Chemung (AO 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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S c to Scc The alternation of periods on the line for UNREPs and periods of loading cargo in Subic was productive. After a while a sea, the sailor longs for liberty; after a while in Subic, he longs to go back to sea. Passing abeam Grande Island was always a pleasure, no matter which way you were going. What makes you think we ' re going into Olongapo? Just because the girls there are fun to dance with? Olongapo liberty proauced many nocturnal adventures — and morning-after regrets. CHEMUNG sailors acquired a reputation for — having a good time on the beach.