Austin (LPD 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Austin (LPD 4) Amphibious Transpcrt for cities which in turn contributions in the expI(})ration TIN (LPD 4) was named after whom the city was active role in freeing Tex s s (Dock) are named take their names from Americans who have made exemplary and development of this country. So it is that USS AUS- for the city of Austin, capital of Texas. Stephen Fuller Austin, named, served as a leader in the settling of Texas and played an from Mexico and establishing the Republic of Texas. The lone star in the history of Texas. Additioiially, of Austin. The fort servles the strength brought to fleet. The cross flanked AUSTINs vertical envekpmen eternal vigilance. The motto for USS AUJSTIN Mobility ' emphasizes he; them with precession, by on the littorals of the ear This insignia will prbvide reminder of her link wil|h ; ' reservation of freedom. insignia therefore symbolizes this association in name with the ' , the color scheme has been adopted from the seal of the city the dual purpose of representing the Alamo and symbolizes our amphibious force with the addition of USS AUSTIN to the by wings is indicative of faith in the concept and purpose of t capability. The lamp is a reminder of the necessity of Potestas Maritimas per Mobilitate or Seapower through capability of delivering combat ready troops and dispatching landing craft or helicopter, to the scene of action at any position h, and only requiring minimal time in transit. USS AUSTIN Officers, crew and guests with a constant the past as well as her important role for the future, in the MARG 3-Uy USS Austin - MARG 3-00

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Commander William W. Crow United States Navy Commanding Officer Commander Bill Crow was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1976 and was commissioned with a Bachelor of Science in 1980. He also holds a Master of Science degree as a 1997 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Operationally, Commander Cro fe assignments have included Communications Officer, Auxiliaries Electrical Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Assistant, and Engineering Officer on USS PH ARRIS (FF 1 094); Assistant Operations Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty Six; Engineering Officer on USS BRISCOE (DD 977); Material Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadrons Two and Ten; and Executive Officer, USS PETERSON (DD 969). His significant shore assignments include instructor of the Steam Engineering Officer of the Watch Course at the Surface Warfare Officers School Command in Newport, Rhode Island; Officer Personnel and Programs Officer for the Commander Naval Surface Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet; and most recently as the Chief Staff Officer for The Commandant, Naval District Washington. Commander CrovNfe personal awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, 5 Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and Two Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals. He is married to the former Jeanne Boucher of Chesapeake, Virginia. They have four children: John II, Karen, Sara, and Kevin. Sti Ca