John Rodgers (DD 983) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE PASCAGOULA TRANSFORMATION .-L. L ., M.-. Q Q ! Pascagoula is a small Gulf Coast port town in Mississippi. The town is dominated by the two major concerns located here, Chevron Industries and the Ingalls Shipbuilding Shipyard Division of Litton Industries. The latter is of particular importance to the Sea Eagle for it was in these yards that JOHN RODGERS was conceived and created. After five years The Destroyer was returning to her roots. On 10 June 1984 JOHN RODGERS moored at Ingalls Shipyard and commenced a scheduled 335,000,000 11 month overhaul. Upon completion of this extensive overhaul JOHN RODGERS would emerge with formidable capabilities highlighted by the Tomahawk weapons system integrated with outboard, updated radar and gun systems, refurbished berthing areas and a revamped engi- neering plant. In typical fashion the JR crew, this in concert with the professionals of SUPSHIP Pascagoula and Ingalls, came through and delivered the goals 54 days early and 2.5 million dollars under budget. The work was hard, the results rewarding. That sleepy little town of Pascagoula played host to JOHN R.ODGERS transformation and offered her services to the crew during their well deserved relaxation times. The town opened her arms to the men of the Sea Eagle and hosted a welcome back picnic. In addition the local com- munity actively offered programs to keep the off duty sailor entertained and out of trouble while fostering impressive friendly militaryfcivilian relations. Pascagoula herself may be small but the close proximity of Biloxi, MS Q20 milesl, Mobile, AL C45 milesl and New Orleans, LA C90 milesl offered the diverse attractions that are essential for a happy work force: Beaches, night clubs, profes- sional football and basketball, golf courses, dances, the World's Fair, Mardi Gras and intramural sports were just a few of the activities that Pascagoula and her environs offered. The combination of professionalism and con- tentment ensured the atmosphere for a successful overhaul was established and maintained. Success was inevitable. i 1 l i i 4

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