Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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Reactor Mechanical QRMJ Division is comprised of ap- proximately seventy-five nuclear trained Machinist's Mates who are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all fluid and mechanical systems associated with both complex Nimitz nuclear power plants. Prior to reporting aboard, each Reactor Mechanic com- pletes one year of intensive training, which includes ther- modynamics, nuclear physics, electrical theory, radiologi- cal controls and chemistry. It culminates in qualification as a mechanical operator at a land-based prototype. Once aboard, when the Real Job starts, the Reactor Mechanics begin qualification on six major watchstations and become a vital part of the Nimitz' team. RM Division has energetically worked around the clock throughout the cruise containing and tapping the bound- less energy of the sun inside both nuclear reactors to keep Nimitz alive and breathing. Amidst this already awe- some responsibility, the Reactor Mechanics flawlessly re- paired two important systems which suffered damage while underway. The Division's motto, We Run the Sun, was reinforced when several Reactor Mechanics were awarded commen- dations by the Commanding Officer and Commander Bat- tle Force Sixth Fleet!Commander Carrier Group TWO for untiring and professional efforts. Only an effort of Nimitz Teamwork on the part o' Division personnel brought success. LTJG M. Detzel ENS J.A. Leonaitis MMCS E, Willingham MMC G. Davis MMC K. Dunn MM1 V.J. Delheary MM1 D.H. Hanks MM1 D. Hill MM1 E. Hlavacek 238 MM1 D. Hobson MM1 A. Moorse MM1 S. Partin MM1 P. Ripley MM2 G. Shuler MM2 B. Atkinson MM2 M- Bigelow MM2 D. Bradford MM2 R. cooper

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MM2 J. Cox MM2 D. Dandrea MM2 J. Ely MM2 R, Goodin MM2 M, Harkins MM2 R. Hayden MM2 K. Hooker MM3 R. Hoffman MM2 R. Hogan MM2 T. Hutchinson MM2 S. Hurwitz MM2 D. Kent MM2 T- King MM2 G.M. Krause MM2 G. Kushma MM2 T. Lain 239 MM2 R. Law