Taussig (DDG 746) - Naval Cruise Book

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PN1 Randy FRITZ signs on the dotted line with a wry smile. Storekeeper Sam GETZ is one of the first term re- enlistments which enabled Taussig to place fifth in Destroyer Squadron 21 in Re-enlistment. , a f' ' 5 L NNN y i eff? ' if , . ' - X ti ff' A Ai s,.- I Chief Hospital Corpsman KAYLOR shakes with the Captain after re-enlisting for another tour Among the many Navy traditions none is more honored than the ritual for accepting a new Chief Petty Officer into the fraternity of those who have illustrated excellence in their rate. Here Boot Machinist Mate Chief Gibbs casts a forlorn glance into the mirror to inspect the remains of his previ- ously well-groomed mustache.

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-W ,QSM X WN During the second month of the cruise Captain Gravely celebrated his birthday with an unusual birthday cake, an enormous tranquilizer pill. The Captain said that it was his 39th birthday but some of us suspect that he said the same thing last year, possibly the year before too. Whatever the number of it, the Captain illustrated that he was still young enough to bring the image of the TAUSSIG TIGER to the West Pacific and make everyone realize that itwas more than a motto. Takingthe greatest pride in the ship's motto We Are Ready Now, Sir , the Captain led the TAUSSIG to one of its most success- ful deployments during the three wars since 1944 when she was commissioned. C I

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Z This is the first bridge watch I've ever Mean lookin' Srlipe stood! Having qualified as Offi- cer-of-the-Deck on other ships, Chief Signalman GUERRO feels right at home on the Taussig's bridge. 1245 Secure the Messline 1300 Turn to, Continue Ship's Work I 1330 Meeting of the Welfare and Recreation Committee in the Wardroom 1400 Executive Officer's inspection of Messing and Berthing spaces 1500 School of the Ship QFirst Aid briefing for First Division on Mess Decks! 1615 Knock off ship's work A NOTE: TAUSSIG will arrive in GUAM shortly for a ten day Restricted Availability. Along i with accomplishing important ship's work there should be ample time to enjoy the many j recreational facilities available to Navy personnel. Second Class Sonarmen DEWEESE and CLEM illustrate the posture of supervisor for the camera.