Lofberg (DD 759) - Naval Cruise Book

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HQ YQ Man, did you see him go! A few goodies from the SACRAMENTO SIXTIETH AND THE CRUISE . . . You re on candid camera PREP close up on the THQMASON

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Heave around! Historic moment: lst large scale VERTREP. Well, it was fun while it lasted. . . if THIS, OUR FI AL U REPO These words were more than just welcome to each and every man who had a replenishment detail station. On sixty different occasions, LOFBERG replenished while underway from AO's, AKS's, AF's, AE's, AFS's, and from one AOE during the seven months away from San Diego. Every Sunday was assured at least one UNREP. From as early as 0400 to as late as 2100, the Replenish- ment Detail was set, and the men were always swift to man their stations. I The fact that we suffered no serious accidents during UNREPS is no doubt due in part to the inspiring safety lec- tures which preceded each UNREP by INGE, TMI Inspira- ii , ,Sl t S Q l . , t f f tional is the best word that can be used to describe his briefings, and even that does not do his works of art justice. Time after time, the men at the forward, midshipsnalld after stations turned in sterling performances and received compliment upon compliment from the UNREP ships. The LOEBERG has developed and maintained an outstanding rep- utation for seamanship, and this is definitely due in great part to safe and speedy UNREPS. We are making our approach.

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f' 0 'n o 4 u I 1 1 X, RELIGIO Because of the extensive times spent at sea and the usual unavailability of a Chaplain, LOFBERG's lay program reached an all-time high in importance during the cruise. LTJG Wilson, the P rotes tant Layleader, LTJG Landgrebe, the Assistant Protestant Layleader, aiild LTJG Carter, the Roman Catholic Layleader, d . . . a id a fine Job of providing Sunday services While at sea.