Mauna Loa (AE 8) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1969 volume:

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I P094 1,31 mqfu ,hum .hir-1 an vbiiu Aan.: 1: Jian, llifgluddvvfa- ul: unmu .ine-us: H bmi'-rnrvf-v ' if '74 Y . - V 4 rniiald ra J.,.'..6w.um ,nun-Q if-.qw-J www-.3 -W4 . mmm- ZJ-kawo .aw M-v1:,k5nu flfllcdi pw fl' 1 fm' f ffif-ii' ...fm-. . - G. 1: , hunelm .mu A -mera-ve ,lf-um, fl l' WI lu' Q-I blh :wa I J, 'Hd N!-'nmasu 4-thaw 1-sm gr-f 1 'li qw ,M-is-so :mu 994419- v ' . . , , ., x .7.NxQk1.Xi.r.'fN ! Ig! ! Ji Z 2 l 5 i C 3 w W 1 1 E Y 5 F 1 I G Uss MAUNALOA MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE January 6 - July 29 1969 a.f,ffff1f,:lfK':-'7'.Mff'' '- -W, .-ff P. 4 I--f .! .7 f -V Ami- X H: 'f'-' ,ff Q41 NB .:.4f 4 A-.,li.f,'A.,. ,v ,T X 'Q 'QQQV ij fx 4 , e r: fa ,Q AQ--U l 1 .EB wi A , 11? Xxzx A1190 M-,,,.. 3-7,-xv I rf' Xxx L: 3:4 EX ix I -In-.g ., - ' ' 'Wx'-'zrf ..v. THE FLEET 1. ...il The Sixth Fleet, consisting of over eighty vessels, spread over 800,000 square miles of water, on and above the surface of the Mediterranean, is a force of immense size and power. It is made up of ships whose jobs are diversified, whose contributions are essential in maintaining a constant, coordinated effort that makes it possible for the Navy to rise to any situation. Each ship, performing its special task, contri- butes to the purpose and mission of the fleet: that of maintaining peace and se- curity. THE JOB T Q, 7'-4v-ff 1 if ,ff 5,4 'T 1 The task of the Service Force ship is as vital to the fleet as that of any ship afloat. The ship must provide the fleet, at any time, under any conditions, with the means .to carry out its mission. An ammunition ship carries andpro- vides, by housefall and helo, the striking pow- er which determines the combatant's effectiv- ness and the effectiveness of the fleet. MAUNA LOA, constantly ready, has accomplished this most vital task, has met every commitment and requirement. Through its effectiveness in reaching this end, MAUNA LOA has made her contribution to the Sixth fleet. MAUNA LOA achieved and maintained the highest standard which will serve as an example to those whose missionais replenishment at sea. THE LEADER in The leaders of the fleet are those men at the top of the chain of command whose de- cisions and ideas determine the courses that the fleets and the ships of the Navy will take. Their job is one where the im- mensity of political and tactical decisions is immeasurable. Yet, the same men find the time to visit a ship and talk with her men. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Thomas Moorer came aboardMAUNA LOA, while at sea, as did Admiral Rivero, CIN- CSOUTH, and Admiral Richardson, COMS IX- THFLT. Such occasions provided all hands to see and appreciate the chain of command in its entirity . 1 THE C PTI Responsible for the Ship, Its Mission, and Every Man Aboard Captain Lewis F. Bogan was born in Minn- eapolis, Minnesota. He attended schools in California and was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1943 with the class of 1944. From 1943 to 1945. as an Ensign and Lieutenant Junior Grade he served aboard USS PHILLIPS DD-948 in the South and Western Pacific. Entering flight training in August 1945, he was des- ignated a Naval Aviator in January 1947 and subsequently served in Patrol Squad- ron Twenty One and Composite Squadron Eleven. From 1952 to 1953 he was Flag Lieutenant for Commander Carrier Div- ision Three. After a tour ashore at the Naval Air Facility, Litchfield Park, he reported to Air Anti-Submarine Squadron Twenty One. In 1959 he graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College. This was fol- lowed by consecutive tours as Command- ing Officer of Anti-Submarine Squadrons Twenty One and Forty One. In 1962 he graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and became Operations Officer of the USS INTREPID. He was subsequently made Executive Officer of the same ship. In 1964 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned as the Operations Officer on the staff of Commander ASW Group One. From De- cember 1965 until May 1968, he served in the office of The Chief Of Naval Opera- tions as a member of the Air Weapons Systems Analysis Staff. During this tour of duty Captain Bogan earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration at George Washington University. On 26 June 1968 he assumed command of USS MAUNA LOA. L 1 Y ,fx in X 1 k 5 i F, my , I I Q .P ml!! 'l'HE RE PO IBILITIE COMMA D lil 0F 5, n 5 I 1 ? r i ii EA 13 - 1 M 1 I if H ll ,, 1+ ti H U Na i In I E u ii g? 35 ll ii vi E1 if if sf 5 3 5 10 fl Q'- The Officers of a ship are a vital link in the long chain of naval command. Whether newly commissioned or with many years of experience the naval officer brings with him a sense of tradition, and the responsibility that tradition demands. Carrying out the policies of the Commanding Officer as am- plified by the Executive Officer and the de- partment heads requires not only adminis- trative efforts, but a great many specific duties on a level where immediate results must be produced. Herein lies the oppor- tunity for an officer to manage, motivate and influence. When an officer meets these responsibilities and exercises the judgment of experience and tradition, his contri- bution to the ship becomes evident. PLAY Av- I 5. W Q.. . ,V IX- I fx: M. If X ' X -WYQNSL MS 'inf XX X N 'f I . ' 3 fffx X N 4 '77, Nil! Y- A35 5 A I ' A XA .. ,g . 4 . 1 Wg , 1 44.-, . P 1 Y Y. Uffc af . ,J , EEE NN W' X-f ' f W 'Cx 5 N :S S3 .,,, 1 T I mi sl , A f -A ' ff A S. ' 1 INS . A R. E 3535 P fy . .Q -0 . xxx. :A I. XXX . .. iw Swv iw I3 Ti' i xliigiff Ji.. M .. t M J lv I I V I ' ' If Q ,f .H . n 5 -' H .a v ENS NIARTINEZ C c cwo-2 MITCHELL GUNNER, CARGO LTJG WHITE EOD LTJG BUNTING D CA CWO-2 LOVE MPA LTJG CURRY 1ST DIVISION LTJG MCMAHON 2ND DIVISION ENS SABLOFF COMMUNICATIONS ENS JACKSON SUPPLY LTJ G KEIST ER DISBURSING , .,. , -rw-v lam 1,- 1 l L I i 1 ! 4 X e i R 5 1 1 N 1 rf OFFICERS -ev. . 4 . b ,N -I gg mpg, 13 A D THE ME , Q if Sw Q If-02-9 The men of the ship are by far the most important factor in the success of any cooperative effort. This is particularly ev- ident on board MAUNA LOA where each man's skills and each man's efforts are required to successfully carry out the ship's mission. Each man's contributions are essential, and the total of these contribu- tions give the ship its character and deter- mines her efficiency. MAUNA LOA'S char- acter was impressed on every ship along- side her in the Med. As a ship operates only as well as the sum of the efforts of each of the men, through MAUNA LOA'S performance, the outstanding job of the crew is evident. MX pwxi. ,. 16 HM, U xxkgvfv-wxxx x N -4 .The meet the job, the officers and the men give significance . I M U LOA MAUNA LOA is a ship with a colorful and proud past which is reflected in her per- formance, today. First commissioned in October 1943, she started for her first mission in enemy waters, her destination: Marshall Islands. Soon after arrival she met with near disaster while transferring ammunition to the battleship PENNSYL- VANIA, when a powder keg exploded caus- ing a fire that was checked before major disaster could result. After trials in the area of the Marshall Islands MAUNA LOA made preparations for the first rearming of a fleet at sea. On 13 March 1943 in the waters of the Western Carolinas she ren- dezvoused and rearmed Task Force 58 to begin what would become a familiar rou- tine: Replenishment at sea. MAUNA LOA 'S first post-war assignment took her to the Pacific Reserve fleet in November of 1945, where she eventually become decommis- sioned in June of 1947. She was recom- missioned at San Diego on 31 January 1955 and reported to the U.S. Atlantic Second Fleet where she served from 1955 to 1958. Assigned to the Texas Group of the reserve fleet she was decommissioned a second time. Since reactivation in November 1960, MAlJNA LOA has serviced units of the At- lantic Fleet from her homeport in Bayonne, N.J. ln December 1963 MAUNA LOA com- menced an overhaul during which a Helo platform was completed which made MAUNA LOA directly involved in a revolutionary concept of ammunition transfer, Vertical Replenishment. During the fiscal year 1964, operating in the Atlantic, MAUNA LOA won the Battle Efficiency Pennant for Atlantic Fleet am- munition ships. And, in July 1965 she was, for the second straight year awarded the Battle Efficiency Pennant. MAUNA LOA started 1967 in Hoboken, New Jersey un- dergoing shipyard repair andupkeep. Ready for sea in April and after a stop in Guan- tanamo Bay, Cuba she left the Atlantic Fleet for a tour in Southeast Asia. MAUNA LOA operated almost continually for five months on-the-line in the Gulf of Tonkin, replenishing 142 ships with over 14,000 tons of ammunition. Returning to Bayonne and the' Atlantic Fleet in May. MAUNA LOA cast off once again for a tour in the Mediterranean on 6 January 1969. Con- tinuing to meet the challenge of replen- ishment at sea, MAUNA LOA continues to be a proud and, able ship. rw' 1 Mi. WL Him.-1 mi li z wa, ,W , if if Y 55 As good a crew as she might have, MAUNA LOA could not Division of Labor it . N IH I The human element is the major factor in shipboard organization. Success in organ- ization depends on coordination and leader- ship. Coordination ensures that individual interests do not interfere with command in- terests and that the efforts of the crew are used to maximum effectiveness. Good lead- ership provides the motivating force nec- essary for coordinated action. Personal leadership must be fired with authority in order to motivate individuals to perform their assignments with enthusiasm. Close cooperation is a prerequisite for sound organization. Each ship is divided into de- partments and divisions with structure de- signed to ensure completion of the ships assigned mission. Maximum efficiency is promoted through a clear understanding of shipboard organization. Each man should understand the importance of his job, and his department. When he knows that his efforts are important to the ship's mission, and that he makes a contribution to MAUNA LOA'S mission, his job will be more satis- fying. LCDR W. K. Banks The Deck Depafunenvs Share is ' ' Bells, Boats, and Bombs I C C wif' .lf fa 1 We are the central force on the MAUNA LOA, Our first responsibility is ammun- ition - we load it, we store it, we shore it, we guard it, we break it out and we pass it on. We are the first to be called for a working party and the last to go on liberty. We work long, hard hours with a dangerous cargo. We are also the ous- todians of the two oldest and most respected rates in the U.S. Navy - Boatswains mate and Gunners Mate. We feel that our work and our imagination have helped to make MAUNA LOA one of the finest ammunition ships carriers in the fleet. We complain a lot but we can claim with pride that on board the MAUNA LOA, we are the deck department. LT T. J. Gallagher wg 'QW4 ' r V 2 1 W 1173 ,WW . N , B BMCS KNIGHT BM1 KENNEDY BM3 Moulox M3 MULVEY Fir t BM3 MCCLAIN BM3 MORGAN BM3 COSTELLO SN YQUNG SN MACON SN THOMEN VTR SN HICKS SN BUTTS SN JOHNSON SN WEST SN WEIGAND SN TASKER D I O O H X X ii, 3 'N 3 SN MCNALLEN SN LEMUS SN HINCKLEY SA SAWYER SA THORPE SN HOGAN M COSL BM2 MCCALL BM2 IRLBACHFIR BM3 CHA PMAN EMIS TILTON BM3 VAN PELT BMC C SN WALTON SN WILMOT SN GORRELICK S Se cond N COLE SN PATTISON SN OBERLE SA THOMAS SN BARUCH SN JAMES SN VEGA SN ASHLEY SN KRAWEIC tw? SN SOULT 6 , 3 5' 5 I Division SN BERSHATSKY SA MIRFIELD SN PEARL SN VEGA BM3 GOODE SA UUZZ1 . . fii A . 'E if GMGCS MARSH GMG1 WARD GMG2 CHERRY GMU? Wll 1 IA MSDN GMC!! WI-INNER GMG3 McMULLEN Third Division r P 5 ' Q o H in V i ' i k 1 V-f Q I 1 .M get 4 Xi' isp GMGC DISIDORO ww uw as1l GMG3 WOLFE, GMG3 PESINA FTGSN JOHNSON SN PIORKOWSKI SN GRIFFIN SN REEDER GMGSN LEE SN PATTERSON SN BROWN SN COLON The Supply Department must Provide for 00 Men TATU R it Wx. 28 E Da after Da 0n an extended deployment, such as this Med Cruise, the importance of the Supply Officer and his storekeepers must prepare and provide for the heavy demands that will be placed for repair parts and general housekeeping items. Morale too is a big factor on a long cruise, and no department bears the responsibility for maintaining high morale more heavily than Supply, By their efforts our department must keep our men happy by providing them the best general mess food possible. Also the Ship's Store should offer a wide selection of both U.S. and foreign merchandise. As this cruise draws to a close, I feel I can say that the men of Supply have kept MAUNA LOA a Shlp ready to perform its assigned mission and P0SSib1y more importantly they have Sine much to make MAUNA Lofx 3 happy lp, LTJG V, H. Brenneisen 1 A 5 fi OOS L T K .,,,g,,y, aw ,f 4 Y Aix X , ,, . Qwmy . ,f Q51 1, I ..., f ,XX il -.X .xx vs 1 H 'QNX 3 4 I ' 95 ii QS A X X ' ' V If x ji-'-jw xs-KY' ,,,. , 1 . 1 4. A if , ,pw Q'-lisp., Wwxf Mu ' Q is 3. SK1 HATFIELD SK1 PACQUING CS2 HILL SD2 ALBERTO CS2 RYON SK2 PETERSON SD2 BAKER CS2 BIRKHOLM SK3 BROWN DK3 JACOBY SK3 RUSSO SD3 GALIGAN SHL 3 NEAL SK3 MURPHY SK3 SKR ZYPECKI SK3 COX TN MANOSCA SN MEUNIER SKSN CANGELOSI TN ROSETTE TN BERNARDO TN ANDONE SN JONES TN MIRANDO Y i 1 CSC LEISNER SN SHUMP ERT SN HOLLAND SKSN SCOTT SN DUC ZAK The Operations Department: MAU A LOA 1-V , 1 4 1 --...... s and Ears 3, 3 1 I , I, , I r I The operations department provides the co- ordination, information, and communica- tions necessary to command. The opera- tions department is involved with all ship's evolutionsg we plan, co-ordinate, execute and record the effect on the ship's readi- ness, It is in the operations department that all the internal ship's activity and all the external information are collected, evalu- atedand disseminated to outside activities and throughout the ship. The most im- portant aspect of this process is providing command with accurate, timely informa- tion and recommendations upon which com- mand can base decisions. The activity of the Operations department is round-the- Clock, seven days a weekg from the signal and navigations bridges to deep on the towel' platform of the engine room, the ship IS ever active and the Operations depart- lnnent must be keenly aware of these activ- ities' and must instantly evaluate their im- medlate and long range effects on the ship and her readiness. 'T V v Ll H. IJ. lmlyllmn i,,.,...i...1.i.1....- Rivetteg It looks like an infected ear to me. OI Divi ion ., ,fx sf ,ff . pax N 'Qi WHS? N ., XML ' x ,dr SMSN COLEMAN SMSN MERITT SA CYBRIEN SN SALTER SMC ANDERSON HM1 RIVETTE SM1 FRANKLIN RD2 HADLEY SM3 CRUMBACKER RD3 STILGENBAUER HM3 LOUGHNEY RD3 STALEY SN ACCOMONDO SN SCHULER I X Y 3 K I 1 E Nl I lg w 1 i f I 5 S I J 'S 4 - Y .Mai , ,gy 3 X , ,, y V, V 1' ff 1. ., 1 . .J - Sutch: You mean the N1tro 1sn't rehevmg us on t1me'P I O O OC Ste hens Reall John I tlunk you should look mto ex RM1 BUSBY RMI HEISER ETN2 GOLDSWORTHY RM2 BARNETT RM3 SUTCH PC3 LOBDELL ETN3 MANSFIELD ETR3 STEPHENS YN3 LOSCALZO RMSN WALL RMSN LARGE ETRSN SHUFFLEBOTTOM PCSN FELDPAUSCH SA MCCHESKEY SN SCOTT 0 Us it and X Division N it X is the Thinking Man's department. Heacting to the decisions of Operations, Engineering and the Naval Power Structure N division's job is to get the shiptothe right place at the right time. While this seems a mechanical action - reaction sit- uation, the Quartermasters must take into account the inability to go faster than14k11'fS or a Task Group Commander'sideat0I110V0 a rendezvous fifty miles. By pI'HC'CiCiP-gthe art of Navigation with radar, the stars, DR's and link 14, Navigation is alwaye able 'CO pinpoint the ship's position at 9-I1Yt1me' almost. X Division is comprised of the Paper pushers . By working 10118 hours' they have stayed one step ahead ofthe ad' ministrative demands of our supervisors' The Sh-iP'S Office is forced to answer hun' dreds of questions a day concerning- Seng ice records, how much leave do IhaVe7 OI' een I get a one year out to gOt0C01' 1eg9? 'BY Studious research and liberalin' terpretation of regulations, all questi0P-S are answered. While we are the smallest department, the responsibilities have heels heavy, and it has only been through har work and perseverance by all, that W9 have been able to successfully complete this deployment. LTJG B. W. McClea1'Y YN1 HOLLAND QM1 CLEMENT 6 5' QM3 OHLENDORF QM3 CLARK ' cf' PN3 COWLES PN3 LOWNDES QM3 KACZMAREK SN BEVER YNSN FRUM YN3 STOKES SN DWYER lv-' ,' . A 1 Wha W , .,,.,4 .yr L ENN The Engineering Department provides eat, Light and Locomotion The Engineering Department is responsible, in some respect, for every space on board ship. From propulsion to projectors the en- gineers maintain and operate the equip- ment that keeps the ship alive. The depart- ment is responsible for the propulsion and auxiliary' machinery, electric power, the prevention and control of damage, the main- tenance of a boat machinery and the repair of the ship's hull. It is work that requires technical knowledge and dedication, as well as continual hard work. The efficiency of the Engineering plant and the associated machinery determines the efficiency of the ship and its ability to carry out its mission. LT G. R. Kamperschroer p S 1 '15 .ikexx K 'I f l , A l S . . . - . Spf... 4 . 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V M Ami ,I W7,,,,,,gww ' ,,fQ,,,,VxQuNM,X.,,?,,. L -+ . x V I , ,,,, ,.f, , , E ma The cruise presented us with a unique op- portunity to see the birthplaces of our civ- ilization. There are relatively fewer places in America where the ebb and flow of yhis- tory has left its mark so clearly on the land as in the Med. Many of the places we vis ited were flourishing before America was discovered or dreamed of, and we were ' l able to touch history rather than simp y re ad it. ZX f E- f , va :M ,,,.,......-v Barcelona, pain if 1,1104-fn-v W ,W-wg X regain, Q-W . , ' X xy. W 3:53 W-M-M1 .n ,Wtw, r 'fmffW V L W w,,,,.,,., V. N... 1-45' so Q51 N.. ,gk v N FET? A city very much for people, where men occupy the center of the streets, and auto- mobiles are relegated to the sides. The Spanish way of life reflected in folk dancing, unique architecture, late hours andcongen- 13,1 people was easy to accept. ln a city of tradition, from which Columbus sailed al- most 500 years ago, the flower stands and bird shops added color and charm. Barce- lona set the standard against which the other ports were measured. ,. :Mf- W v If The French Riviera --f...,.. m w1,.-,h,, MMMLM fn. 45, k 1 U 1 MQW, ff 1 4, CE ef s ,ff ,ff M!! ,ff 1' , F NWjJ.,.,Wfw,,,,, I f 9 77 ' I G . ,f, 'V' 7 f, A ' , W W' ULN , ' ,, f f ' ff ' W ' , ,fff ,,, '. 4 ' 'I'-e If ' f -s , . ' - . W f er'-W ' ww, -an 4 X gy-1 . e' ,f e , 1 f ew-we -N-....N. V ' M 'V ' , 'N-www-A x ' ' eq - , Vf'w M I W ' P- N , at V -ST'W::.?3-Qm',,ff--w..N,,mMW We if 1. ei V1 xx 1 'Un Mg Mar! A if i , '-1 -,.,.., fhee 'f -...ss . ,A I A ,1V ' . an My WM'W'f JL. , e :N- r ,f-or . f,...,..-W., ..-, 3. m fl ,J WA I X ...MN x V T' fn. -- 4 - c Q X cf' ' ef 'i The Riviera was a place where old world charm and new world money combinedto create an atmosphere of perpetual gaiety. Villa was aport of short boat rides, water skiing and paddle boating, a cheerful people dealing in tourism, and sun. Five miles to West of Villa is Nice, considered the capital of the French Riviera. Its famous pebble beaches and extraordinary sightseeing stretch in front of Promenase de Anelais, the wide boulevard along the Mediterranean. To the East of Villefranche is the Principality of Monaco, slightly more than two miles long and one mile wideg or about the size of New York's Central Park. Yet in Monaco are castle and home of Princess Grace, the cathedral, the port, and of course the casino of Monte Carlo. Our stop in Villefranche was a welcome one. K I 5. 1 Q I I thens, Greece 'Y V , fw ws, , fv'7wrf'fwf- f f ' Q 1 fs, , www. f f V,,,,,'f VV ' l 'M , . ,-S A ' M. zum! , X , MQW sf ' w 44 Y' 1 7 7TI2fEeffB -N1 5. 'lv .AMY-Q is-AE Athens, the ancient capital of Greece, isa city that is young and old. Anchored in the historical harbor of Pireaus, most of the city could be seen on the Greek hills. Once the intellectual capital of the Western world, the Acropolis group, including the Parthenon and the temple of Athena bear witness to its historic greatness. The volatile Greek citizen, the guards and fishermen alike are aware of its heritage. Athens is a city of grandeur yet, moderng among the great cities of the world and a rewarding stay. aples, Italy , ' l 4 'ft T ' U ,,,,, . V '64 F i' Q K U '- .r ,QF if , iq Qff 1 f. , 52 , 45 ssl ' ' i . , if D, ,S , H vfsfi' if . .'l4 X . V . Q5 -iflslff ri . ieliff C ,sq l X. iasx p 1,1 .ci 'x -3 Q: a AL X , 2 .li If 3 .-.,- 1 A . . . ' 'I ,..wf9T5'-f Naples, the second largest port in Italy, is located close to Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the Island of Capri, which made our visit worth- while. Founded in 600 BC, and with a long history of wars because of its strategic location, Naples today offers some glimpse of times past. A-.truer picture is found in nearby Pompeii, buried in ash from Vesu- vius in 79 AD, its remains have been kept largely intact down to the present time. Vesuvius , its last eruption occurring in 1944, is considered active today. ,x -,,,..,f - ,,,,..---W r 1 I I E 'r Q Yi R ,I Nj Z1 il- :L 4. af xi! ll iv 33 Ui 21' 4' is u if W 1 x 5 'Y JkcI.L.LUr5 www PFW' Qi 11 ,I l ' if! 325 se? fi vi my Gi x Gi ry 31 225 3 1 yi i Palma, ajorca 56 V, p Q YN t 'lx 'Q 1 is 'Wx , V 5 t af-0 if Palma is a jet set city with fast moving pleasures, or easy going relaxation. Again the Spanish people, and the many foreign visitors, provided a Warm Welcome. Al- though a city in its own right, with crafts- men shops and a cathedral that reflects its heritage the yachts and huge hotels are a reflection of the city life The sun water and beaches were appreciated by all Malta A curious mixture of cultures, Southern Europe, North Africa, and the British.-E111- pire. The price of this island is evident from the forts, castles and battlements which cover a sun baked terrain. Maffsafx' lokk is a harbor of hundreds of f1shiI1g boats. Valletta rises from a surroundillii sea wall in the shape of a great C0119 W1 her cathedral at the top. It is a fortreSE that has enjoyed a colorful history andC0I1 tinues to enjoy a colorful existence t0da5L' The lsland of Malta was a welcome Por' 1 i W Wfvxv W W W W W W W W W W, W W W. l, N, W. W W WW W'l W W , W W W' W 2 W W. WW W 4,5 W'l W, WW WW WT W :W -1 WW . WW M M WWW 'W W'l WWW WW WWW WWW WE ' WW WW W WWi .I WW W:-W ,W W, We i WW W W, W W W WY WW 59 f ix W. WW Recreation and Activitie 5,7 , ,, ' ,, 3,42 , 1 , During the cruise the crew had a number of occasions for football, softball, andbasket- ball and skiing, not to mention the water sports. Aside from the scores all con- tests were a complete success. The foot- ball games in Athens and Malta were ex- citing and hard fought. The softball game in Naples was a battle all the way. In all contests and activities the spirit and deter- minatio n of the MAUNA LOA sailor was evident. The beer tasted great. 4 in-H ist Prize for creative skating - .- 'sn-1 ga -' .,,w ii Award 2nd Prize for creative skating 3rd Prize for creative skating w r if Ist Prize fOr most effec i sources, SP if 1st Prize for expeditious shifting into the uniform of the day. 1st Prize for imaginative use of ship's equipment. tive use of ship's re: S E 2 63 1 1 K J T e Mediterranean The Central Sea has been a central fact in the history of western man since he civ- ilized. Some have called the Med the mid- wife of our civilization. Mistress would seem a better term, for Navies from tribes, empires and nations have vied for her fav- ors since the beginning of organized society. The Phonecians explored her. The Greeks were nourished by her in the Aegean and crushed by her in Sicily. The Romans used t s ort her legions and the mus- her to ran p , lims sailed the straights of Gibraltar to ' C ' t'an- conquer Spain and threaten all of hris 1 it . She allowed us to enter the back door Y H'tl 's empire and today she is sailed of 1 er , by a vital part of the Nato alliance: The Sixth Fleet ..... all I 5 1 dsx! Xmxxgx . w . ,, .s as . . +19 7 -'? :JIXN t 4, S' me v Q fl- Xa 5 N Ui c t'.fs.Ng'M1-rv . 5 . 3 . 5 nl. I I 4,N-,, The dversar F' ,-f ,ff ,F5 4 'Xe ,f 1 ' 'X' ,f H , X . xx 0 1 xnxf N 13 Nun J X 'x xy, who F XJR Pj. The Mediterranean is also sailed by aRus- sian Navy. We do not know precisely the Russian intent, but America's experience with Soviet Aggressiveness and chauvinism makes it clear that the Sixth Fleet must remain. On several occasions MAUNA LOA was brought face to face with the Russian presence in the Med, and we re-enacted the confrontation on her waters that has been repeated endlessly since western his- tory began ..... MAUNA LOA'S 1969 Med cruise is nowhis- tory, or a small part of it. Her contribution was vital to the success of the Sixth Fleet's mission. She is perhaps not as fast or sleek as other Sixth Fleet ships, but her Gff0I'tS are appreciated equally. Seen against the backdrop of history, she is only one Ship out of many fleets and navies. But for each of us, the cruise with her is an 1n- delible and somewhat proud memory. 5 E Fl ,Y ,s -11 -a Z np Q, if' i 2 he E E 5 Cruise Book Editor V ENS J. W. Bunting Layouts and Art Photography RMSN P. B. Wall Jr. ETN2 R. L. Goldsworthy EMCS T. A. 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