Laboon (DDG 58) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 2000 volume:

FEARLESS FIFTY EIGHT ' S NAMESAKE Fearless Fifty Eight honors the distinguished career of Captain John Francis Jake Laboon, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy. Known to most simply as Father Jake, he devoted his life to service to God, Country, and the Navy. A football star and National Championship Lacrosse AJl-American, Laboon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy as a member of the class of 1944. Assigned to the submarine USS PETO (SS 265), then Lieutenant Junior Grade Laboon won the Silver Star for brav- ery for diving from his moving submarine to rescue a downed aviator under heavy enemy fire. At the close of World War II in 1946, Lieutenant Laboon left the Navy to become a Jesuit priest. In 1958, Father Laboon returned to the Navy he loved as a member of the Chaplain Corps. Over the next 21 years, he served in virtually every branch of the Navy and Marine Corps. His assignments included tours in Alaska, Hawaii, Ja- pan, and Vietnam. As a Chaplain with the Marines in Vietnam, Father Laboon earned a Legion of Merit with Combat V. In addition to his heroic service in two wars, Father Laboon became the first chaplain for the Polaris Submarine Pro- gram, and later became the Senior Catholic Chaplain at the Naval Academy. The Naval Academy has honored Father Laboon by renaming the Chaplain ' s House in his honor. When he retired in 1979, Captain Laboon was the Fleet Chap- lain, Atlantic Fleet. When his naval career ended. Father Laboon returned to Annapolis as the house manager of the Jesuit retreat facil- ity, Manresa-on-Severn. His final tour of duty was a pastor of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church in Woodstock, Mary- land. When he died in 1988, Father Jake left behind countless service members and their families whose lives he had touched with his compassion and understanding. His courage and genuine interest and concern for all his shipmates was then, is now, and will forever remain an extraordinary example for young sailors and marines everywhere. It is in- deed an honor for DDG 58 to be named for such a hero. COMMANDING OFFICER Commander Eugene F. Moran Jr. United States Navy Commander Moran of Boca Raton, Florida was commis- sioned through the NROTC program at Florida State Uni- versity in 1984. Following Surface Warfare Division Officer Training in Newport, Rhode Island, he reported to USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) where he served as Communications Of- ficer, Combat Information center Officer and Ordnance Offi- cer from 1985 to 1987. Following his first sea tour Com- mander Moran attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and earned a Master ' s Degree in Fi- nancial Management. In 1989, Commander Moran reported to USS NICHOLSON (DD 982) as Operations Officer. Upon completion of his first department head tour. Commander Moran was assigned to the precommissioning crew of USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) as Operations Officer, where he served from 1991 to 1994. Following his Department Head tours. Commander Moran was assigned to the Bureau of Na- val Personnel, where he served as Major Staffs Placement Officer, and subsequently as the Chief of Naval Operations ' Deputy Special Assistant for Flag Officer Detailing until March 1997. Commander Moran was next assigned as Exec- utive Officer of USS ANZIO (CG 68). Upon completion of his Executive Officer tour in October 1998, Commander Moran was assigned as Commanding Officer, USS LABOON (DDG 58). Commander Moran is a Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology Seminar XXI Fellow, a non-resident graduate of the Air Command and Staff College and a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Com- mendation Medal (four awards). Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit awards. Commander Moran and his wife Julie have four daugh- ters: Kathryn, Andrea, Jillian and Rachel. m  iF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Robert M. Byron United States Navy LCDR Robert Byron was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He entered the U.S. Navy Academy from his hometown of Asheville, North CaroUna, and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science. He has served four sea tours with units of the Atlan- tic fleet during which he made four deployments to Arctic Circle, Northern and Southern Europe, and the Persian Gulf. He served as Damage Control Assistant and Second Division Officer in USS NEWPORT (LST 1179), Navigator Admin Officer in USS COONTZ (DDG 40), and Fire Control Officer and Combat Infor- mation Center Officer in USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47). His most recent tour at sea was as Operations and Combat Systems Officer in USS ANZIO (CG 68) from October 1995 to May 1997. LCDR Byron earned a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, and most recently served on the staff of Commander in Chief, United States European Command, Command, Control and Communications Systems Directorate in Stuttgart, Germany. LCDR Byron is married to the former Theresa Marie Trymbiski of Doyelstown, Pennsylvania, and has three children: Bridget, Robert, and James. LCDR Byron en- joys golf, fishing, camping, and woodworking. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF ■rAIJI MMCM (SW SS) James B. Ford United States Navy MMCM (SW SS) James B. Ford joined the Navy in March 1980 and attended Recruit Training at San Diego, CA. After completing Recruit Training he reported to Great Lakes, IL, where he attended Machinist Mate A School. Master Chief Ford reported to his first ship, USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) in January 1981, until June 1984. During this time he qualified Machinist Mate of the Watch and advanced to the rank of Second Class Petty Ofiicer. He was next assigned to USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) from June 1984 to June 1986. During his tour he qualified ESWS and was ad- vanced to First Class Petty Officer. Following his sea tour, Master Chief Ford reported to Naval Submarine School, Groton, Connecticut, for instructor duty from July 1986 until July 1989. He was also ad- vanced to Chief Petty Officer in 1988. During this time he completed all the training requirements to convert to the Submarine Service and did so in April 1989. He reported to the USS GREENLING (SSN 614) in August 1989 as Auxiliaries Division LCPO. During his tour he qualified in Subma- rines and all watch stations to Junior Officer of the Deck. Next he reported to the USS BERGALL (SSN 667) in November 1991 as Auxiliaries Division LCPO and 3M Coordinator. In February 1994, he was selected as a member of the Performance Monitoring Team of COMSUBRON EIGHT, as Auxiliaries Officer. He was selected for advancement to Senior Chief Petty Officer in March 1994. In February 1995, he reported to USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) as Chief of the Boat until February 1998. Master Chief Ford was selected to his present rank in March 1997. Following his COB tour. Master Chief Ford attended the Senior En- listed Academy, and reported as the Command Master Chief of RESO- LUTE (AFDM 10) in May 1998. In September 1999 he reported as Command Master Chief of USS LABOON (DDG 58). LIBERTY CALL LIBERTY CALL LIBERTY CALL . ■ 1 PISA ROME ■ v- -- v J ' t ' Siw ' ji.- v ' IVITi above: FC2(SW) Mgardle in Pisa below: A statue in Rome . (•s V Bn I 5U 1 LJ -a. .- LIBERTY ITALY TRIESTE VENICE above: Overlooking Venices waterways left: The beautifully different streets of Venice below: FC2(SW) Rutherford in Trieste nil Mk «, Vr II II ll« l It ii i! 11 II II r Jfl •• TT IT ti II • I • • • • • • 51 T IL . I. m jii i z-jL ::: x i;ij OFFICER ' S ■, •ji i J  ' W ' - ' n : iSn 5 ■B USS LABOON FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Family Support Group Officers Cissy Howell — President Dawn Kramarczuk — Vice President Adrianne Schmidt — Secretary Arlene Ledbetter — Treasurer Advisors: Julie Moran Theresa Byron Becki Heim Jeannette Lizano USS LABOON Family Ombudsmen The Ombudsman is a vital resource to assist the com- mand in discharg- ing the command- ing officer ' s (CO) responsibilities for the morale and wel- fare of the com- mand ' s families. The Ombudsman is the link between the command and the Navy family. This is especially true in deploying commands, where the Ombudsman is the primary point of contact between the families at home and the com- mand during de- ployment. The Laboon Family Support Group provided several activities for the friends and families of Laboon sailors during the deployment. In addition to the several long hours of hard work dedicated to en- suring we had a wonderful homecoming on August 18th, the Family Support Group hosted the following events. April 8, Easter Party at Norfolk Crossings Navy Housing Rec. Center May 20, Halfway Party at Jillian ' s June 3, Family Halfway Celebration at Ocean Breeze Fun Park August 5, Outchop Celebration at Jillian ' s August 17, Family Hospitality Night Group shot from Halfway Night: Jack Murphy, Pete Carlson, Laura Willis, Jeanette Lizano, Julie Moran, Dawn Kramarczuk, Becki Heim, Arlene Ledbetter, Cissy Howell Becki Heim is the spouse of ET2 Kevin Heim, who both lived in Louisville, KY, before making a life out of the Navy. Becki and her family, which now includes a son and daughter, have lived in Or- lando, FL, and Great Lakes, IL, before settling into the Hampton Roads area for the past 9 years. This cruise is her third as a Navy Wife, and her 1st as an om- budsman. Jeanette Lizano and her hus- band GMl Frank Lizano both orig- inally come from Florida. She has been a Navy Wife for 12 years, spending the entire time in Nor- folk, VA. The proud mommy of three girls, Jeanette successfully survived 5 deployments before be- coming an ombudsman for the LA- BOON. DID YOU KNOW Days for deployment Days underway Days inport Port visits Fuel received Fuel used Fresh water made Flight deck evolutions Underway replenishments Sonarbuoys Smoke Floats 9mm 12 Gauge M-14 M-60 50 cal. rounds Grenades 25 mm CIWS rounds expended 5 rounds expended Rex Torp expended Chaff expended Laundry washed Ship store sales Vending Machine sales Total payroll Hair cuts Eggs Milk Rice Sliced cheese Flour Pots calls Money saved by the crew with uses of the POTS Ime at $1 per min Sick call visits Cold Pack Issue and )Minor surgical Procedures (incl Sutures) Medevac cases 182 122 61 14 2,749,307 gal. 3,329,336 gal. 3,515,724 gal. 74 26 6 13 6000 195 2740 2000 2300 32 1000 6100 225 1 4 96,800 lbs. $127,244 $34,986.55 $286,498.00 2,500 4,185 doz. 1,863 gal. 2,340 lbs. 900 lbs. 1,110 lbs. 106,270 minutes $106,270 370 OSSN TORRENS, C.L. SH3 JOHNSON, B.M. LT ROBINSON, C.A. NEW ADDITION HT2 HOWELL, S.N, IC2 WOOD, D.M. MS2 TISDALE, R.L. BM2 SPARKMAN, M.S. EN3 REYES, L. LT LA VAN, D.M. IT2 KNIGHT, T.W. ADVANCEMENTS: FC2 Albert FCl Bailey STG2 Bartholomew HT2 Barto STG3 Belcher CTR2 Brauer ETl Brown DK3 Carnalasarya BM3 Davis ICl Davis SM3 Gaines SH3 Grant HT2 Gray YNl Green FC2 Koonce DC2 Lamm EW2 Maxwell FC2 Melton SK3 Mercedes CT02 Mitchell FC2 Moody STG2 Myers PC3 Nishihara GSEl Panchana FC2 Paramore SH3 Powell DC3 Ragocos MS2 Redman 0S2 Schmidt 0S2 Siefert QM3 Skipper IT3 Strange EW2 Turner IC2 Wood RTiSWiDaveHeileman EXECUTIVE Many rates are assigned to the Executive Div sion since we are very diversified and work d; rectly for the Executive Officer. We have 3 Personnelman onboard who perforrl personnel administration duties involved in mar power utilization, maintain personnel records! and accomplish ships accounting procedures Five Yeoman who perform varied clerical anil administrative duties. I One Navy Counselor who assists the commani in organizing and implementing retention pre; grams and counsels individuals on their career of . tions. DIVISION ■ One Master At Arms who performs, conducts lid advises the command on investigations, crime •evention, enforcement of orders and regula- Dns. I Two Hospital Corpsman who perform duties in le treatment of injuries, diseases and first aid. One Planned Maintenance Coordinator known 3 a SMC. This billet is currently held by a Chief ire Controlman. He is responsible for the main- mance onboard the ship, both to prevent break- own of equipment and changes in equipment pnfiguration. Combat Systems Department w cso LT J Kwnan Glenolden, FA FCO LT Greg Lotze Ashtabula. OH FCO LT Mike Miller Spnngville. NY STRIKE LTJG Jennifer Childs Coral Spnngs, FL EMO Bob Lutz Red Hook, NY 1 r 3TC(SW AW) Diaz vJew York City, NY ETKSW) Price Chesapeake, VA ETKSW) Crouse Anaheim, CA naMwKtm tumuii E Combat Systems Electronics Division con- sists of Electronics Technicians and Interior Communications Specialists. We keep the inter- nal and external communications circuits func- tional, as well as maintaining navigational sys- tems, radars, and the DTS satelight system. During the cruise, two of our sailors advanced; ICl Davis and IC2 Wood. Not Pictured: ETl Skoien Stoughton, WI IC3 Johnson Birmingham, AL ET2(SW) Marshall Wilmington, NC IC2 Wood Boise, ID ET3 Bennett Brooklyn, NY ET3(SW) Clarke IC3 Davis Mullins, SC ET3 Rubmstein San Pedro Sula, Honduras mmi ICKSW) Head Bessemer, AL ICl Davis Williston, FL ET2(SW) Brown Norfolk, VA ET2(SW AW) Patterson S. Pasadena, CA ET2 Heim Louisville, KY IC2(SW) Pokelwaldt N. Tonawanda, NY Si ET2(SW) Gilley Laurel Hill, FL CE DIVISION ICKSW) Head, ET2(SW) Marshall, ET3 Bennet, IC3 Davis, ET3 Golden, ETC(SW AW) Diaz, IC2(SW) Pokelwaldt, ETKSW) Grouse, ET3 Rubin- stein, ETl Skoien, ET2(SW) Gilley, IG2 Wood, ENS Lutz, ETl(SW) Price, ET2 Heim, ICFN Lescar, ET2(SW AW) Patterson, IC3 Johnson, FN Smith. ET3 Golden Newport News, VA ET3 Anseth Niles, WI FN Smith San Dimas, CA FN Stanton Los Angeles, CA CE DIVISION 12 Pokelwaldt prepares tojump into the Red Sea. ICl Head, ICFN Lescar, and ETl Price enjoying Dubrovnic. IC3 Johnson riding a camel in Petra, Jordan ET2 Heim getting in a Rock Ape ' s way in Gibralter. ET3 Rubinstein with friend in Gibralter. ET3 Golden, ET2(SW) Marshall, and IC2(SW) Pokelwaldt dining out in Croatia. CF FC2(SW) Tawny Bowen Livingston, TX FC2 John Mulcahy South Berwick, ME FC2(SW) Christopher Thomas Champaign, IL FCKSW) Michael Brannon Daytona Beach, FL FC2 Charles Koonce St. Ann, MO FC2(SW) Joseph Paramore Ozark, AL FC2(SW) Homer Thompson Cleveland, OH FCKSW) Mark Graziano El Paso, TX FC2(SW)Melanie McArdle Port St. Lucie, FL FC2(SW) James Rutherford Grand Chenier, I.A FC3 Andrew Bergman Chagrin Falls, OH FCKSW) Joseph McClain Johnstown, PA FC2(SW) Benjamin Miller Palm Bay, FL FC2 Adimu Sutton Newark, NJ FC3 Keith Carroll Humoldt, TN K FC3 Maria Hernandez Corning, CA CF FC3 Jonathan Wilson New Boston, TX FCSN Charles Lee Akron, OH CF division is broken down into four work centers, each handling a different aspect of the AEGIS Weapons System. CFOl, SPY. SPY is the primary air radar onboard Laboon. Detect- ing anything in the air, and communicating the locations to Laboon ' s weapons systems is SPY ' S principal function. CF02, FCS. The Fire Control System technicians deftly handle the launching of defense missiles at threats, while their Director RADARS guide the missile to- ward the threat. CF03, Display. Display technicians are responsible for the proper operation of the consoles throughout the ship, especially in CIC where a clear picture from Air, Surface and Sub-surface consoles are atal to the Laboon ' s tactical ability. CF04, Computer. Com- puter technicians have the essential responsibility of maintaining the computers that allow the weapons system to communicate with each other, and acts as one defense system, at all times. w CF DIVISION CS DIVISION FCC(SW)AlanFite STGl Richard Tyson FCl Martin enjoying Dubai night at Seaman ' s Cen- ter Responsible for all Combat Systems Publica- tion and Personnel Training FCKSW) Jeff Martin ex DIVISION LTJG Jennifer M ChJds Coral Springs, FL FCllSWl Sheila A Ramsey Spartanburg. SC FC2 Lon R, Nelson Vero Beach. FL 1 . K MMCMlSW SSi Jim B Ford Grady. AL FCClSWl Michael L Lefaive Shepardsville. KY FCC(SW) David W Heileman Cincinnati. OH FC2ISW] Scott E Willis Abilene. TX 1 mHL ' E ll FC2 Timnthv F Fne i FC2 Edward E Johns Elizabethton TN Waynesboro, MS FC3 John T. Melton, Jr. Folkston. GA FC3 Baylor B Hutto Columbia, SC FC3 Joshua D.O ' Neil Woodbndge. VA ex Division looking sharp for the camera. Smile! CX DIVISION FCC Lefaive enjoying the outstanding view. FC3 Kiker and FC3 Hutto enjoying liberty in FC2 Melton and FCl Bailey on the Harpoon Bahrain. launchers. FCl Bailey and FC2 Fries hard at work. FC3 Acuna striking a pose in Dubrovnik. FCl Ramsey and FC2 Nelson posing for the camera during an UNREP. Xf ' j- y ' -r —. ill -•-jVit ti6 tit 11 ' ' ffr ' ■ « ' l !l fH H ' |! Ji tt r-f T- I II II M ia UiLu i,, jiii 1 ' :Stf rt- .J isrr T ff fri If ; ' ' Mail Buoy Watchstander, CMC, and members of CX Division gather for a picture. The duct tape on FC3 Kiker ' s life vest and boots is ra- dar reflective tape . FCl Berry and FC3 Kiker having fun in Tri- este, Italy. FC2 Fries and FC2 Bowen hanging out in the Coliseum in Rome. -.-JUi ' CX Division enjoying a steel beach picnic on FCl Bailey, FC3 Acuna, and FC3 Kiker after a the 0-2 level. Having fun in the sun. grueling game of soccer in Jordan. Engineering Department CHIEF ENGINEER LT Scott MacDonald Norwell, MA MPDIVO LTJG Ann Palmer Richardson, TX AUXO LTJG Jeb Fisher Fairmont, WV MPA ENS Dave Bryant Ft. Worth, TX DCA ENS Laetitia Knight Tarboro, NC I II MP DIVISION r GSCM John Langejans Tucson, AZ GSMC Robert Allen Cordova, MD GSEC Richard Targbe Harper City, Liberia Main Propulsion Division is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of four LM2500 gas turbine engines, three Alli- son K-34 gas turbine generators and several other propulsion re- lated equipment. The division is composed of four separate work centers that work as a team to ensure plant reliability and safety. MP Division is the Heart and Soul of Engineering and plays an important role in the ship ' s overall mission. T GSMl Edward Kulp Columbus, OH GSM2 Michael Brown New Orleans, LA GSMl Glenn Foster Kansas City, MO GSMl Terry Howlett Batavia, OH GSE2 Ronald Rudolph Buffalo, NY GSE2 Angel Panchana Brooklyn, NY MAIN PROPULSION DIVISION We keep it turning and burning r GSE3 Maria Addison Lexington, KY GSM3 Ogendi Bonuke Nairobi, Kenya GSE3 Jayson Daze Cerritos, CA GSM3 Eduardo Nicholls Elizabeth, NJ GSM3 Lennon Page Stedman, NC GSE3 Victor Quiroz Prospect Park, NJ GSM3 Jamaine Smith Blakely, GA GSE3 Christopher Tejedor Jacksonville, FL GSM3 Jaime Vejar Lubbock, TX GSMFN James Durrance Stafford, VA FN Norman Padilla Bronx, NY GSEFN Maurice Ross Houston, TX GSM3 Julio Jauregui San Pedo, CA GSM3 Emil Salonga | ' | Torrance, CA M ' II GSEFN Jeremy Davis Portsmouth, VA Not Pictured; GSM2 Frederick Strains GSM3 Alfedo Lozano GSM3 Gustavo Preciado GSMFN John Bradley GSEFN Stephen Watson GSM2 Joe Marnell T MPDIV ' SOUTAND ABOUT PICTURES Ironman Victor tried water We don ' t have one of these Chihn ' poolside in Dubai, rafting in Spht, Croatia. back home! The nice folks that adopted us Quiroz and Watson enjoying for a day. dinner with their host family. « « . ( 3 •- ' % e i f4 ' MP Division makes an appear- Enjoying the sights in Venice, ance in the Vatican. Italy. Cheers!! Happy Hour in Du- The Latin Connection strikes All smiles in Bahrain despit( brovnik, Croatia. a pose. the heat. REPAIR DIVISION MR2 Jose Jaime Ugarte an ama, Republic nfPanaJ DCHSWl Richard Merckel. Jr. Port Richey. FL DC2ISW) Michael Wayne Ledbetter i alio f Not Pictured: HTl Jonathan Theodore Gray Moncks Corner, SC HT2 Christopher Lee Gray Aransaspass, TX DCS Corey Sutton HT2iSWi Shane Howeil Chambersburg. PA DCFN Samuel Alien Er Indianapolis. IN DCFN Sam Erwin, DC3 Joseph Ragocos, MR2 Jose Ugarte Hammin ' it up for the Camera in Dubrovnic, Croatia HT2(SW) Shane Howell What???? I ' m working here!!!! HT2 Christpher Gray Beer me. Oh wait, I have one already. Beer me anyway DCFN Samuel Erwin This is my berthing. There are many like it, but this one is mine. HTl John Gray, DC3 Rob- ert Sealey, FN Nadina Watson Business as usual j DCS Corey Sutton Oh he must work out!! FCKSW) Jeff Martin and HT2 Chris Gray Here ' s to you and here ' s to me. The rest we will Figure out later, after the hangover. At the chopping block. Be- fore and aftfer. ii-kSii GMSN Adams and DCFN Sam Moody If we knew what we were thinking, we wouldn ' t look like this. AUXILLERIES DIVISION LABOON ' s Enginemen are responsible for a wide variety of engineer- ing plants. They are 1 in fixing everything from galley equipment to dis- tilling plants to laundry presses. They are also responsible for fixing the reverse osmosis plants. Over this deployment, they are congratulated for a job well done!! EN2(SW) Meredith ENC(SW) Nolan EN3(SW) Jones EN3 Reyes ENS Hardin ENFN Gibbs ENS McGeorge ui ENFN Pierira Not Pictured: FN Miller David A Peck Elmira, NY Steve E, Pack Conway, AR LIuyd D Jones, Jr. Philadelphia, PA Patrick A. Duggan Parkersburg, WV ELECTRICAL DIVISION MILLENIUM CRUISE 2000 18 FEBRUARY WE LEFT FOR A 6 MONTH RIDE, MISSING OUR FAMILIES BUT FILLED WITH GREAT PRIDE SAFE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT Ij BOON WOULD PREVAIL, AGAINST BULLETS AND MISSILES, 320 PEOPLE SET SAIL WE FIXED GALLEY EQUIPMENT AND KEPT LAUNDRY ONLINE, WE KEPT THE RHIB ' S WORKING, FOR BOARDINGS, ANYTIME. THE SHIP WAS HIDING THANKS TO OUR DECEPTIVE LIGHTS THE DRESS SHIP LIGHTS GUIDED SAILORS HOME AFTER A LONG LIBERTY NIGHT WE GOT SOME NEW BLOOD, IN HESS AND IN BROWN, BUT WE LOST JAY DUB TO THAT BIG CAPITAL TOWN WE TRIED TO GET PHAM TO STAY, ALWAYS HOPING HE WOULD BUT ALAS HE SAID CHIEF, HAM AND CHEESE — NO GOOD WE PARTIED IN ROME AND SPLIT AND IN CRETE, BUT THE MOST FUN OF ALL WAS PALMA, ALL THOSE DLAQURIS WERE A TREAT ' WE DID THE GREAT DITCH, AND CLIMBED THE BIG ROCK, BUT THE BEST FEAT OF ALL WAS ON 18 AUG WE HEARD MOORED, NORFOLK WE WERE HOME DOCKED!!! Ralph Johnson Washington, DC M m 9f ' 4 li . Not Pictured: De ' Onatrae M. Brown Charleston, NC Thomas G. Bolton Pell City, AL David A, Gibson Marion, IN Joshua N Hess Corpus Christi. TX ELECTRICIANS DIVISION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT X 9 V ' TRO LT Amy Morrison EUicott City, MD OPS LT Derek Laven Lynnfield, MA CICO LT Manny Lara Bellwood, IL ANAV LTJG Nicole Bunar Middletown, RI OT LTJG Greg Winger Niagara Falls, NY COMMO LTJG Karen Lariviere Carlisle, PA OI ENS Ricky Shiloh Pelousas, LA COMMO EN.S Leah Haas Henderson, NV OI DIVISION Operations Specialist (OS) DSC Phillip W. Kaso )SSN Otis Brown, Jr. 0S3(SW) Dennis Wilson, Jr. 0S2(SW) Russell G. Ward 0S2(SW) Marcus Notgi-ass Not Pictured: 0S2 Darvis D. Howell SSN Ronald Garren 0S2(SW) Robert T. Coleman 0S2 Garret McGee OI DIVISION OSKSW) James A, Gugenberger OSKSW.) Lance C Shavers OSKSW) Michael Allen 0S2 Larry R Siefert, Jr. OS2 Jason A- Perez 0S3 Vincent L. Alexander 0S2(SW) Jason P. Guesman OSSA Catina Hernandez r V ' • o. OS2(SWl Eric A Schmidt OS2 Robert D. Weeks Otis, Ruth, and Michael having fun on liberty. You can ' t have my food! What ' s up! Not Pictured: OS3lSW)JohnathanD Moore OSSN Christopher L Torrens OS3(SW) Michel J, Cobb OSSN Anthony R Hardeman OS2 Harvey Wilhams OSSA Catina Hernandez Operations Communication (OC) Division is an integral part of Laboon, made up of a merger hetweei KM ' s and DF ' s. Unmatched in their expertise, OC Division has achieved it ' s fifth consecutive Exccileno Award, which can be seen on either bridgewing. The star above this green E represents the hard work am dedication brought forth by the men and women who have graced this command and who are currentl; onboard. Chillin ' in Petra, Jordan Poster Child for the Millenium Cruise YOU CAN TALK ABOUT US, ITCiSW AWlRic Santos San Antonio, TX ITKSWiBnanE Kurtz Pittsburgh. PA ITllSW) Christine M Kelley Long Beach, CA ITliSWi Eric Boyd Memphis, TN IT2 Timothy W. Knight Bowie. MD IT2 Joseph T. Colo Baltimore, MD IT2 Wilham Slun Rapley BaJtimore, MD IT2 Shawn M Jacobs Boynton Beach, FL OC DIVISION ITSN Lloyd Rico Smith Houston, TX Watching the game, having a bud. True . . . True. IT3 Andrew J. Strange New Braunsels, TX BUT YOU CAN ' T TALK WITHOUT US! IT3(SWl Michael A. Kramarczuli Norfolk, VA IT3 R. C. Swanson Kimberling City, MO 1T3 Donald E McCallister Gauley Bridge. WV IT3 Jeromy M Hanyon Bmghamton. NY ITS William J, PadiUa Albuquerque, NM ITSN Andre Ml Mack Monroe, LA Hey Rapley, we miss you skin!!! Navigation Department QMl Doug Fuller SMI Terrance Bowins SM2 Derrick Peterson SM2 Bruce Reed I lii QM2 Sherman Evans SMS Louis Gaines QMS Richard Skipp Not Pictured: SMS Jerel Goforth QMSN Dustin Elam QMSR Michael Trotter SMS Gaines putting in a little training. „ . i! 9i EWC(SW) Murphy EWl(SW) Watson EW2(SW) Alvarado EW3 Galante E?WS EW2 Maxwell EW2(SW) Turner Not Pictured: EWSN Stout ow OW IS THE MOST UNIQUE AND ALSO THE SMALLEST DIVISION ONBOARD LABOON. WE BOAST SIX OF THE BEST TRAINED, EFFICIENT EW ' S IN THE NAVY. GETTING UNDERWAY WITH US IS BOTH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND AN ADVENTURE. WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE PRIDE AND UNCOMPROMIS- ING WORK ETHIC OF OUR DIVISION, YOU SEE WHY ALL OTHER DIVISIONS PALE IN COMPARISON. WE RULE! WE ARE PROUD TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES, THE SHIP, AND MOST OF ALL, OUR SHIPMATES. X CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIANS X Welcome to life in the cave of the Cripples! We are the CT ' s that make up USS Li boon ' s Ship ' s Signal Exploitation Space (SSES). Our mission onboard Laboon is sign; analysis, early Indication and Warning (I W), supporting Combat Information Cente (CIO, and maintaining communications within the battle group. During our 2000 d( ployment we issued over 300 time sensitive reports, provided CIC with over 200 I tips, and assisted with Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) in the Persian Gulf. CTRKSW) Monte Lipp Defiance, OH Not Pictured: LTJG Greg Winger Niagara Falls, NY CTOKSW) Jerome Draughn Philadelphia, PA ISKSW) JohnYorke Newark, NJ CTMKSW AW) Derel Howard ?i Covington, VA -i CTR2(SW) Reuben Brauer Pineville, MO CT02(SW) Bobby Mitchell Port Aransas, TX CTR(SW) Justin Whitecotton Fairfield, CA CTOSA Ralph Yarbrough Dallas, TX Supply Department DISBO LTJG Stuart M. Day Bowling Green, VA SUPPO LT Crystal Brown Cross, SC IT -J-o 0 SI William WerdeholT Charles Hileman Kingwood, WV Asa R. Wilds Camden. NJ Chris Henderson Knoxville, TN Sherry Tedeschi Praine City, lA Jorge Mercedes Manhattan, NY S2 Not Pictured: Victor Wiley Pensacola, FL Carlos Zavala Bronx, NY Deborah Harris Hickory Grove, SO John Paul Jones Danville, VA Paul Nishihara Hilo. HI Lewis Forester Jacksonville, FL Semoi McDonald Montego Bay, JA Rick Mireles Chicago, EL Patrick Redman Bronx. NY Not Pictured Roland Tisdale Kingstree, SC Franco Harris Brooklyn, NY Schineatha Jones Richmond. VA Joseph Sokol Shreveport, LA Damion Hart St. Mary, JA S3 Gregory Arnold Athens. GA Manuel Dulucgom Brooklyn, NY Donald Shy Cleveland. OH Brvan Johnson Washington. DC Jameel Grant Newark. NJ Justin Powell Atlanta, GA Thomas Lee Richmond, VA S4 ulio Vasconez Bronx, NY L.A. Canales Somerville, MA MSC Murphy and STG3 Robinson pose for the camera. S-1 hard at work . . . Yeah right!!! SHI Arnold and SKI Calloway wondering what ' s going on? jfeft. Why do the MS ' s get to eat the good food? SH2 Dulugomez and SHSN Lee fin- ishing laundry. Thank you. Have a nice day. MSI Wiley and his trainees. i-  - ' [j jI[ ■■I H H B 1:1 p L HPV ' ■SB RICO SUAVE ' s MS2 Forester just chilhn No I am not cooking you anything! The SK ' s working hard to spend that OPTAR! Why am I the only one here? MSI Wiley having a good time. SKI Wilds . . . Hmmm! PC2 ' s new 8kt best friend. Disbo supervising!!!!!!!!!! SMILE!!!! Weapons Department WEPS LT Clay Robinson Marietta, OH FIRST LT ASWO ORDO FIRST LT LTJG Thomas LTJG Loren ENS Pete ENS Jesse Mink Strenge Reinke Chaveriat St. Petersburg, FL Jacksonville, FL Shawnee, GA Chicago, IL STG3 BELCHER, STEPHEN HOUSTON, TX ■ ' ' ' - wo DIVISION GMKSW) TMl Spears Crawford V TM2(SW) Clay GM3 Oliver 1 Torpedo Handling Underway GM3 Riley GMSN Adams rmrr GMSN Weldon - v Jw — (■■•■ ' 1 ra TMSN Astacio Quashie during linehandlers Lizano and Pokey 1 Astacio during guardship Astacio and Clay during Maintenance TMl Spears during Suez transit Tl. Weps and GMC Pasternack Ordo and his 25mm gun Lizano in Paris Cathcart in Petra Who could forget Cathcart missing the boat 1 4 i Cathcart and his toy GMC Trump during photo session GMC Pasternack in the M Shack M.bti A drawing of MT 51 m ffy ' ys ' y symA ' N ' yge Nashville, TN New York, NY Fayetteville, NC ,m. WD DIVISION AT WORK, PLAY, AND ON LIBERTY. RHIB on approach Unload the boat! MAN THE BOAT DECK .fr Tut the RHIB in the Skids! Prime RHIB is in the Skids, Awaiting ar- rival of Spare RHIB REENLISTMENTS ON LABOON .■Lf fc f 0S2 Russell G. Ward ITl Eric Boyd 0S2 Garret B. McGee STG2 Kevin B. Cousins IT3 Donald E. McCallister FC2(SW) Scott E. Willis IT2 Timothy W. Knight DCl Michael W. Ledbetter GSM2 Frederick A. Strains FC2 Ernest E. Johnson MS2 Lewis D. Forester STG3 Gerald D. Torres FC3 John T. Melton, Jr. FCKSW) Sheila A. Ramsey HT3 Christopher L. Gray FC3 Jason H. Acuna GSE2 Ronald Rudolph EW3 Donald L. Turner 02 March STG2 Ruben R. Padilla 1 1 March 0S2 Michael K. Bazile 02 April IC2 Daniel J. Pokelwaldt 05 April FC 1 ( SW ) Jerrery W. Martin 07 April STG2 David C. Grant 19 April GSE3 Victor L. Quiroz 23 April 0S2 Harvey Williams, Jr. 01 May FC2(SW) Tawny M. Bowen 01 May FC2 Timothy E. Fries 04 May IC3 Derek M. Wood 08 May SKI Warren R. Calloway 08 May YN 1 ( SW ) Frederick K. Moses 10 May GMKSW) Francisco R. Lizano 11 May ET2(SW) Emily Y. Patterson 15 May GM2 Jason L. Sloan 17 May ET2(SW) Brian C. Gilley 17 May SKCS(SW) William A. Werdehoff 17 May MIO VBSS Gold Team W 7Mf ' 0) lfie x)H j f eiyiwii WlfZ efueling the Johan during Guard- lip Laboon, MlO Predator Standing watch during Guardship S PUSfoVOYT oonce and Acuna during Weaverling, Salazar, Rutherford, Standing guard on the Akedemik uardship Bowins and Kramarchuck SWIM CALL UNREPS ¥- r CROATIA DUBROVNIK AND SPLIT 4 teU MENORCA COLOR CENTER Hanging Out In Jordan Ensign Childs and Chief Trump talking to a local Bailey, Clem and Riley with their air guitars Some of the Crew hanging out at Nashville GIBRALTER ' ' - y ' Wf ■PJT -- ' :f g(  3!iiB - f ■• - ( ■- ? M rk ' i 7f. ' Hg -r I V S N •Z M ' W«ia; cr? , ' 1 ■ a lSSs ' :- ' W ' ffllii,,,, HOMECOMING! On 18 August 2000 the USS LABOON made her triumphant return to NAVSTA NORVA in Norfolk, VA! The foul weather was unable to dampen the crew ' s spirits, or the spirits of the many family members waiting anxiously on the pier! ) wff -sym A y CRUISE BOOK COMMITTEE v vvo v 0vV0 v. Berry, D.S. FCKSW); Ramsey, S.A. FCKSW) 3MCFCC Heileman; Reynolds, C.L. NCC(SW); Mcardle, M.L. FC2; Bergman, A.W. FC3 Hernandez, M.A. FC3, Acuna, J.H. FC3, Heim, K.T. ET2 Patterson, E Y ET2(SW,AW) Brown, O. NMN OSSN; Colon; J.T. IT2; Goforth, J.L. SM3; Maxwell, M.R. EW2 Hess, J.N. EMFA; Hardin, S.L. EN3; Salonga, E.J. GSM3; Howell, S HT2, Gray, HT2 Harris, D.A. PC2(SW); Canales, L.A. DK3 Salazar, O.D. GM3; Robinson, L. O., STG3 Kegin, N.D. SN Jm. if i %