| 1. | United Defense | Mr. Jeff Van Keuren: He has provided a great deal of the information and photographs you will find on the Weapons page. He is also continuing to assist in research to add other weapons system information such as the 5"/38 MK 38 and 16"/50 Gun Systems. |
| 2. | GMCS(SW) Matt Luna | For his support in my efforts to put this site together and further the Association of Gunner's Mates. |
| 3. | Mr. Jack Photenhauer | If not for him, the Association of Gunner's Mates would not exist and you would not be viewing this page. Jack has a wealth of contacts and is always providing insight into additions. |
| 4. | GMC(SW) Ray Bales | When I first decided to build a web page, he provided me with the information on Web Authoring Tools and has provided some of the clip art and photos you see through out the site. |
| 5. | FCCS(SW) Bill Bond | For the help and encouragement he provided when building this page. |
| 6. | FCCS(SW) Charles Guthrie | For his assistance in searching the web and finding information to post throughout the site as well as his constant encouragement. |
| 7. | Howard Wright | I thank Howard for donating the information on the 16"/50, 40MM, 20MM and 5"/38 MK 28 weapons information. I also thank him for allowing us the use of the Battleship firing the 16" gun applet. Your contibution is greatly appreciated. I encourge all to visit the USS WASHINGTON BB-56 SITE |