Upon Menhaden's return to San Diego in May of 1970 from her WestPac Cruise, a local civic organization, "Operation Homecoming," met the boat when she tied up and presented the crew with a welcoming speech and a cake. Commander Les Guille, Menhaden's Commanding Officer, is admiring the cake. To his right is Lieutenant Commander Don S. Harper, Jr., Operations Officer.   Wilfredo Caro, EM1(SS), is checking out his new baby, born during the WestPac deployment.   (Images Courtesy of Les Guille, Menhaden's Last Commanding Officer, 1970-71)