Jouett (CG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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A NAVY WIVES PRAYER Dear Lord, A Navy wife I chose to be, My husband's job to keep men free. He must sail to foreign lands, While he is gone, hold thou my hands. When worries seem too much to bear, Embrace me with thy loving care. If days are boring, nights too long, Keep me, Father, from all wrong. When I am weak and torn by fear, Please,' Father, dry my helpless tears. You know indeed that I am frail Help me to send him cheerful mail. And as I, my lonely vigil stand, My prayer is this: Hold Thou my hand! Author Unknown r

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What are nice girls like these doing with guys like those? SASEBO, JAPA japan, also called the Land of the Rising Sun , is a series of islands in the Western Pacific. Even though the country is very modern, it's ancient customs and traditions are still very prevalant. Sasebo, Japan is located on the southernmost island of Kyushu. IOUETT arrived there near the beginning of Sep- tember, staying in Sasebo five days. There were many things to do in Sasebo. On base, softball and basketball tournaments were held and the club offered good food at reasonable prices. Those who ventured into town found the Japanese people to be friendly and hospitable to their American visitors. Some crewmembers tried their hand at eating rice and sushi fraw fishj with chopsticks and washing it down with tea or sake frice winej. Others toured the historic city of Nagasaki or the china factories of Sasebo. In all, Sasebo provided the crew the chance to relax and rest before the long haul began. wi An experimental Navy OBA unit? Peace Statue, Nagasaki