ffective 15 October 1970, Orion’s homeport changed to Charleston, South Carolina un-der the command of Submarine Squadron Four. Orion reported in November 1970 and began operations under the command of Submarine Squadron Four and Commander, Submarine Group Six.

On 20 May 1972, Captain G.A. Barunas Jr., USN, re-lieved Captain Nuss as Commanding Officer. Orion was awarded the Battle Efficiency “E’’ and the Engineering “E’’ award by Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet for fiscal year 1972. In 1973, Orion became the first Submarine Support Facility in the Atlantic Fleet to receive, store and issue MK 48 MOD 1 torpedoes. During 1973 Orion provided supply, weapons, and re-pair support to the Brazilian submarine Goias, the Repub-

lic of China submarine Hai-Pao, and the Greek submarine Katsonas. Orion also hosted the Spanish ship Aragon. On 23 August 1974, Captain J.F. Drain, USN, relieved Captain Barunas as Commanding Officer. Orion was awarded the Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Blue “E’’ for Supply Excellence as the best attack submarine tender in the force for fiscal year 1974. During 1975, Orion received the Golden Snipe Award from the Secretary of the Navy. Also the Communications Department was awarded its second, consecutive ‘Green C’’ by the type commander for the fiscal year 1975. Captain G.M. Henson, USN, relieved Captain Drain on 19 June 1976.

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Orion arriving in Charleston November 25, 1970

U.S. Navy photo provided by J.J. Nuss, Commanding Officer

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The Engineering Department was awarded the Engineering Red “E’’ and the Damage Control Red “DC,’’ both for the second consecutive year by Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, for fiscal year 1976. Orion received an Insurv Inspec-tion by the Sub-Board of Inspection and Survey 21-25 March 1977 and was found fit for further service. Captain Henson was relieved by Captain S.S. Skorupski, USN on 30 August 1978. The years in which Orion served on the East Coast were exemplified by the numerous awards Orion re-ceived as she daily anticipated and met the demands of a modern Navy. Although the majority of her service was pierside, Orion deployed many times to ports along the Atlantic Coast and the Caribbean for opera-tional commitments and port visits. From July 1979 through March 1980, Orion underwent overhaul in Charleston Naval Shipyard in prepa-ration for an overseas change of homeport.

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THE SEVENTIES

Upon arrival in Charleston,

Captain Jerry Nuss is greeted by

“Miss Charleston” Linda Howel,

by Commodore of Subron Four, Jack Walsh,

and by members of the Chamber of

Commerce and the Navy League.

GREETINGS FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER

Welcome Aboard:

This pamphlet will acquaint you with the history of ORI-

ON and the many ways in which we serve the Submarine

Force. Please keep it as a souvenir. We of ORION hope that

you enjoy your time on board and that your understanding of

our contribution to the Submarine Force and the U.S. Navy is

increased.

J. J. Nuss

Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding Officer

USS ORION (AS-18)

THE SUBMARINE TENDER ORION

Displacement, Tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9734 standard; 18,000 full load Dimensions, Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Length—530.5 Breadth—73.3 Main Draft—25.5 Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 — 5”, .38 Cal. Main Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G.M. Diesel Electric; 11,200bhp=15.4 knots Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 35 officers; 900 enlisted

Submarine tenders, such as ORION, are the mobile repair and supply base for submarine and submarine rescue vessels. Submarine tenders are some- times referred to as “Repair Ships, Mother Ships, Depot Ships,” and simi- lar terms which describe the relationship between this type of vessel and the submarines served.

A principal function of ORION is REPAIR, and it is here that she is most impressive. The following is a list of major repair facilities on board, manned by highly skilled and highly trained personnel:

Torpedo Overhaul Fire Control Repair Periscope & Optical Repair Gyro Repair Instrument Repair Watch Repair Typewriter Repair Photography Welding Shop Plumbing Pipe Shop

Lithography Electronics Repair Divers & Underwater Hull Repair Blue Printing & Drafting Rubber & Plastics Shop Foundry Pattern Making Sheet Metal Shop Carpentry Battery Overhaul

Canvas & Upholstery Shop Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Electrical Repair Interior Communications Machine Shops (Outside & Inside) Nuclear Repair Chemical Analysis

The implied capability of this listing demonstrates ORION’s representation in every field and facet of ship and submarine repair.

The supply function of ORION is equally impressive. ORION carries approximately 50,000 general and technical supply items to meet the needs of the ships she serves. ORION is a floating general store with a stock inventory worth in excess of three million dollars. ORION also provides fresh water, fuel oil, lube oil, nuclear reactor loop water, torpedoes, pyrotechnics, distilled battery water, food, small boat and crane services.

Other important support services include: SPIRITUAL (1 Chaplain), MEDICAL (2 doctors, 23 bed hospital, medical treatment room, operating room, X-Ray facilities, and pharmacy); DENTAL (3 dentists, complete dental facilities including prosthetics laboratory and X-Ray facilities); DISBURSING (payroll in excess of -5.5 million dollars annually); plus two barber shops, tailor shop, laundry and dry cleaning plant, clothing store, soda fountain and self-service ship’s store. These services are provided on a continu-ous basis for more than 2,300 officers and enlisted personnel of Submarine Squadron FOUR.

ORION’s mobility enables her, on short notice, to move to any advanced geographical location in response to strategic situations, bringing with her all of the capabilities and services noted above.

Photos on Pages 2-5 provided by

J.J. Nuss

Commanding Officer

USS Orion (AS-18) 1970-72

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W-2 Fullerton advances Aug. 1971 W-2 Paul Lovejoy advances

Aug. 1971 BMCM Harper, Navy Achievement

Medal — March 1971

SCHM Blankenship re-enlists Oct. 1971 HMCS Hammond re-enlists Jan. 1972

ET Gang receives letter of appreciation, Jan. 1972 YJ2 Newman receiving letter of commendation, Feb. 1972

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Change of Command May 20, 1972 Jerry Nuss cuts cake, George Barunas is new C.O.

RADM Cramer is ComSubFlot 6.

Admiral Whittle presents Battle Efficiency “E” to Capt. Barunas and Capt. Nuss on Orion Oct. 5, 1972.

YN3 Marsh receiving letter of commendation, Feb. 1972

Cdr. Norm Cameron awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Aug. 1972

John O’Sullivan promoted LTJG, April 1972

Charleston, S.C., Sept. 1983 Former shipmates are celebrating Orion’s 40th birthday.

Left, Capt. Stanley Skorupski, skipper 1978-80 and Capt. Jerry Nuss (Ret.), skipper 1970-72.

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Front row: Barta, Wogan, Hudson, Mayo, Teegarden, Jeffcoat Rear row: Rathman, Jacobs, Adamson, Herren, Quinlan, Shortt

Front Row: R.L. Fountain (24), T.M. Pore (25), Jo Jo Sims (21), L.E. Hatem (22), R.J. Quinlan (20) Back Row: E.L. Sesley (6), L.R. Barta (31), M.R. Sorden (9), Coach R.J. Basso, R.J. Johnson (23), R.V. Fritz (7)

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Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head B. J. Thomas

I Want You Back The Jackson 5

Venus The Shocking Blue

Everybody Is a Star Sly & the Family Stone

Bridge over Troubled Water Simon and Garfunkel

Let It Be The Beatles

ABC The Jackson 5

American Woman / No Sugar Tonight

The Guess Who

Everything is Beautiful Ray Stevens

The Long and Winding Road / For You Blue

The Beatles

The Love You Save The Jackson 5

Mama Told Me (Not to Come) Three Dog Night

(They Long to Be) Close to You The Carpenters

Make It With You Bread

My Sweet Lord / Isn't It a Pity George Harrison

Knock Three Times Dawn

One Bad Apple The Osmonds

Me and Bobby McGee Janis Joplin

Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)

The Temptations

Joy to the World Three Dog Night

Brown Sugar The Rolling Stones

Want Ads The Honey Cone

It's Too Late / I Feel the Earth Move Carole King

Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee

Reservation Indian) The Raiders

You've Got a Friend James Taylor

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? Bee Gees

Brand New Key Melanie

American Pie Don McLean

Heart of Gold Neil Young

A Horse With No Name America

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Roberta Flack

Oh Girl The Chi-Lites

The Candy Man Sammy Davis, Jr.

Song Sung Blue Neil Diamond

Lean on Me Bill Withers

Alone Again (Naturally) Gilbert O'Sullivan

Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) Looking Glass

Black and White Three Dog Night

My Ding-a-Ling Chuck Berry

I Can See Clearly Now Johnny Nash

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone The Temptations

I Am Woman Helen Reddy

Me and Mrs. Jones Billy Paul

At the Movies in 1972

The Godfather Deliverance

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Play It Again, Sam

Frenzy The Anderson Tapes

Sleuth Dirty Harry Sounder

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*

(*But Were Afraid to Ask)

At the Movies in 1971

A Clockwork Orange The French Connection

Tristana Klute

The Hospital The Last Picture Show

Macbeth Death in Venice

Carnal Knowledge McCabe and Mrs. Miller

At the Movies in 1970

Patton Woodstock

Five Easy Pieces M*A*S*H

Little Big Man Hi, Mom!

Diary of a Mad Housewife Love Story

Airport Ryan's Daughter

Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney

Go Away Little Girl Donny Osmond

Maggie May / Reason to Believe Rod Stewart

Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves Cher

Theme from Shaft Isaac Hayes

Family Affair Sly & the Family Stone

Brand New Key Melanie

Top Songs of 1971

Top Songs of 1970

War Edwin Starr

Ain't No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross

Cracklin' Rosie Neil Diamond

I'll Be There The Jackson 5

I Think I Love You The Partridge Family

The Tears of a Clown Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

My Sweet Lord" / "Isn't It a Pity George Harrison

Top Songs of 1972

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At the Movies in 1973

The Exorcist The Sting Badlands

Day for Night Last Tango in Paris

Sleeper The Day of the Jackal

The Emigrants Paper Moon

You're So Vain Carly Simon

Superstition Stevie Wonder

Crocodile Rock Elton John

Killing Me Softly with His Song Roberta Flack

Love Train The O'Jays

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Vicki Lawrence

Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree

Dawn featuring Tony Orlando

You Are the Sunshine of My Life Stevie Wonder

Frankenstein The Edgar Winter Group

My Love Paul McCartney and Wings

Top Songs of 1973

Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

George Harrison

Will It Go Round in Circles Billy Preston

Bad, Bad Leroy Brown Jim Croce

The Morning After Maureen McGovern

Touch Me in the Morning Diana Ross

Brother Louie Stories

Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye

Delta Dawn Helen Reddy

We're an American Band Grand Funk

Half-Breed Cher

Angie The Rolling Stones

Midnight Train to Georgia Gladys Knight & the Pips

Keep on Truckin' (Part 1) Eddie Kendricks

Photograph Ringo Starr

Top of the World The Carpenters

The Most Beautiful Girl Charlie Rich

Time in a Bottle Jim Croce

Time in a Bottle Jim Croce

The Joker Steve Miller Band

Show and Tell Al Wilson

You're Sixteen Ringo Starr

The Way We Were Barbra Streisand

Love's Theme Love Unlimited Orchestra

Seasons in the Sun Terry Jacks

Dark Lady Cher

Sunshine on My Shoulders John Denver

Hooked on a Feeling Blue Swede

Bennie and the Jets Elton John

The Loco-Motion Grand Funk

The Streak Ray Stevens

Band on the Run Paul McCartney and Wings

Billy Don't Be a Hero Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods

Sundown Gordon Lightfoot

Rock the Boat Hues Corporation

Rock Your Baby George McCrae

Annie's Song John Denver

Feel Like Makin' Love Roberta Flack

The Night Chicago Died Paper Lace

(You're) Having My Baby Paul Anka and Odia Coates

I Shot the Sheriff Eric Clapton

Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe

Barry White

Rock Me Gently Andy Kim

I Honestly Love You Olivia Newton-John

Nothing From Nothing Billy Preston

Then Came You Dionne Warwicke and Spinners

At the Movies in 1974

The Godfather, Part II The Conversation

Chinatown Lenny

Mean Streets Scenes from a Marriage

Murder on the Orient Express Young Frankenstein

Amarcord Sugarland Express

Top Songs of 1974

You Haven't Done Nothin' Stevie Wonder

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Whatever Gets You thru the Night John Lennon

I Can Help Billy Swan

Kung Fu Fighting Carl Douglas

Cat's in the Cradle Harry Chapin

Angie Baby Helen Reddy

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Top Songs of 1975

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Elton John

Mandy Barry Manilow

Please Mr. Postman The Carpenters

Laughter in the Rain Neil Sedaka

Fire Ohio Players

You're No Good Linda Ronstadt

Pick Up the Pieces The Average White Band

Best of My Love Eagles

Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John

Black Water The Doobie Brothers

My Eyes Adored You Frankie Valli

Lady Marmalade LaBelle

Lovin' You Minnie Riperton

Philadelphia Freedom Elton John Band

(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song

B. J. Thomas

He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Shining Star Earth, Wind & Fire

Before the Next Teardrop Falls Freddy Fender

Thank God I'm a Country Boy John Denver

Sister Golden Hair America

Love Will Keep Us Together Captain & Tennille

Listen to What the Man Said Paul McCartney and Wings

The Hustle Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony

One of These Nights Eagles

Jive Talkin' Bee Gees

Fallin' in Love Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds

Get Down Tonight KC and the Sunshine Band

Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell

At the Movies in 1976

Taxi Driver Network

Small Change All the President's Men

Rocky The Man Who Would be King

The Last Tycoon Murder by Death The Magic Flute

At the Movies in 1975

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest Dog Day Afternoon

Nashville Picnic at Hanging Rock

Jaws The Day of the Locust

Love and Death (dir: Woody Allen) Barry Lyndon

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Top Songs of 1976

Fame David Bowie

Calypso / I'm Sorry John Denver

Bad Blood Neil Sedaka

Island Girl Elton John

That's the Way (I Like It) KC and the Sunshine Band

Fly, Robin, Fly Silver Convention

Let's Do It Again The Staple Singers

Saturday Night Bay City Rollers

Convoy C.W. McCall

I Write the Songs Barry Manilow

Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)

Diana Ross

Love Rollercoaster Ohio Players

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover Paul Simon

Theme from S.W.A.T. Rhythm Heritage

Love Machine (Part 1) The Miracles

December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) The Four Seasons

Disco Lady Johnnie Taylor

Let Your Love Flow Bellamy Brothers

Welcome Back John Sebastian

Boogie Fever The Sylvers

Silly Love Songs Wings

Love Hangover Diana Ross

Afternoon Delight Starland Vocal Band

Kiss and Say Goodbye The Manhattans

Don't Go Breaking My Heart Elton John and Kiki Dee

You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees

(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

KC and the Sunshine Band

Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry

A Fifth of Beethoven Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band

Disco Duck (Part 1) Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots

If You Leave Me Now Chicago

Rock'n Me Steve Miller Band

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)

Rod Stewart

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Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)

Rod Stewart

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Leo Sayer

I Wish Stevie Wonder

Car Wash Rose Royce

Torn Between Two Lovers Mary MacGregor

Blinded by the Light Manfred Mann's Earth Band

New Kid in Town Eagles

Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)

Barbra Streisand

Rich Girl Daryl Hall and John Oates

Dancing Queen ABBA

Don't Give Up on Us David Soul

Don't Leave Me This Way Thelma Houston

Southern Nights Glen Campbell

Hotel California Eagles

When I Need You Leo Sayer

Sir Duke Stevie Wonder

I'm Your Boogie Man KC and the Sunshine Band

Dreams Fleetwood Mac

Got to Give It Up (Part 1) Marvin Gaye

At the Movies in 1977

Aguirre: The Wrath of God Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1900 Julia

Annie Hall 3 Women

The Late Show Harlan County, USA

Suspiria Star Wars

Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)

Bill Conti

Undercover Angel Alan O'Day

Da Doo Ron Ron Shaun Cassidy

Looks Like We Made It Barry Manilow

I Just Want to Be Your Everything Andy Gibb

Best of My Love The Emotions

Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band Meco

You Light Up My Life Debby Boone

How Deep Is Your Love Bee Gees

Top Songs of 1977

It is easy to handle a hangover. Follow these simple rules and you won’t get one: 1. Do not go to a party unless they serve only apple cider. 2. Avoid going out with attractive women. They will only lead you to alcohol. If for some strange reason you find yourself at a party with an attractive woman where they serve alcohol, you may end up with a hangover. You will have fun at the party. but the next morning you will not have fun with the hangover. Too much alcohol can give you a terrible headache. You will be exhausted from staying up all night having such a swell time. Your nerves will not be able to bear any more sensory input. A toothbrush dropped on the floor will set up a deafening clatter inside your aching head. And your stomach will be upset because too much alcohol creates excessive acid. Your mouth may even begin to feel dry like the guy in the movies crawling across the desert with his tongue hanging out. Now try to remember all the fun you had last night. And take Alka-Seltzer® for

that upset stomach and headache.

Alka-Seltzer® will give you fast relief because it contains both antacids and specially buffered aspirin. Unlike plain aspirin, Alka-Seltzer® reaches your stomach already dissolved along with antacids to soothe your stomach. So you get all the pain relief of regular aspirin while protecting your stomach. In fact, it does wonders for your stomach. Fast. The antacids in Alka-Seltzer®

go to work instantly to neutralize the excessive acid and bring soothing relief. When you take Alka-Seltzer® for a hangover you will discover the remarkable truth behind that great little phrase you catch yourself humming all the time: “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is.” Fast. Fast. Fast.

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How Deep Is Your Love Bee Gees

Baby Come Back Player

Stayin' Alive Bee Gees

(Love Is) Thicker Than Water Andy Gibb

Night Fever Bee Gees

If I Can't Have You Yvonne Elliman

With a Little Luck Wings

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams

You're the One That I Want John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Shadow Dancing Andy Gibb

Miss You The Rolling Stones

Three Times a Lady Commodores

Grease Frankie Valli

Boogie Oogie Oogie A Taste of Honey

Kiss You All Over Exile

Hot Child in the City Nick Gilder

You Needed Me Anne Murray

MacArthur Park Donna Summer

At the Movies in 1978

The Deer Hunter Days of Heaven Midnight Express Autumn Sonata

Interiors Halloween

Coming Home Eraserhead

Invasion of the Body Snatchers The Fury

Top Songs of 1978

Too Much Heaven Bee Gees

Le Freak Chic

Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? Rod Stewart

I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor

Tragedy Bee Gees

What a Fool Believes The Doobie Brothers

Knock on Wood Amii Stewart

Heart of Glass Blondie

Reunited Peaches & Herb

Hot Stuff Donna Summer

Ring My Bell Anita Ward

Bad Girls Donna Summer

My Sharona The Knack

Sad Eyes Robert John

At the Movies in 1979

Apocalypse Now Kramer Vs. Kramer

The China Syndrome All That Jazz

The Marriage of Maria Braun Nosferatu, the Vampyre

Manhattan Being There

Best Boy Mad Max

Top Songs of 1979

In Memoriam

Walter L. Beardslee, 70-73 RM1, d. 7-28-03

Daniel Borgacz, 70-73

Arthur Ludwig, 74-75 DTC., d. 7-21-07

Byron H. Thompson, 77-79 CWO-4, d. 10-17-00

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson

Rise Herb Alpert

Pop Muzik M

Heartache Tonight Eagles

Still Commodores

No More Tears (Enough is Enough) Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer

Babe Styx

Extra Duty

By J. T. O’Brien, XO Orion, 1972-1974

Orion moved from Norfolk down to Charleston in the early ’70s about the time I was ordered aboard as XO. The Navy INSURV board was flunking a few destroyers much needed during the end of the war in Vietnam and Orion volunteered to help out. We told the local destroyer force commander Orion would take their worst case alongside and make her well again – and we did just that. I was able to get some pictures for the Navy Times of Orion sporting her new type designa-tion “D/S 18,” (while the skipper, George Ba-runas was on leave, of course!) He was a bit surprised but a good sport about it. Anyhow, I didn’t get fired!

Charles R. Ware (DD-865) moored alongside Orion in 1974.