The communications antenna attached to the bulkhead of the superstructure was added much later. The SPRUANCE has won several force wellness awards (green "H"), engineering efficiency awards (red "E"), and one supply award (blue "E"). The coveted Battle Efficiency Award (white "E") seems to have eluded the ship's crews over the years. The mahogany hand rails were removed from the bridge wings, carved up, and given away to former CO's. The "Big Eyes" seem to be in their mounts. |