Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1988 volume:

• ft ' o ytES i ' Siiks i ifim ■ VMS «ii (i8gi ■ ' So- ' ■ ir w-vj USS Missouri (BB 63) Charting A New Course 1987-88 Table Of Contents 24 San Francisco Burney Monterey 42 Subic Bay RP 76 Diego Garcia BIOT Ports Of Call 80 Western Australia Perth Fremantle 90 Eastern Australia Sydney 102 Pearl Harbor Hawaii USS Missouri BB-63 Charting A New Course 1987-1988 History The Voyage Departing Long Beach I.O. Operations Battle Group Beer Day I 32 36 48 56 58 Administration . XI .120 124 X2 126 X3 128 X4 nn 1 Deck 136 1st 140 2nd 144 3rd 148 4th 154 5th 158 6th 16 ' ' 1 U.S. Marine Corps Detachment 214 Medical 222 Strait of Hormuz VIP ' s -70 -66 Beer Day II The Command Commanding Officer 14 Executive Officer 16 Command Master Chief 18 Crossing the Line Tiger Cruise Homecoming -70 Parting Shots .108 .112 .298 Engineering .... A ....174 178 B 182 E 190 M 196 R ?04 Operations OA 232 236 OCOl 238 0C02 240 OE 24 ' ' OI 244 OW 148 1 Supply 250 SI 254 S2 256 S3 259 S4 265 S5 267 Weapons Gl 270 274 G2 276 G3 278 G4 282 GM .... 286 F 288 F3 291 Strength From The Beginning USS Missouri bunching, at the Sew York Sdvy Yard. 29 Januar 1944 In 1944. the newspapers heralded the launching of the battleship Missouri with headlines such as. World ' s Greatest Warship Is Launched in Brook- lyn. In 1986, the newly r ecommissioned dreadnought was greeted with the head- line. Mighty Mo Rules The Waves Again. From the moment she was launched, the history of the USS Missouri has been a drama of adventure and triumph. No Hol- lywood moviemaker could have come up with a better script. January 29, 1944 - the USS Missouri is launched. Harry S. Truman, the junior Senator from the State of Missouri, was the main speaker. He predicted in his speech that this great warship would sail victoriously into Tokyo Bay. At the con- clusion of his speech that cold, gray morn- ing, his daughter, Margaret, took a mag- num of Missouri champagne and gripping it like a baseball bat gave a mighty bash against the ship. The bottle broke but nothing else happened. It seemed to have a mind of its own and was not in the mood for launching, Margaret Truman related. Since a great deal of the superstructure was in place, it was the heaviest ship ever launched at iImi time Playfully, the college student put her hand on the bow and gave the ship a shove. Miraculously, al that moment, the ship began to slide down the ways. Just as she struck the water, the sun came out for the first time that day. A perfect ending for the first scene in this real-life drama. It had been only three years from the time the keel was laid at the New York Naval Shipyard. This was to be the last battleship built by the United States, but her destiny called her to be more than a warship. At the ship ' s first commissioning, June 11, 1944, James V. Forrestal, the Secre- tary of the Navy, sent the battlewagon into action with these simple, but prophetic words, Good luck, good hunting, God bless you and may you come back soon. November 10, 1944 - USS Missouri was underway for the Pacific. She reported for duty with the Pacific Fleet on Christmas Eve, 1 944. To the soldiers, sailors and Ma- rines throughout the Pacific theater of war, this was more than a battlewagon. This was Santa Claus and a taste of home. Every available space on the ship was crammed with mailbags bringing Christ- mas greetings and packages from loved ones back in the U.S.A. What followed is recorded in the rib- bons now painted on her superstructure. She received three battle stars. The first for the Iwo Jima Operations, the second for Okinawa Sunto Operations and the third for Third Fleet Operations against Japan. The Iwo Jima Operations included raids against Honshu and the Nansei Shore as well as the final assault and occupation of Iwo Jima in February and March 1945. In March through June 1945, Missouri took part in the 5th and 3rd fleet raids in support of the Okinawa Sunto Operation and then followed this with the 3rd Fleet Operations against the mainland of Japan In July and August. September 2, 1945 - Harry S. Truman, former junior Senator from Missouri, is now President of the United States. The entire world has their attention focused on the deck of USS Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay. Just as the junior Senator, then Vice President, moved with resolute dignity and grace into the highest office in the land, so, too, the USS Missouri took her place in the spotlight where it was said she became an altar of peace as the Japanese signed the Instrument of Surrender. Thus did this ship assume an enduring place in the history of the world Margaret Truman, sponsor for USS Missouri, al left, during the launcfnng ceremony as her father. Harry S. Truman, a Missouri senator, iitnesses the smashing event. The Missouri in Tokyo Bjv Sept. 2. 1945. Adm Nimitz signs the instru- ment of formal surrender of Japan to the allied powers. At the conclusion of the surrender cere- mony, the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. General to the Army Douglas MacArthur spoke these words: Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it always. These proceedings are now closed. At that moment, the sun came out for the first time that day . . . another perfect ending for a climactic scene in this real- life drama. Upon departure from Japanese waters, Missouri stopped in Pearl Harbor, transit- ed the Panama Canal and stopped in Nor- folk, Virginia, where the surrender plaque was set in place. Thousands of Virginians boarded the ship for a view of the spot where the surrender took place. But this was nothing compared to the welcome that lay waiting in New York. The headlines were an augur of things to come: HAIL MISSOURI TODAY , Welcome Waits Surrender Ship , Big Mo, Star of Fleet, To Dock in Triumph Here This Morning. The next day the headlines told of the outcome: Boarding Party of 75,000 Captures Mighty Missou- INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDER Ql V -(- f ' I- ' A i J j ff T- 7 . y .. «-:f g A tA. g -- ' , - .Su-ZZx M ' A ' tZl . ■ .. I fe .K.-v . A reporter of the day wrote, New York opened its generous heart to the USS Mis- souri yesterday and the result left the bat- tle-tested crew of the historic Tokyo Bay surrender ship gasping ... By sundown, police estimated, more than 75,000 had gone up the gangplanks and stepped across the bronze plaque ... But the adulation didn ' t stop there. On Navy Day 1945, October 27, while the ship was anchored in the Hudson Riv- er a launch came alongside carrying the President of the United States. Harry S. Truman, while signing the guest log, said, This is the happiest day of my life. He then went on to remind his companions that his daughter, Margaret, had chris- tened the ship. Other visitors included Margaret Truman and New York Gover- nor Thomas Dewey. At the end of her two week stay in New York, Missouri had seen one million visitors on her decks. Peace on Earth was the message broadcast to the nation from the surrender deck of the Mighty Mo on December 21, 1945. The music of the 100 voice choir from the New York Naval Shipyard was broadcast over a nation-wide radio hook- up. Japan . Allied planes pass over the USS Missouri during the surrender ceremonies in To- kyo Bay. The next big event for Missouri was a Mediterranean mission. Bearing the re- mains of Mehmet Munir Ertegun, de- ceased Turkish Ambassador to the United States, the battleship headed for Istanbul where he would be buried in his native land. The visit to Turkey was a memorable one. The Turkish government issued spe- cial postage stamps bearing a likeness of the ship, newspapers printed special edi- tions and Turks filled everything that could float to go out and greet the Mighty Mo as she sailed into the Bos- phorus. They couldn ' t do enough for us, Chief Carpenter ' s Mate Fred Miletich of Seattle explained, Why, we asked a storekeeper where a place was and he walked seven blocks just to show us. The official receptions and parties ran steadily the four days the ship was in Is- tanbul. A contemporary newspaper reported, The Turks treated her as a kind of shrine - a symbol of peace. After they had milled on and off the decks there wasn ' t even a cigarette butt to be found. During the Korean Conflict, USS Missouri fires a salvo of l6-incfi sheiis from Turret 2 at enemy forces at Chong Jim, Sorth Korea on October 21. The honors and receptions continued wherever she put into port - Athens, Tan- giers, Naples. In Rome, Pope Pius XII postponed his Easter Sunday public audi- ence for a special meeting with 400 crew- members because our American sons have come to see us on Easter Sunday and we want to fulfill their wish. Missouri ' s next venture into the spot- light occurred when she became the float- ing White House. On the second anni- versary of Surrender Day , the Truman family came aboard in Rio de Janeiro for a trip back to the United States following the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Hemisphere Peace and Security. While anchored in Rio the ship ' s com- pany took part in the Brazilian Indepen- dence Day celebrations with Missouri ' s entire detachment of Marines and two di- visions of sailors leading the parade. During the parade we stood at atten- tion in the reviewing stand while what seemed like the entire Brazilian Army marched by for four and a half hours, reminisced Margaret Truman. It was a beautiful, even a spectacular show, and the military music was magnificent. On the cruise to the U.S.. the Truman family and White House staffers took part in a traditional ceremony that finds its roots in the longboats of the Vikings - the special initiation for the crossing of the Equator. When Ruffles and Flourishes arc sounded for the President of the United States, he ' s entitled to four ruffles. The Royal Visitor on that occasion received six ruffles, and a one-gun salute. Thus, on the fantail of the USS Missou- ri, the President of the United States be- came the nation ' s Number 1 pollywog, who along with his family and staff was answerable to for annual Midshipman Practice Cruises during the summer sea- sons. During these periods at sea, the Mid- shipmen experienced hands-on training and much of their time was devoted to simulated battle conditions. Additionally. Naval diplomacy was practiced with great success during port calls to Greece. Alge- ria. France, Portugal, Great Britain and Cuba. In 1950 Missouri found herself the onl battleship in commission when she was again called into combat in support of the United Nations forces in Korea. Serving two combat deployments between 1950, and 1953, she earned five additional battle stars in numerous gunfire support missions including the Inchon invasion. (Above) The Iowa-class battleships in line abreast lormaiion sicam over the sea on June I l-J 4 The ships are L SS lotva. nearest the eamera. L S e« Jerse). USS Missouri, and USS Wisconsin. (Below) On the fourth anniversary of VJ. Day. personnel took part in a USS Missouri ceremony in 1949. The battleship begins its Journey to modernization under tow by salvage ship USS Beaufort from the mothball fleet in Bremerton. Washington, where the Mighty fo had been since Feb- ruary 26. 1955. l. b,nci the b.mlc hip hc.ids lor r c.icn .iii. re still guarding against the viL-jf j six twin-mount five-inch guns is lifted for pL scaffolding. Caspar W Weinberger. Secretary of Defense, addresses the thousands of people that gathered in San Francisco t cond Commissioning of Miss Peacetime returned the ship to a routine of training, upkeep and midshipman cruises, which carried her almost half a million miles by her tenth anniversary of uninterrupted active service. Norfolk, Virginia, the Missouri ' s home- port since September 1946, bid the battle- ship goodbye on August 23, 1954 as her sistership, Iowa, rendered honors across Pier 7. Following a 1 2 hour transit of the Pana- ma Canal, the ship moored for general visiting. Other stops at Long Beach, San Francisco, Seattle and Bremerton brought aboard additional visitors for a total of 100,000 guests bidding fond farewell to the Mighty Mo . Guns silent, engines stilled, bleached teakwood decks turning gray, the USS Missouri spent three decades moored in Bremerton, Washington. Never forgotten by the public, more than 180,000 paid their respects each year to the valiant lady at rest as part of the reserve fleet. In May 1984, the sleeping giant once again heard the call to arms. The United States Navy was recalling its dread- noughts for modernization and updating. These weapons platforms were needed for an expanded 600-ship Navy to lead battle groups and help establish the U. S. Naval presence around the globe. May 10, 1986. The USS Missouri (BB 63) is recommissioned in San Francisco. This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power, said Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger to an au- dience of 10,000 witnessing the historic ceremony. He admonished the crew: Lis- ten for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and of the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions. September 10, 1986. Our nation ' s most historic warship departs Long Beach, Cali- fornia for a round-the-world cruise, bring- ing her message of Strength for Free- dom to eight nations - Australia, Diego Garcia, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Por- tugal and Panama. On July 25, 1987, the crew of the Mis- souri was ordered to duty in the troubled Arabian Gulf region and departed on a six-month deployment to the Indian Ocean and North Arabian Sea. More than 100 consecutive days at sea in a hot, tense environment posed a striking contrast to the World Cruise months earlier. As the centerpiece for Battlegroup Echo, the Missouri steamed into the volatile operat- ing arena and maintained a level of peace in the Mideast which remains fragile and vital. Through v olumes of history, an exten- sive modernization program, an Around- the-World cruise and demanding deploy- ment in response to embattled sea lanes, the world ' s most historic battleship has now taken on the challenge of charting a new course. With a strong sense of history and tradition behind us, the modern day crew of the battleship Missouri turns to the task of charting that course through commitment, flexibility and endurance; charting a new course as a modernized weapons platform steaming into the 21st century . . . J.A. Carney Captain, USN Commanding Officer Captain Al Carney is a native of the state of Arkansas. Born in Fort Smith, his family later moved to Hot Springs where he attended school until entering Hendrix College in Conway in 1957. Following commissioning at OCS in 1961, he was assigned to USS Princeton (LPH 5) where he served successively as Personnel Offi- cer and Assistant Navigator. He then served in USS Richard E. Kraus (DD 849) before entering Class 1 1 of Destroyer School in June of 1964. Upon graduation he was assigned to USS Robert K. Hun- tington (DD 781) as Weapons Officer. Captain Carney ' s next assignments in- cluded a one year tour as Assistant Profes- sor of Naval Science at the University of Kansas He was then assigned to the Na- val Wa ' ollege as a student in the Com- mand and Staff Course, graduating in June 1972. Following a tour as Weapons Officer in USS Dewey (DLG 14), Captain Carney was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OP 39) as Anti-Air Warfare Training Coordinator and Surface Warfare Officer Program Coordinator. Captain Carney served as Executive Of- ficer in USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089) from September 1975 to April 1977. Fol- lowing a tour as Force ASW Officer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, he commis- sioned USS Leftwich (DD 984) and had command of that ship for three years. He then returned to OPNAV where he served asHeadoftheCG-47 DD-51 Branch (OP 35) and later as Executive Assistant to the Director, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (OP 098). He assumed command of USS Missouri (BB 63) on June 20, 1986. Captain Carney received a B.A. in Eco- nomics from Hendrix College and an M.A. from the University of Kansas. His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, Combat .Action Rib- bon, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnamese Navy Honor Medal First Class, and Vietnamese Civil Action Unit Citation. Captain Carney is married to the former Betty Kate Brown of Hot Springs. They have two sons, Allen and Logan. (Lert) CAPT Carney, framed by MISSOURI ' S 16 guns, poses for s photo with Joan (Below) CAPT Carney fields reporters questions while off the coast of Sydney. Australia Continually busy. CAPT Carney oversees the harbor pilot as MISSOURI enters Sydney harbor (Left). CAPT Carney takes a moment to pose for a photo with the Chief of Naval Oper- ations. ADM Trost. after presenting him with a MISSOURI plaque. HMl Dmne is the XO ' s Wog Sundcck Watch for the Shellback Initiation. T.F. Madden Commander USN Executive Officer Commander Thomas F. Madden is a native of Libertyville, Illinois. He is a gra- duate of the University of Notre Dame where he received his commission as an Ensign through the NROTC Program. His first duty assignment was in USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) where he served as Damage Control Assistant and later as Main Propulsion Assistant. In April 1970 he was ordered to U.S. Naval Destroyer School and served as Engineer- ing Officer in USS Barney (DDG-6). Fol- lowing this tour, he served as Engineering Officer in USS Claude V. Ricketts (DDG- 5) and in February 1975 reported as Engi- neering Readiness and Training Officer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. In January 1976, Commander Madden was assigned to the Surface Warfare Offi- cer ' s School Command where he served as the Branch Head for Officer Gas Turbine Engineering Training. In April 1980 he returned to sea as Executive Officer in USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) where he served until 1981. Commander Madden then reported to the Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island where he was assigned as Training Officer at Naval Officer Candidate School until 1983. On 9 February 1985, Commander Madden assumed command of USS Hawes (FFG-53). In June 1987 he report- ed for duty as Executive Officer in USS Missouri (BB 63). Commander Madden received a B.A. in Accounting from Notre Dame and an MBA from Bryant College. His military decorations and awards include the Meri- torious Service Medal, Navy Commenda- tion Medal with Gold Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Medal and other campaign and sea service awards. John Davidson BMCM (SW) Command Master Chief Master Chief Boatswain ' s Mate John Davidson joined the Navy in July 1945 in time to serve in World War II. In February 1946, he reported aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63) and made the first historic voyage to Istanbul, Turkey. He then served on USSBegor(APD 127), USS Winston- Agol (AKA 54), USS Cavalier (APA 27), USS George Clymer (APA 27), USS Estes (AGC 11). USS Salisbury Sound (AV 13), USS Austin (LPD 4), USS Tripoli (LPH 10) and re- joined USS Missouri in November 1984. His shore assignments include 7th Fleet Boat Pool; Fleet Training Center, New- port Rhode Island, and Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California. Master Chief Davidson ' s decorations in- clude the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Two Gold Stars, World War II Victorv Medal, American Campaign .Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Kore- an Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Com- mendation, Navy E Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the Humanitar- ian Service Medal. A native of Maiden, Massachusetts, Master Chief Davidson and his wife, Ta- kako, share their home in San Diego, Cali- fornia. (hfl) Master Chief Davidson talks with James Webb, Secretary of the Navy, (below) A veteran of many UNREP ' s, Master Chief Davidson discusses safety procedures with BM3 Gonzales- KiiiL! cplune (Muster Chief DjmJ .w) u,th hi Ro jI court on Wog Dj Commitment There is a special pride a Missouri man feels deep within him when he walks the teakwood decks, pausing for a moment at the site of the Japanese surrender. There is a special sense of history when a Missouri man escorts a visitor — a veter- an. When the stories are told of kamikaze attacks and broadsides and General Mac- Arthur in Tokyo Bay, there is a heartfelt recognition that the Missouri man of the 80 ' s carries within him more than the tra- ditions of the Navy ' s past; he is heir to thai quality which separates the American fighting man from all others: Commit- ment. Commitment to family. Commitment to professionalism. Commitment to pride. And for the bluejacket aboard the world ' s most historic battleship, an over- whelming commitment to peace. Through national commitment to de- fense and security, the Missouri steams toward a promising future of world peace through strength. This commitment is one each crewman carries with him during de- ployment and while home on leave. Commitment is the essence of what be- ing a Missouri sailor is all about. It is what makes thousands and thousands of visitors in ports of call want to come aboard. They come to see and feel the pride that keeps the Missouri legacy intact more than 40 years after her original commissioning. It is the central theme in every conver- sation about Missouri ' s historic past and bright future. This undying commitment is what makes a Mis souri sailor stand out in any crowd. Flexibility If there is one single trait which bonds every Missouri crewman with his ship- mates, it is flexibility. American sailors have always been known for their ability to ■ ' shift gears , change plans, bounce back and adapt to any situation. Flexibility became the watchword of the North Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean de- ployment. Our schedule changed time and time again. Liberty ports were cancelled and operational scenarios were modified, updated, dropped or added. The deploy- ment itself was an unscheduled event. Yet with each additional evolution, Mis- souri ' s strength became more evident. It was the flexibility of the battleship ' s crew which sent a powerful signal to the world: the men of Missouri are always ready for any challenge. Mighty Mo Heads Up The Coast For The Fourth Of July mmm m San Francisco 1-7 July 1987 The citizens of San Francisco welcomed the crew of Missouri with open arms dur- ing the ship ' s Fourth of July visit. The sailors of Mighty Mo became eager, wide-eyed tourists, ready for any sightsee- ing adventure. Favorite areas for the crew included the Cannery (great for shops and restaurants) and Ghirardelli Square (famous for lively street entertainment). The beauty of Gold- en Gate Park and the Palace of Fine Arts was a delight to those fortunate enough to visit them. Other attractions included the Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman ' s Wharf (noted for outstanding seafood) and the customary ride on the famed cable cars. As Missouri steamed toward Monterey, many a crewmember had a deeper appre- ciation for the famed song lyric, I Left My Heart In San Francisco. itop) Might} Mo pusses under the Golden Gjte Bridge en route to San Francisco, (above) Thousands of San Franciscans line the pier, waiting I ' or a tour of the battleship fissouri Crewman stand tall and man the rails upon entering San Francisco Bay (left). Steep hills and cable cars are trademarks of one of the most scenic cities in America. (Bottom) Mighty Mo color guard members prepare to ' ' parade the colors to open an Oakland A ' s baseball game. A Visit To Burney, Ca. 3-5 July 1987 Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July in San Francisco. some 45 Missouri sailors accepted the invitation to our honor- ary homeport of Burney, California. When Missouri was look- ing for a home port before San Francis co was selected, Burney gladly said they would base the ship in the town. The only drawback is that Burney is 200 miles inland. Instead, the citizens of Burney adopted the crew. Sailors participated in the annual Burney Basin Day parade. Afterwards, crewmen were treated to dancing, barbecue and water skiing. Burney residents took the sailors into their homes and hearts for the two davs of celebration. Missouri sailors and a friend in the Basin Day Parade- Nature loi-ers are enchanted by famed Burney Falls- The Burney Days Queen and her court grace the parade with their presence. Lost in the Fifties was the theme for this year ' s parade. Floats reflect life in those ' happy days ' . Fleet Week Monterey 8-11 July 1987 After the San Francisco visit, the Missouri headed for Monterey, Califor- nia. The region is famous for its breathtaking scenery and charming atmo- sphere. Monterey and Missouri celebrated Fleet Week with good food and drink. Some sailors went to Salinas and Carmel to enjoy the hospitality there and possibly a glimpse of Carmel ' s mayor, Clint Eastwood. Monterey was the last non-working port until December. ;. . ' P bon makL Missouri dwarfs : friends ntlh J dm „ploy. ' [he fishing pier shops (Left) A Missouri sailor relaxes at an ice cream parlor after partici- pating in the ceremonies (below) marking the I lOth anniversary of alion of California. ddk nghi). The Voyage Union or Soviet Socialist Republics 6 ntec Uwad fir Blue lines denote MISSOURI ' S trunsii to our operating urci. and Red lines mark the return to homeport i .i Australia Endurance More than 100 consecutive days at sea. Watching, waiting; scanning the horizon for any possible threat. General Quarters. Earnest Will. Day after day of training, drills and work. Brilliant sunlight and endless days of heat and humidity. Sea snakes and por- poises. Roadrunners north and south in the Indian Ocean and North Arabian Sea. Scanning the headlines for news of the latest attacks in the Gulf. Waiting, won- dering when, or if, we ' d be called into di- rect confrontation. These were but some of the elements of the arduous routine of weeks and weeks at sea. The men of Missouri called on their stamina and personal discipline to deal with the rigors of a deployment that de- manded internal strength. From that internal strength Missouri sailors found tremendous individual growth. We were able to obtain goals and experience personal success in meeting the demands of the mission. With diligence and teamwork, we con- tinued the traditions of our Navy fathers and grandfathers before us: Missouri men could face any threat, any hardship, any challenge, through the power of endur- ance. Bon Voyage! 25 July 1987 ' • s (lop) The Ami. ' uj A to ihc bron. !i bl lo sjilor.s nun ihc :.:::-, .... . ' ..:;... .uid Incnd. bid !j:. u.; (jbovc ici ' l) The hardest part of the eruise: saying goodbye. While the Summer of ' 87 brought news headlines of the continuing war between Iran and Iraq, sailors and Ma- rines aboard the Missouri sensed the battleship might be called upon to steam into Harm ' s Way. As has been the Missouri ' s heritage since the days of World War II, the mighty dreadnought answered the call with an unscheduled deployment. The men of the Missouri were headed for the troubled waters of the North Arabian Sea. The Missouri departed Long Beach July 25, 1987 as a unit of Battle Group Sierra. This deployment would in no way resemble the ' show the flag world cruise; the Missouri would be involved with supporting the Navy ' s mission in the North Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf: protecting the delicate balance of peace and trade in an area where war had raged for more than seven years. The challenges of the Mideast conflict among warring neighbors were com- pounded by the grueling conditions of heat and blowing sand. The Missouri was charting a new course into the 21st century, a course which demanded a highly skilled, trained, alert crew pre- pared for any confrontation in the vola- tile Gulf region. (from top) Missouri sailors take one last look at loved ones. Under the watchful eye of Captain Al Carney, Commanding Officer. Mighty Mo prepares for departure. Underway — shift colors! Philippines A young Filipino enjoys the rugged ic jlong ihc isbnd nation ' s shoreline- First Stop: Subic Bay A stop at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines was to be the last chance for MISSOURI crewmen to relax and enjoy liberty for more than 100 days. Knowing that we were headed for a risky mission in the North Arabian Sea, there was plenty of work to be done in preparation for a hectic operational tem- po. In the hours spent with leisure time ac- tivities, crewmen took advantage of the Naval Station skeet range, stables and golf course. And of course, a favorite spot for the beach set was Grande Island, where scuba diving, snorkeling and beach comb- ing are an ideal way to relax and enjoy the Philippines. Food was inexpensive and delicious, whether it was prepared in one of the award-winning base clubs or over one of the barbeque grills in town. This would be our last chance to dine in a restaurant for four months. It would also be the last stop for shop- ping. The Philippines is a haven for all types of souvenirs, handicrafts and leather An aiiraclive Filipina waits to change dollars into pesos (above) which are turned into t-shirts by PN2 Heathman and Garvey. (Topi Jcepncys have been a trasporlation mainstay in ibc Philippine: sinci World War II. For jusi a few pesos il ' s easy to gel around (own and see ih sights, (Above) Missouri sailors stroll past the Spanish Gate on base. Thi. landmark illustrates the Spanish influence in the Philippines ' history and i what remains of the main entrance to the base when it was ruled by ihi Spanish military. (Right) Chief Brockbrader and PS! Yonce head back to ih ship after a relaxing evening of liberty. Project Handclasp Missouri Lends A Helping Hand 1- m ' ■f .- - The Navy ' s worldwide Project Handclasp program is very active in the Philippines and Mis- souri crewmen pitched in to help Filipinos benefit from this worthy project. Sailors and Marines joined together to repaint a church and school. It ' s community involvement like this that has estab- lished the Missouri crew as a corps of ambassadors around the globe. (left) Missouri volunteers flash a thumbs up to express a spirit of cooperation in lending a helping hand, (below) Crewman survey the church grounds, looking for electrical lines, (below left) A schoolgirl stands in the doorway of a Day Care Center, (below right) Volunteers from the battleship help Filipinos off- load bags of cement. Indian Ocean C Missouri Reponds To A Real World Situation During the Mighty Mo ' s transit to Subic Bay, the crew was continually train- ing. Nothing changed en route to the I.O. General Quarters drills were con- ducted, Damage Control was practiced, weapons were fired and a host of other battle prepar edness activities took place The Missouri was responding to a real world situation. In contrast to the previous world cruise, in which events were prede- termined, this time Missouri was sailing into the unknown. Combat was a possibil- ity and Missouri arrived on station in the North Arabian Sea ready to deal with any situation. (Top) Battle Group Sierra steams in formation oil the coast of Hawaii. (Riglit) SN Allen in Repair Locker 1 Forward during General Quarters. The hustle and buslle of daily life at sea is exemplified by refueling and unreps. The refueling probe slides toward the receiver to feed Missou- ri ' s hungry boilers as helicopters deliver supplies to feed a hungry crew. MMFS Hams shapes j piece of brass on a bthe Ainng (he llj bag at Xfasirah anchorage I Top left, clockwise) A fresh water washdown of the Phalanx is provided. courtesy of ' GM Division. uvehng board status is updated on the bridge A decontamination team checks the main deck for hot spots during a general quarters drill. Deck force crewmen move 16-inch projectiles across the deck during an ' unrep in the North Arabian Sea. BMI Campbell and MMJ Acha-Ngwodo dress out for General Quarters. Leisure time activities onboard Missouri included Jogging, tal- ent shows, catch on the Surrender Deck, and Risk on the mess decks. Master Chief Capazzi displays the one thai didn ' t get away. (Below) Many activities took place on the mess decks, including Mah Jong and Lip Synch ■sts. keeping the crew entertained during the depknment The ships of Missouri ' s batllegroup enrouie to the Indian Ocean; USS Leftwich, USS Long Beach, USS Curts, USS Hoel, USS Kansas City. USS Bunker Hill and USS Missouri. Beer Day 45 Days At Sea After 45 continuous days at sea, the crew, with obvious delight, had the plea- sure of downing two cans of beer. Navy regulations authorize two beers for each sailor after 45 days at sea. To help get into the beer-drinking mood, the Missouri put on a steel beach picnic on the fantail. Good food, good mu- sic, and those two beers made for an enjoy- able afternoon. Arduous days at sea were starting to get a few people down, but by the end of the picnic, most felt their spirits had been rejuvenated. (Above) Popular TV character Alf enjoys a few cold brews on a hot day. (Right) Chief Graham pops open beers for thirsty crew members. It wasn ' t exactly Sunset Beach, but Missouri ' s flight deck proved a good spot to catch some sun and have a cook out on a sweltering afternoon in the Indian Ocean. Strait Of Hormuz Missouri Enters Troubled Waters Missouri ' s pnmjn tjsk in the Str til of Hormu ; to provide protection lor the rell gged oil tankers. The Missouri ' s operations in the North Arabian Sea led to several missions in di- rect support of protecting the shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The battle- ship ' s ominous silhouette on the horizon at sunset must have provided a presence of strength unlike any other naval vessel: the guns of Mighty Mo painted a picture of a powerful peacekeeper. The guns were never fired in anger. The Missouri ' s role as peacekeeper was sharply focused in the Gulf region. As the first battleship battle group to steam into the region, MISSOURI and its compo- nents proved the dreadnought ' s usefulness operating with an aircraft carrier task force. MISSOURI was once again chart- ing a new course, leading the battleship Navy into the I990 ' s and beyond. st-3nth patrolled Kbile transitting the Strait of Horniu The MO steams north toward the straits with air protection from the USS Bunker Hill. HT3 John Leblanc goes through a check off list dunng general quarters. i Top) The long hours ol ' GQ drag by slowly for ICl Snay. SN Angtin, YN3 Ebberi and ICJ Denton in Repair I Aft- (Above) A participant in the Rashadat oil platform attack. USS Hoel shows off a stencil of an oil platform on its 5-inch mount (Right) During Missouri ' s transit of the Strait of Hormuz. a Marine watches carefully for floating mines. (Upper left) Missouri creiAmcn gathers on the deck for fresh air prior to general quarters and an- other long escort mission. (Above) A Marine guard uses the big eyes to check the horizon (Left) USS Bunker Hill leads the way north to meet tankers due out of the Persian Gulf (Below left) A tanker sails through the Strait of Hormuz at sunset. ' ' i • ;-- .- ---. « Hf ' Missouri Welcomes YIPS With Red Carpet Treatment mf ,. , , (Above) The red carpet is being rolled Secretary of the Navy. (Below) Secretary Webb addresses the ere the upcoming schedule uf for the arrival of James Webb, about the function of a BBBG, and (Left) LTJG Walker and CAPT Carney proudly explain the history behind the memorial plaque on the Surrender Deck to Admiral Trost. CNO. (Below) AdmiralJeremiah, CINC- PACFl.T. gets a lour of the engineering spaces from CDR Jone ' (Above) Admiral Trost, CNO. compliments thi Missouri crew on their work during the Persiai Excursion . (Middle) CINPACFLT sights along the 25mm Bushmastcr mounts. (Above) Secretary of the Navy James Webb, a former Marine, inspects the MARDET. Beer Day 2 90 Days At Sea (Above Right) Officers put bee second beer day. (Above) The digs in. (Right) The Indian Ocean ra for these beach goers. The Ancient Tradition Of Becoming A Sliellbacl : En route to the island continent of Aus- tralia, the Missouri crossed the sacred boundary of the equator at longitude 068.41 E. To all seagoing salts , that pas- sage could mean only one thing ... a Crossing the Line ceremony! There are two kinds of sailors on any Navy ship: Shellbacks and Pollywogs (more commonly referred to as wogs ). Shellbacks are those privileged few who have endured the crossing of the equator already and have been initiated into the mysteries of the briny deep. In the waters underneath the equator lies the undisputed domain of his majesty Neptunus Re.x, King of the Deep. The night before a ship crosses over into this realm, the King ' s messenger, Davey Jones, appears on board and informs the ship ' s captain that certain land-loving sailors are to appear before Neptunus Rex the following morning. The wogs are served a summons, and a talent show is held amongst them in order to provide a queen for his majesty. MIS- SOURI ' S pollywog competitors were a shapely lot this year. With hips grinding, bottoms bouncing and lips puckering, they tried to outdo each other for the coveted title of queen . The show left the crew screaming for more. The following morning, the wogs were treated to a gourmet breakfast on the mess decks, compliments of the Shell- backs. Following the meal , it was time for the lowly wogs to purge themselves of their slime. As MISSOURI had crossed the line barely 12 months earlier, several disgruntled wogs were heard to complain that they were sorely outnumbered. Many a humble wog was relieved to finish his arduous trek around the ship ' s main deck and claim the coveted title of Shell- back . The ceremony took a toll on old shell- backs and new shellbacks alike, and every- one was glad to see Neptunus Rex, Davey Jones and the entire entourage from be- low, return to the murky waters beneath the sea. The Mighty Mo continued on her course, cleansed of all pollywogs and other slimy vermin. CDR Smith, Medical Orficer, wishes he were a shellback already during Mighty Mo ' s crossing the line ceremony 1 (top) Mibsoun ' s lovely ladies vie to become the Queen Con- sort, (top right) The crew ap- preciates a nice hair style, (near and far right) Two wogs reflect on the day ' s activities. (right) Soaked wogs wonder what ' s going to happen next. (left) From one end of the ship to the other, the slimy wags were purged of their disrespect for the denizens of the deep, (below) We can neither confirm nor deny the presence of any nuclear iogs on the i ' SS Mis (above middle) Trusty Admin shellbacks included (L. to R. I P J Pere . PN J King Neptune (BMCM Davidson) conducts j Ro jl interrogation under the Comeau and PNSN Stevens, (above) The Royal Chaplain (RPC Brock- watchful eyes of the Royal dogs, brader) asks a soon to be ex-wog what he is . . . wog or shellback. Die20 Garcia « ' ;t ' il itaaMKta •mi! ' After 102 days at sea, the men of Mis- souri planted their feet on firm ground at Diego Garcia. Diego Garcia, classified as a coral atoll, is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). The V-shaped atoll is situated in the Central Indian Ocean, 960 nautical miles from the near- est commercial port, Sri Lanka. The island is noted for its striking beau- ty and colorful fish. Even though this was a working port, the men of Missouri found time to relax and scout around the island. During those scouting forays, the crew had to be careful not to harm any of the island ' s population. The wildlife (coconut crabs, chickens, cats, birds and donkeys) is protected by British law. Some sailors called home while others waited until Australia because of DGAR ' S expensive rates. After such a long separation, those who did talk to loved ones said the call was worth the ex- pense. Cannons still stand as a reminder of Diego Garcia ' s past. (top) LI I Curtis and friends tip a few cold ones, (right) ENS Davis shoots pictures of Diego Garcia harbor. (below left) SN Romano and BM3 Fj- bretti enjoy a fresh coconut, (below) A view of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world USO Show Wayne Newton, nicknamed Mr. Las Vegas. came to the island of Diego Gar- cia to put on a high-powered musical revue for island personnel and visiting ships. Newton brought along his back-up band and before the night was over, won the applause of the enthusiastic crowd. After spending more than 100 days at sea without a port visit. The Wayne New- ton USO Show helped everyone in atten- dance forget about the rigors and tensions of the past four months. Newton and his band toured the Mighty Mo before putting on the show. One highlight of the Vegas-style show was Newton ' s interpretation of some old 1950 ' s rock standards. All in all, the crew was delighted and impressed that this famous performer would take time out of his busy schedule to entertain sailors halfway around the world. First, a lour of the historic battleship for Mr. New- ton, who took lime to hai-e a photo session with SN Beckley. then on to the pier where the star put on a show that dazzled the men of the battle group. • • • • • • • • • • - • • • • • • • • Western Australia Perth Fremantle When Admiral David E. Jeremiah, Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet visited the men of Missouri in the North Arbian Sea, there was great anticipation that he would announce our schedule for the transit home. When the announcement, Western Australia and Eastern Australia . . . ' was made, the crew broke into cheers and ap- plause. We were headed Down Under! An early December port visit to Perth and Fremantle reminded old hands how wonderful a stop in Australia can be. For new crewmen. Western Australia provided the warm weather and great hospitality that makes Australia a perfect place for any ship to visit. The nautical flavor of Fremantle Perth always makes American sailors feel at home. The warmth and hospitality of the Aussie people always makes it easy to have a G ' Day, Mate! Penh is a city with j seagoing flavor thai reminds many of the coastal states in our own country. An interesting mix of open-air markets and modern restaurants blend to make Perth a scenic port town on Australia ' s west coast. Western Australia ' s Outback Perth rises proudly from the banks of the Swan Rner After the four-dollar-per-minute tele- phone charges in Diego Garcia, the rela- tively low rates in Perth made for long lines at the phone exchanges. A study in concentration, QMI Guarino lines up a pocket billiards shot. (Top) White hats were in high demand by Australians, but losing their covers didn ' t stop these Missouri sailors from their well deserved liberty in downtown Perth. Sights such as this (left) greeted sailors as they arrived at fleet landing and headed for Fremantle or Perth. (RighU Putlmg a hot air balloon together in i orlh3n. K A are FS Lopez. MM3 Lemberger and others. (Bottom) Missouri crew enjoys a ride above the Aussie countryside. A successful launch for the me Mo. SS- ' E?IIBS ' The ghost of Fletcher Chrisnan must have been at the helm of the replica of HMS Bounty. The tiny Sailing vessel nearly rammed Missouri when contrary gust of wmd caught the sails. Fortunate- ly. this new Bounty has a diesel backup and was able to stop and back down just inches from the battleship. Australians were able to retain the charm of the Esplenade Hotel while doubling its size for the Cup race. The play ot colors from sunset and artificial light- ing adds drama to the fountain in front of a casino. Mo shows off friendship lights while anchored outside Perth FremnnUe. Auslnilia. Eastern A ustralia Sydney Sydneysiders greeted the battleship with an enthusiasm and friendship appar- ent nowhere else in the world. The citizens of Sydney have adopted the Missouri crew, as evidenced by a tremendous re- sponse to the Dial-A-Sailor program for Christmas dinner. Hundreds of battle group sailors and Marines spent the holi- day in the homes of Australian families. The Missouri Chorus performed to ap- preciative crowds downtown and Missouri men visited children ' s hospitals to spread Christmas cheer. And as always, the media attention fo- cused on the Missouri ' s visit resulted in dozens of newspaper articles and daily coverage on radio and television. Of any port the legendary battleship has visited since its recommissioning, Sydney stands out from all the rest as a haven for friendship overseas. (lop right) With the Sydney Opera House in the foreground, the battle- ship Missouri steams into Sydney Har- bour, (right) Mighty Mo ' s hull num- ber is clearly visible through the fo- liage of Sydney ' s Royal Botanical Gar- den. The majestic Sy hiey Harbor bridge spans the gap between Sorih and South Sy dncy . The bridge the world ' s greatest harbors. (Left) A Sydneysider catches up on the news of the day tn one of the city ' s beautiful parks, (Below) The Missouri Chorus sings Christmas carols at a pedestrian park in downtown Syd- spectacular scenery (top), waterfalls that could be from a picture postcard (bottom right) and the ever-popular native kangaroo (bottom left) were some of the things that Australia of- fered ! e ti nuri crew Hotel I Top) BMJ Randall plays laps during the burial at sea- (Left) Sailors frequent a la vorite pub in the Rocks. (Above) The nighi lights of Sydney supply a spectacular view for fissouri sailors at an open-air mall. iLel ' t and bottom nghll hcthvr d.n or nisht. the mjji:: tic WO ft. high Sydney Ccnlcrpoin: Tower II js easily seen from most of Sydney. Thts sea urchin-like fountain was one of the highlights in King ' s Cross (Top right) Can ue talk ' Joan Rivers fires one-liners at JOCS Johnson during her visit to Missouri. (Top) A cuddly koala bear, symbol of the hnd Down Under, strikes a curious pose as he gazes upon Missouri crewmen on liberty. (Bottom Left) A Missouri Marine is impressed by the norA of a Sydney street artist. While most of the crew wouh rather have spent Christmas j home, many agreed that S ci ?f was 3 good substitute. -r« ; Please do not • - v t ! ? The ijsil lo Sydney was enjoyable lo all. but that yearning for home was foremost in everyone ' s mind. The crew bid Australia G ' Day and set their sights on Hawaii with the realization that reaching home was in the not loo distant future. Pearl Harbor A brief stopover in Pearl Harbor meant onloading supplies, hosting members of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce and Navy League, welcoming guests and mili- tary dignitaries from all branches of the Department of Defense. It also meant picking up Tigers at the airport. Amidst the media attention and hectic pace of preparing the ship for the final leg of the deployment. Missouri crewmen were able to snag a few hours of liberty to enjoy the glorious beaches and sights of the islands. For some it meant flying home to Long Beach as the first installment of the ship ' s standdown leave policy. For everyone, it meant the deployment was winding down and home was just over the horizon — a week away. ( Top) Missouri enters Pearl Harbor for the bsl port t or tfte deployment. (Above left) The USS Arizona Memorial is framed MO ' s 5 inch guns. (.Above right) With the ship pierside. the creu can r enjoy Hawaii. Sightseeing and reU :}lion were on ihe .igend.i as Missouri enjoyed her brief s(3 in Hunaii. Still solemn after more than 40 years, the made for our country. I to the sailors aboard the sunken battleship iSS Arizona always makes us anare of the sacrifices that have been The primitive beauty of the island ' s vegetation contrasts ttith the Honolulu sk lin, Speclacula elop the cit ol Honolulu Despite ihe tremendous influx of Asians and mainlanders . native Hawaiians still constitute a sizeable portion of the popu- 1 1 1 ■ TT,. ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■M f ■ l n ■ P - ■ BHI : 1 ■ ■ V Bin t( ! ■ ■ HH B ' B ' UB By MB. p«ri ■ H ww ' ' ' M isr rap ■ ■ B CJ TaH bHSK ' i ' i HH H n DB in B|HjHh rai B ' ' H n i __ 1 ■iLi;i H ■■ 1 vm BH i n 2 B HH - ■di ..n LMUB ( hjpljin turr.i ihroHs j ircjih intv the harbor in mcmon of the cre K of ihe USS An onj. still entombed in the ship s hull after being sunk during WW II Sew high-rise apartments steady population growth. needed to accommodate Honolulu ' s Tiger Cruise They ranged in age from eight to 80. For some, it was their first taste of sea salt; for others, it was a joyous remem- brance of seagoing days long gone. For 221 sons, fathers, brothers and friends, Tiger Cruise 88 meant a week of life at sea aboard the battleship for the transit from Pearl Harbor to Long Beach. It also meant steaming through the worst weather front Southern California had experienced this century! Missouri ' s Tigers endured conditions which the heartiest of sailors found very demanding: high seas and heavy winds pushed the ship and its crew to meet tre- mendous challenges in the twilight of a demanding deployment. And the Tigers were there. A better understanding of life in the Navy, the capabilities of the famed dread- nought and crew were rewards the Tigers took home with them. From a memorial cermony as the Missouri steamed past the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, to a chest-pounding fire- power demonstration at sea, the Tigers enjoyed crewmember sta- tus for a week. The sea stories will last a life- time. (Top) Mis: ■■Tlgc the ralli. (Above) An interesled liger lear :v iBwn s «n Homecoming! Missouri Returns To Long Beach HOMECOMING Listen . . . You can hear the beat of a drum, the blare of a trumpet. You can feel the poud- ing of hundreds of hearts as the battleship nears the pier. Feel it . , . The joy of sighting loved ones amidst _ o, the banners and waving and cheers; there are smiles — there are tears. Be Proud of it ... You are basking in the warmth of re- union. You have done a tremendous job for family, for country. You are loved and respected. You are home. (Right) A paper lei from fa. bers drapes Missouri ' s bow. (Bottomi Crowds launch balloons as the battle- ship Missouri readies her brow for vis- its by loved nop) Wearing Mighty Mo ' s colors ol black and gold, a group of family members bid the crew a hearty welcome, (left) Two Missouri sailors are mighty happy to be home. (below) One newcomer on the pier is about lo meet dddd for ihc first time, (right) The familar 16 inch guns are a welcome sight to the homecoming crowd. is happily reunited After six months of jn arduous depli ment. this Missouri sailor shows his j, prccialion for being home agam. (A bove) Joy reigns supreme as all of Missouri ' s return home healthy and safe. (Right) There is a time to be gone and a time to be home . . . On behalf of the crew, CAPT Carney and Command Master Chief Davidson receive a welcome home plaque. (Above) After a successful mission, a little warmth iffection is well deserved. (Right) A stroll down the pier b} RPC Brockbrader and his wife is a fitting end to the cruise The car is warmed up and ready to take them home. Administra tion Department No large organization can effectively get the job done without paperwork, and the battleship Missouri is certainly no ex- ception. The Administration Department pro- cesses leave requests, service record docu- ments, correspondence and virtually any Navy matters relating to the gathering and processing of information. The department is composed of a vari- ety of rates: yeomen, personnelmen, postal clerks, journalists, photographer ' s mates, interior communications technicians, lith- ographers and master-at-arms. The effectiveness of the department has a direct impact on the crew ' s morale, whether it be the ability for a Missouri sailor to compete for advancement, apply for a special Navy program or mail home a familygram describing the ship ' s activi- ties to loved ones. Morale is at its highest when the de- partment sorts and distributes mail, broadcasts information and entertainment programming on closed-circuit television, and processes orders and leave papers promptly. The men of the Administration Depart- ment take their job seriously and this is reflected in their motto; If it ' s worth do- ing, do it with pride and professionalism. L T Ronald Bjrkdull LT Mark Blacking!: CW04 Alan Conklin (Bdon) CW04 Conklin points out Ihc uslicsl grilled chicken to IC2 Denton (Right) LT McCul tough dlscu .c-. .H ll■■,s niih the L.ipliim (Right) LTJu S.ilker puts things into perspective on the Surrender Deck, ex- plaining the historical event to enter- tainer Wavne Newton. ( Top Left) YN3 Ebbcn and L T Barkdull discuss service record entries. (Top Right) k ' MCM Larson looks over the ship ' s 3M schedule. JOCS Skip Johnson prepares a video tape re- port for SITE TV. PNCM Charles Fleeks EMCM Gerald Larson MAC Cesar Aligada NCC Thomas Buchanan JOC Richard Dove ' A C Ronnie Graham MA C John Stoneburg PCC Gregory Talley X-1 X-l Division consists of the Admin Of- fice, the Captain ' s Office, the Post Office and the Print Shop. X-l is the Captain ' s Office which pro- vides administrative support to the Com- manding Officer. Additionally, the office maintains all officer records and controls all incoming and outgoing correspon- dence. X-l is the Post Office where letters and packages from family and friends are dis- tributed. While deployed, the words Mail Call, Mail Call were the biggest morale boosts for the crew. X-l is the Print Shop where everything under the sun is printed. Through many a long night the Print Shop battled fatigue to insure that material to be printed was ready on time. X-l is the Admin Office where the Plan of the Day is developed. Admin provides for the steady flow of information between the XO and the ship: a steady How of correspondence and command policy in- formation for the crew. . ; John Curlis YM RicLird Kcnn PCI Ron Parvin PC2 Alfredo Roi.ilc YN} RonM Ebbcrt YNJ Scon Hc l LI3 Ron Kjdd.ii.- VNJ Vernon fieh.u-: i .I R.ilrh Piibon X-2 X-2 Division consists of the Personnel Office, the Educational Services Office, and the Command Career Counselor ' s Of- fice. The Personnel Office maintains more than 1500 records, prepares travel orders. issues ID cards and emergency data cards, and administers the orderly gain and transfer of enlisted personnel, it is the job of Personnel to maintain all documents pertaining to an individual ' s Navy career. W sailors want to advance. To get ad- vancement guidance, all the crew has to do is head for the ESO . ESO provides educational services in the form of Navy- wide advancement examinations, corre- spondence courses, school quotas, DANTES testing, functional skills classes and PACE courses. The Command Career Counselor is tasked with making career information available and furnishing counseling to the crew. X-2 bams it up for the camera. PNI Michael Yonce PNI David Miller PN2 Raymond Ancel PN2 Paul Comeau PS J Raymond Garye P 2 Jeffrey Heathman P 3 Brendino Bacud PNJ Alvin Burkland PSJ Donald O ' Carroll PS J Carmello Perez PSJ Ivan Porter PS J Steven Trujilh X-3 Whether it is providing television pro- gramming on the ship ' s closed circuit sta- tion, posting photographs of future ports of call, or publishing The Missourian newspaper, the men of X-3 are busy trying to make life on the Missouri more enjoy- able. Morale is the key word to the men of X- 3. They are ever ready to serve the needs of the command and the crew. The Missourian is devoted to writing and publishing material that is informative and entertaining for the crew. While at sea, X-3 ' s KBMO-TV station provides four to five hours of prime time program- ming on 3 channels, seven nights a week. The division has two Interior Communica- tions Specialists who are experts in the set- up and repair of the closed-circuit system. A monthly video and printed family- gram is sent to families back home, in- forming them of Missouri ' s activities, such as recent special events, port calls, awards and promotions. Photographs are taken for release to the media, historical significance, intelligence gathering, and this cruisebook. In an age when information is demand- ed by all citizens, the men of X-3 are de- termined to make this information avail- able to the sailors of Mighty Mo. IC2 Mtchitcl Demon BM3 Diiniel Metcalfe PHAM Jim Straube SA Thomas Milne (above) PHAA Dillon double checks his camera pri or to 16 gun fire, (right) ICl Snay gives AN Milne i brief on operating the SITE TV controls. PHI Terry Cosgrove JOI Bill Egan PHI Robert Lindel ICl Larry Snay X-4 The mission of the Master-at-Arms Force is to maintain order and discipline throughout the ship and to contribute to the welfare of the crew by rendering assis- tance. Additionally, the MAAs operate the Brig, help conduct criminal investigations, provide security, and maintain the seabag locker. Whenever a sailor is in the chow line or pay line or is checking on board and needs linen, all he needs to do is look around and he ' ll see a helpful, smiling face of an MAA. hCI Mark Ferguson XtA I Herman Redding MAI Dan Violeile BM2 Robert Bohl PN2 Gerald Giovagnoh GMGJ William Hall SH2 Bernard Johnson BM2 Dwight Jones MM2 Brad Marwood MA2 Mark Moon EM2 Anihonv Roberto SM2 Dennis Wallhers I Hb i mm (Left) MAC Aligada checks the Missouri Brig. (Below) FCI Fergu- son discusses a case with MAI Redding. Chaplain ' s Department The Chaplain ' s Department provides the crew with spiritual guidance. The Chaplains conduct religious services, ever- mindful of the diverse religious beliefs of the men. On occasion, the Chaplains pro- vide services such as weddings, baptisms, memorial services, and services celebrat- ing certain religious or civic holidays. The Chaplain Department also provides for the social welfare of the crew. The department acts as a shipboard office of the Long Beach Navy Relief Society which provides financial assistance to crewmembers in need. In addition to Navy relief, this office acts as the local chapter of the American Red Cross by receiving and sending messages which keep the crew informed about the health and walfare of their loved ones back home. In addition to the above duties, the de- partment also maintains the ship ' s library. The library has served as a welcome res- pite from the hectic and often demanding routine at sea. Another concern of the Chaplain ' s min- istry is counseling. Much of this counsel- ing is concerned with personal and reli- gious matters. Seminars on spiritual and personal growth are also offered to the crew. CDR Victor Smith, Protestant Chaph CDR Arden Walz. Protestant Chaph LCDR Thomas Dansak. Catholic Chaph RPC Bruce Brockbrader RPJ Duncan Ljmben (Urt) RPC Brockbradcr gets an autograph from entertainer V-ayne Newton. (Below Left) Chaplain Smith reviews sup- ply list lor Project Handclasp in Subic Bay. (Below) SN Spauldmg works at his desk in the ship ' s library Deck Department If work has to be done onboard MIS- SOURI, look no further than Deck. Deck is at the forefront of almost all evolutions. Whether it be anchoring, refueling and transferring stores underway, launching and recovering helos, conducting small boat operations, or manning the 16 guns, the men of deck can be seen accomplishing their mission with vigor and expertise. Deck Seamen are trustworthy watch- standers, standing lookout, helm, lee-helm, and after-steering watches under the close supervision of the Boatswain Mate of the Watch. The men of Deck have the privilege of performing tasks that have been done by sailors worldwide for hundreds of years. Deck Department sailors spend countless hours swabbing, scrubbing, and holyston- ing MISSOURI ' S teakwood deck. The voice that is usually heard over the IMC is that of a Boatswain Mate. And finally, visiting dignitaries will invariably find Boatswains Mates standing tall and pip- ing the side . The amount of work required of Deck is enormous. For example, just to paint the sides of the ship requires almost 100 gal- lons of haze gray paint. When underway, deck seamen man the ready lifeboats, al- ways prepared to rescue an overboard shipmate. During the deployment. Deck seamen performed in the Navy ' s traditional fash- ion: with pride and professionalism. LCDR Ra mond Turner. 1ST LT I TJG Tim Bergfield. ASST 1ST LT LTJG Douglas Chen. ASST 1ST LT LTJG Jeffrey Groves. 1ST Division Officer LTJG Chris Reese. 4TH Division Officer ENS Michael Barton. 3RD Division Officer ENS James Dover. : D Division Officer ENS Mike Talaga. 6TH ENS Andrew Ho ard. fTH Division Officer all deck euilului B V C George Armstrong BMC John Campbell BMC Lawrence Fitzpatnck BMC Willis Humphrey First First Division maintains all of the main deck spaces from the bow to frame 80, and the anchor windlass compartment. Whether it is Holy Stoning , rigging awnings, or standing watches, the men of First Division perform their tasks in a pro- fessional manner. At General Quarters most of the divi- sion stands watch in the 16 750 gun tur- rets while others can be seen on the bridge as helmsmen and Boatswain Mates of the Watch. Mooring a battleship the size of Missou- ri is still done using tug boats and man- power. The men of First Division arc ever ready to supply that brawn. Hard work is a daily reality for the men of First Division but at the end of the day the Division members have the self-satisfaction of knowing they make a difference. The many tasks assigned to First Divi- sion have produced a seaman who is re- spected and trusted by the entire crew. (Above) First d, (Top Right) Hol BMI Alfred Grimn BM2 Jesse Andrews BM2 Jerry Golden BM2 Kelvin Wilson BMJ Many Alvis BM3 Mark Anderson BMJ Carl Bell BMJ David Couch BMJ Juancho Dumangas BMJ Gerald Green BMJ Edwin Guico BMJ Leonard Hoskins BMJ Alan Laubhan BMJ John Laverde BMJ Johnny Lover BMJ Kenneth Morton BMJ Rene Payan BMJ Kristian Schultz BMJ Chuck Smith BMJ Edward Terrv BMJ Lawrence Zieckler SN David Burnett SN John Disernia SN John Duran SN Ernest Gibson SN Rolando Gooding SN Mike Greer BMSN Eric Honnold SN Brett Howard SN Lavelle Leveret le 5iV Newhnder puts a mirror hine on the capM SN Gregg Manlcy Sh ' Cedrick Mariin 5.V Daniel ' e ibnder SS Brian Pearce SS Reggie Pender SN David L Peters SN Jack Richards SN Kevin Rozenbiad SN Dexter Jones mmm SN Marc Jonc SA Alvin Bacon . SA Ken Effenbergcr h SS Philip Harrison SA Chmlopher KcUe ' SA Richard Manin mmmm SA Ronald Myers SA John Peterson SA Dennis Schuster SA Richard Williams mmm SA Richard Wortham SA Chris Simmons SR Mathew Bevmgion SR John Fason I A SR Vincent Randall SR Dante Raymundo SR Herbert Schock SN Thomas Quinn SR Robert Duff SR Enck Turner SR Darryl Williams SR Israel Vasquez SR Kenny Musgrove SN Eric Stitt BM3 Pender stands watch as lee helmsman and BMSN Honnold is helmsman on the 04 level Second Second Division maintains most of the weather spaces of the superstructure, from the 02 level up. Second Division also mans UNREP stations 1 and 2 atop Turret 2 for light line transfer, ammunition and stores onloading. Everytime the Missouri gets underway or pulls into port, men from Second Divi- sion can be seen casting off and securing lines. The men of Second Division performed admirably during the deployment to the North Arabian Sea. Their mission was ar- duous and trying but like the generation of Missouri sailors before them, they were tenacious in the face of adversity. cp stjr ng- In prcp iration for unrcp. SN Cloonan strains to lift n lnolold into place on the ng. BMI i ' R Primiano BM2 Michael Dcmcry BM2 Marion Owens BM3 Cecil Freeman BMJ Devard Galvez BM3 Edgar Gonzalez BMJ Tony Parks BMJ Joseph Stancell BMJ Andy Gray SA Mike Leu is K w I SN Jerome Allen SN Daris Bell SN Loreto Cacayan SN Ivan Cummings BMSN Joseph Doran ■ BJ SN Marco Filoteo SN Ken Gallagher SN Rene Hildalgo SN John Hunter SN David Infianlino SN Ivan Luna SN Barry Muller BMSN Marvin Owens BMSN Poner Richardson BMSN Dallas Smith SN Rolland Slaubs SN James Tull SA Charles Blair SA Leonard Brewer SA Daniel Cook Hii SA Melvin Crowder SA Derek Daugherty SA Lamar A Fisher SA John Flowers SA Eddie Gulierez SA Louis Jackson BMSN Don Lawson SA Robert McLacblan SA Bill Moan SA Ivan Nieves SA David Vale SA Dewayne Smith SA JetrStaley SA Vines Davis SR Terry Andress SA Kelvin Burton SA Chris Fernandez SA Levance Henry SA Lewis McCane SN Raymond Meredith SR Scotl Richardson SI ' Randy Travers SA Michael Vega SA Gerald Yeager SN Hill paints air vent graii The men of 2nd Div prepare a inpod for supply transfer with USS Kansas City (background). Gciimg supplies aboard is an all hands effort. Third When the word Flight Quarters. Flight Quarters is passed over the IMC, the airdales of 3rd Division move rapidly and safely to ensure the efficient landings of CH-46 s or CH-60 ' s.When the Missouri needs fuel. 3rd Division Boatswains Mates are on station pumping fuel. During operations in the North Arabian Sea, 3rd Division was even busier than usual. Countless vertical replenishments were accomplished, VIPs were landed and a constant state of readiness was main- tained. Third Division was in charge of the hot deck in the Strait of Hormuz. CH-46 pen lo Like off from Mo ' s flightdeek. Crewmen gel J  ett-desened break durmg llighl i ' ' 11 1 ▼ ' -r 1 T r-fe ' 1 KSI ■i -t — , - - i gifi nl j w Lf JS H jf ' 1 Hfl U Ht- M I I ' fl H Br J l H ■ 4 B ji gJIQ 1 llJI Third Division blue shirts quickly chock and chain a CH-46 helicopte Refueling helicopters is the job of the Grapes , called so bee of the color coded jerseys they wear on the flight deck. BMI David Waszak BM2 David Boswell BM2 James Burgess BM3 Freeman Gcter BM2 Goran Mihailovoc 7 IH r .} BM3 Daryl Brown BM3 Eugene Cha vez BM3 William Curtis BM3 Willis Derring BM3 Chuck Ferran BM3 Ken Ferrante BM3 Jim Holeton BM3 Andrew Hua BM3 Richard Joy BM3 Chris Maestas BM3 Mark Miller BM3 Anthony Stern BM3 John Williamson BM3 Allen Wilson BM3 Kirk Zacharv S. WiJIiam Addison S Jesse Ayala SN Willie Brooks SN Thomas Capshaw SN Mark Clayton SN Kelvin Cunningham SN Ben Danes SN Steven Edmonds SN Terry EH is SN Oscar Espinoza SN Josea Gonzalez SN Mark Graves BMSN Kenneth Grimth SN Scott Harkins SN Ryan Hentz SN Kevin Jarrell SN Joe Justis SN Allan Koerselman SN Toby Lamberson SN Christopher Miller SN Marlon Montalo B ' SN Thomas Moore SN Charles Nickerson SN Marlon Parilla SN Mario Pincelli SN Darrin Sims SN Steve Spellman SN Keith Spriggs SN Steve Stevens SN Rodney Sykes SN Todd Michael SN Russ Thompson S Uonolito Virata ,S Donald Williams SS David Wogan SA Byron Arnold SN Michael Beavers SA Richard Burton SA Dwayne Coleman SA Daniel Daly S Danny Davis SA Albert Dixon S Troy Dodd SA John Giddens SA Michael Harri SA Toby Lamberton SA James Leigh SA Michael Lcleux SA Paul Meridith SA James Moody SA John Murdoch SA Steve Paplior SA Rudy Poisinelh SA Geoffery Salindong SA Michael Shivelv a :„a| SN James Spencer H SN Bobby Ted SA John Bailey SA Robert Booth SA Marlon Carter SN Tony Chilto SR Jarod Christensen SA Philip Davis SN Gilbert Delgado fc Flight Quarters Flight Quarters was a tunc played frequently during the deployment for Third Division. Missouri ir Terminal lands passengers on the daily ' Pigeon Post ' run to and t ' rom the other ships in the battle group- A -blue shin ' chiijns a CH-Jb hd}Coplcr lo Ihc llighl deck. A CH-lh Irom LSS A an.sj.v Cil delivers a hud of supplies on Missouri ' s llighl deck during an unrep. Time is critical: supplies must be hauled off the flight deck before the next drop. Fourth During General Quarters 4th Division personnel man 5 gun mounts, handling rooms and magazines. They operate a fuel receiving rig which allows MISSOURI to continue her mission at sea indefinitely. 4th Division also executes small boat oper- ations for personnel rescue and liberty launches and they paint and preserve the port side. As part of Deck Department, 4th Divi- sion was responsible for much of the main- tenance and cleanliness of the ship. When the CNO visited, he commented on how clean the ship was. The hard work paid off Also, when MISSOURI pulled into Australia, she was in splendid shape, thanks in no small part to the men of 4th Division. 4th Division personnel do their part to improve cleanliness, maintenance and training on board MISSOURI. cd ' siiin-, lor lutiia- job. ' . Ilopt ll l l:iU:,: Deck department personnel handle movies transport- ed to the battleship during an underway replenish- ment. BMI Tommy Berry BM2 Ralph Craig BM2 Joseph Leonard BM3 David Aikins BM3 Ernest Arthur BM3 George Parker BM3 Joe Bell BM3 David Crawford BM3 Gerdon Dohert BM3 Frank Thomas BM3 Billy Gentry BM3 Luther Getter BM3 Samuel Gilmer BM3 Tim Nichols BM3 James Sanders BM3 Gordon Sieber BM3 Michael Smith BM3 Martin Whit leld BM3 Donald Wick BM3 Troy Williams BM3 Joe Zeilinga One of the many tasks performed while at anchorage at Masirah was repainting the sides of the ship (Below) BMSN Teddy Williams paints air intake SN Leon Eggers SN Mike Grinell S V Sherbert Jones SN Brian McLeran SN Robert Mitchell mmmmm SN Alexander Park SN George Purdv SN Rahl Rucker SN Robert Sewell SN Ron Slaughter SN Darrek Spears SN Charles Stuart SN Mike Williams SN Teddy Williams SN Renda Wise SA Eric Anderson S Richjrd Burke SA Oil V id Bourne SA Ron Chandler SA W3lkice Fann SA Howard Gray SA Jerry Howe SA Archie Kimbre SA Dean La Roque SA Gary Rushing SA Johnny Slacy SA Jim Basselt SR Barrel I Brown SR Brian Gilmorc SR David Knight SA LaRuque performs PMS on a life raft. iM3 Arthur pilots one of the 40 foot utility boats while at Masirah anchorage. Fifth BMI Bill Gough ?A 2 Ronnie Hubrins 5th Division is responsible for the clean- liness, maintenance, and preservation of starboard main and the Ol deck between frames 66 to 136. They also have the dis- tinction of being the keepers of the plaque , keeping the Surrender Plaque looking as shiny and well-kept. Another task of the men of 5th Division is the main- tenance and operation of the starboard boat davit with its motor whale boat. Cap- tain ' s Gig and utility boat. 5th Division also mans refueling rig station number 9. BM2 Clint Hunter W BMJ Ravmond Labontc ' mm 3M2 Robert W iatov BM2 Henn y ' oung The Fifth Division boat crew checks out the Captain ' s gig at the Masirah anchorage. AWKB ins .ia  BM} Vernon PUscnbargc B fJ Dino Rodriquez BM3 G.ir Slover 5 BMJ Randy Wright SN Andrew BBrreras SN Curtis Bernier BMSN Rodney Boswell SN Darry Broadway SN Eric Carter SN Tim Castenada SN Eric Courser SN Randy Dickson SN James Evans SN Steven Floyd SN Ahin Gamble SN Christopher Gales SN Michael Habenicht SN Timothy Jensen SN Paul Johnston SN Robert Nelson SN Timothy Norris SN Edward Overton SN Michael Passars • M£Li _ i _ aa(S- Fifth Division seamen put their backs into holystoning the deck SA Willie Franklin SA Howard Graff SA Kurt Harrison SA Ullyssee Jones SA Robert King S James LaFountain S Bryan Lupin SA William Meese SA Calvin Moyer SA Kevin Silo SA Stewart Williams SA Dana Hawkins SR Keilh Nell SR Steve Verdugo (Left) BM3 Dickson dons a life jacket for a small boat drill (Below Left) Fifth Division men shine the Surren- der Plaque prior to a port call. BM3 thbcnichi ,s .it (he end of his rope while doing PMS on the boat boom. Sixth Sixth Division provides material sup- running the paint locker, Bos ' n Loclcer, port for the Deck Department. Needle and sail loft, in addition to handling the guns, deck grinders and wire wheels are painting and preservation of the sides of just a few of the items stored in the Bos ' n the ship. The men of Sixth Division are Locker. Sixth Division is responsible for considered the paint experts on board. BMI Bobb Pmkcnon BM2 Durrell Hartley BM2 Thomas Lavrich BM2 Mark Manns BM3 Tony Austin BM3 Norm Cummins BMJ Darrln Ellison BMJ Kevin Fabretif BM3 Gardner Green BMJ Larry Gyer BMJ Robert Harris BMJ Robert Jones BMJ Troy Maimer BMJ Dereke Mays BMJ Jeffery Thomas BMJ Russell Urban BMJ Anthony Velasco BMJ Chris Wise f BMJ Greg Walk -r BMJ Fabretli and IIMJ Malrnc .Itch .1 rctuclme: at ■ (Below) S V McLish cleans out a brush in (he p:iin[ locker. (Bekm Right) BMl Pinkerion oversees an unrcp evolution. SN Kevin Bums SN Corey Fhuere BMSN Gary Flowers SN Ronald Hamp SN Rodney McLish SN Darryl McDonough SN Counland Phelps SN Roosevelt Porter SN David Vroblick SN Derrick Wilson SR Vforr s signs cut a needlegun from the boatswain ' s .nAi BMSA Henry Ausky B fSA Sheldon Bruce SA Brian Goodwin SA Tom Prendergasi SA Norberl Rebholz SR Darvin Adams SR Lucian Adams SR Danny Anselmi SR Rodney Morris SR Leonard Reams SR Christopher Truesdale SR Robert Trujillo SR Stan Watltins (Far right) S;V McLish holds a phone distance line during an U REP (Right) BMJ Harris sets up to do some sewing- Deck Crew At Work (Right) SN Reeves checks weather deck equipment for PMS purposes. (Below) The canvas that covers the quarterdeck gets cleaned before the ship pulls into port. Dedication. ' S.V Veldof and friend go into the ujicr to chip barnacles at the Hatcrlinc while the ship is anchored off Masirah. Oman. There arc j wide variety of jobs in Deck — from scrubbing sail off one of ihe anchors, to cleaning rust off valves. BM3 Pender and BMS ' Honnold stand watch at the ship ' s helm. Left; BM3 Austin takes time off to paint a remote controlled car ' s body. % j - -- a ' - HiSI Hj _li iM 1 1 1 -3 ' ?« «| y 2 1 Mik j J ' ■ ' H Den tal Department The Missouri Dental Department is an integral part of the Navy ' s commitment to serve the dental needs of its members. The dental officers and technicians provide state-of-the-art treatment, employing the latest advances in technique and material to treat over 700 patients per month. While underway, the Dental Depart- ment has the capability to provide Oral Surgery (extractions). Operative Dentistry (fillings), Periodontics (gum disease). En- dodontics (root canals) and Preventive Dentistry (instruction and cleaning). Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and den- tures) are readily available and augmented by Regional Full Service Laboratories at shore facilities. The Dental Department has streamlined its operation to such an extent that receiv- ing superb dental care is a simple process for the crew. The administrative office of the department is fully computerized for optimum efficiency. In addition to dental treatment, all rou- tine shipboard administrative, 3M, DC, Training, Space Preservation and General Shipboard duties are accomplished. The Dental Department staff augments the Medical Department in manning Battle Dressing Stations during General Quar- ters. The goal of the department is to make every crewmember feel he is receiving the highest quality of dental care available anywhere. CDR Thomas Stark LCDR Thomas Hawkins LT Da vid Metzler DTC Roger Stephens JIP t nk CDR Surk makes a mold of a patient ' s mouth. (Bekm) DTC Stephens sculps a rough casting off the final mold cast DTI George Allen BM3 Pio Chua DN Mike Mangum DN Larry Marcband DN Marcellus Porierfield DN Eric Purdy Engineering Department The Engineering Department makes sure the battleship MISSOURI continues steaming through the water. Engineers keep the engines turning, the plumbing working, the water hot and the lights on. The energy to keep the ship moving comes from the ship ' s boilers. Steam pro- duced from boiling water is sent to the engineroom where it is used to turn the main engines and the generators. The elec- tricity generated is distributed to the ship ' s electrical pumps, motors, lights and the communications, weapons and navigation systems. The support divisions in Engineering are busy with such things as the ship ' s tele- phone system, lighting system, air condi- tioning and heating systems, the steering engines, the ship ' s evaporators which pro- vide water, the ship ' s fire fighting systems, the onboard sewage system and all other ancillary systems associated with the engi- neering plant. Conditions in the North Arabian Sea were arduous. MISSOURI sailors in engi- neering worked in an environment of swel- tering heat. The temperatures in the engi- neering spaces were well in excess of 100 degrees fahrenheit during the 102 continu- ous days of operations at sea. MISSOURI ' S Engineering Department has unequaled success in keeping the bat- tleship seaworthy. On the deployment to the North Arabian Sea, the Engineering Department proved once again they are one of the best in the entire Navy. During the past two years, the department has passed all major exercises and continues to ensure that the 45 year old power plant will be steaming well into the 21st century. Engineering (right) CDR Jones and LT Miller check out a P-2f0 pump, (belon) CDR Stark observes fire drill in progress LTJC Charles Jacobi L TJG Joel Modisette LTJG MJ. Muniz LTJG Jon Roby ENS Andrew MacLennan MMCM Ronald Lohmann MMCM Floyd Pruet VTCM Vincent Savage EMCS Harold Petersen BTCS Thomas Perry MMCS R C Grant BTCS Robert Dubois EMC Robert Webber MMC Lou Transfigurac MMC Stan Stevens EMC Michael Sheppard MMC James Sempek ICC Jerry Rice ETC Darrell Hebert HTC Stephen Greer MRC Lester Foster MMC Fred Evangelista BTCM Savage monitors boiler steam valves. A As one of Engineering ' s support divi- sions A gang is at work ensuring the ship has a workable lighting system, on- board air conditioning and heating sys- tems, an onboard sewage system, and all other ancillary systems associated with the engineering plant. If something is broken, the A Division Machine Shop can repair it or produce a new item. A Division also maintains the evaporators which produce most of Mis- souri ' s water. And finally, it is the respon- sibility of A Division to keep the hy- draulics in aft steering in top shape. EN2 Javier MR2 Michael Carroll MM2 Todd Eden MM2 Henry Delisle EN2 Robert Davidson YN2 Gregory Hankins EN2 Edward Leon Guerrero MM2 Malcolm Mason MM2 Gerald Nearhoof MM2 Andy Riltenour MM2 Wavne Sellner MM2 Kevin Sowers MM2 MT. Watson MM3 Obele Acha-Ngwodo MM3 Rowdy Beyale H mtmm EN3 Dermot Brennan MM3 Honofre Calaoagan MM3 Allen Clark MM3 Steve Conrad EN3 Jeffery Dayton FN Edwin Domeneck EN3 Alan Eftink MM3 John Gordon MM3 Thomas Henson MR3 Arnel Henera MM 3 Tom Ivy MM2 James Jesse! MM3 Jaime Lee EN3 Km Lehew EN3 Mark Nelson mm MM3 Johnny Newton MM 3 Brian Ross MM3 Robert St. Clair MM3 Thomas Turner MM2 Rick Vanarsdale MM3 Larry Webb EN 3 Charles Yopek FA Kevin Adams FN Alien Caraway FN Charles Dunson EN FN David Helsel FN Ronald Neiferl ENFN Shawn Nunnally FN Donald Oliver FN William Osborn FN Randy Rigby FN James Schneider FN Doug Spector MRFN Kevin Vroman ENFN Stephen Williams FA Vernell Johnston FA Deron Johnston SN William Hill MRFA Donald Harris FA Timothy Kelly FA Malvin Loyd FA Malcolm Nesbit ENFA Leon Neumayer FA Don Oliver FA Tim Tanner MMIMm MMFN Nathaniel Tilford FA Douglas Edwards FA Timothy Kimmel FA Isaac Miller FN James Murray (Above left) MRI Ulin eyes the progress of a new ma- chine part. (Above right) FN Vroman poses in the ma- chine shop. (Above) YN2 Hankins types evaluations in engineering admin. (Left) MR3 Herrera sharpens a drill bit on the wheel grinder. B It is the responsibility of B Division to operate, preserve and maintain Missouri ' s eight 600 psi M-type propulsion boilers. Steam produced by these boilers provides steam heat for hot water and cooking. The ship ' s four main engines are powered by this steam, as well as the eight ship ' s ser- vice turbine generators which provide electricity. The men of B Division are always work- ing, ever maintaining main and emergency feed pumps, forced draft blowers, storage and transfer systems, fire and flushing pumps, low pressure air compressors, and all associated machinery. Additionally, thousands of gallons of boiler feed-water, drinking water, and enormous quantities of boiler fuel must be treated and tested by B Division. It is easy to see why Missouri ' s Boiler Technicians are indespensable in the daily operation of Mighty Mo. BT} Talbert and BT3 Fayette emurc the boiler front: are clean. BTI Thomai McBrayer BTI James Pinkerton BTI Blame Pottle BTI Dennis Rohrbach BTI Thomas Thornton BT! Andrew Wrobel BTI David Tune BT2 Michael Carpmail HT2 Mark Ege BT2 Wayne Elliot BT2 Brian Funk BT2 Tim Garcia BT2 Richard Grace BT2 David Hackwonh BT2 Ronald Hallevig BT2 Pcarie Jones BT2 Charles Louvier BT2 Edgar Orliz BT2 James Saczynski BT2 James Swain BT2 Harold Willsey BT3 Hector Acevedo BT3 David Aldrin BT3 Michael Ashley BTJ Mike Barrett BT3 Pat Bigger BTJ Dan Bolon BT3 Guy Burford BTJ Dan Burns BTJ Dan Carbonell BTJ Ted Carpenter BT3 Thomas Campbell BTJ Michael Davis BTJ Jon Dombrowski BTJ Keith Doolin BTI Wrobel fixes a leaking steam valve BT3 James Farmer BTJ Robert Favene BTJ Rolando Felices BTJ Donald Graves BTJ Russell Green BTJ Preston Henley BTJ Douglas Hillenburg BTJ Thomas Howard BTJ Scott Huber BTJ Matthew Johnson BTJ Elton Lee BTJ Jackie Lewis BTJ Jose Lopez BTJ Guv Lorick BTJ Michael Lynch BTJ David Marshall BTJ Dennis Martinez BTJ Joseph Mcenaney BTJ Cary Mesecher BTJ Andrew Narvaez BTJ Reuben Nichols BTJ Anthony Nikolaisen BTJ James Nunlev BTJ Joseph Oliphant BTJ Scott Ollendick BTJ Richard Palmquist BTJ Jack Plumlev BTJ Herman Porter BTJ Melvin Ramse BTJ Mike Roberts C BT3 Ricky Romero BT3 Daryl Russell BTJ Peter Rousculp BT3 Maurice Roy BTJ Tom Ruvbuli BTJ John Shaw BTJ Wes Short BTJ Scott Snyder BTJ Mark Sullivan BTJ James Swain BTJ Rafael Velez BTJ Charles Walter BTJ Brian Wanek FN Jack Accurso BTFN Ray Anlaya FN Tracy A u coin BTFN Robert Besciglia FN Michael Carter BTFN John Columbia BTFN Marc DelReal FN Da rid Dunlap FN William Helm FN Kevin Jones FN Dan Kraatz BTFN Howard Marsh FN Carl Meeks BTFN Gregory Moyer BTFN Oscar Santacruz BTFN Robert Saunders BTFN Kellen Walters FN David y ' oung FA Raymond Antaya BTCM Savage checks his boiler rooms inside and out. BTFN Andre Ah. BTFN Pete Berloncini BTFN William Duihie BTFN Timothy Du7cnski BTFN Jerry Heavncr BTFA David Hoch FA Willie Johnson FA Randall Lemuz BTJ Rodney Mcgee FN Duward Morrell BTFA David Richmond FA Warren Sadueste BTFA Robert Schaffrath FN Rudy Sida FA Edward Wilcher BTl tidcr norks on a boiler un BTJ Mcgee stands watch in 4 boiler ro, The Electrical Division consists of four electric shops: lighting shop, power re- wind shop, distribution shop, and the elec- trical safety shop. These shops provide power to the vast amounts of electrical electronic equipment aboard ship. The di- vision can also support other fleet units with motor rewinding and balancing and with installation and maintenance of elec- trical equipment. Also in E Division are the Interior Com- munications Electricians, comprising the forward and after IC rooms. The IC-men install and perform maintenance on all telephone systems, indicating systems, navigation gyros and sound powered tele- phone systems. The EMs and ICs performed their du- ties during the last deployment with a pre- cision and excellence matched by few. The ship ' s electrical electronic equipment was up at every moment of the deployment. EMl Hilario Espe ICI Thomas Kmel ICI John Wilhamson EM2 Michael Anderson EM 2 Miiton Art is EM2 Dennis Barker Ic2 Tom Connolly IC2 Homer Dewitt EM2 Danny Francisco EM2 Michael Hillman EM2 Reggie Jackson EM2 Dale Kniffin EMI William Lubitz IC2 Gordon McDonald IC2 Joseph Miceli EM 2 Antonio My rick EM2 Anthony Roberto IC2 Chris Rowles JC2 Jerome Schullheis EM2 Theodore Thomas IC2 Paul Thompson EM 2 Daniel Willis EM3 Stepfonza Allen EM3 Arluro Alvarado EM3 Sergio Alvarado -JH EM J A dor Boca Ian IC3 Spencer Barber EM3 Daniel Cashew EM3 John Debski EM 3 David Gregory IC2 Rowles answers the phone in the IC shop. (far nghl) IC3 Thompson lests circuits with multi-meter, (right) EM} Woelk and FN Ta. mana ham it up for the camera. EMS Kenneth Greenwood IC3 Edward Maag IC3 Joseph Margowski EMS Earl Moore ICS Michael Roman EMS Dave Rowe EMS John Rushing EMS Thomas Scales EMS Michael Swain EMS Scott Sorenson mMmM ICJ James West IC3 James Wbipkey EM J David Woelk EM 3 David Ysaguirre ICJ Arthur Yalar EMFN Michael Childers EM FN Brian Connell FN Gerardo Cruz FN Darnel Fulkerth EMFN Daniel Juliani Hk ' r jy fdHBI (Far left) EM2 Francisco repairs a 16mm movie projector. (Left) EM3 Ysaguirre maintains the cleanliness of the battery locker ICFN Cloos decorates the E-Division Christmas tree- ICFN John Kasperski fCFN Damn Lambert EM FN Michael Maiyjewicz EM FN Frank Nick Hen FN David O ' Connor EM 3 Douglas Ruth EMFN Gilbert Taimana EM FN Alfred Woods FA Godfrey Seraphin FA Kurt Peterson FN Steve Paris FN Kevin Coyle FA James Clark FN Shawn Bryant ICFA James Bynum IC3 Roman and lCf C ' loos sh.trc a laugh m the U nork- hof EM 3 Cashaw meters fuse circuil breakers. M The Main Engines Division is tasked with operating the main propulsion tur- bines and reduction gears, the main shaft- ing and propellers, and the generation of the ship ' s service turbine generators. If the need arises, the four main engines on Missouri allow the ship to travel in excess of 30 knots. The eight service turbine operators that provide the ship with power ran smoothly on the deployment, a sure indicator that M Division was doing an outstanding job. MMI William Dillener MM2 Rick Be. MM2 Eric Bowen MM2 Richard Danncr MM2 David Dclvo MM2 Dante Dimn MM2 Anthony Facchinello MM2 Noel Fiesta MM2 Donald Knox MM 2 Brad Mar wood MM2 Danny Robbins MM2 Aaron Wall mmim MM3 Todd Aaron MM3 Ralph Albarran MM3 Jose Baltazar MM3 Chris Bell MM3 Darren Bessner MM3 Victor Canonizado MM3 Robert Caviness MM3 Randy Claspell MM3 Scot Cook MM3 Jack Covert mm MM3 William Crowder MM3 Lawrence Duran MM3 Dean Edwards MM3 Troy Frasca MM3 John Galanli ' mmtM MM3 Brian Kelley MM3 Kevin Lucas MM3 Harrison Macneir MM3 Darren Mahan MM3 Eric Miller MM3 Thomas Monsour MM3 Victor Ortiz MM3 Christopher Pratt MM3 Bill Prouse MM3 Robert Shy MM3 Paul Stoycheff MM3 Greg Thome MM3 Henry Von Friesen MM3 William White MM3 Daniel Wilding FN David Andresky MMFN Brian Barber FN Ryan Brown FN Dennis Cordova MMFN Leo Dalida MMFN Bill Eneix MMFN Greg Foster FN Morris Hall MMFN Charles Harris FN Garv Hector MMFN Charles Jackson MMFN William Jefferson MMFN Patrick Kaiser FN Frank Kingsley mm FN Wilhe Knight MM3 WHIich inspects a gear for damage Engineering watches and equipment inspections are long and arduous- but are necessary to keep the ship running smoothly. MMFN James La Bianca FN Timothy Long FN Rafael Lopez FN Ron Makowski MMFN Brian McNally FN Felix Poke MMFN Richard Rodenbucher FN Da vid Sanchez MMFN John Sawin FN Bruce Schmidt MMFN George Schumaker MMFN Mark Willard FN Bruce Williamson FN Brian Barber FA Mark Bakken FA Kenneth Beam FA Darrell Bolin FA Darrell Dow MMFN John Ferguson FN Jeff Jef ford FA Michael Kekky MMFA David Kramer MMFN Don Laisure FA Kirk Lodel MMFA Tim O ' Kelley FA Michael Richardson FA Kevin Ring FN Ron Vandekerckhove FN Kinsley works on a ship ' s service turbo generator (Left) MMJ Wilding replaces lagging on the steam system. (Below) MMI Dooley mal ing his topwatch rounds. R HTI Jordan Brown THI Michael Gallagher Repair Division is responsible for weld- ing, sheetmelal fabrication, pipe fitting, stability, metallurgy, heat treating of met- als, hull cleanliness and repair and water- tight integrity. The division also runs the shipboard damage control training programs, main- tains the drainage systems, the firemain system, ballast system (containing over 400 voids), and the sewage waste system. Additionally, the men of repair spear- head firefighting, battle damage repair, chemical, biological and radiological re- covery and decontamination. HTI Steve Snowd, HTI Thomas Vog (Right) HTI Vogt leaches a class on firefighting during DC slanddown. (Below) HTI Snowden fills out a message form during General Quarters. ■ ■■PPI H Hipi ■ S V lA, ' m } - 1 1 1 w kt f 1 - 4 i H9 ' l 0l 1 m [ J 1 W mJB Mr ■lr -: • ' ' 3s.: !P7l f.fK?3j8BBr -vwn TSf (Above) HT2 Tomsun makes re- pairs to ductwork (Far left) Rescue and Assistance team holding a fire drill. (Left) DCI Vogt testing for explosive gases in a space during a fire drill. HT2 Randall Bland ford HT2 Barry Miller HT2 Guy Tomsun (Above) An HT culling nood w build a piri- form thai [he Secretary of the Navy would later speak from. (Far righl) Repair Locker personnel learning to don protective clothing. (Right) HT ' s unwinding after a day of DC slanddown lectures HT3 Darrvl Alf, rd HT3 Clifford Bank- HT3 Richard Bauer HT3 Larry Betterly HT3 David Biondi K dk HT3 James Birch LiT3 Thomas Conn HT3 Robert Craft HT3 Steven Day HT3 Steve DiBlasi HT3 Brian Dickey HT3 James Elliot HT3 David Gardner HT3 Robert Hall HT3 .lerry Hilburn mmm (Above left) The Flying Squad fights a mainspace fire during a drill. (Above) DC3 Hall works on ship ' s damage conlrol. (Left) HT3 Lahnev works with fellow HTs on PMS. HT3 Patrick Kuhn HT3 Paul Lahney HT3 John LeBlanc HT3 Tim Marshall HT3 Melvin McCullough. Jr. HT3 Mike McGriffilh HT3 Eugene Renney HT3 Jerome Romero HT3 Ray Rudolph HT3 William Slumpf HT3 John Tijerina HT3 Michael Traver HT3 Denver Tyler HT3 Dell War ield HT3 Rod Winger HTFN Chris Bickel FN Brett Foniari HTFN Kenny Termon HTFN Charles Wiltz (Above) HT3 LeBlanc IVes off burs at the edge of a weld- (Left) DCl Vogt activates a valve during a fire drili t JP P ■ r 4 1 .r€M ;3 ' HTC Greer points out a void to be checked by the Hull Techs- deft) HT3 Hail grinds the edges of an air duct. (Below) HT3 Winger uses a Hie to smooth edges. FA Mark Bauers HTFA Chris Beckley FA Troy Baxley HTFA Bruce Kennedy HTFA Ruben Martinez FA Robert Barclay HTFA Gordon Friel Legal Department The Legal Department assists the crew in legal matters such as wills, powers of attorney and voting assistance. Most pa- perwork necessary for Captain ' s Mast or Courts-Martial originates in the Legal De- partment, When the ship is about to enter a for- eign port, the Legal Officer is on hand, usually through SITE TV, to brief every- one on the laws of the country they are visiting. With the 1988 primaries in full swing, the Legal Department has been in- strumental in informing Missouri ' s crew about voting procedures in the 50 states. The Legal Department exists to serve and protect the crew, and legal advice on board Missouri is free. LCDR Clark Price Legal Officer Special Agent Robert McCutchin Naval Investigative Service (Right) LCDR Price using the law library to research a case (Below) The legal staff: LNI Jones, LNI Coles. SN Batiste and LCDR Price ' LNI David Coles LNI Bobby Jones SN Reginald Batiste us Marine Corps Detachment The MARDET ' s primary mission is to provide physical security for the ship. This mission has become more important in recent years due to the increased acts of terrorism around the world. During operations in the North Arabian Sea, the MARDET ' s role was critical. The possibility of attack by small gun boats was a legitimate concern for the crew. The Marines assigned to the Mighty Mo were in a constant state of readiness, prepared to respond to any unprovoked attack. Countless ZODIAC drills were con- ducted. These drills involve the scenario of an imminent gunboat attack. As the sail- ors on board will attest, the MARDET handled these drills with speed and deter- mination. Marines have always been proud of their combat readiness and the perfor- mance by MISSOURI ' S MARDET was in line with the Corps ' tradition. Also while on board, Marines provide color and honor guards and perform cere- monial duties. These duties have always played an important part in projecting a positive image of the U.S. throughout the world. The Mighty Mo is proud of it ' s tradi- tion. It is fitting that a proud ship should have proud Marines. Wherever she sails in the future, the MISSOURI will have on board a small but dedicated contingent of Leathernecks. CAPT Michael Maynard Commanding Officer M ' l t.i n.ird i.Tcct ' ' (he Honorable James Webb, Secretary of the a -Jl -..V  J i W.. M 3-1 — ' 0.% ' W%- (Top) A group of Marines gather in front of a childrens ' hospital in Fremantle. (Left) GYSGT Shugart was one of the volunteers to visit the childrens ' hospital in Perth. (Above) SGT Alexander visits with a boy at the childrens ' hospital SGTMAJ Michael Burgess GYSGT Elbert Shugart SSGT Tito Luna SSGT Michael Russell SSGT Robert MacLean SGT William Alexander SGT Mike Ellington SGT Fernando Gomez SGT Leonard Longhenry SGT James Oltens SGT Steven Williams CPL John Campbell CPL Rickey Emmitt CPL John Falls CPL Thomas Firmingham CPL Destry Johnson CPL Scott Perkins CPL Matthew Robinso CPL Glen Upton CPL Peter Zebrowski (Above) Led by their XO. the Marines are on the nay to becoming trusty shellbacks. (Left) CPL Falls spends Christmas with a new friend from a children ' s hospital in Sydney. LCPL Raymond A Icon LCPL Kevin Barton LCPL Everett Bennett LCPL David Blache LCPL Lewis Bowers LCPL Josepti Bradv LCPL Jolln Brown LCPL Brian Burns LCPL Tim Ceplina LCPL Dennis Cuihane PFC Clifford Curtis LCPL William Davey LCPL Bryant Elder LCPL Ted Finn LCPL Mark Gouletle LCPL Shawn Gregory LCPL Mike Heller LCPL Daniel Hillenbrand LCPL Marvin Hodges LCPL Clint Jarvis LCPL Rodney Kaiser LCPL Darreil Landry LCPL John Lee LCPL Peter McCusker LCPL Carl Moore CPL Jon Nickelson LCPL Michael Parsons LCPL Issac Phillips LCPL Jeffrey Putnam PFC Christopher Barajas PFC Jonathan Herbert PFC Grover Hedgecock PFC Tim Maul in PFC Mark O ' Neal PFC Richard Parenteau PFC Juan Rodriguez LCPL Cameron Shoeships LCPL Shawn Steen LCPL Thomas Waiters LCPL Randy Watts LCPL Michael Whited PFC James Sablan PFC Troy Teixeira (Above left) CPL McCrary gives a train- mg lecture. (Above) LCPL Johnson prac- tices rifle drills for the honor guard. parade through A i Medical Department During long deployments, the possibility of injury or debilitating illness is ever pre- sent. The crew of MISSOURI is fortunate to have an outstanding Medical Depart- ment on board. The department is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Besides caring for approximately 50 people a day at sickcall, there are an average of three inpatients a day staying on the ward. A full-time labo- ratory, pharmacy and X-ray are available to provide top-notch quality care for the crew. It is the responsibility of the department to prepare MISSOURI crewmembers to respond to emergencies. Divisional train- ing lectures, simulated casualties at Gen- eral Quarters, and medical training on SITE TV all serve to teach the crew how to handle real emergency or actual battle conditions. In addition to training for battle, the department also maintains four Battle Dressing Stations, 70 casualty litters, and 100 first aid boxes and gun bags. To insure the health and welfare of the crew, the department conducts daily water sampling, sanitation, berthing and stores inspections, and heat stress monitoring. CDR Jack Smith LCDR John Hutchms LT William Ehmod (right) -TAKE A DEEP BREATH. HOLD IT Doctor Elwood performs a checkup on a crew- member for sick call (below) Doctor Turner and Doctor Elwood perform surgery while out at sea HMCS William Stockton HMC Robert Murphey HMCS Ricky Brennan HMI Andy Dey HMI Tim Rye (top) HMCS Stockton cools off after Jogging on the flight deck, (left} HMC Murphe checks blood samples for bacteria, (above) HMI Teopaco is the Medical Lab ' s blood expert. HM2 Richard Adams HM2 Emmanuel Detera HM2 Frank Tentler HM2 Dennis Warren ; N. ■ jk LMil 01 UllfftiS .j. - iiiijftfjiiiiii! % ' ' ' JfcS (yj2J -iJi ■ )i ■ 1% ' --St (Top) HM2 Detera counts out prescribed amounts of medicine at the ship ' s pharmacy. (Above) H f2 Tentler files medical records in the medical administration room. (Right) HM2 Adams checks the pro- gress of a bacteria culture. (Above) HM3 Comes fills a syringe in the emergency ro om. (Far left) HM3 Jimenez washes debris from a patient ' s eyes. (Left) A Corpsman makes entries in a health record. HM3 Mike Comes HM3 James Dickinson HM3 Eduardo Jimenez HM3 Greg Muessig HM3 Randy Prosser HM3 Edward Scbaefer HM3 Al Wells HN Gregory Ferrell HN Doug Overmeyer Na viga tion Department The Navigation Department is responsi- ble for safely guiding the Missouri across the seas. Quartermasters are continually updating the ship ' s position. A visitor to the bridge will find the Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW) consulting electronic devices such as satel- lite receivers and radio navigation receiv- ers that compute navigational data; or the QMOW may have a sextant in hand, prac- ticing the ancient art of celestial naviga- In addition to determining the ships po- sition, the QMOW is ta sked with main- taining the ship ' s deck log and other offi- cial records that pertain to significant events onboard Missouri. While not on watch, quartermasters are planning future movements of the ship. This work is critical during a deployment into troubled waters such as the North Arabian Sea or the Arabian Gulf. Getting from point A to point B involves ex- tensive research and meticulous attention to detail. Charts have to be prepared and publications studied, to insure that data is not overlooked. The finished product is a safe voyage and a safe return to homeport! Last, but not least, the quartermaster is often called upon to steer the ship during restricted maneuvering evolutions. MIS- SOURI is fortunate to have some of the finest helmsmen in the fleet. LCDR Mel Taylor Navigator ENS Craig Downing QMC Walter Crandall QMI Mark Childers QMI Robert Foote QMI Peter Guarino (Left) QM2 Selva adjusts a sextant. (Below) QMl Tyler and QMSN Thalhug checic course for transit into Subic Bay. QMSA Eric Ellefsen QMSN Haakon Thallaug SN Kevin Mitchell QMSN Timothy Hughes QMSN Kurt Hoffman Opera tions Department The Operations Department is responsi- ble for the command, control and commu- nications function onboard MISSOURI. The men of Operations use, maintain, and repair the entire array of sensors and com- munications equipment used by MIS- SOURI. These include surface and air search ra- dars, active and passive electronic warfare equipment, modern environmental sensors and satellite communications gear. The sensors scan the area around MISSOURI in order to detect, analyze, identify and classify objects and electronic signals; this information is collected in the combat en- gagement center and disseminated to con- trol stations throughout MISSOURI. The Operations Department also sup- ports the Navigator by maintaining an up- to-date navigation plot. When in restricted waters, a radar navigation plot is main- tained which can fix the ship ' s position at intervals as short as one minute. From the initial planning through final execution of the operation, the personnel of Operations are busy supporting virtual- ly every facet of MISSOURI ' S mission. CDR Dennis Lunghofer Operations Officer LCDR Jim Bancroft LCDR Michael Hoeinghaus LCDR David Martin LT Anderson Beckham LT Fred Lancaster LT James Rowen LTJG Bernard Erdman LTJG Jeff Konz LTJG Harry Koszenski L TJG frov Mellon ENS Edward Henke LT Rov cn makes use of his spare time by jumping rope to slay in shape. EWC Taylor brushes up on his Pac Man skills. RMCS Richard Bradley OSCS Charlie Mollis ISCS Robert Orr OSC Richard Barnes ETC Ray Bullion OSC Joseph Dunn R IC Sanford Hill CC John Smith I WC Phillip Taylor OSC Robert While L T Erdman scans the horizon with the ships big eyes . OA OA Division Aerographers Mates pro- vide weather and oceanographic forecast- ing services to MISSOURI and to ships in company. Using weather satellite receiv- ing equipment and computers, OA person- nel forecast weather and ocean features around the globe. Balloon launches carry sensitive mea- suring equipment to determine upper at- mospheric conditions. All of this informa- tion is essential for the planning of air operations or other long range operations. Operations in the North Arabian Sea required ac curate weather and oceanogra- phic data. OA Division performed their mission with expertise and speed. at the compuli k AG2 Greg VcsUl AG3 Sorman Aimun AG 3 David Greer AG3 Ivan Onega AG AN Keni Smith mmm (Above) AG2 Christian lakes wind speed and direction reading. (Left) AGS Aiman checks rel- ative humidity, temperature and wind speed. OCOl OCOl Division is responsible for the op- eration of electronic communications sys- tems onboard Missouri. The radio men of OCOl maintain and operate the radio circuits and ship ' s anten- nas. Operational message traffic is re- ceived and transmitted accurately, quickh and securely. Additionally, news and sports from the wire services is obtained by OCOl and passed on to the crew. OCOl also provides their shipmates the ability to send and re- ceive personal telegrams. The Navy ' s most modern communica- tions equipment has been installed on Mis- souri. The ship ' s command is able to com- municate via satellite throughout the world. That communication reliability is critical to Missouri ' s ability to perform her various missions. RKfSN Dorscy (ypes outgoing messages on his computer. RMl Bruce searches for rddio frei uencies. RM2 Fjbian Hosier RM2 Jim Bruce RM2 Frank Carol h RM2 Dan Chastine RM2 John Goode RM2 Wayne Kennedy RM3 Christopher Arrigo RM3 Roy Ferdin RM3 Charles Norton. Jr RM3 Richard Kindcl RM2 Chastine prepares a message for outgoing com- RM2 Myers and RM2 Marmo make patches for munication. radio communication. RM3 Vincent Marino RM3 Tim Myers RM3 William Reed RMS Alonzo Taylor RM3 Glen Warner RM3 Anthony Williams RM3 Mike Zarecky RMSN Darcy Desormiers RMSN Herman Howard RMSN Napoleon Riddle The ' ' radio room gang. OC02 The signalmen of OC02 are tasked with visual communication and contact identi- fication. The men on the signal bridge talk to ships using lights, flags and hands. Dur- ing periods of radio silence and possible radio security, the men of OC02 send and receive tactical information to other ships in Missouri ' s battlegroup. The men of OC02 identify anthing that comes into sight. There is always a signal- man on watch, scanning the horizon for information that could be critical to the command. In an age of sophisticated electronics, the signalmen use tried and true methods of communications dating back to the ear- ly days of sailing, as well as modern com- munication equipment, in order to help carry out the Missouri mission. SMI Kenneth Edwards SMI David Lee SMI James Levi SM: John Rush SMS John Abbott SM3 William Allen SMS Haywood Arnold SMS Bruce Gabel SMS Robert Marsh SMS James Moor SMS Jesse Williams SMS Abelardo Valenzuela SMSN Mark Franks SMSN Garv Giles SMSN Michael Wallace SMSN Darrell Polk These signalmen hoisi llie Bravo flag during gcncr.il qii.i A ramboH of colors nils the sky as all of the Missouri ' s flags are raised. SM2 Williams mans the headphones for communications  ith the signal shack. OE OE Division ' s electronic technicians are responsible for the repair and maintain- ance of the ship ' s communication gear, ra- dar equipment, and other electronic appa- ratus. The OE repair shop is capable of testing and repairing various circuit boards from most of the equipment onboard Missouri. During periods of heightened readiness. OE Division becomes an electronics casu- alty control center. Casualties to electron- ics equipment are reported, controlled and restored as soon as possible. equipment of imparlance to the £7 ETJ Beattie completes the needed paperwork for ET2 Angelica checks equipment for c t . safety checks- ET! Jack Mortenson ETI Ralph Pederson ETI Kris Robins ET2 Frank Angelica ET2 William Beattie al safety requirements. ET2 Jeffery Lozano ET2 Mike Mooney ET2 Michael Rose ET3 Marc Bugaj ET3 Patrick Chamberlain mikm ET3 Gary Gray ET3 Don Marsh FT3 Frank Nardone 1 1 w H | K! K2| ■ H 5 J Sn f faovej Sa ery checks are done on crew members electronic gear dur- ing one of Electrical Department ' s many Amnesty Days . (Far left) ET3 Chamberlain and ET2 Ange- lico test electrical components. (Left) ET3 Gray reviews MRC cards. OI OI Division operates the ship ' s electron- ic warfare equipment and the radar and voice tactical communications circuits. OI Division ' s operating spaces include the Combat Engagement Center, Combat In- formation Center and the Electronic War- fare Equipment Room. Most voice communication originates in CIC and CEC. The Operational Special- ists who work in these spaces are involved in the planning of operations, navigation, surveillance of the seas, air control, and the direction of Missouri ' s weaponry. While deployed to the North Arabian Sea, the officers and men of OI collected, identified, analyzed, evaluated and dis- seminated information, the nature of which was critical to Mighty Mo ' s success. OSSN Nugent plots surface contacts on the surfjc summarv board. OSJ Steringer stands Hatch on air search radar OSI fvso and OS ' DiCi OSI Bergeron monitors the air scope m CEC. OS2 Brown. OSSN Kuhn and OS3 Engstrom hold in-house drills on a communication circuk OS3 Bennett stands surface scope watch in CIC. OSSN Mitchell plots contacts on the surface summary board on the 04 Level bridge. ' ' OSI Clifton Bergeron OSI Leon Essc-X 051 Edgar Perdomo 052 Joseph Braebende OS2 Nelson Brindle OS2 Christopher Brown OS2 Douglass Campbell OS2 Anthony Conmy OS2 Bob Harkins OS2 Joseph Harris OS2 Dana Jacobs OS2 Clark Lohry OS2 Walter Mathis OS2 Rick Meadows OS2 George Ol ' eldl OS2 Sedric Reed OS2 Jay Rockwell OS2 Chris Summerville OS2 Michael VanLaarhoven OS3 Mark Jeffries K OS3 Michael Herschbach ' OS 3 Robert Dawes OS 3 Joe Brae bender OS3 Ray Bennett OS3 Richard Kenny OS3 Darrell Parker OS3 Stephen Phariss OS3 Thomas Nash OS3 Larry Needham YN3 Timothy Osbie f OS3 Patrick Rowland YN3 Dave Schnier Y1 J3 Lawrence Stoddard OS3 Mark Vestal OSS N John Bon c-s OSSN Thomas Buckingh.nii OSSN Michael Gardner SN Kenneth Gros. OSSN Brian Kidder The men of CEC work together as one. Without the teamwork, success wouldn ' t be possible. OSSN Greg Kirch OSSN Todd Kuhn OSSN Richard Mitchell OSSN Mike Stauffer OSSN Shawn Steringer OSSN Eric Stitt OSSN Brent Gowens OSS A David Roof SN Carlo Aguilar OSSN David Engstrom OSSA Barry Karr OSSN Steven Negard OSSN Nelson Padilla OSSA Richard Wheeler ow OW Division consists of electronic war- fare technicians and cryptologic techni- cians. EW ' s operate and maintain MIS- SOURI ' S Chaff Decoy System, handle sensitive classified material, and are re- sponsible for all electronic countermeas- ures. Intelligence is collected and inter- preted using the most modern electronic equipment. CT ' s provide electronic sup- port and disseminate information vital to MISSOURI ' S mission. I inlormation EW3 Rollier puts status on the stat board- CTOI Duane Duff CTRI David Sherlock EW2 Sean Cole CT02 Bennett BratI CTRI Martin Martin Hift CT03 John Lamb EW3 Anthony Lewis  EW3 Milie Roller CTR3 Kelvin Thomas OS 2 Dan Dicrisi CTI2 Daniel Hall EW2 Scott Hallmark EW2 Dennis Held rich EW2 Rob Little Supply Department The Supply Department aboard MIS- SOURI consists of a dedicated team of more than 200 personnel committed to providing the crew with the best possible service and material support. The department covers a wide range of responsibilities from preparing meals, pro- viding laundry service, ordering repair parts, to hosting distinguished visitors. STORES DIVISION: The Stores Divi- sion is responsible for providing parts and supplies necessary for MISSOURI to complete its mission. This includes pro- cessing, requisitioning, receipt, storage, is- sue, shipment, and accounting of repair parts and consumables. The heart of the division is the Logistics Support Center (LSC), which acts as the customer ser- vice for supply information, issue docu- ment pick up, SNAP II input, in-depth technical reviews, and open purchases. FOOD SERVICE-WARDROOM DI- VISION: Providing meals for the men of the Mighty Mo is a shared responsibility of S-2 and S-5 Divisions. It is a monumen- tal task. More than 5,000 meals are served daily at sea, with MISSOURI ' S crew con- suming 2.8 tons of provisions each day. MISSOURI Mess Management Special- ists hold the added responsibility of man- aging all VIP luncheons and receptions. SHIP ' S STORE DIVISION: Providing service to the crew in a wide variety of areas are the Ship ' s Servicemen. The SH ' s operate all retail merchandise outlets on board, allowing the crew to purchase such varied items as Compact Discs, birthday cards, toothpaste and even candy bars. Providing all laundry service onboard is also an important responsibility of this ver- satile division. The laundry crew washes and dries an average of 10 tons of laundry every week. DISBURSING DIVISION: Ensuring every MISSOURI crewman receives his hard-earned paycheck in full and on time is the job of the Disbursing Clerks. They also provide numerous additional services, including special pay, allotment and DDS processing, check cashing, travel claim payments, and safekeeping deposits. Dur- ing the deployment, the DK ' s also guaran- teed each authorized MISSOURI man was provided imminent danger pay for Earnest Will operations. In more than 100 days of continuous underway operations. Supply Department remained committed to providing superb material support and service to the crew. This outstanding commitment was vital to MISSOURI ' S ability to perform her mis- sion in the North Arabian Sea. CDR David Cook Supply Officer LT Wayne Kottman LTJG Gravdon Mvhre ' SS LTJG James Pecora LTJG Eric Lanman ENS William Da (Right) ENS Davis carefully checks disbursing re- cords. (Below) CDR Cook checks cargo received during underway replenishment. (Below right) LTJG Myhre directs a working party. MSCS Alfredo Carlos SHC Stanley Cabusao SHC Narciso Fabio DKC Ricardo Francisco SKC Richard Heinly MSC Ron Maher — . MSC Isauro Paje I SKC Lauifi Tauilili - ►•i MSC George Wagner !JKS MSC Eugene Zaccheo MSC Paje checks an inventory list during underway replenishment. MSCS Carlos prepares to serve the crew a Thanksgiving feast. SKI Paul Ferries SKI Terry Robertson SK2 Randall Regalado SK2 Elton Truesdale SK2 Robin Willis SKJ Ben Balk S-1 The Stores Division is responsible for providing material support (supplies) for the entire ship. Responsibilities include procuring, receiving, stowing, issuing, and accounting for all general stores, repair parts and consumables. If S-1 doesn ' t have what is needed, it can be ordered through the supply system just like mail order. Additionally, the stores division is responsible for the fol- lowing functions: maintain financial ac- counting records, coordinate all open pur- chases, oversee surveys of material equi- page, and provide parts support to other BBBG ships. S-1 also runs MO-MART , which al- lows customers to shop for common items much like they were at a convenience store. It is with great pride that the stores division meets the goals of keeping the customer satisfied and MISSOURI reads for sea. SKJ Gregory Brown SH3 Arnold Castor SK3 Jimmy Cubillio SKJ Luna sorts Incoming supplies. SKSN VoUer receives supplies during j 7 underway replenishment. SK2 Truesdaie searcfjes for a stocli num- SK3 Kirii Flint SK3 John Stallone SK3 Julian Wong SKSN Edric Gowdy SKSN Noel Luna SKSN Glenn Martin SKSN William Voller SKSN Eddie Battle MSI Lawr Byrd MSI Dean Dickman MSI Matthew Maupin MSI Don Mayeski (, MSI Kenneth Remy ' MS2 Reginald Cannon MS2 Tom Johnson MS2 Floyd Lawrence MS2 Louis Mierzejewski MS2 Greg Reidt S-2 The Mess Management Specialists in the Food Service Division are on the job 365 days a year. Feeding 1600 hungry crewmembers is no easy task; the MS ' s run the galleys 24 hours a day at sea in order to make sure their shipmates are fed. From the Teak- wood Inn to the CPO Mess to the bake- shop and veg prep , teamwork is the key to success. But food prep is not the only job of the MS ' s. There are food supplies to be brought on board, stored and issued, mess decks to be cleaned and maintained, pa- perwork to complete and equipment to keep in excellent working condition. The MS ' s and messcooks are there to do it a A battleship is more than just steel and guns, it ' s people. Food Service Division personnel are just some of the people who keep this ship sailing smoothly. MS3 Bucher cooks hoicakes for hungry crewmembers during an early breakfast. MS3 David Brown MS3 Leonard Brown MS3 Michael Brown MS3 Ralph Bueher MSI Brian Bullard MS3 Ver Caldona MS3 Ned Forrest MS 3 Brian Fox MS3 William Ray MS3 Ramon Rodrigue. MS3 David Starkweather MS3 Kenneth Stiltz MS3 JeffSt John MSSN Kim Adams mmm MS3 Vanhofwegen shows off the crew ' s Thanksgiving turkeys. SN Sean Dearmin MSSN David Fogle SN Gerald Shields (Above) MSJ St John has the first step in prepar- ing the evening meal opening the cans of food to be used. (Right) MS2 La irence cuts fruit in the veg-prep room (Above Right) MSJ Johnson bakes enough bread for the entire crew. mik SHI Jerry Brents SHI Dionisio Llorin SH2 Roosevelt Futrell SH2 Nicky While SH2 Joel Wilhile SHSN Bennett sells candy and potato chips to crewmembers with the munchies. SH3 Martin Anaya SH3 Joselito Barrera SH3 Demetrius Blocker SH3 Dannie Brown SH3 Clarence Davis S-3 The Sales Division is the local one-stop shopping and service center. Ship ' s Ser- vicemen (SH ' s) maintain the retail and service activities onboard MISSOURI. Whether it ' s pressing crackerjacks, giv- ing a haircut, processing laundry or sewing a rating badge on a uniform, the SH ' s do it all. The ship ' s laundry and dry cleaning plant are efficient and reliable. Two bar- ber shops provide quick service for offi- cers, CPOs and the crew. The two ship ' s stores are walk-in style operations with items ranging from clothing and toiletries to cameras and audio tapes. There are vending machines, change machines and the Big Mo Snack Bar, which serves soda, ice cream, candy and other geedunk . Profits are returned to the crew by transfer to the Welfare and Recreation Fund. The ship ' s store office, which maintains all the accounting data for the above oper- ations can also handle special orders and catalog sales. SH3 Jeffery DeVeaux SH3 Timothy English SH3 Larry Fend SH3 Tremelle Hyde SH3 Dwane Johnson SH3 Jay Keil SH3 Rene Mathis SH3 David Mohr hiitAiA SH3 Alexis Pena SHJ Avery Piercy SH3 Jeffery Rash MS3 Jay Sanders • J i i w V pfs- ;;i. ■ ■. t. • t ■ . Il 1 i ' l 1 A ' 1 ' i BAiit IM- ' ' ' • ' . % 1 ' • 1 •  ■ • ' ( 1 - 1 9 iSlmmjflBU I 1 1 1 ' t. ' ..-! 1 ' W  TV . s { 1 ' a -il- mL « to 1 iMi J f ' -i... SH3 Powers ioes courses while waiting for customers in the forward ship ' s store. SH3 Yirsa rings up items pur- chased in the aft sliip ' s store. SHSN Timothy Dukes SN Carnell Gallon SHSN Terry Goodman SH SN Brian Mayer Supply (Above) SK3 Stallone issues supplies to DTI Allen, another satis- fied customer. (Right) MSC Wagner demonstrates that he hasn ' t forgotten what a swab is. but: does he still know bow to use it ' Scenes MSI Deiansig and MSSA Anderson serving punch at one of our many onboard MSC Zaccheo and MSI Delansig show off their artistic abilities receptions. MSSN Peterson plays with his remote control car during some ' ,..., free time from the galley. (Above right) MS3 Brian Fox and ' F MSI Johnston prepare another day ' s worth of bread dough in -- the ship ' s bakery. . '  Supply Scenes MS3 McBurney adjusts a Imen napkin in the uardroom to give everything a uniform appe. DKSN Peter Popo DKSM Zoilo Robles DKSN Martin Phillips DKSN Julian Vieira DKI Lolito Luna DK2 Carlo Semano DK3 Robert Bates DK3 Phillip Hammersia SN Romeo Camu S-4 The smallest division in the Supply De- partment is S-4 Division, better known as Disbursing . Disbursing maintains over 1,500 officer and enlisted pay accounts. In addition to handling regular pay days twice a month, the disbursing office pro- cesses allotments, direct deposits, pays ad- vance pay and allowance, settles travel claims and makes various financial collec- tions. The disbursing office issues approxi- mately 3,000 checks, averaging over a mil- lion dollars a month. S-4 Division is the place where A day late and a dollar short never applies. DKSN Phillips Leave and Earning statements before dislnbulmg the (.4 hove) DKI Luna counts money at the Disbursing Ofl ' ice window. (Left) The cash box anails check cashing hours. MSI David Delansig MS! Larry Finch MSI Domingo PulUdo MS! Benjamin Sarodpon MS2 George Dann III MS3 David Alcantara S-5 S-5 Division is responsible for the op- eration of the Wardroom Mess, the CO ' s Mess, and the administration of officer ' s berthing. The division procures, receives, and accounts for all mess provisions, pre- pares all food needed for 3 meals a day in port and 4 meals a day at sea, and cleans and maintains over 100 shipboard spaces. This includes the berthing for more than 70 officers and transient personnel sta- tioned aboard. Even though the past deployment fea- tured fewer receptions than the World Cruise, when a fancy luncheon or dinner was scheduled during the Australian port visits the men of S-5 handled the event with their usual expertise. (Above left) MS3 Bullard expertly serves reception guests in Sydney. (Lett) Decorating for VIP receptions requires a cre- ative flair. MS3 Creasy and MSSN Wold were important contributors to the success of each Missouri VIP reception. MS3 Wilfred Eslelia MS3 Silverio Mariano MS3 David McBurnc MS 3 Erick Van Hofwegan SN Eric Puentespina MAAN Michael Sutton MSSN Tracey Whitney MSSN Darren Wold SA Lvndon Anderson (Above) MSI Dann watches MSC Zaccheo mold a centerpiece. (Right) SA Anderson sets the dinner table for officers in the wardroom. Weapons Department The Weapons Department is capable of delivering more conventional weapons to their plotted targets than any other war- ship currently afloat. This awesome strike capability was reassuring to the crew dur- ing Missouri ' s recent deployment to trou- bled waters. To keep the various weapons systems operating requires thousands of man- hours per week. As many as 70 men are required to man a single turret during General Quarters. MISSOURI ' S firepower is a combina- tion of new and old. The basic design of the famed 16 50 gun and its housing tur- ret was developed at the end of World War I. Yet, they retain much usefulness in po- tential conflicts because of their ability to deliver a large and accurate volume of sustained fire against land and sea targets. The size of the two different projectiles used by this gun are staggering. A high capacity shell weighs 1900 pounds and an armor piercing shell weighs 2700 pounds. By comparison, the largest bombs dropped by the B-52 weighs 1000 pounds. Each gun is capable of firing 2 rounds per minute at a distance of more than 20 miles. Primary use of the guns is anti-surface and shore bombardment. The secondary battery, 5 38 dual pur- pose guns were invented during the 1930 ' s to counter the new threat imposed by air power. MISSOURI is equipped with twelve 5 guns in six twin mounts. For self-defense against missiles and air- craft, the MISSOURI has on board four Phalanx Ciose-In-Weapons Systems capa- ble of firing 20mm ammunition at a rate of 50 rounds per second. With its radar- aimed automatic gunnery, CIWS is vastly superior to the 40mm and 20mm anti-air- craft guns previously installed. Also, the addition of the Tomahawk and Harpoon cruise missile systems have made MISSOURI even more formidable. With this tremendous firepower, it is easy to understand why potential adversaries shy away from a possible confrontation. CDR John Scon LCDR Richard Campbell LCDR Ronald Roulh LT Chjrlcs O ' Toole LT Jack Wall LTJG Mike Schneider LTJG Dean Starovasnik ENS Jim Boykin %MkLik (Above) Master Chief Stewart tells GMG! Perry about the ship ' s 25mm gun. (Left) Chief Thomas speaks with FC3 Fusilier about system maintenance in aft plot. FCCM Gary Boelma FCCM John Capazzi GMCM Raymond Stewart FCCS Samuel Henley GMGCS Dwaine Varneli GMC Michael Berry FCC Carlton Ewbank GCM William Kestenbau FCC David Graebner GMC Charles LaForty FCC Bobby Miller GMC Robert Moran FCC Robert Moose GMC John Riley FCC Dennis Thomas G-1 Secretary of the Navy James Webb introduces himself to CMC Kes- lenbaum and FC2 Wolf Turret 1 is Missouri ' s show turret. More admirals, generals and distinguished civil- ian guests have entered her hatch than any other battleship ever constructed. During the deployment to the North Arabian Sea, this steady stream of visitors came to a halt. The mission required con- stant operation at sea and constant Gener- al Quarters. The men of Turret 1 forgot about visitors and concentrated on the de- manding mission before them. The guns were not fired in anger, but had necessity dictated firepower, the men of Turret 1 would have responded quickly and effec- tively. ' - Wk H W ttt ! ? E Ht_ i .i J H mB HR 1 GMG3 Darryl Bashaw GMG3 Scott Dominy GMG3 Andy Dusabek GMG3 James Hough GMG3 Shawn Kellher GMG3 Mark Raumaker GMG3 Steven Watson GMGSN Henry Brooks SN Tyrone Combs GMGSN Gerald Downes GMGSN Lee Peters GMGSN Eric Rackley GMGSN Robert Rine SN Timothy West mm G-2 Turret 2 is MISSOURI ' S largest turret. Augmented by as many as fifty declc de- partment sailors, the rated gunner ' s mates of G-2 man the massive elevation and train gears, projectile hoists, powder magazines, and gun rooms which control the explosive forces measured in hundreds of thousands of pounds psi. The gunnery crew of G-2 consistently receives high marks for its ability to deliv- er massive firepower with speed and accu- racy. GMGJ Vernon Henderson GMG3 Andy Monn GMG3 Pasquell Robinson GMGJ Anthony Sayles GMGJ Robert Schultz —J GMG3 Michael Spence ■ GMG3 Mark Yule GMGsn Brvan Mason GMGSN Wendell Newton GMGSN Keith Wilson G-3 The men of G-3 repair and maintain turret 3 and keep the big guns constantly ready for action. On watch and at General Quarters, they man the turret, controlling everything from pointing the guns to get- ting a continuous supply of powder and projectiles to their gun captains. The men of Turret 3 take great pride in the condition and readiness of their guns. They use their extensive technical knowl- edge to correct and control problems on the spot, enabling MISSOURI to continue answering the nation ' s call for fire. (top) Fine, windblown sand from the desert drifts many miles out to sea. clogging filters. GMGl Wergin vacuums the grit out. (bottom) Careful maintenance keeps the guns in tip-top shape. (Far left) GMG2 Crockett and GMGI Tbarp watch the crew in the middle gun through the observation port, (left) GMG3 Thays and SN Chilton set the fuse on a round. GMGI Roy Tharp GMGI Tony Wergin GMG2 Robert Crockett GMG2 Tyrone McNally GMG2 Gary Rodriguez GMG2 Mike Wahl GMG3 Kelvin Bedford GMG3 Edward Brown GMG3 Eric Chambers GMG3 Jeff Copely GMG3 Chris Davenport GMG3 Thomas Frey GMG3 Jack Hollis GMG3 James Loseman GMG3 Jimmv Parker GMG3 Steven Roberts GMG3 Angelo Roselli GMG3 William Tays (i 1G3 Gregory Weaver (iMGSN Mike Gallic G fGSN Frank Goeyvaerts GMGSN Brian Norris Nineteen hundred pound shells are passed lo Missouri by highlit -4 The G-4 Division, the secondary bat- tery, has a dual-purpose mission: anti-air- craft and shore bombardment. The six twin 5 ' 738 mounts can deliver 240 rounds of ammunition each minute. Though not as famous as the 16 50 guns, it was this type of gun that was used by U.S. Destroyers in the Arabian Gulf to destroy the Rashadat oil platform. In addition to manning the six twin mounts, G-4 is responsible for maintaining the ship ' s armory. GMG3 I ' elson takes a break in the hatch of a 5-inch gun mount. (Be- low) Five-inch mounts create an impressive ring of fire during gun- nery practicc- GMGl Brian Houtz GMGI Thomas McLeod GMGl Shaylor Perry GMG2 Michael Antonuccio GMG3 Stephen Hicks mm GMG3 Richard LeMargie GMG3 Patrick Lucero GMG3 Patrick McLeod GMG3 Thomas Martinka GMG3 Bret Milsiead (Above left) 5 gun crew holds training on ammo handling. (Above) GMG2 Antonuccio standing loo- kout watch in 5 mount. (Left) GMG3 Torres and GMG2 Farmer clean the barrel of their mount. GMG3 Randy Nelson GMG3 Kevin Morgan GMG3 Timothy O ' Geary GMG3 Damon Orth GMG3 Kenneth Pugh SN Jerome Cjri: SN Antonio H ski. GMGSN Daniel Jon. SN Bernard Paiu SN Dominick Torres Armory GMG2 Dennis Baldi GMG2 John Gates GMG3 Renee Gotier GMG3 Mark Tracy GMGSN Chris Henderson SN Tracy Highland SN Scon Lutz SN David Sandoval (Top left) Zodiac, Zodiac The armory crew fire: their weapons during j smj 6n attack drill. (Top right) GMG3 Gotier awaits the end of a small boat drill, so he can secui (Above) GMGSN Henderson manning a 25mm gun mount. (Belo«) FC: Haggard peforms PMS on the Harpoon missile cannisters. (Right) The ship ' s Phalanx gun system gets TLC. FC2 Konoslcv washes down ■■RJDJ The GM, Guided Missile Division, con- sists of three separate work centers: WMOl, WM02. and WM03. WMOl is the Phalanx Close-In-Weap- ons System and consists of four CIWS mounts. Used primarily for anti-ship mis- sile defense, the Phalanx, can fire a 20mm projectile at a rate of fifty rounds per sec- ond. WM02 is the Harpoon Weapon System which has four canister missile launchers capable of firing medium-range surface- to-surface missiles. The cruise missile is an -weather, over-the-horizon missile which features off axis launch and level cruise trajectory. WM03 is the Tomahawk Weapon Sys- tem. Tomahawk is a long-range, surface- to-surface land tactical missile, capable of being launched from one of eight Armored Box Launchers on board. FC2 Steve Gamble FCJ Steve Haggard FC2 Brian Harnish FCJ Robert Konoskv FCJ Steven Miller FC2 Theodore Tribble FC3 Richard Del Rio GMM3 James Higgins FC3 John Kelley YN3 Tommy Lamourcau GMMSN Troy Moore GMM3 David Newby GMM3 Alvin Perez PC 3 Klaus Ovesen FC3 Don Reddeman GMM3 Douglas Reed FC3 Lewis Spangier FC3 Jon Vieira FC3 Robin Woodbury (Right) GMM3 Reed oversees a tech-rep. while working on one of the Tomahawk launchers. (Below right) FC3 Del Rio tests the Harpoon system. (Below) GMM3 Perez checks an inspection port on a Tomahawk launcher. F F Division is responsible for the main- tenance and operation of all 16 50 fire control equipment. The division maintains the radars, optical range finders, and the switchboards and computers of the Mk 38 Gun Fire Control System. During any main battery engagement, whether it be a surface engagement, an NGFS (Naval Gunfire Support), or a shore bombardment in support of MIS- SOURFS strike warfare mission, the fire controlmen of F Division put the ordnance on target with the deadly accuracy the MISSOURI is noted for. (Clockwise from top) The view as seen from Spot One. FC3 S3ndbergti and FC3 Goggin perform maintenance on the M-13 radar unit. SN CHappell and FC2 Shenk run a training problem on the plotting computer in Forward Plot. FCJ Sandbergh practices targeting with the optical range finder. FCI Jeffrey Furqucron FCI Bruce Gilbert FC2 Joe Angulo FC2 Graham Bell FC2 Andrew Hurting FC2 Michael Mclntire FC2 Humberto Miramontes FC2 Bradley Shenk FC2 Kevin Smith FC2 Fdward Smitley FC2 Eddie Thacher FC3 Charles Butler FC3 Kelly Buzb FC3 Chad Chariton FC3 Steve Dulkowski FC3 Gevin Elder FC3 Thomas Girouard FC3 Erik Goggirt FC3 James Hill FC3 Scott Holtzapfel FC3 Paul Keith FC3 John Lehman FC3 Bobby Maddox FC3Tyron Mellott FC3 Eric Neri FC3 Mark Oster FC3 Brian Ostwald FC3 Mark Poole FC3 Jaime Rojas FC3 Daron Sandbergh FC3 Steven Wilcox FC3 Greg Wilson FC3 Robert Wolf FCSN Steve Benvo FCSN Ken Chappell FCSN Richard Gregg FCSN John Hauser SN Jesse Howard FCSA Michael Moore FCSR Michael Phillips FCSN James Waldcn m l ii F-3 The secondary battery fire control is manned by the F-3 Division. The MK 37 gunfire control system was designed in the 1 ' 30 ' s and updated with radar after World War II. The MK 37, in partnership with the MK 38 dual purpose 5 ' 738 guns, still retains the ability to deal with the air and surface threats of the 1980 s and 90 ' s. Teamwork is the trademark of the F-3 Division. Each man understands that in a combat situation it is vital that ordered fire is on target and on time. (Above left) The Sky 4 crew poses for a picture. FCI Ronald Davis FCI Joe Granieri FC3 Butiiovich monitors a scope on ttic MK 37. , ' V J ' Wli ' FC2 Joseph Jablonski FC2 John Melrose FC2 Joe Messner , FC2 William Starr k FC2 William Werner tromc circuit. (Right) FC3 Fuselier enjoys a cup of coffee and a laugh in the phtroom. (Below right) FC3 Israel watches a scope during General Quarters. (Below) FC3 Pargas tests an elec- ! M n mf ' m M P H - 1 jHHI ' rl H w pIp km 1 ri Qr V ' - «bB|| H h ift ■■ irfl m ji H j Hi l H FC3 Robert 4 y s.in 5 FC3 William Anu .d FC3 Michael Benilcr FC3 James Bowmjp FC3 Douglas Brock ' FC3 John Castro FC3 Thomas Dallon FCJ Anthony Deutmc FC3 Barn Fames FCJ Fred Finder FCJ Gary Fuselier FCJ Michael Gregory FCJ Duane Hippie FCJ Jay Israel FCJ Paul Lester FCJ Paul Mallory l FCJ Alfredo Pargas FCJ Kevin Rasmussen FCJ Don Reddeman FCJ Terry Schultz FCJ Randell Sherrill ikm Ji li FCJ Richard Smith FCJ Daniel Stamper FCJ Thomas Wisecup FCSN Mark Butkovich FCSN Ken Eaves SN Earl Johnson SN Gary Lauer FCSN Mark Mitchem FCSN Wilbur Wheatley SA Jeff Womack ■ Si ■«e ■ .jCiC .. ■mi S - •iasf Parting Shots No matter what we did during the long deployment, we went at it with everthing we had — from the seemingly endless drills to a spare few minutes to practice that musical solo . even the tiring Shellback initiation. We gave it our all. Am A Missouri Sailor I hear the whispers of history and the thunder of the gun. I walk with MacArthur and Halsey and the children of Sydney. I feel the ache and the sweat of the North Arabian Sea. I understand the lessons of war and demand nothing less than peace. I am one with my fallen shipmate who paid the ultimate price. I can be looked up to and counted on no matter the challenge or threat. I am a Missouri sailor, trained and ready for whatever darkness I may face. I am patient and flexibi I am thankful and f I am the future of a strong and thoughtful country I am grateful to serve. I have steamed into the Gulf and kept peace alive and I am a better man for it . . . CHARTING A NEW COURSE USS MISSOURI ' SV- ' Sg Editor: LTJG Mark Walker Graphic Editor: PHI Terry Cosgrove Staff Photographers: PHI Terry Cosgrove PHI Bob Lindel PH3 Jim Straube AN Tom Milne PHAA Brad Dillon Photo Contributions: BTCM Vince Savage EMCS Pete Peterson ETC Ray Bullion MAI Daniel Violette RP2 Mike Ellis Lisa Lindel Writers: JOCS Skip Johnson J03 Lee Campbell JOSN Gary Price Cruisebook Staff Support: PNI Mike Yonce ICI Larry Snay CTI Duane Duff IC2 Mike Denton BM2 Geoff Metcalfe This cruisebook was produced by the Public Affairs Staff, X-3 Division, with volunteer support and contributions from the crew of the world ' s most historic battleship.