Jouett (DLG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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If laurels are to be awarded for JOUETT ' S participation in the Viet Nam conflict, no reward or medal can surpass the satisfaction evident in the preceding pages . 112

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In addition to the drama oi Search and Rescue operations, more prosaic matters occupied much of JOUETT ' s time during deployment. Some statistics of this ship ' s first Far-East cruise include: Total miles steamed— over 50, 000 Gallons of fuel oil burned— over 3,500,000 gallons Days away from home port— 184 Days underway — 151 Number of hot meals prepared — over 220,000 Loaves of bread baked —over 12,000 Total payrolls-$712, 749 Total money orders sold — $99, 344 Pounds of clothing laundered— 159, 500 Number of uniforms starched and pressed — 38, 199 Commonplace sights aboard JOUETT in WESTPAC included. . . . . .shifting of communications circuits. . .