Macdonough (DLG 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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The AdrnirctI's Final Report UNITAS XII terminates today and MacDonough is de- tached from duty as my Flgshlp. As yott depart for your home-port to a long await reunion with your families O HE and loved ones. l wish to expness my thanks and appre- or M ciation to all hands of Macbonough for your excellent performance as my Flagship throughout four months of combined operations with the Navies and Air Forces of the maritime nations of South America. The LNITAS XII schedule has been very demanding in terrm ol continuing readinem for operations. high stan- dards ol excellence in performance during operations at sea. projecting the best possible image ol' the U.S. Navy and our country to ottr South American friends ashore and 54 Mx afloat. extending our South American friends the hand ol' HE friendship. and meeting intensely scheduled activities dur- ing port visits including the reception ol' very important military and diplomatic personages. ln carrying out this unedole, Ylaclkraough has operated 138 days and visited I7 ports ol' South America and the t .trrth-.-.m. ttstlbooougn has completed all ul the requirements laid upon her with a spirit ol will- togoest Yuu nate demoostrnted your understanding of your mission and you have shown 4 mgn degree ul professional competence. Macllonough has demonstrated Operlllultll tetunttttt to .tu toot-ttouul .tn-as and in all those collateral tasks which are unique and dootosn .o lNlltN, tu the unite, you hate promoted triendlincss with sincerity. and -oo :tote gtteo geo.-tooth ul your time. attention and hospitality to your visitors and to onto. people ol ten tottonntt- ctrruntstunce in South America. You have accomplished .til thru ltt.tnt t.tsLn with .t sense ul personal rfopoltallllllly Wlllfll llllh liCl'V0t'l to 0lllIllICO tra- lux' tt-poutttoo ul the l.s, Nutt and the image of our country and its citizens among mr people ul South httt-ttt.t. - sc ' N il? f ' ff L 1.5 K 0 Q 5 KJ it gm 'S let f H ' - L-3 f IU, W4 l gf , g fx! ttyl 5- WN ? wi' , M t A 't l 1l'2 1 1 9 1 I A tl to 4 I -VY ' Sivpc. WM l - 4 mari lt-nt

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