Anzio (CG 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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ahzio BEACHHEAD VETERANS FLAG

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USS ANZIO (CG 68) COAT OF ARMS SYMBOLISM Shield: Dark blue and gold are traditional naval colors representing the sea and responsibility, authority, accountability and spirit aboard a warship. Red and white evoke the stars and stripes of the national flag and symbolize the sacrifice of those who fell at the Anzio Beachhead and the principles of liberty and democracy for which they fought. The assault is recalled by the broken chevron thrusting through the enemy line and the tudor rose, maple leaf, and bald eagle honor the armed forces of the three nations that fought together here: Great Britain. ( anada. and the United States. The upward thrust of the chevron symbolizes the vertical launchers of cruiser ANZIO. Embattlements are symbolic of entrenched lines and the extensive campaign ashore during which allied troops refused defeat despite the enemy ' s numerical superiority; by holding their ground with uncommon valor, they prevailed. The cross edged weapons are a sailor ' s cutlass and an officer ' s dress sword representing combat readiness and the fundamental shipboard teamwork without which victory is not possible. The single gold star commemorates the Navy Unit Commendation to ANZIO (CVE 57). the escort aircraft carrier subsequently commissioned during World War II. and the nine stars commemorate her battles in that great war. ( ' rest: The anchor, emblematic of ships and the sea. portrays hope reflective that the crew can do only its best, w hi le the rest lay in God ' s hands. The light blue scroll entwined around the anchor acknowledges the 22 medal of honor recipients and the countless unnamed or unrecognized acts of gallantry and heroism at the Anzio beachhead. The words. Honor. Integrity, Heart, found on l his blue Medal of Honor ribbon, combine the essence of what is expected ami anticipated of ever) crevt member in ANZIO. The .Aegis radar ' s graj octagonal shape characterizes ANZIO ' s potent weaponry and her unmatched air, surface, and subsurface war fighting technology . The wings of the eagle in flight recall the first ANZIO (CVE 57) and also represent the attributes associated with America ' s national emblem: vigilance, preparedness, and courage in the face of the k Mono: STASD AND Kill I (the order by Lieutenant General Clark to the embattled Allies at Anzio).

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FAIR WINDS A SAILORS STORY PACK YOUR BAGS, IT ' S TIME TO GO AWAY FROM HOME AGAIN. AWAY FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS. KISS YOUR WIFE, HUG YOUR KIDS AND TELL THEM ALL GOOD-BYE. AS YOU LEAVE, YOU WON ' T LOOK BACK, KNOWING YOU MIGHT CRY. GOING TO A FOREIGN PLACE MILES ACROSS THE SEA. TO PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE TO HELP MAKE OTHERS FREE. SOME DAYS ARE GOOD, SOME DAYS ARE BAD; AS YOU STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN. BUT OH HOW HAPPY IS THE DAY WHEN ITS TIME TO GO HOME AGAIN. SO NOW YOU DEPART, PEACE OF MIND AS YOU HEAD TOWARDS THE SUN, SAFELY RETURNING, MISSION COMPLETE, ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE! OSl(SW) STUART MAURICE CROWDER 6DI PARTI Kl