Camden (AOE 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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MEETING THE CHALLENGE . . . The mission of the CAMDEN {fasX Combat forces of the U.S. Navy anytime, anywhere Support Ship) is logistic support of combat in the world. CAMDEN ' S Challenge to replenish ships in the Battle Group at sea is not easily met. All nnen will have to make personal sacrifices far more demanding than in any other profession. For many men it will mean being separated from their families and loved ones for many months. Others will spend long and tedious hours at work ensuring that his job is done efficiently and safely. Granted, it will not be easy, but the Second to None crew will pull together with a high degree of professionalism and determination unsurpassed by any other replen- ishment ship. jf ' A CH-46D helicopter prepares to transfer a load of fresh supplies to a nearby ship The helicopter detachment extends the support capability which CAMDEN provides to the fleet A phone talker is an essential part of shipboard communications and control.

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Commanding Officer 4 Executive Officer 6 Deck Department 9 More Than Just Chipping Paint 24 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment 35 CAMDEN ' S Air Force HC-11 Det 4 38 Supply Department 43 Operations Department 59 CAMDEN Celebrates Christmas In The Indian Ocean 68 Engineering Department 73 Crossing The Line Ceremonies 100 Administration Department 109 Medical And Dental Department 115 Ports Of Call - Encountering New Cultures 119 Religious Activities 136 USO Group Visits CAMDEN 138 CAMDEN ' S Homecoming 148

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Essential fuel Is pumped across to a thirsty customer. A load of fresh fruit is quickly removed from the flight deck and placed in cold storage. No matter what the challenge the men of CAMDEN are part of the CAMDEN team and play an impor- tant role in the defense of our country. Equipped with the Worlds newest system of of the most efficient supply ships in the fleet high-speed at-sea transfer, CAMDEN is one . . . OF WESTPAC ' 80-81