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1 the people of the United States that their Mfelavy was there to defend them I could not have been more proud of you. You’ve made a difference, not only to our Navy but to the whole world.” Capt. Erdossy received his commission in August 1978. As an E-2C Hawkeye pilot, he has logged more than 5,500 flight (hours and has completed over 500 arrested landings. He also served as executive • officer aboard i SS Theodore Roosevelt r (CVN 71) and commanding officer of USS Arctic (AOE 8), all essential f preparation in making him the skipper f who helped lead the Spirit of Freedom ' through the successful 2002 [ Mediterranean Arabian Gulf | Deployment.
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L 'fter more than 2 1 2years as the ’ C skipper of The Spirit of Freedom, Capt. Bill McCarthy relinquished his bridge chair to his friend and shipmate of the last 20 years. Capt. Martin J. Erdossy, during a change-of- command ceremony on USS George Washington's flight deck April 8. 2001. The ceremony included Rear Adm. Joseph A. Scstak Jr.. GW Battle Group commander and McCarthy’s predecessor. Rear Adm. Lindell G. Rutherford, Commander, Carrier Group FOUR and Carrier Striking Force. GW was undergoing final deployment qualifications off the coast of Puerto Rico. With the crew standing in ranks around him, McCarthy bid farewell and thanked the crew for the memories he takes ashore. “I’ve enjoyed every single day on board George Washington, but two days stand out for me,” said McCarthy in a slow, emotional delivery. “Not because of enjoyment, but because [you] so very much impressed me with what you all have done.” The two days McCarthy spoke of were tragic, but both times GW Sailors responded with dignity and professionalism. “One was the Gulf Air crash in Bahrain. The courage and heroism that you showed that night and the care you showed for people you didn't know and had never met was extraordinary,” McCarthy said. “The second day — really about 36 hours that will always live with me is Sept. 11 and 12. The determination you showed when you responded to the nation’s call and the way you put everything together... to go up and show
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