Elrod (FFG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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BLUE NOSE - CROSSING THE ARTIC CIRCLE! • ' I From sand to snow! The Eisenhower battle group demon- strated its flexibility and constant readiness in answering our country ' s call for service literally all around the world - from the Arabian Gulf to the Norwegian Sea. Here, we see the crew bearing their braun in sub-zero temperatures (30 below to be ex- act) during the Blue Nose Cer- em ony. Congratulations go out to all those sailors who entered the elite Blue Nose Society. 39

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HONORS AND CEREMONY r ELROD served as an ambassador of good will to many gulf states. Naval vessels have been called upon to represent our country before, but none have served with the en- thusiasm, professionalism, and pride of the USS EL- ROD. Each official visitor was greeted by the ship ' s honorguard. Here they saw ELROD ' s high stan- dards first hand. To the many members of our spe- cial crew who volunteered long and hard extra hours - thanl you! Your efforts made the difference!

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EXCERCISES r v The USS ELROD trained with ships from Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. We performed in multiple PASSEXes, Battlegroup wargames, and Teamwork ' 92. These pictures were taken during operations with HMS Burmingham (Britain), HMS Boraida (Saudi), HMS Hofouf (Saudi), and Rbigah (Qatar). Thanks go out to all those who upheld America ' s long tradition of naval competence and professionalism. le : - ■. ■k jiFT i V %: M t r Tm Y H ! ftu A V 4»mr ■plfiz- sr J i[p»