Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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- :.:; iinamia eel 21 ■ - « : ;• ' ■ ■: i 9th M.A.B. MISSION The 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade was again embarked aboard BLUE RIDGE during her third deployment to the western Pacific. Until the end of the cruise, the level of operations was rather low. With the war in Vietnam over, the emphasis on training and readiness was foremost in planning. During BLUE RIDGE ' s period of supporting the 9th MAB, the only major exercise was in Mondoro, R.P.; Bayanihan. Toward the end of the deployment however, Marine as well as Navy readiness was tested in the evacuation of Vietnam. Previously untried techniques were called for as well as new adaptations of old skills. The sterling job of the Marines involved is testimony to the high state of readiness and flexibility maintained during this peace time period. 17

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I General Carey is a native of Columbus, Ohio. Following graduation from West High School there in 1945, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Upon attaining the rank of Sergeant, he was sent to the Basic School, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia from which he graduated a second lieutenant in 1948. He served in Korea participating in the Inchon landing and the operations at Chosin Reservoir. Wounded there, he was returned to the Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois. Late in 1951 he entered flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in March 1953. Subse- quent tours of duty took him to various Marine Air- craft Wings in the US and overseas. In July 1967, he reported to duty in Vietnam as Commanding Officer, Marine Air Base Squadron 13, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He later commanded Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and served as Operations Officer, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Head- quarters in Vietnam. Genera l Carey ' s decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star with Combat V , the Air Medal with numeral 15, the Joint Services Commen- dation and the Purple Heart. General Carey ' s assignment prior to assuming command of the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade was Assistant Wing Commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. COLONEL D. C. ALEXANDER Chief of Staff, 9th MAB 19 lift