<p>In early September 1987 the crew of USS Valley Forge (CG 50) were anxious to visit a liberty port.  After more than two months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman the sight of Perth, Australia, was very welcoming indeed.</p>

In early September 1987 the crew of USS Valley Forge (CG 50) were anxious to visit a liberty port. After more than two months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman the sight of Perth, Australia, was very welcoming indeed.

<p>In early September 1987 the crew of USS Valley Forge (CG 50) were anxious to visit a liberty port. &nbsp;After more than two months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman the sight of Perth, Australia, was very welcoming indeed.</p>

G.Day Mate!

Sea stories from 20 years in the Navy as told from a retired Navy Chief journalist. Some of the stories are funny, some are sad, some are outrageous.

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