Colonial (LSD 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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tmm wmmm riciau, 2S Aune... J-4i awaii After eight days which at the time seemed long, Colonial and the rest of Phibron Three steamed beneath the shadow of Diamond Head and into Pearl Harbor. In the midst of our visit we spent four days off the windward coast of Oahu observing Operation Westwind. Despite being as- signed as observers. Colonial managed to become involved, as usual, and was the last ship to leave the anchorage. The rest of our stay in Hawaii was spent in prepara- tion for our deployment and the trip to Okinawa, where we faced our ORl and an amphibious exercise. 46

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- Si K l ' !r, TBB 4? 3 ' Ipapi Who ' s seasick? ' L ' L ' you 111 1 fecilli- ' Li . Captain checks off the smooth sailing messages. Where ' s the gig?

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rida ' 10 juiu...C n route Oinn awa It ' s like a picnic without ants. As it grew hotter and hoter Colonial sailed across calm seas toward Buckner Bay. It was a time of hard work and in- tense training with GQ ' s everyday, while Colonial prepared for its annual ORl. This hard work was relieved by some fun and relaxation, a cookout on the spud deck and a smoker, starring Bryzelak and the Captain. Top right: Sure, 1 eat my own cooking. Middle right: Psst...the Supply Officer is watching. Bottom right: Colonial ' s own USO troup. OTKgR OUTFITS OUX h£«E 6»e-r e»« MDft W Sm mm