Spruance (DD 963) - Naval Cruise Book

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ERRY CHRI Though the enthusiasm of the celebrants was somewhat dampened by the separation from loved ones, SPRUANCE sailors pulled out all the stops and threw a Christmas party worth re- membering in Thessaloniki, Greece during MED 3-90. Socializing and musical en- tertainment by CTRI Bar- klage followed a fabulous feast of roast pork and a va- riety of Greek delicacies. The ship's Welfare and Recrea- tion committee organized the party and reserved the lux- urious Thessaloniki Yacht Club for the occasion. It was an opportunity for the crew to relax a bit and take it easy Right: Engineers Boston, Jimenez, Johnson, Kies, and Cabrices, sample the authentic Greek food and drink avail- able at the party. 76 ' CHRISTMAS . TM after long periods of on- station time during the Med- iterranean delpoyment. The spirit of Christmas was in the air as men from every depart- ment panied until late in the evening, spreading good cheer and tidings of great joy throughout this historic Eu- ropean city. It was a holiday celebration that was second only to one spent with family and friends back home. E i i

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