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Underwater Demolition Team 13

Edited by: Steve Waterman, Pete Upton
Revised by: Steve Waterman
Republished April 2008

*Although unsigned, the illustrations in the book are the work of
Pete Carolan (click here to see more of his work).

Friends, and teammates, Ltjg Pete Upton and Photographer's Mate 1st Class Steve Waterman created the book in 1969 and had it printed in Japan. They spent a month there putting it together and getting the printing done. Then Pete and Steve hitchhiked back to Subic Bay on U. S. Air Force planes to bring the books to the guys in Team 13.

Underwater Demolition Team 13 was commissioned in 1968 to help take up the slack and give UDT-12 and UDT-11 more time stateside during the Vietnam War. Approximately 20 men from UDT-21 (Little Creek) volunteered to serve a tour with UDT-13 to help “flesh out” the team, which was made up of new men from UDT Training; some were from SEAL One, others were reserves asking to be recalled to active duty.

Many Naval commands make cruise books of their trips. Cruise books are photographic and written records of events and people on specific deployments.

The 1969 UDT THIRTEEN cruise book brings together a collection of first-hand textual and photographic impressions of its WESTPAC deployment. The harmonizing of these significant experiences, each unique in attitude and point of view, best conveys the reality of the deployment, to be relived and enjoyed in all its color, drama, and poignancy in the years to come.

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Chum Water

by Hodge Wood

Memoir

$15.95

Hodge Wood was a handsome young man at the height of his physical prowess when he broke his neck in a car wreck.  Chum Water is the inspiring story of Hodge's struggle to rediscover movement, life and love in the years after the accident.

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“Hodge Wood’s book, Chum Water, can only be described as an incredible and riveting account of a young man who, at the peak of his physical ability, faced life-altering adversities and survival following a tragic vehicle accident that damaged his spinal cord and left him paralyzed.  Chum Water is a beautiful, fascinating and, at times, humorous portrayal of Hodge’s uncanny fortitude to escape total dependency on others through conquering disabilities in his ‘new life’ and becoming an occupational therapist dedicated to helping and giving hope to others.  A must read for everyone!” ~ Lloyd A. King, award-winning author of, “From ‘Nam With Love - An Infantry Soldier’s Vietnam” … poetic war stories about combat. 

"With Hodge’s calm, stoic demeanor, it’s hard to imagine all that this young man went through to become the role model that he is today.  Truth is stranger than fiction, which is clearly demonstrated in Chum Water.   Can’t wait for the sequel." ~ Sharon Sanderson, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, and President, Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association

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