Coral Sea (CV 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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I wnfxl lu 0 A s a THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE - L - WASHINGTON, THE DISTRICT OFXCQLUMBIA ,IGM , -lag i n 2 7 FEB 1990 Captain Lloyd E. Allen, Jr. USN Com anding Officer ' ' USS CORAL SEA iCV-43, y Fleet Post Office W ' New York 09550-2720 r Dear Captain Allen: On behalf of the Department of Defense I congratulate you and the officers and men of USS CORAL SEA ZCV-437 as you prepare for the decommissioning of the Ageless Warrior. The decommissioning of this great man of war signals the end of the era of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier. Though small compared to her nuclear powered sister ships, CORAL SEA has proven in her Q3 years of distinguished service that she is equal to the most difficult and arduous tasks. Throughout her twenty-five deployments, she has proudly represented our great Nation, ever vigilant and always ready to defend life and liberty. ,A You and your men have nobly borne CORAL SEA's tradition of unparalle ed pride and professionalism. The sacrifice and dedication of CORAL SEA sailors, past and present, are recognized and appreciated by freedom loving people throughout the world. 1 Sincerely, lC!l,ff:2EAfj? CiiQ44iiid I 'T- Officers, Chiefs and junior enlisted and their families were treated to a special Thanksgiving dinner aboard USS Coral Sea While at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This was a special opportunity for duty personnel who were required to spend the holiday aboard Qoral Sea. 1 1 i 1 .-,, .,w,,,.. , Y, -1 I T T w Z 5 I N I

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