L Y Spear (AS 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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CINCUSNAVEUR - Congratulations to the entire L Y SPEAR crew on the completion of an outstanding and historic deployment. As one of the first submarine tenders to deploy in direct support of surface ships your cruise broke new ground and has reinforced the One Navy concept. SPEAR'S numerous BZs from ships tended attests to just how well you adjusted from single mission sub tender to amphib, minesweeper and destroyer tender. Working from exotic and remote locations such as Bahrain, Jebel Ali, Mina Sulman and Kuwait you provided over 40 alongside availability working everything from Diesel engine changeouts to habitability packages. In addition, L. Y. SPEAR assisted with the salvage of an FXA-18, supplied diving support for the MSO heavy lift and provided the only cal- ibration services in the region. Your efforts have helped produce an excellent state of readiness in the U.S. Mideast Force and clearly reflect the hard work and high state of training of your crew, as well as the excellent material readiness of your equipment. As you return to family and loved ones, I wish you a joyous holiday COMSUBL - Welcome home to the waters of the Atlantic Fleet after an extremely successful and challenging deployment. Your efforts to improve the material readiness of over 40 of our nation s amphibious, mine warfare and destroyer assets was outstanding. The quality workmanship and standards exhibited by L. Y. SPEAR proved vital in maintaining world security in a troubled area. You have indeed set a new benchmark for others to follow. As you are reunited with family, friends and loved ones, you can be most proud of the many accomplishments of L. Y. SPEAR. Congratulations on a job well done! VADM CHILES C O - season. You have earned a well deserved rest. Not only did you provide superb fleet support, but you also found time for community service pro- jects in Kuwait. WELL DONE! ADM HOWE COMUSNAVCENT - Farewell to the superstars of L. Y. SPEAR. As you depart the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of responsibility, you take with you the USNAVCENT's respect for your outstanding performance and our appreciation for a job well done. L. Y. SPEAR's commitment to excellence is a trademark which will remain in this region. Throughout your deployment in the Gulf, you exhibited superb skill, confidence and high standards across the board. Your exemplary professionalism has distinguished your successful tour in these waters. The many accolades that you have deservedly received are testimony to your sailor's selfless dedication and outstanding level of professional- ism. Your responsiveness to every request among the units, who contin- ue to keep a vigilant watch in this troubled part of the world, and the excellent quality of workmanship in every endeavor are a credit to L. Y. SPEAR leadership. L. Y. SPEAR'S glory was further enhanced when a group of sailors left their indelible mark of humanitarian service on the sovereign nation of Kuwait. To add to this tremendous achievement, your superb assis- tance in retrieving the sunken Hornet jet aircraft speaks highly of your multi-dimensional capabilities. Your efforts served as a tremendous source of pride for the entire Naval Forces Central Command. BRAVO ZULU! Best wishes on your transit back to a well-deserved reunion with loved ones. RADM R. A. K. TAYLOR Congratulations on the completion of your highly successful and his- toric deployment. Your outstanding professionalism in the execution of your demanding duties over the last five months have brought great credit to USS L. Y. SPEAR and the submarine force. L. Y. SPEAR's attitude of silent service for surface warriors and your 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week approach to repairing tended ships quickly earned the SPEAR crew a reputation for superior achieve- ment. Both at sea and in port you provided direct support to 40 different ships, completed over 6000 production jobs and provided countless hours of volunteer service to communities in Kuwait. Your outstanding results clearly reflect the hard work and dedication of your crew. Your tireless service to the surface fleet and the people of Kuwait brought great credit upon L. Y. SPEAR and the entire submarine force. Welcome home and congratulations on a job well done. VADM BACON

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Deployment Time Table 1 9 Jul 3 1 Jul O6 Aug 1 1 Aug 1 3 Aug 14 Aug 2 1 Aug 22 Aug O4 Sep O5 Sep 1 8 Oct 1 9 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 1 2 Xov 1 2 Xov 20 Xov 2 1 Xov 22 Xov 25 Xov 26 Xov 29 Xov O4 Dec 04 Dec l 5 Dec 1 6 Dec 1 9 Dec Depart Norfolk Transit Straits of Gibralter Arrive Haifa, Israel Depart Haifa, Israel Transit Suez Canal Refueling-at-sea! N. Red Sea Transit Straits of Hormuez Arrive J ebel Ali Depart J ebel Ali Arrive Bahrain Depart Bahrain Arrive Kuwait Depart Kuwait Arrive F- 18 site Depart F- 18 site Arrive J ebel Ali Depart J ebel Ali Transit Straits of Hormuez Refueling-at-sea! N. Red Sea Arrive Port Suez Transit Suez Canal Arrive Augusta Bay Depart Augusta Bay Arrive Malaga, Spain Depart Malaga, Spain Transit Straits of Gibralter Arrive Bermuda Depart Bermuda Arrive Norfolk, VA