Lofberg (DD 759) - Naval Cruise Book

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ja. ABOUT THE fi GGFRIENDLYW X.0. . Lieutenant Commander Fox graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1953 and en- tered Navy Officer Candidate School in July of that year. Upon receiving his commission in November 1953, he reported to the USS ROCKBRIDGE QAPA-2285 where he served as Gunnery Officer and Assistant Group Commander. From July 1956 until July 1958, he served as Weapons Instructor at the NROTC Unit at Northwestern University. Upon com- pletion of this tour, Mr. Fox augmented into the regular Navy and received orders to the USS ROBINSON QDD-5625, where he served as Operations Officer until September 1959. In November of 1959, he assumed com- mand of the USS KALMIA IATA-1845, pro- viding target drone services for the Fleet Training Group, San Diego. Upon completion of this tour, he became Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commandant Eleventh Naval District in San Diego, serving in this ca- pacity until reporting aboard LOFBERG in September 1964. LCDR Fox, a native of Evansville, Indiana, is married and has four children, all residing in San Diego. EXECUTIVE OFFICER R.V. FUX Lieutenant Commander, USN 5 Q X.O. ,NA it 4 PT!-'- Finished . . .

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CHAN GE OF CUMMAND 31 March 1965 On 31 March 1965, Commander W. C. Madill relieved Commander R. M. Husty as Commanding Officer, USS LOFBERC, while at sea. Attendance at the ceremony was limited to the ship's officers and chief petty officers and a selected group of other enlisted men. Commander Husty was presented with a gift from the crew at a farewell party which immediately followed the change of command ceremonies. It s been great Sir!

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FRUM THE MOUTHS OF X.0.'s . . From: USS LOEEERG To: GomTaskGru 11.7 Info: GomTaskUnit 11.7.2 UNGLAS Way back on October twenty-three, The ASW Group put out to sea. Four cans, a carrier, and one DE, Then four more ships for the ORE. Things went Well for all the rest, But LOEEERG was plucked to take I-IANGGGK west. So the Group was split and to some lt was an indication of things to come. With you in Japan and us in Kaohsiung, Christmas found the Group far-flung. ln fact, not until we reached Hong Kong, Did we catch up and tag along. We steamed in circles again and again Before a voice said Go north, young men. Then off to Sasebo for buying and cheer, And a certain goatee disappeared, we hear. Evaluated marine life Leaving on St. Paddy's Day, Looking to April and a month of play, But Seventhfleet said, You're in your prime, So stay right there for a longer time. So We spread out as drops of rain, And our April schedule Went down the drain. No l-long Kong, no Yoko, no Sasebo, It looked as if directly home we'd go. After forty-odd days, we'd done our part, And someone up there had a change of heart. The word came down to Number Ten, That she should see Japan again. With metal, china, and trinkets of wood, The DGA's prayed for Weather good. With the added Weight and stability fantastic The Japanese should use more lightweight plastic. . But it's over now--we're almost home, The end of the cruise--the end of a poem. Our last chance, to say vve've been tickled to death , , To have Worked for .you and your staff, Admiral Veth. ' ' I Sun light, sun bright .... 'IL Q