Lowe (DER 325) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE CRUISEBOOK STAFF Seaman Richard W. Halvorson Assistant Editor Photography Layout Typing Copy Pagination Distribution Ensign Thomas M. Nowak Officer in Charge

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HERE WE GO AGAIN

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN So ends the Cruise only- to begin the cycle once again. This time with many new faces, new personalities but with the same fervor, spirit and determination to persevere for successful completion of duties assigned. Despite the many long hours at sea - mostly under adverse conditions - we have performed our duties well. We spent more time at sea than any other DER meeting not only our programmed committments but also adjusting to last minute changes. We completed the deployment without a major casualty affecting our assignment although many hard long hours were expended in maintenance and repairs. That we were able to accomplish all is directly attributable to all hands, for a ship is only as good as the personnel that man her. To all, WELL DONE - as you read and reread these pages may it bring back pleasant memories of the 67-68 WESTPAC deployment, but most of all may it rekindle the fire of the friendship developed. To those who have departed the ship - Good Luck and Godspeed, and to those remaining, your past performances indicate that the next cruise should be as enioyable and profitable. And now, there is still much work to be done - so TURN TO. S. W. RESZETAR