Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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{J XMMViy 8-11,1998 Below: Newly reported to Blue Ridge, AG3 Wendy Shultz takes a stroll on the beach before sunset. Left: SK2 Arturro Espanta is all smiles standing shore patrol in Saipan. tkt C dxtktn O U ' K£

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KwwyaflfVMWBW nrt Visit SSUTP X A Saipan high school color guard greets Blue Ridge as it moors at its first port on Southern Swing. Known as the Land of 24 Karat Sunsets, Saipan is comprised of several natural miracles of geology, biology and climate to create the fas- cinating chain of landfalls in the Western Pacific. The three main islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian each have their own unique personalities. Saipan is the largest of the islands, being the center of activity, the capital and home to most of the big resort hotels and shopping venues. Right: Lt.j.g.John Duenas, a native of Saipan, greets his mother who watched the ship pull in. Right: OS3 Frederick Asa and HM3 Jacob Pizana found shopping and sightseeing a great way to start the cruise. s QHrnCTK WPK£ S

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wmm c.iffw««wfflaBM Hewn Sac ax CTA3 Jennifer Pigg enjoys the sun andbeach after a long Yokosuka winter. Welcome to Saipan! Miss Saipan greets Sailors as they depart the ship. An elementary school band performs during the welcoming ceremony. One of the many breathtaking views of Saipan. s onmcTK 10 SHEWS