Elliot (DD 967) - Naval Cruise Book

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On 26 July. ELLIOT hosted the traditional predeployment Depend- ents Cruise. Over 200 lamily members and friends embarked on ELLIOT for a day at-sea. Some brought lawn chairs and just enjoyed the warm southern California breezes, while others brought children with questions and curiosity that seemed boundless. Family members had the opportunity to see their husbands, sons and brothers in action and get a feel what they would be doing while on deployment overseas. Supply Departm ent provided a typically superb flight deck cookout for all to enjoy. The crew also had the chance to show off their finely tuned skills in their respective areas of expertise. ELLIOT ' S Pride Inside was really evident that day.

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DEPENDENTS CRUISE

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UNDERWAY - SHIFT COLORS ELLIOT departed from Naval Station San Diego. Pier 7. on 31 July, thus beginning the long odyssey of the crew members of the mighty ELLIOT. Say- ing Goodbye to loved ones is always difficult, but especially so if sailing off to the great unknown of faraway, potentially dangerous waters. ELLIOT fami- ly members and friends braved the rain to wish all the men of ELLIOT a fond and tearful Bon Voyage.