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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!
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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.
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