Independence (CV 62) - Naval Cruise Book

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544 President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a sea of white hats as he speaks to Independence Sailors April 17, 1996. The Independence Legac uTime after time the Sailors ofthe Independence stood up for freedom and stood down freedom's enemies. In the Cuban Missile crisis, Indy was there. In Vietnam and Lebanon and Grenada, Indy was there. When Iraq invaded Kuwait, you were the first carrier on the scene. You delivered our answer up close and personal. In peacetime and war, this great ship and its battle group have been there as America's shield and Americaas sword. 77 President Bill Clinton

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Excellence That quality for which mankind is constantly striving, A i is both a reward and a responsibility aboard USS INDEPENDENCE--a reward in the knowledge that you, above all your contemporaries, best exemplify the standards set by your superiors, and a responsibility in that you are expected, by your superiors and your subordinates, to set the proper example for others to emulate. Fidelity Demonstrating a profound and overriding sense of what is right, just and appropriate, and undy- ing loyalty and faithfulness to one's duty and obligations. Integrity Possessing and displaying at all times a quality of incorruptibilityg one's every action governed by a strict adherence to the highest possible moral code and values. Dignity The quality of being esteemed, honored, and worthy of the highest respect, stately reserve in appearance, actions, accomplishments and demeanor. Adm. J ay Johnson, Chief of Naval Operatioins, talks to Sailors at Indy's Hard Rock Cafe. The Hard Rock area of Indy's mess decks included Illemorobilia the restau- rant chain donated from f X U around the world.