Epperson (DD 719) - Naval Cruise Book

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Hanauma Bay- Skin Divers Paradise, lust 12 Miles From Naval Housing. Tropical Construction Make Hawaii Living Even More Pleasant. Famous First Tourist Surfs' Up Attraction ln the Meaning Fun ln The Heart Of Waikiki Sun' And Parties, Parties, Parties! i 4 ,., 1 H -t 111,51-ff 5-g-Mfg v-filitgfgg' '. 'H g1:1:tqt7-sqm f-.-e2fe4,..ij .11 QF 5a'.w29s2eft22?M?vZ4,5St li ,-1 gricwlm ,4.tf,:f,fw.,,,' .ma 1- .T V .2 .if wfri'atei.pi, - , IWi:f.-i'1l-is,-,Qfmffw!-Q2 'A 'H , 2 1 ll ' ' ' Y' 'G 'IF'fziffiriil5ffifi?i5 '5?fiiliffiffifimjff libzill Wk, ,i , L- , W. M,jAyg:If1L4.,f,ELl ' J , N 'l5?.- ' fixEH?fg1tE?ii'is2f?f?2 l if J , .,., , Y ,--.,.:...-4-. .1 --- Jef'- ' 1 'N' U i Y, -., iwrrw il r V '1 4 ' ' '

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HOME 66 HU!! Oahu is one of the world's most attractive resort areas. From the big waves and big hearts of the North Shore, to the luxurious living of the Kaula Hilton, to the fantasy of the moon light sparkle of the waters off Mfakiki, a sailor can dream of beauty, friendliness and an abundance of tropical Island living on this Utopia in the sun. Oahu has grown with our modern Navy and has one of the largest Naval bases and shipyards in the Pacific. Oahu has been HOME for theilipperson since l95l and to some of her crew for over three years. The crews' time ashore is spent in various activitiesg to name a few: Fishing, Skin Diving, Drinking PRIMO, Surfing, Drag Races, Chasing COEDS, Motorcycle Rallies, Sunbathing, Drinking PRIMO, Chasing COEDS, Drinking PRIMO and Chasing COEDS. The year 'round vacational atmosphere affords many leisure hours at the beaches, parks and night spots of Oahu. For the married man, the time the Epperson spends in Pearl means precious days spent with his loved ones. The few weeks before leaving Pearl are spent with friends and familyg fun in the sun, living it up in an Island Paradise and A LOT of time preparing the ship and green crew for duty in the Yllestern Pacihc. Underway Training takes time and effort on the part-of all hands, training, coordination and understanding are musts for the job that lies ahead. Precious time in Hawaii comes to a close all too soon as the day of deployment arrives Mixed feelings -- - m beset the crewg sadneqy . 't l' ' ' ' ' 4 - ' ss, CKC1 ment, per raps dread of going again for the ole salt and the little boy wonder- rst cruise for the boot. Yet, every one understands the K'why of it. It's a job that must be done. ment of a fi A last good bye. a last kiss, a promise to return and Anchors Aweighlllll

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