In the middle is Steve Hilton.  To his right is another fun-loving character

An after-inspection picture.   Left to right:  BTCS Billy Tholle and Steve Hilton.
To quote Steve "One of the best Chiefs I ever had.  He pushed me to advance in rate"

The late night watch in the aft fireroom.  From left to right:
Paul ?, Steve Hilton, an unknown, and Terry Fitzgerald

The happy crew of the aft fireroom.  Most of these are weekend warriors.
While the Laffey was in DC, she was a Reserve Tin Can.

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