Barbour County (LST 1195) - Naval Cruise Book

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Sailor ' s Talk 1 ACKERMAN, TERR Y E OS2 Favorite port: The days follomng Phuket. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Arrival I SD Future plans: It ' s always a mystery. If I were CO for one day 1 would: Order that her- man ' s bolts bolts be replaced! ARMIJO, MARIANO S. ENS Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia: Women, Tracy, gold coast Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Falling in the sea water m Bahrain. (Persian Gulf) funny part was that I tvasn ' t drunk! Future plans: Colle e: Settle down and have a fam- ily. If 1 were CO for one day I would: Advance everyone in their rate 1 paygrade that deserve it. BENSON, KIM QM3 Favorite port: Phuket, Thailand. Nice and cheap hotels, beach and good food. Most Memorable Day of PAC: Wog Day Future plans: R-R If I were CO for one day I would: Grant special liberty to all the QM ' s for one week of their choice. B INGHAM, RICHARD BRETT BM2 Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia because the peo- ple were really friendly towards you and made you feel comfortable. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When I zcas UNREP DAP during collision with USS CON- QUEST. Future plans: Getting out and going to school. If I were CO for one day 1 would: Give everybody on the ship a Letter of Commendation for all the support and hard U ' ork they did throughout PAC. NO one was a stand out. BOGGAN, WADE D. OSSN Favorite port: Phuket, Thailand to be honest 1 don ' t really remember much but my friends said I had a good time. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When we took a bite of the Conifuest. Ha, someone ' s gonna burn for that. Future plans: There is no future; there is only now. If 1 were CO for one day I would: Make all the officers field day their spaces while chiefs mess cooked. On top of that the crew would enjoy holiday routine. BORDEN, JOSEPH V. BM2 Favorite port: Rabaul: Met Joyce Future plans: Get stationed in PEARL HARBOR. If I were CO for one day I would: Dismiss my 800 dollar fine. BROWN, JOSEPH FN Favorite port: SAN DIEGO, because ain ' t no place like home. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Aug 22, 2987, day of departure, my tvifc ' s birthday. Future plans: To become a petty officer in the UNITED STATES NAVY. If I were CO for one day I would: Listen to every crezv member ' s ideas to improve the b.c. CAPPS, LARRY C. QMC Favorite port: THAILAND for the beer, Subic Bay for the beer, .AUSTRALIA for the beer. TONGA be- cause u ' e beat the peace corp 14 to 2 and drank 16 cases of beer Most Memorable Moment of PAC: XXXX Future plans: None If I were CO for one day I would: I wouldn ' t be lenient when it comes to discipline. CARGILE, PHILLIP G. SN Favorite port: ' Pearl Harbor, because of the sunrises and weather. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: The first time I was in P. I., surrounded by people that weren ' t American. Future plans: ' TIi6ifmf hrmyttsTmi itoaAt) t ' t tbgitmv and continue my career pursuit as a writer If I were CO far mme imi ! mmtU: Igive SN Phillip Cargile an honorable discharge plus one hundred thousand dollars for his outstanding service in the United States Navy. CARD, JOSEPH R. JR. RMl Favorite port: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — the people were friendly and helpful. It was almost like being home. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Rabaul Papau, New Guineau. When I had to help push the boat ashore on the volcano tour due to high winds and heavy seas. Future plans: Move to Bremerton, Wa. and buy a house. If I were CO for one day I zvould: Be fair m all things. CARLISLE, CURTIS G. 0S3 Favorite port: PHUKET: THAILAND. The hotel rooms were awesome. The food was great and the people there couldn ' t do enough for you. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Passing out at the circular bar in the pool at the Holiday Inn Phu- ket, Thadand. Future plans: I might stay and re-up. Then again I might not. Going back to college to get my degree. If I were CO for one day I would: Make all the O ' s clean their state room. CHRISTIAN, DORRIS E. OS3 Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Pulling into Australia. Future plans: Unknown CONNER, MICHAEL R. Favorite port: Australia — everyone wants to see Australia and now I can say that I have spent Thanksgiving ivith my dad m the Pbillipines. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Running down the pier, watching the brow being raised, and hearing the cheers on the day we left San Diego. Future plans: Raise a beautiful family with my gor- geous wife. Tammy If I were CO for one day I would: Give the engineers more credit and support all the hours and hard work they put into this SO West Pac. CROWDIS, CURT D. ET3 Favorite port: Sydney, My sister-in-law showed me around plus there were excellent beaches. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: When I was sleeping. Future plans: Becoming a civilian some day. If I were CO for one day I would: Give the crew choice of working hours. CURRY, DARRIN J. ENFN Favorite port: Brisbane, Australia. Beautiful coun- try. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: XMAS party m Brisbane. Future plans: 19 years left. If I were CO for one day I would: Go back to Aus- tralia. DAVIN, WILLIAM T. EN2 Favorite port: Tonga, Great beach party. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Arrival and shows of Navy Band. Future plans: Work as a civilian, going home to Indiana. If I were CO for one day I would: Wish I wasn ' t CO for one day. DELROSARIO, SEVERINO EMI Favorite port: Subic Bay, R.P. Was able to visit rela- tives and friends. Most Memorable Moment of PAC: Nov 24, 1987, became ESWS qualified. Future plans: Spend some time with family. If I were CO for one day I would: Throw a party for all B.C. sailors for a job well done during Westpac Cruise using welfare and recreational money (with dependents, of course). 83

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