La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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' K .1 Pl I F Fl it Q D3 Sli . I 19C ll ll I ff It I I If D I Ti pl! sit Tiff I complex, was fitted into the well deck and upper vehicle storage area of the flagship in order to support the staff of Sixth Fleet during LA SALLE's newest assignment as the Sixth Fleet flagship. Since assuming responsibilities as flagship on November 8, 1994, LA SALLE has proudly served throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas in its role of supporting COMSIXTHFLT and NATO Striking Forces South. Additionally, LA SALLE,s diplomatic role fostered goodwill and understanding between the United States and Western Asia, Middle Eastern and Southern European Mediterranean countries. After the tragic events of September llth, LA SALLE became fully engaged in the war on terrorism serving as SIXTH Fleetis big deck supporting Gperation Enduring Freedom. Late February 2003, USS LA SALLE deployed to support Commander Sixth Fleet in coordinating U.S. Forces in the Mediterranean during Operation IRAQI FREEDGM. In 2004, the message was released that USS LA SALLE CAGF 35 would be replaced by USS MOUNT WHITNEY CLCC 201 as the Sixth Fleet flagship and would be decommissioned in May 2005. In February 2005, LA SALLE left Italy for its final underway transit to America to begin its decommissioning. On May 27, 2005, USS LA SALLE CAGF 33 was decommissioned at a ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia.

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