Elrod (FFG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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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»

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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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ELROD SPORTS Ci :f - ELROD ' s crew demonstrated it plays as hard as it works by displaying its atj-iietic prowes in competition off the ship. In Bahrain, ELROD ' s track team placed second in the Majal Marathon. In Jebel All, our basketball team finished first against a field of international competition. And in Dubai, our softbail team took second place in a tournament held between ships. Congratulations to all who participated in these events - you have done us roud! A