Fort Marion (LSD 22) - Naval Cruise Book

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OUR SKIPPER COMMANDER K. L. ANDERSON, USN

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UNDERWAY 1036, 14 JANUARY 1964 « ' i i

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a mi;ssa ;e from oik caitain To ill, ' OFFICERS ami MEN of FORT MARION One of the most enjoyable experiences for a man dedicated to the Navy is to serve in a fine ship kept l a fine crew. FORT MARIOft is that kind of shift. Her record ami the performance of the men who have huili her reputation meet ih high- est standerds of the Navy. This cruise look us to usual torts of call ami also to one or tiro other ports of unusual interest. It icas a continuation of the proud history of our ship. This service has contributed to the preservation of peace in tin- Far East ami Southern Asia ami to the promotion of mutual understanding ami cooperation between the peoples of East ami est. Both COMPHIBRON FIVE ami COMPHIBFORSEVENTH expressed their pleasure in our excellent performance of duty. Our personal experiences also have been rcry rewarding. To our families who have supported us in ttur dedication to the service and notched over our varied interests at home during this deployment we owe a special ileht of gratitude. To each man. each team, each division ami department, and to the ship ' s com- pany as a unit. I take sincere pleasure in extending a It ELL DONE. You have proved that you rati ' the E ' s ami Awards so proudly displayed on the bridge ami on the stacks. Utts u h.L. ANDERS ) Commander USN Commanding Officer