Dear Captain,

The new challenges and responsibilities you and your men will face as you hoist your commissioning pennant to the truck of USS BREWTON (DE-1086) will require your sincerest devotion to duty.

BREWTON's hand-picked crew has already been breathing life into her steel gray hulk of machinery and electronics. Now, by carefully molding your officers and men with the installed capabilities of your fine ship, you must ensure her imminent development into an effective man-of-war.

Confident that BREWTON is ready to meet the challenges that lie ahead, we welcome you to the front lines of our Navy and the Pacific family of destroyers, and send best wishes for great success.

Lieutenant Commander John W. Kinnier, USN
Commanding Officer
USS BREWTON (DE-1086)
FPO San Francisco 96601