Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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V ,,fi, ,I as , Who can forget the incredible steps up Mt. Carmel? Our visit to Haifa, Israel, was educational for both the sailors and Marines of NASSAU and MARG 4-87 and the citizens of Israel. For our sailors and Marines, tours were offered to such historic landmarks as Masada, Acco, Galilee and limited touring of jerusalem. Groups of sailors and Marines were invited out to sample life on a kibbutz. Many were impressed at the efficiency of communal life. Also during the touring, special opportunities were presented for baptisms in the river jordan. All in all, everyone took advantage of this chance to learn more about one of America's closest allies in the Middle East. On the flip side, the presence of NASSAU and the other ships of the MARG was providing an educational experience for the military and civilian populace of Haifa. On one day of open house visiting, NASSAU alone hosted more than 1,400 curious Israelis who poured aboard the ship eager to learn more about the ship and the men aboard. VIP's who visited during this port visit included many high ranking members of the Israeli military, the American Ambassador to Israel and the actor Lou Gossett, jr., who was in Haifa filming scenes for his new motion picture Iron Eagle II. 35