Shadwell (LSD 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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A variety of events have spirited SHADWELL's daily life for the past year. . .some have been serious and ceremonious, others have been light, humorous and full of surprises. When we arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for a session of operational training we were met by an assort- ment of GITMO Mardi Gras Queen candidates. The enthusiastic recep- tion was not expected but was an ample reward for our favor to the base of carrying a new Ford Mustang from Norfolk for the annual GITMO Mardi Gras. Other events throughout the year included a visit from the retired Rear Admiral and author, Daniel V. Gallery, on the eve of our landing at Timbakion, Creteg a fashion show given by several French models during our stay in Cannes, Franceg a short visit from ComSixthFleet during our landing in Corsicag a radio program given by WNOR of Norfolk featuring SHAD- WELL as the ship of the week, plus many other ceremonies and celebrations. McGraw gives the girls some beauty tips 3 WNOR broadcasts from the SHADWELL '33 Welcome aboard Admiral Gallery VADM- Martin, COMSIXTHFLT and Captain Hardgrave

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i 1 French models give crew a treat in Cannes A new crop of Petty Officers SHADWELL delivers the Grand Prize for the GITMO Mardi Gras R ,YW ., g 5 , ff id 1

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Above Hitching up the refueling rig Below right. First Division ready to high line Q Upon arrival Conus SHADWELL was given a day and a half to rest and then commenced one week's training with the Amphibious Operational Training Unit. During this period the ship's personnel are trained in every phase of Amphibious operations. Again observers had nothing but good comments and high prase for the SHADWELL team. The month and a half intensive training period was necessary for the cobwebs accumulated during the yard period had to be shaken out it wasn't long before SHADWELL was operating like the efficient unit she is now. I 1 'I nf, I Yi