Truett (FF 1095) - Naval Cruise Book

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Homecoming - 25 Apr ' Channe Fever struck handled an extremely large Finally the bridge-tunnel, the TRUETT's crew long before number of Class Easy piers, the Navy band and the Cheas light was sighted early messages, telegrams settling last crowds came into sight one by the morning of 25 April. Leave minute changes and helping to one. Eyes strained until they found plans and reunion intentions had hold off the feelings of the face they were searching for: been settled as much .as two anticipation. then tears and smiles. months before. Radio Central ' . -

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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.

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A? t f fri L to Fig Top Row: USS QONYNGHAM's greeting was intending for the families on the pier but served to welcome V TRUETT also. OC Division stands at Quarters to starboard coming into port. Looking past the fantail of USS THOMAS C. HART the Navy band is seen striking up a tune. Once quarters was broken the flight deck and fantail seemed too small to hold everyone who wanted to await the visitors. Bottom Row: This series shows home approaching as seen from the viewpoint of the TRUETT sailor. In order: Passing the - bridge-tunnelj The piers in sightg Flag India close up on USS CONYNGHAMQ The band strikes up as the bow comes even with CONYNGHAlVl's sterng Line one is over and the families greet TRUETT with a sign.