Boston (CAG 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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Preparation for Deployment RADM Freeman scrutinizes the ship ' s company during POIM Inspection. Behind BOSTON lay months and weeks of prepara- tion . . . the outstanding success of the Xavy Rehef Drive . . . the all-encompassing POM inspection . . . the loading of medical supplies and drugs for Opera- tion Handclasp. ' ith provisions aboard BOSTON was ready in all respects for getting underway. - » ' S Mi ' nil)crs of 11 :1) cxpiain i ' roji ' cl llaiuKla.- p to Ihc Idi-al U ' i(. ' isi(in audii ' iice.

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Captain Robert L. Kalen Commanding Officer 11 January 1964 I 4 N Commander Pierre H. Vining Executive Officer 15 June 1964 W

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Captain Kalen and LCDR Charles inspect hospital equipment donated by Boston Hospitals in support of Project Handclasp. (Way) RADM Sieglaff, Coniniandant of the First Naval District, accepts Navy Relief checks totalling; more than §7000 from representatives of A and 7th Divisions, the leading contributors to the Navy Relief drive. Captain Kalen is interviewed by mobile tele- vision unit on the pier during loading of Project Handclasp materials aboard U.S.S. BOSTON. Members of a vvorlving party hold inventory on Handclasp materials bel ' oie storing it aboard ship. i m- i