Duluth (LPD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain, Peter F5 Hedleywak Q - 1 N6sfa5 Scotiii citizen he attended 'wlth a Bachelor of Science

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CRWA I V ,. .i,. Deployment, 'It's a word that means-many things to many people - challenges unknown, exciting foreign ports, strange cultures, long hours, seperation from family and slow mail. Wihatever it meant to the men of Duluth, May 4th, 1983 found us on our way to do the job, wherever arid whenever needed. ' l E p g . , . ,D And needed we were. After completing six major Amphibious exercises from Hawaii to Somalia, Duluth was called to support the Multi-National Peace Keeping Forces in Beirut, Lebanon. For thirty days Duluth did the job, providing logistic support, acting as a search and rescue platform, serving as helicopter refueling station and being ready for whatever came next. There was no better ship for the job. e - r y , The coveted Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Award and Squadrdn Battle Efficiency are a testament to the men of Duluth, recognizing their professionalism and dedication. l , w In short, Duluth proved itself as the finest ship in the United States Navy. It was a good cruise. ' l s l

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