TAILGATEX 2000
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BEATARMY
and GONAVY arrive in Washington after completing sea trials in
southern Virginia. Top speed achieved during trials remains classified,
but is rumored to have exceed 70 knots (80 mph).
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"Got
it from the motor pool in Norfolk - told them I was taking it to get
it washed…"
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John
Madden, Sue Fuglestad, and Lee Fuglestad at the squadron's commissioning
on Friday evening
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Commodore
and Mrs. Bush inspect the new GONAVY. Note the ship's quarterdeck
lights at this point are still burning - but not for long…
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Lee
wrestles with GONAVY's electrical system as night falls and the
temperature drops. Shortly after this photo was taken, Lee was heard
to exclaim "Where the hell is Stelter?!?"
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As
Lee regales the crowd with his heroic exploits of the night before,
Sue appears unimpressed
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Diana
Moran demonstrates how she worked her way through Harvard Law School
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TRUCKRON
ONE displays its pedigree
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Pat
Crowe and the gang from NAVSEA
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Rattling
down the shrouds
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Jim
Moran teaches the shavers how to hand, reef, and steer
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Master
and (Lieutenant) Commander
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Who
says the Coast Guard can't teach the Navy seamanship? ET2 Bush shows
SW3 Bell a box knot
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Non
Sibi, Sed Patriae
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"They
will nurture Freedom's flame, born here in Philadelphia 222 years ago,
and pass it unabated to our Posterity"
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