Acadia (AD 42) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1983

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Diego Garcia provided Acadia with some of the greatest chal- lenges it has encountered in its short career as a U.S. Navy Tender. From the anchor windlass on the USNS Overseas Valdez, to the damaged flight deck and hanger doors of the USS Trippe, the Ship ' s first submarine avail- ability, to the over 400 odd jobs the USS Texas presented our Eiec- ronic Repair Division. In every one of those mentioned cases, and many more that are not listed, the Acadia excelled in its ability to provide shipyard quality work, while anchored out, to each and every one of its customers. LIFE ON THE LAGOON

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SIGNS OF HABITATION BOWLIM . DEW m Y m HOnSOF OPERATION 0900-2200 DAILY • Although not a large base, it still supplied many pleasant ways to spencJ an afternoon. Its s unny beaches and dense jungles provided great places to party as well as excellent spots for solitary meditation. Some attractions; A four- lane bowling alley, a Miniature Golf course, a Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Playing Fields left no excuse for not enjoying the physical activi- ties while the Hobby Shop provided a way to spend constructive hours, and without ques- tion, water sports enthusiasts were in paradise. Both times the ship stopped there, many found time to: get tanned, get bored, get to know yourself, get closer to friends, get homesick, get in shape, get out of shape, get sick of the ship, get shots, and get into something impor- tant to yourself. But most of all, it was a time to get hot!! A-y TnPtCL GROUND rules: 1.N0 SWIMMING. SN0RKEIIH6 OR DIVING AT ANY TIME. 2.F0R SAFETY REAS0NS.WADIN6 IS PERMITTED TO A DEPTH OF 2 FT. ONLY. REF: NSFDGINST 17K)-7A ' ON THE FOOTPRINT OF FREEDOM



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Coconut football is tun, but highly dangerous One of the uninvited guests Surf, sun, and sdlling PARTY ON THE ROCK None of this would have been possible without the support of everyone aboard. Engineering kept our power going, Medical kept our bodies going. Our Mess Specialists satisfied our phys- ical hunger, while the chaplain and the Site T.V. crew fed our souls and minds. Liberty itself would be nearly impossi- ble without the Deck Dept. And, just try to enjoy being ashore without the Disbursing crew, or even the ship ' s stores. And a special thanks to the gang in the Post Office, who put up with our gripes, and our complaints, and man- aged to smile through most of it ... Thank you ail. HI MOM!!!! Knights of this round table ' You ' ll never guess how it got away ■Quarters is when, loniorrowf ? ' Er, miss, two more please. '

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