High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 5 text:
“
IN COMMEMORATION OF WE CAPTAIN, -f OFFICERS AND CREW H S m 1 1 MH 1 ||o ■ I H L r-( H 1 1 1 ■ Over the past seven days, we have all watched the crisis in Iraq grow. Thegovernmentof Iraq has tried to hold the United States in some sort of court of public opinion while at the same time blatantly ignoring or refusing to abide by the international sanctions against it. The Performance of the Task Force has been magnificent in shaping our national response to the Iraqi moves. You havequickly formed in to a most potent and cohesive force, bringing with you the fullest measure of our Naval combat power. We have sent theclearest of signals to Saddam Hussein-- one which he cannot dare to miss. Your response, professional approach, planning,andcurrentoperationshavemadeadifference. Iraqhasbeen forced to back offits demands and seek a diplomatic course in which it will also fail. Our presence and determination is just as important as the combat punch we hold in careful awe. If called upon, we will fight like we have trained. Your willingness to sharpen the point of the spear to a razors edge is deeply appreciated by your government, leadership, and by your Navy. RADMNathman speaking to the Sailors of Carrier GroupSEVEN( November 15, 1997)
”
Page 6 text:
“
THE CRUISE T ]he centuries-old scene of tearful, farewell embraces as families send their men to sea was played as the USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN drew in all lines on a warm,sunny San Diego morning. Friday, 05 September 1997 WESTPAC V7- ' 98 had begun. The first week ofourjourney was marked by good weather for the transit and participation in Texas Thunder exercise 97 near Hawaii. Crossing the Pacific, we followed Typhoon David; as we approached Japan, David became a tropical depression and we navigated the storm to arrive in Yokusuka, Japan for a brief port visit. Traveling south, weanchored in Hong Kong harbor tucked in the mountainous coast of China. From Kowloon to Victoria Peak, , weenjoyed the city ' s sights, well-known shopping and the fireworks i celebrating the ' ' reunification . The political and legal changes: beginning to occur as a result of the return of Hong Kong to the Communists were not observed by us. Rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region, including Iran, violating the no- fly zone, caused us to make best speed out of Hong . Kong. The new Sailor phones were quickly put to good use to help i calm the fears of families frightened by the media hype of the ' , situation. The entire crew pulled together to ensure a safe, fast paced transit. Passing through the Straits of Mallacca, the skies i were choked with smoke and burning embers from the jungle fires . in Malaysia. Although the visibility was only about a 100 yards,, through superb seamanship we maintained our speed and were moved to lead the Battle Group. Arriving in the Gulf of Oman, we first led the NIMITZ Battle Group then escorted the PELELIEU Amphibious Readiness Group through the Straits ofHormuz intoi the Persian Gulf We became the Tip of the Sword . It soon became evident that Saddam Hussein ' s unwillingnessi to cooperate with United Nations inspectors might escalate into a renewed conflict with Iraq. On station, missiles ready, green lighti
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
