Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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TRAnSIT TO We were finally on our way to do the job we had pre- pared for so long. While in transit to the Seventh Fleet, we would use the time to train, rehearse, and perfect all of our procedures for conducting business at sea. Although we weren ' t look- ing forward to the long days and nights at sea, we were anxious to prove we could do the job better than any- one out there. Which we did. u A water spout off the coast of the Philippine Islands r A-18 HORriET r-14 TOMCAT I this Is not my idea of fun Sunset from a different angle

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HOMEPORT LOriQ BEACH Leaving is never easy, i o matter how many times it ' s been done before, saying good bye is al- ways an emotional experience. Departing isn ' t easy for anyone, but everyone onboard is antici- pating the joumey ahead; new faces, far away places, and once in a lifetime experiences. For some crew members, it will be their first crossing of the Interna- tional Date Line into the realm of the Golden Dragon and across the equator through King Piep- tune ' s domain. For others, it will be a chance to revisit familiar places, to re-new old friendships and maybe start new ones. And for a few, this will be their final voyage across the Pacific. But one thing is guaranteed; this will be remembered by all. THE ADVEFITURE BEGINS

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