Chemung (AO 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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Some of us enjoyed local culture in colorful Philippine musical. the Philippines Typical rural scene near Subic — Filipino farmer and smiling daughter, water buffalo and rice field. Top photo: Great originality is used in painting local taxicabs. Bottom photo. Where there ' s life, there ' s San Miguel. Mr • « W m Kj. ■ -t 1 ;BH pr ' -ri li jtf ' fc J