La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Sixth Fleet flagship lit eralh anived in Sevastopol with a bang. A 2 1 -gun ang. that is. La Salle performed lie traditional salute with the Jkranian Navy while entering the arbor. This was La Salle ' s first visit d the Black Sea Region since 998. Exactly 200 years ago. in le summer of 1801. President ' homas Jefferson sent the first quadron of United States Navy hips to Europe and the Mediter- mean. said Vice Adm. Johnson ) members of the Ukrainian me- ia who visited La Salle shortly fter arriving in Sevastopol. To- ay. Sailors and Marines of the ixth Fleet continue to be uniquely effective ambassadors for America. We ' re here providing forward presence in support of peace and stability, not only for the United States but for the entire re- gion. As with all the Black Sea ports. Sixth Fleet hosted a recep- tion on the flight deck for local military and civilian dignitaries. The visit provided the crew with some good liberty and shop- ping. As with all of our ports. La Salle and Sixth Fleet staff person- nel took some of their personal time to give to the community. Thirty-one Sailors joined with two American Peace Corps volunteers in cleaning up a local elemental} school.

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During the visit some Sixth Fleet staff members held staff talks with Ukranian Navy staff, which were held in all of the Black Sea ports. Other La Salle and Staff personnel took part in a wreath-laying at a monument dedicated to those who died fighting the Nazis during World War II. Sevastopol is renown for its history. said Irina Borisova, guide for the Legend- ary Sevastopol tour offered by MWR. Most people read about our history in high school textbooks, but here you can touch, feel and see history. Historic art. archi- tecture and monuments decorate the Ukrai- nian port city and draw thousands of tour- ists to the area each year. The American Sailors made a good impression on me. said Borisova. I could tell from their reaction ... that they had great respect for and interest in history.