Fox (CG 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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K UDOS From Director Project Handclasp: I I . , I n Your efforts in handling 10 pallets of powdered milk are sincerely appreciated, and your involvement will contribute significantly to furthering the U. S. Navy's people-to-people program in the Philippines. From VADM Davis: I I have reviewed the results of your medical readiness evaluation and note with pleasure that you have been evaluated Fully ready to meet all medical mission requirements and have attained an exceptionally high state of readiness due to much hard work and iniative by HMC Paje. Equally important, inspection results are indicative of command support and attention in this vital area. Well done. From CTG 70.4: u I The commendable manner in which you and your crews handled liberty ashore in Subic Bay, while simultaneously accomplishing so many material repairs during upkeep is noted with pleasure. From USDAO KUALA LUMPUR MY: The recently completed PASSEX conducted between the CONSTELLATION BATTLE GROUP and the RMNIRMAF as viewed from the USDAO perspective was a complete success. The entire evolution from the initial notification of the PASSEX opportunity to the post exercise debriefs at the RMAF Base in Butterworth were well planned and executed. From CO USS COOK: Reception on board FOX for RMN was superb. Band concert, ship tours, sumptuous buffet, and dinner music by the Navy Band were expertly combined to provide a memorable occasion which can only enhance relations between the US and Royal Malaysian Navy. A World Class lmpressex. From CTG 70.4: For TG 70.4: Performance of Alcon in responding to today's short fused tasking to get underway noted with pleasure. The orderly preparation, the smooth sortie, and Rapid Airwing Vertrep!Fly-On were an outstanding example of the enthusiastic professionalism of BATTLE GROUP DELTA. The complete cooperation and support of the Battle Group since our arrival DGAR, and in support of today's sortie, has been superb. From CO USS ACADIA: Escort Service - The Cruiser! Destroyer Navy at its finest. The conduct of your assigned escort duties of ACADIA over the past few days could not have been more professionally executed. From the Fast Attack Tender I extend to you and your crew my very best. BZ From CMEF: The Officers and Crew of USS FOX are to be congratulated on the outstanding preparations made for hosting the twelve member congressional delegation on the 3rd of July. The delegation, led by Rep Les Aspin, was very impressed by the shag sdasqperalrance and your forehandedness. Everything was smartly organized. The execution was flawless You repre- sen e e avy in the best possible light. It was a pleasure for m t b ll t f h ' Th ik f hospitality. Well done! RADM Bernsen sends. G O e a Sma par O t e action' an S or your From CTG 70.4: Csmments Of feflal C0mmSnding your actions in hosting Rep Aspin's congressional delegation noted with pleasure. FOX con inues to do BG DELTA and the entire Navy proud wherever she goes. FOX, FOX, FOX. The Bull. From Ambassador Zakhem: One of the cleanest ships l've ever seen. Officers a d Persian Gulf operations. n crew are professional and are making significant contributions to

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From Chairman HASC: On behalf of my colleagues I would like to personally thank the entire crew of the USS FOX for their attention and assistance during the recent visit of the Armed Services Committee Delegation. Serving under the most difficult of conditions, the spirit, resolve and determination of your men was most impressive. While the Persian Gulf is many miles from home, the crew of the USS FOX may rest assured that all America is grateful for the job being done. As you continue with your mission, my colleagues and I wish your crew every success and a safe return home. Les Aspin From CMEF: ln regards to EABNEST WILL 87001: The professional, can do attitude of everyone in Middle East Force, and in particular, the extraordinary efforts of the men of KIDD, FOX, and CFIOMMELIN have been superb. Please pass on a well done to all. Warm regards. BADM Bernsenf' From SECDEF: The highly professional manner in which members of your command supported the first-ever deployment of the DOD National Media Pool to cover an actual operation in which it was necessary to maintain operational security is greatly appreciated. This initial effort provided a splendid look at your Navy units in operation and has been praised in numerous communications from media organizations to OSD. From C7FLT: Bill, in case you have not seen it, Time Magazine Q3 Aug 875 reported the July 22nd EW Operation. Good picture of FOX with BBIDGETON and KIDD in background, colored ph'oto of CIC and CAPT BILL lBig Daddyl Mathis looking through binocs on the bridge. The caption under the photo Scanning an aquamarine sea with binoculars: Captain William Mathis aboard his ship, the FOX as it carried out its first escort mission last week. It was a good profile - you looked good. Thank everyone for the good visit I had with FOX. Enjoyed the WB!Chief's Quarters discussion. All the very best to every man on the FOX. We're proud of you - stay pumped up and do good, warm regards. Paul David. From USCINCCENT: A Escort mission number 87002 is now completed and I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you and all who supported you in this highly professional effort. I know the work was hard, the hours were long and the environment was not the most pleasant for such an operation. However your diligence paid off. Bravo Zulu. Well done - and keep it up. General George B. Crist. From CMEF: National Media Pool Embarkation Number Two: I would like to extend a well done to the officers and crew of USS FOX for the outstanding hosting provided to the Media Pool during the escort of GAS PRINCE. As I have come to expect, FOX accomplished this sensitive task with ease and in doing so, portrayed a positive image of the entire force. Keep up the good work. BADM Bernsen sends. From the 8th of July, 1987 Congressional Becord: u Our Outstanding Sailors: fMr. Weldon asked and was given permission to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend his remarksl. Mr. Weldon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a special group of young Americans protecting freedom in the troubled Persian Gulf area. I had occasion to board the U.S.S. FOX, stationed in the gulf. While on board I spent two hours in briefings, meetings with officers and crew, and inspecting the ship. Mr. Speaker, let me tell you how proud I am of the pride, dedication, and enthusiasm the sailors whom I met on the FOX displayed. Their ship and its crew are outstanding examples of the competence and preparedness of those whose efforts weusometimes take for granted. I know that all of my colleagues join me in this tribute to the crew of the FOX, and all sailors, as outstanding Americans. - Representative Curt Weldon QB-PAQ '109