St Louis (LKA 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTI E OFFICER ho is responsible for virtually all paperwork that . leaves the ship, is in charge of about twelve different committees, must write fitness reports . , . for seven department heads, screen all potential mast cases, counsel or reprimand two or three people per day, W ' ensure that the Wardroom doesn't get too out of hand at meal times, and just generally see that everything goes as planned ? Answer the XO I Officers and men of the ST.LOUlS should reflect on their lives and accomplishments of 1985. We should I reflect on our traditions as seafaring men, past and if present, whose loyalty, courage, dedication and patriotism are responsible for peace through strength, and the freedom that enriches our lives today. I would I .P like to take this opportunity to express my sincere ap- . . , , I preciation and congratulations to all our Gators of the USS ST.LOUlS family, without their sacrifices our cheri- shed freedom and most precious family would have long- time vanished. You should marvel at your accom- plishments because they have been many. You have my permission to unequivocally declare that ST.LOU is the . LJ ky. r finest Gator in the entire Pacific Fleet. Always remem- ber the Navy is not just an adventure, it can be fun as well. Lets go Gator . 'M W- il'HlllJ,fy li .,i,,,,r N W.C.MARSH, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, USN Lieutenant Commander W. Clyde Marsh is a native of Webawee Alabama. Commander Marsh graduated from Alabama A gl M University ' y oi ica cience and at the same time was commissioned in the in 1973, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Histor and P lt' I S U.S. Navy through the AROTC Program. He has subsequently served ashore and afloat at the following duty stations: - USS OZBOURN CDD-846 J - USS MANLEY CDD-9403 - USS PARSONS CDDG-33 J - USS PENSACOLA CLSD-385 - USS PRAIRIE CAD-15 J - Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic - U.S.Naval Destroyer School ' - Surface Warfare Officer PXO Shool LCDR Marsh has been awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for amphibious operations during the Beirut, Lebanon conflict, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exemplary performance. LCDR Marsh is married to the former Veronica Potts of Tallassee, Alabama. They have two children, a son Diondre Clyde age 8, and a daughter August Kalonji, age 4. The Marsh's reside at 1460-31 Hino-Cho, Sasebo City, Japan. I Amar: ie - 4 ...,,,,, - U JC- .- c. ri, is.. . U... V-E' ... .. A. Q. -C Dee: - ,i ,. if M., H- Jill xi' .. - EPZ ,grv . ' I . Rr 'W '--i 'A Q 559' V . f .i--.M -M. ,, Z? + U TL. s Y ' 9 beep? ?'j.dr We at V485 js, T21 ,E D sv' la-1 gum? H . .ev-BSP? G k mf-4. Giff- eef X5 agen? ss? .st A its 3 in Nl YQ rpg M

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CHANGE UF CO MA -- 1. X xt I 4 X F aquif- hail and a fare well. An arrival and a departure Helio to a new guard, well wishes for an old guard. Captain William A. Gaines was relieved as Commanding Officer of USS STLOUIS CLKA-116 D by Captain F.Lee Tillotson in a formal change of command ceremony held onboard 17 August 1985 The occasion was a military one officers and crewmembers watched on in ranks as the Commanding Officer made final farewells after a two-year tourg the Commanding Officer-to-be outlined his goals for the coming months. Commodore Burnham C. lVlcCaffree. Jr made a congratulatory speech and issued new challenges. Those new challenges are upon us now, and crewmembers con- tinue to press on to meet them. Photos fcounterclockwise from left 51. Captain and Mrs. Gaines receive congratulatory remarks. 2. A Japanese band played the traditional pieces. 3. Sailors stood by in ranks awaiting the cere- mony . 4. Captain Tillotson, proud to issue awards and advances ments. Z ,W ' . if X I 5 f ' ff.. 3 f . Noi! f .3 ,Sql .sir 1 .gs my -Q. s., -fgvw , 1' ff iw- , ., -il ii' - . ,, V: .., 'P .M - nfl.. 1 xA 'Em A .cw B 1 U N Elm INQ-.msgs fffee-f. 5 'Blu hm.. If? U25 Y M . nic, ' 'N :wha khaki Si