Boxer (CV 21) - Naval Cruise Book

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FOREV ORD THIS BOOK tells a story; a story that is a remarkable kaleidoscope of many people, places, climates, hard work and play. It is the record of the cruise of the United States Ship BOXER to the Far East at a time in the world ' s history when the bloodless struggle between people, motivated by two opposing ideologies, was moving toward an end that only the future will disclose. In retrospect, we, each of us, realize we have been part of a memorable expedition. Among our hosts in those foreign lands we have made many fast friends for ourselves, our Navy, and our country. Each member of the crew did his part and confidently shares in the knowledge that it was, in fact, well done. Captain, U. S. Navy, Commanding.

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IN PREPARING the cruise book, the editorial staff has had one paramount aim: to tell and to illustrate, insofar as possible, the average vision of the cruise. This has meant including material which would not interest some; it has meant leaving out material which would be of interest only to a minority. This book is for the men who made the cruise successful, for their relatives, and also for the men now serving on the BOXER. The editorial staff wishes to express their appreciation to the men who contributed pictures, offered suggestions, stories and anecdotes. We sincerely hope that the men of the BOXER will find the book worthy of the time served and hardships encountered on the cruise. Like its fellow crew members the editorial staff believes that the BOXER is the best damn ship in the fleet. THE STAFF.