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 23 text:
“
I extend my heartiest congratulations to USS Nllv1lTZ QCVN 68j in recognition of winning the Golden Anchor Award for fiscal year 1981 . This award represents outstand- ing management and administration of motivation pro- grams and policies which culminated in a highly successful retention effort. Each member of the command can be proud of this accomplishment which indicates true pride and dedication to the U.S. Navy. Good on You. VADM Wesley l.. McDonald, U.S. Navy, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations qAir Warfarej The selection of USS NIMITZ as the FY 81 Golden Anchor Award winner comes as no surprise to anyone. You have made a major contribution to not only our Navy but to the overall defense posture of the United States. You have discovered that there is no magical mystery ingredient to success in the area of retention, just a lot of dedication, hard work, imagination, perseverence and a large measure of time proven leadership principles Sincere congratula tions on your justifiable recognition RADIVI Jerry O Tuttle U S Navy Commander Carrier Group EIGHT Congratulations to the officers and personnel of USS Nllv1lTZ on winning the CINCLANTFLT Golden Anchor award for FY-81. This award, the most prestigious retention award within the Atlantic Fleet, is presented to only those commands which have demonstrated superior retention, attention, and achievement. Yours is obviously such a com- mand. Well done. VADM Thomas J. Kilcline, U.S. Navy. Congratulations to NIMITZ for your selection as the CINCLANTFLT golden anchor retention award winner. Once again, we are proud to have NIMITZ and her magnifi- cent crew in NAVEUR. Your continuing record of profession- al achievements, in every area, reflects consistently superb performance. Well done. VADM Ronald J. Jays, U.S. Navy, Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe. The Golden Anchor Award recognizes your superior success in retaining those personnel who are needed to man our ships and squadrons in the future. Your extraordi- nary efforts that resulted in this award are recognized and applauded. Well Done! VADM William H. Howden, U.S. Navy, Commander, Sixth Fleet.
”
Page 22 text:
“
tri NAVY UNIT COMMENDATIDN 3 On 19 March 1981, just after leaving the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, Captain Batzler treated the crew to a surprise award during a personnel inspection! awards presentation on the hangar deck, when he read the following: The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY UNIT COIVIMENDATION to USS NIMITZ QCVN 681 and Embarked Carrier Air Wing EIGHT for service as set forth in the following citation: 'For meritorious senfice in support of United States contingency operations in the Indian Ocean from 23 January to 1 May 1980. ln response to national tasking, USS NIMITZ QCVN 681 and Embarked Carrier Air Wing EIGHT clearly demonstrated the capability to maintain an effective military presence in an area consid- ered to be of vital importance to the nation's security. Chal- 16 lenged with implementing contingency plans to rescue the American Hostages held in Iran, NlMlTZ's crewmembers responded by resourceful development and flawless ex- ecution of tactics which ensured the successful initiation of this vital mission. The superior planning and outstanding coordination of all participating units resulted in mission execution without outside detection. The superior profes- sionalism of all hands and supporting personnel contribut- ed significantly to sustained operations of unprecedented duration in a remote area of the world. By their steadfast diligence, technical expertise, and selfless devotion to duty, the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of USS NIMITZ QCVN 681 and Embarked Carrier Air Wing EIGHT reflected credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.' AEA
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.
