The Ike!! I bet an awesome experience. Where did you go?
Boo
I reported aboard before she was commissioned (makes me a plank owner). First few cruises was just up and down the coast. Spent a week at St Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Once she was commissioned we went to Cuba for trials. Got to spend a few days in Guantanamo. Did a Mediterranean cruise with stops in Israel, Italy, and Greece. 2nd Med cruise was canceled and we wen to IRAN when the hostages were there sailing down around Africa (making me a "Shellback" by crossing the equator). My tour was running down so they flew me to Guam, Hawaii the California. Made the trip all the way around the world.
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Lots of good times and I learned a lot. Wouldn't talk anyone out of a stint in the Navy, Well worth the time.