Mississippi (CGN 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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The United States Ship MISSISSIPPI ICGN- 401 is the fourth ship to bear the name of the 20th state of the union The ofhcial crest of the USS MISSISSIPPI shown here incorporates the Mississippi state colors red white, and blue, . I and the state motto Virtute Et Armis lBy Va- lor and Armsj The four ships bearing the name MISSISSIPPI are represented by four stars, and the missile in the center represents the guided missile with which the ship is armed while the orbiting electron is symbolic of the ship 's nuclear propulsion The ship s wheel and anchor are tra- ditional symbols of those who serve at sea. 'WW WWW' M , V' . I 41 . The unoflicial crest of the Mississippi is shown to the left. It is the 40 from CGN-40, slightly modified to make a 4.0, which is the highest grade one can receive, and symbolic of excellence. 4.0 is the best, and the 500 men on the Mississippi strive to make themselves and their ship the best. Their effort shows. With departmental awards for excellence in Gunnery Combat information Center Surface to Air Missiles, Damage Control, Anti- Submarine Warfare, Harpoon, Electronic Warfare, and Engineering, the ship ,A 51 i I A K i I P ,ax ii E+. .4 .if '51 it Y i 1 i 5 E i . 1 3 S i 1 was awarded the Battle Efficiency E Award in 1982. Her first deployment 3' led to a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Top Hand Award for best ship in the Mediterranean. Once home again, the Mississippi was given the Battenburg Cup, which is awarded to the overall best ship in the Atlantic Fleet. Finally five short years after commissioning, the Mississippi was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation for overall excellence. The expression 4.0 is more than just a motto-it's a way of doing things, a way that EDIC works. , TI This book is dedicated to those we leave behind when we go to sea-our wives, children, parents, and friends whose understand- ing, love, and support help to contribute to the success of the Missis- sippi. We hope they understand that despite the hardships involved during these Sellarations, we go to sea to protect their interests and freedom. lille also dedicate this book to the man who most embodies the Slllflfi drive. and excellence of the Mississippi, Captain Fl.A.K. Taylor- M 598. where the qualify of the ship is indistinguishable from tho quality of her captain, we could not ask for a better man at guy hblms As he leaves the Mississippi after this deployment, we wish him luck: and more smooth sailing. 4 s 5 2 Q .1 E if