Suribachi (AE 21) - Naval Cruise Book

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We left the SIXTH FLEET and concluded our deployment on 5 March as we steamed towards the U 'ted ni qtates We reflected on some of the things we left behind, the memories of good times in port' the friends 7 C made and the impressions we made on them, the many different panoramas of life in other land the W , . SS Iona and hardworking days we spent during the busy and arduous periods at sea. Most important, however 5 . . was not what we left behind, but what we took with usg the realization that duty was com leted and d P UW Well done, We were part of many units comprising a fleet of our country abroad with a mission to perform Within that mission we were assigned our own mission, rearming ships, and we were expected to perform that mission to the best of our ability. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link and we knew our link in the powerful chain of the SIXTH FLEET- was kept strong throughout our stay. We shared the feelings of an artist or craftsman who after completing a work that has cost him much time, effort, and sacrifice rubs, his hands together and says to himself, It was difficult, but I am proud of the result. We ac- complished our mission with effort and sacrifice on the part of every man and we, too, were proud of the result. Wach man had contributed something to the success of the cruise and the good name of SURIBACHI We hoped the men who followed us would feel the same pride as we did. lf if l