There’s a lot to catch up on since the end of week 5. Our Weapons officer, ENS Staudt, and his crew of gunners mates hosted another gun shoot. This time the ship simulated warning shots and disabling fire using our .50 caliber machine guns.

The crew also awarded MK1 Caropepe as their Sailor of the Quarter for the Second quarter of 2008. Congratulations!

The MOHAWK family grew by six this week when we took on an aviation detachment. The crew is very excited to be working with a helicopter.

Like all good weeks onboard MOHAWK, we concluded a restful Sunday with the boarding of a suspect fishing vessel before our transit into our final port call of the patrol. The crew then said goodbye to our Executive Officer and Supply Officer. Good luck CDR Polizzotto and CWO Jeffcoat, we wish you fair winds and following seas for your next tour!

Photos

FS1 Swedo hosting another delicious treat for the crew. S’mores!

OSC Whittle and CDR Nieves satisfying their sweet tooth

MOHAWK Gym

OSC Hulett and CDR Polizzotto enjoying sunset and s’mores

ENS Rice and ENS Turner making a thorough round of the engine room prior to OOD watch

DC3 Stacey and EMC Breck standing watch in the engine room

The fueling team standing by to replenish the helicopter

Our tie-down crew resting in between evolutions

OS3 Wheatley receiving his good conduct award!

Our Sailor of the Quarter nominees, SN Alejandro, OS3 Bradley, FS1 Swedo, EM2 Santos and MK1 Caropepe. Congratulations to everyone on your nominations!

MK1 Caropepe is MOHAWK’s Sailor of the Quarter! Bravo Zulu!

CWO Jeffcoat receiving his departing award, Good Luck at HITRON Suppo!

Happy studying and enjoy the Naval War College XO!

Our rescue swimmer, ENS Bicsak, after a successful man-overboard drill. He saved the Captain!