Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER I s I CAPTAIN c.J. YOUNGBLADE

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On the 5 April 1969 in Valletta, Malta Captain C. J. Youngblade, USN, relieved Captain F. L. Horne as com- mander of the PAWCATUCK. Among the Honor Guests attending were the Ambassador to Malta Mr. Smytheg RADM P. B. Armstrong, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Teng Captain Nelson, USS SHANGRI LA QCVA 385g and Captain Downey, USS COLUMBUS QCG 125. X

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U. S. S. PAWCATUCK KAO-1087 CARE OF FLEET POST OFFICE NEW YORK 09501 This has been .-,w an exceptionally successful cruise. It has been for each of us a source of memories and associations with other people which we shall recall for the years to come. Most of all, the PAWCATUCK and its ooficers and crew have developed a reputation enjoyed by few ships in the Fleet. Three hundred twenty- seven ships along side is an indication of the magnitude of our service to the Sixth Fleet. But even more important is the satisfying accomplishment of providing a high quality of service to so many satisfied customer ships. This performance helped earn the WEN and hash mark which PAWCATUCK and her men proudly wear and has broadened the smile on the face of the nSmiling Indianu. I commend each of you for the Hcan don spirit which has earned the PAWCATUCK a reputation For excellence during this cruise. 7 I' , in ,fy 1' if X55 J M 0 cmfrles LJ . .Y6UNGBLA'DEE Captain, U1 S. Navy Gommanding 0?nicer