Bristol County (LST 1198) - Naval Cruise Book

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' T, COMMANDER RONALD L. ALSBROOKS UNITED STATES NAVY A native if Birmingham, Alabama, Commander Alsbrooks graduated high school from Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Management and Business Administration in 1973, and was commissioned from OCS in August 1973. Commander Alsbrooks began sea duty as Weapons Officer, USS GRAND RAPIDS (PG-98), homeported in Naples, Italy. In 1976 he commenced a two year tour as CIC Officer, USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (OG-27). Commander Alsbrooks was then assigned to shore duty as Enlisted Programs Officer, Navy Recruiting Area Three in Macon, Georgia. Following graduation from department head school in 1981, Commander Alsbrooks completed a tour as Weapons Officer, USS BREWTON (FF-1086). His second department head tour was as First Lieutenant, USS ST LOUIS (LKA-1 16). in 1984, Commander Alsbrooks reported to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and was assigned to Operations Mobilization Planning. Commander Alsbrooks then served as Executive Officer, USS TUSCALOOSA (I.ST 1 187) and Operations Officer, USS PELELIU (LHA-5). Commander Alsbrooks assumed command of USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST 1198) on 14 September 1990. Commander Alsbrooks has been awarded four Navy Commendation Medals. He resides in San Diego with his wife, Ada, a native of Auckland, New Zealand.

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)RT dijg Tk Med .is lio lialf teas- lions. piKh lesto neer- Dfine ess of dtep d mi sntis akey USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198) COAT-OF-ARMS The coal-of-arms of L SS BRISTOL COUNTY U-iiT-l 198) rt-nccts the background and spirit of the area for which she is named. BRISTOL COUNTY. RHODF ISLAND. Basic to the coat-of-arms is the anchor, symbolic on the coat-of-arms. state seal and flag of the State of Rhode Island, and long a symbol of strength and hope for mariners. The square-rigger and Tank Landing Ship on the ocean are symbolic of the old sailing vessels that moored in the Port of Bristol, R.I. and the new and versatile LSTs of today. Also shown are the coats- of-arnis of the towns of Bristol, Warren, and Barrington, the three towns comprising Bristol County, and the dates these historical old seafaring towns were incorporated. The motto. SHIPSHAPE ' N BRISTOL FASHION, .said to have its origin from Bristol, England in the 15th century, was a saying that noted the excellence of the ships that sailed from that port. It became a well known complimentary expression and is in use even today. The composite design symbolizes th e historic relationship between USS BRISTOL COUNT ' (LST- 1198), Bristol Countv, Rhode Island, and the sea. id is

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