. The encounter was more than a bit of a surprise. Another sea tale would be added to those from the cruise, and the sub-bus ters would be the subject of many letter; for the remainder of the deployment. COW EJ ?? ' :m =i ' ' ' li r ' V ' ?$-i Executive Express When it absolutely has to be done just right... It ' s information rapidly moving from one work center to another. F rom the commanding officer to the ship ' s publications, information pertinent to the task at hand follows a beaten path. This rapid transfer of information is one of the missions of Executive Department. It truly is an Executive Express. Innocently enough, the beginning of a major project may stem from the arrival of a letter in the ship ' s Post Office. In the mail handling room, executive personnel determine where the information must be sent. Large bags are picked up for the Captain ' s Office and XO Admin, since these executive work centers must deter- mine where correspondence must be sent for action. A letter of instruction received by the ship in the mail can often touch every facet of the department. A major event requires fast and efficient planning, an Executive trademark. The order goes out from the Captain, Get the job done right. The executive officer relays the command to his admin- istrat ive assistant, the Executive Department head. Memos, the informal means of communication aboard ship, accompany phone calls and meetings with division offic- ers to get the word out. Here, the order begins to take shape. X-1 Division ' s collage of specialty work centers takes action. The Print Shop is called upon to reproduce an instruction for the departments involved in the evolution. The Public Affairs Office handles public relations, includ- ing the publicity of the event to the ship ' s crew and to civilian audiences, through the ship ' s newspaper, family- gram, press releases and on board television and radio facilities. Special Services may offer discount passes to the event, or arrange entertainment. The Post Office and 3-M Office may be called on to provide assistance. ; i % thp . nf 1° . keystone supporting the transfer of the nformation from management to the crew. The Cap- tain s Office and XO Admin apply know-how to tackfe the admmistrative monster that an aircraft carrier requires to operate efficiently. The Personnel Office con- trols personnel records for the ship and documents arri- vals and departures, both authorized and otherwise The Command Master Chiefs office acts as liason for feed- Pr,Hn T I! r ' ' n ; ' P ' ' ' he ships lead- ership. The Counselling and Assistance Center also con- tributes to the assets of the crew by helping shipmates deal with a number of problems more effectively, thereby helping the ship maintain its high standard of personnel Ihl o i ' l • li V X-4 Division extends the long arm of the law through- Sr Di-U-   -«- and.offenders ma, iftfr find themselves under the supervision of the Brig pverv iob begins with an idea. Suegestions, orders, and re laUons are sought out. evaluated. Pr essed . ana reguia. ,. ,, parried out overnight in some ?Lf t nTxttSwhrrabsolu ly has to get done right...call on the Executive Express! S; A With information from every department to go out to every department, the XO ' s Admin Office compiles the Plan of the Day for the XO s approval. Executive Officer Administration LCDR R. Thomas YNC D. Ammann YN2 J. Temple YN3 R. Stambaugh YNSN M. Hricik SN B. Hunter SN T. Scott SN T. McLean Command Master Chief Petty Officer STCM Jeffry Vanos, Command Master Chief X-1 Division Special Services YNSN G. Beard SN L. Ottwell SN M. Bennett AN C. MYLES SA J. Hayes AR J. Macisak PCI T.Wilson PCI L. Medress PC3 P. Aldridge PC3 B. Dykeman PCS J. Vorndran PCSN D. Clone SN S. Hauschilt SN P. Wolfe SA R. Journey A purchase from Special Service is usually at a discount. Post Office Public Affairs LTJG S. Maclntyre JOC J. Ondrey J02 M. Wallace ABF2 R. Lucero J03 B. Wright SN D. Smith YNSN B. Wakole SN R. Vasquez SA D. Finney EMCS Kidd helps control the massive maintenance and materiel manaerement Droeram. Print Shop LIl F. Kandler LI3 L. Kocick LI3 T. Stanfield LISN T. Pelletier SN R. Coleman SN B. Heck S M. Dibble From the Plan of the Day, to the ships newspaper, they Personnel collapses after a long, tiring day at sea. print it all. !!? i f X -3 Personnel CW02 S. Totterer PXCM A. Conklin PNl P. Anderson PNl G. Bingnian PNl R. Santos PN2 D. Henson PN2 G. Careaga PN2 L. Viloria PxN2 D. Flood PN3 J. Topete PN3 S. Barva PN3 F. Buzolito PN3 P. Schneider PN3 D. Bradshaw PN3 T. Williams PN3 C. Moore PN3 P. Tavlor PNSN A. DeShazo PNSN V. Cookson PNSN D. Shurtz PNSN B. Catos PNSN T. Kearns SN K. Phillips SN J. Simon PNSA J. Abuan CO ' s Office ENS D. Johnson YNl B. DeGailler YN2 H. Guzman YN2 A. Naapila YN2 M. Cooper YN3 M. Davis YN3 S. Manson YNSN D. Paul YNSN W. Quick YNSN M. McGuire SA J. Gutierrez Another day, another instruction X-4 Division Brig Staff MAI M. Nagorr BMl C. Pennington ABHl R. Riess SH2 A. Reyes X -4 Legal Discipline Ship ' s Investigations Master -at - Arms Force LCDR D. Weber ENS R. Davis LNl G. Steighner LN2 J. Dainty YNSN E. Deremer MAC E. Hoag MAI T. Moltimore MAI A. Denson YNSN I. Hernandez YNSA D. Broadwell MACS L. Darby MAC W. Vassar BMl F. Materne SKI J. Holder BMl T. Ferlet MAI H. Marshall RMl W. Seibert MSI J. Liebers YNl D. Ashwill ADl R. Uclaray AOl J. Stout SHI A. Cobacha AXl V. Dulude DSl H. Molina ABFl A. Abuan ATI L. Toothaker ATI R. Cataldo ADl C. Murphy ASM2 M. Thomas DP2 A. Valdivia AC2 M. Buckner EM2 D. Johns PN2 T. Woods ABE2 A. Gooden A02 T. Kelly AMH2 W. Barrett ASE2 D. Grewe ASM2 H. Haire A02 J. Grove MS3 R. Anderson RM3 W. Cook ABH3 R. Newton ABH3 R. Jenkins PH3 A. Bryant 0S3 S.Goodwin SK3 A. Oliver BM3 D. McClain AWAN S. Hook AA R. McCabe Max Getting ready for tomorrow can make for a Dog ' s Life, but in the end, the teamwork is usually greatly appreciated hv the crew. 1 DET Yesterday ' s Marines Make Today ' s... Few Good Men Today ' s Marines follow in the same tradi- tions of their early Marine counterparts who served in the Continental Navy. In the 1700 ' s, a Marine ' s primary mission was the security of the ship and providing snipers for shipboard combat. Under cruising conditions, the Ma- rines enforced ships regulations regarding fires, thievery and unlawful conduct by sail- ors. Their ultimate function was to protect the ships officers from a mutinous crew. Today, Sea Duty Marines have changed very little since thier ancestors first started out. The primary mission is still security of the ship. Protecting the ships officers from a mut- inous crew is no longer necessary. Today ' s Marines guard against terrorist attacks in port and at sea. To enhance their security mission the Marines also man .50 caliber machineguns, helicopter gun crews and several security posts aboard. They also perform ceremonial details and provide the ship ' s color guard. The need for physical security aboard naval ships has increased dramatically over the past few years. The increased threat of terrorism to U.S. ships requires better trained personnel and better equipment and plans to prevent a hostile attack. Marines go through a rigorous screening, training and evaluation program before being assigned to a ship ' s Marine Detachment. This program begins where the Marine learns a new way of life. At boot camp , he is con- stantly screened by his drill instructor until the day he is called Marine. Then he goes to Infantry Training School (ITS). Here, he learns how to employ his basic Marine knowl- edge in tactical situations geared to closing with and destroying the enemy. At this school, he continues to be evaluated by instructors to see if he has the aptitude and knowledge for special duty. After passing ITS and these initial screenings, he moves to the last phases Tb ' Ftnt ' Amphibious Landing -March 3, 1776 The start of sea duty Marines 1S8 MARDET color gfuard rendering honors coming into port ilarines get another intruder •L Vegi instructing LCPL Atkinson about .50 cal machinegun of schooling. The sea duty candidate is assigned to the U. S. Marines Corps Sea Duty Indoctrination School . Six weeks of rigorous training on basic naval terminology, damage control, fire fighting, naval rank structure customs and courtesies, classification of U s ' Navy Ships, small arms application, physical training and most important, security Security IS stressed intensely throughout school. After the Marine has successfully com- pleted this school, he is assigned to one of only ZS vessels in the Navy which have Marine Detachments aboard. Once aboard his educa- tion in security does not stop. The Marine has to successfully complete a tormal course of instruction on the physical security of his particular ship. Once the Marine has passed this training he waits to hear these words over the IMC, Security Alert Security Alert, all hands make way for the Marines responding to the alarm . Instan- taneously, the Marine is armed and on his way to the alarm site putting his knowledge and training to work preventing a breech of security. When a Marine hears that call he doesn ' t know if its the real thing or a drill. All his previous train ing is put into gear as he reponds instinctively to the potential security threat. A Marine ' s training is not limited to ship- board. Off-ship training is designed to improve a Marines knowledge and efficiency of combat tactics and his primary Military Occupational Specialty. These schools included Noncom- missioned Officer Leadership School; Scout Sniper School; Combat Squad Leaders School; Survial, Escape, Resistance, Evasion School ' (SERE); and Jungle, Environment, Survial Training(JEST). At Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School the Marine learns to effec- tively lead men during combat. At Scout Sniper School, Marines must be able to hide themselves effectively during ship combat situations. It also provides the Marine with the knowledge of employing certain manuevers to overcome his enemy. Combat Squad Leaders School teach Marines to effec- tively manuever a group of men during com- bat. At SERE School, Marines get the chance to learn what it is like to be a POW. Being at the school for a week and a half. Marines had to survive in conditions that a POW might have to. JEST School helps Marines prepare them- selves to live and fight in the jungle. Marines are shown how to live off the land, build struc- tures out of nothing and hunt for game with primitive traps. All these schools help Marines better them- selves in preparing for war if the time every comes. Marines in ships do more than provide security. They are stretcher bearers for mass casualty scenarios. They provide manpower for pulling the conventional underway replen- ishment rig across from the replenishment ship. Marines also further their education by attending high school completion and college courses offered aboard ship. The Marine Detachment also provides both the Admiral of the battle group and the ship ' s commanding officer with Marine orderlies. A Sea Duty Marine has many responsibili- ties. Security is a 24-hour-a-day job, atseaor in port. Headquarters Section Marine Detachment The Marine Detachment Headquarters section provides the administration and logistics support necessary to insure that proper and efficient services are provided to the Marine Guard. The Head- quarters section is composed of Administration, Training, Supply, Damage Control 3M Personnel, and Marine Orderlies. The Administrative personnel handle all personnel and pay records while maintaining and publishing pertinent orders and directives. The Training personnel maintain all training records and are responsible for establishing weekly, quarterly and annual training plans. Training personnel also adminster the Marine Corps corres- pondence program and all off-duty training and education. The Supply personnel insure that the guard force has the proper equipment to carry out its primary mission. Supply maintains the readiness of all the guard weapons and ammunition. An Armorer assists the Supply NCO in this important task. The Damage Control and 3M NCO maintains the material readi- ness of the entire Marine Detachment from fire fighting equipment to air conditioning units.This vital job is performed 24 hours-a-day. The Marines Orderlies who are part of headquarters section play an important role in keeping the admiral and commanding officer safe from hostile groups. Not only do they provide security, they are assigned to various jobs by either the admiral or commanding officer. The entire headq uarters section integrates to help insure that the Marines of KITTY HAWK are prepared and ready for any security threat or situation. PFC Simms using shipboard tactics to over come intruder 160 MARDET takes on survival training in Philippines jungle MARDET Headquarters jMM CAPT R. Young CAPT J. Allison IstSGT G. Osborn GYSGT L. Stephen SGT E. Barela SGT E. Williams CPL B. Fedie CPL J. Hinz CPL F. Jones LRDET hierarchy up to something 161 Marine Guard Port Section SGT F. Donica CPL S. Elton CPL D. Sturm LCPL J. Atkinson LCPL J. Bunnel LCPL L. Burnham LCPL J. Cannon LCPL R. Carson LCPL S. Couture The Marine Guard in USS KITTY HAWK is charged with the internal physical security of the ship. To carry out this most important task the guard is divided into two sections, port and starboard. These Marines get less liberty than anyone else aboard, yet they remain posi- tive and motivated about the vital job they perform. Their job is a 24 hour a day, seven days a week regardless of whether the ship is in port or at sea. The guard section also provides anti- terrorist security by manning the .50 caliber machineguns and flying as air gunners in the helicopters of HS-2. These professionals do not stop there, though as they also provide the ship ' s color guard and ceremonial detail. Due to the readiness of the Marine Guard there has not been a breech of security aboard the USS KITTY HAWK. Guard Mount LCPL D. Enns LCPL R. Florez LCPL M. Marcum LCPL P. Moore LCPL D. Radcliffe LCPL K. Peters LCPL B. Richey LCPL J. Schumer LCPL F. Schupp 162 Marine Guard Starboard Section Port Section LCPL J. Turner LCPL W. Vigil LCPL K. Urelland LCPL D. Waters PFC D. Greene PFC R. Hatcher SGT R. Farmer CPL B. Baenisch CPL R. Carson LCPL p. Campbell LCPL R. Coleman LCPL J. Daug-herty LCPL S. Delcastillo LCPL P. Dewing LCPL T. Durham Famfiring the .50 cal machinegun 163 LCPL H. Hollinshed LCPL J. Hurley LCPL C. Libby LCPL M. Lopez LCPL R. Marquez LCPL R. Rivero LCPL D. Tercero LCPL J. Torres LCPL D. Walker LCPL W. Willis PFC J. Barker PFC S. Chacon PFC L. Koelling PFC A. Shird PFC B. Stone PFC W. Walker PFC A. Witcher Lookout bad guys, here I come! |r v qMM 1 1 164 Celebrating Marine Corps Birthday This is a drill... This is a drill This is a drill... Readiness...it ' s the key to the ship ' s com- mittment to win. Practice skills make that readiness happen and prevent the need to learn by experience. Something as simple as knowmg where to be accounted for can ensure that a life need not be wasted. That ' s the purpose behind the abandon ship drill. One such drill, held during the cruise, was completed at the end of a general quar- ters drill. Under the scenario that the ship was about to be scuttled, divisions aboard ship mustered at designated areas on the flight deck and hangar bay. Until that drill, many people may not have been sure exactly where they needed to muster, even though the location is indicated on the watch, sta- tion and quarter bill in their berthing and work center. Drills ensure that all bases have been covered. The command ' s demand for profes- sionalism required it. Man overboard, starboard side, shrieks the announcement system. This is not a drill. All divisions submit muster reports to the bridge ... It ' s not a pleasant thought, but must be dealt with quickly and efficiently all the same. Only practice and preparation for the unexpected will increase the odds that a crew member will be rescued from the often cold and unpredictable waters of the Pacific. Kitty Hawk ' s reaction to the emer- gency was always successful, as proven by her ability to return home with every man. Many things happen during these drill.s. The motor whaleboat is lowered into the water if necessary. During flight operations, helicopters already in the air locate the vic- tim and a search-and-rescue swimmer leaps into the water after him. If possible, the ship assuming plane guard position behind the ship makes a pick-up. Aboard ship, actions are made swiftly. An accurate count is made of the entire crew to determine who, or how many, is missing. The Combat Information Center, surface module, recommends a course for the ship and the bridge watch team sets a proper course. The Medical Department stands ready to give immediate treatment for in- juries or exposure. Under the direction of the ships Safety Officer, drills are held shortly after depar- ture from every port to ensure that the crew ' s mind is keen on the idea of safety. The true test of readiness will come, and did on the deployment. A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron One. crippled by a dam- aged right main mount (landing gear). tested the crew ' s ability to perform another evolution done only in drills: the barricade arrestment. A potentially hazardous situa- tion was brought under control quickly as the barricade erected by the flight deck men harnessed the violent landing and brought the aircraft to a halt on the deck without injury to the pilots or the flight deck personnel. Armed with little more than training and knowledge of lessons learned in the past, another evolution was carried out successfully. Another essential evolution performed to l)erfection was the launch of alert aircraft. Like other drills, it ' s essential that the oper- ation be carried out without a hitch. First, a contact is made on the ship ' s radar. Unidentified aircraft approaching ship, sir. reports a sailor in the Combat Information Center. She won ' t respond to any of our requests for identification. Immediately, the call is sounded. Launch two alert fighters. Pilots from the fighter squadrons rush from their ready rooms and man two ready F-14A Tomcats for imme- diate launch. In less than five minutes from the initial call, they ' re in the air. locating and investigating the target. The target may someday be only a com- mercial jet line. However, on deployment, the contact is just as likely to be a Russian bomber and then a tight escort over the bat- tle group operating area is necessary. Early detection and early intercept well outside a perimeter of the ship and battle group is essential. Once again, readiness stands as the only alternative to ensure the command ' s committment to win policy is maintained. A LT R Becker LT M. Alt LT J. Gerhard LT M. Fahlgren LT D. Cummings CW04 K. Lake HMCS R. Heisler HMC J. Webber HMC E. Cecchettini HMC R. Couser LCDR D. Arthur Incoming SMO LCDR J. Pedrotty Outgoing SMO 170 HMl L. Soriano HMl R. Stankus HMl R. Newman HMl C. Swog-ger HMl G. Bakke HM2 J. Villareal HM2 G. Head HM2 T. WUson HM2 M. McNair HM2 J. Ruiz 171 HM2 M. Acuar HM2 J. Welter HM2 R. Am HM2 J. Sanchez HM2 P. Angeli HM3 M. Isbell Medical You ' ll find them within a short dis- tance from nearly everj ' evolution. Doctors and corpsmen side-by-side with other men during general quarters drills. From their battle dressing sta- tions they maintain equipment and supplies for treatment of the sick and injured in combat. In the event of a mass casualty, a M A S H -like triage is set up to determine the extent of the injuries and treat them as quickly as possible. Eager, well-trained medical personnel are a valuable commodity, not only for their knowledge, but for their ability to share their knowledge by training the crew to save lives using first aid. Preparing for the unexpected takes other forms, too. Simple innoculations before departing on a cruise eliminate the chances of the ship being crippled by contagious diseases. Evaluations of working conditions involving extreme heat and cold pinpoints potential fatal disasters. Examinations conducted during sick call hours ensure the Navy ' s greatest assets, its ' sailors, are in peak condition for their work. Operations conducted hundreds or even thousands of miles away from outside medical assistance put the reli- ability of these men on the line. Over the course of the cruise, this outfit proved its ' capability, consistantly per- forming their job while keeping their spaces spotless and polished. Treatment of the ship ' s crew and, in some instances, members of the battle group was the finest in the fleet. Medi- cal ' s contribution to Kitty Hawk ' s rep- utation was not a small one, but one which will be compared to in the future. li hk ♦ 1 ' i - if j ' Ati Ship ' s Log 0400-0800 0530 Navigation prepares to get underway. Charts are laid out, publications are inventoried, gyro-compases are checked for accuracy, the underway running-lights are inspected, and a test of the ship ' s whistle and alarms is completed. 0800-1200 0800 Underway! With a course already plotted through the channel out to the open seas, the Navigation Department turns its bearings toward the systematic routine developed over centuries of sea-going applica- tion. One quartermaster (QM) is at the helm, two are in after steering. The ship ' s radar and a fathometer are watched carefully by QMs. Three men shoot bear- ings on channel landmarks, while another plots them. With all this information at his fingertips, the assistant navigator informs the Officer-of-the-Deck and the commanding officer how the ship is progressing. 0930 The ship passes the sea buoy outside the channel and secures the sea-and-anchor detail. The Navigation crew then continues to assist the OOD in safe navigation. The U.S. Navy quartermasters and navigation offic- ers are the cement which make up the cornerstone of naval tradition. Their skills make them unique among all of America ' s armed forces. With widespread appli- cation of the newest technology available, the Naviga- tion crew shall always ensure safe passage for one of the largest warships ever to steam the seas; using landmarks, the stars, and man-made satellites. Even in port, the department is in control of all. watches stood on the quarterdeck and afterbrow, which must be approved by the Gator, who oversees ' ; those at sea as well. Underway replenishments, maneuvers held with other ships in the battle group and safe passage through the world ' s sea lanes, ours to protect, an always mastered by their efforts. K K CDR D. Beam LCDR B. Hunsucker LTJG R. Butler LTJG A. Robson QMC B. Boals C9 CS - 9 ' m QM3 K. Stevenson QM3 T. Miller QMS T. Osborne QM3 B. Shaw QM3 R. Whitehouse QMSN A. Sanchez QMSN D. Van Buren QMSN E. Mclnnis QMSN J. Funkhouser QMSN J. Villegas QMSA J. Disilvestri SN J. Fuller Leisure Time Spent wisely... makes morale stay high While at sea, time often passes quickly under the intense schedule. The relaxation of ports gone by slips away under the urgings of a supervisor and the seriousness of battle readiness eventually takes over. But there are moments to pause, draw in that fresh sea air and relax. Soaking up the sunshine of the South Pacific between flight operations was a common choice. Trying to collect as many lucky Bingo cards as you can for the next game almost became a pre- requisite for others. Everyone had their own form of stress release. There were runners and physical fitness buffs of all kinds pushing their bodies to the limit to perfect their physiques. Some were casual fitness buffs, working out only once or twice a week. Many practiced fitness religiously, which reflected in their daily cheer and outlook. Wrestling and boxing smokers were organized. Groups like the rodeo team and the ship ' s basketball and softball teams prepared for the next in port periods where they would perform for- midably wearing the name Kitty Hawk. . .«-. -SQ3- .I..V Sometimes, the best way to relax was to just enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend, read a book in the Hbrary, or shop at one of the special ship ' s store sales. There was always relief for the crew once and a while, but as one man would rest, hundreds of others remained working. For some, a holiday routine for the ship meant longer hours providing services to the crew. «. -..■-.. ,.-■•■, S{V nxuine, A s-:r ve wvw tv r  iJer - , ; }-s s: v-s IV. - ■■t? rv t? t ' ' S s v - :he air A- -d:: •vij oc 0-: :■;• -o.i. ..nt s«?v- ' .hT? S-2 DhisvrL ' Lv C . ' tiXX , ! ■V 1 6 i5!-- • ' .V Operations Department The Operations Department is the heartbeat of the ship in the ever changing tactical and training environment. It is scheduHng, organizing, planning, predicting, sensing, anal- izing, shooting, launching, striking, recovering and more. It is being ever ready for the unexpected. It is 24 hours a day of being On Watch . On Watch in the Combat Information Center is search- ing the electronic, accoustic, and visual horizions for air, surface and subsurface threats. Ready to counter hostile or unknown aircraft, ships, or submarines with the assets of an entire battle group. On Watch in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center is performing a multitude of complicated tasks to safely launch, recover, and control aircraft in all weather conditions. On Watch in the Carrier Intelligence Center is analyz- ing massive amounts of data from a myriad number of sources to accurately brief, debrief, and evaluate the mission. On Watch in the Electronic Material Shops scattered across the ship is tirelessly performing hundreds of hours of scheduled daily maintenance while waiting for the urgent trouble call on the vital combat system. On Watch in the Geophysics Office is performing the complete environmental prediction task for vast areas of land, sea and under the sea that their counterparts ashore would never dream of. On Watch in Strike Operations is planning and schedul- ing the next days ' evaluations for the over 90 aircraft and 200 members of the aircrews. On Watch in the Operations Office is coordinating the next days ' , weeks ' , months ' , and years ' events. Answering the phone calls from all the people who didn ' t know where to call and called OPS . 184 Operations Department 185 CAPT J. Nash Operations Officer CDR C. Graf Operations Administration Operations Administration is the central administration agency for Operations Depart- ment. Tiiey are responsible for the sending of the department ' s naval correspondence and mes- sages. The routing of incoming and outgoing administrative traffic and the coordination of department wide 3M and damage control program. LCDR D. Carlson LCDR B. Pels LT D. Brueck ACCS G. Procopio OSl Bricker YNl N. Ruiz YN3 D. Coder YN3 J. Kidd 186 LCDR T. Cummings AGC A. Rivera AG2 C. Harrison AG2 J. Reese AG2 C. Reaves OA Division OA Division, along with current weather OA provides an array of geophysical services to the task group. These services include long range weather forecasts, ' oceanographic data for ASW, and upper air information for the radars. AG3 G. Bowman AGS K. Clipner AG3 J. Schaff AG3 D. Sellerv AG3 T. White AGAN S. Crank . GAA J. Gilmore AG N P. Maleski AGAN D. Wilhelm 187 CATTC OC Division CDR J. Davis CDR C. Catlin LCDR J. Nickerl LTJG M. Gentry ACC T. Stewart OC Division is the Air Traffic Control and CATTC Center coordination for the HAWK ' s air operations. Keeping a vig- ilant watch over the air wing ' s flight activity from the catapults to the arresting gear. ACl D. Tatum ACl R. Felo AC2 M. Buckner AC2 R. Davis AC2 A. Ensley AC2 L. Ford AC2 M. Gohlko AC2 R. Palmisano 188 AC2 P. Taglioretti AC2 R. WTiite AC2 B. Woodson AC3 D. Ball AC3 J. Fernand AC3 A. Henson ACS C. Johnson AC3 S. Mack AC3 J. McCartv AC3 S. Magee AC3 D. Sanchez AK3 K. Veach AC AN R. Gonzales ACAN L. Parshook ACAA M. Welcome 189 OE Division EMO Office LCDR T. Trimmer LTJG H. Schillinger ENS M. Honeck C V03 R. Whitman ETCS M. Teasdale OE-01 Communications Systems ETl J. Beck ETl W. Hoff ICl J. Moser OE-01 provides continuing mainte- nance on the ships communication equipment. Included are radio receivers and transmitters, the ship ' s television system and the weather offices satellite tracking gear. DS2 D. Bailey IC2 T. Flewelling ET2 D. Johnson C2 A. Sohroeder T2 G. Small C2 M. Smith 190 IC2 L. Tuttle ET.3 M. Carrasco ET3 A. Duncan ET3 J. Griffin OE-02 Data Systems ET3 S. Mills IC3 K. Reeves ET3 R. Gustafson ETSN R. Wallis SA B. Knapp DSC T. Falls DSC A. Palmer DSl R. MoUenhauer DSl L. Rodriguez DSl J. White OE-02 maintains the shipboard computers. Included are the Naval Tactical Data System, combat information and ASW computers, and even Supply Departments computer system. DS2 R. Alexander DS2 K. Carter DS2 R. Dionisio DS2 L. Elacio DS2 A. Kirschner 191 OE-02 DS2 R. Knox DS2 T. Miller DS2 D. Myers AX2 K. Williams DS3 W. Anderson DS3 P. Aronen DS3 N. Coburn DS3 J. Dark DS3 V. DiSalvi DS3 K. Home DS3 S. Lewis DS3 A. Pfeifer DS3 M. Renberg DS3 P. Wittine DSSN R. Miller Data Systems 192 OE-03 Radar Repair OE-03 repairs radars. They maintain and repair all shipboard radars, including the Ship Intergral Navi- gation System or SINS. s« iiMavi ETCS E. Rusboldt ETC(SW) R. Luce KTl G. Timni FTM2 S. Bashaw ET2 M. Castillo ET2 J. Clark ET2 L. Clark ET2 D. Frescura FTM2 N. Kennedy ET2 T. Martin 193 OE-03 Radar Repair ET2 M. Samuelson ET2 D. Wilson ET3 C. Churylo ET3 C. Comire ET3 M. Davis ET3 B. Jacobson ET3 A. Mancini ET3 B. Montgomery ET3 P. Rynda ET3 E. Sparkes SN W. Smith ETSA K. Wilson OF - Fox Division Providing the last line of defense for the HAWK. F ' ox Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the NATO Sea Sparrow missiles and the Vulcan Phalanx gatling guns. CW02 L. Cannon CW02 J. Webber FTGC(SW) L. Bly FTG2 C. Gray ET2 C. Hover FTG2 D. Lumb FTM2 D. Raines 194 OF - Fox Division FTM2 R. Valadez FT2 R. Wildhagen FTG3 J. Bassham FTG3 G. Humphrey FTM3 G. Johansen I J . FTG3 T. Rathburn FTG3 G. Vandamme SN D. Fowler AA L. Love GMMSN J. MadiRan GMMSN D. Oliver SN T. Shorty MMFN F. Wellman DPSA P. Cesario 195 LCDR M. Kane LCDR P. Smith LT J. Melear ENS D. Pautsch OSCS(SW) G. Fife Ilk i EL 1 S 01 Division 01 is responsible for reporting on all surface, air and subsurface activity, whether or not it is friendly or hostile. This is accomplished thru ship ' s sensors and the integrated Navy Tactical System. OSC D. Libby OSC D. Stansberry OSl D. Cornwell OSl R. DiGise OSl D. Langevin 051 T. Lawson 052 J. Brown 0S2 D. Cunnally 0S2 C. Davenport 0S2 S. Davis 196 01 Division 0S2 J. Edens 0S2 B. Fuqua 0S2 G. Glover 0S2 B. Henthorn 0S3 T. Harakas ()S3 W. Huguley ()S3 A. Neal 052 E. Shevvmaker 053 J. Valentin 0S3 D. Wiersma OS3 C. Rovenstine OSSN L. Adams OSSN V. Brooke OSSN R. Brown 197 OSSN R. Cook OSSN R. English OSSN B. Ferguson OSSN J. Callers OSSN P. Gist OSSN R. Imler OSSN J. James OSSN J. Lewis OSSN T. Lordson OSSN M. Maund OSSN B. McKinney OSSN L. Anderson OSSN R. McVVhorter OSSN F. Nelson OSSN G. DHagin OSSA J. Sassau OSSN C. Saucedo OSSN J. Scheer OSSA R. Turner OSSN B. Wilson 198 OW Division ASW Module LCDR M. Carnes LCDR S. White LT R. Gohd LT B. Roberts CW02 R. Farv AWC C. Redden AWl D. Hudson AWl S. Kosse AWl R. Long DPI G. Mullen OW, the ASW Module, pro- vides an interface between the ship, VS-38. HS-2, and the staff ASW officer. They analyse real- time and post flight accoustic information to aid in the tactical maneuvering of the ASWg-roup. AWl R. Pinol AWl J. Weidner AW2 S. Brockman DP2 A. Valdivia AW2 G. Worsencroft 199 OW Division AW3 C. Hatcher AW3 R. Hughes AW3 R. Jackson AW3 L. Parish AWAN J. Redden AWAN K. Schneider OX Division LT R. Rvan EW3 P. Barker EW3 G. Benusa EWSA C. Fuller EW2 L. Pacheo OX, the EWorthe Electronic Warfare Module, ana- lyses data accumulated from all sources to coordinate enforcement of the Aegeis Defense Shield of the battle group. EW2 V. Sandley EW3 M. Stokes EW3 C. Woffor d EW3J. Wvllie 200 OZ Division CDR R. Bridges LCDR T. Tiernay LT D. Shinn ISC R. Baker ISAN J. Harrison ISSN D. Pasley SN J. Leedy ISSA J. Davis ISSA R. Watson ISSN E. Engle DPSN G. Carpenter DPSA S. Combs 201 oz Division IS3 D. Knapp IS3 M. McCain IS3 M. Ritz ISl M. Calkins DPI N. Carlton 151 D. Eliseuson DMl D. Ix)fwall 152 i. Hart IS2 M. McDonaph IS2 G. Terry OS Division LCDR D. Rosenberg er CTOl P. Kappes OS Division occupies the ship ' s Sigrnal Exploitation Space (SSES) which is responsible for providing special intelligence communications to the commandingofficer and the embarked flag officer. Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group THREE. We have one cryptological officer and 12 enlisted cryptologic technicians. A1113 of our spooks are members of the Naval Security Group Division assigned to the USS KITTY HAWK as ships company. CT02 L. Lyies, Jr. CT02 D. Rosebaum CTA2 R. Weber t r02 R. Wilkins CTM3 C. Baker CT03 R. Grahau CTM.3 S. Simpkins CTOSA R. Duke OP Division CW02 M. Thornburg FHIT. Hilze.v OP Division, the ship ' s photographic laboratory, is responsi- ble for the photograph ic documentation of a vast array of naval activities both ashore and afloat. Whether the job is aerial reconnaissance, investigative documenation. or public affairs photography, the HAWK ' s crew of photographers constantly strike to provide quality, efficient photographic service to the ship, embarked air wing and battle group. The division is divided into two workcenters. TheCVIClab supports the embarked air wing in the processing and printing of all squadron generated aerial and intelligence photograhy. PHI L. McNair PHI R. McSwain PH2 K. Kirsop PH2 K. Prange PH2 B. Sunday PH:3 M. Allen PH3 S. Auch PH3 W. Davis OP Division PH3 Carmen Yebba cleans out one of the thousands of color negatives printed during the cruise. PH3 K. Fillmore PH3 D. Gendron PH3 T. Hall PH3 Kurt Fillmore stands poised and ready to capture shipboard events on film. PH3 M. Lan vav PH3 D. Whiteford PH3 C. Yebba PHAN D. Behringer PHAX F. Brewer PHAN R. Eslinger PHAN C. Henry PHAN W. Naish PHAN R. Shackelford PHAN W. Wright PHAN Dan Behringer composes an image on the photo lab ' s color print machine, perfection takes time and concentration U) mention a great deal of skill. PH3 David Whiteford prepares the EN 90 contact printer for operation in CVK Branch photo workcentor. 205 Crossing the Line UJl M r or How We Spent Our Summer Vacation Somewhere near the great edge of the vast Pacific, near where the sun travels directly overhead while it passes about the globe, there is a mysterious realm of legends. It is a place where Neptunus Rex reigns as King of the ocean depths. To him, privateers and sea-going men were seen as one of two types. Those whose courage and servitude had been proven before upon crossing his domain were cast a favorable eye. Their confidence was sure, for King Neptune had found them worthy to join the ranks of their predecessors, who roamed the seven seas as iron men in wooden ships trusting only canvas sails. These trusty shellbacks were fit for resting the hand of the King upon their shoulders. Their strength and loyalty would be called upon to purge his realm of the other sort to enter his kingdom aboard Kitty Hawk. It had been some time since the ship dared to approach, and the sight of her piloted by a scurvy, slimy lot of pollywogs caused him to create a tempest upon the seas. Their vile stench meant they were unworthy, having never crossed into his realm. With its ' course set south for Australia, the ship could not waver. ' m ' i ' ' V. On the eve before crossing the equator, the smell of sea salt filled the air, and out of a mist appeared Davy Jones, a trusty shellback, bearing a message from the King. Purge your ves- sel of its ' vermin. Captain Rogers, he demanded, or suffer the wrath of Neptunus Rex. His message was clear. The wogs must be tested for their worth, lest the ship be cast to the depths. Before the arrival of Neptunus Rex upon the decks of the vessel, a beauty must be sought worthy to join his royal court. Captain Rogers, Captain Rubeck and Rear Admiral Baldwin selected the fairest of the ship ' s crew to meet his favor. The sun soon dipped into the sea and the crew looked to the stars and pondered their fate. The first rays of the new day cast upon the skull and cross- bones of the Jolly Roger now waving from the ship ' s mast. Fear gripped the masses of wogs as the shellbacks rousted them out and led them to a hearty breakfast of green eggs, raw oysters and o ther grub unfit for shellbacks. Each was taunted and disciplined for his evil works. They were made to kiss the Royal Baby, and be tested by a series of trials. These were all done under the eyes of trusty dolphins, who ensured some mercy would be bestowed upon their souls and no marks would scar their bodies. As the wogs were transformed, the King and his court began to find favor with the new prospects. The Kitty Hawk was once again safe to sail the high seas. King Neptunus Rex then bid farewell and returned to the briny waters of the Pacific, promising fair and following seas for the remainder of the voyage. IET¥ Today ' s mistakes may cause tomorrow ' s mishaps but Safety Department is Always on the Job The Safety Department is charged with seeking out. identifying and cor- recting any unsafe conditions and situa- tions aboard Kittv- Hawk. Daily tours of the entire ship and flight deck are made by the well trained staff of seven personnel. The Flight Deck is domain to the safetv officer. CDR Ken Wood; Safetv ' s Leading Chief Petty Officer. ABCS Bob ' oss; Safet ' s Leading Petty Officer and Ordnance Specialist. AOl Leonard Smith: and by ABHl Frank Bradley, our resident aircraft handling expert. Below the flight deck the Deck Safety Inspector is BMl Richard Marshall and the Engineering Safety Inspector is MM3 Michael Hiscano. Safety Department ' s reliable administrative assistant is YN3 Bruce Belohlavek. The Safety Department trains and enhances the safety awareness of the Kitty Hawk team. Through individual ship and squadron safety officers and petty officers, all hands are active par- ticipants in the safety program to keep our ship as mishap free as possible. It is evident that this effort has been effective during WestPac ' 84. Some of the major accomplishments for the cruise include; no mishap related deaths, no class Alpha aircraft mishaps and a markedly steady decline in the frequency of serious mishaps and in- juries. The Kitty Hawk has enjoyed a ver ' high state of operational readiness enhanced by the keen awareness of all of the safe practices and rules. The Hawk ' s fighting team has pressed on safely. Lox cIdnverter stot! k Safety Department Personnel t DR K Wood Sifetv Offk r ABCS R. CW6 Safety LC PO ABHl F BradW BMl R Marshall AOl L. Smith VN3 B B lohlayer MM3 M. Hiscano I , ■■11 , - t -TT ' ' f« j.f, |«f i ' ' I-J- rfw mi III KXIIIIft! iM Port of Call: Perth Long lines of sailors mumbling: in assumed Australian accents; that ' s the first memory some crew members col- lected when the ship anchored off the coast of the Land Down Under, Perth, Australia. Ferries shuttled the crew to the beach and into the open arms of the friendly Aussies. Smiling sailors eagerly rushed into town and issued a joyous (i ' day to everyone they met. It was, after all, the first port-call follow- ing a 76 day at-sea period. What does a sailor do when he reaches port? For some, the telephones were a priority first-stop. For others, a taste of the country ' s fine beers was in order. Dial-a-Sailor had a steady flow of customers who were anxious to treat a crew member to a night on the town or a home-cooked meal. The clean, English-style streets were swarmed with men searching for just the right mementos to remember the visit by. A number of sailors sought out plush hotel rooms where the number of room- mates was kept to a minimum and the peace was at its ' maximum. An abundance of scenic parks and local sights kept the shutterbugs occu- pied. Koalas and kangaroos were just a small part of the unique grandeur of the continent. The City of Lights, made famous when astronaut John Glenn witnessed simultaneous lighting of the entire city while he made his orbit of the earth in Friendship 7, was a gracious host indeed. While some sailors would tend to disagree, many feel that the most beautiful women in the world can be . found in Australia. And some men left I pieces of their heart there, as evi- | denced by the flood of mail there upon , departure. | Perth was, in many respects, a bit I like home. The weather was nearly identical to that of San Diego. They spoke P nglish as a native language, with their own accent, of course. Their j sense of humor was impeccable. I They play the game of football kindil of funny though.... ' :,.A-M : - ' i A ) U55 mm m A flH im 1 1 jia Bi 1 1 ■HE 1 ' K H ' . 1 Supply UL The achievements within the Supply Department are many. They reflect the thorough and systematic prepara- tions made by the entire Supply team and their ability to work cohesively with the battle group organization. Supply support for the next deploy- ment begins the day after returning from the current deployment. Eighty store rooms are thoroughly inventoried to verify current on board supplies, fol- lowed by an offload of expired or no longer required items. Six months prior to deployment, the Data Processing Division, using a main frame compu- ter, calculates the parts needed to sup- port the upcoming underway period. The Material Division job was never ending. During the two months prior to deployment, they loaded 3,000 pallets of material. A majority of the material consisted of bulk consumables and quickly filled all available space. Two weeks prior to the ship ' s departure, certain items had to be forwarded to our next port of call due to a lack of storage space on the ship. The innovative Stock Control plan- ning will always be the key to prepar- ing for any successful deployment. After thorough research, the ship deployed with approximately 115.000 line items. Food Services overcame a complex situation on what to load since the recent overhaul created a lack of cur- rent data. However, a consumables list to support two enlisted and two officer dining facilities was developed and a $500,000 onload began. Sales and Services worked to com- plete their loading and storage of ship ' s store merchandise early in January, but they didn ' t stop there. They con- tinued to procure last minute items as the brow was being taken off the ship. Disbursing enjoyed a highly success- |ful onload, not to mention a rich one. iPayrolls posted an excess of $19.5 mil- ilion for the entire cruise, an average of $2.5 million monthly. Not only is the Supply Department responsible for feeding the crew, keep- |ing the ship materially prepared, and jkeeping the soda machines filled, but jthey also support the embarked air (wing commands, the job of the Avia- |tion Support Division. Supply Department Personnel Being prepared is synonymous with the Supply De partment on Kitty Hawi . The Supply Department is tasked to fully support Kitty Hawk and its em- barked airwing. Supply renders unlim- ited services ranging from providing an engine for a F-14 Tomcat to dry cleaning a dress uniform for personnel inspection. Long hours of preparation by dedicated personnel prior to West- Pac ' 84 paid high dividends during the cruise. The Supply Department assisted many departments and the embarked airwing in establishing numerous safety and equipment readiness records that may not be equaled or surpassed for a long time. These milestones were achieved because the material required to maintain combat readiness were available and ready for issue. S-l S-9 Divisions S-l, Stock Control Division is respon- sible for managing the 118,000 items carried onboard Kittj- Hawk and balanc- ing the financial budget reports. Stock Control effectively managed the stock levels during WestPac ' 8 4 providing outstanding logistic support to battle group bravo. S-9, Surface Support Division is respon- sible to ensure what the customer ordered is what they deliver. The logis- tics support center within S-9 is staffed with machinist mates, electricians, gunners mates and other rates within the Naj-v. Already experienced within their respective professions they are taught the Navy ' s supply system. The Logistics Support Center has the abil- ity to understand their customer ' s requirements, thus providing a critical service to ensure operational readiness. This service is the first onboard an aircraft carrier. S-9 processed over 1,500 requisitions per day. LTJG K. McKeown ENS R. Canonizado EMI M. Stump SK3 R. Dossett IC3 M. Miller BT3 D. Supler S-2 Division Food Services S-2, Food Services Division is repon- sible for providing- a nourishing diet to the crew. Food Services furnished on the average of 15,000 meals per day. They also provided fresh bread and pastries for all messes onboard Kitty Hawk. S-2 really put forth that extra effort to please the crew, especially in the Indian Ocean. They provided steel picnics, Baskins and Robbins ice cream socials, pizza galore, build your own submarine and numerous other out- standing services. The best service S-2 provided was the excellent chow served daily, which was evident when the crew lined up at the scullery with there trays empty. LTJG N. Reves MSC R. Magbual MSC G. Carlito MSI R. Laze MSI A. Ante MSI A. Agnado BMl A. Cook MSI E. Lueder MSI N. Medina MS2 B. Cale MS2 M. Cardvvell MS2 A. Dalisay MS2 W. Diaz MS2 G. Hernandez MS2 B. Jefferson MS3 T. Duncan MS3 K. Eidelberg MS3 K. Knudsen MS3 K. Lee MS3 D. Moore MSSN R. Champion MSSN T. Cox MSSN R. Hardison MSSN M. Kaczmarek MSSN J. Kries MSSN J. Laffertv MSSN V. McGregor S-3 Division Sales and Services S-3, Sales and Services Division is responsible for providing Kitty Hawk and the airwing with all personal hygiene and uniform needs. Profits from all sales provide Kitty Hawk the majority of its recreational funds. S-3 Division used outstanding managerial foresight in selecting merchandise for WestPac 84. During the deployment a variety of audio and video equipment were available in sufficient quantities and at bargain prices. The volume of sales and services to Kitty Hawk were an astronomical 450 cases of soda per day, an average of $40,000 per day was generated from the ship stores, 3000 pounds of laundry per day and 200 haircuts per day from the two barber shops. The Sales and Service Division consistently provided a high caliber ser ' ice to Kitty Hawk and its embarked airwing. L L,«!t ' i«tt ENS T. Adams Disbursing Officer SHC R. Bowden SHC C. Rivero SHI R. Abutin SHI J. Rosal SH2 A. Darwin SH3 A. Paulsson SH3 K. Bates SH3 J. Craft SH3 R. Douglas 1 n P? n F B J ¥f kA B ' j H Ul V ■' m I ' li H Pi 7 P p ■J 151 fe . J Intf lfiik i __2r I H H iH ■Li B SH3 G. Filiatreau SH3 R. Hudson III SH3 W. Kruzinski SH3 A. Pearce SH3 C. Perez SH3 J. Phillips SH3 M. Rector SH3 T. Strom SH3 W. Van Patten SH3 T. Walker SH3 E. Williams SH3 VV. Young SH3 D. Zapata SHSN R. Armstead SHSN C. Buegel SHSN C. Capshaw SHSN C. Davis SHSN J. Fannon SHSN S. Hammer AMKAN K. Holland SHSN J. Jones SHSN R. Moslcy f p SHSN P. Murphy SHSN K. Sarratt SHSN C. Yarnell SHSN R. Williamson SHSN S. Dieterle SHSA H. Leblanc 7 4 SHSA D. Barker SHSR J. Williams S-4 Division Disbursing S-4, Disbursing is responsible for providing all monetar ' services to Kitty Hawk and the embarked airwing. Dis- bursing provided outstanding support during WestPac ' 84 by operating an efficient 24 hours facility. Disbursing was expedient in processing travel claims in one day. S-4 cashed checks totalling over one million dollars on paydays. Disbursing provided bankers from Korea and Australia to exchange currency prior to entering those liberty ports. DKC ODonnell DKC Mendel OKI Galang OKI Peralta DKl Lumabas OKI Cruz DKl Moral DK2 Amey DK2 Arauas 2:2 DK2 Bautista DK2 Dorsev DK2 Edwards DK2 Ervin DK2 Pratoomratana DK3 Sanandres SN Bennet DKSN Dodson DKSN Stauffer i S-5 Division Wardroom S-5. Wardroom Division is respon- sible for providing all the comforts of home to the officers of Kitty Hawk and carrier airwing too. The men from S-5 made elaborate preparations prior to entering liberty ports to entertain dis- tinguishd guests from Korea and Australia. MSC M. Cervantes MSC R. Poblete MSI Mendoza MSI G. Goldenpenny MSI T. Deocampo MSI R. Ramos MSI Del Rasario MS2 J. Hannon MS2 V. Corpuz MS2 J. Wright MS2 J. Little MS3 J. Fletcher MS3 K. Haselbv MS3 M. PuRh i MS3 B. Haselev MS3 D. Hoch MS3 T. Fombv MSSX J. Horn -MSSA M, JarvTS -MS3 M. Larussa MS3 J. Coles MS3 D. Osborne MS3 M. Steinwav .MS3 K. Hargreves S-6 Division Aviation Material S-6. Aviation Support is responsible to provide the necessary aviation repair- able to the airwing in order to main- tain aircraft readiness. Through superb managerial decisions and outstanding communications between S-6, AIMD and the air ving.S-6 was able to pro- vide the materials needed to maintain 85% of the aircraft mission capable and 80% of the aircraft full mission capa- ble. S-6 worked extremely well with AIMD inducting over 10.000 compo- nents into AIMD for repair during the deployment. S-6 was the driving force that enabled the airwing to establish aircraft readiness records that may not be equaled for a long time. AKC K. Brown AKC F. Ross AKl D. Cayabyab AKl L. Bompus AKl E. Milo AKl T. Aquino AK2 R. Mathison AK2 G. Richards AK2 G. Mahaly AK3 A. Galas i u AK3 T. Mason AK3 J. Casares AK3 T. Gabel AK3 A. Gall AK3 S. Kastrup AK3 R. Toves AK3 J. Chavez 238 I S-7 Division Data Processing S-7, Automated Data Processing Divi- sion is resposible for providing data processing services to stock control, the airwing, disbursing and ships mainte- nance divisions. S-7 Division was the first data processing division on board a carrier to deploy with the Honeywell DPS6, this proved to be an outstanding asset throughout the deployment. S-7 Division processed nearly 900,000 source documents and produced over 1,500 computer job requests. The most cru- tial area for a data processing facility is its jobs completed within stringent time restaints. S-7 Division provided 80% of all scheduled computer runs within 24 hours and provided an aver- age turn around time of 48 hours on source documents. S-7 Division fully supported Kitty Hawk and the airwing by providing all off ship reporting within the specified time frames. DPC F. Francia DPI C. Smith DP2 C. Cook DP3 C. Griffin DP3 W. Gunn DPSN S. Bruzdowski DPSN B. Christopher DPSN S. Aighali S-8 Division Material S-8. Material Division is responsible for storing, receiving, shipping and issuing all parts on Kitty Hawk. Nick- named the Humpers , S-8 maintained tha image during WestPac ' 84. S-8 Division endured long hours prior to deployment and in liberty ports load- ing the necessary provisions to sustain Kitty Hawks operational commitments. The Humpers received 1378 pallets of goods while underway and 2,600 pallets in port. S-8 remained open around the clock to provide parts whe- never needed. LTJG Hagen SKCM Ivey AKl Toledo SKI Yasay SK2 Burke SK2 Huff SK2 LeBlanc AK2 Hersrick SK3 Campbell SK3 Carroll SK3 Davis SK3 Purdy SK3 Reese SK3 Ricks SK3 Vanournev SK3 Medina SKSN Basiner SKAN Nickels SKSN Sapp SN Adams SN Quinn SN Steward AN Taylor AKAA Floresca fl I - v ' i ' L ■:-v v.: .- . . . ■„...-:h. NING I Division is Avhere neAv crewmembers hear Welcome Aboard Shipmate! Welcome Aboard Shipmate! These are the words that newly arriving personnel hear when they check in to the Indoctrination Division Office. Still wary, disoriented and green, these boots will face a virtual barrage of do ' s and don ' ts , what to do and where to go during this four day course. The commanding officer, executive officer and various other speakers will each give a welcome aboard speech and advise how one should conduct himself once onboard KITTY HAWK. To ensure the success of each I Division, intensive planning and coordination between various departments throughout the ship and the speakers who will make presentations must be made. After the final schedule is drafted, it is submitted up to the chain of command for review. Once approved by the com- manding officer, the schedule is sent to all departments. From the first day, I Division proceeds at a lively pace. The wide variety of topics covered include general damage control, first aid. military courtesies and even pregnancy awareness. Questions are encouraged in the workshops on cultural expres- sion and military rights and responsibilities. This wealth of general information will help new arrivals adjust to their new environment. Oddly enough, even seasoned salty sailors and officers are required to attend the course.They contribute to I Division with their experience in the fleet and at the same time learn along with their shipmates about their new command. In sum, everyone who attends learns something new. In the past, favorable written critiques from students completing the course have provided the I Division Office with valuable feed- back to use towards improvement and the personal satisfica- tion of positively contributing to the Hawk ' s readiness. No one can over stress the importance of starting a young sailor off on the right foot from his very first day in the fleet. I Division is like a friend to guide an unsure sailor who may need a hand to get through his first ten weeks on a ship. By presenting an inviting picture of a new home, I Division builds morale and keeps new sailors out of trouble. Most impor- tantly it impresses on the new man that the command is per- sonnally interested in him. This in turn instills a certain pride by the new sailor towards his ship and his shipmates. I ETC Brown administers necessary paperwork during indoctrination course. Forms, forms and more forms! Training Department CDR J. Johnson LTJG R. Sanmiguel KITTY hawk ' s Training Departmen t is composed of three divisions, Educational Service Office, TAD Schools Office and the Command Career Counselors. The train- ing team provides the ship with two vital services to the Navy and crewmembers: training and retention. Though not a large department, training personnel have proved they can do a big job with pride and professionalism. CW04 G. Arendas NCCS J. Lyons ETC J. Brown NCI J. Perry NCI G. Bunn PNl C. Barrera PN2 W. Nelson PN3 G. Vejar PN3 M. Burgan PNSN K. Guy PNSN M. Studyvin AN L. Ball SN A. Thomas SA J. Richard ii Maintaining Pride and Professionalism It ' s not an easy task to accomplish. Honing that razor ' s edge which the ship ' s crew had developed on the cruise was a full time project. One of the favorite catch phrases in the Navy fits the attitude which brought the scrutiny of the command leadership upon the ship ' s crew. Atten- tion to detail distinguished the out- standing from the average during com- mand inspections. The closeness of a shave, a proper haircut, ties knotted correctly, and a glossy polish on shoes; each is impor- tant. The Kitty Hawk was a proud ship worthy of the best looking crew, so only the best would do. The inspection was a display of the overwhelming pride, professionalism and control established by the ship ' s stand- ards of excellence. The changing of the guard is tradi- tionally filled with the splendor of color and pageantry. Kitty Hawk and Air Wing Two change-of-command cere- monies are no exceptions. Luscious layered cakes are only a small part of the ceremonie s. Words from respected unit leaders reflect the pride of serving in Kitty Hawk. Reliev- ing officers talk of an eagerness to con- tinue the success of the command, rely- ing on the willingness of every man in his unit to continue to strive for his utmost. The hail-and-farewell is both a tearful goodbye and a joyous welcome. The bonds of friendship and respect aboard ship has always been, and may always be, one of the strongest memo- ries we take with us. It is difficult to say that the entire task of maintaining pride, professional- ism and control is reflected by only certain things. This is especially true of Kitty Hawk, since every facet aboard ship contributed to the effort which makes the ship the name it is today. Only with renewed discipline after each and every evolution could she hold on to that press on spirit. Ham Weapons Department The Weapons Department provides ready ordnance to the air wing to carry out KITTY HAWK ' s mission. Seven divisions receive, stow, account for, assemble, and move lOO ' s of tons of various kinds of ordnance in support of that mission. Over 160 personnel work to make sure each division meshes smoothly with the other divisions in the chain or ordnance movement. The complex series of steps for getting the weapons to the roof are accomplished through careful preparation , an eye for safety, and a great deal of sweat Th . Weapons Officer billet was filled this deployment by LCDR Spangler, a LDO from the ordnance field who brought more experience and technical knowledge to a job normally filled by a 13XX Commander. LCDR Spangler was selected as the first LDO weapons officer since the early seventies to take a department head role on an aircraft carrier. Teamed with an already outstanding assortment of highly experienced division officers and tre- mendously talented personnel, he led the department through a highly successful deployment. Repeatedly, the Weapons Department showed it was prepared to handle any situation on any notice. Through all evolution- planned or otherwise, the department remained Weapons Ready. 252 Programmed For Success i€. cJ r ■3 i ■..ctft fik ' (TOP) Bringing the ordnance back down (ML) So shiny it does what? (LL) Wiping them down for the night. (RT) Who says I can ' t paint it red? OC and Weapons Administration The aviation ordnance control center (AOCC or OC) and ti n ' wh ' IJh th w ' ' • ' ' ' P ' ' P ' - ' de the direc- tion which the Weapons divisions follow. The Weapons Officer Off °f?,)„co aborates closely with the Ordnance Handling Officer (OHO coordinating all ordnance movements and requirements. While the Gun Boss interfaces with other depart- ment heads and the Commanding Officer, the OHO directs and tracks ail ordnance movements throughout KITTY HAWK on a plotting board in OC. During ordnance evolutions OC becomes the department ' s nerve center and is a hive of activity btrict accounting and management for each piece of ordnance IS kept here so the OHO knows where all his assets are and can make instant decisions regarding their movement. LCDR R. Spansler LCDR P. Smith LCDR V.G. Gustafson LT T. Lockwood LT R. Tan LTJG B.B. Novicki, Jr. AOC F.B. Carter AOl S. Gushrowski AOl O. Smith AOl A. Diottaviano AOl T. Hodges 256 CW02 T. Rickman GMGC R. Whitfield AOl T. Shelton AOl R. Stemple AOl L. Smith G-1 Divi G-l Division is home for the Ship ' s Gunner and Armory. Its 26 assigned personnel run the armory, perform magazine mainte- nance, and ensure all magazine sprinkler systems remain in 100% operational readiness. The armory holds the ship ' s supply of small arms and small arms ammunition, and provides line- throwing personnel and cable cutters for all underway replen- ishments. During this cruise approximately 32 miles of shot-line was used throughout KITTY HAWK ' s unreps. The division performed periodic magazine sprinkler system tests and maintenance on 70 activation stations and 50 sprinkler systems. Magazine maintenance goes on around the clock on 19 magazines, as do the magazine security patrols, and the duty armorer watches. The Ship ' s Gunner is also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the 40mm saluting batteries which are used ceremoniously and were last fired in KITTY hawk ' s change of command. A02 R. Brown A02 D. Bailey GMG3 L. Denson GMG3 E. Hudson A03 J. Thomas GMGSN E. Estep SN D. Whittakcr, Jr. AN J. Soanlon, Jr. AOAN D. Coreen AOAN A. Glimpse AN M. DeGrande AN L. Dahl AA F. Castorena SA P. Trosper ENS D. Smith AOC M. Maves AOl H. Wells AOl G. Heist EM2 E. Balanceer A02 D. Cloutier MM3 D. Buskey A03 G. Teets A03 M. Probst A03 W. Freitag AEAN M. Kuntz AN J. Campbell EMFN D. Williams AOAN G. Randall A A J. Gorney G-2 Division G-2 Division provides the means for moving ord- nance from the magazines to the flight deck. Using four upper stage and six lower stage weapons eleva- tors the 23 assigned personnel can provide a variety of options to transfer ordnance. Working out of their rate these men, self taught, have developed amazing insight and knowledge on the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic operations of some absolutely mission critical sytems for KITTY HAWK. They achieved a 94% fully mission capable status throughout the cruise and have been identifed by NAVSEACEN- PAC reps as the best elevator crew in the Pacific. AN T. Daily AOAN M. Roberson Has It s Ups and Downs WITHOUT ELEVATORS THE ORDNANCE DOESN tidj .J AOAA R. Healy A GAR K Irase I i vV. ' . ' . . ' . v, . . . WW. . M-. ' ' .■.. ' f ■' ■■' i X ■■■' i ■' r ■iJtii Bo Positioning ordnariOc foi- the day ' s evolutions Division ssembly Puts It Together G-3 Bomb Assembly Division stows and maintains various bombs and conventional type ammunition, other than missiles, in five assigned magazines. Thirty-five personnel maintain sev- eral tons of general purpose bombs, cartridges activating devi- ces, pyrotechnics, and 20MM ammunition. The division ' s main role is played in the preparation of ordnance in the bomb build- up magazine for delivery to the air wing. Working in excess of 36 hours straight the division implemented the rapid re-arm system to provide the air wing with over 500 MK80 series bombs during the CRAE 84-3 Exercise. The extensive prepara- tion and concentrated effort throughout the entire evolution contributed to an immensely successful KITTY HAWK operation. AOC C. Gee AOC R.W. Corman AOl A. Rosellini AOl M. Malloy AOl L. Borden A02 H. Mandocdoc A02 D. Burke AOl T. (Jreen A02 S. Grossman A02 D. Brittenham A03 R. White G.A. Bullman A03 E. Glass A03 W. O ' Neii A03 J. Boeer 259 A03 E. Cortez A03 K. Brown AOAN S. Naklewa | AOAN R. LeBlanc AOAN C. Huenefeld AOAN E. Barbeau AN M. Roberts AR W. Taggart QA check on air launch missik (:W02 J. Eusebio AOC ' S T. Scrivner AOl J. Bryan AOl R. Ramirez A03 B. Johnson r.M 1 J. L ott I ' M 2 A.L Gaston A02 B. GU er A (12 D. Eskaran G-3A Division G-3 Missiles Division stows and maintains all torpedoes, air to air, and air to surface missiles. Twenty-two personnel maintain twelve magazines and various missiles, including phoenix, sidewinder, shrike, harm, and harpoon. They also operate the nitrogen purifier plant which services the sidewinder missiles. Although some mis- siles arrive in a ready-to-fly configuration, others require careful preparation and attention prior to their delivery to the air wing. The missiles team takes pride in their work and has some of the most impressive magazines on board KITTY HAWK. nMnR ' A03 K. Pitts TMSN D. Watters SN S. Estep D.A. Cheveres, Jr. . Tucker rMS.N R. Buckholder SN n. Crawford 2f,l G-4 Division Hands It Over all ordnance tor operational ■■ ' 7 S„SJrsuperviBes all flight and in the rXwnTof ammunition stores ia vertical replenishment. CW02 J. Saxton AOC J. P ' les AOl J. Eneight AOl R. Olivarez A02 G. Browning A03 J. Freim AOANK-Voegele AOAN F. Brown AOAN J. Gardner AN J. Tombor SA P. McCorm AN L. Slater AN P. Lopez W Division W Division performs one of those many, shipwide, mission essential jobs that keep KITTY HAWK operationally ready. With 27 assigned personnel the division coordinates closely with a safety officer and a technical monitor to ensure safe and proper execution of all duties. Emphasis is placed on highly skilled and dedicated personnel who meet exacting standards of technical knowledge and responsibility. These sailors regu- larly undergo rigorous inspections which test their skills and attention to detail. Their performance during training and inspections is extremely important to KITTY HAWK. Dedi- cated and persevering, the men of W always give 100 percent. Of course that is to be expected, because there aren ' t any woo- kies in W Division. CW02 T. Petersen GMTCS D. WUson GMTl M. May GMTl A. Jackson GMTl R. Coffman GMTl D. Blake GMTl N. Esquibel GMTl R. Ward GMTl C. Varney GMT2 C. Scull GMT2 S. Hill GMT2 R Halfhill GMT2 K. Durnell GMT2 A. Bowman W Doesn ' t Stand For Wookie 263 GMT2 V. Daweritz GMT3 J. Baird AK3 R. Hansel GMT3 W. Rice GMT3 R. Howie GMT3 M. Adams GMTSN S. Shehan GMTSN J. Russell GMTSN R. Sanchez GMTSN P. Martin Anyone can enjoy themselves m this job GMl SN Lodbetter GMTSN R. Ellis SN .1. Bowers GMTSA W. Huster ' iM Security Augmentation Force ' x - -rr«T Landing Signal Officer Soon after the beginning of carrier aviation, it was found that pilots land- ing aboard a moving ship sometimes needed a little assistance to do so suc- cessfully and safely. Thus, a new posi- tion was created in the field of carrier aviation, that of the Landing Signal Officer (LSO). The job of the early LSO was to stand on a platform at the edge of the flightdeck facing aft with arms out- stretched parallel to the deck. In each hand, he held a bright orange paddle, so that the pilot could see his signals. The pilot flew his approach based on visual contact with the LSO. The LSO, by various arm. leg, and other body movements, advised the pilot of his glide-slope, line-up and anything else necessarj ' for a safe recovery aboard the ship. There are many similarities between early LSOs and those of today, but there are many important differences. The squadron LSO is still often called Paddles, in reference to the early tools of the trade, but modern LSOs have replaced their orange pad- dles with a radio which provides pre- cise two-way communication with the pilot of an approaching aircraft. He also has a hand-held pickle switch with which he can activate the flashing red wave-off lights signalling the pilot to abandon his approach and go around for another try. Today, the approaching pilot watches an optical landing aid known as a fresnel lens, a light source which provides the pilot with precise glide-slope information, and is much more accurate and easy to see than a man standing at the back of the ship. The lens is also stabilized to provide a steady glide-slope when the deck is pitching and rolling due to rough seas. Additionally, all LSOs today are themselves pilots, not necessarily the case in the early days. Another part of the LSOs job is to grade every landing pass. Passes are graded on a 4.0 scale, and records are kept of each pilot ' s performance. Com- petition is keen within the squadrons of the air wing to win the Top Hook award at the end of the cruise. The Top Hook award goes to the squad- ron which has the highest average landing grades. Occasionally, the LSO finds himself in a situation where he must help an aircraft make an emergency landing. This can result from problems as major as engine failure, control malfunction or landing gear problems. Although the LSO ' s job is fairly easy during shipboard landings by day in smooth seas, it becomes another ball game at night, in bad weather, with an aircraft emergency, or with any com- bination of these. In those conditions, the LSO ' s advice and rea.ssu ranees over the radio is often a deciding and criti- cal factor in a safe and timely recovery. Carrier Air Wing Two Personnel Commander Carrier Airwing TWO Captain Christensen CDR P. Smiley LCDR P. Frenchi LCDR P. Marschalk LCDR M. McCabe LCDR J. Roach LT E. Bryant LT L. Manley AOCM D. Etier : ? ATCS J. Kasimatis AMCS J. Tolson AKC J. Enriquez YNC B. Hall AMHC R. Via $ -=« ' M -t - ifi t 1 f 4: i ' ! i :, ' li ' ; J ' - t i- bet ' A-rAiv ' ►Fighter Squadron ONE (VF-1) t The Wolfpack As a fighter squadron, the WOLFPACK is tasked with several aspects of fleet defense. These include Maritime Air Superiority (MAS), power projection ashore and peace time force presence. Fighter Squadron ONE (VF-1) was the first squadron to receive the Grumman F-14A Tomcat the U.S. Na ys most modem fighter. After being officially established with the new Tomcat on 14 October 1972. VF-1 com- menced its training and familiarization c ' cle to prepare for its mission of operating the F-14 from the deck of aircraft carriers. While much of this training is accomp- lished from the squadron ' s home base, NAS Miramar. San Diego, California. The WOLFPACK is composed of 34 officers, of which 28 are aircrew, and approximately 250 enlisted men. The normal aircraft complement is twelve. The Maintenance Department is composed of twelve workcenters, each with its specialized group of trained personnel that work on the various aircraft systems. The remaining enlisted personnel comprise the force that handle the record keep- ing and administrative duties. The Tomcat is powered by the Pratt and N ' hitney TF- 30-P414 turbofan engine, with afterburner for thrust augmentation, and has a top speed of greater than Mach 2.0. Although normal training and combat scenarios usu- ally need not be done at supersonic speeds, the Tomcat is able to accelerate smartly to supersonic speeds enabling it to travel great distances in minimal time, when required. In addition to being a formidable air combat fighter. the F-14 possesses a unique capabilitj- in the long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missile which is controlled by the air- craft ' s AWG-9 radar and computer s -stems. The Phoenix adds a long distance standoff capability that allows naval units protection from the long-range enemy air and saiiace threats that may be encountered. The securitj ' of a carrier task force is paramount for it is one of the most effective means the United States has of wartime power projection as well as a powerful peace time presence. The Tomcat ' s computer controlled sv ing wing makes it an ideal fighter for Air Combat Maneuvering ( AC M ) in the demanding airborne dog-fight arena. The abilit - to employ, in addition to the Phoenix, the AIM-7 Sparrow. AIM-9 Sidewinder and a rapid-fire 20MM gatling gun, makes the Tomcat e.vtremely flexible in the rapidly changing en ironment of ACM.Tne AW09 radar sj s- tem aids the crew by reducing its workload, and bringing the Tomcat ' s weapons to bear more quickly on its adver- sary . VF-1 conducts extensive operations chat includes simulated air combat against even.- possible aircraft that can simulate an enemy threat Thus, diversified training is needed to keep the aircrew honed to the sharpest edge possible. The role of VF-1 and the F-14 reflects only one aspect of the carrier air wing concept T-1 works closely with the attack, earlv warning and electronic warfare squadrons to insure that the Carrier Air Wing TWO USS KITTY HAWK team is one of the most potent and powerful means of defense in the world. Coopeation with the other squadrons in the air wing aboard the carrier is the way to success in the battie. Although the carrier air wine commander directs the wing squadrons acccr - e espirit de corps ard - shows in the delicatt -- long wav in setting - repect the WOLFP. L , . ,. a strong bond and respect for the other squadrons in Car- rier Air Wing TWO. Fighter Squadron ONE (VF-1) . „r rr. .nTru.A , ..„ cfV, .rr riPs were tallied up and the WOLFPACK car As in previous deployments the WOLFPACK had note- worthy achievements during the 84 USS 11 IJ WAWiv cruise The squadron is currently over six years and 22 000 con inuous flight hours accident free - a record for fleet F 14 squadrons. As one of the first units to deploy with the Te evSn Control Set (TCS). VF-1 has led the way in devel- oping Lctics for the fleet with this new technological fighter ' TolTeTntirecruise,alltheairwingpilotsbattl and night out for carrier landing grades. After over 1100 traps the grades were tallied up and the WOLFP ACK came out on top be awarded the coveted Golden Tailhook. whether deployed onboard an aircraft earner the cut ting edge of America ' s defense posture or ashore at NAh Mifamar undergoing training. VF-1 is constantly striving fo eSence. Presently assigns! the Navy ' s newest and best multipurpose fighter aircraft, the men of the WOLF- PACK are a proud collection of the finest personnel in the U S Na . VF-1 has met those challenges of today and stands ready for the future. Plane Captains .Troubleshooters ATAN A. Hite AMHAN T. Wilson T. Gereb AD3 S. Magryar AE2 G. Scott 277 CDR D. Gladman Commanding Officer CDR V. Parker LCDR P. Gastrell LCDR C. Heatley LCDR M. Szoka LCDR J. McArthu LCDR T. Sobieck LCDR B. Cook LCDR D. Sgro LCDRJ. Foerster LT K. House ;;r G. Ghio r T. Albain .1 T. von Boy Ian Li B. Tuohy LT F. Kilian LT D. Cully LT B. Contess LT M. Kingerv LT S. Wardall LT K. Parker LT B. Ott LT J. Miller LT G. Redenius LT M. Sather ' JG F. Glasgfow LTJG S. Baker LT.TG K. Ritter ENS P. May ENS K. Fisch. CW04 J. Ednionu.son 279 PNCM T. Yost Command Master Chief ATC R. Joslin AQCS T. Fuller AMHC H. Tondo AME Power Plants AMS2 M. Bartock AMH3 D. CoUins AMS2 S. Mercardo AMS3 D. Pfeifer AMHl D. Reyes AME2 R. Cuevas AMEAN M. Flanne _ AME3 B. Hetherington AME2 P. Taitano AME2 M. Perez AE2 R. Blackwood ADl D. Cartagena ADl D. Galang AD2 J. Gill ' ■!) V K.Thomas A03 J. Alverson A02 J. Atkins A03 K. Bebee AN C. Burns AN J. Cornea A02 E. Jackson AOl C. Jones A02 D. Avery A03 R. Koesters AOl L. Robertson AOl N. Spencer AEAN R. Gardner AE2 T. Henson AOl D. Mozee ADl S. Hernandez El R. Watsoi AE2 K. Justice AZl F. Beierly AZ3 H. Bowles AN A. McGoujrh 28! AQ2 J. Alexander AQ2 B. Baker AQ3 B. Briggs AQl J. BuUard AQl K. Butt AQl M. Tucker PNSN L. Fields i PNl J. Sitko I PN3 R. Warman Jr. YN2 G. Diaz 2 J. Gilliard , ;SN VV. Starkey AMSl D. Garza AMS2 D. Scott AN C. Chenault Jr. ATAN P. Duhachek AT3 T. Magee AT3 C. Russell ATI T. Torgerson ATI G. Wilt AMSl A. Capulong AMH3 H. Gallardo AMH2 J. Gerry AMH3 C. Harr AMS3 J. Kite AE2 B. Gallardo AMS3 J. Pair AMS2 D. Savson AMHAN T. Wesley TAD AEAN C. Colby AA C. Eaton MS3 R. Esguerra MSI V. Fulinara AN H. Estuar AQ2 J. Jere AK2 M. Lee AQ2 S. McFarland AKl J. Meyers AT AN R. Davis :S4 PR-MC ADl J. Orson MS2 E. Ramos AMSAN S. Williams ADl R. Wright AKAR R. Jamal PR3 L. Byrd PRl J. Elston AZAN R. Gibbs AN R. McClean AZ3 J. McCarthy mp . t v 285 ■tt The Swordsmen of Attack Squadron 145 are based ashore at NAS Whidbey Island. Washington. While on board, the Squadron consists of 10 A-6E Intruders and 5 KA-6D ' s, of which two A-6 ' s were assigned to the CVW-2 Beach Det. The Squadron consists of 38 officers and 260 enlisted men. The primary mission of VA-145 is bombs on target. With the advanced avionics the Intruder is the only all-weather capable aircraft in the Air Wing. To assist the air crew in the art of precision bombing is the DRS system, consisting of the FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) plus laser rang- ing and designation, enabling the use of Laser Guided Bombs. The Swordsmen were selected as the LGB Squad- ron of the Year. The Swordsmen perform a variety of missions, the prim- ary one being air-to-ground ordnance delivery, specializing m deep strike interdiction. This is made possible by the Intruders long range and low level capabilities. Swordsmen also specialize in War-at-Sea scenarios utilizing the Har- poon anti-ship missile. Other missions include Close Air Support for ground troops, mining and surface search. The Swordsmen are also responsible for air-to-air refuel- ing, utilizing the KA-6D and attachable D-704 in-flight refueling stores on A-6 ' s. This valuable service is used dur- ing daily operations and during air-to-air scenarios in defense of the Battle Group. The men of VA-145 have made this an extremely success- ful cruise. Through hard work and dedication, coupled with a team spirit second to none, the officers and men have proven that the Swordsmen are a force to contend with. LCDR R.T. Palsgrove LCDR R.P. Mannel LCDR J.R. Worthington LCDR C.B. Livingston LT W.S. Johnston CDR C.G. Overton Commanding Officer LT D.E. Grimmer LTJG K.E. Davidson, Jr LTJG J.W. Reynolds, Jr. CW02 DM. Cotta AFCM D.B. Cole AQCS M.VV. Storey, Jr AECS H.R. Kroen ACDS J.R. Robirds 290 CDR A.N. Langston Executive Officer LT E.J. Hugo LT B.B. Rohrs LT W.M. Hellemn LT J.E. Vesterman LT T.J. Goebel LTJG J.M. Ham LTJG H.M. Nelson ENS H.K. Jones ill (120 xu:) 91 M, AMSC J.F. Shekelton ADC R.D. Taylor NCC M. St. John AMHC E.P. Urbantke ATC V.A. Verre 291 D1 K.N. Allen AMSl A.D. Chunn AMHl K.D. Drake AMEl J. Harvey AMSl J.K. Lewis ADl R.B. Sizemore AMS2 R.T. Beckham AMS2 D.B. Campbell AD2 J.Q. Castro AE2 D.A. Desero AME2 R.A. Ferris AD2 S. Hill AMS2 J. A. Isaac PR2 W.H. Jackson AMH2 R.F. Moore An2 J.L. Smith PR2 J.W. Southall AMS2 S.G. Weir 292 AMS3 J.R. Acosta AMS3 R.D. Conklin AD3 J.L. Evans AD3 R.B. Harper AMS3 P. Herrera AMS3 D.W. Pierce AMS3 C.C. Sweet AME3 T.D. Trizna AD3 J.A. Welsh, Jr. AMS3 J.R. Wilson AD3 R.A. Wood AME3 F.R. Yates ADAN D. Barcome AEAN J.B. Dover AMEAN M. Fiske AMEAN J.A. Hjelle AN S.B. Loyola, Jr. 293 ATI L.H. Biggs AOl D.M. Crenshaw AEl W.R. Crossley AQl E.L. Kunkel A02 M.D. HUl AT2 D.R. Lyseng A02 J.S. Gates A02 M.E. Pierce AT2 S.M. Rollberg A02 T.L. Sutton AT3 D.W. Callison AE3 D.W. Krieg AE3 D.M. Robinson ASM3 F.M. Sosa AQ3 D.P. Steele A03 G. Stewart A03 A. Thompson AN P.R. Gilfedder AEAN E. Haskell 294 AEl W.C. Brown AKl J.D. Buckingham AQl D.P. Buxton ADl D.A. Gravman ADl D.L. Tiles AZl A.C. Llave AMHl D.J. Moore AZ2 E.W. Steagall. Jr. AZ3 -M.E. Williams AR E. Hansen MSI A.A. Ferrer MS3 S.C. Cabanilla MS3 R.C. Deen MS3 E.M. Guevarra ART J.E. Pack AN D.H. Pahl ATAN B.D. Pasley EAN D.A. Tammen ATAN R.W. Tucker 295 AMHl Q.J. Hancock ADl C.R. Trost AD3 P.H. Crawford, Jr. AE3 R.L. Dinkins AMS3 R.J. Fanning ADS R.L. lerlan AMS3 E.D. Pliler ADAN W.A. Pittman AN R.A. Summers ADAN R.M. Turner AN E. Washington, Jr. AR R.W. Johnson, Jr. a ni c P ' w 1 W MN2 S. Lopez AMS2 B.D. House A03 R.W. Hurst YNSN U. Herrera 296 VS-38 Meeting Today ' Looking Toward The Future During WestPac ' 84 the Red Griffins have proven over and over again they are the squadron to get the job down. Outstanding was the grade during Carrier Air Wing TWO ' S Operational Readiness Exercise which exemplifies the tone and goal for VS-38- Nothing But The Best. For the past seven months, the Red Griffins have flown over 3250 hours, completed 1031 sorties (102% of sorties tasked), dropped 4120 sonobuoys and expended over 47,340 lbs of additional ordnance. Every flight hour, sortie and buoy dropped was part of an integrated effort. Maintenance. Administration, and Flight Crews were all working together, performing as true professionals. A squadron, as with any team, must depend on every man ' s contribution to get the job done. The Red Griffins are the finest fighting team in their field Carrier ASW. The S-3 A Viking contains state-of-the-art technology used to fulfill its primary mission of Antisubmarine Warfare and secondary mission of surface surveillance aerial mining.- Support from aviation supply and the Aviation Interme- diate Maintenance Department (AIMD) help keep the air- craft systems fine tuned. Under the harsh conditions of •-■' ■I- aviation, electronic equipment needs highly trained technicians to achieve peak performance. Improved avionics is the key to success in today ' s puzzle of finding the un-seen threat. Within the next few years the S-3B Viking will be a welcomed addition to fixed wing ASW. It will contain a wider range of acoustic and non-acoustic capabilities. With today ' s submarine threat becoming smarter the Red Grif- fins have to meet the challenge. To be the victor we must not just neutralize but be superior to the opposition. A strong emphasis is placed on training. As ye train so shall ye fight still has strong applications today. Knowing and applying acquired skills provides optimum perfor- mance. Aircrew personel undergo intensive training in their platform systems and in knowing the opposition through military intelligence. Maintenance personnel keep with up with the demands for continuing education in their fields. The bottom line is that the Red Griffins of VS-38 are manned and ready to go, while at the same time looking for future innovations to improve their product production of the fleet from undersea threats. Ready to meet the cha - lenge of today so there may be a future is what VS-38 is all about. 298 Working on a carrier flight deck is one of the most dangerous profes- sions in the world. It takes true dedication to sustain operations in a sometimes harsh en- vironment You have to load sonobuoys before you drop them. The Ordnance Branch keep the aircraft fully supplied with those underwater listening devices. The finished product is aircrsSt performing their prescribed missions and then returning to base. Professionals not only work on the flight deck but behind a desk also. Paper has to be typed and routed to make things happen. Maintenance Control is the main hub of information. They orchestrate work activities of all branches around the clock to facilitate aircraft repair. tesTnecoorcIination of professional! to bring this aircraft safely home. firds that can not tender loving care in the Hangar Bay. Preventive Maintenance keeps a high readiness posture. .urcrew maintain skills in every facet of aviation. Red Griffins are always ready to meet the challenge. Only experience can provide the ability for split-second decisions needed to make-it happen on the roof. 299 Aircrew (Pilots, Naval Flight Officers and Acoustic Operators), have all the fun after the maintenance effort is put forth. They get to see the finished product do its mission. No matter what the tasking each crew maintains a high standard of readiness through training and personal studies. Professionals make the difficult look easy. With the hi gh noise, strong winds, and other distractions, concentration is vital. The immediate actions of the flight deck crew mean the difference between a good start d sfirip is i roblems. Plane Captains are usually the youngest men in the squadron. They are responsible for the care and upkeep of their aircraft. The PC ' s are in charge of the S-3 during aircrew pre-flight and start-up. Juality Assurance (QA) is made up of i epresentatives from every shop. They are the final checkers to maintain a quality maintt.narice product. Supervision is at a premium on the flighlfl; deck. Chiefs and First Class Petty Officers f provide the experience and leadership to make the flight deck crews a cohesive work- ing unit i •■% ; f,.- ; Teamwork is the key to success. The Flight Deck Chief and Troubleshooters discuss ' problems of the past event while making plans for the next. When you just have enough time to turn around aircarft to meet operational commitments you have to be coordinated and past thinking. Pre Post flight inspections tm mOKe everyting is up-to-speed. Personnel from Aircraft Division maintain the basic air- frame power plants, ejection seats, survival equipment and also work preventively to keep salt corrosion away from their aircraft. a 3 KITTY HAVW 1 NAVY AT AX Branch maintains a lot of those black boxes. Work is intensified when it has to be done between flight sorties. Jne S-3 has logistic capabilites. VS-38 used the Red Griffin Express from time to time to help in the transportation of aircraft parts and supplies. Performing the sam aS nra WieWay could get boring. With the fast pace of events on a carrier this can not afford to happen.Safety conscience individuals make working on the flight deck a lot less hazard- ous. Safety is life. Change of Command Commander H. R. Bourland II, Griffin ONE since November 1982, was relieved by Grifftt TWO, Commander E. D. Johf son. Honors were rendered witl pomp and circumstance onboard the USS KITTY HAWK some- where in the Northern Arabian Sea. Rear Admiral J. A. Bald- win was the honored guest speaker. LCDR Howard Birkholz with the Griffin officers and chiefs await their new leader. Where do we get men sufitka the We ' re Navy trained, sir! V- ' t n Druce mcB l was m cor iro! as Master of Ceremonies. He • ■' ■• 1: !♦ he duties as executive 302 KITTY HAWK Command- ing Officer, Captain D. Rogers, surprised CDR Bourland during the ceremony by presenting him with the Navy Meritorious Service Medal. RAUM J. A. Haiawin, uomman- der, Cruiser Destroyer Group THREE, praised VS-38 ' s accomp- lishments while CDR Bourland was at the helm. Red Griffin Officers Ik3EK2 CDR E. Johnson Executive Officer May 84 to Present LCDR S. Douglas LCDR H. Birkholz LCDR W. Meyers LT L. Young LT J. Shelton LT J. Roberts LT R. Griffith LT T. Walsh LT R. Lopez LT E. Havrilla I LT J. Zerbo LT E. Majewski LTJG P. Engle LTJG V. Moezzi LTJG J. Womack LTJG R. Hitzeroth LTJG W. Hyman LTJG J. Arsenault LTJG W. Cheser LTJG W. Valentine LTJG S. Eaitbu! LTJG D. Staser LTJG E. Boullianne LTJG J. He nam CW04 L. Sharkey 303 rtudy Anderson gu ards the aviators al gear. It will always be ready if can sailors be so happy? Ar _ Gaither knows if you aren ' t havinj fun —you ' re not doing it right. AK2 A. Magalindan AT2 R. Marroney AE2 R. Nelson PN2 A. Proctor IS2 S. Pugh AZ2 G. Whimp AW3 R. Atwood AW3 J. Bass AW3 R. Bevington ATS J. Costain AMS3 J. Henderson AE3 S. Kesling AW3 K. Knowles AMS3 R. Kubat AX3 J. Lewis AMS3 J. Wells AW3 R. Weydert PRAN J. Birt AEAN J. Capwell ADAN T. Chavez Admimstraiion Department Department Heads: LCDR M. Kaczmerk LCDR L. Coppotelli Aircraft Division Division Officer: LT T. Walsh Branch Officers: LT E. Majewski LT.IG B. Valentine 306 AX2 K. Rawls AME2 G. Tellez AD2 J. Thompson AW2 B. White AX2 G. Wiles AMS3 D. Dunn AT3 C. Durio AW3 J. Fielder AE3 S. Galle ADS M. Giron AMS3 M. Liggins AK3 T. Pfeifer AMH3 M. Rivera AZ3 P. Valenzuela AT3 L. Van Natter AKAN T. Conklin AMHAN A. Gutierrez AN D. Hansen AN R. Kretsch PNSN E. Levesque Maintenance Control Maintenance Officer: LCDR M. Kaczmerk Asst. Maintenance Officer LT J. Shelton Maintenance Control Officer- CW04 L. Sharkey Maintenance Chiefs: Axes J. Palkovic ADCS J. Dennis ADC D. Trisler Quality Assurance Division Officer: LT R. Griffith Division Chief: AECM A. Wilson 307 ADAN K- Madan. SN G. McElroy , MSA ' G. Moore AX AN R. Murgrallis ' NSN M. Noble AN E. Pela AN R. Schooley AXAN D. Thomas A.MS. N C. True I i Tsion Officer. LT C. James Di -ision Chief: AMSC A. Rawlings Line Division J Aircrew Division Di T5ion Officer. LTJG P. Engle I)i Tsion Chief: AWCS Mac McAndrew-s There ' s no law sajrii have fun on the job. There I was — face to face with deat ' North Arabian SeaT AN R (jlr.- SN R Othoudi AMMAN B. OTOOLE AMSAN J. Papazian AMH. N D. Turner AX.A C. Walker AN I. Yamanaka PRA. T. Clements ADAA A. Ebbav Avionics Weapons jDivison Training Safety, Op Di ision Officer LT R Lopez Branch Officers: LT J. Thaden LTJG J. Arsenauh LTJG R Hhzeroth Training Officer LCDR B. Meyers Saferv Officer LCDR D. Murrav erationsEroTttiii; auite- Red Griffin Memories Another satisfied customer at Diego GarciJ] There ' s no wog, like a dead wog. There was lots of fun when we went over the equator to become trusty shellbacks ! J CW04 L. Sharkey is making his last WestPac with VS-38. Next year he will retire with 28 years of Naval service. CW04 Sharkey is a credit to Red Griffin mainte- nance and will be missed by all. I Red Griffins in Hawaii.Our first „rt visit away from home was ' earl Harbor. It was a really ne start to a good WestPac. AH wet behind the ears, Keim is frocked by CDR Johnson Lat Wog Day. - ' ' Fighter Squadron TWO (VF-2) The Bounty Hunters of Fighter Squadron TWO live and swear by the theme of this year ' s cruise book, Getting Ready Now for Tomorrow. In fact, Getting Ready Yesterday For Today would also be an appropriate statement, since their training for this current deployment aboard USS KITTY HAWK began immediately after last cruise. VF-2 ' s intense turn around cycle was filled with a variety of one and two week detachments to several specialty air- fields on the west coast. For instance, the Naval Air Field in El Centre provided outstanding air-to-air gunnery practice, while Nellis Air Force Base was an excellent atmosphere to train in the ACM (Air Combat Maneuvering— i.e. dogfight- ing) arena. Though the F-14 is a multi-mission capable aircraft, the highest degree of difficulty comes in the ACM arena; for this is where a split second decision could either make a hero out of the fighter pilot ... or a hero out of his adversary. Conse- quently, the Bounty Hunters have devoted most of their training time to this important mission. ..both during work- ups for cruise and during WestPac 1984. Several at-sea periods aboard the KITTY HAWK also prepared Bounty Hunter aircrew for the highly demanding carrier aviation environment. Pilots, with the aid of their Radar Intercept Officers (RIO ' s), fine tuned the carrier landing, while maintenance personnel re-acquainted them- selves with shipboard operations. Training, training, train- ing ... Getting Ready Yesterday For Today. Today came on 13 January 1984 and every day since has been Getting Ready for Tomorrow! Each day aboard the KITTY HAWK brings more training, whether it be brief- ing, flying, debriefing, or discussing tactics. 312 Today the tx)pics of conversation and training have shifted. No longer are the Bounty Hunters spending hours on end concentrating on how to fly around the carrier and merely thinking about tactics as an aside ... they are putting a full court press on the tactical considerations and only thinking about carrier operations as an aside (for now, life on and in the air above the crarier is a way of life, but the preparation for the unknown is of prime concern). Commanding Officer Dudley Bouck adopted this aggres- sive fly, fight, win philosophy into the squadron and after Commander Paul Ringwood relieved him during a 17 Feb- ruary 1984 Change of Command, that philosophy only strengthened. During WestPac ' 84, the Bounty Hunters have accomp- lished a great deal — from tactical innovations, to winning major awards, to performing historic firsts. The Bounty Hunters are currently one of the first squadrons to deploy with the Navy ' s new Television Camera System (TCS). This system allows F-14 aircrew to visually identify its opponents at a significantly further range than the naked eye could possibly see.In addition, it provides a mission record capabil- ity, all owing replay of the flight so that the aircrew can review their ACM engagements and adjust their tactics so they can continually increase their proficiency level. The TCS has also allowed VF-2 to develop innovative tactics. By utilizing the mission recorder, an in depth study has been made during this cruise on the utilization of chaff and decoy flares. The knowledge gained has exponentially increased aircrew awareness, both in deploying and combating chaff and flares ... Getting Ready Now For Tomorrow! Another innovation is the Bounty Hunters ' use of flying clean (no external fuel tanks) Tomcats. In the past, it was thought that F-14 ' s required external tanks in order to per- form effectively at sea. VF-2 has proven this theory wrong. Some missions may require tanks, some may not. But, VF-2 has developed an easy to use formula during WestPac ' 84 which allows a quick solution to important questions such as: 1) Are tanks required on a specific mission or not? 2) What range is the Tomcat capable of, given any configuration or any profile? 3) Is airborne refueling required? Before, it required painstaking and time consuming work, digging into the F-14 performance manuals to determine the answers — now the answers are at the aircrew ' s finger tips ... Getting Ready Today For Tomorrow! The Bounty Hunters are also the airwing ' s photo experts. Utilizing their Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod Systems (TARPS), VF-2 supplies valuable photographic imagerj ' of tasked targets. The Bounty Hunters are currently the proud recipients of the Commander Fighter Airborne Early Warning Wing Pacific ' s annually awarded TARPS Trophy. For their superior performance in this realm, VF-2 has been named the best in the west! ... Getting Ready Now For Tomorrow! On 2 June 1984, the Bounty Hunters became the first operationally deployed squadron to launch from the deck of an aircraft carrier, while towing an air-to-air gunnery banner. This marks the renaissance of aircrew proficiency in air-to-air gunnery, for now fighter crews will be able to maintain and improve their gunnery skills while deploye ... Getting Ready Now For Tomorrow! Bounty Hunters aircrew are only as good as their support, and VF-2 ' s support personnel are the best. In late June, every eligible first class petty officer in Fighter Squadron TWO received their wing for completing the Enlisted Avi- ation Warfare Specialist qualifications. This is believed to be the first time in Nav ' history that every first class petty officer in one squadron has earned their wings! 313 CDR D. Bouck Former CO CDR J. Campbell Current XO Change of Command CDR P. Rin wood Current CO Former XO 314 CDR G.Carev CDR B. Dempsey CDR H.Hunter CDR R.Thomas LCDR R. Davis LCDR B. Fitzpatrick LCDR B. Rath LCDR J. White LCDR R. Willard Bounty Hunters The officers of Fighter Squadron Two are highly diversified in experience: and, it is precisely diversification which compHments each other, forming a team spirit which is unbeatable - both in the aircraft and on the ground. Some of the more experienced pilots and Radar Intercept Officers (RIO ' s) have actual combat expe- rience from the Vietnam days. The lessons which they learned have proven invaluable as they pass their knowledge along to the newer aviators.. .through ground training and air combat simulations. In addition to the aviators, VF-2 has luckily been blessed with the best support officers in the fleet, each one of them with years of experience in their specialty. Together, the Bounty Hunter family is a tight-woven group of individuals who promote teamwork as a way of life. LT M. Allen LT D. Buchannon LT E. Christofferson LT T. Deppe LT T. Flournoy LT J. Frost LT L. Gmoch LT J. Hults LT M. Huss LT T. Joyce LT G. Kell LT W. Molnar LT L. Rice LT D. Rogers LT K. Rominger 315 LT R. Unterreiner LTJG D. Dickev LTJG B. Farrell LTJG T. Parmenter LTJG R. Saunders ENS P. Judy ENS D. Proux CW04 T. Moore CW03 Michelson AECS T. Arnold Chiefs A chief petty officer, simply by his title, dis- plays a sense of knowledge, a sense of confidence. Bounty Hunter chiefs are no exception. In fact. VF-2 ' s chiefs are a demanding group who require 110% effort out of their peers and the men who work for them. From the master chief to our newest chief, each one seems to have natural leadership abilities. Because of these men and their unique tactics to motivate their petty officers, the fighting Two has developed into the best maintenance department possible. They are responsible for VF-2 ' s accomplish- ments of obtaining the best aircraft availability in the airwing, they ensured success on VF-2 ' s historic launch of an air-to-air gunnery banner from KITTY HAWK ' s flight deck, they made all the necessary moves to obtain a grade of outstanding on the Midcruise Corrosion Inspec- tion. ..They are V ' F-21 AQCS S. McNicol ADC C. Isaacson ADC M. Johnson AKC R. Manahan AQC M. Reis ADC J. Stephens 316 AE The Bounty Hunter Electricians are tops in their field, from the first class supervisor ( AE 1 McGarry, who incidentally is VF-2 ' s Sailor of the Year) to the brand new airman. The F-14 is so electrically complex that it is hard to believe that these guys can keep the correct voltages going to the right places. AE2 S. Gardner AE2 M. Leiper AE3 D. Chauncey AE3 C. Larson AE3 E. Lozano AEAN M. Judy AF The men of airframes are categorized into two major subspecial- ties, metalsmiths and hydraulic specialists; however, each is cross- trained so as to be proficient in either category. These gents are a highly skilled group, willing to take on challenges beyond their expected capabilities ... and they always come through, consistently achieving better than expected results. AMHl A. Diaz AMHl E. Laguna AMH2 G. Frv-e AMS2 J. Isbell AMS3 B. Mueller AMH3 T. Sanxter AMS3 D. Tillapaugh 317 AME The AME ' s are VF-2 ' s escape system experts. That means they keep our canopies and ejection seats in top notch operation.The importance of this mission can not be overem- phasized ... tactical fighter aircraft involved in carrier aviation are very complex machines which sometimes, though infrequently need to call on the escape system to save aircrew lives. AMEl T. Alhambra AME2 D. Amborn AME2 I. Martinez AME2 T. Weick AME2 R. Brickwood AME3 J. Alston AO The awesome Bounty Hunter Ordnancemen are multi-functional workers. They maintain the weapons rails on our Tomcats, load them with the required number of missiles (which change with the mission), and also configure the airplane with chaff and decoy flares. In short, they provide us with superior firepower while simultaneously allowing us to deter enemy weapons. A02 D. Canales A02 M. O ' Brien A02 G. Reece A03 L. Meggerson A03 G. Ramsaur AOAN E. Caton AOAN D. Cross AOAN J. Hansen AOAN R. Ware AOAA D. Baxter 318 AQ AQl P. Hav AQl R. Michel AQl E. Young AQ2 T. McFarland AQ2 J. Webster A03 J. Bittner AQAN B. Alberson AQAR H. Roat These gents are the best radar fixers in the fleet. Divided into two subsections, one set of men work on the integrated weapons team, while the other set performs daily maintenance on the radars themselves. They are the finest in their field, continually providing outstanding weapon system readiness. AT The AT ' s provide a very vital service within our squadron — the upkeep of avionics equipment (radios, electronic coun- ter measures, decoy equipment, etc.). They also have a new responsibility this cruise, performing maintenance on our brand new television camera system, which allows aircrew to visually identify targets of interest at a much longer range. ATI G. Steinman ATI J. Walk AT2 M. Abrazaldo AT2 R. Hoover AT2 L. Kafton AT2 T. McQuiston AT3 V. Hahne AT3 R. Harris AT3 G. Michael AT3 R. Ocasion 319 CAG AKl H. Martinez AD2 H. Singleton AMSl L. Jarrett AMS2 J. Deppen AMS3 K. Baucom AMS3 T. Shea ADAN C. Kirkpatrick AMSAN G. York AA M. McBride IS Corrosion Control The Corrosion Control workcenter is a melting pot of ratings. The majority of its members are airframers, who have the ability and knowledge to prevent and or correct corrosive build- ups on the Tomcat ' s exterior. Other ratings, such as jet engine mechanics and ordnancemen suppliment them and provide the expertise to fight corrosion within the aircraft ' s interior. ISl F. Haas IS3 T. Sack PHAN M. Daniels ISAN J. Lawler VF ' s spies (Intelligence Specialists) are not the 007 type characters seen in the movies. They ' re better! They are material interpretters who utilize their keen sense of observation to passively gather the information which is so vital to the entire battle group. IstLT AEl R. Smiley AZAN K. McDaniel AR D. Jones 320 The men of First Lieutenant perform perhaps the most vital function within the squadron. Responsible for the cleanliness of common spaces, operation maintenance of damage control equipment, and interaction between each member of VF-2 and the ship ' s laundry service, their job is obviously a difficult one and one which has a major affect on the morale of the squadron as a whole. Line AEl B. Abelon AMS3 M. Higginbotham AMS3 S. Little AMH3 C. Utz AN D. Calimquim ADAN P. Fracelle AMSAN A. Heidweiller The Line Division in general, consists of some of the Navy ' s newest and finest men. These men, many of them in their late teens, spend most of their time on KITTY H AWK ' s flight deck, a dynamic envir- onment which requires 100% concentration and an even higher degree of maturity in order to consistently launch VF-2 ' s F-14 ' s in the safest manner possible. ATAN C. Kaiser AN D. Mitra ich AN R. Pattison AN S. Saulsbury AMHAN M. Sommers AN M. Staeps AN S. Wilson AN V. Wingfield AA C. Cornejo AA S. Jennings 321 Maintenance Control The Maintenance Control Branch does just that — controls main- tenance. It organizes work to be done, distributes it to the approp- riate workcenter, and then follows up on it to insure that the Bounty Hunters are ready to launch at all times. The supply of parts and support equioment is also accomplished here. AZ3 G. Frank AK3 R. Greene AN A. Sedgwick AN J. ShuU MS The MS ' s in the squadron are similar to linemen in the game of football. They are hardworking guys who prepare and serve our food out here on the high seas. MSI D. Hawks MS3 P. Riley MSSN C. Westfahl Quality Assurance AOl W. Conklin AZl R. Jovenal ADl A. Luciano AEl J. Bullis AMEl H. McElwee AMSl C. Velasco The Quality Assurance experts are just that — experts. They know the areas where problems can occur; consequently, they administer frequent inspections (whether they be scheduled or unscheduled) to ensure that the quality goes in before the name goes on. Wlt ' m. rir r is ' W . ■• ' JS ' rT-: -fi . . _y The VAW-116 Sun Kings After hearing the roaring thunder of the awesome Naw fighter and attack jets, you may wonder why you ' can still hear the humming of propellors on today ' s mighty aircraft carriers. The only props on the carrier belong to the E-2C Hawkeye, affection- ately known as the Hummer among Naval Avia- tors The Hawkeye is one of the most important aircraft on the carrier, and the first thing youll notice about it is the large saucer on top. That s the housing for the sophisticated radar antenna, called the rotodome, and yes, it does spin like a frisbee! Its shaped like that to overcome its weight and the drag induced by its size. •, . u„ The E-2 ' s crew of five consists of two pilots who share the flying duties on the long flights and three Naval Flight Officer ' s who operate the five tons ot state-of-the-art radar, data processing, and elec- tronic support equipment. With all this sophisticated equipment, the backend crew of the Hawkeye com- prise the carrier ' s first line of defense: Airborne Early Warning. At late as World War H, AEW was accomplished using the flyer ' s sharp eye Today, with the Hawkeye ' s sophisticated radar and passive detection systems, AEW has become the only real- time line of defense against supersonic bombers and long range antiship missiles, since ship board radars are so limited in range. And the Hawkeye ' s mission doesn ' t stop there. Some of the secondary missions handled by the E-2 include fighter aircraft control, surface surveillance control, secondary approach assistance for carrier aircraft, and airborne search and rescue coordination. , „ , For the Sun Kings of VAW-116 and for the entire AEW community, this cruise aboard Kitty Hawk has been an historic one. The Sun Kings, homebased at NAS Miramar, became the first E-2 squadron in the world to deploy on an extended deployment with 5 aircraft. In the past, E-2 squadrons have used 4 because of the space limitations. In order for the Kitty Hawk to embark an extra E-2, a concerted effort was launched to provide the space required for the additional E-2, indicating the growing impor- tance of the Airborne Early Warning mission in today ' s high speed warfare scenarios and the requirement for the coverage provided by the Haw- keye. VAW-116 was also the first West coast E-2 squadron to use the vastly improved E-2C ARPS (Advanced Radar Processing System) in April 1981. When the Sun Kings took on the fifth E-2C, with- out receiving additional personnel and maintenance support, they accepted a noteworthy challenge. Nor- mal carrier operations are extremely demanding on the aircraft of a squadron and the men who maintain them, and the Sun Kings have managed the addi- tional workload with exceptional results. 326 - 2SiB sifcw With increased assets, the Sun Kings were able to supply the necessary coverage for the entire Battle Group in the annual U.S.-Korean Team Spirit exercises. Constant AEW coverage was required because of the ever present Soviet Air Threat in the Sea of Japan. The Sun Kings were largely responsi- ble for successfully maintaining the air umbrella over Battle Group Bravo and providing the fighter control necessary for the long range intercepts of the Soviet aircraft. In the Indian Ocean, the Sun Kings demonstrated superior readiness during long periods of extended operations in the North Arabian Sea, a world hot spot, again proving the necessity for the E-2 and the desirability of the additional asset. But, in the words of our Commanding Officer, CDR P.A. Shepard, the most important aspect of our peacetime mission is Safety and the safety con- scious Sun Kings have maintained a perfect safety record throughout the deployment, sustaining no serious injuries to personnel or any aircraft damage, other than the normal wear and tear. The aircraft carrier ' s effectiveness depends on its survivability; thus, the future of carrier aviation depends on the AEW mission. With the advent of the 5 aircraft E-2 squadron, carriers will look forward to increased readiness and improved mission coordina- tion. Thanks to the Sun Kings and the Kitty Hawk, we now know that it ' s operationally feasible to employ a fifth E-2. Again, the Sun Kings lead the way in the AEW community, as they continue to serve as the Eyes of the Fleet . 327 VAW-116 Sun Kings LCDR D. O ' SulIivan LCDR J. Mavroudis LCDR V.Y. Veynar LCDR F. Clark LT S. Thrailkill LT C. Kreitlein LT A. Moreau LT .J.H. Conroyd. Jr. LT M. Kaltenborn LT E. Olafson CDR P. Shepard Commanding Officer CDR D. Wallace Executive Officer ' k ' ' LT S.C. Rathmanner LT C. Hohensee LT W. Clettenberg LT D. Lashbrook LT J. McGlocklin LT D. Rav LT J.D. Fellows LT S. Mraz LT R. Silverman LT R. Kells LT M. Peterson LT D.J. Tallon LT VV. Cox LT C. Holmes LTJG M. Williams LTJG E. VVerlin ATCS L. Neece AMCS R. Sweat AECS C. Monderf ATCS R. Johnson ATI S. Forster PNl F. Jaca ADl D. Caronan AMHl F. Angeles AEl H. Lindenmouth ADl J. Johnson YNl D. Hanson AMHl C.B. Saroca ADl G. McGowan AD2 D. Goicochea MS2 C. Lucero AE2 R. Pearl AMH2 P. Forster 331 AT2 J. Bovce AMS2 W. Harrison AMS2 H. Brenner AE2 W. Mickey il9 3 i : AD2 L. Dunlap YN2 H. Farley AT2 D. Adams AD3 A. Cruz AK3 H. Gonzalez AMS3 J. Turner AE3 A. Maira YN3 J. Watson AIVIE3 G. Grant im mk y 332 A23 G. Lazaga AT3 D. Hilsabeck ATAN R. Beeson, III AN T. Kinney AEAN G. Long AN L. Durgan AMMAN R. Schilling W l fl BB| H ™ -« -«. The Ups and Downs of Helicopter Squadron Two The SH-3H SeaKing is an all-weather, multi-mission helicopter built by the Sikorsky Corporation of Stratford. CT. This tried and true 25 year old platform has a maximum gross wieght of 21,000 pounds and an on- station mission capabilitytime that can exceed 5 hours without refueling. Helicopter inflight refueling (HIFR) from battle group destroy- ers and frigates is a much practiced proce- dure that allows the H-3 to stay on-station away from the carrier for even longer peri- ods of time. As the first commissioned HS squadron on the west coast, the Golden Falcons find themselves on the forefront of an ever expanding Navy commitment to carrier inner-zone ASW. HS-2 was the first for- ward deployed HS squadron to use the Bendix Corporation ' s Sonar Data Computer (SDC) and the Teledyne Tactical Naviga- tional Computer (TACNAV); equipment that would revolutionize helicopter ASW tactics. Nine Isbell trophies in 21 years does not come without a command commitment to train all personnel in whatever rate to be the best at what they do. Never does a top squadron like HS-2 dwell on its proud past without keeping its attention focused on the future. With a squadron turnaround that exceeds 50% inbetween cruises, training is paramount to staying on top. An active enlisted aviation warfare specialist (EAWS) program is an example of the personal mot- ivation to better the individual that prevails in HS-2. Fifteen such individuals so achieved this goal during the past cruise. Technology, training, motivation and pride. The ingredients of success that are instilled in the individual who calls himelf a Golden Falcon, preparing now for the future. HELASRON TWO Homeported at NAS North Island, San Diego, HS-2 brought a contingent of six SH-3H helicopters, 157 enlisted personnel, and 24 officers aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk for WESTPAC 1984. Their primary mission of Anti-Submarine War- fare was performed admirably during fleet exer- cises in the waters off of Hawaii, Korea and in the North Arabian Sea. Using the dipping sonar as the primary inner zone sensor, the Golden Falcons set new standards in submarine contact time. As the carrier ' s primary airborne rescue asset, HS-2 was credited with two man overboard rescues during the cruise. The first in the freezing waters of the Yellow Sea and the second, a coordinated search and rescue effort with VS-38 that saw a shipmate rescued 117 miles from the carrier. While embarked, HS-2 was recognized for its excellence in AWS by receiving the Captain Arnold Jay Isboll Trophy. Also recognized was H S-2 ' s safety record of two years accident free that encompassed over 6,400 flight hours and over 2,500 carrier and small deck landings. 1985 v. ' ill see the Golden Falcons return to the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk with several new faces as they complete the turnaround training period at NAS North Island. 3.38 CW04 T. Thompson AWC C. Stoops AZC J. Ressler AXC R. Nelson LCDR Marschalk LT J. Gernand LT A. Barton LT T. Jones LT L. Cortellini LT T. Laird LT G. Flax LTJG M. Sickert LTJG M. Franklin LTJG G. Spotteck LTJG K. Norton LTJG P. Anderson LTJG C. Calderson LTJG B. Renner LTJG D. Flesner LTJG K. Ryan AEl A.S. Bacallo AMSl M. Begrin MSI A. Bermudes ADl E.W. Cecconello AMSl P.E. Colby ADl S. Hecht AMHl M. Hermosilla AKl N. Huertas AWl C. Muchmore AEl D. Wilcox 340 AMS2 E.M. Abarca AZ2 S. Acres AW2 R.A. Beattv AW2 J.A. Blunck AW2 R.G. Bondurant AZ2 Botts AMH2 D.B. Cerillo AD2 D. Flores, Jr. AE2 H. Gerena A02 J.M. Hawes AW2 R.D. Jankowski AMH2 M. Jotie AW2 M.J. Kinard AW2 M.W. Kinkade AE2 R.L. Maker AW2 T.H. Miller AW2 T. Mitchell AX2 M. O ' Connell AW2 M.W. Pilgrim A02 T.L. Rea AX2 J.E. Romine AMS2 J.C. Smee PR2 J.D. Stroehlin A02 E.H. Wallace, Jr. AMS2 D.E. Willis AT2 M.N. Woytowich 341 AZ3 R.F. Boden AMS3 R. Boyes ADS M. Carter AKJ R. Dassie AE3 D.L. Divis AK3 R.T. Esteba AMH3 D.L. Eubanks AW3 W.C. Farquhar AD3 R.L. Feece PR3 W.A. Fitzgerald AD3 J.W. Hudnall AMS3 R.T. Jenifer AT3 S. Kincaid AMS3 D.A. Kott AMS3 P.F. Leonard 342 AMS3 J.R. Martinez AD3 J.M. Magill AW3 S.A. Mc Bride AMS3 T. Melton AD3 W. Minter AW3 T.D. Moore AT3 J. Rants AX3 M.E. Reyes AMH3 A.P. Sinar AD3 R. Slone AW3 B.A. Snell AW3 R.L. Swope AW3 G.R. Thielecke AD3 J.L. Whitten AX3 W. Wilson 343 AZAN R.A. Anderson AMHAN T. Batchelor AEAN W.R. Brisbois ADAN D.H. Coey PRAA P. Fernandez AN T.L. Forehand AN G. Jackson AN E.G. Kinnett AN J.G. Koenig AN D.L. McCammant AEAN D.K. Morgan AN J.T. Phillips ADAN J. Ruperto AN C. Seveir AMSAN M.J. Silva AN W.J. Springer YNSN D.A. Swankie AN B. Torres, Jr. 344 ' i l: VAQ-130 EA-6B The Electronic Shield Modern technology has taken much of the brute force out of present day weapons and turned the task of protecting the fleet to the most sophisticated and advanced electronic countermeasures aircraft in the world — the E A-6B Prowler. This is a new type of fighting machine. Combining a fully integrated electronic warfare system with long range, all-weather capability, the EA-6B supports strike aircraft, ships and ground troops by degrading the enemy ' s electronic weapons systems. In the modern Electronic Warfare environment where radar is used extensively to acquire, track and guide missiles on to targets the four man Prowler crew accomplishes the degradation with up to five tactical jamming pods which neutralize hostile radars by shooting electron beams. Since the pods all operate at different frequencies, certain missions may call for a separate mix of jammers, depending on the enemy targets expected to be encountered. Within the Prowler ' s computer memory are the electronic signatures of all those potential enemy radar threats. The three Electronic Countermeasures Officers manage the computer, deciphering the displays that reveal the location and type of each threat. They are players in a complex game of electronic chess integral to modern air warfare. By seriously degrading an enemy ' s effectiveness, the VAQ-130 Zappers ensure an electronic blanket of cov- erage for CVW-2 and the entire task force. 346 Zapper Round-Up WestPac ' 84 has been a memorable one for the World Famous Zappers of VAQ-130.The list of accomplishments was led by Zapper One, Com- manding Officer Steve Judd taking the individual Top Hook award for the cruise. The Skipper placed in the Airwing Top 10 in all four line periods with an overall landing grade point average of 3.78. Zapper Two, Executive Officer Bob Baratko fin- ished in the Airwing Top 10 twice and placed eighth overall with a 3.63 overall average. The squadron final landing grade point for the cruise was 3.42 which took second place in the airwing. During the 202 day deployment of which 162 days were spent at sea. the Zapper Maintenance Department and Line Division boasted 207 consec- utive sortie completion rate. All Zapper aircrews who made the entire cruise, logged over 100 carrier arrested landings with four crew members attain- ing double centurion status. The squadron had ten members designated Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialists and had a 65 per cent reenlistment rate reflecting a 3 per cent increase over last year. The Zappers professionally executed all aspects of their mission with no serious incidents.Skipper Judd lauded the squadron with a job well done as each individual did his share to make WestPac ' 84 a huge success. 348 :g Officer ' s ■Country CDR R. Baratko Executive Officer CDR J. Greene LCDR W. Rodman LCDR D. Marcotte LCDR J. Wallace LCDR K. Kieselbach LCDR K. Bobb LT J. Corlson LT D. King LT W. Thornberry LT L. Cheeks LT R. Bottorff LT G. Rockwood LT K. Curry LTJG M. Storts 349 LTJG J. Hicks LTJG N. McGinn LTJG K. Morritt LTJG K. Cronin ENS L. Stamford CW02 D. Saville Chief Petty Officers AVCM M. Smith AMCS J. Tucker AECS T. King ATCS W. Aogle AMCS S. Baone ATC Barron 350 ATC J. Hasswell ADC R. Goes First Class Petty Officers AMHl W. Abelgas PNl B. Alvarez YNl M. Bovd AMHl P. Brown ADl R. Goan AMEl D. Dimitrion ATI M. Fox AKl V. Guerra ADl P. Gumbel ATI R. Harding ATI R. Hendrickson ATI S. Hill ATI J. Hilsenkopf AMSl G. Johnson ATI R. Lauderdale 351 AM HI B. Lowrev AMSl C. McGrew ATI A. Polubinski ADl B. Shau ' ' er AEl M. Smith ATI W. Swope First Class Petty Officers A02 B. Burgess PR2 A. China AT2 K. Codv AMS2 K. Daven AMS2 B. Dodt AT2 D. Eastland AD2 W. Evving A 1)2 R. Flearv AK2 G. Harvev AD2 G. Helland AT2 R. Herrera AT2 M. Howe AE2 D. McConnel AT2 R. Mutschler Second Class Petty Officers Second Class Petty Officers AT2 R. Pannell AE2 C. Pratts AE2 S. Robinson AT2 B. Sperber AE2 A. Straw PN2 P. Tapang AMH2 C. Tichy AD2 J. Thomas Third Class Petty Officers ' 4 AMS3 J. Ashley AT3 C. Belt AT3 B. Boshears AX3 J. Braglio AD3 R. Celia AT3 M. Fuester AMS3 R. King: AD2 D. Lindnian ATS R. Little AMS3 S. Mallow MS3 M. Meis AD3 J. Rilea AMS3 R. Stadt AT3 B. Shreiber AMS3 G. Sutton AD3 S. Tavlor AZ3 T. Teichert AT3 D. Thompson AT3 C. VVordal A03 L. Young E-3 and Below AMSAN G. Abrahamson AN S. Alandar ATAN B. Ashton PR AN M. Bavs E-3 and Below V. Blanco F:AN R. Burton AEAN K. Carr ATAN S. Carrier ATAN R. Coleman ATAN L. Danforth AZAN R. Domangne AN R. Espinoza AEAN E. Gu ' ton ZAN R. Mclvor TAX S. McKee .EAN R. Mitchell ' NSN R. Neison lDAN D. Pocaro MHAN R. Rodriquez I ' NSN J. Romera EAN A. San tos N W. Schimmer EAN D. Skinner ATAN S. Stradtman AMEAN D. Stumpe AN R. Underwood YNSN M. Valle AN J. Wilkie ATAN J. Wilson ■ly f. Attack Squadron 146 Attack Squadron One Four Six was commissioned Febru- ary 1, 1956, equipped with the F9F-8B Cougar. The Blue Diamonds embarked on their first WestPac deployment in January of 1957. Following their first cruise, the squadron transitioned to the FJ-4B Fury. The Blue Diamonds cruised with Fury ' s until the early 60s when they transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk. Attack Squadron One Four Six made it ' s first combat cruise in 1964. The Blue Diamonds flew over 3000 sorties and over 5500 combat hours in the Skyhawk over Southeast Asia. In late 1967 the squadron transitioned to the A7B Corsair II, chosen for its maintainability, reliability and weapons systems designed with the pilot in mind. The Blue Diamonds made one combat cruise in the A7B. Late in 1969, VA-146 made the transition to its current aircraft the all new A7E, a vastly improved version of the A7B. The squadron made their first combat cruise in the ECHO in 1970. VA-146 saw its last combat action in 1973. Commanding the Blue Diamonds on the 21st deployment was Commander P. C. PACO Campbell. Attack Squadron One Four Six was the first attack squadron to deploy with the Navy ' s newest anti-radar weapons system: HARM (High Speed Antiradiation Misile). The Blue Diamonds integrated the new missile into air wing operations while new tactics were devised due to its versatility and effective- ness. Creatively exploring the scope of employment for this new missile, they exercised the HARM system in varying ihreat arenas. The Anti-Submarine Warfare potential was evaluated during the BGARM ASW exercise off Hawaii. The air to air detection homing potential was also explored on numerous occasions as part of threat aircraft intercepts. Outstanding efforts of the Blue Diamond Maintenance Department contributed immensely to the success of West- Pac ' 84. Simply maintaining the aircraft and equipment in a fully operational status at sea is an incredibly demanding task. The squadron maintenance team kept safe, full mis- sion capable aircraft available while incorporating the new technology of HARM. The maintenance task was compli- cated by the diversity of operations experienced on this deployment. From the cold winter environment of Korea and the Sea of Japan in February to the equatorial heat of the Indian Ocean, impressive results were continially pro- duced due to exceptional efforts. The pilots exercised and maintained proficiency in all mission areas through aggresive scheduling and training. Every pilot who departed San Diego with the squadron added his name to the USS Kitty Hawk Centurion list. Dur- ing all operations safety was paramount. While flying throughout the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the Blue Diamonds surpassed two years and over 8,200 hours acci- dent free. The squadron has gone nearly 12 years without a maintenance related accident. During WestPac ' 84 the squadron flew over 2,650 hours and logged over 1,180 Kitty Hawk arrested landings. To face the hardship of life aboard ship, the Blue Dia- monds took every opportunity to boost moral. Squadron picnics, officer formal dining and squadron birthday cele- brations were welcome fun for all. Great emphasis was placed on individual advancement and achievements in the Navy while squadron personnel received numerous individ- || ual awards as a result of their dedication to duty on th extended deployment.  Blue Diamonds CDR P. Campbell Commanding Office: Attack Squadron 146 r. Crim Jr. Executive Officer CDR M. Winkler LCDR D. Fennessey LCDR A. Koss LT J. Stuart LT M. Pasztalaniec LT B. Crisler LT S. Dallaire LT R. Allen LT V. Steinman LT J. Center LT V. Shorts LTJG T. Taylor LTJG L. Peter CW04 E. Pfau CW02 J. Cornett o ' i m AFCM E. Vigil Command Master Chief Chief Petty Officers AVCM J. Smith ATCS C. Latham ADCS C. Knight AQCS D. Cassera Jr. AQC L. Johnson MSC V. Love ATC M. Smith YNC A. Smith ADC G. Flowers AEC W. Watson First Class Petty Officers AOl M. Allen AKl A. Antonio AMSl W. Beers PRl J. Blazo AMSl D. Brink ADl R. Brum AMSl R. Byron AMSl E. Gasmin PRl G. Golden AQl W. Hefty AZl J. Hood AEl R. Leslie AEl A. Malo AMSl R. McDonald AMHl M. Merc AQl M. Raven AOl J. Roberts AZl D. Ross AMSl F. Santiago ' . M H 1 S. Shannon i n M. Topacio AMEl D. Torrez ADl R. Valdez ATI W. Ward AEl T. Warren AD2 W. Anderson AE2 A. Arizabal A02 L. Bannister A02 L. Barnes III AT2 N. Bower AQ2 D. Carter AD2 S. Cheung AD2 C. Cook A02 J. Croley AMH2 K. Dorsey AMS2 T. Gill A02 C. Holton AT2 J. Jennerman PN2 V. Johnson N2 A. Kenny [C2 F. Martucci l02 D. McFarland lQ2 R. Northern Jr. 02 J. Popelka D2 D. Pruitt E2 A. Roberts A02 D. Salmons AT2 J. Schultz AT2 T. Stoltz AT2 R Wilson Third Class Petty Officers AMH3 P. Armstrong A03 P. Barszcz AX3 B. Beecher A03 J. Callahan A03 C. Canfield AT3 J. Chapp AD3 F. Clendening ASM3 M. Deffenbaugh A03 M. Edwards AMH3 M. Guiker AE3 N. Krick A03 R. Levin A03 T. Moudar AE3 J. Oldham AE3 R. Petrone MS3 J. Putnam AQ3 D. Rice A03 D. Royer AMS3 R. Snow AT3 J. Struthers E-3 and Below N J. Berry N A. Boles N D. Burns OAN D. Brignac OAN R. Chambers AQAN J. Charles AN M. Cummings AQAN F. Finder ADAN G. Fridrich AQAN T. Gib son ADAN R. Ham SN C. Hegwood PRAA T. Hoskinson AMSAN R. Jackson AOAN D. Johnson AQAN R. Lavars AMSAN T. Miller ATAN P. Noble AEAN D. Oxendine AEAN C. Paradise . Patton ' . Red . R. Sawyer A? IHAN E. Scott ADAN K. Stevens 366 AN M. Ward PNSN J. Weatherill AOAN L. Windhandy AN D. Young AEAN C. Tobias ADAN J. Zunker AOAN B. Tharp AA R. Fanning MSSA M. Marshal AA R. Swartzlow in «lD«; ' o m£ .X ' Light Attack Squadron 147 The radar operator checking his scope sees nothing unus- ual. He feels relaxed and confident. The radar ' s electronic eye scans hundreds of miles of airspace, searching relent- lessly, for enemy aircraft. Nothing seems to be out there. But there is something out there. For below the radar beam, hidden by the terrain, a formation of jet strike air- craft streak toward the radar site target at 600 miles an hour, skimming just 200 feet above the nap of the earth. Inside each jet the pilot con.stantly scans his instruments, the other aircraft in the strike, and the skies for defending enemy fighters. The pylons slung under the jet ' s wings are heavy with missiles and bombs. The attack jets close in on the target. At the preci.se instant the pilots initiate the attack, the aircraft rapidly climbing several hundred feet allowing the pilots to visually acquire the target. The nose of each jet is brought to bear on the radar site. The radar man sees the blips on the brief three second tracking run, the aircraft ' s onboard computer determines the exact moment to release the deadly load of ordnance for pinpomt accuracy. There are no destructive explosions, however, only puffs of white smoke mark impact points. What strange scenario could this be? Where could these strike aircraft come from? There isn ' t an airfield around for hundreds of miles. The formation of jets now exitmg the target area alter their successful attack are from VA 147: The Argonauts. The airfield they came from is the highly mobile runway known as the USS Kitty Hawk. The mission was practice, to hone the Argonaut ' s skills in the event of an actual conflict. The Argonauts of Light Attack Squadron 147, also known as the Jasons from their radio call sign, are based at NAS Lemoore. California. NAS Lemoore. the Nav ' ' s largest mas- ter jet base, is located in the rural San Joaquin Valley just south of Fresno. The Jasons fly and maintain the A-7E Corsair 11 : single seat, single engine strike attack jets. Each Corsair was built with six pylons, three per wing, that can carry nearly every bomb, mine, and missile the Navy owns. In addition, two fuselage mounted rails carry deadly air to air heat seeking missiles. Topping off its weapons sys- tem is an internal 20MM cannon for close in air to air or air to ground firepower. A computer guided inertial naviga- tion weapons delivery system ensures precision bombing and navigation. The Corsair has several missions. It is a primary instrument of power projection for the aircraft carrier. Additionally, the A-7E can be a fighter used in a strike or interceptor role. It can also be used for reconnai- sance and is routinely used as an airborne refueling station when outfitted with a jet fuel buddy store. In the fall of 1982 the Argonauts joined Airwing Two and the USS Kitty Hawk. In September th Jasons completed a zero major discrepancy Administrative Material Inspection, in October a zero discrepancy Naval Technical Proficiency Inspection (NTPI), and in November an excellent Conven- tional Technical Proficiency Inspection. During Airwing Two ' s bombing derby at Fallon the Argonauts swept six of the seven strike delivery events (High dive, 10 degree bomb, pop-up delivery, laydown, strafing, night bombing, and radar bombing). Not content with anything but perfection, the Jasons again scored with an incredible zero major and zero minor discrepancy NTPI in September. On January 6. 1984 ' CDR Chris Gates relieved CDR Eric Vanderoel II as Commanding Officer. As the cruise began the Jasons worked hard to hone the combat skills of the Airwing with CDR Gates leading the Strike Warfare Plan- ning Team. The various sub-teams meticulously prepared for every contingency that could possibly face the Airwing, particularly the threat to international shipping existing in the Gulf of Hormuz region. If called upon by higher author- ity, the Jasons and CVW-2 would have denied any aggres- sor country ' the chance to block vital international shipping. During this WestPac deployment the Argonauts pio- neered the Pro A-7. The Pro A-7 configuration results from the removal of odd numbered wing pylon stations from the Corsair jet. This leaves one middle pylon on the left wing and two (one outboard the other inboard) on the right wing. The net result of this Argo innovation was no decrease in the Corsair ' s ability to carry any type of ord- nance while maintaining the symmetrical limits of the A- 7E. Most important from the pilot ' s view was the greatly enhanced speed and maneuverability of the Corsair brought about by the streamlining. Additionally, fuel consumption was significantly reduced. This increased the ability of the jet to fight it ' s way in and out of enemy territon, ' . The true heroes of Jason ' s deployment are the Argonauts themselves. These are the men who maintain the Corsairs and run the administrative divisions in the squadron. Work- ing long hours day and night they kept the squadron going and combat ready. During the mid-cruise material condi- tion inspection, the inspectors graded the condition of the aircraft, some of the oldest in the Na y, as OustandingI The best we have seen in years. This statement is testa- ment to the untiring dedication of the Argonauts to their mission and country. Truly impressive operational readiness, innovative tactical development, an excellent safety record, and, of course, extremely high esprit de corps were all hallmarks of the very successful Argonaut WestPac 1984 deployment with Carrier Air Wing Two aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. CDR C. Gates Commanding Officer CDR J. Oliver Executive Officer VA-147 CDR L. Doyle LCDR L. Mason LCDR D. Doorly LT B. Plude LT C. Rosenberg LT S. Rasmussen LT D. Fronczek LT J. Miller LT C. Johnson LT J. Carver LT J. Norton LT B. Vanzandt LT A. Cuellar LT J. Shafer LTJG C. Bott LTJG M. Taylor LTJG K. Woolman ENS J. Isminger 373 AVCM G. Williams ADCS T. Delabar ADCS R. Anderson AECS R. Goffe AMEl C. Ahlock MSI R. Aquino AEl B. Austria AMHl W. Burditt PRl D. Douglass ADl R. Over ADl C. Gilham AMEl D. Henson AMEl D. Hunt ATI D. Kennimer AOl M. Kharrl AMHl E. Lampe AEl S. Marecek AOl J. McSparren YNl J. Medina AMH2 R. Medina AMSl M. Mendaros AZl R. Myers AZl A. Navarro ADl W. Quackenbush AEl J. Roberts PNl K. Smith ADl S. SmMh AEID. Staab ATI W. Simms A02 T. Allender AMH2 C. Antes AE2 D. Arechiga AME2 T. Axley AMS2 J. Barber A02 D. Baumaun AE2 R. Brahten AK2 T. Bradly AE2 S. Brunston A02 D. Cain AME2 P. Calvert A02 W. Carmicheal AK2 K. Elginger AQ2 K. Hamilton AZ2 E. Hoffenber ■■iHMHi£.rl Ji0 A02 D. Hotz AMS2 J. Huck AT2 T. Johnson AME2 T. Kennedy YN2 M. Knott AE2 D. McConnell AMH2 M. Medina AD2 H. Mills AT2 J. Noe AT2 B. Reggio AE2 B. Scarlett AD2 D. Simmons AT2 J. Steiner A02 C. Tyler AT2 E. Wesch W AD3 K. Afman AMES R. Barber AE3 M. Barnett ADS D. Berwick AMS3 G. Bogart AE3 T. Brake AD3 R. Brown ADS T. Clark ADS J. Dodds ADAN R. Francis AMH3 J. Frausto ATS D. Frazier AMH3 K. Gabrielson AE3 J. Greer AES R. Guerrero AME3 R. Hollowav AMH3 S. Kupinski AD3 R. Long AMS3 B. Manchester MS3 E. Manuel AD3 D. McDonald A03 W. Miller AT3 C. Milligan MS3 R. Mvers AMS3 J. Poole AT3 D. Ross AT3 A. Sallier AK3 G. Sicard AMH3 W. Stiegler PR3 G. Stokes AEAN R. Adger AN S. Apicella AQAN D. Clouse ATAN B. Conklin AN R. Foi-tney AN A. Green AN R. Green AMHAN R. Hartwick AN M. Hawkins YNSN C. Hines III AN C. Huston ADAN G. Kus AN J. Lay HI YNSN R. Lind AEAN E. Lloyd AN T. Manis AMSAN G. Maxwell AMSAN D. Melancen AN K. Meyer AMSAN R. Montgomery AMHAN D. Muellhaudt AMHAN R. Myers ADAN A. Nicoski AOAN J. Nolan AQAN R. Oldenborg AEAN C. Peal ATAN J. Porter ATAN G. Quidort AN M. Rodriquez ADAN R. Roll AMSAN O. Rosario ADAN J. Senior AN R. Singh AN R. Skabelund AN T. Smith AMHAN B. Sowa AQAN W. Stevenson AEAN E. Taggart AN J. Taggart AMEAN A. Taylor AN K. Thomas AMSAN P. Triola PNSN T. Verrette SN S. Wahl AN J. Wheeler h AN D. AhT AEAN B. Augustine SN C. Bisquera AN C. Berry AEAN G. Carby AN S. Curtis AN M. Davley MSSN E. Foster AN J. Johnson AN S. Ramey AEAA M. Richards AA M. Thomas AA M. Wright vs rnniHaMSafiK iaBiaffiBi«.- CtA ;£:SM TB2 r ' ■Sr i- ' VQ-1 Whalers The Naval Aviator, the Aircrewman and all who work on. in and around Naval Aircraft, especiallv those aboard aircraft carriers, seem to be surrounded by a peculiar aura, a self-confi- dence and a self-respect which makes the United States Navy the most powerful and impressive fighting force the world has ever seen. Then there is VQ-1. A group of misfits and outcasts who would enjo.v (like Jonah) nothing better than to be swallowed whole by a Whale. The following is a typical day in the life of a Before the day even begins VQ-l ' s Safety Officer. LT Toves, makes his morning rounds m sick bay where he encourages his unfortunate troops with broken limbs and broken spirits. Petty Officer Neuman take one giant step forward. May I? , „ , ,, No you may not because you fell down tne ladderwell and broke your stupid leg so you can ' t even take a baby step you clumsey oaf. LT Toves barks at Petty Officer Neuman. Storming out of the room and feeling much better he thinks, a Safety Officers ' work is never done! ' ' Meanwhile one of VQ-l ' s two navigators, LTJG Ralph Wrongway Cummings. is busy calling the crew for the flight briefs of the day. Ring. Hello. , ,. , Uh Petty Officer Smith, I hope I didnt wake you up. . .. Right, well listen YN Flatty ' s ftngers were inadvertantlv super-glued to the typewntter keys so he can only type 10 letters. You may have noticed that the flight schedule was kind of.... Flight Schedule? Yea. You know the thing you look at to see if you fly or not the next day? Oh that: Never bother with it ... Listen is that other crazv Nav. LT Reed, going to come up and inspect berthing or what; I mean Squiers almost got the place clean and.... Yea, uh. er, well see, LT Reed kinda got lost on the way up. They found him on the sponson saying. Looks clean to me , so I guess you pass. Click. ,. , While the flight crew is slowly assembling for the brief. Maintenance Control is bustling with activity and technical debates. Are you sure lift isn ' t caused by the same principle as evaporation? , asks POl Sullivan. I mean clouds are bigger than airplanes and they stav up there ... I don ' t know Sully , says crewleader P03 Dan Franken Mines. Why don ' t you look it up in NATOPS? „ Why don ' t you look it up Dan , says PUl Knapp. always the mediator. Now that ' s not fair Knapp. You know Dan can ' t read , says AN Fish Fisher, who looks more like an oversized porpoise than a fish. Now let me get this straight... you want me to call Air Ops and have them launch us after breakfast. I know we ' re out of Hook points but this is ridiculous. Theso boots arent easy to replace. , I passed the open and closed N AVOPS...now all I have left to do is get my bartender PQS signed off. All right guys...quit trying to nail Sully to the wall safety officer ' s job is never done. ! A Yea. but I can still look at the pictures , demands Dan. The whole room shakes with laughter and Dan is about to put his other foot in his mouth when suddenly the hatch blows open and in steps the VQ-1 Det C OinC. A hush falls over the room as LCDR Smith in full battle dress yells Alert 5 . . . Launch the alert 5 Whale! Did you hear? Launch the Alert 5 Whale!!!! No sir , says GO Walk on water Thompson, they said sponson eleven will close in 5 minutes. Oh, but some Seaman said.... GO gets up out of his chair and directs the stunned OinC out of the shop I know sir ... It ' s okay sir ... Your battle dress looks very nice sir except, well, not being personal or anything, but, don ' t you think the War Paint is over doing it just a touch? Well, you never know GO, you just never know , says the OinC as he leaves Maintenance Control. As the OinC leaves the Maintenance shop so do we. We now find ourself on the flight deck where today ' s mission pilot. LT John Meninga. is This is as much fun as a third - degree burn never again! Never, not ever! I know it ' s been three months and I still can ' t find the Ready Room. But this is a big ship.. .I ' m telling you a big ship! It ' s not my turn to be a huffer...it ' s lips from the last time. Bibb ' s. Besides I ' ve stCl got blisters on my preflighting the aircraft with today ' s evaluator, LT Carrow. That right Doug, we call them wings where I come from too. Suddenly the 5MC blasts. Healing starboard. The ship is healing starboard. Will LT Carrow please move to the center of the ship! The crew for the first flight is now assembly- ing on the flight deck. There is of course LT Meninga. the pilot with the unpronounceable name. LT Carrow. LTJG Wrong Way Cum- mins. LTJG Cloak and Dagger Carson, P03 Fang Jorgensen, AN Sleeper Young and P02 For God ' s sake wash your flight suit Seger who as usual is staggering behind. Jeff look out for that A-7! . screams the rest of the crew in unison so ' unding so much like a Barber Shop Quartet that they draw applause. But it is too late. Seger is sucked into the intake of the A-7. The crew- gasps, the A-7 ' s engine sputters and spits Seger back out. See!, yells Seger, I told you, you should never wash your flight suit. With this LT Carrow leans over to LTJG Car- son and says, You sit next to Seger today. The crew boards the aircraft and don their Flash Gordon Special-Secret Decoder Rings and James Bond Spy-Orama Sunglasses while the men on the flight deck prepare the Whale for flight. BigDog, VQ-L Ruff. We don ' t have a buffer here. Bark . . . Arrr Ruff! Yea! It ' s your turn to play buffer today! Oh no! Oh yes, Robby had to do it last time. That means it ' s your turn. Man this job sucks , says Bibbs. No this job blows , retorts Gannon. Gt;i it, it blows... Ha Ha. Most of the crew of VQ-1 are full of hot air so in no time the engines are tu ' -ning and the plane is on the catapult ready to lav.iich. Inside the aircraft the Eval is speaking over the ICS. Our fathe- ' ho ar in Heaven... The Pilot ' s salute drops. Hallowed be they Naaaaammmmmeeee!! The Whale is airborne. Martini anyone , asks Fangf Jorgensen. Sims couldn ' t get us any ice from the galley, but I ' m sure that if we just pop the pitcher into the fridge for awhile, the drinks ' ll be cool in no time. The pilot. LT Meninga. shakes his head and thinks to himself as he stares directly into the sun. Yea, I guess you either have to be drunk or crazy to fly in a Whale. I ' ll have a double , he says out loud, Why not, LTJG Carson , says LT Carrow, Please keep your eye on the radar detector. The last thing we need is to be pulled over for drunk flying. Ha. Several hours later the Whale almost lands. On the next attempt it succeeds. The Welcome Back Alive party is already well underway by the time the Whale returns. Petty Officers Dilworth and Martin and AN Lee are leading the rest of the detachment in a rous- ing rendition of Impossible Dream , the VQ-I flight song. The Para-rigger. Nacho Reyes is overheard telling P02 Brown. I ' m telling you man. I didn ' t expect anybody would notice if I only used a few yards of silk from each para- chute for my hot air balloon. I ' m serious man, a hot air balloon would be a million times better than a chute any day. ZZZZZZ says P02 Brown. Suddenly, for no particular reason, P02 Mike Cross Deck Maloney blurts out, Hey, I don ' t want to be a party pooper, but don ' t we have a second flight today, and I was thinking ... But nobody pays any attention to him because he is generally believed to be in.sane. After all, what normal person would Volunteer to cross deck from a liberty-bound carrier to one I.O. bound. P03 Flash Reyes, the rabid Guamanian, grabs AN PVenchy LaChance by the collar and says, Listen, Maloney is right, psychotic, but right. Lets go out there and make that aircraft ready to launchl At least lets get Willis out of the wheel well. I think he is trying to jump ship again. But Frenchy didn ' t earn that nickname for nothing. As the French are famous for their wine, so is he. I don ' t wanna go, I don ' t wanna! I wanna stay here and have fun with the guys. Take Knaus, he ' s a zombie, he ' ll do anything you say ... I don ' t wanna go, I don ' t wanna . . . it ' s a simple concept and perfectly clear to me., divided by heat. weight OK Doug, you know what wings are now, and you ' re catching on fast about tires! Next week I ' ll point out the engines to you. A, B,C, D,E?? Oh. the heck with it, where are the clouds? Detachment Charlie LT D. Carrow LT J. Meninga LT J. Toves l F= p M r T LT J. Reed LTJG J. Carson LTJG R. Cummings CW02 J. Hopper CPO J. Chism Top: The men who made it happen. Left: On the cat. Er yuh replies LT Carrow witfully. Whas it gonna say? , asks Mr Toves. Oh. I don ' t know. states LT Carrow, I watched the High and the Mighty last night . . I ' ll make something up. He steps through the hatch and on the way out he turns off the light. The party ' s over and tomorrow it ' s back to the old grind. The truth is the next day they are back to the old grind, and the day after and the day after that. It takes a special crew and a great group of guys to set the records they ' ve set. to meet the challenges they ' ve met and of course to take the lampooning they ' ve taken here. In fact their list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive. Det Charlie in its four month cruise in the USS Kitty Hawk flew for over 400 hours. No other single plane A-. ' detachment has topped that mark. The Det logged over one hundred hours per month for three of the four embarked months and set a new single month record of 137 hours during May. The previously held record of 12:3 traps also fell as Det Charlie pressed its nose to the grindstone and snagged 126. Additionally, the Det .set new records in maintenance related areas as the Whale ws FMC for 70% of the time resulting in an unprecendented 98 o mission sor- tie completion rate. Finally, the results of the COMF VIRWESTPAC Mid-Cruise C rrueion Inspec- tion resulted in a grade of excellent and elicited the comment, this is the best looking Whale we ' ve seen in years. Detachments are very hard work as De. Charlie can attest to. They never let you rest when you seem to need it most. One never knows the good times though, unless they continue to press on and round the next bend. Det Charlie did just that and the results speak for ihemselve-- 388  « r i C O- i I . %. i It ' s COD to be...VRC -50 Aboard ship, the hours of work can be long and tiring, and quite often the crew moans for something to break the long hours. Morale is important to the command, therefore, the greatest efforts are made to bring spirits up. With the helD of VRC-50. the crew ' s morale, not to mention the read- iness of the ship, is brought up high with every arrival by their aircraft. . u i t t.. Its ' representation aboard ship was not the largest In fact only one aircraft from their squadron was assigned to the ' ship. Less than a dozen men were charged with the maintenance and operation of a single C-2A Greyhound used bv the ship. The group of men made up the detach- ment from Cubi Point, Republic of the Philippines, which was charged with logistics suppport. Everything from essential parts to the crews mail was sent by air express aboard the aircraft. All ears Pfked as the anouncement of their arrival was PiP d over he IML. For the information of all hand, there is a COD heading to the ship with approximately 4.000 pounds of mail The only sad faces on the ship could be found in the mail handling room where the postal clerks answered call after call from shipmates anticipating the upcoming mail call. Emergency supplies were also shipped aboard within the aircraft. Personnel needing to fly into Diego Garcia often departed with them. Carrier On-Board Deliver (COD) service plays an impor- tant part in the operation of a carrier and VRC-BO was a welcome addition to the Kitty Hawk CyW-2 team. The bottom line was, if something needed to be transferred to the ship, there ' s only one squadron for the job. Its CUU to be VRC-50. ■itgm Stragglers Kitty Hawk ' s Newest Professionals Throughout the history of Kitty Hawk, men have served aboard her proudly, only to move onward and upward in the Navy. In their places, raw recruits and specially trained petty officers have served their times and departed. The circuit never ends until the ship ends its ' service. Every man, past, present and future, will make his his- tory and carry his memories. p]ach generation has. and will continue to. ponder the fate of the command under new leadership. Some lessons are learned again and again, while others are documented and carried on as new standards. Life aboard ship goes on... Like the unfortunate fellow who actually waited patiently while standing mail buoy watch, or the guy who searched for the last gallon of bulkhead remover on the ship, these new men will learn the ways of the crew, and like true sea going men, they ' ll prove their mettle working long hours side- by-side with the salts. These are the new men of Kitty Hawk; the bearers of the proud name we ' ve estab- lished. And the reputation we leave behind will be theirs to carry. Supply Stragglers CAPT J. Hughes PR2 E. Kingery AMS2 B. Dix BT3 T. Bowman Left to right: EMFA M. Johnson, EMI F. Joseco, EMFN R. Arbuckle. and HTl J. Dyson, Jr. Engineering Stragglers Executive Stragglers Air Stragglers YNSN G. Sanchez and AR S. Crum First row: (Left to right) P03 A. Ramos, ABF2 C. Liweg, and ABFl N. Olaes. Second row: AN K. Annand, AA R. Wilson, ADAN F. Carroll, AZ3 J. Sorber. VAW-116 Stragglers Dental Stragglers Front: ADCS R. Cox and AMHC B. Greenwood. Back: AFCM C. Brown, CW02 D. Van Eeckhoute, LTJG W. Cox, and LTJG P. Schmidt. Left to right: LT G. South, DT3 R. Buckner, and DNDA V. Cuenca. VAW-116 Stragglers Wdi ' m f .V ' ' 4? f Front: ATAN R. Tafoya. AT2 C. Mclntyre, AE2 R. Pearl, AX2 T. Dillon, ATI S. Wiede, AMSl R. Emms, AEl S. Stone, and AMEl T. O ' Hanlon. Middle: ATS T. Metcal- f,AT2 C. Torres, AE3 B. Wessels, AT2 R. Bruin, AMEAN W. Kirkpatrick, ATAN L. Werstler, and AEl L. Souza. Back: ATAN R. Kenoyer, ATAN G. Hulme, ATI B. Willi- ams, AT2 D. Adams, AT3 C. Gaines, ATAN J. Quattle- baum, ATAN E. Scares, AEAN T. Bishop, and AN C. Young. 395 First row: (Left to right) AA J. Matias. VAQ-130. AGAR B. Jeffries, G-3 Aft. AN McLaughlin, G-3 Aft, and YNSN Miller, G-5. Second row: (Left to right) AN P. Hammar- quist, AZl A. Dillon. CAG Staff, ATAN A. Souza. VA-146. and AA J. Pelo, G-L Third row: SKSA B. Smith, CAPT K. Kregel. USAF, LCDR J. Kelly, LCDR K. Lantta, AMCS J. Fullen, and AA J. Pinckney. ll1 m , ' VAW-116 Stragglers Welcome Aboard Men Front: YNSA E. Muna, PNSA G. Moscoso, PNSN J. Pike. AN G. Seashore, and BM2 R. Askerman. Back: AEAN V. Grant, AA J. Buehler, and AR R. Silva. VA-145 Stragglers First row: (Ix ' ft U) right) A()( ' C. Calaway. AMSC J. Ryan. LCDR R. Wolfe, and LT B. Pickens. Second row: (Ix ft to riht) CW04 G. Farwell. AQAN D. Foster, and AD3 R. Williams. Comm Stragglers First row: (Left to right) RM2 Russell. SMSA Genrmann, and SMI Durkee. Second row: (Left to right) RMSA Sam- ons. RM3 Pruitt. SMSA Sandt. RMSA Andrews, and RMSA Gradv. W ' i EJ ' iSi K ' WK ' - VA-147 Stragglers VAW -116 Stragglers First row: (Left to right) PR3 R. McGrade, PRAX R. Warren, and ATAA D. Elven. Second row: (Left to right) ENS G. Brunetti. PRAN H. Warren, and LCDR J. Noland. Front: ADAN E. Adapon, ADS R. Salvador. AEAN V. Grant. AN D. Lackey. AN J. Wise, and AD2 R. Elbancol. Middle: AKl R. Rafael. ARAN J. Sullivan. ADAN C. Sav- age. AMS3 K. Davis. AZ2 G. Duncan, AN R. McClanahan, AMS3 R. Trejo. and AA J. Buehler. Back: AK2 R. Towle, AMS3 A. Gonzales. AN R. Sheets, ADAN J. Kephart, AMS3 D. Cook, and AA M. Wantola. Operations Stragglers First row: (Left to right) LCDR M. McCormicic, OSSN R. Davis, and DS3 R. Drur ' , Jr. Second row: (Left to rigiit) LT T. Hirt. DS2 A. Ralph, CDR T. Wright, and DS3 K. Ellermann. VS -38 Stragglers HS -2 Stragglers Left to right; ADAN C. Barnes, AX3 K. Snelbaker, ADl K. Card, and AWl M. Rogers. Left to right: LTJG R. Avis, LT D. Leivonen, and ADAN C. Wheeler. CAG Stragglers LCDR K. Lantta and AZl A. Dillon. My first general order, sir? More UFO ' s Marine Stragglers Deck Stragglers JIB - ! :- 11 ■' « -  ' • 9| h First row: (Left to right) AN M. Garza, SA D. Rhoads, and SA C. Mahnesmith. Second row: SN R. Castro.SA T. Town- send, and SA P. Hrubovcak. Unidentified Flying Officers (UFO ' s) AIMD Stragglers AT3 K. Byrd AN K. Tlumac SA R. Merryman FA G. Ricketts Weapons Stragglers First Row: (Left to right) A03 S. Augustus. A A Berrios. YN3 Weathers, and AOC Norden. Second row: (Left to right) AR Hayes. AN Anderson. LCDR Salazar, and GMTl Cottrell. Medical Stragglers The Look of a Tiger Of all the exercises undertaken during the deployment to test the Kitty Hawk ' s capability to fight and defend itself, one of the last was the most enjoyable for the crew. Operation Tiger Cruise was just a bit different from your average military exercise. Male relatives and friends got a taste of life at sea during the week-long voyage transiting between Hawaii and the California home port for the ship, San Diego. Trying to relate to this altered lifestyle was as much of a treat for the guests as it was for the crew. The meetings with the guests at Pearl Harbor was only a taste of the up- coming reunions with loved ones. Tigers, young and old, gathered at the pier and anxiously awaited the arrival of their traveling family member or friend. After a brief two-day port call there, the ship set sail for home, this time with more than 600 tigers added to the crew ' s list of welcomed guests. The tigers ate. slept and worked, whenever possible, alongside their sponsor. The grueling sche- dule wa-s an eye-opening experience for some of them, as they experienced the normal routine of sea duty. Father ' s chests swelled with pridewatching their Navy sons handle complicated tasks with ease and confidence. Younger tigers looked up to their fathers with awe. Every tiger certainly gained a renewed respect for their son, father or friend after witnessing the dedicated aspect of their Navy man. The hospitality shown to the guests was the finest the ship coujd present. An opportunity to view in detail many aspects of the ship ' s capability was provided. Group tours to the Combat Information Center, Damage Control Center, the bridge. Primary Flight Control, the Signal Bridge and the fo ' c ' sle continued throughout the week. CVW Show of Shows Displays The breath-taking spectacular of the cruise, however, was undoubtedly the Carrier Air Wing Two air show. Here, the coordinated effort of the entire ship was represented in the display of the ship ' s major power-projection asset, the air- craft Each aircraft type performed a slow, level fly-by mspection pass for the tigers and displayed its ' capabilities. The biggest attention getter proved tc be the tremendous sonic boom of an F-14A Tomcat fighter as it broke the sound barrier close to the ship and skyrocketed up into the heavens. As it disappeared from sight, a tight formation of every class of aircraft aboard ship made a pass over the ship. r , ■rp. The aircraft were not the only ones to strut their stuff before the tigers. Ihe elements of Battle Group Bravo paraded their proud sea-faring capabilities in a pass-and-review alongside. Tigers had a front view seat to the demonstration by the protectors of the Kitty Hawk. . Busy days way to quiet evenings as tigers found themselves taking in the entertainment offered to the ship ' s crew. Some watched television, or caught a movie. Others just hit the rack and got an abundance of much needed sleep. Time passed quickly and in no time at all, the San Diego skyline came into view, but for the tigers, it was a look at land through the eyes of a sea voyager. Their first tour of duty at sea made a lasting impression. Capabilities for Sailors of Tomorrow ,. , «•■4fcG4 f ' It ' s August 1, 1984, and a victorious crew mans the rails of USS Kitty Hawk as she approaches the harbor of her homeport, San Diego, California. The cycle from the shipyards, then through work-ups and then deployment. is about to come to a close. The air wing has departed the ship, having flown off the day before. Channel Fever affects the ship in epidemic proportions. Six-and-a-half challenging months have passed since the ship ' s bow had cut through the murky waters of the channel out of the bay on that cool January day of departure. Strug- gling to restrain the flood of emotions, the ship ' s crew members watch from the catwalks as a city welcomes home its ' heroes. Hundreds say welcome from small boats in the harbor and from the shores of the channel. Bal- loons fly into the sky as the festivities on the pier come into view. Few rushes of emotion can compare to that of a homecoming. The pier is alive like a festival. Fam- ilies sport huge banners welcoming the crew back. Arrangements by our host ship, USS Ranger, include a country music band. Cartoon characters enter- tain the small children. Tlie traffic on the pier is snarled by the immense crowd. Every eye on the pier turns to the ship and the cheers grow in inten- sity. Chaos is the only word to ade- quately describe the scene fully. Within the ship, men on watch see the celebration through the eyes of a television camera giving a live broad- cast. On the pier, television cameras from the local news stations capture the moment for the world outside. Homecoming 1 August 1984 gjlljjjl f i A Ik On the aft end of the flight deck, Marines stand ready to shift the colors. The lines are cast and with a blast from the ship ' s bellowing whistle, the American flag is raised high. USS Kitty Hawk has moored. Soon the brows are lifted into place and the crowds draw near for the arrival of their sailors. First off the ship are the new fathers in the crew. Each meets with his wife and child in a blur of excitement. As the rest of the crew files off, they ' re received as if Olympic gold medals had been presented to them. All eyes are fixed on the masses of Navy men swarming off. Kisses drown each of them as they arrive at the base of the brow. The excitement and anticipation has a choking effect on the mouths of many and hugs become the most com- mon form of communication. Stream- ing tears of joy wipe away the last remnants of separation. Guests soon begin pouring into the ship for the men whose duties are required on the day of arrival. Those on liberty linger on the pier long enough for the traffic and clouds to disburse, and then they depart to share sea tales and catch up on family business. After the brief stand-down, their attention would soon turn to the ship once again, but for now, there is time to relax. The Hawk is back. August 1984 Change of Command Captain David N. Rogers was relieved by Captain Phillip R. Wood as Com- manding Officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) on Tuesday, August 28, 1984, in an afternoon ceremony on the flight deck of the ship. Dignitaries arriving for the ceremony included: VADM Crawford Easterling, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; RADM James A. Baldwin, Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three: and RADM Stanley Arthur, Commander, Carrier Group Seven. The firing of the ship ' s ceremonial guns signalled the arrival of VADM Easterling. The crew stood proud from behind the rows of guests. An immense American flag hung behind the stage from the island. Everything from the dress white uniforms to the razor- sharp moves of the Marine color guard was crisp and clean. Music for the ceremo ny was provided by Navy Band San Diego. The color and pageantry, however, could only accent the real purpose for the ceremony. Following remarks by RADM Baldwin and VADM Easter- ling, CAPT Rogers spoke briefly and read his orders before announcing to CAPT Wood, I am ready to be relieved, sir. With a salute, CAPT Wood responded, CAPT Rogers, I relieve you, sir. Returning the salute, CAPT Rogers concluded by saying, I stand relieved. CAPT Rogers was then pre- sented with the commissioning pen- nant which had flown over the ship proudly during his command. Of special interest in the ceremony was the presentation of the Legion of Merit to CAPT Rogers. The Legion of Merit is presented to men for excep- tionally meritorious conduct in the per- formance of oustanding service. CAPT Rogers ' leadership made the ship a success, and every crewman could feel a bit of pride for contributing some small part in making that fine leader- ship work. J ' m, -Ra Mk i i?;«i -,:r ' ? Touring the Ship Sometimes, it seemed as if tiie Kitty Hawk ' s mission had changed from that of defense to that of touring. The name Kitty Hawk drew more visitors than ever before. The brightly lit 63 on each side of the island was almost a beacon for visitors from around the country. Many duty days were spent by men touring these visitors. A tour aboard the Kitty Hawk can mean many things. There are always the stops at the Captain ' s bridge, the flight deck and the hangar bay, and a look at the fo ' c ' sle with anchor chains of the ship dressed colorfully by the Deck Department. When possible, din- ners were scheduled for some groups, either on the enlisted mess decks or with the ship ' s company officers in Wardroom H. The oohs and the aahs brought back an appreciation for the uniqueness of this battle group flag- ship by the ship ' s crew. The signifi- cance of the ship ' s drive for cleanliness echoed in the comments from guests about the spotless appearance. Among the celebrities to pay a visit to the ship was Olympic Skier Suzy Chaffee, a member of the President ' s Council on Physical Fitness. A meeting by the organization was held aboard the ship in the officer ' s Wardroom. Weekend touring of the ship was later established to accommodate the numerous walk-on visitors and crew- men from the dutj ' sections were assigned to escort the small groups. Post -Cruise Highlights The Tiger Cruise wasn ' t the only event scheduled for the benefit of reun- ions between crew members and their families. Just as the sons of Kitty Hawk men had come aboard for the trip from Hawaii to San Diego, the daughters of those men were given an opportunity to come aboard and see the ship and enjoy the best it could offer. A special dinner and dance was held in the ship ' s hangar bay. Ladies of all ages took the opportun- ity to be with dad by themselves and share with them. Prizes were given to each of the girls. Luscious cakes were cut and served. Captain Rogers assisted with the cutting of the first piece, with the assistance of one of the guests, that is. Then it was time for dancing. The event was a simple gesture, but at the same time, it reenforced a commit- tment by the ship to make the crew ' s transition from deployment life to fam- ily life a smoother one. The daughters of USS Kitty Hawk are just another part of the team which contributes to her success. Father and Daughter Dinner Dance Maclntyre VAQ-130 J02 B. Wright HIC EDITOR CW02 M. Thornburg PHOTOGRAPHIC EDITOR CONSULTANT PH2 K. Kirsop POST-PRODUCTION DESIGN AND LAYOUT JOC K. Draper PUBLISHER REPRESENTATION Mr. G. B. Miller CONTRIBUTING STAFF AND ORIGINAL LAYOUT AIMD LT B. Anderson CHAPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS DENTAL ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE MARINE DETACHMENT MEDICAL OPERATIONS SAFETY SUPPLY TRAINING WEAPONS ABEC B. Williamson RPl T. Sale LT.JG L. Nash CDR R. Beastait VAW-116 i 1 EN S C. Werling LTJG R. CUMMINGS OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRINTING PH2 K. Prange PH2 B. Sunday PH3 F. Davidson PH3 F. Brewer PH3 W. Wright -PH3 K. Fillmore . PH3 D. McGrath PH3 ' B. Eslinger PHSlI Whiteford I M. Yebba tehringer fHAJN K. Shackelford A special thanks is extended to LCDR Chuck Heater Heatley for special photography of the finest quality _ ENS E. Linsky J02 B. y rigiiT ■CPL ' B. Fedi§ HM2 J. Reillo f DM3 J. Leedy AG2 C. Harrison MM3 M. Hiscano LT D. Moore DPC P. Frey DP2 N. Perez ■■.-■■■hTJ¥. San Miguel LCDR G. Salazar LT B. Confess AN L. Sedgwich LTJG K. Davidson LT V. Shorts LT J. Miller LT B. Chesser i- : ! ' For most cfuisebooks, dedications are often resen-ed for those crew members whose life was taken in the service of their country over the course of their duty. Pilots shot down over foreign soil, courageous sailors rescuing others from near disaster on the flight deck, deck hands swept out to sea •- by ferrocious storms; all tributes to the valor of the Ameri- ' can sailor. It is with great pride that we dedicate this book to the spirit of every crew member of the USS Kitty Hawk. It is that spirit which allowed the ship to accomplish the defeat of more Navy achievements than ever before without a single loss of life. True valor is displayed by their tireless efforts to make Jhe name Kitty Hawk synonymous with pride, pro- fessionalism, and, above all. the determination to press on with an unrelenting fury. Proving that a peace-time mil- itary unit can accomplish its mission, safely, will have an everlasting effect on the morale, dedication and spirit of every future sailor who will know that they will always be a Kitty Hawk crew member. mWAl-SWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY
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