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5 T02 JOfinn y L EOrORD andS TQ3 Robert Volinshy, right, enjoy a few moments away from the intensity of anti-submarine war- fare. (Photograph by STG3 Johnson.) Enrn Jeffrey raosdale. below, performs maintenance on the motor whale- boat s diesel engine. (Photograph by RMSn Frank.) I1T3 niCK FOLEY, abo c. re- moves the flame resistant suit he wears as a member of the flight deck fire party. (Photograph by IC3 Bryson.) IC3 RAHDY liRYSOn, right, learns to play a wooden flute in Antalya. Turkey. (Staff photograph. ) 2 Inlioduction
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USS Bowen (Fr-1079) Mediterranean Cruise 1987 June 6 - november 17, 1987. Commander Richard A. Robbins, USM, Commanding Officer. Mor port: Charleston, South Carolina.
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Port visits, underway OPS headline cruise On June 6, 1987 the order was given to shift colors. At that moment, USS BOWEN slipped quietly away from a Charleston naval Base pier. Med cruise 5-87 had begun. As the primary anti- submarine warfare (ASW) asset for USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and her battle group, BOWEN would be relied upon to detect and. m SCOTT SWAn. left, relaxes on the bus trip back to the ship after a soccer game in Malaga, Spain. (Photograph by RNSn Frank.) OSSA ERIC SAXOn and OSSA Ken- neth Meagher, below middle left, se- cure from field day on the port side of the 0-1 level of the ship. (Staff photo- graph.) if necessary, prosecute hostile submarines. As Rear Admiral Mike Boorda, Battle Group i Introduction I Commander, would later note while he was aboard the ship during the transit home, BOWEN ' S crew rose to the occasion. But Med 3-87 was more than just hard work. It was fun. Whether touring ancient Egyptian ruins, soaking up the sun on French beaches or danc- ing the night away in Span- ish discos, BOWEN sailors left behind a legacy of good will and American friendship. When It was time to leave Mediterranean wat- ers and transit the Atlantic Ocean back to South Caro- lina, BOWEN could reflect on a half year of accom- plishments. MM2 TERRELL flAVLinO. left, appears to enjoy taking pictures more than being featured in pic- tures. (Photograph b} FC2 Chris- topher. ) 4 ' Ready, Sir ' ' R eady for your In- spection, Sir. With those words, department heads reported to the Command- ing Officer prior to his per- sonnel inspection in Ma- laga, Spain. The Captain also ad- vanced several Bowen sail- (iis to the next highest pay- qiade, and distributed awards to others. B»;j Ott TtlOl ' tFSOn. left, recehes jn jujrdtrom Boucn s Commanding Officer fodohing {(7c personnel ii Introduction 3
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