Hue City (CG 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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IT Ken Allen

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COMMAND CHAPLAIN LT Billy Appleton, Chaplain There were many opportunities for worship and spiritual activities during HUE CITY ' s first year. Three special programs were conducted during tradi- tional Christian holidays. Thanksgiving in St. Marten provided a time for crew members to reflect on the blessings that God granted in the past year with the traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, which the Chief Petty Officers served. Also, the newly-formed HUE CITY choir, 14 strong, led by Song Director and Organist LTJG Pfeiffer, sang many long rehearsed songs during the Thanksgiving service. While the ship was returning to Mayport from Combat System Quals (CSSQT) in the Caribbean, HUE CITY ' s Chap- lain, LT Bill Appleton, led the first Christmas celebration on the mess decks 14 December 91. Besides the spirit-filled Christmas songs sung by both the crew members present and the HUE CITY choir, the Chaplain led an inspir- ing recital of the Christmas story. The other special program was held early Sunday morning 19 April 92 while HUE CITY was in transit to post shake- down availability in Pascagoula. The Easter sunrise service, again led by Chaplain Appleton, brought over 40 crew members together to the tradition- al Christian celebration of Jesus ' Resurrection. Throughout the course of one year, many crew members actively participated in daily morning devotions, nightly bible studies, world religion group and family focus group discus- sions, singing inspirations, and Protestant and Catholic worship services. These activities of faith and fellowship in- spired the crew and kept them spiritually bound together during the lonely times away from family and friends. Communion

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t» «i Since moving aboard last August, Auxiliaries Division has continuously strived to ensure that our shipmates are comfortable (A C), well hydrated (Evaps), clean (Hot Water Heaters), and fed (Galley equipment). Our Evaps have provided over 220,000 gallons of fresh water to the ship, although sometimes even this was not enough (CDOPS with one evap). However, we have never been on water hours. Our A C plants have created icicles in CIC and berthing compart- ments, but we know everyone kept warm with their standard Navy blankets. And, nobody would be able to complain about chicken if our reefer plants had not kept the $400,000 worth of food frozen and or chilled. A-Gang, as we are fondly known as, has been recognized for their efforts in every inspection from OPPE to AVCERT and we will continue to set higher and higher goals to ensure HUE CITY is recognized throughout the fleet as the ship to beat. A U X I L I A R I E S 83