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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PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII THE FIRST TIME Pearl Harbor, our first port of call of the cruise. After finishing READIEX and BQE, we were ready for a break. The first port usually sets the pace and flavor for the rest of the deployment and this one was no exception. We were only in port for a day and a half, but we used the time to stretch our legs. When one thinks of Hawaii, images of palm trees, Waikiki, tourists in flower shirts and grass skirts al- ways come to mind. Pearl Harbor is also the home of the Mid-Pacific Fleet and the Memorial. It was the last chance for 6 months for us to have a chance to walk on American soil. CLOCKWISE EROM TOP: Diamond Head Crater is the backdrop for the Honolulu sky- line. Dress Ship on the Fourth of July. The ancient Hawaiian mode of transportation. The crystal blue waters of Haunama Bay. FC5 Jack Brockmeier at the beach.