Enterprise (CVN 65) - Naval Cruise Book

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■ ■% ; m w MERITORIOUS UNIT COM At the conclusion of a deployment, it is time to hand out awards, kudos, Bravo Zulus and pats on the backs. With- out a doubt, the men of the Enterprise Carrier Air Wing Eleven team are in line for their share of recognition for jobs well done in a highly successful deployment. Battle Group Foxtrot received a Seventh Fleet Unit Letter of Commendation, the Big E CVW-11 team was nominated for a Meritorious Unit Commendation and Enterprise was a strong contender for the Battle E on the strength of our consistently outstanding perfor- mance. As the Enterprise neared the end of its cruise, the Commanding Officer, CAPT Robert L. Leuschner )r., had a message for the crew: You are about to conclude one of the most successful eacetime cruises an aircraft carrier and battle group ave ever made. Because of your superb achievements during this deployment, you nave been commended by every level of command within the United States Pacific Fleet and each of you will become eligible to wear the Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon when that pres- tigious award is approved. You should feel very proud of what you have accomplished as part of the ENTER- PRISE-Air Wing 11 -Battle Group FOXTROT team, no matter what your job has been this cruise. As you make your plans to return home to your families over the representative of the United States Navy and a part of the most powerful peacekeeping team that has gone to sea in many years. You are a professional Navy man! You are one of the elite! Take pride in that! On 8 January 1985, Enterprise received a message that VADM j.R. Hogg, Commander Seventh Fleet, had signed a Seventh F eet Unit Letter of Commendation recognizing Battle Group Foxtrot ' s performance during the deployment to Seventh Fleet. VADM Hogg noted that the award recognizes the sustained superior performance and exceptional dedica- tion to duty demonstrated by Battle Group Foxtrot. Through teamwork, professionalism and dedication to excellence. Battle Group Foxtrot has more than suc- ceeded in successfully accomplishing our Seventh Fleet mission and the attainment of vital national objectives in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Well Done! Battle Group Foxtrot received a message from VADM Hogg when it departed Seventh Fleet on 5 December 1 984. The Seventh Fleet Commander said then: I salute each individual for his superlative performance and dedi- cation to duty during a very arduous deployment. The strong determination displayed by all to achieve and maintain a high state of material and operational readi- ness is a standard by which future deploying battle groups will be measured. Since your arrival, you have continuously distinguished yourself in all facets of war fighting botn in the I.O. by your most impressive Anti- Air Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare performance. Eimymwm • performance during FLEETEX. dividual on board every ship can be justifiably proud of the contribution they have made in supporting our na- tional objectives. Your performance throughout your l .TU AailllMi[aaMI[ l]IIA ' illLWIIMinW»mUl11lk lJ|lK t ' i outstanding, and I note that this is the fourth commenda- tory message that I have sent to ENTERPRISE Battle Group during your deployment. All have been well earned, and the achievements which they recognize set you apart from others as an exceptionally fine battle group and team. Please extend my personal well done to all. 38 I MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION

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