Chemung (AO 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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Underway replenishment with the fleet off Viet Nam proved a stimulating experience for CHEMUNG ' s crew. Carrying out the ship ' s missions in a Navy actively engaged in military opera- tions brought daily challenges and daily satisfactions. The professional air with which the men went about their work showed the value of all the training and material preparation. We were doing the job our ship was commissioned to do, and we meant to do it expertly. Viet Nam looks pretty peaceful from three miles offshore. That ' s close enough for me! USS BKUNilTEIN comes alongside for a NSFO pick-me-up. Distance Ime handlers are ready to go. Looks like you ' ve hooked a big one! ' The cargo gang waits for the rig to go across. 38 ! 31. . t3%.% J - ■ V M )i -: M i. tt k ■- r - KA

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iM rfr- ™ ' rilliillwimililfi11tlMinifM1IWIi llMtl ' n»wniliM r-nt- One of CHEMUNG ' S first customers of the cruise comes alongside for an UNREP. The cargo deck is a busy world during an UNREP. . ■ri}: -: •A.

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iraHBflHAIfl The bridge personnel have to be ready for any- thing during an UNREP. The span- wire winchman can ' t relax for a seccmd. The ullage team makes sure we don ' t undercharge any customer. The phone talkers-- Uh...say again your ' say again, ' please. They also sen-e who only stand--and drink coffee. God rest ye, merry gentlemen... Good ole Navy chow for Christmas dinner. T