La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1986 volume:

g 0RBI5 TERRMJM DE.sCRIPTIQ DUO S PLA I5 HE.MISPH VRIIS rn iPRFff?r USS LA SALLE t Each day, the crew of a modern warship is faced with an unparalled challenge: to function completely and ef- fectively as the ultimate team. A group of diverse men not only must maintain and be prepared to fight a highly complex ship, but also must provide for every human need that each will have. Achieving such specialized self- ■ . sufficiency demands superior professional performance, mature flexibility and discipline. In any day, a young seaman may swab a deck, and later stand at the helm steering 13,900 tons of ship through the ocean. An engineering petty officer may train to fight potential fires, and later oversee the opera- tion of a 24,000 horsepower steam turbine power plant. A technician may do maintenance on a state of the art computer, and later compute a fire control solution and shoot 3 50 caliber guns or the Phalanx Close-in Weap- ons system. This book is dedicated to the special group of highly skilled young professionals who manned the USS LA SALLE between September 1985 and September 1986. Through the arduous forward deployment to the Persian Gulf these proud, resourceful officers, chief petty offi- cers, petty officers, seamen, airmen and firemen have consistently excelled. Through them, LA SALLE has done her part to maintain America ' s status as the only true symbol of freedom. To the men who made it happen, some memories. FORWARD DEPLOYED 1986 THE TRADITION OF USS LA SALLE [ - m T nr- 4- ■BI85 lt WELCOME TO THE GREAT WHITE GHOST USS LASALLE On February 22, 1964, 23 months after her keel was laid at the Mew York Maval Shipyard in Brooklyn, riew York, the present LA SALLE was commissioned LPD-3. She joined her sister ships, USS RALEIGH and USS VAnCOUVER, as the third in a class of new am- phibious transports. As an Amphibious Transport Dock, LA SALLE ' S trademarks were mobility, flexibility, and versatility. She had the capability to carry more than 800 com- bat-ready Marines at high speed to an area of am- phibious operations. In addition, she transported ammunition, cargo, vehicles, and fuel to support the Marines. Within her well deck, which can be flooded, boats are carried to transport men and materials. The off- loading of equipment and supplies is aided by the use of a deck mounted crane, elevators and con- veyors, plus a six-unit monorails, overhead crane system within the well deck. The flight deck is avail- able for lifting men and supplies by helicopter. In keeping with her trademarks, LA SALLE ' S op- erating schedule has been far from routine. In May 1965, it served as flagship for Commander, Amphibi- ous Forces Atlantic during the Dominican Republic crisis. In December of the same year, it helped evacu- ate Construction Battalion 6 from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and carried 950 tons of equipment back to the United States, including 106 vehicles, 50 miscella- neous carriers and one 41-ton crane. In November 1966 she made history by being the first ship of her size to successfully recover a Gemini capsule and the first ship ever to return a cap- sule to Cape Canaveral after recovery. In May 1 969, LA SALLE served as an experimen- tal launch platform for the AV-8 Harrier aircraft, be- coming one of the first ships to operate with the su- personic, vertical takeoff and landing tactical fighter- bomber. Through 1971, LA SALLE served as an am- phibious force flagship for various commands. Oper- ating in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean areas, it took part in numerous exercises with U.S. forces and with other MATO navies. Selected to replace USS VALCOUR (AGEl) as flagship for Commander, Middle East Force in Janu- ary 1972, LA SALLE began an extensive overhaul. Mew facilities were installed to suit its new role. It was outfitted with elaborate command communications equipment, a weather satellite receiver, additional air conditioning, a modern dental facility, sophisti- cated closed-circuit television, accommodations for an admiral and his staff, a helicopter hangar and a ceremonial awning on the flight deck. With a coat of white paint to reflect the hot sun of the Middle East, LPD-5 became AGF-3 (Miscella- neous Command Ship) on July 1, 1972 and on August 24, she assumed duties as COMIDEASTFOR Flagship. The Great White Ghost of the Arabian Coast, as she is affectionately called by the crew, steamed an average of 55,000 miles annually calling at ports in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. LA SALLE also participated in annual naval exercises with allied nations in the area. In February 1979, LA S 1 .L£ ' assisted in the evac- uation of 260 American and foreign citizens from the Iranian seaport of Bandar Abbas. The evacuees were shuttled by two British hydrographic ships to LA SALLE, which was waiting off the Iranian coast. The operation earned the ship and her crew the Humani- tarian Service Medal. At the outset of the Iranian hostage crisis in Mo- vember 1979, LA SALLE was the focal point of U.S. activity in the Arabian Gulf. While on station off the coast of Iran, LA SALLE was at sea from November 19, 1979to January 23, 1980, a total of 74 consecu- tive days, which earned the ship the Mavy Unit Com- mendation Pennant. The combination of the hostage crisis and the Iran Iraq war, which began in the summer of 1980, brought about a dramatic increase in the support re- sponsibilities placed upon the crew. For their efforts during those arduous contingency operations, the crew was awarded the Mavy Expeditionary Medal. In November 1980, LA SALLE was relieved as flagship for Commander, Middle East Force by USS COROriADO (AGFll). While returning to the United States for the first time in over eight years, LA SALLE ' S crew rescued six Norwegian merchant mar- iners from their burning vessel, which was off the coast of Sardinia. Shortly after her arrival stateside in December 1980, LA SALLE began an extensive $60 million overhaul at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Again, many changes were made to the ship, including a sig- nificant increase in air conditioning equipment, re- placing and upgrading the ship ' s four turbine gen- erators, adding a large electronics package, remov- ing two 3750 caliber anti-aircraft guns and replacing them with the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System. The overhaul was one of the largest and most expen- sive for a Navy non-carrier type ship. After a period of trials and training in the western Atlantic, LA SALLE returned to the Arabian Gulf in June 1983, and resumed her duties as flagship for Commander, Middle East Force. La Salle ' s Mission As a forward deployed unit, LA SALLE ' S primary mission is to provide flagship facilities and support for Commander, Middle East Force (COMIDEAST- FOR) by fostering goodwill and understanding be- tween the United States, Middle East, and Western In- dian Ocean countries through port visits, joint naval training exercises, and operations. Additionally, LA SALLE provides logistical and other support within her capability to other U.S. Naval Units assigned un- der COMIDEASTFOR. The Middle East and Western Indian Ocean coun- tries are an area of global interest both economically and politically. Commander, Middle East Force and LA SALLE play a significant role in the advancement of U.S. interests in this volatile part of the world and receive the attention of the highest government offi- cials. The Ship ' s Crest The ship ' s crest combines features relating to the explorer, the city and the ships mission. Its up- per right corner bears the charges from the coat-of- arms of LA SALLE ' S family, an eight point star and a rabbit. The fort, on the lower left side represents Fort St. Louis, which was built by Sier de la Salle in 1 628 on the banks of the Illinois River. The elevated ground on which the fort stands is Known as Starved Rock. The city of La Salle is not far from the site of this fort. The background anchor symbolizes the Navy and the sea; the motto across the anchor ' s base, Tacilitas Ad Marem, translates as Versatility at Sea. La Salle ' s Name Amphibious Transport Docks (LPD ' s) are named for cities which take their names from explorers and developers of the United States. Thus, La Salle is named after La Salle, Illinois, which took its name from the French Explorer Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle. COMMANDIMG Brent M. Bennitt Captain February 1985 - April 1986 Captain Brent M. Bennitt, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, received his commission in 1964 upon graduation from the U.S. Maval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Maval Science degree and grad- uated with honors. He was designated a Maval Aviator in December 1963. A veteran pilot, Captain Bennitt flew 22 1 combat missions in Vietnam and has served as a Mavy test pilot and flight test instructor. His career has includ- ed tours with several attack squadrons, serving as Commanding OfRcer of Attack Squadron 105. He has served as riag Lieutenant and personal aide to the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, and prior to com- mand of LA SALLE, he was Executive Officer of USS niMITZ (CVn 68). Among Captain Bennitt ' s awards are the Air Med- al (three individual awards, 17 strike awards), Mavy Commendation Medal with Combat V (three awards), Vietnamese Air Gallantry Cross, Mavy Unit Commen- dation, Vietnamese Meritorious Unit Commenda- tion, Queen ' s Commendation for meritorious achievement in aerial flight (United Kingdom) and the Mavy Expeditionary Medal for service in Lebanon. He is a member ofthe International Society of Experi- mental Test Pilots. Captain Bennitt is married to the former Beverly Brumfield of Kansas City, Missouri. The Bennitts have a daughter, Sarah. .1 - m . orncERS Hubert F. Tahaney, Jr. Captain April 1986 - Present Captain Tahaney received his commission through the Officer Candidate Program in December 1962 after graduating from St. Peter ' s College in Mew Jersey with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. He also holds a Master of Science Degree from George Washington University. His sea assignments have included duty on the USS CHARLES BERRY (DD 1035), USS SPROSTOPi (DD 577), as a shipboard advisor to the Vietnamese Mavy, as Aide Flag Secretary on StafT, COMSERVGRU Three CTF 73, Executive Officer of USS SAMPLE (FF1048), Commanding Officer of USS SAn BER- nARDinO (LST 1189) and Chief Staff Officer, COM- PHIBROM Seven. Other assignments have been duty as a student at the Maval Destroyer School, and at the naval War College, Command and Staff Course, in the Bureau of Maval Personnel, Enlisted Distribution Branch, on the staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific rieet, and most recently as Readiness and Training Officer on the staff of Commander naval Surface Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star with Combat V, Mavy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Combat Action Ribbon and the navy Expedi- tionary Medal. Captain Tahaney is married to the former Mary Lynn Bliss of Port Huron, Michigan. The Tahaneys have two children, Kathleen and Patrick. John F. Addams Rear Admiral July 1983 - July 1986 COMMANDER, MIDDLE Rear Admiral Addams was born in Tort Thomas, Kentucky and attended public schools in that city, rollowing graduation from Harvard University in 1952, he attended Officer Candidate School in Mew- port, Rhode Island, and was commissioned an En- sign in May 1952. He is a graduate of the Maval War College and has a Master ' s Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. Rear Admiral Addams has extensive service in cruisers and destroyers of both the Atlantic and Pa- cific rieets. He served in the commissioning crews of USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DLG13) and USS JOUETT (CG-29). He commanded USS COCtlRAnC (DDG-21) and was awarded two Bronze Stars for his performance of duty during combat operations off the coast of Vietnam. He also commanded Destroyer Squadrons FIVE and SEVEM and served on the staffs of Commander, Destroyer Elotilla TWO and Com- mander, Cruiser Destroyer Squadron EIGHT. Shore tours have included duty on the faculty of the Maval War College, in the Office of the Chief of Maval Opera- tions and in the Bureau of Maval Personnel. Rear Admiral Addams was selected to the rank of Rear Admiral in February 1981 and reported to duty as the Deputy Chief of Maval Education and Training in July 1981. In addition to the Bronze Star, Rear Admiral Ad- dams has been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Mavy Commendation Medal and various unit commenda- tion and campaign medals. Rear Admiral Addams is married to the former Mary Ellen Waugh of Boston. They have two married sons. Rear Admiral Addams is currently assigned as Commandant, National War College, Eort McMair, Washington, D.C. EAST FORCE Harold J. Bernsen Rear Admiral July 1986 - Present Rear Admiral Harold J. Bernsen participated in the regular HROTC program while a student at Dart- mouth College. Upon his graduation in June 1958, he was commissioned an Ensign and reported to flight training. Designated a Naval Aviator in March 1960, he received orders to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Twelve at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. From October 1963 to October 1966, he was at- tached to the Defense Intelligence Agency in Wash- ington, D.C. Me was next ordered to duty as Aide and riag Lieutenant on the staff of Commander Carrier Division Seven in the Pacific. He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in January 1967. Admiral Bernsen reported to Carrier Airborne Eariy Warning Squadron 120 (RVAW-120) in Norfolk, Virginia, In October 1968 for familiarization training in E-2B aircraft. He subsequently completed two Mediterrean deployments with VAW-126 aboard USS rORRESTAL (CVA-59). Following a tour under in- struction at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, during which time he was promoted to Com- mander, he returned to VAW-126 in February 1972 to become Executive Officer and subsequently Com- manding Officer. He reported to USS FORRESTAL in April 1974 as Navigator, completing his fourth and fiflh succes- sive deployments aboard CVA 59. From December 1975 to April 1977, he com- manded RVAW-120, the training squadron for the E- 2 Mawkeye aircraft. Following this command tour, he served for two years in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare (OP-05) in Wash- ington, D.C, the first year as the E-2 Aircraft Program Coordinator, the second as Head of the Program Management Section. On 1 July, 1979, he was pro- moted to Captain. Having assumed command of USS LA SALLE (AGr-3) in March 1980, he served with her in the Ara- bian Gulf during the hostage crisis in Iran and the ini- tiation of the Iran Iraq War. From March 1982 until the spring of 1983, Admiral Bernsen was assigned as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the Su- preme Allied Commande r Atlantic in Norfolk, Virgin- ia. In June 1983 he assumed command of the Navy ' s training carrier, USS LEXiriGTOn (AVT16). Relieved in December 1984, he was promoted to Rear Admiral and assumed duties as Director of Plans, Policy and Programs for the United States Central Command in March 1985. Admiral Bernsen assumed duties as Commander, Middle East Force on 5 July 1986. His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Joint Ser- vice Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and various theatre and campaign awards. Rear Admiral Bernsen is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He is married to the former Doris Champion of Shelby, North Carolina. EXECUTIVE I wt ' w 1 1 w ¥■ i f y ' m Michael F. Cordasco, Jr. Lieutenant Commander SEPT 1985 - SEPT 1986 Lieutenant Commander Cordasco graduated from Texas ASfM University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation. Enter- ing the Mavy, he was assigned to USS COnSTCLLA- Tion (CV-64) as engineering officer. His next tour of duty was with the Pre-commissioning Unit of USS HERCULES (Pt1M-2) where he served as Engineering Officer. His subsequent tours of sea duty were on USS EPPERS (DD 719), USS CAROn (DD 970), USS PE- TERSOn (DD 969), USS PORT PISflER (LSD 40), USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and Destroyer Squadron Eight on Temporary Duty. Other assignments have included Assistant Di- rector of Gas Turbine School, Great Lakes, United na- tions Truce Supervision Organization as a Military Observer in Lebanon and Syria and the Maval Post- graduate School, Monterey, California, where he ear- ned a Masters Degree in National Security Affairs, with a focus on Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Among Lieutenant Commander Cordaso ' s per- sonal awards are the Mavy Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Service, Viet- namese Campaign, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, United Nations Observer, Sea Service, Battle E and National Defense ribbons. r r . OFFICERS James T. Carroll, III Lieutenant Commander SEPT 1986 - Present Graduating from Villanova University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, Lieutenant Commander Carroll received his commission through the Maval Reserve Officer Training Corps (MROTC) Program. His first assignment was to the precommission- ing detail of USS MOinESTER (DE 1097) where he served as Gunnery Officer. During his tour on Moi- nester he also served as Tirst Lieutenant and Naviga- tor. In 1978 he was assigned as Mavigator onboard USS TULARE (LKA 112). While on Tulare, he also served as Communications and Operations Officer. After attending Surface Warfare Officer School fif Department Head School, he was assigned to the pre-commissioning detail for USS ANTRIM (FFG 20) as the Ship Control Officer. His next assignment was as Operations Officer on board USS TREnTOn (LPD 14). During this tour he participated in Operation Ur- gent rtiry in Grenada and multi-national peacekeep- ing force support operations in Beirut, Lebanon. Next, he was assigned as the Amphibious Readi- ness Officer for Commander, Amphibious Squadron Ten. Lieutenant Commander Carroll ' s decorations in- clude two Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Torce Medal, Navy Expeditionary Eorce Medal, Hu- manitarian Service Medal and National Defense Med- al. He is married to the former Barbara Lynn Court- ney of Myerstown, Pennsylvania, with two sons, James and Matthew. CHIEF or STAFF Herman J. Meyer Captain A native of Dobbs Terry, Mew York, Captain Meyer graduated from Lebanon Valley College, Ann- ville, Pennsylvania in 1963. Upon completion of Offi- cers Candidate School, Mewport, Rhode Island, he was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Maval Re- serve in June 1964. His first assignment was USS SAnoOVAL (APA- 194) as Repair Officer and CIC OflRcer. In 1967 Cap- tain Meyer was assigned to USS VESOLE (DD 878) as the Main Propulsion Assistant. While on board, he was augmented to the USn and ordered to the De- partment Head Course, Newport, Rhode Island. Upon graduation in November 1968, he was as- s igned to the USS MAPiLEY (DD 940) as Weapons Of- ficer. Completing his tour in December 1969, Cap- tain Meyer was assigned to USS HAVRE (PCE 877) as Commanding Officer homeported in Great Lakes, Illinois with the primary mission of training reserve units. In July 1970, fSSrt ll KC was decommission- ed and he reported to the Bureau of Maval Personnel where he headed the assignment shop for the Havy s BT, MM, and BR s and later on became the Washing- ton Placement Officer for enlisted personnel. Upon completion of his first shore tour, Captain Meyer was ordered for duty as a staff officer on Com- mander Carrier Group Two (CTT 60) homeported in Athens, Greece. In August 1974, Captain Meyer re- ported to the Maval War College Command and Staff in Mewport, Rhode Island, and upon graduation in August 1975, returned to sea as Executive Officer of USSFATTERSOrKEF 1061) homeported in Mayport, riorida. In April 1977, he was ordered to the Office oftheChief of Maval Operations for duty in the Policy and Plans Department, primarily in the area of MATO Rationalization, Standardization and Interoperabili- ty. At this time, he completed his Masters in Business Management from Central Michigan University. Fol- lowing this tour he was assigned as a student to the senior service school at the Mational War College, Fort McMair, Washington, D.C. A graduate of the Senior Officer ' s Ship Material Readiness Course in Idaho Falls, Captain Meyer be- came USS MCinERTiEY (FFG-8 ' S) second Command- ing Officer fi-om 22 February 1982 to 23 May 1984. Mext he was assigned as Chief Staff Officer for Com- mander Destroyer Squadron Eight. Captain Meyer ' s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Mavy Achievement Medal. Captain Meyer is married to the former Tricia Harris of Potomac, Maryland. They have a son Zach- ary. Middle East Force The Middle East Torce, established in January 1949, is the only permanently assigned U.S. opera- tional command in the Middle East. A mobile-afloat command, the Eorce operates primarily in the Ara- bian Gulf, but makes periodic excursions to the Ara- bian Sea, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Though the Eorce is relatively small, consisting of five deployers and the flagship LA SALLE, the operating area is one of the largest assigned a naval command. The deployers are destroyers or ft-igates which augment Middle East Force on a rotational ba- sis from the Atlantic and Pacific Elects. In addition, two aircraft are a permanent part of the Force: a fixed- wing transport and a helicopter. Middle East Force conducts numerous tasks in 41 K the region to maintain U.S. presence in an area of the world undergoing rapid economic change. Goodwill visits by ships of the Force to ports in the Middle East are an important ac unct to our country ' s desire to promote cooperation, understanding and cultural exchange with countries in the Middle East. More- over, the deployment of Middle East Force ships is indicative of the historical importance the U.S. places on freedom of the seas. To this end. Commander, Middle East Force serves a dual role; that of Senior U.S. Military Com- mander and ambassador. The Commander, a rear admiral, confers with diplomatic missions in the re- gion to ensure concerted policies and actions, and he maintains dialogue with the heads of state, lead- ers and military commanders of non-aligned coun- tries. To ensure freedom of the seas. Middle East Force ships conduct combined exercises with region- al navies as well as with P1ATO and Pacific Fleet naval forces. CHANGES OF COMMAND Commander, Middle East Force RADM John F. Addams - RADM Harold J. Bernsen 5 July 1986 Commanding Officer, USS La Salle CAPT Brent M. Bennitt - CAPT Hubert F. Tahaney, Jr. 26 April 1986 CAPT H lAH unClt. CATTT Ti.-Rimilll . - DEPARTMENT J. Heide G. Blau Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant 1st Lieutenant Supply Officer Summerville, SC. Millington. TH. R. DeCoster Lieutenant Engineering Officer Morfolk, VA. HEADS a y W. Hall S. Haney K. Hayes Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Medical Officer Dental Officer Navigation Officer Jacksonville, TL. Richland, WA. London, ENG. D. Kumata S. MacDonald T. Moran Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Medical Officer Navigation Officer Communications Officer Larkspur, CA. Manchester, CT. Mountainside, NJ. Not pictured? LT G. rietcher, CDR R. Kind LT r. Camplllo. LCDR J. Byrne. LT r. Slat tery, LCDR W. Black, LT A. Carambia, LCDR C. Muffine 8f LT P. Robblns. fimr% W. Smith Lieutenant Administrative Officer Chicago, IL. T. Walczyk B. Watkins Lieutenant Lieutenant Dental Officer Air Boss Green Bay, WI. Anderson, SC SHIP ' S orncERS ■MF i J. Jepson P. Richmond A. Ridnour Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant MPA Aviation Fuels CIC Greenville, PIC. Richmond, KY. Perry, lA. F. Ropke T. Van Wagner Q. Navas Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Junior Grade Weapons Assistant Engineering First Division Officer Pensacola, FL. Trenton, NJ. North Palm Beach, FL. E. Delaney D. Dunn L. Guzman Ensign Ensign Ensign Food Service Officer Disbursing Sales Electrical Officer Concord, Mass. new York, M.Y. Virginia Beach, VA. SHIP ' S orncERS r T. Kirchner CW04 Electronic Material San Diego, CA. R. Johnson Ensign 2nd Division Officer Tabora, Tanzania i n. Montez CW02 Electronic Material Toledo, OH. R. Leete Ensign Disbursing Officer Coudersport, PA. ' ■dff D. Wagner CW02 Damage Control Assistant San Diego, CA. Mot pictured: CW02 Q. Murlbut, LT H. Delano, LT K. Dixon, LT V. KIsellca. CW02 K. Hollcy CW03 J. ZImpher, LT J. KIncheloe, CMS W. Bowman. EMS M. Ryan. CHIEF PETTY OmCERS L. Loth ABCM (SW) Command Master Chief Orlando, FL. J. Rice BMCM (SW) Command Master Chief nancy, KY. 9rj J. Barksdale EMCS C Division Hatch, MM. j Mrs. R. Campbell V. Garza MMCS EMCS (SW) M Division X Division Dahlgren, VA. San Antonio, TX CHIEF PETTY C. Kennerson BMCS 1st Divdsion Opelousas, LA. W f J. McAuliffe BTCS B Division Hampton, VA. m G. Stoves BMCS 2nd Division Middletown, RI. ■MMHCn. P. Almazan SHC S-3 Division Philippines rmwrn T. Boyd HTC (SW) R. Division Dunoon, Scotland W. Aquino SKC S-1 Division San Trancisco, CA. D. Brewer MCC (SW) Command Career Counselor Hartsville, SC. M. Batz RMC (SW) CR Division Chehalis, WA. R. Danielson ETC OE Division Raymond, MN. OFFICERS ,-■ J R. Dizon EMC A Division Pensacola, FL. A. Telipe MSC S-2 Division San Diego, CA. H. Gibson MAC X Division Bermuda I ltt ' E. Henry PMC X Division Denver, CO. R. Kinney QMC nav. Division Newton, MJ. ' • Wf rt J. Ninnick NCC Command Career Counselor Ashland, OH. f % ' fllB, T. nadeau EWC OE Division Pensacola, FL. D. Orton ETC OE Division Binghampton, M.Y. G. Priest OSC (SW) OI Division Gadsden, AL. -iftu M. Rogers E. Styles R. Thomas EMC (SW) MMC (SW) MSC A Division M. Division S-2 Division Chorus Christi, TX Warner Robins, GA Morehead, KY J. Williams MMC M Division G. Wright RMC CR Division St. Louis, MO Mot pictured: YnC D. Boirles, QMC H. Mitchell, RMCS G. rife, RMC C. Honkc SMC R. Mance TCC R. Joy, MRC9 r. OrochowskI, BTC W. Greggs. MMC J. Shewmake, MTC G. Green, MTCS L. Larlmore, EWC R. Clan, MSC R. Tlam- zon 8f SHC J. Childress ADMIMISTRATIOM When speakinq of diversity, the Administration Department reigns supreme. This department, made up of X Division, Is headed by LT Smith, the ships Administration Officer. Assisting in the supervision of this department is PMC Menry, the Personnel Offi- cer, and YP11 flaug, the ships secretary. In this de- partment is the Ship ' sAdmin Office, where all ofTicial command correspondence is prepared, the Plan of the Day is published, officer service records are maintained and ail instructions, notices and com- mand policies are kept on file. In the Personnel Office all matters related to the ship s crewmembers ser- vice records are administered to . . . from orders to schools, emergency data and promotions, to leave requests, I.D. card issues and transfer orders. The Post Office, handling our all important mail require- ments also falls under this department ' s realm, as does the Legal Office and the Library. The Command Master Chief and Career Counselor perform their im- portant functions in Admin, and the Master-at-Arms rorce, LA SALLE ' SPoMce Department, is another Ad- ministration Department operation. The Print Shop, the Chaplain ' s office and chapel and the 3-M Coordi- nator also operate as a part of the Admin Team. Mot pictured: YrtSM Davis, VMSM Ingersoll. YMSM A. Mann. YMSM M. Ferry A. Dorty YMSM West Warwick, Rl rruitland. Ml Lansing, MI I ' Jif ' S A. Hemphill RPSM Rock Hill, SC D. ingersoll YMSM Joplin, MO V. Portanier RPSM Reading, CA I. Porter PMSN Jacksonville, TL J. Sanders PCSM Selins, PA AIR LA SALLES ' S Air Department, V-1 Division, is a colorful, well orchestrated team. During flight quar- ters you can see the yellow shirts, or Landing Signals Enlisted directing a helicopter to a safe landing or a successful launch. The blue shirts scramble around the deck to set, or let loose, the safety chains and chalks which keep the bird on deck. The purple gang, or aircraft fuelers, wait cautiously for the signal that sends them on deck to re-fuel the waiting helo. The red shirts are hidden by the hot suits, as the crash and rescue team watches . . . hoping they never have to use their skills. The green shirted mechanics make sure the yellow gear, flight deck mobile equip- ment, is always in the best shape. This team plays a m or role in support of the ship, the flag staff and the Middle East Eorce, ensur- ing the HS-1 H-3 Helicopter, dubbed the Desert Duck, safely delivers personnel, parts and, of course, mail. LT Watkins is the Air Boss, LT Richmond is the Aviation Euels Officer, ABMl Danner is the Elight Deck Leading Petty Officer and ABEl Callejo leads the fuel team. Together they call the signals for a team that spells success in capital letters — S-A-E-E- T-YI l« I ' T. Callejo ABFl Alameda, CA J. Danner v. Dunnig; an ABHl ABH2 LaureMlle, DM Bermuda v. McLendon ABr2 Ansonvllle, MC P. Plott ABr2 Talahassee, TL riot pictured: An L. Graves. AM M. Gray, AM R. McCormack ASM3 R. PImentel 8f AM R. Thullcn T. Gray COMMUMICATIOMS In today s fast-paced, modern Havy, communica- tions plays a key role. In CR Division, communica- tions is the name of the game. CR Division means Ra- dio Central . . . the voice and ears of LA SALLE. Nearly 30 men man this division ... a division you may say never sleeps. Radio Central operates around the clock and year round, sending and receiving up to 800 messages a day. These messages can include anything from personal telegrams, notification of personnel orders, emergency information, opera- tional and administrative traffic to even the basics . . . news, sports and weather. CR Division uses a vari- ety of circuits and equipment to transmit and receive messages. Satellite Communications, UMT and VHT transmissions are the more common means . . . with a secure voice network also utilized. LA SALLES Radio Shack processes message traffic for the ship and Middle East Torce staff, as well as being the relay station for other MIDEASTFOR units. LT Moran is the Communications Department head and RMC Wright and RMC Batz ensures we have the ability to communicate on demand. Doing this involves a painstaking approach to the job . . . information must be processed quickly and accurately, with no margin for error. In CR doing it right is the order of the day. R. Olson J. Brooks M. McCandless S. SIngkoffer H. Williams RMl RM2 RM2 RM2 RM2 Greenville, SC Omaha. ME Grand Island, NE Memphis, m v. Pulllam RM3 Toccoa, GA D. Morrow R. Velez K. Collins K. Johnson D. MIddaugh RMSn RMSN RMS A RMSA RMSA Augusta, GA Bronx, NY Millsboro DE Thomasville, NC Kingston, PA D. Stein RMSA Webster City. lA R. Tyree RMSA Clinton, TM i . fe if W. Wark C. Britt RMSA RMSR Oklawaha, FL Key Largo, TL not pictured: RMl J. Rhodes, RMl R. Williams, RM2 C. Alexander, RM3 M. Allhouse, RM3 C. Burton, RMS E. Qrider, RM3 J. Hopkins, RMS R. Pierce, RM3 Q. Welsh, RMSn A. Davis, RMSM M. McCarty, RMSN V. Melecio, RMSM C. Zanda CS Divis U f I f ' i If CR Division is the new era in communications, then CS is the traditional. With radio communications being the state-of- the art, you would think the older, traditional forms of communicating would be replaced. That could not be farther from the truth in CS Division. CS Division utilizes timeless technique in Talking to other ships. Using hand held flags or lights the Signalmen can send messages to ships with semaphore ... a visual alphabet depicted by placing the right and left arms in a number of posi- tions. The use of flag hoists is another of the tricks of their trade. By raising a single flag or pennant, or a colorful combination of flags, the Signal gang can send a coded message or simply indicate a particular shipboard evoluation, such as anchoring or flight op- erations. Another form of visual communications employed by CS Division is the flashing light. A se- ries of long and short flashes of light utilizes Morse code . . . and can quickly send a message to another ship or even a shore based facility. Signalmen can communicate with anyone in the world by using in- ternational and allied codes. LT Moran is the boss in this division, with SMC Williams and SMC Parrish sending the right signals to this important division in Communications Department. R. Lackey SM2 (SW) Lawrenceburg. KY S. Keough K. Lakey C. Sanders SMSA SMSA SMSA Glendale, CA Buckley, WA % B. rinn K. Howard SMSA SMSA Chicago , IL Ypsilanti. Ml Not pictured: SM2 J. Sailors. SM3 K. LaCoss, SMSN H. Byrd, SMSN King, SMSn Q. McCrary, St SMSN P. Show- ers J. Shaw SMSR DECK 1st Division When you talk about the seafarer ' s trade, it seems that the duties of the Boatswain ' s Mate always comes to mind. In First Division these duties are the plan of the day. Under LTJG Mavas and BMCS Kenner- son, rirst Division manages a vast amount of space and a vast amount of responsibility. One of their most important tasks is keeping the foe sle in top- notch shape. Included in this duty is dropping the an- chors, which weigh over 22,000 pounds apiece, with anchor chain that weighs nearly 1 25 pounds per link. First Division also runs the sail lofl, which is respon- sible for all the canvas work on the ship, such as the ceremonial awnings and windbreakers. In charge of much of the outside preservation of the ship, the fact that they manage the paint locker comes in handy . . . since the ship uses more than 500 gallons of white paint alone each year. Additionally, First Divi- sion maintains the Bos ' n ' s Locker which is the clean- ing gear issue point for the ship, and the boat deck and auxilliary crane, as well as the smaller ships boats. Pnuematic tool issue falls under First too. And to cap it all off, the Boatswain ' s Mates and Seaman of First Division also stand underway watches on the Bridge, as Helmsmen and Look-outs. 9 L. Jurey D. Keefe P. Alvarado B. Drayton M. rorsyth BMl BMl BM2 BM2 BM2 Milton. FL Miami, rL Mealdsburg, CA Charleston, SC Oshkosh. Wl K. Poss Not pictured: BMSN W. Almeder, 5H J. Arroyorlos. Sn M. Artis, SH J. Brown, SM M. Calabrcse, SM B. Cardona, SN B. Chambers, SM D. Cllne, SN P. Curras, 5M J, Davis, SH T. Davis, SH J, Dean, Sn K. Deeters, SP( J. Dupree, SN D. risher, 5A L. Graves, 5H M, Glass, BM3 T. Harrison, SN I. Hart, SN A. Harris, 5M R. Hudyberdi, BM2 M. Hun- tington, SN T, Jackson, BM2 W. Jackson. SN T. Jones W. nail SM Gnadenhutten, OH r. RIedlemeir SM Philadelphia. PA Cleveland, OH J. Taylor SM Charleston, SC A, Cook SA Raineville, WV R. Cggleston SA Springfield, IL T. Hullinger SA Lima, OH $ ' , i R. Marsh SA Houston, TX Q. McClellen SA S. O Haire SA new York, MY L. Reed SM Henderson, TX B. Baker SA S. Charieston, WV C. Bloomquist SA McLean, ME P Mew York, MY T. Lewis SA PhenU City, AL 1 O. Price SA Paterson, MJ R. Pritchard SA Duluth, MM J. Rolda SA Aueclbo. PR N. Wison SA Hardeeville, SC T. Yoakem SA R. Cobb SR Detroit, Ml M. Dunlap SR Knox, PA M. Johnson SR new Orleans, LA W. Washington SR napoloenvllle, LA Mot pictured: SM R. Kullk, SM M. Lanaghan. FA S. Laconte. BM2 C. Lovett, SM J. Luis, SM E. Lugardo, Sn G. Maye, Sn J. McClung. SM B. McCauley. SM M. McDonald, SM C. Mejias, SM D. Miller. SA M. Millican, SM A. Moore, SM G. Meely, SM D. Mippert, SM B. Oakes. SM J. Penney. SM K. Perez, SM M. Perez, SM O. Price, SA R. Pritchard, SM T. Robertson, SM Roldanalmodo, BMI Schlect, it SM M. Simmons. 2nd Division Boatswain ' s Mates have always been known as the Jacks of All Trades. In Second Division this is more than true. Following the leadership of ENS Johnson and BMCS Stoves, Second Division person- nel are always out and about. This division stands un- derway Bridge watches along with First Division. When not on watch, a major evoluation they are in- volved in is the underway replenishment . . . trans- ferring fuel and cargo from ship to ship while under- way. These men are also responsible for well deck operations, such as launching and recovering the ships two Mike boats. They are also charged with maintenance of the M-8s, as well as keeping the Ad- miral ' s Barge in top shape. Additionally, Second Di- vision ensures the lower vehicle stowage is kept up in 4.0 condition, along with the side ports and the Quarterdeck. The Quarterdeck is the first place visi- tors to LA SALLE see, and Second Division takes great pride making sure all LA SALLE first impres- sions are good ones. Of course with all their duties, LA S 4LLCSBoatswains ' s Mates still practice the fun- damentals of Marlinspike Seamanship. Without the proper knowledge and skill in tying knots and splic- ing line, jobs as simple as working over the side or as complex as an UHREP could not be done safely. M. Hester BM2 Elberton, QA D. Phares D. Bates R. Boshard J. Gates BM2 BM3 BM3 BM3 rranklin, WV Chester, PA Cochranton, PA Dudley, PA B. Harding C. Burns BM3 sn Medina, OH Ardmore, OK Mot pictured: Sn J. Smith, SM K. Smith, SN R. South, SM R. Staple SM C. Williams, SH T. Yoak- em, SM K. Thompson, SM V. Turner, SM G. Valdes- pino, SM W. Vaughn, SM D. Washington, SM R. White, 8r SM J. Wray. i7 D. Ceasar M. Gonzales L. Llenin M. Manning K. Morgan sn sn sn SM sn Mount Airy, nc Refugio, TX Mayaguez, PR Poughkeepsie. riY l ort Arthur, TX Moss Point, MS M. MacCloud SA Highlands, riJ v G. Meara SA Valley Cottage NY O. Martinez SA Puerto Rico D. Moore R. Merges C. Robinson SA SA SA Dallas, TX Puerto Rico nc J. Rodriguez C. Rolark J. Taylor W. Townson E. Vega SA SA SA SA SA Puerto Rico Kalamazoo. Ml Camden, PIJ Hayti, MO Gary, IM . i . §%3 3 ' ' J. Banta L. Bustamante R. Coulter SR SR SR Tecumseh, OK Marfa, TX Newport, TN n. Davila SR El Paso, TX T. DionisI SR Pittsburgh, PA 7 . Drone SR D. Harper A. Hill SR SR West Memphis, AL Auburn, AL B. Houston J. Johnson SR SR Oklahoma City, OK Washington, D.C. A. Washington SR Birmingham, AL Third Division means Weapons. As such, all of the ship ' s fire-power comes from this division, head- ed by LTJG Mavas and rci Grizzard. The Gunners Mates are in charge of the 3 50 caliber rapid fire twin mounts, our big guns. These guns can engage sur- face or air threats. Preventive maintenance, ammo on-loading and stowage and firing these guns means a full schedule for the GM ' s. Also among their duties is the control and maintenance of our other armory equipment, such as the .50 caliber and M-60 ma- chine guns, M-14 ' s, shotguns, .45 caliber pistols, M- 79 grenade launchers and flare guns. The firecon- trolmen of Third Division are responsible for the up- keep and operation of CIWS, the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System, a gatling gun designed to take on all in-coming missiles and air craft using 20mm rounds. CIWS duties include maintaining and repair- ing the firecontrol radar and computer which is part of the system. Third Division also controls the vari- ous ammunition magazines. Additionally, Third Di- vision is tasked with coordinating small arms famil- iarization firing of the ships crew and watch stan- ders, as well as doing a major part in training the Ship ' s Self Defense Force - an elite team determined to repel boarders, and the Ship ' s Landing Force. T. Grizzard J. Prosper M. Crook E. Graham r. Mauer rci GMGl GMG2 rc2 QMQ2 (SW) Dublin, GA Mew York, NY Beaver Dam, Wl Elizabeth City, PU Attleboro, MA ' ' ' '  i .L- R. Maydole GMQ2 Aitkin, MM R. Shipman rC2 Virginia Beach, VA « - , V I J. LaU Boston, MA y f G. rioerke A. Kemp GMGSM GMGSn Crystal Springs, MS NC R. Sanderson QMGSn Detroit, Ml D. Siko GMGSA Fittsburgli, PA not pictured: SM B. Chambers, rCSM J. Lauck, rC3 T. Stegmuller, GMG2 B. Pearson, TCSM R. Smith, rC3 P. Trunzo, GMG2 J. Wllkins. ENGINEERING ' 1 A Division means versitility, pure and simple. This division is divided into four separate shops: the boat shop, ACfifR, the MR shop and the filter shop. The boat shop is in charge of maintaining and repair- ing the emergency deisel generators, after steering control, the anchor windlass, forklifts, monorail lifts, elevators and vehicle ramps. They also are the me- chanics for the ships boats. ACfifR operates 17 air conditioning plants, two refrigeration plants, repairs the ship ' s laundry equipment, service dishwashers and other galley equipment, provides steam and heat onboard, provides cooling water for electronic equipment. The MR shop is a complete machinery repair facility. Much of their work is in direct support of other departmental repairjobs. They fabricate and manufacture repair parts for a wide assortment of machinery and equipment. They also do engraving for signs and plaques. The Filter Shop repairs and cleans filters for our fans, heaters and ventilation systems. A Gang is headed by EMS Peterson, with Enc Rogers helping him to ensure this versitile divi- sion provides important services to the ship and her crew. The Chief Engineer is LT DeCoster. 1 WW t. Dean MMl (SW) Glens Falls, MY E. Duncan MMl J. Jones MMl Tullahoma, m J. Smith - K. Campbell MR2 v MM3 Leadville, CO Amarillo, TX J. Gauntt MM3 E. Tallahassee. AL R. Batchelder MRrn Enfield, ME T. Campbell R. Gibson rrt Enrn Glouster Township, NY Pawhuska, OK C. Jones MMFN Corpus Christi, TX M. Murphy Enrn Stockbridge, QA J. nichols r. Perkins R. Rocklin W. Splvey B. Tarver m MMrn ENrn Qalway, PIY EMEA MMrn Bartow, GA S. Utiey W. White B. Will MRrrt MMEM MMFPI Southington, CT St. Stephen, SC R. Thompson TA Lebanon, MO R. Luclo ENFA Mot pictured: FM H. Campbell, MMFM K. Elliot, MR3 H. Reeves, EMFM T. Conger, En2 G. Kirch, MR3 M. Reeves The men of B Division aboard LA SALLE are re- sponsible for providing the main ingredient to a con- ventional steam powered ship: super heated steam. Although there are many very important pieces of equipment on board ship, the mechanical heart of the ship is the two 600 PSI boilers. The boilers take feed water and convert it to super heated steam for such uses as propelling the ship through the water- ways of the world; driving the four steam driven elec- trical generators, which produce the electrical power to operate everything from complex radar systems to microwave ovens; and, providing the heat source to the ship ' s evaporators, enabling us to produce fresh water for drinking, cooking and, of course, showers. Led by LT Decoster, the Chief Engineer, LT Jepson, the Main Propulsion Assistant, and MTCS Mc Auliffe, the B Division Officer, the BT s work in one of the most harsh environments aboard ship — the Main Machinery Spaces, where the average tempera- ture is above 95 degrees, the humidity is thick and sticky and the work days are long and hard. Just the same, the BTs of B Division will tell you there is no place they ' d rather work. D. Booton BTl Tahlf auah OK J. Qowan L. Packer M. Smith R. Bernards BTl BTl IMl BT2 Nichols, MY Re novo, PA Jeffersonvllle, IN Arnold, MD M. Pryor BTrM rallriver, MA i V R. Stone BTFM Shadyslde, OH Duncan, OK C. Bagley BTrA Baltimore, MD Q. Jacobs P. Lewis D. Long J. Reese B. Scanlan BT2 BT2 BT2 BT2 BT2 Oakland, CA Charlotte Hall, MD Lubbock, TX Allentown, PA J. Biycki P. Jones M. Lenhart P. neuman R. Berlinsky BT3 BT3 BT3 BT3 BTPN Milwaukee, Wl Michigan Cleveland, OH Milwaukee, WI Mt. Pleasant, SO R. Cordle C. DesoteM M. Kelsey D. Nippert R. Perez BTFM BTFM BTrn GMGSri SM Grumpier. WV Gladstone, Ml Washington, IN Omaha, riE Mayaguez, PR T. Biederman BTFA Battle Lake, MN S. Buffington D. Davis R. Eppley D. Ere res TA FA TA BTFA Shannon, GA Cleveland, OH Erie, PA Peoria, IL 1 C. GalosI W. Hall BTrA BTPA Philadelphia, PA Kelthville, LA E. Hays BXrA Kenner, LA G. Krapish M. Mllllcan FA SA Longlake, MY Detroit, OR R. Murphy BTFA Mlffllntown, PA T. Davis J. Fox R. Robltaille FR FR FR Chattanooga, TM Philadelphia, PA Mousatonic, MA Mot Pictured: BTl J. Renfro, BTl C. Storno, BT2 S. VIgue, BTFM D. Wiltanc BTl R. Carroll BT3 R. Foxworth, BTl B. Macltett, BT2 D. Merndori BTFM T. Hill, BTFA R. Langley, BT3 L. Partyka, BT3 J. Phillips, BTFM M. Capriotti. BT3 J. Duffy 8f BT3 M. Landecii Fulfilling a dual role, E Division accounts for two important services: internal communications and electricity. Mearly 250 telephones are onboard LA SALLEwith miles of phone cable connecting the vari- ous offices and work centers. Additionally, there are sound powered phone circuits, station to station an- nouncing systems, the engine order telegraph, and several alarm systems that must be maintained. The ICmen make sure we all get the word ' when needed. They also take care of the gyro compasses, the wind speed and direction indicators and the underwater log - our nautical speedometer. The EM ' s are in charge of power and distribution using four electrical generators capable of putting out 1,000 kilowatts each. The EM ' s also run an electrical motor rewind shop, servicing LA SALLE and other ships of COM- IDEASTFOR. E Division responsibility also includes electrical safety testing, lighting and wiring, as well as overhauling and maintaining all electrical gear on board. Everything from the electrical requirements of the small boats to the operation and repair of our movie projectors comes under E Divisions Electri- cian ' s Mates and Internal Communicationsmen. Led by EMS Guzman and EMCS Barksdale, E Division is LA SALLE Edison and Bell. Pw R. Rawls J. Shirk J. Culhane T. Davis R. Luster ICl EM2 EM3 EM3 IC3 Portsmouth, VA riemington, PA 7 J.T f ' p. Moble EM3 J. RIppberger IC3 C. Sargent EM3 J. Schmidt IC3 R. Thibeault EM3 Providence, RI IV 1 una Logantown, PA W. McKelvin icrn S. Partridge icrn northern Ireland not pictured: EM2 C. Baker, EM 1 L. Clark, EMS W. Conerly, ICrn E. Cook. EM3 G. Grumercti, EM3 D. Jones. IC2 J. Justice. EM2 M. Plechotka. EMrn J. Sawyer M Divisi As the Boiler Tech ' s supply the source of power, the Machinist ' s Mates of M Division provide the pro- pulsion . . . and much more. The MM ' s take the steam from the boilers and send it through two steam tur- bine engines, each capable of 12,000 shaft horse- power. These engines turn a shaft at a maximum rate of 6,000 revolutions per minute, which goes through the ship ' s reduction gear, our form of a transmission. In turn, the reduction gear turns the screws, two shafts that are attached to the propellers. The propel- lers are 12 and ' 2 feet in diameter, five-bladed and weigh 15,400 pounds each. In Main Control, the nerve center of Engineering, the MM ' s coordinate all engineering evolutions and monitor status of various systems. The main task, however, is to take ship ' s speed orders from the bridge and then turn the screws . . . anywhere from zero to 235 rpm ' s . . . which will move the ship at any desired speed, be it 5 knots, 10 knots or in excess of 20 nautical miles per hour. Additionally, the MM ' s service the steam turbines giving us electricity, and the 2 steam and four motor driven fire pumps. LT Jepson is the Main Propulsion Assistant and MMCS Campbell is the M Division Officer. They are assisted by MMC (SW) Styles and MMC Williams, who each head one of the two Enginerooms. ' v-, R. Duncan S. Wilson J. Wood D. Almario C. Bynum MMl MMl MMl MM2 MM2 Americos, GA Bainbridge, OH San Diego, CA Dallas, TX Fensacola, FL S. rryer T. OMara MM2 MM2 Traverse City, Ml Bloomfleld, MJ K. Richards MM2 Mew York, MY B. Clary MMTM Oswego, MY ■PV D. Coons MMTM Cheshire. MA 4m r 1 A. Crawford MMrM Paris, TX D. rrazer MMTM Motpictured:MM2 J. Wood, MMTM M.Thompson, MMl D.Sutton. MMFMJ. Tawes, MM2 M. Phillips MMrMD. Anta- naltis. MM2 M. Amistead, MM 1 J. Barrett, MMTM G. Burnett MMfM J. Despincs, MMTM M. rcll MM3 Percgoy MMrM M. Gloege, MMPM J. Qraebner, MM 1 W. Hayes MM 1 C. Logan MM3 J. Lozada. MMPM 5. Malonc. MMTM P. Peltier. MMFM J. Monroe. MMPM M. Mataro MMl I.. Mixon TM J. Moody I r I f S. rahey B. Kramer MMrn MMrn Breezy Point, MY itiver Grove, IL M. Lipori MMrn Brooklyn, NY S. Malone D. OQuinn MMFM rrt Prineville, OR HIMsboro, IL M. Olgin R. Olson MMFM MMrn Midland, TX Old Tappan. MJ : . B. Cardona FA Ceiba, PR C. Chapman M. MIttelmeler M. Mataro PA MMrA Ida, KS Brentwood, MY i7 R. Sheeley PA Sayre, PA J. Tawes MMPA Crisfield, MD K. TImson MMPA Essex, lA T. Williams T. Woods MMPA MMl Mewport Mews, VA R Division has two primary responsibilities . . . damage control and shipfltting. On the shipfitting side of the house, the HTs of R Division do mainte- nance on nearly any type of structure, piping system and sanitation system. Another aspect of the MT ' s job is sheetmetal and other metal fabrication tasks. The other Priority OME responsibility of R Division is Damage Control. The navy ' s experts in Damage Control, the MT ' s are tasked with training crew mem- bers the proper procedures to meet any potential damage situation. This division is the LA SALLE Tire Department, at-sea, and these firefighters train and lead the in-port fire parties through rigorous drills. These drills are designed to help us meet any crisis, whether it is a fire, flooding or explosion. As part of this responsibility, R Division oversees the Division- al Damage Control Petty Officers for their mainte- nance program, which is insurance that the needed damage control equipment is ready for action if and when it is needed. The ship ' s Damage Control Assis- tant, CW02 Wagner, is in charge of this division and all damage control operations. Me is assisted by HTC (SW) Boyd. If it ' s a plumbing pipe that needs to be installed, or a fire fought, R Division is on the scene. ■ W. Herring M. Merrill W. Shea S. Barrows J. Bushon HTl HTl HTl HT2 HT2 Mewport Mews, VA PhoenU. MY Haverhill, NA Greenwich. MY St. Clair Shores, Ml S. Miller R. Perry HTfR TR Sullivan, IL Van Buren. AK not pictured: HTTM S. Boutwell. HT2 R. Canodc, HTPM E. Hausmann, HT3 S. Moses, HTm Scarborough MEDICAL DENTAL Everybody on LA S lLtC takes their job serious- ly, yet one department seems to work with an added sense of urgency — Medical Dental. The Hospital Corpsmen in Medical, led by the ship s doctor LT Kumata, provides a wide variety of health care to the crew of M SALLE, MIDEASTrOR ships and other U.S. citizens. With an operating room, a treatment room, an eight bed ward, a pharmacy, an X-ray department and a laboratory the MMs are prepared for any illness or injury. But many of their duties go beyond the common cold and cut finger variety ... a majority is training in first aid and preventive medicine such as hearing conservation and heat stress. The corpsmen also assist in giving the Physical Readiness Test and are always on hand for emergency drills, flight quar- ters and of course, daily sick call. In Dental, the ship ' s dentist LT Haney and his Dental Techs add an- other dimension to LA SALLE health care. Be it a reg- ular teeth cleaning or oral surgery. Dental is on call. They provide diagnostic, restorative, cosmetic, pros- tetic, endodontic and perodontic service for the ser- vicemembers, dependants and government em- ployees. The doctors, corpsmen and dental techs have a sense of urgency about their jobs . . . the health and care of LA SALLE. 3 v . ri . 4 D. Amora Cypress, CA Woodhull, DY S. Satchell HMl Baltimore, MD riot pictured: MM 1 J. Askins. HM 1 R. Joyner, HM2 T. Coon, HM3 J. Mel- son, 8f MM3 J. Sanders riAYIGATION N Division Safety is an important aspect to every depart ment ' s mission on board LA SALLE, but to the Quar termasters of navigation it is the way of life. Headed by LT Hayes and his chief assistant QMC Kinney, the NAV team plots LA SALLE ' S course across the open seas, through the most treacherous water-ways of the world and in and out of some of the trickiest ports-of-call on any ship ' s schedule. Keeping the ship on a steady and accurate track demands the Quartermasters employ techniques both old and new . . . from centuries old skills like celestial naviga- tion to state-of-the-art electronic satellite fixes. The QM ' s plot the ship ' s course with precision, ensuring the arrival on station or in port meets the operational time-table. Also included in this department is the ship ' s Meteorology Office, forecasting and following the weather picture. The Photo-lab, providing Naviga- tion, Intelligence and Public Affairs photographic services, also comes under Mav. Additionally the Public Affairs Office and ship ' s closed circuit televi- sion and radio station is a part of navigation Depart- ment. WSAL TV and KSAL Radio provides informa- tion, entertainment and training for the entire ship ' s crew. L 7 i : IX D. Butts JOl Dearborn, MI L. Potter AGl Scottsboro, AL T. Brfzendine QM2 Lupus, MO Mot pictured: QMl M. Bacher, JOl D. Mcwey, QM2 L. Howard, PM2 J. Stevlson. QMSM J. Meadows, «r QMSM M. Talt OPERATIOMS toct iyision In Operations Department there are the opera- tors and the technicians. OE Division is made up of the Techs. Responsible for all of the ships electronic equipment, the Electronic Technicians and the Elec- tronic Warfare Technicians maintain more than 3,000 separate pieces of equipment. The ET ' s are in- volved in preventive maintenance and corrective re- pair for several vital systems. Radar and radio com- munications gear are the most apparent. But the ET ' s also maintain test equipment, the fathometer, the aircraft radio beacon, the satellite navigation sys- tem, all weather systems gear, and provide calibra- tion services for Middle East Eorce. Plus, they main- tain the ship ' s SNAP II computer system of 17 termi- nals shipwide and our MARS radio system. The EW ' s use passive electronic warfare systems to fulfill their job. The best way to describe their job is that they listen ' to surface and air contacts and ' fingerprint ' the sender. Using a sophisticated system they detect and identify the signals and the ship or plane emit- ting those signals. CW04 Kirchner is the Electronics Maintenance Officer and OE Division Officer. EWC Madeau, ETC Orton and ETC Danielson are the divi- sional CPO ' s. M. Dikeman J. Ebner R. Mueller B. Sharp S. Kopecky ETl ETl ETl ETl EW2 Denver, CO Savannah, QA Sylvania. OH Milwaukee, Wl Post rails, ID C. Stevenson EW2 Charlotte, nc C. Atkinson ET3 Kansas City, MO K. Darvalics ET3 Hamburg, PIJ 3 ' P J. Keach CT3 Swansea, SC O. Kelly EW3 Scitvate, MA r i x v D. Loudermilk ET3 J. Mauck EW3 Martinsburg, WV M. Mejia ET3 East Peoria, IL % n if G. Wells R. Wilcox M. Wilson C. Bologna J, TInsley ET3 ET3 ET3 ETSR EWSN Boston, MA Winner, 5D Jackson, MS Clarkston, Ml Mlbbing, MN not pictured: ETl D. Little, ET2 R. Cook, ET2 P. Groover, ET2 C. Janke, EW2 G. McCaslln, EW3 D. risher, EW3 M. Kingman, ET3 D. LIddle, EW3 Rashid, 8f EW3 S. Stephenson The Combat Information Center is virtually the operational nerve center of LA SALLE and home to the Operations Specialists of Ol Division. CIC Is the centerpiece of tactical surface and air activity. The OS ' s gather, display, interpret and disiminate infor- mation. The CIC Watch Officer, using the information will make recommendations to the Commanding Of- ficer. To identify and track surface and air contacts the OS ' s monitor radar and radio, work closely with the EW ' s and communicate with the lookouts. They also monitor irr radio frequencies, which are used to identify aircraft as friend or foe. CIC is also the con- trol center for incoming aircraft to land on deck. OS ' s provide a valuable third check of the ship ' s position using the DRT, or Dead Reckoning Tracking, to aug- ment the QM ' s and Satellite Navigation. Another as- pect to CIC and OI Division is Search and Rescue Op- erations Control. They also work closely with the Tire Control team for a tactical weapons operation. LT Murphy is the OPS Officer, LT Ridnour is the CIC Offi- cer and OI Division Officer. OSC Priest assists in ad- ministering the multitude of tasks assigned this divi- sion. , -;  z D. Carlln S. Earle B. Mailers M. R otte T. Brooks OSl OSl OSl OSl OS2 Rockledge, TL Columbia, 5C Cohaset, MA n. Kinstown, Rl Tuskegee, AL ■■j irlBME H 4 - H H IMn ' Mf ' ' ■■ ' H 9 r V 1 ►,v ' . - - - ■a V - M «k 5 B. Smith OS2 Middletown, ND if B. Wheeler OS3 Clearwater, FL 1 ■ 1 . R. Mewberry R. Wolfe OSSM OSSPi Huntington Beach. CA D. Toohey W. White S. Willis OSSA OSSA OSSR Santa Fe, TX Hopkinsville. KY Not pictured: OSl A. Metzger, OS2 K. Byrd, OS3 P. Jones, OS3 T. Popper, OSSPI E. Brunstad, OSSM A. Goodly, OSSn M. Haselow, 05SM S. Joly  OSSri L. Smith SUPPLY USS LA SALLE is at the very end of the supply line, but in Supply Departments S-1 Division the ship ' s needs are met with reliability and accuracy. S- I ' s main function is to requisition supplies of every type and track the requisitions to ensure timely deliv- ery. The Storekeepers, working for LT Blau and SKC Aquino, keep track of on board stocks, repair parts, and consumable items, such as pens, pencils, and paper plates. The SK ' s place a lot of emphasis on cus- tomer service as they assist individual departments and divisions order their supplies. Tracking ship- wide and departmental budgets is another task as- signed to S-1, as is that of arranging for and paying for all of our port services, such as water, electricity and garbage pick-up, bus and vehicle rentals and maintenance. In a pinch S-1 personnel will work closely with our husbandry agent to expedite local purchases of time critical items. One more item on the S-1 list of things to do is COSAL management, COSAL is a system used to ensure parts are on order and on hand before they are needed, so there is a minimum of work stoppage or down time to equip- ment. LA SALLE is a long way from the Mavy ' s supply warehouses, but S-1 Division brings us all the closer. R. KauppI K. Brown R. Collier K. Jeane B. Weilbacher SKI SK2 SK3 SK3 SKSPf Waukesha, WI Grand Prarie, TX Louisiana Hlnestown, LA Kolonia. Ponape not pictured: SK3 E. Hargrove S-2 and S-5 Divisions are the Cooks and Mess Cooks that provide a service that affects every man on ship . . . our meals. On the Mess Deck the MS ' s will serve up to 1,600 meals a day, including break- fast, lunch and dinner, as well as mid-rats served at night for shifl workers and watch standers. ror the noon and evening meals they even have a speed-line for those in a hurry. A night bakery prepares fresh breads, pies, cakes and cookies and there is always a salad bar stocked with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Mess Deck personnel also provide the chow for the CPO Mess and many of their items are served in the Wardroom. In the Wardroom Mess the cooks are responsible for preparing meals for an average of 30 ship ' s company and staff officers, in addition to providing cleaning, linen exchange and laundry pick up for the officers. Holidays are special events for the cooks, as they get a chance to really turn-to and show off their culinary expertise. And at least once a month there is a special holiday for crew members, as the S-2 Cooks prepare special meals and cakes for crew members having birthdays. ENS Delany, MSC Thomas, MSC Felipe and MSC Reiter su- pervise the S-2 and S-5 crews. R. Smith J. Thatcher T. Anderson D. Camel D. ritzgerald MSSA MSSn Pekln, IL MSSR MSSR MSSR Marwlch. MA Mot pictured: MS2 D. Ferry, MS3 C. Carson, MS2 D. Jeuning, MS3 S. Massey, MSSM L. Cook. MSSPt R. Johnson, MSSn K. Johnson R. Santiago MSSR B. Wade MSSR Montague, Ml S-3 Division EMS Dunn and SMC Almazan manage S-3 Divi- sion, which is made up of the Ship ' s Servicemen. This Division ' s primary mission is providing service, with a capital S, to the crew. The SM ' s operate the Ship ' s Store and offer other people-oriented ser- vices. In the Barbershop an average of 30 people a day are given squared away haircuts. About 100 cus- tomers a day visit the Ship ' s Store. The Store does its best to keep a fiill stock of items on hand for the crew. Necessity items like soap, shampoo and other toiletries and luxury items such as watches, stereos, cameras and reading materials are always available, in addition to T-shirts, socks and uniform items. Qee- dunk like potato chips and candy bars are also sold in the store. The Laundry processes more than 2,000 pounds of laundry and dry cleaning each week. The SH ' s also tend to the soda vending machines, which during the peak of summer months will go through nearly 250 cases of soda each day. Another impor- tant service S-3 provides is assisting crewmembers in making mail orders of uniforms and Navy Ex- change catalog items. The SH ' s like to live up to their motto of We are working harder to serve you bet- ter. ' - ' ' VVt, - g B. Johnson J. Robertson M. Stephens W. Zilinski D. Dennis SH2 SH2 SH2 SH2 SH3 Washington, D.C. Winchester, KY Los Angeles, CA Bartlesville, OK El Paso, TX K. Kuzia SHSA J. Edwards SHSR Oxford, DC rrV f H Mot pictured; SH2 S. Veal. SMSri E. Jaskolskl r. O ' Melll J. Dean M. Johnston DK2 DKSA DKSR Dublin, Ireland Cincinnati, OH Eldred, PA One of the smallest divisions on LA SALLE is S- 4 Division, headed by EMS Dunn, but everyone on board will agree their importance is by no means small. S-4 Division is the Disbursing Office manned by the Disbursing Clerks. The DK ' s manage the pay records for all crewmembers and embarked person- nel. The DK ' s also are responsible for paying these same personnel, about 600 of them, an average pay roll of $340,000 per month. Additionally, S-4 pro- cesses and liquidates travel claims, usually within four days. S-4 is the place to go to either start, stop or change a dependent ' s allottment or allottments for savings bonds, savings and checking accounts or charities. While their calculators are out, the DK ' s will compute cost of living allowances, sea pay, family separation allowances, VHA payments and uniform and civilian clothing allowances. DK ' s also cash checks, make change, exchange foreign currency and safe-keep money orders, stamps and money for the post office. As the new year rolls in S-4 Division will even distribute W-2 forms and other income tax information. They may be a small division, but for the Disbursing Clerks of S-4, there is no margin for error. Mot pictured: DRl Blankenship 8f DKSn R. Jones Since 1949 the mission of the Mavy s Middle East Force has been to provide an assurance of United States resolve in the region and to build goodwill with the peoples of the Middle East through frequent port visits and people-to-people contacts. M-l is the StafTs Administration Personnel Division which coordinates and prepares plans, directives and cor- respondence activities of the various Flag Offices. M- 2, Staffs Intelligence Division, collects, evaluates and disseminates intelligence as required. N-3 is Staffs Operations Division. They are responsible for the organization, employment and operational scheduling of ships assigned to Middle East Force. ri-4. Staffs Logistics Division, supervises matters in- volving disbursing, ordnance, repair and spare parts, fuel, and transportation of material to ships of the Force. M-5 is the Plans Division which prepares con- tingency and emergency plans and studies and en- sures their consistency with Force and higher com- mand policy. This division also ensures the readi- ness of Self-Defense Force Units aboard ships of the Force and manages the Stinger Missle Detachments of Force Units, ri-6 is the Communications Division of Staff. They ensure reliable, secure, and rapdi com- munications, based on wartime requirements, be- tween ships of the Force and other U.S. Mavy and al- lied navy units. Flag Galley Division prepares elegant dining at receptions, luncheons and dinners aboard the flagship during port visits to honor dignitaries of foreign governments and other VlP ' s. STAFF OFFICERS ' ' «SB, C 4 % 1 1 c . 1 ■ (l« ' ' R. Brown D. Grieve r. Lucy Commander Commander Lieutenant Colonel n-2 N-3 M-5 Washington, D.C. Corvallis, OR Dallas, TX J. Kelly G. McCannel C. Erber Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant ri-2 ri-3 ri-2 Westwood, MA Billings, MT rremont, MI T ■itfi C E. Kasiski J. Scarpa B. Thomas Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Flag Lieutenant M-4 Flag Secretary Sparta, MJ Fenwick Island, DE Jacksonville, FL K. risher R. Landess R. Dewman S. Wells C. WenU CT02 M 2 RM2 ri-6 Pri2 M-2 CTM2 n 2 MS2 Pt-1 Sanger, CA Jacksonville, FL Washington D,C. Coleman Ml S. Williamson Staff Sergeant Tampa, TL B. Willis CT02 N-2 l ew Orleans, LA S. Caltagerone CTR3 M-2 Atlanta, GA T. ragan CTR3 rt-2 Coatesville, PA i P. Piorander MS3 Ml Detroit, Ml i ' ,1 B. Smith H. Swiggett S. Woitalla S. Boylan M. Buck CTR3 n-2 YM3 CT03 ri-2 CTISM 11-2 Mssn n-i Easton, PA Dover, DE Buffalo, nn north Canton, OH Port Gibson, MS A. Burris J. Drotar H. Hernandez T. Kea M. Kitchener JR SM N-5 CTOSM n-2 SM n-5 SM n-5 sn ri-5 Wheeling, WV n. Hunt, PA Brownsville, TX Biloxi, MS Bronx, m T. Redick W. Riddick D. Turner SM SM n-5 CTOSn ri-2 Brandon, FL Currituck, MC Greeley, CO Hi % i W. Winchester O. Wynberg M. Zinn sn ri-5 CTRSn n 2 CTOsn n-2 St. Albahs, MY Prairie Grove, AR Birmingham, Ml VICE PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS LA SALLE r p. LA SALLE HOSTS JULY 4TH OPEM HOUSE FIRST AMMUAL NAUTICAL OLYMPIAD GENERAL QUARTERS, ALL HANDS MAM YOUR BATTLE STATIONS! WHEN THE WORK IS DOME RECREATION BEGINS in CELEBRATION Of :y . ' i v ' ' r i f l Wt A THAMKSGIVIMG AMD CHRISTMAS MANAMA BAHRAIN EVERY TH« G ' MANAMA, BAHRAIN Photography by PH2 M. Shephard W ' U I . ' IP ' ' M KARACHI, PAKISTAN Photography by LT T. Walczyk rORT MIZWAH, MIZWAH, OMAM Photography by JOl D. M. Butts OMAM Photography by JOI D. Butts, IC2 S. Vandenberg, SN M. Manning UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Photography by PH2 M. Shephard CRUISEBOOK STAFF Officers in Charge: LT. K. Hayes, LT S. MacDonald Editors: JOl D. 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