John McCain (DL 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Hiqbyn conunu es to exlend a hand Subic Bay was the next stop on our agenda. Due for a lO-day voyage repair period in the yard, the McCain steamed through the crystal blue water and into her berth at the Repair Facility, stopping first alongside an ammo ship to refill our maga- zines. Everyone's attitude at this time was a little skeptical, having heard nothing about Subic except that is was plenty hot. Subic lived up to its reputation, but thanks to the Mickey's air conditioning, things weren't too uncomfortable. While on tropical hours, Subic Bay turned out to be quite a recreational area, with extraordinary facilities for skin diving and swimming, and the areahosting the beginning feuds in divisional basketball and softball. Most of the crew felt that they were getting too much liberty, so most re- tired early, resisting the inviting charms of nearby Olongapo. On the 4th of Iune, we bade farewell to Subic Bay, and retraced the wake of the other three ships of DesDiv 2ll on our way to Kaohsiung.

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SHIPS PARTY IN SUBIC BAY Tune for a C001 One Chow Down McCain Style Ant1c1pa11on Local Boy Makes Good The McCain's first ship's party on the WestPac cruise was held at the beach recreation area in Subic Bay in late May. Swim- ming and San Miguel beer were the order of the day. One of the highpoints of the afternoon was the softball game between the C.P.O.s and the Officers. The combination of the Chaplains pitching and the beer were just too much for the Chiefs, Who, When the game ended after 5 innings, found themselves on the short end of a 16-5 score. Let Her Rip Looks Good There s Life mn the Old Boy Yet