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Between the 8th and 10th of April we took part in a landing exercise, LANDEX 2-79, while anchored in Subic Bay. This exercise tested the command and control functions of the 31st MAU Staff and integrat- ed all the USN and USMC units in Amphibious ready Group ALPHA, to which TARAWA was assigned. This exercise went well, however, it was agonizing to be able to see Subic Bay and Olongapo and not be able to have liberty. It was even more agonizing when we were informed we wouldn't be pulling into Subic Bay after the exercise. Instead, TARAWA had to,go to Manila for liberty. The crew would wait several more days before getting their first taste of the Philippine culture. TARAWA anchored in Manila Bay on 11 April. After difficult hours getting the liberty boats in the water, the crew was finally on their way to liberty in the Phibippines: Manila. You watched the city grow be- fore you as you rode the liberty boat on a 45 minute excursion of the bay. Manila, a teeming metropolis, a city of many contrasts, from ultra-modern civic facilities to an old fleet landing. Manila, the hub of Christianity in the Orient was closed for Easter weekend, TARAWA's inport period. Oh well, you can't win'em all.
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A short two-day stay in Pearl after the exercise then on 17 March we were off for the Western Pacific. This transit seemed slower than the first even though we lost a day crossing the International Date Line. Finally on 25 March we crossed the imaginary line into the Western Pacific, under the Operational control of Commander Seventh Fleet. But look, on the horizon it's an island. TARAWA arrived at Enewetok on March 26th to exchange material and information with the ships of Amphibious Squadron One, anxiously awaiting our arrival, for they were on their way home after a six month deployment. TARAWA an- chored inthe middle of the Enewetok Iaggon and immedi- ately became the highest point in the area. From the signal bridge high upon MT. TARAWA , you could easily surveil the surrounding area. Enewetok, not the greatest place to be stationed, especially at high tide or during storms and throughout the ship novice sailors and lvla- rines were asking, Are we there yet? Is this WEST- PAC? TARAWA departed Enewetok late on the afternoon of the 26th setting sail for the Orient and ports west.
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