Yosemite (AD 19) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1980 volume:

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Upon completion of this mission the Yosemite moved on to the Caroline Islands, where it was tasked with preparing destroyer forces for their part in the assault on Okinawa. Dur- ing one twenty-day period the Yosemite provisioned 60 destroyers and escorts and had to be completely reloaded three times. Following the war Yosemite proceeded to Portland, Maine, where it became the flagship of Commander, DESTROYER FORCE, U.S, ATLANTIC FLEET on June 17, 1945. In December, 1947 the Yosemite was moved to Newport,Rhode Island,where it began nearly 23 years of distinguished tender service and flagship duty in the New England area. . In October, 1969 Yosemite proceeded to its present homeport of Mayport, Florida. Its duty includes providing tender services for ships in Mayport, Gulf Coast ports, Norfolk, and Charleston. It also deploys to the Mediterranean periodically to service ships of the Sixth Fleet. The Yosemite, with a crew of approximately 9OO officers and enlisted personnel, is 531 feet long, 73 feet wide, and displaces 15,735 tons. Its engineering plant of four boilers and two main engines gives it a cruising speed of up to 17 knots. 'tluqm CAPT A. Velazquez-Suarez Commanding Officer CDR J. Lindsay Executive Officer Captain F.A. Velazquez-Suarez was born in Penueles, Puerto Ricog He attended the University of Puerto Rico untilhis appointmentto the U.S. Naval Academy in 1949. Commissioned in 1953,Captain Velazquez-Suarez spent his next years at seaon the USS Cavalier CAPA 371, the USS Beale CDDE 4711. In 1959, Captain Velazquez-Suarez reported for duty as ASW Exchange Instructor and Liason Officer with the Royal British Navy at HMS Vernon, Portsmouth, England, Then spent a tour as the COMDESRON THIRTY-SIX Opera- tions Officer. Next, Captain Velazquez-Suarez was Exe- cutive Officer of the USS Leary CDD 8791. . In the summer of 1964, Captain Velazquez-Suarez re- ported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as a member of the Technical Appraisals Division. This assignment was followed by command of the USS Hooper CDE 10261. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia and then served as Operations and PlansOfficer,Commander,SouthAtlanticForce,Atlantic. Captain Velazquez-Suarez had command of the USS Reasoner CDE 10631 from 1971 to 1973 before duty with Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Next, Captain Velazquez-Suarez received orders to the staff, Commander Carrier Group THREE in Alameda, Cal- ifornia. Captain Velazquez-Suarez was the Director of the Tactical Training Department, ASW Training Center, from July 1974 to 1975 before selection as the Chief, U.S. Navy Mission, Argentina. In April, 1979, Captain Velazquez-Suarez took command of Yosemite. Commander James H. Lindsay,Jr.,wasbornin Chester, South Carolina. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 and received his commission as Ensign upon graduation in 1962. Commander Lindsay initially served aboard the USS Dyess CDDR 8801 as Communications Officer from July, 1962 to December, 1963. Other ships he has served on include the USS Perry CDD 8841 and USS Little Rock CCG 41. He served as Weapons Officer on both of them. Commander Lindsay attended the Navy Destroyers School in 1964. He also attended the Navy Post Gradu- ate College at Monterey from August, 1966 to December, 1969 and the Defense System Management School from January to June, 1972. Commander Lindsay's other duties have included a year as staff assistant of the Commander, Cruiser Des- troyer Flotilla Eight in 1971, a tour as a member of the Combat Systems Advisory group of the Navy Ordnance System Command Headquarters from July, 1972 to August, 19743 and a tour as a DDO-2 Upgrade Combat Systems engineer with the Navy Sea System Command Headquarters in Washington from October, 1976 to February, 1978. He reported for his present duty as Executive Offi- cer of the USS Yosemite in June, 1978. '- LCDR P. Robinson Chaplain Command Master Chief Petty Officer THOMAS PL BOYESiNas born on August 22, 1925 at Fall River, Massachusetts. He first entered the Navyiriduly 1943 and served aboard the USS GOFF CDD 2475, a four Piper which received a Presidential Unit Citation for its anti-submarine operations in Mid-Atlantic during NW II. He then part- icipated in the landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa under Admiral HALSEY. MasterChief BOYEShas had a long and dist- inguished careerservingin eleven different ships.He assumedhis present position as the mostSeniorenlisted mancnithe YOSEMITE when he reported aboard in August,1979.His pre- sent duty marks his third tour aboard YOSE- MITE. Chaplain Paul D. Robinson has been on active duty in the Navy since August, 1966. An ordained Baptist minister,lmzearned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford Uni- versity, Birmingham, Alabama, and the Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Bap- tist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. Chaplain Robinson's tours of duty have included service with the Second Marine Aircraft Ning, Cherry Point, North Caro- lina, Escort Squadron Six, Newport, Rhode Island,MarinelHrcraftGroup26, New River, North CarolinagNavalForces,VietnamgNaval Hospital and Naval Station, Key Nest, and the Naval Regional Medical Center, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Chaplain Robinson reported to the Yosemite for his present tour of duty in August, 1979. He was pre- viously assigned to the Yosemite from May, 1974 to April, 1976. HTCM T. Boyes Command Master Chief , E SPECIAL EVENTS CNC VISITS On May 30th the Chief of Navai Operations visited the Yosemite. He addressed the officers and crew on some of the probIems the Navy faces today and possibie ways of improving them.Ir1question and answer sessions he received vaIuabIe feedback from crewmembers that gave him insight into probIems as they are faced on a I personal IeveI. Receiving such feed- back is important because it wiII aIIow the CNO to work for the common interests of the greatest number of Navy men and women. Y0 EMITE CELEBRATES 36th BIRTHDAY I On May Zbth the Yosemite ceiebrated the 36th anni- versary-of its commissioning. It was a proud day fort. aII to know that after 36 years the Yosemite was stiII providing the. best tender services in the fIeet. At- tending a speciai birthday party for the Yosemite were Command Master Chief Thomas H. Boyes, the Yosemite's oldest saiior, and Fireman Recruit Brian F. Lee, its youngest. 1 4 'f-lvlraw-Mx XWWN-reewu Mw..N W Q 4 QQ XX W WN M I, ,Siu W , -N NN 3' wk - . NX xv? f x I x N 1 N 1 23 X 6' X Sfxy x'N XXNX X X' X X x xQ x X x wwk X X W QWXBS X X N'-A itll!! 2, . QAXXNQ. CDR J. Lindsay Executive Officer The Administrative Department takes care of the crew's service records and handles dozens of other administrative tasks necessary in operating,a ship of 900 people. In addition, the Admin Depart- ment and its offices perform a variety of other services that are needed to run a ship and arebeneficialfor the morale of the crew. Included in Admin are the Career Counselor's Office, Chaplain's Office, Closed Circuit Television Station, Command Master Chief's Office, Educational Services Office. Human Resources Management Support Systenn Legal Office, Master-at-Arms Office, Public Affairs Office, Personnel Office, Post Office, the Ship's Office, and the Special Services Office. The Admin Department, more than any other aboard the Yosemite, deals with the all-important human aspect of Navy life. The ser- vices it performs are invaluable for the smooth administrative operation of the ship and the.morale of the men who work on it. LT A. Alvey I , 1 l LTJG c. RAMSEY LTJG D. Gardner JAG Officer Education 81 Training Officer ,Admin Division Officer BMCS D Price GMTCS B Turner NCC C Griffin I YNCS R. Morrison, HTCM T. Boyes, TMC A. Kerntke, 'n Admin...CKneeling,lefttorightl YNSN R. Pettiford, PN2 0.K. Allen, PN3 J. Canizales, PCSN F. Raska, MR2 D. Rivas, IC1 J. Brooks, CSecond row,hands on kneesl PN3 A. Nash, YN2 M. Wade, PN2 D. Lee, RP3 R. Paulk, PN3 C. Ward, PNSN D. Guffey, CStanding, left to rightl JO3 B. Bell, YN1 R. Smith, PCSN A. Baldwin, PNSN D. Rosado, PN3 C. Gaut, ET3 W. Peveto, YN3 R. Bornes, PN3 R. 0'Malley, YN2 T. Rachko, TM2 R. Benner, TM3 H. Johnson Lv ' NMI' Wi mi, 041' IWWIY 09 2,T.wb AT 06 I f 4 Gin Lvl 4 ENGINEERING DEPT. 1 LCDR J. Othmer Ex-Engineering Officer CWO4 C. Dean MP ASSlSl3al'll1 ' Damage Control Assistant Engineering is the department that literally runs the Yosemite. It is responsible for operating and maintaining Yosemite's propulsion and auxiliary mach- inery as well as such systems as air conditioning, water supply, and interior communications. Engineer- ing also has the important responsibility of main- taining the Yosemite's damage control readiness and casualty control. The two division that make up the Engineering De- partment and some of their responsibilities are MP CMain Propulsionl, which handles the ship's boiler system, fuel supply, upkeep of machinery in the en- gine room, and production of water, and R CRepairJ , which is responsible forhandling the ship's electri- cal system, air conditioning, damage control readi- ness, and hull repair. G Overall, Engineering has the important task of keeping the Yosemite in smooth operating condition so it can function at peak performance and meet its obligations as a repair ship and maintain its repu- tation as one of the best tenders in the fleet. It is a job that the men of Engineering do well. ENS R. Martin LTJG C. Pottenger Ex MP Assistant l , LT S. Johnston Chief Engineer CMO2 Longmire MP Division Officer Mic J. Cowa a, MMC c. P - . P mm' HTC R' Jones, IPCS A- Topics, EMC D. Moefie, MMC D. Emerson A 7 I ? 1' MP Division... CKnee1ing, left to rightb BT2 C. Martinez, MMFN M. Fontenot, FN A. Nieman, BT3 B. Corbett, MMFA G. Dunnavan, CSecond rowj MM3 L. Regnier, BT3 B. Stokes, MM3 C. Hopson, BT2 M. Pringie, BT3 A. George, BTFN J. Heisei, CStanding,1eft to rightl BT1 H. Justiniano, BTFA D. Lira, BTFN T. Ramsey, FA K. Christian, BT2 R. Wiison, FA M. Counts, MM2 E. Brunson, FN R. Ahoia, FA W. ROY, FA G. Laughlin, BTFN R. Croteau, FA L. Olivarez, FA R. Beck, BTFN D. Dreyer, BT1 J. Crutchfieid. R Division... CFront row,' left to rightl HT1 P. Cullen, HT1 V. Cavin, HT2 R. Pittsley, EM1 G. Brown, IC2 H. Hoyman, FN P. Garcia, CSecond rowl EMFN J. Ramirez, HT2 B. Jagoe, HT1 L. Renaud, HTFN B. Edwards, FN -F. Chambers, HT2 R. Morse, HT3 S. Noolard, C'Third rowl SN J. Osby, HT3 R. Brown, EM2 P. Vanderbilt, HTFA W. Schuck, HTFA A. Rullo, HT3 A. Colognesi, HT3 M. Balcer, SN R. Smith, CFourth rowl FN B. Carter, EMFN R. Heck, EMFN- G. Brown, EMFN D. Heraghty, FA J. Witter, IC3 R. Rollins, HT2 G. Schroeder, FN P. Shanahan, FN E. Seabrook, HT3 M. Blevins, HTFA R. Thompson,HT2M. Wood, FAD. Ashworth, FA C. Bowen, SN T. Slaughter, CBack rowl HT3 W. Alloway, EM3 J. Herrmann, FN M. Rosier, EM2 D. McMurtrey, FA H. Holland, EM3 R. Rutherford, IC2 N. McLawhorn, FA H. Fulp, Not Shown: EM2 E. Wright, EM2 M. Hamilton, FN R. Covington, EM2 R. Cordova, FN R. Clogg, FN C. Vanburen, MM3 A. Rowland, MM1 B. Morris, MM2 V. Barter, MM3 C. Mattingly, FN N. walker, HTFN D. Gregory. 44 in CDR J. Archer Dental Department Head The Medical and Dental Departments look after the health and well being of Yosemite crewmembers. They provide services that range from simple immunizations and teeth-cleaning to surgery and major dental work if needed. V The MedicalDepartmentprovides a variety of health care services for the sick and injured. Besides the usual X-rays, shots, and physical examinations, the MedicalDepartment also has a preventive medicine pro- gram and a hearing conservation program. The Dental Department also has a preventive den- tistryprogram'h1addition to providing the usual range of dental services. This program is effective in de- tecting and preventing 'dental problems before they become too serious. ' Together, the skilled officers,hospital corpsmen, and dental technicians of the Medical and Dental De- partments provide a valuable service in keeping Yose- mite crewmembers and sailors of the fleet healthy so theyfcan perforn1their,jobs to the best of their abili- ties. LT A. Cepeda Medical Officers LCDR F. Hart LT R. Cowie LT J, Gates Dental Dental DTC Rockey, HMCS M. Goetsch, HMC A. Fox Dental Division Officer 'Q - , Meclica1...CLeft to rigmy SN w. 14011 HM2 S. Martinez, HM3 J. Green, HM2 T Hampton,HM3 R. Hei1man,HM3 F. Netzel Denta1...CFront row,1eft to rightj DT3 M. Rana1dson, DN N. Salem, DT3 J. Deffenbaugh, DN K. Harvey, CBack rowb DT1 D. Reece, DT2 A. Deese, SN S. Ruiz. SMCDKERS A popular event held during the cruise was a boxing smoker in Naples between men of the Yosemite and Sailors and Marines from the USS Spartanburg and USS Fairfax County. The Yosemite boxers proved that we could fight as well as we could tend ships and won seven out of eight matches that were held. It just goes to show that Yosemite sailors can do anythingwhen they set their minds to it. 4 X X REM. X ii A Q. .xx xxvxx X QYwK5 x ' 0 SS k KNXWNN.. xx . Nw w xwwwiw N x NA X-K X -xix S55 5 x X-fwgxxasxx V N5 xXx- X5 ' x Xxxwxb x ,X Q , f V , f 4 'XM X5 D IT 0 rx X .. XX 5 Q MQ Sw NN M x - YA: S XXL N W Q X Q mm, Aw x W W, A xg qwy, ,, ,wwix ,, 1, M Nw was f KXQN Z 9 x R, iq .- FQ M 7 9 ' NN XX .SX 'iii LTJG D. Loewer I-T M-. MHQHT Operations Department Head Navigator ENS E. Matricia Radio Central Operations is responsible for collecting, evaluat- ing and disseminating tactical and operational infor- mation. ltalsonmintains the ship's operating schedule andis responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Because of the nature of its work, the Operations Departmentmustwork around the clock. Operations con- sists of Radio Central,Ouartermasters, Radar, and the Signal Bridge. Radio Central must be manned 24 hours a day to send out and receive important messages and keep the ship informed of the latest news. Quarter- mastershelp guide the ship on its coursewhile under- way and the Operations Specialists man the radar sys- tem that is essential for the safe navigation of the ship. Signalmananswerand receive messages from near- by ships by means of flag hoists and signal lights. Operations provides a valuable service, especially when the Yosemite is at sea for days at a time and it is the only communication link between the ship and the rest of the world. QMC' C. Boudreaux . RMC D, Leggney - ' Operations... CKnee11ng, left to rightb SM3 D. Wi1Hams, RMSN A. Rosales, DS2 F. Sa11nas TM3 J. Samue1, RM3 L. Mi11er, RM2 D. Ga1ownia, CStand1ng, 1eft to rigntj QMSN D. West1y OSSN L. Brown, RM3 Huston, RM1 R. Buttman, TM3 J. Roberts, RM2 D. PoweH, RMSN M. Beamon SM3 P. Nugent, QM2 J. Cormeir, RM3 J. Reaves, RMSA S. Twyman, SN W. Hines. ERTREP The Yosemiteneedsa constant flow of supplies. One of the ways supplies are delivered while overseas is by means of vertical replenishments Cvertrepsl in which a helicopter from a nearby supply ship drops sup- plies in cargo nets. TheYosemitehad several major vertreps during this cruise. Each was successful thanks to the skill and hard work of all hands involved. Y x .4 I I 9 IP CDR K. Reynoids Repair Department Head As a tender, Yosemite's primary task is to provide repair services to Navy ships throughout the fieet. This is the job of the Repair Depart- ment, which is necessariiy one of the Targest departmentsaboardship.Withnmre than 45 offices and shops, the Yosemite is capable of providing services ranging from boiier repair to watch re- pair and just about anything in between. Seven divisionsmake up the Repair Department: RO CRepair'AdministrationJ, R-1 CHuTT Repairi R-2 CMachinery Repairi, R-3 CETectricaT Repairj, R-4 CETectronic Repairi, R-5 COrdnance Repairi, and R-6 CQuaTity Assurancei. D The Yosemite has a reputation as one of the finest tenders in the fleet. and much of this reputation is based on the outstanding work pro- vided by the Repair Department and the skiTTed men who work in it. LT M. Magiii ENS J. Smith CWO4 T. Napies LCDR J. Stuck Assistant Repair Officer LTJG C. Pottenger RO Division Officer R-1 Division Officer R-2 Division Officer R-3 Division Officer CWO4 C. Dean CWO2 R. Keys Cwgg J He1m . . . . . - LT G. S tt Ex-R-3 Div. Off. R-4 Division Officer R-5 Division Officer R-5 Divigigxxgfficer Repair Chiefs CFirst row, left to rightl BTC R. Ohar, B'CW E. Fitzgerald, EMCM R. Green, ETC J. Gentleman, ETC J. Barker, IMC J. Ragan, HTC A. Jones, HTC J. Mays. CStanding left to rightl EMC Jackson, MRC J. Handzuk, IMCS R. Kauppinen, FTGC F. Cole, EMC J. Harrell, MMC A. Boling, HTC J. Harrison, EMC G. Potts, ENCM J. Bridgeman, LIC L. Wilson, ETC J. Barker, FTCS V. Dutro, HTC R. Hatfield, MRC B. Barley, BTC T. Neubarth, ENC J. Bain, HTC V. Muscarello. A2 V ...,., , at , 'W Mx , X' 4 X. yu Q M 'f W To wake? xx ' M3 4 X Q .r ff Z' Q., R0 D1v1s1on...CLeft to r1gntDYN3 R. Garza, FTG2 J. Acosta, BTFN J. Kimber1y, HT2 D. Yates, HT2 K. Tucek, TM2 T. Pendleton, SN J. Ramey, GMGSN K. Pfistner, HTFN J. Runvan, MM2 J. Satterly, TM1 N. Tusing, HT2 J. Hughes, HT2 G. Pattison, HT1 R. Washabaugh, MM1 O. Johnson, HT1 W. Stinson,'EM2 D. Connell, FTG2 L. Atwood, HTFN M. Do1ese, HT3 R. Springer, SKl T. Snow, YN3 J. Marchese. ' - 4 1 R-1 Division... CKneeling, left to rightl HT1 E. Lynn, HTFN C. Foster, PMFN M. Arnold, 'HT2 A. Thomas, HTFN R. Adams, HTFN M. Riley, HTFN M. Christoff, HT3 J. Younkvich, CSecond rowl HT2 R. Crenshaw, HTFN M. Fusco, HT3 A. Emerson, HT3 J. Welch, HTFN B. Gilbreath, HTFN B. Johnson, HT3 J. Carr, HT2 S. Kennefic, HT3 J. Greenfield, HT3 C. Proffitt, CStanding, left to rightl HTFN J. Brainard, HT2 W. Sexton, FN J. Padgett, HT2 A. Blair, PMFN G. Totton, HT1 L. Scott, HTFN R. Stuck, HT2 W. Baker, HT3 L. Weber, HT2 T. Williams, HT2 W. Schnuphase, HT2 M. Heflin, HTFN D. Bennett, HT3 W. Prombo, HT3 R. Weston, HT3 J, Waite, HT2 R. Sigmon, HTFN M. Butterbaugh, HT2 W. Rosenberger. q R-l Division... Clineeling, left to rightl HTl J. Harper, HT3 D. Morley, HT3 M. Hall, HT2 B. Grandhal, Hl'l F. Crothers, HTFN K. Landry, SN G. Hetzer, CSecond rowl HT3 R. Albritton, HTFN D. Vertrees, HT3 C. Williams, HT3 R. Roush, Hl'3 B. Mahan, HT1 A. Lane, HT2 R. Harnish, CStanding, left to rigntj HT3 J. Verna, HT2 N. Bradley, HTFN T. Collins, HT3 M. Sanders, HT3 G. Rowe, HTFR S. Moody, HTFN R. Difloe, HTFA C. Huelle, Hll C. Spiker, HT3 E. Mayfield, HTFA G. Scnlutz, HTFN E, White.- 1 R-2 Division... CKnee1ing, left to rightj MM2 W. Hansen, MM3 M. Mulaliy, MLFN W. Benkert, MM2 M. Meivin, ML2 J. Stickiey, MM2 D. Gross, MLl P. Layson, ,CStanding,v1eft to rightl MLFN R. King, MM3 D. Robinson, MM3 L. Walker, MR3 T. Flood, BT3 D. Giesige, BT3 J. Zino, MLFN W. Stevens, BT1 R. Bickham, MMFA L. Leverett, MM3 G. Brown, MMFN Z. Levine, MM3 R. Jordan, MMFN R. Gray. V ,V A he R-2 Division... CKnee1ing, ieft to rightj EN3 G. Dawson,-BT3 J. Critten, EN3 A. Boiey BTFN V. Adams, BTFN S. Murray, BT2 M. Huniock, CStanding, left, to rightj ENFN R. Jenkins BT3 K. Armstrong, ENFN C. Springer, EN3 M. Tooie, EN3 R. Peak, EN3 J. Ferreira,.GSM2 J Davis, ENFN D. Dierkes, SN R. Smith, BTl R. Taylor, ENFN C. Fazio, BTFN J.. Castro, BT2 E Hoffman, BT3 M. Boudreaux, BT3 D. Bennett, BT1 R. Snider, BT1 C. Foster, BT3 R. Hayward EN2 J. Robinson. ' ' R-3 Division... CFi Green, EM3 D. Thomp IC2 R. Vance, EWFN L. Glover, LStandin F. Osorio, EW3 L. P EV3 N. Lentz, SN K. W. Wilhelm, EVC G. rst row, sitting left to rightl EW3 J. Dolan, EMFN S. Holmes, EMCM R. son, EM3 R. Dorans, EM3 D. King, CSecond row, kneelingl L13 M. Fields, P. Henderson, EMFA E. Medina, EMFN W. Crevello, ICFN G. Martinez, DMSN g. left to rightl LIC L. Wilson, IC2 J. Hartley, IC2 G. Bammann, LISN adua, IC3 R. Beatty, EM1 B. Rodriguez, LISN R. Sowards, IC2 S. Glover, Smart, LI2 J. Sides, EM1 V. Zubia, EM3 R. Rinker, EM2 M. Arellano, EM3 Potts. l 7 R-4 Division... CFirst row, left to rightl RMl J. Weaver, ET3 M. Uhrmacher, ET2 D. Hoppe, ET2 D. Windell, ET3 D. Urban, ET2 C. Young, ET3 R. Bell, CKneeling, second rowl ET3 A. Gurclin, ETSN J. Roach, ET3 T. Sunding, ET3 M. Rogers, ET3 G. Adams, ET2 D. Copes, ET2 D. Youngblood, ETSN S. Sweetin, fStandingl RM2 R. Williams ET1 R. Meusal, ET3 H. Clair, ET3 J. Schnitzer, ET2 R. Mood, ET2 C. Hemken, ET2 T. Lord, ET3 P. Zamora, ET3 B. Wallack, RM1 J. Whitehead, ET2 M. Redlon, ET1 R. Diefenbach. V fl J ' R-5 Division... lfFirst row, left to rightl OVISN D. Suares, OM2 D. Dean, BM3 T. Steppen, IMSN R. Jackson, IMSN J. Gregory, CKneeling, second rowl BWSN M. Blake, IM3 F. Saunders, IM2 D. Frantz, OW3 F. Crosby, IM1 L. Townsend, IM3 R. Finley, CStandingl SN S. Radinovac, IM1 I. Abelon, BW3 D. Pleszewski, BM1 J. Malovrh, SN R. Weatherly, OM2 T. Atwater, OM1 F. Hylton, BM1 R. Jones, HT1 D. Hart, Not Shown: FTG2 M. Kelso, FTG2 B. Holt, GMGZJ. Maas, GMG2 H. Singleton, GMGSA C. Parsons, FTGSN R. Dimieri, FTG1 J. Makert, IM3 R. Edmonds. in- R-6 DIVISION HT3 J. Bassett, HT3 R. Roche, HTl T. GiIIen, HT2 O. Lehman. . II OO ER Getting a little extra sleep at is lunch time, wherever possible a time honored tradition aboard Yosemite. Taking Hnoonersn is an and as these photographs show men of the Yosemite have become perts at being able to relax sleep in just about any place any position imaginable. Who you need a pillow and a blanke be comfortable? 9 the art the ex- and and says t to X f 5 f SS 3 , Ns 3 S 541 Q N WNNX f Q V, X M Q X w K1 X CDR R. Kreimer Supply Department Head The monumental task of procuring, stowing, and issuing all the stores and equipment needed by a ship the size of the Yosemite falls on the Supply Depart- ment. Supply provides spare parts for ships, super- vises and operates the ship's messes , issues paychecks , and provides personal services in the form of the ship's retail and clothing stores, laundry facilities, dry cleaning shop, and barber shop. The Supply Department consists of six divisions: S-1 CGeneral Storesl, S-2 CFood Servicel, S-2M CFood Service Attendantsl, S-3 CShip's Store and Retail Clothingl, S-4 CDisbursinQ5, and S-6 CData Process- ingj. Supply plays a vital role in the mission of the Yosemite. The men who work in it provide a dependable system for supplying food, clothing, money, and all the other necessities and personal services needed to keep a ship like the Yosemite running and serving as the best repair ship in the fleet. LCDR C. Inouye LTJG J. Fawbush ENS R. DA-Y LTJG J. Fireoved S-1 Division Officer Food Service Officer S-3 Division Officer Disbursing Officer SKCM H. Gibson, SKC R. Bartholomew, DPC T. Lawson, DKC D. Farrely, SHC R. Oliver ? r . sxnw S-1 Division... CFront row, left to rightl SK3 L. Otis, SK3 R. Glaspie, SK1 J. Gate.s, SKSN G. Bayes, SK3 R. Morse, SKSN J. Anderson, SK3 P. Rezac, SKl D. Palarca, SKCM H. Gibson, CBack rowl SK3 M. Blackman, SK3 C. Santiago, SKSN J. Guanciale, SKSN E. Del Bosque, SK3 T. Holland, SK1 T1 Brooks, SK1 K. Parks, SK1 J. Weaver, SKSN D. Gray. iii ,ffm X M 2535- M., ..,. Si. .W M,,A.g,,. f , ff ff V-, ifvwf fl, Z J, 1 I Nm.. Q. , fry' 1 lf. , ' K V , .1 ll. Y fs fin l! lr -ff .. f V .... . Z .,f, . if X f f, . f ff V V, 4 ,. , wk' V 227 I J may-4-wma? 1 f w asa X ix ogy' Q aff axyfwz S-2 Division... CKnee1ing, ieft to rightj MS1 E. Navarro, MS1 E. Reyes, MS1 E. Fiordeiiza, SN D. Sharp, MSSN C. Herrington, MS2 C. Calma, MS3 M. Devauit, CStanding, left to right? MS3 N. Wiiiiams, MSSA N. Brathwaite, MS3 C. Joyner, MS3 D. Dennehy, MS3 S. Hiii, SN R. Mahler, MS2 C. 'MitCheH, MSSA P. Mara, SN E. Vaiie, MS3 G. Peitier, MS3 T. Conneii, MS1 J. Robinson, MS3 T. Adams, MS3 E. Chaparro. N as eu lil---' W K S-2M Division... CFar ieftj TM1 R. Wilson and Cfar rightj GMG1 J. Magee CEn1isted Dining Faciiity Master-at-Armsj, CFirst row, left to rignty IMSA R. Christian, FR M. Megener, FA M. Edwards,SN D. Guffey, FR C. Veidran, SR M. Keiiy, CSecond rowb SA R. Jones, FA R. Darr, SR R. Williams, FA D. Barker, SA J. Green, SR K. Phaneuf, CThird rowl SR D. Ladd, SN K. Scnou, SA W. Sunbury, GMFN R. Jenkins, SR R. Dixon, FA J. Zimmerman, fBack row! FA M. Eckhout, SA M. Webb, FA N. Henry, HTFN L. Stringer, EMFR J. Garner. E l S-2M Division... CFirst row, left to rigwtj FN P. Keiiy, HTFA W. Schuck, FR S. Poweii, FR B. Roberts, SR M. Poiite, FR M. Rehiing, CSecond rowj BTFA J. Levinskas, SA R. Alien, T. Pyies, SR M. Neiman, FA R. Thompson, SA N. Baker, FN J. Young, MRFA H. Smith, HTFA Leggett, FA R. Fairman, SR J. Washington, SA N. Stroupe, CBack rowj SA M. Pitts, BTFA Hoimes, SR P. Bianchi, BTFR A. Henderson, FA C. Bowen. S-3 Division...CKnee1ing in foregroundj SH1S. Henderson Ueftl and SH1 S. Snowden Crightl, CFirst row,1eft to right? SHC R. O1iver, SH3 R. Panganiban, SHST1 E. RuffeH, SHSN D. Welch, SH3 R. Sykes, CSecond row? SH3 G. Davis, SH3 M. Trapp, SA A. CorraHza, SH3 L. Carstarphen, SHSN V. Ta1bert, CBack rowj SH3 L. Stewart, SH3 C. Edler, SN A. Moore, SN A. Oliviera, SH2 J. Patterson, SH3 C. Green. S-6'rDivision CFirst row,.1eft to rightj DPl J. Brown, DPSN J. Whalen, DP1 J. Valerio, DPl F. LaForest,,DP3 A., Stee1e, DPSN K. Thompson, DSZR. Mi11er, DPSN M. Mascetti , DPl F. Mummey, DP3 W. Proctor, DPSN E. AR- V S-4 DIVISION M J ne11, DPSN Henry, DP2 J. Lewn, DS1 K.. Sorem. DK3 Williams, DKSN Adam, ' DK1 Stanley, DKSN Looney , , N, X T. .I I - - .F 1 ' S v , X.XXx. 7 A r X i 1 2 I i LCDR T. Byrnes WEPS!Deck Department Head LTJG D. williams lst Lieutenant Yosemite's Weapons Department is responsible for maintainingtheship'sammunition,upkeeping and operat- ing the ship's boats and preserving and painting the exterior of the Yosemite. Weapons consists of three divisions: First, Second, and Third divisions. The First and Second divisions makelnnthe deck force that handles maintenance of out- sidespaces and the ship's boats. Its the skilled boat- swain's mates and men of the deck force who handle the linesandanchorsduringsea detail, maintain Yosemite's appearance by constant cleaning and painting of the exterior, and drive liberty boats to the pier when the ship is anchored out. The men of the deck force are true sailors of the Yosemite who must often work long hoursand in adverse weather conditions so the ship can get its job done effectively and look its best. Thirddivisionhandlesandnmintainsammunitionaboard the Yosemite. They are responsible for maintaining security and constant temperature checks necessary for ammunitionstorageareas.Theirskill in handling poten- tially dangerous materials is evident in their fine safety record. Sw .gxglw ' S ' D - CWO3 J. Smith LTJG C. Ramsey 3rd Divisionfweps Ex-2nd Div. Off. DMD R. wade BMC A. Neal lst Division Officer 2nd Division Officer ' lst Division... CFront row, sitting from left to rightl SR D. Lively, SA R. Driscoll, SR J. Phillips, BM3 J. Hodge, BM3 D. Shelly, SN H. Santiago, SN B. Patterson, CSecond row, kneelingl SN G. Harshaw, SA S. Longoria, SR C. Clayton, SR J. Sanchez, SR R. Burrows, SN P. Querido, Clhird row, hands on kneesl SA M. Pitts, SA J. Gowen, SN F. Stines, SR C. Joyner, SA B. Milne, lStanding, left to rightl SR J. Merkle, BM3 M. Bart, SN R. Eklund , SA B. Cannon, SR G. Harris, BM3 L. Simmons, SA D. Clark, SA L. Wallace, SN L. Applewhite, BM3 L. Aiken, SN S. Morris, BM1 N. Zea. l 4. 2nd. Division... CFront row, left to rightj YN3 T. MacJarre't, SR E. Moore, BM3 B. Tor, BM3 R. Myers, ' SN M. Courtney, BM3 L. Peters, SN J. Valdez, SN N. Walk, CSecond rowl BM2 S. Swinzinski, BM2 T. Tennant, SN N. Mabrey, SN G. White, BM3 N. Arnold, SA S. Ross, BM3 J. Petrocelli, SN R. Bybee, CTnird rowl SA R. Oliver, BM3 A. Myrick, BM3 W. Wood, SNP. Roark, SNR. Francisco, SN J. Slocum, BM2 M. Gruber, BM3 E. Betty, CStandingJ SA S. Jacobs, SN P. Nicholson, SN A. Augustine, SR R. Hand, SN Barton, SA E. House, SA H. Nilliams,.SA M.Nieman, SR G. Flummer, SN C. White, SA L. Kilgore, SR D. Fox, SN G. Ciarletta, SR C. Dixon, SN E. Smith, SR R. Reher. ,I Q ' S 3rd Division... CKnee1ing, ieft to right! TM3 R. Lee, TM2 E. Diaz, GMGSN M. Smith, GMG3 J Whittemore, TMSN B. Scribner, TM3 S. Carpenter, GMG1 M. King, CStandingD GMG3 G. Geib GMTl W. Keiier, GMGSN J. Weeks, TMSN T. Seldon, GMT3 W. Cosby, TM1 W. Jackson, TM3 G Noodle, TM1 R. Green, TMSA W. Smith, TM2 M. Gibbons. XX it Qaf as ' S ' ss., .wi A-:Qx 9.1.1 'fr it X NEW ARRIVALS lFront row, left to rightb YN3 C. Landowskie, PN1 R. Moore, GMG2 H. Singleton, DN F. Reid IC2 B. Bond, HT3 G. Holvoet, ET3 F. Northrup. CSecond rowl SR C. Clayton, IC1 M. Moake MM3 J. Jenkins, DS3 J. Quinton, DP3 D. Edwards, BTFN D. Manchester, SN S. Jacobs, SN R Bybee.,CThird rowl BM2 C. Meggs, MM2 J. Fulbright, DP2 H. Mhyte,' EMFN D. Wilson, MMFA D Elander, EM3 D. Mueller, HT2 W. Brewer, BTFR B. Lee, HTC L. Mapps Cstanding, far rightl , MIDSHIPMEN CFront ron, left to rightl MIDNX3 Peterson, MIDNX3 Vanderbeer, YN3 Landowskie CLeading Petty Officerl MIDNX3 Waye, CStanding, left to rightl MIDN!1 Lindenbaum, MIDNX3 Manna , MlDNf3 Phillips, MIDNX3 Schurman, MIDNX3 Updegrove, MIDNX3 Nowell, MIDNI3 Scott, MIDNX3 Williams, MIDNX3 Stanura. L THE DEPARTURE On January 25th the USS Yosemite Departed Mayport Naval Station to begin its five-month cruise in the Mediterranean as a Sixth Fleet tender. Like all departures, it was a sad occasion for those who would be separated from their family and friends. It was also a time filled with acticipation and excitement. For many men it would be their first visit over- seas. Ahead lay new adventures and the opportunity to learn about new people and places. Before departing, crewmembers bid their family and fri- ends a last farewell. Then it was time to cast off.and begin Med Cruise 80. all X S.. f 'wi , 3 me U v 7, ,.+,e S, 'V i :F an M . Mg , ..., '-f1.M- ...A- Before the trip across the Atlan- tic could begin the Yosemite had to stop off in Charleston, S. C. to on- load ammunition.!h1all-hands affair, ammo onload took three days of non- stop work to complete. when it was finished tons of ammunition had been carried on to the Yosemite and near- ly everyone could complain of sore muscles and an aching back. , ,, ff, wfmww , , X X X ek, ., f te? ws . i' H M, 4, ., Upon leaving Charleston the Yosemite began its voy- age across the unpredictable Atlantic to the Mediter- ranean. Seas that were calm and peaceful one minute were filled with ten-foot waves that rocked the ship the next. At times it was enough to make even the most experienced sailors a bit queasy. Twelve days after leaving the States the Yosemite pulled into Rota, Spain for a brief visit to refuel and give some of the crew liberty. llll-- PALMA Paima is a scenic Spanish city iocated to the east of Spain on the isiand of Majorica. Known as the Hdewei city of the Mediterranean,H Paima is a popuiar tourist resort for European vacationers. Its natur- ai beauty also made Paima a favorite liberty port of much of the crew. fy X. vs tc FRE! 2? if. s-ss c ,M-on 4 TARAN The crew got its first taste of Italian lifestyle in Taranto, Italy, Small cars jamming the roads and alleys , merchants and vegetable stands along the streets, and laundry hang- ing from the buildings were just .a few of the new sights crewmembers saw. Although Taranto is not a popular tourist area, the crew still enjoyed visiting it because it gave them a chance to see what an Italain city unaffected by outside influences is like. 4 il-1 APLE Naples, Italy was the Yosemite's longest port of call. with two sepa- rate visits the Yosemite spent a total of nearly two months there. There were many things to see and do in Naples, but one of the most popular pastimes for crewmembers was bar- gaining with street vendors for sou- venirs to take back home. Weekend trips to Rome and nearby Pompeii were also popular, as was the local USO, which provided sailors with a home away from home. RCME Only a few hours away from Naples by bus, the classical city of Rome was a sight that few crewmembers could pass up. The Vatican museum, the Coliseum, and the Forum were just a few of the places the crew visited on guided tours. A visit to Rome will stand out for many as one of the most memorable parts of the cruise. - PCDMPEII Tours to the city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvias were offered nearly every weekend the Yosemite was in Naples. Many men took advantage of the guided tour and visited the an- cient city of Pompeii at the foot of Vesuvias that was destroyed when the volcanic mountain erupted centuries ago. sq E ya fi 'is Z f im! xt I 2 M MAIAGA The small citycyfMalaga, surround- ed by mountains along the southeast coast of Spain, was another favorite among crewmembers. Seeing Picasso art exhibits , watching bull fights, or just relaxing on sidewalk cafes were activities the crew found en- joyable. The friendliness and warmth the people of Malaga displayed to- ward Yosemitecrewmemberswas perhaps the best part of our two week stay in this beautiful Spanish city. BARCELCNA Barcelona, a large and colorful city along Spain's northeast coast, provided a variety activities for Yosemite crewmembers. As in Malaga therewerebullfight,sidewalk cafes, and innumerable shops for buying locally made gifts such as jewelry and leather goods. A particular fa- vorite among crewmembers was Barce- lona's zoo, which featured wild and exotic animals frmnaround the world. GRANADA S CORDOBA Many crewmembers took advantage of Spanish port visits to do sightseeing in such nearby cities as Cordoba and Granada. Occupied by the Moors cent- uries ago, Granada and Cordoba stiii retain a strong Moorish infiuence es- peciaiiy in the area of architecture. Favorite sights were the Arabesque Alhambra in Granada and the Meguiia in Cordoba.The fertiie Andaiusion re- gion surrounding Granada and Cordoba is fiiied with scenic oiive groves and grape arbors that stretch for mi- ies. ' Y HOMEWARD BOUND li Cruisebook Staff: photographs, text, layout and design PH3 M. Creighton PH3 K. Watson J03 B. Bell produced by the Yosemite Print Shop: -IC L. Wilson -I2 J. Sides LI3 M. Fields -ISN R. Sowards -ISN F. Osorio SN K. Smart Supervising Officer: LTJG C. Ramsey The Cruisebook Staff would like to thank everyone who helped us put this book together, particularly the Divi- sional Cruisebook representatives and individuals whocon- tributed personal photographs. Without their help a job that was difficult would have been impossible.