Lake Erie (CG 70) - Naval Cruise Book

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GSM2 Robert Cureton Indianapolis, IN GSM3 Steven Delworth Milwaukee, Wl «y S S GSE2 John Downing Long Island. NY GSEFN Thomas Eicks Peabody, MA GSM1 (SW) Raymond Ercolano New York, NY GSM1 Curtis Evans Makakilo.HI GSE2 Jimmy Ferrer Stockton, CA GSM3 David Galpern Sacremento, CA The sole objective of M Division is to support the ongoing mission of Lake Erie. They provide over 80,000 pounds of thrust to propel the ship from point A to point B and 7,500 kilow atts of power invigorating her with the llfeblood of electricity. The equipment is valued at millions of dollars but not worth a dime without the people. There are three types of individuals within M Division. The first is the GSE. He is responsible for the electrical and electronic equipment in the plant. His versatility is impressive. A GSE can work on anything from a simple light switch to the complex circuitry of an LM2500 gas turbine engine. He has the unglamorous and arduous task of troubleshooting what cannot be seen. Electrons have a tendency not to cooperate but aboard Lake Erie, the GSE always prevails. The second individual is the GSM. Upon joining the Navy and with no prior experience, the GSM is placed in a highly technical field. He must know all aspects of the engineering plant. Complex systems can be efficiently repaired with just a simple and almost insignificant symptom. His vast knowledge of system relationships and its many intricacies allow him to operate a smooth and reliable engineering plant. The GSM owns the plant. The final individual is the Fireman. The Fireman is often overlooked and underrated. In all actuality, his job could not be more important. He conducts most of the maintenance on the equipment which is the first line of defense in plant reliability. His persistent space preservation allows for maximum safety in a highly volatile environment. As the equipment monitor, he is the first set of eyes in all plant operations. Unknown to many, the Fireman is the backbone of M Division. Lake Erie was able to deploy on her maiden voyage with the assistance of the 38 team players comprised of the three ratings just covered. Six months and over 45,000 miles later. Lake Erie crewmembers were safely returned home to waiting loved ones, compliments of M Division. GSM2 Sado, GSEFN Eicks and FN Barrett hard at work on Nr 1 GTG reduction gear.

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GSM3 MendAbraha Alexandria, VA r — ™ ■■ V IH tV GSEl Richard Arseneault Mons. Belgium v EN2 Donald Baldridge Monmouth, IL FN Brian Barrett Syracuse, KS GSM1 (SW)JohnBeggs Carlstadt, NJ GSEl Orlando Brown Chicago. IL u FN Benjamin Burlinson Palco. KS GSM1 (SW) George Cartwrlght Nashville. TN The enthusiastic crowd watches on as GSE2 Downing takes the oath at his reenlistment

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Pf ' GSE3 Ronald Garcia BaguioCity.RP GSM2 Kevin Hall Mount Clemins, Ml 1 FN Renardo Hardnett Atlanta. GA 1 GSMSKentlnducta Manila, RP GSM2 Andrew Jeff ries ChicagcIL GSE2 Thomas Kreatschman HigfilandPark.TX GSE1 (SW) Vernon McClain Albuquerque. NM GSM3 Marlon McDaniel Florence. AL GSE1 Molloy flexes dunng LAKE ERIE ' S visit to tfie Chong Duk Won Orpfianage, Korea.