SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

ROW 1: MS3 Luciano C.L., MSSN Ballinger D.E. JR., SH3 Hardy R.W., DK3 Magaling
D.C., SK3 McGee O.J., SKC Fores E.G. ROW 2: SKC Reboya E.C., MSC Arciaga R.R.,
SK3 Sterry A.V., MS3 Sherlock D.L., SH3 Robinson J.M., SH2 Meheegan S.E.,
DK1 Tackett D.E., MS3 Legare S.P., LT Peterson L.V. ROW 3: LT Stone L.W.,
MS1 Burks J.W., SK1 Williams J.W. JR., SH1 White R.E., SH3 Williams C.S.,
SK3 Elliott R.S., MSSA Hembree S.A., MS2 Sanders M.
The various ratings in Supply Department consist of SK, SH, DK, MS. SK (Storekeepers)-
They are the Navy's supply clerks, providing the needed supplies that are used throughout
the ship, from machinery repair parts to oil, greases, food and forms or anything
else a work center might need. SH (Ship's Serviceman)- Providing service to the crew,
they operate and maintain the ship's store, barber shop, laundry, and soda machines, each
a key factor in the well-being of a sailor at sea. DK (Disbursing Clerk)- Maintain the
financial records of each crew member aboard ship. They ensure accurate payrolls are kept
up-to-date and process vouchers for travel expenses. While overseas, they play a key - in
assisting the crew in money exchange. MS (Mess Management Specialist)- The cooks and
bakers (Jack of the Dust). They maintain food storage, both dry and frozen.
Cooking and preparing meals is a round-the-clock job.

LTJG Peterson |

SK2 Williams |

SH2 Mehegan, SH1 White |
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