Birmingham (SSN 695) - Naval Cruise Book

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It was then when we heard, that you were extended; We thought to ourselves, on you we ' ve depended. After anger was gone, with plans that lay crushed; A thought came to us, in a varitable rush. Discuss it we did, my family and me; With hope that you ' re not, a-sail in a troubled sea. The papers they shout, the TV news grim; Of the terrible troubles, near the waters you ' re in. Iran and Iraq, a war they do fight; Over water and oil, that gives you your life. Syria and Jordan, they bluster and pose; The rest of the world wonders, what goes? Poland and Russia, the hawk and the bear; Fight over free unions, it ' s enough to despair. The Birmingham I ' m told, was born for the sea; That you are part of it, is enough just for me. So keep this thought close, my proud submariner; We think of you daily, our love gets much keener. For when you return, to Norfolk, VA. We can hope to ourselves, he ' s home to stay. But go out to sea? again you must? All my hopes and love, again you can trust. The Wives and Girl Friends of the USS BIRMINGHAM From: Commander Sixth Fleet As you set course for homeport and a well deserved reunion with families and friends we extend our heartiest congratulations to each of you for BIRMINGHAM ' S many accomplishments over the past six months, Professionalism, ingenuity, and tenacity were hallmarks of Birmingham ' s inspired performance in the accomplishment of every tasking, and in addition you made truly significant contributions in the MED ASW and to the strength of the Southern Region. Your personal sacrifice and dedication over the Holiday Season are par t icular ily appreciated. Well Done. We wish you every success in the future and eagerly await your return to SIXTHFLT. Have a safe trip home. VADM W. N. SMALL, COMMANDER SIXTH FLEET From: Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet As you return home from your arduous Mediterranean deployment, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Officers and Crew of BIRMINGHAM for a superbly accomplished job. Your deployment was extended in excess of a month due to urgent operational commitments and again by several weeks due to the sonar dome problem, Through all of these difficult periods, BIRMINGHAM, including her families, reacted with professionalism, dedication, and understanding You made significant contributions during your time in the Mediterranean and demonstrated most graphically the extensive capabilities of your ship Welcome Home. VADM S. A. WHITE, COMSUBLANT

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S ;. - DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY A-v SUNRISE: 0644 u.S.S. BIRMINGHAM ISSN 6951 DO: LT BOHANTnLAN f j ' ;- SUNSET: 1748 FLEET POST OFFICE DCPO: NNC(SS) LAMY • DUTY SEC: 1 new yobk 09505 EDO: LTJG GhSShWKY jy ENG DUTY SEC: 1 NNC (SS) VALENH INE PLAN OF THE DAY Wednesday 18 FEBRUARY 1981 049 LT 24 HTC 0001 - tovie - Foxes - Continue Pizza Night, Thanks Cooks 0001 - 0900 Channel Fever 0500 - Breakfast (Piloting Party First Call) 0530 - Relieve the watch 0530 (about) Station The Piloting Party 0600 - Reveille Up All Bunks 0630 - (about) Station the Maneuvering Watch 1000 - Moored at NORFOIi , VA, US of A Muster the Restricted Man 1200 - Lunch 1600 - Evening Meal 1830 - Duty Section Clean up the Ship 1900 - DCPO muster the restricted Man 1930 - Movie call - Foxes NOTES 1. There are no ships Qualifications Delinguents. Well Done. 2. Watchstation delinquents are as follows: RM2(SS) MACFARLANE 3. Congratulations to Er2(SS) CAV7VZ0S for Qualification as Reactor Operator (RD) . 4. Those individuals who purchased a gallon of Pusser ' s rum in Gibralter have had their custcms declaration rriarked as duty owed. Three quarts of the gallon required duty to be paid. Best estimation is the duty tax will be less than $10.00. 5. All hands who have personal gear stored in SES are reminded to have all gear removed by noon 19 February. Please remove as much as possible on arrived to clear the area for sonar testing. 6. Thanks for Pizza Night - Good Job to all the Cooks, MSC(SS) OLIVAR, MS2(SS) HENRY, MS2(SS) ELLIS, MSSN(SS) CLARK, MSSN CONNELLY, MSSA COLLINS, SN lEBEVRE, and all the Mess Cooks. 7. All hands must be on board at 0800 Tuesday, 3 Inarch 81 for weapons off load. 8. Due to the extension XO ' s Halloween surprizes can be cashed in until 1 May 1981. 9. From: BIRMINC31AM PRESS To: The Crew of USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN695) 1. Well Done! Happy Stand down from Staff and Managonent of the BIRMINGHAM PRESS 10. Last Quote of the Day - Sometimes it ' s better to remain silent and appear ignorant than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt. lEVJ M. L. McHUOi Executive Officer