Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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232104Z NOV 86 FM COMSIXTHFLT TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: BRAVO ZULU 1. As Mighty Mo departs the Mediterranean, I commend the officers and men of your fine ship for a totally professional tour in SIXTHFLT. Your presence has meant a great deal to our southern region allies, and has especially strengthened relations with our Turkish, Italian, and Spanish friends. Through exceptional conduct ashore and superbly hosted DV and media embarks and receptions aboard, you have represented the nation and the Navy superbly. The Mediterranean is better off for your having passed this way. 2. I deeply appreciate the many courtesies extended to me during my stay aboard. You folks really know how to keep all the balls in the air, and there was much juggling to be done. Thanks, Well Done, and may fair winds and following seas accompany you for the remainder of your cruise. K. E. Moranville Vice Admiral 281636Z NOV 86 FM USDAO LISBON TO USS MISSOURI 1. Ambassador Shakespeare sends. 2. To the officers and men of USS Missouri: Your visit to Lisbon was an incredible success. You hosted virtually every senior government and military official in Portugal, from President Mario Soares on down. You performed every function with style, grace, and dignity, adhering always to the finest naval tradition. Many of the senior members remember visiting Missouri when she was last here in 1948; I am confident that your visit of November 1986 will be remembered and talked about fondly for the next 40 years and more. The president ' s staff confided that his visit to Missouri is the most significant Portugese American event in memory. Certainly it was the most significant, most impressive, most enjoyable event I have been privileged to share during my tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. 3. Captain Carney, I salute you and your outstanding crew. Bravo Zulu in every sense of that cherished signal. From Lisbon: Tehna Sempre, Mares Calmos, Ventos Moderados, E Muitas E Boas Viagems. Frank Shakespeare Ambassador 281602Z NOV 86 FM CINCUSNAVEUR LONDON UK TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: BRAVO ZULU 1. Thirty years was too long to wait for Missouri ' s return to European waters. Your professional skill and unflagging enthusiasm in responding to all our operational and diplomatic requirements were unsurpassed. As the U.S. Consul in Istanbul said, your deployment has been an extraordinary demonstration of peacetime naval diplomacy. 2. From the Suez Canal embarkation of senior Egyptian officials three weeks ago to your hosting of the President of Portugal, you have shown thousands of our southern region friends and allies an impressive dimension of naval strength. I have received numerous compliments for the hospitality and many courtesies you showed to my guests during my time on board in Naples. This praise has been echoed resoundingly from every point along your course. 3. Please extend a hearty Well Done to each member of the superb Missouri team for his contribution to the memorable success of your deployment in the European Theater. It is often said the American Bluejacket is one of our finest Ambassadors. You have underlined that sentiment in a most impressive manner. Godspeed and smooth sailing on your homeward passage. A. S. Moreau, Jr. Admiral 100311Z DEC 86 FM CINCPACFLT PEARL HARBOR TO USS MISSOURI SUBJ: MISSOURI AROUND THE WORLD DEPLOYMENT 1. As you return to the Pacific Fleet area in preparation for a well deserved homecoming, I want every member of USS Missouri to know of my great pride in your superb performance and many accomplishments during your around the world cruise. I closely followed your presence in the Mediterranean and noted with pleasure your totally professional response to all operational and diplomatic requirements. Following transit of the Suez, you shared your hospitality and personal diplomacy with more than 25,000 friends and allies who visited Mighty Mo during her goodwill port visits to Istanbul, Turkey; Naples, Italy; Palma, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal. The hospitality afforded these guests as well as crew conduct ashore were impressive, and reflect great credit on all hands. 2. My personal congratulations to the entire crew of Mighty Mo for a job well done. Keep charging! Ace Lyons Admiral

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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

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Strength For Freedom USS Missouri (BB 63) It documents what many of the Officers, Sailors and Marines have achieved in bringing Mighty Mo back to a full level of operations, and then performing the important role as diplomats for the United States when visiting international ports, and as always, safely executing the requirements of daily life at sea. Some of these moments have been captured in pictures by PHI Robert W. Lindel and PH2 Paul 1. Erickson, with contributions from LCDR Geoffrey Calabrese, LT Mark Blackington, LT Graeme Currie JOCS Steve Hiney, EMCS Pete Petersen, JOl Richard Dove, JOl William Egan, PHI Carlos Drake MM Lou Transfiguracion, MM1 William Walters, FC2 Shawn Frasher, BM2 Thomas Lavrich, FC2 Scott Werner, PH3 D. Hensley, SN Greg Maynor, SN James Straube, Mrs. Robert Lindel, Robert P. Morrison, Royal Australian Navy Photographers, and Josten ' s Craftline Photography. It would be impossible to fully capture the immense strength and power of this battleship and its crew. But that total strength of the men who control this awesome ship of the line is the cornerstone on which this book was designed, and to whom it is dedicated. This book was produced by USS Missouri ' s X-3 Division, Public Affairs Office.