Cleveland (LPD 7 CL 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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Offloading At Wake Island While sailing past Wake Island, CLEVELAND re- lieved the USS DENVER and prepared to assume her 7th Fleet duties. CLEVELAND ' S Flag Staff. COM- PHIBRON 3, was flown over to the USS TRIPOLL During the turnover materials, equipment and per- sonnel were transferred by helicopter between the ships. After the turnover CLEVELAND was ready to venture into the domain of the Golden Dragon and assume her 7th Fleet duties as flagship for CTF76. 23

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Flight OPS CLEVELAND ' S flightdeck enables her to land two helicopters at the same time. During amphibious operations, the ship ' s airdales under the direction of the Air Boss Lt. B. Crotts, ABFl J. Barrett and ABHl P. Fresh are always busy directing the incoming and outgoing choppers. Despite the many potential hazards in- volved with helicopter operations, there were no accidents during WESTPAC 1978. 22

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J B Crew p» K t At Work H There is a wide variety of jobs on- board CLEVELAND. The ship must be steered and navigated (left). Watches keep a sharp eye out for people and objects in the water (bottom left). Men must carry food and supplies on the ship (below). Even the USMC troops have to work to meet their Marine Corps requirements, while they ' re onboard. 24