Friday, October 16, 2009

Progress Report UpdatePosted October 16, 2009Click on thumbnails for larger image

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and would like to apply please send your resume and qualifications to webskipper@lstmemorial.org. This is a nonpaying volunteer position.

Kenny Adams presenting Tom Diener his well deserved 2000 hour jacket.The Coast Gaurd inspecting one of our many Tanks.Coast Gaurd using a flashlight to get a good look at the ribs in a tank.

Captain and one of the Coast Gaurd crew discussing which tank to inspect next.Jim Scott closing up a tank after inspection. We passed the inspection and will not have to go to dry dock for at least another 5 years.Kenny Adams welding a new ladder in one of the tanks.

Jerry Howe climbing into a tank so he can clean the tank edges for lid replacement.A Black Hawk helicopter flying over the LST 325 during Freedom Festival 2009.The Captain accepting an award for the LST 325 and crew from Garry Hisel for helping to make the MVPA convention an AWESOME event.

Not only do the marines require everyone to salute to come on board but every now and then they get a hug. Jeffersonville TripAnd the hugs keep on coming. Jeffersonville TripBob Barbier, Harry Zillion and Ray Studer received their 2000 hour jackets from the Captain. Jeffersonville Trip

Harry Manor taking the opportunity to grease the bow door gears as D Churchwell looks on. Jeffersonville TripTurn about is fair play D Churchwell applies the grease as Harry Manor supervises. Jeffersonville TripBruce Voges gives Gladys Hisel a flower for her hair. Jeffersonville Trip

Hiram "Too Tall" Brownell displaying the "Puppy's Foot" he wants the younger visitors to find. Jeffersonville TripThe Captain presenting Tony Lamantia his 80 hour crewmember badge. Jeffersonville TripA group of students trying helmets on in troop berthing. Jeffersonville Trip

High School Navy ROTC students waiting their turn to tour the ship in Jeffersonville.
Issac our Merchant Marine intern showing one use for the highline chair.The Captain presenting Stephen Weiler his 80 hour crewmember badge.

Another one of our involved families, 3 generations, Stephen Weiler, Dennis Weiler and Kenneth Weiler.
Nick Jochim and Dave Schrader placing spools of wire in preparation for the big wiring  change over project coming up the first week of November.Power tree constructed by the ship's carpenters and electricians to be used during ship wiring change over during first week of November.

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