William V Pratt (DDG 44) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS WILLIAM V. PRATT DDG-44 0,6 ,Q xii CUM PERlC-9X9 Dominating the insigne of the USS WILLIAM V. PRATT is the American Eagle, perched on an anchor, symbolizing strength through sea power. The missiles circling the eagle, demonstrate the readiness and circumvention of her fire power. The motto, roughly translated Deadly When Threatened , further testifies to her strength and readiness. The four stars represent the rank attained by Admiral William V. Pratt, who distinguished his naval career by serving as Chief of Naval Operations, and for whom the USS WILLIAM V. PRATT is named.

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CQMMANDING CFFICER USS WM. V. PRATT KDDG-443 'TO' TH-E MEN' or Uses w-ILLIAM vs. uP-RATT The pictures in this cruisebook serve as reminders to all of us of the significant accomplishments of USS William V. PRATT during the 1982 Mediterranean deployment. A demanding schedule of underway commit- ments that included carrier battle group operations, PLO evacuation escort ship duties, Soviet surveillance operations, Lebanon contingency operations and Black Sea operations required each man to perform to his fullest in order to maintain the high degree of combat readiness required. Performance ashore was just as magnificent with every man serving to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the countries visited. This deployment provided all of us with many new and unique challenges. Challenges that could only be met by the true professional, dedicated to his ship and his shipmatesg in every endeavor this challenge was met. As you look back on the deployment, and review this cruisebook with your loved ones, take pride in your accomplishments. You have proven OnCe again that the American sailor is without equal. Well Done!! R. . BELL Commander, U,S, Navy Commanding Officer . nj 3-vim, I 33 1-11-F. Aw .