Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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5. igqlll Chief Petty Officer's Mess PRlNCETON's Chief Petty Officeris Mess is one based on leadership, pride, and tradition. With over 460 years of combined Naval Service, the Mess provides a vast amount of experience and mentorship to the crew. , First Row: ETC Dale Baumann, EMCM Sonny Lumanog, ITC R. J. White, STGC Chuck Bennett, OSCS Kevin Day, SHC Demetrius Frazier, CMDCM Bill Smith, EMC Ray Jones Second Row: DCC Jesse Ramirez , MAC Dave Zabinski, OSC Greg Hinojosa, BMC Dave Headley, ITCS Toney Garrett, AMC MLito Rodriguez, GSEC Roberto Pasana Third Row: FCCM Bob Curby, GSMC Chris Diner, FCCS John Schwanke, GMC Rosie Diggs, OSCS John Kelly, PNC Manny Suarez Fourth Row: GMC Randy Nelson, DKC Andy Yager, STGC Dennis Varhall, MSCS Jose Tillery, CTTC Dan Cutler, CTAC Ron Belviy, CTRCS Bill Lovejoy, SKC Ace Asuncion. Missing from the photo: FCC Martin Petillo, FCC Jeff Goodson, ENC Duane Paulsen, and PNC Jerry Pedron. During Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM the Chiefs Mess were key to the highly successful wartime deployment. They ensured the mission was accomplished and were tasked with maintaining crew morale. Although the deployment was extended to eight months, the Mess upheld the standards and ensured the crew was fully trained and rewarded for their efforts. Additionally, the CPO Mess saw the promotion of six of our shipmates to Senior Chief and welcomed four new Chiefs to the Mess. CMDCM Smith, ENS Broome and BMC Headley speaking with RADM Locklear on the Princeton Focasle. CPO Pinning CDKC Andy Yager, ITC Richard White, STGC Dennis Varhall, GSMC Chris Dinerj CTAC Belviy and OSCS Day

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The Tiger Wardroom The PRINCETON Wardroom was comprised of over 40 Officers and some pilots. Although the 8 month deployment was long and arduous, the levity that was found in the Wardroom helped us get through the hard times with a smile Cthat and reading the quote bookjr. Traditionally the Wardroom is a place of camaraderie and fellowship. The camaraderie found in the Wardroom is especially amazing given the varying levels of experience, from the young, naive Ensigns who have been in the Navy, for the most part, less than a year, to the LDOs who have been in the Navy for the greater part of a century. VVhile there were differences of opinions throughout the deployment in the Wardroom, the one thing we were able to unite over was the fight to open the pantry Otherwise known as Pantry Gate. All kidding aside, the PRINCETON Wardroom worked as one team to help accomplish any mission at hand. We knew when to work hard and when to play hard. The hard work and dedication Wardroom hails CAPT. Red in Singapore from the entire Wardroom helped WESTPAC 2003 result in a resounding success. 0 , D Department Heads sing in Dubai Singin' J Gs at a function in Dubai 3 The J O's enjoy club Insomia in Singapore Air Boss, XO, and CO celebrate crossing the international date line. 30 EVCWOHC Say camel! Touring Chinatown in Singapore.

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CA Division F ., i i , i i ii i i ii i ii iiii ii i ii 5 6. 4 The Combat Acoustics Division is comprised of 22 personnel including the , H Anti- Submarine Warfare Officer, Divisional Chief Petty Officer, seventeen l Sonar Technicians, and three l Torpedomen. The primary mission of CA l division is to detect, track, classify localize ' and destroy enemy submarines utilizing a variety of equipment. The superb i operators and technicians in CA met all Undersea Warfare taskings throughout deployment and greatly benefited from li numerous opportunities to train, including ly live submarine exercises. CA division T responded to the unique demands Operation IRAQI FREEDOM presented to standing Watch in Sonar Control, members of CA supported f PRINCETON's other missions by i playing pivotal roles on the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure CVBSSJ Team, the Small Craft Action Team CSCATJ, Replenishment At Sea CRASJ details, and the Tomahawk Strike. .uk Celebrating Morning Quarters l T I T l l r l l l I I i l fl r w l , . r l l i i v l t ll CA Division Fo'c'sle Group Shot E T l l 3 2 With flexibility and excellence. In addition Q l