Yellowstone (AD 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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' IQ ' Change of Command Vliell. I for one have been ushook downi' by the end of the Med Cruise. Came aboard at La Spezia June 10th and tried to turn the ship the wrong way when we weighed anchor. A few more astonishing things shook me up, but after a while l found that l had a ship which would run itself. We broke a few records, in fact. Had more visitors aboard than any tender ever had, Had Fourteen men saved money during the cruise. ll am still getting letters from French girls addressed to Chief John, USS. Yellowstone . The Med Cruise was a wonderful introduc- tion for me to a fine outfit of men. You ran a good show. I'm glad to be a Yellowstone man. CALEB LAN ING a bigger staff. 1Got along with it better tool. Turned down fewer repair jobs. lnsulted more shore patrolmen in one week than anyone else. Followed up by hitting the beach 2,400 times straight without the Shore Patrol knowing it. Yellowstone men ran the biggest and best Fleet Smokers and Clubs for years. Bought more walking dolls and perfume and used less. W., CDR. W. N. VLACHOS USNR CAPT. CALEB B. LANING, USN

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r3 2'149-C55 ff?.a'f,'nfs'fz CDR, VINCENT C. CAPT. CHESTER H. KUNZ, USN U Command is the goal of every line officer and Com- mand of a seaigoing ship is the best duty in the Navy. I thank Cod and BuPers for the privilege of commanding the YELLOWSTONE for the 15 months from March 12, 1952 to June 12, 1953. It has been by far the most gratifying and the happiest tour of duty in my entire Naval career. I will always treasure the memories of the happy days and the many many friends I made there. The 'Tian-Do, Will-Doi' spirit shown by all hands at all times and the cheerful cooperation in the perform- ance of all duties, whether routine, training or emergency was not onlyin accordance with the best tradition of the Service, but is what made the YELLOWSTONE the hap- piest and best ship in the Navy. i ' No one ever stands still. We either improve and move ahead or we fall behind. I sincerely urge each and every one of you to continue striving to make of c'Old Faithful an even better ship than she is now. For each of you I wish health, happiness, and steady advancement in your chosen field of endeavor. Aloha and God Bless You. CHESTER A. KUNZ LANGAN, USN 5 , ,1 I ' 3 A' I if

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