" A aerson, B. 
ATF 1965 
proceeded to Niaitz Gate and stood in line to get gate posses. We had 
to t caLl C6m. Larson, Base Security Officer, who in turn called the 
Bass officer and got us passes and a car sticker. At 11:45 we drove 
up to Sierra Pier 17 and went aboard the U. S. S. Tawakoni. We were 
met by Mr. Brown. 
After chatting for awhile he showed us our quarters which were 
in the Chief’s Quarters. But fortunately this ship was not crowded 
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, and there was only one Chief, Mr. Rosset . The bunks are also not as 
close as before. There is also ample storage space for personal items. 
Bred drove the car to the gangplank and we carried cur gear aboard and 
stored it in our locker. We then met Capt. (Lt.) Gandy who in turn 
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introduced us to the other officers. During lunch we briefly discussed 
a few items. Fred called Mr. Frye and talked to him about getting our 
stored equipment from Navy Supply. We went to his office and made 
definite arrangements . We then rode out to Pearl City to see Mr. Silva 
to show him exactly what ltmes we wanted. Since we didn’t desire the 
large freezer we opened the crate and removed the items stored 
inside. We were told the equipment would be placed aboard Wednesday 
(29th) morning between 8:50 and 9 a.m. We drove back to the ship and 
discussed items to be brough up before the skipper. At 4:50 we met with 
him and told him some of the things we would like the ship to do. He 
was very nice and said he would cooperate with us fully. After eating 
supper of weiners, etc. we went to the Aft Hold to look at the storage 
area. It is much larger than the Moctobi's as there is no separating 
