Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) 12 April 1980 - 24 July 1998 The USS INGERSOLL decommissions in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in July of 1998. As her active service draws to an end. let us recognize the bra ' e men that ha ' e manned her rails and sailed her straight and true. Throughout the years, the ' have excelled as professionals in the accomplishment of their missions, and were indeed Known by the Results . They shared great comraderie, hardwork, sweat, and even had some fun along the way. The ' saw many places during the ship ' s travels, and were unic|uel ' privileged to have called this fine destroxer home. With unselfish de ' otion and commitment to dut -, these sailors stand fast as the backbone of the Navy which so proudly defends the freedoms of this great country. To the officers and crew of INGERSOLL, FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS 96