Truett (FF 1095) - Naval Cruise Book

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Gaeta - 26 Mar To 10 Apr Rota - 13 Apr To 14 Apr 5. ,1, A M , Z W ff I dill' df rw!! X Gaeta, Italy, was the ship's first stop after being relieved in the Red Sea. Although the crew took time out to enjoy Easter Sunday, the day TRUETT entered port, work began that afternoon on the replenishment and maintenance required after the Q6 TWO months Of VGIHUVSIY Commodore Horne, came aboard independent operations in the Middle East. TFlUETT's reputation preceded her and both to tour the ship and meet the crew. Then it was a quick trip to Rota, Spain, to be relieved from CUMSIXTHFLT, VADM HHFVY D- the deployment by USS TRIPPE, Train Ill, and COMDESRON 22, and homeward bound. 4

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if S L to Fig Top to Bottom: HT3 Bernard Drab runs to catch .the truck returning to TRUETT at the end of one of the three beach parties held in Djibouti. The Charge De Affairs, Mayor of Djibouti and the Mayor's secretary receive honors as they board aw, 4 f f -WW. -fm - ., ' T , W D TRUETT. The French ship JULES VERNE is seen behind the seawall in Djibouti. The batter's up at a beach party sponsored by the American Charge in Djibouti. The line of scrimage is viewed from the water of a Djibouti beach. TRUETT's impending departure required taking on fresh supplies When the sand becomes too hot, football takes to the water. Crewmen stop for a last Coke or a Djibouti souvenir before returning aboard.

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A a UCUO' i . 1 1 g , , f L to R3 Top to Bottom: COMSIXTHFLT holds Admiral's call on the flight deck. VADM Train noted TRUETT's achievements with KIEV and the Middle East. COMDESRON 22 also visited TRUETT. Rota, Spain, is a major U.S. submarine base. VADM Train meets BMC Albert Windham Jr. in Chief's Quarters. COMSIXTHFLT's barge departs TRUETT for his flagship, USS ALBANY. COMDESRON 22 presents TM1 John Marston with DESRON 22 Sailor of the Year. Two views of the Gaeta countryside show a farmer tending his fields and the local beaches.