Eugene A Greene (DD 711) - Naval Cruise Book

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Qperution Humulclus P Before crates o kites ing. fulfilled During olk, GREENE loaded aboard basketballs, school books, asp was our objective and we successfully. REENE distributed 250 cartons ou ship boxes and boxes of cloth- N--E

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The visit to Kenya gave many of the crew members the opportunity to visit the Tsavo Game Reserve and see the jungle animals in their natural environment. Sporting events and local community projects were accomplished with outstanding success. ' What . . . Me Worry a fs- ,-Ai., - --cab, 9 Yes Fred, That's an elephant.

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llgeode to eopfe GREENE'S work in the Middle East will long be remember- ed. The crew spent many hours working on community pro- jects which included repairing buildings and schools. The community assistance team painted various orphanages and assisted with plumbing and electrical work. The movie team showed Friendship Seven and other first run movies to various homes for the aged and civic groups. Those participating recall long hours of work with a lasting reward of helping those in need. GREENE hosted childrens parties in every port and gave funds to various orphanages which were contributed by the crew after expiration of liberty the last nightin port.