Boat Division 93 escorted the Portland PT 658 to Rose Festival
June 4 2009
L-R: CDR Larry Bissonnette Ret, EN2 Paul Portugal, LCDR Selectee Alburger, LT Melissa McEwan, EO1 John Meredith (Coxswain), Unknown, EN1 Rich Hoffman (Above), BMC Bob Cook Ret. Kneeling: YNSN Robles, Unknown. Master Chief Dobbins took the picture i love the patch and Boat Number all kinda PBRish.
PT 658
PT 658 underway and proud
BMC Bob Cook Ret, LCDR Selectee Alburger, LT Melissa McEwan USNR
All members of Boat Division 93 are eligible to be full members of Gamewardens of Vietnam
the first to join was EN1 Ploor --- who will be next.
Summer Games
or
Deployment to to Hawaii
Boat Division 93 group picture on the Mighty Mo during their summer deployment for training
Their location was great but they still had to conduct training exercises --- MA3 Scruggs, OS1 Kinderknecht, BM2 Shadwick, EN1 Hoffman, LCDR Blood prepare to get underway.
ON Patrol
While on patrol they found a local craft filled with "friendly" natives
The boats of Boat Division 93 at the pier after a successful patrol
A good omen in the sky over Boat Division 93
Shipping over in the uniform of the day?
EO1 Arnold re-enlists at Punchbowl Military Cemetary. Oath administered by LCDR Humphrey, read by SKCS Jeno. What a location to dedicate yourself to additional Navy Service.
The Boats of Boat Division 93 proceed in a solemn column past the Arizona Memorial and salute those who were lost and served before them!!
We at Gamewardens are proud of our small boat brothers
The Northwest Chapter Gamewardens of Vietnam Held a Awards ceremony on June 7th 2008 while we were in Portland for Rose Festival
Many members of Boat Division 93 have supported our unit over the last 12 months. Only 3 were at the assembly so we honored then and will hold additional ceremonies until all receive their honors.
LCDR BLOOD having his new rank pinned by CDR Rial and CDR (Selectee) Story
QMCS Hickethier presenting a certificate of Appreciation to EN1 Beatty as CDR Rial and EN1 Nace look on. In the background is LCDR Blood
EN1 Nace also received a certificate of Appreciation
More pictures will be added as I get them.
CDR Selectee Brad Story, QMCS Heinz Hickethier with CDR Rial after presenting a PBR print to the unit.
Several men and women of of Boat Division 93 visited our PBR at Rose Festival
L to R MA2 Matthews, GMSN Sjulstad, IT1 Powell, GM2 Jordan, GM1 Peek, QM1 Torrance, PS2 Skaggs, EN2 Kent, HT1 Gray, MA3 Scruggs, SK3 Steffen, QMC Hingley
Our men in Black Berets L to R are QMCS Hickethier, ENC Stephens, SN Dennis
IBU 13 has been Reborn as
Maritime Expeditionary Boat Division 93
They are now bigger and better. On the right hand side of their patch you see the Phoenix rising from the ashes. This is not just a mythical event but a historical event because the Phoenix comes from the patch of
River Section 544 and River Division 593
Gamewardens Rides Again in the lives in today's Warriors and heroes.
Heraldry:
The colors' history and meaning - Warrior and Military Strength (red) , Truth and Loyalty (blue)
The shield for its symbolism and the heritage of IBU-13
The Phoenix is from a Meritorious Combat Unit, River Division 593, in Vietnam. Their CO and many members have settled in the PDX area. We wanted to honor that boat heritage.
The pattern in the lower left is in the shape of Oregon state from where our unit is home ported (each Blue "square" is the shape of the state)
The Latin "CLIPEUS NAVIUM" means "SHIELD of the FLEET", our mission.
MIND
Training: This is what it's all about. We all need to “hit the books” of our trade often to keep our knowledge fresh. There will always be planned training but don’t hesitate to use down time to do “hip pocket training”. Pass on your knowledge and “train your replacement”. At every brief cover the CO’s standing orders, weapons commands and safety, and rules of engagement (ROE). Everyone should know these cold!
Responsibility: Collateral duties will be spread out among everyone. Sailors will be held accountable to ensure completion of their assigned tasks, however don’t be afraid or hesitant to ask for help. No Sailor should be left to sink or swim. We will look out for each other and readily offer help where needed.
BODY
Physical Training: Get Tough! You must adopt routine exercise into your daily life. Just like brushing your teeth. Your body must be physically strong and flexible to meet our mission on a day to day 24-7 schedule. We aren’t Navy SEALS, but I expect our Small Boat Sailors to be fit above the standard. We will PT hard, and often. Our lives depend upon it!
Diet: It is critical that you have a healthy eating lifestyle to support your physical training. Pause and think about what you put into your body in terms of food and drink.
SPIRIT
Morale: Without high moral the team cannot succeed. We have always done very well at adapting to stressful situations. There will be a steady strain on the lines as training ramps up. Get to know your shipmates and learn to work with them all. As a unit, led by our First Class Mess we will make MWR a priority. Work hard. Play hard.
Tradition: As American Sailors, we stand on the shoulders of heroes. Since 1775 we remember those who have gone before us and by doing this, hope to capture and carry on their “Warrior Spirit”. As Small Boat Sailors you belong to an elite community. You will be recognized as so. Our heritage has deep veins in the Brown Water Navy of Viet Nam and we will pay special honor to those traditions as well. We will take every opportunity to forge the link between our past, present and future as we prepare for war. Unit Pride!
Inshore Boat Unit Thirteen
Swan Island, Portland Oregon
Members of the Northwest Chapter visited IBU 13 on May 19th as guests of the unit and LCDR Story commanding officer
Two of the unit's SeaArk craft at the docks of the reserve station. After or tour of the facilities we would be treated to a ride boats.
The CO, LCDR Story and his XO greets our group BM1 Ryan McAllister gives our group at tour of the IBU facilities
Those of you who believe that I do not live in reality and tell stories ---- the person in dark glasses to the right of Larry is my TWIN brother Alex --- really!
PO1 Ryan, Patrol Leader and boat driver show off his boat to members of our group
We were given a ride and demonstration of the boating skills by the Sailors of IBU 13 --- the ride was amazing. We can attest to the fact that they are right up there with the best and we are honored to be associated with the members of today's new Brown Water Navy.
WOW what a ride!!!! 35 kts, fast turns and the thrill of shooting the wake.
The above pictures were take through the window of boat number 33
L to R --- EN3 Roby, BM1 Seitz, Bob Cook, BMC RD 593, LT Alburger, Don Dennis SN RD 531, ET2 Booker, BM1 Witters, Alex Hickethier, BM1 McAlister and Larry Bissonnette LT RD 593
