Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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3 I, MP Division .1 Every division plays an important role onboard a ship. We represent MP Division. MP is unique purpose is to operate and maintain the ship 's main propulsion systems, playing a very important part in maintaining the ship 's readiness for combat. Without MP Division the ship would remain pier side, showing how important this divisions role actually is. MP Division is an extremely hard working division onboard PRINCETON, often staying late to work on vital equipment, knowing that the extra sweat and time away from friends and family will be appreciated by all those that we have sworn to protect. MP Division is personnel were acknowledged individually for the effort they put forth by receiving various Naval Awards and by receiving outstanding evaluation scores throughout their deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Everyone in MP Division should be commended for their efforts and hard work in maintaining the highest of standards throughout an ei ght-month deployment. Some ofthe sailors that stood out and put forth extra effort were GSMC Ramos, GSE2 Rae and GSM3 Leonard who were all awarded Naval Achievement Medals this deployment. GSM3 Bandy, GSM3 Smith and GSM3 Leonard stood out among their peers by receiving early promotion evaluation scores. GSM3 Smith also received his Enlisted Stuface Warfare Specialist qualification making him one ofthe few Third Class Petty Officers in MP Division to accomplish this challenging qualification. There were also numerous advancements in MP division this deployment. There were five firemen that advanced to Third Class, one Third Class that advanced to Second Class and one First Class that advanced to Chief making GSMC Diner the new Oil Lab and MER2 LCPO. These accomplishments would not have been made without the support ofthe chain of command. People like Chief Warrant Officer Ross, giving strong words of encouragement and utelling it like it is gave everyone the extra push needed to get the j ob done this deployment. From the Chief Engineer to the Leading Petty Officers, these leaders provided us with the morale and wisdom to get the job done right. MP division is proud to also have the only set of hard working twins onboard the ship, The Leonard's. MP division is an outstanding division and it shows in all that we have accomplished in the past and all that we will accomplish in the future. i i r I i M GSM3 Bandy, BT2 Oswald, FN Riddle 4 1 l 1 I I r E I l 4 GSM3 J ovon Leonard I T l l. I s l BT2 osward A l Nl T ix

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R Division iii Repair Division or R Divisioni' as we are called, has done exceptionally well during this stressful deployment. We are the main team of engineers who fix most of everything that is broken mechanically. Along with the numerous damage control drills, flight quarters, and daily trouble calls for repairing anything from showers and head commodes to Maj or CRP casualties, we have had the time to get to develop strong personal relationships with one another. We welcomed aboard FN Whitlock who hails from the great state of Texas and we bid sad but well-deserved farewells to HTl Kevin Murphy and MRl Degracias Maneigo, having given the navy 20 years of faithful service transferred to the fleet reserve, we wish those retiree fellas, uGood luck! and many thanks for the privilege of serving with them. We congratulated our new petty officers, DC3 Miguel Castillocamareno, HT3 Henley and HT3 Lovell Cooper on aj ob well done. We also congratulated DCl Fraere on achieving his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin. Other awardees included DCC CSWXAWJ Ramirez, HT2 Shirer, DCZCSWJ Bier, and DC3 Castillocamareno, all receiving Navy Achievement Medals. Everyone as a whole made this i division what it is - a well-oiled and seasoned damage control team who can be counted on to do battle with any casualty whatever the time of day or wherever the space. We are thankful for our spouses, family, and friends for the support and care they showered us with while we were deployed. The numerous care packages were a welcome treat and one cure for I the loneliness felt while apart. We are thankful for all who made this deployment one that will be forever positively etched in lil our hearts, souls, and minds. 1 2 DC3 Sutton ready to S0 Crash and Smash Team DCI Fraere is determined to train l The men ofthe Damage Control and Repair School are old school i