I was on her way back in the 70’s........CO was a tough bastard, who started out as an e-1...he ate what the men ate, and would not hesitate to throw a cook in the brig...this captain went on to become a vice admiral..now when I was on the forrestal, it was a whole different ballgame...that ship was disgusting, filthy, chow halls closed due to health issues...
OK then . before my time. My first trip to her was in the early 90’s. (Thanks for your service BTW)
I believe the guy’s name was Dunleavy. He was one heckova good guy.