La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1977 volume:

, DE X) K L KJTKaCXW wmmm m ' Cm . ul 1. z r T? UtR . ' ' flllllpplll, ' USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) 1977 USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) - Iw USS LA SALLE was commissioned on 22 February 1964 as LPD 3 (amphibious transport dock) She was dedicated by Mrs. Victor Longstreet and since that cold day in New York Naval Shipyard the LA SALLE has ventured far and wide across the oceans Her history is fitted with naval firsts and intriguing ports of call From 1964 to 1972 the LA SALLE served as flagship for various commands including Amphibious Squadron SIX and FOUR In the spring of 1972, the LA SALLE was converted to AGF 3 (miscellaneous command ship) and was selected to replace the USS VALCOUR as flagship of Commander Middle East Force The LA SALLE ' S illustrious history includes her being the recovery ship to recover the first Gemini space capsule. She is the only ship, and the first ship of her size, to ever return a space capsule to Cape Kennedy. She Is the first U S Naval ship of the line to launch and recover the British built vertical takeoff and landing jet fighter (VTOL) ' Harrier ' Another first includes the dedication of her flight deck as Rogers Field , an honor accorded the LA SALLE by Miss Ginger Rogers The LA SALLE is 521 feet in length with a beam of 84 feet. Her total displacement with a full load is 13,820 tons. When fully ballasted, her draft IS 23 feet aft. She has two boilers, steam turbines and twin screws producing a maximum speed of 21 knots with 24,000 shaft horsepower. In the LPD configuration, the LA SALLE is capable of carrying 700 combat ready troops with a maximum of 4,500 tons of cargo and supplies. The mam deck aft is the flight deck and is capable of landing helicopters as well as VTOL aircraft As an AGF the ship enables Commander Middle East Force to carry out its mission The LA SALLEs distinction of being forward deployed in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf allow her to be the only U S Naval combatant ship to be painted white The AGF 3 is the second ship in the Navy to bear the name LA SALLE The first LA SALLE was a World War served in the Pacific Theater of operations and earned distinction in extensive action troop transport, which Because duty on the LA SALLE is classified as a hardship tour, the length of duty is one-year In addition to supporting Commander Middle East Force Staff, the LA SALLE is often called upon to provide miscellaneous services to destroyers and other ships which are periodically deployed or touring the Middle East In the harsh environment of the Middle East, the LA SALLE is like an oasis for smaller ships, providing them with numerous services and facilities And so. we have our cruise book title. Oasis COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM J. CROWE, JR A Naval Academy graduate. Rear Admiral William J Crowe, Jr.. received his Baccalaureate degree with the Class of 1947 He also has a Master of Arts degree in Personnel Administration and training from Stanford University and both a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Political Science from Princeton Universtiy In addition, he has completed 50 hours in law at George Washington and Stanford Universities From 1954 to 1955 RAdm. Crowe served as assistant to the naval aide to the President. In 1958 he was assigned as aide and assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans and Policy). Office of the Chief of Naval Operations His first command was the submarine USS TROUT RAdm Crowe assumed command of Submarine Division 31 in 1966. In 1967, he became the head of East Asia and Pacific Branch. Politico-Military division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations This was followed by assignment as senior advisor to the Vietnamese Navy Riverine. Republic of Vietnam, He also served as director of the office for Micronesian status negotiations. Department of the Interior In 1973. he became rear admiral and was assigned as deputy director, strategic plans, for nuclear systems in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He served as director. East Asia and Pacific region. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs). On 30 June 1976 RAdm. Crowe became Commander Middle East Force. Rear Admiral Crowe is married to the former Shirley Grennell of Okeene. Oklahoma. They have three children: Blake. Brent and Bambi. Rear Admiral Crowe has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star with Combat V , seven Air Medals, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and the Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order and Gold Star. COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE REAR ADMIRAL SAMUEL H. PACKER Rear Admiral Samuel H. Packer attended Dartmouth College, and graduated from Tufts University in 1945 at whicti time he was commissioned. He served in USS DENNIS J, BUCKLEY and USS E-PCE (R) 852 prior to attending Submarine School He then served in USS SEA OWL. USS CERO. USS REMORA, USS SIRAGO, and commanded USS HARDER He commanded Submarine Division fifty-three and Submarine Development Group One and has served on the Staff of Commander Submarine Force, US- Atlantic Fleet; Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; and Commander U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam, His most recent assignments have been with the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Joint Staff, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Rear Admiral Packer commenced his present assignment as Commander, IVIiddle East Force In July 1977. He IS a graduate of the Naval War College and has a Master of Arts Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. He is married to the former Miss Peggy Rebhun of Cincinnati, Ohio, and they have five children. CAPTAIN JOHN H. FETTERMAN, JR COMMANDING OFFICER USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) Following graduation from Albright College in 1954, Captain John H. Fetterman. Jr . attended Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island, was commissioned an ensign in 1955, and designated Naval Aviator in 1956 Captain Fetterman ' s first operational tour was with Attack Squadron 105 at Cecil Field, Florida Flying A1H skyraiders from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS ESSEX in the Sixth and Seventh Fleet, Captain Fetterman participated in both the Lebanon and Formosa crises In October 1959, Captain Fetterman served as a light attack nuclear weapons training instructor Following this tour, he reported to Attack Squadron Forty-Four for A4 replacement pilot training and later joined Commander Carrier Air Wing Eight staff as administrative, weapons and operations officer After tours at the Naval War College and Attack Squadron Forty-Four, Captain Fetterman reported to Attack Squadron Eighty-One on board the aircraft carrier USS SHANGRA LA where he served as maintenance officer during two fvlediterranean deployments A tour in Attack Squadron 174, where he served as operations officer and instructed in the A4E aircraft, was followed by orders to Attack Squadron Eighty-Seven as executive officer In March 1972, while deployed in the Mediterranean on board aircraft carrier USS ROOSEVELT, Captain Fetterman assumed command of Attack Squadron Eight-Seven ' s Golden Warriors During this command tour. Captain Fetterman was selected as Team Leader of a |0int Navy and Air Force air-to-ground weapons team which represented the United States in NATO competition In March 1973 Captain Fetterman reported to the Office of Legislative Affairs. Washington, DC where he served for two years as assistant director of the Navy Senate Liaison Office He then assumed command of Carrier Air Wing Eight on board the newly commissioned aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) During his tour the USS NIMITZ Air Wing Eight deployed to the Caribbean, North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea During his career Captain Fetterman has been awarded the Meritorious Service Metal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation and various campaign and service awards Captain Fetterman is a graduate of the Naval Command Staff College and has amassed over 950 carrier landings has flown in excess of 6,000 hours, of which 5,000 are in let aircraft COMMANDER FRANK E. CLARK EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER ROBERT J. AIELLO EXECUTIVE OFFICER Following graduation from San Jose State College in 1957, Commander Robert J Aiello received his commission from Officer Candidate School in Newport. Rhode Island- His first operational tours were served on board the heavy cruiser USS SAINT PAUL and the destroyer escort USS CURRIER, He was assigned as radio officer and operations communications officer respectively Commander Aiello also served on the destroyer USS RUPERTUS as operations officer. He served on the Commander Destroyer Squadron Three Staff as chief of staff and operations officer over a year in the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin In 1970. Commander Aiello served as the executive officer of the oiler USS MATTAPONI and was later executive officer of the destroyer tender USS SAMUEL GOMPERS Commander Aiello has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of a second award, the Navy Achievement Medal; Combat Action Ribbon. Meritorious Unit Commendation (with two bronze stars), and various other campaign and service awards. He IS married to the former Barbara Taylor and they have three sons and a daughter The Aiellos ' now live in Bonita. California, CAPTAIN ALLEN SMITH, III CHIEF OF STAFF COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE Captain Allen Smith, III. was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned an ensign on 4 June 1954. His first assignment was on board the destroyer escort USS DAMATO where he served as the antisubmarine warfare officer. Additional shipboard assignments include commanding officer of the minesweeper USS AFFRAY and the guided missile destroyer USS BARNEY, executive officer of the guided missile frigate USS BIDDLE, and operations officer navigator on the destroyer USS R K HUNTINGTON Following graduation from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I , in 1965 he reported to Washington, DC, where he became the strategic plans officer in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Captain Smith returned to Washington in 1972 to assume the post of special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research and Development) In October 1974. he returned to the Office of CNO where he became the PHfvl ship coordinator Captain Smith is married to the former Donna Rae James and they have three daughters and twin sons The Smiths ' now reside in Springfield, Va Captain Smith has twice received the Navy Commendation fvledal with Combat V STAFF OF COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE r . ' i f Established 1 January 1949. the Middle East Force is one of the US Navy ' s smallest major commands in terms of ships assigned Normally comprised of a flagship and two frigate destroyers, the force operates in an area of more than eight million square miles of international waters, encompassing numerous islands and bound by 30 countries To cover this vast area. fvlEF ships are deployed independently on a rotating basis to the Persian Gulf, Red Sea and eastern Indian Ocean. Commander Middle East Force further extends his coverage by traveling via flag aircraft to inland capitals and other important cities, meeting with government and military leaders and U.S. diplomatic representatives A primary mission of MEF is to promote goodwill, understanding and mutual respect and acceptance between Americans and the people of countries visited by ships of the force. CDR CLINTON D SCHNEIDER CDR JOHN GOSH-BARKER, MC CDR JOSEPH A BROWN ' LCDR GERALD F. HUNTER. JR. LCDR FRANK A LEHARDY LCDR JOSEPH K HENDERSON MAJ RAYMOND A. STEWART, USMC LCDR DAVID W MONAHAN rp -• y -AV ' -I LCDR GEORGE B HUMMER. CHC iWffl V LCDR MICHAEL L PAYNE LCDR ARCHIE BARTLEY LT WILLIAM E SKINNER LT LARRY D FISER LT DAVID L CHRISTIANSON ' S u t f W t f f t -f CMEF STAFF First row (left to right): CT03 P M Beyer, CTR1 J. E Barnhart, CT03 J. E. Kinder. SN J R Frost. YN2 R T De los Santos. CTOC J M Gould, Second row: MSSN J D Yoe. CT02 B. G Pautz. QMSN D W Pozorski. CTRSA K W Rictimond. CT03 S E Cisek, CTR3 S D Dennison. CTR3 D V Pension, J01 W T Jotinson. CHANGE OF COMMAND GIFT TO THE AMBASSADOR YN1 GEORGE GOODLOE CAPTAIN FETTERMAN RADM CROWE RADM PACKER SMCS ROSE READY FOR TURNOVER SMOKING IS BAD FOR YOUR LUNGS SURE AM GLAD THIS DOOR IS HERE THE THINGS SOME SAILORS DO FOR VRB RADM CROW INSPECTS THE TROOPS DECK DEPARTMENT I - hi LT ROBERT ■BUZZ CHILDERS ! al 1 ] ENS HEKMAT D TAMIMIE  ENS GERALD SCHWARTING ENS PAUL MURDOCK Maintaining a sharp appearance of the ship and providing 24 hour security are primary tasks of the Deck Department With two deck divisions of approximately 40 deck technicians each and a Weapons Division of eight gunner ' s mates. Deck is the second largest department in LA SALLE Routine underway evolutions include refueling, replenishment of stores, personnel transfer, amphibious operations, and gunnery exercises, f any of these depend on a high degree of skill and experience in the operation of boats, cranes, and rigs — a difficult task with an ever changing staff Perhaps the most important tasks of the Deck Force are those rarely accomplished though often practiced abandon ship, man overboard, and self defense. Combat loading and evacuation are also important responsibilities. Routine preservation and maintenance of the ship ' s weatherdecks and sides require most of the department ' s time in port Being the only white commissioned ship in the Navy provides a unique challenge to even the crustiest of salts. IW . 4-Ljl .yMiX I ' • ' . FIRST DIVISION First row (I to r) SA G, Stowers. SA K E Ctiapple, SA R R Mack, SN J. A. Key. BM2 L Appleberry. ENS H D Tamimie- Second row SA T N Seymour. SA D T Allen. SN G. S, Jones. SA B V Greene, SA R R Klar. SR P. G. Chadwick. SN V. Slas. III. Third row: SA J. R. Barton. SA J, E. Tardiff, SA J M Casey. SA J. L. Strong. SN R, E Robinson. BM2 G. N Iman. BM2 T E. Winter Fourth row, SA R. K. Shields, SR M, A. Faison, SA D. T. Creech. SA C, L. Taylor. SA A. J. Patrie. SA M R Sexton. BM3 D. G. Gribble, BMC D, W Moore. SECOND DIVISION First row (I. to r,): SA J, Hernandez. SA R. E. Dean. SA D Robinson, SA R. Lechleitner. SA T. L. Kiser, ENS G Schwarting. Second row SA S. A Myers. SN E D Austin. SA R. J Thompson. SA C. Adams. SA M V Robbins. SN J. L. Donker Third row: SA D, G. Ruzika. BM2 G. F. Maeder. SA D R Gappa, SA M A. Hobson. SN D. H. Dunklin. SA L. J. Brown. SN T, R. Statts. SA R G Degrave. SA B C. Watkins. SA M. G. Duncan. SA T, R. Foster, BM2 M R Hayes. THIRD DIVISION First row (I to r.); GMGSN G F Burns. GMGSN W D. Rebola. SN R. K, Estes, Second row: GMGSA B L. Edwards. GMG3 T, L. Winebarger. GMG1 H. White, GMG2 J. E. Larimer, ENS P I. Murdock. p -- iWi: FOC ' SLE AYE BM1 JOYCE TAKES A BREATHER WHAT ' S A B A CRANE? . n f) 3 - „. MAJOR STEWART YOU ' RE NEXT PSP rwr--- -  K3 - 1 CHIPPING AND PAINTING 1 ' c 6 el l i J? .- ' J 1 1 i . i BOAT DECKS LOCKED AND COCKED LT JONES INTRODUCES THE CUB SCOUTS TO THE NAVY -l -.-. WHERE DO I PUT MY INITIALS GUNNERS GET A CAKE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Engineering Department literally expends blood, sweat, and tears to drive LA SALLE Since January 1977 LA SALLE has steamed over 28.000 miles and burned over 2 5 million gallons of fuel in producing propulsion, ships ' power, fresh water and air conditioning for the comfort of the crew LTJG BENEDICT t ORROW The department is comprised of five divisions: A Division provides emergency repair work as well as machine shop and repair assistance to the LA SALLE and the destroyers which are deployed to the Middle East Force B Division furnishes LA SALLE with mam propulsion, power, water and lights. The division manages to supply all of this while working in the highest of heat stress areas — temperatures have exceeded 140 degrees. E Division provides the electrical expertise. They maintain the internal communications, gyro, steering gear, the main and auxiliary switchboards. M Division — the men in the engine room who control the steam flow to the turbines which make LA SALLE go R Division hull technicians keep the pipes flowing, the boats in repair, and the welding |Obs throughout the ship. Damage control —the temporary repairs required should a fire or flooding take place and the training of all ships company m basic damage control ENS ROBERT H DIXON r ' f CW03 ROGER A LOVITT CW02 THOMAS R WHITE M-DIVISION FORWARD First row (left to right) MM3 M. M Alvarez. FA J F Smallbone. MM3 C E Reyes. FA R A Hughes. MM2 R A Harper. ENS R. H Dixon Second row: FR B. D, Sunstein. MMFN B G. Jensen. MM3 M A. Sweere. MM3 H Stafford. Jr . f IM3 M B, rvlelvin, FN K. D. Gardner. f lVlC N L. Israel Third row FA 1 1 H, Graves. FA K. Hibbs. IVIIVI3 J A Larson. fVllVIFN J A Stalker, fVlfVIS J E Desroches. FA D IVI. Hogan. FA L. D. Trent, FA C. C. Whitaker. FA J. K. Jones -f 1 t t.T ' J • f ' t M-DIVISION AFT First row (left to right): r lMFN R. A Smith, III, FN T N Sparks, FA T Osby, FA R. I. IVlcLaughlin, FR IVI. P fi lauro, FA lul P IVIercer, FR L. Sykes. ENS R. Dixon Second row: FR N. Leeper, IVir 3 K. S. f cKim, MM3 J. T. Jackson. FR G. F. Brown, I M3 W L t iller, II, fvlM3 C, L. Shrode Jr.. IVIIVIFR D. R Stitt, MtVII T H, Burke Third row: IVir 3 1 . L, Windham. FR O. E. Coe, FA D. R Yanke, IVir IFN D. B Hardwick. fVlfVlFN D. R. Stamford. f MC D. P. Daylor. A-DIVISION First row (left to right): EN1 R. W, Strickland. ENFN G. White. IVir 12 D, R Jones. EN1 E A Empamano. EN1 H, W Tuggle. ENFN R, J Wilhelm Second row: FN B. IVI, Sawall. EN2 W. E. IVIiller, rvirvl3 D D. IVIynear. ENFN L. D. fvlyers. EN2 D D Compton. FA M Landando. ENFN T, L. Townsend. CW03 R. A, Lovitt. t J 5t  f ft .« i S ??5  f rt f f f v? B-DIVISION FORWARD First row (left to right): FA R A. Gazaway, FA J. W. Upham. BT1 W S Grothe. BT1 S G Forrester, BTFN S- M. Swisher, FN J. M. Kail, BT3 R. W. Steffen, ENS R. Dixon. Second row: FA M. D. Jahr, FN F. L, Novak, FA A, G Molina, FN P. F. Wheeler, FA C. M. Burnette, FN J. M, Wyhe, BTFN D. E. Ashlock. BTFN K G Jarboe, BTFA R. F, Sparapani. BTCS T C Hawkins. B-DIVISION AFT First row (left to right): FA M, W, Clark. BTFN D, L. Green, BT2 F L. Hasch, Jr.. BT1 J. G, Smith, BT3 F. O. Centeno. ENS R, H. Dixon. Second row: FR R. C Leeper, FA J. E, Zachariah, BT2 D. L. Dean. BT2 K. P. Joseph. FA R B, Colburn. BTFN K. R Gillespie, BTCS T. C. Hawkins, R-DIVISION First row (left to right): HTFA F R Wagenheim, HT2 P. M. McSweeney, HTFA W F. Beattie, HTFN J K. Tidwell. HTFN J. C. Johnson, HTFN M A, Provencher, HTFN R. J Gillis, HT1 W. F. Coggins. HTFA M E, Hartnett, CW02 T R White. Second row: HTC M, L Smith, HT1 G. F. Vrieze. HTFR D T. Lang. HTFN T C Sechrist. HTFN S D. Wolfe, HTFN E A McVey, Jr., HT2 W C Jones, HT2 R. A. Dvorchak, HTFN L R. Tracy. HTFA J J. Chybinski, HTC J. D. Whittingham E-DIVISION First row (left to right); EMFN D M Robinson, EMFN J Gaitan, FA D J Nankervis, EM2 B C Guinto, EMFN D E Seitz. IC3 R J Berrettini Second row: EMFA H S Hall, EMFN R H Hammond. ICFN P. A. Jensen. EMFA H E Perry, EMFN E L Lunday, EMFA J. W, Shepard, ICFN W M Lutz, Third row: EMC P. L, Baldwin, EMFN K. R, Westall, EMFN I B. Ballnus, EMFN L. E. Luurs, IC3 C, E, Coffield. IC3 K R Kuxhausen, IC2 L D Arndt, EMFN T, J. Sexton. EMFN K. A Towers. CW03 R A Levitt. MM3 SMITH AND MMFN STAMFORD MAKING ADJUSTMENTS MM2 BRAUTIGAN AND FN HARDWICK PUTTING THE CONDESATE PUMP BACK TOGETHER KRAUSE ' S RULE 21 SAYS IVIR2 EVERETT IN THE MACHINE SHOP l ' ' on: d ' flfcU ' Jl WHAT SCREWDRIVER ' ? SIX ELECTRONS AND FOUR NEGATRONS EQUALS ELECTRICITY BOILER ROOM BROTHERS FN COLBURN LOOKING FOR GAUGE PRESSURE BTFN ASHLOCK AND BT2 CARLOS ON BOILER WATCH SKATE CITY MM3 SMITH AND FA YANKE STANDBY TO COMMUNICATE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT The Supply Department consists of four divisions: S-1 (Stores) orders, receives, stores and issues all of ttie repair and consumable items that keep the LA SALLE running Approximately 19.000 repair parts are carried on board with a value of almost $750,000 Over 54.000 issues are made annually. The ship ' s annual operating budget is in excess of $500,000. The disbursing clerks insure travel claims are executed and that everyone is paid Each pay day the LA SALLEs payroll is about $75,000 S-2 (Food Services) feeds the crew daily About 85 percent of the crew eats each meal on board due to the area of operation and liberty ports. The average cost per day of feeding a crew this size (486) personnel is $1,400. A four month minimum supply of frozen and dry food stores are carried on board to meet this need A normal day in the bake shop will use 200 pounds of flour for baking of bread 8-3 (Ship Services) is in charge of all retail outlets on the LA SALLE The ship ' s store retails almost $120,000 per four month period Over 40 cases of soda are sold daily through the vending machine. One-thousand pounds of laundry is washed daily in the ship ' s laundry. The ship ' s store orders many special order items and provides personal care items S-5 (Wardroom) also consists of mess specialists and they are responsible for the wardroom mess and associated areas. Together with the S-2 division they are responsible for the culinary displays for all under the awning receptions held during port visits LCDR CHARLES F IVICCOSCO. SO to l 1, ENS ERIC F WEST. SC ENS RONALD ROSKOWSKI. SC i r f cJ M U ' ? SK2 MCGREEVEY TOTALS UP THE BILL S-1 DIVISION First row (left to right): SA B R Fletcher, SN D. W. Hopson. SR R A. Marshall, SR B E Atkins. Second row: DK1 L, L Somera, SKSA T McCall, SKSN M, J. Richardson, DKSA J, P. King, SKSN M. P. Mueller. TOSSED SALAD ANYONE ' ' S-2 AND S-5 DIVISION First row (left to right): MS2 J L Alcala. MSSR M. K Miller, fVISSN D A. Valkema, MSSN G R. Grubbs, MS2 R. W. Eckley, Second row: MSC C G Flores, MSSN R, A. Orzechowski, EMFN J W, Shepard, SK2 M A McGreevy. SA J, E, Tardiff, ENS E F West SHIPS STORE AND CUSTOMERS S-3 DIVISION First row (left to right): SN S J. Martin, SH2 R- E. Allen, SH2 H O Lim, SHSA G. L. Sllvestri, SHSN L T, Lee, SHSA C, T Hays, SHSN J A Pasquini, SA F R, Hamm. Second row: SHCS C Polk, SH1 G. E. Hawes, SA M M Hair, SHSA J. D Wilbern. SHSA R, M, Strong, SHSN M. B. Watson, SHSA R B Tarkington, SHSA J. E Johnson, ENS R Roskowskl. f t_ t f t t t f J I SCULLERY DUTY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT I LT ARTHUR L RICHARDSON, II ENS EUGENE E SAARI CW02 RICHARD I MERRELL 1 f 0 f l _ - ' - The Operations Department is the nerve center of the LA SALLE and is comprised of two divisions, OE and 01 The OE Division constantly maintains the ship ' s intricate electronic equipment, making the collection of information vital to the operation of the ship The 01 Division collects, evaluates and disseminates this key information to the commanding officer and commander Middle East Force while the ship is at sea. The Operations Department is also deeply involved in scheduling ship ' s operations for herself as well as units operating in the Middle East, the Sixth and Seventh Fleet LA SALLE ' S operations have taken her throughout the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea . ir f f t f f f OE DIVISION First row (left to right): ET1 J. M, Chaploney, ETR3 J. C Moviel, ETR2 N L Clark, ETR3 W. G. Eubank, ETN3 J. S Swansen, ETN3 M, J, Widmann, ET1 G C Sayre. Jr , ETR2 R E OShaugnessy, Second row: CW02 R, I, Merrell, ETR2 D. C Lyons, ETR3 B, P, Allen, ETN3 T A Champme, ETN2 J. B. Hickey. ETR3 K. C. Fitch, ETN2 J. L. MacGregor, ETN3 E. J, Deubner, ETC P J Cargill 01 DIVISION First row (left to right): OSSN K, J. McGuigan, EW1 L P Levesque, Jr , 0S1 R L Wolf, 0S3 V, L. Ursrey. Jr. Second row: OSC G. C, Rudolph. OSSN T G Snyder, SN K M Hunter, OS2 K A Unger, OSSN G. S. Parks, OSSN J, Ramirez, ENS E E Saari OSSN PARKS KEEPS THE STATUS BOARD SCOPE DOPES OS3 URSREY CHECKS OUT THE TRACK ETC CARGILL AND ET2 CLARK TUNE THE PATHFINDER ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT ■■X Division works in direct support of the executive officer and commanding officer of the LA SALLE and provide the following services to the crew they maintain enlisted and officer service records, are accountable for every person assigned to the ship: process incoming and outgoing mail; counsel prospective reenhstees and dischargees; maintain DOD, Navy and command directives, general correspondence, request and process security; responsible for security of the ship and its spaces; provides radio and television entertainment, has its own printing shop on board, and handles awards and medals for the crew The division is comprised of the following Navy professions yeomen, personnelmen, counselor, master at arms, postal clerks, lithographers and journalists CDR ROBERT J, AIELLO MtVlCM A R HARSTON SfvlCS R, A ROSE PNC F O BOCAGE N YNC L K CARTER X-DIVISION First row (left to right); NCI S. M Goodner, PN3 R B Canonizado, SA J W Cambron, YN3 K R Corwin, SN G. Millan, MAI W. J. Skutt Second row: MMCM A. R. Harston, YN3 R. A. Schendell, SN S A Willis, YN3 D R Keskeys, SA R. L. Nicholas. SN J. N. Montgomery. PC3 J E Stephens. LI3 R. L, DelGrande. SMCS R. A. Rose. PNC F O Bocage, YN3 CORWIN ALIAS CAMEL LIPS A ' LI3 DELGRANDE, STANDBY — ACTION — CAMERA LOOK AT THOSE TYPEWRITERS BURN YNC WILLIAMSON CORRECTS A TYPO MEDICAL DENTAL DEPARTMENT i ' fp f y CDR D JOHN GOSH-BARKER. MC Although LA SALLEs sick bay cannot match the services offered by larger ships and major shore installations it does, however, provide comfort for both the physical and psychological needs of ship personnel The corpsmen, dental technicians and medical officers on the LA SALLE strive to meet the needs of the patient, whether it be emergency or routine People assigned to the LA SALLE are unique in that the ship operates in one of the worlds most inhospitable areas. They are troubled with the stresses of being removed from the way of life with which they have become accustomed at home or on previous assignments. It is such difficulties that the Medical Department strives to alleviate — to help the personnel of the ship adjust to its extremes of the assignment. In addition to helping shipboard personnel, sick bay provides medical support to American Embassy personnel in the twiddle East The sick bay IS equipped with supplies, including baby food, to aid in the emergency evacuation of American personnel should it become necessary. The LA SALLE has the only X-ray and laboratory facilities of the units assigned to the Middle E ast. f J LT ROMAN CHORNODOLSKY. MC LT THOMAS J ALLEN. DC t: t f t w f t MEDICAL DENTAL DIVISION Left to right: LT R W. Chornodolsky. MC, HMC G. K. Saft. SA K B Dominguez. DA T A Solomon, HM1 B. R. Bender. DN G. S. Crane. Jr.. DT1 D. G. Meyers, HM1 W H Reynolds HMC SAFT ENJOYS LUNCH DOC TOBACO FILLS A TOOTH WHERE ' S THE CRIBBAGE BOARD ' THIS IS A RIB CAGE DN CRANE CLEANS HOUSE TWO ASPIRIN TWICE A DAY AIR DEPARTMENT The Air Department on the USS LA SALLE was recommissloned 21 April 1977 and has grown from eight to 16 men Flight operations average 50 hours per month with the embarked helicopter detachment and there have been over 350 helo landings since January 1977 Helicopters that have been brought on board include the US Navys Sea King (SH-3), Seasprite (SH-2) and Sea Knight (H-46) as well as the British Wasp and Wessex helicopters during MIDLINK 1976 exercise The LA SALLE airedales strive to provide the best aviation facilites and service to all fleet helos f LT DAN E DANIELS V-DIVISION First row (left to right): ABFAR G. M. Sinclair, AR S Deffendefer, ABHAA T. D Brind. ASEAN S. T, Sullivan, ABHAA C. P Thomas. Second row: ABFAN T. R. Keown, ASMS N. L. Jones. AR T F. Johnson. ABFAR G. VanWitzenberg, ABFAR A. C. Anderson, ABR2 W. D. Curry, ABH1 M, L, Wells, LT D E. Daniels 9 HELD CRASH ASSISTANCE TEAM TO THE RESCUE THIS LEVER SHOULD MAKE IT GO FORWARD ABF2 CURRY AND AA SCAFFIDI CHECK THE JP-5 FUELING SYSTEM ANOTHER -CASUALTY ABH1 WELLS HOLDS SCHOOL CALL MICHAELANGELO I ' M NOT NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT Since 1 January 1977 LA SALLE has steamed 20.187 nautical miles- It is the responsibility of the Navigation Department to make sure the ship arrives at the appointed place at the appointed time, including operational areas and ports of call. This not only requires the constant updating of thousands of charts, but also demands hourly navigational fixes and the shooting of celestial bodies to ensure the ships position at all times Finally, there is the setting of sea detail to navigate the ship into and out of narrow straits and small harbors and ports all over the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea, The area of the world is one of the most difficult to navigate in because there are little or no electronic navigational aids available Countries of the Middle East and Indian Ocean are constantly dredging new channels and placing new buoys to improve their harbors hoping to encourage shipping, which adds to the problem. From the Suez Canal to Victoria. Seychelles to the Straits of Hormuz, the Navigation Department accurately fixes the ship ' s position to ensure its operational commitments are met. LT NORMAN J, PHELPS QMSN SAPP GETS SAILOR OF THE MONTH CMC DENNIS HAIRGROVE • f t t s I I N-DIVISION Left to right LT N J Phelps, QM2 L D Wright, QMSN F B Lyons. SN S J. Cvek, QMSN K, E Mahoney. QMSN M W Sapp. QMC D. R Hairgrove CHIEF HAIRGROVE AND QM3 WACKER FIGURE OUR POSITION IT ' S A NAKED MERMAID - - QMSN SAPP AT THE HELM COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT LT THOMAS AHERN LT MARK A MONTREY The role of the communicators on board the USS LA SALLE is to maintain contact with other operating units of the U.S. Navy 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world The methods vary from the basic flags and lights employed on the signal bridge to the complexities of satellite telecommunications which allow for instant contact with stations distantly removed from the LA SALLE Their efforts combine to process over 100,000 messages every year. The Communications Department is comprised of eight signalmen and 25 radiomen. CR CS DIVISION First row (left to right); SMCS R A Rose. SMSA B H McGuire. RMSA L C Robinson, RM2 M Haberman, RM2 A C Kelley Second row RMC D R. Herron, SMSN K J Sexton, SMSA R W Fox, SMSN M X Smith, RM2 R. G Biswell. LT M A Montrey ♦♦t t t % R J SM2 MCQUEEN SENDS LIGHT ET3 EUBANK TROUBLE SHOOTS HIS GEAR GOT A MATCH WILLIAM B WEBB, CIVILIAN TECH REP RM2 ODOM, DEEJAY SUPREME f ?   ri I K.; ! V i BEWARE. DANGEROUS ANIMAL ET3 SWANSON AND ET3 HICKEY HELICOPTER SUPPORT SQUADRON TWO DETACHMENT ONE FLEET ANGELS Also known as the Fleet Angels, tfie helo det has been deployed on the USS LA SALLE for over three years After a short absence the det returned to LA SALLE in October 1976 The det is comprised of 4 officers and 15 enlisted men who operate and maintain the SH-3A helicopter. The Fleet Angels provide commander of the fi liddle East Force with search and rescue services; logistics, which include personnel and mall transfers; surveillance operations, medical evacuation and training. The SH-3A helicopter operated by Det One is a multljet engine powered, single-rotor aircraft built by Sikorsky, a division of United Aircraft. The helo can carry up to eight passengers or two tons of cargo in addition to the crew of three This helo is capable of flying rescues in all kinds of weather, both day and night Det One has performed many interesting accomplishments while assigned to the LA SALLE, including participation in MIDLINK 76 and a rescue from a civilian freighter In March of 1977 the helo crew flew to Sana. Yemen, to become the first American helicopter to land at Sana airport. In addition, the helo crew flew at 12,000 feet to set a new detachment altitude record On 4 f ay 1977 the det helo (Angel 730) crossed the equator with the other polly wogs to become an official shellback, complete with its own card PILOTS First row (left to right) AMSAN W D. Lyons. AE1 F, E, Reed, AMSC N W Bishop, AMS1 W M, Thomas, AT2 M L Clausen, AK1 R. O. Ammay. Second row: LT R M Lund, LTJG B. G Outlaw, LT R T Dwornik, AD3 D. W. Joshlin, AMH3 J. K, Cronk, LTJG E C Heublein. - P MM BARNEY AND HIS CREW WATER OPS LTJG LAWRENCE NO MATTER WHAT I DO IT STILL GOES WHOP WHOP WHOP as ' si ' ? ' d)T ' fc. i feiiUL A MOTLEY CREW ANGLE 730 TO THE RESCUE e f- ' - I THOUGHT THE BLADES WERE ON THE FRONT OF AN AIRPLANE LT MACDONALD GIVES MARY PITTS SOME POINTERS HELO AND BOAT OPS WATER OPS AT THE OLD WRECK BAHRAIN ■ 1 g ffi g i 1 diu 1 1 r rd 1 H - «= 1 K A MOSQUE NEAR THE SUQ THE TREE OF LIFE HOME AWAY FROM HOME Bahrain, center of the ancient Dilmon Empire, is truly the oasis of the Persian Gulf It is located in the south central Gulf just off the north coast of Saudi Arabia and was LA SALLE ' S homeport until 30 June 1977 Bahrain continues to serve the ships of fvliddle East Force as the primary logistics base. The discovery of oil in 1931 catapulted Bahrain into the 20th century. However, reliance on the petro-dollar has diminished markedly as this forward-looking country has broadened and diversified its economic base The capital city of fylanama boasts many new luxury hotels and shops, has some of the finest restaurants in the fvliddle East and stands out as the transportation and communications hub of the fvliddle East oil basin In spite of all this activity, it still retains much of the quaint and quiet charm indigenous to this once sleepy island known for its pearl beds. -(r-.. ' m ' ' FRUIT MARKET THE LATEST IN APARTMENT DWELLINGS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT (ASU) The mission of the Administrative Support Unit is to maintain and operate facilities to provide support to visiting naval units in the Bahrain area, support the Department of Defense sponsored Bahrain school, and other regional activities. As an overseas activity. ASU Bahrain has the additional Chief of Naval Operations-directed mission to serve as an effective instrument of U.S. foreign policy by maintaining action programs which promote positive relations between the command and local nationals, and which assist individual naval personnel and their families to work effectively, live with dignity and satisfaction, and function as positive representatives of the Navy and the United States while overseas RECREATION £ LOOK MOM, NO HANDS THE VIRGIN POOL MANAMA PIER BUSHIRE, IRAN DOWNTOWN CAPTAIN TROUTMAN, COMMANDER CLARK, CAPTAIN FETTERMAN Some 150 miles north of Bahrain across the Persian Gulf lies the small but strategic port city of Bushire, Iran. At the southern terminus of the ancient caravan routes from the interior. Bushire is rich in its cultural heritage- For the crew of LA SALLE, it provided many exciting hours of shopping through the small but unusual bazaar. Excellent and stimulating recreational facilities were generously provided by the U.S. Army and Air Force train ing units stationed at the nearby Iranian Air Force base. Also while in Bushire, Captain Fetterman relieved Captain B. A. Troutman, Jr , as commanding officer of the USS LA SALLE In spite of near freezing temperatures, chilling north winds and some snow flurries, the crew of LA SALLE enjoyed themselves thoroughly and are looking forward to visiting Bushire again. MAIN STREET £ rf .Hk j _ ' ■ ■■ • • zLti. 1 A ' M i ' p . ' jife - tTr r WATERFRONT ENTRANCE TO THE SUQ ;(. J; ' £ ' M. ' Mtn MOSLEM MOSQUE MAJOR STEWART THANKS ALLAH FOR STONES KARACHI, PAKISTAN KARACHI LAUNDRY Karachi, the largest commercial center and mam port of the country, has over three million people. Some historians believe that Karachi was known as Krakia in the time of Alexander the Great and it wasn ' t until more recent times that it attained some importance. Located at the extreme end of the Indus Delta, Karachi is a most interesting city. Some of the finest handicrafts are sold in Karachi and they include brass, carved wood boxes, camel saddles, inlaid items and many other beautiful handmade articles. The Karachi visit gave the LA SALLE sailors a chance to sharpen their skills in the fine art of bargaining, all in the spirit of fun and goodwill :_.. u CLOTHES STREET IN THE BAZAAR MODERN TRANSPORTATION KARACHI COFFEE HOUSE SIDEWALK BARBER SHOP •SHAVE ANYONE OLD AND NEW, ONE HUMP OR TWO MIDDLE EAST MYSTIC HODEIDA, YEMEN LA SALLE ' S SANDBAR PARTY AQABA, JORDAN TREASURY BUILDING, ENTRANCE TO PETRA The LA SALLE arrived in Aqaba. Jordan in March 1977 for what became a most enjoyable and eventful sojourn for many During three days of general visiting, 330 crewmembers toured Petra, a city carved in rock over 2,000 years ago The ancient marvel is a delight for both sightseers and archeologists Several crewmembers also visited Wadi Run where the movie, Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. The last night in Aqaba brought over 200 dignitaries and guasts on board for an under the awning party LA SALLE ' S drill team, engaging in silent close order drill, was followed by musical entertainment A moving musical perforrriance was given by LA SALLE ' S banjo player. Rfjil Kemp, followed by the Gulf Ports, LA SALLE ' S rock group, and the Greenfields, the Country and Western Bluegrass band. ENS SCHWARTING AND CREWMEf BERS EXPLORE A JORDANIAN CRYPT CT1 HUDSON LAGS BEHIND ROYAL PALACE THE SULTAN ARRIVES ANCIENT CITY OF PETRA MUSCAT, OMAN Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of f uscat and Oman, is a small city of some 9,000 people which has lain sheltered for centuries from the outside world f uscat is on the northern coast of Oman on a rocky peninsula The Portuguese fort which overlooks the harbor is the most ominous structure in the city It has guarded Ivluscat cove for over 400 years and provided most of the crew with some very enjoyable sightseeing For many others, just wandering around the quiet streets of this 16th century village proved to be an educational and unique experience. WATERFRONT AT IVIATRAH r ATRAHo sua PORTUGUESE FORT OMANI DHOW LA SALLE ON THE ROCKS OMANI FISHING FLEET DOHA, QATAR ROYAL PALACE Doha, capital of the oil-rich Emirate of Qatar, is located 75 miles east of Bahrain on a peninsula jutting northward from the Arabian mainland A striking contrast of the old and new. Doha ' s rush into the modern age is a scant ten years old Lacking the luxury, entertainment and sophistication of Bahrain, Doha characterizes the classic timelessness and conservative nature of the Islamic culture Highlighting LA SALLE ' s brief visit were a series of dinners, parties and outings hosted by the small American community. For three days, these gracious and generous expatriates opened their hearts and homes to the crew of the LA SALLE. ROYAL GARDEN POLICE HEADQUARTERS DAVEY JONES ARRIVES CROSSING THE LINE NEPTUNUS REX AND HIS ROYAL COURT Hear ye, hear ye All ye slimy pollywogs shall Identify yourselves By wearing the following attire: Tee-shirt (orange with wog on the front and back) Dungarees (worn inside out and backwards) Tennis shoes (orange on oppo- site feet) Ye scurvy sea life known to man- kind as pollywogs Shall appear before his royal majesty Neptunus Rex Ruler of the raging main for your just judgment and due punishment No lleniency will be shown, Davey Jones Royal Scribe ROYAL DOLPHIN WATCH DT2 SCOTT LIMBERS UP HAIL DAVEY JONES 1ST RUNNER UP, MARY PITTS PRINCESS FREE FREEMAN PULCHRITUDE ABOUNDS , -- HORSE AROUND WIDHAM ROYAL DOCTOR ROYAL BABY A LOYAL SHELLBACK SK2 MCGREEVEY IN THE STOCKS MOMBASA, KENYA The city of Mombasa enjoys plenty of sunshine all the year round and lies in a country that is astride the Equator. However, the climate is healthy and agreeable. Mombasa is the largest port on the East coast of Africa. The island town is also one of the most cosmopolitan on the continent, making it one of the chief attractions. Others include the tropical beauty of the island and mainland and the historical monuments, particularly For t Jesus. The island contains a modern shopping center catering for the most sophisticated tastes. In the Old Town goldsmiths ply their craft side by side with ivory workers, silk dealers, perfume makers and spice merchants Mombasa is a contrast of old and new, churches, temples and mosques, limousines and pushcarts, street coffee sellers and grillrooms. HINDU TEMPLE - fefif ' - ' v; ,- -¥ '  THE TUSKS OF KILINDINI ROAD CITY OF MOMBASA KENYA ROYAL NAVY BASE AFRICAN PLAIN ■Lrfii«wirr., !ir?ii ' ' ' •?!=— Aff ' DOWNTOWN MOMBASA ON THE ROAD TO TSAVO ' • s .r N ENTRANCE TO TSAVO PARK PARK INHABITANTS WARNING SIGN STRETCH THE GIRAFFE AN AFRICAN VILLAGE AT THE OL ' WATER HOLE $ DIK-DIK ' S JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA The appeal of Jedda was for the person with a discriminating taste for the unusual- Modern buildings are giving Jedda a look at the future and Its past simultaneously Tent cities are nestled alongside the new skyscrapers The customs and traditions of Saudia Arabia remain unchanged over thousands of years During LA SALLE ' s stay in Jedda, the American community invited sailors into their homes to sample homemade refreshments not otherwise found in Saudia Arabia ' s Islamic culture. In addition to sightseeing, LA SALLE men attended a beach party hosted by the American Embassy For the most part, Jedda was found to be very expensive for the tastes of American sailors on the LA SALLE. r ANNING THE RAIL THE WRECK 1 ROADSIDE BAZAAR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION ' 4fc.- - SUNSET OVER THE RED SEA SUEZ CANAL CANAL ENTRANCE EGYPTIAN WAR MEMORIAL ALONG THE CANAL AL QUINTAH -. ■SFv- ' ' ' T - ' - .Mt« .-.uA l«U. a. M NAPLES, ITALY A city of great natural beauty, pagan temples, and Roman ruins, offers tfie visitor the chance of a lifetime. It gives one a glimpse of the past greatness of Italy. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the ruins of Pompeii, the city of Sorrento, and the scenic isles of Capri and Ischi. Naples is famous the world over for tourism, vacations, and fun. Whether en|oying the beaches at Sorrento, a boat ride to Capri, or taking a ride up the side of Mount Vesuvius to catch the magnificent view of Naples and the bay, there is always something to see and do. NAPLES HARBOR «t= - ■ l JC CASTLE NEUVO ONE OF MANY FOUNTAINS LA SALLE AND THE SIXTH FLEET SIDE STREETS AND SHOPS SORRENTO COAST POMPEI RUINS ROME CAESARS ARCH MIDDLE EAST OPERATIONS USS BOWEN (FF 1079) CDR SCHNEIDER CROSSES TO TRIPPE AND IS ASSISTED BY BM1 BARNWELL USS DU PONT (DD 941) USS BRADLEY (DE 1041) i ' LA SALLES BRIDGE UNREP INDIAN OCEAN OPERATIONS USS STERETT (CG 31) '  f FNS MARSHAL FOCH LA SALLE IN WAITING STATION MEDITERRANIAN OPERATIONS USNS WACAMA (T-AO 109) USS SARATOGA (CV 60) LIBERTY CALL LjOd jL hi Lr -— ,ja 3 STATION ONE QUIT SCREAMING OR WE ' LL DUNK YOU f L VIPS AMBASSADOR TO YEMEN AMBASSADOR TO MUSCAT LT MCDONALD AND LTJG LAWRENCE DISCUSS FLIGHT OPS UNDER THE AWNING LT AHERN AND JORDANIAN FRIEND LT CYMERMAN AND ENS FULBRIGHT MINGLE HEAVY PU-PUS LA SALLE ' S BAND UNDER THE AWNING THE GREENFIELDS DOC TOBACCO SITTIN ' AND PICKIN ' FN SWISHER. RM2 ODOM, SHSA HAYES, FN MOORE DRILL TEAM LT JONES AND COMPANY Cy ' ' n |||ff Ch s91 JHH| PHp -ts. TEN-HUT EXHIBITIONS AND PRACTICE JEDDAH HARBOR THE USO TREATS LA SALLE ■ ■B ' fl 1 ' ' HI KM f - ' r,,. rBl - H — — ■ ' ■■B BJ BB SS ' K. L (i B ENSIGNS ANDERSON FULBRIGHT DIXON TAMIMIE SCHWARTING KENDRICK GUN SALUTE  DAMAGE CONTROL ■MY LOVE BOAT OPS. ARE YOU SURE WERE NOT LOST? MAIL BUOY WATCH H t. HT. WHAT HT? LT JONES GIVES A TOUR OF THE BRIDGE CAPTAIN FETTERMAN AND THE CUB SCOUTS LTJG MORROW AND CW02 HORN 113 YOU MEN MAY WONDER WHY I ' VE CALLED YOU ALL TOGETHER DEEJAY ODOM YA CAUGHT ME! DEPUTIES SPIT ON ' EM NEXT TIME READY, AIM. SQUIRT! DO YOU HAVE A SIZE 7i 4 IN BLUE? ' }H II JS f 4 1 r i 1 1 Li ( « ' 1. g - 1 BOILER TECHS DID YOU REALLY WANT A CRUISE BOOK? QMSN LYONS ■S-r e BOARD SiDf - ' SP-AY rAVLASx BM2 FREEMAN AND WHICH GAUGE? RECOGNITION Ik n « ' wv , OUR GAL LA SALLE CRUISE BOOK STAFF EDITOR LT Norm Phelps STAFF SK2 Mike McGreevey QMSN Michael Sapp PHOTOGRAPHY IS1 Jim Bergum LIS Rich DelGrande QMS Mike Wacker WALSWORTHVWV Cruist Bnok Otticf v , 1 A R — .JF. .-;ant i-asaro -L : :: - 1 -M-z ' T f v: .CLX,V K-B.WWJtmvaa rv NOR! ■■ «■■■ A. .J i?irir ,f r a ! I . , «ft ' . : Af ' TN ■ ■ ' •■•• ' ■■• Alois ■ ' P ' - ' . i f - ' ' 1 ) -: !! ' 2Jt - ' OC K A N V 5 -I :;. : -