Moosebrugger (DD 980) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Admiral Dyer comes aboard the Moosbrugger, her- alding the official begin- ning of NATO ' s 25th STANAVFORLANT cruise. The turnover begins; and the Moose makes preparations for meeting up with the rest of the Force. A m „ mw «mmm ymmmmmmmmm : I | m tr» Having been properly re- lieved, the Harry E. Yarnell removes the NATO insignia, hauls down the flag and as- sumes regular duties in the service of the United States Navy. As the new flagship, Moos- brugger steams toward Puerto Rico with the broad pennant flying. She will meet up with seven ships, representing vari- ous Navies from around the world. if,

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CHANGE OF COMMAND On April 6, 1993, Rear Admiral P. A. Dyer turned the command ofSNFL over ot Commodore C.R. Maddison of the Canadian Navy. Willi this change in command the flagship, which had been the USS Moosbrugger, now became the HMCS Algonquin. The ceremony, slated to be held outdoors, had to be moved into an airplane hanger due to inclement weather. Each of the seven ships in SNFL sent representatives as well as muti-nation honor guards. Some of the highest ranking officers in the U.S. Navy were present, including the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic Admiral P.O. Miller. Commodore Maddison will hold the post ofCOMSTANA VFORLANTfor one year before he too will turn it over to his successor. IS