Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG A. Gustavson BM1 Fi. Taylor BM2 M. Lejeune BM3 D. Britton BM3 M. Coleman BM3 T. Elliott BM3 J. Frost BM3 G. Simmons BM3 C. Smith BM3 Fl. Woods SN G. Busby SN S. Cronin SN S. Myer SN M. Otten SN D. Schultz SA M. Wheeler SA J. Maynard SA P. Mooney SA T. Peacock SA M. Martel BMSN M. Miller A ,. ,ff i ' 'r . 1 in ,Wx , I . , N2 x-R141 Wit' X'

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1 3-RD Third Division is best known throughout the ship for their manning of the Starboard Motor Whaleboat during man overboard evolutions. The professional manner in which these highly trained Boatswain Mates respond is recog- nized by all. Ever vigilant to respond quickly, their expertise has saved many adrift sailors throughout the years. Third Division is responsible for the preservation and upkeep of several high visibility spaces. While pierside, they ensure the Nimitz Room and Quarterdeck areas are spotless and always ready for visiting dignitaries. Another important function accomplished by this hard working division is the rigging and operating of station number fifteen, a Destroyer Refueling Station. Although rarely called upon to demonstrate this skill, they are al- ways awaiting their chance to excel. While underway, Third Division personnel man the ship's incinerator room around the clock. On a ship the size of Nimitz, the disposal of the daily trash is a never ending job. Although relatively small, Third Division is totally dedi- cated to accomplishing their major tasks in a highly sup- portive and professional manner. 166

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Wm LT s Saenz Bivics o.E. Qualls BM1 T. Burton BM1 c.e. inman BM1 c. Jones BMT Ft. Hale BM1 H- Hamilton BM1 w. Spencer BM2 v.J. eranann, Jr. BM2 D. Huaman BM2 c. Murphy BM2 R. Wilkinson BM3 R. Bass BM3 Fi- Deffles .4-11-I Fourth division consists of forty highly motivated Boat- swain's Mates, whose primary jobs consist of the upkeep, maintenance and operation of Nimitz' liberty boats, cleanli- ness and preservation of the fantail area and maintaining and operating Destroyer Flefueling Station 21. Fourth Divi- sion stands all lifebuoy watches underway, provides the majority of coxswains for the liberty boats and provides a bridge team and duty lifeboat crew. Accomplishing their assigned duties professionally, Fourth Division has progressed immensely since the be- ginning of the cruise and looks forward to the hard work which will be necessary to overhaul the liberty boats in preparation for Nimitz' post overhaul deployments. Carry- ing onthe old tradition of hard working Boatswain's Mates, the men of Fourth Division have learned what pride and professionalism is all about. BM3 T. Derecky BM3 D.L. Duncan BM3 G NlcGulnrl6S5 .C. BM3 S. Moore BM 3 K. Nugent