McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1981 volume:

' f ' J- i  «n • • f.ii V t USS MCKEE: A NEW LEGEND The USS MCKEE is named in honor of the late Andrew I. McKee, a pioneer of submarine design and research. Admiral McKee has served several prestigious positions, including: officer in charge of submarine design for the Navy Department, Director of Design for the new classes of subs that evolved into the successful fleet subs of WWII, the Design Superintendent of the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and as Senior Assistant Fleet Maintenance Officer for the staff of Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet. Commanding Officer Captain D. S. Gorham Executive Officer Captain G. R. Waterman Command Master Chief Master Chief C. W. Arbuckle Chaplain Chaplain (LT) C. D. Kroll Built by Lockheed Shipbuilding Construction Company, Seattle, Washington Keel laid 14 January 1978 Launched 16 February 1980 Delivered 27 July 1981 Commissioned 15 August 1981 Length overall 644 feet Beam 85 feet Full load draft 26 feet Full load displacement 23,000 tons Shaft horsepower 20,000 shp Sustained speed 18 knots Total complement 1,351 persons Deck levels 13 Compartments and spaces 930 Homeport ... Naval Submarine Base, San Diego, CA As a submarine tender, the USS MCKEE provides mobile support to nuclear-powered SSN-688 LOS ANGELES class attack submar- ines, as well as diesel-powered submarines. The MCKEE provides the submarines and their crews with: repairs, spare parts, provi- sions, medical and dental care, mail, and legal services. laiilH TABLE OF CONTENTS USS MCKEE : A NEW LEGEND 1 In Memoriam : HT2 Kurtis S. SHUNK 4 RADM BURKHARDT, SUBGRU 5 Commanding Officer 6 CAPT D. S. GORHAM, Commanding Officer 7 CAPT G. R. WATERMAN, Executive Officer 8 ETCM C. W. ARBUCKLE, Command Master Chief Petty Officer 9 ADMIN - X 10 COMM - OPS - NAV 14 DECK 18 ENGINEERING 24 MEDICAL - DENTAL 32 REPAIR 34 SUPPLY 54 WEAPONS 62 THE LEGEND BEGINS 65 SEATTLE 68 SAN FRANCISCO 72 WELCOME HOME 76 ESQUIMALT, CANADA 80 TIGER CRUISE 84 SPORTS 86 A PICNIC ON A FANTAIL 88 GENERAL QUARTERS, GENERAL QUARTERS 90 FUNNY PAPERS 92 CRUISE BOOK STAFF 96 IN MEMORIAM: KURTIS S. SHUNK Kurtis S. Shunk was born February 13, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Douglas and Phoebe Shunk. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 31, 1977. After successfully completing var- ious naval training schools and serving on two other vessels, he reported onboard the USS MCKEE, and was assigned to the Repair Department, R-5 Division. He died June 27, 1982 in Seattle, Washington and is survived by his wife, Trudy; son Ian; his parents and two sisters, Kimberly and Terri. ABOVE: CAPT Gorham gives Shunk ' s widow, Trudy, a plaque in remembrance of her husband. BELOW: A happy Shunk pauses for a break while preparing for a dive. C-foJ ic Lof£j ifie tvoiLJ, ifiul if tfui. £ nil onlif t ' ttfottin ion. itial wllo£f. £t ' i: iirt £i in iiim will not fiaxisn, Luil liitvi £l£xnitl liJ£. Cf xixt ABOVE: RADM Burkhardt com- pliments EMFN Cephas on his work while touring the ship. BELOW: RADM Burkhardt views a periscope with OMC Stickley in the Optical Shop. RADM BURKHARDT, SUBGRU5 CO Rear Admiral Lawrence Burkhardt, IIL a native of New Jersey, was commissioned after attending the Naval Academy in 1954. His first assignment was onboard the escort carrier USS POINT CRUZ (CVE 119). Afterwards, he attended the Naval Submarine School where he received the L.Y. Spear Award. Following duty on the USS TRIGGER (SS 564), RADM Burkhardt underwent nuclear power training. Upon graduation, he served on the USS NATILUS (SSN 571) until 1961. become Director, Submarine Nuclear Power Personnel Division, Bureau of Naval Personnel. In 1976, he took command of Submarine Squadron FOUR. He served as Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet from 1977 to 1978, during which time he was selected for flag rank. He next served as Director, Attack Submarine Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and May 1980 reported for duty as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Submarine Warfare). In August 1981, he assumed command of Submarine Group FIVE. From 1962 to 1964 he served for two years as XO on the USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (SSB 640) (Blue). In 1969 he took command of the USS GATO (SSN 615). He served as CO until 1971, when he commenced a two year tour as XO of the USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9). In 1973 RADM Burkhardt went to Washington DC to RADM Burkhardt is entitled to wear the Legion of Merit (2nd award), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritor- ious Unit Commendation Ribbon (5th award), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. ABOVE: CAPT Gorham had the honor of throwing the ball to the Seattle Mariners, on McKee Night. BELOW: CAPT Gorham mixes in with crew members at a fantail picnic. CAPT. D. S. GORHAM, CO Captain David S. Gorham, a native of Denver, Colorado, graduated from the University of Colorado in 1958. After accepting his commission as Ensign, Captain Gorham first served with the U. S. Sixth Fleet Flagship, USS DES MOINES (CA-134), until July 1961. He was then assigned as an instructor of Naval Science at the University of Kansas, where he remained until August 1962. January 1977, when he reported to Commander for Readiness and Training. From July 1979 until April 1981, he was assigned to the Staff of Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, as the senior member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board. During this period, he conducted 50 Operational Reactor Safeguards Examinations. Captain Gorham ' s previous duties included 14 submarine patrols; four of while in command. After completing Submarine School in March 1963, he attended the Nuclear Power School and reported to his first submarine, the USS SCORPION (SSN-589) in May 1969. He next served as navigator onboard the USS JAMES MONROE (SSBN-622), then as Executive Officer onboard the USS DANIEL BOONE (SSBN-629) from March 1970 to January 1973. Captain Gorham then assumed command of the ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN-608) from March 1974 until Captain Gorham is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal with two stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon with one star, the Naval Expeditionary Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Medal. Captain Gorham is married to the former Marcelle Villa of Nice, France. Both reside in San Diego with their daughter. vy ABOVE: The CO exchanges silver oak leaves of commander for silver eagles of captain, during the frocking ceremony of the XO in February. BELOW: Capt. Water- man contemplates the progress of a GQ drill. CAPT. G. R. WATERMAN, XO The Executive Officer, Captain George R. Waterman, is a native of Rochester, New York and attended the University of Rochester prior to entering the United States Naval Academy in June 1958. Upon graduation from the academy and being commissioned as an ensign in June 1962, Captain Waterman attended Submarine School. He reported to his first submarine, the USS SEA LION (APSS-315) after completing Submarine School in December 1962. Captain Waterman then served onboard the USS BUGARA (SS-331) from December 1964-December 1966, became Officer in Charge of the USS LING (AGSS-297) until June 1968, followed by a tour as Engineer on the USS SEA ROBIN (SS-407) until May 1970. He then was assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Submarine Flotilla Two, and in July 1972, he reported to the USS TIGRONE (AGSS-419) as the Executive Officer. His next assignment was with the Navy ' s Deep Submergence Program in Washington D. C. from September 1974 through December 1976. Next, he assumed command of the USS SAILFISH (SS-572) from June 1977 until that ship ' s decommissioning in September 1978. Captain Waterman ' s next assignment was as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans on the staff of Commander Submarine Group Five until February 1981. The X. O. is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device. Captain Waterman is married to the former Gail Allen of Rochester, New York. Both reside in San Diego with their four children. ABOVE: Master Chief Arbuckle signs for a re-enlistment during a ceremony October 26, 1981. BELOW: ' ETCM Arbuckle gives one of his warm smiles that are well-known among the crew. ETCM C. W. ARBUCKLE, CMC ETCM Curtis W. Arbuckle, a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enlisted in the Seabees in June 1942, and was attached to the 2nd Marine Division until December 1945. During this period of time he served on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinian. Master Chief Arbuckle re-entered the Navy in August 1956 and served onboard the USS MISPILLION (AO-105) from April 1957 to November 1958. He was then stationed at the Naval Air Station Kodiak from January 1959 to May 1960. Next, he served onboard the USS JASON (AR-8) from June 1960 to March 1961, after which he served at the Naval Air Station North Island from April 1961 to October 1963. He then reported aboard the USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43) from August 1964 to July 1965, the USS FOX (DLG-33) from May 1966 to March 1968, NAVCOMSTA Hawaii from April 1968 to April 1971, and the USS RATHBURNE (FF-1057) from June 1971 to December 1974. From January 1975 to June 1981, Arbuckle served at the Navy Recruiting District, Oklahoma. Master Chief Arbuckle is authorized to wear the Navy Achievement medal with Combat V, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign with 60 device, and Sea Service Ribbon. LT APPLEBY PN2 BECK PNSR BENJAMIN YNl BYRD SN CAMERON YNl CARPENTER PNSA CARTER YN3 COX HTC FRANCIS PN2 FREDRICKSON BMl WINTERS delivers a brief to newly arrived personnel at indoctrination class on the harzards of drug and alcohol abuse. mMa As the command DAPA, he has reduced the amount of cases at mast with his awareness approach program. YN2 GOULET SN HINKLE PN2 HULSEY PNSR HUNT YNC KOBIEK LTJG KROLL PN3 MARINO PCI MAXWELL LTJG MILLER ' SA MOODY YN3 MOORE PNSN NOLEN EMCM RANEY PCSA REUTER PNSN RODOLFO PNSA SAYERS PNSN SENTER RP2 SHORTY SN SMITH YNC TEZAK We are here to help. Is the motto of the MAA ' s. Here MA2 CRAWFORD and SKI SCHILTZ are helping a shipmate. PNSA THOENNES PNSA THOMPSON YNSN TURNER SN VARNEY When the day is done, and you have put in some hard work, you can always relax with a good book in the library. EN2 WEISGERBER SN WELCH LT WILSON BMl WINTERS PNC WOODIN MAIL CALL is heard over the lMC,.and soon a crowd of sailors are seen outside the post office. Oh, my, my package finally arrived! is heard over the general noise of the mail P.O. ' s as they pick-up their daily charge. You walk up to an open window to purchase a money order and next to you you hear ' No, money orders are sold at the other window. ' Here SN HINKLE is selling a money order to SH3 CADE. PNSN BOWMAN (F) PN3 CARTER (F) MA2 CRAWFORD NCC GIBBS PNSR HENDERSON (F) MAC MAURER SN SHERRILL (F) Mi tt ETl ADDENBROOK SMSN ARMSTRONG RMCS BASHAM RM3 BEENN LT CACKOWSKI RMC COLE ET2 CUNNINGHAM RM2 CREAZZO 0S2 GARY QMSN GEYER Being able to take accurate visual fixes of our position in a channel is a demanding job in the early morning. RMC HSTlE SM3 LEETE ET3 -NUGNTSSON QMSA MARTIN SM2 OJEDA The m TaJd of electronic equipment used in our Communications. Operations, and NaWgation di isions require constant maintenance to perform ideally. Left. ET3 HURT makes adjustments on a radar repeater. Below. SM5X ARMSTRONG raises a signal flag while entering port. The Communications Department has the mission of transmitting and recei -ing messages through the use of receivers, transmitters, satellit systems, computer systems, telet -pe systems, and voice communica- tions. The Communication Center, which is manned 24 hours a dav. must sustain a high degree of efficiency and readiness in conjunction with the Defense Communications S -stems in order to assist our allied forces if necessar ' . Other responsibiUties of the Communications Department are to ensure that messages are properly routed to the appropriate departments, as well as conducting maintenance on all electronic equipment operated by the Communications Center, Combat Information Center, the Bridge, and Supplv s Automatic Data Processing Center (ADP). RM2 VAVRA Keeping a close vigil of possible contacts at sea requires determination and a ability to withstand the elements. Lookouts, stationed on deck around the ship, give a 360 degree look at what is out there. QMl VOLTZ RMl WATSON RMSN WILLIAMS RM2 WINTERSON RMSA BLAS RMC CANNON RMSA COX ET3 DEFOREST (F) ET2 FALES RMSN FULTON (F) ET3 HURT RMS MAYFIELD RM3 MILLER (F) RM3 MONTOMERY RM3 PARSONS (F) ET3 PEMBERTON RMSA PINO RM2 RANDALL RM2 SMITH SM2 WELLS RM3 WRIGHT RMSA WYNN mmm M SN BAKER ENS BERRY SN BIALECK BMC BITTNER SN CANTRELL SN CARLYLE SA CASTILLO BMl CUTHBERTSON SN EGAR BM2 HAVILAND SA HENNINGER BM2 HOSS BM2 JACOBSON SN LAMBERT SN LANDRUM BM3 LOCKWOOD DECK - 1 SN MASSE always puts a smile in her work when she maintains a motorwhale boat. SA MCBRIDE BM2 MITCHELL SN THOMAS SA UPCHURCH SN WILSON SN WITTEN SN WOODS DECK - 2 BM2 ANGUS SA BABCOCK SA BARNES SN BOOSE SN CORTEZ SN CURRIE BM2 DALUSUNG SA DELAUGHTER SN ENGSTER SA GARCIA The ship ' s cranes are used for the loading and unloading of equipment and supplies. The 2nd Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of these cranes. To become qualified, crane operators spend several hours training in the rigging, safety, and actual operation of the cranes. This division also stands bridge and lookout watches while at sea. SN GODOWN SA GRESKOVIEK SN HENRY BMCS HERRERA SN HOPKINS BM2 JOHNSON BM2 KEEN SN LINKENAUGER BMl MARTIN SN MAY BM2 MCDANIEL SA MORRIS SA PICOTTI SA POOLER SN RICE BM2 SHERMAN SN SNIDER BMl SZNAJDER BM2 THOMAS BMSN VILLANUEVA SN BOYETT SN FELSE BM2 FORTES SN KARATZAS BM3 LAW BMC MURPHY SA POWELL SN POWERS SA POYER BMSN PRIMAVERA BM2 SHIPLEY SA SMITH SN TICKNOR BMl URZAN BM2 WERNER SA BRAND SA HULETT BM3 REESE SA CARVER YNSN JONES BM2 SEABOLT BMl CASSLER BM2 LOOFBOURROW SN STEIL (F) SN CHASE FA MARTIN FA STEIRWALT FN HEBERT SN PANDY (F) SN TRACE SN HIGH TMSN POULSON (F) Above the USNS NAVAJO is under tow during shakedown training in January. Below, knots are checked on the motorwhale boat. Above, crain work never ends. Often you can see their bright beams of Hght targeted on cargo and materials in the wee hours of the morning. Below, underway replenishment exercise is conducted with the USS WABASH during the shakedown training in January. LT CARDENAS MMFN KOERNER YNSN MADISEN MM3 MEYER EN2 NELSON A - DIVISION Engineering Department is well-known for their The 02N2 plant provides oxygen and nitrogen for ability to repair the ship during all hours of the a variety of uses onboard. EN2 NEWSON is day and night. Engineering maintains the beginning operations on the complex machine. Damage Control Lockers, and conducts shipwide training in Damage Control. LCDR SIDES LT NYE ENC RAMOS EN2 TAYLOR ENFN WILSON BT2 BIGGAR ETC BOWEN FA BRANDT FA BRENNEN BTl BROWN FN CHENEVERT FN CHIRILA BTl FRANTZ FN GREEN BTFN HALL FN HIGGINS FA HULL BT2 HUNNICUTT BTFN ALDER, torch lit, makes his approach to light off 1 boiler. Wearing a face shield and asbestos gloves, he is protected from flame and flare-up. BTC KOSINSKI BT2 LAMPEL BT3 LEVETSKY FA LOMBARDI PR LYNN BTFN ALDER BTFN MACCULLUM FA MCKOON FN MILLER FR O ' HARA B Division, the Boiler Division, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Boilers and supporting auxiliaries. This includes the Fireroom, the Testing Laboratory, Pump Room 2, boilers and fuel tanks. In addition, the division is responsible for the receipt and transfer of propulsion fuel, the maintenance of boiler feed water and fresh water within safe limits, and the delivery of petroleum and water products to tended units. LT PRESTON BTFA RYAN BT3 SKAGGS BTFN TRIPPLET BTFN BULOT BT2 COLEMAN FA FARRELL FN HENDRIX BTl JOHNSTON BT2 LYNCH BT2 MARTIN BTFR MICANOVITS BTFN PRUENT FN WEBSTER (F) BTFN WHITIS BTFR WICKINS 27 MMFA APLAND HT2 ARMSTRONG HT3 BELL HT3 BONNER HTC BUSH DC - DIVISION HTCS COOLIDGE HTFN DAY HT3 EVANS HTFN FLOWERS HTFN GARDNER HTFN GRAHAM FN GRANDBERRY HTFN HIGASHI FT HUCKLEBERRY FA MEDINA HTFN MELIES HTF N NEGELE mm ENFA BAILEY (F) MMS HENDRICKS FA REIMER ENS BAQUILOD (F) ENFA HORTON (F) MMFA RODRIGO ICFA BARNETT (F) ENFN HOWERTON MMFN ROZWALKA MMl BENBOW MM2 JENSEN EN2 SANDERS EMS BOYD (F) MMFN KIENSTRA MMFN SCHMITZ SR BRACKETT MMS KUHNHENN MMFN SHANKS HTFN BRUNET ENC LAROCHE MMS SHAW ENl BASTAMANTE ENl LEATHEM IC2 SMITH MM3 BUTLER EMC LONG MM2 SMITH MM3 CALLAHAN MM2 MALLET FA SMITH FR CARTER MM2 MEDINA ENS TAYLOR ICFA CLAYBORN EMI MERCER FA THOMAS FR COOR MMFA MORRIS ICFN VINSON MMFA COOKSEY MMS MOULTON MMFA WAGNER MMl COURTNEY MMS NEWSON FN WARREN (F) EMS DANIELS FN ONEILL EMS WILSON FR ELLIS ENFA FERRYMAN MMFA WILSON EMS ELSTON ENS PHILLIPS MMFH WOOD EMS ESHAM MM2 PIERSON MMl WOODS IC3 FISHER MMS REED EMFA WOODS EMFA GANZ FR YOUNG MMS HENDRICKS HTFN PARKS HT3 RIVERA LTJG SHANNON HTl TAYER Question: What ' s yellow, but sometimes red; can be seen flying through the passageway? Superman? Answer: The inport and underway damage control teams. Inport, each duty section has its own Fire Party and Rescue and Assistance team, which responds to unexpected casualties, such as fires and floods. While underway, a Flying Squad , comprised of members of the fire parties, work together with D.C. Central to assume this responsibili- ty. Through daily drills and training, both teams have earned an admirable reputa- tion. Right: HTFN NEGELE is welding a bracket in the General Work Shop. FA BOSWELL EMI BROWN EM2 CAMPBELL IC2 CORDOVA ICFN DALTON E - DIVISION Electrical Division includes the IC and Motor Generator Room, electrical generators distribution equipment in the Engineroom, Electric Shop, Battery Shop, upper level Emergency Generator Room including the machinery and equipment therein; the officers, and personnel assigned thereto. The division is also responsible for electrical wiring, the lighting throughout the ship and maintenance of all interior communica- tions systems and electrical components and machinery. ICFA GONZALES FR GOODWIN EMFN LAYNE EM3 MABERRY EM3 MARCH EM3 MCGOVERN FN MOELL EM3 OLLISON EM3 PAINE ICFN PEIFER ENS RITARITA FA STOUT EMFN WINNER FA WOODS EMFN ZIEGLER mm MMl ABENOJAR MMFA BENTLEY FN BREAUX ENFN CAMPBELL FA CAUDILL M - DIVISION Main Propulsion Division includes the engineroom and the machinery therein (less electrical components, air compressors, and air conditioning machinery); the cargo, diesel and lubrication oil stowage tanks; the shaft, the officers, and personnel assigned thereto. MMFN CRAVER MM2 EDILLORAN MM2 ENGELKING MMFA EVANS MMFN EVERSON MMFN GILBREATH MMFN KELLEY FN KINNEY FN LONG MMl MATTEUCCI FA LINDSLEY MMC MORIN MM2 PEARSON MMl QUIJANO MMFN SCHOOLEY MMFN WALLACE MM2 WHEAT MMFN WHITESIDE FA YOUNG MmMm ih HMl BOOTHE HM3 DIMITRY HM2 FL ' LMER H. HAINES CDR INGRUM LT KEAVEY HM3 KUNKEL HM2 MORLEY ENS SHAMUS DN DEENA LT KERR CDR COMEY LCDR FITZHARRIS DTI JAIME LT SHAW LCDR FITZHARRIS explains to his patient what is to be performed during the operation. DN DEENA assist with a suction hose. Mouth open, apparatus in, time to go to work. Our happy patient relaxes with a mouthful! HM2 CRAIG HMC LEWIS DT2 NEWMAN HN WOODWARD (F) DT2 CROWE DT2 LEWIS HM2 RICHARDSON (F) HMCS DEBAKER HMl LICKTEIG DN SAVAGE DTI IBARRA DT3 MATHEWS DTC SIOSON HN JACKSON HM2 MINOR HA WALLS 33 mm REPAIR ONE R-l Division is responsible for repairs and alterations to hull and piping systems, hydrostatic and air testing, and for canvas, carpenter and foundry work. The division consists of the following shops: (1) The Shipfitter Shop, which has the capability of working heavy metal pl ate, fabricating and repairing structures, performing cutting and foaming on submarine superstructures, machine mounting and foundations, and pressure and watertight vessels. HT3 ALBERT HTC APEAZ FN ATWOOD HTFA BAUER HT3 BIANCO HT3 BRAIDWOOD HT2 BRECKON HTFA BRITTON HTFA CATALDO FN CLOUSE HTFN CORDOVA HTFA CROWNHART HT2 CRUZ HTFN CUSHING HT2 DEGROAT HTFN EDDY HTC EIDSNESS HT2 FLAGG HTFN FOOTE HTFA FUNDERWHITE HTl GARREANS HTFA GEORGE HT2 GOLDSTEIN HT3 GORDON MLFA GRAVINK 35 HT3 GRIFFITH HTFN GRIJALVA HT3 GWINN HTFN HAGEN HTFN HARRIS FN HASSELL HTFA HERRIER HTFN HOLA HTFN HORN HTl HUNT HTFA KEITHLEY HTFA KELLY HTFN KETCHEM HT2 KNEASEL HT2 MCCALL HTFN MCINTYRE HT3 MCKEE HTFA MOLARO HTFN MONTGOMERY HTFN MORRIS HTFN MYERHOLTZ HTFN PARISIAN HT3 PICKENS HTFA PILNY HT3 POOLER (2) The Sheetmetal Shop, which makes and repairs all types of thin sheetmetal structures such as ventilation ducts, lockers, etc. (3) The Welding Shop, performs all types of welding, for the MCKEE and submarines. (4) The Pipefitter Shop, which repairs and makes piping configurations. (5) The Flex Hose Shop, which has a complete capability in the area of submarine flexible hose assemblies including replacement, inspection and hydrostatic testing of all repaired or renewed hoses. (6) The Lagging Shop, which does the covering and lagging of steam, hot water, refrigeration and similar types of piping systems, using both preformed and plastic pliable materials. This shop also has the facilities for the removal of asbestos insulation. (7) The Carpenter Shop, which can accomplish all types of wood construction and repairs, including boat and ship deck repairs, quarterdeck status boards and plaque backs. LT PLUMLEE HT3 PRIDGEN HTFN PRUITT na tiA IttMi Jft PMl QUINDOZA HTFN RICE HTFA RICHARDS HTFA RINCON HT3 ROWLES FN RUBY HTFN SCHUELER HTFA SCRIVENER HT2 SHEIBE FA SPINKS HT3 STEINMEYER HTC STRATTON HTFN STUART MLC SULIT HTFN THURSTON HTFN TORRES HTFN VANDENHEEDE HTFN WHALEY HT2 WIGHTMAN FA WILLIAMS MLFN WILLIAMS HT3 YONTZ HTFN YOUNG SA ZELEZVNIKAR This is that final moment when you ' ve cleaned this pipe and everything is ready to weld. Face shield down . . . REPAIR TWO MMFN BAIR MR2 BAUDER MRl BELFOUR MRCM BLEUEL MR2 BONWELL MM3 BOOKER MMCS BOYLE MM3 BRETT MMFN COMBOT MMl COCOBA CW03 COLE MMFA COLLINS ENFA COOPER MMFN COTTERILL 0M3 COX R-2 Division is one of the largest divisions on the MCKEE, with over 120 personnel assigned. Its highly trained technicians are dedicated to performing high quality and ef- ficient repairs to SUBPAC Units. This division is responsible for repairs and alterations to submar- ine mechanical systems, including: valves, pumps, masts, main and auxiliary components, periscopes and related optical equipment, locksmith and safe repair, mechan- ical engraving services and preci- sion machine work, and manufac- turing for all submarine systems. Work centers assigned to the R-2 Division are: The Inside Machine Shop, Engraving Shop, Hydraulic Shop, Optical Shop, Outside Ma- chine Shop, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop, Oxygen and Nitrogen Systems Valve Repair Shop, and the Key and Lock Shop. MMC CRAWFORD MRC CR OWL MRl CUNNINGHAM 38 MR2 DEMETER MM2 DEVER t_ f T MRl DIZON MMFN DODSON fi j ENC DOMINGUEZ MRFN DONNELLY MMFA DURDON MMFN EBANKS MMFA ERAINO MRFN FAHEY MMFN FERGUSON MMFN FORTALEZA MM2 FRAZIER MMFN FROIO OMSA GROAT Mmimmm MM3 HULME MMFN JAMESON MMFN JENKINS MRCS JONES MRS KEEPFER MMl KIDWELL OMSN KIRKLAND MMFA KREIDER MMFN LEGOSKI MMFA LOREDO MM2 LUCHS FN LYNN The many jobs the machine shops are involved in require the highest of technical and mechanical skills. Each shop has initiated a superb training effort to insure safe, accurate work is produced by their men and women. Often you see them working long into the night making flanges and fittings. The work never becomes dull; the camaraderie is professional. ENFN MARTIN MMFN MARTIN EMFN PRESCOTT MRFN REDLICH MMl RAMETES MRl REYNOLDS MM3 RITACCA MMFN ROBERTS EN3 ROSS EN2 RUSH MRl SAGADRACA MM2 SANCHEZ MM3 SANCHEZ MMC SCHULZE MM3 SELETAS MM3 SHAW MMFN SIBLEY MMFA SKIRTECH MMFN STANISZEWSKI OMC STICKLEY MM2 STODOMINGO MMl STURGILL 0M3 THOMPSON MMFA TIPTON FA UPCHURCH MMFA VALDEZ MM3 VANTINO MR3 VERGARA 0M2 VERTIN MRl VIADO MRC VICENS MRl VIERNES ENFN WALRATH MMFN WALSH OMl WHITE MR3 WHITE 42 MM3 WHITMIRE MMFN WILLIS EMFN WOODS MRl YANCIK MM3 YOUNGBERG 43 EM2 AUSTIN EMI AQUINO EMFN BASS EN3 BOLAND HTFA BOURBON EM3 BOYD IC3 BRADWAY EN2 CHARLESWORTH ICFN CUMMINGS IC2 DANIELS EMI DENINA EM2 DIMACALI ICFN DUENSING EMS FOSTER EMS GARRAMONE mmim §MJM REPAIR THREE R-3 Division is responsible for all electric, interior communications, and rubber and plastics repairs to tended submarines and ships. This includes overhauling and rewinding motors, balancing and sound analysis. EMl GOZUM IC2 HAIZLIP HTFN HASSELLER ICFN HESSLING motion picture projector repair and maintenance, gyrocompass repair and maintenance, plasitol, rubber stamps, and plexiglass work. The Electrical Division handles electric trouble calls within the Repair Department, and operates the Repair Portable Electrical Tool Issue Room. ' t EM3 HEZEL EMS JACOBUS FA JACKSON ICFN LHEUREUX ICl LOUDERBACK rnla aiktiS EMI LUYUN EMC MAALA EMI MCNEILAN HTFN MITCHEM IC2 MURRAY LTJG OSBORNE EMFN PARRISH IC2 SHEARD EMFN STIGELMAN ICFN VERUCHI FR 134 -141 H-3 The motor rewind shop is capable of rewinding the coils of wire around the shaft of a motor with perfect precision. The overhaul of motors in this shop has greatly reduced money spent on new motors by the enhancement of this profession. FA WARREN IC3 WIELAND EM2 WIMMER ICC WYATT ETCS ASHE ET2 BAKLARZ SN BEST OMl CARSON ETl DAVIS ET3 DIBBLE ETC DRAPER IMC FINKEY ETl GERARDI IMSN HARVEY IMl HOLGUIN TD2 JACOBS SN JENSEN ETl KASNER ETC LAWRENCE REPAIR FOUR R-4 Division is responsible for the repair, installation, testing and alignment of general electronic equipment and associated antenna systems and sonar syste ms; and the repair and calibration of electronic and mechanical test equipment. Work centers of R-4 Division include: (1) The Electronic Shop, which repairs submarine electronic systems. (2) The Fleet Electronic Calibration Laboratory, which does the calibration of electrical electronic IMl LYONS ETl MAGRI ENS MANNING ET3 MCGINNETT IMC MILLER STS2 MORRIS ETl POOLE ETl RAZZANO IMSN RICHARDSON SN ROGERS ET3 RUSK SA SHERMAN IMSA SMITH EM3 SMITH ETSN STEVENS ET3 THOMPSON equipment. (3) The Submarine Repair Facility, which repairs submarine sonar systems. (4) The Business Machine Shop, which repairs various business and office machines. (5) The Watch and Cloci Repair Shop, which repairs clocks and timepieces. (6) The Mechanical Instrument Repair and Calibration Shop, which repairs and calibrates mechanical instruments. Below: ET2 LEYERLY aligns an oscilloscope. EM2 BARNES EN2 BEATIE SA COVERT BMl DUNAGAN GMG2 ELISON PR3 FLEEMAN BM3 FRASIER BM2 GARMS HTFA GRANDAL ENl GRAY Below (L) BM2 HARRIS (R) HT3 JACKSON REPAIR FIVE MM3 SPEIGHT (L) BM2 WHITE (R) NSRO ET3 BAILEY LT BREGG SN GIRON ETl LYON HT2 REYES MM2 SCHELOSKY 48 CW03 BRENNER FN CHESSER ET3 CORUM FN DAYS FN DELAY FN FOX ET2 FREDERICK MMl GAGNE FN GINTER MR3 GOLDSBERY RADCON R-5 Division is made up of two parts: the Riggers and the Divers. Both groups work together to support the MCKEE and submar- ines. The Riggers, which consists mostly of Boatswain Mates, are responsible for the required rigging for heavy lifts, the manufacturing of the mooring and cap stan lines, and the wiring of rope slings and life lines. The Divers are an elite team of Navy-trained Masters, 1st and 2nd Class Divers. They perform underwater repair and welding. They also are qualified as Hyperbaric Chamber operators, trained in the treatment of blood diseases, carbon monoxide poison- ing, emergency bends cases, and pressure and oxygen tolerance tests. RC Division, known as RAD- CON, is made up of two branches: the Radiological and the Radiac Calibration shops. The function of the Radiological branch is to control operations in which radia- tion or radioactivity may be in- volved during the repair of nuclear vessels. This includes the shipment or disposal of radioactive materials, the decontamination of materials and clothing, the chemistry radio- chemistry of liquid samples, and the delivery of pure demineralized water. The Radiac Calibration shop handles the repairing and calibra- tion of the various radiation measuring devices. g g FN HASTINGS EMS JONES MRl KUNKEL MMCS LEONARD LT LONG FN MEDFORD MMl RAMIREZ MMl ROBINSON ET2 SCHACKART MMl STUDER ETl WATERS MMl WESTDYKE 49 SA LITTLETON PH2 MCCLAIN YNSN MERKEL HTC PARISH J03 REIL DM3 TIMME DMC TRIMBLE SN WHITE LI2 WIEBENGA PH2 WILLIAMSON REPAIR OFFICE RO Division is the administrative division of the Repair Department. It ' s shops include: (1) The Repair Department Office, which handles all clerical work and correspondence for the Repair Department. (2) The Print Shop, which is like a mini-publishing company. It ' s lithographers print training manuals, the POD, pamphlets, or any material that needs to be mass produced. (3) The Draft Shop, which prepares layouts for printing, makes signs, and does the artwork for publications. (4) The Photo Lab, which handles all photography for the ship, as well as submarines. Its staff produces newspapers, brochures, cruisebooks, and takes photographs of ceremonies or events as needed by the Public Affairs Officer. (5) The Closed Circuit Television Studio, where training films are aired throughout the ship. When underway, the studio airs regular television programs sent by the Armed Forces Television Service. RS Division is the Planning and Estimating Center, which plans all controlled. Level 1 and sub-safe work for the MCKEE and tended units. The Technical Library stores and issues technical information in the form of manuals, blue prints, etc. REPAIR S MM3 COLE YN2 CROOKS EMS FULLER MM2 GARNER EMFN JOHNS MRC LOCH ENS LOFTON EM2 LOTSPEICH HTFN MCKENNA ICC REED IOCS ROBINSON STSCS STRODEL FN SWIFT HT2 WALTERS MRl WILLIAMS HT:S banks HTl BASS REPAIR T RT Division consists of three work centers: the Non-Destructive Test- ing Lab, the QuaHty Assurance Office, and the Water Chemistry, Oil Test, and Acid Spot Test Lab. The Non-Destructive Testing Lab provides support service for the IMA with radiography and ul- trasonic testing of metals and fabricated joints. The Quality Assurance Office provides support to the IMA through the identifica- tion of nuclear, subsafe, Level-1, and special control jobs. This shop also provides Quality Assurance training and guidance to the IMA. The Water Chemistry, Oil Test, and Acid Spot Test Lab provides analysis of water and oil samples. It also performs acid spot testing of metals for identification purposes. ETl DOYLE HTl ESTES HTC GREGORY MMFA HEAD HTC KOWALSKI HT2 MACK HTFA MATTSON LT MORAX HTC NORGAKl) MMl WIDHELM MM3 WILLIAMS MM2 ABUGAN IMl ALICDAN MMCS ALLISON DM2 ARROWOOD MMl BALLAAO FR BALLARD EMI BALLOCK HT3 BARBIER EM3 BARNES ET2 BARTOLOTTA LIl BELMER SN BENKE ET3 BIRCH MRl BITTNER MMl BJERKE ET2 BRAMHALL IC3 BRAY HTl BROOKS HTFN BROWN PMFN BROWN SN BRUXVOORT (F) HTC BUTNER MMl CAPEN HT3 CARTER EMFA CEPHIUS EMFA CLARK HT2 COLEY (F) HT2 COX MRFN DACQUISTO DM3 DEROUIN MMC DEWITT HTl DICKSON HTFN DOUGHERTY EMC DOWNEY MMl DREW ENl EBERT HTCS EIKAMP ENFN FAGA MLl FAVOR HTC FELKER HT2 FENNIGKOH MRFA FIUMARA HT3 FLANAGAN HTFA GARNICA ETl GIBSON FA GICKING MMl GILGER MRC GONZALEZ PM2 GONZALEZ OMCS GURHOLT HTl GUITIERREZ EM2 HAUSS HT2 HENDERSHOT IC2 HENDERSON (F) 0M3 HERNANDEZ SN HICKMAN SN HOLIDAY (F) HT3 HOLMES ENl HOPKINS ETl HORN HTCS HOWARD MMFN HUGHES BM3 HURST EM2 JACOBUS HTCM JENNINGS HM2 KOLYNCH MM2 KEETCH MMl KLUVER MLFN KOVERS (F) MMl LANDRAN ETl LANE HT3 LEWIS HTl LHEUREUX HTl LINDSEY HTFA LONG HTC LOVETT MMl LUMBAD MRCS LYON ENl MAHURIN EM2 MATEO ICFN MATHES MR3 MATTINGLY EM3 MIDDLETON (F) IC2 MIKEL HTFN MOORE (F) HTFA MORRIS HTFR MORRIS HTFA MORRIS HT2 NICOLL ET3 OLIVER (F) MMl ORTIZ MM2 OVIATT MM2 OWENS ICC PARKER EM3 PENDARVIS EMFA PFEIFER EM3 PFEIFFER FA PIERCE MMl PIKE FA PODHANY HTl PUCHLEITNER DM1 RABINA STS3 RIDDLE MMl ROBINSON MM2 RODRIGUEZ (F) MMFR ROE HT3 ROGERS MR3 ROMERO MM2 ROSS EN3 RUNYON HT2 RUSSELL EMI SANTOS IM2 SAUNDERS HTl SHEENAN MMFN SHEETZ ET2 SIMANTS HTFR SIMMONS HTl SIZEMORE FA SMITH ENFN SMITH HTFA SMITH MMl SMITH HT3 SOKOLICH MM2 STANTON (F) MR2 STEAD HTl STOKES HTFN SWANK HTl TAYLOR MM2 TEBBEN Lie THIELE HTl THOMAS ET2 VINEY ENFA VOYLES MMFR WALSH ENFN WALSH MMl WALTON HTl WEBB MM2 WEIKEL MM2 WELCH HTFR WILCOX FA WRIGHT BM2 YELVERTON HT2 ZUPHER (F) CDR LESSA SK2 CASSISON SK,3 CHAMFER LT DARGAN SK2 GRANT SKI HERN SKI NAVEA SK2 NGOLAB SUPPLY ONE SKSN OLSON SK2 PONDER SK3 POTHIER SKSA SHAWNEY SKC SNYDER SO Division processes the paperwork for the Supply Department. Included in the division is the Supply Quality Assurance Team, which conducts audits of departmental procedures. S-1 Divi- sion is responsible for the receipt, stowage, issue, packaging, and shipment of consumables and repair parts. MSI ACEDILLO MS2 ALICDAN MSSN ARNOLD MSI BALANE MSI BELFLOVVER SUPPLY TWO S-2 Division is famous for the ships fine cuisine. Our delicious meals are prepared and served by Mess Specialists assisted by Food Service Attendants. The hours are long and hard when preparing food for a crew of over 1100 people. MSSN CAMPEAU MSC CENA MSSN CHIDESTER MSSN CLINGINGS MS3 DELUNA MSSN DILL MSCM DIMACALl MSI DIMARUCOT MSSN FLOYD MSSN CATLING MS3 GUIDANGEN MS2 HICKS MSSN JEFFRIES MS3 JONES, C. MS3 JONES, R. MSSN KOLLIER MS2 MARKHAM MS3 MARSHALL MSSN NELSON MSI ONA MSI RAMOS MSSN SABAY MSI SAN ANTONIO MSSN SHAMBOHA MSSN STKII. FN STRATTON CW04 SWAGERT MS3 WIGGINGTON MS2 WILSON SUPPLY THREE S-3 Division is the ships ' servicemen. They provide those services we need to keep ourselves well groomed and in tip top shape. Both ships stores, laundry- mat, barbershops, and vending ma- chines are some of their workspaces. SHC BASADA SHI CATAPIA SHSN DELEON SH2 DONALD SHI ESPIRITU SHC FRANCISCO SH3 HAMMONDS SHSN JACKSON SH3 KLOOSTERMAN SH3 LAMM SH3 LIVINGSTON SHSN LOUCKS SHI PAELMO SH3 SCHAETZEL SN SMITH SHSN TERRANCE SH3 VANBERKUM SUPPLY FOUR S-4 Division, the Disbursing Office, is responsible for maintaining personnel pay records, registering allotments, and managing disburs- ing funds. It provides services as a bank by cashing checks and offering storage for valuables money for personnel. DKC ANTONIO DKSN BENNINOER DKSN CASKEY DK3 JEFFERSON DK2 KEYS DK3 LAMBERT DKSN MENDOZA LT WALSH DKSN WASHINGTON 58 SKSN BRONIAK SKI EBNER SK3 FRIESE SUPPLY SIX S-6 Division is the Stock Control Center. It is responsible for the ordering of all repair parts and supplies for MCKEE use. Other responsibilities include the accurate recording of all transactions affect- ing MCKEE stocks, and working with ADP to insure all recorded data in the ship ' s computer is correct. S-6 is also tasked with maintaining and reporting the financial records of the MCKEE, COMSUBGRU FIVE, submar ines, and the USS SAN ONOFRE. SKI MATIAS SKI MEDINA SKI OLARTE SKI SHILTZ SKI BARBARA SK2 BASA SKI BELTRAN CW02 BERNARDO SN BURCHETT SKI CALUB LCDR fep:rer SK2 GABRIEL SKI GALVANTE SKCS HALL SKI HANEY SK2 MARIENTES SKI MONZON SK2 MCCLELLAN SN PALAMAR HT3 REGNIER SKI SALYARDS SKCS SMITH SN TALL SK3 WILSON SUPPLY SEVEN S-7 Division, the Supply Support Center, is the heart of the Supply Department. It is the first point of contact between the ship ' s force and tended submarines. The division has three major sections: Technical, which has a vast number of catalogs and microfiche available for the Repair Parts Petty Officer (RPPO); the Purchasing Section where all non- standard (material not available within the Navy Supply System) requests are processed; and the Expediting Section which passes, and expedites all priority requisitions into the supply system, monitoring them until received. SN BEEMAN DP3 DUNN LT GAULT DPSN MONAHAN DP3 ODOHERTY DPSA TAGUE SUPPLY EIGHT S-8 Division, the Automated Data Processing Center (ADP), supplies all the data processing support for the MCKEE, COMSUBGRU FIVE, and all supported submarines; whether it be paychecks or supply listings. This includes, but is not limited to Repair, Supply, and Disbursing. LCDR JONES ENS MULLER MSSN ALEXANDER (F) MSSA ANDERSON SA ANTONIO (F) SK3 BARNES DPSN BARNES DK2 BENJAMIN (Fl SH3 BENNETT DP3 BOLLINGER SK3 BOUCHEY DPS BOWLING TMSA BROWN DP2 BROWN MSSA BULLOCK MS3 BUNGARD DPSN BURKE MSSA BURNETT MSSA BUTLER SH3 CADE (F) DKl CAMAYA MS3 CAMBRON (F) SK3 CARR SK3 COHEN SN COLOBONG MSSR CRANDALL MS3 CUDDY MS3 DAVIDSON (F) MSSN DAY EM2 DEMERITT DS3 DOWNEY BT3 ECKLAND SK3 FALLETTA DP3 FARNED MMFR FAUVER SKSN FITZPATRICK TMSA FLAGG PNSA FORD DKSR FRANCESCONI MMFA FRIES MS3 FUNE MMFN GANGA QMSN GEYER DP2 GLOVER MS3 GODDARD (F) SK3 GOLIO SKSR GOODE DP2 GREENER HTFR GRIPPO MS2 HAGAR (F) MMFR HAMLIN SN HARRIS MSSN HATTON DP3 HAW MS3 HANNESSEE PMFA HERNANDEZ SH2 HINOJOSA SH2 HINOJOSA HTFN HOLMAN HTFN HOWARD SKSN HURST DK2 HYCNER (F) DP2 IZZO MS2 JACOB MSSR JOHNSON DP3 JOYNER (F) HTFA KAKUK YNSN KAMA (F) FN KELLY MS3 KETCHUM SN KING MS2 KITTEL SN LANE (F) TMSN LERCH DPI MARTIN MSC MARTIN ENFA MARTIN MS2 MATA DP2 MCCOY SN MCDERMOTT (F) MSSR MCGEEVER MS2 MCMURRAY (F) SA MCNEAL SK3 MILLER SH3 MOORE SA MORGAN MSSR MULLALLY DKSN NIEFERT MS2 OBISPO MM2 OLDRE SH3 OLSEN DK2 ORIBELLO FN ORY (F) SK2 PACER DPI PASCASIO DPSN PEOPLES SK2 PEREZ SKI QUANICO DP2 RALLOS MS3 RANDLE SH3 RANDOLPH RM3 REEVE MSSR REGIN MSSR RIDGE SN RINGGOLD (F) DPSN RISEN SKSN ROBY (F) FA SCHOENIG MSSR SLABIE FA SMITH MSSR STUART SKSN THOMAS (F) IC3 TIBERIA DPC TOMCHEK DKl TULIO DSl WHITMAN DS3 WILLIAMS FA WILLIAMS SH3 WILLIAMS MSSR WILLIER DPS WISDOM (F) ENFN WOODS MSS WOODSON DPSA WOODWARD DPSN WULF ENFR WYCKOFF DPS YOUNG LT WHITNER TMSN COPPOCK TMSA NEWLAND TMSN STINCHFIELD TMSN TROUP ENS TRUAN SA WILSON WEAPONS ONE - TWO W-l Division, the Torpedo Repair Division, is responsible for the stowage, issue and performance of authorized maintenance to conventional torpedoes, missiles, and submarine-launched countermeasure devices. W-2 Division, which is the Fire Control Repair and Gunnery Division, is responsible for the align- ment, alterations, testing, and repair of submarine fire control systems, in addition to the employ- ment and maintenance of the ship ' s installed ar- mament. It is also respon- sible for the stowage and control of all sensitive arms, ammunition and explosives, not specifical- ly assigned to other divi- sions. FTG2 FORD GMG2 HANSEN DSl HARRIS CW02 LOMBARD GMTl MCCALL FTG2 MCCOY FTG2 MCCULLOUGH GMGSN MCLEES FTG2 SHINDELBOWER FTGC STODDARD 63 TMSN BENNETT TM2 CLOUTIER GMTSN FAIRCLOTH ENS HERMANSON TMC HUTCHISON GMT2 JUNGBLUTH GMT2 LENTZ TMSN MEYERS TMSA PAYTON TMSN POOLE YNSN BARNES TM ' 2 BORDEAUX TMSA BURINO FTG2 CARL TMSA CARTER TMSA GATHER TM3 COLSTON TMSA CORRELL TM2 EADDY SN EDWARDS (F) TMSR FERGUSON (F) GMTl SCHIMMING GMTSN SHERWOOD TMSN SMART TMl SWAN GMT3 TONEY TM2 GARCIA TM3 HARRIS TMSA HINES TM2 JOHNSON YN3 KENNY FTGl KESSLER TMSA KINDER TMSN KRIKAVA (F) SN MCCONNIE TM2 MCNULTY TM3 MILLER TMl MILLER TMC MUEHLEISEN TMSA NASH TMSA PALMER TMl RAMPE TMCM RAPP FTG2 RODRIGUEZ GMTl SACK GMGC SHADRICK TMSR SEIBER TMSA SKAY WEAPONS THREE W-3 Division, the Nuclear Weapons Repair Division, is responsible for the handling, TM2 STANFIELD maintenance, and stowage of nuclear weapons, TMSR rocket motors, and associated equipment. STEKHUTZEN Personnel undergo extensive training for security FTCM STUART and safety measures. mm TMSA THOMAS TMSN TITUS TMSA VAUGHT (F) TMSN VINKE FTG2 WALTERS TM3 WATSON TM3 WILLIAMS TMSA WILLIAMS TMl WYATT TMC YOUNG WEAPONS FOUR W-4 Division, the Weapons Repair Quality Assurance Division, is responsible for the monitoring and auditing of weapons related responsibilities and operations, for production and safety standards. TM2 ARREDONDO CW02 DAVIS TMSA FULKNOH TMC HANKS SN HOPES TMSN JEFFERSON TM2 PABLO TMSN PORTER SN WHETSTONE IBtata WKMHMB THE LEGEND BEGINS Patiently waiting, visitors and crew await the moment when the ceremony begins. .- flB— Win 111 The band begins to play. The excitement of what is about to take place has everyone on the edge of their seat. My, but the ship looks great! is heard in the seats. The legend begins . . . The USS MCKEE was officially accepted as a Submarine Tender of the United States Navy during an enthusiastic ceremony at the Seattle Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, on August 15, 1981. During the ceremony Captain D.S. GOR- HAM read his orders from the Chief of Naval Operations, ordering him to assume command of the ship. LSCC President, L. A. SMITH, wished the crew happy and smooth sailing aboard the MCKEE, and added that the MCKEE is a great ship . . . and deserves a great crew. Additionally, Rear Admiral J. D. WILLIAMS, the Commander of the Naval Base, Seattle, addressed to the large crowd, Not only does Lockheed think they ' ve built a good ship, the crew does too. 65 5wi..i ' j U i • Tl The principal speaker, Washington Congressman Norm DICKS, praised LSCC for its below-the-cost and ahead-of-schedule performance in its production of the MCKEE. He continued, I hope that performance serves as a model to other shipbuilders . The Executive Officer, CDR G. R. WATERMAN, then ordered the piping of the crew to quarters and the setting of the first watch. At this point, the ship was officially manned, and considered a working ship of the U. S. Naval Fleet. SEATTLE Seattle . . . home of the world-famous Space Needle; birthplace of the USS MCKEE. The MCKEE had a chance to return to Seattle for Post Shakedown Availability, from May 1, 1982 through July 5, 1982. While in Seattle, the crew had the opportunity to visit Canada, the Olympic Peninsula, Mount Rainier Na- tional Park, Bremerton, and the sur- rounding area. Regular boat and bus runs made visits to the downtown area easily accessible. Among the popular attractions were the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, the Kingdome, and more. Captain D. S. GORHAM even had the honor of throwing out the first baseball, on MCKEE Night, at a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Indians. The Public Market Center downtown was always filled with color and excitement. You could easily find an unusual gift or eat home style meals in small sidewalk cafe ' s. The Totum Pole is a symbol of Seattle ' s historic past ... a reminder to keep unwanted spirits away. ■••■ ' •jdSir • ' Tl! Fresh fruit, tasty apples. How much for that salmon? is what you hear at the Public Market. The Space Needle is reflected off of a downtown building. Of the many forms of transportation available, the tramway from Seattle Center to Downtown added excitement to any day. LOCKHEED SHIPBUILDING takes care of their own - Ed JONES was the LOCKHEED representative who lived with us for our first year to ensure guarantee items were corrected expediously. The results were tremendous! MCKEE didn ' t miss one commitment — and always got underway on time. SAN FRANCISCO After leaving the Seattle shipyard October 19, 1981, the MCKEE headed for its first port visit: San Francisco. Channel Fever subsided upon sight of the Golden Gate Bridge, where the rails were manned as a helicopter hovered overhead. While moored at the Oakland Naval Supply Center, the crew flocked via bus and subway to the exciting sites and sounds the area offered. Fisherman ' s Wharf, Chinatown, Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz Island, Lombard Street (The Crookedest Street in the World), the Oakland Raiders and more, provided more than enough entertainment for all. A bit of San Francisco was left in everyone ' s heart upon leaving November 7th. 1 W ' The Pilot House was relying on radar information from Combat as to where the ship was. The fog was pea soup as we passed the channel bouys towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Suddenly, the bridge is sighted closely overhead looking like a ghost from the past, and then the fog has cleared. The Pilot House can see all of San Francisco Bay, while the thick fog bank remained at bay. ' •If f f I ALCATRAZ ISLAND Alcatraz, how well its watchtower (LEFT) leered at you when you approached. The high un-scaleable walls surrounded by San Francisco Bay kept the most dangerous of men confined in small concrete cubicles (BELOW). The deterioration which led to the closing of this high security prison is easily visible in these photographs. Take a leetle bite, hold it in your teeth like this, then raise your cup . . . BRIDGE . . . LOOKOUT . . . How about turning on the lights. This is the MCKEE. A beautiful ship filled with fine men and women. True professionals. WELCOME HOME T ' ' M rirm- ' San Diego, America ' s finest city welcomed the MCKEE, November 10, 1981, with a powerful symphony of fog horn blasts, a marching band, a cheering crowd; while balloons and ' WELCOME HOME signs colored the SPERRY pier. It was an emotional moment, as families and friends gazed with awe at the gigantic ship slowly approaching the pier. The long months of waiting for the return of their loved ones was finally at its end. Here at last, the Navy ' s newest submarine tender would relieve the old veteran, the USS SPERRY (AS-12), of its duties at Ballast Point. I il 78 The fanfare of arriving home is displayed by the fireboat. CAPT WATERMAN greats RADM BURK- HARDT. The Cabrillo Monument, a national landmark, overlooks Ballast Point; Home of a Legend. Sunset Cliffs, just the other side of Point Loma, provides a picturesque repose for MCKEE sailors. The old lighthouse at Cabrillo still stands as a reflection in San Diego ' s past. Enroute to Seattle, the USS MCKEE had the pleasure of stopping in Esquimau, Canada, for four days. The Canadian base, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island, wel- comed crew members with a festive ' Happy Hour ' , which was the launch- ing of an enjoyable visit. During the brief stay, crew members visited the many beautiful and interesting sites of Victoria including: the Royal London Wax Museum, Miniature World, the Butchart Gar- dens, and many restaurants and night clubs. One of the more humorous events during the visit was the soccer game challenged by the Canadians. The MCKEE volunteer team, led by Coach WATERMAN, fought hard; nevertheless, could not keep up with the host team. All in fun, the score was soon forgotten over refreshments. ESQUIMALT, CANAD The Butchart Gardens, once an excava- tion for raw materials, was decorated becoming a world famous botanical wonderland. The gardens feature flora from around the world; cultivated for you to wander and gaze in awe. The Sunken Garden (BELOW) offered the most colorful scenery of tulips, dafodills, roses, ferns, daisies, and weeping willows. The sounds of gentle music is heard near the small lake where water is gushing forth from hidden nozzles; dancing to the classics; a relaxing reprieve. REOUESTa THO« The Maritime Museum offered many facts and treasures to see. The Empress Hotel is a vast array of decorative antique rooms and lounges; the Bengal Room, complete with a Bengal Tigar skin on the fireplace exemplifies the finery in Victoria. Miniature World, Classic Car Museum, and China Town were well visited by MCKEE crew- members. 82 • • - • -J 84 TIGER CRUISE From July 5, to July 12, fifty eight sons, daughters, wives, brothers, and sisters were embarked aboard MCKEE for six days of ' underway on a haze grey ' . People from age eight, to eighty one toured workspaces in underway conditions to see what the ' at sea ' Navy is all about. L Jh L_illi ABOVE: PNl WEBB shows her photogra- phic prowess while taking the picture of the SAN DIEGO resident taking a bath (LEFT). V r MCKEE SOFTBALL The MCKEE Mens ' Softball Team had a triumphant year, with coaches LCDR Fitzharris and CW03 Hubble leading the team through victorious seasons in Seattle and San Diego. The young team was well-practiced and well- organized for its scheduled games. Playing on the team were: On the other hand, the MCKEE Women ' s Softball Team, coached by HTl Mack, got off to a bad start. First, the team was organized late, resulting in loss of practice time, and practice fields were not always available. However, inexperience did not dampen the spirit and determination of the team in playing their best in the civilian league. Playing on the team were: SN ANDERSON PN3 MARINO EM2 CAMPBELL SH3 JACKSON BMSN BAILEK BTFN MILLER PN3 CARTER RMS MILLER BT3 BRANDT DP3 O ' DOHERTY SN CURRIE HTFN MOORE MMFN BREAUX BMSN POYER SN DAY SN ROGERS LT DARGAN HTFN RICE ET3 DEFOREST SN SHERRILL SKI EBNER SN SCHOENIG SN EGER IMSN WALLING BTFN GREEN MSSM SHAMBORA SN HOLIDAY MMFN HOLTKAMP BM2 WERNER SN JONES . ! ' 4— • TOP: SN Day and SN Sherrill anticipate the out made by SN Currie. ABOVE: Hoping to make it to the base before the ball is BM2 Werner. BOTTOM LEFT: DP3 Joyner attentively awaits the next pitch. BOTTOM RIGHT: MSSN Shambora concentrates on pitching a strike. BASKETBALL The MCKEE Men ' s Basketball team, coached by LI2 Henton and BM2 Thomas, proved to be a success in their first season. The team boasts of defeating most of their opponents in Seattle, in addition to being victorious upon returning to San Diego. The MCKEE team consisted of: HTl BASS SN BARNES MRl BELFOUR HT3 BONNER FN BOSWELL MSSA CATLING SN HARRIS FN JACKSON BM2 JOHNSON ICl LOUDERBACK TOP LEFT: MRl Belfour ( 30) eyes the basket before shooting. ABOVE: The team huddles around Coach Henton for advice. BOT- TOM LEFT: Team members con- gratulate DPS O ' Doherty as he crosses homeplate. BOTTOM RIGHT: SN Barnes ( 23) springs above the opponent for a lay up. The Captain, in perfect etiquette, relaxes from a full schedule, to join his crew. A PICNIC ON During our underway periods, picnics were a perfect way to relax on Sunday. EMCM ALOGOSO enjoys a rib. 88 RIGHT: I don ' t believe I ate the whole thing. ' BELOW: You did ... you did eat the whole thing! ' A FANTAIL I dunno, I ' m not sure if I could eat the whole thing. There is so much to this thing! GENERAL QUARTERS GENERAL QUARTERS! Flooding or fires can happen at any time of the day or night. If the inport damage control party or the flying squad (when at sea) cannot control the casualty within five minutes, GENERAL QUARTERS is called away. General Quarters is also called when a combat situation occurs. To ensure that the ship is prepared to handle such a crisis, drills are held periodically. Every crew member dons battle helmets, buttons their collars up, tucks their pants into their socks, and musters at their assigned battle stations. LEFT: CAPT GORHAM tensely observes the ship ' s response to a casualty during a scenario. BELOW LEFT: QMl VOELZ concentrates on navigating the ship. BELOW RIGHT: YNl DREAMER patiently awaits for the end of an ABANDON SHIP Drill. ABOVE LEFT: As the Tactical Communications Officer, LTJG OSBORNE decodes information. ABOVE RIGHT: CAPT WATERMAN and CAPT GORHAM confer together to decide what actions to take during GQ. LEFT: The bridge serves as the heart of all operations during a GQ. BELOW: YNl CROOKS pays close attention to instructions during an Abandon Ship Drill. BELOW LEFT: Crew members apply first aid to the mock injury of PNSN SENTER. Yea, the fish was big. It was so big, I had to scare it away . . . like this! OOOHHH, but this hamburger is sooooo goooood! No sir, I think you leaned against the PKP bottle. We salute you. You ' ve done it. One year of hard work. You ' re proud. You ' re adventurous. You are MCKEE. My recruiter told me I was on my way to a real adventure. Trying to get through this line for chow is turning out to be a real job! The boat says they needed more air tanks, so we found these balloons and filled them up. Can ' t figure out why the chief walked out laughing. PAPERS Take a look at that guy! He thinks he ' s having fun looking at us. He aught to look at himself! How about a date tonight honey? What do you have in mind, big boy? How about a walk on the promenade deck, or a movie at the BIJOU? TOP LEFT: Coach HUBBLE en- courages the Mens ' Softball team to be reasonable and do it his way. ABOVE: R-3 and friends mustering on station. LEFT: Keep- ing the MCKEE tradition while entering port, TMSN BENNETT plays a tune on his bagpipes. BOTTOM LEFT: I wish we ' d use paper plates! sighs MMFA COL- LINS. BOTTOM RIGHT: Book ' em Dan-0 instructs MAC MAURER to ETl HESS. TOP LEFT: Either MMFA SKIR- TECH ' s guitar need tuning, or the food is just too good for FA MEDINA and HT3 HOLA to put down. TOP RIGHT: MCKEE members get into the spirit of a Mariners baseball game. CENTER: CDR COMEY, CAPT GORHAM, LT GLENCOE, and LT KEAVEY are caught doing something unu- sual; wearing civilian clothes and relaxing. BOTTOM LEFT: Here ' s to you, here ' s to me, and if we shall ever disagree . . . here ' s to me! toasts ENS BAQUILOD. BOTTOM RIGHT: Will we ever reach port? wonder crew members while man- ning the rail. CRUISE BOOK STAFF One full year of prudent hard work has begun the MCKEE Legend. One Better than the Best is our motto, and I am proud to serve her. May I congratulate the professional sailors, men and women, who have taken this fine vessel and groomed her to fame. ETl Poole, Editor Our THANKS go to these shipmates for: Photos MMC CRAWFORD ET3 MCGINNETT MM3 KVERSON HM2 MORELY IMC FINKEY MMFN RITACCA SN HINES SN TALL LT KROLL ETl POOLE PHI HUBBARD J03 REIL PH2 MCCLIAN PH2 WILLIAMSON SN KING SN HICKMAN Layouts ETl POOLE J03 REIL Typing Special THANKS to PNl WEBB Staff ETl POOLE, Editor; PHI HUBBARD, Co-Editor; J03 REIL, AsBt. Editor; CW03 DAVIS, PAO; SN WHITE r r-si pw • • ) f . ' ■ill