The Range. Think of it as a shooting gallery that circles the globe. A vital link was forged in 1966, when NASA converted a World War II tanker into the <i>USNS Vanguard</i>, one of the most sophisticated communication centers ever to sail the high seas.</p><p><i>Range Rats At Sea</i> is an account of one crewmember's attempt to squeeze a lifetime of adventure into two short years. Success, however, hinged upon his ability to win the heart of a shipmate.</p>