Bronstein (DE 1037) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE GROUP THREE TASK GROUP USS HORNET CVS-12 ESCORT SQUADRON DESTROYER SQUADRON THREE ELEVEN USS BRONSTEIN DE-1037 USS DAVIDSON DE-1045 USS HOOPER DE-1026 USS WALKER DD-517 USS BRIDGET DE- 1024 USS TAYLOR DD-468 USS EVANS DE-1023 USS JENKINS DD-447

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M Uss BRONSTEINCDE-10371 2352? USS BRONSTEIN QDE-10371 is the first of a new class of ocean escorts. Built by the Avondale Shipyard in Westwego, Louisiana, she was commissioned in Charleston, South Carolina on 15 June 1963. BRONSTEIN made the passage through the Panama Canal to her homeport of San Diego, Calif, in Sept. of 1963. BRONSTEIN is the second U. S. Navy ship to bear the name of LTJG Ben Richard Bronstein, MC USNR, who lost his life in action during World War II on board the USS JACOB JONES QDD-1303. The first BRONSTEIN QDE-1891 was commission- ed in 1943, served with distinction during the remainder of the War, and was presented to Uruguay in 1952, BRONSTEIN's ASW capability is distinguished by her ANXSQS-26 Sonar, one of the first of its type in the world. Her armament includes some of the latest operational Naval Weaponry, including the ASROC QAnti-Submarine Rocket, weapons system and the DASH fDrone Anti-Submarine Helicopterj weapons system. BRONSTEIN, a unit of Escort Squadron THREE made her first deployment with the U. S. SEVENTH Fleet from January to July 1966 serving with Anti-Submarine Warfare Group THREE. Following her deployment she took part in various type and fleet exercises and is presently making her second SEVENTH fleet deployment, again as a unit of Anti-Submarine Warfare Group THREE.

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The Far East cruise of USS BRONSTEIN de- picted in this book has been a memorable and significant experience. You have partici- pated in complex maneuvers with ships of many navies . You have proudly displayed our Nation's flag in many ports and on the high seas throughout the Western Pacific. You have been an integral part of the U.S . SEV- ENTH Fleet in Tonkin Gulf, and as such you were an important instrument of our national resolve in the continuing struggle to achieve freedom for all men. I have been proud to be embarked in BRON- ST EIN. As Squadron Flagship, your profes- sional support has made our tasks seem light. The Warm friendship of many ship- mates has made the long separation from families and friends pass quickly. I feel sure that the many events highlighted in this book will provide ever improving sea-stories and fond memories for all of us for many years to come . You have completed a most successful de- ploymentg you have definitely achieved the mission which you were assigned. Well Done BRONSTEIN - and may you continue to enjoy fair Winds and following seas . CAPT. ROBERT E. MCCABE COMMANDER EscoRT sQUADRo THREE COURAGE TENACITY DEPENDABILITY Z iiksi WWW S W