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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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Leaving Manila on April 15th, we had hoped to be going to Subic Bay to replenish stores, take on wa- ter, and enjoy the facilities of the Naval Complex and OLONGAPO. However, TARAWA was soon to find itself in the South China Sea, along with most of the ships that had been inport Subic Bay, evading an April storm. By the time the storm had subsided and RATAWA had returned to Subic Bay, only two days were left on the original inport period. But it was time enough. While the ship took on vital stores, those who could, made good their escape and sought rest and recreation in the city of OLON- GAPO. The jeepneys bars, and the little flowers of the orient were there waiting for TARAWA's crew. And for two days. . .and nights, the crew final- ly unwound from the long transit.
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