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U. S. S. ALUDRA (AF-55) C O FLEET POST OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA From: Commanding Officer. USS ALUDRA (AF-55) To: The Crew of USS ALUDRA (AF-55-j Subj: WestPac Employment, Spring 1967 During the post few months it has been my pleasure to command ALUDRA during the last half of her WestPac employment in the Spring of 1967. In this period ALUDRA steamed about 25,300 miles and replenished 141 ships off both the coasts of North and South Viet Nam. Our activities ranged from the Tonkin Gulf to D ' An Thoi near the Cambodian border. For rest and relaxation we visited such liberty ports as Hong Kong, Yokosuka, Sasebo, Kaohsiung, and Subic Bay. What was the reason for this long and sometimes tedious cruise? This Question can best be answered by reviewing briefly our position in the free world. The United States and her allies are engaged in a struggle against Communist countries who are determined to change our way of life and government to theirs. This a con- flict of not only arms, but also a struggle for the minds of men. At present it is a cold war throughout most of the world, but in the area of the small country of South Viet Nam it has become a Hot War , i.e., Americans are dying doily in order to protect the freedom of the South Viet Nomese. We feel this fight will help to stop the spread of Communism and keep it far from the shores of our land. The more neutral or friendly countries that ore lost to the spread of the Red menace the greater the menace to our own land and people. It is every man ' s right and re- sponsibility to make the sacrifices necessary in order to protect our heritage, way of life, and freedom that we so earnestly cherish. Let us always remember our re- sponsibility to God and our country regardless of the self-sacrifices we must make. It was hard going on occasions, with many moments of anxiety, frustration, and disappointment, but this book serves to remind us of the many friends we have made, good times we have had, foreign lands we have visited and that all was not hard work. To the wives, families and sweethearts of ALUDRA, we thank you for your loyal sup- port and patience during the many months we were absent from home. R. E. BONDY JR
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