Garcia (FF 1040) - Naval Cruise Book

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Fantail Tours 0S3 GUTMANand BM3 FRIED- LANDER pose in the snow 0S3 WILLIAMS on tour in Italy Not all offship activities were tours - this was part of the olympics conducted with our NA TO friends. 92

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■?. -V gi. --c «r Ski lodge activity Enjoying a break, in the shade, on the Mustar, Yugoslavia tour. In each port the USS GARCIA visited, tours were arranged to increase the opportunity for the crew to experience foreign cultures. The following pictures depict a few of the tours the crew enjoyed to such places as Mustar and Dabrovnik, Yugoslavia, Rome, the Vatican, Capri, Pompeii, Pisa, Florence, and a ski trip to Pizzo Ferrato, Italy. CMT3 THORNTON and RM3 FEW shop on a Yugoslavian tour.

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uttlm mrm ib©v a wm R 312140Z MAR 86 FM COMCARCRU TWO TO USS GARCIA BT UNCLAS SUBJ: LITTLE DUTCH BOY AWARD 1. Throughout the MED deployment the officers and men of the GARCIA have shown they truly have what it takes to crew a man o ' war. The overall unflagging determination, technical competence, and can-do attitude of ship ' s company are models to be emulated. GARCIA ' 5 timely and concise reporting to higher authority had no equal in the battle group. She will be a terror when final boiler repairs are completed. 2. The monumental trials and tribulations encountered by GARCIA S snipes during the current deployment have been followed with concern, sympathy, and not a little admiration. Not since the time of medieval Holland have such heroics been associated with stopping leaks - hence, the name of this award. 3. In recognition of her magnificent efforts and indomitable spirit COMCARCRU TWO takes great pleasure in bestowing upon USS GARCIA the Little Dutch Boy Award with the heartfelt wish that she never again has the opportunity to compete for it. BT R 041240Z APR 86 FM CTF SIX SIX TO USS GARCIA BT UNCLAS SUBJ: ASW PERFORMANCE 1. As you prepare to outchop, I wish to express CTF 66 ' s appreciation for the splendid performance of USS GARCIA in ASW operations throughout your deployment. GARCIAS persistence in overcoming material casualties, positive attitude, and skilled dedication to ASW excellence were noteworthy traits in what may have been the last MED deployment of the 1040 class frigate with TASS. 2. Smooth sailing and continued good hunting. BT R 021957Z APR 86 FM COMSIXTHFLT TO USS GARCIA BT UNCLAS SUBJ: LITTLE DUTCH BOY AWARD COMCARGRU TWO 312140Z MAR 86 1. Concur with comments ref A, GARCIA has performed superbly and fully deserves the Little Dutch Boy Award, well done. Kelso. 032206Z APR 86 FM C1NCUSNAVEUR TO USS GARCIA BT UNCLAS SUBJ: MED 3-85 1. As you depart, I salute your outstanding performance and superb achievements. You have been called upon repeatedly to respond in an exceptionally demanding environment, and you have met the challenge in every respect . . . 2. Your inspired accomplishements have captured the imagination of all Americans. Well done. ADM AS MOREAU, JR.