Glacier (WAGB 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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w E L C O M E H O M E t Portland. Oregon of all the exotic ports we visited, this was the one most feverishly anticipated. 112 PETUNIA PENGUIN Now Standby (o receive our loved ones aboard.

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AD2 CASHMAN AD2 Cashman quickly assimilated into the crew by his work in the Hamshack and the musical entertainment he pro ided for the crew. He assisted the NSF science party in preparing and editing their video tapes and assisted Glacier ' s EM ' s in the repair of oceanographic equipment controllers. His performance has elicited such comments as The finest petty officer I ' ve ever worked with. s A I L O R S O F T H E C R U I S E DC1 HARRIS DCl Harris, one of the most knowledgeable DCs aboard, was instrumental in repairing the scientists ' s sev- erly damaged box core. .As a ship ' s diver, he was a key person in locating a hole in the stem tube. In foreign ports he helped paint an orphanage and played on Glac- ier ' s soccer team. Under way he played major roles in many morale activities from crossing ceremonies. Christmas and Valentine festivities to pizza and cookie nights. 111

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AWARDS AND Capt. Hewel received a Coast Guard Commendation medal for his work these two years aboard Glacier. The command made it a point to publicly acknowledge personnel ' s achievements at quarters. Before breaking ranks any personnel to receive an award were called front and center, the XO would read the citation to the crew, then the Captain would present them with their citation and add his congratulations. This form of public recognition inspired all of us towards greater achievements E.M1 Farnsworth. MK1 Shenton and SN Ney receive Good Conduct medals. P R E S E N T A T I O N S CapL Hewel congratulates ET2 Parsons on being a runner-up After 30 years. Polar Pete finally receives his long overdue for Sailor of the Cruise. Antarctic Service Medal. 113