Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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Tiger Miranda receives his Surface Warfare Ti- Two more watches, Dad, and you can relieve me The Akans gang lioni W Chief Brundage, Tiger Tour Guide Rock n Roll Tiger QRR, QI 93

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OPERATION TIGER 1990 Tiger Alex Miranda gets some tips on DDRT train- ing from OSSn Gomez. The ASWO and his dad Operation Tiger is a chance for a sailor ' s male family member or friend to ride the ship for a week from Hawaii to the main- land. So we embarked our ' Tigers on 12 December and went to sea the next morning. The cruise gives the Tigers a chance to see what their sponsors really do at sea, plus a chance for the crew to show off a little. Operation Tiger ' 90 was a resounding success! rC2 Kevin McGovem and his Tiger A Tiger Cruise is not all fun and games :erNii! LT Sawin shows his son the CSC in CIC. Little Lenny gets semaphore lessons from hi: dad ■ SM3 Miranda and his father, Alex Wheres the brakes? The Brockmeier Three

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20 DECEN After 6 months of steaming in harms way, the Captain and crew of AnTIETAM sail through the embracing arms of Queens Gate and into the inner harbor sanctuary of naval Station Long Beach. Mer men are weary from the journey but can easily mus- ter the energy and enthusiasm to receive a kings welcome from family, friends, and the news media. This reunion comes just before the Christ- mas holidays, bringing a spe- cial gift to those who endured the long separation. the grey Lady emerged under an overcast sky ■ jftff. The news crews shot foolage from the pier ' l «i. -: and from the ship. SM Pariso tossed the first line over to officially end USS AMTIETAM s WESTPAC lndian Ocean Arabian Quif cruise 1990. We won t soon forget how the dream cruise quickly turned into a true challenge or the immense pride we felt in being first on station, 100% mission capable, and prepared to stand into danger whenever and wherever necessary. 94 HOMECOI