1969-70, USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887), rebuilt WWII Gearing-Class destroyer. Patrolled the gun line (fire support for the marines), lifeguard duty off Hanoi (never picked up anybody), escort duty for carriers Ranger and Bon Homme Richard (did pick up the crew of a damaged Phantom who ditched while on approach). Only 4 months off Viet Nam, but a lot of interesting experiences.
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