Puget Sound (AD 38) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTj.M. Blackburn First Lieutenant LTJGMLK. Hayhurst Ship's Bos'n ECK D PARTIWE From the moment of departure on January 30, 1991, Deck Depar'tment was constantly involved in the daily operations and evolutions that made the PUGET SOUND's participation in Operation Desert Storm successful. From complex mooring evolutions to refueling at sea, Deck Department met all chal- lenges that a ship at sea encounters and effectively trained to become a team. Numerous flight operations were proliciently completed While still maintaining around the clockl' bridge Watchstanders. When inport the ship's general appearance dramatically improved due to aggressive maindeck preservation and steady hull maintenance. Crane operations ensured timely repairs and resupply were available to customer ships. Our return trip to Norfolk was marked by pride in what We had accomplished as a department and as a ship.

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FIRST DIVISIO During PUGET SOUND,s deployment. First Division more than lived up to its motto, Deck's First 8a Finest. Divi- sional sailors accomplished a complete face lift of the port and starboard maindeck, total overhaul of five of the 10 mooring stations and a complete paint out of the ship's port and starboard sides and stern. The division also provided qualified small boat coxswains to drive liberty boats While the ship was anchored in Antalya, Turkey. During the shipis turnover in Naples, the boatswainls mates of First Division prepared the Flight Deck and Third Deck Fantail for the USO 50th Anniversary Gala celebration. First Division's hard work during the deployment reflected the pride and professionalism of its sailors. Above: Chief Hanson overseas a First Division Sea and Anchor Detail as BMT Nelson, BM2 Day and SA Smith monitor the anchor chain sta- tus. Right: SN Richardson and SR Griffith prepare a portion of the 2nd deck fan tail for restoration. 176 iii' ,fn ' LTJG DG. Williams BMC H.D. Hanson Division Cifficer Leading Chief Q