FROM THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
1 August' I will retire iron tlie Navy after forty—two years of service and.
pass the helm to Admiral George W. Anderson who will become Chief of Naval Op
erations on that day. ' 1
In looking back over the years, I am enormously impressed with the great sirides
the Navy has made. There have been fantastic developments in technological fields
in aircraft, missiles, ships—practically every area in which the Navy is involved.
There has been some tendency of late to focus a great deal of attention on tech
nical advances and machines. There is no question but what the tremendous progress
made by the Navy has been assisted to a considerable extent by these innovations.
In the last analysis, however, we must never lose sight of the fact that the
human oeing, one individual, the oificer, the sailor, the technician, is the guid
ing genius behind all of these advances.
It takes dedicated men devoted to the service of their country and their Navy
to conceive these machines and to make them work. It is, therefore, of the utmosi^^
importance that each of you I^eep in mind the vital role you and your shipmates pLa;H^
in making the Navy the superb service it is. This means an understanding of what
makes a man tick.
The greatest leaders of our tine as well as those in the past, have always been
those who had a keen understanding of their men. They used this understanding to
inspire then to higher performances than the individual was aware he was giving...
This has been true in the past, it will be true in the future.
The people with who I have been associated in the Navy have provided me with an
understanding of what a wonderful thing it is to be part of a group that contributes
so much. The opportunity to serve with you is reward enough for any man. The fact
that I have been privileged to be Chief of Naval Cperations for six years has made
me even more conscious of the tremendous contributions you have made to the security'
of this nation and to the preservation of freedom. I leave the Navy proud in the
knowledge that I have been a part of an organization which is respected for its in
tegrity, its ability, and its service. ^
My best personal wishes for a most successful tour to each of you, *
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CUB SCOUTS: There will be a meeting
of all committee members on the 10th
of July at 1900 in the R&E Quonset. It
is essential that all committee members
attend this meeting.
NOTICE: $1407,75. That*s the amount
donated in the 1961 Navy Relief Fund
Drive, That is a much better showing
than last year*s $795* and .was the best
fund drive this year. A sincere thanks
goes to the Departmental Key Men of
NavSta and ComSta for their work.
FOR SALE: 1952 Chev pickup. Good con
dition. $300.00. Contact LaFave at
E162A, ext 053J.
FOR SALE: 1956 Olds Super 88 with
Power everything and Radio and Heater.
In excellent condition with snow tires
in the rear. Only $600.00. Call Chief
Funcheon, 038 J after working hours.
FOR SALE: 21MPhilco Television Set,
Table Model, Excellent Condition. If
interested please call 044J or call at
Quarters 153A.
NOTICE: Anyone desiring to sell the
latest six months of either Fitch's
Stock Guide or the Standard and Poor’s •
Stock Guide, please contact SAITO, PN3
at 315 or 360, Will pay up to $1.00
per guide. ' ______