Macdonough (DDG 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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Luck was with us when we pulled into Charleston Naval Base on 19 November. What was scheduled to be an overcast day fwith possible rainl. turned out to be just the opposite. But the sun could not compare to the bright smiles and warmth that awaited us on the pier. HQIVIECOIVIING Crewmembers look on as the ship prepares to dock pierside Families greet the ship Str' gyda ,ga ml . Tgga mall ' 6.-all l HSI E l . ' 3121 .SD -Sai ima Will! .UUE is .li llfiru .mm l. ,l l l ll .. ., li . .i ll if .ll i 4 l l 4

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