Juneau (LPD 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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History of ' The Perfect 10 ' I SSJl NEAL ( LPD- 10) is the third ship of the fleet to bear the name of the capital cit of Alaska, founded b) the explorer. Joe Juneau The first JL NEAL (CL-52), a light cruiser, was sunk b a Japanese submarine in November 1942 The second JL ' NEAL (CLA-1 19), an anti-aircraft cruiser, played a major role in tun Korean lours from 1950 to 1952, earning five battle stars before decommissioning in 1956. This ship, the third I SS JL NEAL . was built b the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle. Washington Her keel was laid on Januan 23, 1965, she was commissioned Jul) 12. 1969, and alter shakedown training, became the flagship of Amphibious Squadron Eleven.

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•tety WESTPAC 1988 14 Jan - 14 July

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The Juneau Insignia The insignia is surrounded by a length of line. heraldic symbol for a Naval Command, unbroken to represent the unity v NEAU (LPD 1 The alligal g as supporti rs ( I e coat-of- arms proper are traditional emblems of the I S imphil eaning reinforced ere 1 •: at the juncture of land and sea Emblazoned at the top of the shield an honoring the ' ■ NEAU. and em] tradition with them evement e Sitka - ' ••• ••• ■ f Alaska m ■ ity has SS II INI Al ; • iks and ii eau, Alaska I SS .11 l Al has d v r I I n activities as diverse as a Valiant I slier off the coast of Pol :K feaniS ncc World War II) off ol Puson Korea In this operation II l l S d Marine forces of the Republic ol Korea I ibert ports which .11 l l ni include sui Hong Kohl:. Puson. Pohang, Philippine Islands. Guam and II