Alamo (LSD 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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I fhese last several months have been a rewarding experience far everyone. I have seen the crew of ACAflKD mature, grow, and develop into a coordinated working unit, you have worked long and hard hours and have made an outstanding reputation for yourself throughout the Pacific Fleet, your enthusiasm and individual expertise have enahled ACAHKP to meet all of her operational commitments, ffie have been recognized for numerous awards and excellent performances, you have made this WE$Z?At the most memorable of my career, you have a lot to be proud of. may this cruise hook serve as a fond reminder this time. Keep charging! M marc E. Anderson 84 CDR. M. €. ANDERSON €X€CUTIV€ OFFICER

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for for and opet Eat IES! CAPT. J. H. WALL COMMANDING OFFICER, 28 MfiY 1982 - 16 AUG. 1984

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COMMANDING OFFICER UNITED STATES SHIP ALAMO (LSD-33) FPO SAN FRANCISCO 96660 3 November 1984 From: Commanding Officer £o: Creio of ACAm© Subj : Cetter of Appreciation 1. I received the following message from the Commanding Officer U$$ $1 COUIS: PERSONAL - for CDR BERG from tkVl GAINES Subj : Stem Gate Repairs 1. Well done to you and your creio on the timely completion of stern gate repairs prior to VACIANtT BEIO 85-1KS. Despite heavy port loading and and the distraction of Typhoon 1DARREN, you com- pleted all work in time to join £ask Force 76 for this important R0KN-U5N Exercise. Additionally, you came very close to sweeping every event in the Professional Olympics. 2. you have certainly established a reputation of being the best deploying Gator in 1DESCPAC. 2. Che comhined effort of everyone through your skills, dedication, and professionalism has made ACAmo the Number One Gator in the Pacific Fleet, you have established neio standards of performance at sea and ashore that have made other Commanding Officers envious. 3. Za you, the crew, goes my heartfelt gratitude and most sincere Congratulations ! 1 ' r R. V. BERG 1 » sqi Wet to hnoi Wltti