Little Rock (CLG 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Now that we ' re in how do we get out?

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Refresher training brought the disparate elements into a cohesive whole. At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Little Rock became a polished and finished con- cept. Personnel and equipment were brought together under all types of assumed conditions for the purpose of developing a unified and highly quali- fied ship. Daily trials and extensive tests occupied our time, and observers checked our progress and guided our success. The interdependence of every- one concerned became obvious, and the struggle for achievement evolved into a collective effort. Little Rock proved capable of performing all the assigned tasks, and v as finally ready for action. Playing war games at Gitmo.

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Come on everybody, let ' s do the twist. Little Rock returned to Norfolk on a brisk Easter morning, bringing loved ones together after our Caribbean cruise.