Kisarazu

Yokosuka Microwave Site:

"Another unique experience was my two or three ( I forget which ) month tour at Kisarazu. That was as close to sea duty that I came... crossing Tokyo Bay on a ferry boat to get there. You can cross by bridge now I understand. The Navy classified Kisarazu duty as 'isolated duty' which triggered an extra $50 a month pay increase. Even though it was in fact isolated... I liked it. I recall that Kisarazu was an old Kamikaze base which was still under control by the Japanese. Therefore, instead of listening to our American colors everyday at sunset I was hearing what I suppose was the Japanese national anthem being played while they lowered the flag. I still remember that it had a hauntingly sad quality to it."

Steve,