Detroit (AOE 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR Kordyj ak Executive Officer Reported Apr 00 Departed Oct 01 CDR Kordyjak came as Executive Officer to lead the transformation from yard period to Underway Qualified Ship of the Fleet. Crafting A Bold Training Plan, CDR Kordyjak got USS DETROIT Fully Qualified First Time, every time. His leadership was responsible for two successful port visit, Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. Martinis, VI during Intensive Training and Work Ups. When Sept llth happened his steady hand helped to get underway for Noble Eaglef' The Final Piece of the Puzzle was when USS DETROIT received news that the battle HE was awarded for the year 2000. The USS SAIPAN is getting and excellent operations department head who lead them through their training cycle. f I , i 3 2 il I N-1 '-' f'4i?I:2 5fi1.nuis ff' , - 'ft i' r i-'f wf ' -iL5:. ' l. if-T wisp ' -ti ..:g1.5:LL....':g.'1!--Q ' '2,:'1Li' -,., 1,',, 'J,.L.i-:- .. ' ' A f QW .