Butte (AE 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chaplin Patrick. Capt O'Reilly. Capt Rosson. Cdr Madison photo hr- OSI Kt N CDR William R. MADISON CTF 63 Capt O’Reilly relates BUTTE’s accom- plishments P9 y % fletote tnleU br■ JOi VIKKIC No task offers such a stirring challange and significant responsibility as com man» of a navy vessel. Commodore Charles W. O’Reilly. COMNAVSERVFOR SIXTHFLT and CL 63. said as key-note speaker. Onboard BUTTE on June 8. 1983 as Capt Vernon L. Rossoi turned over the command of the ship to Cdr William R. Madison. Anchored in the beautiful harbor of Taormina. Sicily, gently smoking Mt. Etna servet as a memorable backdrop to the flag-adorned flight deck and the crew in whites, attending the change of command ceremony. BMCM Straugh presented Capt Rosson with his pennant ”1 almost wished something would go wrong today, so that I may continue to serve wit the men I am proud to call my crew. ” Capt Rosson said as he turned over his command Cdr Madison said. Assuming command of a vessel is the highlight of any Navy Officer, career. To be blessed with an excellent ship and an outstanding crew, such as I havt observed aboard BUTTE is a delight ... Capt Rosson. I am proud to relieve you as Commanding Officer of this ship. ’’ u

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CAPT Vernon L ROSSON Toarmina. a beautiful setting. photo hy. OSl klKS Honored guests and crew. photo hr, OS! klKS photo hy OSl klKS Helo 06. Toar- mina. Officers, and the Air Det witness this solemn occasion. CAPT ROSSON and CDR MAD- ISON await the final moments photo hr. OSl kit

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