Charles Berry (DE 1035) - Naval Cruise Book

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A YEAR FROM OUR MAIL LOG 15 Nov 20 Nov 25 Nov. 25 Nov. 21 Jan. 22 Jan. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb 29 Feb. 5 Mar. 9 Mar. 9 May. 19 May. 14 Jun.- 15 Jul. 12 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 6 Sep. « Sep. 14 Sep. 21 Sepl 27 Sep. 10 () ' t. 11 Oct. I I ) l. l.i. Oct. 25 Nov. May you have a smooth sea smartness. 1959 —Good luek upon your departure from New Orleans— Avondale Marine Ways, lue. —CHARLES BERRY is in excellent condition to receive its crew and outfit— CDR W. F. CAFFERATA Sixth Naval District Best wishes on your commissioning— W. B. FRANKE, Secretarj- of the Navy It is a good feeling to know that CHARLES BERRY joins the Fleet today. and a following wind ADM Arleigh BURKE, CNO 1960 Welcome to U.S. Pacific Fleet— ADM H.G. HOPWOOD, CINCPACFLT Welcome to CRUDESPAC— RADM U.S.G. SHARP, COMCRUDESAAC Congratulations on the outstanding success of your visit to Acapulco -Ambassador Robert C. HILL A performance which elicits Ambassadorial comment is most gratifying VADM R.E. LIBBY, Commander FIRST Fleet —Your fine ship is making an auspicious start in CRUDESPAC— RADM U.S.G. SHARP .-Your Acapulco visit is a wonderful demonstration of what NavjTnen can do— Admiral Arleigh BURKE —Welcome to San Diego. Here are the keys to the city— Mayor Charles C. DAIL The tour of our recruits aboard CHARLES BERRY was well planned. Your ship is exceptionally clean and smart Captain O.W . ;OEPNER, Commander Recruit Training Command —Your orientation program for local ministers and splendid moral leadership is a source of real nridj RADM U.S.G. SHARP —An exceptionally high degree of preparation for training exists— COMFLETR GRU -OUTSTANDING. CHARLES BERRY, above and below decks, is the cleanest ship ever seen l.v this inspector. It was a real pleasure to inspect RADM Marshall E. DORNIN, COMDESLOT THREE Your mark of OUTSTANDING (95) on the annual medical inspection is viewed with pleasure RADM R.T.S. KEITH, COMCRUDESPAC -Bon boyage and smooth sailing on your first cruise to WESTPAC— RADM R.T.S. KEITH Of the many destroyer-type ship which I have seen, CHARLES BERRY is truly outstanding cleanliness, conduct, and proficiency RADM W.F.A. WENDT, COMNAVMARIANAS Your CAN DO spirit and outstanding performance of all assignments have made you a very valuable member of this Hunter-Killer team — Commander Task (Jroup 70.4 This is the best maintained ship it has ever been mv pleasure to inspect- R VDM J W LEVER TON Ir COMDESFLOT ONE ' ' J • -Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the smartest, cleanest ship 1 have ever seen in the Navv— RADM F.S. WITHINinoN, COMNAVFORJAPAN Your officers, chief petty officers, and bluejackets have proved themselves to be willing, enthusiastic, and hard-working men-o ' -warsmen who are doing everything they possibly can to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their fine ship and to improve the prestige and respect for the United States. Congratula- tions on your fine work -Admiral Arleigh BURKE The value of our Navy on the high seas has been enhanced by your prompt and alert rescue R DM R T.S. KEITH ... The kind and valorous rescue of the Chinese fisherman gives full expression to the friendship between the United States and China Admiral Ma CHI-CHUAN, Acting :hief of the General Staff, Republic of iihina Ihe exchange visits with the Japanese Self-Defense Fleet is a magnificant effort in inipl.-mcitation of the President ' s People-to-People Program RADM R.T.S. KEITH My heartiest congratulations to your officers and men for the outstanding job you are loi„g i„ strenglhen- Ing Filii inc-American ties on your southern ruise R. l)! l J.M. :AKS(»N. C0M V I ' IIII our g..o,lwill lour of Southern Philippin.s was one of the most expertly executed operations of this type that lias conic to my attention. R.VDIM J.M. CARSON our Plillippinc cruise establishes a record for others to shoot at, and is another feather in your nianv- feathered cap. I proudly consider you a vital and invaluable first siring ni.-mb.r of our S.iy,.,,.!, Fleet Team VADM C.D. ;RIFFIN, COMSEVENTHFLT I lake pleasure in commending your crew for having considerably strengthened Philippine-.Vnuri.an friciidship llirougli your voyage of goodwill CARLOS P. (;ARCIA. Preside IMiilippiiic!-. I have follovicil the outstantling su.-ccss of Mnir goodwill lour of the Soullicni Philii Admiral Arleigh Bl RKE On the occasion of the first anniversary of ih. commissioning of your line ship. I wish to extend to you ray personal greetings, and heartiest -ongralulalioiis on your achievements cluriuK the iiast year R I»IVf c.v. RK;KErrs. ' lent of the Republic of the ippines. Well done —