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They didn't say they were going to tell you the truth! 
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SW MP15
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News Flash
At least 20 people killed and many more injured at a Airport in Istanbul! They say as many as 3 people with bombs strapped on them?
The World is going crazy!
But let me be the first to surrender all my firearms. My firearms are in my safe and My MP 15 AR that's hung on the wall. And probably the AR is the one that caused all this!
It couldn't be the Terrorist causing any of this! It's my DAMN guns!
At least 20 people killed and many more injured at a Airport in Istanbul! They say as many as 3 people with bombs strapped on them?
The World is going crazy!
But let me be the first to surrender all my firearms. My firearms are in my safe and My MP 15 AR that's hung on the wall. And probably the AR is the one that caused all this!
It couldn't be the Terrorist causing any of this! It's my DAMN guns!
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vonn
US Veteran
End of the page!
jell-dog
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Remember this?
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Nike car????
kwselke
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On this date in 1945 the USS Yolo withdraws from Okinawa. This will be my last post of the story to coincide with the date. There are a number of very worthwhile posts which I'll cherry pick and post here a few at a time over the coming days. The war in the Pacific continues, Yolo has to get ready for the main event... invading Japan.
Now for this date in 1945 on board USS Yolo now known as APB 43 off the invasion beaches of Okinawa. Comments of C. Homer Bast, Commanding Officer.
June 28, 1945
The anticipation of getting underway was foremost in everyone's mind, so all hands were up before dawn. Boats were hoisted aboard and everything lashed down for the open sea. Just before de¬parture a message came through from Com LCSs in the area. It said "Accept sincere thanks for the hard work and cooperation of the LST 677 in provisioning LCSs." This went for information to SOPA as well as Com Service Force.
At 0830 we moved out of the anchorage and proceeded to a specific designation, "no point". No orders had been received. We were an orphan, as now we are known as the APB 43. The OTC knew us as the LST 677 and not the APB 43, so we had no sailing orders. The signal¬man blinked Garris and got our position. Finally, the OTC asked whether we were the APB 43. Assured we were, he sent a LCI with sailing instructions. It was the usual sight of all ships arriving and then forming up with the escorts out in front. TU 31.29.23, under OTC Captain C. A. Legg, (ComLST Flot 33) was made up of LSTs 1040(F), 597, 592, 668, 728, 564, 774, 670, 1106, 950(H), 905, 334, 805, 43, 829, 933, 932, 712, 952, 570, 713, 810, Yolo, ATR 87, Nemasket (AOG 10), LCI(L)s 564, 598, 676, and 738. The convoy was screened by Tracy (DM 19), Kane (APD 18), PCs 466, 469, SCs 630 and 1049. Com Screen was in Tracy. We felt that the screen was unusually potent. Course 180T and speed nine knots were set for our destination, Leyte Gulf. As anticipated, this will take the convoy east of the Sakishimas.
Passing close to Naha, the airport could be seen. The day is perfect although a stiff breeze blows bringing with it three-foot swells that make Yolo creak and grown as she rolls. The ships in the anchorage slowly melt into shapeless forms, then to nothing but masts, as the horizon drops away. Now late in the afternoon one sees a mass of something that is Okinawa, our home for 89 days.
Sat on the bridge after getting underway, enjoying the sun and the feeling of being at sea again. It was great! After dinner I wrote the night order book. Finally the sun sank into the sea, the stars came out and the navigator shot them for his 2000 position report. The night is bright and the shapes of the ships clearly visible. The wind moans in the rigging as Yolo increases her roll. When the word to secure from GQ came, most of the crew brought their mattresses topside; better ventilation is needed below.
Watching Okinawa disappear, my thoughts naturally turn to the 89 days of virtual imprisonment spent off that island. Those were historic days for the war, as well as Yolo and the officers and crew. Here on a diet of GQs, air attacks, smoke, fog, cold, rain and wind, we became a band of brothers and fighting ones at that. We are welded together by a spirit of cooperation, hard work and a clear understanding of our mission. This loyalty knows no bounds. We are a group especially proud of our work and our ship.
Now for this date in 1945 on board USS Yolo now known as APB 43 off the invasion beaches of Okinawa. Comments of C. Homer Bast, Commanding Officer.
June 28, 1945
The anticipation of getting underway was foremost in everyone's mind, so all hands were up before dawn. Boats were hoisted aboard and everything lashed down for the open sea. Just before de¬parture a message came through from Com LCSs in the area. It said "Accept sincere thanks for the hard work and cooperation of the LST 677 in provisioning LCSs." This went for information to SOPA as well as Com Service Force.
At 0830 we moved out of the anchorage and proceeded to a specific designation, "no point". No orders had been received. We were an orphan, as now we are known as the APB 43. The OTC knew us as the LST 677 and not the APB 43, so we had no sailing orders. The signal¬man blinked Garris and got our position. Finally, the OTC asked whether we were the APB 43. Assured we were, he sent a LCI with sailing instructions. It was the usual sight of all ships arriving and then forming up with the escorts out in front. TU 31.29.23, under OTC Captain C. A. Legg, (ComLST Flot 33) was made up of LSTs 1040(F), 597, 592, 668, 728, 564, 774, 670, 1106, 950(H), 905, 334, 805, 43, 829, 933, 932, 712, 952, 570, 713, 810, Yolo, ATR 87, Nemasket (AOG 10), LCI(L)s 564, 598, 676, and 738. The convoy was screened by Tracy (DM 19), Kane (APD 18), PCs 466, 469, SCs 630 and 1049. Com Screen was in Tracy. We felt that the screen was unusually potent. Course 180T and speed nine knots were set for our destination, Leyte Gulf. As anticipated, this will take the convoy east of the Sakishimas.
Passing close to Naha, the airport could be seen. The day is perfect although a stiff breeze blows bringing with it three-foot swells that make Yolo creak and grown as she rolls. The ships in the anchorage slowly melt into shapeless forms, then to nothing but masts, as the horizon drops away. Now late in the afternoon one sees a mass of something that is Okinawa, our home for 89 days.
Sat on the bridge after getting underway, enjoying the sun and the feeling of being at sea again. It was great! After dinner I wrote the night order book. Finally the sun sank into the sea, the stars came out and the navigator shot them for his 2000 position report. The night is bright and the shapes of the ships clearly visible. The wind moans in the rigging as Yolo increases her roll. When the word to secure from GQ came, most of the crew brought their mattresses topside; better ventilation is needed below.
Watching Okinawa disappear, my thoughts naturally turn to the 89 days of virtual imprisonment spent off that island. Those were historic days for the war, as well as Yolo and the officers and crew. Here on a diet of GQs, air attacks, smoke, fog, cold, rain and wind, we became a band of brothers and fighting ones at that. We are welded together by a spirit of cooperation, hard work and a clear understanding of our mission. This loyalty knows no bounds. We are a group especially proud of our work and our ship.
vonn
US Veteran
Had to turn the page so I could start a new one. Another quitting time soaking today,got another inch and a half in a half an hour but it really cooled things down for awhile! Some good music in the drift today. The county leaders here have come up with a plan to put the Astrodome back to use again. Tha taxpayers have been paying a fortune to have it set empty and unused for years and they claim it would cost 30 million to tear it down and the taxpayer would end up with nothing but the bill. It is a landmark building so I hope they get their act together. Nine acres of open space they reported. Drift on!
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
Thanks to kwselke for the diary entries of C. Homer Bast. I found them fascinating and revealing of an aspect of naval war that doesn't get covered a lot. Also showed the Okinawa campaign from a different angle.
I kind of felt I got to know the officers and crew of Yolo.
I look forward to your future selection of posts, kw. Thanks again.
I kind of felt I got to know the officers and crew of Yolo.
I look forward to your future selection of posts, kw. Thanks again.
vonn
US Veteran
The reports on the activities of the Yolo have become something I look forward to reading each day. Thanks for posting them and keep going as long as you can!
SW MP15
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Now they are saying at least 32 dead and 88 injured in Turkey.
Truly Sad!
Truly Sad!
My wife has been shooting with me since before we were married. Over 35 years. She joined the ranks of licensed pistol owner two yrs. Ago. Tell your wife we said congrats!
SW MP15
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I'm worn out! Been catching up on the Great Music posted today on the Drift!
I'm Sick of all the sad news. It gets depressing after a while.
I guess I'll get back to SHARK WEEK! Maybe it will show a Shark eating someone and cheer me up?
I'm Sick of all the sad news. It gets depressing after a while.
I guess I'll get back to SHARK WEEK! Maybe it will show a Shark eating someone and cheer me up?
Excellent movie !
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