Union (LKA 106) - Naval Cruise Book

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IST DIVISIO ENS W.J. Cornish BIVICS H. Large For lst Divison,'WESTPAC '69 was a challenge, an experience, and many emotions. Responsible for all deck spaces forward of the superstructure, the men expected a lot of work but never dreamed how much. However, behind the leadership of a fine group of petty officers, they effectively met and conquered Da Nang, Ready Group Bravo, Keystone Cardinal cargo, .lifts to Okinawa, and aid to the Coast Guard at French Frigate Shoals. WESTPAC'69 meant more than hard work however, shopping sprees in places like Hawaii, Japan, and Okinawa, beer bashes in Da Nang, the deck party in Koza City, Okinawa, and the development of strong friendships with shipmates who had previously been only new faces. The cruise wasatime of ambition and despair, ioy and disappointment, but especially, pride in a iob well done. The men in First Division and the men of UNION were a team that pulled together unself- ishly in service to their country. Such a service will always remember and be proud. SA R. Ainsworth C X SN Ni. Bernstein BIVI3 D.F. Byars C Gg X X X f S X W. , 2 V, XXX, fvhxx I Xwqyyf A . fe psig N x N X fxxx X ,X X X C cf X Y XX X N X xx Ygkxg N KKK f f SNZQNWS C SA RE. cole - A SN G. Espinosa SA R.J. Fontenot A ,,. x N WN XX S X S X X X! C X S N N Cf X A S N X S A N sv X E C , N Nu! .W x N-,CS A Q-mi 'fx fx, S, Q N, woes X X !Y II I Z 1 ,. il S 54 is l i . . ? 'A Ki . 'l A R 1 . ! t

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DEC DEPARTMENT LCDR W,W, Ross Deck Officer The Deck Department of USS UNION- saw the maiority ot' the action on the cruise, that is, if loading ARG material For 24 hours straight through the first long, rainy night anchored in Da Nang Harbor is what anyone calls action. Rainy nights loading cargo in Da Nang were the rule in November as UNION made lifts of marines and cargo to Okinawa. But despite long hours and little sleep, the deck hands moved countless pallets, CON EX boxes, vehicles, and crates of all shapes and sizes, without a hitch, and always in record time. Advancements in rate in Deck Department came through hard work and study ofthe Boatswain's Mate rating. Of all the advancements that took place on the cruise, the most significant was the advancement of Mr. Ross to Lieutenant Commander. His leadership and devotion to duty were an outstanding example to us all.

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