The following pictures were reproduced from Captain A.J. Ashurst's copies of the Base MODULATOR newspaper. They are from his 1972-1974 tour of duty.

Modulator Front page announcing the new CO, Captain Ashurst

The Base XO, Commander Chet Murphy and his wife Pauline, Circa: 1973

1973 Fourth of July Front Page

1974 Fourth of July Front Page

The CO and XO arrive in style at the 1974 July 4th Celebrations. Commander Murphy has the helm, while Captain Ashurst uses an umbrella to shield them both from the 'typical' hot sun of N.I.

Kay Baldrick and Bridget Duddy. Civilian workers on the Navy Exchange Staff, 1974.

Captain Ashurst presents Lt. Gaffrey with the Navy Commendation Medal

ENS Alvares and ENS Rhoades cut the cake marking the 32nd Anniversery of the WAVES, July 30, 1974.

Modulator Front page announcing the new CO, Captain Byrd

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