Eugene A Greene (DD 711) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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folder , Saudia Hrubi 12. . . , ., ,, 1,5 :, , ,pgs 2. E , i..: E , f f bit Q pt 6 if Q 5 ,. 2 , Qi M? is I f Z ' Q Manning the rail for a 21 gun salute, GREENE entered Saudia Arabia. The American Embassy and community greeted us with a full schedule of social and athletic events. The crew enjoyed ships parties at the embassy pool and Ubhor Creek. The crew ob- served the culture of the Middle East viewing veiled women and the crude camel and donkey carts mixed with the modern hustle of automobiles.