Sierra (AD 18) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1982 volume:

ef . -.po fa. -4 ,QM ,N . wh , 3 - i' , l Q I, ff' lhp ,X g. ,A I ICU 1,-. P ,gy , P-411-.qi Q..-nun ,,m-,M -, 1 , -. 4- 10.13, an-mln. w AQ 1 V3 SH HRX fx thc lfiiiigwi Sift ,ix . Ship's Hi tory , .cl 1-.. :A x A in v i ' R 'M l 'N ect lu be so named. She was built by nm. liliirida and was commissioned on X1.irt-lm fit, i N?-g N 1. 4-i X 'ruicc in thc Pacific theater during thc lm! dau XX iii VX ll In ,l,g ii.3fqt , Y!! HRK ' t-iii ilfr her first Nlediterranean cruise, ttlwft- xlff iii-rx ' ' liaij.. France. Turkey. Crete, Spain, .intl Siczix Sk: ' ' fine tiincx since that initial cruise. lzi Xljflki i-N' NFERR X Ntrenuiius Refresher Training pcrioti :ri time lla.. l,i1.l'iz lim tier X 1 -X S55 tl ' v lridim Ocean cruise: from July 20, WSI to llccsfil ,Q WWI. SI!-'RR X wi cf'-iii' xieil, Her capacity for rendering .issiwiarzcc is , 'gmritied beyond what her designerS iiiitzgzrictz .war Q .gre ln 1.5 zziiqf i , .fc ffi.'ClCTHlZZillOD. she underwent ovcrimtil 1:1 Xlcbg , Nljr A. :ii Say?-rtf: -if l9'9 to Gctober of 19803 this was ff' 1 5jffRP3.X iF 1 long and has a beam of 73 tcct. Sli? K X A' ' ri fully loaded. She can LICCOIIIEIEOCQE1' X :A -1 y,.. l E i e able Cf Contents Life at sea ll Liberty 28 Shcllbacks 56 Thanksgiving Day 62 Diego Garcia 65 Sports 74 The Crew Sl ADNAIN H2 UPS H6 WIC-XPUNS HN! N-ilfllllf.-Xl 'Hi IJi5N'I'.iXl 'JH SlfPPl Y T00 RHF-XIR TIU liNCilNlfI-'RING Q1-1 That HV? i-16 Snipes 147' That final Icg homc T50 Homecoming I 54 Commanding ffieer After graduating from the University of Maryland, Captain David W. SOMERS, Jr. entered the Naval Service at RTC Great Lakes, Illinois, where he completed recruit training. He was later commissioned an Ensign at OCS, Newport, R.l. Captain SOMERS reported aboard SIERRA in July, l98lg his previous assignment being Assistant Chief' ol' Stall' tor Material to Commander, Amphibious Group TWO. Previous commands held by Captain SOMIERS include l.'.S'S CONE IIJIJ-H661 and Navy Recruiting District, C'leveland. Other assignments, most recent first, have been as follows: USS POiN'C.'l-' 1 I. PIJ- 151 Stall, COMSIECONIJI-'l.'T Stall. COM.-XSWI-'ORI.ANT USS NIi'll'M.-t.N' K. PERRY 1' DIJI7.'t.S'31 Center l'or War Gaming. Naval War College ' FSS THOAI.-tS J. GARY UJER-3261 USS STRIBLIXG 1190-S671 IS ,.1' S ROBI.N'SO.N' 1DD-5622 USS SPOOXBIII- fl ISC-2027 USS HEXRICO 1.-t P.-t-452 Captain SOMERS is a graduate ot' the Navy Supply Corps School and the Naval Destroyer School. He graduated with highest distinction from the Naval War College in 1079. He is the son ot' Mrs. David W. SOMERS of Sea Pines. Hilton Head, S.C. ..--w-e-A-H.,----V Q - -t Q . Capt. David W. Somers, Jr gh Executive fficer Commander James F. AMERAULT is a 1965 graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He reported to SIERRA in May 1981, following his previous assignment on Staff for Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWO in Charleston, SLI Other assignments, most recent first, have been as follows: USS DUPONT I DD- 9-1 I I USS BENNIFR IIJIJ-8071 USS TAYLOR IDIJ--1631 PCF Coastal Division lfourteen USS MASSEY IDD-77.s'j Commander A M1iRAll lfl' is a 1972 graduate ol' the 118. Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California, lle received a Masters ol' Seienee degree in Operations Research and Systems Analysis. lle graduated from the University ol' Utah at Salt l.al-te City in 1976 with a Masters of Arts degree in Middle East Affairs and Arabic Languages. He is married to the former Cathryn Corwin Meyer of Richmond. Virginia. Cdr. James F. Amerault 5 Command aster Chief SIFRR.-i's Command Nlaster Chief. BTCM Thomas Prytv. served as an assistant to the Commanding Officer in matters pertaining to the morale and welfare of the crew. He acted as a counselor and advisor for the crew. Much of the crew's entertainment during the cruise - the l.uau. picnics. parties. bingo. etc. - were coordinated by Nlaster Chief Prytz. lable also served as chairman of SIERR.-Vs Welfare and Recreation Committee and served as a board member of the Striker Selection Board. ESXYS Board. Command Advancement Board. and others. Master Chief Prytz worked closelv with the Command Career Counselor i during the cruise and assisted with reenlistments. Chaplain Cdr QCHCJ RE Rector, SIERRAS Chaplain, was responsible for the command's religious programs. He acted as a Minister for all crewmembers, regardless of their denomination or faith, and provided a variety of worship services and bible studies Catholic Pentecostal, and Morman services were also available with the aid of various lav Ministers aboard SIERRA. A total of eight services were conducted per week in the ship's chapel. Thanksgiving and Christmas candlelight services were also held in also served as the ship's counselor and was the Red Cross Liaison Officer and the Navy Relief coordinator aboard SIERRA C recognition of those holdiays. The Chaplain 1 s.-. V. .AV ,Y W ,. pf, .r- Q ,, X, .Q W.:- 4, Ur ,L I . A 2. 1, :E .3 5 'Pix ,K . : 5 2. , ' 'SN , . f , ww,-f x ,T 44 k, .k' , ,V .1 Q.f'2P'? Y-L.: 33' -s AQ ' QS 35 ,,, f,. bn xt. K-Ee w , 5. , x-, V -' +- 'E sl- it-JA l 'N f ,YT V yy-fi? .J ! ,J K J 20 July, 1982 'T Life At Sea 'VE kbx ,q, .K V 1 f'f'f'f? 'Ft' A. -'ft fi L 5 8 ii 21. ,..D 'fv- SIERRA was at sea for a total of 79 days tineluding the days we pulled into or out of porti. Life at sea was not easy for many people. Working hours were extended for most personnel. and the time sometimes seemed to drag on forever. Still others felt that time went by faster while at sea: perhaps because of the greater workload that kept people busy. There were days when the seas were rough and had no mercy for tender stomachs. At other times, the sea was calm: serene. Who can forget the sunsets at sea? The thrill ol' sighting land for the lirst time in days as we prepared to enter a port? The jogging? The long hours standing watches on the bridge, or in CIC, or the holes, or at the itiftstntt-P As time goes on, mtint ot' Us will ehoose to forget the harder times while at sea, but the good times will stay in our memory for at long time. life at sea is ai truly unique experience. and not something you can easily express to those who have never been there. X -' ll. ec 1 3 -rm T u :- if I5 'E t ox 1 'ff' '55 ui WSTV Vvhen time between mail eqills stretches on :ind the ship is out :it sexi. one ol' our diversions hgis been the shins television slxtlitill, Dubbed WSTV, the .S'lliRR,fl'N' rzidio :ind television stzatirin is :in outlet ol' the fNrn'ied lorees Radio and 'lelexision Service CAl RTSj. VYSIX' provided over 480 movies and was on air for over 1,230 hours with their stuff' of three. --.:-'T- '9 I r t ws? 'mx F r rfltw, -if : 'fi ij -sr- , tl Uri . Abi . -l ...-Q--w--- 1 I Communication with loved onew oliile at xea and on station ll,000 miles from home was .i lawix taken on by the MARS learn aboard .S'll'RRl l MARS station operators set a goal ol' 2,000 extlla , during the deployment, and that goal was niet' Their dedication and service eontrioated greatly to the morale and welfare ol' the erew daring tlie cruise. Y...- .gp- ' i ,,,,.,.-41 .X 1.4 i ar? 1? 'N ,M . s ail Call . . , , . 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Some are exciting or eventfulg most are dull and boring but SIERRA 's men and women maintained vigilant watches throughout the day and night to keep SIERRA alive and well. ,, 'Q f JP di V. T' K e A f :'f I K. Q 58 nn. :xf'v?i'4? Mfwx. Ill' 4U jf 1 'Q i ,,,H.: Mi' 4.- TT 5 5 . Y? I 6 Z 2 sv IS Y. L .Qi 3 raining No matter how skilled a ship's workers are. those skills must be honed often to ensure personnel can maintain their skills in order to effectively carry out the ship's mission. SIERRA personnel underwent much training during the Cruise and sharpened their readiness and performance capabilities considerably. Training was held for all personnel aboard ship in all the various tsorkccnters. No wonder SIIIRR,-X pertkirmed so well during this Indian Oeegiii ticpleiyiiieritf Q - r 5x A rl' f 1 if 21 to sweat IH peace .. jpg -.1-16 than to bleed in War. is 5 -If Iffg VERTREPS 'll P- ,lf- Ng, 'in 9' V T V W ., -. .D . ,E i' 24 ,f 1 1' A .fi W'-0 14+ oem - F ' -gf s 1 D Q k t . , f., ,AF 6 to - ' r fr , flip K . Q fi LJ. .. . A' e tg v I J 3? is tw K l ,i' 1. g . Aheante Some s-tid they were the most beautiful people in the world: others remarked on their friendliness still others were ama7ed bv their first interactions with Spaniards. There was certainly a wide variety of people in this Spanish resort. Street benears were as likely to be seen as wealthy yountz senoras holding coiffured dogs. And. these were the people we met in Alicante. Spain. Young and old people natives and tourists were all abundant in .-Xlieante and the men and women of SIERRA were fortunate to meet and share with them. gl' it uv .Fi '-- ' A- . : AJ.:- iyna- V ,..., . 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W 'i' A ',,,i.' , 8 Q A I 60 X 'pf J '49 3 111 4 J Q t nw. in i 2 he Luau As SIERRA made final departure preparations. her crew took two days off for a celebration. And what was more appropriate for a tropical island than a luau feast? Two hogs were prepared by SlERRA's master chefs, and served for all to devour. The drinks were cold the band was cookinl and cheers and laughter were ringing throughout the park. s-if 'M pq urkey 21 inner .1 ,, ix-ax -R. ,,,.g,:- - , in N Eff lf 1 l 'thai 3 - 9 --.,. 14 R' L lg, ,JT xl- 63 T ur' Q we ,MCM Diego arcia riti h Indian G can Territory At last we reached our destination. A small footprint-shaped island in the middle of the Indian Ocean on the other side of our planet, called Diego Garcia. This was the place where we would work for a total of 62 days. This was why we had left our homes, our friends, our families. But we had a job to do and we knew it. so SIERRA turned to repairing ships, submarines, and even base facilities on the island. Of course we had time to play a little too. Four clubs were available: the Turner Club, the Acey Deucy. the CPO Club. and the Officers Club. There was a bowling alley, a hobby shop, bicycle rentals, sports. beaches, and the plantation for our leisure time. Looking back, it really wasn't such a bad place after all. and the time went by rather quickly. While we were there, we did have some good times, The parties, the picnics, and the Luau all helped ease the pressures of a heavy work load. Many of us. however, will not wish to visit the small British island again. 65 F 1 f L 5 V E 2 1 E F 1 'Q f 0 k 1 'Q-hs' QQ Ai. ,ff ff- My if'f:.,, -in ,Z- 3 If l1Jlf1 1 v nf .. x gi. ,. q TJ 1 - , ll2 u'1 ?4i3 M U E ' ll 'Sq . , A WML ' ,,- .. ' ' , ., - I , ,Mr- I 4 '2e'i'f-at I A, hwkvg ,,, . f pf. M, - ., , . 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Z?-ix . 4 .- v w--' -, '- v a Q - n -:H-1 4 N I -.- ,-eg 4 . . si -. -31,0 I ...ld .4 P' ' 'ff , lm vr' ij- TA 'au hvqvi :,--- ff ' 9 ,.r 1 4, Q ' ': .aJi ma' Ave 4,f , -XA 'n fix -. 33: ffs vs!- Yr. v fn, T' v 1-' 1 tai I 4,., f a-xl -'5 f'.f Er:::s P 1 Sports When SIERRA cruised into Diego, she brought with her a multitude of talented sports participants. Within the first week of athletic competition, SIERRANS competed with such fierceness and determination that the locals knew they had a great battle for sports superiority on their hands. Softball, basketball and soccer teams quickly and determinedly wiped out the competition. Our athletic teams compiled an overall 42-14 record on Diego, with one soccer championship, one basketball championship and a second place finish in softball. i . 5' . , s va !3.i1u ,?a,q A I -cn. 'u K fytjtp vx.,r.i, Lai' lg .Jw LI' 4,1 Lua.. . JN -1111 :ga 5' ilu. H1 ww 5,2151 E110- ' 1 'K Y I, A MQ. -- 'Y , X-. Q gf., nv-1 af n f x .-flu 05- ' .x 4 YY 'f 'v' 1 -HQ 1'61 hw -n .'4 -1' SM' .Alun ' 'H' W ,, :fam m'a 2. ,. ' -, ?l, nnhkh ' h L N 1. ya fin Wi' QJQ .. -f I ' 4 -4 I P .47 I L Q '.u .. is- ' ' ,,.. , f-'A Q . 'v .' ' o , Softball A 2,14 - -Q. L Q.- . pr' ' A rx 1 -.af .V .Flax AAMOCH, FRONT Nhrk lliminx. lbginicl Cory. Brooksy , Mike Robinson, Scott Smith, lJ.i-.u lt-.tier Nxt k liobby Ibninpxon. Jiminy Ethridge, George Carver, T. George, Tony Wtrigntc. N1 I Bmntcr AA' FROST Ron 'S:eeIer...lohn Q-IcEnroe. Carl Akridge. Kevin Tobin, Lenny McCartha, ' Bear lrcnnc. B.-XCR Pele Peterson. Tommv Dunn. Frank Burke Dale Chambers, Dave Wood. Gary Schmizz. Dick Mael-:in ' 3 Tw i askctball ff' --' 5 in-'fall 5 FRONT Jerry Maloney, Lloyd Long, Isaac Bowden, Craig McClendon, Joe Tabson BACK Stephen Stroman, Sam Epps, Alvin Porter, David Williams, Chuck Shelton i ,Jr fit. 5 fe' 'Z if - - i ,,, . s , ' 4. .W . Q ' - .5-4 . ' ' 1 ' - . , . ,. , - . . . I , J ., .-an , . . ' A - . I, FRONT Tran, Ronnie Rivera, Bo Beaudetic, Chappy Chapman. Pg0Clfy Charron. DOC Turner, Suhong Springer BACK Greek Kisgcropoulos. Nlikc Zinkhan. Jack Schmidt, Brooksy . Moe , Doug Cuihill Soccer A I 3 i 5 a 9- x ' - 4. if -..4.. I 'v4 '- H .,...: ,x v -. ,,. JT' , v Q w, 4 -vfff' 9 I-'jf Mr -fs 7 13:1 , 1 ,f A 1g ,. A M NT E4' 1: . X . X ! 11. ie. : JV- , , 1, .. 'Q V w . . . 4 . Q .. , , , Wa , 'M'--ff----u-,....,,.-,,,Q.-, W, , 4' ' 1 I v an-III! in , N ps 2 V F Q- ,Q W is L l 1 F42 T151 a - if e D .lx Q 9 A R .1 4, E-'1' -3 dmin Dept . FISH- -f' QQ -'I X 1l.1..qf li .vrzvl v FRONT OSCS R. Taylor, YN3 M. Mihalik, PCP. R. Berkhous, YN2 A. Sykes. PC3 M. Zinkhan, PNI S. Rau, YN2 G. Roberts, SN J. Ramsey, PN3 S. Epps, JO2 T, Thomas, RPI J. Serra, PN2 W. Wagoner, PNC J. Johnson BACK CDR QCHCJ R. Rector, HTCS G. Peterson, PN2 P. Pappas, PS3 l.. Phelps, YN3 J. Veal, SN W. Daniels, SN J. Ordonez, PNSN C. Jackson, JOSN J. Legg, SN A. Kisgeropoulos, PNSN J. Colyer, RPSN J. Ap lewhitc, YNSN D. Leafcr, YN3 R. BCMBDCOUTI, PN3 C. Crum, PN3 l.. Batlli, PCBA D. Nlonfrcdi, YNCS NY. Costello, EXVO4 A. XVebb X-Division 4 .E,...., .iw SIERRA correspondence, legal matters, personnel service ,M -. ., , d I. tid' Y X gg gt y qi recor s, career counse ing nee s, .5 4 is I 5 . . 1 ,, 3-M, the ship's Master-at-Arms 7 i ' . . . ,z force, postal service, Religious -A , F services, and even the crew's - 1 radio and television ff entertainment and newspaper are --ke '- all the responsibilities of SIERRA 'S diverse ---- 'TT' Administrative Department. The ship's Yeomen, Personnelmen. Career Counselor, 3-M personnel, MAAS, Postal Clerks. Religious Program Specialists, and Journalists turned to during the cruise to provide the best Possible Service to the Cfew- BTI M. Allison, HTI D. Lowe, MAI D. Albright, MAC F. Payne, HT2 C. Grimes, BTI D. Haskins 83 ii 8 11' 45 -1 l' rx 1 84 J '-4 5-,- 3 W.. Q- PII fix .J -, 1 Li. 3 wi b Yi 1 '1: 4',.,.f ' f - , 5:4-fs me 5 A 1 ' N 5 ,v iff? 5 4 iv ,if .'-1-49-1 ---1' ,' , 2 . , V ,, . V. 3 -aww t-fi f i. Wa.. 86 l OPS Dept. Operations Department, during Indian Ocean deployment '82, has accomplished every task given superbly. Comprised of i Radiomen, Signalmen, Operations Specialists and Quartermasters, the main goal has been I maximum training. Without a doubt, this goal has been achieved with greater success than anticipated. SIERRA 's CIC team, augmented by the watchful eye of personnel from R-4, R-5 and X divisions, has become a fully operational and capable organization. The ? commendable task of safely navigating , SIERRA halfway around the globe and back to Charleston has rested with her quartermasters. Although small and formerly inexperienced, SIERRA 's quartermaster gang proved the can-dow spirit is alive and well. Consequently, some of the earth's most difficult waters were transited without peril. . A successful deployment would have never been possible without Radio Central: SIERRA 's listening post. l -sc -ff, Wt in l t i 2 ft it t i l gt of ' Q K f r 'L' Q 2' 'J Y 4-Q qw . - 1, s x Q N Q., 1 J 4 , . . ...U V','f,v ,A 'X in xx , K ,PL if 4,55- ,gg'Q4J FRONT Ens. R. Patton, SMI V. Syme, SMSN J. Tubson, RM3 S. Grisaom, OSSN G. Isaacs, RMSN T. Mcffaskill 052 J. C2ll'm8Ck, QM3 A. Davis BACK Lt, D. Sutton, SA B, Niilluy, OSI D. Dcairdurff, RMP. J. l'.Lll'l', RM3 A. Sexton, RMSN J. Ashley, OSB W. Wallace, QN12 R. Odom, RN12 C. Moore, SA P. Hell, lffjg D. Salfcr X X 87 wx X 1 5745 , I 'I , Sending important information over the air and collecting everything from last minute schedule changes to news from home was the taxing responsibility of the radio gang. Last, but not least, was SlERRA's signals gang. Visual communications, identification and the rendering of honors to passing vessels could not have been accomplished without their valuable knowledge and expertise. J4 Q., n l a l I r l dl .ne 44' .dl 1.-9 VL! is, fi Q ,L L- ali X., N v 6:2-3 X x X ,Q 4x Weapons Dept. r. . www-M ' , , Q s Z 0.-X ,bqw ., 551:-:',,, 1 Q., - W , f KN, 0' . . H .t,,,f., , K , . an xx' . . by NN irq, X N ' f Q. 4 ,J x I x X. 1 v, A - 1 X ,sf ' 1 A3 L ' ll: J:,'- ','ii .F1fiP I up 1' is gh - .buff , F, -il xi 'vii' 4. . C... .4 ..... FRONT TM3 T. Parkhurst, GMG3 C. Behrens, GMT3 M. Brooks, GMG3 S. Parnell, TMl V. Riley, TM2 M. Robinson, TMSN A. Davis, TMSA K. Richards, TM3 L. Long, TMTSN G. Wilbur, TM3 A. Hein, TM2 A. Porter, GMTSN M. Allen BACK Lt. S. Murray, TMCKSWJ J. Moseley, SN K. Clancy, TM2 A. Turner, GMT3 R. Horn, TM3 K. Williams, TM3 C. Shelton, TM3 J. Maloney, SA C. Wheeler, GMTSN M. Bradshaw, TM3 M. Frazier, TMSA M. Georgi, TMC S. Owens, GMTC W. Carson Weapons Division Whether it's small arms training in Diego Garcia or shooting holes in the lndian Ocean, Weapons Division is SIERRAR offensive firepower and is responsible for firearms aboard SIERRA, as well as the ship's nuclear weapons program. Although working directly for the weapons officer, the division also occasionally responds to the call of the ship's repair officer when tended units require weapons-related service. 91 Ima if wi fee-'ii?!5vY'YP' A ' 'Sli ll RTN li , 'fl' it . Q 7 fi' ugh .A-,le V4 'HT' FRONT SA K. Bell, SA E. Edge, SA M. Craig, SA L. Smalls, SA L. Baker, BMSA J. Galloway, SA A. Squires, SN R. Hubbert, SN R. Ortiz, SA T. Overstreet, SA J. Brooks, SN M. Sharidan BACK Ens. A McMorris, BMC B. Lee, SA M. Parsons, SA T. Owens, SN C. Baker, SN E. Austin. SA B. Pierce, SA G. Speakman, SA S. Gilkey, SA C. Jolly, SA K. Combs, BMSN G. Melanson, BM3 J. Puckett, BM3 A. Wingate, BMI B. Davis, BM2 A. Moore ggi., , N, ...M i Ask' O I O lst 1v1s1on The days were long and hard for the people in lst Division. Anchor chain watches, maintaining the ship's ground tackle, boat booms, and accomodation ladders, providing people for boat crews, running the Paravane cranes and the Paint Locker, and keeping SIERRA looking in top condition kept lst Division busy during the deployment. 92 If 'Qtr f-V U iF A I' N 70 - ' if f , -14 - 4 2.- . Xll N BMI B. Byers , s. I - I . Har 2nd Division The crews of the B 84 A cranes from Second Division worked all hours of the day and night loading and unloading supplies and boats during the deployment. The boat coxswains grew during the cruise from Cooper River coxswains into tough and professional Diego Garcia coxswains able to handle any winds or seas! FRONT BM-l -'V IUPW. SN .l Potts. SAX B. lcc. SA K. McDaris. SA A. Johnson, SA J. Mickey, SA N. Cicchino. J: 'Lf-?f'j1-'SS U- -'ws lifli V ni eisursixcix rm, A. Mclwlorris. BMC B. LCC, SN M. Rose, SA J. Endcfs. -A' 1- flown. - N R. knrnplicil. SX T locrxtzmnn. SA. Cf Butts. SN P. Scudiero, SA N. Sessa, BM2 J. WHUCV5' -V ifw9f?,iYr'57 -I B 5, ' W i . Mui 94 WK. -ma wiv i . I 1 Z -P 1 I ' as Z 3-1-1 Curdizte lil'e support eourses, weight control. 1021 miles nl' Bike the Suez . inulnrizi pills, iinmuni7.ttions. broken bones, sure tltrouts. .fXlieunte's revenge . ltnmesiekness. ulenhnl overdoses. daily writer .ind heulth inspections. and routine colds und fevers: in ull eases our Nledieul Department wus ahead ot' the eurve working to help the crew! 96 Medical Dept l x , 'V -an ...--ai 4 ,-gn-U , K H u ' A In -1 P9 1 -7 'Q ,. . V-4 1 1 5: , Q- X Q - x I C21 ' 3 -Q sw. J -lyf, ,vw Q lg 5,1 . Kew ff' FRONT HM3 F. Howard, HM3 D. Long, HMI S. Dresser, H512 .l. Reich, HMI I . Burke BACK I.l. CMCJ P. Mendel, HM2 J. Mixer, HMS A. Thomas, HN13 S. Yuungmnn, HNKS R. Brunner, HNK' R. Kerr FQ 'X I fn 141' 97 like the rest of the crew. Dental Depgtrtmettt worked many long hours. providing dental care to the tieet. The Department trettted ttpproxittmteiy 3.000 ptttients tit places rtmgimg from sunny Spain. classical Greece. and exotic Pakistan. to the tropiettl south seas isigmd ot' Diego Garcia. Dental Dept. FRONT DN K. Cushc, SN R. Carroll, IJT3 K Russell, DTI S. Bnyd, W. Nixon, DN ll. Vcrdugu, lJ'll P limx-.n HXC lx L DR ll llmcs, G. Tracy, l.Cdr. W. Nlcllurmlal, l.l .l, lfCl,.ll1l L X 'i A 'sf- ,fjk . ,H r ,.- X Q 31 l i 7 ,rn-. 1 ' E s V 50' 2 , 1 L., - - 4 -1, 5' 5 44, - n , ' C - 0 ..,t 1, Y' W 99 Suppl Dept l ' ZX. I , I W V, -1 A Q sh U l E D- Q 2 '1 L -0. 1 I i I Y lx , - Q 1 I i 'X I-RONT SR A. Iixrscn, SN ID Umm, SN I I IAQ.. ft SN II P51 N Nh- R Iiwr NIXNX XX Imxu, SN R XMWII SN .I. .Izmcchck I3-XCIK Im C Kuff-. sN NM IJ , , NI-.NN F, If UI' bi wi, NINII I7 XN.npncl', SlxHfX I Ilcslcr, SKSN .I. 'Iuml.1lI, SKI N NI Iirf' I wh I I . I-H If N O I O S...1 x I Iv I. . - .2 'Hu-II II- LUIIIIIIIIUKI cxccllcncc an I ' Ik wut: :I IILHIJIIICIIICIII lczxm -FIHLAAIIF-'I 174 ' I wx MIIIILII al S5 IHIIIIIJII SHIKI ls W ., I I Wm A wI11--xx VNIIIQII CIIYCCIS invcnh . . ' I ' v,rIf1.vIu m.:1un.aI rcccipl. slmuigu . -- gl '59 I , F '51 1-1 Q - I 'kxi Q' S X K' X N' K k .ff ' A -1 X. ff --.- ., vi . vu Q QM I Y 1' iv- 1 ' ' if M A Q ,lin Q ' T W if fl' Q! R R f haf - 2 K W if ..-it -L 5 'J L Q7 v .R W B ,, kk ln' Rang.: 5 -'I M .. - 'f'! ,x 0... -4' P . -11 - . K st. . , . 1 X X119 FRONT SN P. Gribben. SKI R. Bryant. SKI I. Coutain. SK3 J. Willis. SK3 W. Knotts. SKI P. Lector SK2 R Smith BACK Ens. C. Curry. SKCX1 G. Fclmy Jr.. SN .I. Kopp. SKI C. S 'f . SN R B ' : -' - Thorn, SKSN R. west, sxsx D. Pugh. sx: S. mcoy. SKC sf Hgifmo ' mm' SKSN T' Wnkms' SK' J' 102 D -A 'M' 'Fi -4'-,IJ l . 0' E' Q Q :gr 5 i, W ge? Qi 5 ' 1V4 FRONT MSI E. Laurentino, MS2 B. Untalan, MSI Z. Rcsurrcccion BACK Ens. ISCI D. Goff, MSCS B. Jones, MS2 E. Pludc, MS2 T. Gcrhurt, NISI R. I.ubIub11n, NIS2 Ii. .-Xblug, N152 S. Balancio, MSI N. Tayag, MSC B. Magadia -Zf - M Division FRONT SN A. Jackson, NISSN Ci, Schmitt. N153 I.. Luchcssi, NISSA M. Nuhfcr, MS3 R. Hurrcl, NIS3 D. Newman BACK Iins. ISVJ IJ. TIUIIII, MSCS B. Jones, MSSN T. Herring, SA I.. Simington, M53 R. Anthony, SN A. Brown, N153 NI, Ilnffncr, M83 A. Mcfullum, MSC B. Magadia QI T' G 'Ffh I03 -4 EROUNT SA H. Afrclm, SA J mmm. SR R. 1-'Renal SR M. Royle. SR S. williams, ICFN E Laney, l:Ml'A H. Pounder, SN J l3gfrr.ai.1g.: BM K lfm 1803 D Ciufxf. SHI M. Johnson, PNSN R. Foster, TMSN S. I.ov.c, IMSN l 'lush-r. SX .l imbw. SN IJ, Cimy. SR D. livzms. ICI G. Wcnlworlh Wirral Q i xx N! --.R Q., il NT 'WRFN D lone lN B Rm, DVSX ll l.mlcr, N1N1l'N IBA Di 01 I l'X Nl i iid li Xl lx l NL i ll liull, SX lx lxohl, IANIN li le x X N R Sllklll, SN N Rohcrlx, SR lla Nlui ...,4f,: Lid - ivision Serving 2400 meals daily. preparing tons of food, washing thousands of dishes, S-2 Division prepared SIERR.-LN' food every day and kept the galleys in smooth working order. The mess cooks of S-2511 Division were busy keeping the tables and dining areas clean throughout the deployment, l05 ..- ' 'ff 2 FRONT SH3 C. McClendon, SN J. Tran, SN J. Wensil SHSN C Rivers SH3 W Keels SN J Steburg SH3 D Williams SHI A. Hankinson, SH2 A. Bryer, SH3 L Thomas SH3 K Wilson BACK Ens J Stevenson SH2 C Stanley SHSA L. Logan, SHSN D. Thomas, SHSN A Miley SN C Cranmer SN T Wallace SH2 C Strickland SN T Clark SN L. Lambert, SHC C. Ontingco S-3 ivision The S-3 Division operation aboard SIERRA provides a variety of convenience items through the forward and after ship's stores. Service activities include laundry, dry cleaning and tailor, barber shop, vending machines, and the erew's game room. 7' 1 V I 1 U S Q R'd!ll W' 1-ff ..- ,d .5 af' L.m sm -- -S., 1 . U ' W ' ' 1 1 ...':-- 1 . fg, ' i 4 F R. .Q , i Q 3 4, 4 N I Y Qx 5 ....... .1 ?'fi at t tffiliil T ' , it 3 3 . A aw l Q L Q L ':VA 5 ls V l i' fi A A , A .tye fiiiffEil0f?l . , it Ens. J. Stevenson, DK3 L. Chandler, DK3 R. Thompson, DK3 R. Summerlin, DK3 J. Taylor, DKI R. Landingin, DKSN C. Keomuongehunh, DKCS W. Leja 4 ' . Q The Disbursing Division maintains pay record accounts for Q 4 lf 2 800 crew members. During the Indian Gcean deployment, the ' ,QV Disbursing Division disbursed funds in excess of Sl,798,000 T T and receipts collected totalled more than S435,000. 5 R fd iii cp l N 1 ii ,,Q,.? T' 108 wifjenf' , , - ,........., ...... . 1 - -- too! ,..! I - W PW uiiail V5 ,fwf .-L' '91 FRONT DP3 L. Fields, DSP. B. Pirlot, DP3 -X. Hatcher, DPI lx Philhps, DPI ,I Bruce. DPI .l, Schmitz, DPI D Miller, DPSA D. Lyles, DP2 T. George, DSI S Withers, DST I Seciy, IIS! N1 Piper BAC K Ifdr. .I, an, DPC J. Ethridgc, DS2 C. lishieman. DPI NN Cileaton, IWI I Xiohme, IIPSN .II Vleiaiddeii. DPI if SLIIIIIICF, DP3 S. FOICy, DPP. l,. Brown, DPI NI Rcusche, DIN fi fatter, DVSX I' 'XftIIIUNNIll. DPC ,l, Delaney w S-7 DIVISIOH The Automated Data Processing Division's primary mission is to provide computer support for the automated supply. financial, and maintenance programs, The automated programs produced by ADP generate the reports required to manage the Iogistic and maintenance requirements governing the success of SIERRA availabilitics. f u. 1 109 T I fl in-il fx J J. -iff 3 N,-.S TT' Repair Dept. it T' in S X' L 5 l ,-.vvvW'f e' ' -.1 illlf'lfWl7flf'q ' - g-x.., lim' tv A 5, .lf ., X FRONT HTFN J. Showers, HTI E. Schepleng, FA L. Hall, HTFN T. Huddleston, HTFN C. Lynn, llTl D. Cannon, HT2 G. Mizner, HT3 P. Petterson, HTFN W. Dawes, HT2 F. Harrison, HT2 R. Chapman, F.-X R. Morris BACK CWO3 D. Holt, HTFN M. Taylor, HT3 K. Phillipson, HT2 .-X. Nlotto, HTI C. Gray, HTFN D. Christian. HTFN R. Poythrcss, HT3 J. Nichols, HT3 T. Larson, HT2 C. Giuliano, HTFN J. Faulkner. HTCS R. Kuhn, HTC G. Fraiscr ig I O I - 1V1SlOI1 J R-I Division is a combination ol' many different shops dealing primarily in hull repair. The shiplitter shop, the sheetmetal shop. the weld shop, the carpenter shop. the pipe shop. and the lagging locker all were turning to during the deploymentg getting their jobs done skillfully and professionally. '-N... si! lll F UN, .J .45 Q I .f 5 vs , , f A I 1 , J fl., yi Q I-N' . F N , 75 ' I L 5 1, 'rg' P f Vi' v . b . Y X! I . Y T 'X T ' ,ff ' V -am M A: A T .fx V 6,3 T KN zu-'P 'Q , FRONT HT1 R. Roberts. HTS D. Xigzihcus. HTFN T, P Stmncr HT' F Harm HT? N1 Dv-'Q-O HT, P , erguson, I-ITFN F Fogel HT3 T Thornton I-ITF my . - .. . . . ... .... 3. , I A ,f , ' , , , T' J. Keyser, HTFN J, ,xd.ams. HT1 T. HQICT. HTFN g,wx1Ei,gLk lgQX?3C?d 13011, 592814. Keller, HT3CRDRlgverf1d C ' ' ' V1 CY, R. Kuhn, HT . CH 112 f3'l?f?T' ,A , N.-V WE- ig Q. bf A'4. 4 -. 2' .S ' ' ' L 'C rv dxtiv- mv ya fn if f I ,J FRONT HT3 M. Lashuay, PMFN R. Donnelly, HT3 T. Dorwin, HT2 C. Lender, FN W. Johnson, HTI W. Cobb HT2 J. Chcatom, HTFN B. Marccic BACK CWO3 D. Holm, PMC D Hull, HTFN C. lmluy, HT2 J. McNclcy, HTFN M Estes, HTI F. Coker, HT2 L. Longobardi, HT2 N1. Fox, HT! li. Montgomery, HT!-'N T. Dunn, HTC .l. Webb, HTCS R. Kuhn H3 , f 1 ny, X - ga- . 1 f UW , '55-, 'l1ov-. ,, ,U .. .Nr 'f 'e 40' H , Aw--HUUQ lv I -ff I Sv S N. ri- i , Q 5 jg. was if 2 ' ' I S 1 4 l 5 t 7 .. ,,, 7 ' ,1 , W. J ' E 11 isle FRONT BTI D. Ed , BT3 W. R'chardson, BT3 M Currence BT2 J Evans MM3 R Walsh BACK Lt Silva Holbrook BTI M. lgiiiiarro, BT3 Ti Turner, BT2 E Parkis BT3 T Deardon ENCM J Hackney - ivision . R-2, the Machinery Repair Division, consists of the Inside Machine Shop, Engraving Shop, Valve Shop, Internal Combustion Engine Repair Shop, Pump Shop, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shop, Outside Machine Shop, Boiler Repair Shop, the Foundry, and the Lock and Key Shop. This diverse division kept busy during the deployment with much repair work and also helped SIERRA engineers with watchstanding. 21,2 e fm- A ' ' - ex- R Rs - . R-if! lf Yu! Ry LL .Q I 11 ,'l W wi X, ,AXP FRONT MMFN B. l,iltlc, MN12 I. Scgrcsr, WR! Nl l Hc.1r:.:r. NH!! ll ,l.1pluom, N1N1I .-X Mrnvlgtmm, MN1l-MN P. llnrris, liN3 I.. l.cviz1thun, NINH N R Spumcrl Nlklf IJ N Q. RM lx li x 4.1. l X U Sxlwmp, N1Rl ll Llwry, MNH M. Recd, M543 J. Bcuudcltc, N1Nll R Nld llll fmklf R ll '. XlX1l N li xy: N1N1.' ll Xkllp, MMI A. Wall. MN12 D. Bain, MNH W. l,chr, l:NC Nl I lll.-kfl.gy T l ll7 - Q A ,,' C' 5'- W f 134, Ui5x. Q. MJ . IT I ix' 5' I , 1 9 f '1 x v , , Q X -4 x'x., 4 .W Q' 1, 1' K J ' T T 'W T xx' ' 3 A441 FRONT MLFN J Hovt EY? R N1cCle EY . . ,, .- ,A an. .3D.G'yb'.ML1T.' L.S'lva,FA T. Dunn, GSM1 R. Coen. ENS H. Thompson. ML! B. giianzsco, FN Kltchen, EN3 D' Walker BACK t I 118 T. Beers, ENCM J. Hackney I I y I 1 I L I l 4 , tl ' I -1- , U . fb! 7.7 i l z 1 FRONT FA J. COX, MR2 R. Edwards, MRI A, Lcfcvrc, NlRlAN lmmcr, XlRlQN ll jones BACK l.l. Silvan, NRCS T. Collins, MRFN G. Taylor, MRFN J. Rzosku, NIRB C Nkllrkrxxgrl, NIRI R kung, 'NH-li .l. Crnwmcr. MRI-'N C. Rizzo, ENCM J. Hackney ....r,,ig .lf , Oi ll9 0 , . 'W W , 'W ...MK :gp X ,nf A47 20 3 , 'W ' ,vw-K W li tw '51 FRONT GMG2 QDVJ R. Lambertson, SM2 CDVJ E. Lowrey, LI3 K. Tobin, LI2 K. Bines, HT2 CDVJ P Woodley LII G. Bentz, EM3 P. Manukin BACK Lt. CDVJ S. Trukken, EMI J. Gallardo, GMG3 CDVJ P. Johnson ENI R Nolan LII S. Arndt, L13 F. Rouleau, GSM2 QDVJ R. Bettua, HTFN QDVJ M. Amley, ICC A. Brumbelow R-3 Division, traditionally electrical repair, has many diverse workcenters aboard SIERRA. The Print Shop, Photo Lab, Rewind Shop, Outside Electrical, IC and Gyro Repair. Movie Projector Repair. Sound and Analysis, and the Diving Locker tackled a wide variety of tasks during the deployment. The Print Shop prints just about anything from Change ol' Command programs to technical information. The Photo Lab. always versatile. will shoot a portrait in the shop or ships in a nest from a small boat. The Rewind Shop rewound numerous motors and overhauled and tested many others. 122 3 Division ll 51' ig -41 X , 'r Q. i I . if r . l 4 , . vi . 3 K Q, Q. W -, Q - E dv xg R, u ' ff Q xg 'S I 3 4 . t, ' -1 . , ' f . gf ' . S ,ii 5 C Ji I A 'A was .C 5 Q' Q wa -dl 5' .4 it 5 nr L -4.-,,,,, 1 SA A. FRONT EMFN A. Shultz. EMI A. Campos. ICFN J. Davis, ICFN K. Couch. PH2 R. Murphy, EM3 S. Newman, ICZ A. Brooks. ICI C. Isaac. E313 W. Young. EN13 J. Xiillspms, ICQ .l. Gzandicllo BACK Lt. CDVJ S. Trukkcn, EMC C. Jefferson, EMFN B. Pounder. ICB .l. Dunham. ICFN A. Iilli-ul, EMI W. Moore. ENIFN T. Sambolich, EMFA P. Jones EMI A. Brouillard. E513 E. Blain. EMFN Y. Cnirce. ICC .-X. Brumbclmn 123 A Pl' xfg 24 f -ci' .J il 1 e 1 1 ' ' ' 5 I Y up Q ur ' ' wr ur- T Q r Q- ,!'i L .ew QQ: A H in .U Q I . xx- ' 5 P bm A xx. 0 x x L' E -4. Qin ... T s Um Uulsuic l'lL'Cl!'iC41l Show .1 I ' 'ny cnhln Mx .lu xx bum umm ' 1. manlmvs imm um' shxp to 'wr Hu' IC fliyru Rcpaiir S Qp '-wrkcai mm mzmy lI1H'ffJ1llIUIl cquipm' W' I' ' ,N 41. aw, .y .MM gxmuuwmpnsscs. lhc I7 V.,, 4 Imlcr rcplsauud our v-xr rarer m fhsarlcstun :md sp fwf thc IU Lruusc mnrzmp the lmitfmm uf thc Af: v f, xm Ulijflfl fmruzn for lust ur-RQ 114 125 - 1V1S1Ol1 R-4 Division is composed of Electronic Technicians and Radiomen who maintain SIERRA 's vast electronic systems and provide repair and calibration services to tended ships including radar, communications, NAVAIDS, teletype, test equipment and microminiature repair of printed circuit boards. pw' v Q f Q 4 . 1. F1 l 1 I U 'I I 41-Q .1 fl - '2 ?p. W + aj.. Q'-'Q nj. N, ,?if3:TF51'53CK-lx-Llxsijl STTZITR Ciyrodklijiusz B. liaughlin. KETI WD. Kistner. ET2 M. Duran. ET2 J. McEnroe, ETI T. B -V,,Cbd'BjXCK'Cwgg-, I5 ,Q fffi- fiT5.Y,R- sghuio. FQTSN Q: Drcwcs. ET2 C. soibefg, ET2 A. Richman, ET2 Jackson Eiqx C PH I'-til-d FH? flTQb T. I-inolcy YFTC .l. Simlcins. RN12 l,. Wallace. ET2 H. Kimbrough, ETI C. S10 - I- - 'L gf Lf lk Q. 'Ti Zimmcrebner. l-.TZ D. Xkmwd, RNH B. Stoddard. ET3 J. McBrayer ET3 C. rmer, RMI 5. Nance. EQT3 5. bprmgcr. FTC R, Bmdffgku ETC R' Lyle . , .c X y M.. .. . - ' v I ' 9 'lf' 1 'Q 'f - 1 . Iv J af . ' n . V. 17 - he - , , va' A . P Q v 4 if 515 -31 15 :tif 'f'. P , vilfoyi A 4 V Q M ' Af- N, 1 u, X, 4. 'lr - 1 e 'I HV., .... r My v in . K N VN in N 4 . A . h as 7 .xv jx-, INJVML rsr i .. . . .s uf ss.. ...r i l26 ,l .A ' ...ag 4 'Qlblf 0 J .s V 19 Wim, M - 128 'Qi' S it X. Sl Division '..-7'f ,..-3 Scratched binocular len skipping typewriters, brows needing be weight tested, 24 torn safety nets and SIERRA 's first submarine periscope change, kept R-5 busy throughout the deployment. The Optical shop, MIRCS Lab, Watch Repair, Fm Control, the Rigging Locker, and the Canvas shop all turned to during the cruise to complete these and many more jobs for SIERRA and the ships we serviced. SCS FRONT SN R. Prewitt, IM2 D. Ballard, IM3 E. Lahnan IM2 D Watson IM2 B Charron BM1 J Dixon oM1P Peltier BACK olvrcs A. Means, GMT2 J. Prater IM2 15 Edwards BMSILI N Caine oM3 W. Foust, IM1 C' r - , - J r Colbert, IM3 V. Rankin, OM3 P. Sperin, IMC C. Wood, IMC G. Manchester . , .g.. r 5 it 1 Qwlllx. 130 ' FIT 'P f3'Elf7E' 4 Q? 'W faq, ,Q if -h 4? .., -rr '4 , . Y u x, M W4 v Q 13 Q , A 7- 'f l . ' l 5 4- lr Q ' sw 4' U . jf, we .4 . . -1 -J X . .r K Q if 'G ffl c '1' 2 5 . 5 i 3 s 5 I i , nb rf -I 'ar f 1- 7 J, S 5 'Vi ,,, ' of 31 dv pills Q I ' :K F eu 55. N 6? v 'Y' 3 wi: , ,,, . . , , . fl ' . V 1 ' ' 'L ,X , , 5 ,J V :V A If 7 4 - - -f ' fu H. , K ' W ff ' I V 'H N . - Q V 1 A f' Q ' ' - V - ,..........-- ,n 1 ff, Q V ,Sa x v X , 'W C' . Cb. 'V' ' Qq in ' J SE v 4 5 .1 . - HT2 J. FRONT ET2 E. I h , HT2 S. Nielsen, HTI R. Diamond, HT2 L. Knapp, ML1 O. Valdez, HT1 R- LeBeau, Kittrcdgc BACK Q,i,afT, Rgdriguezs HTC w. Hams, HTC D. Taibefi, HTC G. Bowman, HTC B. Angley, BTC F. Gale. R-6 Division The old cliche, c'The job isnit finished until the paperwork is done is well known by the men of R-6 Division. All control work packages containing information, references. test data and forms required to accomplish quality control jobs must be compiled, checked, and rechecked' both before and after each job. This process is done to maintain a safe working environment fo SIERR optimum fleet readiness. r A personnel and to insure .,E Z' . 'xfiu - '?-'H C 5' 1 i..4r:r rf..r XM l 3 2 9919-?'w 1 . . , 1 . V11 1, ,M 'ijt Q ' ' .-:'g!+-bg ul.,, Xu, K F 1 00 ' U ' ,f ,xx Q , ., V I V. ' Q ' 51 -' xkinv' if YRUNT EMI A, Ang, FA R Smclffzg HI, H Yz: 5' . w I kk EMI U Sfxmsr H11 K ,lnhnwn,UN1l NY mtcr, MRI R, luncilmwku, HIE H N11r g . 'Jr' ff N X NX x 91. J Ein k 'MXH N R Niaiicf, HHN N1 Allin, MRC T. Nfcdlln, INN 'S I f Ulf Y! '1 xr N- ' ,, Y X K i'.,x.., UNH li R.lM'X, Null I Roberts, HTff .l fi.1ll.xl'1cr, HH U l .,1:' HI' R 0 D' ' ' lm' .:mi!3l1IHNU.illXk' kilXlNfUIl ' Rggzur lk-y.1r11m'm pmxuics ' xahxr Nuppuli IU! ilu' Avg L Z Thr-Xlxyll HIL' Rcpaill' H xi rf NRR5 wmmm. Pail: TW' SUV Nlqw!1!1lL'm1L'HIx, l-' U lin fl ,zlw l'HL'Hl11P1lNNL'S I - I-mm 'dw 1'- uwpunslhlc Im' Xa 14 XATINIIN purizablt :w1m.allx mrrlcci by 41 M f 1 I s I' X 'N ,Y -4 WM ' Eg'-I J l ,. ip-'93, 1 Engineering Dept. er I 4 x, X fl J f 'X-A 1 14 an 'HAP ,N Q FCI A-Division .B 0 ,Z i iv 5 f b t, l, a s FRONT MM2 C. Short, MMFN G. Singleton, FN C. Poghen, M512 J. Ormsby, F.-X S. Vigcn, FA D. Vantol MMFA C. Vinson, MMFN R. Olson, MM3 R. Horton, FN J. Nlontc, l-FN Cf. Phillips, FN2 P. Smith, FA YN . Hudson BACK FR M. Bonner, FA G. Davis, MN12 Nl. Baacontb, MNH Nl. Fitzgerald, FNFN Y, Decker, FN W. Turner, FYN R Brown, EN2 Oats, FN M. Livengood, FA P. Benner, NlNl2 tSWi S little -WP ff . -+ 1,4 l ' , ?':L3 ff' :rv jf 4 J' Engineering Auxiliaries Division got their heavy load together to support the SIERRA crew: specifically by maintaining all ice machines and air conditioners in working condition throughout a 'hot' deployment. They also kept all cranes and boats in continuous service, providing for supply onloading and the crcw's liberty when the ship was at anchorage. X J- vi gf ,,.-- 1 5 I 2 I U 2 gf! ,-..--- FRONT EM3 W. Law, EM2 D. Leadbetter, FN D Smith, LN!! N i iJT,:?xCf BACK EMi S. Rh0ZldS, EM3 Ni, Piriot, f'lX i, Bennet, i1Nif l Rtite' 'T-JTT. IMS H. Eggering, EM2 D. Cullender, FN C' C hiltierw, I-.Nil li R tit. f E D' ' ' - 1V1SlOI'l Engineering lii Divieion completed the five month deployment with two pzirtieultirlj. noteworthy ueeomplishmentsg lite months of steady steaming with only one instance of 'dropping the load', und for the first time in memory, SIERRA provided shore power to ti submarine: -,,,.--- USS JA CKSONV1l,lt,I:', .tix tv v ' 9 4 4 138 img' n 4.4 wk R-Division 69 'Q W fl e, 1 12' 2 4' H rt X XX T4 tlt ft xf! J ' - .. ' t ,if J fe, 'J if -. vi e' 2. Vt xt it o wt. 1' ,tt .X V mx tt' Mt A t 1 . Rf . 'of xl. -v . , CN.: 1, 'Da' ' nl' B, 4, J ' x '4'f G 'wg 'N . J 1.41 5. cult-rt ' 1 . .ii,lff-L ,V .p,, 2 FRONT HT2 G. Pond. HTFN R. 5-tiller. HT2 K. Stanley. HT? S. Smith, HTFN R. Abbott, HT2 F. Bridges. HT3 D. Glnter, HT3 D. Jones. HTFN T. Wltrc, HTS D. Wvgtttw. HTPN .l. Box. HTPN R. Spofford, HT3 M. Volstorf. HT3 T. Deaver. HTFN E. lrclund B.-XCR Lt. P. Brown. HTF R Wyatt. HT!-N IJ. Caron. HT2 R. McKccvcr, HTFN C. Hendrickson, HT3 O. Guerra, HTFN R. Gregg. HT? D. Chambers. HTI D. Sullivan, HTFN M. Hoffman, HTFN J. Chapin. HTFN D. Enns. HTI G. Payton. HT? Roush. HTPN K. Smith. HT3 K. Berg. HTC P. Brown 139 Engineering 'R' Division HTs responded to ull emergencies during the deployment with gusto. Primary repairs were made to the CHT system whieh ineluded replacing over 50' ol' -l niuin CHT line. Four major replacements ot' 8 firemuin were ulso made. These jobs required bulkhead penetrutions and expert welding techniques. l-10 5 1 W 1 an Ev. li Q qs! Q' 3 X Y 1, T X p ,Ytgwt M . -T v A ' s- xv , 1 . It .- ..ff 4 l ' 1-. ll' H-. ja K J Q .Q . A .1-. f 1 'W A ki NT MMFA M Pashich MN13 D Boswell YN7 X Suk-, lf.-X C' R 1- N1N1l 'N I Sl If N YlNSN D Lcafcr BACK lt C Riehtrdson NINHN N cfglllvsipt-itll, MNH.SETNXKHliiteiii.in,i NTXi1li: liilil l in NN tlligtms T 7---1 ' 1 'T' M KV 'H- 'Q to-f O I I - IVISIGH The men of SIERR,-1's N1-Division are responsible for any actual movement the ship makes. The Nlachinest Nlates operate and maintain the Main Propulsion System. including the Evaporators. Nlain Engines. Generators. and Fire pumps. They also stand machinery watches in engine and fireroom spaces as well as evaps. watches 2 i ' 1, , . 5.21 gp -! , 1, ,. r H ' . ' 1 ' 9 .. . . I ! 1 I-no - V B Nr i T - v x W ., ,A V,,, .,-any-vi-JK .i W N z . X1 x ,f' ,ff wx 14 - '-.c..,if' 1.4 N 'A lu ,L I f, T-A M3 X ,4: :j3:vlb-vi' iv I k v ,. ii ' '7 'Y -J,,A-2 If V 3 imma wk. A l N ed 3 'h Q W-wash-1-k FRONT BTFA A. Braswcll, BTFN C 'A, N14C T.ni:,., BI i N N I 2415 N R N bl . 13 lglmygl H11 N1 Summon. BT2 A. Ward B.-XC,lx li M R,.-E.:ix 1 H21 Y 23 3413 X N H11 1 N-X .1 Bl N U kl,1l'L,, BTI J. Hayward, BT3 fx. Puwuli, BTC MW. 41 NX , B-Divisicm I I P Q I43 l...---I ,,,...,-1-- in I if E' if I ' I J-M. . ik! 1 V QQ I I 'ga I FRONT MMFA J. Gilbert, BTI D. Nocella, BT2 J. McCartha, MM2 R. Allen, BT3 K. Kimble, BTFN R. Pollard, FR E. Moretz, BT2 A. Frelish, BTI K. Doms BACK Lt. G. Richardson, BTI M. Walker, FA R. Yeager, MMFN Bowers, BTFA M. Matau, MMFN N. Morelli, BTFN J. Quick, MMFN T. Calhoun, MMI D. Sadler, MMCS R. Heitzenrater, BTCM J. Dick ll' 1. Pl-iff! l ' i i x fl SIERRA 's B-Division personnel operated and maintained the ship's boilers, fuel operations, and were responsible for lube oil and H20 chemical content. The Boiler Technicians of B-Division also stood boiler watches, including checkman and burnerman watchstations. I W9 I xl x. 5 I i E f , ' , ,.,, U -..- ,. Y '55 Q, 1 . 2 1 1 R 6 X if XJ -. V -we in ' ug 4 X , , X, , sf 5' i m-7 X 2 , D Y 1 ef D an x X' 21 V 3' I 'f I . 'E W . 3' f ' 74 f 'Y' HTFN L. Davis, ET2 D. Bullion, DT2 P. Safian, DTI K. Craig That 1096 that never gets the Word! 146 i- 1 Snipes lf we 5472-2 tmrxttttf the xcrewx 1 zz turmn' 'T3ie7e tw .1 int :sf truth tu that Ntntezvtetzt Sll'RR'1'S 'xftzpei' uwfkeci I-1 hcmrs :t tiny to prmztie nt '-Kzttz 41 serwiec ZTWJTTF take flr granted - prvftzlsi-NF Whtie many mf us were sleep wr un deck relaxing. the Qnzpes were rnztktng steam and turnsng that steam into mites nn the fxdnnteter. Everyone on board the Ship has a job. and every job is tmpnrtzant. but vithoui our smpes. SIlf'RRA couldnt time taken us half way around the wwrid tm do our jobs Here is spteeizd thanks. 1 P1 148 'QW' E glib' I. 4. wt, ei., ,4 -fi' u Tj r -.tgqh A K omeward ound Channel fever: it spread like an epidemic once we left Rota and began our longest leg of the cruise. That leg we dub - Homeward Bound . Everyone was anxious to get home to family and friends and to celebrate the holidays. Many people wrapped Christmas presents to the sounds of Christmas carols that were played over CCTV. During this time, the ship was cleaned thoroughly for our arrival in Charleston. The extensive painting. sweeping and swabbing that took place kept most of us busy and seemed to make the time that seemed eternity a little more bearable. t , y, ,kxxyg lx In od We Trust Many worship services and bible studies were conducted for SIERRA crewmembers in the shipis chapel. People worshiped, praised, sang, and prayed as they put their faith and trust in God during this deployment. Chaplain Ross,' Rector served as Minister, counselor, and friend for crewmembers during these services, as did many of the lay leaders aboard who conducted a variety of worship services of different faiths and denominations. For many, the cruise was a time of spiritual growth as they depended on their faith even more than when within the security of their homes, loved ones, and friends which so many of us take for granted. One prayer was definitely answered. SIERRA came home well within schedule and without any major mishaps. Praise God! -CA- -+-1r ' 11' ! 'L ome! 3.6 'll' X, 1 Q ,. f A ,M lm i, 1 'YL 1 l l fill ' ..'-lfgl -.. '. s 1 3,9 '--., .., The cruise was finally over. As SIERRA personnel passed under the bridge and headed for good old pier Papa , sighs of relief. smiles. and a lot of anxiety spread rapidly throughout the ship. Many of us could not believe we were finally home. Hearts began to beat a little faster as the pier was sighted. and scores of people were seen anxiously awaiting our arrival. We stood proud along the rails as we slowly inched our way closer to the pier. Moored, shift colors couldn't come soon enough: but it did come. Many people had already sighted their loved ones and friends on the pier and seemed ready to stampede toward them. Liberty call was finally passed and the cruise was finally over with for good. Many people came aboard to sec their husbands, wives, fathers or mothers. Parents, friends, brothers and sistersg people were everywhere, and all shared the same joy. The pier was filled with emotional outbursts as SIERRANS and loved ones were finally united after 156 days away. December 21. 1982 will be a date long remembered by SIERRA crew members and their families. The day SIERRA came home! 155 Editor's a e It's with a sense of relief and regret that I write thisg the final page of SIERRA 's 1982 Indian Ocean deployment cruise book. A sense of relief because the cruise and the book are over with, and a sense of regret because editing this book has given me a chance to work with a great group of people who, without their help, this book would not have been possible. Tom Thomas, my Assistant Editor. Thanks just isn't enough. You did it all, writing, photography, layout, processing and printing, research, first aid, but most importantly, you carried me back to the ship when I couldn't make it myself. Jerry Legg and Cindy Guilianog Copy and Layout. I asked a lot from you two and you always came through. Sometimes at the last second, but still, you made it. Ens. Stevensong Business Manager. Without you only one book would have been sold. To me. Thank you. I P l The biggest thanks of all, though, has to go to youg the crew You were great subjects. lt's been an honor serving with you. Advisor - Lt. QDVJ Susan Trukken Editor - PH2 Randy Murphy Assistant Editor -- JO2 Tom Thomas Copy Editor - JO3 Jerry Legg Layout Editor T- HT2 Cindy Ciuiliano Business Manager -M Ens. .lim Stevenson Sales and Promotion: EM3 Liz Blain YN3 Jorge Hernandez HT3 Mark Estes DK3 Chin Keomuongehanh Photographers: PH2 Randy Murphy JO2 Tom Thomas JO3 Jerry Legg ET2 Dave Wood HTC Bill Harris Special thanks goes to YN2 Rob Roberts and H T2 Kevin Stanley for both moral and immoral support throughout the entire production of this cruise book. Autographs I 1 1 5 2 4 ,- ,w uf wirtx- W' W x V., w xa 1. y 1 n 1 7331,-J V 1 l .'.f,'fL12-LM-'-K. W- I Q ., .,,, .f.,.. M 1, .. vu ,fu l .39 x' 'hw .'4 !?' f i,f W' , QV.. ffm iw -f:.,,i, , Auto gra ,Sf Lf? ,1 ,f ,ff 42, ff: my M. ,gas via I 1+ . F 'EQ L 'Y Q-- ,f-if.-,q., x . ' X ' 1 Y! ,' 'J 'wr , 4 f :QQ , , , V+ fig' P 'ij' ip, 1 zgag, -- Q fy.z'U! ' ,42 '.J'.:,-N . f,., M I ., 1: Q ..- ', W5-.'V, 3 - ,gk V1 Vvxfnsw- . 5251? .. W ,ag V 'I N : 07 4. I. , new fy! E ut' , 5 V ,W 4' -mf .. wall' ml 4.