Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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• r % r E ?l: Sunsets Of The World At sunset, the day is done. There were many sunsets in USS Missouri ' s first year: San Francisco ' s Golden Gate Bridge, an open Indian Ocean, a gray Mediterranean Sea, a golden view over the Atlantic Ocean.

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World Cruise Bravo Zulus 270247Z SEP 86 FM CINCPACFLT PEARL HARBOR TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: BRAVO ZULU 1. From laying a wreath at the USS Arizona to your reenactment of the salute to Kalaupapa, Hawaii was touched by USS Missouri. Your departure from this first port on your round the world cruise leaves behind a positive impression which will long be remembered. 2. Keep charging! Ace Lyons Admiral 292242Z SEP 86 FM COMTHIRDFLT TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: USS MISSOURI SALUTE TO KALAUPAPA 1. Your reenactment on 19 September 1986 of the 1908 Great White Fleet salute to Kalaupapa was a touching and memorable tribute to a great American and to the triumph of human spirit over suffering that made Kalaupapa famous. 2. For your timely, professional, and enthusiastic support, I commend you for a job well done. Bravo Zulu! D. E. Hernandez Vice Admiral 052245Z OCT 86 FM COMAUSFLT TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: NAVAL ASSEMBLY AND REVIEW 1. The presence of the battleship Missouri in Sydney Harbor during our 75th Birthday celebrations has been enormously impressive and particularly helpful in focusing the attention of the Australian people on the vital issue of seapower. The vast number of people who were lucky enough to visit the ship are not likely to forget its potential might. 2. I am sorry your stay has been so short but I sincerely hope your ship ' s company enjoyed their brief encounter with this beautiful city. Thank you very much for coming and I do hope that you may be able to return soon — the Mighty Mo is welcome at any time. I. W. Knox Rear Admiral Royal Australian Navy 152234Z OCT 86 FM CINCPACFLT PEARL HARBOR TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: RAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY PARTICIPATION 1. Congratulations to the officers and men of Missouri for making the United States participation in RAN ' s 75th Anniversary an unparalleled success. Your conduct, friendliness, appearance, and flexibility throughout this port visit was exemplary and the fine impression you left behind will truly be remembered by our friends in Sydney for years to come. As Ambassadors for the United States, you have made enormous contributions to US Australian relations during this Naval Review week. 2. Keep charging! Ace Lyons Admiral 181049Z NOV 86 FM AMCONSUL ISTANBUL TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION To Captain Carney and Personnel of USS Missouri: I congratulate you on a job well done in Istanbul. Senior Turks and Americans who participated in the visit share my view that the officers and crew of the ship deserve great praise. Your professionalism, courtesy, and special flexibility in adapting to each aspect of the visit ensured that it will be remembered by the people of Istanbul and Turkey as a sign of the strength of our relationship and as a strong echo of the historic call of the USS Missouri 40 years ago. I wish you continued success and am confident that your cruise will continue to enhance appreciation of the U.S. and its role in world affairs. Bravo Zulu! Warm Regards, Robert Strausz-Hupe Ambassador 191500Z NOV 86 FM CINCUSNAVEUR LONDON UK TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: BRAVO ZULU 1. I want to express my appreciation to the officers and men of USS Missouri for the outstanding job you did hosting the VIP receptions and tours aboard ship while inport Naples, Italy. 2. The superb performance of the crew and their knowledge of the history of USS Missouri were most evident to all our guests. Your visit has made a significant contribution toward strengthening the ties which binds us to all our allies. The officers, crew and Marine Detachment should be very proud of their ship, their shipmates and themselves. You have served your nation well. 3. Well done! A. S. Moreau, Jr. Admiral