Long Beach (CGN 9) - Naval Cruise Book

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f-X Responsible For the internal security of the LONG BEACH is the 52-man Marine Detachment, commanded by Captain Flaharty. When needed the detachment provides a nucleus For ship's landing parties. The presence of visiting civilian and military dignitaries requires an honor guard of the detachment. And, when not on duty, there are everpresent tasks of cleaning weapons and gear. Military classes, hand-to-hand combat practice, and gun mounts Further preoccupy the detachment. 153

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vw--,--Q.--..i-..u..-....... ,, U. S. S. LONG BEACH ICGINWST FPOSAN FRANCBCO seam 4 July l967 To The Crew: I, as Commanding Officer, have always had three things I've worked for and hoped for at the end of an overseas de- ployment. First, that the ship has performed it's military mission in an exemplary way and we can all be justly proud of the fact that we have served our country well. One clear indication of the ship's success in this first matter is summed up in a notice Hto all handsu from me on lO June 67 published in our HPlan of the Dayuz UThe ship received word today that I have been sel- ected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral. This is for me the greatest professional compli- ment of my career. It also represents, and I wish to acknowledge it, a compliment for the officers and men of the USS LONG BEACH: because the per- formance of our ship on this deployment was the key element in my selection. recognize this Hwell donen to the same degree that you have Each of you should you personally to contributed to our reputation and performance. I think we have made the USS LONG BEACH one of the the U. S. Navy. It is one of fruitions that can occur when people with the right ship at few great ships of those wonderful you have the right the right time.H The second thing is that we bring all our sailors home and sound. A war is being fought in Vietnam, not so much in the deep waters in which the LONG BEACH operates but it can come suddenly and with great impact at sea. It is indeed with thanksgiving that I can say not a man was killed or even seriously injured in our eight month deployment. safe Finally, it is always wonderful to bring home a happy ship. I think the LONG BEACH has always been a happy ship, so if all we do is hold our own here, I deem it a success. It has been a good cruise and one to remember. Good luck and the best success to all of you. K. c . WALLACE 54 wnswonm Mlvcelme. Mo., U.S.A.