Jouett (CG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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COPING WITH MANY

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JOUETT departed Camel Station on 23 January 1980. In company were USS Kim ' HAWK, USS BERKELEY, USS STEIN, AND USS WABASH. We formed TASK GROUP 70.4, commanded by CAPT. W.P. ALLEN, COMDES- RON THIRTEEN. Our transit homeward indued a stop in Subic Bay from 3-8 February 1980. On 16 February 1980, we outchopped SEVENTH FLEET and became TASK GROUP 37.8 under THIRD FLEET operational control. Entering Pearl Har- bor, Hawaii on 19 February 1980, we stopped to offload WESTPAC assets. Then, we embarked thirty-eight male relatives and friends for a TIGER CRUISE to San Diego. UPON RETURNING HOME BY OSC JAY SHAW As homeward bound this ship of ours turns east to face the sun. We marry ourselves to the ocean of dreams with her we are as one. She beckons us with whispered voice to stroke the swell of her breast. Mighty ships fearless men ride her foam filled crests. Soon our loves we promise you in just a few more days, The mighty bow of 29 will be visible through the haze. See us proud men that we are calloused hearts that bear the scars of a lonely life of wanderlust. She calls us to the sea reducing you to a fleeting glimpse that serves as memories. Fond and dear we embrace them close keeping you in our heart. Fearing the moment we say goodbye when our two worlds must part. She guides us through the latitudes as around the isles we sail. Through raging seas the teeth of the wind she protects us without fail. She will share with you our time let the sun break through above. But will defend to the very end her singularity of love. She loves her men who sail the ships who claim her virgin soul. Her temper is the mighty wind her love a gentle roll. It is a burden we all must bear that of being alone. But oh the pleasures we all share upon returning home. When our bodies grow weary the depths so blue our spirits fall below. She sends thoughts of you and back again we go.