Hewitt (DD 966) - Naval Cruise Book

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SOFTBALL IN SUBIC BAY I 9F 1 3Bf$£ rrwJvUWto { ' Mm M ETC (S V) Truitt, testing the strike zone. DSCM (SVV) Knabe takes his soft- hall seriously. RMl Morrow, waiting for the crack of the bat. For an older guy, he showed superb skill on the diamond. While in Subic, many names were played between different HKWTI T teams I he OlrlCKRS were good, but w hen the smoke cleared from the battle field, only the best were left standing . . The FIRST CLASS PET- TY OFFICERS (with an assist from EW2 Vihnanek)

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During Contingency Operations the crew was prepared for any and all possible aggres- sion. An H-3 Sea King Helo was embarked on HElYITTto provide combat SAR and assist with an evacuation of Manila, if necessary. ■ Although not directly involved with Contin- gency Operations, USS Midway was one of many U.S. Navy ships that visited Subic Bay during our stay. In this shot she displays the potential firepower found on aircraft carriers.

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PATTAYA BEACH, THAILAND Pattaya Beach was one of the crews favorite ports. This city had everything to offer, from shopping to nightlife. BM2 (SW) Arias comes ashore Even the boat ride in to shore was an event.