Brownson (DD 868) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1974

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TU LIPS From Italian Embassy: Italian Embassy has expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to all United States participants for their outstanding contribution to the at sea rescue by helicopter from Nas Rota f f . , , o seamen rom burning Italian Merchant off Kenitra. USS BROWNSON is to be commended for its efforts in successfully guiding the aircraft to the Merchant. This extraordinar I f ' ' ' ' y examp e o humanltarlanlsm carried out under hazardous and trying weather and visibility conditions was accomplished in the finest traditions of Naval Service. From CTF 6l to USS BRGWNSON: Your naval gunfire and other support has enhan d I B ce not on y ROWNSON'S readiness but also that of Sixth Flt Amphibious Force. Your spirit and professionalism and proven ability to support task force 6l and 62 are just what we need more of, well done! From CINCUSNAVEUR to BROWNSON concerning participation in U S !Dutch Sonar Project Your hi hl r f ' I . . z g y p o esslona and enthusiastic participation in subject OPS contributed greatly to their successful completion. Well done. From CTF 67 report on international week: USS BROWNSON had the highest level of ASW activity: more than all other air and sea units combined. From COMSIXTHFLT to USS BROWNSON: Refs A and B Clnternational Week reportsj added to our im ressive ASW Y P performance during this deployment. Please extend my compliments to your spirited and competitive ASW team for their outstanding contribution to Sixth Fleet readiness. VADM Murphy. A

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Whether you work to keep her going, or try to put her down, this is what this old ship is to me: For two and a half years I have seen this old ship work, play, and just sail the Ocean. Storms have tried to tear her apart. She has patches and scars that left memories for us to remember in the years to come. 40, 50, 60 foot swells, or waves have tried to put us out of the seas. She is just like an old horse that keeps plugg- ing away, for she knows that her crew must get back home to their loved ones. Trouble is not new to some of us. The new are learning fast. We have lost power, steering. Fires are always a threat, but we have only a few to remember. We have had our share of trouble in storm as well as in the calm waters. We just repair the damage and hit the sea again. I have seen part of her crew cut her down, but when it comes to keep her going or a new paint job, in a small amount of time she is the beauty of the sea again. Commitments were never too great, for this Work Horse or the Crew. In war games we brought herthrough successfully. Test we have done, were Job Well Done . In time of distress signals, the Top Runner was on its way to lend a helping hand. In storms or calm seas she is ready to do the task that is to be done. We have had our share of personal problems, Captains Mast and etc. But if you look inside of these men, you will find a new man. One who puts that little bit more effort to work out, for others as well as himself and the ship, in time for in- spections or to sail the sea. Unreps, VEREPS, and refueling are great examples, the Captain has always given his Job Well Done to the crew. We have had, outsiders that have cut us down. Well all that I can say is that after the inspection, commitments, or a liberty port, we are flying our colors high. We have come out in tops in Gun Shoots as well as other exercises. We have won races with the toughest ships. Yes we will be on top, until we put the Old Top Runner to rest for good. The rest she is long past due. She leaks, she shutters, steam leaks out of the pipes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches becomes our diet in storms, fresh water is scarce, she rocks and rolls. But with swabs and pails, a patch, cooperation from the crew, and a few bruises, along with a prayer to God we keep her in condition for the next commitment. You see I know that God will give his helping hand to bring the Old Top Runner home. I have two sons and you have loved ones that are waiting on the pier for us. Can we disappoint them? Lets keep up the work and play, for the Top Runner of the Seas. And bring her home, the same way we left. I From A BRoWNsoN Sailor To The Captain



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CREDITS CRUISE BGOK STAFF V., STAFF: ENSIGN James Pullen QMSN Elliott Gale Kaneshiro PRODUCTIDN MANAGERz EN- SIGN James Pullen EDlTORz ENSIGN James Pullen CDVER WQRK: ENSIGN James Pullen PRDQF READING!LAYOUTSz ENSIGN James Pullen PHGTGGRAPHERS, John Robie Jim Elliott, Robert Talbot, Edward Fliller, Dean Dick, Gary Blackstone, Thomas Tagliafari, Thomas Williams. With special thanks to Mary Nell Long and Staff. ,, 7 I

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