Long Beach (CGN 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1991 volume:

. M iti, y-Jk rj x UAY- ' FPTFkAfiFP) c. i-ia WESTERN PACIFIC PERSIAN GULF CRUISE 28 MAY -27 NOV 1991 HISTORY OF USS LONG BEACH I ' SS l.()N(; BKAfU (C ' CiN 9) uas ihe tiiM luiclo- ar-po crc(.l cruiser and lirsi larjic comhatant m the U.S. Navy w ith the mam battcr (.onsisiiiii; ot guided missiles. Built in Bethlehem Steel Company ' s Force River Shipyard at Quincy. Massachusetts, the ship ' s keel was laid on December 2, 1 57 and the ship was launched on July 14, 1959, with Mrs. Craii! Ilosmerof Long Beach. Calitornia, as the sponsor. I.ON ' Ci BF CH got underway on nuclear power tor the tirst time the morning of July 5, 1961. On September 9, 1961 the ship uas commissioned at the Boston Na al Shipyard, s ith the Honorable John B. Connally. Secretary of the Navy, keynoting the cere- monies in which the LON(J BKACH with E. P. Wilkinson as Commanding Ottlcer, joined the fleet. Early in 1962, LONCiBKACH made a six week cruise to Europe, visiting Germany, France, and Bermuda. In July 1964. LONG BEACH joined the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE and the nuclear destroyer leader USS BAINBRIDGE on a world cruise steaming more than 30,000 in 58 days and visiting Pakistan. Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. LONG BEACH underv ent her first o erhaul at Newport News, Virginia, from August 1965 to Febru- ary 1966. She then transited. ia the Panama Canal, to her new homeport in Long Beach, California, arriving on March 15, 1966. In November 1966. LONG BEACH departed for the West ern Pacific and during the next three years the ship completed three tours of duty in the Far East. In March 1970. LONG BEACH commenced her second overhaul at Vallejo, California. After completing the overhaul, she departed for her fourth deployment to the Western Pacific in March 1972. Operational duties were again in the Tonkin Gulf, where she shot down several North Vietnamese jet fighters and rescued 17 U.S. pilots. In 1975. the ship ' s homeport was changed to San Diego, California. In March 1979, LONG BEACH was awarded the Commander, Naval Surface Force Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) award and the Battle E . These awards signified respectively, the best AAW ship in the Pacific Fleet and the most operationally ready ship r Cruiser Destroyer Group One. On Jan- uary 7, 1980. ! ONG BEACH deployed for her ninth WESTPAC ci I 1 ring this deployment, she was awarded the f. irian Service Medal for her ellorls 111 the rescuing ol 144 Vielnamese iclugees. On October 6. 1980. LONC; BEACH entered Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for a two and one-half year complex overhaul. On January 1.3, 1984, she began her tenth Western Pacific Deployment. In 1985, the TOMAHAWK cruise missile system was installed onboard LONCJ BEACH during a 9 nu)nth stay at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. LONCJ BEACH returned to San Diego. California, in September 1985 as a true strike cruiser. In 1986. L()N(; BEACH deployed for her eleventh Western Pacific deployment as part of the first battle- ship battle group to deploy since the Korean War. Dur- ing the cruise, the Gray Lady completed the first successful firing of a TOMAHAWK cruise missile in an operational environment. Culminating her 25th year of active naval service, LONG BF ACH was again awarded the Battle Efficiency E ; six depart- mental excellence awards, and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Award to solidify her position as the most combat ready and finest anti-surface warfare ship in the Pacific. The years 1987 and 1988 brought LONG BEACH her twelfih Western Pacific deployment as Flag ship for the USS nSSOURI (BB 63) battle group and another Battle lifficiency E Award. Additionally, CGN-9 was the first recipient of the newly de eloped Commander Naval Surface Force Electronic Warfare award, and eight additional department excellence awards. Following an extended Selected Restricted Avail- ability during the fall of 1989. LONG BEACH began preparing for her 13th deployment. Prior to its start. LONG BEACH was awarded her 3rd consecutive Battle Efficiency E Award, completing nearly 5 straight years as the number one strike cruiser in Cruiser Destroyer Group One. In September 1989. LON(i BEACH deployed with the USS ENTER- PRISE Battle Group on her second Around the World Cruise. Operations began as Flagship for Commander Battle Force Seventh Fl eet during Pacific Exercise (PACEX) 89 and continued with assignments in the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, prior to transiting through the Panama Canal and returning to San Diego, California. During the cruise the crew enjoyeil brief stops in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong. Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Diego Garcia, Brazil, and Barbados. During October and November 1990. LONG BEACH added her impressive capabilities to the war against drugs by participating in counter narcotic operations off the coast of Central America and Columbia. While on station, LONG BEACH success- fully detected and tracked numerous targets of Com- mander Task Group 4.1 and Commander, Joint Task Force 4, significantly impeding the flow of illegal nar- cotics into the United States. LONG BEACH was commended by RADM Williams P. Leahy, USCG for providing air and surface detection monitoring which contributed to the interdiction of approximately 1.5 tons of cocaine abandoned at sea off the coast of Nicaragua. LONG BEACH got underway for her fourteenth Western Pacific deployment on May 28, 1991, taking station on the Persian Gulf on July 13, in support of U.N. sanctions against Iraq following the Gulf War. While transiting the San Bernadino Strait, enroute to her station in the Persian Gulf, LONG BEACH was called upon to aid in the evacuation of over 12,000 American military dependents from Clark Air Force Base and Subic Bay Naval Station, following eruption of Mount Pinatubo and a series of earthquakes on the island of Luzon. Over the course of five days, in what the Navy termed OPERATION FIERY VIGIL, LONG BEACH evacuated over 1200 dependents to the island of Cebu, 500 miles away, where aircraft were waiting to return them to the United States. This book is to document this fourteenth Western Pacific deployment of this truly remarkable ship now in her thirty-first year of service to her country. THE SHIP ' S SEAL The ship ' s seal is representative of LONG BEACH ' S mission, summarizing it in the motto Strike Hard, Strike Home. The capability of LONG BEACH to Strike Hard, Strike Home is her missile systems, symbolized in the seal by the triple tridents. The missile systems are designed to operate offensive- ly against land, air, surface, and sub-surface threats, making LONG BEACH an effective tactical weapon. Combining this striking ability with the advantage of nuclear power for propulsion, further increases her effectiveness, by allowing virtually unlimited cruising ability. Nuclear power is represented in the seal by the sun. The anchor-carrying eagle stands for the sea power possessed by LONG BEACH, one of the most powerful ships in the surface fleet. The final symbol, the sea shell, is taken from the seal of the city of Long Beach, California, for whom the ship was named, and symbolizes all the qualities of adventure inherent in a sailor ' s life. The Navy ' s mis- sion of power projection, strength, combined with nuclear propulsion and the most advanced missile sys- tems, is exactly what USS LONG BEACH repre- sents. •A iw CAPTAIN WILLIAM R. BURNS, JR. COMMANDING OFFICER USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) Captain William R. Burns, Jr. took command of the nuclear powered cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) in November 1990. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, attended high school in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1967. Upon commissioning, he was assigned as Weapons Offi- cer in the gunboat USS GALLUP (PG 85), a unit of the Market Time Forces in the Republic of Viet- nam. Subsequent sea duty included tours as Operations Officer in USS MEYERKORD (DE 1058); Com manding Officer, USS UTE (ATE 76); Main Propulsion Assistant in USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9); Executive Officer, USS ARKANSAS (CGN41); and Commanding Officer, USS BAGLEY (FF 1069). Captain Burns most recent assignment was as Chief Engineer in USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Assignments ashore have included tours as Junior Officer Detailer in the Naval Military Personnel Command and as Nuclear Type Desk Officer on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Captain Burns is a graduate of the Navy Nuclear Power School, the National War Col- lege and the John F. Kennedy School of Govern- ment at Harvard University, where he was awarded a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Captain Bums is authorized to wear the Meritori- ous Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star, and various unit and campaign awards. Captain Burns is married to Catherine Ann Ballinger, a Lieutenant in the Navy ' s Civil Engineer Corps. He has a daughter Bobbi and a son William, who reside in Virginia. kWl COMMANDER RONALD HEATH EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) Commander Ronald Heath served as Executive Officer from June 1990 to October 1991. He was bom in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, graduated from Titusville High School. Titusville, Florida in 1971 and attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), majoring in Engineering. Upon graduation and commissioning in May 1975, Commander Heath completed Nuclear Propulsion Training and Surface Warfare Officer School in 1976. He served on the commissioning crew of the USS TEXAS (CGN 39) as the Electri- cal Division Officer and Nuclear Training Assistant from 1976 to 1979. He served as the Damage Con- trol Assistant in USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40) from 1979 to 1980 and as Instructor and Division Director, Naval Nuclear Power Sc hool from 1980 to 1983. After graduation from Department Head School in 1983. Commander Heath served as the Combat Systems Officer in USS O ' BANNON (DO 987) from 1984 to 1985 and as the Main Propulsion Assistant in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from 1985 to 1987. Commander Heath then successfully completed a most recent tour at Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet as a Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board Inspector and as Executive Officer from 1987 to 1990. prior to reporting to USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) for duty as the Executive Officer. Commander Heath holds the following decora- tions: Meritorious Service Medal. Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency Awards, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. J.. ' saeis . ■ iMt a COMMANDER JAMES L. CASS EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS LONG BEACH (CON 9) Commander Jim Cass was born October 1954 in Springfield, Missouri. Following graduation from West Springfield High School. Springfield, Virginia in 1972, he attended the University of Missouri under a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship and majored in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation and commissioning in May 1976, Commander Cass received Nuclear Propulsion train- ing and Surface Warfare Division Officer training before reporting to the commissioning crew of USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40) in 1978. Serving as Electn- cal Officer and Machinery Division Officer, he quali- fied as a Surface Warfare Officer. Commander Cass then served in the Engineering Department of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) from 1980 to 1982, and obtained qualifications as Engineer Officer. Commander Cass earned a Masters Degree in Elec- trical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California in 1984. Following Depart- ment Head School, he served as Operations Officer in USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) from 1985 to 1987 and as Reactor Controls Assistant in USS NIMITZ (GVN 68) from 1987 to 1989. Prior to reporting as Executive Officer of USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) in October 1991, Commander Cass served on the staff of Commander Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet in the Ship Material Division. Commander Cass has been awarded the Navy Com- mendation Medal with gold star. Navy Achievement Medal and various unit awards. Commander Cass is married to the former Jennie Lee Street of Hampton, Virginia. They reside in San Diego, California with their two sons, Callaway James and Christopher Lee. S s r RAYNOR A. K. TAYLOR COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND COMMANDER, MIDDLE EAST FORCE Rear Admiral Taylor was born in New Bedford. Massachusetts. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1960 and reported to USS ABBOT (DD 629) in Newport, Rhode Island. Duty aboard USS ABBOT included operations in the Arctic and Mediterranean, with CENTO Forces in the Indian Ocean and participation on the Cuban missile crisis and quarantine operations. He then served in the Sur- face Nuclear Power Program at the DIG Project. In 1966, he was assigned as Engineer Officer, USS HOEL (DDG 13) out of San Diego and participated in gunline operations in Southeast Asia. In 1967 he was selected as a Navy Olmsted Scholar. This tour included studies at the University of Gren- bole in France and the American University in Wash- ington, D.C. He was awarded a French Diplome d ' Etat with distinction and a Master of Arts in International Studies. Rear Admiral Taylor then assumed duties as Main Propulsion Assistant, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), which included nuclear refueling and subsequent deployment to Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. In 1972 he reported to USS HALSEY (CON 23) as Executive Officer and participated in HALSEY ' s commissioning in Bath, Maine, and deployment to the Pacific. Duty in HALSEY included implementation of the first shipwide Combat Systems organization. He then served in Washington, D.C as Head, Surface Nuclear Power Branch in the Bureau of Naval Person- nel. He assumed command of USS SEMMES (DDG 18) in 1977 and deployed to the Mediterranean. In 1980, he assumed command of USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40), MISSISSIPPI ' S operations included two carrier battle group deployments and the ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Old Crow Awards, the Sixth Fleet Top Hand Award and the Atlantic Fleet Batten- burg Trophy. He then served ashore as Commanding Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School Command where he was selected for Flag Rank. Then, as COM- CRUDESGRU ONE, Rear Admiral Taylor command- ed the NEW JERSEY Battle Group (Battle Group Romeo), the Navy ' s first modern-era battleship group, during deployment to the Western and Northern Pacif- ic. He then deployed the MISSOURI Battle Group to the Far East whence he was assigned as Director of Joint Operations (J3) of the U.S. Europe and Com- mand in Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany. Rear Admiral Taylor then served as the Deputy Assistant to the CNO, Surface Warfare (OP-03B) in Washington, D.C. prior to being assigned as Commander, Middle East Force in February 1991. At the end of hostilities during Operation Desert Storm, Rear Admiral Taylor assumed the responsibilities of Commander, U.S. Naval Force Central Command. Rear Admiral Taylor ' s personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with three gold stars. Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and other military decorations. Rear Admiral Taylor is married to the former Mary Jane Stevens of Newport News, Virginia. They have two sons, Ra ynor and Andrew. ?i7 MMCM(SW) DONALD J. SPRINGER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) Master Chief Springer was born in Coos Bay, Ore- gon. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and received Basic Training at San Diego, California. He reported aboard USS TICONDEROGA (CVA 14) where he was advanced to Machinist ' s Mate Third Class in July 1969. He reenlisted aboard TICON- DEROGA, and then transferred to Service School Command, Naval Training Command, San Diego. Fol- lowing rate training, he reported aboard USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13) in March 1970. where he achieved the rate of Machinist ' s Mate Second Class. A tour of duty at Naval Station San Diego, from Febru- ary 1972 to May 1974 led him to USS TOWERS (DDG 9) where he reenlisted and was advanced to Machinist ' s Mate First Class, he served in USS DEN- VER (LPD 9) from May 1975 to June 1979. There he achieved the rate of Machinist ' s Mate Chief and also qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. Master Chief Springer served at Fleet Training Group, San Diego from July 1979 to June 1982, where he reenlist- ed, and advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. He then reported to the Navy Management Systems Sup- port Office Detachment Pacific, where he advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer on 16 June 1985. He served in USS ALAMO (LSD 13) as Command Mas- ter Chief until December 1988, and reported to USS HOEL (DDG 13) in January 1989 as Command Mas- ter Chief. He departed USS HOEL (DDG 13) in July 1990, and reported to SIMA, San Diego as Command Master Chief. Master Chief. Springer departed SIMA, San Diego July 1991 and reported to USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Springer wears the Navy Commenda- tion Medal with gold star. Navy Achievement Medal with gold star. National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Vietnam Service Medal (six awards). Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, and various cam- paign and service medals. Master Chief Springer is married to the former Christine Elizabeth Ward of Flint, Michigan and resides in San Diego, California. They have two daughters, Michell Lee and Jill Elizabeth. USS I.ON(; BKACHs foiirtecnlh WKSTPAC deployment was an cvcnitui nm.- and one in which she enjoyed a series of successes — the resuh of 950 men working together on a daily basis lo achieve the goals mandated hy our operational task- ing. As always, the last minute repairs and testing by the engi- neers and the final loadoiits by the Supply department insured the ship was fully prepared to get underway from San Diego on 28 May. The initial high speed run lo Pearl Harbor, in com- pany with I ' SS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, set the lone for ihc pace of the enure six months. Our trip from Pearl Harbor to Subic Bay saw us di crl through the San Bernadino Strait in order to avoid Typhoon Yunya. Whenever we were in the South China Sea and West- ern Pacific, we found ourselves closely watching the weather and adjusting our transits because of the large number of major tropical storms during the 1991 typhoon season. Arriving in Subic Bay the day following the eruption of Ml Pinalubo. the entire crew threw itself wholeheartedly into the demanding and crucial task of evacuating Navy and Air l-orce dependents. In two trips, we transported 1200 people five hun- dred miles south to Cebu. where Air lorce planes waited lo return them to the United States. The unending stream of heartfelt thanks we have received from those people made our humanitarian efforts in June the highlight of the cruise. Every man shared in the satisfaction of participating in OPERA- TION FIERY VIGIL. Departing Cebu. we immediately commenced the demand- ing annual Operational Reactor Safeguard Exam, and the engi- neers once again came through with Hying colors. The reward was a port call in the exciting city of Singapore. An unexpect- ed bonus was a follow-on week in the resort city of Phuket, Thailand. The next three months were spent in the demanding envi- ronment of the Persian Gulf, supporting OPERATION DESERT STORM. The pervasive heat, sand and dust from ihc oil wells still burning in Kuwait made every day a challenge. For the entire three months. LON(; BKACH and the entire battlegroup remained on alerl lo resume operations against Iraq in support of the United Nations icsolulions W ilhiujt question, it was this ready force which gji c credence lo the President ' s policies and forced Saddam Hussein to back down and allow United Nations inspectors access to Iraq ' s nuclear weapons lacilities. While in the Persian Gulf, LONC BEACH also participat- ed in valuable training exercises with the navies of the coali- tion forces, including those of France. Great Britain and Aus- tralia. We also enjoyed the opportunity to serve as flagship for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces. Central Command, RADM R.A.K. Taylor. Whether in operations at sea or as diplomatic representatives ashore. LONG BEACH earned the praise and respect of both VS. and foreign officials. The round the clock efforts of the men in the Operations and Weapons Department insured the continuing high slate of combat readiness which has always been the ships hallmark. It was appropriate that LON(; BEACH be on the frontlines defending America ' s interest overseas when she celebrated her . Oth Birthday dunng ceremonies in Bahrain on 9 September 1991. The final stages of our deployment included a return to Subic Bay and a we 1 1 -deserved liberty call in Hong Kong. Our last port of call before returning lo San Diego was Pearl Har- bor There, we embarked I 14 fathers, sons, brothers and friends for our final week at sea. When the lines were put over on the morning of 27 November. 950 men could take pride and satisfaction in knowing they had played a significant role in a highly successful deployment. I am proud to have com- manded those men throughout the six months at sea. I appreci- ate their untiring dedication and the unwavering support of their families at home. This cruisebook will serve forever lo commemorate their conltibuiions during 1991. in the service of a great Navy and the greatest Nation on Earth. Md W. R. BURNS. JR Captain U.S. Navy Commanding Officer rht THE CREW ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CDR GIBSON ENGINEER OFFICER RCkQ k . l.CDR HUNDLEY DCA 1 - : LT OARD ELECT. OFFICER CDR SEIFERT ENGINEER OFFICER LT GRAHAM CRA LT FINKE LTJG MULLIN %. ( ENSTURPIN B-1 DIVISION I H . B Division personnel are responsible for No.l and No. 2 Reactors and all primary sys- tems equipment in No.l and No. 2 Auxiliary Machinery Rooms. This equipment is essential to the operation of both propulsion plants. 0% LTJG HOCHMAN MMCS(SW) HOWARD MMl(SW)CHICOINE MM2 ARENT MM2 BAER MM2(SW) BICKERSTAF MM2 BRINSON MM2 HART MM2 HEATHER MM2 KITTLE MM2 McCORD MM2 MURKEN MM2 PETAJA MM2 SALMI J I MM2 SEXSON MM3 APARICIO MM3 DORRINGTON MM3 GIGER J6. y 9 MM3 MILLNER MM3 ROSS MM3 WARSAW B-2 DIVISION 0% LT ANCIAUX MMC(SW) BROCHU MMl DANIELS MMl LOMOSAD MM l(SW) WHITE MM2 BOYLE 1 f ? f _ Ir rill ith A? MM2 BURRELL MM2 BUTLAND MM2 DELACERDA MM2 DIXON MM2 ENT MM2 HUBBARD MM2 MANOS MM2 NETTER MM3 BABBITT MM3 BEATTY MM3 JORDAN MM3 MARLOW MM3(.SW) NOTEBOOM E-1 DIVISION E-l personnel are responsible for the topside electrical lighting, elevator, ventilation, and signal light systems onboard ship. LTJG RADSPINNER 3 ' IH 9 EMC CALINGAY I EMI GATMAN EMI HYATT . EM2 BURKE  EM2 YENNE ;S EM3 BROWN EM3 MOORE EM3 POTTS EM3 PROVOST EM3 SIEGGEN EM3 SIPLIN EM3 SPINELLI EM3 TAYLOR EM3 TIEMAN EM3 VAUGHAN EMFN BOLINCi EMHN GALL EMFN GRAHAM p 9 ' I « EMFN JACKSON EMFN PIERCE EMFN SANTIAGO EMFN SHENEFIELD TT M E } EMFNTRAN EMFA DAVIS EM FA KELCH EMFRl.ACEY .1 h ' ft E-2 DIVISION E-2 personnel are responsible for the interior communication systems. These systems include telephone, general announcing sys- tems, and audio video entertainment systems. They also maintain alarm systems, ship control circuits, and the inertial navigation systems. Should I pick HBO or Cinemax? IC3 BRADLY If A I IC3 CURRY IC3 ROBB IC3 TERRELL ICFN MYERS ICFN QUATKEMEYER ICFN SORRELS ICFA LOPEZ ICFR PALMER E-3 DIVISION H-3 Personnel are nuclear trained operators responsible for maintaining continuity of the ship ' s electrical power. They stand watch in the propulsion plants and also work on lighting, ship ' s service turbine generators and electrical busses. LT LEISER F-.MrS(S V)ML ' IR EMC(SW) SUMNERS EMI FINN EMI PEDEN EM2 CARLSON EM2 DOBBE h. o EM2 DOUGHERTY EM2 FIDLAR EM2 FLICK EM2 GARRIS EM2 GODFREY EM2 LAMBERT EM2 LOGUE EM2 MESSEL EM2(SW)ROBLEDO EM 2 WATKINS EM2 WILSON EM3 CARDONA EM3 DOHERTY EM3 HROVAT EM3 LEONARD EM3 MANNING 9 d EM3 PRESSLEY EM3 REDMON EM3 ROLANDO EM3 SCHUBERT HM3 SPITZNHR EM3 STEFFANSON EM3 WEEKS FM3 WHITMAN ' 9 s M-1 DIVISION M Division personnel are responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment in No. 1 and No. 2 Engine Room. In addition, they are responsible for primary generation of ship ' s electricity and distillation of water for reactor plant and potable water consumption. LT ANGE MMC(SW) LANE MM1(SW)BRZYCK1 MMi McClelland MMl SMITH MM2 ANDERSON MM2 BRAUCHLA MM2 CHUNFAT MM2 CRYSLER MM2 LUDWIG mm2 mender mm2 powell mm: si ickler ' 9 % MM2 YOUNG MM3 BAXTER MM3 CABOT MM3GRUVER MM3 JONES MM3 KNIGHT MM3 KINDER MM3 HOMPKINS 1 4 Vll i f4 LTJG RINK ifc y M-2 DIVISION o« PliP! n I MMC(SS) BROCK MMl BOETTCHER MM 1 COOTS MM2 CROSS MM2(SW) DIESTELKAMP Ji:3 Ytil 44 k MM2 ERICSON MM2 FRIEMOTH MM2 HAYDEN MM2 HOSKINSON mm: ki.kk mm: ki.amn mm: lophz mm: miller mm: PORTUGAL mm: rippltoe mm: schiefhrdecker nlm: wollmer MNL BUSH MM3 GRAHAM MM3 SOUTHERLAND MM3 JANESOFSKY IT t i ' RC DIVISION RC Division is divided into three groups: RC, RC-1 and RC-2. They are in direct control of both reactors and are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment essential to the monitoring and safe control of the ship ' s nuclear reactors. i LT COONY ETCS HASSEL 7} ETC(SW) DUPLESSIS ETl BAIER ET1(SW)FLYNN ETl GLASS ETl PATTERSON ETl TOKCASK) ETZBL ' HNAI.iy. ET2 BYRI) ET2 CANTON ET2 HICKEY ET2 LOU ET2 MAY ET2 McCABH ET2 MEEK INS ET2 MOORE ET2 McLaughlin ET2 NGUYEN li M . , _ : i y , f ! ) f ' 9 ' f 9 f -.] :n A ET2 GARTHGRF.F.N ET2 GRHHLHY ET2 GRETZINGER ET2 HALLINAN ft i J il CI ET2 PEDDE ET2 PEHL ET2 PORTER ' ) ET2 SIMMS ET2 WEAD ET2 WHITENER ET2 JANKOVICH ET2 PILOT ET3 RHODES MMCM(SV ) PALLANSCH MM! BETSCHART mm ksw) campbell mm2 barron mm: brown mm2cochran1-: RL DIVISION The Engineering Laboratory Technicians are responsible for chemical analysis, chemical additions and radiation surveys, all vital m iIk ' sate operation of the nuclear reactors and propulsion plants. They have completed exten- si c training in chemistry and radiological con- trols. In addition. RL personnel are responsible tor dosiniclry processing ami heat stress pro- MM2 DHGUZMAN MM2GAR.SK! MM 2 LILES MM2MONSMA MMC MOCK. 9 o% MM2 RYAN MM2 SHORT rhl MM2 STOUT MM2 TRENT MM2 WOLF MM3 CATHALINAT MM3 COX MM3 JOHNSON ? tl2 MM3 CHRISTOPHER MM3 LANGE MM3 PRICE MM3 RANDLE RT DIVISION I ' hc iiui|i iil ot pcisoiinol III Kl IJiMsion arc on ihc iiualitication path that will c cnlual- l allow them to stand watch and operate the nuclear reactors and propulsion plants in l,()N(; BKACH. The trainees spend numerous liouis studying to receive oral checkouts on plant systems and in preparation to pass exami- nations. The instructors are responsible for monitoring the trainee programs as well as being in charge ot Hngineering Department ' s continuing training program for ail nuclear trained perst)nnel. LTROBhRSON hNS HANSON ENS HANF.N MMCS SISE ETC BROADWAY EMC KNIGHT MMl BARRY MMl BRACE EMI KIEFER ETI MAYS 0% 9 ) EM1(SS)MERK EMl(SW)NADON MMKSW) NESSHOEFER ETl QUANDAHL MM 1 WATSON MMl WELLENDORF ET2 ARNOLD ET2 BAUMAN MM2 BERNARD ET2 BORRELLI MM2(SW)DOTSON ET2 GEHO ET2 HOPKINS MM2 KELLEY MM2(SW) KULESA ET2 MARTIN MM2(SW)MCCABE ET2 REED MM2(SW) ROCHE em: rose em: wilkening MM3 CARMICHAEL MM3 JONES MM3 SCHROEDER ET3 VIVELO ET3 SCHABEN .a4 W r IK A DIVISION A Division personnel are responsible for the auxiliary machinery on board. This includes air conditioning heating, refrigeration, CHT, emer- gency diesels, small boat motors davits, galley and laundry equipment, anchor windless machin- ery, unrep winches and steering hydraulics. MMCS(SW) LEONARD MMCS SANCHEZ ENC(SW)FAUNCE MMl CALHOUN MMl LAGARDE MMl LAUGHLIN ENl PARKS MM2 BULLOCK MM2 ERASER MM2 HODGE MM3 BARRERA MM.UK WMOKI) MM3 HRICKSON HN3 GAM HZ MM3 GUITIERREZ EN3 HEALD DC3 HONEY MM3 KETCHERSIDE MM3 MCKENNA . .h :h . ) MM3 OLIVAS MM3 SAYEGH MM3 TULLIS MM3 WALLACE MM3 WARD FN BARTLEY EN HALL FN MCNEILL 19 FN MOORE FN RENICK FNTOWNSEND FA BUSBY ? i f. 9 FA THOMAS FR CAMPBELL FR FERGUSON FR MARTIN FR MORRIS FR SPARKS DC DIVISION DC Division personnel arc responsible for the niainienanee and upkeep on all of the ships dam- age control and fire fighting equipment. They are responsible for all repair lockers on board and for the training of the crew in basic and advanced DC and tu ' c fighting techniques. 11.1(1 DHAION DC2 FUI.I.MAKK DC2JKN.SHN DC3 ADKINS DC3 CHILDERS DCFN DARBY DCFN RYAN DCFN SANDERS DCFN KNIGHT R DIVISION R Division personnel are the ship ' s siruc- tural repairmen; they do all the welding and fit- ting necessary to keep the ship in good shape. R Division personnel also operate the ships carpenter shop, machine shop, and maintain the ship ' s plunihing. 9 LTJG MAM-R HTKSWiCRIM MRI CHAPMAN HTl WHITLEY HT2 LEWIS in: Rii ' iNA HT3 ESQUIVEL HT3 GALYEAN MR3 KRAUSE IIP n I , .1 h . lir3.SHRi:EVES MREN CHANCELLOR H 11 N QUEBHDEAUX FA CORDEIRO 9 if FA STODDARD FR NOYES FR SAVOY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 9 . LT BORDEN LT STITES LTJG RADSPINNER CHAPLAIN SHIP ' S SECRETARY PAO $ 9 9 NCCM(SW) STENDER EMCS(SW) RAMOS GMC(SW) ESCOBAR CCC 3-M COORDINATOR DAPA - « tl LNC(SW) BOLES i X-1 DIVISION X-l Division, consisting of the Captain ' s Office, Pos t Office and Print Shop, is responsible for the overall admin- istration, postal functions and mass printing duplication production for the ship. In addition to the yeomen assigned to the Captain ' s Off- fice, yeoman are assigned to Operations, Weapons and Engineering departments administrative support. From the production of the Plan of the Day, preparation of correspon- dence for all levels of the command, ensuring timely sub- mission of reports and official mail handling to acting as the executive assistants to the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer, the duties of the Executive Department ' s X-l Division cover a wide range of responsibilities. y i 9 ? ! I: PCl(SW)BORYK YNl HURTT YNKSW) KLEIN YNl KREIDER LI2 BENTER YN3 BEASLEY YN3 TRENNEPOHL YN3 WALKER LISN COLELLA YNSN HUE SN THOMAS 9 ¥ X-2 DIVISION The Personnel Office provides a variety of services to the enlisted crew including preparing documentation for transfers, receipts, reenlistments, arranging transporta- tion, advancements and preparing pay docu- ments. Additionally, the Personnel Office is responsible for the care and upkeep of every service record. PNKSW) ENFIELD PN2 ELLER PN2 SCADDEN PN3 HARRIS PN3 WHITAKER SN MITCHELL PNSA GARAVITO PNSA HOLLAND ENS BERNARDO PNCS(SW) MALPAYA L M X-3 DIVISION X-3 Division Personnel handle all ol the ships public affairs matters, photography and religious activities. They are responsible for the library, chapel and the photo lab. ' v RFl IKYLK « O 1 ' ■i PH1(S V)P. RSELL JO. MORRISON pn, pi:rcival JOSN WATTS X-4 DIVISION k The Master-at-Arms Office consists of permanently assigned MA ' S and temporary personnel from other depart- ments. The Masier-at-Arms are involved with enforcing the ship ' s rules and regulations, maintaining discipline, . crowd control, investigations of crimes and monitoring iWBft) I safety regulations. MACS(SW) GOETHE 9 % kJr K ' i K ' - K ' k mai laverty ma: donohue ma. taylor sn duncan DENTAL DEPARTMENT Dental Department personnel are responsible for maintaining the oral health of the crew. The department is fully equipped with two modern dental operatories to provide services ranging from teeth cleaning to minor oral surgery. During this deployment the Dental Departinent saw over 1.000 patients, including sailors from USS GARY, USNS SIOUX and HMAS DARWIN. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT r T HMI(SW)LYNCH HM2 HARRELL HM3 BKNKFIELD HM3 BRYANT HM3 REED HM3 WATSON HN BAILEY SA MALCOLM i LTTORNAY HMCM(SW) HMC SCHWARZ PAMINTUAN 9 9 9 9 ' 9 9 § 9 State-of-the-art medicine is the goal of the medical staff on board LONG BEACH. The eight Hospital Corpsmen. one striker, and one doctor provided comprehensive care throughout the cruise, including over 1,600 outpatient visits. ,500 prescriptions, 200 x-rays, 1,000 immuniza- tions, and 1,400 lab test. LONG BEACH crew members can always count on being given thor- ough, compassionate health care. LTJC. HALPHRN QMC(SW ) WILSON NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT The men of Navigation Department are responsible for guiding the ship safely through inland waters as well as across vast oceans and seas. They maintain the plot of the ship ' s intended and actual course and speed. They use various means ol fixing the ship ' s position, from the most sophisticated and state of the art satellite navigation equipment to the ancient art of shooting stars with sextants. I- y • QMI(SW)KAHN QM2 CURTI.S QM3 LUFFMAN I QM3 MAI QM3 WAHHR NV DIVISION Close-in visual communications secure, rapid, and effec- tive is the specialty of the Signal Gang. The Signalmen serve as a vital communication link to other ships using semaphore flags, flaghoist, and signal lights. Their exper- tise in the recognition and identification of foreign forces, and speed in recognizing personal flags and pennants of U.S. and foreign officials is essential to the smartness of the ship. SMC(SW) LAMBERT f o SMl(SW) SMITH SM2 FORD SM2(SW)MCARTHUR SM2 VONR UDEN SM3 DARRINGTON SM3 GUERRA SM3 RABIN SM3 SEDILLOS SM3 ROBINSON SM3 WISNIEWSKI SMSN NORTON OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT fir - 7 CDR HATHON OPERATIONS OFFICER LCDR LONG LCDR WALKhK LT CALABRESE LT MACEDA ASST. OPS. OFFICER EMO CIC OFFICER CIC Ol FICER 5- J - ' ' OKi, LTSINKIEWICZ LIJCSAiP CW02 BILLINGS ASST. OPS. OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS AEMO OFFICER a y 1 9 ■ 1 OC DIVISION OC Division, consisting of Radiomen, iiandle all exterior communications which include HF, VHF, UHF and satellite communications. While in support of the various embarked staffs, OC Division surpassed all prior standards of perfor- mance, once again demonstrating LONG beach ' s communicators CAN DO spirit and proving they are second to none. ENS COYKENDALL RMCS(SW) HYDE K RMC(SW)DETIENNE RMC LOCKWOOD RMC(SW) PIERCE RMl BUCHANAN RM1(SW)DYKE RM1(AW)TAMPLIN RM2 HORTON RM2 LOUR RM2(SW) RODRIGUEZ RM2 WHITT V RM3 CERNY RM3 DIRl.N O RM3 GARZA RM3 HHATH RM3 KNOX RM3 LONG RM3 MANCUSO R1VI3 MCCANN RM3 MOORE RM3 RODWFXL RM3 SMITH RM3 TAYLOR RM3 WAYMIRE RMSN ALLARD RMSN ALBRIGHT RMSN HHSKBTT RMSN THRWILLHGI-R RMSA BROOKS RMS A GOURI.HY RMSA LIMBHRT RMSA OSBORNH 1 . If ' f f ,4 ' ri ' ) 9 r I . r RMSA SWING RMSR CARTER RMSR HOLTZ RMSR RAVEN RMSR STUFF RMSR WORKMAN RMSR BILDEN RMSR FAWKS OE DIVISION OH Division is responsible lor maintenance inil repair of electronics and data systems aboard I.ONC; BKACH. This includes a complete staff, saielliie-capable communicatii)ns center, a system of iwD-dimensional air and surface search radars, the AN SPS-49 and the AN SPS-10, and the most elaborate Naval Tactical Data System found on any cruiser in the Navy. OH Division maintains a large Automated Data Processing Hacility including a sixteen terminal SNAP II system and a myriad of Zenith micro- computers providing administrative support to the departments. Additionally. OH Division oper- ates a level three fleet calibration and repair activity that ensures all electronic test equipment on board is maintained within calibration stan- dards. LUd LHFRHRH DSC(SW) MANGUNE o HTl BHRGE HT1(SW)CLAUDA DSI MCCALLUM DS2 BURKH H T2 CHORN HT2 GABLH DS2 JHTHR HT2 KNOUP DSC(SW) MCKINNHY HTCl-SW) VALIND 9 9 9 9 Q g 9 9 9 DS2 MENDOZA ET2 MULLEN ET2 NATIVIDAD ET2 NOSWORTHY ET2 (SW) PHILLIPS DS3 DOOLITTLE ET3 KLEIN DS3 LIBENGOOD ET3 MEGER Z ET3 MOLDER 4 ET3 SANDUA DS3 SKINNER DS3 WARD OI DIVISION Ol Division is responsible for the operation of the Combat Information Center. The Operation Specialists perform many tasks including detect- ini:. identifying and tracking friendly and hostile targets. These men are experts in the tactical employment of the ship ' s man weapons sys- 1;NS (ilAC Khk OSCS(SW) ABBOTT : ] Hy, OSC(SW) HAMMITT OSC(SW) SULLIVAN J OSl ATKINS OS KSW) DAVIDSON OSKSWjHUFF OSl GOODWIN OSl JARMAN OSl(SW)LATTIMER OSl LOHMAN OSl THALLR I. 9 lA i 9 9 9 % T OS2 ATKINSON OS2(SW) AVILA ) OS2 CORN 0S2 HAVARD OS2 JONES OS2 MAGNETTA OS2 MEROD 0S2 MILLER 0S2 RUMMELL 0S2 SHANKLIN OS2 SHELTON OS2 VOSS 052 YOUNG 053 BEAUCHAMP OS3 BLACKWELL 0S3 BOBO OS3 BYRNE OS3 CABELL OS3 COY 0S3 GORDONE OS, KR AMI K OS3 MAHAH I OS3 MAKAR OS3 MOORI-; OS3 PETIT OS3 RHHAULT OS 3 RYAN OS3 THOMAS 0S3 VANDHRBURG OS3 whithi-:rs OSSN BIALKO OSSN DIMAS a a 9 9 OSSN HARRIS OSSN HAWKINS OSSN KHMMF.RHR OSSN LH _ OSSN LOMAKO OSSN LEVINE OSSN STUFLICK OSSN VANVELSOR ««- . 9 f i OSSN ZUCKERMAN OSSA CEASAR OSSA ESPINOZA OSSA HENSLEY OSSA LARA OSSA VANSTYN OSSR JOHNSON OZ DIVISION § LT HAEFNER LTJG HERRADOR LTJG IRWIN ' 4  ? S ■ ' u m ewc(SW)(;r()h.s ct()C(.sw)Lindemann i;wcthieme cttoswi parkir ISKSW) CHILDRESS CTOl COOPER CTM1(SW)H0PE EWl(SW) NEWTON .i ' f i rte ir ] OZ Division is divided into two workcenters. One group operates and maintains the Outboard system, while the second operates and maintains the electronic warfare systems. The primary responsibility of OZ Division personnel is to be the ears of LONG BEACH and assist in iden- tifying targets. V CTAl SPEARMAN CTTl(SW) SMITH CTT2 BENNETT CTM2 OLDHAM CT02 SHUSTER CTM3 CHEESMAN EW3 DIEDERICHSEN CTR3 GRIFFIN CT03 MAZZOTA CT03 RIEDEL CTR3 TAYLOR EWSN ALMOND EWSN CLARKE CTTSA SCHAUB CTTSA STEPHENS EWSA TERRAZAS - EWSA THOMAS LCDR PIGHON SUPPLY OFFICER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT S-1 DIVISION The Stores Dixision orders, receives, inspects, stows, pre- serves, packages, ships and issues material and cargo. They account for goxernnient materials and prepare required forms, records, correspondence reports and files. The Stores Division is responsible for over 4. ' i.000 line items located in 22 storerooms. They manage a budget of o er 2 million dollars per year and process over 25,000 receipts, issues and requisitions per year. LT LINSLEY ENS BRADY SKCS(SW) PEREZ SKC(SW) MONSALUD 9 9 .it SKI BURNETT SKKSS) MCDONALD SKl(SW) ORTEGA SK2(SW) ALLRED SK2 DUHAIME SK2 SEYMORE SK2(SW)STRAUBE SK2 WILSON SK3 DAVIS SK3 KAIAHUA SK3 LAYTHORPE SKSN BONTA SKSN CRITE SKSN MACDOUGALL SKSA DENHAM S-2 DIVISION S-2 personnel provide the crew four great ineaN per da . Their day begins before reveille and ends after midnight. The Mess Specialists also take care of the cookouts for Steel Beach picnics. FOOD REQUIRED TO SUSTAIN THE CREW EACH DAY: ITEMS QUANTITY HNS MARKED MSCMi S ) BiaJSARlO Fruits 120 lbs Eggs 130 do Juice I536 0Z Cereal 420 sm bx Bacon 91 lbs Soup I 1.32 o v ?r , Chicken 440 lbs K ., J Gravy 750 servings k W jV | Potatoes 300 lbs Meat 180 lbs Rice 30 lbs Hot Dogs 70 lbs ■ ■  { . Bread 36 loaves f Ice Cream 72 gal ■ Lettuce 140 lbs Tomatoes 70 lbs Cottage Cheese 40 lbs Milk 90 gal MSC(SW)KAFHR MSI MICHALAK MSKSWiTROTTHR MSI WAGNER MS2 AARON S, MS2 BACHMAN MS2 KRUSE MS2 WRIGHT 9 fclf; f 9 MS3 DAUB MS3 HOCHLANDER MS3 JOHNSON MS3 KIRKSEY i k- hZ Jf if MS3 MARTINEZ MS3 PALMER MS3 PARRA MS3 SNIDER M .i MSSN AGUILAR MSSN BLEDSOE MSSN IBIT MSSN MITCHELL MSSN SMITH MSSN TROMBLEY S-3 DIVISION S-3 Personnel are responsible for the opera- tion of the ship ' s store, tohacco and sweets shop, harhcr shops, ship ' s hiLiiuIr) and the soda machines. X r y 1j SHC INOCENCIO .SH1(S V)CU.STHR .SH2 CORDOVA SH2 LAWYER SH3 JOHNSON 9 9 t 9 SHSN MCLEAN V I V T SHSN SCOTT P . , )3r A SHSAALAM . V f SHSRGUMMERINGER Jll— — ' Vi A V - r fc n J k ll i SH3 VICENTE SH3 WALKER SHSN HOWARTH SHSN JOHN f N ENS CARD DKC(SW AW) SAN JOSE S-4 DIVISION S-4 Division personnel ensure that we receive our paychecks on time. They process allotments, balance our pay records and pro- vide money for transfers, leave and re-enlist- EI Q DK2 LUCERO DK3 KING DK3 PETERSEN SN BEEDIE DKSN GLANTON DKSR BOYD S-5 DIVISION S-5 pcrsDnnel are responsible for the operation of the Wardroom. They ensure that the officers always get a well-round- ed and nutritious meal and provide prompt and councous service. • b M MSC.S(SW)L{)ZARHS MSI JEFFERIS MS2 VANRENTHRGHKM MS3 BROWN 1V1S3 MCGFJ-: ft ft MSSA GRANT ith . IT I. ll )( MSSA LOZANO iy CDR BABBITT WEAPONS OFRCER WEAPONS DEPARTMENT W L i 1 LCDR MCMANUS ASST. WEAPONS OFFICER LT HURFON 1ST LIEUTENANT 9. LTlsnSHIMURA BATTERY CONTROL OFFICER i. LTJG HERNANDEZ STGCS(SW) CREED 9 AS DIVISION AS Division is responsible for tiie operation and maintenance of the ship ' s Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems. They can actively or passive- ly track submarines with an AN SQQ-23B Sonar and engage them with ASROC or MK- 46 torpedoes. e 9 9 9 .h M . % If TM1(SW)SALAS GMMl(SW) PEARSON STGl WELLS STG2(SW) DEAL GMM2(SW) DOCKERY GMM2(SW) DURAN GMM2 HENDERSON STG2 JEWELL STG2 WILLIAMS STG3 ARBOLEDA GMM3 DAVIDSON STG3 EMMELMAN STG3 GAFFNEY STG3 LITTMANN TM3 MYHRS STG3 ROBFRTS STG3 SGOTT STG3 SMITH STG3 STEPHFNS TM3 TAYLOR STG3 WILBFR I 4 STGSN GUZMAN STGSA MARIA TMSN STRAUCH STGSR DENNEY ri ' l CM DIVISION Cruise Missile Division, the newest division onboard, supports two vital areas of LONG beach ' s mission: anti-ship missile defense and over-the-horizon attack. CM Division consists of three highly advanced weapons systems - TOM- AHAWK. HARPOON, and CIWS. Tomahawk is a long range cruise missile capable of anti-sur- face or land attack missions. Harpoon is a medi- um range over-the-horizon cruise missile used for anti-surface warfare. The Close In Weapons Sys- tem serves as a defense against incoming mis- siles. These systems are maintained and operated by a team of fire controlmen who are highly skilled in the areas of computers, electronics, hydraulics, and coolant systems. LTJG LAKES FCC(SW) IVES ' HlMk HIh H ■jL ' ' ' UB icH ■BdRLZZJjHJHlH H FCKSW) SHALLENBERGER FCKSW) ANTHONY FC2(SW) BARTLES FC2 BLANCO FC2 BUSKE FC2 MARSH FC3 CHRISTIAN FC3 EDKK FC3 HILL FC 3 MCALLISTER G GF DIVISION G GF Division consists of two divisions work- ing closely together. G Division maintains and operates the ship ' s two 5-inch 38 gun mounts, which can engage air, surface and shore threats. The gunner ' s mates are also experts with all ship ' s small arms from 50 caliber machine guns to 45 caliber pistols. GF Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MK-56 and MK-43 Gun Fire Control Systems in support of LONG BEACH ' S two 5-inch 38 suns. ENS CARRIGLITTO FCCS(SW) PURCHASE GMGI BILLINGSLEY FCl(SW) HOOPS GMGI TOWSE GMG2 INMAN GMG2 SUENDER FC3 AMWOZA CiMCi3 CHAVi; FC3 CATT FC3 DEVINE GMG3 DREW FC3 GAGNA FC3 HALLIDAY FC3 ROBERSTON GMG3 SUAREZ ' ■9 FCSN HIGGINS GMGSN JOHNSON FCSN pari;nt GMGSN SMI I H FCSN WEBER 1: yx jz kZ- GM DIVISION GM Division maintains and operates the Terri- er guided missile launching system. The men of GM Division are responsible for the proper stowage and preservation of the missiles and all missile launching equipment. They work in close coordination with the Terrier Fire Control Techni- cians in successfully engaging all air threats with missiles. ENS MILLS GMCS(SW) DEVERS GMMl(SW) BOSCH GMMl CONRAD GMM3 BINDER GMM3 COX GMM3 DESEIVE GMM3 MOHR GMM3 VONDETTE GMMSN SCARTH CiMMSN HARPER GMMSA HOON Y GMMSA TROYER LTJG BROWING FCCS(SW) GARTNER FOX DIVISION Fox Division is comprised of twenty Fire Con- troimen (FC) who are responsible for the opera- tion and maintenance of the ship ' s three dimen- sional air search radar and two missile tire con- trol batteries. The two missile fire control batter- ies are made up of two SPG-55B fire control radars each and one MK 152 computer system each. The SPS-48C technicians not only maintain and operate their equipment, but are an integral part of the long range detection and tracking team. Their radar provides precise air search data, consisting of range, bearing and elevation angle, to the Naval Tactical Data Systems (NTDS) and the weapons direction system (WDS). The SPG-55B technicians are responsible for the tracking and engagement of air targets with Terrier Missiles. Their radars provide pinpoint accuracy, range, bearing, elevation, and target speed. Along with the Terrier Missiles, the SPG- 55B ' s and the SPS-48C. enable LONG BEACH to defend the Battle Group against long range enemy air attacks. FCl BRIT FCl(SW)DECHIRO FCl PRETTYMAN FC2 DYCUS FC2 GELKING FC2 KRIER FC2 MARS FC2 MILLER FC2 NOONKY FC3 ALLHN FC3 ANDERSON FC3 BHl.L FC3 bi.()wf:r FC3 BOATMAN FC3 BROOKINS FC3 HANCOCK FC3 HELMER FC3 HOLT FC3 MADDOCK FC3 MALEY FC3 MEBANE FC3 NELSON FC3 REAUME FC3SHONAFELT FC3 THOMAS T I T h . Y . . if J 9 9 f JA f .  1ST DIVISION Pride and Professionalism is the hallmark of today ' s Navy and the men of 1ST Division epito- mize these characteristics. The pride of 1ST Divi- sion personnel shines through with the impecca- ble condition of all spaces and equipment. 1ST Division maintains all deck equipment, decks and superstructure of the forward section of the ship including the teakwood decks. LTJG STEWART BMC ANTHONY 9 1., .ts 1- .h .y BM2 VALLAIRE BM3 CORTEZ BM3 DEAN BM3 MENIUS BM3 SALAZ BM3 STEPHENS SN BARNETT SN BELL SN DARTY SN GREENHOUSE SN LITANSKI J SN STEELE SA ARRINGTON SA BAZILH SA BLAKK SAGRIEB SA LIVINGSTON SASHRL ' M SR CHAMBtRS SR HESSE Y y If-i - SRJACOX SR JONES SR KENDEL SR LEWIS SR MALDONADO SR MENEZ SR MOORE SR MCZEAL SR NOLAN SR PR U ITT SR SCHEER SR STINNETT ? t ? 9 f f i  @ 9 2ND DIVISION ktM ENS CASSTEVENS The Boatswain Mate rating is the oldest, most traditional rate in the U.S. Navy. 2ND Division per- sonnel are responsible for the preservation and maintenance of topside deck spaces and equipment as well as all underway replenishment rigs and gear. More than just keeping the aft end of the ship haze gray, 2ND Division personnel stand watches on the bridge, as Helmsman, Lee Helmsman, Messenger of the Watch, lookout and Boatswain Mate of the Watch. 2ND Division personnel thrive in the mod- ern Navy while keeping in touch with the traditions of the past. BMl CHERWA BM3 BALES BM3 BIVINS BM3 BOWEN BM3 BROWN BM3 GOTTEN BM3 DESELLEM BM3 PAL BM3 STEWART BM3 TANUZ BM3 TUSLER SN FLOYD SN iAt()vi:rii SN JOHNSON SN JONHS SN JORDAN f f SN PORTHSI SN RATHBONF. SN SHHPHHRD SN STUBHR SA BOURQUIN SA BRACKETT SA BURGHSS SA DELINTSIOTIS 9 Q O SA EAVES SA FRANKS SA GRAHAM SA JONES . % f f SALOKEN H t B OT SAMCKINNEY T ♦ V wf . SAVILLAREAL f V J ' A ' k SA WILLIAMS V LX- 1 t I — i SR CROSS SR EMERSON SR JONES i SR KOZAK SR MCCALMANT SR MILLARD wil SR PEEK BG DIVISION The men of Boat Group are responsible for the niainienance. safe and efficient operation of I,()N(i BKACHs many boats. From the motor whaleboats to the Admirars barge. Boat Group ' s crews were ever vigilant. When liberty call sounds. Boat Group stands by to ferr the crew ashore, day or night, rain or shine. Boat group personnel also make up liic nucleus of the read) litchoat creu for ail special cvulu- tions. ] BMl (iALI.HGOS HM2 RHDIC BM. BRINKMAN BM. BYERS BM3 CARROLL BM. LAWRHNCH BM.3 MCGOWEN BM3 MCNAIR BM. PEREZ BM. SMITH SN ANDER.SON SN CONWAY I i.i(i |)i;lp ir.Ki I IRTMAN 1 14 r-. if f f 1 4 9 9 ■ ? rmt 9 f i K SN FLORES SN KNIGHT . SN MIRANDA ; ' SN MORRIS SN OLINZOCK SN PINKARD SN SCHEUNEMANN SN WITHERS SA BUFFINGTON SA DVORAK , SA GUTIERREZ • i SA HEALD ' .y- ' ii. f SA WILLIAMS SR ANDERSON SR BOWERS SR MACHADO SR PADILLA SR PIPPEN SR SITTON THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ... 27 MAY 1991 I Touijh Goodbyes Manniiiii the Rails The old fashioned way 94 DEPARTURE Underway . . . shift colors FLIGHT OPS During this deployment the LONG BHACH night crew safely conducted many helo landings and launches at all hours of the day. On many occasions they v ere called away before reveille to man their stations for an incoming helo. Whether the tlight quarters was planned oi on short notice, the tlight crew was making sure thai all evolutions were done safely and correctly. So when the IMC barks out. FLIGHT QUAR- TF.RS. FLIGHT QUARTER.S. ALL DF.SIGNAT- LD PFRSONNHL MAN YOUR FLIGHT QUARTERS .STATIONS. TO RECEIVE CH-46 FOR PA.X AND PONY TRANSFER. REMOVE ALL COVERS TOPSIDE. THROW NO ARTI- CLES OVER THE SIDE. STAND CLEAR OF THE WEATHER DECKS AFT OF FRAME 118. FLIGHT QUARTERS , we know our new ship- mates and mail are in uood hands. SI VERT REP V W. II.IC.HTOPS Cioitcha Come on ... I dare ya. lSSr ' t:SK m mt Helo over the deck DESERT DUCK STRIKES!! FLIGHT OPS 97 LIFE AT SEA While underway the everyday tasks some- times go unnoticed. This section gives a brief glimpse of some of these tasks such as; ship ' s preservation, crew training, maintenance on equipment. dail routine, and SWHEPERS. SWbtPtRS ! I wanna so home. 9 LIFEATSIIA ' Up close personal. The Lookout Deck Apes at work AN ' cll. II kiridii looks like l.as Vegas. M) linger hurts. Hard at work Battle Dress DIVTACS ' If it doesn ' t move paint it. 1 ■ ■ ■ g as ii - A k Mm ■S i hKv i- i BV. 1 fl 1 a - mmL f ' tt i HB ■ [ V SRfl -- I N Pl 1 mSbl % , J NBr iLi fl 1 a 1 2 i 1 1 M ■ L A Thinking about home How m.m lm•;L•l i.li I h.isi. ' up ' P;irl DM (i;irih ' Boal ops You ' re not supposcii to drink tlic water. Sicnalmen at work vvuiMiig uii mc uig guii . w Kii ' sksh P fi l lS H H p|! u — . ' . fn - ' v ' w H H ■. hB jK hI BB 1 i 1 ' What does this thing do again? Long Beach Fire Dept. (Iic.i DcL-k (iiins a bla in ' ' Whai do you mean vdu ' ve been lucrpaying me? I Ml. Pinatubo Navy dependants get some much needed R R. UNREP for stores Salcis first Another tla at tlic airporl i()ft AN ho iiL ' d this thing. ' ' What did they say? Say cheese Oil fires in the Arabian Gulf ... MARS The MARS iMilii.ir AttiliMic Radio .S sii.-m) is ilcsiiincil lo proxiilc nipid and inexpen- sive coninuiiiK.itions hctwcen dcpli) cd niililary members and their loved ones in the Unit- ed Slates. I,()N(i HI- ' .AC H participates in the MARS program to provide a means lor the L() (J BKAC ' H lamily to keep in touch, during extended separations. There were hundreds ol radio telephone calls and telegrams sent and received onboard L()N(i BKACH through- out the deplov nient. Most of these were just to sa I love You or to make the stress of sep- aration a little more easy to bear. The service became especially imporianl dining Operation FIERY VICilL when the vol- canic eruption of Mount Pinatubo took L()N ' (i BKAC ' H off her planned schedule and delayed those telephone calls otherwise planned tor our Subic Bay porlcall. The MARS sta- tion enabled many ot the crew to contact home and let them know that all was tine and that they would call from the next port. Thanks to RMCS (SW) Hyde. HTl (SW) FLYNN. and (iMC.l Billingsley for voluntarily providing this most appreciated anil important service lo the crew ot L()N(; BKACH. RMCSlSWlHVDF. , J PROJECT HANDCLASP On 3 July 1991. while in Thailand, the USS LONG BEACH and USS MERRILL coordinated a joint PROJECT HANDCLASP. Leading the efforts were LT Ron Borden, Command Chaplain, RPl Fryer and STGl Fuller representing the USS MERRILL. The volunteers off-loaded materials from the lib- erty boat to the truck waiting on the pier and were off to Banchalong School. Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Muang, and Phuket. Following picture taking and distribution of PROJECT HANDCLASP material, sailors and chil- dren played games of soccer, basketball, and volley- ball. The atmosphere was magical as two cultures came together and enjoyed an afternoon of fun and memories. All to soon the bus arrived to return the sailors back to their ships, but the lengthy hugs, handshakes, and farewells assured everyone that the day would not be forgotten. DSKSWIMCCALLUM DS1{SW)MCCALLUM SPORTS While inpori, Balii;iiii. iikuin civu mcmbL ' iN pariicip;itcd in sporting c cniN with iithL-i L()N(J BKACH teams and with teams trom other ships. I-ONCJ BKACH dominated all the events and the I.ONC; BKACH basketball was named Champions of the Arabian Ciiilt. Can I look yet Captain ' . ' The Arena Sluiilest 91 The Champions High ranking baci hand ' Maybe we should have showered on our own ' Long Beach V-Ball Nice Hook! •Ace e Bih B Inc. MMM... bean suprise STEEL BEACH Occasionally on an underway Sunday the crew would gather on the fantail for a cook- out and a little fun. Volleyball, skeet shoot- ing, boxing, and music provided by the ship ' s band were the scheduled activities for the afternoon. Special entertainment was provided by the Rockin ' Rodeo Band on 20 July. The DOD Sponsored band had already played onboard several ships in the Gulf, bringing live music to the troops stationed here. ■RcenliM?...Surc III recnlisi. ■ hal do ihcsc hirds on vi)urct)llar mean ' . ' I didn t know black shoes and khaki pants were back in style Another tough day at the office. ' Are you talking to me? The Rockin Rodeo Band The dual ' You gotta have a fiddle in the band. 30TH ANNIVERSARY Scpicmhcr M. 1991 was a milestone in LONCi BKACH ' s long and distinguished naval career, as she celebrated thirty years of commissioned service. RADM R. A. K. Taylor COML ' SNAVCHNT. spoke at a special cere- mony on the tantail to commemorate the event. .Admiral Tavior con eyed his deep respect tor the ot ' t ' icers and men of LONCi BE. C H tor their fine performance on station in the Arabian Gulf, both during underua opera- tions and as his flagship. mum ' ' vi:4i ii iiii r) ili |. if ' • ' ■•• ? ' ;■ ? The Admiral gives his congratulations TIGER CRUISE Ourinii the Iransii Iroiii llauaii lo San Diego, crew members enji) ed the privilege of having their family and friends aboard. Such riders are known as Tigers. Tigers were afford- ed the opportunity to see firsthand what hap- pens aboard a ship underway. The crew conducted many demonsiraiions for the Tigers so that the could get a good overall view of life in the LONCJ BKACH. Tm a size 8 Just one more pull and we ' ll get the ship to the pie; • ET... Phone home. •Til get that Orca yet!! ' JABRU I P B J I 1 jiJ Hub ' ■ w ' m?! lr|l Vjp] It 0 y HKiL h j. r .. and this valve affects the CO ' s head. PORTS OF CALL f 13 (SWi WATSON ET2(SW)NATIVIDAD PORTS OF CALL 121 PHARL IIAKBOK HAWAII 3-6JUN 19 -20 NOV LONC; BKACH stopped in Pearl Harbor twice during this deployment. Both stops were short but it allowed the crew a little time off the ship to enjoy snorkeling, scenery and beaches. EWSS THOMAS 1M1 iSWiLVNCH i:: HAWAII :$ -4j DT2ISWIPEREZ OPERATION: FIERY VIGIL From 17 to 22 June 1991. USS LONG BKACH participated in Operation FIHR ' ICilL h e acuatini; 1200 niilitar personnel, laniilies. and DOD civilians I ' roni Clark Air Force Base and Subic Naval Base to Cebu. Philippines. Having experienced the devasta- tion of a volcanic eruption, earthquakes, and a iNphoon. evacuees lost almost all their posses- sions. LONG BEACH provided a temporar home for the evacuees at a time when fear and anxiety levels were high. Sailors were able to convex the message that needs would be cared for. A simple item, such as a bar of soap, is liard to measure, but for displaced families the immediate effects could be seen in their eyes, smiles, and Ihank You ' s. f A ' 1 J ygr K y 124 IIKRY VIGII. LNClSW) BOLES FIERY VIGIL 125 A m GMM2 HENDERSON i:(. lll.K vii MMCS(S ) [JONARD LNCISWl BOLES FIERY VIGIL 127 SINGAPORE 25-29JUN I ' he ship hail ihc opporiuiiii to spend the early da s ot suninier in the small island naliiin ot Singapore. This clean modern cit ottered endless shopping, exciting night lite, and many heautit ' ul parks and gardens tor the crew to enjoy. The visit to Singapore was a most relax- ing and rewarding experience. This ibrant city truly is the crossroads of the Orient. i:x SINGAPORH «kH HM.llSWift TSOS PHUKET THAILAND 1 - 6 JULY After transiting through the Strait ol Malacca. LONG BHACH arrived at the lush, green island of Phuket, on the western coast of the Thai peninsula. Many smaller islands provided miles of white sandy beaches for the crew to enjoy. i-i;,s s ii A festi e Fourth ol .lul paii ai th Patong Beach Hotel brought the crev together for an afternoon of food. fun. am drinks. I TJf. Ml RNANOE IM) THAri.AND THAILAND 131 BAHRAIN 4-11 AUG 3 1 AUG - 3 OCT 8-11 OCT Bahrain is a group ot small islands locat- ed 12 miles from Saudi Arabia ' s eastern shore. The largest of these islands is A! Muharraq. where LONG BEACH was moored while acting as flagship for COMUSNAVCENT. While in Bahrain, crewmembers had the opportunity to use the recreational facilities provided by the Administrative Support Unit (ASU). and a select few were able to go on the CUNARD PRINCESS for R R. iiMm: hknderson 1 2 UAHRAIN mm: urndf.rson BAHRAIN 133 ncSWiNATIVIDAl) I ' I HAHKAIN ' ' IB ;ii • k ' -— _:.v-;  W Jti f « ' ' ' H IH j£ JEBEL ALI, UAE 25 - 30 AUG Jebel Ali was a welcome break from the routine of being underway in the Gulf, and gave each division an opportunity to take advantage of the repair expertise provided by the tender. USS L. Y. SPEAR. Many crew members took advantage of the chance to compete with other U.S. Navy ships in Softball, volleyball, basketball, and boxing. JEBEL ALI L 5 PHILIPPINES 26 - 30 OCT Alter being at sea tor two and half weeks, the crew was able to enjoy the recreation facilities of the base, as well as some tours to Manila and other spots. l.OSC, BE.ACH also took advantage of the fine Subic Ship Repair Facility to complete some required maintenance in preparation for our trans-Pacific journey. j iML L O ui ih PHI1.IPPIN1:S HONG KONG 1 - 6 NOV Hon Kuni; was llic lasi cMciidcd lihen port of the depli yment after departing: the Persian Gulf. Matn of the crew started out uith organized tours to gain some faniiliari- t with The Pearl of the Orient and then struck out on their own. The shopping and sights were everything you could hope for and certainly lived up to the reputation this fabled port of call enjoys. HMl(SWiWATS( I IS HONG KONG onplus Optical HUz HOYA C 1 JS J e. ' pW IS pySi IM3 BENEFIELD HONGKONG i39 THE BEACH IS BACK!!! 27 NOV 1991 CRUISE BOOK STAFF CRUISE BOOK OFFICER LT T. F. WALKER CRUISE BOOK EDITOR DT2 (SW) S. 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