Trippe (FF 1075) - Naval Cruise Book

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AFTER KNOCK OFF Many of you have undoubtedly begun to wonder what occupies the time of the men of TRIPPE as they experience these extended periods at sea. One of the toughest conflicts fought underway in the Med is the Battle of the Bulge. TRIPPE has its own answer to television's 2O Minute Workout. Thirty Minute Workout led by the dynamic LTJG Rusty Bazemore and ENS John Gentle meets twice daily and has developed a considerable following. The weight machines, free weights and other athletic gear on board are also getting heavy usage. Some of us have even reconfirmed the fact that 18.5 laps around the flight deck is equal to one mile. Believe me, a couple of miles around the flight deck is both a physical accomplishment and a psychological victory for not having lost count. ln an effort to hone the mind as well as the body, many shipboard training programs have also been beefed up. Daily Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist lectures, organized by Command Master Chief Bob Rose, are being offered for those who wish to earn their silver cutlasses. Practical applications and demonstrations of all shipboard equipment and special details have greatly expanded, and personal qualification training is currently at its peak. The ship's library has also reopened after a thorough remodeling and a large, diverse selection of books is available. Of course, many other activities have also been going on. Several Pizza Nights have come and gone. The first Flight Deck cookout was held on 1 February with the Wardroom showing off their many gourmet skills. The TRIPPE Tones, BMSN Mark Harris, STG3 Michael Banks, SK2 Dean Bush, QMSN Will Sohocki, and LTJG Harold Chester made their first appearance of the cruise after a 15 month hiatus. The audience was appreciative. GMG1 Jeff Glazier, TM1 Rick Vega, and GMG2 Rob Scofield organized a very popular skeet shoot and YN1 Sonny Ceasar has been teaching the finer points of boxing. Through VHS tapes, we have seen the,NFL playoffs and even had an exclusive viewing of the Superbowl. No one wanted to bet on the outcome for some reason! Martin Luther King Day was celebrated with holiday routine. Rear Admiral Kelly, our battle group commander joined the crew one day for lunch on the mess decks. It was the usual fare, steak and shrimp. He rated the meal as outstanding. , bfi'