USS Brewton Commissioning Book

ADMIRAL B. A. CLAREY, USN
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET

Commander in Chief

United States Pacific Fleet

FPO San Francisco 96610

8 July 1972


Dear Captain Kinnier,

On the occasion of the commissioning of USS BREWTON (DE-1086) at the Long 
Beach Shipyard, I extend my warmest welcome to you and your officers and men 
to the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

BREWTON will be a valuable addition to the fleet as she performs her many 
tasks which make destroyers among the most versitile ships in the Navy.  As 
an integral part of the fleet, BREWTON will have a most important mission to 
perform in some of the most demanding situations our Navy has ever known.

I am confident that you and your officers and men will carry on in the 
fine traditions of the Destroyer Force and that your dedication and performance 
will play a vital role in our Pacific commitment.

Best wishes to you and your crew as BREWTON joins the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Sincerely,

B. A. CLAREY
Admiral, U. S. Navy



Lieutenant Commander John W. Kinnier, USN

Commanding Officer

USS BREWTON (DE-1086)

FPO San Francisco 96601