Thorn (DD 988) - Naval Cruise Book

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Friend of ATU While deployed to the southern Adriatic in support of Operation Sharp Guard, THORN served with distinction as part of a NATO contingency enforcing United Nations Security Council resolu- tions against the former Yugoslavia. As flagship to Commodore Alistair B. Ross of the Royal Navy, T HORN sailors worked side by side with surface warriors from a variety of NATO countries. Op- eration Sharp Guard proved that multinational forces can act together with great success with the proper training and leadership. THORN was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation for her superb performance in suppport of Operation Sharp Guard in the Adriatic. F GS KARLSRUHE C F 212 J provided one ofthe highlights of Sharp Guard with a sensational sail by. Commodore Ross takes a stroll on the bridge of his flagship HRM Zuiderkruis M8321 flies Old Glory above a favorite of Holland.

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Change of Command On December 7, 1993, THORN marked the 52nd Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor with her own change of command. CDR James B. Campbell watched over Mighty THORN and her crew for over eighteen months, successfully leading her through various inspections and workups prior to deploying in August. In bidding farewell to his officers and crew, CDR Campbell noted how p roud he was to have worked with such a fine group of sailors in the worldis finest Navy. CDR Robert D. Conrad promised to uphold the outstanding reputation T HORN had already earned in over four months of Adriatic operations. His eagerness and enthusiasm for his new posi- tion left the crew encouraged about THORN,s future. CDR Campbell gives his final remarks. g ' CDR Conrad gives a big thumbs upfor his newjob on THORN.

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Gonna have a party. THORN's return to Trieste, Italy in early December was highlighted by a grand reception hosted by the Officers and Chief Petty Officers. The Mess Specialists provided catering services that proved nothing short of spectacular The event was attended by a number of political and military officials from throughout the northern Adriatic as well as several American English teachers from the local Elfea. LT lWoods and his sidebuoys stand by to render honors. THE HELO HANGER . PARTY CENTRAL '-N, w, K CDR W' zcker escorts a couple of guests. S TGCM I S WJ Coffey PNC C S W2 Grahn, MS CS K S Wj Ziznewski, gl and SKCSC S Wj Starowicz.