Koelsch (DE 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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FM COMlDl1IAS'l'l OR 'l'O USS KOELSCH BT BON VOYAGE 1. I Take this opportunity to express to each of the dfiolll i 1 1 KOELSCH my deepest pride in and appreciation for the otndlndhilf tion your fine ship made to the accomplishment of The Middle Ed FK me sion. 2. During your deployment from 24 Dec 73 to 9 Apr 74, you oompldd lllyiv sion with the spirit and professionalism for which the destroys ftlu H . In spite of the manpower and logistics shortages and scheduling llltil you experienced, KOELSCH undertook every assignment with I an-dup titude unexcelled by other mideastfor deployers. Your preparation for 1 if duct of port visits were outstanding. At sea during special operation lad ,i exercises, KOELSCH demonstrated a high degree of training Nldilll, cd I add my personal Well Done to that of others for your significant ooutribvltil to the joint USfUKflIN Exercise Arya. 3. I am confident you carry with you many lasting memories of yourdepkyladl, and I wish you smooth sailing and a safe and speedy reunion with your loved ones. RADM R. J. Hanks, U.S. Navy, Commander Middle East Force. BT. STA FF: I.'l'.lG H. W H E I-INS R. R FRANK HMI R. I-'OX lik: J. S. BIIAIJIE I-ZTR2 ll. N FENKI HMB K. .I NEMA!! HMA M. KIQNNSY . YNJI R. UMW' if-Dirwrvfminxmmm SKSN R. F mm