Harry Hill (DD 986) - Naval Cruise Book

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u j]L ( Seaman In Admiral! Vice Admiral Kat takes a moment to laU i Mime i l llu- N.i iis iiiiisi iinporlanl people ( Ahusei IKI-N Jod Sehilii: , I IV . : c . Mouch WhJifield and guest ( Abo ct. The evenings were long and tmng. hut the preparation lor each of the parties began weeks in advance as crewmen worked to paint the ship and clean the pa.ssagcwa s so ihat c er tbin;: ii ' okeJ --hip hape

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THE HOST WITH THE MOST HARR ' VV. HILL hosted ihrcc diniici parties while touring the Arabian Gull Two parties were held in Bahrain and liic third was held in Kuwait. Dignitaries aiul officials from all over the GuH region wcif in attendance and HARRY VV. HILL uas in the spotlight. These parties helped sup- port Arab American relations. The crew provided both refreshments and entertain- ment. The parties were a huge success and enjoyed by all. .Sci ing refrcshinciu.s (.Xbovc). MSC Dann inspects the spread (Left). Vice Admiral Kat , COMUSNAVCKNT (Below).

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POR T UL BAHRAIN OMAN hank God It ' s Thurs- H ave a coke and a smile. day? Different cul- 1 SA Tom Reynolds tures presented many differ- practices Arabic (Above), ent customs for the crew to The forts of Oman dominate the scenery (below).